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DMFD Citizen Corps honors this year’s volunteers

NORTH VALLEY – Daisy Mountain Fire Department Citizen Corps is thanking their volunteers for their hard work this year.

DMFDCC volunteers gathered recently to celebrate at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Potluck. Daisy Mountain Fire Department Fire Chief Mark Nichols and Division Chief Dave Nielsen were in attendance at the DMFDCC celebration. The event focused on the many events DMFDCC volunteers

DMFDCC photoPictured: DMFD Fire Chief Mark Nichols presents Marcia Mastrin with the 2015 DMFDCC Volunteer of the Year Award.

CITIZEN CORPS continued on page 9

ELIZABETH MEDORASTAFF

NORTH VALLEY – Voters nationwide have many candidates campaigning for their votes in the upcoming presidential election. The Arizona Presidential Preference Election that will be taking place this March will help select the candidates chosen to represent their party in the general election.

To vote in this election, Arizona voters need to be registered to vote by Feb. 22. Voters who are registered as Independents cannot vote in this election. Per the Arizona

Secretary of State’s Web site, “Only voters registered with a participating political party may vote in the PPE.”

If you are a registered Independent but would like to vote in this upcoming election, you can change your voter registration to one of the participating political parties.

“To participate in the PPE, voters would have to update their registration by February 22, 2016,” Arizona Secretary of State Communications Manager Kim Crawford wrote

Presidential Preference Election: Voter registration

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ELECTION continued on page 11

DFLT announces Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest winners

NORTH VALLEY – The Desert Foothills Land Trust has announced the winners of the 2015 Mountains of the Land

Trust Photo Contest. This year, over 500 people

voted online in the People’s Choice Awards. Mike Burns

received first place People’s

Pictured: Diane Vaszily’s photo, which won 1st place Professional Photographers’ Choice.

PHOTO CONTEST continued on page 3

North Valley sees freezing weather over holiday week

NORTH VALLEY – The North Valley has had an unusually cold December, with temperatures dropping to freezing levels multiple times. Freeze warnings have been periodically in effect over the last week. Temperatures are forecasted to rise somewhat this week, but rain and colder weather is predicted for next week.

Low temps are predicted to be high 30s to low 40s this week. Remember to cover delicate plants and wrap pipes to help prevent freezing on the colder nights.

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Next week may bring more

rain into the local forecast.

The Valley is having a colder,

wetter winter than normal. This

December, over half an inch

of rain has been recorded in

Northeast Valley rain logs.

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Don Asakawa, Richard Rubenstein and Jerry Sieve served as professional photographer judges and chose three photos for the Professional Photographers’ Awards. Diane Vaszily received first place in the Professional Photographers category, Jeff Kerner received

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Pictured above: Mike Burns’ photo, which won 1st place People’s Choice. Pictured below left: Chad Kwiatkowski’s photo, which won 2nd place People’s Choice. Pictured below right: Robert Elenbaas’ photo, which won 3rd place Professional Photographers’ Choice.

SCOTTSDALE – The Foothills Community Foundation MindQuest Speakers Series will host award-winning historian Erik Berg at their next meeting on Jan. 19. Berg will be discussing famed aviator Charles Lindbergh.

Charles Lindbergh is often associated with the Spirit of St. Louis and flying across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. Not everyone is aware of Charles and Anne Lindbergh’s involvement with archaeology in 1929. The Lindberghs joined

highly regarded and renowned southwest archaeologist Alfred Kidder on an aerial photographic survey of significant southwestern prehistoric sites. This unprecedented adventure from an open air cockpit biplane was the first major use of aviation in archaeology and included the sites and geologic features around Chaco Canyon, the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, and elements throughout the general four

corners area. The Lindberghs’ 1929 Southwest Aerial Survey features some of Lindbergh’s historic photographs and describes this pioneering collaboration of aviation and archaeology. The Lindberghs’ Arizona adventure ties prehistoric and Stone Age relics to the history of aviation leading to the Space Age evolving later in the century. Berg will provide insight into the Lindberghs’ personal life and add perspective to his presentation.

Berg, an Arizona native, is a historian and special interest writer of the early 20th Century Southwest. He has a special interest in the impact of science and technology. He attended the University of Arizona with a minor in Anthropology and accomplished field work at both the Marana platform mound (Hohokam) under Paul Fish and at Tubac Presidio (Spanish Colonial) under Jack Williams. He contributed to several books and his work appeared in the Journal of Arizona History, Arizona Highways, and Sedona Magazine. He is also a past president of the Grand Canyon Historical Society.

The meeting will be held at the Foothills Community Foundation, 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, in north Scottsdale. MindQuest single event adult tickets are $20, and student tickets are $5.

For more details, contact FCF MindQuest Speakers Series at (480) 488-1090 or [email protected].

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Daisy Mountain Fire offering Citizen Fire Academy

NORTH VALLEY – Daisy Mountain Fire Department is presenting the Citizen Fire Academy, starting Jan. 7.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to fill the shoes of a DMFD firefighter? Now’s the perfect time to find out. This class will allow you to experience firefighter training first hand, regardless of your level of fitness (some limitations apply). Learn about Daisy Mountain Fire District, how calls are dispatched, visit a fire station, and see trucks and equipment up close.

Participants can try out fire station equipment, pull a hose, flow water, see specialized equipment, get certified in CPR and First Aid, or observe. Participate in a drill and much more.

Classes start Jan. 7 and run for eight consecutive Thursday nights. Participants need to be 18 or older. Cost is $25 per person.

To register for the Citizen Fire Academy or learn more about it, contact Paul Schickel at (623) 695-1424 or Paul.Schickel @DMFD.org.

NR/DHCA holding community meetings

NEW RIVER – The New River/Desert Hills Community Association will be holding its monthly meetings on Friday, Jan. 8 and Tuesday, Jan. 12.

The Representative Town Hall meeting on Jan. 8 will feature State Representative Karen Fann and Environmental Liaison Amanda Reeve. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way.

The evening community meeting on Jan. 12 will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Daisy Mountain Fire Station #141, 43814 N. New River Rd.

See more community information at www.NRDHCA.org.

City of Phoenix to honor several students with awards and cash

PHOENIX – The City of Phoenix Youth and Education Office is now accepting applications for the 2016 Outstanding Young Man/Young Woman of the Year awards. This program is open to any students currently enrolled in high school and living within Phoenix city limits.

One young man and one young woman will be selected as winners from each city council district and receive an award of $500. In addition, each district-level winner will be eligible for an additional $500 award if they are selected as the citywide winners.

Students interested in applying will need to write an essay, submit a high school transcript, and proof of legal residence in the United States. Finalists will be interviewed by judges of the program, including members of the Phoenix Rotary 100 and Soroptimist International of Phoenix. District award winners will be invited to a luncheon sponsored by Rotary 100 and Soroptimist International where the citywide award winners will be announced.

Eligible students can apply through the online application form located at phoenix.gov/educat ion/out s tanding - young-man-woman before 5 p.m. on Feb. 26.

IRS opens 2016 tax season on Jan. 19

NORTH VALLEY – Following a review of the tax extenders legislation signed into law, the Internal Revenue Service has announced that the nation’s tax season will begin as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The IRS will begin accepting individual electronic returns that day.

The IRS expects to receive more than 150 million individual returns in 2016, with the majority being prepared using tax return preparation software and e-filed. The IRS will begin processing paper tax returns at the same time. The filing deadline to submit 2015

tax returns is Monday, April 18, rather than the traditional April 15 date. Washington, D.C., will celebrate Emancipation Day on that Friday, which pushes the deadline to the following Monday for most of the nation.

As part of the Security Summit initiative, the IRS has been working closely with the tax industry and state revenue departments to provide stronger protections against identity theft for taxpayers during the coming filing season.

The IRS urges all taxpayers to make sure they have all their year-end statements in hand before filing, including Forms W-2 from employers, Forms 1099 from banks and other payers, and Form 1095-A from the Marketplace for those claiming the premium tax credit.

Although the IRS begins accepting returns on Jan. 19, many tax software companies will begin accepting tax returns earlier in January and submitting them to the IRS when processing systems open.

Choosing e-file (www.irs.gov/Filing/E-File-Options) and direct deposit (www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-your-refund-faster-Tell-IRS-to-Direct-Deposit-your-Refund-to-One-Two-or-Three-Accounts) for refunds remains the fastest way to file an accurate income tax return and receive a refund.

Find free options to get tax help, and to prepare and file your return on IRS.gov or in your community if you qualify. Go to IRS.gov and click on the Filing tab to see your options.

HonorHealth hosting fall prevention presentation

SCOTTSDALE – Honor Health will host an ‘Ask the Expert’ session on Thursday, Jan. 14. The lecture’s topic is ‘Stay on Your Feet: Fall Prevention.’

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Ocotillo Chapter NSDAR holding community meeting

ANTHEM – The Ocotillo Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s next meeting and program is Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:30 a.m. The Reverent Job J. Cobos, Pastor of Larkspur Christian Church and Templo Cristiano Central will be the guest speaker. Reverend Cobos will speak on his challenges with legal immigration.

Cobos was born in Mexico as the eighth child of sixteen siblings. He is a graduate with a Master of Arts from Florida Beacon Bible College, received his Master of Divinity degree from Lexington Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Phillips Theological Seminary. Cobos has focused his ministry intensively among the immigrant community in the United States.

The Ocotillo Chapter NSDAR meets in Community Room #435 at the Outlets at Anthem. Non-members are welcome to

attend meetings. For more information, call

Willine at (623) 551-3764 or go online to http://ocotillo. arizonadar.org.

NVCA holding meetings regarding new campus

PHOENIX – North Valley Christian Academy will be holding two community meetings in January to discuss campus expansion.

The first meeting will be held on Jan. 14, 6:30-8 p.m. at Valley Life Church, 34406 N. 27th Drive, #198, in Phoenix. The church is located across from the future location of the new NVCA campus. The second

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Arizona poison centers warn of potential holiday dangers

NORTH VALLEY – With the holiday season in full swing, the experts from Arizona’s two poison centers warn everyone to be on guard for the unexpected.

“This busy season is prime for accidental poisonings,” said Keith Boesen, PharmD, director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center in Tucson. “With shopping, visiting with friends and family, and going to special events, it is easy to get distracted. That’s often when something potentially harmful happens.”

Maureen Roland, RN, clinical educator at the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center in Phoenix, agrees.

Roland said, “We hope everyone has our number – 1-800-222-1222 – programmed into their phones, just in case they need us. The same number reaches the nearest poison center, no matter where you are. Call us if you think there has been an accidental poisoning, or just to ask questions about safety or your medicines. It’s always free and confidential.”

Both call centers can get busy this time of year. The emergency call center in Tucson serves 14 of Arizona’s 15 counties, and the call center in Phoenix serves Maricopa County residents. Both centers take calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including all holidays. To help

enjoy the holiday season, both recommend the following tips to keep you and your loved ones from falling victim to an accidental poisoning.

Having relatives and other guests visit, or making such visits yourself, is an important part of celebrating the season. But visiting often also sets the stage for accidents that may have serious consequences. Whether you are guest or host, remember:• Be very alert about the

location of all medications in the house. Never leave prescription or over-the-counter drugs in purses, pockets, suitcases or furnishings that can be reached by children. The best advice is to lock up all medications during the visit, and clearly label each person’s medication so no mix-ups occur.

• Be vigilant about all alcoholic beverages – in and out of the bottle.

• Even a small amount of alcohol can be dangerous to a young child. Appoint one person to watch the children during a gathering that includes alcohol, and clean up all alcoholic beverages immediately after the guests leave.

• Watch the smoke! Cigarettes, cigars, and

chewing tobacco contain enough nicotine to be dangerous to children, who have been known to eat whole cigarettes. Also, liquid nicotine refills for electronic cigarettes come in many flavors that are tempting to kids; the liquid can be life threatening if they decide to swallow it.

Poisonous PlantsPoinsettias do not contain

fatal poisons, but if small children or even pets chew these holiday decorations, they may experience stomach discomfort, and/or vomiting. More dangerous are mistletoe berries, holly berries and the fruit of the Jerusalem cherry – make sure these plants are not easily accessible.

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has been ripped apart, the beautiful dinner devoured, thankfully the endless baking, cooking and eating is starting to wind down, and even the tree is looking a bit lopsided. Time for a New Year! But oh, what a fabulous holiday Season it has been, with families gathering, church bells ringing, people singing and all manner of decorations gracing our lives.

I do have a few complaints. I bought my grandbaby girls some dolls and the packaging of toys is ridiculous! The dolls are wired into their cardboard boxes so firmly that no scissors can break them free! Practically takes the “jaws of life” to get the dolls out of their boxes! Oh, and boys trucks and action figures aren’t any easier. Razor blades, exacto knives, hemostats and pliers are the tools needed to just give the kids a gift!

Let’s not stop with toys. I know that during Christmas we should all be truthful. But, whenever I see on a food package the words written, “Tear Here,” it is nothing but a big, fat lie! Just opening stuff up has become a Herculean task requiring my husband Doug’s constant help (and power tools). Of course, I am not complaining. Things could be worse. A lady from Anthem emailed me to say that while using the electric mixer to mash her potatoes on Christmas Day she jerked and the blades got caught in her hair. While screaming bloody murder, her son turned off the evil mixer, but only after a big clump of her hair had been pulled out. Ouch! Christmas can be dangerous.

We have a New Year in front of us. How will you celebrate? What do you hope for in 2016? Many of us like to watch the “Big Ball” drop on Times Square. I am always amazed that 300,000

people from all over the world show up to stand on crowded sidewalks (packed like sardines) to watch it. Or maybe you can see the “Boot Drop” in Prescott, our own Times Square version of how to have fun, Arizona style. More and more folks just like to stay at home, secure in the knowledge that we are safe to celebrate in our pajamas and a New Beginning is right round the corner.

It’s a Wonderful Life! Yes, a New Year is upon us, so it is nice to reflect on how our past year has shaped up. Some of us lost loved ones, gained new family members, had babies, got new jobs, retired, moved, vacationed, became ill, healed, got married, divorced, laughed, danced and cried. Lots of things happen in one year!

Every now and then, we might wish we had “done more” over the past year, maybe done more in our lives. Holidays seem to punctuate this feeling of “What’s it all about?” The classic movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” shows that each of us makes a difference. Maybe we wanted to travel more, have more adventures, do something “important and exciting” instead of the ordinary and mundane. Fame and status may evade us. Wealth might

have to be measured in ways that do not include money. Happiness is not found in a suitcase but in the family and friends close to home. In the movie, George’s guardian angel showed him what the world would have been like if George had never been born. And in those moments, George realized how many people he had helped and touched. Maybe that’s why we consider this movie one of the best of all time. Humility, integrity and devotion were the qualities to emulate. Celebrity and wealth didn’t matter.

In a world of chaos, it is good to know how much we cared for others, donated to charities, gave of our time, effort, love, and money to those in need. It may not be a perfect world, but the spirit of the holidays makes it about as good as it ever will get. So before all the hoop-la of the Season passes by, soak in the warm glow of all the achievements of the year past, looking ahead to all that is possible. A brand New Beginning is fast approaching, and with it, come all the chances of having a wonderful year.

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CAVE CREEK – The Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter is meeting on Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. This month’s featured presenter is Dr. David Wilcox; the meeting’s focus will be Hohokam archaeology.

The Hohokam archaeology study will focus on the sites of Casa Grande Ruin, Pueblo Grande, Snaketown, and La Ciudad de los Hornos (aka Casa de Loma), including modern work at these sites and the investigation of the features known as Hohokam “ballcourts” and the regional system they define.

Information about the relationship of the Phoenix Basin Hohokam to their northern neighbors, the development of the socio-political systems in the Phoenix Basin, and the North American Southwest will be presented.

Dr. David Wilcox completed a BA in anthropology at Beloit College in 1966, began graduate school at SUNY Albany, and finished his Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of Arizona in 1977. His background includes varied archaeology projects,

and he has worked throughout

Arizona, including as a visiting

professor at Arizona State

University, and Arizona State

Museum before employment

at the Museum of Northern

Arizona in 1984, and becoming

head of its anthropology

department (1988-2006).

Wilcox has worked

extensively with the Verde Valley

Archaeological Society, Arizona

Site Stewards, and Verde Valley

Archaeology Center as a proponent

of avocational groups. He was

named Arizona Archaeological

Society Professional Archaeologist

of the Year in 2008, received the

2007 Byron S. Cummings Award

from the Arizona Archaeological

and Historical Society, and

2009 the Arizona Governor’s

Lifetime Achievement Award.

Everyone is welcome to attend

this free meeting. The meeting

will be held in the community

building at The Good Shepherd

of the Hills Episcopal Church,

6502 East Cave Creek Road,

in Cave Creek.

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Desert Foothills Theater presenting Avenue Q: School Edition

SCOTTSDALE – Follow the adventures of a group of 20-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life in Desert Foothills Theater’s production of the puppet-filled comedy Avenue Q: School Edition.

DFT will present Avenue Q: School Edition Friday, Jan. 8 through Sunday, Jan. 17 at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center’s Black Box Theater, 33606 N. 60th St., in Scottsdale.

DFT’s production will be directed by Chris Hamby, with musical direction by Daniel Kurek and choreography by Paul Pedersen. The production will feature a talented cast of 21 actors, ages 13-19.

Winner of the TONY ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, Avenue

Q is part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers

that although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

“The Avenue Q: School Edition still covers the same themes of the original including acceptance of others, finding yourself and more, but some of the language and more graphic scenes are toned down. The editing was actually done by the original authors so the show keeps its integrity,” Director Hamby said.

Performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Adult tickets range from $16 to $21. Youth tickets are $14 to $16.

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Soccer’s success in Arizona validated by international events,

youth soccer expansionTORRENCE DUNHAM

CRONKITE NEWSPHOENIX – The

announcement that the Copa America Centenario would bring international soccer matches to the Valley next summer was cheered by local officials who believe the powerhouse tournament will foster the development of the sport in Arizona.

“There’s a big following of soccer right now,” said Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers. Copa America games will be played at Glendale’s University of Phoenix Stadium. “With the diversity that we have in our city, and in the Valley, soccer is big. I think this is only going to encourage more growth and I think in the future people will see a lot more soccer tournaments happening here.”

At the center of this is the development of the game among the state’s youth.

Joe Owen, the director of coaching and soccer operations for Sereno Soccer Club, a Valley youth soccer staple for 35 years, grew up and played in Arizona before leaving to play professionally. He was away from the desert for nearly 20 years before returning to his home state to coach.

“I have seen a lot of growth in the development of the players,” Owen said. “There are a lot more clubs here that are available for the kids to play.

“I think that it has helped at many levels for anyone in Arizona to have an opportunity to play and develop.”

Sereno is one of the most successful clubs for youth players in the state of Arizona. According to the club’s website, the program has produced 150 state champions, 12 regional champions, four national finalists and two national champions.

“Today soccer is very organized and the game has a very low barrier to entry, so to see the game grow in America is understandable,” said Todd Roby, director of marketing and

communications for US Youth Soccer, in an email.

According to USyouthsoccer.org, the annual registration of youth players boasted its highest national numbers this past year since 2009, at 3,055,148 total participants.

Arizona is one of the most popular states in the West for youth soccer, coming in at fifth place, just below California, Washington, Colorado, and Utah, at 51,672 total participants in 2014. Arizona Youth Soccer has more than 50 clubs available for young athletes to play across eight different districts.

“U.S. Youth Soccer and our member state associations, like Arizona Youth Soccer, are fully committed to providing the best in class programing, education and environments to see soccer continue to climb the participation charts,” Roby said. “Educating the leaders, teaching the best practices of how to establish a solid club or league and offering programming for various levels of play is the cornerstone of how we’ve been able to progress.”

Owen believes that the Copa America Centenario’s visit to the desert this summer will only help further drive this progress. The 16-team tournament, with games scheduled to be played across 10 U.S. metropolitan areas in June, is expected to include soccer powerhouses like Brazil and some of the game’s biggest individual names like Argentina’s Lionel Messi.

“We encourage our kids to watch as much soccer as possible; it’s a great educational tool. To have it now in our backyard, with some of the best players in world, (who) will be in our community for a pretty extended period of time, it will be pretty exciting for all the kids that play here to go see them first hand,” Owen said.

Kevin Boyd, who has been the coach of the Arizona State University women’s soccer team since 2007, agrees.

“I think it is a great

opportunity for everybody not only in Phoenix, but Arizona. It gives us an opportunity to watch some high-level soccer,” said Boyd.

“For someone to see a professional or national team game first-hand plants a seed,” Roby said.

Even if young soccer players are not able to attend the games in person, Roby said just watching them on television drives interest in playing the game.

“The exposure to games on TV is a tremendous value for our sport,” said Roby. “The more people see soccer, the more people will see and understand what makes the game great and that fuels a passion.”

Television viewership of international soccer across the United States hit a record last summer. According to Ussoccer.com, citing a report from Fox, 23 million people watched the US Women’s National Team beat Japan to take home the Women’s World Cup in June, the largest audience for a soccer match in U.S. history.

Arizona’s passion for international soccer was on display last summer, when University of Phoenix Stadium hosted a group stage match for the CONCACAF Gold Cup between Guatemala and Mexico. According to Sports Business Daily, the match drew 62,910 fans, the most fans to attend a game during the event’s group stage. It was also the fourth highest attendance for a match in the tournament and well above the 41,854 average for all games across the country.

With the combination of youth soccer growth and the big-ticket international events that have decided to come to the Valley, it appears the future is bright for soccer in Arizona.

“I think the sky is the limit,” said Owen. “We continue to add clubs in the state… It helps the kids to be prepared to play at a higher level around the country and have college opportunities to play past youth soccer.”


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1. Mad Max: Fury Road Director George Miller drove

this pulsing, bursting, no-holds-barred vehicle into the summer blockbuster scramble and completely destroyed all competitors. Miller builds an expansive world, without much dialogue, with the assistance of Tom Hardy, who plays Max Rockatansky. But don’t be fooled; this film belongs to Charlize Theron. As Imperator Furiosa, Theron confidently controls the film with stunning screen presence. Miller crafts a seemingly uncompromised film with near flawless execution, making “Mad Max: Fury Road” feel more suited for the arthouse than the grindhouse.

2. Spotlight“Spotlight”, a film about the

investigation by the “Boston Globe” into the scandal within the Catholic Church, is a captivating and devastating experience. Tom McCarthy directs an exceptional cast, lead by Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Michael Keaton, and Liev Schreiber, and narrates a film about investigative journalism in a straightforward manner while also allowing the film to unfold in a thrilling and stunning manner. It’s a film that never relies on anything more than displaying a group of

hardworking people determined to reveal the truth, regardless of how intimidating the impact of the truth may be.

3. Ex MachinaGood science fiction always

asks difficult questions. Science fiction cinema didn’t get much better than “Ex Machina”, a methodically structured film with an intelligent narrative directed by Alex Garland. While many of the films that deal with science fiction are cluttered with special effects, Garland utilizes these tools to build an impressive, beautiful, and emotional artificial being known as Ava, played impeccably by actor Alicia Vikander. “Ex Machina” focuses on relationships between men and women, the advancing world and how it connects with progressing technology, and the trappings and limitations of

science. It is an exceptional film that asks difficult questions and allows the viewer to interpret the answers however they choose.

4. Inside OutPixar films have an undeniable

emotional quality unlike other animated films. “Inside Out”, a film that takes place inside the mind of a young girl, is an impressive return to form for the company. The narrative is smart and poignant, while also being thought-provoking, asking questions for both children and adults to contemplate and, hopefully, discuss with one another. The animated world is incredibly unique, the casting of the characters is near perfect, and the story is accomplished in displaying how emotion changes throughout the rough and beautiful parts of maturing life.

5. Me and Earl and The Dying Girl

Experience is an important aspect of adolescence; it has a way of preparing one for the unexpected but also teaching one valuable lessons about people and situations. “Me and Earl and The Dying Girl” is a coming-of-age story with a firm and grounded sincerity. All the trappings of a melodramatic teenage film are here but are instead shrewdly and cleverly implemented under the keen direction of Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. “Me and Earl and The Dying Girl” is an emotional experience, though it’s never devastating or heartbreaking but instead filled with heart and passion.

6. AnomalisaHuman connection told

expertly through stop-motion animation, “Anomalisa” displayed the pain, loneliness, and despairs of relationships and finding one’s self better than many films this year. Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson co-direct this film about a solitary man leading a mundane life who has an unexpected encounter with a stranger, with charm and tenderness. This is a film about imperfect individuals dealing with complicated issues; it’s never easy or simply stated. “Anomalisa” is a challenging, yet heartfelt experience.

7. Sicario“Sicario” is a fascinating

thriller about the war on drugs and the control and chaos that ensues while federal agents fight the faceless foe. It’s a film that lingers in an atmosphere of fear and builds suspense in subtle yet effective ways, whether the enchanting cinematography by Roger Deakins, which is a visual descent into darkness, or the narrative penned by Taylor Sheridan that displays the bleak disenchantment of fighting a faceless monster. “Sicario” is consistently tense and foreboding; it’s a film that drops the viewer in the middle of a frantic and confused situation, and then continues the journey amidst building chaos. Director Denis Villeneuve is an impressive director, and “Sicario” is one of his best films.

8. BrooklynColm Tóibín’s novel about a

strong-willed Irish immigrant living in 1950s Brooklyn found its film adaptation from director John Crowley. The story follows Eilis Lacey, an exceptional lead performance from Saoirse Ronan, as she comes to America in search of all it promises. Themes of homesickness, love, maturity, and the identity found in the place one calls “home” are all deftly handled throughout the film. Crowley paces the film with measured assurance, while avoiding the clichés and melodramatic trappings that hamper many dramatic stories. “Brooklyn” is an uplifting and sincere film.

9. The Hateful EightIn the eighth film from

Quentin Tarantino, the director takes a group of unredeemable characters and locks them in a shack during a blizzard in post-Civil War Wyoming. The three-hour long epic, released in a special 70mm presentation, displays Mr. Tarantino meticulously building a mystery while also incorporating an interesting amount of social commentary that transcends beyond the time period depicted in the film; it’s compelling to see everything slowly unravel. The


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always been a part of nature’s landscape design. Learn more about how to grow these beautiful, versatile flowers at the Carefree Desert Gardens series first meeting of the year on Saturday, Jan. 9. This will be the first of four programs of the winter 2016 season.

Fossil evidence shows that roses have been around for at least 30 million years. Some type of rose has been discovered growing wild in almost every habitable place in the northern hemisphere. The southwest desert is no exception. This is the best time of year to buy and plant roses. All of the local nurseries and garden centers will have a large assortment of roses around the middle of December through the middle of February.

Don’t miss this opportunity to plant the “queen of flowers” in your garden now. At the Jan. 9 event, Carefree Desert Gardens invites you to become inspired and learn everything you need to know about selecting, planting, and growing roses. American Rose Horticulture

and Arrangement Judge and Master Consulting Rosarian LeRoy Brady will be presenting information. He, as a volunteer, designed, and is Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mesa Community College Rose Garden, one of 12 American Rose Society testing sites in the U.S. He evaluates the test roses at the garden.

The program, usually including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until noon in the Town Council Chambers, located in the U.S. Post Office Building, 100 Easy Street, in Carefree. A $5 (or more) donation is appreciated to support these programs.

For additional information, call (480) 488-3686. Come early; seating is limited.

Movies: Best Films of 2015film finds further success with stunning cinematography and a beautiful score, composed by the legendary Ennio Morricone. “The Hateful Eight” is Quentin Tarantino self-indulgently doing what he does best.

10. CarolDirector Todd Haynes builds a

magnetizing connection of love between two women in the film “Carol”. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara give phenomenal performances as two women drawn to each other in the 1950s. Their romance is witnessed from the initial blossom, starting as a chance encounter at a shopping counter, to powerful gazes across and next to one another, to the moment of intimacy; everything in their relationship is portrayed with subtle details, emphasizing mannerisms and movements and expressions. It feels in parts like a dream, accomplished through beautiful photography, in the sense that as the feelings grow stronger for

these two women, so does their release from the constraints of their 1950s reality.

11. Timbuktu12. The Revenant13. Straight Outta Compton14. Star Wars: The Force Awakens15. White God 16. Creed17. Big Short18. The Look of Silence19. Wild Tales20. Bone Tomahawk

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Inspiration Inspired by Annie OakleySHEA STANFIELDARTS COLUMNIST

For local artist Mary Wolke, the words Cave Creek evoke images of one of the historic West’s most admired female figures: Annie Oakley. Mary has embraced Annie’s spirit of adventure, independence, and incomparable skill with a firearm in her newest series honoring the “Cowgirl.”

Armed her own fringed suede jacket, boots, and wild brimmed hat, Mary’s images, shot by her husband, became her first model for the newly inspired series. From that point on, the cowgirls leaped to life. Mary normally works in watercolor, but she wanted to depart from the traditional watercolor techniques and glass-framed images and move to surfaces the viewers would feel free to touch. In addition, she wanted to achieve a leather look on her surfaces.

Through extensive research and making inquiries of medium manufactures, Mary was able to achieve the desired results by mixing and matching matte, gloss, gel mediums, and varnishes to attain just the right look and feel for the

finished surfaces. She then incorporated her traditional watercolor techniques on paper and brought them forward through her elaborately created process resulting in astonishing captivating pieces. In addition to her cowgirl figures on each canvas, Mary also incorporates words, numbers, and symbols inspired by the spirit of the old West.

Mary grew up in St. Cloud, Minnesota with her mom nurturing the growing child’s sense of imagination and creativity. As Mary remembers, she was encouraged to problem solve with new materials and challenged to create new items from ordinary materials. All of this was not lost on Mary, who went on to receive a BS Degree in Art Education from St. Cloud State University and a Masters in Education from Saint Mary’s College also in Minnesota. Today, Mary teaches watercolor, acrylics, and mixed media

classes and participates in a number of exhibits with her own art as well.

True to her roots, Mary is constantly changing and evolving in the implementation of the newest painting methods. Her expansive scope is revealed in her newest series of cowgirl watercolors. Her unique talent for composition with bold shapes and eye-popping color and shape combinations also serves her well in her newest pieces.

Come meet Mary and the “Cowgirls”; they will be in the Colonnade Show Jan. 8-9, 2016, located at 19116 Colonnade Way, Surprise, Arizona 85374. Also, visit Mary Wolke’s Facebook page at Crosslake Co-op Art Gallery or contact Mary via email: [email protected].

Contact arts columnist Shea Stanfield at flowingquill @yahoo.com.

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While registered Independents may vote in primary elections, the Presidential Preference Election isn’t considered a primary, so Independents aren’t eligible to vote unless they register with one of the participating parties. The Arizona Secretary of State’s Web site defines the PPE as “strictly a preference election.”

“The PPE is a preference election, whereby registered voters of participating, recognized political parties cast their vote for who they prefer the Arizona delegates cast their vote for at their party’s national convention,” the Web site notes.

Registered Independents are eligible to vote in the primary election that will be held Aug. 30.

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NORTH VALLEY – Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials have announced that a $412,000 Water Quality Improvement Grant will be given to the Arizona Game and Fish Department to improve water quality in the San Pedro River, Little Colorado River, and Oak Creek. AZGFD will provide more than $274,000 in matching funds.

ADEQ’s first formal agreement committing funds from both partnering agencies to specific projects in shared priority areas will also further the goals of multiple state and federal initiatives. Eligible projects will protect and restore water quality, grass and rangeland health, and wildlife habitats in priority areas identified by ADEQ and AZGFD in the state Nonpoint Source Management Plan and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Regional Conservation Partnership Program and National Water

Quality Initiative.“We think this will be a great

framework for broadening our audience and customer base, and also for potentially implementing projects at ow or no cost to landowners beyond maintenance requirements,” said ADEQ Water Quality Division Director Trevor Baggiore.

Leveraging resources across state and federal partners will result in the reduction of impairment-causing pollutants, improvement of grassland habitat for wildlife, and improved grazing practices.

Baggiore added, “Teaming up with AZGFD’s Landowner Relations Program, which has a longstanding, strong local presence and ties to rural water management areas, will strengthen ADEQ’s ability to partner with rural landowners in identifying priority on-the-ground projects.”

“Many of ADEQ’s water

quality improvement goals dovetail nicely with grassland, rangeland, and habitat improvement goals we share with ranchers and other partnering agencies,” said Wade Zarlingo, AZGFD Landowner Relations Program Coordinator.

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PUBLIC NOTICEARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE

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COMMISSION FOR ABOVE GROUND

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THE ADDRESS OF THE KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS IS:

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MANAGEMENT OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IS RESERVED

TO THE MEMBERS. THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF EACH PERSON WHO IS

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PUBLIC NOTICEARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE

ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

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OF BUSINESS IS:3710 W. THALIA CT.ANTHEM, AZ 85086

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NOTICESStarting a Basic Dog Obedience Training class. 1 hour class for 6 weeks. $15 per week. Must sign up. Claws N Paws, 46639 N Black Canyon Hwy. New River, 623-465-8765

Looking for men and ladies, beginners or experienced who would like to play mah jongg and/or cards at the Anthem Civic Bldg. Call Nancy after 6pm. 623-465-9317 for info.

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LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIESHORSE BEDDING. 20 yards clean pine grindings, delivered $350. Madison Gold quarter minus $19 ton delivered. 24 tons $456. 623-935-0972. We’ll load pickups and trailers. Jordan Land, Cattle Co. since 1957. 2 blocks south Dunns Arena

Free delivery of shavings, cow & horse mixture-great for arenas or fertilizer 480-595-0211

TRIPLE R HORSE RESCUE is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. We rehabilitate and adopt out local horses that have been abused, neglected or rescued from slaughter. We are in need of donations and sponsors to help with feed and vet care. Volunteer opportunities are also available. For further info, please call 602-396-8726

MISC.SIG 1911 in .22 Cal. New in box. Never fired. Only $495 obo. Must sell!! Don 623-465-9317

Lift chair, over sized, light brown. $550. 602-867-7205

Boy’s .22 rifle, Mossberg 702 Plinkster. 10-round magazine, color camo. Includes case, safety glasses, ammo, cable lock, cleaning kit, targets. Rifle retails for $140, will sell all for $120. 928-221-1932

Ruger Model 96 Lever-Action .22 mag. nicely scoped w/ 50 rounds. Like new. $390 obo. Don 623-465-9317

Antique British Enfield pistol No.2 Mark 1 1939. Made for pilots and tank crews. Fine condition. $525obo. Don 623-465-9317

WANTED: Old Mercedes 190SL, 280SL. Jaguar XKE, ANY Porsche or pre-1972 Sportscar/Convertible! ANY CONDITION! Collector brings trailer & cash. FAIR OFFERS! Mike call/text 520-977-1110. (AzCAN)

PETS & SUPPLIESRattlesnake proof your dog now. Snake proofing for all breeds of dogs. New River location. 480-215-1776 www.vipervoidance.com

REMEMBER TO ADOPT! Maricopa County Animal Care and

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Pets of the Week: Darla and Benji

Meet Darla!Darla is a 1-2 year old,

spayed female Tortie who gives HUGS!!! This girl loves to wrap her paws around your neck nearly every time you pick her up. Awww!

Darla is declawed in front and her little paws are recovering from being outside for too long after losing her family. Soon though, she’ll be good as new.

She’s litter box trained, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

If you would like to give Darla a forever home, please complete an Anthem Pets Matchmaker Application: http://anthempets.org/adoptionprocess. A $40 Adoption Fee applies.

Meet Benji!Benji is a young, gentle,

BEAUTIFUL boy in need

of a forever family. He is a 1 year old Basenji/Chihuahua mix who is already neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, so he’s ready to go home. Benji has the very BEST personality. He absolutely adores kids, other dogs, and even gets along with kitties! He has a BIG personality and loves to play, go for walks, and generally be wherever you are.

Benji is crate trained and almost fully house trained. He’s a smarty pants, so he learns very quickly and loves to please.

If you would like to give Benji a forever home, please complete an Anthem Pets Matchmaker Application: http://anthempets.org/adoptionprocess. A $125 Adoption Fee applies.

Anthem Pets (www.anthempets.org) is a nonprofit animal rescue organization serving lost, found, and abandoned animals in the North Valley since 2005. Operating on donations only, it aims to find forever homes for abandoned animals and return wayward pets to owners. If you’re not in a position to adopt but would still like to help Anthem Pets, please consider making a donation so we can continue to rescue animals like this from a life of cruelty and neglect. Or better yet, become a foster!


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