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Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce 216 North Frontier Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Return Service Requested Hassayampa Alert The Official Publication of the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce December 2015 WONDERING WHAT’S GOING ON IN WICKENBURG THIS WEEKEND? CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR ON THE CHAMBER’S WEBSITE AT WWW.WICKENBURGCHAMBER.COM OR WWW.VISITWICKENBURG.COM MISSION STATEMENT: “The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that represents the interests of the business community”. VALUE STATEMENT: The Wickenburg Chamber operates a Visitor Center and promotes Wickenburg as a destination location with com- mitment to quality economic growth and development. Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 8 Wickenburg, AZ ”We don’t accomplish anything in the world alone, and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that create something.” - Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Search Local to Support Local: www.wickenburgchamber.com 5th Annual Wickenburg Leadership Graduation Please join us for our quarterly membership luncheon on Friday, Dec. 18 at Rancho de los Caballeros. Three speakers are prepared to share important information on a variety of topics. They include: Ian Dowdy, Sonoran Institute; Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck, and luncheon sponsor Adam Turner. Additionally, you’ll hear about activities coming up in 2016 and meet our new 2016 Board of Directors. Cost is $20 in advance – RSVP to chamber at 684-5479, at the door cost is $25. Quarterly Membership Luncheon, Friday December,18th Sponsored by: Please join us for this special heritage event sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. The event kicks off with a Cowboy Reception on Friday, December 4th; admission is $10 advance tick- et, $20 at the door and includes 27th Annual beverages and appetizers at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Featured cowboy poets & entertainers Ross Knox, Trinity Seely, Matt Robertson, and Larry Maurice will perform acoustically throughout the evening giving you a small taste of what will be featured at the Saturday Night show. Limited tickets are available for the reception. On Saturday evening, December 5 the featured entertainers will perform on stage at the Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine Street. Admission: $15 advance tickets - $25 at the door. For more information call (928) 684-5479 The Wickenburg Leadership Institute is a higher learning program that encompasses topics including Education, Environment, Health, Transportation, Government, Public Safety, Community and Economic Development and Arts and Culture in a total of 8 weeks with the purpose of educating and creat- ing future leaders for the Wickenburg area. Participants are also expected to complete a graduation project that benefits the community. The Wickenburg Leadership Institute graduation was held at Rancho de los Caballeros Golf Club with speakers Darcy Renfro Senior Director, of The Arizona We Want and Vice Mayor Royce Kardinal. Graduates of the program include: Annette Roberts, Patti Jares Slattery, Matt Egan, Kevin Mallicoat, Valerie Shumway, Jessica Solper, Peter Stachowicz, and Brenda Hershkowitz. A special thank you to our refreshment sponsors: Wickenburg High School Culinary Students, Meridian Bank, Pioneer Title Agency, Chaparral Homemade Ice cream and Café and Cindy Logan-Arizona Legends Realty. Also, thank you to our location sponsors the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, the Town of Wickenburg, Del E Webb Center and the Wickenburg Unified School District. The Wickenburg Leadership Institute is held every fall with applications becoming available during the summer. Please inquire with the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce if you are interested in being part of the 6th Wickenburg Leadership Institute in 2016. Congratulations to the Wickenburg Leadership Graduates of 2015, we look forward to seeing the difference you will make within our community! The 5th Wickenburg Leadership Institute sponsored by Arizona Public Service, the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Wickenburg and the Wickenburg Unified School District, saw eight participants graduate from the program on November 3rd, 2015.

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Page 1: Hassayampa Alert ~ December 2015

Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce216 North Frontier Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390

Return Service Requested

Hassayampa AlertThe

Official Publication of the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce December 2015

WONDERING WHAT’S GOING ON IN WICKENBURG THIS WEEKEND? CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR ON THE CHAMBER’S WEBSITE AT WWW.WICKENBURGCHAMBER.COM OR WWW.VISITWICKENBURG.COM

MISSION STATEMENT:“The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that represents the interests of the business community”.

VALUE STATEMENT:The Wickenburg Chamber operates a Visitor Center and promotes Wickenburg as a destination location with com-mitment to quality economic growth and development.

Presorted StandardU.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 8Wickenburg, AZ

”We don’t accomplish anything in the world alone, and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that create something.” - Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

Search Local to Support Local: www.wickenburgchamber.com

5th Annual Wickenburg Leadership Graduation

Please join us for our quarterly membership luncheon on Friday, Dec. 18 at Rancho de los Caballeros. Three speakers are prepared to share important information on a variety of topics. They include: Ian Dowdy, Sonoran Institute; Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck, and luncheon sponsor Adam Turner. Additionally, you’ll hear about activities coming up in 2016 and meet our new 2016 Board of Directors. Cost is $20 in advance – RSVP to chamber at 684-5479, at the door cost is $25.

Quarterly Membership Luncheon, Friday December,18th

Sponsored by:

Please join us for this special heritage event sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. The event kicks off with a Cowboy Reception on Friday, December 4th; admission is $10 advance tick-et, $20 at the door and includes

27th Annual

beverages and appetizers at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Featured cowboy poets & entertainers Ross Knox, Trinity Seely, Matt Robertson, and Larry Maurice will perform acoustically throughout the evening giving you a small taste of what will be featured at the Saturday Night show. Limited tickets are available for the reception. On Saturday evening, December 5 the featured entertainers will perform on stage at the Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine Street. Admission: $15 advance tickets - $25 at the door. For more information call (928) 684-5479

The Wickenburg Leadership Institute is a higher learning program that encompasses topics including Education, Environment, Health, Transportation, Government, Public Safety, Community and Economic Development and Arts and Culture in a total of 8 weeks with the purpose of educating and creat-ing future leaders for the Wickenburg area. Participants are also expected to complete a graduation project that benefits the community. The Wickenburg Leadership Institute graduation was held at Rancho de los Caballeros Golf Club with speakers Darcy Renfro Senior Director, of The Arizona We Want and Vice Mayor Royce Kardinal. Graduates of the program include: Annette Roberts, Patti Jares Slattery, Matt Egan, Kevin Mallicoat, Valerie Shumway, Jessica Solper, Peter Stachowicz, and Brenda Hershkowitz. A special thank you to our refreshment sponsors: Wickenburg High School Culinary Students, Meridian Bank, Pioneer Title Agency, Chaparral Homemade Ice cream and Café and Cindy Logan-Arizona Legends Realty. Also, thank you to our location sponsors the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, the Town of Wickenburg, Del E Webb Center and the Wickenburg Unified School District. The Wickenburg Leadership Institute is held every fall with applications becoming available during the summer. Please inquire with the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce if you are interested in being part of the 6th Wickenburg Leadership Institute in 2016. Congratulations to the Wickenburg Leadership Graduates of 2015, we look forward to seeing the difference you will make within our community!

The 5th Wickenburg Leadership Institute sponsored by Arizona Public Service, the Wickenburg

Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Wickenburg and the Wickenburg Unified School

District, saw eight participants graduate from the program on

November 3rd, 2015.

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Member NewsWindy Hill Farms will offer Oregon Christmas Trees for sale at West Plaza Shopping Center parking lot starting Dec. 1 – 24, open 7 days from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. The DeFoe Twins from Wickenburg will be at the lot, selling furs, nobles and grand trees from their brother’s Estacada farm. For more information call 623-432-2657. Western Trails Ranch is offering team roping on Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays (except on Dec. 25) along with Bull Riding on Dec. 19 & January 29. Restaurant open and other fun activities planned. Mile Marker 123 ½, Morristown.FastSigns on Bell has a change of address: 6020 W. Bell Rd., Suite E101, Glendale, AZ 85308Stotz Equipment is sponsoring a Santa Toy Drive at their Buckeye location on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Bring your kids in for a picture of your child or family with Santa on a John Deere. They also have the largest collec-tion of John Deere toys in Arizona. Stop in the chamber for a coupon with 10% off all toys and apparel. For additional information visit online www.StotzEquipment.com or 623.386.4466

Special Events

Accurate Oxygen & Medical Supplies, Air Evac Services, Arizona Horse Company, Austin’s Wilderness Lodge, Award Realty, Calamity Ranch, Cheryl’s ABC’s, Chuckwagons West Inc, Cox Communications, Inc., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, Double J Court Self Storage, Effus Land & Cattle Company, Exceptional Landscape & Cactus, Gust Rosenfeld, P.L.C, Hampton Inn & Suites-Surprise, Little Bits Pre-Loved Kids Clothing LLC, Old Blue Sound, P A R - Silkscreen, Phoenix Magazine, Quick Lane Tire and Auto Center, R.J. Gurley Construction, Ron Badowski, Send Out Cards Independent Distributor, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Stewart Hardware, Sunsational Metals, Sunshine Plaza & Storage, Taco Bell 4365, The Arizona Republic, Twin Birds Saddlery, Vulture Peak Gold, Inc., West MEC, Wickenburg PTA, Wickenburg Pump and Supply LLC, Wickenburg Saddle Club, Wickenburg Sportsmen’s Club, Zircon Precision Products, Inc.ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Gary & Jeanne Turner, Lola Jean Moncrieff and Marion Streich

Membership Reinvestments

Friends of Music presents: Phoenix based folk group Feeney/Winthrop Ensemble, Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m., Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St.Desert Caballeros Western Museum presents: Holiday Trains exhibit opens on Dec. 5 – through Jan. 10th – on view in the Learning Center. Dec. 19 – Is it Western? Desert Reflections: Still Life Photographs by Wayne Norton, exhibition opens and on view through Feb. 28.The Webb Center presents: The Ten Tenors Home for the Holidays-Dec 9th | 7:30pm Join Australia’s “rock stars of the opera” as they amaze and enthrall with traditional and contemporary seasonal favorites, includ-ing spirited versions of “Joy to the World,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “White Christmas.” Tickets - $65 | $70 | $75 – Call (928) 684-6624 Cops Who Care present: December 6 – Remember When Cruise Car Show – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wickenburg Community Center, 16- N. Valentine St. – This event is an annual toy cruise with over 400 classic automobiles on display. Activities include car judging, food booths, raffles and more. December 12 – SantaFest – 8 a.m. – 12 Noon, Wickenburg High School, free photographs with Santa will be available, candy distributed to children. Followed by the Great Chili Cook-off & Benefit Auction, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Rancher Bar on west Wickenburg Way. Featuring red chili competition and tasting, showmanship, people’s choice competition, live country music, benefit auction and more. The chili cookoff is sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society of Arizona. Friends of Library presents: Craft Show & Silent Auction, December 12 in Stone Park near the library from 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hassayampa River Preserve presents: On Sunday, Dec. 6. from 1-3:00 p.m., Maricopa County Park Ranger Jessica Bland will cover basic concepts and terms followed by a hands-on “excava-tion” and prehistoric trading exercise. The class will be held indoors. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call (928) 684-2772 for reservations and information.

For additional information on community events view online calendar at:

www.wickenburgchamber.com www.visitwickenburg.com

Generous monetary gifts at the end of the year also help other non-profit and civic organizations continue to grow and bring wonderful programming to our community. According to the Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University, nearly one-quarter of charitable giving takes place between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

Consider the following organizations: Round Up Foundation – Chamber of Commerce, Wickenburg Performing Arts Foundation – Webb Center, Friends of Music, Wickenburg Children’s Cultural Organization, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Hassayampa River Preserve, Humane Society of Wickenburg, Wickenburg Community Hospital, Wickenburg Community Services Corp., Wickenburg Library Society, Wickenburg Dog Park, and so many more. Contact representatives or speak with your tax advisor and accountant for more information. Giving Local makes a Difference!

GENEROSITY – Giving a Present with a Future to Local Organizations

Our participation with the Arizona Office of Tourism co-op media placement in Canada saw in the first week 800 requests for Destination Wickenburg information. We’ve developed a large postcard with tourism information to mail, listing websites and download app for more details on visiting. Chamber staff is working with Up Agency PR to include online blogging about visiting our community, and interviews with local restaurant owners.Filming in Wickenburg concluded last week over three days at Rancho de los Caballeros with Warner Bros. – Germany for The Bachelor television program. Great publicity for the ranch and our community when the show debuts in January in Germany!Additional winter advertising and editorials this month and in January include: Western Horseman Magazine, Horseman Review-Canada, True West Magazine, Phoenix Magazine, City Guide, Valley Guide Quarterly, and Sunset Magazine. And finally, a freelance writer assigned through Arizona Office of Tourism, has written a story on visiting Wickenburg. The article appears on our tourism website and is pushed online through our tourism grant with Madden Publishing. Results will be sent in January.

Tourism Information

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors wants to “Thank” the following members for renewing their chamber member-ship this past month. Your Are The Source Of Chamber Strength!

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If proposed changes to overtime are implemented as written, anyone who earns under $24.25 per hour, $970 per week, or $50,440 annually must be covered by overtime.

The administration’s changes in overtime rules will affect over 5 million workers and their employers. Companies must be aware of these rules in order to comment on them, or at the very least, to understand the impact these changes will make on their bottom line. The old rules allowed businesses to assign management respon-sibilities to employees converting them to “exempt” employees. The new rules change all that. Of further impact, the new cut-off point is based on national wage levels, so it can increase in the future. NOW is the time for companies to look at the impact the rules will have on their businesses. If you have workers that are affected, you have two choices:Pay them 1.5x pay for every hour over 40 in a weekReduce their hours to 40 per weekThe rules are expected to be finalized by the end of the year and, as cur-rently proposed, will go into effect in 2016. States also have labor stan-dards. Businesses must comply with the higher of either the state or the federal rules. The US Department of Labor has this summary of the new rules: http://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime/NPRM2015/OT-NPRM.pdf More information on this significant change can also be found on our Tools for Business Success website, under Hire/Manage Employees. www.wick-enburgchamber.com

The single greatest driver of change to the community of Wickenburg is the proposed Interstate 11. This infrastruc-ture corridor could package energy, freight, and tourists into a single align-ment that moves them around and through the landscape near this historic town. Change does not have to be bad, and in order to position the community to influence the I-11 project to respond to the needs of businesses and resi-dents, the Sonoran Institute is launch-ing an innovative new project that will prepare the community to make the most of this opportunity. Over the next year, the Sonoran Institute will collabo-rate with the Wickenburg Chamber and the Town of Wickenburg to inte-grate the values of the community into a focused planning process that will allow the Interstate 11 to better reflect the needs and values of Wickenburg.This project, titled “Positioning

Wickenburg” will focus on three areas that are likely to see change as a result of the new I-11 corridor. These include: rural areas around the Vulture Mountains, the “downtown district”, and the future growth area to the west of the airport. Sonoran Institute will facilitate community-led explorations into these three areas to understand how they respond to com-munity values, and to better articulate how the I-11 can be developed in a way that is responsive and respectful to community needs. Expected outcomes include recommendations involving topics around land use, transportation, design, conservation, and historic pres-ervation among others.The project is expected to span over a year. More information will be pro-vided to the community at a launching event in February, 2016.

“Positioning Wickenburg” for I-11 CHAMBER ACTIVITY REPORT December YTDNew Members 2 50Mixer Attendance 125 802Telephone Calls 933 9,724Office Visitors 1,573 28,877Mail Inquiries 221 4,116Chamber Website 8,347 77,612 Tourism Website 4,884 38,249 Facebook-Chamber 11,667 135,475Facebook – Tourism 30,298 192,212Twitter 5 70 Instagram 4 208

by Ian Dowdy

Chamber AdvocacyOur Businesses Should Know... IMPORTANT

– Overtime Rules are Changing

20th CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTSDecember 11, 2015, 6:30 p.m.

PARADE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEENTRY DEADLINE DEC. 5, 2015.

Remember how Christmas used to be? No crowds, no hassles and....Friendly Folks in the stores who were genu-inely glad to see you. You can still enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas like that at home, where local merchants have time to provide that personal touch so important at this Holiday Season.Discover Wickenburg Your Hometown. Where you’ll find something new each time you shop. Many of the stores have items not found elsewhere in the valley and each se-lected for you by owners who are in their stores every day. Quality, Friendliness, Hospitality and Personal Service await you. Local. Easy!

www.wickenburgchamber.com

“Bring Christmas Home From Wickenburg”

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Business of the Month

Pottery B, LLCBrooke Walters134 N Tegner St

Wickenburg, AZ 85390(928) 231-7893

[email protected]

WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AMBASSADOR RIBBON CUTTINGS

Chamber Ambassadors: Rosemary Maglio, Monica Lambert, Carol Wallace, Bette Watson, Nash Oliver,

Dianne Huth, Karen Johnson, Shelby Fuller and Sara Spigner.

Anthony Pratt DesignsJudy Amsbury & Anthony Pratt

84 N Valentine StWickenburg, AZ 85390

(928) 684-4923Pictured: Judy Amsbury & Anthony Pratt

Rovey FarmingJason, John Henry & Becky Rovey

(602) 619-1686

At The Center of You, LLCLaurel Hernandez

86 N ValentineWickenburg, AZ 85390 (480) 447-4968

[email protected] Hernandez, Emily and Leif Kanzenbach

The Pie Cabinet & Coffee BarMichaela Ward

1235 W Wickenburg WayWickenburg , AZ 85390 • 928-231-9502

Pictured: Michaela & Walt Ward with kids Kimber & Kindy, Codie Martin, Megan Melendez, Dane Melendez

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December 2015 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert Page 5

WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

IT’S THE ANSWERHO! HO! HO!

Tis the season to be jolly - and choose a great gift for customers, clients, guests, family - and yourself. A Christmas gift

that celebrates the Legend of the Hassayampa - one sip from our famous

river and you’ll never tell the truth again. That’s what happened to

ever-trustworthy, award-winning newspaperman Jim Cook when he retired from the Arizona Republic,

moved to Wickenburg, and became the Official State Liar of the State of Arizona.Unlikely stories like “The New Truth in

Lying Law”, “The Invention of Lite Beer”, and “Thistle Amaze You” are decorated

with illustrations by Jim Willoughby, ex-Disney storyboard artist and

Prescott’s cowboy cartoonist. This book was written right here in Wickenburg.

Christmas (Now to Jan 4) $11.95/ea5 Or More $8.50/ea

(List $14.95/ea.)

Available from:Cocinero Press928-668-0351

P.O. Box 1024Wickenburg, AZ85358

or

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Business After Hours Jingle & Mingle Mixer!

Thursday, December 175:30 - 7:00 p.m. at

Meridian BankMeet Jeanne Morris, Branch President and staff for this special Holiday Mixer. The evening is also co-sponsored by BPW in recognition of their upcoming 65th anniversary year. Enjoy appetizers and drink, network with members and hear about local member news. Chamber Members and their accompanied guests are invited to attend. $5 per person. Staff is now taking reservations for 2017 Mixers. Call Jacque Miller at 684-5479.

DECEMBER CALENDAR

Jan 21 West Plaza Feb 25 Award Realty/ Chaparral/ La Siesta Plaza Mar 17 Wickenburg Art Club April 21 Rancher Bar

Clip out and SaveMIXER SCHEDULE 2016

1 Fiesta Bowl Parade committee – 2 p.m.2 WLI Review – 12 Noon Round Up Foundation Meeting 3 p.m.4 Cowboy Poets Gathering Reception – 6-7:30 p.m.5 Cowboy Poets Gathering featured performance – 7:00 p.m.6 Cops Who Care Remember When Classic Car Show – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.7 Town Council – 5:30 p.m.8 Tourism Committee – 8:00 a.m.10 EDAC – 8:00 a.m.11 20th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights – 6:30 p.m.12 Cops Who Care – Santa Fest – WHS – 8:00 a.m. – Noon Cops Who Care Chili Cook-off & Auction – 10:00 a.m.13 The Webb Center presents: Clint Black – 7:30 p.m.14 Chamber Board Meeting – 8:00 a.m.15 West Valley Chamber Alliance – 11:30 a.m.16 AOT Tour – 10:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.17 Business after Hours Mixer – Meridian Bank -5:30-7:00 p.m.18 Ambassador’s Ribbon Cutting – 8:15 a.m. Quarterly Membership Luncheon – 12 Noon – Rancho de los Caballeros19 Chamber Board Retreat- 8:00 a.m. – 12 Noon21 Town Council – 5:30 p.m.23 Chamber Closes at 1:00 p.m.24 Chamber Closed25 Merry Christmas30 Christmas Parade of Lights Review – 8:30 a.m. Gold Rush Days – 9:00 a.m. Chamber Office closes at 3:00 p.m.31 Chamber Office closes at 1:30 p.m. DCWM closes at 1:30 p.m.

Take advantage of our member brochure table: Contact staff to become one of our Mixer “Take 5” sponsors for $25. (Limited to 3 each mixer)Please bring your collateral in a tabletop holder. One type of brochure per member. 5 Minutes to tell your story.

Staff is now taking reservations for 2017 Mixers. Call Jacque Miller at 684-5479.

TIP OF THE STETSONRoy Reyer, Lois Allen, Nadine Champlin, Jan Nunn, Neal & Mary Judkins, Karen Johnson, Ginny Randall, Bashas’ Store 55, Double D Western World, Bonnie Reynolds, Chris & Tricia Blanke, Rosemary & Mario Maglio, The Wickenburg Sun.

Want to be a featured chamber member in an upcoming Hassayampa Alert newsletter? Tell us what you are doing, and you could be in our next issue. Contact Us Today at 928-684-5479

Share your Success Stories.

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce appreciates the contributions by our members to keep the Chamber a growing and dynamic organiza-tion. Referrals are vital to our success! Thank You to those who referred a new member to the Chamber last month. The Chamber recognizes their thoughtfulness and dedication to advancing this organization for the better by taking small steps to make a big difference.

Members helping your Chamber!

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The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce “Welcomes”

Its Newest MemberPlease Welcome and Patronize the

following new members:Senior Support Solutions, LLC, Diane Skaff11001 N. 99th Ave. #116, PO Box 39, Peoria, AZ 85345(623)249-3927 or (602)373-0783www.srsupportsolutions.com email: [email protected] Services/ Health CareSponsor: Chamber Staff

Wickenburg PTAP.O. Box 2044, Wickenburg, AZ 85358(928) 684-6745 Rep: Ms.Terry DolanEmail: [email protected]/ non-profitSponsor: Chamber Staff

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Wickenburg’s Choice!Complete Mobile Service

LoCaLLy owned and operatedprofessional Installation and repair

Insurance Claims welcome!

684-0994

CHOICE AUTO GLASS, INC.

“no gimmicks, no telemarketing, just honest, quality work.”The easiest way to reduce the environmental impacts of empty ink cartridg-es is to recycle them. Bring your recyclables to The Chamber Office at 216 N. Frontier Street to contribute to the E-Waste Program.

All Chamber members are always welcome to join the Chamber staff and Ambassadors for ribbon-cuttings. Meet us at the chamber office on Friday Dec. 18th at 8:30 a.m. For a complete calendar of events visit: www.Visitwickenburgway.com

Ribbon-Cuttings This Month

Please view the nomination form inside the newsletter and on our website for prestigious community and leader recognition. Some of the category names have changed and a few other categories added. Fill out and return to cham-ber staff by Dec. 30.

Award Nominations

Please join us on Saturday, January 9, 2016 for our Annual Awards Dinner held at the Wickenburg Community Center with a no-host bar cocktails at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. The dinner includes highlights from 2015, special recognition and awards to community leaders and organiza-tions. Cost remains the same as in previous years, $45 per person. Tables of 8 or 10 may be reserved in advance. Our menu selection will be emailed and mailed out to members this month, along with registration available online. Our popular wine hosting sponsorship is available which includes a personalized wine label. $500 sponsor fee for each, White and Red Wines. Call for more information at 684-0977.

85th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner

Tax payers may contribute to all three, as long as they do not exceed their limit. Community needs are met through a program where people can elect to give up to $400 per couple to the CAP office, or Habitat for Humanity. They can make that election any time up to the end of the year (December 31) and take that same amount off their state tax bill when the re-turn is filed. Contact: Charlie Petersen, Executive Director – CAP Office 684-7894 www.fsl.org In the case of the public school, couples can take up to $400, give that money for a specific school or extra-curricular activity, and reduce the state tax payment in the same way. (The limit for singles is $200). That payment may be made up until

the date the tax return is filed on or be-fore April 15. Contact: Howard Carlson, Superintendent –WUSD (928) 668-5350, or visit http://wicken-burgschools.org In the case of the private school tuition program, tax payers who are married, filing jointly can give up to $2,134 to a private school of their choice for scholarships and again take the money off the tax bill. Single taxpay-ers can give up to $1,067. The desig-nation can also be made up until the date the tax return is filed on or before April 15. Contact: Kevin Armstrong, Executive Director of WCA (928) 684-5916, or visit www.wickenburgchristi-anacademy.org/financialThe tax credits invest in the future of these programs with no extra expense to the taxpayer.

Arizona’s Tax Credit Program

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2015 Chairman’s Circle Members

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Obtain the Public Property Report or its equivalent required by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything.

WICKENBURG, ARIZONA

928-684-5852www.MonteVistaRanch.com

CUSTOM ESTATE LOTS

LUXURY RANCH VILLAS

Coming Soon!RANCH COTTAGES

Start your December by shopping local for special people on your Christmas List. Many activities are planned for this month, along with our 20th Annual Christmas parade of Lights on Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. The parade usually has 30 – 40 entries and features electric vehicles from Arizona Public Service, and the Congress Fire Dept. who is charge of transporting our parade grand marshals, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Before the parade, enjoy shopping, dining, and visiting the Wickenburg Christian Academy’s Live Nativity starting at 5:00 p.m., located at 260 W. Yavapai Street. The parade will start on Yavapai Street, head into the historic district, pass in front of The Chamber and end at the Little Red School House in the Bashas’ Frontier Center. Visit with Santa, enjoy refreshments pre-pared by members of the Wickenburg Children’s Cultural Organization, and learn who will receive the parade awards at the presentation immediately following the parade. View online all of the special events and late night shopping information at www.VisitWickenburg.com or www.facebook.com/WickenburgAZ

During the Christmas Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff would like to simply but sincerely, Thank You. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous New Year! Jason Rovey, Mark Hancock, Cindy Logan, Tom Hunt, Brent McKeever, Ben Root, Brenda Hershkowitz, Joe Lewis, Mayor John Cook, Jacque Miller, Carol Wallace, and Julie Brooks.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Out Wickenburg Way Activities!

Over 100 members attended the November

Business after Hours Mixer sponsored by Wickenburg

Home Interiors, Reset Design and Ike’s

Restaurant & Saloon

Casey Wallace displays the Instagram frame during

Bluegrass last week