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October 17, 2012 • Vol. 10, No.40 www.thefoothillsfocus.com

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ART:Hidden in the Hills

artists show off spectrum of talents

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SPORTS:Boulder Creek needs

strong finish to secure playoff bid

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OTHER :• Editorial Page 18

• Service Directory 19

• Classified Ads 22

MUSIC: ProMusica seeks

youth musicians for string instrument program

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Inside:

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusFor the second straight year Cave Creek will host the Running of the Bulls. The event begins at 9:30 a.m., Saturday with opening ceremonies before a series of seven runs take place during the course of the day.

Submitted photoScottsdale pro Tom Lehman will be in the field of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship Oct. 31 – Nov. 4 at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale.

MARC BUCKHOUTMANAGING EDITOR

If life truly is measured by the number of moments that take our breath away, as the popular inspirational phrase goes, then a group headed to Cave Creek Saturday seem primed for some very memorable moments.

A year after some 1,000 thrill-seekers ran a .25 mile course doing their best to evade 21 bulls, another new crop are showing up to tempt fate.

“My family thinks I’m crazy,” Brittany Corona, a 23-year old from Los Angeles said. “The common question I

keep getting is, you know you can die. I keep responding, but at least if I do I’ll be going out with a bang.”

While critics might write off a 23-year old college student’s willingness to tangle with 1,500 pound animals as the exuberance and naivety of youth, what explains the 60 somethings like Charles Phelps, 60, from San Antonio and Michael Ballmann of Cave Creek who will be lining up right next to someone nearly 40 years their junior?

Thrill-seekers set to converge on Cave Creek

THriLL-SEEKErScontinued on page 6

STAFF REPORT

The Charles Schwab Cup Championship, featuring some of the most accomplished players in PGA Tour history, will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 4 on the Cochise course at the Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale.

Fans of the game can expect to see Scottsdale’s own Tom Lehman, Bernhard Langer, Jay Haas, Fred Couples, Michael Allen, John Cook, Fred Funk and Corey Pavin among the top 30 players in this season-ending event of the Champions Tour. Jay Don Blake was the 2011 tournament winner and Lehman, the 2011 season-long cup champion.

Gates open to the public from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oct. 31 for the official tournament pro-am. The tournament gets underway

from 9 a.m. -5 p.m., Nov. 1-4. Free, convenient parking with complimentary shuttle service is adjacent to the Cochise course. Desert Mountain is located just east of Pima Road on Cave Creek Road. Follow the directional signs along Pima and Cave Creek roads.

Tickets good for any one day are available for $20 and a weekly grounds ticket, valid Oct. 31- Nov. 4, is available for $50. To purchase tickets, visit schwabcup.com or call 888-401-8000. Children 18 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Complimentary tickets are available for all active, retired and reserve military and their dependents. In addition, discounted tickets are available for military

veterans and their dependents. The Champions Tour

estimates that the economic impact of the tournament to the Scottsdale-Phoenix area will be $10.2 million primarily generated through hotel, transportation, dining, entertainment and retail purchases. The Champions Tour will spend more than $4 million in the Valley on the event alone. The tour expects 40,000-50,000 spectators during tournament week. In addition, the Golf Channel will broadcast 10 hours of live coverage to more than 85 million households around the world.

For information and tickets, visit www.birdiesforthebrave.org. For information on the course go to desertmountain.com.

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COLLEEN GOODRICHSONORAN ARTS LEAGUE

David Wheeler is the epitome of a renaissance man. The Valley artist has been a painter, photographer and film producer, a restaurant consultant and French cook. But sculpting glass is where Wheeler has found his true love.

A member of Sonoran Arts League and participating artist in the 2012 Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale, Wheeler’s love affair with glass evolved over a lifetime of artistic endeavors.

“It all started with my grandmother who was a painter. I was always close by her side and was enrolled in art school at age six,” Wheeler said.

A fast forward to the University of Iowa found Wheeler awarded accolades for his painting. Unsettled in that medium, he explored design and photography.

In New York Wheeler took classes in visual imaging, photography and film.

Nothing was out of bounds. “One day I saw a big bearded

guy in a white T-shirt who lived in a dirty townhouse complex,” Wheeler said. “I shot him in Super 8 film walking the street carrying a cross on his shoulders. And I won a Film Festival Award!”

Wheeler served four years in the Navy photographing destroyers during the Vietnam War. He came home to meet a free-spirited girl next door and married Patty 11 days later.

“My next move was to the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara,” he said. “I wasn’t 100 percent effective in photography. It was too exact for my creativity. So I left in my second year.”

Another stop was University of California/Santa Barbara where Wheeler shared a studio with Wade Reynolds. “To this day he is still very famous,” Wheeler said. “He’s the West Coast’s equivalent to Andrew Wyeth.”

When family finances became tight, Wheeler became

a turn-key, fly-cook.“I’d come into little

restaurants that couldn’t make a go and bring them around,” he explained. “My wife Patty and I would make enough money to travel the world. When we ran out

of cash we’d come back to the States and do it again.”

The turn-key restaurant business segued into Wheeler designing creative menus. He went back to school, this time to Santa Barbara City College to major in hotel and restaurant management.

“Both Patty and I went to school to learn how to run a restaurant. Then we went to Switzerland to study French

cooking. Once we were authorities we returned to the U.S. and consulted at four restaurant chains.”

Eventually Wheeler returned to visual art and began experimenting in glass making. “I loved working in glass. I loved its smooth gloss. I loved its wonderful refractions in the

Submitted photoDavid Wheeler will be in Studio #8, located at 78th St. in Cave Creek during the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour set for 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Nov. 16 - 18 and Nov. 23 - 25. Wheeler will show off his glass sculpture pieces.

Glass artist cooks up gems

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sunlight. And I loved the depth and layering of color.”

Wheeler was back in school again, this time to master glass art.

“Creating glass is actually similar to managing restaurant kitchens,” Wheeler explained. “Kilns are like stoves. I have eight. Various parts of glass can be in three or four kilns at the same time, creating different liquid viscosities, which lets me manipulate shape and color, pattern and transparency. Casting, fusing, slumping, draping and cold work all combine and interrelate forming great depth of color, refracting light and dancing with a pattern in a three-dimensional design.”

Wheeler says he also manages his art studio like a kitchen. “I give lessons during down times. And just like the food business we need to be concerned about cuts and burns. My kilns can reach 1700 degrees.”

Wheeler so enjoys teaching that he offers his students free glass, freedom to express themselves using his techniques and 24-7 access to his sculptured glass studio.

Wheeler’s students are forewarned that glass work is addictive.

“You start with $500 of glass and lots of sweat to make little artifacts that you sell or give as gifts. Then you invest $1,000. You can’t give those creations to the same relatives

so you seek buyers. That leads

to buying a truck and trailer to

attend shows throughout the

country,” Wheeler said not by

jest but by experience.

Joining Wheeler on the

Tour at Studio #8, 40218

N. 78th Street in Cave Creek

will be: Elizabeth Dunlop

(mixed media, watercolor),

Dyane Janney (glass,

constructed jewelry, metal),

Jacqueline Kahn (glass, metal,

mixed media) and Heather

Kinkade (gourds).

At the same location is Studio

8 Desert Rat Forge, featuring

Paul Diefenderfer (metal),

Liz Carlier and Josh States

(metal, mixed media.)

“I’m quite proud to be among

my Sonoran Arts League peers

at this year’s Hidden in the Hills

Tour,” Wheeler concluded.

“Come see us. We look forward

to showing you our work.”

To contact the artist call: 612-998-5054. To see Wheeler’s glass art, visit: davidwheelersculpturedglass.com.

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Submitted photoDavid Wheeler will show his glass sculptures during the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour set for November in Cave Creek, Carefree and Scottsdale.


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ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) is launching a new String Education Program (StEP) for kids in grades 5-8 in the greater Phoenix area who want to learn to play string instruments. Developed in response to interest expressed by parents in the community and a lack of such training in most schools, the new program is similar to a beginning band program but with string instruments.

PMAZ’s Artistic Director, Adam Stich, states that abundant research shows students participating in arts programs like StEP reap many benefits including improved proficiency in reading, language and math skills; higher scores on standardized tests including SATs; enhanced social skills including self-confidence and discipline; and greater motivation to learn.

The 2012 StEP program offers lessons for beginners, playing time, a final concert with a

professional string quartet at the end of two 12-week sessions, and an instrument to play.

Violins, violas, and cellos will be provided by PMAZ the first year, substantially reducing the cost for beginning students. According to Stich, “Each of the two sessions will include up to 32 beginning students who will work with professionals instructing them in bowing and other basics of the instrument. The hope is that this will be the first year of an ongoing program.”

Stich will be assisted by adult

instructors and professional mentors from throughout the valley.

Each year, an additional level will be added to the program, and students will be able toprogress through the full five-year program of instruction, with a new beginning class offered each year.

After the first year of instruction, students with a confirmed interest in continuing will be responsible for providing their own instruments. Students who progress through the five-year program and develop advanced skills may be able to join the PMAZ Adult Orchestra, which will provide additional experience and performance opportunities.

The first 12-week session for beginners will start in November, followed by an additional 12-week session beginning in Feb. 2013. Instruction will be from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m., every Tuesday in the band room at Boulder

Creek High School in Anthem. To help cover the cost of the instructor, instructional materials, renting classroom space, and an instrument for beginning students, parents will be requested to pay $300 per 12-week session and a $40 registration fee.

This equates to a cost of only $25 per week, substantially less than the weekly average of $40- 50 for a private 30-minute lesson (not including instrument rental).

Stich said, “This program fulfills a need in the community and also provides a great opportunity for students who might not otherwise be able to find or afford the training.”

For information contact Executive Director, Yvonne Dolby, at [email protected], or call 623-889-7144. PMAZ plans to have a booth at Anthem’s Autumnfest on Oct. 27 and 28. Flyers about the program will be available and PMAZ representatives will answer questions.

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The monthly Anthem Community Council Board of Directors meeting, normally scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month has been moved to Oct. 25.

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Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusLast year’s Running of the Bulls drew approximately 1,000 runners and 5,000 spectators to Cave Creek. In addition to the action there will be live music along with food and drinks available for sale.

Phelps, who said he read about the event last year, said he has been thinking about it off and on ever since.

“It was a little item in our local paper,” he said. “It sounded interesting right away. I’ve always been intrigued by the event in Pamplona. I could always blame it being in Spain for not going, but Phoenix isn’t that far.”

Phelps said he’s been an outdoor person his entire life.

“I used to be a fire fighter and I’m still active,” he said. “If I can’t run a .25 of a mile there’s something wrong with me.”

When asked whether his wife, who is coming with him, will be participating the answer was a definitive no.

“When I told her I wanted to do this she gave me the look, as if she thought I was crazy, but she’s coming with and we’re making a vacation out of it,” he said. “Somebody has to drive if I get trampled. We’re planning on doing a road trip along Route 66 after we leave Cave Creek on Sunday.”

Phelps said perhaps the closest he has been to running with the bulls was seeing the buffalo on a trip to Yellowstone.

“The big difference is I was always on the inside of my car when I was next to the buffalo,” he said.

Ballmann, said he’s hoping the bulls look more intimidating than a year ago.

“You could have mistaken

them for cats last year,” he said, after being unimpressed by the stock. “But I’m glad they’re doing it again this year. Hopefully they’ll have bigger animals this time around.”

Like Phelps, Ballmann too said he’s often thought about going to Spain to see the actual event, but is thrilled to get a comparable experience while supporting his home town at the same time.

“I like being a part of activities that support the town. Man, I’m not willing to get hurt though,” he said. “I love playing golf too much.”

Heidi Feller of Scottsdale also will be participating in the event for the first time. While Corona purchased the all-day pass, giving her a chance to run in all seven races, and Ballman picked the first run of the day at 10 a.m. so as to avoid the heat, the 37-year-old from Scottsdale had a different strategy.

“I am hoping that by picking the 1 p.m. time slot the bulls might be tired by that point and not running as fast,” she said. “They’ll have already run a couple shifts before me. On the other hand they might be more (ticked) off. So I don’t know how it will go. Most people see something where you have to sign a death waiver and they freak out. To me that’s exciting.”

For Feller, who admits she’s an adrenaline junkie, running with the bulls will scratch an

item off her bucket list.“I saw some of the costumes

that were worn last year and I was planning on wearing a red cape,” she said. “My friend that is going to go with me said she was out if I wore the cape so I guess I’ll have to come up with something else. Regardless I’m going to be amped and excited.”

The event with Halloween costumes sported by numerous participants takes on a spring break, Mardi Gras type feeling with food and drinks along with live music throughout the day.

Events start with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. followed by the first run at 10 a.m. Runs follow hourly from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m.

Tickets purchased ahead of time are $25 per run. Day of the event it is $35 per run. An all-day run can be purchased in advance for $75 or $100 the day of the event. Passes for spectators are $20 for adults and $5 for children under 18.

The event is set for 6774 E. Viola Lane in Cave Creek.

Various other events take place through the course of the day including mechanical bull riding, a rodeo clown performance amongst other activities. An award ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. with a concert to follow at 7 p.m. For information go to runwiththebullsusa.com or email [email protected].

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With two games remaining, Friday at home against Bradshaw Mountain (3-6) and then the regular season finale at home against Desert Ridge (7-1) on Oct. 26, the Boulder Creek Jaguars chance at a playoff berth depends on being able to win at least one of their last two games.

The Bears, who have lost three in a row and have suffered losses to Cactus Shadows (2-6) and Goldwater (2-6), would appear the best bet for Boulder Creek.

Their first chance at securing a winning record for the season went by the wayside in a 27-7 loss to Pinnacle (7-1) on Friday.

High school football games are 48 minutes, but Boulder Creek’s road loss to Pinnacle seemingly hinged on less than two minutes of game time and three big plays, all of which went against the Jaguars during that stretch as Boulder Creek fell to 5-3.

The Jaguars defense pinned the Pioneers deep in their own territory on Pinnacle’s second possession of the game. When the Pioneers punted from their own 5 Boulder Creek senior Isaiah Huston took the punt from near midfield and returned the ball to the Pinnacle 31.

Setup with great field position, the Jaguars offense, now featuring freshman Gunther Johnson at quarterback, moved the ball from the 31 to first-and-goal on the Pioneers 10 yard-line.

From there the Pinnacle defense stiffened as the next three plays saw the Jaguars only manage four yards.

The Jaguars still had a chance to get on the board first with a 23-yard field goal. Instead junior Dom Perna’s effort was blocked. Adding insult to injury, senior Evan Tompkins picked the ball up on the 13-yard line with open field in front of him. When sophomore Ryan Parenteau’s diving effort at a tackle came up empty the Pioneers senior went untouched 87-yards for

a touchdown for the Pioneers, who claimed a 6-0 lead.

“Obviously there was a missed assignment,” Boulder Creek coach Dan Friedman said. “We’ll look at the tape and see what happened so we can get that fixed. It was definitely a big play. If we get a lead, the way our defense showed up to play, maybe it’s a different game.”

Late in the half the Jaguars were still in the game, down 13-0, when they faced a 4th-and-6 from near midfield with less than two minutes left in the half. On a play they’ve utilized throughout the season, junior punter Isaiah Birkel took the snap and rolled right, moving forward toward the line of scrimmage.

“It’s a read option,” Friedman said.

If Birkel sees an opening he has the freedom to try and run for the first down. If he doesn’t see an opening he kicks the ball away.

On the play Birkel elected to try and run for the first down, but in trying to cut back to his left the junior slipped and fell.

“I think he made the right decision,” Friedman said.

“If he doesn’t slip he gets the first down easily.”

Instead Birkel’s slip caused him to fall short of the first down, turning the ball over to the Pioneers.

A defense that was especially strong against the run throughout the game, got burned through the air on a play that may have decided the game.

Four plays after the failed fake punt gave the Pioneers the ball near midfield, senior quarterback Michael Sanders lofted a pass deep to a wide open Cules Rose. The only question was whether the sophomore would keep his feet in bounds as he hauled in the 25-yard touchdown pass all by himself in the back of the end zone. With 17.6 seconds left before halftime Boulder Creek found itself in a 20-0 hole.

While the Jaguars might have believed they were still alive in the game, the first two possessions of the second half suggested otherwise.

Starting at their 20-yardline, the Jaguars first three plays

Boulder Creek offense suffers through growing pains in loss to Pinnacle

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusBoulder Creek’s Joe Byrd and Jack Warner converge on Pinnacle’s Michael Harlan following a catch in Friday’s 27-7 win by the Pioneers. Harlan had two interceptions to secure the victory. To view more photos from Friday’s game go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

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community events


THIS WEEK

THURSDAY Yoga, Gong therapy offered in New River

Kudalini Yoga classes combined with Gong Therapy from 7 – 9 p.m. every Thursday in New River. The class is offered to both men and women. The class offers an opportunity to explore, celebrate, heal, feel good, while ensuring a safe sacred environment. The class welcomes beginners and intermediate students. Those interested in attending are asked to wear comfy clothing and bring a yoga mat and blanket.

Cost for the class is $10. For information email [email protected], call 623-910-1096 or go to rajpalkaur.webs.com.

Additionally Kaur offers meditation breathing while

being enveloped by the sounds of the Gong the first Tuesday of each month. The class offers participants a chance to feel refreshed, enlivened and at peace throughout their mind and body. Cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Bring yoga mat and blanket. Wear comfy clothes. For info call 623-910-1096 or 855-538-5683 or go to lifecoachinaz.com.

MIM continues concert series

The Musical Instrument Museum has a variety of concerts scheduled in the near future. Listed below is a partial list.

Thursday: At 7 p.m. Inti-Illimani, a Chilean folk-music ensemble will perform elements of European baroque and Latin American folk.

Tickets range in price from

$42.50 – 52.50.Friday: Scout Night is set for

4 – 9 p.m. with the opportunity to see live performances, play musical instruments, make an instrument to take home and learn about famous musicians and genres of music from around the world for Tigers, Bobcats, Wolves, Bears and Webelos.

Tickets cost $15 per Scout and $15 per chaperone above the 1:5 ratio.

Friday: At 7:30 p.m. the Carlos Nunez Group, known as one of the world’s greatest bagpipe players performs. Tickets range in price from $27.50 – 34.50.

The MIM is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix. For information go to themim.org.

Cave Creek park offers variety of adventures

Cave Creek park hosts variety of activities Cave Creek Regional Park recently released its event schedule for August that includes classes, hikes, an exercise series as well

as equestrian opportunities. A complete list can be found at Maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek. Plenty of water and proper hiking shoes are recommended for all events. Turn north on 32nd St. to the Cave Creek Regional Park entrance.

Thursday: At 8:30 a.m. a two-hour hike leaving from the Overton Trailhead will be the latest in the park’s fitness hike series. Hikes will be weekly through the end of Novemeber. All fitness levels are invited to participate with a moderate, steady pace, based on the fitness level of participants. in a hike raning from 2.5 to 3.5 miles each week.

Saturday: At 9 a.m. Archery 101 will offer participants a chance to shoot a compound or recurve bow. Participants get a basic introduction to recreational and international-style target archery. Equipment is provided. The class is open to anyone ages 8 and older. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Registration is required.

The class is limited to 20 participants. For information call 623-465-0431 x 202.

Entry into the park is $6 per vehicle. For information on any of the events email Ranger Sarah at [email protected].

FRIDAYSpur Cross hosts numerous hikes

Spur Cross Ranch offers variety of adventures Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area has a variety of hiking opportunities throughout the month of October. Hikes are $3 per person for those that don’t have a Spur Cross Ranch Conservation pass. For a complete list of hikes go to maricopa.gov/parks. Proper foot wear (closed-toe shoes or boots) and plenty of water are recommended for all hikes.

Friday: At 8 a.m. the third in a series of Friday walks will tackle the Dragonfly/Spur Cross loop. The moderate hike is a 3.5 mile loop.

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of the second half included consecutive runs for -4 yards and then a sack of Huston who was dropped for a 7-yard loss on 3rd-and-18.

An offense highlighted by weapons in Huston, senior running back Stephen Landeros and junior tight end Dan Johnson consistently stretches opposing defenses from sideline to sideline, but rarely was able to get the ball down the field vertically. Largely relying on swing and screen passes into the flat, near the line of scrimmage and hoping their top athletes can make defenders miss, the Jaguars simply weren’t able to overcome the three score deficit.

The team’s lone big play of the night offensively came on a simple swing pass to Huston in the flat. The wide receiver turned perhaps a 1-yard reception into a 70 yard gain, leaving numerous Pinnacle defenders in his wake as he cut back to the far side of the field, collecting blocks as he went. Three plays later Johnson, the freshman quarterback, found Dan Johnson for a 4-yard touchdown.

Unfortunately by that time the score was 27-7, with only 13.9 seconds left in the third quarter.

In assessing his freshman quarterback, who had

one touchdown and two interceptions, in his second varsity game, Friedman said he saw a mixed bag of plusses and minuses.

“You know at times he looked nervous, with happy feet, like he was anxious to get outside the pocket, but he did some good things too,” the coach said. “He’s got a lot of promise. We’ll keep working to get our offense where it needs to be.”

CACTUS SHADOWSIn a game televised as Cox

7s Game of the Week, the Falcons fell 34-6 to the Notre Dame Prep Saints. Assuring their second straight losing season, the Falcons fell to 0-4 at

home this season as they failed to score through the game’s first three quarters.

Since earning a 14-10 win over Goldwater the Falcons have been outscored 58-12 over the last two games.

On Friday the Falcons will travel to Paradise Valley to take on the 5-3 Trojans. Paradise Valley enters the game having won three of their last four.

The Falcons need to win their last two games to improve on last year’s 3-7 campaign. They’ll close the regular season at home against Shadow Mountain (4-4) on Oct. 26.

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STAFF REPORT

The Ladies’ Day at the Lake, a day-long sailing summit for women, is set for 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Nov. 10 at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant.

The class is designed to introduce women to and/or enhance their skills in recreational sailing through both land-based seminars and on-the-water workshops.

The 2012 format offers a choice from five study packages. All five packages consist of classroom topics, dockside discussion and on-the-water instruction with hands-on activities taught by knowledgeable sailors recognized for their expertise. All instruction, course materials, goodie bag and box

lunch are included in the $85 fee for the Ladies’ Day at the Lake.

Class options include a Welcome Aboard day, one for the novice sailor. Participants will learn the ropes, including the parts of the boat and what makes a sailboat work, then take the helm of a sailboat to practice capturing the power of the wind. The class includes classroom, dockside and on the water instruction. The class also includes the basics of boating safety, sailing terminology, points of sail, rules for Arizona waterways with hands-on sailing experience.

The second class is called pleasure sailing for both novice and experienced sailors. This class discusses a review of rules of sailing, best safety practices,

preparation to get a boat underway as well as tips and more from experienced sailors and cruisers.

The accomplished sailor class is for intermediate to advanced sailors looking to reach the next level. Women choosing this package will learn better ways to make the boat do what they want. Participants will practice essential skills, discover tips and use practical skills building exercises to take them to the next level.

Racing 101 for both novice and experienced sailors will culminate with a friendly competition that introduces participants to competitive racing.

The last class focuses on kayaks, a class for both novice

and experienced kayakers. The class offers a solid start, or simply a refresher for flat water kayaking. The course focuses on safely enjoying a kayak while exploring the far reaches of Lake Pleasant and elsewhere.

Cost for any of the classes is $85

Registration is on a first come first serve basis and enrollment will close as classes fill.

For information or to register

go to lakepleasantsailing.com and follow the links to Ladies Day at the Lake. Follow the instructions for either online or mail in registration. For other information call Debbie Huntsman at 623-780-8787 or email [email protected].

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Leave the cooking to the professionals this year! Join us in the Lariat restaurant for a traditional holiday feast sure to please the entire family.Thanksgiving BrunchJoin us Thursday, November 22, 2012 from 11 am to 3 pm and enjoy traditional roasted turkey, sage and cornbread stuffing, honey baked ham, a chilled raw bar, omelets and Belgian waffles made-to-order as well as an array of traditional holiday desserts.

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The International Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew will be in Cave Creek on Oct. 27 to talk trails, teach people sustainable trail building techniques and spend quality time digging in the dirt. The visit is one of about 70 stops on the 2012 schedule. Everyone is invited to attend the weekend’s free events hosted by the Cave Creek Bicycle Association (CCBA).

The award-winning Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program includes two full-time, professional teams of trail experts who travel North America year-round, leading IMBA trail building schools, meeting with government officials and land managers and working with IMBA-affiliated groups to improve local mountain biking opportunities. IMBA’s crews have led more than 1,000 trail projects since the program debuted in 1997.

Trail Crew members and

CCBA volunteers will work on re-routing a portion of trail used in the Cave Creek Bicycle Festival’s Mountain Bike Race. This key trail provides access across Cave Creek Wash which connects the protected lands of the Desert Foothills Land Trust on the east bank and the Cave Creek Regional Park on the west bank.

The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program has inspired great volunteer trail work across the U.S. and abroad - a big help to government agencies and land managers who have limited funding for trail construction and upkeep. As a direct result, there are now thousands of new and improved trails in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and several European countries.

The Trail Care Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building lasting trails that require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment and enhances visitor enjoyment.

The Crews travel in new Subaru Outbacks provided by Subaru of America. The company has been IMBA’s leading sponsor since 1997.

All are welcome to join the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew leaders when they come to town. Below is a schedule of events that are open to the public:

The morning session of the Trail School will be held at the Cave Creek Town Hall at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided. The afternoon trail work session will take place on the P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon, a Desert Foothills Land Trust Preserve.

For a complete list of visit dates, photos and additional information on the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew visit www.imba.com/tcc. For information and to register for the IMBA Trail building School, contact: Mike Rigney, President, Cave Creek Bicycle Association or visit cavecreekbicycleassociation.org.

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The Anthem Extension Unit of the Salvation Army is seeking more than 200 volunteers to ring bells for The Salvation Army during their annual Red Kettle Campaign.

The annual Red Kettle Campaign is the largest fundraising campaign of the Salvation Army Anthem Extension Unit. Dollars raised from the kettles support the

charitable giving for residents in need throughout Anthem, New River, Black Canyon City and areas just south of Anthem.

Last year, the Anthem Extension Unit raised more than $25,000 during the red kettle campaign. Anthem Extension Unit organizer, Tom Leyda, notes, “This year, thanks to the wonderful support

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Saturday: At 8 a.m. a seven mile, five hour roundtrip trek will take participants to one of the premier archaeological sites on the conservation area. Participants must be in good condition for the strenuous hike and familiar with primitive trails. At least one liter of water is required. A hat is recommended, as is dressing in layers.

Saturday: At 9 a.m. a moderate hike will take participants for a stream walk through the park. The two-mile walk with earth science author, Thomas McGuire will visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock and Hohokam rock art sites along Cottonwood Wash.

For information contact Park Ranger Kevin Smith at 480-488-6623 or email [email protected].

New River church celebrates with Fall festival

Spur Cross Cowboy Church will have “Harvest at the

Barn at 6:30 p.m., Friday as a celebration of fall at Deegan’s barn.

The free event will include gospel music, cowboy poetry, preaching, food and other activities. The event is open to non-church members.

The barn is located at 50601 N. Old Stage Coach Road (New River exit, west to frontage road, north about a mile past New River Elementary School). For information, visit the web site at spurcrosscowboychurch.com or call 623-556-7935.

SATURDAYDrive of bike ride is to end poverty in Africa

Tour de New River, an annual bike tour event to rally together cyclists from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences in order to bring an end to the cycle of poverty in Africa, begins at 7 a.m., Saturday with 40, 70 mile ride, a 14-mile mountain bike ride and a Duathlon ride.

Cost to participate in the event is $100. All entry fees and additional donations given or raised by individual bike

riders will go to help African communities. For information or to register go to tourdenewriver.com.

Evening benefits Foothills Animal Rescue

The Black Canyon Chamber of Commerce will present its fifth annual “Wine, Cheese, and Pie” fundraising event at 6 p.m., Saturday at the Bradshaw Mountain view outdoor garden patio of Rock Springs Café.

The event raises funds for the non-profit organization and the majority of the funds are utilized to maintain the Visitors Center at Hamil Plaza.

The evening includes a silent auction from 6 – 8 p.m., casino gambling with AZ Duude (Arizonaduuude.com) from 7 – 10 p.m., dancing under the stars until 11 p.m.

The grand prize for the top gambler is a hot air balloon ride for two.

Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. The price includes three glasses of various wins and $500 in poker chips for gambling. Light appetizers will be served and Rock Springs outdoor bar will

also be open.Rock Springs Café, home of

is ten minutes north of Anthem off of I-17 exit 242, 623-374-5794. Donations for auction items are being accepted and tickets can be purchased from any chamber board member or at the Visitors Center, 623-374-9797. For information go to blackcanyonaz.com.

Anthem hosts go green event

Anthem will have a shred, recycle and donation event at Anthem’s semi-annual Go

Green event from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Anthem Community Center.

Stations will be set up in the Community Center’s parking lot for attendees to shred personal documents such as bank receipts, bills, and forms; donate items such as clothing, decor, and small appliances; and recycle household objects such as paint, computer equipment, and batteries.

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Run, bike ride aids Parkinson’s research

The American Parkinson’s Disease Association – Arizona Chapter (APDA Arizona) will host the 8th annual Oktoberfest for Parkinson’s celebration at 3 p.m., Saturday in the newly renovated botanical gardens at Sundial Park and Amphitheatre in Carefree.

A new addition this year is a 5K Run and family bike ride through the high desert community beginning at 3 p.m. Oktoberfest festivities, including live music performed by Mark Florentine and the Tremble Clefs, food and a silent auction and raffle, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.

As the signature fundraising event for APDA Arizona, the goal is to raise $50,000 and attract more than 1,000 attendees. Admission is $25 per person, which includes a German-style buffet provided by Carefree Station Bar & Grill, as well as plenty of fine ales & wines to sample.

Since 2005, the event has raised more than $100,000 for APDA Arizona, which is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Arizonans with Parkinson’s disease and their families through education, services, and support. Funds raised from the 5K Run and Family Fun

Bike Ride and the Oktoberfest celebration will support programs which directly assist people with Parkinson Disease in the state of Arizona, such as Power Over Parkinson’s educational conferences put on throughout the state.

For information about sponsorship opportunities or event details, contact Tom Viviano at 602-839-3542. For information on APDA AZ, visit azapda.org.

Phoenix Zoo expert vis-its Carefree Gardens

Carefree Desert Gardens will present Scott Frische, the Curator of Horticulture at the Phoenix Zoo, from 9:30 a.m. - noon, Saturday in the Town Council Chambers.

Frische will discuss the zoo’s vision of growing toward demonstrating plant diversity, utilizing wise, functional landscape design and the creation of a legitimate botanical collection.

A $5 donation is appreciated.The Town Council Chambers

are located in the U.S. Post Office Building at 100 Easy Street in Carefree. For information call 480-488-3686.

SUNDAYMusicfest showcases youth talent

Young musicians from the Valley and Sedona will be showcased at the 20th annual Arizona Musicfest Young Artist Concert at 3 p.m., Sunday in the Chapel at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church.

The performers range from junior high to high school age. Following the concert there will an opportunity to talk with the musicians during a reception.

Children 18 and under accompanied by an adult are free. Adult tickets, available at the door are $10. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located at 25150 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale. For information on the show go to azmusicfest.org/index.html.

Silhouette plays Carefree festival

Silhouette will perform at 1 p.m., Sunday as part of the continuing Carefree Sundays Fall Festival featuring lively music, shopping and wines at El Pedregal Shops and Dining.

The music is free while food and wine tasting tickets will be available for purchase. El Pedregal is located at 34505 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. For information call 480-488-1072 or go to elpedregal.com.

MONDAYDinner aids Boulder Creek choir

The Boulder Creek High School Choir Booster Club is holding a fundraising spaghetti dinner from 5 - 7:30 p.m., on Monday at Harold’s Corral. Money raised will be used to purchase equipment for their choir program.

The night will consist of a 50/50 raffle, “Balloon Pop”, and a spaghetti dinner which

includes: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and choice of water or ice tea. The choir students will be serving the food and bussing the tables, as well as singing for everyone.

Tickets are $15 and may be pre-ordered by Friday from a BCHS choir member or by contacting Steve Leming at [email protected]. Only 250 seats are available, first come, first served. Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331.

TUESDAYGroup aids women struggling with alcohol

An AA women’s group meets at 5:30 p.m., weekly on Tuesdays at Desert View Bible Church in Phoenix.

The free meetings feature working on group members issues “The Easier Softer Way”.

For information contact Mary at 602-697-4047, Janet Kania at 623-910-2228 or email [email protected]. Desert View Bible Church is located at 105 W. Carefree Highway.

MONTHLYWomen’s group meets for coffee, inspiration

The North Phoenix Praise and Coffee meets from 7 – 9 p.m., the second Thursday of each month at Yogurt Garden in Anthem.

The non-denominational Christian women’s group gathers to connect, encourage and inspire each other.

Yogurt Garden is located at 39504 N. Daisy Mountain Suite 104 in Anthem. The store can be reached at 623-551-2266.

For information on the free meetings contact kmoses08@ymail.

com [email protected] or go to praiseandcoffee northphoenix.com.

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SELF DEFENSEGun class offers instruction to women

A woman’s only instructional shooting class will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., on Nov. 3 at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix.

Registration is $55 and will include lunch, eye and ear protection, targets, ammo and use of pistols and rifles. Ammo will be provided for .22, .38 and 9 mm weapons. Registration must be received one week prior and limited to the first 50. For information contact Carol Ruh at 602-571-3886 or [email protected] or Betsy Morris at 480-204-2494.

FUNDRAISERSDay of service set for Anthem

An Anthem Day of Service, which will include a food drive, painting the curbs at the Anthem Community Center and cleaning up the washes throughout Anthem on Oct. 27

Participants will meet at the LDS Church at 2503 W. Anthem Way, on the corner of Anthem Way and Daisy Mountain. The event is open to everyone in Anthem, regardless of religious affiliation.

Multiple congregations are involved along with the Anthem Community Council. All of the efforts will be for the

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Anthem community and food for Anthem families.

Those interested in are asked to bring non-perishable foods and shovels, rakes and gloves.

For questions call West Hunsaker at 623-451-7047 or Patrick Potter at 623-521-3900.

Upscale Singers audition for scholarship students

Junior high and high school students living in the Cave Creek, Anthem and New River school districts are encouraged to audition for vocal music scholarships sponsored by the Upscale Singers. Auditions will take place from 4:30 – 8 p.m. on Oct. 24 and from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Oct. 27 at Desert Foothills Lutheran Church. Singers must make an appointment to audition by Oct. 19 by calling 480-575-0188 The sixth annual audition will conclude with five awards in the high school division ranging from $150 to $500 and four awards in the junior high division ranging from $150 to $400. Prize moneys are paid directly to the vocal teachers of the winner’s choice. First place winners will be featured in the Upscale Singers’ Holiday Concert on Dec. 16th at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Carefree. Desert Foothills Lutheran Church is located at 29305 North Scottsdale Road on the east side of the street between Dynamite and Jomax) Students need not be currently studying with a private instructor, but should have a desire to do so. Prize moneys

are paid directly to the vocal teacher of the winner’s choice, and must be used within one year after receiving the award. For information, go to upscalesingers.com.

Black Canyon City school hosts festival

Canon Elementary is having a Harvest Festival from 5 – 8 p.m., Oct. 26.

The evening will consist of games and booths, food, and a zombie house, among other things. Canon Elementary is located at is 34630 E. School Loop Road, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324. For information on the event call the school at 623-374-5588.

Golf tournament aids food bank

The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will benefit from tickets sold for the Charles Schwab Cup Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 at the Cochise Course at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale.

Tournament officials will have 100 percent of the proceeds donated to charity. For information and to purchase the $20 tickets from Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center at foothillsfoodbank.com.

Horse ride aids New River Kiwanis Park

Larkyn Memorial Arena will be the site of a Poker Ride beginning at 9:15 a.m., Nov. 3, an event supporting the arena is New River.

Cost to participate is $25 for ages 13 and over. Lunch is included. For ages 13 and under, cost including lunch is $15.

A silver belt buckle will be awarded to the rider pulling

the joker. Prizes also will be given to the high hand and low hand as well as youngest and oldest rider in control of their own horse.

The event also will include 50/50 raffles.

Larkyn Memorial Arena is located at New River Kiwanis Community Park, located at 15th Ave. north of New River Road. Sign up for the ride is at 8 a.m.

For information on the event call Joe Noll at 623-337-2067 or email [email protected].

Anthem PTA offers community sale

The Anthem School PTA will be conducting a community sale from 7 a.m. – noon, Oct. 27 in the school’s parking lot.

Cost to reserve a 10x20 spot is $20 for those that reserve by Oct. 23. Those reserving a spot after Oct. 23 will be charged $25. Spaces are limited. Reservation can be done at the Anthem School administration office. The school is located at 41020 N. Freedom Way in Anthem.

Seller setup will begin at 5 a.m. the morning of the event with space assignments handed out that morning. For information contact Talley Sieglen at [email protected].

HOLIDAYEl Pedregal hosts Halloween cookie decorating workshop

The Bakery Café at El Pedregal celebrates the upcoming Halloween holiday from noon – 3 p.m., Oct. 27 at The Bakery Café at El Pedregal Shops and Dining at the Boulders.

Children and adults are invited to listen to a decorating demo by the bakery’s pastry team and decorate holiday themed cookies with festive orange and black frostings

The cost for the event is $12 per person, which includes sugar cookies, frosting and decorating materials.

The Bakery Café at El Pedregal is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway at 34505 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. For information call 480-488-9009 ext. 7486 or go to elpedregal.com.

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of our community, we were able to provide assistance for many of our neighbors in need. With the increasing costs of utilities, food and gasoline, the assistance from The Salvation Army is critical for many of our residents.”

The goal is to raise $25,000 during the Red Kettle Campaign.

Bell ringers ring at the two entrances of WalMart, Frys and Safeway every Friday and Saturday from November 23 to December 24. Two-hour shifts are available on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Longer shifts are available upon request. “The time commitment is quite small and yet the benefit for local families is so important,” tells Tim Maki, also an Anthem Extension Unit organizer.

If you, your family, club, business or organization would like to cover shifts during the Red Kettle Campaign, please email Tim Maki at [email protected] for Safeway; Larry Evans at [email protected] for WalMart; Tom Leyda at [email protected] or call Tom Leyda at 760-485-5549 for Frys.

If you are unable to donate your time, donations are gratefully accepted and may be mailed to: Salvation Army Anthem Extension Unit, 3655 Anthem Way A109, PMB 107, Anthem, AZ 85086. Please make checks payable to the Salvation Army Anthem Extension Unit.


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From haunted houses, to carnival rides, to pub crawls the North Valley will have a variety of events to celebrate the fall season and Halloween fun.

Here are details on some sure to draw crowds. Send additional events to The Foothills Focus at [email protected] by Friday and we’ll publish the best ones in the Oct. 24 edition of the paper.

Oct. 26Anthem

The Anthem Community Council will celebrate its 2nd annual Trick or Treat for an Anthem Sweet event from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The free, community-wide, business trick-or-treat event provides a family-friendly environment for all the little Valley-wide ghosts and goblins to trick-or-treat store-to-store at Anthem’s commercial

properties; and provides you an opportunity to enhance your exposure and strengthen your potential consumer base. Registered, participating businesses along Anthem Way, Daisy Mountain Drive, Venture Drive, and Vision Way will open their doors to hand out candy and surprises to all visiting families. Trick-or-treaters (with their parents) are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat at those stores displaying an ACC-issued, orange pumpkin participant window decal. Businesses looking to participate have until Friday to register at onlineatanthem.com/trick-or-treat-registration. They can also obtain a form by emailing [email protected] or calling 623-742-4554 and returning it to the Anthem Community Council at 3701 W. Anthem Way, Ste. 102, Anthem, Az 85086 by Friday.

Oct. 27Cave Creek

Cave Creek Wicked hosts festivities throughout the day.

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• facepaintingandballoon fun

• pin-upandmake-updemo• chilicook-offatthe

American Legion to benefit Foothills Food Bank

• pumpkinpieeatingcontests• music• artsandcrafts• fireandpolicefunat

Clearance Time• fashionshowandcrystal

and glitter tattoos (Pink Cadillac and Red Hot Threads)

• foodandbeverage• kids’costumecontest

(2 - 3 p.m.)• DesertRidgeMusic

Academy plays great music on the street

Beginning at 7 p.m. through 2 a.m. attendees will be able to board a complimentary bus that continuously loops to and from the town’s top saloons for wicked staggered

North Valley hosts variety of holiday festivities

Submitted photoCave Creek Wicked includes a free bus, which takes participants from bar to bar during the Oct. 27 event.

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TRRFCC Horsemanship will sponsor their annual All-You-Can-Eat “Fun-Raiser” from 5 – 8 p.m., Monday at the Buffalo Chip in Cave Creek.

Participants will be served a BBQ dinner and have the opportunity to be involved with a silent auction and raffles as well as games for kids. Kids can choose a $5 hot dog meal option.

Horses from the “TRRFCC Herd” will perform student riding demonstrations in the Buffalo Chip arena. The evening will offer an

opportunity to learn more about the TRRFCC program.

Tickets cost $12 if purchased ahead of time or cost $15 at the door. They can be purchased online at TRRFCChorsemanship.org or by calling Liz Covert at 480-272-0929. The Buffalo Chip is located at 6011 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

Horses from the TRRFCC Horsemanship is a non-profit organization that benefits the entire Horseshoe Trails Elementary School student body with no cost to families, and no monies used from the district. It is run

solely on support from the community in donations, grants and fundraisers.

The TRRFCC Horsemanship Character Program in the Cave Creek School District is entering its fourth year. TRRFCC stands for the six pillars of character – Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.

The Team is actively looking for sponsors, donations and volunteers for upcoming activities and support of the program. Please contact Liz Covert at 480-272-0929; email [email protected].

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Anthem Pets Inc /Jackass Acres K-9 Korral will have their third low cost shot clinic of the year from 9 – noon, Oct.27 at Jackass Acres K-9 Korral Dog Park. Low cost shots will be available for dogs and cats (cats must be in carriers and will go to the front of the line).

Also available rattlesnake and micro chips. Presiding over the clinic will be Dr. Tom Ratke of Academy West Animal Clinic and his staff.

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One of the best things you can do is keep a fishing log noting air and water temperature, weather conditions, moon and sun phase if you are fishing in the 90-minute time period surrounding the rise or fall, location of catch, and lure types used and which ones were successful. This may seem tedious to many of you, but I haven’t come across anyone who said it was a waste of time if they put in the effort.

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feet at 93 percent full. Three anglers who were fishing from a boat yesterday (Oct. 10) from 8 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. reported they caught 96 fish, most all on 1/8 oz. kastmasters nickel/blue color. Breakdown was as follows: six channel cats, one at 4 pounds, the rest around 1.5 pounds; six largemouth bass, one at 15 inches, the rest between 12-14 inches; four bluegill, one at 6 inches, the rest around 4 inches; and 80 yellow bass, about 30 at 11-12 inches, the rest between 8-10 inches. At least 45 fish were caught in the Butcher Jones area, the other productive spot was off the points across lake from Bagley Flat. They spooned those fish up from 25-30 feet underneath shad schools they saw. Overall, a great day fishing a fall pattern!

ROOSEVELT LAKENo recent reports. Lake

elevation is at 2,099 feet and the lake level is 45 percent. Try fishing in the shallows (1 to 4 feet) with surface lures in the backs of coves and over rock piles. Drop shot works pretty well on the outside points, flats and backs of coves in 30 to 10 feet of water, but altering the drop shot technique to a Texas nose hook and whacky style

setup is productive, especially when the typical setup does not hit the mark. The technique of how you reel the drop shot in is important: slow and steady, or slow with little jerks, or jerk and let it fall over and over again are some styles to play around with. Rock piles are typically productive using plastics bouncing along the substrate. This is still a good time to try

for channel catfish using sink bait. For flatheads, live bait such as bluegills or small carp work best. For channel catfish, try any stinkbait, chicken liver or blood baits.

CREEKS BELOW THE MOGOLLON RIMWeekly stockings into the

trout streams have ended for most streams.

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opinions and letters

Is it true the United States is having a presidential election this year? I ask because I’ve seen no evidence of it. Of course, there is no reason I would, since I’m currently living in a place far removed from all that, where citizens can only dream of having a voice in choosing their national leaders.

China? Cuba? Antarctica? No. Illinois.

Some 95 million people live in California, Texas, New York and Illinois — nearly one out of every three Americans. But how many times has Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Paul Ryan or Joe Biden made a campaign appearance in any of them since the party conventions? Zero, or the same number they’ve made in Bavaria.

But it would be the same if I resided in any number of other states — most states, in fact. Obama and Romney don’t seem to be running for president of the United States of America but for president of the Discontiguous States of Florida, Ohio and Virginia. At this point, only nine states, totaling less than a quarter of the population, are deemed worthy of attention.

The problem is not that the

people of the rest of the country are uninformed or indifferent. It’s that they live in places that one candidate or the other is sure to win, which means neither has anything to gain by campaigning there.

In 2008, John McCain got 5 million votes in California. Nothing to sneeze at, you’d think. But he might as well have gotten none. If you don’t win a majority of the vote there (as in almost every state), you get nothing in the Electoral College — where the real election takes place.

The candidates have to concentrate on the few “battleground” states that could go either way. In 2004, reports the organization FairVote, “more than half of all campaign resources were dedicated to just three states — Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.” Meanwhile, “18 states saw neither candidate visit nor received a cent of spending on TV advertisements.” This year, 93 percent of TV spending has occurred in nine states.

Over time, the number of Americans who have any chance to make a difference has shrunk.

In 1960, notes FairVote, there

were 24 battleground states, boasting 327 electoral votes. In 2004, there were just 13, with 159 electoral votes.

Leaving most of the electorate on the sidelines is just one defect of the Electoral College. Most serious is that a majority can mean nothing on Election Day. Al Gore outpolled George W. Bush, but it was cold comfort. Bush was the fourth president elected despite losing the popular vote.

Republicans may have trouble seeing what’s wrong with a system that kept Gore out of the White House. They would feel differently had John Kerry lost the popular vote but won in the Electoral College — as he would have done had a small share of Ohioans switched their votes to him in 2004.

In just about every other election in America, getting the most votes means winning the election. Only for the most important office does that custom get cast aside — in favor of an antiquated, jerry-rigged system that the framers created without a clue how it would function.

A constitutional amendment to do away with it has no

chance of passing, though. A minority of senators, from states over-represented in the Electoral College, can prevent it. But there is a second-best solution, the National Popular Vote plan, which FairVote is pushing.

The idea is for a group of states to agree they will allocate their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote, regardless of who finishes first in their state. The compact would take effect only when the number participating can deliver 270 electoral votes — enough to determine the winner. As of 2010, Illinois, Hawaii, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington and the District of Columbia were on board.

There is one possible avenue for change: for Obama to lose the popular vote but win the

election. Then Republicans as well as Democrats would know how it feels to be governed by a candidate whom they and most of their fellow citizens rejected. They might find new merit in establishing a more democratic alternative.

In that case, far more states would get their share of candidate visits and attack ads. And the mercilessly barraged voters of Ohio? I’m guessing they’d welcome the reprieve.

Steve Chapman blogs daily at newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/steve_chapman. To find out more about Steve Chapman, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

Electoral college makes a lot of voters feel irrelevant

According to Political Class pundits, the race for the White House was turned upside down by a single debate. The reality, however, is that a very close race shifted ever so slightly from narrowly favoring President Obama to narrowly favoring Mitt Romney. Either way, it remains too close to call.

The difference is that voters base their decisions on the substantive issues in the world around them. The Political Class is distracted by superficial imagery, an obsession with the game of politics and the sound of their own voices.

While it might be boring to those in the Political Class, Election 2012 has been stable all year. Oh, sure, there have been occasional mini-surges where one candidate gained a little ground temporarily. But it’s

been close all along. That’s because elections are

primarily about fundamentals. In January, the most important fundamental was that the president’s job approval rating had been stuck around 47 percent or 48 percent for two full years. That’s good enough to be competitive but not good enough to ensure victory. An Electoral College analysis in January showed that four states were likely to be decisive — Ohio, Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Fast forward to the final month of the campaign, and nothing has really changed. The president’s job approval has barely moved because nothing in the real world has caused people to think differently of his performance. Voters are not better off than they were four

years ago — but they’re not worse off, either.

As a result, the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows that the two candidates have been within 3 points of each other in 89 of the past 100 days.

Considering the 3-point margin of error, that’s a toss-up almost every day. All four of the key states are just as\ close as the national numbers, and they’re still just as important as we expected they’d be back in January.

In other words, nothing has really changed for 10 months, but that isn’t unusual.

In 2004, on the night after John Kerry wrapped up the Democratic nomination, he trailed George W. Bush by 3 points. Ten months later, he lost to President Bush by 2.5 points.

In 2008, after wrapping up the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama led John McCain by 5 points. On Election Day, Obama won by 7. Fundamentals matter more than campaign consultants.

This background helps put the recent debate performance in context. Before the debate, the president was narrowly ahead. After his poor showing, he was narrowly behind. But, for all the noise, only about 2 percent of voters changed their opinion from grudging support of Obama to grudging support of Romney. For the other 98 percent, nothing changed beyond the fact that they might feel a bit better or worse about their candidate.

While impossible to measure precisely, it is likely that the shift took place among voters

who were disenchanted with the president but unsure whether Romney would be any better. After the debate, some may have concluded that Romney looked like a plausible president and was worth a shot.

Where will it go from here? If nothing changes in the real world, the race will remain close until Election Day. If perceptions of the economy or events in the Middle East shift, the election could shift, as well. But the bottom line is that whatever changes take place will be driven by voter perceptions of reality, not the petty preoccupations of the Political Class.

To find out more about Scott Rasmussen, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com.

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NOTICESWANTED: Gutenberg Bible. Was family heirloom, sold by ex-husband in New River. If you know of it’s existence PLEASE ALLOW us to re-purchase. 928-910-2290 Becky Knorr from Smart Styles Salon has relocated to Frankie & Lanie’s Family Hair Care next to Ray’s Pizza in Anthem. PLEASE call 623-680-8231 for appt.Al-anon Meetings in Anthem. Mondays 10:45am. St Rose Parish. 2825 W Rose Canyon Circle. S/W corner of Daisy Mtn & Meridian

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1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESFRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY inside major retailer. Call for details: 866-622-4591. Or email [email protected]. (AzCAN)

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HELP WANTEDCaretaking/Driver needed for two girls after school between the hours of 330 - 6 in Cave Creek. Responsibilities include driving girls to activities, cooking and managing the household during those hours. Must have a car, insurance and drivers license. Please call 602 999 8575 to applyPart time teacher needed in Anthem: Part time teacher needed for a homeschooled female 5th grader. Mon-Thurs mornings (12-16hrs) per week.Must have exp and references. Will need a 9 month commitment from Aug-May. Great job for a retired teacher who has a passion for teaching. you would follow the school yr calendar with all major holidays and vacations off. Pay rate is $14-$17.50 an hr. Please email resume to [email protected] or fax to 623-243-4136

Located in Anthem, looking for young minded, positive, energetic team players with a sense of humor to help adults with developmental disabilities swim, go bowling, fish, play basketball, go to the movies, play board games and many more indoor and outdoor activities. Must have a clean record and drivers license and we will provide the training! 401K/Profit sharing, paid vacation time, $9.25 to start without prior training or experience. Contact Jen 623-551-6134

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DRIVERS: Knight Refrigerated. CDL-A truck drivers needed. Get paid daily or weekly. Consistent miles. Pay incentive & benefits! Become a Knight of the Road. EOE. 855-876-6079. (AzCAN)

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LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIESSaddle & Tack Repairs. Western & English plus Racing saddle too. 30 years exp. Buy-Sell-Trade. 23yrs same location. Circle Mtn Rd & 18th St. 623-465-7286

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.

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MISC.5x10 Trailer $850. 1/2 bag cement mixer $100. 623-465-9017

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MISC WANTEDWanted: CASH PAID for guns, wagon wheels, wagons, anvils, wooden barrels, western antiques. 623-742-0369/602-214-5692

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 Control 602- 506-PETS. www.pets.maricopa.gov

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SPORTING GOODSGuns: 12GA side x side shot guns 4 each $399ea. Dennis 602-579-9954

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Historic Opportunity! Own the 108 yr old Crown King General Store! Real Estate, Business, Post Office, Gas Pump & more. Small house included. Historic mining town in tall pines of Crown King. Learn more about our town & store at www.CrownKingAZ.com Escape from the rat race! Owner/broker 602-717-6363

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REAL ESTATEBeautiful views, acreage, pool, fireplaces, and more, 4 bd/4.5 bath , 6,030 sq ft home 38415 N Sombrero Rd., in Carefree, AZ. $989,000.00 Please call Bonnie Surguine, HomeSmart Realtor at 480-220-5264 for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity

$38,500 Adorable 2 BR 2 Ba MH All new carpets & Paint last year. Fenced 80X100 lot, roses, big trees and shed. Fridg., stove, evap. O/B will carry with $9,600 dn. 5 yrs, 7% $569 Mo. 928-710-2607. Cordes Junction

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