Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. If your photos are for sale, let us know and we will put them under that category. We have a special section for that purpose. If anyone would like to buy a print of any of Herbert's photos, all profits will be donated to one of the local non-profit organizations. Here are the links to this week's Pictures of the Week. Enjoy and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-112017.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-112017.html
Photo by Linda Stewart
Here is your bonus round from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/111717-sunset.html
Here is your bonus round from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/111717-sunset.html
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
Town of Carefree Marketing newsletter
http://www.carefree.org/336/IN-THE-NEWS
City Sun Times link:
http://news.citysuntimes.com/
The Town of Carefree needs some help for our upcoming Christmas in Carefree. Specifically we are looking for SANTA'S HELPERS (to assist the children entering and exiting the Alpine slide, entering the snow globe and help in the snow ball throwing area), ELVES (to manage the lines of families who want to take photos with Santa) and SNOW PLAY AREA monitors to make sure that everyone is playing well together.
Click on the links below to for dates, times and to sign up."
Santa Elves<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F5080D4DA8A823AAFC1-santa&data=02%7C01%7Carthurgimson%40msn.com%7Cfd64b243ef2143a01c5008d530ea2399%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636468704536683210&sdata=%2FIC7fMfnLOLvU2%2BETmnWti3aIFO8PkxpkQ3eTo2%2BETM%3D&reserved=0>
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Thanks in advance.
Cheryl Kroyer
Carefree Town Council Member
To Carefree Truth readers,
If you live in or near Carefree, it is time to call or write to the Town Council about the proposed upzoning and development on 100 acres in the Continental Mountain foothills (Carefree 100 project).
Our reasons for opposing this project are outlined below.
Bottom line: If the developer built within the existing zoning, he would make less money—but there would be a much lower impact on desert plants, wildlife, neighbors, and Carefree’s quality of life.
Ecological damage: The developer plans to remove plants and soil from a huge 23-acre building envelope, rather than a 1-acre envelope on every 5 acres, as current zoning requires. This is a more profitable way for the developer to build on this hilly land. However, the massing of homes will concentrate water runoff from that land, increasing the risk of flood damage. Also, septic tanks and household light and noise would be massed in the area, posing potential harm to wildlife.
Public health threat: Carefree is located in the Centers for Disease Control’s high-risk zone for valley fever. A huge, bladed parcel of land will create much larger dust clouds than smaller building envelopes excavated over time, posing a greater risk of valley fever to surrounding neighbors and towns. (This is Valley Fever Awareness Week—Governor Ducey states in the proclamation that 65% of cases nationwide are in Arizona).
Slippery upzoning: The new zoning category (Low-Density Residential) requested by the developer affords a wide range of development options. This category is not appropriate for this rugged land, which is within a large area zoned as Rural Residential.
Bridge to nowhere: The proposed development would require a massive, expensive bridge over Grapevine Wash that would simply increase development on Continental Mountain. Also, the developer has not said who is paying for the bridge.
Giveaway to developer: The developer will make far more profit with the upzoning. Or he could get the new zoning, then pocket the profit when he sells the property to another developer—who may build at even higher housing densities.
Takeaway from residents: Carefree’s most rugged and beautiful wild desert spaces would be lost in a sea of development, following Scottsdale and Phoenix development patterns, rather than remaining true to Carefree’s desert character. Also, why should the town extend water service for this development when about one-third of Carefree residents are not on Carefree water?
Please make your feelings known to your elected representatives today.
Phyllis and Peter Strupp
Herbie's pictures on the link came out great!
Ray Villafane
That is totally cool!
Laurie Palace
(Lyn's note: Palm Desert Realty's new copper topped building)
Thanks Lyn,
Great coverage.
Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving
Pam DiPietro
(Lyn's note: re the upcoming non profit events)
Look what Lars did for me!
Loraine Simons
(Lyn's note: Carefree Coffee Roastery)
Town of Carefree Marketing newsletter
http://www.carefree.org/336/IN-THE-NEWS
City Sun Times link:
http://news.citysuntimes.com/
The Town of Carefree needs some help for our upcoming Christmas in Carefree. Specifically we are looking for SANTA'S HELPERS (to assist the children entering and exiting the Alpine slide, entering the snow globe and help in the snow ball throwing area), ELVES (to manage the lines of families who want to take photos with Santa) and SNOW PLAY AREA monitors to make sure that everyone is playing well together.
Click on the links below to for dates, times and to sign up."
Santa Elves<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F5080D4DA8A823AAFC1-santa&data=02%7C01%7Carthurgimson%40msn.com%7Cfd64b243ef2143a01c5008d530ea2399%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636468704536683210&sdata=%2FIC7fMfnLOLvU2%2BETmnWti3aIFO8PkxpkQ3eTo2%2BETM%3D&reserved=0>
Santa Helpers<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F5080D4DA8A823AAFC1-santa1&data=02%7C01%7Carthurgimson%40msn.com%7Cfd64b243ef2143a01c5008d530ea2399%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636468704536683210&sdata=zswzvzEigqa16cj6%2FWSAF0wVZjErSgs3WKnaWsk%2Foec%3D&reserved=0>
Snow Play Area <https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F5080D4DA8A823AAFC1-snow&data=02%7C01%7Carthurgimson%40msn.com%7Cfd64b243ef2143a01c5008d530ea2399%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636468704536683210&sdata=rG3czMAXXYf39KEwbETpLsfgLuJ3VCaOwFyDQEL0vLA%3D&reserved=0>eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F5080D4DA8A823AAFC1-snow&data=02%7C01%7Carthurgimson%40msn.com%7Cfd64b243ef2143a01c5008d530ea2399%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636468704536683210&sdata=rG3czMAXXYf39KEwbETpLsfgLuJ3VCaOwFyDQEL0vLA%3D&reserved=0>
Thanks in advance.
Cheryl Kroyer
Carefree Town Council Member
To Carefree Truth readers,
If you live in or near Carefree, it is time to call or write to the Town Council about the proposed upzoning and development on 100 acres in the Continental Mountain foothills (Carefree 100 project).
Our reasons for opposing this project are outlined below.
Bottom line: If the developer built within the existing zoning, he would make less money—but there would be a much lower impact on desert plants, wildlife, neighbors, and Carefree’s quality of life.
Ecological damage: The developer plans to remove plants and soil from a huge 23-acre building envelope, rather than a 1-acre envelope on every 5 acres, as current zoning requires. This is a more profitable way for the developer to build on this hilly land. However, the massing of homes will concentrate water runoff from that land, increasing the risk of flood damage. Also, septic tanks and household light and noise would be massed in the area, posing potential harm to wildlife.
Public health threat: Carefree is located in the Centers for Disease Control’s high-risk zone for valley fever. A huge, bladed parcel of land will create much larger dust clouds than smaller building envelopes excavated over time, posing a greater risk of valley fever to surrounding neighbors and towns. (This is Valley Fever Awareness Week—Governor Ducey states in the proclamation that 65% of cases nationwide are in Arizona).
Slippery upzoning: The new zoning category (Low-Density Residential) requested by the developer affords a wide range of development options. This category is not appropriate for this rugged land, which is within a large area zoned as Rural Residential.
Bridge to nowhere: The proposed development would require a massive, expensive bridge over Grapevine Wash that would simply increase development on Continental Mountain. Also, the developer has not said who is paying for the bridge.
Giveaway to developer: The developer will make far more profit with the upzoning. Or he could get the new zoning, then pocket the profit when he sells the property to another developer—who may build at even higher housing densities.
Takeaway from residents: Carefree’s most rugged and beautiful wild desert spaces would be lost in a sea of development, following Scottsdale and Phoenix development patterns, rather than remaining true to Carefree’s desert character. Also, why should the town extend water service for this development when about one-third of Carefree residents are not on Carefree water?
Please make your feelings known to your elected representatives today.
Phyllis and Peter Strupp
Herbie's pictures on the link came out great!
Ray Villafane
That is totally cool!
Laurie Palace
(Lyn's note: Palm Desert Realty's new copper topped building)
Thanks Lyn,
Great coverage.
Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving
Pam DiPietro
(Lyn's note: re the upcoming non profit events)
Look what Lars did for me!
Loraine Simons
(Lyn's note: Carefree Coffee Roastery)
