(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!)
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-8816.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-8816.html
Photo by Jo Gemmill
The 2016 Carefree Desert Garden calendars are now available at Carefree Town Hall, 8 Sundial Circle, Carefree, and they are gorgeous! If you like to take pictures, visit the Gardens. Our entry period for the Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest is January. Your picture could be in the 2017 calendar.
Town of Carefree Tourism Newsletter link:
http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4b736631f153ae846e0670316&id=ec1774bfe3
In The News-Town of Carefree link
http://www.carefree.org/DocumentCenter/View/1250
Desert Foothills Chronicle link:
http://www.desertfoothillschronicle.org/
CITYSunTimes link:
http://news.citysuntimes.com/
For those of you who were unable to attend, but are eager to see the 2016 Carefree Candidate Forum that was held at the Carefree Resort, here are the links to the videos. Herbert has been having technical difficulties with the program on his tower that he uses for the videos, but was able to download his camera and publish them from his laptop. I will be writing about them on Friday and Monday.
Carefree Truth 2016 Carefree Candidate Forum Pt#1
https://vimeo.com/178176924
Carefree Truth 2016 Carefree Candidate Forum Pt#2A
https://vimeo.com/178334435
Carefree Truth 2016 Carefree Candidate Forum Pt#2B
https://vimeo.com/178350239
Town of Carefree Tourism Newsletter link:
http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4b736631f153ae846e0670316&id=ec1774bfe3
In The News-Town of Carefree link
http://www.carefree.org/DocumentCenter/View/1250
Desert Foothills Chronicle link:
http://www.desertfoothillschronicle.org/
CITYSunTimes link:
http://news.citysuntimes.com/
For those of you who were unable to attend, but are eager to see the 2016 Carefree Candidate Forum that was held at the Carefree Resort, here are the links to the videos. Herbert has been having technical difficulties with the program on his tower that he uses for the videos, but was able to download his camera and publish them from his laptop. I will be writing about them on Friday and Monday.
Carefree Truth 2016 Carefree Candidate Forum Pt#1
https://vimeo.com/178176924
Carefree Truth 2016 Carefree Candidate Forum Pt#2A
https://vimeo.com/178334435
Carefree Truth 2016 Carefree Candidate Forum Pt#2B
https://vimeo.com/178350239
Lyn and Herbie,
Thank you so much for all of your efforts and thanks to Herbie too. I enjoyed the evening, and think it was very productive.
Les Peterson
Lyn, it’s mid-August. All things considered we had an attentive audience. I could see it by watching them – the expressions on their faces. It was a good thing to do.
Best regards,
John Crane
Thank you Lyn and Herb...excellent event!
Best always,
Mike Farrar
Thank you Lyn...think it was a good evening. Just sorry we didn't see more people.
Cheryl Kroyer
Thank you so Lyn, it was a pleasure working with you. I’m glad you were pleased!
Jen
Thank you so much for all of your efforts and thanks to Herbie too. I enjoyed the evening, and think it was very productive.
Les Peterson
Lyn, it’s mid-August. All things considered we had an attentive audience. I could see it by watching them – the expressions on their faces. It was a good thing to do.
Best regards,
John Crane
Thank you Lyn and Herb...excellent event!
Best always,
Mike Farrar
Thank you Lyn...think it was a good evening. Just sorry we didn't see more people.
Cheryl Kroyer
Thank you so Lyn, it was a pleasure working with you. I’m glad you were pleased!
Jen
Jennifer Wiebe | Catering Manager
Carefree Resort & Conference Center
tel: 480-595-3707 | fax: 480-595-3719
jwiebe@carefree-resort.com | www.carefree
Carefree Resort & Conference Center
tel: 480-595-3707 | fax: 480-595-3719
jwiebe@carefree-resort.com | www.carefree
Nice job with the forum. I had a couple of questions but my handwriting is so bad even I can't read what I write. (Blame it on the Sisters of Mercy.)
The Mayor was talking about water supply. It's obvious that since Lyle Anderson was no longer allowed to tap ground water for Desert Mountain, Carefree has done an amazing job to secure long term supply.
But are we as a town and individuals prepared for the possibility that when we turn on the faucet, nothing comes out?
My question is more about emergency preparedness in the event of natural disasters (the big one hits LA) or terror related events locally or regionally.
As I am sure you know, the supply chain for food, bottled water etc is set up in a way that Arizona grocery stores operate on 3 day resupply program. That means without a disaster that creates panic and chaos, our stores would be empty within 3 days on average. Probably even less for bottled water. If panic began, what would residents expect from local government? The aquifer is a little deep to dig a hole for water.
Phil Corso
(Lyn's note: I referred this to Gary Neiss.)
The Town, in association with our first responders and Maricopa County Emergency Management, have an Emergency Operation Plan which contemplates an assortment of natural and manmade catastrophes. Chief Kraetz is our local contact on this committee. The Town pays an annual fee, as do other public jurisdictions, to help offset the costs for the continual management of this plan.
Gary Neiss, Town Administrator
Town of Carefree
His facts are accurate but facts never trump feelings. How do our neighbors feel about a plan that they don't know exists or what it says is the real question with regard to emergency preparedness by the average citizen.
Phil
In today’s day and age with the acts of terrorism this information is typically not available for public consumption as it would then provide opportunities for additional targets.
Gary Neiss
(Lyn's note: Susan is the owner of Carol, the lost dog who was found. I forwarded all the emails from people who were happy she was found, and many from people who were looking for her while she was loose or were looking for updates. We have a great community that pulls together in times of trouble.)
Thanks for forwarding all the emails. That means the world to me! I just hope I can return the favor to all who helped and sent positive thoughts and prayers. It made a difficult time a little easier knowing that people are concerned.
Susan Mathias
Stuffed lobster is always a nice way to celebrate a birthday. This is a wonderful meal. Venue’s has definitely upped their game. For Betsy and me, our next Carefree meal will be Venues.
Although I must say, I very much enjoyed Giordano's lasagna last night and Betsy loved their eggplant parmigiana.
Best regards,
John Crane
(Lyn's note: We love Giordano's too!)
David just made a wonderful dinner and then I read your email and am hungry again!!
Mickie Applebaum
BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERB!!!!!
Laurie Palace
The Mayor was talking about water supply. It's obvious that since Lyle Anderson was no longer allowed to tap ground water for Desert Mountain, Carefree has done an amazing job to secure long term supply.
But are we as a town and individuals prepared for the possibility that when we turn on the faucet, nothing comes out?
My question is more about emergency preparedness in the event of natural disasters (the big one hits LA) or terror related events locally or regionally.
As I am sure you know, the supply chain for food, bottled water etc is set up in a way that Arizona grocery stores operate on 3 day resupply program. That means without a disaster that creates panic and chaos, our stores would be empty within 3 days on average. Probably even less for bottled water. If panic began, what would residents expect from local government? The aquifer is a little deep to dig a hole for water.
Phil Corso
(Lyn's note: I referred this to Gary Neiss.)
The Town, in association with our first responders and Maricopa County Emergency Management, have an Emergency Operation Plan which contemplates an assortment of natural and manmade catastrophes. Chief Kraetz is our local contact on this committee. The Town pays an annual fee, as do other public jurisdictions, to help offset the costs for the continual management of this plan.
Gary Neiss, Town Administrator
Town of Carefree
His facts are accurate but facts never trump feelings. How do our neighbors feel about a plan that they don't know exists or what it says is the real question with regard to emergency preparedness by the average citizen.
Phil
In today’s day and age with the acts of terrorism this information is typically not available for public consumption as it would then provide opportunities for additional targets.
Gary Neiss
(Lyn's note: Susan is the owner of Carol, the lost dog who was found. I forwarded all the emails from people who were happy she was found, and many from people who were looking for her while she was loose or were looking for updates. We have a great community that pulls together in times of trouble.)
Thanks for forwarding all the emails. That means the world to me! I just hope I can return the favor to all who helped and sent positive thoughts and prayers. It made a difficult time a little easier knowing that people are concerned.
Susan Mathias
Stuffed lobster is always a nice way to celebrate a birthday. This is a wonderful meal. Venue’s has definitely upped their game. For Betsy and me, our next Carefree meal will be Venues.
Although I must say, I very much enjoyed Giordano's lasagna last night and Betsy loved their eggplant parmigiana.
Best regards,
John Crane
(Lyn's note: We love Giordano's too!)
David just made a wonderful dinner and then I read your email and am hungry again!!
Mickie Applebaum
BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERB!!!!!
Laurie Palace
APS Consumer Alert
SCAMMERS RETURN TO TARGET APS CUSTOMERS
APS urges all customers to be aware of fake call center ploy, possible fraud
Small business and residential customers across Arizona are once again being targeted by individuals falsely representing themselves as APS employees. The potential victims receive an unsolicited phone call from the scammers and are instructed to call a toll-free number to pay their electric bill under threat of having service disconnected within the hour.
This false phone number connects to a recording that mimics and sounds like an actual APS Customer Care Center recording. Customers are asked to select a number for the service they require, including reporting an outage. After the customer selects the option to pay his or her bill, an individual picks up the phone and says, “This is Wendy (or another name), thanks for calling APS. How can I help you?”
If a potential fraud victim begins to question the fake APS employee, the response is rude, followed by a disconnection of the call. Criminals used these same tactics in the fall of 2015.
APS security, local law enforcement and the FBI are working together to apprehend those responsible.
To help customers from becoming a victim of consumer scams, including recent attempts, APS provides the following suggestions:
The only valid telephone numbers to the APS Customer Care Center are listed on customer bills.
If there is ever a question about the validity of an email, website or person claiming to be an APS representative, immediately call the APS Customer Care Center at 602-371-7171 to verify this information.
Recognize the signs of a phishing email: mismatched fonts, missing hyperlinks, improper grammar and misspellings.
Never share credit card information with an unverified source. Customers who pay by credit card at aps.com will be directed to the KUBRA EZ-Pay website which asks the customer to enter a “captcha” validation code. Any other credit card payment site is fraudulent and should not be trusted. (A “captcha” typically uses a set of letters and numbers that the user is required to manually retype and submit).
13 THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house.. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at http://www.faketv/.com/)
8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs http://www.crimedoctor.com/ and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.
Protection for you and your home:
If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you.
WASP SPRAY
On the heels of a break-in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self-defense experts have a tip that could save your life.
Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School. For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.
Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."
Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray.
"That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out." Maybe even save a life.
Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr.'s office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime. This would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone.
Pamela Jo
SCAMMERS RETURN TO TARGET APS CUSTOMERS
APS urges all customers to be aware of fake call center ploy, possible fraud
Small business and residential customers across Arizona are once again being targeted by individuals falsely representing themselves as APS employees. The potential victims receive an unsolicited phone call from the scammers and are instructed to call a toll-free number to pay their electric bill under threat of having service disconnected within the hour.
This false phone number connects to a recording that mimics and sounds like an actual APS Customer Care Center recording. Customers are asked to select a number for the service they require, including reporting an outage. After the customer selects the option to pay his or her bill, an individual picks up the phone and says, “This is Wendy (or another name), thanks for calling APS. How can I help you?”
If a potential fraud victim begins to question the fake APS employee, the response is rude, followed by a disconnection of the call. Criminals used these same tactics in the fall of 2015.
APS security, local law enforcement and the FBI are working together to apprehend those responsible.
To help customers from becoming a victim of consumer scams, including recent attempts, APS provides the following suggestions:
The only valid telephone numbers to the APS Customer Care Center are listed on customer bills.
If there is ever a question about the validity of an email, website or person claiming to be an APS representative, immediately call the APS Customer Care Center at 602-371-7171 to verify this information.
Recognize the signs of a phishing email: mismatched fonts, missing hyperlinks, improper grammar and misspellings.
Never share credit card information with an unverified source. Customers who pay by credit card at aps.com will be directed to the KUBRA EZ-Pay website which asks the customer to enter a “captcha” validation code. Any other credit card payment site is fraudulent and should not be trusted. (A “captcha” typically uses a set of letters and numbers that the user is required to manually retype and submit).
13 THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house.. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at http://www.faketv/.com/)
8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs http://www.crimedoctor.com/ and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.
Protection for you and your home:
If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you.
WASP SPRAY
On the heels of a break-in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self-defense experts have a tip that could save your life.
Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School. For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.
Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."
Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray.
"That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out." Maybe even save a life.
Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr.'s office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime. This would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone.
Pamela Jo