I have been having problems with my email and have been working with AOL. Sorry for the delays. Here are 2 weeks worth of Letters, since I was unable to send bulk emails last week.
Lyn
Lyn
(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.)
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-91918.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-91918.html
Photo by Mac Wetmore
And here are your bonus rounds from Herbert:
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/91518-am.html
And here are your bonus rounds from Herbert:
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/91518-am.html
"I've had a bad day!" (The life span of a dragonfly is 24 hours)
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Town of Carefree Marketing newsletterhttp://www.carefree.org/336/IN -THE-NEWS
City Sun Times link:
http://news.citysuntimes.com/
(Lyn's note: Good news: Both of the lost dogs were found and reunited with their families!)
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Town of Carefree Marketing newsletterhttp://www.carefree.org/336/IN -THE-NEWS
City Sun Times link:
http://news.citysuntimes.com/
(Lyn's note: Good news: Both of the lost dogs were found and reunited with their families!)
Hi Lyn,
I read some great letters from your readers and I agree with Lois Treacy regarding putting together things to do to draw people here. Signage is important because it draws on the drive-by traffic...sit on Tom Darlington or Cave Creek on a Saturday or Sunday morning and watch how many cars/trucks drive by on their way east toward Bartlett. We are the last stop before the lake.. But also, I agree that we need things to do during off-peak times of year, such as summer and early fall. I've got some ideas that I'll start to put front and center after I take office.
I looked up bigscreenbiz.com that the other reader (I'm sorry I forgot your name) mentioned, and its intriguing.... My wife and I have a friend that is in commercial construction, and their specialty was in building multiplex theatres- Not sure this would be something that could draw people here alone, if there's not an anchor tenant that customers could come here and frequent. We have some nice places in town, but if our goal is to really bring people to our downtown core, we need a little more. Here's a question that I have for our landlords downtown (if they read this newsletter): What will it take for an anchor restaurant/bar to occupy space in your building? Do you have a magic $ number that will appeal to a seasoned restaurateur (or upstart chef) that will make them want to take your space and make necessary improvements to occupy ? Give us that magic number so we can bring our downtown into the 21st Century. I'm tired of seeing vacancies downtown as much as anyone, but let's see if we can get your spaces occupied with tenants that will bring people here, particularly evenings. Microbrewery? pub? upscale chic Millennial hangout? ice cream shop? If we can do this, then maybe a nice little theatre and some other additional novelty stores that will add to the mystique and Keep it Carefree! I'm not here to hurt anyone's feelings, just a dose of reality so we can strategize on moving our town forward. And in my opinion it starts with the folks that own the buildings downtown. Let's work together--its our town and if we want more, we need to all be vested in what's happening (or isn't happening) here.
I'm grateful for the chance throughout the campaign to sit down with the folks that came before me. Names like Meyer, Miller, Cross, Gimson-- current council members too. I've still got a lot to learn, but I feel like I got a really good start with the conversations I have already had, in addition to speaking with a bunch town residents. My brain is like a sponge, and I'm trying to soak up as much as I can to understand where we've been and where we want to be.
I can't wait until November 13th!
Vince D'Aliesio
(Lyn's note: Last week, Councilman elect Vince D'Aliesio sent a letter about his visit to the Central Arizona Project with Mayor Peterson, Vice Mayor Crane and Town Administrator Gary Niess to learn more about the water issues. Here are some photos to go along with that visit.)
I read some great letters from your readers and I agree with Lois Treacy regarding putting together things to do to draw people here. Signage is important because it draws on the drive-by traffic...sit on Tom Darlington or Cave Creek on a Saturday or Sunday morning and watch how many cars/trucks drive by on their way east toward Bartlett. We are the last stop before the lake.. But also, I agree that we need things to do during off-peak times of year, such as summer and early fall. I've got some ideas that I'll start to put front and center after I take office.
I looked up bigscreenbiz.com that the other reader (I'm sorry I forgot your name) mentioned, and its intriguing.... My wife and I have a friend that is in commercial construction, and their specialty was in building multiplex theatres- Not sure this would be something that could draw people here alone, if there's not an anchor tenant that customers could come here and frequent. We have some nice places in town, but if our goal is to really bring people to our downtown core, we need a little more. Here's a question that I have for our landlords downtown (if they read this newsletter): What will it take for an anchor restaurant/bar to occupy space in your building? Do you have a magic $ number that will appeal to a seasoned restaurateur (or upstart chef) that will make them want to take your space and make necessary improvements to occupy ? Give us that magic number so we can bring our downtown into the 21st Century. I'm tired of seeing vacancies downtown as much as anyone, but let's see if we can get your spaces occupied with tenants that will bring people here, particularly evenings. Microbrewery? pub? upscale chic Millennial hangout? ice cream shop? If we can do this, then maybe a nice little theatre and some other additional novelty stores that will add to the mystique and Keep it Carefree! I'm not here to hurt anyone's feelings, just a dose of reality so we can strategize on moving our town forward. And in my opinion it starts with the folks that own the buildings downtown. Let's work together--its our town and if we want more, we need to all be vested in what's happening (or isn't happening) here.
I'm grateful for the chance throughout the campaign to sit down with the folks that came before me. Names like Meyer, Miller, Cross, Gimson-- current council members too. I've still got a lot to learn, but I feel like I got a really good start with the conversations I have already had, in addition to speaking with a bunch town residents. My brain is like a sponge, and I'm trying to soak up as much as I can to understand where we've been and where we want to be.
I can't wait until November 13th!
Vince D'Aliesio
(Lyn's note: Last week, Councilman elect Vince D'Aliesio sent a letter about his visit to the Central Arizona Project with Mayor Peterson, Vice Mayor Crane and Town Administrator Gary Niess to learn more about the water issues. Here are some photos to go along with that visit.)
Hi Lyn. Kelly and I were having the left over pizza this morning from Alberto's and I can't believe how good it is :) Must be hand made fresh pizza dough.
I had never ordered Alberto's pizza in the past thinking it would be just another pizza. Boy was I wrong. This is excellent!! I can't remember ever having better.
Thank You Lyn and Herb for the Great Dinner and Breakfast. Well, I am going to go see if any pizza is left.
Talk to you later and Thank You and Herb again for the nice night. We always enjoy your company.
Mike Charveaux
I had never ordered Alberto's pizza in the past thinking it would be just another pizza. Boy was I wrong. This is excellent!! I can't remember ever having better.
Thank You Lyn and Herb for the Great Dinner and Breakfast. Well, I am going to go see if any pizza is left.
Talk to you later and Thank You and Herb again for the nice night. We always enjoy your company.
Mike Charveaux
Hi Lyn,
I wanted to clear up one misconception in Carefree Truth Issue #690, September 24, 2018. The second paragraph states, “as a way of saying thank you for the support Thunderbird donates 25% to the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce”. It is true that the Chamber receives 25% of the entrance fee and 25% of the wine sales but we work hard to earn the money. During each weekend of the Thunderbird Art & Wine Festival the Chamber manages approximately eighty volunteers that donate their time to help man the gates, sell wine glasses and wine tasting tickets. These volunteers come from Chamber members, members of the Carefree Town Council and community members.
The Chamber deems these events to be our main fundraiser for the year. Over time we have held a community BBQ, auctions, golf tournaments, etc. as our fundraisers. All Chambers of Commerce produce various fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for programs and events that normal membership dues cannot afford to pay for.
As for income from alcohol sales, the laws of the State of Arizona says that when a Special Event Liquor license is obtained that 25% of those sales will be given to a non-profit (501c). Saying this, the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce has been the charity of choice and a working partner with Thunderbird Artists for many, many years now. As such, The Chamber obtains the liquor license and is the responsible party for any violation of the State of Arizona liquor laws during the festival. Police officers within the Department of Liquor routinely canvas the shows to ensure compliance with the liquor laws of the State of Arizona and the compliance of the Chamber and its volunteers to ensure a safe environment for all attendees.
Anyone can access this information on the Arizona Liquor website. Liquor laws as they pertain to Special Event Liquor Licenses can be found at A.R.S 4-203.02. Sections e and I pertain specifically to whom the director of the liquor department can issue a license to and what percent must be given to the non-profit.
I hope this brings a bit more clarity.
Respectfully,
Patty Villeneuve, IOM
President/CEO
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
(Lyn's note: We do realize that the Chamber works hard at these events. Carefree Truth simply reports what is said at the meetings; we do not embellish what was said. Denise was reading from the slides. Thanks for supplying this additional info for our readers. We appreciate what the Chamber does.)
I wanted to clear up one misconception in Carefree Truth Issue #690, September 24, 2018. The second paragraph states, “as a way of saying thank you for the support Thunderbird donates 25% to the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce”. It is true that the Chamber receives 25% of the entrance fee and 25% of the wine sales but we work hard to earn the money. During each weekend of the Thunderbird Art & Wine Festival the Chamber manages approximately eighty volunteers that donate their time to help man the gates, sell wine glasses and wine tasting tickets. These volunteers come from Chamber members, members of the Carefree Town Council and community members.
The Chamber deems these events to be our main fundraiser for the year. Over time we have held a community BBQ, auctions, golf tournaments, etc. as our fundraisers. All Chambers of Commerce produce various fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for programs and events that normal membership dues cannot afford to pay for.
As for income from alcohol sales, the laws of the State of Arizona says that when a Special Event Liquor license is obtained that 25% of those sales will be given to a non-profit (501c). Saying this, the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce has been the charity of choice and a working partner with Thunderbird Artists for many, many years now. As such, The Chamber obtains the liquor license and is the responsible party for any violation of the State of Arizona liquor laws during the festival. Police officers within the Department of Liquor routinely canvas the shows to ensure compliance with the liquor laws of the State of Arizona and the compliance of the Chamber and its volunteers to ensure a safe environment for all attendees.
Anyone can access this information on the Arizona Liquor website. Liquor laws as they pertain to Special Event Liquor Licenses can be found at A.R.S 4-203.02. Sections e and I pertain specifically to whom the director of the liquor department can issue a license to and what percent must be given to the non-profit.
I hope this brings a bit more clarity.
Respectfully,
Patty Villeneuve, IOM
President/CEO
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
(Lyn's note: We do realize that the Chamber works hard at these events. Carefree Truth simply reports what is said at the meetings; we do not embellish what was said. Denise was reading from the slides. Thanks for supplying this additional info for our readers. We appreciate what the Chamber does.)
Thanks for this info! Hoping to set-up a table for the Expo in October!
Patti Meese
(Lyn's note: The Caring Corps Healthy Aging Expo on October 25th)
Hi Lyn- I wanted to thank you again for the changes you did on the website regarding my salon info.
Thanks again
Marie DeBernardi
602.300.4377
d.mariesalon@icloud.com
Great hair doesn’t happen by chance✂️It happens by appointment
Lyn,
The new slogan that they are going to use on the butterfly entrance wall says keep it carefree. I did call to speak to the mayor or a vice mayor, I did not get either one but I did speak to someone at the office. I do think it is offensive because when someone comes and sees it that they will be intimidated either feeling don’t do anything wrong or do not mess up why you are here. Why don,t they just put Carefree and the date that the town was started. I don’t see why they need a slogan.
Thank you
Maggie