(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-12721.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-12721.html
Photo by Arthur Gimson
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/1621-sunset.html
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/1621-sunset.html
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Here's your bonus video from Don Johnson:
Here's your bonus video from Don Johnson:
Here is the link to the Maricopa County & Rural/Metro emergency
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
Lyn,
In the event this has not already been shared with you, please share it with those that you have contact. The Town Council welcomes Call to the Public, however, the attached guidelines must be met for their comment to be read into the record during a meeting.
Thank you,
Kandace French Contreras, CMC
Town Clerk/Treasurer
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALL TO THE PUBLIC NOTE:
Submission of public comments must be provided in typed format by email to Kandace@Carefree.org. Comments are to be limited to not more than one-half page, double spaced, 12 point type. No more than one submission per person per meeting will be read into the record. Please identify your town or city of residence. Comments that do not comply with the half-page, double spaced, 12 point font will not be read during the meeting but will be made part of the public record and provided to each Board member.
In the event this has not already been shared with you, please share it with those that you have contact. The Town Council welcomes Call to the Public, however, the attached guidelines must be met for their comment to be read into the record during a meeting.
Thank you,
Kandace French Contreras, CMC
Town Clerk/Treasurer
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALL TO THE PUBLIC NOTE:
Submission of public comments must be provided in typed format by email to Kandace@Carefree.org. Comments are to be limited to not more than one-half page, double spaced, 12 point type. No more than one submission per person per meeting will be read into the record. Please identify your town or city of residence. Comments that do not comply with the half-page, double spaced, 12 point font will not be read during the meeting but will be made part of the public record and provided to each Board member.
Hi Lyn,Allow me to introduce the new Executive Director from Foothills Food Bank, Leigh Zydonik.
Pam DiPietro
Lyn:
Thanks for getting the garden seminar info out.
Best regards,
John Crane
(Lyn's note: Comments on the water issues)
Well done Mr. Mayor.
KGDS
Ed Morgan
Great example of NIMBY.
Thanks
Gail Thiele
Lyn,
Mayor Petersons’ explanation of the history is very helpful. Also helpful was the information that all Carefree residents participated in the cost of removing the waste water plant and hooking the Boulder wastewater system to Scottsdale. I was not aware that all Carefree residents shared in that cost. Perhaps it would be helpful to point out to the Boulder residents that there are many of us “non Boulder” Carefree residents who might wish to object to a cost sharing for which we receive no benefit. For example, our real estate values do not benefit from the Boulders revamped sewer system—in fact one could argue that although we shared the cost, our real estate values declined given that many more Carefree properties are on septic systems which is not a preferred waste water treatment option for potential buyers vis a vis a conventional sewer system.
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: We are all paying the price for decommissioning the sewer treatment plant in the Boulders that had been producing the horrific sewer gas odors impacting not only their property values but also their lifestyle. Those who are on Liberty Utilities for their sewer are paying significantly higher rates to cover those costs. This includes everyone in Carefree, and some in N. Scottsdale, who are hooked into the Liberty Utilities sewer service.)
Lyn:My past life as a consultant gave me some experience with the type of situation. In 1996, I went out to Australia to help a Japanese client who had some property in Queensland, about 700 acres. He had entered into a joint venture agreement with an Australian entity (listed on the Australian stock exchange) that was not abiding by the terms. My client sued, the Australian entity sued back.
I spent all of 1997 trying to negotiate a settlement, without success. We ended up in court in December, trial lasted 7 weeks. You can guess at the legal fees. Australia uses the Brit system of solicitors (lawyers) and barristers (litigation lawyers), still wearing their wigs, etc. After the trial, which my client won hands down including his attorney fees (loser pays). I returned to the US. The defendant did nothing except let the clock run down during his time to appeal and then appealed the case. The defendant knew that it was not a case of ever winning, just a matter of not allowing my client to get on with his life and to incur legal fees! Sadly, my client negotiated a settlement that allowed the defendant not to pay my client’s legal fees.
I went back in September 2003 to help develop the Master Plan for the development of the 700 acres, stayed till November 2005.
Sadly, the biggest reason for legal decisions is the uncertainty of how a court (or judge/jury) may rule. It is the same old fear of fear itself. I am a little surprised that the arbitration agreement did not include a prohibition on further legal action by the losing party. Lopsided decisions are often better reasons based on each party’s submissions. If they have the right to appeal in court, nothing will move forward. If Cave Creek does appeal, it may be time for a campaign in the area telling Cave Creek residents how badly their case was, all due to bad management and now the same “leaders” are going to incur thousands more of legal fees, on top of high legal fees, to fight a case that they lost badly in arbitration.
Arthur Gimson
Cave Creek Museum’s monthly Kiwanis Family Sundays have become popular events for local residents and visitors. January’s Kiwanis Family Sundays “Desert Safety in the Sonoran Desert” brought enthusiastic students of all ages to the Museum. And there’s more to come! Thank you for your editorial consideration.
With best regards,
Vickilyn Hussey
(Lyn's note: See more info below in Non profit events & Info)
Public Relations
Cave Creek Museum
I spent all of 1997 trying to negotiate a settlement, without success. We ended up in court in December, trial lasted 7 weeks. You can guess at the legal fees. Australia uses the Brit system of solicitors (lawyers) and barristers (litigation lawyers), still wearing their wigs, etc. After the trial, which my client won hands down including his attorney fees (loser pays). I returned to the US. The defendant did nothing except let the clock run down during his time to appeal and then appealed the case. The defendant knew that it was not a case of ever winning, just a matter of not allowing my client to get on with his life and to incur legal fees! Sadly, my client negotiated a settlement that allowed the defendant not to pay my client’s legal fees.
I went back in September 2003 to help develop the Master Plan for the development of the 700 acres, stayed till November 2005.
Sadly, the biggest reason for legal decisions is the uncertainty of how a court (or judge/jury) may rule. It is the same old fear of fear itself. I am a little surprised that the arbitration agreement did not include a prohibition on further legal action by the losing party. Lopsided decisions are often better reasons based on each party’s submissions. If they have the right to appeal in court, nothing will move forward. If Cave Creek does appeal, it may be time for a campaign in the area telling Cave Creek residents how badly their case was, all due to bad management and now the same “leaders” are going to incur thousands more of legal fees, on top of high legal fees, to fight a case that they lost badly in arbitration.
Arthur Gimson
Cave Creek Museum’s monthly Kiwanis Family Sundays have become popular events for local residents and visitors. January’s Kiwanis Family Sundays “Desert Safety in the Sonoran Desert” brought enthusiastic students of all ages to the Museum. And there’s more to come! Thank you for your editorial consideration.
With best regards,
Vickilyn Hussey
(Lyn's note: See more info below in Non profit events & Info)
Public Relations
Cave Creek Museum
Non profit Info:
CAVE CREEK MUSEUM
KIWANIS FAMILY SUNDAYS
CAVE CREEK MUSEUM
KIWANIS FAMILY SUNDAYS
Gila monsters, rattlesnakes, chuckwallas … oh, my! Cave Creek Museum kicked off the new year with a Golden Reef Stamp Mill Demonstration and Kiwanis Family Sundays “Desert Safety in the Sonoran Desert” featuring the Phoenix Herpetological Society. One of the friendly creatures that made a guest appearance was a handsome Kingsnake that clearly took a fancy to Cave Creek Museum Program Coordinator Remington Pettus (pictured below)
Photo courtesy of the Museum’s Executive Director Suzanne D. Johnson.
"Phoenix Herpetological Society is extremely dedicated to the health and wellbeing of reptiles from around the world and even the ones we see in our local desert environments. The children were able to experience and learn about Desert Safety, how to handle any dangerous reptiles one could encounter, and what to do when you see a reptile in need.” Pettus reminded everyone, “No matter how attractive and tame wild animals may seem, desert safety is something every child should know when living in an environment like Arizona’s."
On February 14, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Kiwanis Family Sundays will offer “Museums in the Literary World.” “A key component of Museum culture is literature," explained Pettus. “A few local authors, including Barbara Renner, first approached Cave Creek Museum last year in regards to reading their books. We teamed up to provide content that features local topics that are relatable to children of the Desert Foothills Area. Barbara Renner will read her book series, Quincy the Quail, to children in person and via live streaming recorded by yours truly! Educational children’s books are the key to make learning fun and the goal is to promote literacy.”
“I’m excited to promote local archaeology,” exclaimed Pettus, looking forward to the March 14 Kiwanis Family Sundays program, especially because archaeology has such a large following in the Desert Foothills communities! March is Archaeology Month, and planting awareness for it is extremely important. Without evidence of Archaeology and artifacts from former cultures, society would be missing a lot of the past.”
Everyone gets to cheer and sing, “Happy 150th Birthday, Cave Creek!” during Cave Creek Museum’s Kiwanis Family Sundays program on April 11,“Cave Creek Museum Celebrates Cave Creek.” And the final Kiwanis Family Sundays for the 2020-2021 Season is May 9th’s “Starry Nights in the Solar System” with our friends from Lowell Observatory.
All Kiwanis Family Sundays are 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and offered free of charge. Grownups are always welcome to join us for the educational fun! The Golden Reef Stamp Mill runs are also free and open to the public. Stamp Mill Demonstrations take place at 1:30pm on the second Saturday of each month, October through May.
The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek and is currently open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:30pm; Fridays 10:00am to 4:30pm; Saturdays and Sundays every second weekend of the month from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. The Golden Reef Stamp Mill runs every second Saturday of the month at 1:30pm. Kiwanis Family Sundays take place every second Sunday of the month from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Pet Policy: Please, No Pets Allowed Except Trained Service Animals.
Cave Creek Museum general admission is Adults $7; Seniors $5; Students 12 and over $5; Children Under 12, FREE. Please call the Cave Creek Museum at 480-488-2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org to confirm hours or check for event cancellations due to COVID-19 restrictions and CDC-compliant guidelines.
Please follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/cavecreekmuseum
Photos courtesy of Cave Creek Museum
"Phoenix Herpetological Society is extremely dedicated to the health and wellbeing of reptiles from around the world and even the ones we see in our local desert environments. The children were able to experience and learn about Desert Safety, how to handle any dangerous reptiles one could encounter, and what to do when you see a reptile in need.” Pettus reminded everyone, “No matter how attractive and tame wild animals may seem, desert safety is something every child should know when living in an environment like Arizona’s."
On February 14, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Kiwanis Family Sundays will offer “Museums in the Literary World.” “A key component of Museum culture is literature," explained Pettus. “A few local authors, including Barbara Renner, first approached Cave Creek Museum last year in regards to reading their books. We teamed up to provide content that features local topics that are relatable to children of the Desert Foothills Area. Barbara Renner will read her book series, Quincy the Quail, to children in person and via live streaming recorded by yours truly! Educational children’s books are the key to make learning fun and the goal is to promote literacy.”
“I’m excited to promote local archaeology,” exclaimed Pettus, looking forward to the March 14 Kiwanis Family Sundays program, especially because archaeology has such a large following in the Desert Foothills communities! March is Archaeology Month, and planting awareness for it is extremely important. Without evidence of Archaeology and artifacts from former cultures, society would be missing a lot of the past.”
Everyone gets to cheer and sing, “Happy 150th Birthday, Cave Creek!” during Cave Creek Museum’s Kiwanis Family Sundays program on April 11,“Cave Creek Museum Celebrates Cave Creek.” And the final Kiwanis Family Sundays for the 2020-2021 Season is May 9th’s “Starry Nights in the Solar System” with our friends from Lowell Observatory.
All Kiwanis Family Sundays are 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and offered free of charge. Grownups are always welcome to join us for the educational fun! The Golden Reef Stamp Mill runs are also free and open to the public. Stamp Mill Demonstrations take place at 1:30pm on the second Saturday of each month, October through May.
The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek and is currently open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:30pm; Fridays 10:00am to 4:30pm; Saturdays and Sundays every second weekend of the month from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. The Golden Reef Stamp Mill runs every second Saturday of the month at 1:30pm. Kiwanis Family Sundays take place every second Sunday of the month from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Pet Policy: Please, No Pets Allowed Except Trained Service Animals.
Cave Creek Museum general admission is Adults $7; Seniors $5; Students 12 and over $5; Children Under 12, FREE. Please call the Cave Creek Museum at 480-488-2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org to confirm hours or check for event cancellations due to COVID-19 restrictions and CDC-compliant guidelines.
Please follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/cavecreekmuseum
Photos courtesy of Cave Creek Museum
