(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-21721.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-21721.html
Photo by Kandace French Contreras
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/12121-sunset.html
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/12121-sunset.html
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Here's your bonus video from Herbert:
Here's your bonus video from Herbert:
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
From COINS:
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
On February 17th, Maricopa County will be opening COVID-19 vaccine registration for individuals 65+. To register for an appointment, click here.
When creating your account, be sure to write down your username and password to access the online portal at a later time. It is highly recommended that you continue to check the sign-up page for future appointment availability on a daily basis. For additional concerns you may have on this registration process, visit the AZDHS's website for answers to frequently asked questions.
Please also be aware of the COVID-19 Helpline. For all COVID-19 and vaccine related questions, call 844-542-8201 anytime Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm to speak with a local health official. You may expect wait times, however this is a great resource for those with medical concerns or other health related questions on vaccinations.
I want to thank Mr. Crossman on his excellent update of the CFWC and the status of the Cave Creek - Carefree water issue. The leadership and patience of the Mayor,Town Manager, Council, CFWC and legal counsel worked in lockstep to resolve the issue in the best interest of Carefree citizens.
KGDS
Ed Morgan
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
On February 17th, Maricopa County will be opening COVID-19 vaccine registration for individuals 65+. To register for an appointment, click here.
When creating your account, be sure to write down your username and password to access the online portal at a later time. It is highly recommended that you continue to check the sign-up page for future appointment availability on a daily basis. For additional concerns you may have on this registration process, visit the AZDHS's website for answers to frequently asked questions.
Please also be aware of the COVID-19 Helpline. For all COVID-19 and vaccine related questions, call 844-542-8201 anytime Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm to speak with a local health official. You may expect wait times, however this is a great resource for those with medical concerns or other health related questions on vaccinations.
I want to thank Mr. Crossman on his excellent update of the CFWC and the status of the Cave Creek - Carefree water issue. The leadership and patience of the Mayor,Town Manager, Council, CFWC and legal counsel worked in lockstep to resolve the issue in the best interest of Carefree citizens.
KGDS
Ed Morgan
Given that the Town Council representatives also comprise the Board of Directors of the CFWC, is there a financial interest on the part of the individual members of the Town Council members in the CFWC?
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: The Town Council also acts as the Board of Directors of the Carefree Water Company. The Planning & Zoning Commission also acts as the Development Review Board and the Board of Adjustment. All of these positions are done on a volunteer basis. The positions provide no compensation or benefits of any kind. Members of the Town Council/Water Company BOD have no financial interest in the CFWC and derive no benefit from serving, other than the knowledge that they are giving back to their community with their time and knowledge.)
Very informative. Thank you Lyn.
Don Beattie
Awesome! I do not know the history but if it is good news for SR ... then fantastic!
Michael "Smit" Smith
(Lyn's note: The CSA water acquisition. "Smit" is a new resident in Sentinel Rock.)
Hey Lyn,
My daughter and I were on the hiking trail just a bit ago. A large mountain lion was only 15 feet away when we were on the rim. To which we slowly backed up and walked back. Of course it was the day I forgot my pepper spray, not that I want to use it or that it will do any good.
Anyway, remind people not to run. And be careful! It was a little too close for comfort. He did turn away and went down.
Bobbi Stumpf
(Lyn's note: I got this from a neighbor who asked that I share it with our residents, which I did. I decided to add it to Letters as well. I got the response below from one of our residents, so am adding that too.)
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: The Town Council also acts as the Board of Directors of the Carefree Water Company. The Planning & Zoning Commission also acts as the Development Review Board and the Board of Adjustment. All of these positions are done on a volunteer basis. The positions provide no compensation or benefits of any kind. Members of the Town Council/Water Company BOD have no financial interest in the CFWC and derive no benefit from serving, other than the knowledge that they are giving back to their community with their time and knowledge.)
Very informative. Thank you Lyn.
Don Beattie
Awesome! I do not know the history but if it is good news for SR ... then fantastic!
Michael "Smit" Smith
(Lyn's note: The CSA water acquisition. "Smit" is a new resident in Sentinel Rock.)
Hey Lyn,
My daughter and I were on the hiking trail just a bit ago. A large mountain lion was only 15 feet away when we were on the rim. To which we slowly backed up and walked back. Of course it was the day I forgot my pepper spray, not that I want to use it or that it will do any good.
Anyway, remind people not to run. And be careful! It was a little too close for comfort. He did turn away and went down.
Bobbi Stumpf
(Lyn's note: I got this from a neighbor who asked that I share it with our residents, which I did. I decided to add it to Letters as well. I got the response below from one of our residents, so am adding that too.)
Lyn,
I used to run all the mining trails and have run into three mountain lions.
A friend of mine attended a Sierra Club mountain lion two-week training class.
He came back and told me, if you see a mountain lion on the trail just watching you, he's not interested in you. So you have nothing to worry about.
If he's interested in you he'll be up in the rocks or hiding as you go by,
he'll get you in the back of your head, and by the time you fall, you'll be gone.
So in either case, you have nothing to worry about.
Patrick Evers
Lyn:
The Carefree Desert Garden Seminar Committee is pleased to provide the below February newsletter which includes links to interesting gardening articles and videos.
Thank you for including this newsletter in your next Carefree Truth-Letters from Readers & Non profit Info edition. The Committee and the Town appreciated the feedback received in response to the January newsletter and look forward to hearing more.
Best regards,
John Crane
(Lyn's note: See Non profit info below for the February newsletter)
I used to run all the mining trails and have run into three mountain lions.
A friend of mine attended a Sierra Club mountain lion two-week training class.
He came back and told me, if you see a mountain lion on the trail just watching you, he's not interested in you. So you have nothing to worry about.
If he's interested in you he'll be up in the rocks or hiding as you go by,
he'll get you in the back of your head, and by the time you fall, you'll be gone.
So in either case, you have nothing to worry about.
Patrick Evers
Lyn:
The Carefree Desert Garden Seminar Committee is pleased to provide the below February newsletter which includes links to interesting gardening articles and videos.
Thank you for including this newsletter in your next Carefree Truth-Letters from Readers & Non profit Info edition. The Committee and the Town appreciated the feedback received in response to the January newsletter and look forward to hearing more.
Best regards,
John Crane
(Lyn's note: See Non profit info below for the February newsletter)
Non profit Info:
Carefree Desert Garden Seminar
Fellow Gardeners,
Greetings and Happy February! This month's newsletter features two articles on living with wildlife in our desert along with videos of Kiftsgate Court Garden and an overview of a top ten list of botanical gardens in the world. Kiftsgate Court is described by Linda Larson, an Arizona Master Gardener, as remarkable for the care and additions by three generations of women which began in 1919. Today the estate is open for tea and wandering during the garden season. A vigorous white rose thrives there and has been named the Kiftsgate Rose. Here is the link to Linda's article which appeared in the most recent Master Gardener publication "Roots & Shoots." https://travelinggardener.com/100-years-of-gardening-kiftsgate-courts-garden/
Your feedback was appreciated with the January newsletter and we look forward to hearing more.
As always, keep well, keep safe and keep gardening!
Wildlife in the Desert:
https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1481a.pdf
Wildlife Habitat 101
https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1481g.pdf
Venomous Wildlife
Public Garden Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egNs7qXTE60 Kiftsgate Court Garden, Chipping Campden, England
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSkwhbJEyko Top Ten Botanical Gardens of the World
Greetings and Happy February! This month's newsletter features two articles on living with wildlife in our desert along with videos of Kiftsgate Court Garden and an overview of a top ten list of botanical gardens in the world. Kiftsgate Court is described by Linda Larson, an Arizona Master Gardener, as remarkable for the care and additions by three generations of women which began in 1919. Today the estate is open for tea and wandering during the garden season. A vigorous white rose thrives there and has been named the Kiftsgate Rose. Here is the link to Linda's article which appeared in the most recent Master Gardener publication "Roots & Shoots." https://travelinggardener.com/100-years-of-gardening-kiftsgate-courts-garden/
Your feedback was appreciated with the January newsletter and we look forward to hearing more.
As always, keep well, keep safe and keep gardening!
Wildlife in the Desert:
https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1481a.pdf
Wildlife Habitat 101
https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1481g.pdf
Venomous Wildlife
Public Garden Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egNs7qXTE60 Kiftsgate Court Garden, Chipping Campden, England
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSkwhbJEyko Top Ten Botanical Gardens of the World
