(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-72920.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-72920.html
Comet Neowise
Photo by Debbie Danowski
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/72420-5pm-before-storm.html
Photo by Debbie Danowski
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/72420-5pm-before-storm.html
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
Here is your bonus video from Herbert.
Here is 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
Town of Carefree Marketing newsletter
https://www.carefree.org/345/Town-Newsletters
THE 2020 CENSUS IS COMING – GET COUNTED!
ONLINE OR BY PHONE BY APRIL, 2020
2020CENSUS.GOV
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
Town of Carefree Marketing newsletter
https://www.carefree.org/345/Town-Newsletters
THE 2020 CENSUS IS COMING – GET COUNTED!
ONLINE OR BY PHONE BY APRIL, 2020
2020CENSUS.GOV
Alberto Ristorante will be reopening on Tuesday, August 4th.
Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse was highlighted on Fox 10 "Taste of the Town". Click on the link to see the interview. https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/832678
Lyn Hitchon
Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse was highlighted on Fox 10 "Taste of the Town". Click on the link to see the interview. https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/832678
Lyn Hitchon
I have been going to all the Carefree Town meetings for the past 11 years. I have videoed and published these for that period of time. With only one exception, the current Carefree Council is excellent. They work well together and get the job done. They treat the staff well. New candidate Tony Geiger is a great find, due to his in-depth comprehension of the water issues.
Much ado is being made about the acquisition of the Carefree Service Area, which would bring approximately 1000 Carefree citizens over from the Cave Creek Water Company to the Carefree Water Company. I am one of those citizens. For 9 months in 2019, the Cave Creek Water bills came with a warning inserted, much like cigarettes (could be hazardous to your health). I could not believe it when I heard the Mayor of Cave Creek say that it was only a problem because their water treatment plant classification had been changed, and now they had to report these issues. The acquisition of the Carefree Service Area will provide a long term asset to the town, and will bring a significant and continuous revenue stream. This is why Cave Creek is fighting it with such vigor.
The three candidates I do not endorse are:
Gene Orrico, who comes to the meetings unprepared and asks the same questions each meeting. He also has a conflict of interest since his wife runs a thrift store. No matter what the event, visitors taking her parking spaces is his issue.
Glenn Miller has been described as a bully. As time passed, this problem became more and more pronounced. He formally objected to signing the Code of Conduct. Since being off the Council, he has only rarely attended a Council meeting. Times change and so did Glenn, who in the distant past, had been considered an asset.
Mike Sloane has never been seen at a Council meeting. It is clear by the bullet points in his campaign poster that he has no knowledge of the facts or the issues.
Mayor Les Peterson, Vice Mayor John Crane, Council members Vince D'Aliesio, Stephen Hatcher, Mike Krahe, Cheryl Kroyer, and new candidate Tony Geiger would make a great team, each bringing knowledge, energy and honesty to the table.
Herbert Hitchon
Knowing what I know about the Town of Carefree and Gary Neiss, the Town would not have even thought about the acquisition of the CC accounts unless they were on a strong legal position. In my days of familiarization in early 2011, I spent nearly a whole day with Stan Francom. That was in addition to going on a tour of all of the storage tanks, pumps, etc.
At that time, there were only minor worries about the quality of water and I think that all would have been left alone had it not been for the water quality standards not being maintained. David was not overly gung-ho about rocking the boat.
When there was a fund-raiser at the Civana Spa and Resort, I chatted with Vince and introduced him to Lloyd Meyer. At that time, we talked about past decisions made by previous Councils. I told both Vince and Lloyd that the acquisition of the Carefree Water company was the best decision ever made.
In many, many, meetings, town council, committee, executive sessions, etc. it was very apparent that the careful one-step-at-a-time approach was the way to go, not just for water but for everything.
I am always curious why no one from Carefree does not keep re-hashing a comment made by Ralph Mozilo at a time Carefree was helping Cave Creek with its water company acquisition. Mozilo was not a fan of Carefree, always claiming that Carefree had not supported Cave Creek when it wanted to incorporate. I am not sure if Mozilo was Vice-Mayor at the time or just on CC Council but he was the only one who spoke out about Cave Creek was giving up too much with the IGA.
Arthur Gimson
At that time, there were only minor worries about the quality of water and I think that all would have been left alone had it not been for the water quality standards not being maintained. David was not overly gung-ho about rocking the boat.
When there was a fund-raiser at the Civana Spa and Resort, I chatted with Vince and introduced him to Lloyd Meyer. At that time, we talked about past decisions made by previous Councils. I told both Vince and Lloyd that the acquisition of the Carefree Water company was the best decision ever made.
In many, many, meetings, town council, committee, executive sessions, etc. it was very apparent that the careful one-step-at-a-time approach was the way to go, not just for water but for everything.
I am always curious why no one from Carefree does not keep re-hashing a comment made by Ralph Mozilo at a time Carefree was helping Cave Creek with its water company acquisition. Mozilo was not a fan of Carefree, always claiming that Carefree had not supported Cave Creek when it wanted to incorporate. I am not sure if Mozilo was Vice-Mayor at the time or just on CC Council but he was the only one who spoke out about Cave Creek was giving up too much with the IGA.
Arthur Gimson
See if Tony Geiger has a copy of what was said. Alternatively, I would guess that Gary Neiss may recall what was said. It is a very solid comment almost warning CC that they were signing away part of their water system.
Arthur
Arthur,
Below is the link to the Cave Creek Council meeting in 2005 where the IGA between Carefree and Cave Creek was approved (7-0). Mozilo’s comments are on page 11 of the meeting minutes. So much for the “friendly condemnation”. Both Ernie Bunch and Tom McGuire were on the CC Council at the time and voted in favor of the agreement.
https://cavecreek.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/9211?preview=9286
Tony Geiger
(Lyn's note: Discussion of the IGA begins on page 9 and goes to page 13 of the Cave Creek Council minutes. It mentions 600 Carefree residents being affected. Needless to say, in 2020 there are far more Carefree residents than there were in 2005, so that number is no longer accurate.)
Lyn:
After reading the minutes, it appears that Ralph was not on CC Council, just and involved resident. But Ralph's comments clearly show what CC was about to do, including condemnation. It passed 7-0.
Interesting to read the comments about Carefree Water Company having problems. I think they may be reflective of how poorly managed it was before the buy-out and the price paid. Unlike CC buying its water company and over paying for it.
Arthur Gimson
(Lyn's note: The Carefree Water Company, under private ownership at the time, was a royal mess, which is why the Town of Carefree felt they needed to buy it and fix it. It had no CAP allocation, and inferior infrastructure that was not even being maintained.)
Thank you, Tony, for explaining these water issues so clearly. Ernie Bunch's recent campaign flier was full of so many inaccuracies that I appreciate having the record set straight by someone with the facts.
Betsy Lynn
Wow!
Vicki Bobo
This was the most comprehensive explanation of where the Carefree Water company is in regard to all the issues currently swirling through our water issues awareness, many of which are spurious and plainly dishonest.
I compliment Mr. Geiger for a much more clear understanding of where things are headed, and I am pleased that in all cases Carefree has always acted in the long tern interest and safety of it citizens! Great job, Mr. Geiger!!!
James Raymond
Tony, thank you for putting the water issues in proper format. Hope all concerned citizens read and Cave Creek officials do the proper actions, e.g. let us get Carefree water.
Charles Reaux
Lyn,
Am I missing something? There is no requirement to wear a mask in your car or outdoors. Stores and restaurants mandate that you do, but even Walmart stated today that they would not challenge someone not wearing one. Either a lady with issues or too much time on her hands.
Tom Surrency
(Lyn's note: Linda Rawles' complaint that MCSO was not enforcing mask wearing)
Detective Steve Horath #759
37622 N. Cave Creek Road
Cave Creek, Arizona 85331
Office (602) 876-1742
Desk (602) 876-7332
Fax (602) 876-3687
email S_Horath@MCSO.maricopa.gov
Cell Phone 602-339-8199
I can make it to most any meetings of the town to address complaints of the community. I can also share details of what the community can do to protect themselves and how to be a good witness. How to be aware of the surroundings and how bad guys think. This may help with some of the tensions and the misperceptions some have about what we do and can do.
(Lyn's note: Detective Horwath sent his information for us to publish, and said he would be happy to answer any questions you might have.)
Non profit info
Desert Foothills Theater is reaching out to help families navigate the challenging return to school in 2020-21.. The "In Session" and "Canvas, Stage & Song" programs are designed to provide a environment for kids to learn safely while enjoying social and creative opportunities with the trusted DFT staff and Valley artists. Take a look!
School Is "In Session" -Distance Learning Together
Mondays - Fridays, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Beginning Aug. 10
$200 per week- Register for each week separately
Holland Center
The Desert Foothills Theater's "In Session" program provides a safe and educational environment for grade school through high school students to complete their distance-learning school work with peers. Experienced, licensed teachers proficient in online-learning platforms along with trusted DFT staff will be on-site daily to assist students in completing their school-assigned work. Each day will include an exercise warm-up, social breaks, and games. Safety protocols are observed to allow students to learn and have fun while staying safe and healthy. Registration is limited!
$200 per week- Register for each week separately
Holland Center
The Desert Foothills Theater's "In Session" program provides a safe and educational environment for grade school through high school students to complete their distance-learning school work with peers. Experienced, licensed teachers proficient in online-learning platforms along with trusted DFT staff will be on-site daily to assist students in completing their school-assigned work. Each day will include an exercise warm-up, social breaks, and games. Safety protocols are observed to allow students to learn and have fun while staying safe and healthy. Registration is limited!
Scholarships are available. For more information, contact Program Director, Emily Temple at dfteducation@azfcf.org.
Arts Education Classes-Small & Safe
Mondays- Thursdays l 3:30 - 5:30 pm l Aug. 10- Sept. 3 $395/ month, Concludes with a performance & art exhibition
Holland Center
Desert Foothills Theater proudly presents "Canvas, Stage & Song", an after-school arts education program. Students will enjoy a two-hours in-person class each day with working professional artists in the Valley. In a fun-filled, encouraging environment, young artists are immersed in singing, acting, improvisation, dance, painting, drawing, and more!
Families will be invited to attend a performance and enjoy a display of art on the last Thursday of each month. This four-week class includes 32 hours of training in visual and performing arts and allows students to create together in a safe, healthy environment.
Desert Foothills Theater and the Holland Center staff are committed to observing recommended safety precautions for all students. Registration is limited.
Holland Center
Desert Foothills Theater proudly presents "Canvas, Stage & Song", an after-school arts education program. Students will enjoy a two-hours in-person class each day with working professional artists in the Valley. In a fun-filled, encouraging environment, young artists are immersed in singing, acting, improvisation, dance, painting, drawing, and more!
Families will be invited to attend a performance and enjoy a display of art on the last Thursday of each month. This four-week class includes 32 hours of training in visual and performing arts and allows students to create together in a safe, healthy environment.
Desert Foothills Theater and the Holland Center staff are committed to observing recommended safety precautions for all students. Registration is limited.
Scholarships are available. If you have any questions, contact: Emily Temple, Program Director: dfteducation@azfcf.org, (480) 488- 1981
Helping Student and Families
Desert Foothills Theater is continually blessed by our kind and generous community.
If you would like to donate a scholarship of any amount to help students and parents manage educating and caring for their children during this unusual time, please contact our Managing Director, Terry Temple. He would love to chat and say thank you!
Helping Student and Families
Desert Foothills Theater is continually blessed by our kind and generous community.
If you would like to donate a scholarship of any amount to help students and parents manage educating and caring for their children during this unusual time, please contact our Managing Director, Terry Temple. He would love to chat and say thank you!
July 2020 Newsletter
The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation recently announced its 2020 scholarship award recipients. Scholarship and merit awards totaling $219,500 were awarded to 25 area high school seniors. While the issues presented by the COVID-19 pandemic preempted traditional meetings for most Kiwanis committees, the Foundation’s scholarship committee, chaired by Janet Busbee, was able to utilize state-of-the-art software designed by Kaleidoscope Group throughout the scholarship process.
Electronic applications enabled high school seniors to apply on-line. Committee members were able to have real-time access to the applications, which also facilitated the review process. The software redacted names from the applications and assigned a unique identifying number to each application. The streamlined application process resulted in the most significant number of applicants received since the program started in 1986.
Video conferencing allowed all committee members to meet and proceed with the application vetting process. Today’s technology made a significant impact on the Scholarship committee’s ability to move forward when everything was shutting down. Regretfully, a public scholarship ceremony was not possible for the class of 2020 due to restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below are the Kiwanis Carefree class of 2020 scholarship and merit award recipients:
Art & Humanities
Brittany Whalen
Abigail Nosan
Athletic Merit
Matthew MacDonald
Ryan Hildebrand
Foreign Language
Megan Matthews
Viviana Rieman
Billy Mullenmeister
Key Club
Lauren Jankowski
Math
Trenton Dianovich
Elizabet Cave
Science
Hailey Steenhoek
Georgina Karsonis
4-Year
Lauren Geiselhofer
Blake Dorame
Natalie Stahl
Jonah Rolfness
Alexandra Rolfness
Chloe Otstot
Alyssa Newington
Jessica Menton
Russell Liberman
Karli Koskovich
Savannah Gallop
Adam Busbee
Rockford 4-year Award
Jackob Eaton
Electronic applications enabled high school seniors to apply on-line. Committee members were able to have real-time access to the applications, which also facilitated the review process. The software redacted names from the applications and assigned a unique identifying number to each application. The streamlined application process resulted in the most significant number of applicants received since the program started in 1986.
Video conferencing allowed all committee members to meet and proceed with the application vetting process. Today’s technology made a significant impact on the Scholarship committee’s ability to move forward when everything was shutting down. Regretfully, a public scholarship ceremony was not possible for the class of 2020 due to restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below are the Kiwanis Carefree class of 2020 scholarship and merit award recipients:
Art & Humanities
Brittany Whalen
Abigail Nosan
Athletic Merit
Matthew MacDonald
Ryan Hildebrand
Foreign Language
Megan Matthews
Viviana Rieman
Billy Mullenmeister
Key Club
Lauren Jankowski
Math
Trenton Dianovich
Elizabet Cave
Science
Hailey Steenhoek
Georgina Karsonis
4-Year
Lauren Geiselhofer
Blake Dorame
Natalie Stahl
Jonah Rolfness
Alexandra Rolfness
Chloe Otstot
Alyssa Newington
Jessica Menton
Russell Liberman
Karli Koskovich
Savannah Gallop
Adam Busbee
Rockford 4-year Award
Jackob Eaton