(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://carefreetruth2.com/7622-pictures-of-the-week.html
Photo by Tom Baker
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/11122-late-sunset.html
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/11122-late-sunset.html
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Herbert took some pictures on Saturday when Vince D'Aliesio did his radio Varsity Sports Show from Don Little's new bike rental shop across from the sundial. They also sell the same great coffee and waffles you find at the Black Mountain Cafe, AND he moved the milk shake machine to the new shop. I love their milkshakes. They're the real deal. Vince did a voice over with Herbert's photo slide show as an ad for Don, and sent it to him for approval. So, it's the bonus video this week. Enjoy, and be sure to visit Grind and Gears. https://vimeo.com/726780940
Herbert took some pictures on Saturday when Vince D'Aliesio did his radio Varsity Sports Show from Don Little's new bike rental shop across from the sundial. They also sell the same great coffee and waffles you find at the Black Mountain Cafe, AND he moved the milk shake machine to the new shop. I love their milkshakes. They're the real deal. Vince did a voice over with Herbert's photo slide show as an ad for Don, and sent it to him for approval. So, it's the bonus video this week. Enjoy, and be sure to visit Grind and Gears. https://vimeo.com/726780940
Love it!
Great work by you and Herbie! Yes please
Don Little
GRINDNGEARS LLC dba
Black Mountain Cafe / Grind and Gears
Cell 602-377-8357
Great work by you and Herbie! Yes please
Don Little
GRINDNGEARS LLC dba
Black Mountain Cafe / Grind and Gears
Cell 602-377-8357
Don,
Thanks for allowing us in today. You, Brock, and Mike were great! John (Crane), thanks for coming on the show.
Here's this morning's show: https://youtu.be/NCmxRaLGU1A
Vince
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
We hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. Since the fireworks were canceled due to the fire danger, here is a link with some fireworks from the CCUSD Homecoming in 2021 that Herbert photographed from our front porch. Enjoy!
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/10721-cactus-shadows-high-school-homecoming-weekend-fireworks.html
Hi Lyn. Yesterday we took a load of brush to the transfer station and were turned away. They changed the rules on green products. Now they only accept green material the last two weeks of the month. I find it strange that after the fire department’s and Carefree and Cave Creek's mayors plea to remove brush because of fire prevention, that Maricopa would do this at this time. Their solution is to use the landfill at Dixileta and I-17. So trailers with yard waste travel at 60 mph plus and leave a trail of bits and pieces along the way. In the middle of a drought and high fire danger. Mr. Peterson and Mr. Bunch should express their concern to the county and governor. It’s important that danger of fire should be first and foremost. They turned back a lot of trailers yesterday with yard waste.
If anyone would like to express their concern they can call Maricopa waste resources at 602 506 4006.
Thanks for allowing us in today. You, Brock, and Mike were great! John (Crane), thanks for coming on the show.
Here's this morning's show: https://youtu.be/NCmxRaLGU1A
Vince
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
We hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. Since the fireworks were canceled due to the fire danger, here is a link with some fireworks from the CCUSD Homecoming in 2021 that Herbert photographed from our front porch. Enjoy!
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/10721-cactus-shadows-high-school-homecoming-weekend-fireworks.html
Hi Lyn. Yesterday we took a load of brush to the transfer station and were turned away. They changed the rules on green products. Now they only accept green material the last two weeks of the month. I find it strange that after the fire department’s and Carefree and Cave Creek's mayors plea to remove brush because of fire prevention, that Maricopa would do this at this time. Their solution is to use the landfill at Dixileta and I-17. So trailers with yard waste travel at 60 mph plus and leave a trail of bits and pieces along the way. In the middle of a drought and high fire danger. Mr. Peterson and Mr. Bunch should express their concern to the county and governor. It’s important that danger of fire should be first and foremost. They turned back a lot of trailers yesterday with yard waste.
If anyone would like to express their concern they can call Maricopa waste resources at 602 506 4006.
Rich Christopher
(Lyn's note: I passed this on to Gary Neiss and Mayor Peterson. They passed it on to Kandace, the Town Clerk. Here is her reply. It seems that everyone is short staffed now.)
The county is short on staff and funds and are processing materials as they can. There’s a strategic and budget reason for their change and it’s clearly advertised. While it may not be as convenient, citizens can take green refuse anytime to the Phoenix compost station.
Kandace French Contreras
(Lyn's note: I Googled it and here is the information I found on the Phoenix site. Public Works Composting in Phoenix
www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/composting The 27th Avenue Compost Facility sits on approximately 27 acres within the Resource Innovation Campus (RIC), a campus that aims to be a hub for innovators to develop Phoenix's circular economy and find sustainability solutions. In its initial phase, the compost facility has the capability to process up to 55,000 tons of compost per year.)
Thanks. Probably should be taken a little more seriously than that. One fire will easily go way beyond any budget issues. Between Bureaucrats and the California political mafia we won’t have any water to put out the fires. I hope the two towns will push back on this.
Rich Christopher
KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB YOU DO FOR CAREFREE
John and Darlene Skarda
Carefree Unity posted articles in response to a questioner sent out to mayoral and council members. They are all available on the web page. Gene, Sven, Katrina and Duke did not respond nor did Peter for the mayoral questions.
https://carefreeunity.com/carefree-candidates/
Lyn Hitchon
(Lyn's note: re: Responses to Carefree Truth, Issue #1034-Response to the Sonoran News Letters from Sven Maric & Kathlina Lai: 6/27/22)
Lyn, good job, thank you.............Ted Dimon
Dear Ms. Hitchon,Ted Dimon forwarded your latest issue to me. I have concerns about the four new people running for town council & mayor, REALLY APPRECIATED your rebuttal to the specious claims of Mr/Mrs Lai-Marik. Something smells rotten about all four of them.
Anyway, I would very much like to be added to your mailing list. Thank you!!
Carolyn Folks
(Lyn's note: Ted is a real gem.)
Yes, Ted is the real deal and a terrific human being.
Have dipped a bit into your website, like what I see ... a lot. Thank you for all you are doing for our town.
Carolyn
Thank you, your response is accurate and on target.
Richard Greene
The article last night was very good. Eye opener, I’m guessing, for some.
Mary P.
I am concerned about this year’s election. I know that you stay on top of what people are saying. Our current group is very qualified to do the job of a councilman/women. The one interview article that I read about Sample scared me and if he would win, we are in trouble. I do not know John Crane personally but what I have observed of the many things that he has done for Carefree, he is much more qualified. And this is true for the current council that is running for re-election.
Thank you for all that you do and Herb.
Jake Linaberger
(Lyn's note: I've known John Crane since 1997. He's a gem. I too am very concerned about the 6 running against the incumbents. The one good new candidate, in my opinion, is Sheila Amoroso.)
In the June 27th digital edition of the Sonoran News, Carefree Council candidates, husband and wife, Sven Maric and Kathlina Lai, published letters attempting to describe who they are and how they will save us.
Isn’t it odd that in these letters, Mr. Maric and Ms. Lai, fail to take a position on any of the three initiatives on the Carefree ballot? One initiative would saddle Carefree Water Company customers with about a $10 million expense and a less efficient water system. The other two initiatives would alter our local government. Too controversial? Isn’t it odd that none of these candidates, including Mayoral candidate Peter Sample, took the time to reply to the questions posed to all the candidates and posted by Carefree Unity, https://carefreeunity.com/carefree-candidates/, or the questions posed to all the candidates by the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors? And why didn’t these candidates, again including Mr. Sample, bother to submit an opinion into the Election 2022 pamphlet where each of the three propositions are listed?
Are they void of ideas or simply afraid to show us what they really think?
Sophie Johnson
Lyn,
Have you noticed the sudden back-peddling by Kathlina Lai in the latest online Sonoran News? Apparently she has realized nobody's interested in her smear campaign and now she is simply presenting herself as someone with experience who wants to serve the community. Too bad she didn't start off this way, but how can anyone trust someone who changes course like this a month before the election?
Here's a link to her letter: http://sonorannews.com/2022/06/27/kathlina-lai-for-carefree-town-council/
Also, despite sending out emails signed by all three (Kathlina, Duke, Sven) she now claims she is running as an individual, not on a slate.
Deborah
(Lyn's note: And here is the link for Sven Maric's SN letter.) http://sonorannews.com/2022/06/27/sven-maric-for-carefree-town-council/
In a small town like Carefree that has been well run for all of its years, I will tell you, there have been a lot of less then competent candidates who would have loved to taken the wheel. In my experienced opinion, some of them are running now. These incompetent candidates have never managed to snag a majority on our Council, but with 2 year term limits, it becomes possible, which is why Mo Benedetto and her PAC, which is registered in Delaware, are pushing Prop #473 for 2 year term limits, where no one who has served the 2 term limits can ever run again, and with terms already served counting, even a partial term.
They quite obviously want to run the town, and they are aiming to do it by process of elimination when the good ones are shut out. There are not that many people who are qualified, and who are willing to take the abuse that council members invariably take, for a volunteer job. These people are doing community service. The only ones the bad ones care about serving is themselves. I've been watching this show for a long time and there have been no exceptions to this rule to date.
Lyn Hitchon
(Lyn's note: Responses to Carefree Truth Issue #1035-Comparison between John Crane & Peter Sample)
Lyn, thank you for this "review: of mayoral candidate issues. You have provided an incisive review that requires no elaboration!!!
Jim Raymond
Lyn, nice comparison of mayor candidates. 👍
Charles Reaux
Very well done!
Cheryl D.
Hi Lyn! Thanks for the comparison between Peter Sample and John Crane. I’ve known John for quite a few years now as we’ve worked together on the Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day events, with me providing local singers for various patriotic songs for both events. I ‘ve worked with him for Christmas related events as well. He is an amazing and energetic man, and he is wonderful to work with; no self-inflating ego or disparaging words, ever, about anyone or anything. He finds the good in all.
I don’t know Peter Sample though I’ve lived in Carefree for 20 years and know most of the “players.” He may be a person of integrity of sorts, but I can only vouch for, and support, John for Mayor. Though I don’t know, nor did I ever meet Peter Sample. John is just about the best human being I’ve ever met, among some others. I have total respect for him for so many reasons. There is NO other person who understands the job and can do the best work for all of us; not just a few.
The hotel is here to stay, as is the much needed water tank on Tom Darlington, at the beautiful Boulders Resort. Once construction is finished, we’ll never know that the tank is there.
Both my wife and I support, very confidently and, happily, John Crane for Mayor. There really is no other choice.
Thanks,
Kevin Glenn
No to Term Limits - Yes to Experience
I am writing to voice my opposition to Proposition 473 which would preclude a person from being eligible to be elected or appointed to the office of council member or mayor for more than two, two-year terms, including terms served prior to the passage of this measure. The main problem I see with this proposition is that it would deny our town the talents of highly experienced past and current council members. Unlike the elections for federal, state and large city offices where there is a large pool of qualified candidates for office, this is not the case in small towns like Carefree. To deny current and past office holders the ability to serve the town does not make sense. Short term limits like that of Proposition 473 deny our citizens the ability to vote for the best candidates by excluding some of the most qualified ones.
Regarding the concern that it is bad for the town to have the same people on the council for an extended period, I can tell you from my experience in living for over 40 years in a medium sized Minnesota city, that this should not be a concern. The current mayor in my former city has served effectively for over 10 years as have most of the counsel members. These people continue to get elected because they are highly competent and experienced council members who have done an excellent job for many years. They consistently get favorable ratings in surveys of the citizens in this city. In fact this city was selected in the list of the 10 best cities in the country to live in by Money Magazine several years ago.
I am going to vote for the candidates with the most experience and those are the incumbent council members: John Crane, Vince D'Aliesio, Tony Geiger, Stephen Hatcher, Michael Johnson and Cheryl Kroyer. With a number of critical and possibly costly decisions to be made during the next council term, I want to go with these candidates who have the experience and good judgment to make these difficult decisions.
Mike Wold
Proud Citizen of Carefree
Hi Lyn. Happy 4th.
Did Gavin Newsom endorse him?
What’s his background, is he a full time resident that would be available when issues arose?
Does he have a job?
Doesn’t seem like there’s a lot of info on him.
Is he trying to Californize Carefree? He makes up his own reality and does not address the issues with facts, pretty damn shallow.
What’s he done for the town so far?
For instance, is he up to date on fire negotiations? And has he been talking directly to other fire providers without council's knowledge?
Does he realize the court awarded legal expenses on water from Cave Creek to Carefree (so legal expenses were paid for)?
Does he realize by reversing the water project, that the town would be liable to bond holders and open for many lawsuits? Which would go on for years tying up and depleting resources for years!
That reversal would potentially be in litigation for years and end result could bankrupt the town and of course significantly raise taxes during the process.
How about the northeast corner of Carefree Highway/Cave Creek cannot build as Cave Creek will not issue a Will Serve on water? So delays are costing the town revenue but helping Cave Creek in their development. Seems like a revenue loss.
I love your editorials. Spot on.
Kind regards
Rich Christopher
Lyn,
Keep it up. Does Peter Sample have much support?
Jay Williams
(Lyn's note: I suppose he has his supporters. There are always some people who choose to believe the worst. But I think he will lose in a landslide. There are a lot of people who know, respect, and appreciate John Crane and his contributions to the town and to the community as a whole over the course of many years.)
I’m happy to hear that. John is an incredible leader, member and voice of our community. He has the rare ability to engage and represent everyone.
Jay
Lyn,
Fabulous job comparing and contrasting our 2 mayoral candidates!!! The write up paints a great picture of what Peter is and isn't, and what John is! It scares me to think that someone like Peter could end up as our mayor!!
Thank you for this and all the things you do for Carefree and our neighborhood!!
Jackie Jameson
NFP....Well done!
Kathy Riemer
Clements say thank you for the truth!
Sue
Ms. Hitchon,
I implore you to foster a kinder and more inclusive attitude. Carefree is not a monarchy where only the ordained rise to power. It is wonderful we have so many people running for Town Council, especially some younger candidates who are raising their families in Carefree. They clearly care about Carefree and will instill that love in their children. They may win or lose but isn’t it great to have them as part of our community and shouldn’t we nurture their desire to be part of our town government?
You criticize Mr. Maric but I believe you have done so quite unfairly. Sven Maric's exact words were "Arizona Law requires our General Plan to be updated and put to a public vote every 10 years”. You called him ignorant or intentionally misleading. But he is neither, he is accurate.
Arizona Law ARS 9-461.06 Section K says … A general plan is effective for up to ten years from the date the plan was initially adopted. On or before the tenth anniversary of the plan’s most recent adoption, the governing body has to readopt the existing plan or adopt a new general plan. We have done neither.
Our 2030 General Plan was adopted on May 1, 2012 - it has not been readopted nor has a new General Plan been adopted in over 10 years. I believe the next opportunity residents will have to vote on the General Plan is the 2024 election.
The purpose of a General Plan is to establish an intent and direction for the future growth and character of our community. I have shared with the The Town Council that I feel they put the cart before the horse. When Mr. Prokopek, Carefree’s Economic Development Manager, was hired his first job should have been to revise the General Plan for a vote of Carefree residents. And only after Carefree residents voted to approve the revised General Plan should Mr. Prokopek have begun working on the Economic Development Plan. Instead, we have an Economic Development Plan that the Town Council approved December 2020 this is not aligned with our current General Plan.
Mr. Maric has demonstrated that he understands some the basic laws governing a General Plan and most importantly, he appreciates the importance of including residents in the future direction of our town. Those are good qualities in a Town Council Member, don’t you agree?
Stephanie Barbour
(Lyn's note: I referred these comments to Gary Neiss for a response.)
As we have publicly discussed during the spring budget process, as most communities typically do within the state of Arizona, we revisit and update our General Plan every ten years. Historically, during this update process, we have had numerous community meetings to engage residents across the community through in-person meetings. These meetings took place in homes, through HOA meetings, at local churches, the fire station community room and the Council chambers. Unfortunately, over the last couple of years, the pandemic has disrupted this historical process of in-person meetings. If we were to move up this citizen involvement component to the General Plan update and conducted it during a time when most people where sheltered in place/isolating we would have been accused of rushing or hiding this process and not soliciting input within the community.
The economic development efforts have been ongoing for approximately 5 plus years. It started with a citizen committee which did a deep dive on the Town’s finances and potential sources of revenue. The mantra has always been to look at ways to enhance sales taxes and improve the economic viability of our small businesses and thus insulate the residents from increases in taxes. Several years ago at a well-attended joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council the options regarding Town Center revitalization and 2 corners at major intersections on the edge of the community were public vetted. These public discussions resulted in a publicly vetted Town Center revitalization plan that continues to be implemented and updated (as typical of the process), the rezoning of the northeast corner of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road with significant input from nearby residents and a General Plan amendment to develop the vision of what the Town would like to see in a quality high end resort at the northwest corner of Tom Darlington Drive and Carefree Highway (also with the participation with nearby neighborhoods). Needless to say, economic development is a process that takes years to cultivate solutions and true to form, the current efforts have evolved over many years. The Town’s economic development director was hired in the middle of this process to work with property owners and residents to cultivate solutions and create a community conversation regarding the options. Obviously, that is and continues to occur as we seek the best solutions through this community engagement process.
Furthermore, it is important to note that the die has already been cast on the balance of Carefree. We are mainly a low density residential community immersed in the upper Sonoran Desert. Our zoning standards speak of blending homes into hillsides, preserving on lot undisturbed desert in our low density neighborhoods, preserving natural attributes of the area’s washes while protecting properties from flood hazards and maintaining a sense of openness by restricting the use of walls which enclose properties in other nearby communities. A General Plan update will not change that as those scripts have already been established for the majority of Carefree. The referenced two corners at major intersections at the edge of the community already have nonresidential uses at each of the surrounding corners (mostly in neighboring communities) and therefore, support uses that could generate sales taxes in Carefree to further support our residential communities. Additionally, a significant preserve has historically been envisioned on the north side of Carefree which ultimately could include in excess of 1000 acres and connect to Continental Mountain and the Tonto National Forest. The Town has been working over the years in cooperative effort with the Desert Foothills Land Trust to identify opportunities to preserve these lands. Please donate to the Desert Foothills Land Trust if you have passion for building a very unique preserve in Carefree that includes tremendous archeological resources, significant riparian areas, migration routes of local fauna and unparalleled desert vistas.
The Town of Carefree is conducting a primary election. Election Day is Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
To vote in this election, you must be registered to vote within the boundaries of the Town of Carefree by Tuesday, July 5, 2022. You can check your registration status, track your ballot and more at BeBallotReady.Vote or by calling the Maricopa County Elections Department at (602) 506-1511.
Primary Voting Instructions
Important note for seasonal residents:
The United States Postal Service does not forward ballots regardless of mail forwarding instructions. You may request a ballot to be sent to your out-of-town residence by calling the Maricopa County Elections Office at (602) 506-1511.
More information about the Town of Carefree Election can be found on our website: 2022 Election | Carefree, AZ - Official Website
Click here to view July 2022 Carefree Connection
Click here to view July 2022 Event Calendar
For your convenience, all Town Newsletter Communications are available to view on our website: Town Newsletter Archives | Carefree, AZ - Official Website
To vote in this election, you must be registered to vote within the boundaries of the Town of Carefree by Tuesday, July 5, 2022. You can check your registration status, track your ballot and more at BeBallotReady.Vote or by calling the Maricopa County Elections Department at (602) 506-1511.
Primary Voting Instructions
Important note for seasonal residents:
The United States Postal Service does not forward ballots regardless of mail forwarding instructions. You may request a ballot to be sent to your out-of-town residence by calling the Maricopa County Elections Office at (602) 506-1511.
More information about the Town of Carefree Election can be found on our website: 2022 Election | Carefree, AZ - Official Website
Click here to view July 2022 Carefree Connection
Click here to view July 2022 Event Calendar
For your convenience, all Town Newsletter Communications are available to view on our website: Town Newsletter Archives | Carefree, AZ - Official Website
John Crane Announces Campaign for Carefree Mayor
Carefree Vice Mayor and community leader John Crane has declared his candidacy for Carefree Mayor.
“As your Mayor, I will continue to dedicate myself to the community as I have as Vice Mayor, listening and working with our residents, local nonprofit organizations, businesses, and volunteers with respect and cooperation. We have been neighbors for 33 years. I firmly believe local government, as the level of government closest to the people, must be transparent and responsive. I will continue to be visible, accessible, and active in the community.
I will bring my Town Council experience, knowledge, and proven analytical judgement to my decision making and leadership for Council. I will complete the integration of all Carefree homes into the Carefree Water Company system and lead a public engagement, where questions will be answered and ideas and solutions heard, to arrive at a solution for a fire protection system that will ensure public safety and be financially sound.
I will:
- Practice conservative fiscal management of the Town’s finances.
- Protect Carefree’s unique residential character and diligently fight for responsible land use and economic development.
- Initiate better water management in the continuing drought by exploring ground water recharging and creating greater public water conservation awareness and behavior.
- Rein in short term rentals.”
As a dedicated resident of Carefree, John has served the community as Vice Mayor, Councilmember, Vice Chair of the Carefree Planning and Zoning Commission, HOA president and Board Member, Desert Foothills Land Trust Vice Chair, Maricopa County Association of Government Economic Development Committee Member and a Commissioner on the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
John earned a BS degree in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1978 and a MS degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in 1985. He served seven years as a US Navy nuclear submarine officer. For the past 28 years, as a business owner, he has been a sales representative in the semiconductor industry. In 2021 he was recognized by the Black Mountain Foothills Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with their prestigious Medal of Honor, which recognizes John’s lifelong achievements serving his country and community.
“As your Mayor, I will continue to dedicate myself to the community as I have as Vice Mayor, listening and working with our residents, local nonprofit organizations, businesses, and volunteers with respect and cooperation. We have been neighbors for 33 years. I firmly believe local government, as the level of government closest to the people, must be transparent and responsive. I will continue to be visible, accessible, and active in the community.
I will bring my Town Council experience, knowledge, and proven analytical judgement to my decision making and leadership for Council. I will complete the integration of all Carefree homes into the Carefree Water Company system and lead a public engagement, where questions will be answered and ideas and solutions heard, to arrive at a solution for a fire protection system that will ensure public safety and be financially sound.
I will:
- Practice conservative fiscal management of the Town’s finances.
- Protect Carefree’s unique residential character and diligently fight for responsible land use and economic development.
- Initiate better water management in the continuing drought by exploring ground water recharging and creating greater public water conservation awareness and behavior.
- Rein in short term rentals.”
As a dedicated resident of Carefree, John has served the community as Vice Mayor, Councilmember, Vice Chair of the Carefree Planning and Zoning Commission, HOA president and Board Member, Desert Foothills Land Trust Vice Chair, Maricopa County Association of Government Economic Development Committee Member and a Commissioner on the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
John earned a BS degree in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1978 and a MS degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in 1985. He served seven years as a US Navy nuclear submarine officer. For the past 28 years, as a business owner, he has been a sales representative in the semiconductor industry. In 2021 he was recognized by the Black Mountain Foothills Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with their prestigious Medal of Honor, which recognizes John’s lifelong achievements serving his country and community.
Sheila Amoroso-Candidate for Carefree Town Council
Research, Facts, Integrity & Trust
-Municipal finance expert--Seasoned experience in all levels of government budgets, public policy and tax policy
-Management experience and getting the job done
-Focus on fiscally responsible budgeting as it is the foundation of good governance
-Focus on increasing community engagement and representation-listen carefully, work together and build consensus-Believe in respectful, collegial collaboration
-Member of Carefree Public Safety Advisory Committee
-Support Carefree Water Company providing safe and secure water for all Carefree residents
I retired as the Director of the Municipal Bond Department at Franklin Templeton Investments in July of 2020 and moved to Carefree. I have 34 years of experience investing in public infrastructure and was the leader of over 30 investment professionals providing investment opportunities for individual and institutional investors.
Our investment decisions required deep analysis of all aspects of government budgets, services, tax policy and public policy. Seen the best, the mediocre and the worst government practices. I
Know what works, what does not and know practices to avoid
One of my top priorities is to support and maintain our fiscally responsible budgeting as this is the foundation of good governance. The revenues that Carefree uses to provide services to our town come primarily from sales taxes. We need to make sure we have sustainable revenues to carry us into the future.
I would like to strengthen and increase community engagement to make sure we understand all voices in the community. We will never please everyone all the time, but I will make it my focus to listen carefully and work to build consensus. I believe my deep analytical background and strategic decision-making skills will add value to town decision making.
I will take the knowledge I gained as a member of the Public Safety Advisory Commission to help the town find the best fit for public safety in our community.
Water is a precious resource which requires sophisticated management. Not all water systems are created equally. Some of our residents have experienced unsatisfactory service from Cave Creek water, which drove the decision by the town and consultants to bring all residents under Carefree Water.
Growth is in our future whether we like it or not. The challenges that lie ahead can be met with good research, examining the facts and managing with integrity and trust.
Sheila Amoroso
Carefree Council candidate
Research, Facts, Integrity & Trust
-Municipal finance expert--Seasoned experience in all levels of government budgets, public policy and tax policy
-Management experience and getting the job done
-Focus on fiscally responsible budgeting as it is the foundation of good governance
-Focus on increasing community engagement and representation-listen carefully, work together and build consensus-Believe in respectful, collegial collaboration
-Member of Carefree Public Safety Advisory Committee
-Support Carefree Water Company providing safe and secure water for all Carefree residents
I retired as the Director of the Municipal Bond Department at Franklin Templeton Investments in July of 2020 and moved to Carefree. I have 34 years of experience investing in public infrastructure and was the leader of over 30 investment professionals providing investment opportunities for individual and institutional investors.
Our investment decisions required deep analysis of all aspects of government budgets, services, tax policy and public policy. Seen the best, the mediocre and the worst government practices. I
Know what works, what does not and know practices to avoid
One of my top priorities is to support and maintain our fiscally responsible budgeting as this is the foundation of good governance. The revenues that Carefree uses to provide services to our town come primarily from sales taxes. We need to make sure we have sustainable revenues to carry us into the future.
I would like to strengthen and increase community engagement to make sure we understand all voices in the community. We will never please everyone all the time, but I will make it my focus to listen carefully and work to build consensus. I believe my deep analytical background and strategic decision-making skills will add value to town decision making.
I will take the knowledge I gained as a member of the Public Safety Advisory Commission to help the town find the best fit for public safety in our community.
Water is a precious resource which requires sophisticated management. Not all water systems are created equally. Some of our residents have experienced unsatisfactory service from Cave Creek water, which drove the decision by the town and consultants to bring all residents under Carefree Water.
Growth is in our future whether we like it or not. The challenges that lie ahead can be met with good research, examining the facts and managing with integrity and trust.
Sheila Amoroso
Carefree Council candidate
https://youtu.be/o36fleBeV4A
Video by Vince D'Aliesio
Bio:
What is best for the citizens you are elected to represent ALWAYS supersedes all other objectives.
Vincenzo “Vince” D’Aliesio: born in Waterbury, CT, moved to Phoenix, AZ, July 1972, at 7 months of age. Grew up in Phoenix, was an altar boy, boy scout, high school and college athlete (football), started mowing lawns in the neighborhood at age 10 and has had a job since. Proud AZ native: Graduated from Camelback High, attended SCC and PVCC, graduated from ASU, a Master’s in Education from NAU. Vince and his family moved to Carefree in 2016, vowing to never move again after finding paradise in the Desert Foothills.
Over a 25-year span, worked as a high school and college football coach, credits his late Coaches: Pete Kellen (Camelback High) and Bruce Snyder (ASU), who both preached on the importance of always doing what’s right. Greatest influences are his parents: Pasquale and Anna D’Aliesio: “work hard, take care of your family, help others, and know that you did your best today.”
Lives in the first house built in Carefree (by Gerry Jones), has worked as an insurance broker, educator, coach, and adult student getting a Masters degree, most importantly a husband of 26 years to Cheryl and father of three: Noah, a 19-year-old son attending ASU and two 16-year-olds, Sophie & Matthew, all three educated in CCUSD schools from preschool. The D’Aliesio’s also have a rescue Chi-Pin named Snoopy, are fostering a Golden-doodle named Toby, and two desert tortoises: Stanley & Sammy Hagar, in addition to the many beautiful coyotes, javalina, bobcats, mule deer, and other God’s creatures that allow Vince and his family to reside on their land.
Hobbies include restoring pottery, announcing and broadcasting high school and college sports for ASU, is the play-by-play voice of Saguaro High School athletics, the Thursday Night High School Football Game of the Week, is a strong advocate of junior college athletics (a proud product of the Maricopa Community Colleges), as well as sports radio & tv: co-host of the Varsity Sports Radio Show every Saturday morning. Member of the Arizona American Italian Club and Phoenix Union High School District Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee, honoring past athletes and coaches, and raising money for scholarships. Vince is Past-President of the Board of Directors of the Cave Creek Museum and currently serves as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.
Vince values teamwork. Town Council is teamwork.
https://vimeo.com/724309527
video by Herbert Hitchon
People who have expressed their support for Vince D'Aliesio:
Video by Vince D'Aliesio
Bio:
What is best for the citizens you are elected to represent ALWAYS supersedes all other objectives.
Vincenzo “Vince” D’Aliesio: born in Waterbury, CT, moved to Phoenix, AZ, July 1972, at 7 months of age. Grew up in Phoenix, was an altar boy, boy scout, high school and college athlete (football), started mowing lawns in the neighborhood at age 10 and has had a job since. Proud AZ native: Graduated from Camelback High, attended SCC and PVCC, graduated from ASU, a Master’s in Education from NAU. Vince and his family moved to Carefree in 2016, vowing to never move again after finding paradise in the Desert Foothills.
Over a 25-year span, worked as a high school and college football coach, credits his late Coaches: Pete Kellen (Camelback High) and Bruce Snyder (ASU), who both preached on the importance of always doing what’s right. Greatest influences are his parents: Pasquale and Anna D’Aliesio: “work hard, take care of your family, help others, and know that you did your best today.”
Lives in the first house built in Carefree (by Gerry Jones), has worked as an insurance broker, educator, coach, and adult student getting a Masters degree, most importantly a husband of 26 years to Cheryl and father of three: Noah, a 19-year-old son attending ASU and two 16-year-olds, Sophie & Matthew, all three educated in CCUSD schools from preschool. The D’Aliesio’s also have a rescue Chi-Pin named Snoopy, are fostering a Golden-doodle named Toby, and two desert tortoises: Stanley & Sammy Hagar, in addition to the many beautiful coyotes, javalina, bobcats, mule deer, and other God’s creatures that allow Vince and his family to reside on their land.
Hobbies include restoring pottery, announcing and broadcasting high school and college sports for ASU, is the play-by-play voice of Saguaro High School athletics, the Thursday Night High School Football Game of the Week, is a strong advocate of junior college athletics (a proud product of the Maricopa Community Colleges), as well as sports radio & tv: co-host of the Varsity Sports Radio Show every Saturday morning. Member of the Arizona American Italian Club and Phoenix Union High School District Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee, honoring past athletes and coaches, and raising money for scholarships. Vince is Past-President of the Board of Directors of the Cave Creek Museum and currently serves as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.
Vince values teamwork. Town Council is teamwork.
https://vimeo.com/724309527
video by Herbert Hitchon
People who have expressed their support for Vince D'Aliesio:
Stephen Hatcher for Carefree Council
Stephen Hatcher has been a resident of Carefree since 2011. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in finance. In 1980 he started his career with Lockheed’s Skunk Works division in military research and finished his engineering career in 1992 as a Concept engineer with Boeing Military Research. Stephen taught graduate finance for fourteen years for University of Phoenix and investment theory for the National School of Financial Planning (CFP). He currently is an investment manager for Baird Private Wealth Management. Stephen's graduate thesis was statistical modeling for the City of Scottsdale to facilitate the forecasting efforts on construction activity, city tax base and annual budgets.
His community services include working against domestic violence through the Theresa’s Fund and supporting the Marine Corps families through the Marine Raiders Foundation.
Stephen’s focus has been the successful integration of the water systems for the town and developing effective drivers for economic development.
His community services include working against domestic violence through the Theresa’s Fund and supporting the Marine Corps families through the Marine Raiders Foundation.
Stephen’s focus has been the successful integration of the water systems for the town and developing effective drivers for economic development.
Mike Johnson
Michael (Mike) Johnson is a California Bay Area native who has lived in Carefree since 2005 and became a permanent resident in 2013. He is married with five children and four grandchildren. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Accounting from California State University Hayward and an Associate of Arts Degree from Chabot College Hayward. He is a Certified Public Accountant (Inactive) who started his career in 1978. The majority of his almost 40 year career was spent as a Chief Financial Officer and Controller working in technology startups, public and fortune 500 companies that created jobs and helped build the internet infrastructure. He managed fast growth, mergers and acquisitions, financial and SEC reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, spending, systems and raised capital from Initial Public Offerings, Institutions and Venture Capital. Companies Mike worked in included Baron Data Systems, Ascend Communications (Sold to Lucent), Cacheflow, Amber Networks (Sold to Nokia), Trapeze Networks and Innovalight (Sold to DuPont).
Although Mike says his first love is technology; he was able to take a break from “Silicon Valley” and work for the Oakland Tribune as Chief Financial Officer and then Chief Accounting Officer for Itel Rail.
Mike was appointed to the Carefree Town Council in September of 2021 and has worked with the town on various projects since he became a permanent resident such as the rezoning of Carefree’s Northeast Corner, The Carefree Water Consolidation Project and Traffic Safety.
Councilman Mike Johnson
I fell in love with Carefree in 1988 and have lived here since 1998. Before retiring, I spent 30+ years in advertising. I worked on the introduction of Acura in 1989 and worked on Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn, Polaroid, Gallo Wines, Porsche Cars and the ‘Got Milk’ campaigns.
I have a strong marketing and communication background that qualifies me to work very closely with the Town’s communication’s marketing staff on messaging, tourism and economic and business development.
I have volunteered for local organizations serving on the auxiliary board of Scottsdale Healthcare and the board of The Arizona Institute for Breast Health and as a team leader for many years at the Foothills Foodbank every Wednesday.
I have been honored to serve on Carefree’s Town Council. I take my role very seriously. I make sure that I know know both sides of all key issues so that I can make informed, well-thought out decisions. I hope that my experience and work to-date qualifies me to continue service to our Town.
During my free time, I enjoy golfing, yoga, bridge, movies and walking my Golden Retreiver, Biff.
If I am re-elected I will:
* Continue to make our Town vibrant, viable and livable for the years to come
* Ensure all Town residents have access to a quality water supply
* Secure sources of revenue that can provide for top-rate fire and police services
* Make our roadways safe for pedestrians
* Improve way-finding, including uniform signage throughout Town
* Continue leadership of the new Town Ambassador program
* Continue to provide input for Town marketing initiatives
I have a strong marketing and communication background that qualifies me to work very closely with the Town’s communication’s marketing staff on messaging, tourism and economic and business development.
I have volunteered for local organizations serving on the auxiliary board of Scottsdale Healthcare and the board of The Arizona Institute for Breast Health and as a team leader for many years at the Foothills Foodbank every Wednesday.
I have been honored to serve on Carefree’s Town Council. I take my role very seriously. I make sure that I know know both sides of all key issues so that I can make informed, well-thought out decisions. I hope that my experience and work to-date qualifies me to continue service to our Town.
During my free time, I enjoy golfing, yoga, bridge, movies and walking my Golden Retreiver, Biff.
If I am re-elected I will:
* Continue to make our Town vibrant, viable and livable for the years to come
* Ensure all Town residents have access to a quality water supply
* Secure sources of revenue that can provide for top-rate fire and police services
* Make our roadways safe for pedestrians
* Improve way-finding, including uniform signage throughout Town
* Continue leadership of the new Town Ambassador program
* Continue to provide input for Town marketing initiatives
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Here at Dynamic Appliance Repair, we work together as a team to achieve a common goal. We have enthusiasm to encourage employee growth through paid education, training, and vast resources. If you know of our reputation in the industry, you would be proud to work for our company. We have an excellent track record and a strong example of leadership in the industry.
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Managing Director
Dynamic Appliance Repair
(480) 590-3533
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Non profit Info:
American Legion Post 34 is located at 6272. E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, Ariz. The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The 501(c)(19) also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship. American Legion Post 34 is a non-secular, non-political organization.
Questers to award grant to Cave Creek Museum to restore Arizona’s only tuberculosis cabin
The Cave Creek Museum will receive $9699 from Questers to restore its tuberculosis cabin, the only remaining structure of its kind in Arizona.
According to the museum’s executive director Evelyn Johnson, Questers will make a formal presentation to the museum board, with visitors onsite, in front of the cabin on Thursday, July 14 at 10 AM. The grant will be used to rehabilitate the cabin’s physical structure, which is more than 100 years old. The cabin exhibit will be restored and ready for the museum’s season opening on October 1, 2022.
Questers, which was established internationally in 1944, is an organization that appreciates history and items of a historical nature. The Arizona Four Peaks chapter raised the funds via a grant for the restoration.
“We are involved in preservation or restoration of anything of historical significance,” says Four Peaks Questers president Alice Helton. “Our chapter began looking at renovating the TB cabin more than three years ago. We are excited to present the monies to Cave Creek Museum and to see the cabin’s revitalization.”
“The cabin’s boards are leaning and the overall structure needs additional support,” says Johnson. “We want – and must – preserve this amazing building as it is listed in the prestigious National Registry of Historic Places. Recently, the (Arizona) State Office of Historic Preservation approved the exterior preservation effort. The tuberculosis cabin is one of the most popular exhibits at Cave Creek Museum.”
The July 14 event is open to the public. Buildings by Don Fredricks, In. will perform the restoration.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM’S TUBERCULOSIS CABIN
The historic tubercular cabin was built in the early 1920s and was located along Cave Creek Road with several other cabins. The cabins were built for use in central and southern Arizona and inhabited by patients trying to recuperate from tuberculosis, a contagious lung infection. People came by train, horseback and car as they sought a dry and welcoming climate to help cure their symptoms. People like Doc Holliday of Tombstone and Peggy Goldwater, mother of Senator Barry Goldwater, sought help in Arizona.
The 11-X13-foot cabin is one of 14 units that were located on the south side of Cave Creek Road across what is now The Horny Toad. The cabin is a big part of Arizona history because people with tuberculosis, known as lungers, came to Arizona and the Cave Creek area for the sunshine and dry climate, which were considered beneficial. There was no known treatment at the time.
Sam and Helen Jones first opened the TB Camp in Cave Creek around 1920 as Desmount Sanitorium. The camp consisted of the simple cabins that were clustered around a dining hall. The camp closed in the 1940s. The tubercular cabin, which was moved to Cave Creek Museum in 1984, was restored to its original condition by the Cave Creek Museum, Humana Hospital and the residents of Cave Creek and Carefree. The cabin, for awhile, belonged to Dixie Nisan then Santos Rubira, used it personally for 12 years before assuring the museum would take care of it for all time.
The one room cabin had no indoor plumbing or kitchen facilities. The windows had screens but no glass and wooden shutters. It had a couple of cupboards, a small closet, a sink and a wood burning stove. Food was prepared and served in a central dining hall. The cabin was restored and filled with furnishings original to TB cabins. During the construction of Bartlett Dam, the cabin was moved and used as “manager quarters.” Five were relocated to the Oregano’s site where they were used as vacation homes.
The cabin, the only one left in the State of Arizona, once housed dozens of tuberculosis patients. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, where it is considered a structure of great historic and architectural significance.
TB cabin exterior
TB cabin interior
The 51-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 480.488.2764. Open October through May.
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Desert Foothills Library
JULY 2022 Adult Events/Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
Library Closure: Monday, July 4th in Observance of Independence Day
All programs are free and do not require registration unless otherwise noted.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading Program
June 1st – August 1st
Celebrate reading this summer with our annual Summer Reading Program! The theme this year is Oceans of Possibilities, so you will see plenty of ocean related programs – including pirates, mermaids, sea creatures, sea mythology, and water-based exploration. Utilize Summer Reading to counteract the summer slide with your kiddos or use it as a way to track your own reading and earn fun prizes along the way! The program is open to all ages and you can register at https://maricopacountyreads.org/ or at the library.
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
July 8 & 9
Monthly book sales provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase quality books and other media at even lower prices than the everyday bargain prices in Chapter 2. The monthly book sale is throughout Chapter 2, the Jones/Coates Room, and our patio *weather permitting*. Chapter 2 Monthly Sales are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Can’t make a Sale? Check out our amazing selection on Amazon. There are hundreds of books as well as CDs, DVDs and audiobooks listed there that are not on display in the bookstore.
ROOM RENTAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC
These are programs that individual people or outside groups pay to host at the library and are not a reflection of the library’s values or views.
PBS Ice Cream Social & Medicare Trivia
Tuesday, July 12, 10-11am
Join Protection Benefit Solutions for a forbidden morning treat and test your Medicare Knowledge. As always fun and prizes! We help eligible individuals navigate the complex world of Medicare, in a simple and easy to understand way. Protection Benefit Solutions are education driven advisors, providing answers and resources that create peace of mind, within the chaos of Medicare information.
Please RSVP to David Pitts at 480-735-9016 or Dpitts@pbsbenefit.com or to Lori Levy at 480-529-1063 or LevyloriL3S3@gmail.com
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
eBook and Online Database Help
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an informal drop-in class for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library, or any of the apps the library offers. We will show you how to download the apps to your phone or tablet and how to navigate the digital collection. No question is too small! Please bring your device and have your library card ready! For Apple users your Apple ID will be needed.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
International Film Noir Series with Gary Zaro
Fridays, 2-5pm; Starting June 10th
Film Noir is one of the most dynamic, compelling, and enduring styles of cinema ever developed. Inspired by the films of German Expressionism and the popular pulp fiction novels in America, Film Noir thrived in the 1940s and 1950s. Fueled by the pessimism of World War II and later the Cold War, it will create some of the greatest films of all time. Its thematic and stylistic power will transcend to international cinema, where many countries will adapt the Film Noir style to their own unique cultural milieus without losing the power, drama, intrigue and intensity of the Noir style. It is a style that remains popular today, and you will no doubt recognize many Film Noir motifs that are prevalent in today's cinema. So cool off this summer with some intriguing and exciting films!
July films: Le Doulos, Death of a Cyclist, Story of a Love Affair, Rififi
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Jubilate Conservatory of Music Summer Semester Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday – Summer Semester Starts June 18th
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, begins in-person music classes in September. The Fall Semester lasts fourteen weeks. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Online lessons and classes will continue with a particular favorite, Online Collaboration, where students work together online to create a music video. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition.
This is a class through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147 or jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
MahJongg 101: Brain Healthy Fun!
Mondays, July 11-August 1, 1-4pm
Learn the foundations of how to play this stimulating rummy-like tile game. Fun, challenging, and addictive it helps to improve memory, decision-making skills and patience. Instructor provides individual attention in a small-group friendly setting and guides students in understanding MahJongg and how the game is played. Join in the fun. The 2021 Mahjongg Card is required & available at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. Class limited to 8 students.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $90.00
Music at the Movies
Thursday, July 14, 2:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of movies with interesting or significant music. Movies range from dramas, musicals, comedies, and more! Hosted by music enthusiast, Annis Scott. This Month: Walk the Line
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, July 29, 9:00-5:00 pm
Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle! Offered on the last Friday of every month. All ages and skill levels encouraged!
LITERARY PROGRAMS
Library Book Club
Thursday, July 14, 10:00-12:00 am
Tuessday, July 26, 10:00-12:00 am
Book Club is offered twice every month! Same book, same facilitator, different days. Choose which day is best for you to join. Everyone is welcome! This Month: Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Books to Die For: A Murder Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, July 27, 3-4pm
Here at Desert Foothills Library, we're booked on crime! Join us for the inaugural meeting of the Books to Die For Murder Mystery Book Club! This book club is for lovers of all forms of mystery novels. We will explore the genre in depth, eventually coming up with the perfect plan for murder (wink, wink). Light refreshments will be provided.
July: Murder on Astor Street by Victoria Thompson
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Gentle Chair Yoga
Mondays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Gentle Yoga every Wednesday at 11:00am. Chairs are provided.
Questions about Gentle Chair Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Chair Yoga every Monday at 11:00am. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket.
Questions about Gentle Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Yoga Fusion
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Please join Elizabeth Boisson for an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm! We will start with breathing exercises, go through a series of stretching movements to open our hearts and our hips, and then move into Vinyasa or Flow yoga and several standing sequences, including balance exercises. We finish with 5 minutes of Savasana at the end of class.
Questions about Yoga Fusion, please contact instructor Elizabeth Boisson: 480-363-5275 or evboisson@yahoo.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
The Healing Pathway
Monday, June 13 & 27, 9:30-11:00 am
Join us on this journey of grief. This group will guide and support you as you discover your "new normal". The open-ended group will provide you with practical tools and supportive conversation as you are processing your personal grief journey. The group shares a common language of grief.
Desert Foothills Library
JULY 2022 Youth, Teen, & Family Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
All programs are free and do not require registration unless otherwise noted.
Library Closed: Monday, July 4th in Observance of Independence Day
Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading Program
June 1st – August 1st
Celebrate reading this summer with our annual Summer Reading Program! The theme this year is Oceans of Possibilities, so you will see plenty of ocean related programs – including pirates, mermaids, sea creatures, sea mythology, and water-based exploration. Utilize Summer Reading to counteract the summer slide with your kiddos or use it as a way to track your own reading and earn fun prizes along the way! The program is open to all ages and you can register at https://maricopacountyreads.org/ or at the library.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Storytimes
Tuesdays: Toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years
Thursdays: Preschoolers, ages 4 to 6 years
Every Other Friday: Babies, ages 0 to 18 months
Splash into summer by spending 45 minutes in storytime with Miss Heather! Each storytime will feature movement, songs, and stories, of course, followed by a craft! All summer long, storytimes will be based on a topic related to the overall Summer Reading theme: Oceans of Possibilities! Expect ocean explorations, water-related tales, mermaid stories, pirate adventures, and more! Each storytime session is aimed at a different age group, as detailed above.
If You Read A Kid A Book
Mondays, 10-11am
Dive into a good book with us! Every Monday this summer in the Imagination Lab, Miss Heather will be reading aloud from a chapter book to share her love of reading and a fun story. She will be doing voices to the best of her ability! Related coloring sheets will be provided to have something to do while listening to the book.
This program is open to all children but is specifically aimed at ages 8-11.
LEGO: Build Your Own Adventure – Unsupervised
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
The Imagination Lab is OPEN! Come on in and use your imagination to build an ocean of possibilities with the library’s supply of LEGO bricks and minifigures. Building with LEGOs is a great way for children to hone their fine motor skills as well as explore physics and creativity. There will be no staff supervision, so participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is intended for ages 6-11.
Crafternoon – Unsupervised
Fridays, 11am-4pm
Drop into the Imagination Lab to craft to your heart’s content! Craft supplies will be made available for any children and teens who need to express their creativity. There will be no staff supervision, so participants need to be accompanied by an adult.
This program is intended for ages 2-18.
Jubilate Music Classes
Summer Semester Starting June 18th
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, presents in-person music classes at Desert Foothills Library. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Information about Jubilate Conservatory of Music may be found at jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition. These classes are through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147.
INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Book Club
Thursday, July 7, July 28, August 18, September 9, 3:30-4:30pm
Journey through the Percy Jackson series and Greek myths set in modern times with this book club! Every three weeks we will read the next installment in the series. At each meeting we will discuss the book, the myths from which it references, and do a variety of crafts and activities. The series follows the adventures of Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy finds out he is a demi-god. Dangerous quests and adventures ensue with the help other demi-gods where they encounter villains and monsters of Greek mythology in modern times. Copies of the books are available for checkout in the library – please read the book before the meeting.
This program is intended for ages 8-11.
Full STEAM Ahead
Friday, July 8, 3-4pm
Delve into a new topic related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in this monthly program! Each session allows children to discover new knowledge and ways of thinking with hands on experiments and activities.
This program is intended for children ages 7-11.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Little Explorers
Monday, July 11 & 25, 3:30-4:30pm
Little kids are just starting to explore and understand the world. Part of this is through sensory play and exploration where children encounter different shapes, textures, colors and objects. Manipulating objects expands imagination, encourages cooperation, develops problem-solving and fine motor skills. Activities will rotate each month between sensory bins, kinetic sand, water table, building toys and manipulatives, and more!
This program is intended for ages 6 and under.
The Magic and Comedy of Jolly Roger
Tuesday, July 12, 10:30-11:30am
Jolly Roger has performed at almost every library in Arizona over the years and the adults love them too! He can adapt his shows to the current national library theme if needed. He always stresses the importance of reading books from an early age, and how the magic of reading can change your life. Naturally, he encourages his audience to use their local library.
This program is intended for ages 0-5.
All About Anime
Wednesday, July 13, 3:30pm
Love anime & manga? Want to learn more about the genre? Come to the Teen Room to discuss your favorite anime/manga with other teens who share your interests! We will be making Boba Tea at this meeting!
This program is intended for ages 13-18.
Macramé Key Chain Workshop
Saturday, July 16, 10:30-11:30am
In this workshop, teens and tweens will learn some basics of macramé crafting and come out with a key chain of their own making. All supplies will be provided.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
Teen Book Club: Oceans of Possibilities
Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee
Wednesday, July 20, 3-4pm
Ever read a book but don’t know anyone to talk to about it? This club solves that by everyone reading the same book and coming together to talk about it. The theme for the Summer is Oceans of Possibilities so July’s book is Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee. follows an Asian acrobat who stows away on the Titanic.
This program is intended for ages 13-18.
Pirate Jack Gets Dressed Activity
Friday, July 22, 3-4pm
Avast ye mateys! Explore colors and daily routines in this interactive reading. Children will use fabric pieces to dress up pirates in this paper doll-esque activity.
This program is intended for ages 2-6.
Treasure Planet Movie Screening
Saturday, July 23, 1-3pm
Oceans of possibilities stretch beyond the Earth in this animated adaptation of the classic adventure novel Treasure Island where you will watch pirates and their ships traverse across space in search of legendary treasure.
This program is intended for ages 7 and up.
The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles Activity
Wednesday, July 27, 3:30-4:30pm
Soak up this beautiful story of oceans and community where a man spreads kindness by delivering messages in a bottle. After reading the story, Miss Heather will guide participants in making and decorating their own messages of kindness in a bottle to hide around the library for community members to stumble across.
This program is intended for ages 7-10.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Robot Soldering Workshop with Eric Ose
Thursday, July 28, 1-3pm
Join us for a hands-on make and take soldering project. You will make your own fun robot figure that lights up when you touch its heart. This robot is a great demonstration of how transistors work to boost the signals from a sensor. No experience necessary. Don't miss the fun!
This program is intended for ages 13-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, July 30, 1:00-3:00pm
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Love D&D but don’t have a group? Join Librarian Heather as she leads adventurers through a campaign, explaining the basics along the way. Both seasoned players and people new to RPGs are welcome! If you are able, please come with a filled out character sheet (blank ones will be available in the library). There will also be premade characters available on the day of. If you missed the last meeting – don’t worry! We’ll find a way to introduce your character to the party.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
Desert Foothills Library and Tech4Life have partnered to offer you a 6 part Tech Series. Register for up to six different sessions.
Desert Foothills Library
JULY 2022 Adult Events/Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
Library Closure: Monday, July 4th in Observance of Independence Day
All programs are free and do not require registration unless otherwise noted.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading Program
June 1st – August 1st
Celebrate reading this summer with our annual Summer Reading Program! The theme this year is Oceans of Possibilities, so you will see plenty of ocean related programs – including pirates, mermaids, sea creatures, sea mythology, and water-based exploration. Utilize Summer Reading to counteract the summer slide with your kiddos or use it as a way to track your own reading and earn fun prizes along the way! The program is open to all ages and you can register at https://maricopacountyreads.org/ or at the library.
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
July 8 & 9
Monthly book sales provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase quality books and other media at even lower prices than the everyday bargain prices in Chapter 2. The monthly book sale is throughout Chapter 2, the Jones/Coates Room, and our patio *weather permitting*. Chapter 2 Monthly Sales are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Can’t make a Sale? Check out our amazing selection on Amazon. There are hundreds of books as well as CDs, DVDs and audiobooks listed there that are not on display in the bookstore.
ROOM RENTAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC
These are programs that individual people or outside groups pay to host at the library and are not a reflection of the library’s values or views.
PBS Ice Cream Social & Medicare Trivia
Tuesday, July 12, 10-11am
Join Protection Benefit Solutions for a forbidden morning treat and test your Medicare Knowledge. As always fun and prizes! We help eligible individuals navigate the complex world of Medicare, in a simple and easy to understand way. Protection Benefit Solutions are education driven advisors, providing answers and resources that create peace of mind, within the chaos of Medicare information.
Please RSVP to David Pitts at 480-735-9016 or Dpitts@pbsbenefit.com or to Lori Levy at 480-529-1063 or LevyloriL3S3@gmail.com
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
eBook and Online Database Help
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an informal drop-in class for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library, or any of the apps the library offers. We will show you how to download the apps to your phone or tablet and how to navigate the digital collection. No question is too small! Please bring your device and have your library card ready! For Apple users your Apple ID will be needed.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
International Film Noir Series with Gary Zaro
Fridays, 2-5pm; Starting June 10th
Film Noir is one of the most dynamic, compelling, and enduring styles of cinema ever developed. Inspired by the films of German Expressionism and the popular pulp fiction novels in America, Film Noir thrived in the 1940s and 1950s. Fueled by the pessimism of World War II and later the Cold War, it will create some of the greatest films of all time. Its thematic and stylistic power will transcend to international cinema, where many countries will adapt the Film Noir style to their own unique cultural milieus without losing the power, drama, intrigue and intensity of the Noir style. It is a style that remains popular today, and you will no doubt recognize many Film Noir motifs that are prevalent in today's cinema. So cool off this summer with some intriguing and exciting films!
July films: Le Doulos, Death of a Cyclist, Story of a Love Affair, Rififi
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Jubilate Conservatory of Music Summer Semester Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday – Summer Semester Starts June 18th
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, begins in-person music classes in September. The Fall Semester lasts fourteen weeks. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Online lessons and classes will continue with a particular favorite, Online Collaboration, where students work together online to create a music video. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition.
This is a class through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147 or jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
MahJongg 101: Brain Healthy Fun!
Mondays, July 11-August 1, 1-4pm
Learn the foundations of how to play this stimulating rummy-like tile game. Fun, challenging, and addictive it helps to improve memory, decision-making skills and patience. Instructor provides individual attention in a small-group friendly setting and guides students in understanding MahJongg and how the game is played. Join in the fun. The 2021 Mahjongg Card is required & available at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. Class limited to 8 students.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $90.00
Music at the Movies
Thursday, July 14, 2:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of movies with interesting or significant music. Movies range from dramas, musicals, comedies, and more! Hosted by music enthusiast, Annis Scott. This Month: Walk the Line
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, July 29, 9:00-5:00 pm
Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle! Offered on the last Friday of every month. All ages and skill levels encouraged!
LITERARY PROGRAMS
Library Book Club
Thursday, July 14, 10:00-12:00 am
Tuessday, July 26, 10:00-12:00 am
Book Club is offered twice every month! Same book, same facilitator, different days. Choose which day is best for you to join. Everyone is welcome! This Month: Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Books to Die For: A Murder Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, July 27, 3-4pm
Here at Desert Foothills Library, we're booked on crime! Join us for the inaugural meeting of the Books to Die For Murder Mystery Book Club! This book club is for lovers of all forms of mystery novels. We will explore the genre in depth, eventually coming up with the perfect plan for murder (wink, wink). Light refreshments will be provided.
July: Murder on Astor Street by Victoria Thompson
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Gentle Chair Yoga
Mondays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Gentle Yoga every Wednesday at 11:00am. Chairs are provided.
Questions about Gentle Chair Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Chair Yoga every Monday at 11:00am. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket.
Questions about Gentle Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Yoga Fusion
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Please join Elizabeth Boisson for an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm! We will start with breathing exercises, go through a series of stretching movements to open our hearts and our hips, and then move into Vinyasa or Flow yoga and several standing sequences, including balance exercises. We finish with 5 minutes of Savasana at the end of class.
Questions about Yoga Fusion, please contact instructor Elizabeth Boisson: 480-363-5275 or evboisson@yahoo.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
The Healing Pathway
Monday, June 13 & 27, 9:30-11:00 am
Join us on this journey of grief. This group will guide and support you as you discover your "new normal". The open-ended group will provide you with practical tools and supportive conversation as you are processing your personal grief journey. The group shares a common language of grief.
Desert Foothills Library
JULY 2022 Youth, Teen, & Family Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
All programs are free and do not require registration unless otherwise noted.
Library Closed: Monday, July 4th in Observance of Independence Day
Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading Program
June 1st – August 1st
Celebrate reading this summer with our annual Summer Reading Program! The theme this year is Oceans of Possibilities, so you will see plenty of ocean related programs – including pirates, mermaids, sea creatures, sea mythology, and water-based exploration. Utilize Summer Reading to counteract the summer slide with your kiddos or use it as a way to track your own reading and earn fun prizes along the way! The program is open to all ages and you can register at https://maricopacountyreads.org/ or at the library.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Storytimes
Tuesdays: Toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years
Thursdays: Preschoolers, ages 4 to 6 years
Every Other Friday: Babies, ages 0 to 18 months
Splash into summer by spending 45 minutes in storytime with Miss Heather! Each storytime will feature movement, songs, and stories, of course, followed by a craft! All summer long, storytimes will be based on a topic related to the overall Summer Reading theme: Oceans of Possibilities! Expect ocean explorations, water-related tales, mermaid stories, pirate adventures, and more! Each storytime session is aimed at a different age group, as detailed above.
If You Read A Kid A Book
Mondays, 10-11am
Dive into a good book with us! Every Monday this summer in the Imagination Lab, Miss Heather will be reading aloud from a chapter book to share her love of reading and a fun story. She will be doing voices to the best of her ability! Related coloring sheets will be provided to have something to do while listening to the book.
This program is open to all children but is specifically aimed at ages 8-11.
LEGO: Build Your Own Adventure – Unsupervised
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
The Imagination Lab is OPEN! Come on in and use your imagination to build an ocean of possibilities with the library’s supply of LEGO bricks and minifigures. Building with LEGOs is a great way for children to hone their fine motor skills as well as explore physics and creativity. There will be no staff supervision, so participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is intended for ages 6-11.
Crafternoon – Unsupervised
Fridays, 11am-4pm
Drop into the Imagination Lab to craft to your heart’s content! Craft supplies will be made available for any children and teens who need to express their creativity. There will be no staff supervision, so participants need to be accompanied by an adult.
This program is intended for ages 2-18.
Jubilate Music Classes
Summer Semester Starting June 18th
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, presents in-person music classes at Desert Foothills Library. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Information about Jubilate Conservatory of Music may be found at jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition. These classes are through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147.
INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Book Club
Thursday, July 7, July 28, August 18, September 9, 3:30-4:30pm
Journey through the Percy Jackson series and Greek myths set in modern times with this book club! Every three weeks we will read the next installment in the series. At each meeting we will discuss the book, the myths from which it references, and do a variety of crafts and activities. The series follows the adventures of Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy finds out he is a demi-god. Dangerous quests and adventures ensue with the help other demi-gods where they encounter villains and monsters of Greek mythology in modern times. Copies of the books are available for checkout in the library – please read the book before the meeting.
This program is intended for ages 8-11.
Full STEAM Ahead
Friday, July 8, 3-4pm
Delve into a new topic related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in this monthly program! Each session allows children to discover new knowledge and ways of thinking with hands on experiments and activities.
This program is intended for children ages 7-11.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Little Explorers
Monday, July 11 & 25, 3:30-4:30pm
Little kids are just starting to explore and understand the world. Part of this is through sensory play and exploration where children encounter different shapes, textures, colors and objects. Manipulating objects expands imagination, encourages cooperation, develops problem-solving and fine motor skills. Activities will rotate each month between sensory bins, kinetic sand, water table, building toys and manipulatives, and more!
This program is intended for ages 6 and under.
The Magic and Comedy of Jolly Roger
Tuesday, July 12, 10:30-11:30am
Jolly Roger has performed at almost every library in Arizona over the years and the adults love them too! He can adapt his shows to the current national library theme if needed. He always stresses the importance of reading books from an early age, and how the magic of reading can change your life. Naturally, he encourages his audience to use their local library.
This program is intended for ages 0-5.
All About Anime
Wednesday, July 13, 3:30pm
Love anime & manga? Want to learn more about the genre? Come to the Teen Room to discuss your favorite anime/manga with other teens who share your interests! We will be making Boba Tea at this meeting!
This program is intended for ages 13-18.
Macramé Key Chain Workshop
Saturday, July 16, 10:30-11:30am
In this workshop, teens and tweens will learn some basics of macramé crafting and come out with a key chain of their own making. All supplies will be provided.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
Teen Book Club: Oceans of Possibilities
Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee
Wednesday, July 20, 3-4pm
Ever read a book but don’t know anyone to talk to about it? This club solves that by everyone reading the same book and coming together to talk about it. The theme for the Summer is Oceans of Possibilities so July’s book is Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee. follows an Asian acrobat who stows away on the Titanic.
This program is intended for ages 13-18.
Pirate Jack Gets Dressed Activity
Friday, July 22, 3-4pm
Avast ye mateys! Explore colors and daily routines in this interactive reading. Children will use fabric pieces to dress up pirates in this paper doll-esque activity.
This program is intended for ages 2-6.
Treasure Planet Movie Screening
Saturday, July 23, 1-3pm
Oceans of possibilities stretch beyond the Earth in this animated adaptation of the classic adventure novel Treasure Island where you will watch pirates and their ships traverse across space in search of legendary treasure.
This program is intended for ages 7 and up.
The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles Activity
Wednesday, July 27, 3:30-4:30pm
Soak up this beautiful story of oceans and community where a man spreads kindness by delivering messages in a bottle. After reading the story, Miss Heather will guide participants in making and decorating their own messages of kindness in a bottle to hide around the library for community members to stumble across.
This program is intended for ages 7-10.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Robot Soldering Workshop with Eric Ose
Thursday, July 28, 1-3pm
Join us for a hands-on make and take soldering project. You will make your own fun robot figure that lights up when you touch its heart. This robot is a great demonstration of how transistors work to boost the signals from a sensor. No experience necessary. Don't miss the fun!
This program is intended for ages 13-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, July 30, 1:00-3:00pm
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Love D&D but don’t have a group? Join Librarian Heather as she leads adventurers through a campaign, explaining the basics along the way. Both seasoned players and people new to RPGs are welcome! If you are able, please come with a filled out character sheet (blank ones will be available in the library). There will also be premade characters available on the day of. If you missed the last meeting – don’t worry! We’ll find a way to introduce your character to the party.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
