Are we talking about the colorful signs along Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Rd naming businesses? If so, just to let you know, I for one think they are pretty colors and I like them.

Mary Kay Thurston

 

 

 

Lyn,

I would like to add that the location of the sign at the round-a-bout on Cave Creek Road and Carefree Drive (just a couple blocks east of the Shell station) makes it difficult to see oncoming traffic from the west.

Darlene Skarda

 

 

 

Dear Lyn,

I don't need a sign but I'm for them it if it helps. Best way is shop at our stores. I happen to like our signs.

Blaine F. Keith

 

 

 

Yes, it does seem like a lot of effort for a non-issue. Frankly, I can't recall what the signs look like, so clearly, they're not bothering me.

Kathy Riemer

 

 

Gee . . . in the Community Survey, 37% of 116 responses were negative (based on 3,400 Carefree residents, that's a whopping 1.26% negative opinions regarding the signs). In the Economic & Development Survey, 34% of the sign comments were negative (18 out of 53) -- that's 0.53% of the 3,400 Carefree residents.

 

And these results absolutely required that the topic of sign revisions be on the Town Council agenda and a portion of the Council assigned the task of re-designing the existing monument signs? Please . . . talk about frivolous, mouse-nuts concerns. What a waste! I wonder who the attention-seeking council member was who pushed this completely nonsensical issue?

 

Fred Groszkruger

 

 

 

Lyn, the survey results probably are telling the Town leadership that the citizens really don't care much about the signs. We have ~ 3500-4000 residents. Fewer than 5% expressed an opinion and ~3% were apparently neutral to positive.

There are approximately 200 businesses on the list in the Carefree.org website.

John Blair

 

If I were a business owner, I'd definitely favor the brighter signs especially since there aren't very many of them, but as a private citizen I much prefer the idea of smaller and less bright signs because they probably do the same job without being as invasive. Besides, anyone coming up here from where ever will end up driving through town anyway and locals already know what businesses exist. But, either way, no one's going to suffer because of signage.

Alex Wilson

Carefree

 

 

 

Gary Neiss' report and recommendation on retention of Rural Metro was very excellent and very professional. Kudos to Mr. Neiss who presented the salient facts in a well organized format sufficient for the council members to make an informed decision. Mr. Neiss was clearly well prepared on the subject and his knowledge and acumen on the subject shown through. The guy had his "ducks lined-up." A knockout exhibition by Mr. Neiss.

Fred Groszkruger

 

 

 

I hope that you have had an opportunity to see the February 15th edition of the Arizona Republic.

Page A4 (that's the main section that goes everywhere, not the Scottsdale Republic section), the Town of Carefree made the 12 noon time slot of activities for the state's centennial yesterday, complete with a photograph showing former Mayor Wayne Fulcher and Mayor Schwan lifting the time capsule.

It was nice to see the Town's name, especially when taking into consideration how many events there were across the state. I am sure that we have Kim Prince to thank due to her relationship with Sonja Haller, who was there to cover the event with a photographer.

Arthur Gimson

Council Member, Town of Carefree, Arizona

 

 

 

Hello Lyn,

Below is news from the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek regarding their Passport Day in the USA event taking place on March 10th. It’s a tie-in with a Department of State event that goes on throughout the country.

Because the library is a private non-profit organization which serves the community of Carefree and its residents, I thought you may find it of interest and be able to help get the word out.

The library is sure a heck of a lot more convenient than going to downtown Phoenix for passport assistance.

Either way, thanks for helping the library spread the word.

:-)

Kim

480-221-7995

Kim Prince, Proven Media, 480-221-7995

748 Easy Street, Suite 12

PO Box 2662, Carefree, AZ 85377

Twitter.com/ProvenMedia

PRESS CONTACTS: David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, dcourt@dfla.org or Kim Prince, Proven Media, 480-221-7995, kim@provenmediaservices.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY
CELEBRATES PASSPORT DAY IN THE USA
March 10, 2012

CAVE CREEK/CAREFREE/N. SCOTTSDALE (February 13, 2012) -- The Desert Foothills Library is hosting a special passport event in Cave Creek on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications. The Desert Foothills Library is joining the Department of State in celebrating Passport Day in the USA 2012, a national passport acceptance and outreach event.

U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.

“We are delighted to offer the community the convenience of applying for a passport locally, seven days a week. Passport Day in the USA is a perfect time for individuals and families to learn more about the requirements necessary to travel abroad,” said David Court, executive director of the library.

Desert Foothills Library offers full passport services every day including photos, applications and personal assistance. For more information, call 480-488-2286 or visit www.dfla.org.

Information on the cost and how to apply for a U.S. passport is also available at travel.state.gov <http://www.travel.state.gov> . U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.


Event: Passport Day in the USA 2012

Where: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: Free.

What it is: Information and materials for U.S. citizens who are interested in submitting new, renewed or updated U.S. passport applications. Information: 480-488-2286 or www.dfla.org.

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The Desert Foothills Library, established in 1953, is a 501(c) 3 private library that is open to the public. Supported solely by private donations, contributions and fundraising, the facility is located at 38443 N. School House Road, in the heart of Cave Creek. The library is also the home of Chapter2Books, a re-sale store featuring a wide array of gently used books, movies and music. Any area resident may become a cardholder or patron of the Desert Foothills Library. The library is open every day. For information, call 480-488-2286 write PO Box 4070, Cave Creek, Arizona 85327. Visit the library on the web at www.dfla.org.

 

 

Hi Lyn,

The Town and the Foothills Caring Corps have come up with a nice idea for a Neighborly Carefree weekend. I promised Debbra Determan at the Foothills Caring Corps that I would get a copy of the flyer to you dissemination in Carefree Truth.

Thanks so much. As always, call or email if you need more information. Or, call Debbra direct at 480-488-1105.

Best regards,

Kim

Kim Prince, Proven Media

748 Easy Street, Suite 12

PO Box 2662, Carefree AZ 85377

Twitter.com/ProvenMedia