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Letters from Readers & Events: 5/28/14

(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. If your photos are for sale, let us know and we will put them under that category. We have a special section for that purpose, and have just added some art as well. Check out Tom Baker's photos for sale. He's the photographer who took that gorgeous photo in the Carefree Gardens Photo Contest that was both the judges' first pick and the public favorite. It's now featured on the Town of Carefree website, and will be the cover of the 2014 Gardens calendar that will be for sale later this summer at Carefree Town Hall. If anyone would like to buy a print of any of Herbert's photos, all profits will be donated to one of the local non-profit organizations.) Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.
http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Photos_6-2-14.html

Thanks for you excellent coverage of my recent report to the Town Council in Carefree on the Easy Street Project. Timely, accurate reporting on new opportunities and plans for any town or city is such an important role in forming the future. I appreciate your good work .

Ed Lewis
480-219-1960

I love our Carefree firemen. Always bump into them at Basha's and ask what they're cooking for dinner. They always give me their full recipes. Sweet guys.
Patty Schiano

People can call Cactus Asphalt at two numbers about the “tar on tire” problem:
Joey Varela, Project Manager – 602 309-4715
Kyle Gooding, Project Manager – 602 350-8222
Mayor David Schwan
Town of Carefree, Arizona
480 488-3686 (Carefree Town Hall)
(Lyn's note: As work has begun on the residential street maintenance and repair program, a few people have gotten tar on their tires during the crack sealing process. Some tire stores and dealerships convinced people to buy 4 new tires, telling them there is no way to remove the tar, which seems to be incorrect. If you call these contact numbers, they can tell you how to remove it. On a personal note, friends of ours are visiting. They were coming up our street just as they finished the crack sealing, and got the tarry tires and the wobble. We drove their mini van down to Scottsdale to meet another friend on Friday. Doing 75 mph on the 101 got rid of a LOT of the tar, although the poor guy in the car behind us was not real happy as he weaved to dodge the tar bombs we were dropping.)

Hello, I would like information regarding placing an ad with Carefree Truth. I can be contacted either by phone (below cell is best) or email at evelyncaz@me.com. Our business is Wild West Mall - although in Cave Creek - we serve Carefree with the business tenants. Thank you,
Evelyn Christopher 480-686-3600 cell 480-306-5892
(Lyn's note: Thanks so much for asking. I wish we could.  We love both towns and there are numerous businesses in Cave Creek that we use, but Carefree Truth is dedicated to Carefree, with the exception of the local non-profits. We feel strongly that they do so much for our entire area. The Desert Foothills Chronicle is an online paper that concentrates on Cave Creek and they will be happy to accept your ads.)

Thanks so much for a solution. We agree with your statement - living in one town .. business in the other town …
Evelyn Christopher


                       Step 1. Shoot Self in Foot
I noticed John Ford’s Guest Editorial (May 14, 2014) in the local paper. At first I enjoyed the trip to Lake Woebegone, the stroll through memory lane with Mom & Pop, days in High School – I was expecting the Fonz to jump in somewhere. Eventually we arrived at the purpose of his effort. John wants to be on Town Council.

His campaign begins by invoking his “heroes” of the past without any specific deeds to be remembered.

From that fuzzy foundation he then takes a cursory slap at fiscal responsibility. There are never any details in this argument just “the town is weaker not stronger”. The voters are not stupid John; you would be advised to come up with five good examples of this.

John introduces his next platform issue, Transparency, with phrases designed to stir the blood,   “Land of Oz”, “hidden agendas”, “magic wand” and the ever popular “king maker moves”. Here again he has no specifics so I’ll offer a couple of observations. It seems to me that we today have the most transparent town government since the Davis no growth term. In just a few months this Council has implemented these transparency steps:

o   Live video streaming is provided for all Town Council meetings
o   An audio version is available within two days
o   The Coyote Connection newsletter is mailed monthly to all citizens
o   The Mayor and Vice Mayor conduct weekly office hours for any citizen on any topic
o   The Town’s checkbook is available online
o   Information is provide monthly by the Utilities Department
o   A budget workshop open to the public was conducted
o   Monthly financial data appears on the Town’s website

John, you apparently are parroting what Don wants you to say. You have also confused transparency with the departure of the town manager. Now, could his departure have been handled better? Many people think so. You question a lack of discussion with the town manager on the issues. Was he not in office for twelve years? Did he not build a water tank on land the Town did not own costing taxpayers $1,200,000? How much observation is necessary? No John, many, many people are glad he is not there. The rant about the town manager is old news and I guess that harking back to a procedural miscue that took place fifteen months ago (the election is in November?) probably won’t get much traction.

And now John for your classic blunder. The Town of Cave Creek is a COUNCIL – MANAGER
form of government. The Council is an elected body that hires a manager to carry out Council’s policies. That you could lack this knowledge belies your qualifications for elected office. Your confusion on this fundamental fact is probably a mortal blow. Don misstated the council-manager relationship incessantly for the previous town manager’s power and benefit. Even Don’s lies and slander will carry you only so far in the face of this clumsy inaccuracy.

John, welcome to the campaign trail, but it appears you’d best come up with a MVP game plan because your rhetoric, a lack of the basics of Government 101 and a return to Happy Days ain’t gonna do it.
But keep shooting – you might even hit the other foot. I can’t wait.

Reg Monachino
Cave Creek Councilman

Dear Lyn,

I know the Carefree Truth focuses on Carefree businesses and events; however, I did want to send you information regarding Cave Creek's local repair shop, Tobias' Automotive Specialists, and their recent AAA Top Shop Award.
This is AAA's highest recognition and Tobias' is being honored for the sixth consecutive year. It also coincides with Tobias' celebrating 25 years in business.
I have included the full press release below, and images of the Cave Creek shop staff. I know that many Carefree residents are loyal customers of Andy and Louise Tobias and I think your readers would appreciate this information.
Neko
INFORMATION: Andy Tobias, 623-551-7474, atobias@tobiasauto.com or Kim Prince, Proven Media, 480-221-7995, kim@provenmediaservices.com.
TOBIAS’ AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALISTS
RECEIVES AAA’s HIGHEST RECOGNITION for SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
2014 American Automobile Association Top Shop Award
“The Top Shop honor is a valuable recognition for our entire team, including our long-standing employees who have made a commitment to excellence,” said recipient Andy Tobias.
 CAVE CREEK/ANTHEM, Ariz., (May 23, 2014) - Family-owned and operated Tobias’ Automotive Specialists, with locations in Cave Creek and Anthem, was recently awarded the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) 2014 Top Shop Award.
The award is AAA’s highest honor, distinguishing reliable and exceptional auto service. “This is a valuable recognition for our entire team, including our long-standing employees who have made a commitment to excellence,” Andy Tobias said.
Established in 1989 and honored with the Top Shop Award for the past six years, the shops are led by Tobias and his wife, Louise. The company is also celebrating 25 years in business.
In part, the recognition was awarded for outstanding community service. Giving back is one of the couple’s founding principles. From organizing food drives to partnering with Valley nonprofits to help children and the needy, the Tobias’ have been a mainstay in the non-profit community.
It is a testament to their work ethic that AAA has once again recognized Tobias’ Automotive. “Our customers have trusted us for 25 years and we value that trust,” said Andy Tobias.
Tobias’ Automotive offers a range of comprehensive auto repairs, and complimentary services such as free local pickup and shuttles, and loaner vehicles with repairs by appointment. For information, visit tobiasauto.com.
In order to win the AAA Top Shop Award, the Tobias’ shops had to excel in more than 20 areas including:

·         Annual inspection by AAA.
·         Staff Automotive Service Excellence technicians for each area of service offered.
·         Guarantee repairs for at least 12 months or 12,000 miles for AAA members.
·         Accept the final decision of AAA in resolving disputes with AAA members.
 In addition, Tobias’ Automotive Specialists maintained a 100 percent customer approval rating. They are actively involved in the community and uphold an exemplary business reputation.
Tobias’ Automotive Specialists in Anthem, 4205 W. Summit Walk Court, open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For information, call 623-551-7474 or visit www.tobiasauto.com.
Tobias’ Automotive Specialists in Cave Creek, 6602 E. Cave Creek Road, open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. For information, call 480-488-2914 or visit www.tobiasauto.com.
Neko Catanzaro
Proven Media Services
748 Easy Street, Suite 12
PO Box 2662, Carefree AZ 85377
(Lyn's note: We have been customers of Tobias Automotive practically since it opened many years ago. We love them.)

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