VOL. 16 ISSUE NO. 37   |  SEPTEMBER 15 – 21, 2010

BY SHARI JO SORCHYCH | SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

VINCE FRANCIAFrancia named Turf Paradise General Manager

CAVE CREEK – Vincent Francia, five-term Mayor of Cave Creek, has been promoted to General Manager of Turf Paradise. Former General Manager Eugene Joyce resigned the end of July due to personal reasons and “to pursue other opportunities,” according to Francia.    Keep Reading...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

obamaObama, the jig is up

LTC Terry Lakin is standing up for the Constitution, his oath of service and every American who believes they both still matter

WASHINGTON – Now that every member of Congress has received a certified letter from Lucas Daniel Smith, accompanied by what he claims is a certified copy of Obama’s Kenyan birth certificate procured from Coast Province General Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya in February 2009, as well as an offer to testify under oath, the silence from Congress on the subject is deafening.  Keep Reading...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

bill of rightsBill of Rights Institute’s fifth annual ‘Being an American Essay Contest’

‘What civic value do you believe is most essential to being American?’

ARLINGTON, Va. – In conjunction with this Friday, Sept. 17 being Constitution Day, the Bill of Rights Institute has announced its fifth annual Being an American Essay Contest, inviting U.S. high school students and their teachers to compete for nearly $115,000 in prize money.    Keep Reading...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

theresa ritzCave Creek’s newest certified municipal clerk

CAVE CREEK – Assistant Town Clerk/Receptionist Teresa Riza received her certified municipal clerk (CMC) designation last month after completing a three-year program through Arizona State University, the Arizona Municipal Clerk’s Association and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.  Keep reading ...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

The plight of a self-made citizen

SSA clerk threatens lengthy process ‘may not turn out in your favor’

ST. GEORGE, Utah – I became acquainted with Laszlo Vegvari, 57, a few years ago via e-mails through a mutual friend and, from all indications he’s a conservative, patriotic, American citizen.  Keep Reading...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

dr orly taitzDr. Orly Taitz is coming to the Valley

SURPRISE – Dr. Orly Taitz, Esq. will be coming to town on Oct. 9 in connection with the California Republican Assembly (CRA) rally in Arizona to show support for Governor Jan Brewer and the legislators who have taken a bold stand against illegal immigration.    Keep Reading...

BY LINDA BENTLEY | SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

jarek The ADA 20 years later

Did it help or did it hinder?

WASHINGTON – On July 26, President Obama gave a speech on the South Lawn commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990.    Keep Reading...


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