4-2-18 Briefs

Artists from Sun City West are lending their talent and artwork to Board of Supervisors Clint Hickman’s office on a monthly basis. Here are the first three installments from the art club. Paintings by artist from top left to right: Lauralee Stenzel, Tim Janick and Roberta Plastino(Borrowed from Hick’mans newsletter.)

Barbara Espinosahas got it right in her America Freedom by Barbara blog. She’s provided a list of phone numbers for readers to call in support of TV show hostess Laura Ingraham and hercommentary regarding the leftist, anti-gun indoctrinated teenage windbag David Hogg. As you may recall, young know- it-all Hogg started a boycott against Ingraham’s advertisers… and some of the weak-kneed CEO’s buckled. Now grassroots Americans are on a “Stand With Laura” crusade to let the CEO’s know they disapprove of top management caving in to Hogg’s spoon-fed propaganda and pulling their advertising from Ingraham’s t popular show. See standwithlaura-call-companies-phone list -ft

Floating the Internet: How to build a wall between US and Mexico? Impose a $5 tax on every money wire going to Mexico.

Grassroots Tea Party Activists will join forces with The Arizona Project at the AP office, 3375 E Shea Blvd. in Phoenix at 6:30 pm., this evening - Mon., April 2 to hear Heidi Mundof Frankfurt, Germany who has been touring the US speaking out against the Islamic invasion of Europe. Known as the “Brave German Woman” because of her protest against a prayer being chanted by an Imam inside a Lutheran Church. She is a involved in other anti-islamic activities and is drawing the attention of judicial authorities in Frankfurt who are considering action against Mund for what they are calling her publicly organized prayers as ‘incitement’. She led a ‘prayer at the borders’ in early October 2016 and they didn’t like it, according to GTPA facilitator Francine Romesburg. See ‘Brave German Woman’ Rebukes Islam’s Lie And A-Possible-Charge-Of-Incitement-Against-Heidi-Mund-For-Her-Public-Prayers Contacts: Ronald Ludders, AP Chairman 602.677.1496or Romesburg atgrtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

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LD13 candidate Brent Backus (left) met internationally known author Trevor Loudon during the March 31 Colorado River Tea Party meeting in Yuma. Backus says, “Loudon’s latest book ‘The Enemies Within’ is an eye-opener that everyone must read. The book details the Communists, socialists and progressives in the US Congress, including US Rep Raul Grijalva and Kystena Sinema. It’s time to get them out of office and give them a plane ticket to Russia. Hmmm… where is the FBI?,” he questions.

And Speaking Of Eye Opening Books. Take the time to read “The Way of The Shadow Wolves” by Tom Morrissey and Steven Seagal. They may call their book fiction, but any southern Arizona law enforcement officer can verify that the book is far more truth than fiction. Another expert on the real situation on the border is Zack Taylor, chairman of the National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers, www.NAFBPO.org who has appeared before congress and many Arizona organizations in his efforts to education the public with the truth. He’s been telling audiences for years that big $$$ benefactors are keeping the border open regardless of what the border ranchers and law enforcement officers are coping with. - ft

Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio writes, “Don’t Be a Victim! How can two hours of your time end up saving your life? Find out at an upcoming Don’t Be a Victim! class. Those who use wheelchairs will learn about personal space and self-awareness, as well has how simple objects like markers or flashlights could help you escape an attack. Instructor Jui Chiu of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is a former police officer, Army specialist, and C.P.S. investigator. He specializes in three types of martial arts and has taught this course to approximately 6,000 people, citywide.” The class is free and will be offered between 1-3 pm., May at Ability 360, 5031 E. Washington St., Phoenix. To register for the class, click here.

The Tea Party Scottsdale will meet at 6:30 pm., Thurs., April 19 at 8600 E Anderson Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 with Gordon Brown, founder of the nonprofit Team veteran Foundation to discuss suicide prevention and PTS treatment for veterans.

The Scottsdale/FH Chapter of AZRA will meet at 6 pm, Thurs, April 5 at the Mustang Library, Scottsdale with Michelle Ugenti-Rita, who will talk about the good, the bad and they ugly in this year's Legislative Session. They will also be discussing two millennials who changed their voter registration from Democrat to Republican and what turned them around. And they will elect Delegates to the Annual AZRA Convention to be held on May 5, 2018 at the Granite Reef Senior Center in Scottsdale. Members in good standing in the Scottsdale/FH Chapter are welcome to submit to be elected as a Delegate or Alternate to that Convention. Election of seven officers will be held at the Convention. – Contact Lynne Breyer.

Andrea Kadarof the Coalition Against Human Trafficking - Northern Arizona will address the Arrowhead Federation of Republican Women’s April 11 luncheon at Briarwood Country Club - 20800 N. 135th Ave., Sun City West, 85375. $20 per person. Adults only. RSVP to arwlunchrsvp@gmail.com with your food choice. Or contact Lezlee at 602-885-2939 (new number) by April 8. Check-in begins at 10:45am, meeting gavels at 11:30am.

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and Co-Chair Bob Paduchik celebrating Easter: “Yesterday, as we gather with our families to celebrate Easter, we pray that all who are celebrating experience the joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” said McDaniel. “May we remember the love our God showed us by sacrificing his one and only Son for our sins and honor the miraculous resurrection that gave us hope and eternal life.” Padauchik said, ““This Easter, we commemorate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ and pray for blessings upon the American people.Let us rejoice in our salvation and share the love of Christ with those around us. We wish a Happy Easter to everyone celebrating and pray that this day be filled with reflection, hope, and family.”

Tea Party Scottsdale will meet at 7am., Sat., April 21 at Randy’s Restaurant, 7904 E Chaparral Road, Scottsdale for a no-host breakfast, before starting their 8 am., clean up of Chaparral Road between Hayden & Pima. Volunteers are needed as drivers and banner & flag holders, as well as “worker bees.” CONTACT: Pat Shaler:Patriots@TeaPartyScottsdale.com | (480) 946-8069.

Arrowhead Republican Women Are Doing It Again. They are planning a complete forum for all the Republican candidates, be it district, county or state, or national. They offer the opportunity to speak to a 200 plus audience, where all attendees vote. All you have to do is contact ARW Campaign Chairman Jan Martinson jlmart15102@aol.com or call her at 623-203-4803 or 623-546-3753 and let her know you want to participate between 2-5 pm., June 2 at the Briarwood Country Club, 20800 N. 135^th Ave in Sun City West. Every candidate get 3-5 minutes to speak, followed by Q&A. Finger food provided. Cash bar. Display materials permitted.

LD1 Maricopa County Field Organizer Marc Bretz is asking for volunteers to man phone banks between 9am- noon and from 1-4 pm., Monday-Friday, in the West Valley GOP office, 10050 W Bell Road in Sun City on behalf of candidate Debbie Lesko . Lesko is in a Special Election to replace former Congressman Trent Franks, who recently resigned his position. Phone banking and canvassing are occurring daily.Contact Marc.Bretz@azgop.org or (623) 396-7415volunteer.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has scheduled a 6 pm., Tues., April 3 public meeting at Cãnon Elementary School, 34630 S. School Loop Road, in Black Canyon City to provide an update about an ongoing study of potential improvements along Interstate 17 between Anthem and Cordes Junction. ADOT, in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration, has been studying options for adding new travel lanes along I-17, with a focus on the 23-mile stretch between Anthem Way and Sunset Point Rest Area. With the help of funds from the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Phoenix area’s metropolitan planning organization, projects to add new I-17 lanes in areas between Anthem and Black Canyon City are currently scheduled for construction in the years 2021-22. An option under consideration for the mountainous stretch of I-17 between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point is the construction of flex lanes, a separate pair of new lanes for use in the busiest direction of travel or in the event of a closure.Those who cannot attend the meeting are invited to send written comments by email to projects@azdot.gov or by mail to ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., Mail Drop 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Additional information is available online at azdot.gov/I17AnthemWaySR69 or call 1.855.712.8530.

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CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

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CD9 candidate Dave Giles: Police Safety: PLEA recently took a stand on inaccuracies mouthed by the Phoenix Mayor. Numerous officers have been killed and others injured as a result of open border and sanctuary city policies that facilitate unlawful entry into the US. “While Police Officers are shot, it is incomprehensible for elected officials to make derogatory and untrue remarks,” Dave Giles, CD9 candidate remarked.

Corporation Commission candidate Jim O’Connor: Today, I am reporting our status on nominating petitions and $5 Qualifying Contributions. The Secretary of State recommends we collect 8,000 petition signatures, with 6,223 valid signatures required to qualify for the ballot. We have just 6,000 of those in hand. Our deadline is May 30, 2018, but we’d like to hit that goal by April 30^th. As for $5 Qualifying Contributions, Clean Elections recommends 1,800 against a mandatory 1,500 requirement. As of today, we have 1,000 on hand. Our campaign does not receive any funding until all donor forms are turned in and approved above the minimum requirement of 1,500. We need to get this done ASAP. With your help, especially promoting the $5 contributions from your family members and friends, we will meet this goal.

Campaign Roadmap: My campaign manager, Peter Mains is a brilliant young man with a robust advertising program prepared to launch a soon as our funding comes in. We will receive $108,000 for our Primary campaign which will roll out during June, July and August for the August 28^th Primary. When we finish in the top two of the Republican Primary, Clean Elections will provide us with an additional $163,000 for the two-month and one-week General Election campaign ending with a win in the November 6th Election. My campaign kick-off party launched November 18th, beginning a busy season. To date we have raised $17,250.00 of the allowable “seed money” of $27,811. We are still collecting contributions from friends willing to support the campaign expenses prior to receiving the public funding. Contributions are limited to a maximum of $160 per donor. Since kick-off we have participated in 43 events around the state with another 15 scheduled in April. The campaign has been well received with evidence being signatures, $5 contributions and attendee feedback. I am so grateful for all that you have done and hope that you will stay the course with me through the remainder of this campaign. You are an encouragement to me. Onward to victory.

Senate candidate Dr. Kelli: Mike Ward here reaching out for Kelli. I know you know as well as I do how hard Kelli has been working for this campaign and the people it represents, so I'm urging you to give her a special "thank you" by contributing to the campaign. chip-in Martha McSally is betting on the Swamp to hand her a victory, but Kelli is counting on grassroots patriots in Arizona and across this great country to soundly defeat McSally and her fake conservatism. The stakes are high right now -- and your immediate support will help us continue running full-speed against McSally and the Establishment that's pushing hard for her win. - Dr. Michael Ward, Husband and #1 Supporter.

CD1Candidate Wendy Rogers: Just wanted to give you an update about our very important fundraising goal. We are doing GREAT. We have raised over $95,000, but still, need more or the Democrats will attack and say we don't have what it takes to win this race. My district is the NUMBER ONE district in the nation we are going to flip from Democrat to Republican. I will fight the Democrats and won't hold back. But first I have to raise our goal. Thank you for your help in saving the Republic. - Wendy Rogers, Lt Col USAF (ret)

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ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMENTARY

Congressman Martha McSally: Big news. In response to my questioning during last week's House Armed Services Committee hearing, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson went on the record and committed to keeping the A-10 flying “at least until 2030." This is the first time that any Air Force Secretary has gone on the record publically to support keeping the A-10 fleet operational into the 2030’s. Two years ago I was fighting to prevent the A-10 from being mothballed entirely. Now, the A-10 is an asset the Air Force is committed to keep in the air for the next twelve years, at the least. This commitment is a significant win for military readiness, close air support for troops fighting ISIS and Russian aggression, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Click HERE to learn more. I also successfully included $103 million to restart A-10 wing production in the funding bill that passed the House last week. Click HERE for a list of the wins for Arizona in the bill.

Board of Supervisors Clint Hickman: Our District is large and I do my best to cover as much ground as possible. I've enjoyed meeting with neighborhood residents to address a concern in their area and helped appoint two Senators - Sine Kerr and Rick Gray. I have shared information about county updates and have made myself accessible in Wickenburg, Sun City and Sun City West. I met the new CEO of Nikola Motors, a company who will be bringing jobs to the West Valley and attended a meeting with Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority who promotes economic development through low-cost financing and community investments to learn what new projects may come to the West Valley. I participate in the El Rio Steering Committee, a planning group who oversees what may happen with on the El Rio and the progress being made.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL 2

The Lincoln Republican Women will meet with Republican Asst. Deputy County Recorder Matthew Morales to discuss “Integrity of Maricopa County elections’ and conduct an Arizona Corporation Commission panel debate with candidates Neil DeSanti, Rodney Glassman, Justin Olson, and Eric Sloan at 6 pm., Mon., April 2 at the The New McCormick/”Millennium” Resort Scottsdale-McCormick Ranch, 7401 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. 5:30 pm – meet ‘n greet, 6 pm – business mtg, 6:20 pm – dinner and 7 pm., program. $35 per person. Spouses welcome. Reservations required. RSVP by Fri., March 30 to Pat Kaufman, 7436 E Tuckey Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, call 480-368-2777 or 602-214-2114or email her at patiamiam@gmail.com

Grassroots Tea Party Activist will join with The Arizona Project at 6:30 m., Mon., April 2 at 3375 E Shea Blvd in Phoenix to listen to a presentation by Heidi Mund from Frankfurt, Germany – a Freedom Activist fighting against Islamic terrorist takeover in Europe. Contact Tea Party spokesman Francine Romesburg at grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.comwww.grassrootsteapartyactivists.comorRon Ludders

April 3

The Colorado River Tea Party will host a registration booth between April 3-8 at the Yuma County Fair. Contact Chr Sally Kizer at coloradoriverteaparty@yahoo.com

A Phoenix City Council Election Date Hearing will be held at 5 pm., Tues., April 3 in the Paradise Valley Community Center - 17402 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ (Map). It will be followed by a Community Budget Hearing at 6 pm.

The Payson Tea Party meets at 6 pm., April 3 (each Tuesday) at Tiny's Restaurant in Payson. That organization also welcomes candidate speakers. Contact Darlene Younker at 858-395-1850.

APRIL 5

Concerned Citizens for America (CC4A) will host LD6 House candidate Stuart McDaniel, who isrunning to fill the seat of termed-out LD6 Rep Brenda Barton, at 6:30 pm., Thurs., April 5 at the Canyon Trails Cowboy Church, 3132 White Bear Road in Sedona. Andrea Kadar will address “The Abuse of Marijana, Opioids, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Heroin and Fentanyl in Arizona: What is our Solution?” and answer questions at a Q&A regarding “pot” and other drug related inquiries. All voters welcome. Desserts provided. Contact: Andrea Kadar andreakadar7@yahoo.com

Mesa Republican Women will be hosting Superintendent of Public Instruction candidates “round-table” (speed date format) at 11 am., Thurs., April 5at 1900 E University ,Suite 11 in Mesa (NW corner of University and Gilbert). Candidates will be answering questions at each table. For reservations RSVP to Jennifer Hillmesarepublicanwomen@hotmail.com no later than April 2. $10 members; $12 for non-members. Doors open at 11am, concludes at 1 pm. Other non-featured candidates wishing to speak for 2 minutes must request to do so by April 2nd. Email Nancy Cottle at nancy@thebrandedimage.com

The LD9 Republican Leadership Initiative Training session will be held between 5-7 pm., Thurs., April 5 at 1740 E Fort Lowell Road in Tucson. View Map Contact:Erik Schoenecker/ AZGOP Regional Field Director

Central Republican Women of Phoenix will be hosting a candidate forum for AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction at 6:15 pm., Thurs, April 5 at Aunt Chilada's Restaurant, 7330 N. Dreamy Draw in Phoenix. Social hour is at 5:30pm. $20 includes food and beverage. Confirmed candidates: Superintendent Diane Douglas, and candidates Tracy Livingston, Frank Riggs and Jonathan Gelbart. All Republicans welcome! RSVP to reservations@CRWOP.org

The Colorado River Tea Party will host a registration booth between April 3-8 at the Yuma County Fair. Contact Chr Sally Kizer at coloradoriverteaparty@yahoo.com

The Maricopa County Farm Bureau and Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates will be featured at the Phoenix District 3 Breakfast scheduled between 8-10 am, April 5 at the Desert Tree Farm in north Phoenix. RSVP to Liz Foster lizfoster@azfb.org.Please bring a canned good or non-perishable item to donate to the local food bank.

APRIL 6

The State of Arizona Research Library continues its 2018 Arizona Author Series by hosting its second event with co-authors, Alan Day & Lynn Wiese Sneyd, authors of Cowboy Up! Life Lessons from Lazy B at 3 pm., April 6 on the second floor mezzanine of the Polly Rosenbaum State Archives and History Building.

APRIL 7

The PACHYDERM CLUB presents Mark Spencer of Judicial Watch at 11:30 am., Sat., April 7 at the Prescott Country Club HOA Building, 1103 Old Chisholm Trail, Dewey, AZ. 86327. Free Lunch. Donation – minimum $10 per person to be given to Judicial Watch. Limited seating. Reservation required. RSVP to suepachy@gmail.com or call 928-636-7355.

The Colorado River Tea Party will host a registration booth between April 3-8 at the Yuma County Fair. Contact Chr Sally Kizer at coloradoriverteaparty@yahoo.com

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