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Snap up Daisy Mountain

NORTH VALLEY

Photos contest to help preserve open spaces
The North Country Conservancy is sponsoring a photo contest to promote the preservation of Daisy Mountain as an open space for the future.

All entries must be photographs taken on or of Daisy Mountain between Aug. 1, 2007, and Aug. 21, 2008. To be eligible, the photos should be scenes that depict the sereneness of Daisy Mountain or show Arizona flowers, cactuses and other plants and animals that are native to the area.

The contest is open to people 14 and older.

The winner will have his or her photo blown up to 19x13 inches as a prize. Photographers retain copyright to their submitted photos, but contestants agree to have their submitted photos used in

NCC promotional materials to promote the preservation of Daisy Mountain.
To provide an opportunity for taking Daisy Mountain photos, NCC is also hosting a July 19 early-morning drive and hike on the north side for Daisy Mountain. Enter from the New River side using the NCC State Trust Land Recreational Permit for the 5:15 a.m. hike.

CAREFREE

Women health seminar coming to Carefree
Women of all ages can spend an hour getting healthier by attending the free event, “Mind, Body and Pocketbook: Get Healthy Today.”

The event, which is held from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, will be presented by Noah Kendrick of Edward Jones at 37555 Hum Road, Suite 205 in Carefree.

Seating is limited. To RSVP, call (480) 595-2041.

Guest speakers include Seema Mohan, MD a practicing physician who will answer questions and discuss women's health news. Attendees will also see a video panel discussion.

Kendrick will present a look at today's financial markets and offer five quick tips on women and investing.

“We want women to walk away with information they can implement immediately, to better prepare themselves for retirement,” Kendrick said. “Women statistically live longer than men which is why it is important to set long-term financial and health goals. Not only do they typically earn less, but their financial and physical health often takes a back seat as they tend to be the primary caregivers of children and elderly parents.


 

 

 

 

   
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