Trimming Steers/Wolf/Arizona All-Star Football Breakfast

A while back we trimmed some 4-H and FFA steers. Here I am making a point of what to look for in shaping the hoof.

This week I also attended a wolf meeting with the state director of Agriculture, Mark Killion, on compensation for the presence of wolves. I believe The Endangered Species Act never intended for just a few to bear the burden of the endangered species.

This morning I also helped serve breakfast to the all-star teams playing in the Arizona All-Star Football game tonight in Duncan, Arizona. I visited with the boys and there are some pretty fine young men represented on these teams. Thanks to the volunteers who help make this event happen.

Western Interstate Region Conference

I attended the Western Interstate Region Conference this week and met with 17 other representatives of the western states. We addressed many land use issues and also healthcare issues. When the 17 western states speak together as one voice, we have a greater chance of our voice being heard in Washington. I especially appreciated a quote given about attitude. So much of our outlook in life does depend on our attitude.

County Supervisor Association, Arizona Department of Transportation, Budget

There is a lot to report this week. I had a County Supervisor Association briefing meeting with all the County Supervisors, on how the state budget affected the counties. I had the opportunity to meet with the ADOT State Board of Transportation. I spoke to them about signage and safety in our county for cyclists. I also had the opportunity to talk to Representative Drew John on what happened at the legislature this session, and what we can possibly work on next year. Representative Drew John stood up for us in the state budget process, and came through for the county by securing funds for us.

Arizona G and T Cooperative's Distinguished Service Award

I was honored to be nominated by The Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative for the Arizona G & T Cooperative's Distinguished Service Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the people of rural Arizona.

Eastern Counties Organization

Today the six counties who makeup the Eastern Counties Organization met to review our accomplishments of the last year. We set goals for what needs to be done this coming year and strategized on how we would be able to meet those goals. These six counties work together so that we can have a bigger voice at the state level and meet the needs of our rural counties.

Water Hearing

I would like to thank everyone for coming to the Arizona House of Representatives Special Meeting on Energy, Environment and Natural resources. I would like to give a special thank you to those who testified. Your comments were very effective. This was the hearing on water.

FFA Award Night Sponsorship

Once again we are pleased to sponsor a proficiency award at the Annual FFA Banquet. FFA has been a positive influence in my life and in my children's lives. What a great program this is! What a wonderful asset it is to our community and our school. The FFA has helped so many through the years. Thank you, Mrs. Presley for all that you do.