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hygiene needs in our community and share our plans for the future. Our fundraising goal for the event was to raise $50,000 and since we no longer have that opportunity and we’re experiencing a surge in the demand for our services, we’re in need of support more than ever. As we move our fundraising to only an online platform, we are working to create ways to engage through video and continue to raise the funds we so desperately need.” “One of our biggest challenges at the moment is the need to order hygiene items in bulk (and the funds to do so). Bulk products enable us to limit contact with in-kind donors and increases our efficiencies when we lack a volunteer base to help us count and sort items and pack kits.” Shoebox Ministry is not alone. Many food banks and other social services are feeling extra pressure as Arizona’s unemployment numbers climb amid the spread of the coronavirus. In addition, many of the nonprofit arts institutions have been negatively impacted by closures — with major events canceled and theaters, museums and libraries closed.

The Alliance kicked off early giving March 17, in an effort to address some of the more immediate needs. In addition, a group of donors has provided separate funding to waive payment processing fees normally paid by nonprofits participating in the Arizona Gives Day. “What this means is more money goes directly to the nonprofits at a time that has never been more critical because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” s aid Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits CEO Kristen Merrifield. “Nonprofits have always had to cover the 2.1 percent fee charged by the payment processor. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re able to waive that fee.” “The beauty of Arizona Gives Day is that it shows what is possible when we all invest our time, talents and treasures to truly lift the tide of all nonprofits that participate,” said Merrifield. It is going to take more than one day of giving for many Valley nonprofits to recover, but Arizona Gives Day is a positive way to start. Learn more at www.azgives.org. |CST

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rizona Gives Day is an annual, online giving movement aimed at celebrating and increasing philanthropy in Arizona through a 24-hour online giving event. A collaboration between the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the Arizona Grantmakers Forum, with FirstBank as the presenting sponsor, the event helps raise awareness about the critical role Arizona nonprofits play in communities and inspires people to give generously creating a thriving and stronger Arizona for all. This year’s event is scheduled for April 7, and the need for support has never been greater. As April begins, the world finds itself living in unprecedented times. In Arizona, schools are on hiatus, many businesses are temporarily closed or working at halfcapacity, events have been postponed or canceled and Valley organizations and institutions — those that serve the most vulnerable among us and those that bring us hope, light and beauty — are struggling to adapt and meet the needs of those they serve. At the same time that some Valley nonprofits are forced to cancel their spring fundraisers they are also seeing an increase in needs. Shoebox Ministry in North Phoenix is one such organization. The nonprofit coordinates the collection and distribution of toiletry items for people in the Phoenix Metro area who are experiencing homelessness and others who need but cannot afford hygiene items. [Read “Serving the Valley’s Most Vulnerable” on page 10.] “We have postponed our first-ever fundraising breakfast that was scheduled for Friday, April 3,” says Jarrett Ransom, executive director. “At that event, we planned to showcase the Shoebox history, the hard work we are currently doing to serve the

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We Are All In This Together “The sea rises, the light fails, lovers cling to each other, and children cling to us. The moment we cease to hold each other, the moment we break faith with one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out.” ~ James Baldwin, Nothing Personal (1964)

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April 2020 finds this country, the world, in a state of upheaval and uncertainty. Here in Arizona and elsewhere across the U.S., there has been a surge in unemployment as businesses shut down — hopefully temporarily. Major events have been canceled and libraries, museums and theaters are shuttered. Other businesses have had to find creative ways to keep their doors open during a time of recommended “social distancing.” While still others are seeing their employees stressed and overworked and are hiring additional workers in order to keep up with demand. Along with the sudden economic upheaval is the social impact. Residents are asked to stay home if possible, in order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Currently, Arizona school campuses are closed through April 10, which means that families are spending a lot more time together (which has good and bad aspects!) and educators are working to put distance learning in place until schools can reopen. Grocery stores, which are feeling the impact of resident’s fears, have changed hours to accommodate the vulnerable in our communities. Social services and nonprofits are being stretched thin. Everyone has had to shift gears, and, for the most part, the last couple of weeks of March have shown the we humans can be resilient, creative and inspiring. We are at our very best when we are working for and with one another. In the coming weeks, I hope that we will all consider others when making our decisions — whether it is to stay home, to not Urban take more than we need, to be Farm U respectful of personal space or to lend a hand where it is needed. Check in on friends, family and neighbors, and be kind and patient with both them and strangers alike, because we truly are in this together. Until next month, all my best. Cooking at

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In the desert, javelina eat cactus and succulent plants and are particularly fond of prickly pear cactus. They also graze on seeds, mesquite beans, Palo Verde pods, fruits, roots and grasses and are especially attracted to broad-leaf flowering plants and shrubs. As with all animals, javelina seek out water during the hot summer months and will roll in mud holes and ponds to keep cool. They will utilize shade wherever they can find it. To prevent conflict with javelina, pick up fallen fruit and fence vegetable gardens. Remove pet food and water bowls at night. Secure garbage cans with tight fitting lids. Keep your garage doors shut and secure crawlspaces under trailers and out-buildings. At Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC), many javelina come through our hospital doors each year, some are orphaned or injured while others have seen their habitat fractured, displacing them so they become separated from their herd. Once javelina are healthy, SWCC staff move them into our herd assembly pens that are specially designed to aid in the herd bonding process. Once bonding is complete, “herds” of 10 individuals can be successfully released back into the wild. Visit us to learn more about the unique southwest wildlife at www.southwestwildlife.org.

Builder T. W. Lewis Delivers Wisdom-Packed Roadmap for Success in New Book Based in Scottsdale, Tom Lewis, the founder of the award-winning home builder and investment firm, T.W. Lewis Company, knows that the world of work today appears very different than it did a generation ago — but he believes that what it takes to succeed hasn’t changed at all. In his new book, “Solid Ground: A Foundation For Winning In Work And In Life,” released March 30, Lewis discusses and celebrates the real building blocks of a successful career and, more importantly, a fulfilling life. “The message that’s out there is ‘find your passion and follow your dreams.’ But today’s popular culture has it backwards. You can’t find your passion until you develop your work ethic. You can’t find your purpose until you discover who you are. You can’t find your happiness until you find your talent and help others. And you can’t find success until you earn it,” says Lewis. In “Solid Ground,” he relates his own experiences, along with the wisdom of others, to demonstrate how to build a foundation, reach potential, and ultimately find life’s greatest achievements. Using his own life story, Lewis connects the dots between his challenges and accomplishments to demonstrate the five foundational

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he javelina (collared peccary) is one of our neighbors that seem to get a lot of attention. When we hear the name javelina, we often think of javelin, or spear. That name may have come from the spear-like shape of their sharp canine teeth. An adult javelina will stand about 19 inches tall and three feet long and will weigh 40 to 60 pounds. They have two or three babies annually, sometimes called “reds,” as they are light brown or red in color. Although at first glance they resemble a domestic pig, javelina are more closely related to a hippopotamus. Due to their unique anatomical differences, they have their own classification: Tayassuidae, common name peccary. These desert dwellers are often misunderstood and considered aggressive and dangerous when, in fact, they can be shy and easily frightened. Because of poor eyesight, they may appear to be charging when actually they are trying to escape. Javelina are social animals and live in large groups or herds. They are nearsighted and live in a world of scent and sound. As they forage for food, they’re constantly communicating through grunts, barks and a unique scent gland at the base of their tail. Members of the herd rub head to tail, sharing their individual scents and giving each herd a unique scent called the herd perfume. They generally forage in early mornings and evenings but also at night, especially in urban areas.

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Through the combination of a powerful 3-D imaging laser scanner, sophisticated documentation and an immersive media platform, audiences can virtually explore Taliesin West, the winter home and desert laboratory of one of the world’s most prolific architects, Frank Lloyd Wright. Recently designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with seven other Wright sites, Taliesin West is the first Frank Lloyd Wright property made freely available online using new technology created by Leica Geosystems. Viewers can experience Wright’s usage of compression and release as they enter the Garden Room. They can stand on the edge of the Prow and view the desert landscape and surrounding view, where Wright himself stood and described it as “the rim of the world.” They’ll be able to take in the structural desert masonry as they wander the hallways and pass unique elements such as the light fixtures and furniture, most of which were designed by Wright himself. True to Wright’s vision, the virtual experience represents a new way for the world to access, preserve and reflect on design and organic architecture. See Taliesin West, page 9

Southwest Veterans Foundation Announces Veteran Suicide Prevention Campaign The Southwest Veterans Foundation (SWVF) is attacking the epidemic of veteran suicides as its signature issue for 2020. The tragic facts illuminate the reason for and the urgency of this initiative: • On average, 20 veterans commit suicide every day • 7 0 percent of those veterans were not in the Veterans Administration’s health care system • Arizona has the sixth highest veteran suicide rate in the nation • Veterans in Arizona are three times more likely to die by suicide than non-veterans • I n 2018, the VA only spent 24 percent of the money they were appropriated for Suicide Prevention Community Outreach • D espite everything that has been done and the resources expended, the suicides continue to increase Tom Sheets, executive director of the SWVF commented that, “By any objective measure, this is a national tragedy. ‘National solutions,’ however, are not going to resolve this problem. We must act locally and encourage agencies and organizations in all sectors to collaborate in attacking this problem. That is one of the reasons that

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Governor Ducey recently joined six other Governors in the inaugural Governors’ Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families.” The SWVF board of directors was struck by the coincidence of the “20” suicides a day and that this year is 2020. Titled “$20 to Reduce the 20 in 2020,” its strategy is to embed in the consciousness of every Arizonan that every time they see, hear or write the date 2020, they will think of the 20 veterans that will commit suicide that day — and then do something to help attack the problem. What can residents do to help? Donate to the SWVF Veteran Suicide Prevention Campaign. To reinforce the message of “20,” donation levels of $20, $20 a month for 12 months, $220, $2020 and “other amount” have been established. To be sure, donations of any amount help and will be greatly appreciated. Ryan Hilbun, president of the SWVF Board of Directors, noted, “Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 2020. Quarterly we will issue grant announcements, accept applications from non-profit organizations engaged in preventing Veteran Suicides, and make financial grants to provide additional resources so that those organizations can do more.” Sheets added that, “We will continue our scholarship and other charitable giving programs, but they will not be funded by donations to this campaign. These donations will only support Veteran suicide prevention and are 100 percent deductible as a charitable contribution. Further, our goal is to ensure that at least 97.5 percent of donated funds will be used for direct program support, minimizing the expenses to create and market the program.” There are four ways to contribute: • A t any Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce event (https://business.swvcc.org/events/ calendarcatgid/6)

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• B y calling 602.677.2961 with credit card information The Board says that while donations in any form are accepted and appreciated, checks and cash save merchant services fees and put 100 percent of each donation to work. For more information about the SWVF, visit www.swvfoundation.org. To request a presentation by the SWVF on the Veteran Suicide Prevention, email Tom Sheets at t.sheets@swvcc.org or call 602.677.2961.

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Paid Sick Leave in Light of a Novel Virus By Jonathan Frutkin

rizona is one of a handful of states with a sick-leave law mandating that employers provide paid sick leave to their employees, whether they are full-time, part-time or seasonal. Passed in 2017, the Fair Wages and Healthy Family Act, is once again taking centerstage in light of COVID-19. The law is considered one of the broadest in the country. Even more recently, President Trump signed the first National Paid Sick Leave Law, known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Local Arizonans who were not granted financial protection prior to COVID-19 through Arizona law will have more certainty if they need to take sick leave or are forced to.

Workers have many questions surrounding their rights if they decide to miss work because they don’t want to get sick, are sick with the coronavirus or someone in their home is diagnosed with COVID-19. Under the Arizona Act, if you are a full-time employee at a company where paid sick leave isn’t awarded until after your first 90 days, your employer has the ability to grant you use of sick leave early. Employees can also use their sick leave if they feel they may have been exposed and need to take some time to get tested for the coronavirus. Likewise, if an employee has a family member who has fallen ill with COVID-19, they can also use sick leave and be covered under the Arizona Act. This also extends if the

employee needs to take time off to get that family member tested. In Arizona, paid sick leave can be used during times when a public official forces a business to close due to a health crisis. Parents can also use their sick leave if their children are forced to stay home due to schools closing — such is the case by the recent mandate issued by Gov. Doug Ducey amid fears that children could increase the spread of COVID-19. Employees do not need to give any formal notice of leave according to the Arizona Act and can request it via phone, email or in person. Not all workers are eligible to use paid sick-leave hours. Independent contractors and freelancers are not covered by the Arizona law. Those like babysitters and writers that work on a contract basis and self-employed people are just some examples. Additionally, union workers who were under a bargaining agreement prior to the Act happening may not be covered. However, several high-status companies like Uber are changing their policies during this time to allow up to 14 days of paid-sick leave to any driver who is in quarantine or actually has the disease. The paid-sick leave law does allow some wiggle room. For example, some employers might require employees to allocate some vacation days to their time off on sick leave. Employers are able to combine all the possible days for paid time off, including vacation and other personal leave. However, locals who were not covered by the Arizona law can now benefit from the new federal law, which will be put into effect on April 3. Now, those who were not covered prior to COVID-19 will be able to take sick leave for two weeks maximum with their normal pay up to $511 per day. Additionally, if an employee must take time off to stay home with a child because

of school cancellations, they are able to stay at home for 12 weeks while being compensated two-thirds of their normal salary up to $200 per day. To fund this massive program, a tax credit is given to employers against the 6.2 percent payroll tax. If the percentage amount is greater, the government will reimburse the employer and selfemployed independent contractors can receive a tax credit as well. With many people out of work currently, due to COVID-19, the new bill also gives a 90-day extension to pay 2019 taxes in addition to the normal deadline of April 15. Employers and their employees are venturing into uncharted territory in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As restaurants, bars and retail shops close, there is a heightened worry for those who work for tips and minimum wage. Torn between keeping workers healthy and reducing loss of revenue, the business complications of the pandemic stretch far beyond just the corporate world. Jonathan Frutkin is the founder and principal of Radix Law. The company focuses on providing general counsel, including legal advice on capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, litigation strategy and intellectual property. Find more information at radixlaw.com.

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As more time is spent indoors due to the global outbreak of COVID-19, the team at The Urban Farm decided to start offering free, daily online classes, saying, “Now more than ever we need to become empowered to take control of our health and food supply.” These free classes are the Urban Farm’s way of using their expertise to give back to the community and help ease stress in this time of uncertainty and social distancing. The programs kicked off March 17, and viewers can join urban farmer Greg Peterson each weeknight at 5pm Pacific and on Saturday and Sundays at 9am Pacific for an hour-long lecture followed by a Q&A. Their teaching team will cover topics such as Jump Start Your Spring Garden, Introduction to Permaculture, How to Grow Great Soil, Edible Weeds 101 and so much more. There will also be movement, yoga and breathing techniques offered to support greater wellbeing. The Urban Farm U chat room will be open to connect with people from around the world who are also learning how to grow their own groceries. “In this significant time of stress, we need to be doing something to calm our fears, and there is nothing better than getting out in the garden” said Peterson, founder of the Urban Farm in Phoenix and Urban Farm U, online. “We are suggesting joining us in the virtual garden classroom in the evening and then getting outdoors to practice your planting skills.” The Urban Farm podcast also offers over 550 interviews with experts that are free to listen to and explain how to grow everything from apples to zinnias. The garden-based education and podcasts were created to help get kids involved and to encourage families to spend time together outdoors and teach children gardening skills that nourish the body and mind. Peterson has been offering urban farming and gardening education for over 30 years. After transforming his one-third-acre home into what is known as The Urban Farm, Peterson has dedicated his life to bringing accurate information and resources to the community. To sign up for the free daily online courses visit IWantToGarden.com and for more information on The Urban Farm visit www.urbanfarm.org or like them on Facebook.

Serving the Valley’s Most Vulnerable During a Health Crisis Shoebox Ministry seeks donations

By now, everyone knows about the importance of washing hands with soap for 20 seconds as a way to help stay healthy and slow the spread of the coronavirus. But what about those who don’t have access to any soap? In Arizona right now, there are thousands of people considered unsheltered and living on the streets and many more who are living in recovery homes and shelters — they are some of Arizona’s most vulnerable. Most often, they live in cramped and unclean spaces, lack access to basic amenities and have alreadycompromised immune systems. As a nonprofit, Shoebox Ministry has access to reduced pricing for the hygiene products it distributes. With its upcoming April fundraiser canceled due to COVID-19, its funds are low when it needs the monies the most. “Now, more than ever, we need to get hygiene products into the hands of everyone in need,” said

Jarrett Ransom, executive director of Shoebox Ministry. “Without this effort, we are potentially exacerbating an already scary health crisis and creating more risk not only to them, but to our greater community. In order to meet this current need, Shoebox Ministry aims to purchase three pallets of hygiene products and needs funds to do so, and they are asking Valley residents to donate online at www.shoeboxministry.org/ donate. “As this crisis pressures us to distance ourselves from others, to wash our hands, and to clean surfaces with increased vigor, we need to ensure that every single person can take these precautions” said Ransom. “We need the community to step up and help us to buy hygiene products in bulk so that we can make them available to Valley nonprofits serving this critical population — when they are protected, we all benefit.”

Founded in 1988, Shoebox Ministry, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit service corporation located in Arizona with a specific goal of meeting the personal hygiene needs of people experiencing homelessness and others in need of help, including domestic violence survivors, abused and neglected children, the

working poor and others in need who cannot afford hygiene items. Throughout the crisis, Shoebox Ministry intends to continue providing hygiene kits to its partner agencies for as long as they have products available to distribute. To donate or learn more about Shoebox Ministry, visit www.shoeboxministry.org.

Phoenix Metro Chamber Foundation’s (PMCC) Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament will take place Friday, May 15, at Moon Valley Country Club, 151 West Moon Valley Drive, Phoenix. Proceeds from this event will support Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach and Support (Arizona LEOS), Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary, Junior Golf Association of Arizona, Youth for Troops and the Phoenix Metro Chamber Foundation. Participation as a golfer, sponsor, donor and/or gifts in-kind will help support the Phoenix Metro Chamber Foundation’s mission, which is to aid charities that provide life-sustaining resources and support to disadvantaged children, veterans and their families, and at-risk animals in our community. Golfers may register for $150 per player until April 15, after which the fee increases to $175 per player. Residents who wish to participate in the event at any level may visit www.pmcfgolf.org for additional information.

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Re-discover Your Public Library – Online Effective Monday, March 16, all Phoenix Public Library locations and book drops were temporarily closed, until further notice. The Library also extended its materials borrowing time. Those who have Phoenix Public Library materials checked out should continue to enjoy them and keep them until further notice. During the closure, the Library will not allow new hold requests and customers will not be able to pick up currently held items — they will remain on the hold shelf waiting for when libraries reopen. Although there is a temporary suspension of in-person access to library services, there continues to be a huge host of ways to experience Phoenix Public Library online. There remains in place a considerable amount of library digital services available — e-books, e-audiobooks, music, movie, television and video streaming, newspapers and magazines, learning platforms, a reference librarian question platform (Ask a Librarian) — for all ages and interests. Those who have not yet discovered the online offerings, are invited to spend some time exploring the “virtual branch.” In a statement, Phoenix City Librarian Rita Hamilton shared, “This is an unprecedented time for all of us. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones, and know that we are looking forward to welcoming each and every one of you back into our spaces when this situation stabilizes. We will continue to provide updates and information and you can always find Phoenix Public Library resources and messages on Phoenix Public Library’s website.” Visit www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

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Arizona taxpayers considering donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations for Arizona tax credits on their 2019 income tax returns must still make those contributions by April 15, even with the U.S. Department of Treasury decision to extend filing deadlines to July 15 for Arizona and federal returns. (www.irs.gov/coronavirus) Qualifying charitable organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, foster care organizations public schools and certified school tuition organizations. “Nonprofits in Arizona are facing severe financial challenges and if, by making direct donations, they can benefit at the same time that Arizona taxpayer’s benefit, it’s a win-win,” said Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits CEO Kristen Merrifield. In late March, the Alliance released results of a survey of Arizona nonprofit organizations showing that nearly 90 percent of the 425 respondents have been or expect to be significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19 or the coronavirus, with the total loss of reported revenue at $36 million as of March 24. For additional information about Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, visit www.arizonanonprofits.org. Visit www.usa.gov/coronavirus for the latest information about the U.S. government response to the coronavirus.

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Camp Hubbard Offers Indoor & Outdoor Fun All Summer Long Summer camp season is just around the corner, and Camp Hubbard will offer an exciting program for ages 4-and-ahalf to 14 from May 26 through July 31. Children will get to stay active, unplugged and socialize all summer long playing a wide variety of games and sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, archery, swimming and more. There are four Camp Hubbard locations: Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix; St. Bernadette Parish in Scottsdale; Paradise Valley Christian in Phoenix; Griffith Elementary in Phoenix. Children do not have to be skilled athletes to have a great time at Camp Hubbard. Some campers have never tried many of the sports and activities that the staff introduces them to. However, the campers who are skilled athletes are challenged and motivated by the highly qualified and dedicated staff members. The goal at camp is to guide and teach every camper according to their ability while making the activities safe, exciting and rewarding. There are half-day and full-day options available. Half-day camp is from 8:30am to 11:30am and the full-day camp is from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The cost is $220/week half-day; $285/week full-day. Siblings are $200 and $265. Full-day campers are required to bring their own self-cooled lunch to camp on Mondays through Thursdays. Every Friday is “Pizza Friday” and Camp Hubbard provides lunch to everyone. Complimentary snacks are provided every morning to all campers. There is also “Extended Stay” childcare options every day from 7:30am to 6pm. During the Extended Stay hours campers participate in “Open Gym” with organized group games, quiet time, board games, coloring activities and more. The weekly cost is $50 per child for both morning and afternoon hours (7:30am to 6pm); $25 per child for just the additional morning care (7:30am to 8am). Each additional sibling receives 50 percent off weekly extended stay fees. For details and to register for Camp Hubbard, visit www.camphubbardaz.com.

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Spring-driven, portable clocks developed in the 1400s presaged the invention of pocket watches in the 1500s and subsequently, wristwatches. One of the first wristwatches of note was made for the queen of Naples in 1812. Because these early cases were vulnerable to exposure to the weather, most wristwatches of this time were made for ladies while men carried pocket watches. The desire by the military for rugged, more durable timepieces that did not require a hand to remove the watch from a pocket prompted the innovation of wristwatches for men. Mechanical watches are driven by a hand wound mainspring which supplies the power to move the gears and hands. Synthetic rubies are used as bearings (and referred to as “jewels”). Besides pocket watches and manually wound wristwatches, there are automatics, tourbillons, chronographs, quartz and solar-powered watches. The tourbillon watch places the escapement and balance wheel inside a rotating case to negate the effect of gravity upon these parts of the movement to increase accuracy. The automatic watch is wound by the movement of the arm when worn. Chronographs have a stopwatch function as well as keeping normal time. Quartz and solar-powered quartz watches are extremely accurate with less moving parts. By applying an electric current to a quartz crystal, the crystal will vibrate at an exact, specific frequency that is the same for all quartz crystals (exactly 32,768 times/second). Modern solar-powered watches use light energy to charge a battery. Battery replacement is a normal and necessary procedure with quartz watches. Internal damage can also occur to the movement, but inspection and assessment should be quick and simple. If there is damage to the movement, frequently the entire movement will be changed. Watches are made of very delicate and sensitive parts. Watches are made for various uses, such as active wear for sports. So, this type of watch is made of special materials that are more durable than decorative watches. Regardless of type, all watches require regular maintenance and occasional repair. A waterresistant case is not waterproof and not all cases are water resistant. Moisture or dust can get inside the case. There can be a hundred or more parts in a mechanical watch. A strong blow or vibration can dislodge or damage some of the parts. A proper cleaning and overhaul procedure requires complete disassembly, cleaning and inspection of every gear, wheel and screw. It is done with great care and diligence. First, the parts of watch are separated and washed in three special materials made for this purpose; then dried with gentle heat and then all components are put back in place. If any parts are damaged, they are replaced (with customer consent if necessary) and adjusted with a special device called multifunction timegrapher to achieve optimum time balance. New gaskets are placed in the case of the watch and is then tested for water resistance. Upon completion of the test, the movement is placed inside and tested again for water resistance and then put on rotor test machine for a day or more to check that everything is working properly. Watch is then returned to the customer with test results (charts and photos) and warranty. Besides being practical, whether simple or complex, modern or antique, watches are a style statement worthy of the addition to any collection. And with proper care and maintenance, a fine watch will stand the test of time.

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The buzz about Legacy Arena continues along with construction on its state-of-the-art amateur facility. Managing member Rob Eaton sits down with CST for a cover story in the May issue and describes the project and the new exciting amenities for the community. “This project has definitely been a challenge. I thank God, my wife Sabrina and Western State Bank who leads a consortium of community bank supporters that will participate in the balance of funding on this large community project.” A limited number of charter memberships will be described and available in the May issue of CITYSunTimes.

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“One Can Imagine.” That philosophy is the driving force of the leadership team that’s responsible for introducing One Camelback, a live-play community that’s taking shape at the hottest intersection in greater Phoenix, according to real estate and growth experts at Urban Land Institute. “Arizona hasn’t seen anything quite like One Camelback — we expect this bold development to set a new benchmark for urban elegant living in the Southwest,” said Dale Phillips, president and founder of Stellar Residential, the management company for One Camelback. “As one of the most ambitious construction transformations ever undertaken in Phoenix, this boutique, Class A development will deliver a vibrant use of residential space, with soaring and dramatic floor-to-ceiling views of Central Phoenix, modern and functional floorplans, upscale amenities and first-class services — all under one 11-story roof, while aesthetically adding some more glamour and elegance to the Phoenix skyline.” As the iconic landmark undergoes a complete transformation, Stellar says that One Camelback “will blend the finest there is in upscale sophisticated living with a range of exclusive, first-to-market retailers in the heart of Central Phoenix. It will be the first 1-Gigabit community, in Arizona through Cox Communications, which means each and every unit will have 1-Gigabit internet speeds included in the rent.” The 215,245-square-foot glass-ensconced property will include 163 firstclass apartment units with exposed ceilings and 10-foot floor to ceiling windows. A selection of 16 different floorplans will be available, featuring upscale studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments, all designed by Erwin Architecture. Additional exclusive residential amenities include a 6,500 square-foot rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, a swim-in place and endless pool for lap swimming or therapy, cabanas and a spa, as well as a yoga lawn deck and a lounge-style clubhouse. Residents will also have access to a secured underground garage with electric car-charging stations. One Camelback is being developed by an affiliate of Sagamore Capital LLC, a Scottsdale-based investment firm, with financing arranged by Walker & Dunlop, and provided by Los Angeles-based ACORE Capital LLC. Katerra is acting as general contractor and a prime supplier for the project. One Camelback is expected to be complete by 2021. For information, visit www.onecamelback.com.

VICE MAYOR CRANE WRITES...

Sights and Sounds in the Carefree Gardens Postponed

Carefree – It’s Time to Circle the Wagons, But… By Vice Mayor John Crane

VICE MAYOR Town of Carefree 480.488.3686 www.carefree.org

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Social distancing and self-quarantine are hurting our Carefree businesses. Uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus may limit our ability to enjoy our favorite shops and venues. Carefree would not be the special place it is without our small businesses, and while our community base supports these businesses, they also heavily rely on high-season business thanks to destination travel and great spring weather to get through the summer. help?

• Why not visit, call or email our local businesses and restaurants and buy a GIFT CARD, or pre-purchase services that can be provided at a future time? Gift Cards bring value to the buyer and the business. • Ask for take-out or curbside service. This doesn’t just apply to restaurants.

The third annual Sights and Sounds of the Gardens, which was originally scheduled for April and early May, has been postponed in order to help protect the health of Town residents during the coronavirus outbreak. The annual event allows visitors to the Carefree Desert Gardens to watch artists crafting their art, as musicians fill the gardens with their music. To find out when Sights and Sounds will be rescheduled and to keep up with other events in the Town of Carefree, visit www.carefree.org.

Planning Begins on Town of Carefree Veterans Memorial The Town of Carefree says that honoring and appreciating the selfless service of the nation’s veterans has been of utmost importance for many years. In 2019, the Town celebrated its 11th Annual Veterans Day Honor in November, and the first of what will become an annual Memorial Day Tribute in the Cave Creek Cemetery commenced this past May. In keeping with these annual traditions, a group of area veterans has initiated the creation and development of a Veterans Memorial within the Carefree Desert Gardens as a place of remembrance and reflection for the community. “The Town of Carefree has for several years been in search of a project that will allow us to perpetually honor our local veterans” stated Vice Mayor John Crane. “This project will permit us to pay homage to the many veterans from all branches of service who live and work in Carefree and neighboring communities.”

A development group will address all aspects of this important project, from implementing the design, developing architectural and engineering drawings of the selected Memorial, identifying an appropriate site, fundraising and working with contractors to build the piece. The working timeline is to have the project completed by Memorial Day, 2020, and to dedicate it during the Town’s Memorial Day Tribute Monday, May 25. The property where the Memorial will sit is within the Carefree Desert Gardens. A site in the western half of the Gardens has already been identified and approved by the group, and the Town of Carefree donated the land for this purpose. Leading the charge is U.S. Army veteran and Carefree resident Mike Ferrell, joined by U.S. Marine

Corps veteran and VETSBuilt Contracting owner Bob Jenkins, along with U.S. Air Force veteran and Cave Creek American Legion Post 34 member Pratt Ashworth. U.S. Navy veteran, Carefree resident and recent inductee to the Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Mike Wold rounds out the planning team. Also working on the project is landscape architect Joe Henkemeyer from New West Design, who is donating his time and expertise to assist in the creation of the memorial. In the coming weeks, additional details will be shared regarding the planning schedule, as well as how to volunteer for and/or contribute funding for this important tribute. For information about the memorial and planning, contact the Town of Carefree at 480.488.3686.

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• Window shopping. Ask if your local closed shop will take an online purchase or purchase over the phone. Many businesses are taking great measures to abide by standards of social distancing, minimizing venue population and safe surfaces. If you are concerned, contact them before deciding to simply not go, and see how they are creating alternatives for service delivery. Of course, if you are in a highrisk group, please take necessary precautions. We hear the buzz words “shop local” all the time and we know it’s important to do so. But it is not something that most of us focus on when we make a buying decision. Well, here is a chance to put that mantra to work and support our local businesses. And, for those businesses that do not currently offer gift cards, The UPS Store in the Carefree Marketplace near Bashas’ knows how to quickly set up businesses with a gift card option. Speak with Mike Kennelly, the UPS Store proprietor. I bought my first gift card today. Why not join me and ask your friends and neighbors do the same? Let’s keep Carefree vibrant!

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A Message from the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce is here for you during these unprecedented times. Please visit our website www. carefreecavecreek.org for more information. We are updating our resource page daily with information and links on where businesses can turn to for help. We are all in this together and together is how we will get through this. Stay Safe! Patty Villeneuve, President and CEO Beware! Scammers are using this crisis to their full advantage! Please take extra care before clicking on any links and check all your sources!

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Les Peterson Seeks Re-Election as Carefree Mayor Carefree Mayor and community leader Les Peterson has declared his candidacy to continue as the town’s mayor during the next electoral term. “Under my leadership, and with the able assistance of the Carefree Town Council and Staff, great progress has been made in strengthening the infrastructure, visibility and financial outlook of the Town while maintaining the high quality of life which Carefree residents treasure,” said Peterson in announcing his candidacy for re-election. “Momentum and a sense of pride in Carefree are growing. Carefree is establishing its reputation as a progressive, inclusive community offering substantial opportunities for involvement, while benefiting from being located in one of the most beautiful portions of the Sonoran Desert.” In addition to serving as mayor, Peterson is serving as a member of the Maricopa County Association of Governments, on both the Economic Development and Regional Management Committees, and as a member of the Paradise Valley Community College President’s Advisory Board. He is also a guest lecturer at ASU, focusing on marketing in international markets. Prior to being elected to the Carefree Town Council in 2012, Peterson served on the Carefree Planning and Zoning Commission and was the president of the Boulders Homeowners Association. Additional information regarding Les Peterson and his candidacy for re-election as the mayor of Carefree can be found at www.peterson4carefree.com.

Dear Community, I do not need to tell you these are trying times. We are trying to be vigilant; we are trying to stay safe, and we are trying our best to carry on as normally as we possibly can. The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel all events through April 5. This is what the Chamber staff is doing on your behalf: 1. Conference calls with the Governor’s office, Congressman Schweikert’s office, SBA and others with updates regarding federal small business disaster relief assistance and other critical information related to the financial survival and recovery of our business community. 2. A survey was sent on Tuesday March 17. It is critical that you fill out the survey. The information we gather in the survey will be vital in having documentation as Chamber’s move forward in asking for federal assistance. [Members: contact the Chamber for a link.] 3. Daily conference calls with Snell & Willmer, who is the biggest business law firm in the West. They have been invaluable with information about working from home and how that might relate to cyber security issues, employment law and how it effects employers and employees, lease issues for businesses that can no longer afford rent, etc. Details will be added to our website as they become available. Please know that details are changing by the minute. 4. The Chamber website has information and esources on the front page that is constantly changing to help our business community we are updating that by the minute. 5. Upon advice from Congressman Schweikert’s office apply for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan today! https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/ EIDLLoans Like you, we have more questions than answers right now but know that Patty and the rest of the Chamber staff is diligently working on getting the questions answered and sharing the information with you. Please, at this time, spread cheer, good wishes, love, and patience. Let’s support each other’s enterprises with creativity and technology and, by all means, Buy Local or Bye Bye Local!

April Mix & Mingle with the Chamber The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold its next mixer event Wednesday, April 8, 5:30–7pm. This month’s event is hosted by E’Clips Salon, 7171 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 2e, Carefree. Learn more about the host business at www.eclipssaloncarefree. com or by calling 602.471.0227. Always the second Wednesday of each month, the mixer event offers the opportunity to join Chamber members to network, socialize and win prizes. The cost to attend is $5 for members and $15 for general admission (guests may attend twice before joining). Check in with the Chamber or the venue prior to the event for current status. To learn more about the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Sticks Golf & Cigar Lounge plans to open in Carefree in April. The new concept will feature a 1,200-square-foot cigar lounge equipped with state-of-the-art ventilation, two outdoor patios with spectacular views, a private “members only” lounge and indoor golf and game simulators. According to owner Larry Foppe, this concept will be the first of its kind in the state of Arizona and it will allow local residents, seasonal guests and tourists to have a place to socialize and play indoor games all season long. “The Sticks’ mission is to create a premier cigar lounge with a year-round indoor golf facility in a country club environment,” said Foppe. The retail cigar sales will focus on premium brands in a stateof-the-art 300-square-foot humidor. The lounge will include leather chairs, multiple TVs and a bar serving beer and wine. Two outdoor patios are available as well as “memberships” with access to a 24/7 “members only” lounge and other special offers. The golf practice facility will feature golf tour simulators that will allow patrons to take lessons from PGA certified instructors or play over 50 of the best golf courses in the world indoors for recreation. Other entertainment provided will include a golf league, a laser shooting gallery, darts and live music on the weekends. The entertainment room will also be available for private parties. Foppe explained, “Thus far, no one in Arizona has included golf facilities into their concept. This gives Sticks a unique differentiation from the other retail cigar shops. We not only sell premium cigars, but we also offer a place for socializing and entertainment.” The new lounge will be located at 37555 East Hum Road, at the corner of Cave Creek Road and Hum Road. It is the former location of Lara Bistro. Sticks will be open daily from 10am. Golf tee times and reservations will be available on the website, www.stickscigarsaz.com.

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Rock Solid in Turbulent Times PASTOR PAUL WITKOP Light of the Desert Lutheran Church

We live in difficult times. The financial and housing markets go up and down. The coronavirus is an unknown force that is causing chaos. We look to the government and the next election for hope — and it’s not there. We live in the most educated, the most technologically advanced culture ever. Yet there are so many people seemingly holding on by a thread. I spoke with a man whose wife had just left him to go

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live with another man. He told me that he was holding onto life with a “white knuckle” grip. Another person confessed hopelessness because his company was going out of business. Still another mom and dad are struggling with a son who is taking drugs. Junior high and high school students are discouraged and overwhelmed because of the pressure to achieve. Challenging times happen to all of us. They make us stand back and truthfully ask the question “What/who am I counting on?” Is the foundation of my life so solid that in circumstances beyond my control, I can still navigate life? Easter is the celebration that there is someone we can count on, someone who is the rock-solid foundation on whom we can build our lives. History records that Jesus Christ lived on this earth with a group of followers, predicted that he would die and rise from the dead, and then actually did die and rise from the dead after three days. No one has ever done this except for him. He claimed to be the Son of God and his invitation to

COMMUNITY VOICES all of us is to confidently place our faith in him now and forever. You might be going through a very difficult time and feel like everything you used to count on has eroded away. God wants to turn your heart from discouragement to hope. He wants us to take a step of faith, put our trust in the resurrected Jesus. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me the strength.” —Philippians 4:13 The truth is, your circumstances may or may not change. However, there is power available that is greater than your own wisdom and your own resources. In his time and in his way, God will give you power for living, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, to help you through whatever seems to be defeating you today. May you receive his gift of strength and be encouraged that, with Christ, there is hope. Paul Witkop is Pastor of Light of the Desert Lutheran Church in Cave Creek. Call 480.563.5500 or email paulw@lightofthedesert.org.

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Helping Those Who Help Neighbors in Need Foothills Caring Corps forced to cancel major fundraiser — shifts gears in a time of COVID-19 The Foothills Caring Corps is a 501(c)(3) volunteer driven organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older residents. During a time when the senior and homebound populace needs extra assistance, the Caring Corps provides valuable, essential services including mobile meals, medical transportation and grocery shopping. The generous support of Valley residents allows the Caring Corps to continue these priority programs and ensure those most vulnerable can safely stay at home while still receiving access to essential goods. In the past 12 months, the Caring Corps has provided nearly 36,000 hours of services, including 10,400 meals and more than 4,400 medical trips. On March 18, FCC shared and update on its website, saying, “We would like to let the community know that we are currently able to safely provide services and to know some of the cautions that we are taking when helping our Neighbors and volunteers. Our goal is to help reduce anxiety and let the community know that we are open and that we are maintaining our schedule in a limited fashion to do the best we can to help one another. Our primary community effort is focused on utilizing the telephone to make telephone reassurance calls, not only for our volunteers and Neighbors but all of our neighbors throughout our Desert Foothills communities who are isolated and alone. We hope to start a surge of neighbors telephoning neighbors to help reduce the panic and worry. We also want to share community resources as much as is possible so people know what is available to them. We hope you might reach out and help.” This year, the organization that is celebrating 20 years of dedicated service to the community, removed from their calendar their largest single fundraising event, The Taste of the Foothills, which was slated to take place in March. “We hope that there will be some among you who may want to step up and help us reduce our loss,” said Debbra Determan, executive director. “You have been so supportive in the last 15 years of our Taste of Foothills fund-raisers.” For information on how to help the agency continue to provide essential services to the community, call 480.488.1105 or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.

Horses, Harleys, Tractors and ATVs By Allen Nohre

Horses in downtown Cave Creek? Of course! They and their riders keep our Western culture alive and remind me of Tom Mix, Roy Rogers and the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Harleys? Absolutely! They fill our air with their ear-splitting roar and our bars with leather-clad tipplers. How about old farm tractors parading in front of the Buffalo Chip and Harold’s Corral driven by men proud of their restored mechanical work horses? Add them to the mix! And then there are the all-terrain vehicles ALLEN NOHRE headed east on Cave Creek Road for a rough ride that hopefully Writer doesn’t scar our fragile desert. Obviously, Creekers and visitors like to ride and drive. My favorite is the farm tractor. I got out of my car at the Grotto Café, and in the parking lot saw a sight from my childhood: a yellow 1949 Minneapolis Moline model U tractor. There was rust seeping through the yellow paint, but the engine was proudly running despite its age, and the overalls-clad operator standing next to it was more than willing to tell me about his tractor. He said he buys and restores vintage tractors and Kansas is his favorite state for finding the aged beasts of the prairie. Amazingly, he owns 90 of them and many are parked on his property in Cave Creek. My connection to the Moline U is that of a teenager, thrilled to operate what I thought was a big tractor when I worked on my uncle Arnold’s Minnesota farm during summer vacation. After grain harvest in August, my job was to drive that tractor, pulling a plow with three 16-inch moldboards. The yellow stubble of oats or barley was turned over to become rich, black soil that would wait all winter for spring seed time and the start of another crop. Today, huge tractors and plows dwarf what I was able to do with my Moline U, but they don’t dwarf my teenage accomplishment. The riders and drivers of the horses, Harleys, tractors and ATV’s have all found a way to have fun in downtown Cave Creek and make it a one-of-a-kind, fascinating community.

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The Carefree-Cave Creek Consolidated Court announced a new payment option for those customers making monthly payments to the court. Customers can now make cash payments without having to appear at the courthouse. Instead, payments can be made at retailers nationwide, including locally at CVS Pharmacy. This allows customers to make payments outside of court business hours and at hundreds of locations throughout the state and the country. In offering another payment option, the court says it is improving the service it provides to customers and making it easier for people to comply with court orders. To find out more about this convenient new program or how to make a payment, visit www.azcourtpay.com or call the court at 480.488.1689.

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April, normally I’d have an upbeat message about happenings in Cave Creek, but these are unprecedented times! The following is the thinking that has gone into and continues to go into our decisions from the week of March 16th. MAYOR The week of March 16th has Town of Cave Creek been very tough and stressful. 480.488.1400 Up in the air was the Rodeo www.cavecreek.org which the parade was scheduled for [March 21]. I’m on the Board for that and we had a meeting Monday afternoon and rescheduled those events and then met with Roadhouse Hideaway owner about Bike Week. He was as interested in postponing as we were. All of that happened between 2:30pm and the start of the Council meeting Executive Session at 5pm on Monday Afternoon. Now just before 10:30 Monday morning I had begun texting back and forth with someone who has direct contact with the Governor trying to get him to take action pursuant to restrictions with real teeth to stop the exposures. These attempts continued up until Wednesday

morning with no success. We had a special meeting scheduled for 1pm Wednesday afternoon for Strategic Planning but our outside consultant cancelled because of a health issue with a family member. Town Code allows the Mayor to take extraordinary action in times of declared emergency. So during the Wednesday meeting I Declared the Emergency for Cave Creek and then discussed my Declaration closing the Bars and Restaurants with the Town Council. That meeting is online on the Town website. After that meeting Staff and I hammered out the details, got it signed and then hand delivered copies to affected businesses. Bike Week (toned down). My preference has always been to under promise and over deliver. The reason we used the term toned down was because Arizona Bike Week which is held at Westworld in Scottsdale had been stating they were absolutely having the event, even going so far as to state they had a private property available if the City of Scottsdale took action to cancel. The attendance at Westworld is the main draw for Bike Week in the State drawing attendees from all over North America. A previous Town Manager about 10 years ago, during the recession, had requested the Hideaway owner get Cave Creek involved to boost revenues. That Town Manager was told at that time that if it were started it

couldn’t be stopped. So, since the beginning of Cave Creeks participation it has grown to what you’ve seen up until now. By revoking the Special Event Permit for Cave Creek Bike Week while the Westworld event was ongoing would not guarantee anything more than “Toned Down” absent binding action from Government to force Social Distancing. So that was the case and thinking on Monday pursuant to Bike Week and the reason Cave Creek up until now has continued to permit the event. Without the preplanning and staffing for traffic and law enforcement that the Hideaway and Roadhouse pay for it would truly be chaos and possibly even dangerous. When Phoenix Mayor Gallego closed their Bars and Restaurants I simply could not allow Cave Creek to become the North Valleys petri dish. Cave Creek restrictions went into effect at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and within the hour Governor Ducey signed an Executive Order essentially enacting the same restrictions for Arizona Counties that have confirmed cases of COVID-19. I don’t know what the future holds but believe we are doing everything we can at this stage of the pandemic in the Town of Cave Creek. Hopefully May will be brighter! Until next Month, Please Stay Safe!

2020 Cave Creek Rodeo Days Parade and Rodeo Update The Cave Creek Rodeo Days committee voted March 16 to postpone the Rodeo Days activities to May 22–24. The parade is also postponed. At the time of publication, the new date has not yet been determined. The board issued a statement on the event website: “Due to advancing concerns of federal and state officials regarding the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Directors and Cave Creek’s Town Manager met to discuss the options for our Rodeo and host of events leading up to the Rodeo. The Board, after careful consideration and discussion of all options decided to reschedule the entire event to Memorial Day weekend (May 22nd-24th) with the Parade taking place on Saturday. The health and welfare of our organization’s membership, sponsors, rodeo fans and valued volunteer base remains a top priority and the Board will continue to monitor this situation.” The statement when on to say that all tickets will be honored in May for the same day of performance as the original purchase and encouraged residents to hold on to their tickets for entry. The statement continued: “If you require a refund or would like to consider turning your purchase into a donation to support our 501(c)(3) efforts, click the button [at www.cavecreekrodeo.com] and fill out the form required. A completed copy of the form will be sent to your email address. Send a copy of the email along with your original tickets to us and we will process your choice.” All refunds must be post marked by April 21. No further requests will be honored after that date. For continued updates and information on the 2020 Cave Creek Rodeo Days, visit www.cavecreekrodeo.com.

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In early March, David Court, the executive director of the Desert Foothills Library, announced his intention to retire at the end of 2020. Court has been executive director since August 2010 and led the organization through a remodel of the library, the construction of an additional parking lot and an expansion of services provided to the community. “This is a wonderful organization and I shall be sorry to stand down from my current role. However, both my wife and I will be retiring in order to take advantage of travel opportunities and to pursue our other interests. I hope that, in the future, I will be able to play a role in the continuing success of the Library.” Robert Hindle, president of the Library board of directors, has said, “David has been both a visionary and exceptionally effective manager. In a sense, he is irreplaceable, but the Board understands his desire to retire.” A search for a new executive director will commence shortly and a handover period will ensure that the library has continuity of leadership. The Desert Foothills Library is an independently funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves the whole Desert Foothills community. Open seven days a week, the library offers culturally enriching lifelong learning programs, as well as providing a highquality public library. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.dfla.org or call 480.488.2286. [Note: The Library closed March 16 until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. Check the website for information.]

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Yolande Grill has been deeply concerned about the use of rat poison for the past 12 years. Due to rodenticide, Grill’s dog and cat lost their lives. Yolande Grill is a resident in Cave Creek. In May 2019, she started the group, Cave Creek Cares, to educate people about the dangers of using poison to rid their properties of rodents. “We are trying to see what we can do as a community to help our wildlife,” she said. According to Grill, the movement to stop residents from using rat poison sprouted from finding a large amount of deceased or soon-to-be-dead wildlife and pets in the area. Grill explained that using rodenticide causes secondary poisoning for animals that eat rodents. After a rodent eats the poison, it works as an anti-coagulant and makes the animals’ blood begin to thin. This causes the animals to bleed out. “If an owl eats a rat, the owl gets the poison in their system and they can die. It can happen to bobcats and coyotes as well. In California, they found a cougar,” Grill said. Grill has yet to face a “rat issue” at her home in Cave Creek. She said that if there are any found on her property, she leaves them alone and they leave her alone. Grill believes that as more people move into the town, there seems to be less of an understanding of the balance of nature. She said, “You have to leave the wildlife to itself. There is an ecosystem that is in balance.” Most importantly to Grill, she stressed that there is “no such thing as a safe poison. It is not safe for even domestic animals.” She said, “I really believe if people understood they wouldn’t go out of their way to kill the things they love.”

Councilman Paul Diefenderfer in Cave Creek is also a member of Cave Creek Cares and assists with wildlife rescue for Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. Diefenderfer explained that people use poison-filled bait boxes that are advertised as safe because a child or larger animal can’t reach into them. However, the problem is that a rodent will enter the box, eat the poison and then leave, he said. “This causes a really slow and horrible death for the rodents and wildlife who eat them,” said Diefenderfer. Diefenderfer inquired whether or not people would buy pest control poisons if they advertised as killing coyotes, owls and bobcats. Some may argue that this is private property rights and they can do what they want on their property; however, Diefenderfer argues that the issue is that rodents will eat the poison and leave property lines and cause damage elsewhere. He said, “Usually the animals I pick up are found on properties that didn’t put out the rat poison. They got the poison from somewhere else, walked a while and then died.” Among other animals, Diefenderfer has tried to rescue: a fox, coyote and a bobcat who ingested poisoned rodents. “The possibility of saving their lives is rare due to the internal bleeding from the poison. It is just a shame,” he said. According to Diefenderfer, “Cave Creek has been losing owls. People are making the problem worse because they are killing off the predators who eat the mice,” he said. “They’re killing the thing that works every day of the year to naturally get rid of their rats. People put out the poison and see it as killing rodents, not killing owls.” Just as Grill had described, Diefenderfer explained that cats and dogs are collateral damage as well.

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Diefenderfer said, “I get the frustration because rats can be destructive but you need to realize this is where we live and that it’s worth the effort.” Grill and Diefenderfer said that Cave Creek Cares is trying to model their efforts similarly to Raptors Are the Solution (RATS). RATS is a group based in California that works to educate people about the danger that rat poison brings to birds of prey. Their goal is to take toxic rodenticides off the market. According to RATS, the group was started in San Francisco after hawks started falling dead from the sky due to rodenticides. After further investigation and information provided from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), rodenticides were confirmed as being dangerous for children, pets and wildlife — including endangered species. The EPA deems anticoagulant rodenticides as an “unreasonable risk.” Just like RATS, Cave Creek Cares is using educational campaigns and informing the public as a tactic to bring awareness to Cave Creek residents with the hopes that they will forever rid their properties of poisonous rodent traps. | CST

In order to stop residents from putting out poison, Diefenderfer described what steps he believes need to be taken. “The first step is education and trying to get people to voluntarily quit,” said Diefenderfer. “The next step is encouraging the use of humane traps.” A humane trap is a cage with a trap door. It is a box that contains rodent food and when rodents touch the food, it triggers the trap door shut behind them. Since fall of 2019, Diefenderfer has been handing out “Have-a-Heart” humane traps that catch the rodents but do not cause death. This way, the animals can be released back into the wild. Humane traps can also be found for purchase on Amazon, he said. Encouraging residents to use humane traps includes convincing individuals to dispose of not only rodenticides, but glue traps as well. In addition, if a resident finds it necessary to kill a rodent, Diefenderfer suggests using a trap that ensures a quick death and then disposing of its carcass in the wild for other animals to find. “If you’re going to kill things, make it humane and quick,” pleaded Diefenderfer. Another step that can be taken is suggesting that residents block off crawl spaces so that animals cannot crawl into them.

Join the Chamber for Breakfast Join members of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce for an informational monthly business breakfast presentation and early morning networking. The breakfast event will be held Thursday, April 30, 7:30–9:30am, at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. To contact Harold’s call 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com. The cost to attend is $8 for members and $15 for general admission. Check in with the Chamber or the venue prior to the event for current status. To learn more about the Chamber or find other events, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Town of Cave Creek Awarded $9,163 for Energy Reduction The Town of Cave Creek was awarded $9,163 by Arizona Public Service (APS) for its participation in the 2019 Peak Solutions Demand Response Program. Joel Fisher, a representative from APS, presented Mayor Ernie Bunch with the check at the Town Council meeting on the evening of March 2. Since 2012, the Town has earned over $100,000 in rebates for participating in the APS Demand Pictured: Joel Fisher from APS presents Cave Creek Mayor Ernie Bunch with rebate check at Response Program. the March 2, Town Council meeting. The program takes place in the summer when electricity demands are at its highest. Essentially, APS pays high-volume customers to reduce their non-essential electricity loads during peak demand events in exchange for financial compensation. “We appreciate all you do for the program and I have this great check for you,” Fisher said. “The Town has earned a little over $100,000 for protecting the grid and helping APS out as a whole, and we do appreciate it.” The 2019 funds were awarded from Cave Creek’s participation during a peak demand test that occurred July 12 and lasted from 2–6pm. The Cave Creek Utilities Department was able to decrease the number of pumps running at the water treatment plant, reducing the electricity load on the grid. Chris Gunderson, the Cave Creek Water Treatment Plant supervisor explained that the utilities department has several options in assisting APS in decreasing electricity loads. It can either temporarily shut down CAP booster stations, temporarily shut down the water treatment plant, or reduce the number of pumps running at either the Cave Creek or Desert Hills water systems. The delivery and treatment of water is energy intensive. Often Cave Creek’s peak water demands happen during the driest, hottest summer days, which typically coincides with peak electricity demands. These factors can make it very difficult to make adjustments to the Town’s water systems in order to reduce electricity during peak demand events. “We will never adversely affect our customers, so when APS declares these event tests we will not take action unless we can reliably provide water to our customers,” Gunderson said.

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Happy Eightieth Birthday, Friendly Pines Camp his summer, Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott will proudly celebrate 80 years of summertime fun. Several generations of Arizona families have sent their children to this much-loved, familyowned sleepaway camp that is accredited through the American Camp Association (ACA) and a member of the Western Association for Independent Camps (WAIC). Available for boys and girls, ages 6 through 14, Friendly Pines offers a wide range of traditional camp activities: sports, horseback riding, waterskiing, rock climbing, performing arts, fine arts, pet care, hiking, canoe, kayaking, sewing and more. Children get to select which new activities they want to participate in. There are four-day, one-week, two-week, fourweek and six-week camp sessions available. A sibling discount is offered. This year, camp will run from May 23 - Aug. 2. “We’re now seeing a fourth generation of campers,” says Kevin Nissen, the long-time co-director who has worked full-time with the camp for 30 years. “Many of our former campers, who are now the parents and even grandparents of current campers, tell us that they love the fact that we’re still teaching the same, classic

camp songs and square dances, still cooking Dutch oven biscuits over a campfire, and offering many of the same outdoor sports, activities, and camp traditions that they remember doing.” Founded in 1941 by Bud and Isabelle Brown, Friendly Pines Camp is now the longest-running, family-owned summer camp in Arizona and the founders’ great-granddaughter, Megan May, is the camp’s other co-director. “Sleepaway camp is the ideal training ground for developing resilience, or grit,” adds Nissen. “At sleepaway camp, boys and girls are encouraged to try new things like riding a horse, or waterskiing, or scale the climbing wall…Camp is also a place where children can discover their own inner strength. They can find that, despite their shyness and trepidation, they have personal powers to which they can lay claim. They learn, maybe for the first time, that they can make their way in the world. And isn’t that what we really want our kids to know?” Friendly Pines Camp is located in the cool pines of the beautiful Bradshaw Mountains at 933 East Friendly Pines Road, Prescott. For more information, call 928.445.2128 or visit www.friendlypines.com.

Learning is Always Online, On-air on the PHXTV Classroom Recognizing that students across Arizona will be looking for things to do should school closures continue further into April, the City of Phoenix’s digital classroom, PHXTV Classroom, has expanded its programming while kids are home during the coronavirus national emergency. The PHXTV Classroom video program will stream live on Phoenix.gov/PHXTV from 9–11am daily, with a replay from 11am–1pm. PHXTV Classroom will feature a variety of stories, with different programming each day, on history, science and art, including: • “The 21st Century Turning Points in U.S. History” — Learn about events that transformed America. • “Travel Through History” — Students can experience visiting places around the world. • “Backyard Bugs and Other Arthropods” — Discovery of nature and insects for younger kids. The lineup of these television productions come from PHXTV, which has been providing award-winning television programming about city services and resources for 35 years. Now, parents and teachers can check out PHXTV Classroom and use this digital content as another educational tool for students while they remain at home and out of the day-to-day learning environment. If online access is unavailable, this programming will also be broadcast on PHXTV, which is accessible through Cox Cable channel 11 and CenturyLink 8005. To find the latest information about local education stories produced by PHXTV Classroom, visit the PHXNewsroom. To submit story ideas for the PHXTV Classroom about youth and education in Phoenix, send an email: PHXTVClassroom@Phoenix.gov.

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The situation across our country continues to evolve in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced a statewide closure of Arizona schools from Monday, March 16, 2020, through DR. JESSE WELSH Friday, March 27, Paradise Valley Unified School District 2020. Here within PVSchools, we are preparing for the likelihood that this closure could extend for a much longer period of time in order to “flatten the curve” of infection rates in the interest of the health of our students, families, staff and community. We understand the hardship this may create for many of our families and we are working on options to meet these needs. PVSchools, along with school districts across the state, is continuing to work with local agencies such as the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the Governor’s Office, Superintendent Hoffman and the Department of Education to coordinate efforts. We have established support for our students most in need, ensuring that students who participate in our nutrition program will continue to be able to access free breakfast and lunch daily and are working with community partners to provide support for families over the weekend. We are providing parents with a resource guide of supplementary educational resources to support student learning so that they can work with their children during the closure. We also recognize the disruption and stress this may cause some of our children. I would like to share some resources from the National Association of School Psychologists that may be helpful in talking to your family: https://www.nasponline.org/resourcesand-publications/resources-and-podcasts/ school-climate-safety-and-crisis/ health-crisis-resources. There are still many questions to be resolved, including securing waivers related to state-wide testing, ensuring dedicated school employees don’t see any disruption to their pay and how to address missed instructional time. Up-to-date information will continue to be added to the PVSchools website. It can be accessed by visiting www.pvschools.net and clicking on the blue button labeled Coronavirus Information. This remains a quickly evolving situation and, while we don’t have all the answers yet, we continue to work diligently to ensure the safety and wellness of our PVSchools community. To reach Dr. Welsh or for more information about the Paradise Valley Unified School District, call 602.449.2000 or visit www.pvschools.net.

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Phoenix Pride Announces New Dates for 2020 Festival and Parade Phoenix Pride announced the rescheduled dates for the 40th Annual Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade, which was scheduled to take place April 4–5, with the Festival now set to run Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, with the Parade moving from its usual Sunday morning time to Saturday, Nov. 7. The Festival will remain at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, and Festival hours will be unchanged, at noon to 9pm both Saturday and Sunday. The Parade will begin Saturday at 10am at Third Street and Thomas Road, running northbound up Third Street to Indian School Road. In addition to the new dates, Pride has confirmed that the headlining performers previously announced for the Circle K Festival Main Stage and the Latin Stage Presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Club Papí will remain unchanged, and all have reconfirmed for the new dates.

Existing Festival ticket holders should have received a message from Phoenix Pride’s ticketing partner, See Tickets, to the email address associated with their order, explaining the policies and procedures regarding ticket conversions for the new dates. “The decision to postpone our 40th anniversary Festival and Parade was not at all an easy one for us, but we are very excited to be able to so quickly confirm new dates for later this year,” Phoenix Pride executive director Mike Fornelli said. “We are extremely grateful to our community partners at the City of Phoenix, to our vendors, our sponsors and to all of our managers and volunteers for their support, flexibility and understanding throughout this process. And I am especially excited to confirm that we have been able to rebook all of the top-notch performers originally scheduled to headline the Festival in April, so no one will be disappointed to miss their favorite artist.”

“The Greater Phoenix LGBTQ community, our friends and our allies, are nothing if not resilient, and while no one wanted to delay this year’s signature events, we are very happy that we are able to announce these new dates, and that our vendors, community partners and our valued presenting sponsors are standing with us through this transition,” president of the Phoenix Pride board of directors Mark Leeper stated. “Phoenix Pride is a unique event in the sense that for many in our community, it represents the only two days of the year when they can truly be themselves, and can feel safe and comfortable and welcome in doing so. We recognize what this delay means to our community, and we are committed to finding ways to keep our community engaged and connected in the coming months. Having solid dates and an unchanging headliners lineup for this year’s Festival and Parade, will give our community something tangible to look forward to as we weather the months ahead.” Tickets for the new Festival dates are on sale now at www.phoenixpride.org.

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Create a Spa Room in Your Home and Make Stress-Free Choices Creating a spa-like atmosphere in your own home is an opportunity for personal pleasure and enjoyment. First, you have to have an extra room to make this happen. If you are fortunate to have the space, you can create a get-away just for you, a place you can get a quiet and soul-satisfying massage or use for meditation. If this is important to you, here are some things to consider and choices to make. Begin by determining which room will give you the privacy you need — where you will feel safe from the outside world. A place that is quiet with no phone ringing or TV sounds from other rooms. Bring in a comfortable chair, meditation pillow or pillows to lie on. Make the floor a different color than the rest of the house. You can also make the floor extra soft to the touch of bare feet. Paint the walls in your favorite relaxing color. Perhaps you can upholster the walls with fabric for additional soundproofing and softness. If you have special or spiritual objects, you can display them on an altar. Finish it off with soft lighting and you have created your own private haven. If you have a regular massage, choosing the time of day you prefer is significant. Mornings before you begin the day are great because you can then be energized for the rest of the day. Facing stress can be less difficult. Perhaps you prefer the evening to relieve your stress. Yes, this may be considered an indulgence — but what better gift can you give yourself in your own home! Here are some helpful tips. Make sure the air is comfortable, not too hot or cold. If it is winter, it needs to be warm enough without a blanket, and in the summer, it is nice to have a fan blowing cool air over you. Personally, I love having massages on my back patio when the weather permits. The birds and running water from my fountain carry me into nature. A fan and a heater as I need it make the area as comfortable as possible. It is also nice to have music playing at the right volume to soothe you. Loud music is jarring to the soul — music needs to be audible enough to take you to places where your mind can rest. Regardless of the time of day, have candles flickering near you. Even with your eyes closed you can feel the glow. Sometimes, lightly scented candles give the same effect as aromatherapy. Small vases with flowers are another treat. One of the benefits of home massages is that you don’t have to get dressed afterwards. You can lounge in your robe and drink tea in your favorite cup or water in your favorite glass. You can do all this sitting in your favorite chair or get back into bed and take a nap or read. Of course, your bed is an entire article by itself. How soft are your sheets, how comfortable is your pillow and how inviting is your blanket? When you have these experiences in your own home, the memory stays with you. This is one of the reasons it is important to be sure that when you are designing rooms in your home that they are a reflection of you. Create your rooms to serve you and make each environment one that will give you pleasure and personal fulfillment. How you do this is up to you. Remember, rooms have no feelings — you do! Barbara Kaplan, IFDA and Allied ASID, is a Phoenix-based Holistic Interior Design consultant and the founder of Barbara’s Picks, an online resource for the best of the best Design and Lifestyle Resources. Visit barbaraspicks.com more information.

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Male Call: “Who’s a Gooood dog” and Other Online Glitches Last April, we talked about photo clichés. It’s time to have a little hair of the dog, so to bark, and turn again to verbal glitches that are making you exactly like everyone else. First off: don’t make your profile sound like you’re a dog…literally. For example: “I’m trustworthy, loyal, friendly, reliable and love to cuddle.” All that’s missing is the “Arf!” Next: Did someone else write your profile? Or are you using what our Male Call Advisory Board™ calls the “Royal Third Person?” For example: “Loves movies, walking along the beach, and quiet nights staying in.” Speaking of love, we can probably assume that you are planning to stay alive, so we don’t need “love life” or “love everything life has to offer.” (Oh, and we know you “love to laugh” because you have peppered so many clever jokes into your profile.) We’re not sure what life would be like without some daily drama — pesky traffic made you late for a job interview, forgot to charge your phone, loyal and trustworthy fur baby chewed your wallet, HOA fined you for not trimming your tree, your stalker just got paroled. But making a blanket statement about “no drama” is both unrealistic and, well, dull. Scammers beware. Some of the ladies have been putting you on notice that they don’t want you. Same with pickpockets, email phishing schemes and text messages about making “$1K per day from home.” So, how’s that working for you? Perhaps you figure that saying it makes them say “Oh, no, we better not mess with her…she’s on to our tricks, dang it all!” We’re not quite sure how this next phrase became so popular but “well-traveled” seems to have replaced “globetrotter” and “cosmopolitan.” (We just looked it up and found 138 million Google entries.) Now, a person who has traveled in many foreign countries, especially diverse locations has certainly got around (my sister’s family figures they’ve been to 84 countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe) and that’s probably a nice selling point for your profile. But the term is getting a bit tiresome. And we’re not sure cruise ships count…not that anyone will be taking them in the current pandemic climate. Are “family and friends” important to you? You’re in good company with 9.2 billion citations on Google (mostly from Plenty of Fish and Bumble, we-thinks.) Though we have mentioned this before, “looking for your best friend” or your “last first kiss” makes your profile look like you copy-and-pasted from a 1990s newspaper Personals ad. And finally, if you’re on a free online site, there’s no need to tell folks that you’re “not a paid member.” Remember: your job is to stand out from the crowd. Maybe not all the way out in left field (unless you just like catching fly balls), but at least enough to keep from sounding like you need to be adopted from the local dog pound. Need a guy’s perspective? Jot a note to Male Call at jrobertpenn@aol.com or check out the Male Call archives at words-in-action.com.

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SBA customer service representatives will be available to answer questions about SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and explain the application process. “Small businesses, private non-profit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020, may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred,” said Carranza. “These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. Disaster loans can provide vital economic assistance to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing,” Carranza added. Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is based on the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The interest rate is 3.75 percent for small businesses. The interest rate for private nonprofit organizations is 2.75 percent. SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years and are available to entities without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https:// disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800.659.2955 or email disastercustomerservice@ sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 800.877.8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Dec. 21, 2020. For information about the coronavirus, visit www.coronavirus. gov. For more information about available SBA resources and services, visit: www.sba.gov.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources to Know

With concerns regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) at the forefront of everyone’s mind, there are a number of resources that can provide residents up-to-date information on the evolving circumstances related to the virus and what residents can to do to protect themselves and their family. Below are tips on how to prepare in case COVID-19 spreads in the community from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), along with some local resources.

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1. Find Local Information Know where to find local information on COVID-19 and local trends of COVID-19 cases. State of Arizona — www.azdhs.gov; 1.844.542.8201 Maricopa County — www.maricopa.gov/5460/ Coronavirus-Disease-2019 City of Phoenix — www.phoenix.gov/newsroom; 602.262.6011; TTY 711 City of Scottsdale — www.scottsdaleaz.gov/news/ coronavirus-update; 480.312.3111

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3. Take Steps for Those at Higher Risk Know what additional measures those at higher risk and who are vulnerable should take. People who are at higher risk of severe illness include older adults and people who have serious underlying medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and lung disease. Visit the CDC website for additional information. 4. Protect Yourself & Family Implement steps to prevent illness (e.g., stay home when sick, handwashing, respiratory etiquette, clean frequently touched surfaces daily). Visit www.cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html for more.

2. Know the Signs & Symptoms Know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if symptomatic. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure*: • Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath *This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses.

If you are symptomatic: • Stay home when you are sick • Call your health care provider’s office in advance of a visit • Limit movement in the community • Limit visitors

5. Create a Household Plan Create a household plan of action in case of illness in the household or disruption of daily activities due to COVID-19 in the community. • Consider 2-week supply of prescription and over the counter medications, food and other essentials. Know how to get food delivered if possible. • Establish ways to communicate with others (e.g., family, friends, co-workers). • Establish plans to telework, what to do about childcare needs, how to adapt to cancellation of events. 6. Stay Informed About Emergency Plans Know about emergency operations plans for schools/workplaces of household members. At the time of press, local schools are closed through April 10, and while districts are updating parents on a regular basis, some have set up special resource pages: • Cave Creek Unified School District — www. ccusd93.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=10459; 480.575.2000 • Deer Valley Unified School District — www.dvusd. org/covid19; 623.445.5000 • Paradise Valley Unified School District —www. pvschools.net/about/emergency-preparedness/ covid-19-coronavirus-information; 602.449.2000 • Scottsdale Unified School District —www.susd. org/COVID19; 480.484.6100

For detailed and up-to-date information, visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html.

Area Agency on Aging Offers 24-Hour Senior Help Line — Provides Tips on Staying Connected The Area Agency on Aging, Region One, (Agency) offers a wide variety of programs and services that enhance the quality of life for residents of Maricopa County. The organization advocates, plans, coordinates, develops and delivers services for adults aged 60 and over, adults aged 18 and over with HIV/AIDS, adults aged 18 and over with disabilities and long-term care needs, and family caregivers. In a time of “social distancing,” one excellent resource offered is the Senior Help Line, a 24-hour information and assistance resource and central intake of the Agency. There are many aging services available in Maricopa County, but seniors and their caregivers can become overwhelmed by the multitude of choices. The Senior Help Line can assist in navigating these resources. The professional staff works with the caller to determine the actual issue that prompted their call. Information and assistance specialists can then identify the resources or services that would best meet the identified need of the caller. Staff can assist in answering questions about transportation, housing, long-term care, home delivered meals, home care and other numerous services.

While the help line is always available to Valley seniors, the Agency reminds residents that it is also important to check in on older family, friends and neighbors. “Isolation at any time can be very difficult for people of all ages, particularly for older adults, but especially during this uncertain time as we try to navigate through unchartered territory,” said Mary Lynn Kasunic, president and CEO. “That’s why maintaining consistent contact with older adults who may be isolated or facing isolation is critically important.” She suggests staying connected in the following ways: • Call on a regular basis • C onnect with friends and family to set up a “call tree” so they hear from several people at various times • Offer to deliver food or medicine • Use technology if possible — emails, facetime, Facebook • Encourage them to reach out and ask for assistance For more information about services or with any questions or concerns, call the 24-Hour Senior Help Line at 602.264.HELP (4357); toll free at 888.264.2258. For the hard of hearing and deaf, text 520.775.1899 SMS (Short Message Service). For additional information on services offered, visit www.aaaphx.org.

The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the Red Cross by visiting www. redcrossblood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 800.RED.CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. As the coronavirus pandemic has grown here in the U.S., blood drive cancellations have grown at an alarming rate. As of March 17, nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been cancelled across the country due to concerns about congregating at workplaces, college campuses and schools amidst the coronavirus outbreak. These cancellations have resulted in some 86,000 fewer blood donations. More than 80 percent of the blood the Red Cross collects comes from drives held at locations of this type. The Red Cross is adding appointment slots at donation centers and expanding capacity at many community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks to ensure ample opportunities for donors to give. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/give. html/find-drive to find a drive.

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The Red Cross expects the number of cancellations to continue to increase, which is causing heightened concern for blood collection organizations and hospitals across the country. This blood shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients suffering from cancer. “I am looking at the refrigerator that contains only one day’s supply of blood for the hospital,” said Dr. Robertson Davenport, director of transfusion medicine at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. “The hospital is full. There are patients who need blood and cannot wait.” “In our experience, the American public comes together to support those in need during times of shortage and that support is needed now more than ever during this unprecedented public health crisis,” said Chris Hrouda, president, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “Unfortunately, when people stop donating blood, it forces doctors to make hard choices about patient care, which is why we need those who are healthy and well to roll up a sleeve and give the gift of life.”

“We know that people want to help, but they may be hesitant to visit a blood drive during this time. We want to assure the public that blood donation is a safe process, and we have put additional precautions in place at our blood drives and donation centers to protect all who come out,” said Hrouda. The Red Cross has implemented new measures to ensure blood drives and donation centers are even safer for donors and staff. At each blood drive and donation center, Red Cross employees already follow thorough safety protocols to help prevent the spread of any type of infection. There is no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmitted by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases of transfusion transmission for any respiratory virus including this coronavirus worldwide. “Volunteer donors are the unsung heroes for patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions. If you are healthy, feeling well and eligible to give, please schedule an appointment to give now,” added Hrouda. Visit www.redcrossblood.org for local mobile blood drive locations.

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Prevention is the Best Medicine 5 Steps to Keeping our Community Healthy By Michele Guy Syne

We want you to stay healthy and vital regardless of what is happening around you. So, know that health starts at home! Here are five simple steps to staying healthy and thereby protecting yourself, our community and the world. 1. Stay Empowered: The mind is a powerful tool, so use it to keep you strong, both physically and mentally. Here is a quick self-hypnosis for you to use. Say “blue” to yourself and close your eyes. Let the blue move through your body and mind. Blue as the sky, blue as the deep blue ocean, blue as a warm baby’s blanket. Relax your eyelids. You could try to open them only to discover that they just don’t feel like opening. Now say “blue” again. Then say to yourself, “I am strong. I am healthy. I am safe. I am calm. I am peaceful. I am relaxed.” Say “blue” again and open your eyes. Blue. Wide awake. Eyes wide open and feeling terrific. Very good. Do this as often as you would like throughout the day.

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2. Keep Your Immune System Strong: Eat well, exercise in the fresh outside air and get lots of rest. Also know that fear, stress and anxiety weaken the immune system.

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3. S tay Informed: Stay abreast of the current news, but don’t overwhelm yourself. There is a lot of sensational media out there. Know what you need to know. What you resist, persists and what you focus on expands. So, focus on health and vitality, and that way you will get more health and vitality. 4. Keep Stock: Purchase only those things that you need for your household. Stocking up puts undue strains on the supply chains and creates a contrived sense of lack and scarcity. 5. Keep it Contained: If you are ill, please stay at home. Wash your face and hands often, don’t touch your face, cough and sneeze into your sleeve, flush tissues down the toilet, and soak your toothbrush in salt water after brushing. Our hearts go out to everyone in the world right now. Let us send Peace, Blessings and Love to all of those in need of Health and Wellness. Mahsi Cho. Michele Guy Syne is a professional engineer and certified master hypnotherapist and instructor. Hypnotherapy is one the quickest modalities to relieve fear, anxiety and stress. Michele offers private sessions from her office in Carefree. Her office remains open for one-on-one sessions, and she does online and telephone sessions if you are more comfortable, or you are ill. Michele teaches Level I Hypnosis if you want to become a Hypnotherapist. She also facilitates workshops to teach self-hypnosis on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Holland Community Center. Contact Michele at 480.652.6698, michele@uniquelynorthern.com, or visit her website at www.uniquelynorthern.com.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ABT Gives Scholarship and Mainstage Show Audition to Arizona Young Artists’ Competition Performer

ABT winner, Isabella Brown

The 21st Annual Arizona Young Artists’ Competition, presented by Herberger Theater Center (HTC) and Center Dance Ensemble, was held Feb. 22 on Stage West at Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. Talented youth, ages 15–20, competed in the disciplines of Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre Voice and Classical Voice. Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) partnered with HTC to sponsor an additional $1,500 scholarship that was awarded to Isabella Brown. Isabella was chosen by a panel of ABT judges and has been offered an opportunity to perform with one of ABT’s professional cast in an upcoming “Broadway Series” Mainstage production. The winner in each area received a $1,500 scholarship to help further their education in the arts. Nine awards and almost $8,000 in scholarships were presented to recognize the outstanding talent of these young artists. The audience in attendance voted for their favorite performers in the People’s Choice category. This event was presented with the support of National Society of Arts & Letters, Greater Arizona Chapter. The winner of the Judges’ Choice Award in the Musical Theatre category was Brody Wurr. Brody is 17 years old and has been involved in musical theatre since 2014 having starred as Avery Arable in Musical Theatre Anthem’s production of Charlotte’s Web. Since 2014, Brody has honed his skills at Arizona Broadway Theatre in a number of “Broadway Series” Mainstage shows. His first show at ABT was Oliver! in 2017 and he has appeared in eight shows in total – most recently Sweeney Todd and Elf The Musical. Brody is currently a member of HyRev, ABT’s teen performance troupe.

Judge’s Choice Musical Theatre, Brody Wurr

HyRev is specifically for young performers ages 13–19 with some previous music theatre/ dance/show choir experience. The program includes two performance troupes: HyperToneZ (advanced troupe) and Sonic Revolution (elite troupe) — both build upon and improve participants’ performance strengths and include Valley-wide performances (with future out-ofarea performances as time and scheduling allow). “Promoting arts education, performance opportunities and personal growth is what’s most important to us at ABT,” said artistic producer, Cassandra Klaphake. “This is why we have the programs we do and why we provide the additional scholarship to the Arizona Young Artists’ Competition. We are thrilled for winner, Isabella Brown, and look forward to seeing her on ABT’s Mainstage in the season to come!” For information, visit www.azbroadway.org or www.herbergertheater.org. Here is the complete list of winners of the 21st Annual Arizona Young Artists’Competition: People’s Choice: • Musical Theatre: Isabella Brown • Dance: Emma Noel • Acting: Aydan Bruce • Classical Voice: Lily Grubert Arizona Broadway Theatre Award: • Isabella Brown Judges’ Choice: • Musical Theatre: Brody Wurr • Dance: Serah Nicodimus • Acting: Kendra Richards • Classical Voice: Lily Grubert

“Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?” (2009) by Rebecca Campbell, Avocado tree reinforced with steel and fiberglass, covered in hand-sewn velvet, hand-blown glass birds on brass feet filled with Windex; steel filled with Solar Salt harvested from the Great Salt Lake. Gift of Rebecca Campbell and L.A. Louver, Venice, California

— a scene of great beauty but tinged with tremendous sadness as the trees were dead. Their slender black trunks reminded Campbell of John Singer Sargent’s scandalous 1884 portrait of a society lady — “Portrait of Madame X.” Sargent painted his subject with a deathly pallor and the strap of her evening gown slipped off her shoulder — a detail that hinted at loose morals. Here the elegant serpentine curve “Nightwriting” (2011) Teresita Fernández

of the female body is translated into an exquisite, fetishized object — a lifeless tree wrapped in velvet and adorned with Windex-filled glass birds. It signifies a sense nature that is artificially constrained as well as an ideal of order that requires nefarious chemicals to keep nature at bay. In addition to the social media outreach, residents can stroll through the Museum’s collection online at www.phxart.org/art/art-collection — and plan a visit when Valley art institutions are able to open their doors again. One exhibit to look forward to is Teresita Fernández: Elemental, which was originally scheduled to be on view March 21 through July 26. Elemental is the first major traveling exhibition and the first mid-career survey of works by contemporary artist Teresita Fernández, considered one of the most innovative artists of her generation. Co-organized with Pérez Art Museum Miami, the retrospective showcases more than 50 large-scale sculptures, installations and mixed-media wall works created by Fernández over two decades, offering Arizona audiences the opportunity to experience her evocative creations that reinterpret the relationships between nature, history and identity. For information on when the Museum will reopen or when postponed exhibits will be rescheduled, visit www.phxart. org. In the meantime, the Museum shares this: “Be gentle with each other. Be kind to yourself. Take heart: art is never closed. We will be here for you, always.”

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n Mid-March the Phoenix Art Museum temporarily closed its physical spaces to all visitors through April 6 to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 to those most vulnerable across its community. During the hiatus, the Museum commenced new efforts to open its virtual doors more widely, significantly increasing its digital content across its Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter channels as well as its email subscriptions. These daily and weekly doses of new, free art content are aimed at enabling community members to engage with the Museum’s collections and exhibitions during this time of social distancing. The museum kicked off #MuseumMusicMonday at #PhxArt March 23 on Facebook, inviting residents to start their week on an artistic note with a new weekly feature designed to engage audio and visual senses, highlighting objects from the Phoenix Art Museum collection paired with suggested musical accompaniment. Staff queues up some grooves while online visitors peruse portraiture, flamenco to fashion, sashay to ceramics and more. Residents can follow along at bit.ly/PhxArtMusicMonday and leave suggestions for pairings of songs to objects from the online collection below on social media. The first highlighted piece was “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?” (2009) by Rebecca Campbell, paired with the Culture Club’s song with the same name. Named after a pop song by the British neo-romantic band Culture Club, this sculpture is complex and multifaceted. Campbell explains that its genesis was the sight of a group of burned trees standing in bright snow

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Teresita Fernández; Photo: Natalia Mantini

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Cooking at Home with Fired Pie In a time of “social distancing” and when most area restaurants have made the move to pick-up/delivery service only for the foreseeable future, residents may be searching for ways to get creative with dinner at home, and locally owned restaurant Fired Pie is here to help. Fired Pie is co-owned by Fred Morgan and Doug Doyle. The fast-casual pizza concept with 21 Arizona locations is quick, casual and customizable to customer’s pizza, mac ’n cheese or salad desires. Fired Pie offers guests a completely customizable experience with over 40 toppings to choose from, including plant-based meats, premium ingredients, freshly made sauce and dough, gluten-free and vegan options, like vegan cheese and plant-based chorizo. The team at Fired Pie shared their Gyro Hero Pizza recipe for those who are cooking at home.

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For Cauliflower Crust: • 1 head of cauliflower stalk • 2 cups of shredded mozzarella • 4 cups parmesan • 2 teaspoon dried oregano • 2 teaspoon kosher salt • 4 teaspoon garlic powder • 2 eggs lightly beaten The cauliflower is pulsed in a food processor and steamed. In a bowl, combine all other ingredients and bake for 20 minutes. For the pizza toppings: • 1-½ ounces tzatziki sauce • ½ cup mozzarella cheese • 2 tablespoons feta cheese • 6 strips Gyro Meat • 1/3 cup diced tomatoes • 1/3 cup diced cucumbers • 1/3 cup kalamata olive • ¼ cup red onion • 7 lines of drizzled tzatziki sauce After cooking the cauliflower crust, place the ingredients on the pizza in the order listed above. Cook pizza in the oven at 425 F for about 8 minutes and enjoy a delicious Gyro inspired pizza. To learn more about Fired Pie or to place a take-out order online, visit www.firedpie.com.

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[Editor’s note: As of press time, many restaurants are still under mandatory closure to dine-in guests; however, Fired Pie locations are offering take-out options for those who may prefer someone else do the cooking.]

Willcox Wine Country Fall Festival Returns May 15–17 Willcox Wine Country continues to grow and be recognized as the premier grape-growing region not only in Arizona but in the Southwest. Willcox produces over 75 percent of all wine grapes in the state. Most of the major awards garnered by Arizona wineries come from fruit grown in Willcox and Cochise County. Last May, Beverage Testing Institute (tastings.com) hosted the inaugural Willcox Wine Awards. The response from the judges was overwhelmingly positive. Two wines scored 95 points putting them in the top one percent of all wines worldwide judged — Carlson Creek Vineyard (AZ) 2014 Sangiovese and Pillsbury Wine Company (AZ) 2016 Diva Rhone Red Blend. At the recent San Francisco Chronicle’s Wine Competition, 57 of the 83 wines from Arizona that medaled, were from Willcox or Cochise Country. Ten of the other wines had some percentage of Willcox grapes in them. The May festival continues to expand onto Maley St. and increase the number of non-wine vendors. This spring, Maley will be home to the Willcox Wine Festival Vintage Village featuring over 20 vintage vendors. Guests will also find an Arizona Craft Beer tent featuring Four Peak Brewing and more entertainment.

Wineries featured at the fall festival include Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Birds and Barrel Vineyards, Bodega Pierce/Saeculum Cellars, Caduceus Cellars & Merking Vineyards, Carlson Creek Vineyard, Chateau Tumbleweed, Coronado Vineyards, Deep Sky Vineyard, Golden Rule Vineyards, Heart Wood Cellars, Keeling Schaefer Vineyards, Page Springs Cellars, Rune Wines, Pillsbury Wine Company and Zarpara Vineyard. Many of the wineries with Willcox tasting rooms will also be open for business. Friday, May 15, Willcox Wine Country will host ita annual Award Benefit Dinner. Money raised at the dinner will help several charities in the Willcox community. The Wine Festival will be Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Pre-sale tickets are available at www.willcoxwinecountry.org for $20. Each ticket includes a commemorative wine glass and six tasting tickets, or for $25 guests receive a commemorative wine glass and 10 tasting tickets. Tickets may be purchased at entry. Designated drivers, underage family, and non-drinkers will be admitted at no charge. For more information on Willcox Wine Country call 480.516.8848 or visit www.willcoxwinecountry.org.

A Getaway to Remember Discover the Top Reasons to Stay at Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn

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By Heather Wuelpern

Whether you live in Tucson or Phoenix or are just visiting, there’s a place you need to discover. About an hour’s drive from northwest Tucson or two hours southeast of Phoenix — through a saguaro forest and into one of Arizona’s most pristine red rock canyons — lies Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn. This 46-acre oasis in the desert is a must-visit, especially after remarkable renovations were completed in March 2017. Read on to see how there’s something for everyone at Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn.

Create lasting memories In this unique nature-lovers hideaway you will find a magical spot dropped in the middle of the unspoiled Sonoran Desert. • Explore the orchard with more than 700 peach, pear, and apricot trees • E njoy a three-course, farm-to-fork dining experience with fresh, seasonal produce straight from the garden • Regroup, unplug and have fun in the refreshing pool

Experience the great outdoors Outdoor enthusiasts will love exploring the Aravaipa Wilderness Preserve— the entrance is only five miles east of Aravaipa Farms. After a day in nature, you can relax by the pool, dine and share stories of your adventures. • Hike unspoiled trails through the spring-fed waters of Aravaipa Creek • Spot wildlife such as bighorn sheep and coatimundi • Birdwatch for more than 250 species of birds

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Sometimes couples don’t agree on everything. Perhaps one loves to camp in the great outdoors, the other prefers comfy accommodations. Aravaipa Farms has the best of both worlds – where nature meets comfort. • Stargaze to your heart’s content each night • R etreat to the comfort of your private and spacious casita equipped with luxurious linens, fireplace, and patio • Enjoy a homemade breakfast delivered to your room Visit www.aravaipafarms.com for additional information, or book a fall stay by calling 520.261.7373 or emailing info@aravaipafarms.com.

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A 97-Year Old ‘Green’ Steam Engine Runs and Survives on a Diet of French Fry Oil and Snow Melt The Iron Horse is back and healthier than ever thanks to strict diet of used oil for French fries and chicken wings. While such a diet might be hazardous to the health of most, The Grand Canyon Railway is using recycled waste vegetable oil as fuel on Locomotive No. 4960, a steam engine built in 1923 to keep it running and running green. Beginning this May on the first Saturday of every month through September, all are welcome aboard for a memorable ride behind the steam engine for a 65-mile journey from Williams, Arizona to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. The GCR is one of a few passenger railroads in the U.S. to service a restored steam engine for long trips and the first in the U.S. to utilize waste vegetable oil to power it. But the memorable experience of riding an 18th century invention in modern days almost didn’t happen. In 2008,

the GCR put its stable of historic iron horses out to pasture due to environmental concerns about pollution while steaming into Grand Canyon National Park. Inspired by the innovation of carmakers to run vehicles on waste vegetable oil, GCR general manager Bob Baker and chief mechanical officer Eric Hadder decided to apply the sustainable measure to a steam engine. Not only did it work, but it worked so well that the 90-year-old plus steam engine gallops along carbon-neutral on the Grand Canyon Railway and thus released fewer emissions than a diesel engine used today and became a green machine. The water used in the boilers are also earth-friendly; boilers contain reclaimed rain and snow melt collected during the winter and Northern Arizona’s rainy season for steam. The GCR is the first tourism railway in the U.S. to receive ISO 14001 third-party certification of its environmental management system. For additional information about the Grand Canyon Railway, visit www.thetrain. com or call 800.843.8724.

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Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival Slated for June 12–13 Kingfish Ingram. We have the sultry and soulful Joanne Shaw Taylor, the dynamic Griff Hamlin and the vibrant Vintage Trouble headlining on Friday night. We’re thrilled to welcome the Single Barrel Blues Band, Miller and the Other Sinners and of course the upbeat Cadillac Assembly Line.” The festival will start at 2pm on Friday under the towering San Francisco Peaks and next to the Continental Country Club. The sunny and bright Flagstaff summer days are filled with warm days and cool nights. Make sure to bring extra clothes or buy a Flagstaff Blues and Brews sweatshirt in the gift shop. Complementing the music at the festival will be a wide variety of local and regional food and craft vendors, children’s activities and fun activities and games. Celebrating its roots, the festival proudly features a wide variety of craft beers including an Arizona favorite, Mother Road Brewery. One and two-day passes along with VIP tickets are on sale now. Tickets are only available online, www.flagstaffblues.com.

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Flagstaff Blues and Brews returns for its eighth year with a dynamic and diverse mix of blues performances featuring the legendary Taj Mahal as the headline for Saturday night and the electrifying Vintage Trouble headlining Friday night. Friday night will be an energetic experience with Tinsley Ellis, Lisa Mann and Sir Harrison getting the audience revved up. While Saturday features a varied group of artists to keep the party going all day and night including the up-and-coming Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Griff Hamlin and the Single Barrel Blues Band, Miller and the Other Sinners and Cadillac Assembly Line. “For 2020 we’ve invited a diverse range of artists from legendary blues masters to funky rhythm and blues singers, and hot as they get guitar players, which is what the Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival is about,” said Festival founder and owner Jennifer Grogan. “This year presents some of the most legendary blues artists of our time like Taj Mahal to one of the hottest up and coming young artists around,

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Chef Lisa Dahl to Open Second & Largest Pisa Lisa Location in Sedona

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Lisa Dahl, owner and executive chef of Dahl Restaurant Group (DRG), announced in March that the second and largest location of her casual, woodfired pizzeria, Pisa Lisa, is expected to open in Sedona this fall. With construction slated to begin this spring, pending plan approval by various local agencies, the new restaurant will bring a more refined and

industrial look to the beloved pizzeria, while still maintaining the same quirky charm and Rock ‘n’ Roll sensibility locals and world travelers have become accustomed to. In addition to the wood-fired pizzas, organic salads and artisan gelato offered at the original location, Dahl will be introducing an expanded antipasto of fire-roasted tapas, a selection of healthy grab-n-go

items and local coffee with morning goodies for hikers and bikers. This will be the flagship location for the Pisa Lisa concept, which Dahl hopes to eventually expand statewide and potentially nationally. “Over the years Pisa Lisa has become a beloved staple in West Sedona and with this expansion, I’m really looking forward to honing in on this concept and elevating the restaurant experience with more social spaces and a wider range of menu items,” said Dahl. “With The Village of Oak Creek being the gateway to Sedona, I see this Pisa Lisa location serving as a gathering point where locals and hotel guests can relax and recharge before and after hitting the trails whether its grabbing a fresh pastry and coffee in the morning; having a Mediterranean-inspired plate for lunch; or ending the day with a satisfying, wood-fired pizza and organic salad, along with cocktails that will even make the red rocks blush.” The new Pisa Lisa location will be a 3,500 square-foot restaurant offering

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