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To help students and their families make the 2020–21 school year a success — whether learning takes place in-person or online — Dr. Burdick shared these three tips: Have a great attitude! Although this is not the way we wanted to open our schools, be positive and look at the unusual situation as an opportunity and an adventure, not as a challenge or a problem. We all need to remain flexible and open to new learning for another new situation.

Districts are opening schools online rather than face-to-face so have a dedicated workspace with all your school materials handy, just like you would at your desk in your classroom. Secondary students typically carry everything around in their backpacks so keeping your school materials in a backpack may also be a great way to stay organized and keep everything together where you know you can find it.

Make sure you take mini-breaks when it is feasible so that you get out of your chair and move around to keep your brain fresh and your muscles moving. No one can sit for hours at a time without some movement. Having a small, old-fashioned minute timer or a kitchen timer set can keep you from taking too long a break during your school day.

Dr. Burdick concluded by saying, “We cannot wait to ‘see’ our students, whether it is on the screen or finally faceto-face!” |CST

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ack-to-school season is frequently a time of anxiety for students and parents alike, and that has never been truer than in 2020. While families are weighing their options for the upcoming school year, school administrators and staff have been working diligently behind the scenes to adjust to an ever-changing landscape. But the bottom line for all parties? Creating a safe environment in which the Valley’s young learners can thrive this school year.

A safe learning environment is something that Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman homed in on in a statement in late July.

“Like all educators, I want students back in our classrooms because that’s the best place for learning and growing.

However, we cannot ask schools to make decisions that will impact their teachers’ and students’ health and safety without first providing them with the necessary public health data and funding to make safe decisions.”

On a local level, at a July 20 Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) Governing Board meeting, the board voted to extend the in-person start date to Tuesday, Sept. 8, the day after Labor Day. Virtual learning begins in the district Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Dr. Debbi Burdick, CCUSD superintendent, shared the learning options that the district is making available for students this year.

“Cave Creek Unified is excited to roll out our Returning with Excellence Plan with two options for our families. Option I is Distance Learning that will transition to Face-to-Face school when feasible; Option II is the Cave Creek Academy of Excellence — an online school.”

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“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”

— U.S. Rep. John Lewis (1940–2020) It has been a long, hot summer and I was planning on taking a much needed break this month… But before I do, a quick word about the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, Aug. 26.

The Amendment guarantees and protects women’s constitutional right to vote. And it wasn’t passed without the struggles and efforts of countless women.

They fought for the recognition and validation of their rights — and they won. They got into what the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis called “good trouble.” Much like Lewis nearly a half century later, these women were abused verbally and sometimes physically, but they stood strong in the face of adversity. They marched, they protested, they sat down to stand up for what was right. And they secured the right to vote for those of us generations later.

The best way to honor and repay the sacrifice of these individuals, and the sacrifices of those during the Civil Rights Movement, is to exercise our right to vote…

In next month’s issue, we will be sharing the stories of some of the Valley’s performing arts organizations and venues as they contemplate what’s next.

I hope that you all enjoy our August issue —please stay hopeful, stay optimistic, stay safe and stay connected. Until next month, all my best.

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Greetings, CITYSunTimes Readers, As Scottsdale Unified School District’s new superintendent, I am pleased to make your acquaintance through this publication! Although my contract officially began on July 1, I have been involved in the work of the district since my hiring by the SUSD Governing Board in March. My thanks and DR. SCOTT A. MENZEL appreciation go to former superintendent Dr. John Scottsdale Unified School District Kriekard for his work during this transition period.

My vision for the future of SUSD is one that will propel the district toward the academic excellence and exceptional student achievement that define a world-class school district. Our expectations should be nothing less. I look forward to collaborating with the Governing Board and district staff to launch new initiatives that draw from my experience in community engagement; diversity, equity and inclusion; strategic planning, and fiscal management. To read more about my background, go to www.susd.org/superintendent.

A supportive community and engaged parents are essential ingredients in any successful education system and make a huge difference to a superintendent. The fact that SUSD can lay claim to both already has and will continue to result in exciting, new opportunities for our students, and we can do even more in our work together.

In order to strengthen two-way communication and ensure we are hearing from diverse perspectives within the district, it is my intention to expand the platforms through which the district seeks stakeholder input. To understand what the community’s hopes and aspirations are for SUSD, new tools will permit deeper dialogues to take place and enable priorities with the widest community support to become clear. This clarity of vision, backed by research-based plans and accountability for implementation, will lead to SUSD’s long-term success.

I eagerly anticipate getting to know you better and have appreciated my engagements to-date with such esteemed organizations as the Scottsdale Education Association, the Scottsdale Parent Council, the Student Advisory Board and the Scottsdale Charros. Likewise, seeking the insight of our outstanding school and department administrators, our caring cadre of teachers with their rich classroom connectedness to students and all of the district’s dedicated employees will be key in helping blaze our trail forward. All contribute to the success of SUSD’s 23,000 students, now and in the future.

Planning for the 2020–21 school year has been our focus this summer.

Anticipating, weeks and months ahead of time, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our state and district at the time we re-open has been challenging.

With the safety of students and staff as our number one priority, we have considered multiple options, including a return to in-person schooling with enhanced cleaning and safety protocols, hybrid options with a combination of in-person and online instruction, and 100 percent online education for those who need it. The choices offered provide the flexibility to accommodate each SUSD family’s unique needs; however, if at any time we see an increase in the spread of coronavirus through our community or we do not feel that safety standards are being maintained, we are prepared to modify our plans and take appropriate action. You can review the plans at www.susd.org/reopen.

As we become better acquainted, it is my hope that you will find me to be a transparent and collaborative leader. I have high expectations of myself and of those who work with me in service to children and families. I look forward to the challenge of leading SUSD and believe that together, we can accomplish amazing things for students.

To learn more about Scottsdale Unified School District, visit www.susd.org.

Tour de Scottsdale 2020 Goes Virtual

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he 17th annual Tour de Scottsdale will kick off in October, but this year’s event is switching gears to navigate the evolving coronavirus pandemic.

DC Ranch made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person event on Market Street. So, a virtual event, to be held Oct. 12–18, will allow hundreds of road warriors to keep the cycling spirit alive, stay active and healthy, while still supporting the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy (www.mcdowellsonoran.org).

With over 30,500 acres and 200 miles of trails, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is the largest urban preserve in North America and the fourth largest urban preserve in the world.

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the Sonoran Desert and mountains, protects this living treasure and offers events and activities in the Preserve so that everyone can enjoy a family-friendly, natural experience.

Riders will have several registration options to complete ride miles on their own. Participants can ride the official Tour de Scottsdale courses, log miles around their city or even in their home or fitness center on a trainer. In addition to the traditional 30- and 70-mile rides, the virtual event will introduce a new 15-mile course and 5-mile fit family ride.

The Tour de Scottsdale donates 100 percent of sponsorship proceeds and a portion of registration fees to the Conservancy and has raised over $600,000 to-date.

Those who register and complete any of the distances will receive a commemorative, distance-unique medal, an awesome virtual goodie bag and perks — along with all the bragging rights. Registration opened Monday, July 13.

Visit www.tourdescottsdale.net for details.

LDV Winery owners and winemakers Curt Dunham and Peggy Fiandaca are back with new weekly “From the LDV Winery Vineyard Kitchen” cooking and wine pairing series. Multiple events, themes and menus will be offered throughout the remainder of July and into August. Each virtual event takes place via Facebook Live, Thursdays at 4pm. Participants are invited to “SIP” (shelter in place) along with the LDV team as they share cooking and tasting tips, easy recipes and more during these casual virtual happy hour event.

Each event incorporates interactive preparation discussion, instruction tips and step-by-step meal tutorial. Recipes are posted prior to each session, with weekly meals taking place through Aug. 20:

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• July 30: Appetizers for Dinner featuring Chinese Lettuce Wraps, stuffed mushrooms, jicama shrimp tacos and bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeno peppers, served with 2017 Viognier • Aug. 6: Filet with Cognac Mushroom Sauce, wild rice pilaf, and tomato salad, complemented by the new 2014 Sky Island Petite Sirah

• Aug. 20: Risotto with roasted shallots, portobello mushrooms, radishes, and parmesan, paired with 2015 Grenache…plus Instant Espresso Chocolate Cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert.

To join each complimentary class, guests can simply go to the LDV Winery Facebook page. Participants are invited to “drink along” by purchasing the featured wines, and those that order the entire selection of wines in the series will receive 10 percent discount.

Wine club members receive enhanced discounts as well. Call 480.664.4822 to place an order to pick-up curbside or for tasting reservations at the LDV Winery Tasting Room in Old Town Scottsdale. Tasting Room hours are Sunday through Thursday, noon–6pm, and Friday and Saturday, noon–8pm.

Local delivery can also be arranged. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/ldvwinery or www.ldvwinery.com.

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• Aug. 13: Chinese Eggrolls, Szechuan beef with rice, and spiced apple chutney wontons, served with 2016 R.E.D. Rhone Wine Blend

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The Roadrunner

SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE DISCOVERY SERIES

By James O’Brien, Veterinary technician, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

If you live in the Sonoran Desert, it’s likely you’ve experienced the joy of seeing a roadrunner. Perhaps you caught a glimpse of one darting between bushes on your morning hike or, if you’re particularly lucky, maybe even in your own yard.

The roadrunner is a bird that can bring to mind images of archaeopteryx, that extinct cousin that bridged the lives of dinosaurs and birds. If you do have the pleasure of seeing a roadrunner, try looking into their intense yellow eyes. You may see an old, tenacious soul.

Sometimes called the chaparral bird, the greater roadrunner boasts the land-speed record for a flying bird, clocked at 26 mph. They have broad wings, up to 2 feet, and yet they rarely fly for more than short bursts, and only if necessary. Roadrunners prefer to run, making prey of just about anything they can catch, including lizards, insects, snakes and even, rarely, rattlesnakes, which they may thrash against a rock to subdue. They have been known to wait by a nectar feeder to grab a hummingbird as it comes in for a drink.

During the hot months of summer, roadrunners curtail their constant hunting by up to 50 percent, trading it for the shade of a creosote or mesquite.

During cold winter nights they are able to significantly decrease their body temperature to conserve energy.

In the morning they then flange the feathers along their lower back, exposing the dark skin to absorb the rising sun.

Breeding comes about in the spring and once a male and female find one another they tend to mate for life and, if able, will remain in their chosen territory as long as possible. Two to eight eggs are laid and incubated for approximately 20 days. Once hatched, the male and female care for the young for roughly three weeks — a fairly rapid growth — by which time the young are able to catch prey on their own.

General life expectancy for a roadrunner is seven to eight years in the wild. Major predators of the roadrunner are coyotes, skunks, raccoons, hawks and house cats. Roadrunners communicate with a variety of “coos” and “whirs.” The alarm call is a rapid clacking sound produced by shuddering their strong beaks.

They are a bird known for their curiosity.

This author has had more than one deliberately approach within a yard or two solely to see what I was up to, then abruptly turn and trot off, clearly bored by what they found. Moments such as these create lasting memories of these ancient-looking birds, but, don’t forget to look for a moment into their eyes!

Find out more about how wildlife is rehabilitated and kept safe in our sanctuary at www.southwestwildlife. org. Tours are given Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the summer months.

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Chef Alex Stratta’s seasonal Mediterranean-style dishes will be available to Valley diners for dine-in, takeout or delivery beginning Monday, Aug. 3.

North Scottsdale’s Stratta Kitchen serves up what the restaurant describes as “fresh, seasonal and chef-crafted fare,” led by the James Beard Award-winning chef.

In partnership with the Genuine Concepts restaurant group, Stratta Kitchen will be open daily for lunch and dinner, available for dine-in, takeout or delivery via online ordering. Stratta, who also starred on “Iron Chef America” and earned a prestigious two Michelin stars for his eponymous eatery in Las Vegas, has personally handcrafted his menu to offer a “deliciously approachable” twist on flavorful Mediterranean fare, with most dishes priced at less than $12.

So why did this award-winning chef ditch fine dining to open his own fastcasual kitchen?

“Today’s diners are looking for high quality, natural and flavorful food that’s both convenient and accessible,” Stratta said in a statement. “The Mediterranean approach to cooking is sunny, inherently healthy, light and full of flavor focusing on fresh, seasonal and optimum quality ingredients.”

Stratta developed the Statta Kitchen ethos during his own health journey, overcoming colon cancer, changing his lifestyle and losing close to 100 pounds in the process. To regain his health, Stratta gravitated towards a natural, whole foods approach to cooking and eating.

To ensure that the service and atmosphere at Statta Kitchen are as warm, and welcoming as the bill of fare, the chef partnered with Phoenix-based Genuine Concepts, the neighborhood-focused restaurant group behind The Vig, The Little Woody, The Womack, Ladera Taverna y Cocina, and The McMillan.

The menu includes naturally dairy-free, gluten-free and vegetarian options, with the goal of catering to a number of dietary needs and preferences without limitation.

Broken down into To Share or Not to Share, Greens, Grains and The Goods, the menu also offers a selection of house-made specialty sauces to adorn any meal. Plus, the quick-serve setting will allow diners to pop in, order and go about their day, or sit and relax with a glass of wine of a craft beer.

Stratta Kitchen is located at 8260 N. Hayden Road, Suite A102, inside the Mercado on Hayden shopping center in Scottsdale. For more information call 480.597.9195.

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Phoenix Announces First-Ever Plan to Address the Housing Shortage In the City of Phoenix, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn is intensifying the already existing housing crisis, according to a July 20 released statement from the City. Phoenix residents, as well as residents in other cities across the country, are experiencing job losses, which can make it even more challenging to afford a place to live.

The City says that in Arizona, the cost of a two-bedroom apartment is $1,097, according to Housing and Urban Development’s Fair Market Rents. Further, to afford this level of rent, as well as utilities, a household would need to earn $43,892 annually, or an hourly wage of $21.10 — more than nine dollars above Arizona’s minimum wage.

To assist residents with this challenge, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the city’s first-ever Housing Phoenix Plan, which establishes a goal of creating or preserving 50,000 homes by 2030 to address the housing shortage in Phoenix.

“In June of this year, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved the firstever Housing Phoenix Plan. As the fastest growing city in the nation, this initiative works to address our many housing needs and recommends innovative, solutionoriented policies to create a better Phoenix for all. This plan brings us a step closer to becoming the city we all want for ourselves, our children, and our future,” Mayor Gallego stated.

The Housing Phoenix Plan documents the findings of the City’s Affordable Housing Initiative, which launched in 2019 with the goal of completing a housing needs assessment and establishing policy recommendations to address the city’s current housing challenge. Through extensive research and community outreach, the plan identifies the community’s housing needs, documents the housing gap, compiles

Pictured: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Housing Department Director Cindy Stotler; photo courtesy of phoenix.gov

nationwide best practices and recommends nine policy initiatives to reach the goal of creating a stronger and more vibrant Phoenix through increased housing options for all: www.phoenix.gov/housingsite/Documents/Final_Housing_Phx_Plan.pdf.

As the fifth largest city in the country, Phoenix has experienced consistent population growth, which has outpaced the growth of the housing market. A housing gap analysis of the current housing need and the available housing stock shows that Phoenix currently has a need for 163,067 additional housing units.

For more information, visit the Housing Department webpage: www.phoenix. gov/housing

Botanical Garden reopens with safety in mind

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In early July, the Desert Botanical Garden reopened to the public.

The Garden staff says the while it is eager to share the beauty of the desert with Valley patrons, safety is its primary concern. So, it is limiting capacity, providing a touchless admissions experience and following all CDC guidelines and meeting all local requirements.

Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix. The Garden was established in 1939 by a small group of passionate local citizens who saw the need to conserve the beautiful desert environment. With the support of social influencers of the time such as Gertrude Divine Webster, the Garden’s presence grew. Nearly eight decades later, thanks to leadership and investments from many individuals, Desert Botanical Garden has blossomed from a dream into a living museum.

Visitor hours have been shifted to the cooler periods of the day: 6am–noon and 5–9pm, Friday through Sunday; 7am–noon and 5–9pm, Monday through Thursday.

Residents will need to make a reservation to enjoy the Garden — for safety purposes, a limited number of visitors will be admitted every 30 minutes. Reservations can be made online or by calling 480.941.1225.

No walk-up purchases are permitted.

To learn more about the safety measures being taken at Desert Botanical Garden, or to reserve a spot for a visit, go to www.dbg.org.

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Beth Ami Temple to Hold Free High Holiday Services for the Community As COVID-19 continues to be a serious threat in the community, Beth Ami Temple of Paradise Valley invites non-members to participate in online services at no charge as a way to reach out to unaffiliated Jewish people who would like to attend a house of worship during these “unprecedented and troubled times.”

Beth Ami will open its doors, virtually speaking, to the community as it welcomes congregants and non-members to its High Holiday online services this September. Services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur can be easily accessed by visiting the temple’s website at www.bethamitemple.org and clicking the link provided.

The synagogue is comprised of active and involved adults seeking Jewish religious and social connections.

Located in Paradise Valley, Beth Ami has provided a place of worship and connections for over 43 years.

The synagogue held virtual Friday night Shabbat services during the summer and, in a released statement, said that “this is the time for caring and for everyone to pull together as one — which underscores Beth Ami’s motto of being ‘a small temple with a big heart’.”

Board member Linda Brickman said, “This is probably the kindest thing we can do at this most anxious time.”

Rabbi Allison Lawton and Cantorial Soloist Mike Robbins will lead the services accompanied by pianist Linda Prideaux. Phoenix Symphony violinist Lan Qui will also provide musical accompaniment during the Kol Nidre. Prayers will be displayed during the service so viewers can join in at home.

For service schedules or for additional information, call 602.956.0805, or email bethamitemple@hotmail.com.

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• Discovering new ways to change unhelpful behavior • Techniques to maintain progress and help avoid recurrences According to www.psychologydegree.net, 75 percent of those who hoard engage in excessive buying, 50 percent excessively acquire free items, 15 percent acknowledge that their behavior is irrational and 50 percent of those who hoard grew up with a hoarding family member.

For more information about Too Many Treasures and the Area Agency on Aging, email hoarding@aaaphx.orgor visit www.aaaphx.org.

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Residents of Maricopa County, age 60 and older, who are challenged by compulsive object hoarding and willing to self-identify and commit to addressing the disorder are invited to participate in Too Many Treasures Hoarding Therapy Group. Presented by the Area Agency on Aging, the 14-week virtual sessions will begin in early September and run through mid-December.

Groups will be limited to 12 people and online links will be provided to individuals who qualify for the program.

This is the only object hoarding therapy program in Maricopa County. Bi-weekly follow-up support groups are offered to individuals who successfully complete the free, confidential and voluntary therapy session.

Qualifying participants will need to complete an intake process by calling 602.241.5577 no later than Aug. 10.

Individuals accepted into the program must be willing to attend the 90-minute weekly sessions, engage in group activities and complete home assignments.

“The goal of the program is to help someone understand their hoarding behavior and to know that they do have the ability to make changes in their lives,” said Heidi Donniaquo, a licensed clinical social worker who manages Too Many Treasures.

The sessions are comprised of three phases: • Understanding the causes of hoarding disorder, techniques to identify obstacles and tools to help decluttering or acquiring

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Making Sure the Pieces in Your Environment Promote Well-Being

BY BARBARA KAPLAN Interior Designer Q: I am having a hard time deciding what pieces to keep and what items to “release.” I have many items that have sentimental memories, and yet they aren’t what I would have picked to live with in my current home.

A: Most of us have items in our home that have belonged to others.

Because we are affected strongly, either positively or negatively, by our environment, I have helped clients understand how some furniture and accessory pieces, possibly with family history, may have an effect on them. Often though, these pieces are cherished, because of the relationship they have had with the people who gave it to them.

Many people live with pieces that may have been given to them, that they dread having in their homes, yet they feel an obligation to keep them. Sometimes we remember how much these pieces meant to the people who owned them before us and would feel guilty letting go of them, but they may give us feelings of sadness or anger or just nostalgia. These items may even be a burden to keep, because we have no place to put them.

Several years ago, I decided to sell a house full of antiques that had been given to me by my parents, who had been in the antique business in New York.

When the shipper came to pick up all the antiques and prepare them for packing to the dealer who bought them, I asked the shipper not to pack anything until the next morning. Being apprehensive, it was important to me to see how I’d feel when I awoke the next day and not see those precious pieces from my parents. Much to my surprise, I had a sense of relief, not to have the lovely antiques I had lived with all my life. I realized that these pieces were my heritage, but not my taste. I am grateful to have had them and now I am able to decorate for me and make my own personal statement in my home.

When decorating your home be aware of how the objects you are placing everywhere make you feel. Do they bring you joy and look beautiful to you?

It is a source of happiness and wellbeing to surround yourself with what you love to see. This way, loving thoughts stimulated by the environment will bring you calmness and serenity where you need it the most. If you feel good in your environment, your family and guests will feel it too. You create your environment and others will respond.

Recently, a friend told me (after reading my book) that she had decided to redecorate her bedroom. She began by getting rid of the pieces she didn’t like. She also told me that she had been totally unaware that those pieces that had belonged to her ex-mother-in-law were causing her stress. Once they were gone, she was relieved not having to see them anymore, and even slept more peacefully.

In his book, “The Four Agreements,” Don Miguel Ruiz writes, “Letting go of the past means you can enjoy the dream that is happening right now. We don’t need to know or prove anything. Just to be, to take a risk and enjoy your life, is all that matters. Say no when you want to say no, and yes when you want to say yes. You have the right to be you.”

Sometimes the most difficult thing to do is tell the person gifting us that we don’t want something. Most importantly, we need to know how we tell this person gently; however, it’s better to tell the truth. Tell them that you know the piece is significant and lovely, yet it does not work in your environment. When the offering doesn’t fit, I have suggested that my clients take pictures of these pieces and put them in an album, or put the gift into storage, use it as a re-gift, sell or donate it.

Follow your heart in these decisions and live with the pieces that give you comfort, confidence and joy. Always remembering, “Rooms and objects have no feelings, YOU do!”

Barbara Kaplan is an Interior Designer specializing in Holistic Living. She currently is working with clients through Zoom to enhance and personalize their video conferencing messages and to refresh and redesign homes for work and play. Visit www.yourzoomroom.com or call 480.998.5088.

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Carefree: A COVIDSafe and Friendly Environment

By Vice Mayor John Crane

The Kiwanis Club of Carefree reported a first in its long history: “We had not met in three months,” were the emotional June 17 opening remarks of Club president, Mike Poppenwimer, according to the organization’s press release.

The Kiwanis Club shared that it had never gone so long without meeting, but COVID-19 caused this lapse in members getting together since March 11. But even with the member meetings closed down, many of the Kiwanis support programs continued as the needs in the community were acute. Scholarships were still being awarded and other contributions were made to charitable causes on an “as needed” basis.

Poppenwimer went on to say how great it was that the Club’s program and hospitality committee, led by Joyce Jordan, was able to pull together an outdoor venue meeting. Forty-seven members were able to attend the 9am, Wednesday, June 17, meeting at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in Carefree. Poppenwimer’s passionate remarks included how wonderful it was to see so many member Pictured: Current Kiwanis president Mike Poppenwimer with the incoming president, Kimberly friends together again…all wearing masks “so we barely Jack; Photo courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Carefree knew them.”

The program started with an invocation by Canon Dart, followed by a traditional patriotic song led by song master Ted Dimon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Poppenwimer introduced Carefree Vice Mayor John Crane, who talked about how wonderful it was to see a large group of people taking advantage of the Carefree gathering place again and thanked Kiwanis for coming.

The new president, Kimberly Jack, was introduced as was the new president-elect, Joyce Jordan, both of whom will be taking office in October.

The featured speaker, Raye Gail from Desert Foothills YMCA, provided Club members with an update on the crisis actions her staff had to take when the coronavirus impacted the YMCA and it was forced to shut down.

However, the Y is now open and already back up to just over 50 percent of its former member traffic.

The Club shared that the Y is a key element in the community, which the Carefree chapter has supported from the beginning. Poppenwimer then invited guests to enjoy coffee, donated by Venue’s Café, and donuts provided by the Club (which were reportedly difficult to consume through the masks).

To find out more about Kiwanis Club of Carefree, visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

Gimson Named 2020 ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ Arthur Gimson has been named this year’s “Humanitarian of the Year” by Foothills Caring Corps, a volunteer-driven nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents.

The award was presented to Gimson by Debbra Determan, executive director of the Foothills Caring Corps. Previous winners include William (Bill) Budris, Phil and Marion Abramowitz, Jill Ford, David Schwan, Jean and Richard (Dick) Segil, William (Bill) Bergman and Peter Slocum.

“We are honored to name Arthur our Humanitarian of the Year. His unselfish and dedicated service to our Neighbors as a van and medical transportation driver has made a significant difference in our community,” Determan said. “As I head into my own retirement from the Caring Corps, I am delighted to recognize Arthur for all he has done for us.”

The agency, which recently celebrated 20 years of serving the community, provides a variety of invaluable services including medical and van transportation, friendly visits, mobile meals, shopping assistance and more for Northeast Valley residents.

For information, call 480.488.1105 or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.

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During these hot days of August when COVID compliance continues to limit our activities, it is refreshing to find a COVIDVICE MAYOR safe and friendly environment Town of Carefree in the Carefree town center 480.488.3686 involving activities that are www.carefree.org enjoyable and healthy.

Carefree’s Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT), www.dflt.org, recently announced Prescription for Nature, an exciting new program that encourages a healthier lifestyle through outdoor exercise. Did you know that walks in nature can improve cognitive brain function, help with stress management and enhance overall mental health? Who among us could not use some that?

The Land Trust and their partners have selected trails rated by level of difficulty and accessibility to help patients, families and anyone looking for a bit of exercise and diversion to find a path suited to their needs and physical ability. The “easiest” trails include a trail through the Carefree Desert Gardens in our town center and the nearby Gateway Desert Awareness Park. Local Carefree businesses including Carefree Physical Therapy, Just Breathe Pilates, Dr. Fabio’s Integrative Healing & Wellness and Sterling Structural Therapy worked with the Land Trust to make this path to better health a reality. Details can be found at the DFLT website.

For those looking for a more invigorating workout, Happy Fitness with Patricia has organized masked and social distancing workout sessions Monday through Thursday from 8am to 9am in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens. Classes include Zumba Fitness, Gentle Stretch, and Stretch and Breathe classes. Check out www.happyfitnesswithpatricia.com.

For something even more invigorating, try an early morning bike ride on the bike lanes bordering Tom Darlington Drive and Cave Creek Road and then slip off into a neighborhood for an even quieter ride.

And, no matter your activity, as the morning temperatures climb, Carefree offers coffee, tea and breakfast and lunch at an assortment of restaurants including the Carefree Coffee Roastery, Black Mountain Coffee Shop, Venues Café, Confluence and the English Rose Tea Room. All offer curbside takeout and COVID-compliant dining.

Please join us in Carefree for a bit of exercise and relaxation in a COVID-safe and friendly environment.

We look forward to seeing you.

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Fall Online Art Auction to Benefit COVID-19 Food Kitchens Call to artists is open now

Artists in the Northeast Valley and around the U.S. and Canada are invited to submit up to three pieces of fine art by Aug. 9 to take part in the Creative Connections Fine Art Online Auction Fall 2020, which runs Sept. 20–27.

Artists retain 70 percent of the purchase price, and 18 percent will go to support the nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK), feeding those in need due to COVID-19.

It’s the second online fine art auction organized by artist Nancy Breiman of Scottsdale, which resulted in more than $5,000 in art sales in May. “This is a great opportunity for collectors to find new artists and buy fine art at an affordable price without leaving your home,” says Breiman. “And for the artist, Creative Connections fosters community among the artists and an opportunity for greater exposure and visibility during this pandemic.”

Fine art in all mediums will be accepted with a minimum value of $100, and any maximum value. Up to three pieces of art, with three images each, may be submitted for $15.

Breiman says she started Creative Connections to provide marketing support for fine artists as well as to provide fine art for art collectors. She’s excited to partner with WCK (www.wck.org), which was “Carefree Colors” by Judith Rhue of founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, Scottsdale will be included in the Creative to “use the power of food to heal and Connections Fine Art Online Auction Fall 2020. strengthen communities through times of Submitted photo. crisis and beyond.”

“World Central Kitchen calls itself a ‘team of food first responders,’ mobilizing to get meals to those who need them most,” she explains. “Since the pandemic hit, they’ve been helping hundreds of restaurants and kitchens to feed marginalized and vulnerable communities as well as medical professionals.”

Artists may download submission information at www.creativeconnections fineart.com. For additional information, email Breiman at nbreiman@gmail.com.

Smell Gone; Stink Remains Fellow Liberty Utilities Ratepayers — WARNING: Your Liberty Sewer Invoice is about to be: $109.20 per month… a whopping 41.7 percent increase!

Yes, a 41.7 percent increase…over what is an Arizona State high rate of $79.40 per month which we are paying NOW! BUT…there is still time for you to protest to the ACC as the Hearings are scheduled in September 2020.

The ACC Staff, the Resident Utility Consumer Office (RUCO), and several HOAs are volleying NOW with Liberty Utilities as “Interveners” citing facts, figures, and financial summaries, and are challenging this proposed rate increase which Liberty claims is needed to protect their profit margins!

The City of Scottsdale has passed a resolution opposing the rate increase. The Town of Carefree is considering their options.

Liberty Utilities is expecting total compensation for closing and decommissioning an “ancient” wastewater treatment plant that was built in 1969 on a residential lot in the middle of the Boulders. This plant continued to produce noxious odors and noises since the time they bought it in 2001, until Liberty Utilities was finally ordered by the ACC to shut it down in November of 2018.

Liberty’s original estimates for closing and decommissioning the plant started with 1.5 to 2 million dollars and eventually went to about 7 million…but in the end…it actually cost $11.2 Million!

Liberty now states… “all of the cost estimates it presented in prior rate cases were made without engineering bids” … and… “all closure cost estimates it provided were made without knowledge of actual on-site conditions or municipal requirements.”

This was confirmed when the Company president stated, “the closure cost estimates that were provided by the Company in prior rate proceedings were, at best, guesstimates.”

Ratepayers: The ACC records clearly show that your letters of protest are well received by the ACC Commissioners and the Administrative Law Judge in these coming September Hearings. Over 500 letters of protest were written in prior Liberty Utilities / ACC Hearings…and we NEED to do that again…and again…or we will ALL be facing a whopping 41.7 percent increase in your Liberty sewer charges!

Please note: all of the quotations above are direct quotations from legal documents of public record which have been gathered for this pending case.

If you are OUTRAGED with Liberty’s rate increase proposal resulting from their “guesstimates”; PLEASE take a few minutes NOW and write to the Arizona Corporate Commissioners:

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Memories: Arthur Gimson, Foothills Humanitarian of the Year

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By Foothills Caring Corps

WII broke out shortly after Arthur was born, he does not remember much of the early years, even though he heard stories about it from his parents.

Arthur’s father worked for the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance (UK equivalent of Social Security). He was deemed “essential” so could not enlist, giving him two jobs. His father held a daytime 9 to 5 and was a member of the Home Guard (air raid warden), which made sure curtains on houses showed no lights. Another part of the job was standing watch on the tops of tall buildings looking out for Germans dropping incendiary bombs to find out their positioning. Arthur, along with his two brothers, and his mother slept on mattresses in a steel air raid shelter in the front room of their house.

Even though the war ended in 1945, rationing continued until 1953. With the return of soldiers, sailors and aviators, unemployment was high.

One vivid memory, Arthur recalls, from his mother, was when a neighbor came to the house asking to “borrow” a cup of sugar. All of them at home knew that the loan would never be repaid, so did his mother, but she gave the neighbor the sugar, and told her children the importance of neighbors.

After the war, even though both of his parents were working, they volunteered at the local community center, which hosted dances, theater and other activities for the locals. His mother would cook biscuits (cookies), coconut macaroons and other minidessert items, selling them for pennies, with all money raised going to a needy cause. This was another example of a “teaching moment” for Arthur.

At school, Arthur and his twin brother were encouraged to join the Wolf Cubs, later graduating to the Boy Scouts, again with a focus on helping those who needed it most.

During Arthur’s nearly 30 years with Hilton Hotels, management staff

were encouraged to participate in trade associations but also in community service activities. He participated in the United Way, later as a member of the Kiwanis Club and 14 years as a member of the Rotary Club.

Over the years, he would often hear, “The more you put into it, the more that you will get out.” After moving to Carefree, Arthur became very involved with his HOA. He later was elected to the Carefree Town Council for one two-year term…a job, where one term was enough for him.

With the encouragement of David Schwan, Arthur became one of the volunteers for the Foothills Caring Corps. Even though Pastor Jayne Hubbard told him never to be afraid of saying no (she didn’t want her drivers getting burned out), it was always difficult for Arthur not to accept requests for help.

Arthur has been the Caring Corps federal Passenger Assistance Safety & Sensitivity (PASS) trainer since 2012. Arthur is the first volunteer who has been certified as a PASS trainer in Arizona. The 6-hour PASS training class he teaches is required for all Level II drivers and assistants who are transporting Neighbors who require the wheelchair lift to enter a wheelchair accessible van or who will be transporting a wheelchair-bound

Neighbor to a medical appointment.

Each trainee is PASS certified. Arthur has trained over 60 drivers and assistants. In addition, the volunteers he trains then need a re-certification after three years, which has been an additional 40-plus volunteers.

For Arthur, it is extremely humbling to be nominated as Humanitarian of the Year for just doing something that brought him so much pleasure.

A tap on his shoulder from a neighbor after a Van Trip, with a smile saying, “thank you,” was just as satisfying as getting a paycheck.

He has many people to thank, from David Schwan who introduced him to the Caring Corps, to Debbra Determan, to Pastor Jayne, Virginia Workman, Cheryl Simmons, Betty O., Nancy C., Maggie Palmer, Poppy (aka Chirpy), Jennifer, Maria, Heather and Donna. All of whom, along with others, including Bill Budris and Joe Cherrick, that he feels he shares this award with. Worthy of special acknowledgment is Patti (of Patti Wagon fame) who was Arthur’s assistant for the majority of the Van Trips, the best assistant that he could have ever had.

In retrospect, he wishes he had kept a log of the Van Trips and Medical Transportation runs that he drove. The stories he can tell could fill a book.

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The community is invited to attend a Prickly Pear Fest presented by the Desert Awareness Committee (DAC) of the Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at 8am. The event will be held at the Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, and will take place until noon.

This event is part of the edible and medicinal desert series offered

by DAC, which provides programs for all Cave Creek Unified School District fourth grades, stewardship for Desert Awareness Park and community-wide programs on sustainable desert living.

Event attendees will learn about the history of the prickly pear plant. Other activities include demonstrations showing techniques for gathering and preparing prickly pear fruits, tasting fresh prickly pear fruits and sampling prickly pear smoothies and lemonade (in addition to seeing how these drinks are made). Other desert foods will be featured at various stations both indoors and outdoors. Check out the DAC’s new recipe book, “Our Tastes of the Desert.”

Attendance at the Aug. 8 event will be limited to 100 at a time to maintain social distancing. The event is free to the public, but donations are always appreciated.

Call the FCF office at 480.488.1090 for more information or visit www.azfcf.org/ about-desert-awareness.

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By Mayor Ernie Bunch

August 4th Election. As I write this on the 20th of July, I have no idea how things will turn out. I will tell you this though. The Town of Cave Creek has never been in better shape or more competent hands. Finances are good, Water Quality is at the highest level ever, and you’ve got Department MAYOR Heads that know what they’re Town of Cave Creek doing and are dedicated to 480.488.1400 improving our Town. www.cavecreek.org On the downside, we still have the issue with the Carefree Condemnation of our Water Customers, a situation that is still being presented with very old information. Hardly any of the “problems” being presented are not or have not been addressed. There is a lot more involved than just turning a few valves and both Towns Customers will pay dearly because of this action.

Big Time and Big Money Political Campaigning has come to Cave Creek and it is nasty. I only hope and pray that this doesn’t discourage Good People from wanting to be involved.

Thanks for your continued support!

hile the Cave Creek Museum is closed to visitors this summer, executive director Karrie Porter Brace says that there are exciting changes occurring behind the scenes as the organization prepares for its traditional annual reopening in October 2020 (or as allowed by COVID-19 regulations).

In July, the Museum, announced Vince D’Aliesio as the incoming president of its board of directors, and Suzanne D. Johnson, vice president.

“Join us as we welcome Vince D’Aliesio as the incoming President of the Cave Creek Museum Board of Directors,” announced Porter Brace, in a released statement. “We are so honored to have Vince D’Aliesio as the President of the Cave Creek Museum Board of Directors. With Cave Creek’s own Suzanne Johnson as Vice President of the Cave Creek Museum Board of Directors, our leaders bring together the Desert Foothills communities in a collective effort to preserve and interpret the natural resources and cultural heritage of our home in the northern Sonoran Desert.”

“Vince brings a combination of academic and civic experience that shapes and guides our institution in a thoughtful yet decisive way. From his experience with the Arizona State University coaching staff to advising youth, from his participation as Councilmember of the Carefree Town Council to historic preservation, Vince is a steadying influence that aligns all our people and efforts in forward motion.”

Johnson, a well-known figure in the area and author of the book Cowboys Don’t Do Lunch, and filmmaker of Pedro E. Guerrero: The Portrait of an Image Maker, lauded D’Aliesio as “A true bridge builder! After all, this is a museum of the desert foothills community!”

“The Cave Creek Museum just celebrated their 50th Anniversary by honoring the architectural works of Gerry Jones, the man credited with many of the unique home styles in Carefree. Our goal is to continue to celebrate the amazing history of our two towns,” said D’Aliesio, “and we will rely on the continued generosity of the great people of Cave Creek and Carefree as well as the surrounding communities to help us tell your stories and grow this amazing museum.”

The Cave Creek Museum Board for 2020–21 includes returning members Bill Kosanke, Bill Oelman, Frank Tyrol and Kayce Westfall.

Museum highlights and information, updated regularly, can be found on the Cave Creek Museum Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cavecreekmuseum.

The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

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During Crisis, Kiwanis Club Finds Reason to Celebrate The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation recently announced its 2020 scholarship award recipients. Scholarship and merit awards totaling $219,500 were awarded to 25 area high school seniors. While the issues presented by the COVID-19 pandemic preempted traditional meetings for most Kiwanis committees, the Foundation’s scholarship committee, chaired by Janet Busbee, was able to utilize state-of-the-art software designed by Kaleidoscope Group throughout the scholarship process.

Electronic applications enabled high school seniors to apply online. Committee members were able to have real-time access to the applications, which also facilitated the review process. The software redacted names from the applications and assigned a unique identifying number to each application. The streamlined application process resulted in the most significant number of applicants received since the program started in 1986.

Video conferencing allowed all committee members to meet and proceed with the application vetting process. Today’s technology made a significant impact on the scholarship committee’s ability to move forward when everything was shutting down.

The Club said that, regretfully, a public scholarship ceremony was not possible for the class of 2020 due to restrictions resulting from the pandemic.

Here are the Kiwanis Carefree class of 2020 scholarship and merit award recipients: Art & Humanities

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Brittany Whalen

Trenton Dianovich

Lauren Geiselhofer

Abigail Nosan

Elizabet Cave

Blake Dorame

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Matthew MacDonald

Hailey Steenhoek

Ryan Hildebrand

Georgina Karsonis

Foreign Language

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Megan Matthews

Four-year Award

Viviana Rieman

Jackob Eaton

Natalie Stahl

Billy Mullenmeister

Jonah Rolfness Alexandra Rolfness Chloe Otstot Alyssa Newington Jessica Menton Russell Liberman Karli Koskovich

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Savannah Gallop

Lauren Jankowski

Adam Busbee

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In a July 13 press release, due to increased COVID-19 cases, the Town of Cave Creek announced that, “In an effort to protect the health and safety of Town employees and citizens, Cave Creek Town Hall will be meeting with customers by appointment only until further notice.”

Cave Creek Town Hall is temporarily closing lobbies to walk-in customers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with local, state and federal recommendations and to ensure the welfare of the community. The Town is still providing full services including accepting building permits and conducting building inspections.

In addition, customers can pay their utility bill online by signing up for ACH payments, send payments via mail or use the drop box at Town Hall. New utility hookups can be done over the phone (480.488.6620) or by emailing utilitybilling@ cavecreekaz.gov. There will be no utility disconnects until further notice.

Other Town Services that will be impacted: • The Cave Creek/Carefree Municipal Court Offices are open. They are encouraging everyone to contact them via phone (480.488.1689).

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• The public restrooms at Town Hall are closed until further notice.

For additional information, call the Town Hall main line at 480.488.6600 or visit www.cavecreek.org.

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This month’s spotlight dog is Brave! She is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix.

The team at Puppy Luv says, “She is the sweetest dog with people and is completely kennel trained!

A dog meet-and-greet is a must as she can sometimes be a little picky about the dogs she likes! She has been with us far too long and definitely needs a perfect home!”

Those interested in adopting beautiful Brave, can call Puppy Luv Animal Rescue at 480.525.1007. To learn more about Puppy Luv Animal Rescue follow them on Facebook: @puppyluvar; or Instagram: @puppyluvanimalrescue.

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Chamber to Host Zoom Breakfast & Mixer Meetings Join fellow Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce members for an informational monthly presentation and mixer event via Zoom.

The Chamber will be hosting Zoom Mixers for August and September.

The Chamber says that these meetings are “really cool and will offer virtual tours of local restaurant kitchens and interviews with the chef.” The next mixer will be held Aug. 12 at 5pm.

The August Business Breakfast will also be offered through a Zoom meeting. The meeting will be held Aug. 27, 7:30–9am.

Zoom log in information will be provided the Monday prior to event.

For information, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Back-toSchool Time: Supply Donations Needed Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is in need of school supplies for its young clients. Schools will open in August/September, and the food bank’s goal is to have the necessary school supplies on hand.

Needed items include backpacks, three ring binders, notebooks, markers, paper, pens (red, black and blue), crayons, sharpies, erasers, glue sticks and highlighters. This year, Foothills Food Bank is also is going to try to outfit children with clothing, including running shoes, shorts, socks, pants and undergarments, among other items.

Residents should deliver supplies to the two Foothills Food Bank locations: 6038 E. Hidden Valley Dr. in Cave Creek; and Black Canyon City at 34501 Old Black Canyon Hwy. For additional information, call 480.488.1145 or visit www. foothillsfoodbank.com.

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Do You Need Your Soul Restored?

The 23rd Psalm is, perhaps, the most well-known scripture passage. My second-grade teacher, in a public school, even had us memorize it as classical poetry. I have been with people who suffer from advanced dementia, who do not know even their own adult kids — and yet, when I begin reading Psalm 23, they join with me. There is something very personal and comforting about the shepherd psalm. It is a calming promise when our soul is troubled. It is a reminder of God’s goodness even in the midst of this time of a pandemic. The psalm reminds us we can trust God, no matter what.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul.

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Meet Dwaun: A Boy Who Wants a Dog to Be His Best friend They say dogs are man’s best friend and 12-year-old Dwaun would certainly agree.

Dwuan is a dog person.

The active, athletic boy would love to join a forever family with pets — especially if that pet was a dachshund or a pug.

“Dwaun is a kid who likes to help and who really wants a family, and if that family had a dog he would take the dog for walks and take care of it,” says Brianna, a child specific adoption recruiter with Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK).

Dwaun is “super friendly” and engaging, the kind of person who becomes instant friends with other kids playing in the park, Brianna says.

Dwaun enjoys sports — football and basketball are his favorites. He also likes to play video games and one of his favorite games is “Madden 20,” a game that simulates professional football games.

He also likes to draw and paint and takes great pride in his art, Brianna says.

His favorite foods include pizza, quesadillas, tamales, ramen noodles and Oreo cookies.

Dwaun will be in the eighth grade this fall. His favorite class is social studies.

Dwaun longs for a positive male role model and would do best in a two-parent family in which the parents are experienced and able to meet Dwaun’s needs for academic enrichment and behavior coaching.

For more information on children eligible for adoption, call Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK) at 602.930.4900 or visit www.aask-az.org.

Free Online Support Group for Dementia Caregivers Offered Hospice of the Valley is inviting caregivers to join other care partners while remaining in the comfort of their home to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of caring for a person living with dementia.

The nonprofit is now offering a free virtual support group for dementia care partners that meets Wednesdays, from noon to 1pm. The group is facilitated by a medical social worker who specializes in dementia.

Caregivers will need an internet connection and device such as a smartphone, tablet or computer to use the video-conferencing app Zoom.

Hospice of the Valley is committed to supporting dementia patients and their families. The nonprofit agency is building a Dementia Care & Education Campus in Phoenix, scheduled to open in 2021 (pictured).

For assistance with the virtual support group, call 602.636.6363, email dementiacare@hov.org or visit www.hov.org/our-care/dementia-care/dementia-education.

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Let’s backtrack a bit. There’s an old newspaper maxim for journalists: Don’t bury the lead. (OK, OK, it’s really spelled “lede,” but we didn’t want to confuse you with crazy technical jargon.)

What this time-honored advice means is basically this: Get to your big news right off the bat…don’t hide or bury the most important info down in the murky middle paragraphs. Such a strategy can work great for a murder mystery or Marvel movie where you’ve got a captive audience (or did before COVID), but consumers of news can drop out very quickly if you don’t pay off on your headline right away.

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KITCHEN INSIDER

EAT & DRINK

Step Inside Francine With Chef Brian Archibald

Chef’s Pick: Wild Striped Bass, cooked in papillote, with French olive oil, Picholine olives, lemon, fennel and Agrodolce eggplant

Chef Brian Archibald of Francine

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hef Brian Archibald will partner with restauranteur Laurent Halasz, best known for Fig & Olive, to bring a new Mediterranean experience to Scottsdale diners. Francine is set to open Aug. 14 at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Among the signature dishes guests can expect to see on the dinner menu: Grilled Octopus, Zucchini Carpaccio, Salad Niçoise, Ratatouille Tart, Steak Tartare, Mushroom & Taleggio, Bone Marrow, Bouillabaisse, Striped Bass, and Seared Duck a la Provençal. For lunch and afternoon hours, the menu will also offer a selection of salads, carpaccio, pizza and informal and shareable dishes.

For details, call 480.690.6180 or visit www.francinerestaurant.com.

I caught up with the chef as he prepares to open, and he shared these insights with me.

In your own words, please introduce yourself: My name is Brian Archibald, I am a local Phoenican and Arizona chef that has worked around the U.S. in top kitchens with over 22 years of experience.

Chef says he takes sourcing his ingredients locally incredibly seriously.

I have been supporting Arizona farmers and artisans for most of my entire career and continuously look to forge new relationships.

How did you get into the restaurant business/where were you trained?

While I was in high school, I attended a culinary program called CCAP, which give students the skills and work ethic to enter the culinary world.

This program also awards scholarships in competitions. I was awarded a scholarship to attend culinary school in San Francisco.

What is your favorite dish at Francine?

My favorite dish at the moment is the Branzino with Panisse and heirloom tomato Sauce Veirge. It exemplifies the summer season and the flavors we hope to achieve through Francine. Chef says that another favorite is the Wild Striped Bass… Cooked in papillote, with French olive oil, Picholine olives, lemon, fennel and Agrodolce eggplant.

From where do you draw your culinary inspiration?

I draw inspiration from other artisan[s], farmers, bakers and chefs. I read many articles on food and actively search for new concepts to try.

What is your go-to dish to cook at home?

My go-to for the summer for the family is Hoisin Turkey lettuce wraps with sticky rice, black bean chile sauce and lots of lots of fresh herbs.

How would you describe the flavor profile of your restaurant?

Our flavor profile in Francine is coastal cuisine of the French Riviera — “the food of the sun.” Very crisp, refreshing seafood and vegetable forward.

And, what are the elements that make up a memorable meal?

I feel meals are memorable when the food can connect with you through flavors that surprise your palate but are understandable. Simple but executed well. Another key is the hospitality and service being sincere. |CST

Chef’s Pick: Branzino with Panisse and heirloom tomato Sauce Veirge.

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COMMUNITY VOICES

Improve Your Quality of Life Today 3 Simple, Yet Powerful Tools

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Michele Guy Syne

Every thought counts.

There are no neutral thoughts. What you think is either moving in the direction of your goals, and dreams, or away from them.

Here are three simple, yet powerful tools to ensure that your state of mind, your thoughts, and feelings are programmed to have you be who you want to be, and do the things you want to do, in order to get you to where you want to go.

1. Self-Hypnosis — Blue, Blue, Blue: You will say the word “blue” three times. Each time you say “blue” you will give yourself a different

assignment. With the first “blue,” you close your eyes.

With the second “blue” you give yourself “suggestions,” and with the third “blue” you come back to room awareness. Suggestions in Hypnosis are positive statements you make to reprogram your subconscious mind to achieve a desired behavior, or state, such as “I am safe. I trust. I am loved. My life is truly blessed.

I am at peace with everyone. I am healthy. I am wealthy.

I am wise.”

2. Think About What You Think About: First, we think a thought. As a result of that thought, we feel a feeling. Dr. Joe Dispenza teaches that how we think and how we feel creates our actions, and our outcomes. Our mind is like a garden. The seeds we plant will grow. When we think nice thoughts, we

feel content or happy. When you think scary thoughts, you feel afraid. I challenge you to be conscious of the thoughts you think throughout your day. “Man is what he thinks about all day long.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson 3. Ho’oponopono: Ho’oponopono is a Hawaiian healing method that allows you to reclaim your power from negative memories and thoughts. If you have a painful emotion or memory that you would like to release, close your eyes and explore all the emotions, feelings and thoughts that come up when you think of this memory. Think of where else in your life these thoughts and emotions come up for you. Then, when you are ready, say the following words to yourself: “I love you. I am sorry.

Please forgive me. Thank you.” Say these emotions over and over until you feel the emotions release. You should have no more negative feelings when you recall this memory.

Remember…every thought counts. So, start thinking like the person you want to be…today!

Mahsi Cho. Michele Guy Syne is a certified hypnotherapist and instructor. Her hybrid hypnosis is the quickest modality she has found for removing physical and emotional blocks to living life to the fullest.

Michele offers private sessions in office, online and via telephone. Contact Michele at 480.652.6698, or michele@uniquelynorthern.com.

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Piano Keys to Music Studio: A Pathway to Creative Potential

By Kathryn M. Miller

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Join Arizona authors in a virtual storytelling of their books through Aug. 8. The free videos, which kicked off mid-July, will be posted on the Pueblo Grande Museum YouTube channel.

Each week features a different book and craft to go along with it. Fun craft kits related to each story can be purchased online for $5 each through Activenet and include a free child’s admission pass to visit the museum. Kits can be picked up Tuesday through Saturday, 8am–1pm, beginning the week prior to the scheduled date of the virtual storytelling. Access to all storytelling videos will end Sept. 5.

Aug. 1: What Do You Do When the Couch Eats Your Shoe? by Debi Novotny Matthew realizes that his favorite superhero is missing, so he takes his dog on a mission to find it. They search the whole house together, only to discover unimaginable surprises!

Craft Kit: Create a miniature couch that can store many things. The miniature couch craft is pre-made and needs decoration to come alive, just like in the book. (http://apm.activecommunities. com/phoenix/Activity_Search/36022) Aug. 8: Saved by the Burp by Rodo Sofranac Follow Rogilla the gorilla, the zoo’s most popular resident. At heart, she’s like a human kid. She loves to play, eat, drink and play some more. One night she gets out of her enclosure and decides to eat and drink like a human kid.

What happens when she does?

Craft Kit: Make some noise with a gorilla rattle.

This kit comes with all the materials for some apelike fun. (http://apm.activecommunities. com/phoenix/Activity_Search/36023) Pueblo Grande Museum, located at 4619 E. Washington St. in Phoenix, remains closed at the moment. Follow the Museum on Facebook @PuebloGrandeMuseum and on Twitter @PuebloGrande; call 602.495.0901 or visit www.pueblogrande.com for more information and virtual programming.

While so many are spending so much time at home, Piano Keys to Music Studio owner/ instructor Valerie Thomas invites Valley residents to “Emerge from these times with music at your fingertips.” The versatile music program offers online and in-house (when safe to do so) private lessons in the North Valley.

Thomas continues, “As you open your way back into life, you will have learned to play piano. I offer a pathway to the piano and Valerie Thomas your potential. Everything is customized to fit student interest and learning style. You’ll play songs you love and songs to grow on to spark imagination, strengthen focus, and mastery.

You’ll receive encouragement and coaching that invigorates you and helps effective development.”

All ages are welcome at Piano Keys to Music. Thomas says that how students learn is what makes the difference. Instruction moves at each individual’s pace and recognizes the different places from which they approach the instruction.

Thomas shared that one newly widowed student said that, as they came out of a difficult time, the instruction gave them focus, hope and confidence. Another student, 10-year-old Ben, said, “I’m recording and making my own music here. I have a copyright!”

The educator says that she combines her music degree and talents as a pianist to provide a musical education and encourage student’s passions for playing. She has been giving private piano lessons in her studio for over 30 years.

“Not only teaching, but producing shows for students to perform in.

Creatively writing, directing and coaching for performance ready. Putting students into duets and ensembles so they can learn to work and support each other.”

She does this by bringing “creativity and innovation to the lesson process by using a variety of techniques to help students understand music and develop the skills needed.”

As Thomas adapted to the ever-changing landscape of a challenging year by creating online lessons for students, so did the students.

“I’m very proud of the way the children and adult students have rallied to keep up with lessons; they manage surprisingly well, but we all feel the difference in not being able to work in person...the little things.”

While learning and performance will eventually return to some sense of normalcy, Thomas says that, in the meantime, she will continue to help her students grow to reach their potential through lessons with a “sense of humor and surprise sprinkled in.”

“I do not emphasize an unrealistic state of perfection, but instead support improvement and being your best.”

For information about Piano Keys to Music, call 602.971.0089, follow the company on Facebook or visit www.pianokeystomusic.com. |CST

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Driving School Offers Two-Hour Teen Driver Assessment

By Kaely Monahan and Tuesday Mahrle

Hulu Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) You might know New Zealander Taika Waititi from his latest film Jojo Rabbit or Thor: Ragnarok but if you missed his 2016 comedy Hunt or The Wilderpeople, do yourself a favor and go find it now on Hulu. Starring Julian Dennison and Sam Neill as foster son and foster father, the unlikely duo disappears deep into the New Zealand wilderness after the untimely demise of the foster wife. Ricky (Dennison) not wanting to return to the foster care system, goes with Hec (Neill) into the forest to escape child services. Together they both learn what it means to be a family. A hysterical coming-of-age film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is not to be missed.

Honorable Mentions Tangerine (2015) I, Tonya (2017) Comedy

Disney Plus The Cat from Outer Space (1978) If you grew up in the 70s, you might recognize this Disney film. Starring Ronnie Schell, Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, McLean Stevenson and Harry Morgan, this family film delightfully capitalizes on the surge in space movies, but gives it its own unique twist. Ronnie Schell voices the alien Abyssinian cat, Jake, who has to make an emergency landing on Earth. The U.S. Army is alerted to the landing and Jake’s spaceship is captured and intensely inspected.

Needing an ally, Jake teams up with Frank, an astrophysicist with a knack for thinking outside of the box. Together, they get into trouble, fall in love and eventually repair Jake’s ship. A wonderful film from the Disney archives that’s totally worth watching with the whole family.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden Gems to Stream Netflix The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) This film, starring Paul Rudd, is not only funny, but also sentimental and heartwarming. Out of work Ben (Rudd) decides to register as a caregiver while struggling through a divorce. He is quickly hired to care for Trevor (Craig Roberts), an 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. While Ben begins to learn Trevor’s routine, Trevor reveals his estranged relationship with his father. With a goal of seeing every roadside attraction along the way, Ben and Trevor embark on a road trip to visit Trevor’s father. As they learn about each other and themselves, they pick up a variety of roadside characters along the way, including Dot (Selena Gomez) and a pregnant woman named Peaches.

This movie doesn’t show one individual caring for another, but instead, it displays a beautiful buddy comedy showing how we relate to each other.

Honorable Mentions Brick (2005) Billy Elliot (2000)

Amazon Prime Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) Based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, we experience the play through the lens of Hamlet’s best friends, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. This tragicomedy focuses on the actions, or the lack thereof, by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Directed and written by Tom Stoppard, the film makes liberal use of “theater of the absurd” where the emphasis is on the absurdity of the human experience. It’s a very unusual form of comedy that fans of Shakespeare or Waiting for Godot will enjoy.

Honorable Mentions Lady Bird (2017) His Girl Friday (1940)

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During the COVID-19 shut-down, many parents have been practicing driving with their teenager. Now that things are opening back up, families with teens are contemplating whether they are prepared to take the next steps towards earning a driver’s license.

DrivingMBA, a teen driver training program in the Valley, is offering a two-hour on-road assessment. After the evaluation, both the teenager and their parent will receive feedback on the teen’s readiness for the reality of today’s roads.

“The Coronavirus shelter-in place orders have given parents and teens an increased opportunity to practice driving skills and techniques,” said Maria Wojtczak, COO at DrivingMBA. “We’ve had many parents reach out asking for driving assessments to determine if their teen is ready for their license or if there is room for improvement. We developed a unique and proven process for assessing the driving skills of novice drivers in an effort to provide parents peace-of-mind and a detailed snapshot of their teen’s driving skills.”

The driving assessment session is a full two-hour evaluation that consists of 10 categories with 41 scoring criteria ranging from vehicle operation abilities to the use of safe judgment and decision making.

Prerequisites for the assessment include having the Motor Vehicle Division’s required minimum of 30 hours “On Road” experience, including 10 hours at night. Plus, approaching or exceeding the MVD minimum of having a driving permit for six months.

The company resumed instruction May 26, and says that it and will follow strict protocols to keep clients and employees safe. The protocols include but are not limited to wearing masks, limiting foot traffic, specific sanitization and disinfecting procedures before and after every student, hand-washing stations and more.

For more information on the driver assessment program, call 480.948.1648 or visit www.drivingmba.com.

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Honorable Mentions Holes (2003) Jane (2017) Whiskey and Popcorn is a movie podcast by local film critics Kaely Monahan and Tuesday Mahrle. You can hear their full movie reviews on whiskeyandpopcorn.org.

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New Hilton Property Set to Open in Old Town Scottsdale

Artists’ renderings courtesy of Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town.

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he team behind the coming-soon Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town announced last month that the property is nearing completion and is expected to open its doors in late September, marking what will be the first new-build hotel opening in the area in more than a decade.

The team says that the hotel is designed as a natural extension of Scottsdale’s historic arts district, the full-service hotel will deliver a local

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experience and 177 guestrooms and suites that “strike a balance between contemporary elegance and impeccable design” on the northeast corner of First Street and Marshall Way. Along with approximately 2,000 square-feet of meeting space, the hotel will also feature two new dining concepts including a signature, ground-floor restaurant showcasing cuisine with an emphasis on Southwest touches and locally sourced ingredients, plus a rooftop pool

and bar that will “elevate the Scottsdale social scene with crafted cocktails, posh bites and unrivaled views of the iconic Camelback Mountain.”

An Arizona native, Devin Mahoney has been appointed as general manager of the property bringing more than 16 years of experience to the team.

Amanda Nance has been hired as the director of sales and marketing.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to lead the expansion of the city’s historic arts district and offer a new hotel experience that gives locals and travelers a new destination to work, rest and play within Scottsdale,” said Mahoney in a statement. “With curated, local experiences being at the core of everything we offer, we’re looking forward to the hotel becoming a gathering place for both locals and guests to pop-in before a meeting for a coffee and gourmet breakfast bites from the grab-n-go counter, take out a

Canopy bike to explore the surrounding shops and art galleries, and enjoy an innovative cocktail from the rooftop bar with friends overlooking the city from seven-stories high.”

Taking direction from the fine arts and artisan community surrounding it, a highlight within the hotel will be the signature “Canopy” headboard, designed by Dallas-based Studio 11 Design, that will be fashioned from eclectic local wood and etched with copper and up lighting in order to replicate the sun retiring behind Camelback Mountain.

Canopy Scottsdale is owned by Miller Global Properties, which is a national investment company and the parent company of Mile High Hospitality. Ryan Companies is the general contractor.

Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale OldTown is located at 7142 E. First St. in Scottsdale.

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After 62 years of serving the special needs community of Arizona, Lions Camp Tatiyee (tah-tee-ugh) is reaching out to a new population in need: medical professionals at Summit Healthcare, working on the frontlines of COVID-19.

“We know that Navajo County and the surrounding community has been devastated by this crisis, and we wanted to do everything we could to help,” says Pam Swanson, executive director of Camp Tatiyee. “These heroes needed a place to stay to either keep their family safe or because they are coming from out of state to help and have no place to stay and we have beds available just a few miles away. It just made sense.”

Lions Camp Tatiyee is providing medical professionals working at Summit Healthcare with shelter free of charge through the months of July through September with an understanding that it can be lengthened if needed.

“Summit Healthcare is deeply thankful to Lions Camp Tatiyee for making it’s site available to our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Angie Fabian, chief marketing and development officer at Summit Healthcare. “This will provide a convenient quarantine site for staff

to comfortably stay while isolating from their families, as needed. We appreciate this amazing resource being provided to Summit Healthcare employees.”

“We knew it was unlikely to serve campers this year, and we wanted the camp to serve the community as it has for over 60 years,” says Swanson. “And for our future campers, please know that the facility will be professionally, medically cleaned prior to use! The safety of future campers is a top priority, always.”

Lions Camp Tatiyee: Empowering Arizona’s Special Needs Community, is located at 5283 W White Mountain Blvd., Lakeside.

For additional information, call 480.380.4254 or visit www.camptatiyee.org.

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Scott Currey and his daughter, Julie Currey, hung the Kendall Jaspers Flower Baskets throughout the downtown area in mid-June. Photo courtesy of Prescott Downtown Partnership

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Prescott Adds ‘Extra Dose of Beauty’ to Downtown Area The Prescott Downtown Partnership’s flower basket program, which places 30 living floral arrangements throughout the downtown area, has been a staple of summer in Prescott for more than 15 years.

This year, in honor of Prescott Downtown Partnership’s outgoing executive director, Kendall Jaspers, the program has been renamed the Kendall Jaspers Flower Baskets.

“In honor of Kendall’s 21 years of service to the Prescott Downtown Partnership and his commitment to Prescott as a whole, PDP voted unanimously to rename the program after him,” said PDP president Sheri Shaw. “Kendall retired in April and we hope this small gesture demonstrates how much the we appreciate the time and energy he dedicated to Prescott.”

Shaw says that the program is a favorite of residents and visitors alike and a small way that PDP can add a bit of color to Prescott’s vibrant downtown.

The baskets, grown by Watters Garden Center, went up in mid-June and will be maintained throughout the summer.

“The baskets require daily watering and regular maintenance,” Shaw said. “Since Pat Forrest started the campaign, we’ve never missed a year, and this year more than others, we needed that extra dose of beauty in our lives.”

For more information, visit www.prescottdowntown.com.

Chamber Promotes Businesses Reopening in Tubac

The Tubac Chamber of Commerce announced the reopening of businesses in and around the Village of Tubac in June. Over 35 businesses have recently reopened to the public, and 14 additional businesses are open virtually or by appointment. Those physically open to the public include Tubac Presidio State Historic Park (masks are required during visit; go to www.azstateparks.com/tubac), several restaurants with dine-in seating and many locallyowned shops.

The Chamber says that in an effort to promote these newly-opened businesses, a list of locations open for in-person patronage is available on the Tubac Chamber of Commerce’s website, www.tubacaz.com.

In a statement, the Chamber said that it has encouraged all businesses that are reopening to follow the CDC guidelines.

“We are thrilled that our businesses are opening up again in a cautious and safe manner,” said Bob Ochoa, Tubac Chamber of Commerce board president.

Tubac is open all summer; however, some business hours are shorter. Many businesses that are reopening are taking advantage of these shorter summer hours to reopen more slowly to be conscious of how to operate in today’s changed business environment necessitated by measures to combat COVID-19.

“The businesses that are reopening are very happy to be welcoming customers back through their doors, and customers are happy to be able to patronize them again,” said Jessy Zamorano, Tubac Chamber of Commerce coordinator. “It’s been beneficial for the businesses to open during our slower season to be able to make necessary changes.”

As operating hours and requirements for shopping are set by each business, Zamorano and Ochoa encourage visitors to check each businesses’ website for specific information.

“Tubac is a wonderful rural destination to experience where art and history meet, and we are thrilled to welcome back our visitors, diners, and shoppers,” said Ochoa.

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Sum contact mer “In March, my mom of workers. ced operating during crisis, the organ bes as the height rd we were But when it Restaura nt Week (ARW) became clear virtual tip jars in support ization learne Cort. “Soon afterwa urgent foster of Arizona Senator said that State annual (COVID scale,” the that the highly contagious d that many situations had could endanger the on a small greater. Arizona also meant -19) families in coronavirus to encourage no one to turn 270 masks ds created shifted needs were much The closure mandates of custome Weeks waslives their to for essent need for thousan crisis a Takeout missio rs ed and for mode, HonorHealth whose Arizona n. staff, ready express with ials, so, they Harold’s shifted into however, the goal of helping Arizona Restaurant of our efforts and “We the time, so event was placed on hold; stepped in back donation upheaval, thethe community the popular Paul Boyer learned our capability at of all of restaura in 2013 and started midst restaurant serves.

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Harold’s nt children with Weeks: “Over 70 volunte designe Restaura Cort sewing masksed for 978 infant d its take-out menu Sunday, Sept. 27. twin beds. releas s, manyScout Organizer Angelique ed into foster has announced that Arizona to include a unique troops delivered to frontcommu Friday, Sept. 18, through Boy of whom was born.” nity: andevery Shufelt says 28,For care June commitment to the cloth masks are fromthree enlists Sunday, the family-s were that neo-n nity for reusable overco through tyle ade, 19, grateful system atal commu ming substa meal are so project. and intens robust Friday, June ordered, which The homem of the said, “We ive care units Harold’s nce Steve aChucri ncy responders implemented a will Photo courtes CEO logistica donate and . l needs theabuse after Health, family-style mealrestaurant closuresfeeds four to five people, y of Arizona workers, emerge In 3323) additito and onfulfill Helping Hands “In 2019, we In a statement, ARA president to beds, Scouts deliver materials to to a family in need , including Banner line healthcare meal assistan (Troops 15, 323 weeks that followed provided 3,596 in the a Helping Hands from out Greater Phoenix diapers andLeader Filer’sArizon through the District’ program Hospice community ce . Additionally, Harold’s Ten children children with ted masks provides clothin s organizations through Every week, Patrol personal care HonorHealth, Infinity support of our local diningFoothills Food every day of a birthday packa items,comple is donating individu partially even safety as well as back-t School District, g, others.

Bank. and last year receiv the Valley, al meals to the Franny Pachuca makes brisket at Harold’s because of the ge. masks itemsmove creation of o-scho Cave Creek Unified to encourage ’s Hospital, among up finished ed a birthday volunteers across ol work that weFork in March. The quick that will be donated for meals other location, pick foster home Both Harold’s Corral and Phoenix Children package families to step the items and are doing at product to the Foothills Food out up g to her because s. ion Volunteers are Roaring Care, Mayo Clinic and the Kiwanis Club Arizona Helpin ations through could not have Cave Creek Unified Bank and cutters to the next and become Takemeanin instrumenta Project has special g Hands.”Restaurant Strong efforts School District. of Carefree provide the program. Harold’s beneficiary organiz amVirt The . She also toization organ l in the Weeks assist in other masks Arizona surgeon ual and Cort says that the d an effort that d funding to start finished birthd ncy-roo prepare modified sustaine also a deliver in Takeout ay emerge have s wants ways. the meals and the program but returns Arizona to make sure Last year, 1,400 they are loved, and Filer Adventure to become an r, Cort pick up the meals and ing the District and the Foothill also Restaurant Weeks feat without the hours of servic that childr surpass which is why most recently As Arizona her life goal is volunteers them. that en know that Phoenix area. Togethe distribute them. accomplished this without e. Ofbeen s Food Bank it launched a hopeful donat have week, are possible course we each ed “We couldn’t , options, 13,000 masks the Birthday Packa want these s of After closures coronavirus From says that they out and liquor to-go kids to have take donates hundred ge program. chang in March, volunt dine-in, supportMarch to May, Harold’s donated ed everyt them to feel a sense of of volunteers. to show their format to include s, communityhing. ne. loved and June. The organ eers began it remains continue more self-es milesto generou that will program Project’s dozens ts ask our says than are teem 3,500 meals, and comin 3,000-m their will continue this month. suppo Project ization hopes and want foodinenthusias itygofback of our Project commun l se the unique birthddone yet. AZ Mask rted and we want need to increa from students early this month and our wonderfu “The heart and soul them the number And they are not ay,” says Shufel its efforts as the ng had to celebrate “If you “Spanning the range possibly reopen t. “I’ve ofble.” who have participants and expandi of ers,” said Cort. comforta ning resilient and many feel says thatwould like to help with this program Residents who never in search to maintai doors Out, ARA ally childr spirited volunte celebrated a is continu in any wayitsthey en in foster the first week committed every demographic, the Kiwanis Club are intere , you can make direct t Weeks: Dine in or Take care do better says the groupbirthday, and it’s in August. drawing from sted in volunt of Carefree or the than that application at Arizona Restauran te their time, their donations to new not right. We that.” and social to retirees and eering Foothills Food Bank exists, and Cort als daily contribu www.azhelpiDuring the can complete all CDC guidelines for openingHarold’s selfless individu A nghands.org and note the donatio meal For have to representative a better, safer, follow an ts will ers.

Another way relentless, these . hip of the Mask. our community n is for anticipating assistance program. Our goal is to for any ing restauran new volunte Fellows that participat our child organization is bank can apply residents can goodwill to make in Arizona’s fabric. We continue to support and CCUSD through donate to the onlinee into in or taking out. The support foster energy, and their foster care system dining “Everyone is welcom both the food for a birthd ents help cutting organization this time of crisis. g, whether e your establishm childr dining volunt distancin welcom ay pickups fine ’s en we We Back-t gift eers Thanks make Harold’s five-star is sew, place. online at www.a started. o-School Drive. to Kiwanis Club of don’t would head into Corral and our custome ts — “from sew masks, to getge. healthier restauranto Pre-CO need packa those who hhbacktosch Any donor they cut fabric, Carefree, of the Valley’s theyou rs, plus Shamrock submittedmateria office every our studentVID-19, thang200 l and support materials, — to get involved. moreool.or can which will buy meals to those in need,” the applications Foods, we are able “Regardless of whether and make a k page, donate and, taking and pop’ hidden gems” will provide , they service hours forday ‘momgo a backpack $35 contri to provide these a owner Danny Piacqua menu and operated 18,000-squar g the maintain our Faceboo stuffed owned bution, of community “shop” throughout a dedicated kids start the to locally they quietly make full of educa dio said. certificatese-foot and deliveries, thedonatin Take-out service through warehouse. organization state will offer diners in making and provide school year prepa the other services, tional of around involved Wheth ts host tools games a ’s of already er it is a Barbie to help , books ity apart Harold’s is availabl ing restauran red for succes you are “We rely on Participat or stuffed or perform any ers. If doll or craft set, taken from 8am to s. e seven days per volunte a unique tasting opportun animals, volunt the generosity ion for each eager week, with orders 2:30pm. Since reopeni day.” partner with you.” toual of eers Cort by we do, and everyb the chefs’ talents. Featuring our comm s unity menus for s a staged fabricat contact difference every we are individ showcase the perfec may find child. The gifts ng its dining room masks, been involved in everything ody has that three-course, prix-fixe t following CDC guidelin creates and oversee bags with specia ed in getting in mid-May, Harold’s the opportunity are then wrapp of production. thatts will offer k group:items restauran and treasure Each week, Cort menus, es regarding sanitiza l messaging, at some ed and to utilize has multiple phases Residents interest their regular to help others also has a Faceboo from placed in their time, talent to enhance each course are offered “to let those dining room and outdoor tion efforts and social forgotten; that The Project materials through in our comm interfaces with kids know that that’s what we s pairings distancing. The they.com. process that moves patio is open for breakfas are loved.” with donors and person. email: chancecort@me they are not rely on, genero $44 perunity,” saysWine s $33usor Shufelt. “And Thursday from 8am volunteers, works t, lunch and dinner Cactus Shadow people who an organization Project.” |CST l cost.

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