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Harold’s Corral Donates Nearly 4,000 Meals During Pandemic By Sue Kern-Fleischer

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t’s been just a few weeks since Arizona reopened, lifting the “Stay at Home” restrictions put in place to help flatten the curve from COVID-19. And while Harold’s Cave Creek Corral’s dining room is open to patrons, the iconic restaurant is continuing a unique take-out program it started with the help of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree more than two months ago to help feed families in need. In its nearly 85 years of business, Harold’s had never experienced operating during a global pandemic. But when it became clear that the highly contagious coronavirus (COVID-19) could endanger the lives of customers and staff, Harold’s shifted into crisis mode, with the goal of helping the community the popular restaurant serves. Like restaurants across the country, Harold’s temporarily closed its dining room and began to offer curbside and take-out service. But the popular western bar and restaurant took matters a step further, soliciting the help of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree to help fund a unique program to help the Foothills Food Bank and families of the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD). Harold’s designed its take-out menu to include a unique commitment to the community: For every family-style meal ordered, which feeds four to five people, Harold’s will donate a family-style meal to a family in need through the District’s meal assistance program. Additionally, Harold’s is donating individual meals to the Foothills Food Bank. Both Harold’s Corral and the Kiwanis Club of Carefree provided funding to start the program. Harold’s prepares the meals and the District and the Foothills Food Bank pick up the meals and distribute them. From March to May, Harold’s donated more than 3,500 meals, and the unique program will continue this month. “If you would like to help with this program, you can make direct donations to the Kiwanis Club of Carefree or the Foothills Food Bank and note the donation is for Harold’s meal assistance program. Our goal is to continue to support both the food bank and CCUSD through this time of crisis. Thanks to Kiwanis Club of Carefree, Harold’s Corral and our customers, plus Shamrock Foods, we are able to provide these meals to those in need,” owner Danny Piacquadio said. Take-out service through Harold’s is available seven days per week, with orders taken from 8am to 2:30pm. Since reopening its dining room in mid-May, Harold’s has been following CDC guidelines regarding sanitization efforts and social distancing. The dining room and outdoor patio is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday from 8am to 10pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to midnight. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. For more information, call 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com. To learn more about Cave Creek Unified School District, visit www.ccusd93.org. To learn more about the Foothills Food Bank, visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com. For details about the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

Franny Pachuca makes brisket at Harold’s for meals that will be donated to the Foothills Food Bank and Cave Creek Unified School District.

Margaret Carver and Danny Piacquadio package meals for the Foothills Food Bank and Cave Creek Unified School District. Photos courtesy of Harold’s Corral

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Hope & Humanity in 2020 “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” ~Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness

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We are approaching the half-way point of this year and the world has already been dramatically changed forever — especially for those who have lost loved ones during the current health crisis. On May 27, U.S. coronavirus deaths surpassed 100,000. As of May 28, in Maricopa County, there are now 8,998 positive COVID-19 cases and 401 deaths. Last month, I reported that, as of Friday, April 24, the Maricopa County Public Health Department reported 3,123 positive cases and 120 deaths. (www.maricopa.gov/COVID19) County and State of Arizona health officials continue to ask residents to maintain social Goettl Gives Back distancing, and to take precautions such as wearing a mask when in public. Both of these precautions will help to slow the spread of the virus — basic measures that also show care and concern for our fellow humans. I have no doubt that this virus will eventually be stopped. A vaccine will be developed, and other methods of treatment will be discovered that will help reduce the number of deaths. What concerns me more is what the pandemic has laid bare — the social and economic injustices and inequalities that are just under the surface in this country and are exposed with only the slightest scratch. And the lack of empathy that too many exhibited in the last few months. In the midst of it all, though, I was heartened to receive news about elementary and middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified School District that received a “No Place for Hate” Summer Reading: designation from the Anti-Defamation League. Imagine Your Story The students and staff pledged to “creating safe and respectful learning environments, bringing awareness to issues of bullying and bias.” I encourage you to read the full story and the “Resolution of Respect” on page 10. Yes, there are many other good and positive things that have happened in 2020. But until we can look at a stranger — one who looks differently, sounds differently, believes differently or loves differently than us — and consider that person a brother rather than an “other,” I don’t know how we can become a just society, or even come close to the lofty ideals that are supposed to represent America. But I am grateful that our younger generation is taking steps and doing the work to help us get there — and that gives me hope.

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Scottsdale Names Student Art Contest Winners to Celebrate Earth Day 2020

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When Scottsdale announced a youth art contest to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, more than 100 students responded with submissions to celebrate the April 22 global event. The contest’s theme — “The Art of the Tree” — coincides with Scottsdale’s 38th consecutive year as a “Tree City USA” and other virtual tree-related activities, social MAYOR posts and videos hosted by the city to City of Scottsdale recognize Earth Day 2020. 480.312.3111 Students could submit art in any www.scottsdaleaz.gov Artwork by Nina Prairie Schwimmer medium. The winning artwork was selected by the Environmental Advisory Commission based upon creativity, use of the theme and originality. One grand prize winner each from elementary, middle and high school was selected. More than 100 talented students from schools throughout Scottsdale responded to our tree-themed Earth Day art contest, which made choosing our grand-prize winners and finalists especially challenging. I hope the efforts our student participants — the future of our city — will inspire others to be environmentally conscious, appreciate the beauty of Scottsdale and join us in our efforts to protect valuable resources for generations to come. View grand prize and finalist submissions at www.scottsdaleaz.gov, search “art contest.” High School Category Grand prize winner: Sarah “Nikki” Wolin, Chaparral High School Finalists: Mo Lalumendre, Chaparral High School Kristine Rahden, Chaparral High School

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Elementary School Category Grand prize winner: Nina Prairie Schwimmer, Redfield Elementary Finalists: Richelle Natchatra Daniel, Basis Scottsdale Primary East Aditi Dillibabu, Basis Scottsdale Primary East Girl Scout Troop 4317 Aydin Chellam Daniel, Basis Scottsdale Allie Klimes, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Joy Denne, Scottsdale Country Day School

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YMCA Locations Reopen with Safety Measures in Place The Valley of the Sun YMCA welcomed members back to its 15 locations in the Valley, Yuma and Flagstaff May 13. At that time, operations were limited to continued emergency childcare and the reopening of wellness floors (cardio equipment, machines and free weights). The Y will be reopening each of its facilities in phases, and communal and hightraffic spaces like locker rooms, group fitness, Amazing Kids Center, open gym and pools will reopen when they determine that it is safe to do so — this is expected to happen in June. Any members that do not feel well or have come into contact with someone with COVID-19 are asked to stay home. It is also recommended that members who are part of a vulnerable population wait to enjoy the Y. What members can expect upon their return: • Members will check in through the mobile app or via contactless check-in at the Welcome Center. Members will also be asked to check out upon their exit from the facility in order to manage capacity requirements. • Rigorous cleaning protocols will continue based upon CDC recommendations throughout the facility and staffing levels to support these measures will be increased.

• Capacities will initially be reduced throughout the facility to safely limit the number of people in a space to ensure appropriate social distancing. • Social distancing guidelines will be implemented on the wellness floor and throughout the facility. • The Y will conduct wellness checks of all staff upon entering the facility. All children in the childcare programs will receive temperature checks before entry. • Member-facing employees will be required to wear masks and members are also encouraged, but not required to do so. • To ensure the utmost safety of members, the Y is limiting its facility usage to members only until fully open. “During this time, we recognize that many members may not yet be ready to return and that is OK,” said Shelby Tuttle, director of communications for the Y. “We’ll be ready to welcome them back when that time comes. In the meantime, we will continue to operate our virtual workouts on Facebook and the community can work out with us through our Virtual Y platform.” More information on reopening, including hours for all branches, can be found at www.valleyymca.org/welcome-back.

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Time for Tortoises: Beauty Dormancy or Beauty Sleep? By Ettienne Martin, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center animal care volunteer and naturalist

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Tortoises don’t actually hibernate, but instead enter a period of dormancy that is referred to as “brumation.” It occurs from October or November to March or April. Unlike mammals, reptiles are not in a true state of sleep during this time. They enter a state of torpor to deal with unfavorable conditions by becoming less active during a decline in temperature. Because they cannot reach optimal digestive temperature during the coolest part of the year, brumation reduces their risk of losing too much weight by remaining inactive. Simply put, by resting, the tortoises are not burning precious calories. As cool fall weather starts, a tortoise’s appetite decreases, and they become less active. They survive through the winter off fat reserve they built up during the warmer months. When a warm winter day occurs, however, they are capable of emerging from their burrows to soak up some sun and may even drink from a puddle. Mammals do not do this. True hibernators such as groundhogs, hedgehogs and many bats are in a deep sleep and do not move at all. If you are a custodian of a desert tortoise, you may have seen in your yard signs that it has been out of its burrow on warmer days.

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Quarantine the Write Way

By Lila Baltman

If you have ever had the desire to write a memoir and publish your very own book, now during this time of COVID-19 might actually be an ideal time to get started. You could consider your time of in-home quarantine to be the “pandemic push” you needed to officially begin writing the book you have always wanted to write. Dr. Laura Bush is a local writing coach who specializes in helping individuals to write and publish their own books. Bush is the founder and owner of Peacock Proud Press, a nonfiction book writing, editing and publishing business. She works with corporate and community leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and soughtafter speakers who want to share their expertise Dr. Laura Bush; Photo: Future Photo Group in the form of a book. She also works with individuals who have a passionate commitment for writing a memoir with a message. Dr. Bush specializes in offering virtual and in-person writing coaching, ghost writing, copyediting and proofreading. She also has a team of independent contractors who offer their professional help with book design, marketing, technology services and more. Her terrific slogan is “Just Finish Your Book!” She earned her doctoral degree in English from Arizona State University and taught writing and literature courses for more than 20 years in university classrooms. Dr. Bush wants folks all across the Valley to learn about her virtual and in-person coaching and the different writing and editing packages she offers. She is able to work with several different budgets. To learn more about Dr. Laura Bush and Peacock Proud Press, visit www.peacockproud.com.

State Awards 37 SUSD Seniors with Highest Arts Honor Thirty-seven members of Scottsdale Unified School District’s Class of 2020 are among the first recipients of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE)’s new State Seal of Arts Proficiency. The seal recognizes and celebrates graduating seniors’ high levels of achievement in meeting the ADE’s Arizona Arts Education Standards (www. azartsstandards.com). The seal was established last year. The ADE seal was also adopted to identify pathways of artistic literacy that cultivate skills for 21st century success, prepare students for college and career readiness, including active participation in the creative industries sector, and to promote increased access to well-rounded, high-quality arts education across the state. Students who receive the seal were selected based on their grade point averages throughout their high school career, consistently strong performances in their Arts education courses and a digital portfolio of their work. “The Arts are essential components of a complex and well-rounded education,” says Scottsdale Unified Superintendent Dr. John Kriekard. “These excelling students have shown a passion for the art of their choice, be it dance, music, theater or visual, and, for some of them, a combination of these pursuits. They exemplify what it means to commit to an endeavor, to dedicate themselves to learn more and to improve their craft.

SUSD’s recipients of the 2020 State Seal of Arts Proficiency: Arcadia High School: Lainey Durchslag (Band/Film) Toni Stark (Theatre/Visual Art) Oriana Valcamp (Theatre) Jamie Villarreal (Theatre/Visual Art) Chaparral High School: Ayda Bayati (Band/Choir/Theatre) Cole Carney (Band/Theatre) Alexis Goldschmidt (Choir/Band/Theatre) Sarah Wolin (Visual Art) Desert Mountain High School: Nikita Anand (Choir) Kaitlyn Antioco (Choir) Elisabelle Bizon (Theatre) Trinity Chin (Visual Art) Lauren Dresler (Band/Visual Art) Trevor Enault (Theatre) Mikayla Glancy (Theatre) Eleni Katergaris (Band) Rebecca Laakso (Visual Art) Brittany Matthews (Theatre) Lauren Oh (Dance/Theatre) Mia Person (Dance) Lauren Reilly (Theatre) Cara Richman (Theatre) Kamryn Smith (Dance/Theatre) Macie Wilson (Theatre) Saguaro High School: Chloe Colbert (Band) Lauryn Davis (Choir) Acacia Dustman Wastchak (Band) Matthew Gross (Theatre/Choir) Jeffrey Harrison (Orchestra) Ethan Hughes (Visual Arts) Daniel Hutton (Orchestra) Aidan Jacobson (Orchestra) Anna Jakubczyk (Orchestra) Alexis McNally (Theatre) Violet Rowland (Dance) Sydney Steinmetz (Band) Alessandra Velarde (Choir)

“To see those qualities in someone of this age,” continues Kriekard, “is truly extraordinary. We could not be more proud of these first-ever SUSD recipients of the new state Arts Seal. And we are equally proud of and thankful to their District teachers, who, over each of these students’ high school years, have helped develop and hone their talents to amazing levels. I have no doubt we will be hearing about them in the future, as they pursue further studies and careers in the arts.” For information, visit www.susd.org.

Families in need will be able to receive free meals for children ages 1–18 through Wednesday, June 24. The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Nutrition Services Department is expanding its service to both extend the program for five weeks after the last day of school and to expand the amount of food provided at each weekly distribution. Beginning May 20, families will now be able to receive seven days of breakfasts and lunches for every child, up from five days’ worth. “We worked with our suppliers to be able to secure enough food to keep the program going through June and to make sure that we provided food for the weekends, as well,” says Nutrition Services director Patti Bilbrey. “We know that families in our community continue to have a need,” continues Bilbrey. Adding that the week of May 11, the District served 19,820 meals. “That puts us over the 130,000 mark for the number of meals distributed since we began this curbside service the week of March 16.” The free meals are distributed weekly, on Wednesdays, from 8–10am in a drive-up service at six different Scottsdale Unified school parking lots. Starting with the May 20 distribution, adults will be able to pick up a total of 14 meals per child each week: seven breakfasts and seven lunches. Schools hosting the curbside meal distribution service include:

• Mohave Middle School, 8490 E. Jackrabbit Rd., Scottsdale • Navajo Elementary Oak Campus, 7501 E. Oak St., Scottsdale • Redfield Elementary School, 9181 E. Redfield Rd., Scottsdale • Tavan Elementary, 4610 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix • Tonalea K-8, 6720 E. Continental Dr., Scottsdale • Yavapai Elementary, 701 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale “We also want to remind families that it is not too late to submit an application for free-and-reduced meals for their students,” says Bilbrey. “Families that have had a change in their income or employment status can immediately submit an application by going to our website: www.susd.org/meals. We are still taking applications for the current school year. The application for next school year will be available in July. However, the meal status as of the last day of school, May 21, will roll over to next year for a grace period of 30 days, or until a new application is submitted.” Bilbrey explains that once a family can demonstrate that it is eligible to receive freeor-reduced-cost meals, it may also be eligible for additional state or federal aid. The SUSD Nutrition Services Department provides written letters of eligibility that families can use to help them qualify for other government and community-based aid programs. “My best advice to families is to fill out our free application right away,” Bilbrey says.

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Tortoises become active during spring. Breeding and laying eggs into summer, breeding again in the fall, then slowing down and becoming dormant during the winter. When tortoises brumate naturally outdoors, they awaken as they sense the rise in temperatures and other natural factors such as the number of daylight hours and humidity. By the time June arrives, the tortoises have been active finding annual grasses, (which supply 92 percent of their diet), herbs, flowers, some cacti and the fruit of cactus such as prickly pear. They may wander as far as 100 acres or as few as 10 acres in search of food. As the weather warms beyond 90 degrees, however, tortoises usually retreat to a cool burrow to wait out the hottest days. When the monsoons come, they come out of their burrows to find a cool puddle in which to rehydrate. The next two months are then spent eating to resupply their fat reserves preparing for brumation again in October. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center brumates its tortoises in cozy tubs filled with hay. It keeps them dry during winter rains. They can be seen out and about in the sanctuary March through October. Find out more about how wildlife is rehabilitated and kept safe in our sanctuary at www.southwestwildlife.org. Tours are given Tuesday through Saturday throughout the year.

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Four Schools Receive the ADL ‘No Place for Hate’ Designation Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Explorer Middle School, Greenway Middle School and Vista Verde Middle School, all part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVSchools), received the Anti-Defamation League® No Place for Hate® designation for creating safe and respectful learning environments, bringing awareness to issues of bullying and bias throughout the 2019–20 school year. Each school took its own approach to implement and instill the values of the “No Place for Hate” motto in students and staff members, but all schools had to exemplify the expectations defined in the annual Resolution of Respect. “Becoming a No Place for Hate designation school means that students are able to come to school and feel included. They are treated with respect and kindness by peers. We celebrate and recognize the diversity of our school and each other’s cultures,” explains Katrina Dieck, principal at Eagle Ridge Elementary School. For information, visit www.pvschools.net or www.adl.org.

I pledge from this day forward to do my best to combat prejudice and to stop those who, because of hate or ignorance, would hurt anyone or violate their civil rights. I will try at all times to be aware of my own biases and seek to gain understanding of those who I perceive as being different from myself. I will speak out against all forms of prejudice and discrimination. I will reach out to support those who are targets of hate. I will think about specific ways my community members can promote respect for people and create a prejudice-free zone. I firmly believe that one person can make a difference and that no person can be an innocent bystander when it comes to opposing hate. I recognize that respecting individual dignity, achieving equality, and promoting inter-group harmony are the responsibilities of all people. By signing this pledge, I commit myself to create a community that is NO PLACE FOR HATE®.” ~ Resolution of Respect

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Mesquite Beans, YES They are Edible! By Greg Peterson, The Urban Farm

Driving down the street in June, you have probably seen the white powder spread under the mesquite trees…that is mesquite flour, and did you know it is one of the sweetest treats in the desert? We look at is as a nuisance when in reality is it a nutritious, delicious desert treat. You just have to know what to do with them! So, here is your Mesquite 101 Class. Start by locating a mesquite tree with pods on the branches (NEVER pick pods off the ground), they are typically ready for harvest in June and July. Harvest one pod from the tree and break it in half, nibbling on the end, being wary not to take a big bite as the mesquite seeds are very hard. If it makes you cringe, move on to the next tree. If, however, it tastes like something you would like to eat, then harvest away. The next step is to prepare the beans for milling. They need to be dried to remove any moisture, so they don’t gum up the mill. In the past, I have left them in the front seat of the car in June — this does a pretty good job. I have also cooked them at 200 degrees in the oven for a couple of hours, put them in my dehydrator overnight on the highest setting, and even baked them in my solar oven for a few hours. Any of these methods can work just fine as long as you make sure to watch so they don’t burn. Finally, you want to mill them to flour consistency. There are small mills that you can purchase to do this job if you want to mill them at home. Otherwise, you can bring them to the GrowPHX community millings that happen in late June and in the fall. GrowPHX purchased a food grade hammermill a few years ago and they hold periodic community millings where you pay a flat rate per pound to have your beans milled. (www.growphx.org) There are many things for us to eat around our neighborhoods if we just pay attention. Mesquite beans are highly nutritious, sweet and abundant. Our job is to pay attention and do a little work before they fall to the ground for a delectable desert delicacy!

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Divorce Options to Save Money and Sanity By Nancy A Hetrick, CDFA®, MAFF®

wyneth Paltrow lit up the world of divorce when she announced her “conscious uncoupling” from Chris Martin. Even now, years after the original announcement, the term is still trending and being talked about. What’s up? Could it be that couples are beginning to realize that the systems in place to handle divorce are expensive, adversarial and generally lousy? The majority of couples that decide to call it quits have no desire to rake each other over the coals or spend a fortune on pricey divorce attorneys. When no-fault divorce became ubiquitous in the late 70s, a decision was made regarding how to process these cases that may not have been in our best interests. We decided to use a criminal system to deal with a family issue and those that end up going all the way through a court trial for their divorce often come out the other end feeling punished, bruised and bitter. What are the options for a couple in this space? Most are drawn to mediation as an alternative to litigation. However, in many cases, traditional mediation may not be enough. Mediators are neutral third parties that help facilitate communication and for couples that have an extensive history with complicated finances, they may need additional professional guidance and advice. For these couples, it can be very wise to add a Divorce Financial Planner to the team in a model called MediationPlus®. With a mediator to help facilitate the negotiations and a neutral financial expert to educate and inform both parties about the financial complications, it can provide an attractive alternative with a much kinder process that is far less expensive. Nancy Hetrick can be reached at 877.552.4017. For additional information, visit www.smarterdivorcesolutions.com.

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Summer Meal Program at PVSchools

PVSchools’ Nutrition & Wellness Department will provide free meals to any child 18 or younger, regardless of application status or school enrollment into the month of June. If a parent wishes to pick up food without their child present, documentation must be provided for their meals, such as student ID(s) or other photo ID(s), report card(s), and/or child’s name with date of birth. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday, 8–10am. Monday through Wednesday, each child will receive one breakfast meal for the current day and one lunch meal for the current day, for a grand total of two meals per child, daily. On Thursday, each child will receive two breakfast meals and two lunch meals for the current and following day, for a grand total of four meals per child. There will be no meal service on Friday. Meals will be available for pick up at the following school sites via drive-thru or walk-up in the parking lot: • Cactus View Elementary — 17602 N. Central Ave. • Campo Bello Elementary — 2625 E. Grovers Ave. • Indian Bend Elementary — 3633 E. Thunderbird Rd. • Palomino Primary — 15833 N. 29th St. Families are encouraged to be proactive in reducing the risk of COVID-19 by not congregating at the school site once meals have been distributed and staying home if sick. Call 602.449.2274 for additional information or visit www.pvschools.net.

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Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing delivered 350 food items and $2,208 cash to the Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank May 11, to help the many Valley families who are increasingly relying on its services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded in 1986, the Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank provides emergency food assistance to individuals living within the boundaries of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. It is a totally private “food pantry” that does not operate under the auspices of any governmental or religious organization and is staffed completely by volunteers. Goettl team members began collecting monetary donations as well as non-perishable food items and toiletries April 27 to May 7 at their Tempe office. Additionally, Ken Goodrich, chief executive officer at Goettl, matched every item and dollar contributed throughout the drive. One of Goettl’s core values is serving the community that serves them and this is just one way the company is supporting the community during this pandemic. Learn more about Goettl at www.goettl.com. For information, call 602.867.9228 or visit www.pvefb.org.

ollowing their sold-out performances in May, physical comediennes “The Ladies” have added performances of their pop-up drive in show, “Ladies in the Headlights!” to be held June 6 and 13 at 8pm and 8:30pm. “Ladies in the Headlights” is a 15-minute drive-up pop-up performance designed for parking lots. Audience members reserve a parking spot, drive in and watch The Ladies perform by the light of their high-beams and to the soundtrack broadcast through their car radios. The performance location and “Ladies in the Headlights”; Photo: Michael Simon directions will be sent to ticket holders 24 hours prior to performance date. Participants should tune their car radios to 88.1 to hear the performance. Set in a parking lot and performed to a soundtrack as varied as Kenny G and Ultra Lounge, The Ladies break free from the pressures of motherhood and housework by expressing themselves with their best moves. The result is described as “an utterly wacky and uproarious show” that allows audiences to delight in the zany physical comedy and laugh at the performer’s charming awkwardness. Tickets are $19.99 per car and are on sale at www.wearetheladies.net.

VICE MAYOR CRANE WRITES... Carefree Remembers our Veterans By Vice Mayor John Crane

The Art of Healing — Through Art Thunderbird Artists Gallery offers a safe, spacious, inspiring way to rejoin the outside world By Nancy Pellegrini

Best-selling author Julia Cameron said that “art opens the closets, airs out the cellars and attics. It brings healing.” We may have spent our stay-at-home period reorganizing and decluttering, but we’ve probably been neglecting our souls. But as Phoenix emerges from its long, solitary spring and enters an uncertain summer, we can use art to help reorder our lives and rejuvenate our spirts. Thunderbird Artists, known nationwide for their award-winning fine art and wine festivals in Arizona, has reopened its Thunderbird Artists Gallery in Carefree — closed for COVID-19, and now open for business. For those eagerly — but still cautiously Painting by Guilloume; photos courtesy of Thunderbird Artists Gallery — rejoining the outside world, the gallery offers a low-traffic, relaxed environment for visitors to absorb and enjoy the work of fascinating local and global artists hailing from Brazil to Zimbabwe. Be it oils, acrylics, photography, watercolors, stone, steel, gourds, glass, bronze, wood, textiles, ceramics and a wide variety of one-of-a-kind jewelry, Thunderbird Artists Gallery has something for every palate — and every budget. Renowned and award-winning artists include Virgil Ortiz, the world-famous ceramics artist who combines Pueblo traditions with fashion, film and a contemporary edge, Phoenix’s own Jeanne Bonine, who creates vibrant florals in oils and watercolor, and Brazilian Guilloume, whose vision of shared humanity comes in oils, bronzes and bronze wall sculptures. Sculptor and painter Jacinthe Dugal-Lacroix captures elegant bodies in motion, and wife-husband artist team Jeanne and Tod Steele align their vastly different western styles on the same canvas. And that’s just the beginning. An eclectic, vibrant space offering both stimulation and safety, Thunderbird Artists Gallery welcomes buyers and browsers alike to ease back into the familiar, and to remember everything we love about Carefree. Thunderbird Artists Gallery, open Tuesday–Sunday (closed July and August), from 10am to 4pm, is located at 99 Easy Street, (southwest corner of Ho Hum and Easy Street), in Carefree. For information, call 480.688.4960, visit www.thunderbirdartistsgallery.com or follow the gallery on Facebook.

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Honoring and remembering the selfless service of our nation’s veterans has always been of utmost importance in the Town of Carefree. In May 2019, we conducted our first VICE MAYOR Town of Carefree Memorial Day Tribute in the Cave Creek Cemetery, located just south 480.488.3686 www.carefree.org of the Cave Creek Road / Pima Road intersection, and in November 2019, the Town celebrated our 11th Annual Veterans Day program. Our 2020 Memorial Day Tribute was significantly scaled back to comply with COVID-19 CDC guidelines to strike a reasonable balance — respecting concern for health/ welfare while not omitting the important honor we feel and want to show our veterans. The grounds and trails at our pioneer cemetery served as the perfect setting to reflect, to honor the 41 interred veterans within the cemetery, and to remember all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect what we believe while maintaining proper distance. Time spent among those veteran graves marked with U.S. flags provided a more intimate and personal remembrance than our usual Memorial program. In the days between national holidays, it is easy to forget those who have served. In our effort to perpetually honor our local veterans, a group of area veterans initiated the creation and development of a Veterans Memorial within the Carefree Desert Gardens. Among the volunteers, drawn from Carefree and Cave Creek, each service branch is represented. The Veterans Memorial design can be viewed at www. attveterans.org/memorial-images. Local tradesman and organizations, including local American Legion Post 34 and Boy Scout Troop 603, have proven to be exceptionally supportive. Much as the group of veterans leading this effort are local, the Veterans Memorial organizers are seeking to fund the Memorial through a grassroots campaign appealing to local residents. Tax deductible donations can be made at www.attveterans.org/carefree. One hundred percent of all donations will be passed to the Memorial fund. Questions and comments are welcome at veteransmemorialcarefree@ gmail.com. Construction will begin in early July and finish within the month. Many of those who had volunteered their time and effort for our May 2020 Memorial Day Tribute will be on hand to participate in the Memorial dedication later this year. Going forward, please keep those who have given their lives in battle or through battle related injuries, as well as all of those who have served, in your thoughts and prayers. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude — every day of the year.

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Summer Programs Offered Through CCUSD The Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) has several programs for varying ages this summer: For K-6 elementary schoolers, CCUSD is offering Daycare Summer Camps for elementary students, Monday through Friday, June 1 – July 24, 7am–5:30pm. These will be held at Horseshoe Trails Elementary, Black Mountain Elementary and Desert Willow Elementary. Students will be in groups of nine, plus an adult for social distancing. For the middle schoolers (7–8th grade), creative writing, leadership, math success, stem programs diving into science and engineering, and tips and tricks to improve study skills are also available virtually. For the high schoolers (9–12), there are opportunities to improve grades and/or earn credits. Check with Education & Community Services (ECS) for available programs. Summer sports leagues are still being discussed as to the feasibility, with additional guidance upcoming. For additional information on these programs and others, visit www.ecsforall.org. Residents can also contact the ECS office, which is open virtually, Monday–Friday, 7:30–4pm. Call the main ECS line, 480.575.2440, or email ecssupport@ccusd93.net.

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One of my favorite accounts from the life of Jesus is when Jesus and the disciples are traveling on the Sea of Galilee. A gigantic storm erupts, and everyone is afraid, that is everyone except Jesus, who happens to be sleeping in front of the boat. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” —Mark 4:38 This is one of the places where I can really relate to the disciples. “Jesus, I am in the middle of a terrible storm, and you are sleeping…or at least is sure seems like you are.” “Jesus, there is a pandemic virus going on in the world. I am praying, but it’s bad. People are losing their jobs. The vulnerable are being isolated. Jesus, don’t you care?” In verses 39-41, we read: When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” Putting myself in the disciples’ place, they were simply remembering past experiences and imagining what could happen. Maybe they had heard about, even friends, other fishermen…who had been caught in a storm like this and drowned. Verse 41 tells us: The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!” The disciples are beginning to process this event. They feared for their lives in the storm. They feared a WHAT. But now, they ask, “Who is this man? Even the winds and waves obey him.” This WHO is very different. In our world today, there is a huge WHAT that is causing fear, there is a WHO that says, “I want you to look at me.” Does this mean that we sit back and just wait for Jesus to work a huge miracle and eradicate the virus? I think not. He has given us creative minds and many opportunities to help others. Social distancing, looking out for the vulnerable, are some of the ways that we love God by loving our neighbors. Ultimately, we have a choice. Every day when we wake up, do we live in fear of this huge WHAT? No, we research medical solutions, we work together, we take the paths and work the options that are provided. But ultimately, we trust the future into the hands of the greatest WHO, Jesus. There is an old cliché sounding truth, that has now taken on new significance for me. I don’t know the details of what the future holds, but I know WHO holds the future.

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At a time when good news is sometimes hard to find, Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills shared the result of its annual awards ceremony, held March 10. Award money of $11,000 was distributed to 11 deserving women and girls. Presented at the event were the “Live Your Dream” award, the “Young Women’s Service” award and the “Ruby” award. Learn more about Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills at www.sisaguarofoothills.org.

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Explore Holland Center Programs Online While the Holland Center is set to re-open June 1, the Foothills Community Foundation is continuing to offer online classes during the month of June. Most of the classes are free, but donations to the Foundation are appreciated. June 6: Coffee Designs — Art in a Cup; 10–11:30am Start the morning out right with this online class by Ron Bonnstetter. Back by popular demand, Bonnstetter will show participants all kinds of designs to make morning coffee more interesting. Join the event for a fun and exciting look into the world of the best baristas, and impress friends and family. Free. Register online for sign-on instructions.

June 13: Travel Talk with David Decker; 10:30am–noon The June meeting topic: The Best “Safe” Travel Deals Coming Out Now. Once travel companies dare to start advertising again, it’s likely that they will have some crazy good deals available to try and resuscitate the $46 billion travel industry. This session will distill what the best deals are on the safest types of travel to ease back out into the state, the region, or the world. Free. Register online for sign-on instructions. Ongoing: Mahjong Card Review Class with Andrea Korff “The Roaring 2020s Mahjong Card Review Class,” created by Andrea Korff is a detailed video to help Mahjong players navigate the changes in the new 2020 Mahjong Card. Part 1 captures and elaborates on Mahjong myths and history. Learn more about dragons and their meanings and give pause to the rich history this game has and why it endures. Part 2 of the Card Review class will be a general overview of the new card and then will go section by section looking at the notable changes in the hands and their patterns with some tips along the way. Part 3 will have participants looking at options for the all-important switch hands, offering great tips on switching to and from hands to allow players to never give up. Korff will also go over some new points found on the back of the card and some extra super-tips. Register for this video to be given instructions on how it can be accessed. For additional information or to register for classes, visit www.azfcf.org.

MAYOR BUNCH WRITES... By Mayor Ernie Bunch

Cave Creek Unified School District celebrates great teaching with its annual Teacher of the Year celebration. Janet Anderson, an Honors Pre-AP and IB Biology teacher at Cactus Shadows High School, was named the District’s Teacher of the Year 2020. Anderson was awarded $3,000 and will complete her application for the 2020 Arizona Educational Foundation’s Teacher of the Year program. Also recognized were honorees, Kristi Frederiksen, first grade Chinese Immersion teacher at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, and Lisa Tibbits, second grade Spanish Immersion teacher at Desert Willow Elementary School. Frederiksen and Tibbits both received $1,000. In a statement, the District says that it, “appreciates and thanks incredible community members, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gunderson, for their generous donation to financially support the CCUSD® Teacher of the Year program.” Superintendent Dr. Debbi Burdick states that this is one of the most important celebrations of the year in the Cave Creek Unified School District. For additional information, visit www.ccusd93.org.

First Step Taken to Expand Spur Cross Conservation Area

The Cave Creek Town Council unanimously agreed at its April 20 meeting to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Maricopa County that would allow both entities to split the cost of property appraisals for parcels located contiguous to the Spur Cross Conservation Area (SCRCA). The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will still need to approve the IGA before the costs of the appraisals can be shared, but the Town could still proceed with appraisals if the Maricopa Board chooses not to approve the IGA. If the Board approves the IGA then it will pay up to 50 percent of the appraisal costs. However, appraisals do not guarantee that the Town will allocate funds to purchase any parcels. The approximate acreage that will be appraised is 94 acres split between 12 parcels, which includes the Harmony Hollow Ranch. The Town says that Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) has been a proactive partner, providing the Request for Proposal (RFP) of the appraisal and utilizing contacts with appropriate appraisers. The purpose of an RFP is to identify a parcel or parcels of land best suited for the acquisition of open space and conservation. Although DFLT had an appraisal done on the Harmony Hollow property last year, the listed price was much higher than appraised, which prohibited DFLT from moving forward in its attempt to purchase the land. “The Town and its land conservation partners continue to monitor the availability of land where the acquisition would produce the most value to the public in terms of preservation. Having these parcels appraised is a necessary first step to begin to examine which lands provide the most ‘bang for the buck’,” said Cave Creek Planning director Luke Kautzman. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors added this item to its May 20 agenda but voted unanimously to continue it to its June 10. For additional information, visit www.cavecreek.org.

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Nothing is scarier than a wildfire when your home is in close proximity to it, and even more so when you or your neighbors are told to evacuate. The East Desert Fire ignited on Sunday, May 17, with Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical arriving on the scene around 1pm closely followed by Rural Metro Fire Department. Both departments worked together trying to suppress the fire, but the winds were not in our favor. Due to wind conditions and the fact that there was limited access to the area, it soon became clear that this fire would MAYOR need to be attacked by air and Maricopa County Emergency Town of Cave Creek Management took control. By nightfall the fire was moving 480.488.1400 east over the northern part of Cave Creek Regional Park, and www.cavecreek.org eventually to the Seven Sisters mountain range. Hotshots were aggressively defending fire lines, putting their lives on the line to save our community and our cherished Sonoran Desert, but conditions changed, and actions went from offensive to defensive. Crews were pulled back to protect homes and properties as the fire closed in on residences but miraculously were saved from the flames by our great first responders. At this same time Carefree Highway looked like a parade with emergency fire crews and trucks responding to the call for help. Cave Creek’s Marshal Adam Stein enacted a CodeRed alert on Sunday evening for evacuations and then Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies went door to door getting residents and their animals to safety. CodeRed is the notification system the Town uses to let residents know when there is an emergency. Cave Creek began paying for this service shortly after the Cave Creek Complex Fire in 2005 and became a leader in utilizing this technology. The catch is residents must sign up to receive notifications via phone or email. The information on how to sign-up is on the Town’s website: www.cavecreek.org/230/codered. Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) took operational control early on Monday, May 18, and that morning the air show began with the final outcome being no loss of life, homes or any domestic animals. DFFM typically does two media briefings a day and sometimes only one, and the Town had the same information the general public and media were given. Staff worked diligently making sure to get DFFM’s messages out to our community. Additionally, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds on May 18, the same day the State applied because of the potential the fire had of becoming a major disaster. The federal funds were used to assist the state in firefighting costs, particularly hotshot crews and additional aircraft. Red Cross was in the Council Chambers the same evening the fire sparked helping those needing shelter or with questions, and by Monday they had created a shelter at Cactus Shadows High School that included safety protocols for COVID-19. The community banded together in our moment of crisis, which was a beautiful sight in the midst of horrible emergency. We saw people gathering in the Town Center to help anyone who needed it, offering horse trailers to help evacuate livestock, donating food and supplies, and some just simply providing kindness. Residents donated to our first responders and business owners even offered up their establishments as safe gathering places to organize or to shelter evacuees. While it is unfortunate that this happened, under the conditions everything worked as it should have with the emergency plans that we had in place and plans that were enacted on May 17, which included the declaration I had to sign to make the emergency official. We are still waiting on final reports and timelines from DFFM. I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to our first responders and all the supporting agencies that saved Cave Creek. Please remember to take all fire safety precautions this season and adhere to any fire or shooting bans in our surrounding forests and parks. As we know all too well now, it only takes one spark to create an emergency situation.

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Cactus Shadows Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian actus Shadows High School, located in the Cave Creek Unified School District, has announced its Class of 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian. The 2020 valedictorian is William Mullenmeister. William has been attending Cave Creek Unified School District since kindergarten. He attended Desert Willow Elementary School and Sonoran Trails Middle School. The 2020 salutatorian is Elizabet Cave. Elizabet has been attending in the District since fifth grade. She attended Black Mountain Elementary School and Sonoran Trails Middle School.

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Rounding out the top two percent of the Class of 2020 are Taylor Rotenberg, Ryan Hildebrand, Colin McConnon, Olivia Cordes, Megan Mathews, Lauren Jankowski and Jacob LaRue. The top three percent of the Class of 2020 are Kendall Fender, Bryce Brown, Emma Petronella and Michelle Uddin. The top five percent of the Class of 2020 are Hailey Steenhoek, Abigail Nosan, Veronica Boyle, Drew Seiser, Trenton Dianovich, Georgina Kartsonis, John Stevens and Suman Zahir. Elizabet Cave The top 10 percent of the Class William Mullenmeister of 2020 are Holly Beck, Tyler Fair, Russell Liberman, Annalysse Bacon, Serena Sabbara, Brittany Whalen, Antonio Cartin Ferradino, Megan Schreiber, Alison Tobin, Sydney Perry, Lucas Sample, Romi Takamura, Hannah Dicksion, Karrine Arenz, Maximus Rigler, Emilie Leazier, Gabriela Marchica, Kelsea Clays, Katelyn Mizera, Reece Toso, Jaclyn Kennedy and Alexandra DePinto. Superintendent Debbi Burdick said, “Congratulations to all of these student exemplars of Falcon excellence. We are so proud of them and look forward to hearing about their continued success in their future endeavors.” For details, contact the district office at 480.575.2000 or visit www.ccusd93.org.

Carefree/Cave Creek Residents Team Up to Help Those in Need The Key Club at Cactus Shadows High School, which is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, continued its service to the community by hosting both a blood drive and food drive in April and May. Anytime Fitness at Cave Creek Road and Tatum opened its doors to accommodate both events. Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs chair, Kimberly Marie Jack, coordinated the program with the Key Club treasurer, Ethan Jack, who was there during the blood draw Vitalant blood tech Lisa Lane assists with the donations. program and coordinated the Photo courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Carefree collection of the food. Food donation drop off began Wednesday, April 22, and donations were accepted through mid-May. The donations supported Desert Star Horse Rescue (www.desertstarhorserescue.com), Foothills Food Bank (www.foothillsfoodbank. com) and Puppy Love Animal Rescue (www.puppyluvar.com). Vitalant administered the blood collection process May 7. They provided four technical staff members to schedule, screen and draw the blood along with a complete blood draw array of equipment. Vitalant, which supplies blood to 90 percent of Arizona hospitals and 100 percent of those in Maricopa County, said that the drive goal was to collect 19 units of blood and it ended up collecting 24 products. Adding that it did three “power red” procedures, which collects red blood cells and can provide more of a product that is needed by patients. (www.vitalant.org) To learn more about Kiwanis Club of Carefree and the Cactus Shadows High School Key Club, visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

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Keystone Homes, a family-owned business since 1989, is introducing its newest development, Preakness Estates, in Cave Creek. The company says that it prides itself on incorporating unique elements and energy-efficient features that work together to provide lasting value. “The homes and communities built by Keystone Homes are both a reflection of our business and our unparalleled commitment to the people who live there,” said Gena Zestrijan, marketing manager for the company. “As a family-owned business, our personality, attention to quality craftsmanship and focus on the best buyer experience take center stage in all we do. We believe in providing the flexibility of choices, options and custom touches that reflect our buyers’ individual tastes and vision, so they can move into a house that feels like home from the very first day.” Keystone’s new community will open in June and hours will be available at www.preaknessestates.com. “We continue to maintain normal business hours now that the state recommended restrictions have been loosened,” said Zestrijan. “To accommodate our prospective buyers we will be offering private tours, virtual and face-time tours. All visitors will be provided ample distancing from others touring the community and will find the environment continually cleaned to reduce any potential risks.” Preakness Estates is located at 28811 N. 44th St., Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.546.6341 or visit www.keystonehomesaz.com, or follow the company on Facebook or Instagram.

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Library Continues Curbside Pickup Service in June In May, Desert Foothills Library took a prudent, cautious approach to re-opening the library. While the library itself remains closed, following CDC guidelines in an effort to keep the library community healthy and safe, it began offering curbside pickup of materials. This service, which began May 18, is available to all library patrons regardless of membership status. Patrons are requested to follow the steps below to request and obtain books, audiobooks and DVDs from the Desert Foothills Library Collection. They may request items by using the online library catalog, or by calling the library. Library staff said, “We’ve got lots of new titles and more on the way!” To Request Library Materials Online: 1. V isit www.dfla.org and click on “Search our Library Catalog.” 2. Click “log in” in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. 3. L og in by entering the patron barcode number, found printed on the back of library cards. Enter password and click “log in.” 4. S earch for items by title, author or subject, or browse items in the collection by clicking on the “New Titles” lists on the left-hand side of the screen. 5. Click “place request” on an item and submit. 6. P atrons will receive an email when the requested item becomes available for pick-up.

To Request Library Materials by Phone: Place requests for materials by calling the library at 480.488.2286 Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm, and Saturday, 10am–2pm. To Pick Up Requested Materials: • C urbside Pickup is available Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm, and Saturday, 10am–2pm. Park in any library parking space. • Materials will be on a table outside the library entrance, in a bag with the patron’s name on it. • All items in the bag will have already been checked out to the patron, with a checkout slip showing the due dates for materials. To Return Library Materials: • Put all library materials in designated drop boxes to the left of the library entrance. • All materials will remain on the patron’s account for three to four days after return, to allow for a quarantine period. This is for the safety of library staff and patrons. Any overdue fees accrued during that period will be waived by staff. Residents who have questions about this service or any of the digital or virtual services, can visit www.dfla.org to learn more, or call the library at 480.488.2286.

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The Need is Great, Getting Started is Easy uch has changed since the COVID-19 virus swept across the globe. But one thing hasn’t changed — children in foster care need homes. After years of decline, the number of children in foster care this fiscal year has topped last year’s count. The number of children in foster care who are placed in group homes because there are no families to take them in has risen to nearly 1,600. Meanwhile, the number of new foster care licenses issued has declined over the past two years. “The need for committed, caring foster parents has never been greater,” said Ron Adelson, CEO of Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK). “Fortunately, it’s never been easier to get started on the path to change the life of a child in foster care. AASK has developed live, interactive online information sessions that make learning about foster care, adoption and mentoring easy as clicking a computer mouse. Without leaving your home.” During the information session, Adelson said, participants learn more about AASK and how the agency helps caring adults who want to help children in foster care. “There are several ways to provide a relationship to a child in foster care — adoption, foster care, mentoring and the AASK Sibling Connection program,” Adelson said. “AASK information sessions explain the demands and rewards of each program so that you can judge which path is best for you.” Virtual learning continues should you decide to become a foster parent, Adelson noted. The state’s foster parent training program is now conducted online. AASK holds six virtual information sessions a month, including one in Spanish. To learn more, or to register, go to https://www.aask-az.org/infosessionrequest.

24 Ideas for Comfort, Productivity & Well-Being Working from Home or Anytime BARBARA KAPLAN Scottsdale Interior Designer

Interior Design for Holistic Living benefits a person’s wellbeing by supporting their wellness of mind, body and spirit in regard to the all the environments they are in. To feel that holistic living can support our happiness and productivity in our most personal spaces, we must discover why we make the choices we do. By asking questions and being honest with the answers, we can better understand our authentic inner-selves and we are able to benefit confidently when making design and other decisions. Holistic design delves into our thoughts and feelings for an outcome that supports and nurtures to bring us success and joy. Below are easy to follow ideas for taking better care of ourselves during this time of change and uncertainty. 1. Avoid eating at your desk. Enjoy a break elsewhere. 2. Have fresh flowers or plants by your desk. 3. Use favorite writing utensils — pens, pencils, paper.

4. Change your favorite screen savers often. 5. S tand up every 20 minutes to stretch and walk a few steps. 6. W henever returning to your computer, wash hands and refresh your wrists and back of neck with cold water. 7. W hen waiting for a call, new screen to open, or anything — take a few slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. 8. Don’t wear shoes if you don’t have to. 9. W iggle your toes, ankles and fingers as often as possible. Do arm curls at your desk. 10. W ear lipstick or, guys, Chapstick to keep your lips moist. 11. Take a drink of water every 15 minutes. 12. Change the chair you sit on, at least once a day. 13. Alternate working at a standing desk. 14. W hen on a phone call, pace as you talk. You can even schedule some phone calls for when you walk outside. 15. W hile sitting, be aware of your posture and move it often.

16. S tretch your arms, back and shoulders and notice when you start to slump forward. 17. B e mindful of your body and move it when and where needed. 18. D on’t twist your body or cross your legs when sitting at your desk. 19. Don’t read doom and gloom emails. 20. P lay music you enjoy. Let the people you speak to on the phone overhear it too. 21. K eep lights off, as much as you can and work in natural sun light from windows.

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22. Open all windows, as long as the weather allows. 23. Consider taking your work outdoors, if possible. 24. S tick to eating healthy food at mealtimes and curb snacks, unless they are healthy ones, too. 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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Male Call: How to Speak “COVID” JAMES ROBERTS Phoenix

During this lackluster season of un-romantic COVID’ation, want to know what’s filling up the message section of nearly every single woman’s online profile? “Hey,” “Hey!” Heyyy!!” “Hey what’s going?” “Wsup!” “What’s going on?” “Whatcha up to?” Not to let the ladies off the hook, the Male Call Advisory Board™ hears that the message notifications men get are not exactly immune from mindless opening lines. Typically, a woman breaks the ice with the less-thanexciting phrase: “Hello there.” Now, this never really worked in ordinary times but nowadays it’s even more important to have a good opener…and we don’t mean a bar pickup line. (“Heaven must be missing an angel because…”) So, no “WYD?” or “Ur hot!” These seem like harmless messages to send, and we’ve all surely sent one at some point. We mean no offense. However, seeing it from the other side is eye-opening. When your introductory message box is filled with that stuff, these generic messages come off as super-dull and lazy. Of course, not everyone can be an Andy Borowitz, much less Oscar Wilde or Dorothy Parker (as is pretty dang obvious from the typos and clichéd “love to laff” prose in your online profiles). But it’s really a two-sided issue. First, you need to have something in your profile that incites a comment. And, trust us, “Ask me anything” (a favorite of the ladies) doesn’t cut it. On the other side of the fence, you recognize that you’re not blessed with the gift of opening repartee, so what do you do when you know nobody’s in a rush to get out for a meet n’ greet? One thing you can do is acknowledge the sorry state of our romance economy by posing a playful or whimsical question on that very theme:

• “ How are you celebrating COVID these days?” • “Binged anything fun recently” • “Forget toilet paper, I need to know where I can find baker’s yeast!” • “Are you a Zoomer or a Skyper”? • “Care to see my etchings? I’ve got my Google Hangouts set up in the loft.” But seriously, the second part is that you need to find something to comment on, nicely, even if it’s as simple as “I liked your profile — would you like to explore a bit?” Or “Looks like you enjoy traveling — what’s on your wish list once we’re out of this lockdown?” Your goal is to get the conversation started, hopefully with a question, so you can move to the new next stage: a face-to-face (F2F) meeting—but not “in-person.” Fact is, video conferences are dating à la mode and you really should be prepping your personal computer area for an F2F Start by investing in modestly priced ear pods. Next, preview your computer background with a friend. You can even play with the lighting. In a way, this is almost better than the week(s) of messaging back and forth because people get to see the (more or less) real you, much as they would on a meet ‘n’ greet. Ladies can give it a homey touch by nestling on a couch, perhaps with some interesting art or décor. Candles are a nice touch. Pets are welcome since they offer a point of conversation and your prospect might as well find out about them sooner than later. And a bookshelf is always good because it gives the other person a chance to ask about your favorites. (But don’t pull a John Legend by displaying all your Grammys and Oscars on the shelf behind you). So, remember the two-way street concept: You want your own profile to offer a “point of entry” — something the profile viewer can latch onto to break the ice. And when you’re checking profiles, try opening the door with a question that’s more than three words. Need a guy’s perspective? Jot a note to Male Call at jrobertpenn@aol.com or check out the Male Call archives at words-in-action.com.

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Memory Café Goes Virtual

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) announces its first virtual Memory Café, to be held via ZOOM Thursday, June 4, from 10–11am. The Memory Café is a meeting place for those with changes in their thinking or memory, mild cognitive impairment or dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, along with their care partners. This month’s music program will feature Dan Kurek, who will lead a fun sing-along session of familiar tunes from the 30s to the 60s. Participants are encouraged to sing along, bang a pan, tap a foot or simply enjoy. Participants will be “muted” during the actual songs, allowing everyone to sing along as loudly and as off-key as they would like. Plus, folks should feel free to join even in their pj’s. There is no cost to the participants, but they must have a computer, tablet, laptop or phone to join in. JFCS will have volunteers available to assist folks coming on — particularly those who haven’t yet used Zoom. This month’s café is sponsored in part by Home Instead Senior Care (www. homeinstead.com), an in-home elderly care service in the Valley. Home Instead is also providing prizes to winners of contests including: Who can sing the highest note? What about the lowest? Among others. “Perhaps a silver lining in our current situation, is that having a virtual café will enable us to provide programming inside people’s homes,” states JFCS’ Janet Rees. “We know it’s not always easy to get out even in ‘normal’ times when a family is living with dementia. We’re so happy to be able to bring this program to those who need it.” Home Instead representative Craig Boutte explained why their company wanted to help. “We so appreciate the wonderful work that JFCS is doing through their Cafes, and knew that we wanted Home Instead to be a part of this. It fits in perfectly with our belief in providing quality in-home care.” RSVP to janet.rees@jfcsaz.org. Participants will receive an invitation to join the Zoom meeting by 9am, Thursday, June 4. Those who need assistance in learning about Zoom should indicate that in their email. The memory café on July 2 will feature dance and movement specialist, Michelle Dionisio. Details are available at www.jfcsaz.org.

Prosperity is Your Birthright… In all Areas of Your Life! MICHELE GUY SINE Certified Hypnotherapist/Instructor

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and Audible. This book will have implications for far more than the money in your life. Your Life’s Work: If it’s not fun…I don’t do it. I love my work. There is nothing more fulfilling for me than to see my clients discover their true essence, and watch their lives take off exponentially. Find something you love to do, and do it with passion, and you will never “work” a day in your life! Physical Fitness: Exercise does not have to be work. I dance around my living room with 5-pound weights to my favorite songs…such as “Hold My Hand” by Jess Glynne, or “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, or I take a walk after dinner, or do leg lifts while watching a movie. Make working out fun, and you will find that you will do it more often, feel better and have more energy. Feeling Good: Mental and emotional health requires awareness. Only you have the answers for you, and though you can be the observer in your own life, it is not easy. Having a coach who can help you to see your greatness is always a good idea if you are struggling. Remember that life is a journey, so enjoy it, and I would love to hear of your successes! “Mahsi Cho.”

Do you have a great life? Do you have loving, wholesome relationships with your family and friends? Do you have all the money you want and need? Do you do work that satisfies your soul? Are you physically fit and healthy? Are you mentally and emotionally healthy, and strong? If so, then you are PROSPEROUS! Prosperity in all areas of your life is your birthright. You were born to be healthy, happy, wealthy, loved, and to be fulfilled in your life’s pursuits. Here are 5 suggestions for how to achieve prosperity in any area in which you are not at the level you desire. Relationships: It is never about the other person. Hurt people, hurt people. If someone is being loving to you, then they love themselves. Similarly, if someone is being unloving, or unkind to you, then they probably don’t love or appreciate themselves. Be compassionate to people who are not on top of their game. None of us is perfect! And yet…we are all perfect, in spite of our imperfections. I know…it’s a paradox. I invite you to try it on for size and see how your life shifts. Wealth: Money is an idea. It is an energy, just like everything else. You can have as much or as little of it as you want. Only you can decide how that will play out. If you want more insight as to how this is possible, read Busting Loose from the Money Game by Robert Scheinfeld. It is available on Amazon, Kindle

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Iconic street artist’s work hits the auction block June 19 It was nearly 34 years ago, in December 1986, that world-renowned street artist Keith Haring visited Phoenix for a well-documented, week-long visit that included a drawing workshop at Phoenix Art Museum, lectures, and most notably, a collaborative project with some 60 students from South Mountain High School that produced a bold, colorful, abstract 125-foot mural on the wall of an abandoned building in downtown Phoenix. Now, more than three decades later, an acrylic painting that Haring gifted to a young man during the trip will be auctioned at noon Friday, June 19, at EJ’s Auction & Appraisal in Glendale. The image measures 35.75” x 25.5” and it is signed on the bottom right with a personalized note on the back of the canvas along with a second signature. EJ’s Auction & Appraisal retained the services of Bart Baggett, a renowned forensic document examiner and an experienced expert witness, to examine the handwriting. On March 25, Baggett provided EJ’s with his professional expert written opinion that the handwriting was by the hand of Keith Haring. Bidders can inspect the opinion letter and the painting by contacting EJ’s Auction & Appraisal. Video and photos can be found on EJ’s website, www.ejsauction.com, and EJ’s will schedule private viewings of the painting at its Glendale auction house through Thursday, June 18. EJ’s will also open for a public preview at 9am on auction day, Friday, June 19. A starting bid of $50,000 must be met for bidding to begin, and bidders must pre-register at www.ejsauction.com. Erik Hoyer, CEO of EJ’s Auction & Appraisal and a Cave Creek resident, said the full-service auction house researched the painting extensively. “We’re confident that this is an original Keith Haring painting,” Hoyer said. “Everything points to it being an original, and we encourage serious collectors to schedule an appointment to examine it.” Keith Haring’s charismatic life was cut short when he died of AIDS-related complications in 1990. He was just 31 years old, but his art and persona were so striking, his legacy lives on with tens of thousands of fans worldwide today. EJ’s Auction & Appraisal is located at 5880 W. Bell Road in Glendale on the northeast corner of 59th Avenue and Bell Road. For more details, visit www.ejsauction.com or call 623.878.2003.

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The state might be reopening a bit, and we at Whiskey and Popcorn are emerging from our home theaters a bit bleary-eyed. It will still be some time before movie theaters choose to reopen, despite getting the green light from the governor. But not to worry! We have your June muststream list ready! Whiskey and Popcorn is a movie podcast by local film critics Kaely Monahan and Tuesday Mahrle. You can hear their full movie reviews on www.whiskeyandpopcorn.org. Lady Bird (2017); Official poster artwork courtesy of A24 (a24films.com)

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE The COVID-19 pandemic has been shaping the situation across our country in all aspects of life. We are all continuing to adjust to find the right balance of interaction, social distancing and health precautions in our work and personal lives. Those impacts have been felt in our schools also and continue to ripple out as we plan for the upcoming school year. While guiding students on their journey of learning continues to be our goal, our focus for this fall must also be on ensuring the health and safety of our students and staff, to the greatest extent DR. JESSE WELSH possible. When we open schools in the fall, it will Paradise Valley Unified School District be with additional measures in place; sanitizing of surfaces, increased handwashing and sanitizer stations, health precautions and other safety measures. While there is hope that the pandemic may subside, there is also uncertainty. Much like the 1918 Flu Pandemic, we cannot be sure if there will be a “second wave” of COVID-19 cases. Nothing like this has occurred within our lifetimes. We continue to plan for multiple scenarios so that we can be ready, whatever the outcome. In addition to a traditional opening, this includes options both for delaying opening or moving to a distance learning model if necessary. The events of the last several months have weighed heavily on families and our students. We know that, when school resumes, we must address the mental health of our students as well. The uncertainty, disruption, stress and financial strain many have experienced cannot be allowed to impact learning. Yet, in spite of these challenges, we remain resilient. In March, when our schools closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, teachers pivoted to distance learning within a week. Our students rose to the challenge and, with support from families, continued to learn at home. Whatever challenges we may face this school year, we will be prepared and adapt, maintaining the safety of our students, staff and families. To reach Dr. Welsh or for more information about the Paradise Valley Unified School District, call 602.449.2000 or visit www.pvschools.net.

YOUTH & EDUCATION Maricopa County Launches 2020 Summer Reading Program Homes across the country transformed into classrooms as students left their schools two months before the traditional summer break this year. Now, as the weather warms and the official academic year comes to an end, many worry the impact of the “Summer Slide” — the learning loss experienced while transitioning between school years — may be steeper than normal. Maricopa County officials are encouraging residents — especially young readers — to continue their at-home learning and reduce the “Summer Slide” by including the County’s annual summer reading program into their summer plans. The online platform encourages reading all summer long, while earning great prizes and participating in fun challenges all from the comfort of home at www.read20az.com (English) or www.leepor20az.com (Spanish). More than 60 libraries across Maricopa County participate in the summer reading program, in which people can log their reading online, complete challenges and attend virtual performances to win prizes. “Our summer reading program is not only fun, but it is also one of the County’s major community literacy efforts,” said Cindy Kolaczynski, Maricopa County Library District director and County librarian. “Summer reading keeps literacy and comprehension skills sharp through challenges and experiences that spark excitement about learning and reading.”

From Costume Creators and Pitched Perfect to Scenic Arts with Legos and a Triwizard Tournament, Childsplay has Valley children covered with a virtual summer extravaganza. Every class is taught by professional theater artists with engaging, participatory and dynamic instruction. June Academy will be held online with plans to resume in-person classes beginning in July at Childsplay’s Campus for Imagination and Wonder, 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe. Childsplay’s Summer Academy is designed for children ages 6–17. Online daily classes range from 40 minutes to half day programs, while in person classes in July consist of full and half day programs. Registration is open now. To check out the full roster of programming, visit www.childsplayaz.org.

This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story” and encourages readers of all ages to read 20 minutes a day. Participants earn one point per minute for reading physical or electronic books (including graphic novels) or listening to audiobooks. Additional points are earned for attending virtual programs and completing online challenges. Prizes include a free personal pizza from Peter Piper Pizza, free lemonade from Raising Cane’s, and an Arizona State Park pass. Grand Prize drawings will also take place at each participating library for the chance to win family passes to Legoland Discovery Center/Sea Life Aquarium. Readers who achieve 1,000 points can choose a free book for their home library or can donate it to a local Head Start classroom. Last year, Head Start classrooms in Maricopa County received more than 1,500 books thanks to the generosity of summer readers. The program runs through Aug. 1. Participating North Valley libraries include Desert Foothills Library (www.desertfoothillslibrary.org), Phoenix Public Library (www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org) and Scottsdale Public Library (www.scottsdalelibrary.org).

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FOOD & WINE

Summer Happy Hour Returns to Roaring Fork

Beginning June 1, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, Roaring Fork brings back its All Night, All Summer Happy Hour. Beginning at 4pm Monday–Sunday, guests can receive happy hour pricing in the bar and Saloon on the following menu items: • Tortilla Soup with Rotisserie Chicken, Avocado and Tortilla Chips • Caesar Salad served with Parmesan Cheese, Chili Pecan Croutons and Traditional Dressing • Mixed Market Greens with Candied Walnuts & Feta Cheese • Iceberg BLT served with Baby Iceberg, Blue Cheese, Crispy Bacon and Ranch Dressing • Fresh Guacamole and Queso Con Puerto with Crisp Corn Tortilla Chips • Kettle of Green Chili Pork served with Hot Buttered Flour Tortillas • Queso con Puerco with crisp, corn tortilla chips • Pork Wings served with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce, Hominy, Pickled Vegetables and Cotija Cheese • Rotisserie Chicken Flatbread with Basil Pesto, Roasted Chiles, Pepper Jack Cheese, & Tomatoes • G rilled Fish Tacos served on Corn Tortillas with Guacamole, Corn Pico, Remoulade and Salsa Verde

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• T he Big Ass Burger with Smoked Pepper Bacon, Cheddar, Poblano Pepper, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickles and French Fries In addition, Wines by the Glass will be offered for the price of $6 as well as “Roaring Cocktails” including the huckleberry margarita, Adult Arnold Palmer, Spicy Jalapeño Margarita, the Peach Margarita, the Classic Martini & Manhattan, and the Famous Margarita frozen or on the rocks, between $6–$7. Roaring Fork is located at 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.947.0795 or visit www.roaringfork.com.

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Americano Reopens with New Menu Items & Cocktails The Americano restaurant reopened in May for dining and has introduced brand new staple menu items and cocktails to celebrate its return. Highlights include their $2 “Stimulus” cocktail, which includes a herbaceous St. George Absinthe enhanced with lime and balanced with a cool and refreshing cucumber water. They have also introduced fun ways to get a daily dose of veggies through cocktails like “Doctor’s Order” with platinum vodka, ginger and cardamom infused carrot juice and fever tree ginger beer and the “Daily Dose” vitamin C booster with Hendricks gin, yellow chartreuse, mandaring grapefruit and Meyer lemon oil. The restaurant has also introduced a “Mango Artiglio Bianco” with vodka, mango puree, limoncello and a citrus-chili rim. The Americano has also introduced new menu items such as The Americano Burger with Angus beef, house made sesame bun, frisee, marinated tomatoes, American cheese and “segreto” sauce and the The Chic-Filetto, a crispy buttermilk chicken sandwich with pepperoncino aioli and pickled fennel. The Americano is located at 17797 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.theamericanorestaurant.com. To make reservations, visit the website or call 480.573.0001.

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reopening select recreation sites in Arizona May 15. Each reopened site has been evaluated per federal, state and local guidelines and deemed safe for public use. Visitors are strongly urged to contact their local district ranger office or check Forest Service websites for information on specific recreation sites prior to traveling or making plans. For open sites in the Southwestern Region, visit www.fs.usda.gov/ detail/r3/home. The Arizona State Parks and Trails website (www.azstateparks.com) can help residents find outdoor recreation in the state or find a new adventure from home with online resources. Finally, for those who are staying close to home this summer but would still like to enjoy the sights and sounds of our National Parks, visit National Parks Service website (www.nps.gov) and click on the “Find Your Virtual Park” link for online discovery for the whole family. Canyon Lake; all photos courtesy of Arizona Office of Tourism For information go to www.visitarizona.com.

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housands of residents and visitors enjoy Arizona’s amazing parks, trails, forests, refuges, wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs every year. As summer arrives and state “Stay Home” orders lift, the Arizona Office of Tourism wants to encourage residents to enjoy all that Arizona has to offer in a responsible manner — while adhering to the COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services (www.azdhs.gov) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ww.cdc.gov). The state says that it is committed to keeping all public lands open and “as accessible as possible while protecting staff and visitors,” and provides these Top 10 CommonSense Guidelines: • Practice physical distancing outdoors by staying at least 6 feet apart. • Avoid crowded locations where physical distancing may be difficult. • Do not gather in large groups. • Limit group activities to members of your household. • Plan ahead, as services and facilities will be limited. • Pack out trash. • Bring your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer. • Be respectful of public lands. • Stay home if you’re sick. • Do your part! Valley residents who are looking for a summer getaway can plan ahead by confirming open sites online. The USDA National Forest Service began

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Summer is sweeter in Southern Arizona — especially when staying at Canoa Ranch Golf Resort. Located just 20 miles south of Tucson, this retreat sits in the heart of historic Santa Cruz Valley and offers stunning desert views. Picture cactus plants dotting an unspoiled landscape, while Elephant Head Mountain rises magnificently toward a brilliant sky. And when the sun goes down, there’s nothing quite like looking up at the stars while savoring a cool desert night. If the picturesque views haven’t already offered inspiration to pack up for an escape, the resort’s latest special certainly will. With one-bedroom suites starting at $109 a night from June through September, Canoa Ranch Golf Resort proves there’s no better time to soak up the sun and reflect on the stars. In addition to a private bedroom, each suite comes complete with a state-of-the-art kitchen, dining area, generous living room and private balcony, perfect for enjoying a summer getaway with the whole family. All rooms and suites also include access to the resort’s complimentary breakfast buffet featuring made-to-order eggs and an omelet station to start desert adventures off right.

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