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YCSO Detention Center’s AZGFD: Too many tortoises! school gets its first graduate Dozens available for adoption now BY TARA ALATORRE
CAMP VERDE – Graduation time is here, and while most families will gather on football fields and inside stadiums to celebrate, one local incarcerated student celebrated earning his high school diploma at the Camp Verde Detention Center. Zachary McQuillen, 21, is the first ever graduate of the Yavapai County Sheriff ’s Office (YCSO) School District and High School. He completed his high school course studies while in custody and was presented with his certified diploma last week.
“Congratulations to Zachary as the first Detention Center High School graduate and for the wiliness to dedicate his custody time to achieving this goal,” YCSO stated in a press release on May 22. The YCSO’s Detention Center High School was established in 2016, and is managed through YCSO’s School District with oversite from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Yavapai County Education Service Agency.
PHOENIX — In a battle against a moving vehicle, a Sonoran desert tortoise is most certain to lose every time. While “Charlie,” a 20-plusyear-old tortoise, escaped with its life in this instance — albeit with a damaged shell that has now healed — it’s now well enough to be adopted into a forever home. As is “Hook,” another tortoise that needed surgery to amputate its right foot after being attacked by a dog. Today
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A dragon takes up residence at the Spanish Village in Carefree BY TARA ALATORRE
A dragon sand sculpture by Ray Villafane is starting to take shape at the Spanish Village in Carefee.
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CAREFREE – About one week ago world-renowned sculptor and local resident Ray Villafane quietly started working on a new, large dragon sand sculpture in downtown Carefree. The sand dragon is perched, napping on the wall of the historic Spanish Village plaza near the patio of Black Mountain Coffee Shop and steps away from his art studio, Villafane Studios. Depending on the weather, it is expected to be completed in about two weeks. “I am hoping Mother Nature will be gentle so I can keep it up until the pumpkin festival,” Villafane said. The sculpture is being made with approximately 30-tons of
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sand from the Salt River that has been compressed with water. The compression process took almost two weeks to complete before the shaping and sculpting could begin. Anyone familiar with Carefree’s annual Enchanted Pumpkin Garden, which is created by Villafane Studios, will recognize this master sculptor’s whimsical style and his amazing realistic details that bring all his characters to life. This dragon is no exception, and even uncompleted it looks stunningly realistic. The textures mimicking a reptile, and its friendly facial expression almost makes you want to squish its
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Event honored veterans interred at Cave Creek Cemetery on Memorial Day
Left to right: Lambert shares his story of being wounded in action and pays his respect to the men and women who gave their lives to save him. Lambert with VHP student Ashley Durham after the ceremony.
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CAREFREE – On May 27, the Cactus Shadows High School Chapter of the Veteran’s Heritage Project (VHP) paid tribute to local veterans on Memorial Day with a special ceremony honoring those interred at the Cave Creek Cemetery. Frank Lambert was the keynote guest speaker at the ceremony, he is a graduate of West Point Academy, a Vietnam Veteran and a two-time Purple Heart recipient. Two students from the local VHP recently recorded Lambert’s stories of war and they both spoke about how their time with him has shaped their lives forever. Also, local resident, Margo Angeli, whose brother Gus, a Navy Veteran and former VHP advisor that is interred in the cemetery, spoke about the importance of Memorial Day. A posting of colors was presented by Boy Scout Troop 15. As well as a cappella
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both are among the multiple tortoises seeking to provide slow doses of companionship to their caregivers and an opportunity to lovingly tend to the backyard of their adoptive homes. “Tortoises are amazingly resilient animals,” said Tegan Wolf, Arizona Game and Fish Department's (AZGFD) Tortoise Adoption Program coordinator. “While the Arizona Game and Fish Department strives to keep wildlife wild, captive desert tortoises cannot be released into the wild because they may spread diseases to wild populations," she said. "Because of this, we place dozens of adoptable tortoises into homes to live out their lives as lovable loyal companions.” Desert tortoises offer a unique alternative to more traditional family pets and can teach many of the same life lessons to children, including responsibility, compassion and commitment. Contrary to many assumptions, desert tortoises can be interactive and provide companionship without as many demands as a cat or dog. While Charlie and Hook are between 20 and 40 years
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old, dozens of other desert tortoises eligible for adoption vary in age and size. Arizona residents interested in providing an adoptive home to a desert tortoise can find an adoption application and packet with general information on AZGFD's website. Those applying to adopt a tortoise will be contacted by the department once their application is reviewed and approved. Adopters need to have a securely enclosed yard or separate enclosure in their yard, free from potential hazards such as a dog, fire pit or unfenced pool. The enclosed area must include an appropriate shelter for the tortoise to escape Arizona’s extreme summer and winter temperatures. All of the desert tortoises eligible for adoption are given health exams before going to their new homes. For more information on how to adopt a tortoise or to fill out the application visit, https://bit. ly/28UwSZI.
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Girl Scouts Twilight Camp ANTHEM – The twilight camp will be on June 13 and gives unregistered girls a chance to see what Girl Scouts is about. The cost is $35 which includes their membership for the rest of this year and next year. There’s also financial aid to cover the membership fee for girls who need it. Activities will include: How to set up a campsite; songs; games; and of course S’mores. Parents will learn how to support their daughters with their Girl Scout experience. Registered Girl Scouts can also bring a friend to join. The camp will take place at Cross of Christ, 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem. For questions call Kim Bartels at 928-202-2153 or email kBartels@ girlscoutsaz.org. Can’t make it? Contact the Member Placement Team at 1-800-352-6133 or email join@GirlScoutsAZ.org to find a troop near you. Youth for Troops: Disneyland Park Hopper raffle ANTHEM – Win one of 5 Disneyland Park Hopper Fun Packs by entering in Youth for Troops Freedom Isn’t Free Community Service Event. Each Fun Pack includes four single day Disneyland Park Hopper tickets valued between $588 and $740. All five drawings will occur on July 14, at the event and tickets are $20 each. Only 500 tickets were printed so get yours soon! Tickets can be purchased by emailing Youth for Troops, attending any of their events, or stop by Denny's in Anthem to get your tickets and thank you gift, which is a free Coola Suncare package. Each ticket purchased will send one care package. For more information email:Youth4Troops@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page. NRDHCA Upcoming meetings ANTHEM – The New River Desert Hills Community Association (NRDHCA) will be holding a community meeting
on June 11, from 7-8:30 p.m. It will be held at the Crossroads Fellowship Church, 42425 N. New River Road. The speaker is to be announced. On June 14, from 9-11 a.m. NRDHCA will hold a Representatives Town Hall Meeting at 3701 W. Anthem Way. The guest speaker will be Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone. For more information visit NRDHCA.org or email: mail@ NRDHCA.com. New Cave Creek Museum presents Steampunk Science this July CAVE CREEK – This summer, Cave Creek Museum is offering “Steampunk Science Camp,” a half-day camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday on July 8 - 12, for students entering the fourth through eighth grades. We will be exploring the history of science in Arizona and the innovations that propelled our territory into modern statehood. Some of the topics we will cover include: regional geology and archaeology; technological innovations that would include the steam locomotive, the gasoline combustion engine; and telecommunications, such as telegraph and telephone; and even space exploration with the discovery of Pluto. Kids will have fun investigating the History of Science in the Desert Southwest, learning how these innovations changed life on the Frontier, and dressing up in Steampunk Style! Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 Skyline Drive. For more information call 480-488-2764 or visit cavecreekmuseum.org. County Coffee with Chairman Gates, Phoenix Mayor Gallego PHOENIX – On Thursday, June 6, from 8 to 9 a.m. Maricopa County Chairman Bill Gates will have special guest Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego for County Coffee. It will take place at North Mountain Brewing , 522 E. Dunlap Road in Phoenix. There will be no meeting in July and August for summer break.
For more information call 602506-7562 or email: District3@mail. maricopa.gov. Camp Rising Star Returns for Another Season of Summer Fun PHOENIX – Starlight Community Theater Camp Rising Star is back for the 2019 Summer Season and we are inviting youth ages 7 - 17 to join us center stage! Willy Wonka KIDS is the delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating fantastical tale. This Camp Rising Star session will go from Jun 10 - 22, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12 pm. Auditions for named lead roles will take place on Monday, June 10 from 1 pm – 2 pm, extended rehearsal including dress rehearsal on Friday, June 21 until 4 pm, and performances on Saturday, June 22 at 2 pm and 5 pm. For more information or to register for Starlight Community Theater’s 2019 Camp Rising Star, visit us at StarlightCommunityTheater.com. Starlight Theater announces scholarship for Camp Rising Star PHOENIX – Starlight Community Theater is proud to announce The Amy Bennett Foundation is offering a Scholarship of $300 for a camper with challenging economic needs. If you or a youth you know would like to participate in Camp Rising Star visit the theater’s website to see if you meet the criteria and find out how to download the application. The application must be received by May 28, 2019. For more information visit StarlightCommunityTheater. com. For question email info@ StarlightCommunityTheater.com or call 623-252-6815. Summer Fun at MIM PHOENIX – Enjoy Signature Events, concerts, holidays, and more this summer at the Modern Instrument Museum (MIM). As temperatures soar this summer and you’re looking
for something fun to do, MIM has you covered with familyfriendly activities and events for all ages. Stay cool while exploring the world’s music in MIM’s galleries, seeing a concert in the MIM Music Theater, playing global instruments in the Experience Gallery, and attending engaging MIMkids classes. Visit MIM.org for a full list of events and more information. Upcoming MIM 2019 Concerts PHOENIX – The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) 2019 Concert Series is featuring these upcoming acts. Tickets are on sale now. The Liz Story and Lisa Downing Piano Experience is on June 14, at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $43.50–$48.50. Two mesmerizing pianists who have performed together for over a decade bring original and imaginative music to the stage. Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble is on June 16, at 2:00 p.m. and tickets are $38.50–$50.50. They are the “Leader of the ‘first family of Afro-Cuban jazz,’” said New York Times. Steve Tyrell is on June 17, at 7:00 p.m. and on June 18, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $43.50– $48.50. He is “A gruff, gabby charmer who has amassed a loyal following, Mr. Tyrell has the gnarly lived-in voice of an itinerant roustabout familiar with New Orleans blues traditions,” said New York Times. For tickets or more information visit MIM.org. or call 480.478.6000. The MIM is open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd in North Phoenix. NAWBO Desert Diamonds Awards PHOENIX – Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is hosting the annual Desert Diamonds Awards honoring NAWBO and community members. It takes place on Wednesday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at Chateau Luxe, 1175 E. Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix. Registration cost is $105 for members and $115 for guests.
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community events Tickets are available online. For more information or to register visit NAWBOphx.org. Abrazo Scottsdale sets June 7-14 for cereal drive NORTHEAST VALLEY – Donations of healthy cereal to benefit local food banks will be accepted June 7-14, at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, 3929 E. Bell Road. Abrazo Health is leading a community effort to provide area children and adults struggling with hunger with a healthy breakfast during the summer. Abrazo’s Healthy Over Hungry® cereal drive will benefit the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. Whole-grain cereal, when part of a healthy, balanced breakfast including dairy, fruit and lean protein, is a popular food item that experts say can easily address the hunger gap during the summer months when children are not in school. The Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive is supported by Abrazo Health’s parent organization Tenet Healthcare, which in 2018 collected five million servings of cereal and donated $380,000 through the efforts of its facilities across the U.S. Packages of healthy breakfast cereal may be donated June 7-14 at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, 3929 E. Bell Road. Camp Kierland Camp SCOTTSDALE – A nod to the nostalgic camp days rejoiced by the kid in all of us, paired with a celebration of the Grand Canyon National Park’s centennial anniversary, Camp Kierland offers a summer-long exploration series led by the resort’s FUN team camp counselors. On summer Saturdays campgoers may enjoy river and water activities such as rafting and kayaking, a craft cabin with sleep-away-camp favorites, stargazing and unlimited campfire s’mores with roasting to musical entertainment. FlowRider Surf Camp will be available all summer long, and fun in the sun continues with Lazy River floating, rides
down the 110-foot waterslide, choreographed Flow Shows, a poolside DJ, games, savory scout-inspired cuisine, s’mores cocktails and more. Renew at Agave, The Arizona Spa, enjoy fun in the sun at the Adventure Water Park and play The Westin Kierland Golf Club’s 27 holes. Guests may enjoy the resort’s Camp Kierland Package with rates starting from $169 a night with a $50 per room, per night resort credit. Upgrades include a VIP Camp Kierland pass and a take-home teepee tent amenity. Visit Marriott.com/PHXWS to book or call 480.624.1000. Mention promo code MAJ to unlock special rates. ‘Dreamcatcher’ at FCF’s Community Center SCOTTSDALE – On Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lynda's June class will be lots of fun as you create dream catchers out of a unique plant pod called a devil's claw. Bring your favorite beads, feathers and charms to embellish your dream catcher. Lynda will supply the pods, linen thread, some embellishment items and instruction. Please check Lynda Abare's website for more information and a full supply list at 5AcreArts.com The cost is $35 and registration is required. For more information or to register visit azfcf.org/hcc-class-list. Register for Little Campers at Cotton Boll Summer Camp PEORIA – Little Campers, formerly Tiny Tots, is a summer recreation program for four and five-year-olds. The program focuses on kindergarten readiness skills like giving the kids experience with school lunch, walking through the halls and what to expect when they
start school. They will also learn or brush up on colors, numbers, the alphabet and more. The camp, offered from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, costs $27 per day and $105 per week. There will be field trips offered throughout the summer to the Chuck E. Cheese, Oasis gymnastics, and Peoria Main Library, which will be included in the price, along with breakfast, snacks and free lunch. For more information, visit www. peoriaaz.gov/summercamp. Peoria Main Library Hosts LGBTQ: A History in Arizona Event PEORIA – In celebration of our summer reading program, to support our fantastic Alphabet Soup teen crew and to kick off pride month with a bang, the Peoria Main Library is bringing beloved Arizona historian, Marshall Shore, the Hip Historian, to share his knowledge about LGBTQ history in our state. The event will be held on Thursday, June 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe St. For more information, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/library. Benevilla Seeks Summer Heroes to Provide Essential Volunteer Services PEORIA – Benevilla, a nonprofit human services agency, is seeking summer heroes to help us meet the needs of older adults throughout the West Valley. These services include assisted transportation to medical appointments; light handyman services; grocery shopping; in-home friendly visits and phone pals. If you are a teacher, student, bus driver or someone who has free time
and would like to support your neighbors in the community, consider becoming a Benevilla summer hero. For more information and to volunteer, contact Benevilla at 623-584-4999 or apply online at benevilla.org. The Prescott Antique Show & Vintage Market PRESCOTT – The Prescott Antique Show & Vintage Market is on June 2, and is a one-day event held at the historic Prescott Rodeo Grounds. Our second year at this venue is even bigger and better. The show has expanded to three buildings and added additional outside vendor areas. This show not only offers fine quality antiques and collectibles in a multitude of categories, it also offers architectural and
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There was a death in the family. Those cruel words have been spoken and experienced by all of us. A parent, spouse, child, sibling, aunt, uncle or grandparent departs from our life and we are catapulted into a different space. The grieving zone. That place that no one cares to be and yet somehow no one can completely escape. Memorial Day sometimes is the poignant reminder that we are honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. It is a solemn day of remembrance. Sometimes we confuse it with the joy of a three-day weekend or a family barbeque. There are Memorial Day sales and plenty of events to attend. Still, it is the day that marks a deep sadness for so many families across our great country.
Losing a young person is especially heart-breaking. For many families Memorial Day is the time to go to the cemetery, bring a lawn chair or blanket and sit for a while on the grave of an American hero and contemplate “what could have been.” This is the sorrow when a soldier dies, the loss of all the life celebrations and landmarks that were to come are gone now. The wedding, children, college, career… all the dreams that didn’t get a chance to be lived are intricately woven into the loss. My daughter’s stepson, Christopher, was killed in a motorcycle accident last weekend. He was in his 20s, a free spirit, artist and world traveler. Going down the windy road from Jerome, a car made a U-turn in front of him. Even being careful and wearing a helmet doesn’t mean that a tragedy can’t occur. It makes us ask “why God” and come up with no answer. Death is the final act that cannot be imagined in someone so young and so promising. My high school friend, Ted, was killed in Vietnam. He was just two weeks from coming home. His mother sat for three months on a lawn chair at the
foot of his grave. She read books and talked to him. She cried every day until, as she said, “I had no more tears.” There was something alarming, and yet courageous about her daily ritual. Her family was bereft. Her minister came to talk with her. A doctor was sent. Yet, after 90 days she emerged. Sad but stronger. Grieving but accepting. Ready to take small steps towards living. When Memorial Day became a federal holiday back in 1971, it had actually been celebrated as Decoration Day since the years following the Civil War. It is the unofficial “beginning of summer.” And being from Ohio, most folks back east used Memorial Day as the green light to start wearing white slacks, shoes and purses. It was a very important window of opportunity to dress in white. Because by Labor Day, that was considered a no-no. How did your Memorial Weekend go? A flag? Maybe a visit to a cemetery? A prayer for those lost? White shoes? I will remember. Those who served. Those we lost. My friend Ted. The grieving families. And sweet Christopher. A time to honor and grieve. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a story or a comment? You can email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
Incorporation Committee announces large community meeting NEW RIVER – The New River Desert Hills Incorporation Committee (NRDHIC) will be holding a community meeting on June 1, at 6 p.m. at Wrangler's
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community into an official town/city. Due to limited space NRDHIC is doing this by invitation only. Space is limited so contact the committee and reserve your seat today. If you would like to attend please send an email at nrdhic@ gmail.com or you can contact them through their website. Once the guest list is finalized NRDHIC will send out a confirmation email. For more information or to register for the meeting call 623226-8057. Or visit NRDHIC.org or SaveNewRiverDesertHills.com.
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Desert Hills Presbyterian Church now offering more contemporary worship service with 'The Gathering'
SCOTTSDALE – Desert Hills Presbyterian Church (DHPC) has invested in significant changes in the last year. The most dramatic change came through Mikey Moomey, The Gathering Worship Director. The Fellowship Center building was completely reconfigured to better
accommodate a modern, more contemporary worship service now known as “The Gathering.” Moomey joined DHPC at the end of November 2018. His bachelor’s degree in biblical studies from Arizona Christian University has provided a strong spiritual foundation for his ministry. His experience and
leadership continues to enhance the weekly worship. “One thing that stands out to me about DHPC is the vision. I love it, how biblical and counter-cultural it is. It is clear that DHPC is about living out the word of God in every way possible,” said Moomey. Mikey leads worship each Sunday morning at The Gathering with a team of musicians. “Also, there is so much activity and ministry going on in so many areas. The heart to reach and to love everyone where they’re at is evident!” he said. The church also offers traditional worship services in its Sanctuary Building with the Chancel Choir, occasional Hand
Bell Choir, and special music led by the DHPC Traditional Music Director, Jeffrey Anthony. Pastor Jim Noble provides a biblical and memorable sermon to teach the Word of God, challenge thinking and apply principles to daily life, resulting in a transformed life. If desired, childcare is provided by trained, screened and loving folks for kids aged nursery through third grade (not available at 8:15 a.m. worship). Older children are welcome to stay during the worship services. Students fourth grade and older are also invited to join DHPC on Sunday afternoons for its Adventures Youth Group from 4-5:30 p.m. The church focuses on four areas, love the Lord, keep God’s
Word, love one another and be a blessing. These areas lead DHPC to its mission statement: More people, more like Christ. They welcome all ages to join them at the foot of The Boulders, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road in Scottsdale. Worship times during the months of June through September are 9 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 10:30 a.m. for The Gathering. October through May the worship times are 8:15 and 9:45 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 11:10 a.m. for The Gathering. For more information, please visit deserthills.org or find them on Facebook. The phone number is 480-488-3384.
ProMusica Arizona wraps up season by exceeding fundraiser goal, free 'Americana' performance
The PMAZ singers will perform a free show on June 2, at 4 p.m. in North Phoenix to wrap up the 2018/2019 season.
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ANTHEM – In a 30-day campaign, donors contributed $30,600 to ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ), exceeding the organization’s goal to raise $25,000 during its annual spring fundraiser. The success of the campaign was largely due to individual musicians and staff members who contacted their friends and family and asked for support.
“As a non-profit organization, we depend on generous individuals who understand the importance of music in our lives! We could not survive and fulfill our mission without our donors, and we are extremely grateful for the success of this campaign,” said PMAZ Executive Director Yvonne Dolby. Priorities for the coming PMAZ season include:
Continuing to offer affordable ticket prices to adults and free concert tickets to children; acquiring new and challenging music to enhance the concert experience for musicians and audience; increasing the marketing effort to take advantage of unused seating capacity at existing venues; and ensuring sound consistency at all venues through equipment improvements and technical expertise. To wrap up the current season, a group of PMAZ singers are leaving on June 17, for a week-long singing tour of Ireland. Their concert titled “Americana,” will feature American music for their Irish audiences. Before departing for the Emerald Isle, they will present “Americana” for a hometown audience on June 2, at 4 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church located at 15649 N. 7th Street in Phoenix. The performance is free to the public. Plans for next season are underway with rehearsals
beginning in August. PMAZ will continue to present innovative, high-quality, family-friendly concerts in the 2019-20 season.
The upcoming 2019/2020 season will be announced soon on the organization’s website at www.PMAZ.org.
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2019 Congressional Art Competition Winners announced in District 8
“Bound in Paradise” by Eric Jiang, the second place winner.
“Fantasy Land” by Josie Leatherwood, the first place winner.
Photos courtesy of Debbie Lesko's Office (AZ-08)
BY TARA ALATORRE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ08) announced the winners of the Congressional Art Competition from Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District last week. The nationwide competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute to recognize and encourage artistic talent in each congressional district. More than 650,000 high school students have participated since the competition started in 1982. The first-place winner will have their artwork displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The second and third place winners will have their artwork displayed in Lesko's congressional offices for one year. The first place winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for District 8 is Josie Leatherwood of Glendale for her charcoal piece, “Fantasy Land.”
Josie is a 12th grader at Deer Valley High School in Glendale. Not only will her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, but she will also travel to Washington, D.C. to view her work alongside other winners from across the country. Eric Jiang of Peoria, a 10th grader at Basis Peoria, received second place with his mixed media piece titled “Bound in Paradise.” His artwork will be displayed in Congresswoman Lesko’s Washington, D.C. office for one year. In third place is Sterling O’Ray of Phoenix, a 12th grader from Sandra Day O’Connor High School, with an oil painting piece entitled “Madame Versailles.” Her piece will be displayed in Congresswoman Lesko’s district office in Arizona for one year.
“Madame Versailles” by Sterling O’Ray, the third place winner.
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ECS Kid’s Summer Adventure Club starts in June
From cooking to theater classes ECS has something for everyone to enjoy this summer at its Adventure Club starting this June.
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SCOTTSDALE – Eight weeks of everything kids love Pirate Adventures, Sherwood Forest, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Under the Sea Adventures, Alien Invasion, Jedi Training, Animation Academy and Camp Mashup - make Education and Community Services (ECS) Kid’s Club Summer Adventure Camp the place to be in June and July. Every week is packed with fun and new learning experiences in science, games and art, movies and field trips. Child’s Play Preschool kids explore makerspace, developing their engineering skills while
learning to question, imagine and create. And everyone gets to shake out the wiggles with music and hands-on instruments. FocusedKidsTM Curriculum will also help children learn the three parts of their brain, the role each one plays and how to be in charge of them. There is also full-day Kinderprep available for students entering Kindergarten in the fall. Elementary school students aren’t left out of the fun and learning. There’s no way to be bored with ECS programs such as: Escape the Room - Math
Skills Camp; Imagination Station; Military Style Cheer; Instruments and Dance with a Latin Rhythm; Mindful Artist; Recycle Art and Engineering; Spanish Kitchen; Sports Superstars; Warrior Yoga; 3D Art; and Baseball Managers in Training. Two unique programs for middle schoolers are STEAMPlus Career Camp, which introduces a wide variety of interests and is facilitated by college professors and industry professionals, and a relationship program, # R E S P E C T 4 UA N D M E . These are exciting new additions to the ECS middle school and high school readiness offerings this summer. At Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) Creative Kids Camp, young campers will create a script and set design from scratch. And DFT Musical Theater Camp’s “Rock Bottom” production teaches preteens the basics of acting, singing, choreography, set building and painting, prop and costume design. High school students interested in stretching their wings as an actor or dancer are encouraged to audition in May for the highly regarded ECS High School Performing Arts Workshop, July 8-August 10. Adults, you are not left out! Be sure to look through the
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movie review BY MONTE YAZZIE FILM CRITIC
Practice makes perfect. There are musicians who practice the most difficult musical compositions for their entire careers, all with the hope of achieving the perfect manipulation of notes. The amount of perseverance, motivation and ambition needed to accomplish this feat of perfection is a mindset that many can’t and won’t achieve. Director Richard Shepard crafts a genre-bending tale of perfectionism, jealousy and deep trauma with the movie “The Perfection.” Assisted by a wonderful performance from Allison Williams, this bizarre, engaging, yet flawed horror/thriller/ science fiction mashup is consistently operating at
maximum capacity. Even when there are moments that it should make room for something other than gratuitous spectacle. Charlotte (Allison Williams) is a former musical prodigy who had to leave a house for musicians, run by an eccentric and wealthy husband and wife (Steven Weber and Alaina Huffman), when her mother became ill. Charlotte, now older and no longer a revered musician, seeks out the new prodigy, Lizzie (Logan Browning). She is now the star pupil of Charlotte’s old school. The two women are drawn to each other, and eventually take a journey together that begins to lead to sinister outcomes. The mystery presented by “The Perfection” is a major piece of the fun. The
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THE PERFECTION Director: Richard Shepard Starring: Allison Williams, Logan Browning, Alaina Huffman, and Steven Weber Monte’s Rating 3.50 out of 5.00 manipulated; her smile has a quality that is both naïve and sinister. Watching her build her character amidst the twists and turns is amusing throughout the entirety of the film. Elements pile one after another, building upon each other all leading towards a finale that seems impossible to conclude after all the genre manipulations throughout the film. This makes it difficult to conclude this film, especially when the spectacle of everything is being pushed towards extraneous limits.
Unfortunately, the addition of a specific story device doesn’t help the film find its place in the end. “The Perfection” is a nicely composed, sometimes bizarre and fascinating genre mashup. With a great performance from Williams, it’s a pleasant surprise to see a film play with genre in such interesting ways, even when it doesn’t always work out like it should. Still, for those willing to take the strange journey being offered here, “The Perfection” is looking to stimulate all your horror senses.
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Truth can be stranger than fiction
BY SHEA STANFIELD ARTS COLUMNIST
“Truth is stranger than fiction, it’s because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn’t,” Mark Twain. This is certainly the case with local author, Richard Ira Carroll, when it comes to both of his page-turning novels. Both novels are based on historical discoveries, references and interviews, all compelling you to join the journey of discovery. In brief, Dr. Mathew Lane, Ann Tyler and Jim Morgan, the three archaeologists who discovered Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat, in Richard’s first novel “The Lost Photographs,” are off in search for the real Ark of the Covenant in his second work, “Burned In Stone.” Richard was born on the family farm 16 miles north of Greely, Colo., in 1936. His mother passed away when she was 24-years-old, leaving her two children, Jackie age 5, and Richard age 3, in the care of their father. Unable to raise two small children and manage the farm
and cattle ranch on his own, Richard’s dad enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII and left the children in the care of their maternal grandparents in Fort Collins, Colo. After the war, his dad remarried and took Richard and Jackie back to the ranch to live with their expanded family, which now included a stepmom and her four children. When Richard was 15 his dad sold all his property in Colorado and moved the family to Springville, Utah, about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City. There his dad purchased a small motel to support the family. Richard’s dad was not big on years of education, so with his encouragement Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy just after his seventeenth birthday and shipped off to basic training in San Diego, Calif. Richard was then assigned to class “A” radar school at Treasure Island near San Francisco. He was now prepared for his new post as a radar man aboard aircraft carrier, the USS Boxer, stationed off Japan in the Pacific
Ocean. During this threeyear period Richard passed the GED program and achieved a pay grade of E-5 before being honorably discharged in October 1957. Shortly before being discharged from the Navy, Richard married. The couple would start their new life in Mesa once his service was completed. Upon arriving in Mesa Richard was able to find work for a few months in the meat department of a local grocery store, before hearing about a four-year apprenticeship program in the sheet metal industry. Richard applied and was accepted to the program graduating with honors, which set him off on a 40-year career in the commercial air conditioning business. He spent two years working in Saudi Arabia as a sheet metal installation supervisor and later he would become the owner of his own business called American Mechanical Inc. in Glendale, Ariz.
He and his second wife, Yvonne, retired in 1998. In 2010, Richard mentioned to Yvonne he had recorded a program he watched some years before about people who claimed to have seen Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat. Apparently, in warm years the ice cap on Mount Ararat melts back enough to expose part of an old wooden Ark. Richard was particularly interested in the discovery that took place in 1916, when a Russian pilot flying over Mount Ararat spotted a wooden vessel partially protruding from the glacial ice. He reported his find to Czar Nicholas of Russia who sent a team of soldiers to investigate. The material collected and recorded from the expedition was turned over to the Czar. Unfortunately, this was shortly before the Czar and his family was assassinated in 1917. Richard told Yvonne, “Someone should write a book about these lost photographs and records.” Yvonne’s response, "Well, why don’t you?”.
And the rest of the story is found in the pages of “The Lost Photographs.” Richard went on to write a sequel called “Burned in Stone,” while on vacation in Cancun, Mexico. Both novels were awarded 4 of 5 stars by Literary Titan in July of 2018, (literarytitan.com). Richard reflects to his childhood and credits his grandmother for introducing him to the bible stories he grew to love, in both the Old and New Testaments. As well as encouraging his inquisitive learning process and hard work ethic. But it’s Yvonne who was the determining factor in keeping Richard on track in his writing and finally getting both books published. For more information on Richard Ira Carroll, his novels, to contact him or to grab two “must read” novels visit richardiracarrol.com. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures!” You can contact Arts Columnist Shea Stanfield on her email at: flowingquill@yahoo.com.
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World MS Day helps raise awareness about invisible symptoms of disease suffered by millions globally
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but this new study shows that number is closer to 1 million. "This study tells us many things, but one thing in particular -- twice as many people need a cure," said Cyndi Zagieboylo, President and CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The cause of MS is still unknown, and there is no cure. As the leading organization in the MS movement, the Nation MS Society recognized the need to have a more accurate estimate of the number of people in the country with MS. So, it committed the funds and began the study in 2014, which brought together some of the best experts in neurology, epidemiology and statistics. It was a complex and thorough process, using a special algorithm to search through data from a variety of sources including Medicare, Medicaid, the Veteran's Health Administration and private insurers. The study produced
three papers all of which were peer-reviewed and published in Neurology Magazine. "This was an innovative, big data project that used information from more than 125 million health records," said Nick LaRocca, Vice President of Healthcare Delivery and Policy Research for the Society, and a co-author of the study. "Our hope is that the methods we used in this study can be applied to estimate prevalence of other medical disorders." The National MS Society believes the results of this study will help it achieve the goal of a world free of MS. The Arizona Chapter President of the National MS Society, Karen LaPolice Cummins, says that this year’s World MS Day is more important than ever based on the findings in its recent study. “Twice as many people need a cure than previously estimated, and the first step toward finding a cure for MS is raising awareness,” Cummins said. “In Phoenix, we host events all throughout the year to bring Arizonans together to call attention to the cause.” For more information on the MS Prevalence Study: nationalmssociety.org/prevalence.
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face like a bulldog. “I always wanted to do a dragon,” Villafane said on the afternoon of May 22, with a small crowd gathering to watch him sculpt the dragon. “Certain types of creatures work best with sand. Fun textures, playing with shapes, it’s kind of magical!” Magic is definitely Villafane’s specialty. Every sculpture he makes, whether made from pumpkins or compressed sand, it is given a name and a backstory with vignette developed, captivating audiences with an enchanting story they won’t soon forget. His last sand sculpture featured the “Tortellini Brothers” in March 2017, with “Shell-less Sheldon.” In May 2016, crowds flocked to his sculpture “Chessie Trunkston” the elephant
Pictured: Ray Villafane sculpting a dragon out of compressed sand at the historic Spanish Village plaza in downtown Carefree on May 22.
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playing chess with “Hershel Higginbottom” the mouse. All were a part of his contract with the Town of Carefree to create public art displays at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavillion to attract visitors to the downtown area. Although the dragon sculpture is being created for the Spanish Village and is not a part of Villafane’s public art exhibits for Carefree, it will still be on public display, drawing crowds from around the Valley and beyond. “I am working out the name and details of this story still,” he said. “Mice are a
pretty big part of our narrative, and my personal work, so people can probably expect to see some of that.” Recently, Villafane added frayed palm tree fibers to his work in progress for some “long and luscious dragon lashes.” Visitors can see Villafane sculpting the sand sculpture over the next couple weeks at Spanish Village, 7211 E. Ho Road in Carefree, and it will be on public display there once completed. To watch the progress of the sculpture you can follow Villafane Studios on social media.
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2019 CCUSD Inspire Excellence Awards
Pictured: The recipients take the stage for a moment of recognition of the 2019 Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) Inspire Excellence Award at the ceremony on May 16.
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CAVE CREEK – The Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) held its Inspire Excellence Awards Ceremony on May 16, at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. The award honors teachers, administrators, support staff and community members for its contributions to students over the school year.
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“The school employs a full-time instructional specialist Mary Bordes, who is the general education teacher and teaches inmates high school courses,� YCSO spokesman Dwight D’Evelyn said. “Although education opportunities were available prior to that date.� It is managed by a school board of directors comprised of YCSO Sheriff Scott Mascher, YCSO Chief Deputy David Rhodes and YCSO Detention Services Division Captain Jeff Newnum. YCSO Lieutenant Brian Silvernale is the superintendent and Kristi Hambrick is the principal. Despite many inmates taking advantage of the high school at the Camp Verde Detention Center, many of its students are released prior to completing their credits
to graduate, according to YCSO. “Even so all their work will transfer to outside programs, so the incentive remains to take advantage of this in-custody high school,� YCSO stated. The high school also offers a Special Education instructor, Daria Weir and a psychologist Joe Donaldson for the development and implementation of individualized education plans also known as IEPs. Funding is provided through ADE and the Yavapai County Education Service Agency for the provision of special education services to qualifying inmates. Funding for general education services is provided by YCSO’s budget and cooperation with local libraries. For more information visit ycsoAZ.gov or call 928-771-3260.
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Pet of the week: Meet T’Challa
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