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August 13, 2014 • Vol. 12, No.39
Postal Patron Cave Creek
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• Cave Creek
• Desert Hills
• New River
• North Phoenix
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In memoriam: Marc Buckhout, 1977-2014
Community shares memories of Marc, talented journalist and caring friend “Meaning of life, whatcha got?” Marc Buckhout’s favorite expression. Marc Buckhout passed away on Aug. 2, 2014. He was just 36 years old. Marc leaves behind his parents Brad and Karen Buckhout and his brother Kirk Buckhout.
Marc’s interest in spor ts wasn’t just limited to his work. He frequently enjoyed games of his favorite teams: the Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Coyotes. He also kept up with community high school sports and was respected and liked throughout the local sports
circuit. As an avid outdoorsman, Marc had a passion for hiking, camping, and exploring. He and his father hiked the Arizona Trail together several years ago. Marc touched more lives than he could possibly know. He will be deeply missed.
Marc’s talent as a journalist and photographer took him to multiple publications throughout his career, including the Daily News Sun, the West Valley View, and The Foothills Focus. Most recently, he worked in communications at the Anthem Community Council. A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Marc also covered sports at NAU as a television reporter for Fox College Sports Network.
Marc Buckhout was beloved by the north valley community and beyond. Following is a tribute to him written by his friends and colleagues. Marc worked for the Foothills Focus for over 5 years. Not only was he an excellent journalist and a hard working employee he was a friend. In the last year even though he didn’t work for us anymore he was always there to help or just bounce ideas off of. Or just there to send me a text telling me something funny. He was also like a big brother to my daughters. His patience when they would come to the office was admirable. He once bailed my
youngest out of trouble by adopting the dog (Shoop) that she brought home just knowing I would say yes once I saw the dog. The day after he took Shoop home he came in laughing because Shoop rode all the way home on his shoulder like a parrot. The stories go on and on and so do the wonderful memories. My daughter Megan would always write Marc little notes and stick them on his office window. Sometimes they would say “Smile” other times they would tell him
“You are doing great. Keep up the great work.” No matter what the note said it would always bring a smile to Marc’s face and he never threw away anything my daughters made for him. He always hung them up on his wall. Marc’s passion was telling the stories of our community’s residents and businesses through articles, photos and social media. His hard work and unique perspective helped
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Inside: Local firefighter and sophomore lost to rappelling accident Bluhm.......................6 Arts.......................... 10 Movie Review......11 Pets.......................... 14 Editorial.............. 16 Services................. 17 Classifieds.......... 21
Gary Johnstone
Trevor Crouse
ANTHEM – Gary Johnstone and Trevor Crouse passed away on Aug. 8 after a rappelling accident. Phoenix Fire Department firefighter Gary Johnstone, of Anthem, was a well-respected member of the community. He was a loving husband and the father of three boys. Trevor Crouse, also of Anthem, had just turned 15 and would have started his sophomore year at Boulder Creek High School this week. Trevor was an honor student and a promising musician in the high school band. Gary, Trevor, Gary’s teenage son, and another teen were rap-
pelling on Camelback Mountain on Aug. 8. Gary, Trevor, and one of the other teens fell while rappelling. Gary and Trevor both lost their lives in the accident. The other boy is recovering from his injuries; Gary’s son was not injured. Accounts for Gary’s family and Trevor’s family have been opened through We Care in Anthem. MidFirst Bank has an account in the name of the Johnstone family, #2033008787. The bank also has an account in the name of the Crouse family, #2033008795. The community grieves the loss of Gary and Trevor, who are gone too soon.