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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
American Legion Post 34 celebrates 75 years BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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merican Legion Post 34 is celebrating 75 years of supporting veterans in the Cave Creek area with a year full of events and tributes. “While we will share veteran stories throughout the years, we also will showcase the war eras and our veterans’ role in supporting freedom,” said Dan Schwerdtfeger, American Legion Post 34 commander. “For each event, living veterans will be invited to attend so they can be honored by all in attendance.” Post 34 will host a series of educational and war-era-themed events to celebrate serving the community for three quarters of a century. During its anniversary, Post 34 will feature veterans’ services and how it has given back to the community over the years. The nonpro�it’s goal is to support and advocate for veterans, active military and
their families. “We live our mission every day,” said Tom Reali, American Legion Post 34 vice commander. “Our role is to support our more than 500 veterans through a myriad of programs that honor them and support their care. We also are committed to give back to others in need through Post 34-managed programs and public events that allow us to share our message with members of the community.” Post 34 was founded in 1947 by Frank Wright, a World War II veteran. So, in his memory, the events will kick off with the World War II-themed event in March. Schwerdtfeger said there will be a lot more than ’40s music and some antique decorations, though. He said it will have a group of singers who used to perform for the military during World War II. He is also looking for members with war memorabilia to have at
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American Legion Frank W. Wright Post 34 Commander Dan Schwerdtfeger, Friday, January 14, 2022, at in Cave Creek, Arizona. (Photo by David Minton)
Connect over coffee with the superintendent
BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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ave Creek Unified School District Superintendent Cort Monroe is looking to connect with parents over informal coffee meetings throughout the year, starting with Lone Mountain Elementary
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The meetings will be in the early morning, ideally before parents must head to work. Monroe said there is no agenda or formal presentation, he is just there to help parents, whether they have questions, suggestions, complaints or just
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American Legion can help. The organization also helps indirectly by donating to and supporting other local charities. In 2021, Post 34 donated $60,000 to more than 20 organizations. Members also volunteered time to help community projects like cleaning up the Carefree/ Cave Creek Community Cemetery, the Traf�ic A&T bene�it run and disposing of unserviceable U.S. �lags. Schwerdtfeger said Post 34 does as much as it can to help veterans in the area, in whatever form that might take. He said taking care of each other was ingrained in their minds in military training, and it’s something they have not forgotten. “If you need help or you just want to support those that need help, it’s a great organization to belong to. You American Legion Frank W. Wright Post 34 Commander Dan can’t rely on the government, Schwerdtfeger, Friday, January 14, 2022, at in Cave Creek, Arizo- you have to rely on each othna. (Photo by David Minton) er. You’re bred into that mentality and service that you and how to feel. It’s a lot different. So, watch each other’s back. And that’s what you come to an organization like this,” we do, we take care of each other.” Schwerdtfeger said. Reali added that whether veterans American Legion Post 34 just need someone to talk to or if they azpost34.com need help making a car payment, the
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year after he started working there. In addition, the pandemic forced many changes on the district, from budget cuts to changes in staffing. Some parents blame Monroe for those issues. Monroe said, as superintendent, there will always be people who don’t agree with his decisions, but he is doing the best he can in a turbulent time. “A lot of times the district becomes this big, bad object to be angry at, but our job is to support the school and make for a great education for the students,” Monroe said. “So, behind that ‘D word’ — district — are just people that are trying to do their best and
the event, and people will even dress in the ’40s era. “It’s just going to be nostalgic toward that period of time and it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Schwerdtfeger said. “Hopefully we’ll bring in some older members that may have not wanted to join the American Legion, but they just want to be a part of going back.” While the details are still being nailed down for other events, Reali said the organization plans to have similar parties in the themes of Korean War, Vietnam War and then the war on terror. Post 34 has members who have served in each of those wars, and Schwerdtfeger said he wants to give everyone the chance to interact with people who went through the same situations they did. Schwerdtfeger served in the Vietnam War, and said, while they still have more in common than someone who has never served, it is hard for him to relate to those who served in World War II. Similarly, those who have served in the war on terror didn’t go through the same things veterans from Vietnam did. He said being able to have connections to others who served is vital for veterans. What the VA does is not enough, according to Schwerdtfeger. “They give you tons of phone numbers to talk to and people to talk to, but they’re all psychologists and doctors. They’ve never even been in the war and they’re trying to tell you how to think
want to meet. There will also be a board member or other executive leader in attendance to answer questions as well. Monroe was hired as superintendent in January 2021 and said it has been difficult to get to know people due to COVID-19. While the schools were open, other activities outside the classroom were kept to a minimum, limiting the interactions he had with parents and people in the community. He added that, while people are still being cautious with COVID-19, it is nice to see for the first time, almost a
work really hard on behalf of the kids and that’s myself included.” He added he hopes the coffee with the superintendent meetings will introduce parents to him, his values and his goals. While the entire schedule has not been planned yet, Monroe said the coffee with the superintendent will continue at least through the end of this school year, and possibly aftereward. The first meeting will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lone Mountain Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 21. The details for future meetings can be found at the Cave Creek Unified School District website, ccusd93.org.
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Forecasting real estate in the foothills for 2022 ern communities has not been as aggressive as some other areas in the Valley. Homes in Anthem, on average, stayed on the market for 29 days last year. In Carefree, 78 was the average number of days on the market and 33 in Cave Creek. The median sale price in these three areas in 2021 were: $550,000, $1.3 million and $825,500, respectively, for Anthem, Carefree and Cave Creek, above the average home price for Phoenix atlarge, which was $476,000. These sale prices are a 26% year-overyear increase. Clearly a re�lection of the housing market and value of real estate. Phoenix at-large, continues to be an attractive new location for people to relocate. Outlets suggest that Phoenix is the No. 2 city to move to in the country continuing the unprecedented sellers market. As a result, there will be a ripple effect on some of the outlining communities. As more people expand their searches, prices are expected to continue to rise in
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Wayne Graham of Homie says, unlike other areas in the Valley, the competition to buy a home in the northern communities has not been as aggressive as some other areas in the Valley. (Photo courtesy of Homie) North Phoenix and North Scottsdale but at a slower pace than in 2021. And while
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ave Creek Museum will present Antique Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. Professional antique appraiser Sean Morton will tell guests the worth of
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Betty White would have been 100 this week BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist
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h Betty, how we miss you. That mischievous laugh, perfect comedic timing, beautiful smile and funny zingers are just a few of the reasons why the whole world is in mourning. These days, it seems people disagree on just about everything, but the entire country is in total agreement that Betty White was a national treasure. She belonged to my parent’s generation, yet my 20-year-old grandson wrote
a moving tribute to her on his Facebook page. She touched the lives of millions for an astounding seven decades! To say she was an icon is probably underestimating the impact she had on our lives. Today, celebrities seem to “reinvent” themselves every few years. Many keep changing their looks, dress, style and direction. In a chaotic world, Betty White was the real deal. A woman who never really altered how she looked or acted and seemed to know that aging was simply a fact of life and a gift from
God. If Betty had plastic surgery, we didn’t know about it. Her political views were held privately. She was a trailblazer. She said she never had children because “she didn’t want kids.” This might not be a big deal today, but in the 1940s and 1950s this was against the grain. She never complained or explained — just did things her way. Betty White had a huge television presence and has said that she felt “privileged” that she was invited into the living rooms of Americans on a weekly basis. She found the love of
her life in Allen Ludden and, when he died in 1981, never remarried. They had 18 “blissful” years together. She also showed the world that the “show can go on” after loss. Keep living. When Betty White was in her 60s, she played the part of dim and funny Rose in the television hit “Golden Girls.” I wish the writers of “And Just Like That,” the rather awkward sequel to “Sex in the City,” could have taken a few pages out of the “Golden Girls” scripts. Women can be beautiful and have fun in “older years” without all the angst and wokeness of trying to be hip. The message from Betty White seemed to be “life can be good at any age.” Get on with it! Most Americans have an idea that they want to retire by the age of 65. OK, great. Betty White was starring in the sitcom “Hot in Cleveland” when she was in her 90s! Again, she seemed to be messaging that if you can and want to work, why stop? Betty showed that you can be relevant at any age. Do what you love! In a world obsessed with glamor, youth and celebrity, Betty White remains one “star” who shines bright. She was a pioneering animal rights activist devoted to saving endangered species and improving conditions at the Los Angeles Zoo. She
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ot quite 60 years ago, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered the greatest speech in America’s history. This was 1963, a summer of hideous segregation and police brutality. A quarter million people marched for freedom that day in Washington and King lifted them to the heavens. He spoke of the Emancipation Proclamation, “narrow jail cells” and “great trials and tribulations.” Towards the end, King – whose birthday was Jan. 15th and whose federal holiday was on Monday – spoke of dreams. “I have a dream,” said King, “that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’” The Reverend next touched on the deep South, the sweltering hatred of Mississippi and Alabama – bigoted places King dreamed would one day become lands of equality. “I have a dream,” he said, “that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Which brings us to Arizona State University and the fight over its Multicultural Center. It’s a fitting subject to discuss again, given the nearly 10 minute video released last week by the two students at the conflict’s center, Sarra Tekola and Mastaani Qureshi, leaders of ASU’s Multicultural Solidarity Coalition. Their latest video represents Qureshi and Tekola’s response to ASU, which in November found the two women had violated the school’s code of conduct by “interfering with University activities” – by verbally attacking two white male students who were studying in the Multicultural Center. The consequence? A warning and a requirement that Qureshi and Tekola “pre-
pare a reflection commenting on how (they) might approach such a situation in the future to facilitate a civil dialogue.” If video of the Sept. 23rd altercation was by turns uncomfortable and outrageous, and viral enough to attract millions of Twitter views, Qureshi and Tekola’s latest video “reflection” is high comedy. “On Sept. 23rd, hateful and racist symbology invaded our Multicultural Center on ASU’s Tempe campus and (made) the center unsafe for BIPOC students who were trying to study,” Quereshi details. “The two white men, both students, displayed a Police Lives Matter sticker, a Brass (sic) Pro hat, a Chick-fil-A cup and an anti-Biden t-shirt.” Then it’s Tekola’s turn. “The boys made the space uncomfortable with their non-verbal aggressive gestures toward the Black women. The students called for help from ASU but no one came for more than 30 minutes. So we were forced to confront these men by ourselves.” And now? “Dear White People, aka ASU. You openly discriminated against us on Nov. 16th when you handed down your decision from your racially biased investigation. We’re being persecuted for defending our Multicultural Center from racism and sexism. “ There’s more, of course, more blather, more buzzwords, more allegations of persecution and violence. It took MLK 15
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Something’s rotten in D.C. with Lockheed plan BY J.D. HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist
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ormer Rep. Jennifer Dunn (R-Washington) passed away almost 15 years ago, yet the wisdom of one of her witticisms endures. When she would greet constituents from Washington’s 8th District who made the trip to the “other Washington,” she would invariably say, “Welcome to the District of Columbia…the nation’s only ‘Work-free Drug Zone!’” It isn’t that denizens of the Federal Capital District are lazy, it’s just that so many of them are hooked on a self-generated substance that gives them a false sense of authority. Long distance runners get a high from endorphins; lobbyists, commentators, and journalists get a similar rush from “informed speculation.” No wonder the chatter in that echo
chamber is referred to as “Buzz.” And, for the better part of a year, the buzz around Washington has concerned defense giant Lockheed Martin’s planned acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne in a $4.5 billion merger. This isn’t your typical big business power play because it concerns the defense sector, the consequences of this proposed deal, with its higher costs and diminished innovation, will impact our national security. And because it is happening in Washington, the battle for hearts, minds, and federal dollars has taken on features of a political campaign. The strategy of the pro-merger faction? Simple. Emphasize the “Lock” in Lockheed Martin, and imply the inevitability of the outcome. In December, with Christmas fast approaching, one financial website became a “Not-So-Secret-Santa” for the pro-merger forces.
A Dec. 16 article was remarkable for its simplistic attribution. Rather than utilizing the term “unnamed sources,” the website settled on a simple “someone.” This “someone” who reportedly opposed the merger had apparently shared the belief that it would not be blocked by antitrust regulators. The result? A rise of almost 5% in the value of Aerojet Rocketdyne stock. Yes, Virginia…and K Street…and Wall Street, there is a Santa Claus! He conveniently arrived a couple of weeks early in December of 2021, and instead of answering to the name “St. Nick,” he reportedly preferred the generic “someone.” None of this has occurred in a vacuum. Despite press accounts predicting that the merger will come to pass, significant objections and procedural hurdles remain. And now in the New Year, some of the specu-
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Concern about term limits Editor: As a resident of Carefree, I read with interest the proposed amendment providing for term limits for our council members and mayor. There are pros and cons to such a measure, and I would like to share my perspective. The current amendment as it is written states that “term limits return power to the voters and prevent the ill effects of having the Town electorate represented by the same people for an overly lengthy period of time.” Over the years, I’ve had experience in a number of organizations and associations where we elected board members and officers. More often than not, we had trouble finding enough qualified candidates willing to run to fill all of the positions. My concern about term limits is that a small town like Carefree could run into the same problem. I don’t know a lot of the voting history, but I’m pretty sure that in the last several elections, there have been very few, if any, opposing candidates. In a situation like this, the idea of term limits would restrict the willingness of those people who want to serve. The current amendment wishes to limit council members and mayors to two twoyear terms, and make it retroactive for terms that have already been served or are currently being served. This raises several questions: • If this were to pass in the August vote, would it completely wipe out our entire council? • Would there be no continuity in the town’s leadership? • Would all of that prior knowledge disappear all at once?
• Would the council turn over completely every four years forever? • When would new council members be voted in? • Would there be enough time to find qualified candidates to fill all of those positions? • And what happens if there aren’t enough qualified candidates to fill all of the positions? • Would prior council members be banned for life from serving ever again? I’m unclear as to why the issue of term limits is coming up in the first place. If there is an obvious problem, why not identify what it is, address the issue and solve the problem instead of kicking somebody out after so many years. Unless there’s some glaring grievance or obvious wrongdoing, is there really a need to limit someone’s term? If the majority of voters feel that there is, my suggestion would be to structure an initiative that clearly defines the path and preserves some continuity and critical knowledge base. Stagger the terms of the council members. Each term could be four years, and three of the six positions would be elected every two years. I would also suggest that if someone does complete a term, they could sit out a cycle and then run again. If they were doing a good job in the eyes of the majority of citizens who continued to vote for them, why restrict their willingness to serve? To be clear, I am not entirely opposed to the idea of term limits. But we might want to “hold your horses” and think this through carefully and thoughtfully before jumping on the bandwagons of “drain the swamp” and “throw the bums out.” Darrell Doepke
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like the second coming of the racist thug, Gov. George Wallace. If MLK’s dream remains unfulfilled on what would have been his 93rd birthday, let’s be clear about why. It’s not white racists alone who are the cause of our sickness. It’s anyone of any race foolish enough to confuse a bumper sticker and a soda cup with Bull Connor and his vicious police dogs.
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we might each consider donating to animal shelters or adopting a pet. Happy birthday, Betty White. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
spending; they cannot dole out more dollars for the rising costs this merger would inevitably bring. For Americans befuddled by the lack of bipartisanship in recent years, the leadership of both parties and on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue now have a genuine opportunity to provide a rare moment of agreement. Saying “No” to this merger would say “Yes” to the American People. It would run counter to the polarization brought on by the pandemic, and defy “conventional wisdom.” But if this acquisition is approved, it would reaffirm the shopworn saying of the cynics: “Washington is 12 square miles, surrounded by reality.”
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uthor John Maxwell tells a story of a man who stopped to watch a Little League baseball game. He asked one of the youngsters the score. “We’re behind eighteen to nothing” was the answer. “Well,” said the man, “I must say you don’t look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy asked. “Why should we be discouraged? We haven’t come to bat yet.” People who overcome are confident like that boy. No, things don’t always end happily, but people who overcome have the confidence and competence to hang in there until something good happens
again. Confident people are unique. They look at things differently, think differ-
ently and act differently. They are contagious. You want to be around them. Today, let’s explore three ways or options in which we can live our lives. The first option is timidity. Timidity means lacking courage or self-confidence. It also means fear. The second option is confidence. Confidence means boldness, trust, reliance on someone or something, or a state of trust or intimacy. The third option is arrogance. Arrogance means offensively exaggerating one’s importance. “Arrogance isn’t thinking too much of yourselves but thinking too little of others.” Arrogance is condescension building itself up by tearing others down. Today, there is a confidence crisis brewing all over the world. Yet, God designed us to live in confidence. In fact, God put
confidence in all of us, not timidity or arrogance. How do I know that? For the Bible tells me so — “…and such confidence we have through Christ toward God.” But having confidence and using confidence are two different things. Let’s explore confidence. Please don’t have confidence in confidence. Confidence is a means to an end, not the end. The object of our trust, confidence or boldness is paramount. Confidence gets your motor running so you can head out on the highway. Confidence is fear that has said its prayers. Confidence starts the job; competence finishes the job. Confidence is primary to all the other qualities in us. Without confidence, those other
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Laughs come naturally to actor, Pat Finn BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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s a kid growing up in the Chicago area, Pat Finn was introduced to Toyotas. His mom drove a Camry and his family loyally supported the brand. So, it was fate that Finn landed the role as the overenthusiastic Pat in the car company’s commercials. “On the first audition for the spot, I thought, ‘This commercial is so fun. It’s like a mini sitcom about this likeable, bumbling dad who loves Toyotas,” he recalled from his LA-area home. “It’s a mini snippet of his day or life. LaneTerralever, the ad agency, comes up with the concepts and they do a great job. I always say one of my favorite days of the year is when they send the scripts.”
Pat Finn, the star of Toyota’s TV commercials, will make an appearance in Chandler on Saturday, Jan. 22. (Photo courtesy of LaneTerralever) Recently, he filmed a commercial with his real-life daughter, who, in the com-
mercial, drives a Toyota off to college. While she’s in the driveway, he and his
wife, played by Kristen O’Meara, tear up. “He’s obviously emotional and my wife is questioning whether I’m upset about her leaving or the Toyota leaving,” he said with a laugh. “You kind of don’t know. That’s what makes them fun.” Finn will screen his documentary, “Pat TV: The First 15 Years,” during the Chandler International Film Festival, which is set for Tuesday, Jan. 18, to Sunday, Jan. 23. The event venues include Harkins Chandler Fashion 20, Hilton Garden Inn Chandler Downtown, Chandler Center for the Arts parking lot, Ginger Money Gastropub and La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen. Directed by Jordan Brady, “Pat TV: The First 15 Years” screens from 6:10 to 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at LOOK
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qualities will never surface. You can be humble and confident simultaneously; true confidence always is. Generally, those who confuse confidence with arrogance live from a timidity viewpoint. And, generally, those who confuse confidence with timidity live from an arrogant perspective. Arrogance is not lifting the gas pedal when you should. Timidity is not stepping on the gas pedal when you should. Confidence is the assurance that you are stopping and starting when you should. Let’s look at five uplifting outcomes of living in confidence and especially confidence in God. First, confidence is “soul oxygen.” Confidence positions you to rise above your current circumstances. You gain strength, courage and confidence from every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face. You say to yourself, “I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.” You do the thing you think you cannot do. Second, confidence helps you to see
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the big picture. The Apostle Paul knew this reality when facing a trial orchestrated by Nero, the crazy of the crazies’ Roman emperor. Paul was concerned about what would happen to the church in Philippi if Nero killed him. Then Paul’s confidence kicked in. He wrote this statement to the church: “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” That’s big-picture thinking initiated and authored by confidence in God. Third, confidence transports you beyond the natural realm of inactive and reactive to the supernatural realm of the proactive. Samuel Johnson says, “Self-confidence is the first great requisite to a great undertaking.” Whether it’s Daniel in a lion’s den, Joseph in a pit, Nehemiah rebuilding a city in shambles, Abraham not knowing where he was going, Elijah chased by angry Jezebel, Abigail in a terrible marriage, John on a deserted island, Paul and Silas in jail, the disciples on a wild boat ride, or Jesus on a cross, the confidence that released their God-given competence, accomplished
the improbable. Fourth, confidence leads you to a happier, more fulfilled life. Hint from Albert Einstein: “Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” Experts say those who expect to succeed then sell 37% more insurance than those who don’t. If you are conflicted with timidity or arrogance, you will be less efficient and effective than confident. Fifth, confidence inspires others to live a happy, more fulfilled life. Confidence is contagious. Billy Graham says, “When a brave man (or woman) takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.” After you enter the confident way of living, you will be like a virus that infects others with confidence. How can you unchain your confidence capacity? Understand this. Sheldon Kopp says, “All significant battles are waged within the self.” John Newman says, “Fear not that your life will come to an end, but that it will never have a beginning.” For most people, it’s not what they are that holds them back but what they think they’re not. Have you dug yourself into a hole of
arrogance or timidity? Molly Ivins enlightens us. “The first rule of holes: When you’re in one, stop digging.” Here’s your takeaway. Are you confident that God is worthy of your trust? Are you confident God can be trusted to act on behalf of your good in all areas of your life? The truth is we need to trust in something or someone. Trusting God starts with confidence, not arrogance or timidity. Got confidence? The way is yours, take it. Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. Ed has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. Ed may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.
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Dine-In Cinemas, 1 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler. “Jordan Brady is an amazing director. He directs a lot of the Toyota spots, which is an amazing accomplishment,” Finn said. “We shoot three or four commercials in one day. A commercial generally can take anywhere from one to five days to shoot. The fact that we can film nine commercials in three days is pretty remarkable. The 35-minute documentary is a behind-the-scenes look at what makes it work from his end. It’s a cool little behind the curtain look at some of the really fun stuff we’ve been able to put out.”
Meeting Chris Farley Finn is one of six kids who grew up in a three-bedroom house. He enjoyed dinners with his family as they shared stories. He gravitated toward comedy. After all, “nobody dislikes comedy.” “My mom and I watched ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ and ‘The Odd Couple,’” he said. “I really liked the idea of sitcoms. Growing up in Chicago, nobody said they wanted to be an actor. They wanted to be firefighters or in sales.” Things changed when he attended Marquette University. “I met my wife, Donna, my freshman year when I was 18,” he said. “I also met one of my best friends, Chris Farley. The two of us were inseparable. We listened to comedy albums by Steve Martin and National Lampoon.” Farley’s goal was to star on “Saturday Night Live” and Finn knew he would thrive there. The two prepared for their comedy career at the Chicago improv troupe The Second City. “I used to go there and almost study it,” he said. “Why did that laugh work? Why did that song work? Why did they do this scene? I was like a baseball player rewatching a game. A career in comedy didn’t become a reality until I was picked up by The Second City and then the main stage.” Finn said Farley’s personality mirrored his performance on “Saturday Night Live’s” “Chris Farley Show.” In one episode, he legendarily interviews
Paul McCartney and calls himself an idiot after awkwardly starting the interview. “We were at The Second City, taking classes and Dan Ackroyd walks in through the back doors,” he recalled. “I said, ‘There’s Dan Ackroyd. That’s so cool.’ I told Chris we should go talk to him. Chris said he wasn’t sure what to say. “Literally, Chris walks over to him, mentions ‘The Blues Brothers’ and said, ‘That’s awesome.’ There was literally no conversation. He just babbled about ‘The Blues Brothers.’ Chris is like a golden retriever who can talk. And actually, Dan Ackroyd was very smitten by him.” Soon came Finn’s big break. As fate would have it, the show’s director was actor George Wendt’s wife, Bernadette Birkett. Wendt needed someone to play his brother in “The George Wendt Show.” “She called her husband in LA and said, ‘I have a guy out here. He has curly hair, he’s stocky and used to work on a pop truck like you did. He grew up in Chicago and is a big Bears fan,’” he recalled. “I was flown out for a big interview, and I ended up getting the job on ‘The George Wendt Show.’ It lasted about a year but George, Bernadette and I are still friends and he’s the godfather to my youngest son.” Finn also appeared in a couple episodes of “Friends” as Dr. Roger and “Seinfeld” as Joe Mayo. From there, he “lily padded” into work. He and Donna moved to the LA area to pursue his career further. “I always say, if you were to tell me as a college kid or high school kid I’d be living in LA, driving to the beach, surfing with my son, I’d think you were crazy. I don’t know how I fell into it. I feel so fortunate, and it fits. It feels right.”
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DeSales University medical studies student Faith Chadwick of Phoenix made the 2021 fall dean’s list. To qualify for dean’s list, students must have a minimum 3.50 GPA on no fewer than 12 credit hours. DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a private, coeducational, fouryear liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students.
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A Reliable Vehicle
Weekly pay can be up to $400 per week depending on the size of your route
Pick up your newspapers from our local distribution center
A Valid Arizona Driver’s License
Direct payment deposit into bank account
Go at your own pace, as long as papers are delivered by our established deadlines
Valid Auto Insurance
Flexibility, as most routes have a wide allotted time frame for delivery
APPLY NOW Scan the QR code with your smartphone Visit htp://deliveryopportunities.gannett.com
or call 602-444-4243
CLASSIFIEDS
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Glass/Mirror
Landscape/Maintenance
• Custom Glass • Shower Doors & Enclosures • Window Glass Replacement • Custom Mirrors • Glass Table Tops & Shelves Come and visit our custom glass showroom behind the Dairy Queen in Cave Creek.
480-235-6101
www.aboveandbeyondglass.com ROC 233846 & ROC 236899
Landscape/Maintenance
KIB EXCAVATING
Backhoe • Hammer Hoe • Grade Tractor 1,000 Gallon Water Wagon • Dump Trailer Septic Install & Repair (Lic. #276732) Tree Brush and Cactus Removal Road/Driveway Repair & Maintenance Utility Trenching & Plumbing Construction Cleanup Material Screening
Your Septic System Experts
Complete Septic Systems • Conventional & Alternative and Repairs
Engineered Pads • Site Prep • Grading • Hard Digs Utilities • Trucking/Hauling • Driveways (Gravel, Dirt and Rock)
Mobile
602.319.1089
Licensed • Bonded • Insured COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
North Valley Landscaping
Irrigation ROC#215280
Irrigation
& Landscape est. 2002 ~ Anthem, Arizona
Install • Repair • Replace
623-203-7717
Quality you deserve for a great price you can afford.
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Yard Clean-ups Maintenance Tree trimming Water features Irrigation / Repair
FREE ESTIMATES! Call Brian
Roofing
480-388-9442
DUKES EXCAVATING
SEPTIC SYSTEMS ◆ COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CONVENTIONAL, ALTERNATIVE SEWER, STORM DRAIN & RETENTION SITE DEVELOPMENT ◆ UTILITIES ROC KA 302118 General Contractor JIM DUKES
623.606.8411
Plumbing
Tax Services
Drain Cleaning Experts, water heaters, disposals, water & sewer lines repaired/replaced & remodels. Rapid Response. If water runs through it we do it! 602-663-8432
NORTHRIDGE TAX & ACCOUNTING
35+ years experience
Sell Your Stuff!
42302 N.Vision Way, #113, Anthem, AZ
480.898.6465
CLASS@TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM
Serving All Types of Roofing: • • • •
FREE ESTIMATES
Tiles & Shingles sunlandroofingllc@gmail.com Installation Repair Re-Roofing
602-471-2346
PHILLIPS
ROOFING LLC
TAX
PREPARATION
Wyman Plumbing. Your friendly neighborhood plumber for the NORTH PHX area! We can quote most jobs over the phone! 623-551-6688 ROC License #309216 Book Online at wyman-services.com
Call Classifieds Today!
Clean, Prompt, Friendly and Professional Service
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Former IRS Auditor Specializing in IRS problems IRS Enrolled Agent Personal & Business
Anthem Plaza (Just South of Walmart)
623-551-0552
Roofing
Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing
602-743-3175
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
515 E. Carefree Hwy, #44, Phoenix, AZ 85085 dukesexcavatinginc@gmail.com
Family Owned and Operated 43 Years Experience in Arizona Sprinkler Repair Landscaping & More!
Landscape/Maintenance
FREE ESTIMATES • 623-465-2546
PREMIER LANDSCAPING & GARDENING
• Custom Design • Water Feature • Container/Pot Gardens • Fireplaces & BBQs • Patio & Walls • Irrigation Specialists • Tree Trim/Removal • Bi-weekly/Monthly
Licensed, Bonded & Insured • ROC #166390
• Affordable Same Day Service • Dependable • Guaranteed • 12 Years Experience
No Job Too Big or Small
Residential & Commercial
623-873-1626 Free Estimates Monday through Saturday Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured
602-330-6965 Your newspaper. Your community. Your planet. Please recycle me.
PhillipsRoofing.org PhillipsRoofing@cox.net
Free Estimates & Inspections • Tile • Shingles Foam • Coatings • Modified Bitumen • New Roof Repairs • Reroofs
www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #215758
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