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COVID-19 cases rise throughout Peoria BY ERIN BRASSEY Foothills Focus Contributing Writer
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OVID-19 cases continue to rise sharply in Peoria. On Easter, the Arizona Department of Health Services released a COVID-19 ZIP code map showing Peoria 85382 with 61 positive cases. One week later, Peoria 85382 had 99 positive COVID-19 cases—the most of any ZIP code in the state. The striking 62% rise gave 98532 one more positive test than Mesa 85206 and a few more than Tucson 85714. The state map includes a disclaimer: “If the patient’s address was unknown the case was mapped to the address of the provider followed by the address of the reporting facility.”
Banner Health has several drive-thru COVID-19 test sites, including one in Peoria. (Photo courtesy Banner Health)
For that reason, Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat challenged the accuracy of this data. “Unfortunately, this data appears imperfect, as noted by the AZDHS website,” Carlat said. “Due to this discrepancy, I’ve pressed
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Foothills Food Bank executive director to retire BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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am DiPietro, the executive director of Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center for 18 years, will retire from the organization on December 31. The community leader joined the food bank as executive director in January 2002 after serving as business manager for a Catholic parish in Deerfield, Illinois, for 20 years. At the time, the food bank only served about 35 to 40 local families a month. Foothills Food Bank now serves more than 5,000 seniors and families from its Cave Creek and Black Canyon City locations. DiPietro’s achievements include opening a new food bank location in 2017 in Black Canyon City, increasing the food bank’s growth to
Pam DiPietro came to Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center in January 2002 after serving as business manager for a Catholic parish in Deerfield, Illinois. (Photo courtesy Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center)
reach more than 180 square miles. The original food bank was 400 square feet but now totals more than 11,400 square feet for the two locations. In addition, DiPietro created a Snack Pack program, Adopt-a-Family and others; expanded financial assistance and resources to those in need to help pay for utilities, rent, medical bills or car repairs; and expanded the food bank to more than 400 volunteers. DiPietro was presented with the KPHO & KTVK TV Pay it Forward award for leadership and the 2019 Anthem Business Nonprofit of the Year Award, among others. She developed deep relationships with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, three St. Vincent De Paul conferences, the Salvation Army, Arizona
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“The number of cases doesn’t really tell us much,” Peoria resident Jay Griffin said. “Data is just data to me at this point.” Another Peoria ZIP code, 85383, just north of 85382, had 19 COVID-19 positive tests on Easter. The number there rose to 28 a week later. The Glendale-North Phoenix 85308 ZIP code east of 85382 had 32 cases as of April 19. North Phoenix ZIP codes 85310 and 85083 both had six to 10 positive COVID-19 cases April 19, with 11 cases in 85085. North Phoenix-Cave Creek ZIP code 85331 had 14 cases April 19, with one to five cases in Carefree 85377, according to the state map. The 85086 ZIP code, which includes parts of North Phoenix, Anthem and New River, had 24 positive COVID-19 test results as of April 19. New River 85087 had one to five cases, according to the state map. There had been no case reported in Black Canyon City 85324. Banner Health has collected 1,000 samples for COVID-19 testing its Peoria drive-thru site as of April 17, according to Rebecca Armendariz, Banner Health senior marketing director. Banner Health has two other drive-thru test sites in the Valley. Other medical centers in or near the 85382 ZIP code providing testing include Summa Health Care and MedPost Urgent Care. There had been 49,230 tests conducted in Arizona as of Saturday. Of these tests, 30,344 had been conducted in Maricopa County, which is almost 62%
A week after Easter, Peoria 85382 had 99 positive COVID-19 cases—the most of any ZIP code in the state. (Special to The Foothills Focus)
of all testing in Arizona. Due to limited number of tests, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided guidelines for helping people decide if they need to seek medical attention and be tested. It is recommended that people only come to be tested if they are experiencing extreme symptoms including high fever, difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain or pneumonia. Those unsure about getting tested
should call their primary care physicians or the Maricopa County COVID-19 hotline at 1-844-542-8201. After deciding whether it is necessary to seek medical attention or not, everyone seeking medical attention should call the medical center they are planning to go to so the workers can prepare to reduce the spread of symptoms. To be tested at Banner Health drive-thru sites, patients with symptoms should call 1-844-549-1851 for a
phone consultation. According to bannerhealth.com, walk-in tests are not permitted. “By scheduling in advance, we can avoid extended wait times at the collection sites and can safely get people in and out of those sites as quickly as possible,” Armendariz said. Although Banner Health is encouraging anyone with symptoms to be tested, it does have a list of priority-level patients when it is scheduling appointments for testing. These include high-risk workers such as health care workers and first responders, critical infrastructure workers such as water and power, and people in congregate living situations such as nursing homes. According to a map of cases by ZIP code, many areas in the West Valley have more than 10 cases. Glendale ZIP codes and other ZIP codes near 85382 have between six and 38 positive cases, according to the map. The 85382 population, according to citydata.com and towncharts.org, is around 40,000, or about 0.8% of Maricopa County’s population of 4.5 million. Yet, the 99 positive tests in 85382 represented 4% of the 2,591 positive tests in the county. Though testing shows more positive cases every day, the rate of growth of positive COVID-19 tests has slowed since Gov. Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order. “I just want people to stay home, practice good hygiene and work together to get through this as fast as we can,” said Jessika Jaye, a Peoria resident.
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ulton Homes is giving away 10 pool fences this summer to reduce the stigma of Arizona being one of the top states known for child drownings. In Arizona, twice as many children drown compared to the national average, with most happening between June and Labor Day. Drowning is the second leading cause of injury deaths for children ages 1 to 14 years old, and the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for all ages in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Fulton Homes prides itself on building homes that families love to own, and that includes more than the house itself,” said
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Association of Food Banks, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, Foothills Caring Corps, Carefree Kiwanis, American Legion Local 34, and other community businesses and organizations. “Over the years, Foothills Food Bank has become a full-service operation,” DiPietro said. “We have worked hard to offer the best resources for people to not only fight hunger, but also to give them hope moving forward. Food has always been our primary concern. God helps make it happen. He gave me the ability and knowledge to see what was needed and to make it come to fruition—but in his time, not mine.” According to Jeff Skoglind, president of the Foothills Food Bank board of directors, DiPietro’s leadership has made Foothills Food Bank one of the most exceptional food banks around. “Pam has devoted 18 years of her life to helping others through Foothills Food Bank,” Skoglind said. “Her passion, coupled with tireless energy, has been inspiring to watch. From the most modest of beginnings, this food bank has grown to two impressive facilities helping care for thousands every month. Pam’s giant heart has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. What a legacy to be proud of.” Foothills Food Bank has launched an
Doug Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. “One child drowning is too many, and Fence Patrol is another program that aims to remind parents that water safety is a year-round issue. Water emergencies can happen in seconds, and we want to continue doing everything we can to prevent another family tragedy.” Fulton Homes Fence Patrol, a program conducted in partnership with KMLE 107.9, brings back its original key partner, Ironman Pool Fence, after last season’s hiatus. Together, Fulton Homes and KMLE 107.9 will provide the fences for Valley families who may not be able to afford them. Fence giveaways will take place each week for 10 weeks beginning May 11. The public can self-nominate and submit an essay-style entry as to why
they are deserving of a pool fence by visiting KMLE 1079.com and clicking on the Fence Patrol icon. The program comes at a crucial time, especially with school closures due to COVID-19 and news that a 2-year-old girl pulled from a pool in Glendale recently has died. There was no pool fence at the home. Fence Patrol is one of several water safety-related initiatives Fulton Homes supports. The Tempe-based homebuilder also sponsors the “2 Seconds is Too Long” campaign, which raises awareness to watch children around the pool and gives away free swim lessons. Over the last 20 years, Fulton Homes has invested more than $2.5 million on water safety in the Valley. Info: 602-452-1000 or fultonhomes.com
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The simple things are returning BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Guest Columnist
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e may be changed f o r e v e r. For some, it may be in Earth-shattering ways; for others, small little incremental adjustments. When half of the world is in quarantine, nothing remains the same. Wanting to find some positive ways the world is being rocked by the coronavirus “stay-at-home orders?” Take a look at photos of the world’s major cities that are usually shrouded with gray skies and thick haze. Pollution levels have dropped so drastically that you can actually see the mountains in Los Angeles. More shocking are the deep blue skies bathing the Taj Mahal or the clean air over China. Nature is taking a break from dirt, dust, smoke and soot. It shows.
People are learning and loving to cook in ways they never imagined. Old family cookbooks are being dusted off and grandma’s bread recipe is guiding an entire new generation on the art of breadmaking. The companies that make spices and rubs are doing a great business as people try cumin, saffron and turmeric. The cooking (and eating) is taking on epic proportions as we are realizing that cooking and baking can be a fantastic adventure and stress reliever. No yeast? No worries. Make a loaf of beer bread. Tired of same old meals? Beef Wellington is calling your name. We are grateful for small and simple things. My daughter was ecstatic because she found sanitizing wipes. Almost giddy with joy. Yes, things like wedding celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries or vacations used to bring us great jubilation. Now this feeling has been redefined. It is that moment you walk into the grocery store and see toilet paper on the shelves. Happiness is
found in simple, mundane things that we used to take for granted. The day before Easter there was no sugar to be found in any store. Eggs? Maybe if you were lucky. A lady in her 70s was seen crying (tears of gladness) when a young man handed her a 10-pound bag of sugar from his cart. He had taken the last one off the shelf and saw her look of despair. Sharing the sugar is always a sweet gesture. People around the world have discovered the joy of sweatpants, pajamas and other kinds of “casual dress.” Makeup, high heels, even certain undergarments have been “sitting idle” in drawers and closets, waiting for the social distancing to end. Speaking of drawers, some folks are heading out to get the mail without their pants on.
A police department in a small town outside of Baltimore has issued a stern warning to its residents to “wear your pants when going out to get the mail.” The police chief went on to say, “Citations will be issued. Get dressed! You know who you are and so do we.” Yikes, people, put on your trousers! And I guess this is not a unique situation in Maryland, as all over the world there are reports of “half-dressed folks” going outside to fetch the paper or walk the dog. Pandemic madness? Government is preparing to “open up the country,” so let’s get ready. Pants are required.
Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.
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Conflict, like the virus, spreads like wildfire BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist
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he conversation with a progressive politico friend of mine took place in a Walgreens parking lot on April 15— two men standing 6 feet apart, swapping tales of quarantine woe. His wife sensed a furlough is near; his clients are drying up. Still, they made too much money to qualify for federal stimulus checks. His sister-in-law, a nurse in Boston, had tested positive for COVID-19. Fortunately, she appeared to be recovering. “This president, the way he’s botched the COVID response, it’s literally criminal,” was how he put it. “He’s dead at the polls in November. Or he’s dead if we’re not all dead before then.” An hour later, a buddy called from Florida. The proud owner of at least one red Make America Great Again ball cap and a selfie of him and Donald Trump, my friend sounded buoyant. “Looks like we’re past the worst of all this,” he said. “They’re saying maybe the economy opens back up like May 1. That sounds about right.” Welcome to the Twilight Zone: COVID-19 pandemic edition. I’ve written before about how we’ve never been more partisan, never more disagreeable than at present. Explaining that yawning divide, I’ve always held out hope that in a crisis we might overlook our disagreements and come together as both the United States and as united states. Judging by recent polling and by personal anecdotes like the above, I get the sense that 9/11-style unity won’t return anytime soon. We appear to be living through multiple pandemics right now: one through the eyes of America’s registered Democrats and another as witnessed by Republicans. Then there’s the rest of us, independents and the apolitical, who have yet another story to tell.
Consider the April 10 to April 12 Gallup poll of 3,365 random American adults. Asked to assess the coronavirus situation, the responses couldn’t have been more different depending on political affiliation: 69% of Democrats said the pandemic was getting either a little or a lot worse. Meanwhile, 63% of Republicans said it was getting either a little or a lot better. Asked how long COVID-19 disruption would last, 32% of Democrats said the rest of this year, 52% said a few more months and 9% said a few more weeks. The GOP numbers were flipped around entirely: 52% said a few more weeks, 39% a few more months and 5% said the rest of the year. It’s not just Gallup showing this divide either. A Global Strategy Group survey last week had 87% of Republicans approv-
ing of the president’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis. Democrats, by contrast, registered an 83% disapproval rate. Stuck in the middle? Independents, who disapproved of Trump’s handling of the pandemic by a 49-37 margin. According to a YouGov poll taken at the same time, we can’t even agree on how fearful to be of becoming infected with the virus. For Dems, 82% are very or somewhat worried. For independents, that number is 62%. For Republicans, 59% are very or somewhat worried. As for yours truly, I tend to take an approach best described by that old “X-Files” tagline: “The truth is out there.” When politicians, government officials and reporters speak, I take their pronouncements with an Everest-sized grain of salt. Facts require sources and
sources require vetting. I try to invest my belief in opinions the way I do my retirement funds: carefully and while always being open to new and better information. When my friends call, I try to do more listening and comforting than challenging. Because if there’s one thing I know about America in 2020, it’s that conflict is a lot like COVID-19. It spreads like wildfire if you’re not abundantly careful.
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In an April 15 story in the Foothills Focus about the arrest of swim coach Nathan Charles Moore, it should have said his most recent job was with Desert Foothills Aquatics in Scottsdale.
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Coldwell Banker celebrates award-winning agents BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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he North Scottsdale, Scottsdale at Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale at 101 and Scottsdale/Carefree offices of Coldwell Banker Realty have celebrated 32 affiliate agents and one team who received awards at the recent Coldwell Banker Realty Awards Gala. The award winners are below. The International President’s Elite
award is earned by the top 2% of all sales associates/representatives internationally qualified in the Coldwell Banker system: David Crozier and Megan Fernandez. The International President’s Circle award is earned by the top 5% of all sales associates/representatives internationally qualified in the Coldwell Banker system: Frank and Cecilia Ellis; Dale Pavlicek; Kerri and David Schrand; Rhonda Solomon; Toni Stewart; Pam Stubbs and Karen Weston.
The International Diamond Society award is earned by the top 10% of all sales associates/representatives internationally qualified in the Coldwell Banker system: Karen Bosch; Jane Grimm; Jayne Houghton; Gary Shapiro; Stacey Mayes; Brenda Miertschin and Jerry Tulman. The International Sterling Society award is earned by the top 15% of all sales associates/representatives internationally qualified in the Coldwell Banker system: Cori Bender; Josie and Andy Ber-
glund; Gary Holloway; Ken Jacobs; Lee Johnson; Craig Kelly; Danielle McBride; Nikki McMillian; Bob Pfeiffer; Sarah Sakalauski; Paula Serven; Lisa Stine and Darice Tiffany. The International Sterling Society Team award is earned by the top 13% of all sales associate/representative team qualified in the United States and Canada in the Coldwell Banker system: The Cedarstrom Group. Info: coldwellbankerhomes.com
Homie, Valley of the Sun United Way helping struggling residents BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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omie, a Phoenix-area real estate tech, has partnered with the Valley of the Sun United Way to help provide relief to those most impacted by coronavirus through the COVID-19 Relief Fund. The VSUW COVID-19 Fund assists those impacted by COVID-19. Donations to the fund will help Maricopa County residents avoid home foreclosure through rent and mortgage assistance. Homie has seeded the fund with a $10,000 cash donation and is committing $500 to the fund with every home bought or sold with Homie over the next three months. To learn more about the United for the Valley COVID-19 Fund or to make a donation, visit vsuw.org/covid19fund or text “UnitedFund” to 51555. Selling a home has traditionally required paying a percentage-based fee to a local real estate agent, averaging up to 6% of the sales price of the home. Homie uses technology and charges a flat fee without sacrificing the full-service real estate experience. For those in the greater Phoenix area who were directly impacted by this crisis and need
Homie, a Phoenix-area real estate tech, has partnered with the Valley of the Sun United Way to help provide relief to those most impacted by coronavirus through the COVID-19 Relief Fund. (Submitted photo)
to sell their homes due to COVID-19, this provides a way for homeowners to retain more of their home equity. “We’ve been a part of the Arizona community for almost two years, and it’s hard to see the impact COVID-19 is having on this great state,” said Johnny Hanna, Homie co-founder and CEO. “We’re honored to be able to partner with the
United Way to help people stay in their homes during this difficult time.” Homie launched in Phoenix in 2018. Homie’s team recognized the need to redirect its marketing resources to help affected residents of Maricopa County. “Thank you to Homie for its support of our United for the Valley COVID-19
Fund, and especially for its compassion and commitment to help keep Maricopa County families in their homes,” said Carla Vargas Jasa, president and CEO of Valley of the Sun United Way. “During these unprecedented times, Homie’s support provides much-needed stability and hope to Valley families who are facing tremendous obstacles.”
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A salute to territorial Arizona’s heroes BY SHEA STANFIELD Foothills Focus Contributor
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here is an old saying, “Where there is the will, there is a way”—a phrase Scottsdale artist Hal Stewart’s parents made their motto for their family of nine children. Stewart’s dad was a coal miner in southern Illinois and had to make the dollars stretch to meet their needs. One of his parents’ priorities was getting together 25 cents each week to send young Hal to Saturday art classes during the summer after fifth grade. The superintendent of art for their small town saw an artistic talent in young Stewart that would come to light years later as he took his place among the country’s top bronze sculpture artists. Once Stewart entered adulthood, he knew he loved the process of sculpting, but never considered making a living with his talent. Instead, he served in the U.S. Navy, attended college and moved to Arizona in 1968. Stewart spent his working career in sales and service for the construction industry. During this time, the cowboy’s “lasso” took a hold of Stewart. He bought a small ranch in southeastern Arizona. As a rancher/farmer he irrigated fields, mowed alfalfa hay, helped with the birthing of his cattle and horses, and was stepped on more than a few times in that process. During these years, Stewart painted a few scenes and kept up with his creativity in the field of art with research and casual interest. In 2000, Stewart retired to commit to his art full time as a sculptor. His first piece, “Treaty Talker,” became an instant success. Stewart took a few classes in sculpting to make sure he was “doing it right.” During this time, he attended the Scottsdale Artist School and found the expertise of teachers
as John Coleman, Sandy Scott, Walter Matai, Tuck Langland, Richard Greeves, Bruno Lucchesi and Mel Lawson to be of priceless value. Today, Stewart teaches summer classes for teens at the same school while working in his Scottsdale studio. Just as his expertise in sculpting has grown and expanded over the years, so has his subject matter, from cowboys and horses to American Indians and wildlife. Stewart’s sculptures have found their way into corporate and private collections across the country. His piece “Yaqui Deer Dancer” is on display at the
Photo overlay image of the Buffalo Soldier Monument to be located on the Arizona State Capitol Plaza. (Photo courtesy Hal Stewart)
Verde National Park in Colorado; Paducah Artist Program in Paducah, Kentucky; and Chaco Canyon National Heritage Park in Colorado. Stewart’s piece “Catching Star Kachina” is in the permanent art collection of the U.S. government on display at the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Giving back to the community is a large part of Stewart’s gratitude for his creative gift. He volunteers with the American Healing Arts Foundation, where he teaches veterans how to express Artist Hal Stewart working on the clay scale model for the through their own artwork. He Buffalo Soldier Monument to be located on the Arizona State has also volunteered with the Capitol plaza. (Photo courtesy Hal Stewart) Arizona Art Alliance to teach at Desert Caballeros Western Museum in the Juvenile Prison facility in Buckeye, Wickenburg, where he was previously working with teen boys between 12 honored with a one-man show. He is a and 18 years old. member of the Artists of America and Stewart’s newest project is the crewas selected as an artist-in-residence ation of the Buffalo Soldiers Arizona by the National Park Service at the Territory Monument at the State CapNorth Rim of the Grand Canyon; Mesa itol’s Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in
Phoenix. The memorial is in honor of the Buffalo soldiers stationed throughout the southwest from the end of the Civil War through the end of WWII. The sad thing is Stewart has been diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer with a prognosis he will not see the final installation and dedication of the monument. The philosophy “where there is a will, there is a way” has served Stewart well over the years. His talent and creativity brought us some of the most exquisite sculptures of our Western landscape in a generation. A Go Fund Me Campaign has been established to accept tax-deductible donations for the completion and installation of the monument at buffalosoldiersazterritorymonument.com; or make checks payable to Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, P.O. Box 20883, Mesa, AZ 85277-0883. Contact arts columnist Shea Stanfield at flowingquill@yahoo.com.
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Local singer Janelle Loes shares her life through song BY LAURA LATZKO Foothills Focus Contributing Writer
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ed from Horizon High School has built a following by playing in different spaces in front of varied crowds. She was interested in music from the time she was a child, starting with the piano and then guitar and violin in elementary school. She said the guitar has always been her favorite instrument because of her passion for songwriting. “I love guitar because it is such a great vessel for songwriting,” Loes said. She comes from a musical family. Her two sisters, Jaspar Lepak and
or North Phoenix singer/songwriter Janelle Loes, the joy of music starts with crafting a song lyric by lyric and note by note. Singing to her audiences about her experiences and connecting with them on a more personal level drives her to keep writing and performing. She’s doing this through her latest effort, “Stranger,” which spawned the single “Criminal.” “The new single is about trying to rise above criticism, judgment and stereotypes,” she said. “The album just covers a lot of topics about resilience and trying to discover yourself through tough times.” The collection took six years to write. “We took a lot of time with the recording,” Loes said. “It was fun, not having to be in a rush, but I’m excited to finally put it out. Each song has its own individual story.” Loes’ stories have earned her several awards. She won the 2010 Chicks with Picks female songwriter competition and the 2016 Tucson Folk Festival songwriting competition; was a finalist in Alice Cooper’s Proof is in the Pudding competition; and was in the top 10 in the 2017 Rocky Mountain Music Festival’s songwriting competition. She was featured at the 2010 Anthem Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. When the world isn’t quarantining, Loes performs at venues throughout the Valley, including the Janelle Loes blends different sounds, including jazz and pop, in her music. (Photo by Natasha Wilson) Queen Creek Olive Mill, Garage-East, Fuego Bistro, Pappadeaux Gina Loes, are also musicians. Loes is ists such as Paul Simon and Joni MitchSeafood Kitchen, the Desert Botanical self-taught, but she was inspired by ell, as well as contemporary artists Garden, Orpheum Theatre, Crescent and learned from her sisters. such as Anna Nalick, Regina Spektor “It was amazing having sisters that and Fiona Apple. Ani DiFranco and Ballroom, Grapeables Wine Bar and played, too, and could help,” Loes said. Rachael Yamagata inspired her to play Last Exit Live. Growing up, she listened to ’70s art- guitar and write, respectively. The Flagstaff native who graduat-
Janelle Loes started performing for the public at age 12. (Photo by Kaelyn Loes)
“That kind of songwriting that’s really just super vulnerable, I love songwriters like that. It just made me want to write music,” Loes said. At age 12, Loes began playing open mics, followed by formal shows at 16. Loes thrives on playing jazz, pop and adult contemporary music. During live performances, she often plays a mixture of originals and covers by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Allen Stone, James Bay, The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Adele. “It’s fun to play songs that people recognize and surprise people by playing songs from different decades. There are so many great songwriters out there. It’s fun to play a little bit of everything,” Loes said. Through her own music, she is able to express herself in a more personal way.
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“I love getting to be vulnerable, and I think the special thing about songwriting is you get to say exactly what you want to say, even if you don’t get to say it in the moment. With songwriting, it’s really amazing to be able to share really personal experiences and then have somebody hear that song and connect it to their own life,” Loes said. Loes has always loved songwriting, but it is a skill that she has honed over the years. “The more you write, the more you learn and develop your own craft,” Loes said. “For me, it’s a very therapeutic thing. I feel like I’m pretty introspective. As a person, I love to look back and analyze.” Her music has made an impact on listeners, including bringing a mother and daughter closer after a divorce. “You never know what your songs can mean to somebody else. It’s really special when you can write a song and share your personal experience, and
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that can take on a new life for somebody else and hopefully bring something positive,” Loes said. Over the years, writing songs has begun to take longer because she is more critical of her music. She often finds herself up late at night, writing in a fit of inspiration. She released her debut album, “Here and Now,” in 2011. Part of her prize from her Chicks with Picks win was recording a demo. She still plays songs from that album, such as “You,” but she views them in a different way now. “That’s always been fun to take songs I wrote almost a decade ago and be able to apply them to things that are going on right now,” Loes said. To learn more about the singer, go to janelleloes.com. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski contributed to this story.
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Students, businesses affected by canceled proms BY HALEE ELMORE Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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tudents, school faculty and local businesses are being significantly affected in multiple ways by Valley high schools canceling proms and other spring events due to COVID-19. Some high school students have considered hosting virtual proms via Zoom, while others have decided it would be best to wait until summer or fall semester and hold belated events. Those who have purchased prom dresses and other accessories are considering taking prom photos at home to create a feeling of normalcy. Boulder Creek senior Emma Suttell said she prefers to put the health and well-being of others before her high school experience. “If this means I have to give up an event or two to not put other people in harm’s way, so be it,” Suttell said. “I want to look back on this and see that I was always looking out for the people around me.” Teachers are feeling for their students, too. Boulder Creek government teacher Kellyanne Brown mainly teaches seniors. On the day the school closing announcement came down, Brown said, “I sat in my living room and cried for some time before checking in with my students and other teachers to ensure they
er shops, hair stylists, makeup artists and tanning studios. Boulder Creek graduate Shelby Davis owns Cultivate Hair Salon in Anthem. At Cultivate Hair, the stylists are using the quarantine to learn how to create intricate styles on themselves. “As a small-business owner, this time is hard and definitely will continue to be tough, but we are much more concerned for the health and safety of our community more than when we will be able to reopen our doors.” Many local business owners and freelancers are struggling to keep afloat. Some makeup Emma Suttell isn’t concerned about missing prom. She says the pub- Local makeup artist Pearl Espinoza notices the effects artists only work during prom lic’s well-being is more important. (Photo courtesy Emma Suttell) of prom cancellations. (Photo courtesy Pearl Espinoza) season, so they’re feeling a major dent in their business. were all OK.” “I am typically booked all day gatherings end, and they will end, peoAccording to Suttell, one organization, ple are going to be ready to get out, see with prom makeup,” said Pearl EspinoAZ Class of 2020, “has brought together their friends and make memories,” said za, a local makeup artist. “Right now, it student body presidents throughout Ar- Josh Fink, owner of Nick’s Menswear. is hard to not have that guaranteed inizona to plan livestreams and events to “Something Promchella stands for.” come. I am starting to notice the effect of encourage the class during this time.” The event will include live music, food not having that income flow.” To ease the pain of missing prom, trucks and be a place for students to Espinoza said she feels for salons. Nick’s Meanswear is hosting a two-day reunite and enjoy the company of their “There is a huge chance that salons music festival called Promchella July 17 friends. can go out of business because they do and July 18 at an undisclosed location. The canceled events, however, trickle not have the revenue to pay the rent of “When the concerns over large public down to local businesses such as flow- their chairs or buildings.”
Earth Day’s 50th anniversary goes online BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Managing Editor
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ronmental justice, according to Black Canyon Heritage Park. Some of the activities include: • AZ Youth Climate Coalition and Union of Concerned Scientists’ webinar at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at actionnetwork.org. • Earth Day Cyber Celebration, nazcca.org, Wednesday, April 22. Mayor Coral Evans, Supervisor Lena Fowler and other elected officials from Northern Arizona will share
their vision to fight climate change. • “Love Made Visible” stories on Facebook through Arizona Interfaith Power & Light through Friday, April 24. • Earth Day 50th anniversary interviews through Friday, April 24 on facebook. com/climatestrikeaz. • Home tree planting and social media campaign, K-20 Changemaker Campus, k20tucson.org, through Friday, April 24.
• Earth Day Live, earthdaylive2020.org, through Friday, April 24. • Elders Take Action, eldersclimateaction. org, through Friday, April 24. • “At-Home Advocacy,” Facebook Live with Defend Our Future, 2 p.m. Thursday, April 23, facebook.com/defendourfutureaz. • “The Fight for Oak Flat” film screening and discussion, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, sierraclub.org.
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Synth-punk hip-hop duo Snailmate engages fans during quarantine Pandemic upheaval
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any music groups have been on pause with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the virus and its effects have slowed down Snailmate, the duo has still been putting out and performing music. Just before the pandemic, the pair— drummer Bentley Monet and vocalist/ synthesizer player Kalen Lander—released the single/video “The Laziest Man in the World,” which was inspired by Lander’s propensity for being an introvert who stays at home. “I think that night, Bentley went out with some of our coworkers,” said Lander, of South Phoenix. “They invited me, and I was just feeling very lazy. They were making fun of me for being lazy. So, I ran with that…I have a really hard time prioritizing things and getting out of bed. So, I just figured I might as well embrace it. I think people can relate to feeling lazy.” Since 2015, the synth-punk hip-hop group has released one studio album and a number of EPs and singles. They have also done a Christmas song and a store jingle. Lander has been working on a new song and video during the quarantine. It’ll focus on being alone in a house and building personal walls. Lander said it’s a strange coincidence that the music fits with these troubled times. “That’s been a theme of a couple of songs that I’ve written lately that are about being stuck in your own routine and not leaving the house. Now, it’s very relevant, but that’s the theme I’ve been on for the last year or two,” Lander said. “I figured I’d write about what I know best, which is being at home in my room, stuck in my own head. Now, it’s how everyone is these days.” Snailmate’s music explores depression and social anxiety, which affect Monet, a North Phoenix resident, and Lander. Over time, Lander has become more comfortable talkinga bout the subjects. “It’s not always easy to talk about. It wasn’t always something I addressed,
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whether it was in my writing or how I was feeling in general. I’ve really tried to be aware of the way that I feel, the shortcomings that I have and the anxieties that I have,” Lander said. “Once I got comfortable admitting those things, I realized that everyone is experiencing the same things, and it helps other people admit it too. Everyone gets sad, and everyone gets nervous, and there’s no shame in that.” Monet hopes by sharing their experiences that they can speak to others like them. “We just want people to realize it’s OK. There are people to talk to, and you’re definitely not alone,” Monet said. One of Monet’s favorite recent songs is “3D Glasses,” which is from Snailmate’s EP “Existential Anxiety.” “It is short and fast, and it switches time signatures. I think it’s a really fun song. It’s over before you know it. It’s a metaphor for life,” Monet said. Lander found the group’s older songs, such as “The Waiter,” are still relevant. However, he’s been trying to rework them to fit with the group’s current sound. Many of Snailmate’s songs incorpo-
rate tongue-in-cheek humor. “I don’t want my music to ever be sad. It can be about sad things, but It is important to me to be able to laugh at things, so I put a lot of humor into my lyrics,” Lander said. “Even though I’m talking about how crappy I feel and how messed up I feel in my head, I try to make light of it because I feel like if you laugh at things that scare you or trouble you, it makes them easier pills to swallow.” The duo’s sound is distinctive because it incorporates screaming— higher-pitched screaming, a growl or a shriek. The vocal techniques match Lander’s musical sensibilities. “I listen to a lot of metal music, so I just really enjoy screaming. It’s fun to do. I like how it sounds,” Lander said. In the group, Lander is the lyricist, with Monet adding choruses and lines occasionally. Monet, who has a musical theory background, writes all of the drum parts and helps to construct and add transitions in the music. During performances, Monet often tries to entertain crowds by getting up from his drum set and performing during breaks in the music.
The global pandemic has impacted the duo in a number of different ways. Recently, Snailmate had to cut its national tour short and cancel a trip to Brazil in May. A two-month summer tour may also impact Snailmate, who was in Texas when its tour was cut short. These are lonely times for Lander and Monet. Their employer, the Rhythm Room, is closed. Monet found other work as a food delivery driver to make ends meet. This is the longest period of time that the two musicians have been home and away from each other. Usually, they practice together every day, even when on the road. Usually, the two musicians don’t have much down time, as they tour for weeks at a time in places like Japan, Germany, Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Montana. It’s been that way since the beginning. Their third show together was part of a tour. “We are very fortunate and lucky to have seen as much as we have, and hopefully we can continue to do so. We want to do a new country every year,” Monet said. They’ve met quite a few friends during their jaunts. “We love playing with other bands. We have really good friends in other towns who are in bands, so we always play with them when we come through. We are not only excited about the show but excited to see our friends,” Monet said. Being on the road isn’t easy, but it suits Monet and Lander. As a matter of fact, Monet misses it. “I hate having a normal structure for long periods of time. Being on tour, seeing a new town every day, trying different food, living off of very little money, playing shows, meeting people and talking to different people every night, it’s just a really exciting time,” Monet said. To save money, Money and Lander stay at hostels or with friends. Some European venues will feed them meals
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and let them stay in the spaces. In Japan, audience members have brought them gifts, such as engraved chopsticks. Monet never knows what to expect, especially when playing in new cities, but he has found that audiences all over the country and world are receptive to Snailmate’s music. “We have had such a great experience on tour, and people have been so kind, giving and friendly,” Monet said.
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The two musicians met when Monet was performing with the band called Sister Lip at Tempe’s Long Wong’s, where Lander worked as a bartender. He said the music helped to liven up Monday nights. “They really made it into something special. It’s usually a night that doesn’t have a whole lot of potential, or it’s a dead night. We were able to build it into something that people wanted to go to,” Lander said. Monet already knew of Lander from the band TKLB, which featured Lander
and a DJ. “My drum teacher in high school played in a band. He invited me to one of his shows. Kalen’s band just happened to be playing the same bill. I became an instant fan,” Monet said. For Snailmate, Lander learned to play the synthesizer, which is challenging to rap over—even five years later. Lander said the chance to do something different musically and to tour the world drew him to Snailmate. “Not only was it a chance to expand my own abilities with music by playing the synthesizer and taking on a different role, but it was an opportunity to tour and hit the road without me having to make it happen. The problem with my old band was if we wanted to go and do shows, I had to do it myself,” Lander said. “It goes back to me being very lazy, so it didn’t happen a lot. With Bentley, he’s a workhorse. It was a ticket to tour, to play new music and to reach audiences that I never would have had the chance to on my own. Plus, I really just enjoy making music with Bentley. It’s a unique
experience.” While Lander is a self-taught musician, Monet has years of musical training. Monet has been playing the drums for the last 10 years, since he was 16. With Snailmate, he experiments with drum pads to produce new sounds. Over the years, the two have become more in tune with each other, especially musically. “We definitely play off from each other and know how to read each other,” Monet said. Lander is 7 years older than Monet, but the age difference doesn’t matter to them. From the start, they had a natural chemistry onstage. Offstage, they can be like siblings, getting along one minute and fighting the next. “We bicker, and we get into it, but when we are playing music onstage, we gel instantly. We both have a lot of fun doing it, even if we don’t always get along,” Lander said. The two also have skill sets that complement each other. Monet books the tours and manages the group’s web-
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citizenship; and 4) the ideals of a budding democracy. The American system has some other unique attributes such as calendars built around harvest, welcomed parental engagement, locally elected school board members, individual student rights and responsibilities, and specialized programs for specific groups of students. The American K-12 public education has expanded on the foundational concepts formed more than 100 years ago. We welcome all students, teach foundation principles of individual and group values, promote the core concepts found in our democracy, and guide all students to reach their full potential. Many of the European, Asian and Middle Eastern “sorting systems” remove students based on test performance. The beauty of the American system is the ability to be a “late bloomer” and still have access to public education. Although online learning is becoming popular for post-secondary education degrees, one should not see an immediate significant change for K-12. The greatest single need for children and young-adult formation is the bond between school personnel and students. A computer screen cannot relay connection and purpose as an in-person relationship can. While DVUSD forges ahead, finishing the school year online, everyone is looking forward to returning to our 39 schools. The teachers, support staff, lunch servers, bus drivers, crossing guards, secretaries, custodians, counselors, coaches and administrators are missing the students just as much as the kids are missing their friends and school personnel. Relationships matter the most in K-12 education. Dr. Finch is the superintendent of Deer Valley Unified School District and can be reached at superintendent@ dvusd.org.
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