ECRWSS Carrier Route PreSorted Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 371 Cave Creek, AZ
Op-Ed: Ducey used his head PAGE 6
Keeping the Valley safe Serving the communities of Anthem, Black Canyon City, Carefree, Cave Creek, Desert Hills, New River, North Phoenix, Tramonto and Peoria
An edition of the East Valley Tribune
INSIDE
This Week
NEWS............................. 4 Spending alternative to be on Cave Creek ballots
NEWS............................. 5 Some graduation ceremonies announced
FREE ($1 OUTSIDE OF CAVE CREEK) | TheFoothillsFocus.om
Deena Goldstein has a wild mind and disciplined eye
OPINION................................ 6 ARTS........................................ 9
FEATURES.......................... 10 PET OF THE WEEK........ 14 CLASSIFIEDS......................15
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Long-term facilities hit hard, but no extra testing BY TOM SCANLON Foothills Focus Staff Writer
S
even people died of COVID-19 in Maricopa County April 30, according to the Department of Health. All were residents of long-term facilities. Seven more died of COVID-19 the next day, with five coming from long-term facilities. All nine deaths reported in the county May 2 came from long-term facilities, according to county health data. In Maricopa County, 168 people have died from coronavirus; 112 of those (67%) have been residents of long-term care facilities (including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation facilities and hospice facilities). At least 110 long-term care facilities have reported COVID-19 cases to the county. That leaves approximately 400 long-term
Spectrum Retirement Communities of Denver, which owns Palos Verdes Senior Living in Peoria, Lone Mountain Memory Care in North Scottsdale/Cave Creek and the Enclave at Anthem Senior Living in Anthem, provided a chart showing 1% of all residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19. (Image courtesy Spectrum)
care facilities in Maricopa County. Despite a testing “blitz” that started last weekend, facilities for the most vulnera-
ble to COVID-19 are not being targeted for
The approximate acreage that will be appraised is 94 acres split between 12 parcels, which includes the Harmony Hollow Ranch. The Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) has been a proactive partner with the Town, providing the request for proposal (RFP) of the appraisal and utilizing contacts with appropriate appraisers. The RFP identifies a parcel or parcels of land best suited for the acquisition of open space and conservation. Although DFLT had an appraisal done on the Harmony Hollow property last year, the listed price was much higher than appraised, which prohibited DFLT from moving forward in its attempt to purchase the land. “There are properties that are contiguous to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
that are privately held that could be developed with residences,” Cave Creek Planning Director Luke Kautzman said. “Some of them are hillsides, so there is a potential that there would be houses looking down at you while you’re walking into the park.” The properties have been on and off the market for the last several years, so Kautzman said it’s time to move. “We understand there may be some motivation for those people to sell,” he said. “We need to work so we can get our appraisal values back and look at what the value would be, then we could consider moving forward.
see TESTING page 2
Cave Creek takes first step to expand Spur Cross
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
ARTS............................... 9
PAGE 11
T
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will discuss during its May 19 meeting an intergovernmental agreement with the town of Cave Creek to split the cost of appraisals for property along the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The hope is to expand Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The Town Council unanimously agreed to enter into the IGA with Maricopa County. Now the county must do the same. However, appraisals do not guarantee that the town will allocate funds to purchase any parcels.
see SPUR CROSS page 3
2
NEWS
LONG-TERM
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
from page 1
testing. The blitz test sites include Akos MD and Redirect Health in Glendale and Maricopa Banner Health in Peoria. For more information, the COVID-19 hotline is 1-844-542-8201. “We are in talks with partners that may be able to offer testing to facilities. … But we’re not at a point yet where we can offer that level of testing,” said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director for disease protection of Maricopa County. She said a scarcity of tests has made the priority to test people experiencing what may be symptoms of COVID-19. “If we start testing individuals who do not have symptoms, the first places we would look at are long-term facilities.” At an April 30 webinar discussing the new testing, Sunenshine said the number of people being hospitalized due to COVID-19 peaked a few weeks ago. “Hospitalization levels (due to COVID-19) are stable and in general might even be decreasing,” she said. But the next day was by far the most-ever number of new patients hospitalized for COVID-19. In addition to seven new deaths from COVID-19 May 1, 65 people were hos-
Lone Mountain Memory Care
Merrill Gardens
pitalized with the disease, according to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. This was triple the average for April of around 20 per day. Of the number hospitalized for COVID-19 May 1, 13 came from long-term care homes. “Residents of nursing homes … are at the highest risk for severe complications,” Sunenshine said. “What we’re doing now is making sure a facility with even one case has testing available to anyone who presents with symptoms.” Spectrum Retirement Communities of Denver owns and operates 48 retirement, assisted living and memory care
facilities around the country, including Palos Verdes Senior Living in Peoria, Lone Mountain Memory Care in North Scottsdale/Cave Creek and the Enclave at Anthem Senior Living in Anthem. In an April 28 letter posted on the Spectrum website (spectrumretirement.com/covid19-information), Bradley Kraus, Spectrum president and CEO, stressed that the company is following social-distance guidelines. “We are fortunate that our communities continue to be minimally impacted by the virus. Only 1% of all residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19,” he wrote.
Spectrum has 3,060 staff members and 4,729 residents. The Foothills Focus contacted Spectrum for specifics but had not received a response by press time. Another long-term facility, Merrill Gardens at Anthem, said on its website, “At this time there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at this community.” Natalie Byrne, director of marketing of the Heritage of Carefree, said none of the 70 residents of the assisted living and independent living facility have tested positive for COVID-19.
the nursing home. 2. What is the nursing home doing to prevent infections? • How are nursing home staff being screened for COVID-19, especially when they leave and reenter the home? • What precautions are in place for
residents who are not in private rooms? 3. Does nursing home staff have the personal protective equipment (PPE)—like masks, face shields, gowns, gloves—that they need to stay safe and keep their patients safe? • Have nursing home staff been given specific training on how to use this personal protective equipment? • If no, what is the plan to obtain personal protective equipment? 4. What is the nursing home doing to help residents stay connected with their families or other loved ones during this time? • Does the nursing home help residents call their loved ones by phone or video call? • Will the nursing home set up a regular schedule for you to speak with your loved one?
5. What is the plan for the nursing home to communicate important information to both residents and families on a regular basis? Will the nursing home contact you by phone or email, and when? 6. Is the nursing home currently at full staffing levels for nurses, aides and other workers? What is the plan to make sure the needs of nursing home residents are met—like bathing, meals, medication management, social engagement—if the nursing home has staffing shortages?
see TESTING page 3
AARP publishes 6 ‘questions to ask if a loved one is in a nursing home’
O
n its website (aarp.org), AARP provided a list of “six questions to ask if a loved one is in a nursing home.” 1. Has anyone in the nursing home tested positive for COVID-19? This includes residents as well as staff or vendors who may have been in
1720 E DEER VALLEY RD., #104
If you’re concerned about the safety and well-being of a spouse, parent or other loved one who lives in a nursing home, contact your state’s long-term care ombudsman.
NEWS
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
SPUR CROSS
The Foothills Focus is published every Wednesday.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Main number: 623-465-5808 | Advertising: 623-465-1363 Circulation service: 480-898-5641
Publisher:
Steve T. Strickbine
Vice President: Associate Publisher:
Michael Hiatt John Alexander
ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT
Display Advertising:
623-465-5808 Classifieds/Inside Sales:
Elaine Cota | 480-898-7926 | ecota@timespublications.com TJ Higgins | 480-898-5902 | tjhiggins@timespublications.com Steve Insalaco |480-898-5635 | sinsalaco@timespublications.com Advertising Office Manager:
Lori Dionisio | 480-898-6309 ldionisio@timespublications.com
from page 1
Vicki Preston, the executive director/ conservation director of Desert Foothills Land Trust, said her nonprofit is suffering financially, so the partnership is key to conservation. “Having the county and town working together is great,” Preston said. “The way to get things done is through good partnerships. “A number of properties adjacent to the conservation area is pretty critical to adding to open space. The development would be right against Spur Cross. A lot of these properties have been on the land trust radar for a long time. We
worked several years to acquire these properties, but nothing came to fruition. The county and town are great partners.” The town and county’s resources are limited, so the two are going to see “what we can do with the biggest bang for the buck.” Kautzman said one developer was hoping to replicate Desert Mountain. “When the residents in the town got a notification from Maricopa County that this was going forward, we all worked at a quick pace to work with county, state and the developer to acquire it,” Kautzman said.
“It’s really the crown jewel of the town. Obviously, it’s unrealistic to preserve every square inch of land, but we try to set aside property that shouldn’t be touched. That’s the one thing we can leave for our children and grandchildren that’s undisturbed.” Preston agreed. “It’s crazy to think that all of that was going to be developed with golf courses, homes and schools,” she added. “The people of Cave Creek and all of Arizona worked together so Spur Cross will be forever protected. It’s really an amazing thing.”
One staff member had “the sniffles and a little cough” but tested negative for the coronavirus, she said. Byrne said staff and health care workers who come to Heritage have their temperatures checked and visitors are
not permitted inside. Family members can stand outside the door and have a brief visit from a safe distance with a resident, she said. Since there have been no positive cases, residents are permitted to socialize
with one another, doing such activities as bean bag toss in the lobby and barbecues in the courtyard. “Our residents are not isolated; they all come to activities and meals,” she said. “We don’t have the virus here.”
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
HonorHealth Anthem clinic open again
Saguaro West, which will repave approximately 3,347 linear feet and 92,918 square feet of town roadways. The roads that will be repaved in this project are North Wilderness Trail, East Yahoo Trail, East Raintree Circle, East Summerset Circle, East Sawmill Circle and East Tanglewood Circle from May 4 to May 18. The second project, Willow Springs, will include 4,095 linear feet averaging 25 feet in width for a total of approximately 102,375 square feet of milling and pavement replacement. The work will take place on Willow Springs Loop from the intersection of Fleming Springs Road through to the intersection of North Echo Canyon Road. That project begins on May 7 and runs through May 21. All recyclable asphalt millings will be hauled to the Cave Creek Storage Yard so it can be repurposed. The third project will be the Surrey Road/Victoria Drive mill and pave project, which consists of 32,500 square feet of milling and pavement replacement. This project was recently added and ap-
TESTING
from page 2
NEWS DEPARTMENT
Executive Editor:
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | 480-898-5631 christina@timespublications.com Photographer:
Pablo Robles | probles@timespublications.com Design:
Christy Byerly | cbyerly@timespublications.com Production Coordinator:
Courtney Oldham | 480-898-5617 production@timespublications.com Circulation Director:
Aaron Kolodny | 480-898-5641 | customercare@evtrib.com
The Foothills Focus is distributed by AZ Integrated Media, a circulation service company owned by Times Media Group. The public is permitted one copy per reader. For further information regarding the circulation of this publication or others in the Times Media Group family of publications, and for subscription information, please contact AZ Integrated Media at circ@ azintegratedmedia.com or 480-898-5641. For circulation services please contact Aaron Kolodny at aaron@azintegatedmedia.com.
The content of any advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. The Foothills Focus assumes no responsibility for the claims of any advertisement. © 2020 Strickbine Publishing, Inc.
3
Foothills Food Bank collection drive scheduled
The Rotary Club of Anthem and Daisy Mountain Fire Department are co-hosting a food drive for Foothills Food Bank from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Administration Building, 41018 N. Daisy Mountain Drive, Anthem. Donations of canned goods and nonperishable food items will be accepted. Items needed include soups, canned tuna, pasta sauce, bags of rice, bags of pinto beans, canned meals (chili, Spaghetti-O’s, stews), juice (no frozen), Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, Ricea-Roni, paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. The Rotary Club of Anthem has also released $20,000 in funds from its foundation to go directly to Anthem and its surrounding communities to help families in need during the pandemic.
NEWS BRIEFS
The HonorHealth Anthem/Gavilan Peak clinic returned to a family practice and urgent care facility April 27 after serving as a respiratory illness center/COVID-19 testing site since March 14. It is no longer testing patients for COVID-19. An HonorHealth System robot donated to the Gavilan Peak clinic thoroughly cleaned and sterilized the facility. The clinic is at 3648 W. Anthem Way, Suite A100, Anthem. For more information, call 623-434-6444 or visit honorhealth.com.
Cave Creek releases paving projects for May
The Cave Creek Public Works Department has three paving projects in May. They consist of completely milling and removing the existing pavement, then repaving the roads with 2.5 inches of asphalt in accordance with Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) standards. The first repaving project is named
see BRIEFS page 4
NEWS
4
BRIEFS from page 3
proved by town council at the April 20 meeting. The dates are tentatively late May to early June. Regional Pavement is the contractor that will be performing the work for all the projects. For questions or concerns, email Cave Creek Public Works Supervisor Tyler Thurman at tthurman@cavecreekaz. gov.
Last chance to slow the spread of Stinknet, eliminate fire hazards
The warmer temperatures have arrived along with the regional fire season, and desert spring foliage has dried out, becoming a flammable fuel. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the 100s for the Phoenix area with an excessive heat warning in effect through the end of the week. In conjunction, Stinknet (Globe Chamomile) has also started to seed, and the window to eliminate and manage infes-
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
tations on your property is quickly closing. Stinknet is a prolific, invasive weed that has become increasing problematic for local ecosystems and is also a huge fire hazard. It is easily recognizable, with round yellow balls for flowers and carrot-like leaves that have a pungent odor. The plants start to flower in February, and it begins seed ripening by midMarch through May. Each yellow ball contains approximately 400 or more seeds that are easily carried by wind. “To best manage the spread of this weed, control must take place before plants go to seed. If infestations are allowed to propagate over the course of several seasons, they will form dense stands with prolific seed production,” according to Maricopa Parks. Stinknet crowds out native plants and grows in dense mats that are highly flammable when dry. It produces high temperatures and flames, creating fire
hazards across properties in Cave Creek and the regional Phoenix metropolitan area. “It is important to remove the plants before they develop mature seeds. But once Stinknet is established for a second year, chemical control becomes necessary,” according to Maricopa County. So, if a property has been invaded by these “pretty” yellow weeds, it is best manually pull them before it flowers to prevent further infestations. If the region is past that window, there are still some efforts residents can take to help manage infestations and reduce fire risks. Removal by hand or hula hoe and disposal in a trash bag is going to be the best method, whether Stinknet has flowered or not. However, the herbicide Simazine, at 16 ounces per acre, or Milestone, at four ounces per acre, is an effective pre-emergent. It can also be applied to emerged plants before they flower.
Glyphosate with MSO or Hasten surfactant is effective for using on Stinknet as a post-emergent up to flowering. After flowering, half-rate diquat should be added to the herbicide mixture. Ortho Weed and Grass Killer is another herbicide that performs well and is easy to find at local retail stores. If applying herbicides, adhere to the strict label compliance or use a licensed commercial applicator. If the Stinknet infestation is large and/ or manual removal is not practical, or if you don’t want to use herbicides, using a string trimmer to knock down the driedout weeds as much as possible will help reduce fire hazards. But this method will not effectively remove the infestations in the long term. Make sure to rake and dispose of the trimmings to reduce the spread of seeds. This plant is highly allergenic, both dermal and respiratory, so take precautions.
expenditure limitation for the fiscal year after at least one public hearing. This alternative expenditure limitation replaces the state-imposed expenditure limitation. According to the town, in 2019-20, the state-imposed limit would allow the town to spend around $11 million. Under the proposed alternative expenditure limitation, Cave Creek could spend nearly three times that much—$30 million. Cave Creek has been using the alterna-
tive since 1999. Voters most recently approved an alternative expenditure limitation-home rule option in 2016. If the proposal is rejected, it will require expenditures of the town to be limited by the state-imposed expenditure limit. According to information provided during a council presentation, a rejection would have dire implications: “The expenditure levels of the town would be reduced to a level that it would not fully support either general governmental functions nor utility operations.”
Robert Weddigen, the town’s finance director, said during a March 16 presentation that many other cities use the alternative. After Councilman David Smith called it “critical” for the town, Cave Creek Town Council unanimously voted March 16 for the alternative expenditure limitation. If the voters approve spending over the state limit, it could go to all areas of town services, including public safety, road maintenance and utilities, plus debt service.
Spending alternative to be on Cave Creek ballots
BY TOM SCANLON Foothills Focus Staff Writer
C
ave Creek is asking voters to approve spending potentially above the state limit. On Election Day, Tuesday, August 4, Cave Creek voters will decide on an alternative expenditure limitation-home rule option for the town of Cave Creek for the next four years. If approved, the town council will determine the amount of the alternative
Affordable ★ Dependable ★ Owner Operated Weekly ★ Biweekly ★ Monthly ★ Move In/Out Bonded ★ Insured ★ Free Estimates ★ Valleywide
Tramonto ★ Cave Creek ★ Anthem ★ Desert Hills ★ Carefree ★ Terravita Troon ★ Scottsdale ★ Black Canyon City ★ New River ★ Vistancia
Office (602) 944-9000 Jami (602) 558-8158 GalaxyCleaningServices@rocketmail.com
NEWS
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
5
Some graduation ceremonies announced Even that PUSD announcement came with a caveat, hile some high school noting the ceremonies will graduations are as up in take place “if gathering rethe air as a graduation cap strictions are lifted or adjusttossed by a senior, other ceremonies ed to allow the event to take have been tentatively scheduled for place.” State Farm Stadium. The Peoria Flex Academy All the ceremonies scheduled for is to hold its graduation cerMay are being rescheduled due to emony Thursday, June 25, at state and federal COVID-19 pana site to be determined. demic restrictions on crowd sizes. According to the PUSD anOne of the big question marks was nouncement on its website, Cactus Shadows High School in Cave “The specific format for all Creek. ceremonies is still to be de“Still no firm decision at CSHS,” Many high school graduation ceremonies have been tentatively termined, and will be desaid Debbi Burdick, superintendent scheduled for State Farm Stadium. pendent upon guidance from of the Cave Creek Unified School state government, health ofDistrict, on April 30. • Friday, June 26: Centennial, Sunrise ficials and State Farm Stadium. On May 1, Peoria Unified School Dis“Ceremony times will be deterMountain, Raymond S. Kellis and trict PUSD announced tentative gradmined and communicated to seniors Ironwood high schools. uation ceremonies, all at State Farm • Saturday, June 27: Peoria, Liberty and their families when confirmed.” Stadium in Glendale: Deer Valley Unified School District and Cactus high schools. BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
W
also announced tentative graduation plans to take place at State Farm Stadium. Boulder Creek High School’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for noon Thursday, July 2, followed by the Mountain Ridge High ceremony at 3:30 p.m. High school graduations scheduled for Friday, July 3: Barry Goldwater (9 a.m.), Sandra Day O’Connor (12:30 p.m.) and Deer Valley (4 p.m.). “We will continue to share information with you as we learn more from State Farm. We anticipate disseminating more information by early next week. Additionally, each high school will be communicating school specific information regarding the senior checkout process. This information should be provided to our seniors and their families by May 10,” according to a DVUSD announcement.
Dental Insurance Get the dental care you deserve with dental insurance from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. It can help cover the services you’re most likely to use —
Cleanings
X-rays
Fillings
Crowns
Dentures
Preventive care starts right away Helps cover over 350 services Go to any dentist you want – but save more with one in our network No deductible, no annual maximum
Call now to get this FREE
Here’s the information you requested on Dental insurance
Information Kit!
1-855-389-4273 dental50plus.com/214 l
Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-888-799-4433 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). Rider kinds B438/B439.
6154-0120
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
6
OPINION
Opinion TheFoothillsFocus.com
|
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
For more opinions visit thefoothillsfocus.com
@TheFoothills.Focus
/TheFoothillsFocus
AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN
Mothers are the most influential figure in our life BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Guest Columnist
M
other. One small word. One universal meaning. We are all bound by the shared reality that we had or have a mother. This is a central person in our lives. The foundation of our history. A huge part of our personal journey and earliest memories. She is the reason we are here and the person who probably shaped us into who we are today. Mother’s Day is coming, so get out the photo album, take a moment to reflect and enjoy a day designed to honor the most influential figure in our life. With the money spent on flowers, dinners, cards, candy and jewelry, Mother’s Day has been a boost to the economy. Will
it be different this year due to the coronavirus? Probably. But no matter what, mothers deserve recognition. And gifts. Perhaps a homemade meal. Mothers are our first teachers and taught us plenty of lessons. If we are lucky, we will take the most valuable ones and pass them on to our kids and grandchildren. It has been said that mothers give us the tools to withstand all manner of challenges, the capacity to grow into our unique selves, and the safe harbor of unconditional love that is the rarest gift of all. Thank you, mom. Mothers gave us our roots. They knew us before we knew ourselves. Their memories of us go far and beyond what we can conjure up. They were another generation, perhaps a whole other era, yet
they remain relevant in a timeless fashion throughout our lives. There is always some new information to learn about (and from) our mothers. And some moms just cannot stop teaching. My mother is in heaven now, but over the years she has given me, my daughters and my grandsons quite a few cooking lessons. She perfected the art of baking to a level that few of us (me) will ever reach. Her secrets? Use the best ingredients or your cake will flop. And be patient; bread rises slowly. Mothers keep teaching us throughout their lives. The lessons never end! Stand up straight! Eat your vegetables! Keep trying! Study! Work hard! Get plenty of sleep! Budget your money! Have faith! Be kind! My mother’s motto was, “Invest in good ingredients or suffer
the consequences.” She believed that for cooking, proper utensils and very sharp knives were more important than fancy granite countertops or double ovens. Lessons, like recipes, come in many shapes and forms. This is what moms of all ages seem to specialize in—handing us recipes to put to use in our lives. The kitchen is only one small part of the “cooking class” that takes place when we consider the enormous influence our mothers have in our lives. Life is like cookie dough. So how is yours shaping up? Dear readers, it is never too late to upgrade your utensils, search for the best ingredients in life and try out a new recipe. Mother’s Day is coming soon. Bon appetit.
Presented with an extraordinarily difficult decision, one that pitted the possibility of sickness and death on one hand and extended economic harm and financial ruin on the other, Ducey did what most logical people would do under the circumstances. He exercised caution. He chose carefully. For this, Ducey was immediately criticized by people on both sides of the argument and the political aisle. Many Democrats played the “yes, but?” card, offering tepid support for Ducey’s decision while demanding more testing, more flattening of the curve, more data, more transparency, more … everything. As for Republicans—the folks who have elected Ducey governor twice—
many lost their minds over the thought of waiting another few weeks for a haircut or mani-pedi. The farther right you traveled along the political spectrum, the more inflamed the rhetoric. A Twitter sampling: @deserthoover: “Ducey just put a knife in our back. He caved to the Dems and advice from millionaires vs those who elected him. He’s despicable. He wants to kill small business.” @KBINAZ: “Bulls**t #OpenAZ we are not VA, NYC, Chicago, San Fran or LA stop playing games with peoples lives you piece of %^$ Doug Ducey.” As a politician, Ducey has long been criticized for playing “small ball.” The former ice cream CEO is the opposite of President Donald Trump, whose
hunch-driven response to coronavirus often looks more decisive than Ducey’s—at least when Trump isn’t forced to backtrack 48 hours later. In March, Ducey was criticized for being slow to close businesses and for not immediately shutting beauty salons (closed a few days later) and golf courses (still open and hallelujah for it). Again, he chose cautiously, but I’d argue caution was warranted then and it’s warranted now. Early predictions about the pandemic included the risk of overwhelming the state’s hospitals and sick people dying for lack of ventilators. The fact that these risks have diminished shouldn’t mean now’s the time to
Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
Ducey used his head, some want it off BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist
S
tatistics report we have 3.6 million jobs in Arizona. You know which one sucks the most right now, in the middle of the pandemic? Governor. Sure, Doug Ducey gets paid 95 grand and has a state plane at his disposal. There’s a sweet office on the ninth floor and he gets driven to work by state troopers, so traffic’s never an issue. Regardless, Ducey has a lousy gig, as evidenced by the screeching that accompanied his April 29 press conference, where he extended his stay-at-home order to May 15 with some modifications.
see
DUCEY page 8
7
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
QUALITY & VA
LUE
N A C U O Y
T S U TR GUARANTEE
D!
GETINITCOUARSLESL 20 MA
RT
+ SIDES & DESSE
+ 4 MORE
THE BUTCHER’S BUNDLE EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WITH AMERICA’S ORIGINAL BUTCHER Trimmed twice for no exterior fat, the Butcher’s Cut is a leaner, steakhousestyle filet mignon. You can enjoy this incredible steak, and an amazing collection of Omaha Steaks favorites, with this special limited-time offer!
BURGERS FREE!
4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 4 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks 4 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin 4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets Omaha Steaks Seasoning Packet $238.91* separately
COMBO PRICE
$
6999
5.408.9931 Order Now 1.85
|
m/dinner52 OmahaSteaks.co
er’s Bundle Ask for The Butch
You'll love it ocrk! your money ba
61086AXL
*Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Limit 2. Free burgers will be sent to each shipping address that includes (61086). Standard S&H added per address. Not valid with other offers. Expires 5/31/20. All purchases subject to Omaha Steaks, Inc. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: omahasteaks.com/terms-of-useOSI and omahasteaks .com/info/privacy-policy or call 1-800-228-9872. Photos exemplary of product advertised.
8
OPINION
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
DUCEY FROM Page 6
throw open the doors of every business in the state. I’m not discounting the financial damage to shops, restaurants, movie theaters and the like—and I don’t get the sense Ducey is either. He appears to be doing what we elected him to do: make rational decisions based on the best available information and with the best interests of 7 million people held firmly in mind and heart. So, retail stores can reopen May 4 for delivery, drive-thru or curbside pickup, to be expanded on May 8 to include allowing a limited number of customers back into stores—provided everyone practices strict social distancing and safety protocols. Ducey’s “best-case scenario” for restaurants reopening limited dinein service is May 12. As for gyms, nail salons, etc., maybe that comes later in May, Ducey explained. “I have a sense of urgency to reopen, and I want to do that,” the governor said. “I just want to do it at the right time, and I want it to be successful.” He chose cautiously, using his head above all else, and took criticism for it. That’s my definition of an awful job, even with the plane and chauffeur service.
Have something to say?
AZ Tax Pros PLLC
623.889.3444
|
aztaxpros@gmail.com
• Personal Tax Return Preparation • Tax Return Preparation & Bookkeeping; for LLC, Partnerships, S Corp, C Corps
• We know the Equine Business, Training, Boarding, Rodeo, Sales • OVER 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE!
CAN’T COME IN? WE CAN DO YOUR TAXES REMOTELY! Send your letters or news to the editor.
CALL US TO SEE HOW EASY IT IS! Tax filing deadlines are just a few weeks away!
CALL TODAY! DEADLINES are approaching! Good for one return for one tax payer or family. Must present ad for discount.
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski christina@timespublications.com
PRESENT THIS AD FOR $20 OFF YOUR FILED RETURN
Arts
ARTS
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
TheFoothillsFocus.com
|
@TheFoothills.Focus
9
/TheFoothillsFocus
A wild mind and disciplined eye BY SHEA STANFIELD Foothills Focus Contributing Writer
D
orothy Parker, American author, poet and activist, wrote, “Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye.” The digital, multimedia, acrylic and salvage image canvases of local artist Deena Goldstein capture the spirit of the wild mind and her disciplined eye to create spectacular results. Goldstein grew up in Dayton, Ohio, with a mother who was known for her creative ability with sculpture, painting and pen and ink work. As a result, Goldstein acquired a strong discipline of drawing with her mother’s expertise as guidance. Goldstein studied at the University of South Florida, where she earned her BFA in fine art. After graduation, she headed to the commercially creative world of public relations, marketing, promotions, radio and media work. She, her husband and daughter moved to Scottsdale so she could be closer to parents and other family members. Goldstein works from her home studio space, with high ceilings, natural light and a large table to accommodate her work. “I am inspired by life’s journey, the people we meet and the experiences we have,” Goldstein said. She loves creating images where viewers bring their own interpretations and feelings to the work. Over the years, Goldstein has had many solo exhibitions throughout the Valley, but her favorites are her collaborations with local charities. To further connect with her collectors and clients, Goldstein has an online gallery with a large selection of her work in acrylics, digital multimedia and reclaimed, collage-style work. Goldstein also runs Pop Art Pets, a custom pet art business where she creates four pop art original images for a client.
Deena Goldstein works in her Scottsdale studio. (Photos courtesy Deena Goldstein)
Deena Goldstein put a pop art spin on an owl.
Deena Goldstein reproduces pet photos as pop art, like “Duke” here.
The client then selects an image, which Goldstein prints on a canvas. She has produced images—from puppy to adulthood— for memorials, and organizations like the Phoenix Zoo, Horses Help, PAC911, Canine Companions and Boxing 4 Bucks (a Parkinson’s organization). As if this doesn’t keep Goldstein busy enough, she and her husband run a fall prevention
home safety company. Her philosophy is, “Life changes daily and so, too, does the source of my inspiration.” Over the years, Goldstein has exhibited her work at the Pita Jungles around town. To view Goldstein’s work, visit deenagoldstein.com. To schedule a studio visit or order a commissioned piece, email deegold710@gmail.com. Contact arts columnist Shea Stanfield on flowingquill@yahoo.com.
FEATURES
Features
10
TheFoothillsFocus.com
|
@TheFoothills.Focus
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
For more Features news visit TheFoothillsFocus.com
/TheFoothillsFocus
Community rallies horse owners for birthday BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
B
randy Ledwidge was determined to have a fun birthday party for her soon-to-be 10-year-old autistic son. Through a New River community Facebook page, she asked if someone would bring horses near her home to help him celebrate during the COVID-19 pandemic. New River resident Robbie Hall was told about the post. Hall agreed to help and rallied other horse owners to see if they would participate. “A few other people commented on the post, so we created a Facebook event and we had about 50 people respond that they’re coming or interested,” Hall said. The Facebook event asked the participants to have the horses ready and dressed up if they wanted and to meet at Larkyn Memorial Arena on May 2. “The riders will prepare and will then conduct a horse parade in front of Max
Max Ledwidge feeds treats to donkeys Jack and Jill.
Max Ledwidge pets one of the horses at his party with his brother Braden.
Max Ledwidge riding Peaches with owner Denise Good assisting. (Photos by Annika Tomlin)
and his family,” Hall recalled. “Then the riders and anyone else wanting to join in will sing happy birthday.” The morning of the party, everyone showed up at the arena, unloaded their horses, saddled up and waited for Max to arrive for the big surprise. His parents were there early to make sure everything was in place. His two brothers would drive him to the arena when everyone was ready. There were nine horses lined up and ready to greet Max. One horse named Mitch owned by Bethany Carroll was decked out in a “Happy Birthday” banner and wore a small blue happy birthday tiara. In addition to the horses, commu-
Birthday boy Max Ledwidge smiles with his new cowboy hat.
nity members brought dogs, two goats and two donkeys named Jack and Jill. They didn’t have horses but wanted to bring animals Max could pet. While walking up the path to the arena with his family, Max had a little bit of pep in each step as he got closer, not knowing what was waiting for him. As he saw all the horses and their owners, a smile drew across his face. Without fully acknowledging everyone who was saying happy birthday, he walked up to the fence and was ready to meet the horses. He shyly turned back to his parents to ask if it was OK, and when they gave him the goahead, he met with the horses in the arena. One of the attendees gave Max a cowboy hat that he wore for the entire party. The family was surprised by their neighbors’ gen-
see BIRTHDAY page 14
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
FEATURES
Keeping the Valley safe is a team effort BY LAURA LATZKO Foothills Focus Contributing Writer
D
uring the COVID-19 pandemic, certain supplies, including masks and hand sanitizer, have been in short supply. This is why local businesses, groups and individuals have been doing their part to make these items for local health care organizations, nursing homes, fire and police departments, agencies on aging, children’s organizations and community members.
Mask making
Phoenix-based baby product company Bumkins donated N95 masks to local hospitals, hospice care centers, animal clinics and family practices in need. The company shipped these masks from overseas factories, starting in March. Grassroots groups such as Masks Now AZ, part of Masks Now Coalition, brought together 75 volunteers to sew masks— three-layer, pocket and T-shirt masks— for donation. The materials were donated, but when the organizations run out, they crowdsource to get the fabric, interfacing and elastic. Most health organizations have requested masks, gowns and surgical caps. Masks Now Coalition’s Phoenix metro lead, Jessica Chapman, said the demand has been greater than the supply, but volunteers have been working tirelessly to fill that void. “It’s such a huge undertaking, and we feel so little sometimes,” she said. “But we’re just everyday people trying to do what we can to bring people together and to try to take care of our doctors and nurses and the other people in our community.” Chapman said her group has provided a community for volunteers. Through its Facebook group, they have given each other advice and shared their stories. The volunteers come from different walks of life. Some are returning to sewing after leaving it far behind. Families have gotten involved together and share duties—one person ironing, another
O.H.S.O. Brewery and Distillery has distributed its hand sanitizer to health care organizations via kegs. (Photo by Jeff Smith)
sewing and a third cutting. They’re different ages, from 20-year-olds to seniors. There’s one common denominator: helping others. “I don’t think you necessarily yourself have to be involved with health care,” Chapman said. “I think we all have seen those posts from doctors and nurses, where they are just desperate for help. It just wrenches your heart. You just want to do something to help.”
Staging help
Blue Clover Distillery has used stills to make hand sanitizer from materials such as corn-based ethanol. (Photos courtesy Blue Clover Distillery)
While the Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria has been dark, about a dozen staff members from its costume department and community members have come
11
together to make masks. The effort is led by Arizona Broadway Theatre’s costume director, Lottie Dixon. Instead of making one costume mask at a time, Dixon and her staff have developed a system where volunteers receive materials through kits. While certain individuals are involved in the whole mask-making process, most specialize in certain tasks, such as cutting or sewing. The group uses two patterns for masks, one of which is made with a filter pocket and a nose wire and another that has interfacing, elastic and pleats. The sewers use materials from the costume shop as well as from donations. Some of the fabrics were left over from other projects, such as quilts. “We have materials. We have machines. We need to do something. We just can’t sit idle in this time when everything is shutting down,” Dixon said. “We just needed to give back. I think this is making everyone happy that we are contributing and doing something positive.” The tasks are helpful and unifying. “It is a labor of love. We just do this because it keeps us going,” she said. “We don’t know when the theater will open again and how people will respond when theater comes back. Instead of dwelling on things like that, this keeps us positive and looking in the right direction.”
Sweet support
Ahwatukee’s Sew Sweet Angel Gowns has changed its process slightly to make masks. The organization normally makes bereavement gowns for stillborn infants from wedding dresses. It changed its direction and created 2,000 masks for health care workers. Founder Debbie Sinfield said 24 volunteers handle different steps. “That’s how it works with the angel gowns, too. Different people do different steps along the process. It is familiar for us to do it this way,” Sinfield said. A retired nurse, Sinfield is married to a physician. Others in the organization also have health care backgrounds.
see SANITIZER page 12
12
FEATURES
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
SANITIZER from page 11
“We have a passion for health care providers. We’ve always wanted to take care of the caretakers,” Sinfield said.
Helping the less fortunate
Shawn Lopez-Nerdahl, who owns Arizona Ballroom Champions of Tempe in Chandler, said making masks warms his heart while he’s not working. His employees help in an assembly-line fashion, each being responsible for tasks such as cutting, sewing or pinning. He has donated masks to hospitals and organizations serving homeless individuals and veterans. Many community members who Arizona Broadway Theatre costume designers and community members have come have purchased masks from him have together to make masks for local health care organizations. (Photos by Claire Mezzetta) donated extra money, which he uses for salaries and materials. spirit. The thing that I really like about line dance classes through Facebook and “Once I tell them I’m also making it for it is we are employing American people Zoom on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the homeless, veterans and first respond- to make these masks and get them out often sews costumes, but making masks ers, a lot of times, they will Venmo me an there, and it’s helping out us dance teach- for donations and profit is new to him. additional $100 or $200,” Lopez-Nerdahl ers who can’t do anything. We are just “Who would have thought sewing said. stuck at home.” would be such a sought-after skill in this “People have really been in the giving Lopez-Nerdahl, who also hosts free on- day and age?” he said. “I love to sew. I love
PEST & WEED CONTROL
SCORPIONS • SPIDERS • EARWIGS CRICKETS • ANTS • BEES • RODENTS
CHECK OUT OUR SERVICE Husband & Wife Team Guaranteed Service 20 Years Experience
623.551.6760 Lic. #8389
10% OFF WEED SERVICE
Dr. Jacob Holly, DMD
WE NOW OFFER SAME DAY CROWNS!
BE SURE TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR “NEW PATIENT” SPECIAL!
Staying safe
Breweries and distilleries are helping as well by making hand sanitizer for health care organizations, first responders and the public. The companies have used guidelines from governmental organizations such as FDA and TTB as a point of reference. O.H.S.O. Brewery and Distillery is juggling to-go orders and making hand sanitizer in Arcadia and Gilbert. Adam Davis, operations manager for O.H.S.O., said the company started mak-
3832x N 23rd Drive, Desert Hills 85086
see SANITIZER page 13
Beautiful level acre to build your dream home in an ideal Desert Hills location! Surrounded by custom homes, panoramic mountain view and a good water area, this one acre of vacant land is surveyed and electric is at lot line. Gentle CC&Rs to keep the neighborhood pristine, site-built home only and no HOA!
Custom Layouts for All Print Products Logo Creation & Conversion Photo Editing & Retouching Free Initial Design Consultation
$129,000 SOLD IN A FEW WEEKS UNDER CONTRACT IN DAYS!
New Customers Only
42104 N. Venture Dr., Suite B134 Anthem, AZ 85086 P: 623-551-6300 • F: 623-551-6302 www.MajesticDentistry.com
to make costumes and to fix things for people, but I never thought it would be a source of income.”
Business Cards, Brochures, Flyers, Duplicate Forms, Banners, Signs, Architectural Copies & Prints Binding, Laminating, Folding, Cutting, Booklet/Program Printing
5024 W Yoosooni Dr., New River 85087 $389,000 Gorgeous home in Arroyo Grande in Anthem. A former model home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and gourmet kitchen on a huge lot with plenty of trees.
JUDY CAN SELL YOUR HOME TOO! Judy Bluhm REALTOR
®
602.826.3215
judy@judybluhm.com www.JudyBluhm.com
UPS, FedEx, DHL, Usps Private Mailboxes Computer Rental, Faxing, Scanning, Notary
(623)551-1305
www.postnet.com/az115 3655 W Anthem Way, A-109, Anthem, AZ 85086 Located in Safeway Shopping Center Behind Taco Bell
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
FEATURES
13
WE’VE THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS. ESPECIALLY
WHAT MATTERS TO YOU.
WE’VE THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS. ESPECIALLY
WHAT MATTERS TO YOU.
SanTan Brewing Company has been producing hand sanitizer for donation and for purchase. (Photo courtesy SanTan
Brewing)
SANITIZER from page 12
ing hand sanitizer after the Banner health care system expressed a need for 400 gallons. The brewery is distributing it with kegs and beer taps. “They would tap the keg, and that’s how they would dispense it into the dispensers they were using throughout all of their properties,” Davis said. “The first drop-off was pretty surreal. I was with our delivery driver. I was in the warehouse where Banner houses all of its materials. Out walks about eight or nine nurses and doctors in scrubs and the pharmacist, and I’m standing in the middle of a circle showing everyone how to flip the tap on the keg so that they can dispense it.” To provide sanitizer for other health care organization, O.H.S.O. bought more ethanol, which is in short supply. The staff repurposed other material like glycol used to keep beer cold and isopropyl denaturing agent. Three employees have been working for eight to 10 hours a day to make a spray hand sanitizer. Davis said although the company is getting more requests than it can meet, it is still rewarding to be able to help. “Taking this on was something I was excited to do and I still am excited to do, because we are contributing to our community and the people on the front lines who are taking care of the sick,” Davis said. SanTan Brewing Company in Chandler
has made use of beer that it cannot sell to make hand sanitizer. The local brewery recycled 16,000 gallons of draft beer into 400 gallons of hand sanitizer, which was donated to the city of Chandler and HonorHealth. Adventurous Stills in Tempe has produced hand sanitizer from different types of alcohol. The company used “waste ethanol,” which is not of sufficient quality to make whiskey, to produce hand sanitizer as well as grain neutral spirits and corn beer. Along with selling hand sanitizer by the gallon and in 12-ounce bottles, the company donated 96 gallons to first responders. As for Blue Clover Distillery in Scottsdale, it has been selling hand sanitizer to help support them financially during the pandemic. “It has definitely been a blessing in disguise for a small-business owner,” said Weston Holm, co-owner of Blue Clover Distillery. “It’s not easy. We are stressed out, just like other small businesses that our hearts go out to. We’re just fortunate that we have a distillery. My restaurant is shut down. We are working to transition and keep going to get through it.” Holm said the work has been rewarding because they are making a difference. “It’s been, in sad times, a joy to do what we do,” Holm said.
Specializing in Assisted Living
SENIOR LIVING
SENIOR LIVING
– AssistedLiving Livingand andMemory MemoryCare Care–– – Assisted
Specializing in Assisted Living and a Center of Excellence and a Center of Excellence Memory MemoryCare Care
Avanti Living at Peoria approaches senior living from a Avanti Living at Peoria approaches senior living from a fresh perspective. We believe a community should strive to fresh perspective. We believe community empower you to move forwarda in life – andshould never strive hold to you empower youpurpose, to moveour forward in life –embraces and neverthe hold you back. To that community ageless passions of our live life on own back. Toand that spirit purpose, our residents communitytoembraces thetheir ageless terms with freedom, autonomy and control. Avanti delivers passions and spirit of our residents to live life on their own discreet state-of-the-art care and world-class services terms with andand control. delivers designed to freedom, invigorateautonomy community spark Avanti friendships.
discreet state-of-the-art care and world-class services designed to invigorate community and spark friendships.
To learn more about Avanti Senior Living and Memory Services, visit our website www.avanti-sl-com or call 602-366-4600 to schedule a tour.
To learn more about AvantiLIVING Senior Living and Memory AVANTI SENIOR AT PEORIA Services, visit website www.avanti-sl-com 26850 N. our LAKE PLEASANT PARKWAY PEORIA, AZ to 85383 or call 602-366-4600 schedule a tour.
AVANTI SENIOR LIVING AT PEORIA
14
FEATURES
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
PET OF THE WEEK
Heidi
Seven horses with their riders who showed up for Max Ledwidge’s birthday. (Photo by Annika Tomlin)
BIRTHDAY from page 10
erosity. New River resident Denise Good allowed Max to ride her horse Peaches around the arena. When he hopped on, he let out a big “Yeehaw.” Max met with the 2020 Cave Creek Rodeo Days Teen Queen, Peyton Sourant and her horse Waylon. Sourant was decked out in rodeo show attire and her teen queen sash.
Hall and the other participants lined up their horses for a meet and greet with max, and then they rode around the arena. After that, everyone lined back up and sang happy birthday to him. The Ledwidge family could not stop saying thank you to everyone who put the pandemic at the back of their minds for a bit to celebrate Max’s birthday.
North Valley Assembly of God Church Like an Oasis in the Desert!
Anointed Preaching by
Pastor Scott Thurber Transportation is available to and from church services call 602-521-2568 ASL available for non-hearing during both Sunday Services
Sunday 10:00AM Sunday 6:00PM Wednesday 7:00PM Gospel, Praise and Worship 28660 N Black Canyon Rd. Phoenix AZ 85083 480.280.4631 NorthValleyAG.com Like us on Facebook!
For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. The parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water. Isaiah 65:6,7
H
eidi is about 4 years old and so ready to find her forever home. Heidi needs to be the only dog to accommodate her alpha personality. She’s extremely sweet
and loving with people. Take Heidi home today. If you have room to adopt Heidi, email Anthem Pets at rescue@anthempets.org or visit anthempets.org.
24HR PLUMBING
SERVICE VALLEYWIDE
PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE TO THE BEST CUSTOMERS IN THE VALLEY FOR OVER 30 YEARS
Expert & Professional Services ✔ Free Quote GET A QUOTE TODAY! ✔ Competitive Pricing 623-217-1500 ✔ 24-Hour Service www.genieplumbingaz.com ✔ Licensed, Bonded Call Us 2707 W DESERT HILLS DR & Insured PHOENIX, AZ Today!
AZ TITLE & REGISTRATIONS SAVE TIME!
Never wait in the line at MVD again!
FOR ALL YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES Authorized MVD BRING IN Service Provider AD FOR DISCOUNT • Registration Renewals • Title Transfer • Duplicate Titles • Permits • OHV Tabs • Specialty Plates • Abandon Vehicle Inspections • Bonded Titles
10%
DISCOUNT
off convenience fees
Mon-Fri 8:00am-6:00pm Sat 9:30-3:30pm
iPhone/Android Scan
623-582-1443 | 301 W. DEER VALLEY RD. #10 250 ft. east of emissions station
15
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
thefoothillsfocus.com
To place an ad: 480-898-6465 class@timespublications.com Air Conditioning/Heating
HEATING • COOLING REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Serving Anthem, New River, Desert Hills, Carefree, Cave Creek & Black Canyon City
Automotive Services
• Ford Factory Certified • AC Diagnostics & Repairs • Tune-ups • Brakes • Engine Repair • Electrical Diagnostic • Check Engine Light • Suspensions
623.249.8186
43638 N 22nd St, New River, AZ 85087 vsmalloy@gmail.com
LLC
• AC SPECIALIST • ALIGNMENT • BRAKES • CLUTCHES • COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS • DIESEL SPECIALIST • ELECTRICAL • ENGINE • MAINTENANCE • PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR • STEERING • SUSPENSION • TIMING BELTS • TUNE-UPS • WATER PUMPS • WINDOW REGULATORS • WINDOW TINTING AND MANY MORE AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES
Concrete & Masonry
Masonry
Herrera’s Masonry LLC Block Walls • Stucco Repairs • BBQ • Fireplace Concrete • Ret-Walls Flower Beds • Iron Gates
AZCAN
Tons of 5-Star Reviews! FREE Estimates in Arizona!
• Custom Glass • Shower Doors & Enclosures • Window Glass Replacement • Custom Mirrors • Glass Table Tops & Shelves
Hardwood Install
CALL TODAY! 480.497.1633 EnmarFlooring.com
Come and visit out custom glass showroom behind the Dairy Queen in Cave Creek.
480-235-6101
www.aboveandbeyondglass.com
COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Now offering a $10,000 scholarship qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! 855-6 2 6 - 7 9 4 1 ( M -F 8am-6pm ET) (AzCAN)
SEPTIC SYSTEMS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CONVENTIONAL, ALTERNATIVE SEWER, STORM DRAIN & RETENTION SITE DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES
DIRECTV - Switch and Save! $39.99/month. S e l e c t A l l - I n c l u d ed Package. 155 Channels. 1000s of Shows/Movies On Demand. FREE Genie HD DVR Upgrade. Premium movie channels, FREE for 3 mos! Call 1-844-2447498 (AzCAN)
ROC KA 302118 General Contractor JIM DUKES
623.606.8411
515 E. Carefree Hwy, #44 Phoenix, AZ 85085 dukesexcavatinginc@gmail.com
CLASSIFIEDS WORK 480-898-6465
Landscape/Maintenance
ROC 233846 & ROC 236899
Concrete & Masonry
FREE ESTIMATES • 623-465-2546 • Custom Design • Water Feature • Container/Pot Gardens • Fireplaces & BBQs • Patio & Walls • Irrigation Specialists • Tree Trim/Removal • Bi-weekly/Monthly
FREE ESTIMATES! Family Owned! Kool Decks • Garage Epoxy Floors Paver Seal • Driveays • Walkways Patios • Pool Decks & More!
KOOL DECK REPAIR! GARAGE EPOXY FLOORS NO TAX!
PREMIER LANDSCAPING & GARDENING
Licensed, Bonded & Insured • ROC #166390
Jen@CarefreeStone.com
Licensed & Bonded ROC #154346
Free Estimates
480-898-6465 We Accept:
KIB EXCAVATING Your Septic System Experts Complete Septic Systems Conventional & Alternative and Repairs
Engineered Pads Site Prep • Grading Hard Digs • Utilities Trucking/Hauling Driveways
Welding
Cave Creek Welding, Inc. Electric • Acetylene Heliarc • Equipment Fireplace Screens Repair • Blacksmithing Portable Equipment Gates • Fencing Wrought Iron Work Home Accessories Small Repairs & More!
(Gravel, Dirt and Rock)
Mobile
602.319.1089
480-488-3677
Licensed • Bonded • Insured COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
CaveCreekWelding.com
Marine Services
Well Drilling & Repairs
Boat Broke?
Go to Hale!
Specializing in Water Well Drilling and Pump Installation and Service (including well inspections)
25+ Years in New River
Sprinkler Repair Landscaping & More!
Office: 480-575-7245 Armando: 602-763-3696
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Landscape/ Maintenance
20 Plus Years of Honest and Reliable services Thank you for being our loyal customer!
Carefree Stone.com
We'll Get Your Phone to Ring!
1720 E. DEER VALLEY ROAD SUITE 104 • PHOENIX, AZ 85024
Landscape/ Maintenance
DUKES EXCAVATING
10% OFF Vince Malloy-Owner
Automotive Services
Glass/Mirror
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE & REPAIR
623-414-2544 ROC#327221
Flooring
Deadline: Wednesday at 5pm for the following Wednesday
NOW TAKING CLASSIFIED ADS OVER THE PHONE! or email: class@timespublications.com Call 480-898-6465 Monday-Friday 8a-5pm
• Affordable Same Day Service • Dependable • Guaranteed • 12 Years Experience
No Job Too Big or Small
602-330-6965
Residential & Commercial
HALES MARINE SERVICE
2101 W. Williams Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-879-7236 halesmarine@aol.com
623-465-9355 www.beemanbrothersdrilling.com
Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC 064267 Major Credit Cards Accepted
16
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | MAY 6, 2020
Soards Trucking LLC “We are the Gold Granite Specialists” 928-501-3006 Office 602-571-4470 Diane We Offer Military Discounts
Licensed Contractor Family Owned and Operated Landscape Rock, Granite, Decorative Rock Sand & Gravel, Boulders SoardsTruckingllc@gmail.com
Now Accepting New Patients in Anthem!
KFNX Exclusively Features Brian Kilmeade and Michael Savage Ranked Top Ten Shows in the Country
Rebecca Ludwig, MD
has joined the Desert West OB/GYN Anthem office. A graduate of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Ludwig completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Arizona, Phoenix Campus and has been caring for patients in the northwest Valley. She enjoys patients of all ages and has a special interest in adolescent health, high-risk obstetrics, diet and nutrition and minimally invasive surgery.
Schedule: 602-978-1500 THE BRIAN KILMEADE SHOW
THE SAVAGE NATION WITH MICHAEL SAVAGE
To advertise, host a show, or for more information: Call (602) 277-1100 or visit our website: www.1100kfnx.com
Most health plans accepted.
Desert West OB/GYN – Anthem 41810 North Venture Drive #E-156
Learn more at DesertWestOBGYN.com