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Peoria father and his daughter departed Deer Valley Airport for Page in a small, noncommercial aircraft on October 24 but never reached their destination. The two victims of the fatal plane crash, 34-year-old pilot William “Bill” Engel Bell and his 8-year-old daughter, Amira Caballero, were reported missing on October 25, prompting the search for the aircraft, according to information from the Yavapai County Sheriff ’s Office.
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William “Bill” Engel Bell, 34, and his 8-year-old daughter, Amira Caballero, died in a plane crash. (Submitted photo)
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October 25 at the scene after being shot by two responding police officers, according to Sgt. Maggie Cox, Phoenix Police Department spokeswoman. Officers found their 11-year-old daughter at a neighbor’s house unscathed, according to the authorities. A GoFundMe titled “Gone too soon” was created to raise money for Hursh’s funeral expenses. In addition, money raised will go to Hursh’s mother to help take care of the two children, the website stated before Caden died. “Shannon was an amazing mother and
friend who was valued and loved beyond measure,” the GoFundMe’s organizer, Pamala Brown, wrote on the page. “Her presence and life is (sic) already truly missed by many. She loved her kids more then (sic) words can describe and did everything she could for them.” Police arrived on the scene at around 10 p.m., responding to multiple 911 calls about a fight. A neighbor called the police after Sarver asked if he could borrow a gun to commit
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suicide, Cox said. Sarver is believed to have made additional 911 calls asking to send police but was reportedly “evasive” with the operator about what was happening at the scene. Once the two responding officers arrived, Sarver appeared from behind a parked car in the driveway of his house, approached the police officers while holding an object they perceived as a gun, Cox said. Sarver said he was armed while pointing what appeared to be a gun at one of the officers, prompting both of the officers to open fire, Cox said. After that, the officers arrested Sarver and provided aid; however, he was pronounced dead at the scene. It was later found that the object that was believed to be a gun was actually a “black hard-shell eyeglasses case.” As more police officers arrived, they went inside the house and found Hursh and Caden “with obvious signs of trauma,” the police information states. Hursh and Caden were injured by blunt force trauma. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing. “Please, send prayers to these children who not only lost their mom— their rock—but lost both of their parents,” Brown wrote on the GoFundMe page. “Prayers to the family and friends that are unable to wrap their minds and hearts around this tragic incident.” According to CDC data, about 1 in 5 women as well as around 1 in 7 men experience “severe physical violence” from an intimate partner, adding that “intimate partner violence is a significant public issue.” Brown raised awareness for domestic violence survivors in the GoFundMe information, listing a hotline, 1-800799-7233, that offers 24/7 assistance. “Shannon deserved more in life. Domestic violence is incomprehensible.” The officers who were involved in the shooting are a 22-year-old male with two years of service and a 40-year-old male with one year of service. To donate to the GoFundMe, visit https://bit.ly/3kFc0VK.
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Peoria soldier serves on front lines of pandemic battle BY COL. MERRITT PHILLIPS Army Reserve Medical Command
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eoria resident Brittany Fouts recently returned from a military assignment in Edinburg, Texas, where she saw first-hand the trauma and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fouts, a critical care nurse and a 1st lieutenant in the Army Reserve, was one of more than 250 medical professionals mobilized in task forces as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response in South Texas. Fouts’ team consisted of doctors, nurses, combat medics, respiratory therapists and support personnel who expanded the capacity of local civilian medial facilities. This is one of the most prestigious opportunities I have had in both my military and civilian career,” said Fouts, who served as an emergency room nurse in Edinburg. “Working in this environment was an
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Peoria’s Brittany Fouts was recently mobilized to Edinberg, Texas as part of a medical task force to combat COVID-19. Fouts is an Army Reserve critical care nurse and was part of a Department of Defense effort to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its pandemic response. (Photo courtesy Brittany Fouts)
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ucked away near a dry creek, on a hill a few blocks from the center of Cave Creek, is a desert foothills treasure in the rough. It’s the Cave Creek Museum, and its resources in terms of culture, historical preservation, education and entertainment are substantial. If you discover it, like a miner back in the early days prospecting for gold, you’ll be amply rewarded. The Cave Creek Museum is the repository of the rich and highly varied history of the area. Native Americans, miners, ranchers, dude ranch guests, 1880s tuberculosis patients, artists, musicians, eccentrics and successful businesspeople have called the desert foothills “home.” This is where all the records and artifacts are kept. “We’re in the position to provide that hands-on, on-site experience that only a small museum can,” explained Suzanne
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D. Johnson, interim executive director, Cave Creek Museum. The museum’s newly renovated History Wing (formerly the Pioneer Wing) is a look into the past and the future. “We’re telling familiar tales that people have heard in the past at the museum, but we’re expanding from the 1860s to present day,” explained Elizabeth Kapp, museum curator. “Yavapai life, mining and ranching, everything all the way up to the Ocotillo Fire. It serves as a visual explanation of how life has changed or not changed. It’s how the people have enjoyed the same space for over 150 years.” On November 18, the Cave Creek Museum will reopen officially, celebrating the 2020-21 season opening with everyone who visits. The museum will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and includes a Kitchen and Garden Bou-
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“Kiwanis Family Sundays are a chance for kids to experience the Museum and participate in varying educational events,” Museum Program Coordinator Remington Pettus said. “I want to encourage children of all ages to get a chance to learn, while making it fun.” The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, and is open 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Visit the Cave Creek Museum website, cavecreekmuseum. org, for CDC-compliant guidelines.
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At around 12:15 p.m. October 26, the crew of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s ranger helicopter unit discovered the airplane upside down in a remote location approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Cordes Lakes, the YCSO said. The sheriff ’s office was notified of the discovery but did not arrive on the scene immediately because it was in a remote location, according to information provided by Chris Wilson, YCSO public affairs assistant. The names of the victims were originally withheld pending next-of-kin notification; however, Wilson later released the identities on October 27. A GoFundMe called “Memorial for our Precious Amira” was made by Yadira Caballero the day after the plane was discovered. “We never anticipated this weekend camping trip would disrupt our lives forever,” Yadira wrote in the GoFundMe’s information. “We, the family of Amira, would like to bring
our precious daughter/niece/cousin/granddaughter home, to properly prepare her for the next journey into the spirit world where she will join our ancestors and the holy ones.” The fundraiser goal was $15,000, and in two days, over $16,000 was collected. The funds will be used for funeral arrangements, travel expenses and “other expenses that may arise with the sudden and tragic loss of Amira,” the information states. Amira was a gymnast and cheerleader, the GoFundMe information reads, adding, “Anyone who knows her, can remember seeing the pure joy and energy within her, especially when she was doing cartwheels everywhere.” “She was an extremely intelligent little girl, who was tenacious in every activity and cherished each friendship,” Yadira said in the GoFundMe. The daughter of Violeta Caballero, Amira was intelligent, appreciated everyone’s company, enjoyed living life outdoors and loved her family
very much, Yadira wrote. “She had a special bond with her mother,” Yadira said in the GoFundMe. “They were partners in travel and crime.” Violeta and Amira loved to explore new places together and appreciated the “glitter world and all the beauty it brings,” Yadira wrote. “She could light up a room with her smile, which helped to uplift everyone’s spirit, especially her close family,” the GoFundMe information reads. Amira was a “bright and curious” third-grader and was a part of the Kyrene School District, according to the GoFundMe. She was born in Flagstaff and raised in Tempe, Yadira wrote. The GoFundMe has received an outpour of comments offering support and condolences to the family. “You just had to love this little girl if you had a bad day Amira will put a smile on you (sic) face she was always positive and tried to make you laugh will always be loved and dearly missed,” Chrystina Vinson said in her
donation comment. People offered their condolences for the loss of the father as well. “I flew with Bill a LOT (sic) when he and I were at the Grand Canyon together,” KC Morgan wrote with his donation. “I’m so sorry to see him and his sweet daughter pass on. Just tragic. Definitely know I am praying for you and your family.” The Foothills Focus reached out to Yadira for further comment about the victims via GoFundMe. “At this time, we are asking for privacy and respect for our families,” she replied. The National Transportation Safety Board is handling the investigation. Keith Holloway with the National Transportation Safety Board public affairs said the investigation is in its early stages and a preliminary report should be available on November 9. To donate to the GoFundMe, visit https://bit.ly/2HLF1Ru
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Sonoran Arts League wins Governor’s Award BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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ave Creek-based Sonoran Arts League took the top prize for an arts organization in the Northwest Arizona category of the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards during a virtual ceremony on October 29. “We’re absolutely elated,” said Cait Huble, executive director of the Sonoran Arts League. “The organization as a whole really stands as a pillar in the arts community. We’re not only an advocate for our members but the community as a whole. It’s good to have the arts leading through humanity. We’re proud as an organization to be honored by the community.” Artists, advocates and businesses from across the state were given the awards. The Governor’s Arts Awards were presented by Billie Jo and Judd Herberger. “We found out we were named a nominee last spring,” Huble said. “The awards were scheduled for early March, but that was
The Sonoran Arts League’s signature event, Hidden in the Hills, is November 20 to November 22 and November 27 to November 29. The free, self-guided artist studio tour features 140 artists at 35 socially distanced, private studios throughout Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. Pictured here, mixed-media artist Robin Ray is host of Robin’s Nest Studio No. 26 in Cave Creek. (Photo courtesy Sonoran Arts League)
Ceramist Christopher Heede is host of Studio No. 14 in Scottsdale during Hidden in the Hills, November 20 to November 22 and November 27 to November 29. (Photo courtesy Sonoran Arts League)
postponed. We were waiting on bated breath until the ceremony, which was livestreamed on Facebook. They had prerecorded the nominees’ acceptance speeches. This is so exciting, and we’re not going to let the format lose the gravitas of what the award represents.” The Sonoran Arts League is readying its biggest event of the year—Hidden in the Hills, which is the last two weekends of November. The event takes place in 35 individual studios of 140 artist members from
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Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. One to eight artists will be exhibiting per studio. Patrons can interact with the artists one on one in their spaces. “It’s really a fun event,” Huble said. “You
get to see them working. It’s a little different than an art festival where the art is on display. “They strive to educate attendees, and (patrons) can see where the artists really work. It’s a beautiful event.” The organization had made many precautionary measures for COVID-19. “It’s not a big gathering event all in one place,” she said. “We’re working to get it as safe as possible. The good thing is there won’t be big crowds. People can get out. We’ll have masks and social distancing, and a lot more studios will be displaying things outside this year.”
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Mixed-media painter Nancy Pendleton will be a guest artist at her sister/glass artist Sandy Pendleton’s Studio No. 10 in Cave Creek during Hidden in the Hills, November 20 to November 22 and November 27 to November 29. (Photo courtesy Sonoran Arts League)
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Foothills Food Bank expands its northern operations BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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oothills Food Bank & Resource Center has expanded operations to include service to residents of Mayer, Spring Valley and Cordes Lakes. “People in these areas now can pick up critical meal items at our Black Canyon City location,” said Pam DiPietro, executive director of Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. “We anticipate that this expansion will help numerous families and seniors in need.” Residents can pick up food items at the Foothills Food Bank facility in Black Canyon City, which is located at 34550 Old Black Canyon Freeway in Black Canyon City, just west of the I-17. The Foothills Food Bank location is open to clients from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, fi-
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Teen attempts to rob Albertson’s Phoenix expands free Wi-Fi coverage on Carefree Highway BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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14-year-old boy is in custody after firing a gun and attempting to rob an Albertson’s on West Carefree Highway November 1. The teen, whose name was not released because he’s a minor, is charged with attempted armed robbery, kidnapping and aggravated assault as well as 15 counts of endangerment, according to Sgt. Tommy Thompson of the Phoenix Police Department.
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Twelve people were in the store at the time, Thompson said. Thompson said the suspect tried to enter a grocery store at 9:14 p.m., but it was closed for new customers. When he could not enter, he fired a single gunshot into the store, broke the glass door and climbed through the door. The boy attempted to open cash registers but failed and fired additional gunshots at one of the registers. He then exited the store and fled the area in a vehicle. The vehicle was found in the East Valley. Phoenix police officers from the Tactical Support Bureau, with the assistance of Gilbert police officers, stopped the vehicle near Germann and Stapley roads. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The suspect is being processed so he can be detained at the Maricopa County Juvenile Court Center, charged with numerous felonies.
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he Desert Broom Library and Deer Valley Senior Center are among the city of Phoenix facilities offering free Wi-Fi for children who would otherwise go without it. The city’s focus on digital equity ensures students have 13 hours of internet access a day to participate in distance learning and navigate online tools. Residents can connect their devices daily between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. to access the free public service. They can opt to sit in the parking lot of a participating facility or in a public area at the location. In most cases, the Wi-Fi signal is the strongest closer to the building and a wireless device such as a laptop computer, smartphone or tablet must be provided by the resident. Phoenix’s ongoing commitment to addressing the digital divide was
amplified when Phoenix City Council approved the installation of Wi-Fi antennas on city-owned, public facilities this summer through the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “Wi-Fi access has become an essential resource as residents have transitioned to learning and working from home,” Mayor Kate Gallego said. “Though a necessity, it is not equitably accessible due to cost or geography, so it’s crucial that all public centers and libraries be equipped to serve our residents. I’m proud that this solution not only provides an immediate benefit to residents but will be part of a sustained effort to expand access citywide beyond the pandemic.” Five additional Phoenix locations will be equipped with expanded Wi-Fi capabilities this winter. A GIS-based location map and information on how to connect a device are available at phoenix.gov/freewifi.
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Town seeks to fill vacancies on commissions, boards BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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s Cave Creek staff prepares for 2021, it is looking to fill several vacancies on its planning commission, water advisory committee and the board of adjustment. These are critical roles that serve to represent the community in matters that involve planning and zoning and managing the town’s water. Although the appointed positions are unpaid, volunteer positions, those who are chosen will bring a tremendous value to the community by bringing their perspective to the table and representing residents in official town matters. So, if you are looking to get more involved in
the community, then consider applying for one of the positions that are available. Those who have recently followed any planning and zoning cases or keep a watchful eye on development in the town, then the planning commission or board of adjustment positions are likely a good fit. There are four vacancies on the planning commission, with one of the terms ending in December 31, 2021, and the other three vacant positions with the term ending on December 31, 2023. Applicants for the planning commission must complete the application and submit it on or before noon November 19. There are five vacancies on the zoning board of adjustment (BOA), which is a quasi-judicial body that will hear and decide appeals for variances from the terms of the zoning ordinance because of special circumstances. The board
shall also hear and decide appeals in which it is alleged there is an error in an order, requirement or decision made by the zoning administrator in the enforcement of a zoning ordinance. These are the BOA openings and terms: • One vacancy on the board with a term expiration of December 31, 2021. • Two vacancies on the board with a term expiration of December 31, 2022. • Two vacancies on the board with a term expiration of December 31, 2023. Applicants should complete and submit their application for the BOA on or before noon November 19. Those who believe water is the desert’s most precious resource and would like to improve the town’s water services and/ or water quality, then the water advisory committee (WAC) would be a great match. There are three vacancies for the WAC, which was formed to advise the council on a variety of water-related issues. The primary function of WAC is to act as the official advisory body on the water capital improvement program and to devel-
op and recommend policies, procedures and programs that promote water conservation practices. It also reviews and
recommends water rate adjustments and fees, as well as promotes concerns of water customers. There is one WAC seat to be filled for a resident of Desert Hills, with the term ending on December 31, 2021. There are two seats to be filled for residents of Cave Creek, with the terms ending December 31, 2022. Applications for WAC must be completed and submitted on or before noon November 19. To find out more about these positions and their functions, visit cavecreekaz.gov. Submit all applications for all positions to Cave Creek Town Clerk Jane Fuller by dropping off completed applications at Town Hall, 37622 N. Cave Creek Road, or email applications to townclerk@cavecreekaz.gov. The town council will review all applications and conduct interviews at the 6 p.m. Monday, December 7, regular town council meeting in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 37622 N. Cave Creek Road.
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very two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. That blood can only come from healthy, volunteer donors. As new coronavirus cases surge and influenza activity picks up, Vitalant urges healthy people to make an appointment to give blood or
platelets to maintain the fragile blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelet donations often drop during the holiday months as fewer donors are available because of seasonal activities and illnesses, but this year the outlook is particularly worrisome. With many schools transitioned to virtual learning and businesses in work-
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from-home situations, about 1,600 Vitalant blood drives have already been canceled for November and December, including 376 in Arizona. Additional donors—including those who have never given before—are needed to turn out at donation centers and available community blood drives. To learn more and schedule an appointment to give, visit vitalant.org or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877-258-4825). In Carefree, donors can visit 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, November 22, at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, 36811 N. Pima Road. In Cave Creek, a blood donation event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun-
day, November 8, at Total Sports Therapy, 4730 E. Lone Mountain Road. Vitalant continues to test blood and platelet donations for COVID-19 antibodies to find potential donors who could give convalescent plasma in the future. Donors whose blood tests positive for antibodies can help a COVID-19 patient with their plasma while their other blood components could help a cancer patient, trauma victim or someone with another serious medical condition. Testing positive for antibodies also puts donors on a unique track to donate convalescent plasma regularly—and join others as part of the COVID Rescue Team—to help even more COVID-19 patients.
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Health just a mile south of the property. Anthem is two exits north, while Happy Valley and Norterra are two exits south of the property. This marks the second time this year Miner and Taylor have sold an Edward Jones NNN investment property. The first sale was located in Mesa at Baseline and the Loop 202. This first transaction also offered the buyer a corporate guarantee and a seven-plus cap rate. “Buyers like the fact that these are corporate guaranteed leases and ‘bite-size’ deals,” Taylor said. Miner added, “We received multiple offers on this property. With the corporate credit (Edward Jones), net lease and price point, this appealed to all levels of investors. The buyer was in a 1031 exchange and liked the property for all of these reasons.”
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single-tenant, triple-net lease office investment property at 27th Drive and Carefree Highway, fully leased to Edward Jones, sold for $310,000—or $268 per square foot. Nick Miner and J.T. Taylor of Orion Investment Real Estate represented the seller, Western American Investments LLC, in the transaction. The buyer, Front Door Properties LLC, purchased the property at a 7.3% cap rate. The property is located in North Phoenix off of Carefree Highway, offering office tenants easy access to their residences as well as ample dining and shopping options. The property is nestled around several luxury housing communities, and there’s a newly constructed Honor-
LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED ROC - 268551 An investment property at 27th Drive and Carefree Highway sold for $310,000. (Photo courtesy Orion Investment Real Estate)
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In voting, I took a dead doctor’s advice BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist
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n the end, with the 2020 ballot on my kitchen table, I took advice from a dead man, a doctor from Scottsdale I never met, Dr. Jay Blum. A pulmonologist and critical care doctor by trade, Blum, a father of three, died in May, but I only recently read his obituary. It left an impression. Dr. Blum grew up in Valley Stream, New York, a few miles from JFK airport and near where I was born. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis before transferring to a university far away geographically and in perspective—Berkeley. He graduated summa cum laude, then headed to New York University
for medical school. There he met his wife, Jane, a nurse. It was “love at first sight,” Blum’s obituary proclaims. They were married 47 years, until a massive heart attack took him. Blum’s medical career was a distinguished one, by all accounts—and my research took me to several. He risked his practice to fight the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners in the 1970s, over the right to stop prolonging the suffering of the terminally ill. He presented his research on treating lung cancer across the country and in France. As an associate professor at the UA med school and later as chief of general medicine at the Phoenix VA, Blum took pride in schooling generations of doctors. “Blumisms,” they called his nuggets of wisdom.
The good doctor had one final Blumism, a line he asked his son, Matthew, to pass along to the rest of us. “Don’t be angry by my passing, but if you must, be angry at Trump.” It’s true. Jay Blum was a Berkeley liberal straight to the end. I’m not, given that I voted for Republican candidates like County Supervisor Bill Gates and County Attorney Alistair Adel this go-round, but I agree with Blum on this much: I am angry at President Trump. Angry about the hatred, the lies, the ineptitude on COVID-19, the use of the Supreme Court as a political weapon. So angry I could not in good conscience give him four more years. But here’s the thing: I’m also angry at the Democrats and the sleepwalking gent they’ve pushed to the front of their ranks. The best thing I can say about Joe Biden is that he seems like a good guy to have a beer with. That’s something in 2020. But I believe his party is wrong on taxes, wrong on health care, wrong on racial politics, wrong on law enforcement. The further left the Dems tack, toward Bernie Sanders and that ilk, the faster they lose me. With due respect and love to Blum, they call his alma mater “Berzerkeley” for a reason. That’s not my vision for America. So I wrote in a name. I chose someone who would not want the position should the gig be of-
fered. I made my choice based on what scouts in professional sports call the “best available athlete” theory. Rather than hire for a specific skill set, teams select the most elite athlete on the market, in hopes they can be trained and grow into the role. What do I want in a president? Common sense would be refreshing. So would problem-solving skills based on sound advice from across the spectrum of ideas. Empathy, work ethic, heart. Chiefly, I’m seeking the ability to see past party politics not every once in a while, but every day in an effort to heal these United States. There’s little doubt Blum would have disagreed with the choice he inspired six months after his death, but we would have enjoyed the argument. May that kind stranger rest in peace.
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Red, white and blue are colors to celebrate BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist
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vided nation. It has been a long, difficult slugfest, and collectively, we might need to take a timeout. This week we need to take a deep breath and find the path forward. Can we get along? We believed. Yes, we cheered, prayed and flew flags for our candidates. People all over the country have held parties, prayer groups, lit candles, participated in marches and rallies. But, there are winners and losers. The pundits will point fingers or gloat, place blame or overanalyze, take credit or hold debriefings. But our ordinary (not to say unimportant) lives go on and we need to find that balance that helps restore our sense of community, faith and happiness. Perhaps our finest moment after an election is that we get up, go to work, take the kids to school, make dinner, hold our loved ones close and keep on doing all the things that matter. We may disagree, but we still have plenty in common with each other. We voted. Of course, we did! With great pride and passion, we cast our ballots, the one true measure of democracy, that gives us a right to choose. My grandson, age 19, voted for the first time. It was a thrilling experience for him, his hand almost shaking as he filled in the circles next to the candidates of choice. He solemnly went to the ballot drop box, as if his vote might be the most important one in the world. We spoke up! Our voice was heard. Perhaps elections are like sports. It is ecstasy to win and agony to lose. It is rough having to watch the other team cheer, jump all over each other and hold up the trophy, while your side is
left heading back to the locker room, pondering how some tactical error cost so much, ending things so quickly. Sports outcomes are based on the practice, skill, talent, courage, luck and strategy of a team that decides their own destiny. Politics is based more on the mood and will of the “fans.” We the People will determine the destiny of a candidate or a team. We can sit in the bleachers, eat a hot dog and drink a beer, watch the game and then decide who gets the prize. Our vote defines the outcome. Another reason to love this country! We are worn out! It has been an emotional ride electing a president. We are given the incredible ability to make a difference in the form of a ballot. A right denied to many around the world. Sunday, my minister prayed that there will be “less focus on red or blue and more emphasis on the red, white and blue.” Now those are colors to celebrate. God bless America. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
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Muscular Moving Men grows despite pandemic BY CONNOR DZIAWURA Foothills Focus Staff Writer
business. M3 alone is forecasted to end 2020 with 80% year-over-year growth, according to the company. Simultaneously, demand for storage space has increased by 20% year over year. The company attributes recent success to a hot housing market, historic low mortgage rates, and high-quality moves and customer service. As for storage, some people have been moving without specific plans. “A lot of people are trying to take advantage of that extra equity, and that’s really where we started to see people just calling us; and what we actually started
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pril was rough for North Valley moving company Muscular Moving Men & Storage. With the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses taking a hit and Gov. Doug Ducey issuing a stay-at-home order, the company—despite being deemed an “essential business”— was worried about the potential impacts. But now, looking back at those spring months, Jennifer Villalobos, the company’s vice president of residential and commercial development, feels it’s “tremendous” where Muscular Moving Men has made it. Despite the pandemic, the company has seen increased business, which has led to several internal changes—including the addition of a junk removal subdivision on November 2. Muscular Moving Men’s 2020 hasn’t been entirely positive, though. “There were definitely concerns, because what we started to see was a lot of people actually calling to cancel or push their moves further out in the year, because it was almost like they also didn’t know what was going to happen to them financially. What we saw also in the real estate market was when Gov. Ducey was putting all these restrictions, Realtors also couldn’t have open houses,” Villalobos recalled, acknowledging “a lot of uncertainty” earlier this year. Founded in 2008, the company supports local and long-distance moves and provides self and full-service storage, packing and crating services, and packing supplies. A commercial moving division that launched last year, M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics, handles local and long-distance commercial moves and can assist with IT relocation, project management, storage/warehousing, shredding/
Despite concerns in April, Muscular Moving Men & Storage has seen strong business despite the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy Muscular Moving Men & Storage)
purging, liquidation and installation. But the company has recently faced several challenges, including office staff largely working from home (though Villalobos says the company kept some of its team on-site due to being “essential”). As for the dispatch process, Villalobos acknowledges having to be “very cautious and aware” when sending movers into people’s homes. That includes strict health guidelines, viewable on the company’s websites. “I think for us, we had to modify the way we went about being our business, because everyone was so concerned about COVID,” Villalobos said. It was when Ducey lifted the shortlived stay-at-home order in May, Villalobos feels, that the company started to rebound. Now, with 80 more residential and commercial moves this September than the same time last year, Muscular Moving Men and M3 have reported a combined 33% year-over-year growth in
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TO ALL DAISY MOUNTAIN VETERANS MEMBERS, RESIDENTS AND US ARMED FORCES VETERANS OF THE ANTHEM AND NORTH VALLEY AREA It is with heavy hearts that the Daisy Mountain Veterans organization in Anthem, AZ announces the cancellation of this year’s Anthem Veterans Day Parade that was to be held on November 7, 2020. In accordance with the CDC, Arizona Department of Health Services, and Maricopa County Public Health Department guidance, we, the Daisy Mountain Veterans, feel that it is best if the parade is cancelled for 2020. Daisy Mountain Veterans, a 501(3) charitable organization, stages the Veterans Day Parade each year to recognize and honor all veterans of the US Military, as well as currently serving members. While the parade will not be staged this year, we are still taking steps to recognize and honor veterans. 1. We are providing front yard signs that all veterans who live in our Anthem and North Valley service area may pick up and display in their front yards in the days and weeks leading up to Veterans Day (November 11, 2020). We will begin distributing the signs at our regular monthly meeting on October 8, 2020, 6:00 – 7:00 at the Anthem Community Council Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, AZ 85086. If you are a veteran or current service member please stop by and get one at no cost to you. Other places and times for distribution of the signs may be found on our website at www.daisymtnvets.org. 2. We will be providing a virtual presentation of the parade, using past years pictures and videos, that can be viewed both on our website, www. daisymtnvets.org, and as part of the Anthem Community Council’s tribute to veterans on Veterans Day. 3. Parade participants, we appreciate your involvement over the years. We would like to share photos from previous parades on our social media to encourage our veterans. Please email photos that we can share to sponsors@ daisymtnvets.org. We hope to see years of community support and continue to share your appreciation with our veterans through social media this fall. From all of us at Daisy Mountain Veterans, please be safe and healthy during these trying times and trust that you will join us for next year’s Anthem Veterans Day Parade on November 6, 2021. 3701 W. Anthem Way Suite 202 Anthem, Arizona 85086 www.DaisyMtnVets.org Thanks to Chris Gonzalez, All Western Mortgage, for donating this ad space.
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seeing more is moving people into our storage facility,” Villalobos explained, after mentioning a large amount of people moving from out of state. While the business has been on an upward trajectory, usually expecting yearover-year growth, Villalobos said Muscular Moving Men & Storage, like many other businesses, sees seasonal changes. Summertime is the peak, with fall and winter focused on preparing for the year ahead. In this case, however, it’s fall and business still hasn’t slowed. “This year, now going into our slower months, we’re still busy,” Villalobos said, estimating that this October’s sales have tripled compared to last year and calling it “astonishing.” As a result, the company has made a number of changes. Perhaps the most notable is the new junk removal subdivision, which has tapped Ethan Delahunty as its director and will donate reusable items that are in good condition to local nonprofits, according to the company.
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ing from 45 to 65, the company reported. But it is still hiring “mover-athletes” and drivers. Because a lot of growth happens internally, Villalobos said there are endless opportunities within—with movers getting to know the company and working their way up to higher, more challenging roles. “We’re being cautious of COVID and anyone spreading or catching anything, so it’s made it a little bit of a slower process to bring anyone on because of that,” Villalobos said, acknowledging smallgroup training. “So that’s been a little bit of a challenge, but that’s something that we’re trying to adapt and tackle on as we’re growing as a business.” For more information, visit muscularmovingmen.com or m3commercial.com. For jobs, visit muscularmovingmen.com/ careers or call HR Manager Chris Kluzek at 602-923-6400, ext. 5. The company supports local and long-distance moves and provides self and full-service storage, packing and crating services, and packing supplies. It also has a commercial division.
Demand for storage space—with capacity maxed—led the company to purchase 100 additional storage vaults, with more planned. “We actually expanded as an office. The office next to us was actually available, so we just took on that office right next to our office,” Villalobos added. “There was a little bit of construction that went on to create that additional warehouse space. “It kind of goes to attest for that growth in our business.” And office staff increased from 17 to 26 employees this year, with field staff increasMuscular Moving Men & Storage is currently hiring “mover-athletes” and drivers. (Photos courtesy Muscular Moving Men & Storage)
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Chamber celebrates boutique’s opening BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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he Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 27 for Foothills Purse Impressions Boutique at 7171 E. Cave Creek Road, Unit Q, Cave Creek. Purse Impressions helps women and men reenter the community after rehab by leaving with dignity and the knowledge that someone cares. Patricia Brusha founded the organization after her 28-year-old daughter died from cirrhosis of the liver due to years of alcohol abuse. Patricia and her team of “Courtney’s Angels” volunteer their time to gifting fresh-start bags to graduates leaving rehabilitation centers. This was an idea Courtney had when she thought she had beat her addiction.
In five months, Purse Impressions donated 800 purses and backpacks to seven addiction centers in Arizona, Col-
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Foothills Purse Impressions Boutique celebrated with the chamber on October 27. (Photo courtesy Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce)
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Gun safety is important to former police officer BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
tor since 1995, when she started teaching police officers. Her co-workers asked if she could teach their daughters or wives how to properly fire a gun. “When family tries to teach family, it doesn’t work out so well,” she said. “A lot of people said I have a knack for teaching people. It’s very gratifying and rewarding. It’s different than teaching police officers. “When you teach police officers, it’s a different world. We’re serious, and we focus on safety. People learn better in a real educational environment. I get to watch that person evolve before my eyes. That’s what brings me so much joy.” Typically, her students have limited knowledge of guns or have never touched one. By the time they leave the range, though, Audsley said her students are confident, empowered and
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ene Audsley doesn’t teach gun safety for the money. Retired from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Audsley now follows her “passion” with SAFE-Safety Aim Fire Education. “My passion is educating and empowering the normal citizen who does not have a law enforcement or military background,” said Audsley, a Desert Hills resident. “Most of my students are civilians. I have a couple corporate accounts. I do executive protection, and I recertify armed guards.” Audsley has been a firearms instrucRene Audsley has been a firearms instructor since 1995. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
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Following in her father’s footsteps Audsley became a police officer in April 1990, inspired by her Marine/law enforcement officer father, David Audsley. “He was a sergeant in charge of the bomb squad (unit) for the Arizona Department of Public Safety,” he said. “My
Rene Audsley founded SAFE in 2014, after she retired from DPS. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
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this day, is my hero. “He’s a magnificent human, a wonderful father. He did a phenomenal job of raising myself and my siblings. That’s
where I got my idea from. Throughout elementary, junior high and high school, I was the kid who would try to stick up for the ones getting picked on.” An Arizona native who was raised in Peoria, Audsley has another love—competing in barrel racing professionally in rodeos. She received her first horse in the fourth grade, as she lived in an area of town with irrigated property. Her parents encouraged their children to get into FFA, “farm stuff, county fairs and horses.” “It stuck with me,” she said. “I absolutely love horses.” Audsley has been shooting just as long. She has a photo of herself holding a pistol at age 7 with her father behind her in Sedona. “I still remember that picture,” she said. “It wasn’t scary for me to hold a gun. The reason it wasn’t scary was because I was educated. I find in my classes, when I’m teaching people, that’s what takes the fear away.” Upon entering the private sector in
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2014 with 24 years of service with DPS, Audsley did protection detail for the Arizona Cardinals during the 2015-16 season. She now offers executive protection for celebrities. Audsley founded SAFE in 2014, after she retired from DPS. She has five instructors, most of whom are independent contractors. Her students start in the classroom and learn the nomenclature of the guns. They are tested on that knowledge, and Audsley doesn’t lead anyone to the range until everyone knows the safety rules by heart—without looking at the back of her business card. Retired since 1992, Audsley’s father lives in Prescott Valley and formerly did consultations for movie companies. As the international director for the U.S. Bomb Technician Association for one term, David Audsley consulted after the Oklahoma City bombing and 9/11. As for Audsley, her classes include CCW ($80); combo CCW and basic intro ($200); children’s basic introduction to
At SAFE, students start in the classroom and learn the nomenaclature of the guns. They are tested on that knowledge, and no one is led to the range until everyone knows the safety rules by heart. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
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Dick Mueller: Putting a line around an idea BY SHEA STANFIELD Foothills Focus Contributing Writer
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Federal Artists Schools in Minneapolis that inspired her to try her drawing skills. Mueller was captivated. Mueller enrolled at the Minneapolis School of Art, now the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, after graduating high school. His major was industrial design, challenging both his imagination and creativity. “One project was to take an existing tool and improve it,” Mueller said. “My choice was a hand drill. Instead of a right-angle handle, standard at the time, I designed the drill straight so it could be used in a downward motion without using your hands at an uncomfortable angle.”
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Carefree artist Dick Mueller works in his home studio. (Photo courtesy Dick Mueller)
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Today that design is commonplace, but at the time, Mueller’s instructors thought it would never catch on—a hard lesson to learn about getting patents on your ideas, even if you’re young.
Eventually, out in the career world, Mueller heard from a friend in St. Louis that McDonnell Douglas was hiring tech-
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nical illustrators for the space program. He sent off a portfolio. That did the trick. Mueller was hired sight unseen. McDonnell Douglas eventually moved into producing a majority of electrical components. At that point, Mueller called it a day. He had been painting in his spare time for about 10 years by that time. He sold a still life painting to a client that contained an illustrated book page. To her surprise, she could read the words on the page and inquired, “Wouldn’t this be easier with pencil?” Giving this idea some thought, Mueller pick up a set of colored and graphite pencils and never looked back. Arizona was in Mueller and his wife’s future when her parents moved to Rio Verde in their retirement. After visiting them for a number of years and falling in love with the area, his wife, a McDonnell Douglas employee, was offered a transfer to the helicopter component facility in Mesa. Needless to say, they jumped on the opportunity to move West. This would be a particularly inspir-
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ing move for Mueller and his art. He was a huge fan of the stories of the West through TV programs such as “Death Valley Days,” “Gunsmoke” and “Roy Rogers.” Everything “old cowboy” appealed to him. Now, he was going to live the dream. Art has always been Mueller’s passion, especially the details of the photographic quality graphite on paper can produce. Much of the time he works from photographs, sometimes as many as 20 for one image; most of the photographs he produces himself. Recently, Mueller has started a new series, “Portraits from the Past.” “The idea was sparked by a client who wanted a picture of her grandfather, when he was 9, dressed up as a cowboy,” Mueller said. This approach has taken on a life of its own in Mueller’s Carefree home studio. Mueller draws from old family photos
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“Etta and Bill in Wyoming 1912.” (Photo courtesy Dick Mueller)
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better! Recently, Mueller was accepted for the Bosque Art Classic, and the International Guild of Realism accepted his colored pencil drawing “Salt River Ghost” to participate in the 15th annual IGOR Exhibition in Charleston, South Carolina. Both enormous honors for organizations that choose the top 1% of works submitted. He also enjoys a large following of clients and collectors across the country. Mueller definitely has successfully “put the line around an idea” in his work. He is a member of the Sonoran Arts League and exhibits at the Gallery at El Pedregal. He’s one of the founders of the annual Hidden in The Hills Studio Tour that takes place the last two weekends each November. His studio, Coyote Crossing Studio, will host a “Al and Lawrence at the River Saloon.” (Photo courtesy Dick Mueller)
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“Al and Bill feeding Doggie.” (Photo courtesy Dick Mueller)
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We visit Prescott’s Groom Creek Trail TOLD BY KUMA & WRITTEN BY LORRAINE BOSSÉ-SMITH Foothills Focus Contributing Writer
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ello, Foothills Focus readers! My column from 85086 Magazine has been moved, and I hope my fans follow me. I look forward to sharing my adventures with you. Speaking of fans, I’ve learned about some great hiking trails from my readers. I always appreciate the recommendations, and one such suggestion was the Groom Creek Trail, so off went to Prescott—one of my favorite places! Prescott is quite doable for a day trip, and this trail is extremely easy to get to. We took I-17 north to Highway 69 toward Prescott and stayed on that until Mount Vernon, where we took a left. Mount Vernon turns into the Senator Highway, and Groom Greek is on your
left. Just look for Camp Wamatochick signs and turn left on Wamatochick. This is the trailhead parking lot. It’s free, has human restrooms and has overflow parking if needed. With traffic, it took us about two hours from North Phoenix. FYI: Apparently Camp Wamatochick is a kids camp where they get to participate in all sorts of fun activities. It isn’t a typical campground but more of a retreat center. The trail is also called No. 307, and you will follow those signs as you hike. We read this was a high-traffic trail, but it wasn’t too busy the day we went. This is a loop trail, but we weren’t up for the full 8.7 miles, as it was a bit warm. By the time you read this, I am hoping cooler temps have arrived. Our goal was the lookout, which is 3.5 miles up and 3.5
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miles back. This meant we went toward the left, which is very common. The trail is rated moderate because it is a steady climb up. We immediately appreciated the shade of the forest as we climbed. The higher we got, we started to have some views of Prescott, the Bradshaw Mountains and all the way to Flagstaff. We assume a fire came through, as we encountered areas with no shade at all, and these sections were hot. Our pace slowed way down, with temps in the high 90s. When in the shade, we noticed some really cool trees. Dad said they were alligator bark juniper trees. I’ve actually seen an alligator up close, and I can attest that the bark does indeed look scaly! alligator bark juniper trees are native to the Southwest and can live up to 500 years. Whoa! The male plants produce 1/2-inch cones, and the female plants produce 1/2-inch whitish blue berries containing two to six seeds. Be sure to check them out. We met some folks coming down who
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said the top was “OK,” but if you wanted a real view, you would need to go to the fire outlook, where you would get a 360-degree view. We were about a half-mile from the top at this point, and we opted to pause, eat some lunch and assess how we were doing. One thing I love about my mom is she always has my back. She could tell I was not happy with the heat. Could we have pushed that
extra half-mile up and back—yes, but at what cost? So rather than endanger my well-being (and paws), we called it. We decided to head back down the 3.5 miles. Mom was low on water as well—a good reminder to always pack plenty of water for everyone. We were able to pick up a little speed
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and their needs. The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The nonprofit also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship. For more information, call 480-4882669.
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he American Legion Post 34 is hosting its annual craft fair and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7, at the post, 6272 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. The public is invited, and admission is free. All sale proceeds support veterans
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on the way down, but those burn sections were still wicked hot. By now, we were all feeling it. I was glad to see our car with air conditioning! I zonked out pretty quickly. As I age, I find I need more recovery time from big adventures (I just turned 12 in September). We put in 6.5 miles. If we had gone all the way up, it would be 7.5 miles. The
entire loop is 8.7. The good news is you can pick whatever suits you for that day. We decided we would come back in the winter and attempt the full loop. It isn’t a spectacularly scenic hike, but it is one mostly in the forest. It is challenging enough to give you a workout out but not too difficult, unless it is hot. If you give it a try and make it to the top, post a picture and let me know. Your pal and adventure buddy!
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Our Lady of Joy plans Christmas bazaar BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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ur Lady of Joy Catholic Parish will hold its 13th annual Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, at the church, 36811 N. Pima Road, Carefree. This community event, sponsored by Our Lady’s Guild, will feature numerous hand-
picked vendors. Holiday shopping deals and cool items include jewelry, ladies apparel, photography, a pet boutique, fused glass, purses, quilts, rock art sculptures, gourd art, holiday ornaments and wreaths, children and doll apparel, imported olive oils, woodworking/cutting boards, beaded wrapped silverware, watercolor paintings, metal yard art and Native American crafts. The Parish Center at Our Lady of Joy un-
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online to keep them safe. Hoping to graduate in December, Milacek said it’s been difficult balancing football and school. But he doesn’t let it bother him. “It is tough,” he said. “I don’t get overwhelmed. I’m used to it on the football field. I get things thrown at me all the time. I kind of have to read and react with it. Academically, it just
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Boulder Creek High School quarterback Bear Milacek will study premed at University of New Mexico but hopes to make it to the NFL. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
thing I can pick up now in high school and jumpstart for college will help me in the future.” Milacek’s favorite moment being a Jaguar is spending time with his senior teammates and beating Mountain Ridge 35-21. “We, as seniors, we’re probably the closest class to come out of Boulder Creek,” Milacek said. “We are all really good friends. Anything we do together is pretty awesome and fun.”
As for joining UNM, he is excited to head out there to meet new people. It will be a different environment for him, which he is eager about to experience. “In high school, guys want to work hard—not all the time—but once you get to college, they all want to work hard,” said Milacek, who will study premed but hopes to make the NFL. “It will be a different environment for me, and that will probably be the best part of it.”
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