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NEWS ................. 8 Clothing brand to host Earth Day cleanup
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
CCUSD board extends Monroe’s contract BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
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CUSD’s governing board approved Dr. Cort Monroe’s employment contract through 2025 at its April 11 meeting. Monroe was hired with a 2.5-year contract beginning Jan. 1, 2021. This extension solidifies the board’s commitment to Monroe’s service to CCUSD. “I am excited to continue the great work we have started with teachers, staff, leaders, parents and community members to achieve our mission of providing an innovative, high quality learning experience for all CCUSD students across our schools,” Monroe said.
“Side by side with the governing board, we can work together as one team to develop curious, resilient, critical-thinking problem solving students who make a difference and inspire excellence in the world. I am proud to be the superintendent of the Cave Creek School District, voted ‘Best of the North Valley’ for the third year in a row.” North Valley Magazine is the sister publication to The Foothills Focus. Under Monroe’s leadership, the district remains focused on CCUSD’s mission, vision and the strategic plan priorities—student success; employee excellence; safe environment/culture; ef-
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Cave Creek Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Cort Monroe will be with the organization until 2025. (Cave Creek Unified School District/Submitted)
Suspect involved in of�icer shooting apprehended
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fter an extensive, 80-hour search, Phoenix police located and apprehended Nicholas Cowan, the suspect of an April 14 shootout near Cave Creek and Beardsley roads that critically injured a female officer. “For the past three and a half days, the city of Phoenix and surrounding communities have been on edge knowing that a violent criminal was on the
loose. Someone who, without hesitation, attempted to kill a police officer,” said Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams April 17 after Cowan was arrested. “I’m here to tell you that the community can rest easy and breathe a sigh of relief because Nicholas Cody Cowan has been taken into custody for the attempted murder of a Phoenix police officer and a whole other list of crimes.” The incident started when officers responded to a domestic violence call from a woman who asked to meet at a conve-
nience store because she was afraid to talk at her house around 10:30 a.m. April 14. While talking to the officers, a suspect — later identified as Cowan, whom the woman was speaking about — drove into the parking lot and fired multiple rounds at a busy gas station and struck one of the officers. One officer returned fire, but the suspect drove away. The 40-year-old female officer is a 24year veteran of the Phoenix Police De-
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fective operations resources and systems and community partnerships. “It is my pleasure to announce the contract extension of Cave Creek Unified School District superintendent, Dr. Cort Monroe,” said Beth Hatcher,
governing board president. “By majority vote, the governing board agreed to extend Dr. Monroe’s contract due to his desire and work to obtain long-term sustainability for the district. In these uncertain times for school districts, Dr. Monroe has restructured the organization
providing for an equal emphasis on the middle and high schools, implemented professional learning communities for our teachers to enhance student achievement, and continues to pursue various funding opportunities for the Cave Creek Unified School District.”
partment. She was shot at least once in the stomach and was in critical condition upon leaving the scene in an ambulance. Williams gave a statement the day of the incident outside an HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, where the officer was receiving treatment. “I’m angry, I’m tired and I’m frustrated,” Williams said. “Today one of my officers was shot and critically injured. I’ll remind you that I’ve had eight officers shot and 13 injured during the four critical incidents that we’ve had in the last four months.
“I can tell you this about the officer, she’s a wife, she’s a mom, she’s a dedicated public servant and we’re very hopeful and prayerful that she’ll pull through just fine.” A social media post April 14 confirmed that the injured officer was in stable condition after having the bullet surgically removed and has since continued to improve. A tip was called in by a resident in the community April 17 that alerted police to Cowan’s location at a rental property in Scottsdale near 66th Street and Osborn Road. SWAT officers surrounded the location and, after several hours of negotiations, Cowan was taken into custody with-
out “significant use of force,” according to Phoenix Police Sgt. Andy Williams. Sgt. Williams said Phoenix police worked “around the clock” to ensure that Cowan was found. There was a $35,000 reward for information that led to Cowan’s arrest. Phoenix Police were assisted in the manhunt by the FBI, ATF, Scottsdale Police, Prescott Police, the U.S. Marshals office and the Yavapai County Sheriff ’s Office. Thanks to community tips and the joint investigation, police learned that Cowan was picked up by an old friend when he fled his vehicle after the incident. From there, Williams said it was apparent he received help from multiple people. At least one of those, Nicole Montalbano, is facing charges for interfering in the judicial process. After Cowan was apprehended in Scottsdale, he was taken to a hospital to receive treatment for gunshot wounds he obtained during the Thursday shootout. Sgt. Williams said the investigation is ongoing, but officers were sent home to get some rest first before diving into the specificities of the case. More information will be released by the Phoenix Police Department as it becomes available.
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Carefree celebrates Earth Day with lecture BY JORDAN HOUSTON Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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he town of Carefree is hosting its Earth Day celebration with an event highlighting local business-
es. On April 23, a day after the worldwide holiday, community members can gather at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to honor Carefree’s scenic landscape and learn more about local resources dedicated to preserving the climate. The free event will highlight a handful of stations from last year’s celebration, including Carefree Water Co., Desert Foothills Land Trust, Rattlesnake Solutions, Rural Metro Fire Department and Wild at Heart, as well as new partners. Carefree Vice Mayor John Crane said the commemoration seeks to inspire appreciation for the town’s surrounding backdrop, as well as raise awareness
about Earth Day. “We just live in such a beautiful place here in the Sonoran Desert and our community has a lot of open space,” Crane said. “The people who live here really appreciate what they have and we wanted to create a free event that had a focus on that.” New partners this year include Arizona Public Service (APS), Educating Children Outdoors, a standards-based nature immersion program that works with public school teachers and students, and Elite Solar, a Scottsdale-based solar energy company. The East Valley Astronomy Club, a group of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts, will also be in attendance, Crane explained. The club’s booth will have a solar telescope for attendees to try. Another new partner slated to hit the pavilions is the Tonto National Forest, which is managed regionally at the Tonto supervisor’s office. The supervisors
will discuss varying recreational activities and opportunities within the forest, such as lake and pond fishing at the Horseshoe Reservoir. “The new vendors we have – we’re just getting to know them,” Crane expressed. “They’re local and they have a lot of presence here. I (am excited to) learn more about what’s available so that I can talk to people and share that with them too.” Marking Earth Day’s 52nd anniversary, this year boasts the theme Invest in Our Planet, according to earthday.org. The site works with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to broaden the definition of “environment.” It strives to expand the term to include “issues that affect our health and our communities,” such as “greening deteriorated schools, creating green jobs and investment and promoting activism to stop air and water pollution.” Crane noted, “Earth Day creates
awareness of our environment. The more people who are aware of it, and who are connected to it, the better caretakers they will be and the more they will enjoy it.” The vice mayor added that he is expecting a big turnout this year following 2021’s Earth Day celebration, which he said went “very well.” “I was pleasantly surprised,” Crane said. “Last year, we had a steady stream of people coming through here, and with more participants we have more visibility in the community in getting the word out. I would expect it to be even better attended, and I’m looking forward to it.” Earth Day Celebration
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23 WHERE: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street, Carefree COST: Free INFO: visitcarefree.com
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Clothing brand to host Earth Day Cleanup BY JORDAN HOUSTON Foothills Focus Staff Writer
Keep Nature Wild, an Arizona-based clothing brand, is hosting an Earth Day Cleanup at a frequented illegal dumpsite in Scottsdale. In honor of the worldwide holiday celebrated annually on April 22, Keep Nature Wild is partnering with Postino Wine Cult, Senita Athletics, Summit Soul Sisters and AZ on the Rocks from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, to host the trash cleanup. The free event is open to the public and will feature “fun prizes,” as well as lunches donated by Ike’s Love & Sandwiches for the volunteers. The parcel’s map coordinates are 33.710083, -111.972861, according to the eventbrite page. Parking will be available off of Tatum Road near the cross with East Pinnacle Peak Road. “KNW” signs will be posted to help direct traffic. Keep Nature Wild, which hosts nationwide trash cleanups, hopes to inspire com-
munity members to find companionship through positive environmental practices, according to Keep Nature Wild COO Matt Putra. “I mean trash is a huge problem, we all know that,” Putra said. “We could just pay a team of people or employ a group that cleans up and we might get more done, but I think we believe in community, and we believe in bringing people together for this kind of stuff.” “I think there is a visibility thing when the community is involved,” he continued. “Then people are hearing about it and they’re excited about it. I also think we are unique because our events are pretty uplifting. People are having a good time meeting new people, and I think that’s what we want to have.” Outdoor-appropriate attire is recommended, including shoes/boots, long pants and sunhats. During the cleanup, volunteers will break into three groups to cover three ar-
Keep Nature Wild, which hosts cleanups across the Valley, is partnering with Postino Wine Cult, Senita Athletics, Summit Soul Sisters and AZ on the Rocks to host the Earth Day Cleanup on a frequented illegal dumpsite in Scottsdale. (Submitted photo) eas that are “concentrated dumping sites on (the) parcel.” Bags and gloves will be provided by Keep Nature Wild. Trash grabbers and buckets in lieu of bags are also encouraged. Volunteers are asked to provide their own water, as well as sign a liability form
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“For me, there is a huge aspect of giving back to the places you live in and beautifying the spaces that maybe you walk by every day or are driving out to work and pass,” Sullivan said. “There is a huge impact that is made to you personally when you go and dedicate time to your surroundings and you invest back in these spaces.”
Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day celebrates the planet’s environmental diversity and highlights the need to hold sectors accountable for their role in the environmental crisis. And Keep Nature Wild’s purpose sings a similar tune, Sullivan said. The apparel company strives to build communities by picking up trash outside. With a focus on “standing for what we
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arth Day is celebrated on April 22 and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is inviting Arizonans to commit to safeguarding the environment by making one outfit each week, a reclaimed outfit, to divert unnecessary waste from hitting state’s landfills. “The secret to winning the war on waste is hanging in your closet,” said Jackie Halleen, president at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. “If you swap just one of your seven weekly outfits with reclaimed fashion from Goodwill, you’ll do your part in helping us save the environment.” The #AreYouWearingGoodwill campaign is not only a call to action, but a movement, designed to inspire Arizonans to be more conscious about the actionable steps they can take to easily build a better world.
Goodwill is hosting its Evening of Goodwill Gala from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and 60 models will be wearing fashions from Goodwill. The event will be held at Clayton House in Scottsdale. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/GoodwillEvening.
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stand on,” Keep Nature Wild’s goal is to remove 1 million pounds of trash from wilderness areas. The company picks up one pound of trash for each product sold. The products, ranging from recycled T-shirts, tank tops, tote bags, water bottles, candles and bucket hats, are designed in Arizona and “made for the wild.” Each Keep Nature Wild purchase also includes a biodegradable trash bag. “The biggest thing to come out of these cleanups is, a ton of people are shocked to see how much litter there is and how much of it doesn’t break down,” Sullivan said. “It’s a very tangible experience where people walk away and are like, ‘I don’t want to be part of the problem anymore.’” “It’s hands-on education and awareness – and you can be part of the solution.” “It’s really valuable for us to get the word out when we are doing these cleanups,” she continued. “I think that people want to be a part of the solution, but don’t know where to start.” Keep Nature Wild has also launched an Earth Month Collection, which showcases products with earth-friendly designs and
sayings. The company is now working to evolve its mission statement to emphasize the importance of biodiversity, Putra explained. “We just did a team retreat and worked on our mission statement,” Putra explained, noting the topic of trash did not make the cut. “We want to keep nature wild and (highlight) the power of the community and connection. We didn’t put trash in there, we wanted to focus on biodiversity. We want to be open to a world where there is no trash.” Find details about the Scottsdale trash cleanup at https://bit.ly/ScottsdaleCleanup To learn more about Keep Nature Wild and its products, visit keepnaturewild. com. Keep Nature Wild Cleanup
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23 WHERE: The parcel’s map coordinates are 33.710083, -111.972861 COST: Free INFO: https://bit.ly/ScottsdaleCleanup, keepnaturewild.com
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Verde Valley Festival fetes the region’s best BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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he Verde Valley Wine Festival returns for its fifth year on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, in Cottonwood, promoting and celebrating the region’s wine production. The festival had a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 but is now returning, in part, to celebrate the Verde Valley recently being declared an American Viticultural Area, an official designation identifying it as a grape-growing region by the federal government. This year’s event marks the debut of the party at Old Town Activity Park in Cottonwood, said Debbie Hunseder, festival director. As Northern Arizona’s foremost wine and culinary event, the festival will have more than 20 wineries, two breweries and two distilleries. All the vendors are based in Arizona. “We are looking forward to welcoming everybody to the Verde Valley and to enjoy the fabulous wines that our winemakers are creating for this state,” Hunseder said. Each general admission ticket ($35) comes with eight tastings. Hunseder said they try to make it easy for guests and use wristbands to keep track of the tastings. There are eight wine glasses on the wristband that are marked by the various wineries as guests get their samples. Tastings are a 1-ounce pour that guests can choose out of a few different options from each of the wineries. Calvin Arnold, national sales director
of Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards, which has participated in every Verde Valley Wine Festival, said he recommends sampling its Puscifer Queen B Sparkling Malvasia. It comes in a can and pairs well with the warmer weather. He said they will also be sampling a sweeter option as well as its perennial favorite. “We are absolutely looking forward to it,” Arnold said. “We enjoy taking every opportunity to showcase Arizona wines. Now, we have the pleasure of celebrating Arizona’s newest AVA, the Verde Valley.” Hunseder said there will be much more than just drinks, though. The festival will also have dozens of food and artisan vendors. Food vendors include Malta Joe’s, a bakery that does meat pies; Emerson Fry Bread; Farm A GoGo, which specializes in farm-to-table foods; and Sally’s BBQ. There will also be gelato, crepes, kebabs and other treats. In keeping with the festival’s theme, Hunseder said most of the other vendors are also wine or culinary themed. For example, she said one vendor makes furniture out of wine barrels or reclaimed wood and another creates candles with recycled wine bottles. There will also be a few jewelry vendors. Another popular part of the festival is the photo booth, done by Set Apart Photography. The “booth” is a teardrop trailer where people can pick out accessories and props and get a free filmstrip of pictures, according to Hunseder. In addition to the vendors, there will be live music throughout the day from local bands to keep guests entertained.
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“Our bands are the Guitar Brothers, What’s the Big Idea and Paulo Bravo,” Hunseder said. “All three of them are kind of light, contemporary jazz. They’re not loud and overpowering, and have been really popular at previous festivals that we’ve had.” Hunseder said guests are free to go in and out of the event with their wristband, which gives people an opportunity to experience Old Town Cottonwood. For people who may be visiting to attend the festival from out of town, the area has tons of restaurants, shops and wineries within walking distance from the festival, according to Hunseder. “We’re considering it kind of an extension of the festival, those tasting rooms that are right there in Old Town as well,” Hunseder said. “People will have the opportunity to come and go from the festival. They’ll be wearing a wristband, so they can leave and go to a tasting room in Old Town or go grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants there and then come back to the festival.” Chateau Tumbleweed Winery is one of the wineries that are just down the road from the festival and open to guests. “We do the Verde Valley Wine Festival every year. It is in our hometown, and we like to be there,” said Kris Pothier, co-owner of Chateau Tumbleweed Winery. “The turnout is great, there is wonderful music and food, and it is just a great environment to show our wines.” Pothier adds she would recommend sampling its 2020 rosé at the festival. It is a blend of sangiovese, grenache and graciano, which she said will fit the warm April weather. The festivities will kick off with a Platinum VIP winemaker dinner held Friday, April 29, at the Old Town Cottonwood Clubhouse. The event will include premium wine and culinary options as well as music. Hunseder said they will be auctioning travel and experience packages, such as a winemaker pairing with a boutique lodging experience and a kayak trip or a sporting event paired with a wine tasting. Proceeds will go toward the Arizo-
na Vignerons Alliance and the Arizona Wine Growers Association, nonprofit organizations that advocate for winemaking in Arizona. “It will be catered by chef Chris Smith, who is the master chef at the Merkin Osteria,” Hunseder said. “We’ll have some winemakers on hand that will be pairing their wines specifically with chef Smith’s food offerings that he will have that night. … It’s a great bargain and just a great way to kick off the festival and have a lot of fun.” Tickets are limited and selling quickly, Hunseder adds. A Platinum VIP ticket includes the dinner and auction Friday as well as a VIP pass for the festival Saturday. VIP ticket holders can enter the festival an hour earlier than general admission, allowing them to skip some of the lines and have a more exclusive experience. Hunseder said based on previous years and current ticket sales, she is expecting over 3,000 people to attend. Therefore, it’s best to plan and get tickets beforehand, which can be purchased online. “It’s just a great opportunity to bring people together to enjoy all aspects of the winery — the growing, the making, the selling and, of course, the drinking,” Hunseder said. Verde Valley Wine Festival
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 30 WHERE: Old Town Activity Park, 187 E. Pima Street, Cottonwood COST: $35 for general admission, $125 for VIP and $199 for Platinum VIP INFO: verdevalleywinefestival.com
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Grab the tissues, pollen strikes again BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist
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h oh, it’s allergy season. “Achoo!” Excuse me, dear readers, because it seems I cannot stop sneezing! And I guess I am not alone. After reading up about allergies, it clarified one thing: We are suffering in Arizona with itchy and watery eyes, runny noses, sneezing fits, sore throats and general fatigue. The devil is called pollen. Some allergies are caused by airborne pollens, which are in the form of
a very fine powder released by trees, grass and weeds. One expert claims that in the higher elevations in Arizona people are suffering because the mountain junipers are busy fertilizing this time of year. In Phoenix, those palo verde trees are causing a yellow cloud of pollen. That, coupled with all the wind we have had lately, is a recipe for thick clouds of “powder” released into the air and into our mouth, eyes and lungs. Trees, if you can read this, stop blowing your dust our way. You are killing
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us. Hey, it is not only the trees that are up to no good. What about those beautiful flowering plants and bushes? Look around at our fair state and just about everything is in glorious boom. Yellows, purples, whites, greens, reds are all creating a landscape of beauty. As long as we don’t have to breathe, we will be fine. One man advised me to take two spoonfuls of locally made honey daily, as it contains local pollen and will build the immune system. I might try this.
My neighbor said she can only go out to work in the yard while wearing goggles. Good idea! A friend said to keep all windows closed until June when the “pollen count” is tolerable. No thanks.
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‘Invasion, USA’ continues unabated
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hink of him as the “Anti-Ike.” Dwight David Eisenhower led allied forces in the invasion of Europe and the defeat of the Third Reich in World War II. Now, Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas is at the forefront of planning and promoting a modern-day invasion of the United States. Gen. Eisenhower presided over “Operation Overlord.” Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas might well call his multifront assault on America “Operation Lord-Over-Them.” The “them” to be “Lorded Over?” American citizens. Joe Biden, his cabinet members and the radical left all agree that the Constitution is not the cornerstone of our republic. It is little more than “Silly Putty,” to be pulled and stretched, or
simply put in a box, placed on a shelf and ignored. The Biden Bunch has made it clear: Your rights are whatever “Big Joey” says they are. And he doesn’t even try to hide it. Ten days after April Fools’ Day, at a major White House event, Ol’ Joe tried again to fool the American people. He championed a short-circuit of constitutional process, then claimed to support the Second Amendment. After voicing frustration that he could not advance gun control “because I was having trouble getting anything passed in the Congress, but I used what we call ‘regulatory authority,’” instructing Attorney General Merrick Garland — the same government official who branded parents voicing disagreements with school boards as “domestic terrorists” — to take steps to restrict the rights of the
law-abiding to own firearms. Then, with the type of candor befitting the “confused,” Biden added, “By the way — it’s going to sound bizarre — I support the Second Amendment.” Sure you do, Joe. And soon you’ll instruct the Department of Housing and Urban Development to designate Yuma as a “beachfront location,” based simply on your say-so. Yuma isn’t “beachfront,” but it is a front in the on-going border wars, which brings us back to the architect of the continued invasion. Mayorkas repeats the Biden administration’s false talking points, which, in turn, are echoed by acolytes in the partisan press. Like Attorney General Garland, the Homeland Security secretary claims “the greatest terrorism-related threat that we face… is the threat of domestic violent extremism.” But unlike Garland, the DHS chief enlarges the scope of the threat beyond the disgruntled parents of school kids. Speaking to Al Sharpton’s National Action Network earlier this month, Mayorkas specifically named white supremacists as the “most prominent threat.” Since “white supremacists” are synonymous with “caucasian conservatives” in the language of the left, the Biden Gang believes that those who disagree with them politically are tantamount to domestic terrorists. And, given the “Bizarre Bazaar” that passes for the current “marketplace of ideas” at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, it illogically follows that the continued influx of illegals somehow comes at no risk to the homeland. Despite all the public health pronouncements from Dr. Anthony Fauci, seeking to keep American citizens masked, confined and confused about COVID-19, Secretary Mayorkas instructed illegals last September on the best ways to get past the restrictions of Title 42, the public health order to expel illegal entrants due to
the virus threat, put in place by President Trump in March 2020. And, in anticipation that Title 42 would be lifted, Homeland Security formulated a plan in February proposing “broadscale release mechanisms” for the thousands of illegal aliens expected to enter the USA. Chief among them is a plan to substitute U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service “adjudicators” for immigration judges. Since those adjudicators can be ordered to rubber-stamp asylum claims, Mayorkas and Biden will in turn claim that it is the “legal path” to entry. “Amnesty A-Go-Go” is more accurate. On May 23, Title 42 will be fully rescinded. Our southern border will essentially disappear. American history will be changed. June 6, 1944, will no longer be revered as D-Day. Instead, future generations of school children will be taught about a new D-Day by their leftist “educrats.” May 23, 2022: “Destiny Day.” God help us. Sorry, Ike. J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.
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Are we living in the allergy capital of the world? My physician makes this claim. Lord help us. More than 50 million Americans are suffering right now from pollen in the air! Seasonal allergies are estimated to be responsible for 4 million missed workdays every year. And, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, allergies are the sixth-leading cause of chronic illness in the United States with an annual cost in excess of $18 billion. That is nothing to sneeze at. We are getting sick from the air we breathe. Even our pets can be miserable. I was walking around town one day and saw a “cloud” of yellow dust
swirling around like an evil dust devil. People were trying to outrun it, but no such luck. You know it cannot be good when you have bright yellow dust raining down on you from tree pollen! Help! We are under an allergy attack! Grab the tissue box. Call in sick. (If you are an employer, I am only kidding.) Go for a walk but be prepared to run fast if you see a pollen cloud coming your way. Open a window and enjoy the cool breeze. “Achoo!” On second thought, shut it fast! Yikes, enjoy spring with all the trees and grasses in bloom, from a safe distance and with a tissue handy. Judy Bluhm is a writer and local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.
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‘Les Miserables’ hits pavilion with a bang BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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rea teens from the Desert Foothills Theater will bring the award-winning “Les Miserables” to Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion with songs that inspire rebellion gunfire that startles and a love story that radiates. Sandi Carll, director, said everyone is excited and working hard to make a school edition of “Les Miserables” come together for shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, April 21 to April 30. “Les Miserables” takes place in the early 1800s and follows the life of Jean
Valjean, who breaks his parole to embark on a new life after being released from years of unjust imprisonment. Valjean leads an honest life and becomes mayor and the caregiver for a young girl, but is still haunted by his past. Police Inspector Javert chases after Valjean, refusing to believe he can change his ways. In Javert’s pursuit to bring Valjean to justice, they find themselves entangled in the Paris uprising of 1821. Carll said, normally, a show takes six to eight weeks from auditioning to performing, but this show is on a tight timeline of four weeks.
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“It’s a huge challenge to pull off a show like ‘Les Miserables’ in four weeks but we have an amazing team supporting the show and a great cast of incredibly talented kids,” she said. “There’s still a lot of work to do, but we are absolutely in awe of their talent. It’s really been a joy to work with these teams.” Despite a slightly daunting timeline, Carll said the kids are excited, working hard and rising to the challenge of performing a show like “Les Miserables.” They practice five to six times a week and many of them have multiple roles. There are 37 cast members in the production. Most of the performers are older teenagers, with a few younger children in the mix, but Carll said they came with a built-in knowledge and love for “Les Miserables,” which is part of the reason they’ve been doing so well. She added that the performers were familiar with “Les Miserables” and its mature themes of death and rebellion. “We were very careful to work with teams that came with an understanding of what they were getting into,” Carll said. “I, as the director, cannot amend the show or take things out, and the show deserves to be performed in its pure state, as given to us, so that’s what we’re doing. But we’re doing it in a very thoughtful way where everybody is in great understanding of the content that we’re working with.” Those familiar with “Les Miserables” knows a large part of the show is a bat-
tle, and Carll said they are pulling all the stops to recreate that. The theater is bringing additional equipment to the pavilion to create lighting and sound effects to mimic gunfire and explosions. Carll said she also brought in a fight choreographer to teach the kids how to realistically handle the prop weapons and battle training for fight scenes. This will be the theater’s third program at the pavilion, and Carll said it’s the perfect spot for a production like this because it is intimate and accessible. “The Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion itself is a fantastic community partner to us,” Carll said. “They’re generous with their space and venue to accommodate our rehearsals. We love that little outdoor venue. “It’s in the center of town and it’s just the perfect spot to tell the story with the size and location of the venue and how quaint and charming it is… People love to come and see a show under the stars. It brings everybody together and it’s a beautiful time of year to do that.” Desert Foothills Theater presents Les Miserables
When : Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., performances from Thursday, April 21, to Saturday, April 30 Where : Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion 101 Easy Street, Carefree Cost : Adults $25, youth $15 Info : dftheater.org
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pring cleaning should also mean taking inventory of the family’s prescription medications. Do you have expired prescriptions you no longer need? Many fire and police stations will accept medications for safe disposal. It’s also a good time to organize a list of the medications in your family’s medicine cabinet, in case there’s a medical emergency, according to Sarah Bird, an emergency department nurse and administrative director at Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. “What if you or a family member were rushed to the hospital, would a loved one be able to provide a current list of your medications to first responders or the emergency department? What if it was your child or parent? Would you know the names and dosages of their prescrip-
tions? How about any nonprescription medications?” she asked. “It’s important to know, because not having this information may cause a delay in care, as paramedics or hospital staff try to confirm current medications before providing that information to the physician. A lack of up-to-date medical information may lead to avoidable medication errors or adverse drug reactions.” Health care professionals from Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital and its sister Abrazo hospitals throughout the Valley say that keeping a list of medications and health history up to date can help patients avoid adverse effects from dosing errors, omissions, duplications and drug interactions. “You may prefer to document your medications on paper, but you can keep a list on your phone as well,” Bird said. “Keep a historical record. This applies to you, along with your
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ways to help keep this information: Each time you make a change, note the date. Ask your pharmacy (or pharmacies) to print out a list of medications filled in the last year. And make sure someone in your family or circle of friends knows where you keep your medications list. “Do yourself and your family a favor by putting medication reconciliation at the top of your to-do list. Time is precious, and in an emergency, minutes matter,” Bird said.
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ick Foley experienced concussions, the loss of multiple teeth and a piece of his ear, a surgically repaired knee four times, 351 stitches and broken bones. He truly earned the name “Hardcore Legend.” A World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Famer, Foley is returning to Arizona to share anecdotes from his storied career as part of his “Nice Day” tour at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy on Wednesday, April 20. Foley stops by the state where he defeated Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson back in 1999 in Tucson. The two brawled throughout the Tucson Convention Center for the championship belt. Foley won the match and defeated Johnson for the second time and
cites it as one of his cherished memories from Arizona. The “Nice Day” tour was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Foley’s 1999 autobiography “Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks” before the COVID-19 pandemic derailed his plans. With the current climate improving, Foley returned to the road. “I just thought it’d be a nice way to let people know I’d be bringing those stories that they read in their childhood to life on stage,” Foley said. It’s been great to see so many happy faces. It’s really nice to be out there. The crowds have been really responsive.” Growing up, Foley was inspired to become a professional grappler after watching Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka wrestle at Madison Square Garden. Gaining notoriety in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), he wrestled under the persona “Cactus Jack,”
a brutish and vicious fighter who often used dangerous items like thumbtacks, barbed wire and other weapons in the ring. He continued with “Cactus Jack” throughout various professional wrestling organizations in the United States and Japan. Foley eventually made his way to the WWE, even though chairman Vince McMahon wasn’t a big fan. That led to the Mankind moniker and his dark, creepy and deranged personality who performed extreme stunts. His third character, Dude Love, was workshopped by Foley as a teenager. The character was a laidback and groovy hippie with breezy lingo. Together the three formed the “Three Faces of Foley.” Foley is infamous for a moment in a Hell in a Cell match against The Undertaker. The Hell in a Cell match remains one of professional wrestling’s most dangerous matches as the two
combatants fight inside a 16-foot, five-sided steel cage surrounding the ring with no disqualifications. The 1998 match between Mankind and The Undertaker began with the two climbing to the top of the cage. On top of the cage’s roof, they threw punches and swung steel chairs before creating one of WWE’s most iconic moments. After getting pummeled by The Undertaker, Mankind stumbled toward the edge of the cage. The Undertaker then glanced at the announcer’s table below before throwing the 300-pound Mankind through the table and onto the concrete floor. Backstage staff pleaded with Foley to stop the match as he was getting carried off on a stretcher. To the audience, commentators and staff members’ surprise, within 5 minutes of the
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fall, Mankind stepped off the stretcher and quickly climbed back on top of the cage to meet his opponent. Again, the two brawled and again Undertaker threw Mankind through the roof of the cell and slammed hard onto the mat. The Undertaker won the match. “I was lucky I had really good chemistry with all the top stars in the attitude era worked,” Foley said. “I worked really well with Undertaker.” By the end of the match, Foley sported missing teeth, multiple stitches under his lip, a dislocated jaw and shoulder, a concussion and a bruised kidney. This was one of many stunts Foley performed throughout his time as a
professional wrestler. “I was drawn to that theatrical element and the idea of taking people for a little emotional ride,” Foley said. He also recalls a stop at Wrestlemania 22 when “Cactus Jack” competed against fellow Hall of Famer Edge in a hardcore match that featured barbed wire, thumbtacks and a flaming table. Insane stunts defined Foley’s career. Because he wasn’t the strongest or most athletic grappler, he turned to wicked acts to make up for it. Foley adopted and embraced it. Foley feels he deserved more recognition for a 1996 boiler room brawl against The Undertaker. The match highlighted Foley’s unorthodox style of using props and the surrounding environment to methodically attack
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his opponent. “That would have been great if it was shot as a cinematic match. So, I consider that my unloved stepchild of matches,” Foley said. The “Nice Day” tour includes tales such as these and other in-depth behind-the-scenes stories from his time in the ring. Foley said he believes his appearances generally attract those families with his career. Those not in the know enjoy it as much — if not
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W Middle/High School ell, Easter was last Sunday. While resurrection is still on our minds, let’s glean some transformational lessons about another “raised from the dead incident” that preceded, foretold and contributed to the Easter Resurrection. The event occurred shortly before the resurrection of Christ. Did you know that God allows some problems to stink before He acts? In other words, as my friend Jack Canada’s song says about God, “He may not be there when you want Him, but He’s always right on time.” And when God seems to arrive late or in another way than you expected, it’s never a case of indifference. It’s because of God’s timing in working out His eternal purposes. Let’s set the stage. The first resurrection, in this case, was a man named Lazarus, a close friend of Jesus. Lazarus had two sisters, Mary and Martha, who were close to Jesus also. The sisters sent word to Jesus that Lazarus was very sick. But, Jesus delayed two days before he came to the town of Bethany, Lazarus’ location. When Jesus arrived at Bethany, Lazarus was dead. The Scripture recalls the incident. “So, when Mary… saw Him and fell at His feet, saying, ‘Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.’ When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and was troubled.” John 11:32. So, we have Lazarus dead in a tomb, the two sisters crying and the people wondering if Jesus cared or could do anything about Lazarus. This scene is where the shortest verse in the Bible is, “Jesus wept.” But understand
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many times when you’re down to nothing, God’s up to something. This occasion was a staging, a prophetic preview of Jesus’ future that was just days away. God was getting his people ready for what he had ready for them. Here are the lessons and insights. I’ll start with Scripture, then make observations. Lesson one: “Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. ‘Take away the stone,’he said. ‘But, Lord,’ said Martha, the dead man’s sister, ‘by this time, there is a stench, for he has been there four days.’” John 11:39. Martha has “stinking thinking” like you and I would have had. Even though she saw Jesus perform miracles before, she thought, “It’s too late, too hard, too much…it’s been four days and it’s going to stink.” Think of this. It takes a problem to have a miracle. Every healing Jesus did start with a problem. Martha’s problem was not the problem. Her very human stinking thinking was the problem. Lesson two: “Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’ So, they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, ‘Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew
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that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.’” John 11:40-42. This whole event was a setup for the benefit of the people there. Jesus was going to be in the same position in a matter of days. Jesus performed this miracle, so stinking thinking would not stop God’s people from believing God when things got intense after Jesus’ crucifixion. This event happened for us also that we would not stop believing in God. God has a time and an unchangeable purpose for His and our benefit. Faith is not the absence of doubt. Faith is the presence of belief. Lesson three: “When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, ‘Take off the grave clothes and let him go.’” John 11:43-44. Jesus says to them and us, “Take off those stinking grave clothes and
those stinking chains of the slavery of the fear of death many are held captive by their whole lives. God is alive. There’s eternal life. God speaks to them and us, “In My house, there are many mansions. If it were not so, I wouldn’t have said so.” Note: Jesus had to say Lazarus, or the whole graveyard would have come out of their tombs. Lesson four: “Therefore, many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. ‘If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away our temple and our nation.’ So, they plotted to take his life from that day on.” John 11:46-48, 53. The crucifixion and resurrection of Christ started with Lazarus coming forth from his tomb. The religious establishment didn’t want their people or the Romans to know about Lazarus’ miracle. They might lose
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even wept. He didn’t want stinking thinking to mess up the message of Easter. Get the message? Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. Ed has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. Ed may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.
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Craft N Chat MONDAYS Those who knit or crochet are invited to the Desert Foothills Library for Craft N Chat. New crafters and experienced ones are welcome to join. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., free, dfla.org
Free Couples Dance Lessons THURSDAYS Learn how to line dance to country music with significant others, friends or alone Thursdays in April. Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse, 6823 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 7 to 10 p.m., free, buffalochipsaloon.com
Yoga Fusion THURSDAYS Join Elizabeth Boisson in an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion at the Desert Foothills Library from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays. The class will start with breathing exercising and then go through different types of stretching movements and then into Vinyasa or the Flow yoga. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, noon to 1 p.m., $10 cash per class, dfla.org
Carefree Farmers Market FRIDAYS Vendors from around Carefree and the Valley head to the Farmers Market to sell goods like fresh, local, seasonal produce, herbs and flowers. They also sell local jams, jelly, honey and salsas. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, carefree.org
APRIL 26 The Desert Foothills Library focuses on a new book each month. It’s a great way to make friends and discover a new fave. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 School House Road, Cave Creek, 10 a.m. to noon, free, carefreecavecreek.org
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APRIL 21 AND APRIL 23 Jason “Gordo” Gordon offers a live, interactive show. His show includes a wide range of genres, ranging from classic rock to originals. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 8:30 p.m. April 21, and 2 to 6 p.m. April 23, free, 480-488-1906, haroldscorral.com
APRIL 26, MAY 3 AND JUNE 7 The town of Carefree is scheduled to host budget workshops for public participation this spring. Residents and community members are invited to attend any of the scheduled meetings to learn and ask questions about the town’s budgeting process. The workshops will touch on topics such as where the town gets its revenue from and how those funds are utilized to support town operations. Carefree Town Council Chambers, 33 Easy Street, Carefree, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 (town budget overview and Q&A). 5 p.m. Tuesdays May 3 (tentative budget review) and June 7 (final budget hearing), free, carefree.org
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APRIL 21 Join Carefree every third Thursday of the month to celebrate local artists, shop and dine in Downtown Carefree. This is a self-guided event. Downtown Carefree, 100 Easy Street, Carefree, 4 to 7 p.m., free, carefree.org
APRIL 27, MAY 11 AND MAY 25 Theater veterans Mo and David Mason host readings/ performances and teach how to make parts come
alive by emphasizing facial expressions and reading with emotion. No experience necessary; everyone can participate. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Center, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale, 11 a.m., reservations required, music.arts@deserthills.org
AZ Blues Project APRIL 28 The blues collective hits the Harold’s stage. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 6 p.m., free, 480488-1906, haroldscorral.com
Josh Roy Band APRIL 29 Josh Roy is an American country music recording artist, singer and songwriter from Arizona who has been compared to Tracy Byrd and Luke Bryan. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 8:30 p.m., free, 480-488-1906, haroldscorral.com
“For the Love of Story” MAY 7 The town of Carefree will host local authors led by Nancy Gutfreund, director and writer. The Arizona writers will read their autobiographical stories during a dramatic show called “For the Love of Story.” Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, 4 p.m., donations accepted, ngmft@aol.com
“Les Miserables” SELECT DAYS APRIL 21 TO APRIL 30 Desert Foothills Theater will stage “Les Miserables” under the stars at Carefree’s Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, 7 p.m., $15 or $25, dfttheater.org
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Jubilate Concert APRIL 23 AND APRIL 30 Jubilate Conservatory of Music will have two recitals at Desert Foothills Library in the Jones Coates Room in April. Voice, violin, viola and cello students will present solos with accompanist Jeff Yoder. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, 1 p.m., free, dfla.org
Town of Carefree Earth Day Celebration APRIL 23 In honor of Earth Day, Carefree will host a free community event featuring local organizations to help educate and empower residents to take better care of the Sonoran Desert, planet and each other. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree
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