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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
‘Trial budget’ calls for new positions BY PAUL MARYNIAK Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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lush with a $76 million surplus from this year, Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton is proposing $1.7 billion in general fund spending for the �iscal year beginning July 1 that includes the creation of 166 new positions at a cost of $21 million. In addition to those new positions covered by the general fund, Barton is proposing another 132 new positions at a cost of $4.9 million from enterprise and special revenue funds.
Enterprise funds come from aviation, water, wastewater, solid waste and the convention center; outside of the convention center, they are funded by users. Special revenue includes grants, gas taxes and other special streams of money. The so-called “trial budget” — a precursor to a more formal preliminary budget to be submitted to city council Tuesday, May 3 — is $93 million, or 5.8%, above the current budget and sets aside $55 million of that surplus to “for future city council spending
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Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton released his proposed spending plan. (Special to Foothills Focus)
Committee unveils ambitious EV plan for Phoenix
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14-member ad hoc committee recommended to Phoenix City Council a broad range of initiatives for moving the city toward more electric vehicle use, urging the construction of 500 charging stations, buying 200 EVs for city use and even developing a ride-sharing plan to give low-income people access to such vehicles. Although no cost estimate was included in the plan, spearheaded by South Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansa-
ri, Mayor Kate Gallego praised the “very significant time, energy and intellect” that went into the plan, 10 months in the making. “We hope that the stakeholders are excited about this vision as we bring it to fruition,” Gallego said. “Quite a future in front of us we expect about 20 or 30,000 EVs on Phoenix roads by 2030. It’s essential that we start acting now to identify the infrastructure and make sure we are ready.” Calling EVs “just one tool for decarbonizing our transportation infrastructure,” the mayor called the committee’s
plan part of a broader effort by Phoenix to reduce fossil fuel dependency by increasing the “micro-mobility network” of electric scooters and bicycles as well as expanding the city’s transit system. Although the committee did not provide any estimate of the cost of its recommendations or how they would be paid for, Gallego said, “This comes at a time when there is a signi�icant in�lux of resource more than $7 billion, thanks to the infrastructure and jobs act in a bipartisan legislation passed by Congress so
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that will give us a great chance to accelerate our own investments here.” The committee also identified other funding sources that range from tax credits for purchasers of some private EVs to grants for zero- and low-emission buses. Ironically, the discussion of the committee’s presentation came during a five-hour meeting April 12 in which City Manager Jeff Barton asked council for guidance on cutting $14 million from its wish list for spending the city’s remaining federal pandemic-relief funds. None of that money can be used for electric vehicles but must instead be directed to “one-time investments to improve the prospects of impacted residents and address economic and social disparities that have continued and worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The EV committee also recommended that the city streamline the permitting process for installing charging stations in homes, businesses and apartment complexes; launch a major public-outreach campaign that “clarifies the benefits of EVs, dispels myths, provides resources such as vehicle buying guides and information on charging stations,” among other things. While advocating the city purchase of light-duty EVs, it also suggests pilot programs for electrified street sweepers, buses and trucks. But one aspect of the report that generated much discussion involved “EV equity” – access by low-income people to electric vehicles.
The committee concedes in its draft report that even with expanded use of buses, e-bikes and e-scooters, private vehicles remain “the most convenient option for navigating around the community.” Ad hoc committee member Lisa Perez told the council that “there is still a pretty big myth out there that most EVs are expensive and unattainable,” Vice Mayor Laura Pastor said. “I struggle with this in the sense of equity, of prioritizing investments in underserved communities and equity because my vision would be then in those communities, they would have electric cars,” Pastor said. “But if I go through those communities currently, electric cars aren’t in the neighborhoods…That’s going to be a challenge.” Perez acknowledged Pastor had a point, but added, “I think we need to go into those communities and do a really good analysis to find out exactly what the needs are, and then how we can meet the needs by providing low costs. We talked about incentives for people to get into an EV. The prices are coming down. They’re still up there but I think the myth of them being unattainable is going away. We need to help dispel that with education analysis.” Gallego referred to a new EV car-sharing program launched in January by Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota in which 100 matching EVs were made available in a $12 million pilot with a nonprofit. Unlike the handful of electric car-sharing programs in other cities that require drivers to dock vehicles at charging spots, the Twin Cities’
Evie Carshare allows users to end their rides by parking on the street anywhere within a 35-mile designated “home area.” stretching from north Minneapolis to the East Side of St. Paul. The service territory does not cover all of St. Paul has “a real focus on serving more of our lower-income communities and communities of color,” according to Russ Stark, St. Paul’s chief resilience officer. A team monitors and moves vehicles to make sure they are charged and evenly dispersed in the cities. Drivers must meet certain requirements — including be free of any motor vehicle violations and any drug or alcohol-related criminal charges for at least three years — and sign up for various user plans that cost anywhere from 18 cents to 30 cents per minute of use. The program includes credits for things like parking the vehicle where it was picked up and it operates in tandem with the city’s transit system Stark said the program is designed to be “revenue neutral,” making just enough to cover the costs of electricity and the maintenance of equipment. The EV fleet is expected to grow to 171 this year. By fall, the Twin Cities expect to grow their number of public charging ports by 50%. There was not indicated by Phoenix City Council on what its next steps will be toward implementing the EV committee’s recommendations. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune contributed to this report.
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initiatives or to provide resources needed to maintain a balanced budget in the event of an economic downturn.” While Barton was upbeat about the city’s revenue picture for now, he warned there is considerable uncertainty in the immediate future. He noted that projected general fund revenue of $1.6 billion will be 9.4% over this year’s total but that “a conservative approach was used to project revenue given we are still experiencing impacts from the pandemic, rising in�lation and now a geopolitical crisis in Europe.” Moreover, he said that the State Legislative Budget Committee has estimated that $78 billion in one-time federal pandemic relief funding to Arizona “helped to fuel an 8.6% increase in AZ personal income, increasing discretionary spending and in�luencing sales tax collections. “It is expected over the next several months we will see a slowdown in revenue growth,” he warned, largely because the spigot of pandemic relief funds is shutting down.
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The trial budget barely addresses Phoenix’s $3.4 billion unfunded liability for police and �ire pensions, stating only that legal obligation” will require continued diligence and further resource strategies in the coming years.” Of the 166 new positions proposed by Barton, 92 are for �ire, police, municipal court and public defenders at a projected cost of $6.3 million. Barton noted that the money for police hires comes from “excess sworn vacancy savings” the city realized through its inability to �ill hundreds of of�icer vacancies that exist within the police department right now. Another 45 of the 166 new positions are conversions of temporary jobs now �illed in a variety of departments “because the duties of each position are no longer temporary in nature and are necessary to maintain existing services. The budget also proposes 17 new positions at a cost of $3 million for the City Manager’s Of�ice and Human Services Department for “homelessness, immigrant/refugee support and Fast Track Cities.” Those positions include a new “navi-
gator position” that would “work with immigrants and refugees to connect individuals to resettlement agencies and assist with referrals for services…to assist with a successful transition into the community.” The Fast Track Cities initiative involves 25 cities across the country that aim to help make “90% of Phoenicians to be aware of their HIV/AIDS status and to enroll in antiviral treatment.” Another 13 positions costing $2.7 million would go to parks and recreation and the library, mainly for tutoring and education support for children in the Phoenix Afterschool Center held at various schools, staff for a new bookmobile at 67th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, eight park rangers and staff at a newly renovated pool on Jefferson Street in Central Phoenix. And 10 new positions at a cost of $1.6 million are earmarked for the city Community and Economic Development and Planning departments and a newly created Of�ice of Innovation that would “conduct three to four projects per year on testing and prototyping.” The budget
does not indicate what would be tested and prototyped. Meanwhile, Barton’s preliminary capital budget for the �iscal year beginning July 1 calls for $2.14 billion in spending on roads, parks, sewers and water facilities and other projects big and small. Right now, the city’s proposed $2.14 billion capital improvement projects budget for the coming �iscal year allocates $67.5 million for parks, recreation and mountain preserves. Over the next �ive years, $8.53 billion is projected to be spent on capital projects, with $224.5 million going to parks, recreation and mountain preserves. Major projects listed in the capital spending plan include “Sonoran Preserve land acquisition and protection, Paradise Valley Park improvements, Lone Mountain Park at 56th Street and Montgomery Road, Perry Park renovation, Hance Park Garden, Norton Park improvements, “citywide building repairs,” and “aquatic infrastructure renovation,” mainly for pools in other parts of the city that are so broken they’re unusable.
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Supervisors appoint Rachel Mitchell as county attorney BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
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n a unanimous vote April 20, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed longtime county prosecutor Rachel Mitchell as county attorney. “Rachel Mitchell is a distinguished and experienced prosecutor with deep knowledge of the county attorney’s office — both its strengths and the areas which need improvement,” said Chairman Bill Gates, District 3. “She is the person best suited to make an impact at MCAO immediately due to her strong relationships with current staff, her professionalism, and her prosecutorial acumen.” “The County Attorney’s Office needs stability at the top, and they need it right now,” said Vice Chairman Clint Hickman, District 4. “Rachel Mitchell has served this county honorably for three decades and has served as chief prosecutor
once before. I’m confident she will represent residents and this board well in the coming months.” Mitchell has served the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for the past 30 years, most recently as the head of the criminal division. “I am honored the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has faith and trust in my ability to lead one of the largest prosecution offices in the country as your next Maricopa County Attorney,” Mitchell said. “I will be an engaged leader and look forward to restoring the trust of our community, law enforcement, and everyday Arizonans. For the last 30 years, I have successfully prosecuted some of the most heinous crimes, delivered justice by standing up for victims and their families, and fairly applied the rule of law to ensure violent criminals were held accountable. This office means so much to me, and I look forward to showing
up every day to make it better.” The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is the third largest public prosecutorial agency in the country, comprised of more than 900 fulltime employees including attorneys, investigators, paralegals, victim advocates and support staff. The county attorney’s office is responsible for prosecuting all felonies that occur in Maricopa County and all misdemeanors that occur in unincorporated areas. “We had the opportunity to talk with three capable and experienced attorneys, and I came away with positive impressions of all of them,” said Supervisor Jack Sellers, District 1. “But there’s just no substitute for the experience and institutional knowledge that Rachel will bring to the position on day one. I look forward to working collaboratively with county attorney Mitchell and her office on practices and reforms that
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here there is smoke, there is fire. So it begins. The Crooks Fire in Prescott and the Tunnel Fire near Flagstaff have grown to monsters, as high winds and fuel keep them rapidly growing and moving. Hundreds of homes were evacuated, dozens destroyed. The forests are scarred, and maybe we are, too. Through smoke and flames, sheriffs went knocking on doors to give the “Go” alert. Many
residents have horses, goats and chickens. Pets, medicines, keepsakes and important documents are scooped up with heart-pounding haste. There’s no time to pack grandmother’s tea set or look for old, familiar items that have been passed down for generations. Fire does not stop for sentimental packing. It races toward us with no care about who or what lies in its path. Yet, the story of fires raging are also the stories of the goodness of neighbors and the courage of firefighters. And heartbreak for what is lost. While
the “go” evacuation orders were shared, folks needed help loading horses, catching their animals and packing. Some did not have enough space in their vehicles. My grandson and his wife had to evacuate their Flagstaff home. Hiding under furniture, their cat, Milo, had to be wrapped in a towel and carried into a running minivan. The dogs were running. Milo, had to be wrapped in a towel and carried into a running minivan. He was not going to leave without a fight. Yep, evacuating is gut-wrenching. The outpouring of heroic and kind
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ickey Mouse has turned Leftist Louse…due to circumstances beyond his control, and the long love affair that Disney has enjoyed with almost every American family appears headed for the rocks. The company has chosen to go “woke,” and that decision could conceivably leave the entertainment giant broke. Television helped make the biggest Disney dream a reality. Walt worked out a deal with ABC to finance his Orange County theme park in exchange for a Disney-produced program. Television made Walt Disney himself a “star.” For 12 years, first on ABC, then on NBC— as the Disney anthology series made the move in 1961 to become “The Wonderful World of Color”—Walt was a weekly presence in American homes. Baby Boom kids came to regard him as a virtual “member of the family.” The Disney brand, “post-Walt,” was in some ways initially even “more Walt.” His older brother Roy O. Disney, co-founder of the company, worked to maintain a “Main Street” perspective, demonstrating his own allegiance to family values by insisting that the new theme park in Florida, carry the name of his late brother. Company leadership remained in the family, but inevitably there was a “family feud.” Walt’s son-in-law, ex-Southern Cal and LA Rams football player Ron Miller, was initially part of a “management trio,” then became Disney president and CEO in 1980. Disagreements with Roy’s son, Roy E. Disney, prompted Smith’s ouster in 1984 in favor of yet another management trio, but this troika consisted of non-Disney Executives, and the firstamong-equals who eventually emerged was Michael Eisner. Eisner led Disney for 21 years. Most notable during his tenure was Disney’s
merger with ABC. Bob Iger succeeded Eisner, and enjoyed 15 years at Disney’s helm. Iger led Disney’s acquisition of most of the studio film operations and assets of 21st Century Fox in 2019. In late February 2020, Disney announced that Iger would be succeeded as CEO by Bob Chapek. Chapek now runs things – and seems intent on running the studio right into the ground. With each executive transition, Disney itself has transitioned. The “House of Mouse,” primarily offering family entertainment for much of its history and has finally “gone Hollywood,” both politically and culturally. What began under Eisner and grew under Iger has now blossomed under Chapek. Disney is in the process of discovering that it has a bumper crop of “stinkweed” American families will avoid. Journalist Christopher Rufo obtained several clips of Disney’s “Reimagine Tomorrow” video conference in late March, which was convened as “allhands meeting” for the company concerning the Florida parental rights bill. Not only did Disney Execs falsely characterize the legislation as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, many spoke in fa-
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I’m feeling the buzz with my trendy scalp BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist
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et the record show that in midApril 2022, I became incredibly hip according to the style gods at the New York Times. My secret? The shaved head I have been sporting since I lost a bet in 1999. In a story headlined, “Shaved Heads Have People Buzzing,” Times fashion and beauty scribe Kristen Bateman declared, “There’s plenty of evidence that the shaved head is the first trendy cut of 2022.” It’s about damn time you people – of all conceivable pronouns – finally caught up with yours truly. The Times story focuses mostly on women who have opted for the clippers set to stubble, including my fellow style icon, 29-year-old Rita Melssen, who “shaved her head on a whim and now changes the color from icy white to light
pink as it grows out.” Me, I prefer a natural salt-and-pepper hue, kept baby soft with some Head and Shoulders. “I walk through the world very differently with a shaved head as opposed to a head of long curly hair like I had before,” says Melssen. “I feel more powerful and graceful. There is a purity and a fierceness to it. It’s like I am peeling back a layer so that you can see a deeper part of me.” Exactly! I, too, am like an onion, constantly peeling and evolving, revealing new and previously hidden depths. Also, the guys at the Russian barbershop over on Camelback Road can knock out my haircut in 12 minutes, leaving extra time for me to work on my power and grace. I’m not kidding about having lost a bet and paying with my hair. I was hosting a radio show on KTAR in January 1999 when my alma mater, Florida State, came to town to play in the
Fiesta Bowl for the college football national championship. I felt so confident the Seminoles would beat Tennessee, I bet a caller “if FSU loses, I’ll get my head shaved right here on the air.” Yes, it was a jinx. Yes, Tennessee won 23-16. Yes, I paid up. Back then, Mesa was home to a semi-notorious hair stylist, Kat Gallant, who cut hair in lingerie and ran for governor unsuccessfully in 1998. Kat shaved my head on air. I’ve never grown it out, maybe because I agree with recent crewcut convert Joseph Charles Viola, who told the Times, “Life was weighing me down, and I thought my hair could take some of that weight off for a bit.” You said it, Joseph Charles. I feel positively spritely every couple of weeks after a trip to the barber. Even more so after he kneads my shoulders for 30 seconds with that electric sander/jackhammer thingy. The Times story reports that a shaved noggin “has history, with roots in mourning, religion, rebellion and even ostracism. That history is also what makes the cut empowering and provoking all at once.” As an added bonus, my ex-girlfriend told me, “I think that short hair makes your nose look smaller.” All male cis-gender kidding aside, a shaved head is worlds easier to manage than my old daily ritual involving a blow
dryer and a dab of styling gel. My hair used to take five minutes a day. That’s 30 hours a year and when I was done, I still looked like a schlub with a side part. Nowadays, my hair takes 11 seconds to style with a towel – and I’m a trendsetter. Getting a buzzcut may not have meant as much to me as it did to Camille Rogers, but I cannot disagree. “Every time I shave my head, I feel like a weight has been lifted,” reports Rogers. “A new wave of confidence washes over me because I feel like a badass when I’m bald.” David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com
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vor of propagating the LGBTQ+ agenda, expressing the goal that future Disney productions should strive to insure that at least half the characters are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or something other than heterosexual. Our nation’s founders rallied around the cry “no taxation without representation.” Today, American families are calling for “no sexualization without maturation!” Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the parental rights Bill into law and substantial majorities of both Florida Republicans and Democrats support it. They do not want children from kindergarten through third grade introduced to sexual subject matter in their schools. Moreover, a Trafalgar Group national poll, conducted the first week of April, found that nearly 70% of likely voters are less likely to do business with Disney upon hearing of its focus “on creating content to expose young children to sexual ideas.”
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Memo to the new Disney CEO: if you continue down this wayward woke path, at least change your company logo. Spare our memories of Mickey. Replace him with Goofy. 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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Sadly, we can see the smoke from tens of thousands of acres burning throughout the state. It is with the grace of God that we have such incredible resources, like the slurry tanker pilots who dump retardant; hotshots; Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, and all the local fire, police and sheriff departments that rush in to save lives and structures.
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In 2013, we lost 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots in the sixth deadliest American firefighter disaster. The tragedy still haunts us. About 120 homes were lost that June day in Yarnell. The pain still lingers. If you do not want to cry, do not hike the Yarnell Hill Memorial. The hotshots trail travels through the Weaver Mountains where you will encounter 200-plus stairs carved into surrounding rock, interpretive signs, benches and 19 memorial plaques. From the observation deck you can see the fatality site 400 feet below, and you can take the three-quarter-mile Journey Trail to follow the hotshots’ last steps. I recall that one woman who evacuated her home grabbed a tea kettle off the stove. It was the only possession she took. Later, she wondered why she bothered with such a mundane item. Now, she says the tea kettle is a constant reminder of how fragile life is, how quickly things can change, and how “things” really do not matter. Life does. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
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Three tips for parents to restore calm, patience BY TENÉ MARION Program Administrator Arizona Department of Child Safety’s Office of Prevention
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aving a baby changes everything. And while most moms and dads report that parenthood is the most gratifying job in the world, it’s also the most challenging. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Arizona Department of Child Safety is sharing tips to help parents stay calm with their children — even when their stress levels hit the ceiling. When it comes to parenting a baby, the physical and emotional demands are off the charts. Parents must learn to balance their regular household and work responsibilities with middleof-the-night feedings, colic, endless piles of laundry and extra expenses. The learning curve is steep — and the stress and frustration can be difficult to bear. Unfortunately, this stress can take a real toll. When exhausted and frustrated parents are holding a crying baby, they run the risk of becoming too rough in trying to calm them down. This can cause Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), a completely avoidable, yet highly prevalent, condition that affects as many as 3,000 children in the United States each year.
Tené Marion is the program administrator for Arizona Department of Child Safety’s Office of Prevention. (Arizona Department of Child Safety’s Office of Prevention/Submitted) Importantly, many parents who shake their babies don’t fit the stereotype for child abuse. They don’t have a history of violence and never intended
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to hurt their children. In these cases, SBS is a result of uncontrolled stress, which compromises parents’ abilities to think clearly and remain calm. According to the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, “Babies, newborn to 1 year, are at greatest risk of injury from shaking. Shaking them with force can trigger a ‘whiplash’ effect that can lead to internal injuries — including bleeding in the brain or in the eyes. Often there are no obvious external physical signs, such as bruising or bleeding, to indicate an injury.”
Sadly, 80% of infants who experience SBS suffer permanent damage, and as many as 25% do not survive. By and large, parents only want the best for their children — and that includes staying calm and giving their children their best, even amid significant stress. What can you do when you feel your temperature rising? Here are three tips: • 10-minute talk: Pick up the phone and call someone who will help you calm down. In fact, keep a list of three or more people you can call when your stress levels are climbing. Often, a 10-minute conversation with a calm and loving friend or family member can make all the difference for you – and your baby. • 10-foot rule: When you need a break, put your baby in a safe place and give yourself some distance. Ten feet is far enough to allow you to calm down, yet close enough to keeping your baby in your line of sight. Use this time to focus on your breathing, think calm thoughts or use other meditative techniques that will allow you to lower your stress level and restore peace and control. • 10-minute break: If you need time alone, put your baby on their back in an empty crib, then close the door and check on them in 10 minutes. Take a brief pause and focus on something else knowing your baby is in a safe place. Just be sure there are no loose blankets or stuffed animals in the crib. Stress is part of parenthood — and so are feelings of exhaustion, burnout and even desperation. Use these simple tips to stay cool and calm and to keep your little one safe. For additional support, visit dcs.az.gov/take10.
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Cactus Shadows senior earns contract with Phoenix Rising BY BRENDAN MAU Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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hoenix Rising signed two Valley teenagers — Jacob Harris and Josh Martinez — to USL Academy contracts, which “allow players to retain their amateur status while also being eligible to play for the first team.” Harris is a Cactus Shadows High School student and received the big news while he was in class. “I was just really excited,” Harris said of his feeling when he got the news. “And I was extremely proud. My family’s very proud of me. That’s what I was really excited about. I just wanted to make my family proud. Since I was in school, it was kind of hard to focus for the rest of the day. It’s just kind of thinking about that, you know, getting home, talking to my parents about it.” Harris said this announcement
came at the perfect moment for him, as he is set to graduate soon. “It’s incredible timing,” he said. “Because I wasn’t really decided on where to play for college yet. Now I have an idea of what my future could be. I can now train at the highest level during the summer and put all my focus into the work.” Harris started playing soccer when he was 7 years old and moved to Cave Creek from New Mexico at age 12 when his father landed a job opportunity here. During his time here, he has played for Serena Soccer Club, now known as RSL Arizona, and then the Blackhawks, which later became the Phoenix Rising Youth Soccer Club. He has played for this club for “about the last five years” and trained with the first team during the preseason before receiving the contract. He heard rumblings of a contract from his coach about a month ago,
Jacob Harris and Josh Martinez were signed to USL Academy contracts which “allow players to retain their amateur status while also being eligible to play for the first team. (Phoenix Rising/ Submitted) but nothing was certain until he received the news. “I have always had big goals, es-
pecially when I was a young kid,” he said. “My goal when I was a younger kid was to play professionally. And it’s really cool, you know, just seeing that vision finally coming true.” Harris played for Cactus Shadows’ soccer team during his freshman and sophomore years, but due to new club rules, he was unable to during his junior and senior years. Still, he credited the community for his success. “My friends are very supportive,” he said. “I have a pretty good group of friends who support me and are very proud of me. They come to the games as well. So, they’re big supporters of the club and I’m just excited about them supporting me as well.” Playing for the club has given Harris a lot of opportunities, such as becoming familiar with the players on the professional team, and in learning and developing his game. “It’s very, very competitive,” he said. “They like to push me, just make me a better player, help me to fit into the squad and make me feel at home, but also, push me and try to make me the best player that I can
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Rusty’s Angels raises funds through event BY LAURA LATZKO Foothills Focus Contributing Writer
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milee Spear was working as a vet tech at a no-kill shelter when she was introduced to Rusty, a 16-year-old pup. Pulled from the county pound, Rusty was emaciated, going blind and suffering from dental issues. Spear took him in as a medical foster and subsequently adopted him. “In that 2 1/2 years of taking care of him, he helped me to discover my true calling, which was taking care of senior dogs,” Spear said. “I just thought nobody is going to adopt this dog. He’s going to die alone. We just chose each other, and the rest is history.” Inspired by the relationship, Spear founded Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary to allow senior dogs to rest and possibly be adopted by loving families.
Caring for older dogs can get expensive, especially with food, shelter, vet, grooming and transportation costs. Consequently, each year the nonprofit raises money through Sunday Funday. This year, it’s Sunday, May 1, at the Roadrunner Restaurant and Saloon in New River. Last October, the nonprofit raised $60,000. It was pushed to the fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Roadrunner’s location is amazing because there is more parking, and the outdoor space is huge,” said Spear, the sanctuary’s executive director and founder. “A lot more people can attend without being cramped.” Along with raising money for the sanctuary, the event educates others about the organization. “This event definitely brings attention to us,” Spear said.
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“For people who have been supporting us for years, they attend this event every year. But each year, I feel like new people come and learn about us — especially now that we are holding it in the town where we are located. It’s even better.” During Sunday Funday, the rescue will raffle a seven-night stay at a Mexican resort, a 2006 Jeep Liberty, lottery scratch-off tickets, a hot air balloon ride for two and an offroad desert tour for two. At the restaurant, guests can also enjoy live music, food and drinks. Charitable efforts The Sunday Funday event is the biggest fundraiser of the year, but the sanctuary also raises money through its resale boutique, donations and sponsorships.
To help its cause, the rescue accepts donations of food and other items, such as blankets and toys, and has an Amazon wish list. They take any donations they cannot use to a pet food bank, which assists homeless and low-income people with pets. Right now, the sanctuary is housing around 30 dogs. It typically has 30 to 35 rescues ages 10 and older. The dogs live in tiny homes that are fully insulated, air conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. Many dogs live with three other dogs, although a few pets are alone. “Occasionally, you get your little old dog who is set in his ways and doesn’t want to share a space. So, he gets his own penthouse suite,” Spear said. Spear said this tiny home set up works better for senior dogs than a typical shelter environment. “We have tried to make these homes as homey as possible so that they feel
Emilee Spear’s first rescue dog, Rusty, inspired her to open a sanctuary. (Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary/ Submitted)
like they are at home,” Spear said. “When it’s dinnertime, there are only four dogs barking, not 30. And we have radios that are playing in each house. So, they have that background noise. It’s a very comfortable and stress-free environment.” Spear runs the rescue with the help of eight employees and 40 volunteers. Her tasks mean a lot to her. “This basically is my baby, the whole sanctuary,” Spear said.
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Rusty’s the inspiration Many senior dogs come to the sanctuary when their owners die or go into a nursing home. Sometimes families surrender dogs
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tated relocations are another reason. Moves can be stressful on older dogs. The sanctuary also takes in dogs from other shelters. The organization works hard to find these rescue dogs new families or forever fosters. With forever fosters, older individuals on fixed budgets take the dogs into their homes and receive financial assistance from the sanctuary. Some dogs are retired and live out the rest of their lives at the rescue if they are unadoptable due to age, behavioral or medical issues. Spear said it’s difficult to care for senior dogs and it is a huge responsibility. Owners can bring incredible joy to the dogs during their last days. “I tell people that if you can put your personal feelings aside that you have towards losing a pet and death and focus on the gift you’re giving that animal at the end of its life, it’s one of the most rewarding experiences that you’ll ever
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want these old dogs being shuffled back and forth,” Spear said. “We stay in contact typically with them as well, if they need anything down the road. We aren’t one of those organizations that once you sign the dotted line, we’re gone. We stick around, and we’re here to help.” In rare instances where the relationships do not work out because of hardships, the sanctuary will take the dogs back. “It’s in our contracts that if anything changes at any point, the dog comes back to us. We want to make sure they are safe, healthy and happy,” Spear said. Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary’s Sunday Funday Fundraiser
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’m a card-carrying member of the baby boomer generation. I’m starting to notice that I look older and feel old-
er. I take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger. I want to give a shout out to everyone who can still remember their childhood phone number but can’t remember the password they created yesterday. You are my people. And younger people, don’t tell me about your childhood problems. I was forced to watch Lawrence Welk when I was younger. I’m old and wise because God protected me when I was young and stupid. But what scares me most is the musical groups of my generation performing in concerts. They sing their songs to hordes
of aging boomers pining to be 17 again. Fair enough, but the groups and singers should change the titles of their songs. Herman’s Hermits should sing, “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Walker,” and the Bee Gees, “How Can You Mend a Bro-
ken Hip?” Ringo Starr should sing, “I Get by With a Little Help from My Depends.” Let’s not forget Marvin Gaye and his song, “I Heard It Through the Grape Nuts.” Johnny Nash could sing, “I Can’t See Clearly Now,” while Leo Sayer should croon, “You Make Me Feel Like Napping.” And of course, Abba should perform “Denture Queen.” Have you heard Paul Simon’s “Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver?” How about Roberta Flack’s “The First Time Ever I Forgot Your Face” and the Commodores, “Once, Twice, Three Times to the Bathroom?” Finally, Bobby Darin should play, “Splish, Splash, I Was Having a Flash.” The price some will pay to feel like 17 again! Let’s face it. We all get heavier as we get older because more information is in our heads. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
Charles Wadsworth once said, “By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.” Someone else said, “The younger we are, the more we want to change the world. The older we are, the more we want to change the young.” A young man described how he wants to die. “I want to die while asleep like my grandfather, not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.” Generally, there are three ways that people cope with growing older. The first group is the “Tired Retired.” Those who tend toward the first group feel life has passed them by, and they begin to check out of a productive life. They believe there is no gold in the golden years. They feel like they used to have a handle on life, but they broke it. They can give you tips
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about how to fall asleep in a living room chair. “Be old and sit in a chair.” Hello? The second group tends to believe if they ignore death, death will ignore them. It’s like they are saying. “I intend to live forever. So far, so good.” We’ll see. This group tends to direct their energy to fun and relaxation. This isn’t wrong, but I guarantee that others in an earlier stage of life could use the wisdom and experience these people have. If you tend to be in the first or second group, remember God has always used older people. I call the third group the Inspired Refired. God called Abraham to start a ministry of fathering a nation when he was 75 years old. Another gray hair by the name of Caleb was old, but young at heart, when he went with Joshua into the promised land. He outlived his generation because he understood God was not done with him yet. Folks from the older generation are the most excellent prayer warriors, workers and community volunteers in the world. Some of the most extraordinary things
you will do in your life will occur in your later years. Don’t check out yet. Instead, be an “Inspired Refired.” Your family needs you. Your community needs you. Your church needs you, and society needs you. Besides this, God still has you here on Earth. If you’re alive, you still have a purpose. So instead, advance in prayer, service, love, mentoring, and the like to the extent that you are able. I know it’s scary when you start making the same noises your coffeemaker does. I know it’s distressing when about half the stuff in your shopping cart says, “For Fast Relief.” Please don’t buy it. Don’t check out. You are an asset, not a liability. There are advantages to being older. Consider what an elderly lady said when being interviewed by reporters. “And what is the best thing about being 104?” they asked. She replied, “No peer pressure.” Wow! Talk about the glass being half full. If you see your glass as half empty, pour it into a smaller glass, and finish your race. Another advantage of being older is being closer to heaven and being young
again if you have asked Jesus to be Lord of your life. Jesus’ death certificate becomes your birth certificate. Remember, we are not human beings going through a temporary spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings going through a temporary human experience. There is a big difference between what we long for, what we settle for, and what we are meant for. A retirement mindset looks back to the past for fulfillment. An “Inspired Refired” mindset looks to bring greater glory to God, for all of your life. 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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Anthem Prep student athlete Mark Dobos speaks to students and guests along with Sean Baggett, Grady Baggett and Dylan Hall at a signing day event. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)
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Colorado. The students celebrated the signings at an April 14 event at the school. “It was amazing to have that kind of support,” Sean said. “To have that many people come and show support for us was really important for me.” Grady echoed that sentiment. “It was something that I worked hard for, so to have that much support was great,” he added. Dobos said the day was one he dreamt of. “I’ve been working toward something like this every single day for the past 10 years — more than that,” he said.
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Anthem Prepartory Academy students fill the cafeteria to watch four student athletes commit to their respective colleges. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)
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“It was really amazing to see everything we’ve been working for come to fruition.” Hall was flattered by the support he received from Anthem Prep. “We’re a really small school,” he said. “So, every time we get any kind of support like this, it’s really nice and brings our community together.” Sean chose Shenandoah for its physical therapy and running programs. “During my campus visit, I immediately felt at home. I was impressed by the coach and other runners on the team, who seemed very focused on both athletics and academics,” Sean said. Grady called Shenandoah the total package. “It has a graduate program I would be interested in after I complete my bachelor’s,” Grady said. “It also has a strong running program with a highly organized and motivated coach.” Hall has been drawn to Colorado Christian University since his sophomore year of high school for various reasons. “I’m very excited about the Christian aspect of the school, and its community among students,” Hall said. “CCU’s soccer team has done very well over the last couple of years, and I can’t wait to be a part of the program.” For Dobos, the decision to attend Paradise Valley Community College was simple. “It is hard to turn down a full ride for two years playing a sport I am passionate about,” Dobos said. The students will take what they’ve learned and experienced at Anthem with them to the next level to aid them in their quest for success. The Baggett brothers are
grateful for the school. “I think the teammates and coaching at Anthem Prep have really helped me get here,” Sean said. “The competition with Grady, having people to work off of, practices, and meets have really helped get me to this point.” Grady said the state meets in which he participated featured tough competition. However, the battles were important to move on to the next level. Anthem Prep is a small program, but soccer was successful. Through it, Dobos and Hall learned the importance of teamwork. “I was talking to Miss (Monica) Ware, our college counselor, and she said that it’s almost impossible to get recruited at a school like this,” Dobos said. “We’re so small, and we play at the smallest competition level. I think that it’s just crazy that, with the team that we were able to put together from this small group of kids, that we were able to have so much success, and me and Dylan have an opportunity to further our careers.” Hall said it was tough to make the team as 20 of the school’s 200 students were accepted. “That’s over 10% of our school who plays soccer,” Hall said. “It would feel like when we were playing schools with a thousand or more kids, that we should get blown out by them. But, our team had a sort of chemistry and community that I don’t think I’ve seen on any other team that I’ve ever been a part of. It just meant so much to everybody. My freshman year, I think we were 2-10. In my senior year, we finished 9-1-1. It just really taught me commitment and perseverance.”
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