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Cactus Shadows announces valedictorian, salutatorian BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

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actus Shadows High School has revealed the highest achievers of its Class of 2021. Jessica Brashear is the school’s valedictorian, while Alicia Rifkin is salutatorian. “Jessica and Alicia have put in the time, energy and effort to achieve both of their posi-

tions and are well-deserving of those honors,” said Cactus Shadows High School Principal Tony Vining. “We are so proud to have these young women represent our school and look forward to seeing all the incredible achievements we know will come from both of them.” “A” students since kindergarten, Brashear and Rifkin have continued to excel into their high school careers. Although class ranks were not revealed until later on, the students

said they always knew they were at the top of their class. “I’ve gotten straight As my whole life,” Rifkin said. School has been similarly important to Brashear, who thinks that is why she has done well. Recognizing it as an important first step toward a successful career, she said she put it

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Maricopa Parks to host native seed harvesting events

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aricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting upcoming native seed harvesting events in May and June at Cave Creek Regional Park and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area to help with its restoration projects. The harvesting event at Cave Creek Regional Park will happen from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 10. The event at Spur Cross Conservation area is 8 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 13. To register, visit https://signup.com/go/hHsYvFV. No experience is necessary and children older than the age of 13 may attend if they are

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Volunteers work to collect native seeds that will be used for restoration projects in Maricopa Parks, particularly areas that were affected by wildﬁre, invasive species and erosion. (Photo courtesy of Maricopa

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chaperoned by an adult. The seeds collected will be used particularly in areas that have been impacted by recent wildfires. Any leftover seeds will be dispersed in locations with erosion issues or in areas where invasive species removal occurred, according to Dawna Taylor, the public information officer for Maricopa Parks. “While the department plans to restore areas that have been impacted by wildfires with the native seeds, rain is still needed to assist with the process,” Taylor stated. Harvesting the seeds from their native area helps the plants adapt easier to the changing climate because it preserves the genetic material from their local desert environment. “Participants will be focusing efforts on native pioneer species,” Taylor said. “Native pioneer species are plants that usually establish quickly post-disturbance, provide fast growing ground coverage to prevent ero-

Native seed harvesting events are upcoming at Cave Creek Regional Park and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area that are facilitated by Maricopa Parks. (Photo courtesy of Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department)

sion, and prevents invasive species from establishing.” Participants will be trained at the event and should dress in a longsleeve shirt, pants, closed-toed shoes, wear sunscreen and a hat, and bring an ample supply of water. A good pair of gardening or leather gloves, paper

bags, and hand clippers would be additional helpful items attendees could bring. Taylor said the parks department won’t just focus on native pioneer species at the harvesting events. “The team will also focus on pollinator species plants that provide food and shelter for bees, butterflies, and insects,” she said. “The native seed harvesting events are the perfect program for those in the community who are looking to play an active role in healing and restoring the Sonoran Desert.”

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The parks department will focus on collecting seeds that are considered native pioneer species and plants that feed pollinators such as bees and butterﬂies. (Photo courtesy of Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department)

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Cactus Shadows High School Class of 2021 valedictorian Jessica Brashear, left, and salutorian Alicia Rifkin, right prepare for May 20 graduation ceremony. (Photo by Pablo Robles)

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as her top priority. “It was really important to me for my future,” Brashear explained. “I’m trying to get into a field that will help me be successful but also while doing something I love.” Academics came naturally to Brashear and Rifkin, both of whom said that while they still worked for their accomplishments, they felt lucky to not have to study quite as hard as some of their peers. But excellence in the classroom isn’t the girls’ only priority. The two were heavily involved in extracurricular activities. Rifkin is involved in seven clubs. In addition to being president of the National Science Honor Society, the salutatorian’s titles include vice president of Model UN, secretary of the National English Honor Society, and historian for the Spanish club. As for Brashear, Cactus Shadows’ valedictorian started her own club called the

Falcon Foundation, which raises awareness and funds for teachers. She also has her own titles: president of the National Honor Society and involved in the Spanish Honor Society. “I feel like school gives me the opportunity to try different things and help find that niche that I want to do, but also putting me on a better track for my future college career,” Brashear said. “I think one of the most important things to me, besides just grades, has been the connections that I’ve formed with my teachers, which I think has also helped me with my goals in having a successful future, because I’m making the connections and the relationships that I need.” With graduation approaching, Brashear and Rifkin are taking the next step in their education. Brashear, who is still weighing her options, plans to do a pre-law track where she can combine political science and Spanish. Rifkin, on the other hand, said her dream job would be working in a re-

search lab — which she is already taking steps toward. “I just committed to the University of California, Berkeley,” Rifkin said. “I’m going to be majoring in molecular environmental biology.” Cactus Shadows High School will hold its graduation ceremony May 20. In advance of the celebration, Superintendent Dr. Cort Monroe offered his support for the upcoming graduates, noting that their success will lead to bigger and brighter futures.

“This recognition demonstrates these students’ commitment to excellence and their perseverance throughout high school to always do their best,” Monroe said. “I believe their college and career success in the future will find its foundation in this achievement with Cactus Shadows High School in 2021. “Congratulations especially to both Jessica and Alicia for this tremendous honor of being named valedictorian and salutatorian. Truly this is the finest Falcon Pride that can be demonstrated!”

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Thank you, Sam: Wild at Heart co-founder passes away BY STEPHANIE AND JEFF ANDERSON Foothills Focus Guest Columnists

am Fox passed away in January. We heard this news at Carefree’s recent Earth Day celebration. For those of you who never knew this remarkable woman, to simply say that she dedicated her life to the preservation of Arizona’s birds of prey would be an understatement. In the early ’90s, she and her husband, Bob, founded Wild at Heart, a facility in Cave Creek for injured raptors. Over the years, they, and a cadre of volunteers, built Wild at Heart into an internationally recognized raptor rehabilitation and release center. With compassion, Sam cared for injured raptors on a daily basis. Without hesitation, she answered every phone call from anyone who found a bird in distress — whether it suffered through an accident of nature or was injured by evil human actions. With expertise, she protected and lovingly cared for these magnificent birds of prey. She co-

In the early ’90s, Sam Fox and her husband, Bob, founded Wild at Heart, a facility in Cave Creek for injured raptors. Sam passed away earlier this year. (Submitted photo) ordinated efforts with other raptor centers in Arizona and globally. Her list of achievements is extensive. Whether you knew Sam or not, her commitment and dedication to these awe-inspiring raptors — birds which we often take for granted — enriched (and continues to enrich) our enjoyment of this unique place we call home, the Sonoran Desert. Thank you, Sam, for giving us this gift.

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r. Cort Monroe attended the DECA ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new store at Cactus Shadows High School on April 14. The business and marketing students celebrated the rebranding of The Student Store with a grand opening. The student store carries traditional spirit wear along with personalized posters, balloon bouquets and Smart Snacks. The partnership with We Help Two provides a way for CSHS to make a positive change in the world by selling funky socks to support Socks for Clubfoot program. The socks they sell will raise funds to correct clubfoot in babies around the world. For every pack of socks sold, Cactus Shadows will receive a pair of socks for donation to a local organization of its choice. Lone Mountain Elementary K-Kids Club re-

ceived its official charter. Monroe along with Patty Jensen and Kiwanis of Carefree President Kimberly Jack, visited the school to honor the students and their staff sponsor, Kellie Hale. The group began with three students in January, and they have grown to 11. They are dedicated to serving their school and community. As with most fifth graders, they are learning that service is an other-centered activity as opposed to a me-centered activity. The Falcon girls track and field team set 13 new personal records in overcoming 30 other teams at the 55th annual Valley Classic Invitational. On April 17 CCUSD hosted a Pfizer vaccination event during which 1,500 individuals signed up to receive the vaccine. With 70 volunteers, the event was made possible by Cactus Shadows, Carefree-Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, Foothills Caring Corps and MCDPH. The second dose is Saturday, May 8.

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Abrazo honors nurses’ contributions during National Nurses Week BY KEITH JONES Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

brazo Health will honor its nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, an annual celebration that recognizes the critical role nurses perform in our hospitals and for the community. The theme this year, “Exceptional People, Essential Care,” commemorates just how indispensable Abrazo’s nurses have been during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are grateful to all of our nurses and humbled by the hard work they do every day,” said Susan Rainey, RN, chief nursing officer for Abrazo Health. “Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers but also one of the most challenging. This week is about paying tribute to nurses and the daily impact they have on our patients’ lives.” Nurses have many important roles at Abrazo hospitals — staff nurse, nursing leader, educator, infection preventionist, nurse practitioner and more — and they serve these roles with a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to patient safety. National Nurses Week is celebrated annually to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Like Nightingale, Abrazo nurses have served with passion and dedication, fighting for their patients against a pandemic that has waxed and waned now for over a year. Today, as Nightingale did in her time, Abrazo Health’s nurses represent a profession of advocacy and strength and are respected for their professionalism and devotion to their patients and their families and for each other. An even greater appreciation has been gained for their vital contributions, and their tireless efforts are appreciated on behalf of Abrazo patients and communities. Abrazo’s neighbors can be confident in their local hospitals and health care providers. It is recommended that pre-

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Let’s make a toast to Tax Day BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

t’s that time of year again. The tax man cometh. The IRS extended the deadline so we could procrastinate a bit longer, and for many Americans, the pain and suffering has begun. The deadline for filing your taxes is looming, causing many folks to become upset (if you owe) or happy if a refund is coming. The poor (no pun intended) folks who owe money are usually the ones who file at the last minute or request an extension, but why prolong the inevitable?

People will be rushing to the post office just before the stroke of midnight on May 17 with a “special envelope.” Yes, if you are sending the government a check it might be done with a shaky hand and a slight feeling of nausea, followed by relief then remorse. Lots of people can get pretty bummed out because they seem to be getting less of a refund than they expected. Stories abound about couples arguing as they leave the tax preparer’s office, one lady evidently punched her husband in the nose because she blamed him for not “adjusting” his deductions. People like a

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little windfall every year. Pays for a vacation, new tires, maybe a new appliance. It is disappointing when folks realize the check isn’t coming..and by the way, you owe! Yikes, do not resort to violence! If you are an agent for the Internal Revenue Service, please stop reading immediately. OK, so a survey conducted by Yahoo Finance claims that 36% of Americans say that they “cheat a little” on their taxes. This means “harmless” padding of gas mileage to the blatant making up of writeoffs that don’t exist. One agent for the IRS has been quoted as saying that 10% to 15% of all tax returns are pure “fiction.”

Hey, if that is true it makes, we, the American taxpayers, look like a bunch of cheats and liars! And I say that is simply not true! Americans, gather up your receipts, sharpen your pencils, get out the calculator and let the fun begin! While most

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Good luck, danger lovers, dodging vaccine BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

or the past 14 months, my logic about the COVID-19 pandemic has been a lot like my rationale for turning down any and all offers to go skydiving. Whenever possible, I avoid optional danger. That means I don’t jump out of perfectly good airplanes, especially for kicks. And when it comes to risking a potentially lethal virus, I’ve done my best to avoid danger. You know the drill: Stand six feet away from folks whenever possible. Wash your hands like a surgeon with a raging case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Wear a mask to the grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants and anywhere else the law requires. Was I certain all the above would keep me healthy? No. But smart people I trust — like doctors and other -ologists —

said not doing so would risk a serious downside, like, you know, death. As an added bonus, the things I was asked to do weren’t that tough. I hate going shopping or sitting in meetings, so avoiding them felt a lot like not skydiving. The easiest sacrifice to make is the sacrifice you were going to make anyway. Getting a COVID-19 shot also was easy. The whole process took maybe two hours. When the state opened up vaccines to my age group, I registered online. Then, in early March and again three weeks later, I ventured across the Valley to the State Farm Stadium vaccine site. The first shot left me with a sore arm for a couple days. The second shot did the same. Again, it came down to trust. Trained medical professionals said the vaccine was safe. Out of curiosity, I dug up some studies. The research indicated the risk of serious side effects was low. For the peace of mind being vaccinat-

ed would provide, it seemed like a safe play, a small price to pay for avoiding a virus that has killed more than 17,000 Arizonans and infected 870,000 people statewide. That’s why I’m surprised to find myself in the minority as April comes to an end. To date, in a state of 7.3 million people, about 40% have gotten at least one vaccination. Only about 30% of us — 2.2 million Arizonans — have been fully vaccinated. According to the state, demand for first doses of the vaccines has been falling lately, so now they’re allowing folks to just pop in whenever, even without an appointment. “We know sometimes making an appointment for a later time is not as easy as … driving by and thinking, ‘I want to get a vaccine, I’m going to stop by.’ We can accommodate that now,” Dr. Cara Christ, Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, told KTAR. Christ is one of those folks in whom

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I have some basic trust. She has a master’s degree in microbiology with an emphasis in molecular virology and public health. And she earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Would I take her recommendations on how to invest my life savings? No. But on getting this vaccine, she’s the expert — and her recommendation squares with the rest of the global medical community. That’s good enough for me. But apparently not for most Arizonans. You all must be the risk-takers who keep skydiving companies in business. The adventurers who run with scissors, drink expired milk, think bungee-jumping is a hoot and who go swimming in the ocean without waiting 20 minutes after you eat a sandwich. You’re real daredevils, you optional danger lovers. I honestly hope it works out for you. Or that you have fantastic health insurance. Me, I’m playing this one safe.

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people do not like to owe taxes, there are quite a few that feel it is a “good and responsible” thing that every American should enjoy! Yet, the IRS claims that some folks get so worked up about paying taxes that they write mean things on the checks. Instead of making the check payable to “United States Treasury” do not get creative and write “United States Thieves,” because an audit might be in your future! Tax season. Some folks laugh and others cry. Many are pushed over the edge of the ledger when it comes to paying taxes. From fiction to fantasy, it is one heck of a ride. If you are an accountant, plan on a vacation. If you are getting a refund, spend it quietly and do not brag. Perhaps we should make a toast to Tax Day. It is almost here, so gleefully plan how to spend your refund or have a stiff drink and write the check. Better luck next year. 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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Maybe it wasn’t Biden’s night, after all BY JD HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

t was supposed to be Joe Biden’s night. Sure, it came in a House Chamber that seemed empty when compared with the joint addresses of his predecessors, but that’s the price he and his party willingly paid by politicizing a pandemic. Never mind that the success the President claimed against COVID-19 was negated by the extreme social distancing that scattered his sparse audience, and the masks that they were forced to wear. Those in attendance — all vaccinated — were following the edicts of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who prefers political science to sound science. And yet, there was President Biden squinting directly into the television camera, invoking the irritated tone of a senior citizen who discovers kids playing on his lawn, and

shouting, “Go Get Vaccinated, America!” Of course, there is no vaccination for “presidential fever” and it’s obvious that the strain of the fever that has gripped Biden for most of his political life is especially virulent. In 1988, Joe’s first run for the White House YOU was pink slipped TO BEfor plagiarism. Biden “borrowed” most of the comments that British Labour Party Leader Neil Kinnock used on the stump as his own. When American TV Networks ran “split screen” comparisons of the two politicians, Biden decided it was time to “split” from his campaign. In his first joint address 33 years later, President Biden seemed to follow a similar course, but the words Joe echoed were not from a far-removed foreign leader; instead it seemed that the 46th president was chan-

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neling the 45th. Returning to a theme that Donald Trump championed and acted upon, incurring the wrath of “Big Pharma,” Biden set aside the derision he employed during last year’s campaign and embraced the same stance. “Let’s lower prescription drug costs…we pay the highest prescription drug prices in the world right here in America — nearly three times as much as other countries. We can change that,” said the president, using language seemingly unchanged from that of his immediate predecessor. To pretend the Biden policy prescription for prescription drugs is new or novel requires a form of “indulgent amnesia.” Fortunately for the president, most media elites are willing participants in accepting “the world according to Joe.” The American people, on the other hand, present a much greater challenge to the president and the partisan press agents who share his political sensibilities. While John and Jane Q. Public may have encountered “information overload” in these first 100 days of the Biden Administration, they

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also are acutely aware of what is not being reported. Americans are increasingly skeptical of why there are fences and troops around the Capitol and White House but not on our Southern Border; they are troubled by the Pentagon’s introduction of ideological evaluations for our fighting forces and the specter of discharge for those who don’t share the political preferences of the commander-in-chief; but most of all, they simply don’t trust the mathematics or the methods of the Left. If the “First 100 Days” come attached with a bill totaling $6 trillion, how can we accept the president’s promise that taxes will only increase for those who make in excess of $400,000 annually? That’s right, we can’t. No wonder Joe delivered most of his speech in whispered admonitions, trying to sound as if those whispers conveyed some deeper grandfatherly wisdom. A little over an hour after President Biden began his speech, it mercifully ended. Words he intended as soaring were delivered with a snarl. Perhaps Joe realized it just wasn’t his night after all.

Vote ‘no’ on Prop 461, the general plan BY DAVID AND MELANIE PHELPS Guest Columnists

s longtime residents, we are voting ‘no’ on Proposition 461, the 2021 general plan. Here is why: The 2021 general plan is not straightforward as it pertains to the public trails. In fact, the town of Cave Creek General Plan Trails Framework Plan (public trails plan), as submitted for voter approval, does not show half the locations that will be considered for public trails locations. Because of the “flexibility” asked for by the town’s planning director and trails coordinator, our town council has added policies statements (see Page 68) in order to have more public trails that are not shown on the public trails plan to be added townwide. Residents supporting the 2021 general plan may be surprised to find that by ap-

proving the plan you are allowing more public trails townwide through any of the significant wash corridors and mountains, mostly through private property, as the public trails plan means nothing. Please consider: We have had the current 2005 trails plan in place long enough to have the public trails through all the washes and mountaintops. If residents really wanted public trails within all private property washes, we would have them now. The town currently allows public trails to be accessed 24 hours, 365 days a year. This is bad public policy. Cave Creek is the only town within Maricopa County that offers this unlimited, anytime public access to trails. Do you really want anyone from the public using the public trails through your private property at any time day or night and to have a right to be there without your right to say, “You are on my property it is 3 a.m., please leave”? Cave Creek currently has over 35 miles of public trails. How many miles of public trails do we really need? The wash corridors proposed for new public trails within our town are used for safe wildlife passage; they should not be used by the general public for trails. Currently, neighbors use private wash corridors; understanding they are on someone’s private property, they can be asked to stop at any time. For the most part this “system” works. The 2016 and 2018 general plans’ attempt at approval have consistently had public trails as a major issue. Why won’t the town council allow the public trails on the west side of Cave Creek Wash stand alone as the new public trails plan (as agreed to by those of us on the west and east sides of the Cave Creek Wash) and help pass a general plan? This is no longer about a townwide trails system for residents; it is about how we serve populations in Maricopa County and beyond as the demands from running groups, biking groups and geocaching groups find new places to try their skills or workout or beat their best time. We have plenty of trails. Vote ‘no’ on Prop 461.

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Red Hawk bringing luxury garage suites to North Phoenix BY SARA EDWARDS Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

new car and RV suite-style garage space is coming to North Phoenix. Charles Eckert Jr., the owner of Red Hawk Garage Suites and managing director of Red Hawk Development, said many people who buy an RV or old car with the intention to refurbish and �ix it up don’t have the space to properly store it. That’s where Red Hawk Garage Suites comes in. The garage investment has enough space to store cars, trucks or RVs, along with repair equipment and tools.

“People who have high-end cars, boats, motorcycles, trailers, haulers, ATVs, offroad vehicles and particularly RVs need to have someplace to put this stuff,” Eckert said. “Red Hawk Garage Suites offer a solution to that so that all of this stuff at your house and in your garage has a place to be stored in.” Located at the southeast corner of 15th Avenue and Happy Valley Road, the privately owned facility will have 46 garages with fully insulated walls, a 14-by14-foot powered garage door, and 24/7 camera-monitored security and access. Rather than renting a space and paying a monthly fee, the garage suites are sold to customers, who can then custom-

ize them as they see �it. Red Hawk will also feature an 800-square-foot members clubhouse with bathrooms, TVs, on-site internet, and a full wet bar and outdoor patio. With less reliance on planes and public transportation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, travelers were encouraged to drive and take road trips — some even taking up van and RV lifestyles, Eckert said. But after a road trip, many RVers are left without a proper place to store their vehicles safely. And even if the owners have an RV garage, he said it’s usually just a tall awning that doesn’t protect the RV from heat or other weather elements.

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Think in terms of energy: Abstract painter harnesses creativity BY SHEA STANFIELD Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

ikola Tesla once said, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” Fellow New Yorker and artist Carol McDonald has harnessed the secrets of energy, frequency and vibration in brilliant color, variable shape and expansive form on canvas. An abstract painter, McDonald favors the acrylic medium because it provides her the most flexibility for what she wants to accomplish. Inspired by new age music and light jazz, McDonald said, “I’m an observer

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first and foremost. It’s all about the possibilities. I embrace fun, spontaneity, and painting from ‘the zone.’ Any artist reading this will know where that is.” McDonald grew up in Thornwood, New York, about 30 miles north of New York City. “I’ve been an ‘art appreciator’ all my life and took miscellaneous art classes over the years,” she said. McDonald moved to the West Coast when she was 22, living as far north as Port Angeles, Washington, and as far south as San Diego, California. Describing her career as “left-brain in business administration,” she had little time to pursue her own creative

talents between work and raising a family. But that changed when she married her husband, Mike, in the late ’90s, as one of the many things they shared in common was a love of art. The couple became avid collectors during their travels over the years, one of their first major abstract art purchases being a painting by David Stephens in Carmel, California. “That painting hangs in our living room to this day, and it continues to be a major source of inspiration to my creative efforts today,” McDonald reported.

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That was all it took to ignite the fire for her creative passions once again. This time, she was the artist. It wasn’t long before McDonald joined the Sonoran Arts League (SAL) to take advantage of the workshops, art talks, and companionship of fellow artists. She also had the opportunity to exhibit throughout the year in SAL’s exhibits and shows throughout Carefree, Cave Creek and Scottsdale.

McDonald is now a full-time artist with a home studio in the family room, because it has the best light of the entire house. In addition to her involvement with SAL, she also exhibits at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, as part of the Art with a Heart program, as well as with the Transcendent Living Center in Tempe. She is a member of the Ocotillo Artists Group, which promotes the arts as a community-building activity. This past year, however, COVID-19 has been a challenge. “I’ve relied on social media to show my work,” McDonald said. “As people express interest, I have invited “Spark of Energy” (Photo courtesy of Carol McDonald) them to my home studio by appointment. I also go to clients’ homes with several grew her knowledge and techniques, paintings that I think might appeal to the instructors who shared their talent and knowledge, and other artists them. “Response to my art is very emo- who encouraged her and gaev her tips. tional,” she continued. “I’m always “I don’t believe we’re ever ‘done’ touched when one of my paintings when it comes to creative expresspeaks to someone on the visceral sion,” she said. level. I’m inspired by the way the enView selections of McDonald’s work ergy of my work inspires others.” at Carol McDonald Fine Art on FaceMcDonald said she is grateful her book, her website at carolmcdonaldhusband got her started on her cre- fineart.com or Instagram at @carative journey, and she is also thankful olmcdaz, or call her at 480-285-9308 for the classes and workshops that for an appointment. Carpet • Tile • Grout • Upholstery • Air Duct Cleaning • Commercial & Residential Cleaning

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arefree Restaurant Week didn’t happen last spring. In fall, it was limited to curbside pickup. English Rose Tearoom owner Jo Gemmill said the event is returning in full to thank those who patronized the restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re doing it as a thank you to all of those customers who supported the restaurants during the last year,” Gemmill said. The Spring Restaurant Week will be held from May 10 to May 15 at eateries around downtown. It’s an opportunity for participants to showcase their menus for discounted prices at lunch or dinner. The prices, which do not cover alcohol, are $18 for lunch’s two courses, and $35 or $45 for three-course dinners. “Everybody does something a little different,” she said. “We’re all independent, family-run businesses. We all share the agony and the ecstasy. We’re all being a buser, a server and all the other jobs. We have to wear a lot of hats. “There are 12 actively taking part. They take part in whatever way they can. I can’t do the dinner menu, so I offer something at lunch. There aren’t really definite rules of what they have to do, they just have to offer something at a discounted price. If the menu doesn’t apply, they can adapt it accordingly.” Since the vaccines have become commonplace, guests have returned to restaurants in full force, Gemmill said. “It’s a bit like a dam that’s burst with all these customers who didn’t come in the last year because they were nervous,” Gemmill said. “All of them have their vaccines and they’re far more confident. They’re charging in all at once. It’s really overwhelming at time. It’ll sort itself out. It’s a mass exodus out of the house and into the restaurants.” Gemmill said she and the 11 other participating restaurants noticed patrons making a big occasion of the meal because they were so desperate to come out.

Jo Gemmill of the English Rose Tearoom chairs Carefree Restaurant Week. (Photo courtesy of Joe Gemmill) “People are ordering above what they normally do,” Gemmill said. Carefree Restaurant Week was founded as a response to Arizona Week Restaurant and to stress the importance of family-run eateries. “You have to pay to participate in Arizona Restaurant Week, which can be expensive for small businesses,” Gemmill said. “It’s a nice thing to do to collective market ourselves as a destination point. “We’re encouraging people to come up north. A lot of businesses here don’t have a big marketing budget, so we collectively market ourselves. It’s better for everybody.” Gemmill volunteered to chair the event four years ago. “This is a nice event,” she said. “Instead of being fearful of a new restaurant that came into town and seeing it as competition, the owners are much more embracing, “We’re a small community and the restaurants are the reason people come to the Carefree area. It’s important that we stick together.” Among the new restaurants is Athens on Easy Street, a new Greek restaurant. Gemmill said a “really lovely Greek family” owns it. Then there’s Keeler’s Steakhouse, which moved in a few years ago, with its it’s “amazing” rooftop patio.

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Thunderbird Artists brings exhibit to last First Thursday BY CLAIRE SPINNER Foothills Focus Staff Writer

ith the temperatures heating up, Carefree will host its last First Thursday Art Walk of the season with Thunderbird Artists Gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6. Luminaries will be used to guide participants through the galleries, which will have free refreshments. Admission is free. Thunderbird Artists Gallery has been hosting fine arts festivals and events across the Valley for over 40

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grew up around the art, but it wasn’t until after college that I began working with her. And after that, I was hooked. I’ve been here ever since.” Thunderbird Artists Gallery buys work that is exclusively made by the artists it represents. According to gallery director Nancy Pellegrini, Thunderbird has always made its artists its priority. “It’s really not so much about a theme for the gallery as it is about giving some really talented artists a place to show the work,” Pellegrini said. “We like to say we are ‘pro-artist’ in the sense that we really do care about the pieces and people that we represent in our gallery.” Thunderbird Artists’ artwork showcases a variety of mixed media, with each artist specializing in a different art type, technique and style. The artwork includes sculptures made of glass, steel, clay, bronze, gold and silver. Paintings are made with dif-

ferent materials and techniques like watercolor, acrylic and oil. Works are inspired by the traditions of overseas cultures, such as a special Shona sculpture that will be presented at the walk. Thunderbird Artists Gallery staff is especially excited about the new sculpture by Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz, who has pieces in The Smithsonian. Colter said she is hoping this last art walk brings new customers for the gallery and Carefree. “One of the best parts about the art walk is meeting new people and being able to explain the artwork and techniques to them,” Colter said. “It would be really wonderful to meet people who haven’t visited the gallery before, especially anyone from out of town.” Thunderbird Artists Gallery 99 Easy Street, Carefree 480-688-4960 thunderbirdartistsgallery.com

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Despite injury, Sandra Day O’Connor softball star continues to make impact BY DYLAN WILHELM Cronkite News

hen Jocelyn Erickson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and damaged meniscus cartilage in her knee while playing basketball in January, there was reason to wonder about the athletic future of the Oklahoma softball commit. However, the two-sport star at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in Phoenix has used the setback as an opportunity, learning more about what it takes to be a true teammate and leader while working to overcome the devastating injury. After the 2020 high school softball season was cut short due to COVID-19, Erick-

son was excited to get back to playing the sports she loves, softball and basketball. “She doesn’t even need basketball,” said Sandra Day O’Connor girls basketball coach Danny Soliman. “She’s just a winner and she loves to compete. Softball is like their business and passion, but this (basketball) is their joy, and they get to challenge themselves. “I think for softball it came easy to her, but on the court, she had to learn and grow.” Softball at the collegiate level has always appeared to be a given for Erickson, a high school junior who committed to Oklahoma as an eighth grader. But even with her college status secured, Erickson still chose to play basketball at the high school level. Her excitement to return to competition

after the pandemic didn’t last long. Erickson suffered the knee injury in just the second game of the basketball season. As she tried to cross over a defender, Erickson’s knee gave out. The diagnosis: a torn ACL and meniscus. Not only was her basketball season over, but her softball season had ended before it even began. But while she hasn’t been able to suit up and take the field, Erickson has remained active with each team, taking on coaching and leadership roles. “I think it just shows the kid she is, the character she (has),” Soliman said. Sandra Day O’Connor softball coach Melissa Hobson called Erickson a “fireball” and said the rest of the Eagles have rallied around her.

“Her being around, we still get to feel her leadership,” Hobson said. “We still get to feel her presence and her intensity in a game, so that’s a huge help.” Erickson, a catcher, said she sometimes calls pitches from the dugout and will take charge in team huddles. “I just try to help the team in any way I can,” Erickson said. Not only is Erickson making an impact on her high school teammates, she is helping coach younger girls at softball camps and has discovered she might have a knack for it. “I didn’t really think I’d like it, but I really like seeing how girls develop, and I think

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I will definitely be coaching in the future,” Erickson said. For Erickson, the youngest of five children, sports have always played a significant role. Each of her four older siblings played sports, so competition was a natural part of her childhood. Her brother played baseball, football and basketball and went on to play baseball at Brigham Young. Two of her older sisters are currently playing softball at BYU. All four of her siblings also attended Sandra Day O’Connor. “It’ll be a sad day when the last Erickson graduates,” Hobson said. While dual-sport athletes like Erickson are not uncommon in high school, few excel at the level that she has in two sports. Soliman can only recall one other athlete who excelled at that level for the Eagles: Grace Lyons, who is now a junior on Oklahoma’s softball team. Like Erickson, Lyons played basketball and softball for the Eagles. After catching the attention of college recruiters at an early age, Erickson is following the path to Norman, Oklahoma that Lyons paved years before. Erickson committed to the Sooners’ softball program as an eight-grade prodigy, choosing OU over offers from multiple Pac-12 schools. She is currently on the road to recovery from the knee injury and hoping to make a quick return to competition. She is aiming to hit and run by the end of April and wants to be back at full strength by the end of June, a six-month recovery timeline. “Obviously I don’t want to come back too early and risk tearing it (again), but I am definitely on the right track,” Erickson said. By the time she takes the high school softball field again as a senior in 2022, it will have been almost two full seasons since she has been able to suit up and get behind the plate in high school competition. And as Erickson continues her rehab, she is keeping a positive mindset, ready for her next challenge. “It’s going to be a rough road, but I think it is going to be a good experience,” she said. “And when I look back at this experience, I am going to be thankful for it.” For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org.

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