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Carefree water rates and fees set to increase BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

arefree Water Company customers will see an estimated $5 monthly increase in their bills after the organization’s board of directors approved its budget. The board OK’d the Arizona Utilities Community Facility District budget on May 3, instituting an over 4.4% increase in base price and commodity fees. A $20 acquisition fee will be charged, too, for customers who come under the Carefree Water Company umbrella from the Cave Creek system, ac-

cording to Greg Crossman, Carefree Water Company general manager. Total expenditures for the Carefree Water Company for �iscal year 2022/23, which runs from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, are projected to be $21,834,304. This would leave $130,531 of funds available. The current average monthly residential bill is $114.76. With these changes, the new average monthly residential bill would be $119.81. This is based on the average residential water use of 12,000 gallons per month. In addition, the residential base fee is set to increase by $2.22 to $52.66.

Crossman said the rates and fees are consistent with a �ive-year plan that was recommended by Willdan Financial Consultants to support the repayment of water revenue bonds issued to �inance the Carefree Water Consolidation Project. According to Crossman, water costs are increasing by about $200,000 this �iscal year due to several factors, the largest of which being related to water shortages. “CAP (Central Arizona Project) charges for our untreated surface water that comes

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Cave Creek may partner with Foothills Food Bank

FEATURES ........ 15 Pastor Ed Delph: We could use a little ‘I Believe’ right now

FEATURES ........ 18 Desert Foothills Library group gets ‘crafty’ each week

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potential partnership between the town of Cave Creek and the Foothills Food Bank may allow the nonpro�it to expand and improve its facilities, according to a May 2 Cave Creek Town Council presentation. Planning Director Luke Kautzman recommended the memorandum of understanding’s approval. This agenda item was for discussion only. For 34 years, the Foothills Food Bank

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During a May 2 Cave Creek Town Council presentation, the potential partnership between Cave Creek and the Foothills Food Bank was brought up for discussion only. (File photo)

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from the Colorado River are going to go up considerably — by about 14%. That’s a re�lection of the tier one water shortage on the Colorado River,” Crossman said. “Essentially, the CAP has a signi�icant amount of �ixed costs that get distributed over the amount of water they deliver. When we’re in a shortage condition, there’s less water to spread those costs over so the cost per acre foot goes up. That’s why this cost is going up this year, because of the terrible water shortage.” Other factors include increased usage, increases in Scottsdale Treated Water Costs, increased general and administrative costs and adjustments for in�lation. The replacement and maintenance costs are up 37%, according to Crossman. That accounts for 7% of the total water company budget. “We are seeing signi�icant increases in our material costs that we use to maintain a repair system,” he explained. “That’s just a re�lection of the supply chain issues that everybody in the country is experiencing. We are also seeing a

signi�icant increase in our contractual maintenance costs.” This is a bigger hit than expected because the water company is working on several improvements, Crossman said. Meters are being replaced at $50,000. Valve replacements are another $50,000, and technology improvements for the supervisory control and data acquisition system will cost $30,000. In addition to the slight increase in base and commodity fees, the Carefree Water Company implemented a $20 acquisition fee and a new water supply fee for certain new developments. Crossman said the acquisition fee will be a recurring monthly fee “at least through the end of the bonding period, which is 30 years.” The water supply fee runs under the premise that new development should pay its way, he said, and that the burden of new development should not fall on existing ratepayers or citizens. “What the water supply fee accomplishes is that it repays our customers for past expenditures and also develops a pool for funding in the future such as the water supplies that we might need to generate to support future develop-

ment,” Crossman said. For single-family residential units, the supply fee is set at $1,4455 per dwelling unit. For multifamily residential units, the fee is $722.50 per dwelling unit. For all other future water uses, such as commercial, irrigation or recreational facilities, the fee is $2,890 per acre foot, which Crossman said is a reasonable rate when looking at the market. Mayor Les Peterson brought up the Aug. 2 vote that could both halt and reverse any construction on the underground water storage reservoir along Tom Darlington Road. Peterson asked if the vote were to pass and the project was halted, if those changes could be accommodated and what the budget would allow for. Crossman said no, that could not be accommodated. “We anticipate removing the reservoir that would be completed at that site and replacing it somewhere else is probably going to cost anywhere from $8 million to $10 million,” Crossman said. “We do not have that amount of budget.” More information about the Carefree Water Consolidation Project can be found at carefree.org

younger adults are increasingly affected by stroke and its risk factors.” Signs of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or dif�iculty understanding speech; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination; or sudden severe headache with no known cause. Call 911 immediately if those symptoms are evident. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a simple test to act FAST if you think someone may be having a stroke: Face: Ask the person to smile, does one side of the face droop? Arms: Can the person raise both arms? Does one arm drift downward? Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase, is the speech slurred or strange?

Time: If you see any of these signs, call 911 right away. “More than 87% of strokes in the U.S. are ischemic strokes, caused by a clot that cuts off blood �low to a part of the brain. These types of strokes are largely treatable if a patient gets to a hospital that can provide the right treatment in time,” Carty said. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke affects about 800,000 people in the United States each year, and is the �ifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the country. DNV Primary Stroke Center Certi�ication is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association, and af�irms that the medical center addresses the full spectrum of stroke care — diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education — and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.

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brazo Scottsdale Campus, the parent facility of Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital, has earned certi�ication from DNV as a Primary Stroke Center. Strokes happen when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital, 5227 E. Carefree Highway, is a satellite of Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, which is located at 3929 E. Bell Road. Health professionals note that getting treatment quickly helps improve outcomes — call 911 and �irst responders can transport patients to an appropriate facility. “Every minute counts when a stroke is suspected. Understanding the signs of stroke are key to getting care quickly,” said hospital Chief of Staff Dr. James Carty. “Stroke has no age limits, and

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has provided food, referral information and �inancial assistance to individuals and families in northern Maricopa and southern Yavapai counties. In all its facilities, the food bank serves about 700 families a week. Due to growing demands, Leigh Zydonik, director of the Foothills Food Bank, is seeking land to construct a new facility. “We’ve kind of reached a crossroads with the food bank,” Zydonik said. “We’ve grown hugely. As you can imagine, demand has gone up during COVID. We do have a very large service area that extends over 200 miles. “We’re currently opening out of a renovated home, which has been wonderful. We’ve been there about 10 years and have done two different rounds of renovation with it, and we are just to the point where we’ve got to get to a bigger place.” They started looking at commercial spaces for sale when another option became available. The town owns 76.4 acres containing the Water Ranch, a re-

Foothills Food Bank has outgrown their renovated home facility and is potentially looking to expand to a new site within the 76.4 acres owned by Cave Creek containing the Water Ranch. (File photo) gional wastewater treatment facility. Sitting on the property is a 1,885-squarefoot temporary building that houses

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several of�ice spaces, a control area, bathroom and a lab space for the sewer plant. Kautzman said that facility is a double-wide trailer that is not in good condition. “If the termites have anything left in the next couple of years, it would be a miracle,” he said. “It’s vastly overdue for an upgrade.” If the memorandum of understanding and future site plans are approved, a new building would service both the Foothills Food Bank and the Cave Creek Water Ranch. “The discussions that we’ve had today is that we could potentially put together an agreement between the food bank and the city where we could lease the land at no cost, and, in exchange, we would actually build the city water department some of�ice space as part of our build project at no additional cost to you,” Zydonik said. This memorandum of understanding would outline the relationship between town and the food bank for the future use, planning, design and development, security and other concerns impacting property owned and managed by the Cave Creek. This would allow the town to move forward with discussion, legal agree-

ments and cost assessments that would return to the council for review and before any action is taken. Shawn Kreuzwiesner, Cave Creek utilities director, said if the food bank moves there, it would not be “detrimental to the operations” and said they are mostly taking up unused space. “This is probably one of the better synergies I’ve ever seen, where the town can do something for a good operation and a good operation can do something for the town,” said Vice Mayor David Smith. “I hope that you can work things out. I say good luck and I hope it does work out for the best of both entities.” However, Councilman Robert Morris said, while he supports the food bank, he would like to see a closer look at the numbers before moving forward. “There’s no economics in here,” Morris said about the proposal. “What is that property worth? What is the potential if it were sold, and we got sales tax? We have to pay for that fire department now and another one in two years, so I hope the town staff is focused on that… So, I’m reserving judgment. I want to see a thorough financial analysis, what the numbers are, what the proposals are and how much it’s going to cost the town before I’m willing to sign on.” Kautzman and Zydonik said a full �inancial analysis will be presented to council before the vote. “We’re just at the very initial stage of this,” Zydonik said. “We didn’t want to go any further with the conversation until we put it in front of you and let you know that we were having a conversation. Our intention is to do a full analysis and put that in front of you. What we’d like to do is we are engaging a civil engineer to take a look at the piece of property and we’re engaging architects to take a look and we should be able to present a full set of plans for you by this fall.” Council will vote on the memorandum of understanding at the next meeting on Monday, May 16. If council chooses to approve, that does not mean that any plans are set in stone. It gives the town staff and food bank leadership the green light to proceed with planning.

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Don’t let ‘mom memories’ slip away BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

Mother. One small word. One universal meaning. We are all bound by the shared realty that we had or have a mother. This is a central person in our lives. The foundation of our history. A huge part of our personal journey and earliest memories. She is the reason that we are here and the person who probably shaped us into who we are today. Mother’s Day just past, but the “mom memories” linger. So, get out the photo al-

bum and take a moment to reflect on the most influential figure in our life. The average American spends $225 on Mother’s Day gifts, bringing the total tally to $28 billion. That is a lot of flowers, dinners, cards, candy and jewelry to let moms know they are loved. True, it is just the thought that matters, but it is nice to know that Mother’s Day is a major boost to the economy. Yes, Mothers deserve recognition. And gifts. Lots of them. Mothers gave us our roots. They knew us before we knew ourselves. Their memories of us go far and beyond what we

can conjure up. They were another generation, perhaps a whole other era, yet they remain relevant in a timeless fashion throughout our lives. There is always some new information to learn about (and from) our mothers. And some moms just cannot stop teaching. My mother is in heaven now. She gave me, my daughters and grandsons quite a few cooking lessons. She perfected the art of baking to a level that few of us (me) will ever reach. Her secrets? Use the best ingredients or your cake will flop. And be patient, because delicious things might

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Lost in Adel’s death is a recognition of her humanity BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

She served as Maricopa County attorney for 900 days, the first woman to hold the office. But Allister Adel was more than that. Dead too soon at age 45, Adel was many things that rarely mattered during her time in the public eye. She was a daughter, a wife and a mother of two grade-school boys. She loved her dogs, and the Rotary Club. She was a loyal friend to those who knew her. Adel also dwelled in the world of politics, though. For many people, especially those who opposed her brand of conservative Republican politics, that meant she was worse than human detritus. Adel was a villain, a punching bag, a piñata. The way politics is practiced today, it is never enough simply to disagree with those we oppose. Instead, we must smash them to bits. This is true of both sides, red and

blue, Dem and GOP. Nowadays, to talk politics is mostly to spew hate. Even if it means attacking a person at their most vulnerable points and grinding them to dust. With Adel, who I counted as a friend, it is no secret that she struggled with alcohol. I am not here to suggest that the media, which covered her foibles in office with urgency, was wrong to do so. To hold public office is to be in the spotlight, and rightly so. Adel was accused of too many absences, of failing to maintain her sobriety, of not being the top prosecutor our county needs. She denied the charges, but still they kept coming. Until on March 21, she stepped down. Five weeks later she was dead, having suffered what her family described as “health complications.” Across the cesspool that is social media wafted a sense of glee from noxious bastards and bots.

From Twitter moron @Peterson_ JFrank: “I believe in karma big time… This bitch got what she deserved… I will piss on her grave if I ever have the chance….” From @Shannonagain2: “AA had no problem *legally* destroying lives. no guilt, here. She was a menace. Corrupt. As are most attorneys. AND POLITICIANS.” From @SRunningcloud: “She was a wicked woman. Her acts of racism reached the level of genocide. She’s burning in Hell. No doubt. That’s how much bad karma she has to work out. Eternal fire of hell is what Allister Adel has earned from her time on Earth.” This vomitus spew was not reserved merely for Adel’s death. As she struggled publicly through rehab and with the responsibilities of her position, her every move drew not just stories, but hot takes, name calling and a sense of joy that peaked with each sign of

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T.S. Eliot made the celebrated observation that “April is the Cruelest Month” in his critically acclaimed poem, “The Wasteland,” published in 1922. A century later, a small group of U.S. senators gathered late in that cruel month to formulate a cruel fate for our nation. Under the banner of “bipartisanship,” these senators have proclaimed that they are “practical problem solvers.” In reality, they will create an even larger problem: delivering amnesty to the millions of illegal aliens who have flooded into our country…and who continue to cross our porous southern border, with the complete cooperation of the Biden administration. You might think “bipartisan” means Republicans and Democrats working across party lines to achieve common-sense public policy. If only. In Washington, the truly accurate definition of “bipartisan” is quite different. The “Dissembling Dictionary of ‘Swampspeak’” defines it as “Republicans caving into Democrats and their media cheerleaders to enact policies at odds with GOP promises.” And that was the purpose of the late April meeting among a quartet belonging to the “World’s Most Exclusive Club.” For the Democrats, it involved Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, chairman of the judiciary committee, and Sen. Alex Padilla of California, who chairs the judiciary subcommittee on immigration. For the Republicans, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas was joined by Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina. Because three of the four will not face voters again until 2026, they are essentially immune from current political pressure. The fourth, Alex Padilla, will try to win a full six-year term this fall. Given California’s transformation from “Golden State” into “Third World wannabe,” the freshman senator probably considers his role in formalizing this “final amnesty” will not only guarantee his place in history but keep

him in the senate for as long as he wishes to remain. Make no mistake: a full, “final amnesty” is exactly the goal here, but the two Republicans who are part of this “working group” are rationalizing that their involvement will somehow bring “improvements” to any final legislative product. Don’t look for John Cornyn or Thom Tillis to get “half a loaf,” or even three thin slices of bread. Instead, they’ll end up with a couple of crumbs. And the United States will end up as a nation profoundly changed. While it’s true that the Senate declined to take up an earlier House-passed bill, that stalled legislation provides clues about what a final product may include: “temporary” legal status for some illegal border crossers and measures to “streamline” legal immigrant processing. Thom Tillis, who despite a near-death political experience in his first re-election bid doggedly clings to the chamber of commerce vision of a unfettered flow of foreign workers, depressing wages for Americans, and shifting health care costs for those new workers onto taxpayers, somehow claims with a straight face that his “bipartisan efforts” will actually help the country. “This is the time to maybe set politics aside a little bit and get good policy in place so we can do our part to lessen the burden that people are feeling here in the country,” Tillis said. North Carolina’s ju-

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Beaver.” He said, “My mother was an engineer, drank hard liquor, smoked cigarettes, swore often, drove a motorcycle, loved to gamble and never cooked.” He pointed out that she was “very loving” and believed in the “freedom to be yourself.” Sounds like a beautiful life lesson. Mothers keep teaching us throughout their lives. The lessons never end! Stand up straight! Eat your vegetables! Keep trying! Study! Work hard! Get plenty of sleep! Budget your money! Have faith! Be kind! Lessons, like recipes come in many

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nior senator is mistaken to believe that his newfound allies across the aisle will ever “set politics aside.” The political calculus is stunningly simple. Democrats want cheap votes; Republicans like Tillis want cheap labor. But with 60 votes needed to pass such a bill, who are the 10 Republicans we can

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shapes and forms. This is what moms of all ages seem to specialize in — handing us ideas that we might put to use in our lives. The kitchen is only one small part of the “cooking class” that takes place when we consider the enormous influence our mothers have in our lives. Life is like cookie dough. So how is yours shaping up? Dear readers, it is never too late to upgrade your utensils, search for the best ingredients in life and try out a new recipe. Mother’s Day. Hope you were able to take a mom-ent to celebrate! 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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State two years later. Three years later, his depression finally got to him. Wil died by suicide at age 45. As politics has turned to blood sport, we seem to have forgotten that the names of the ballot are actual human beings. They love, hurt, bleed, struggle, die. I will miss Allister as I have missed Wil. I will feel forevermore like the price they paid to serve us was extracted from them in the days they never got to live. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

expect to see vote “aye?” Let’s begin with the three most likely to abandon their party: Romney of Utah, Murkowski of Alaska, and Collins of Maine. Then come the Republican retirees looking to line up lobbying work as “former senators:” Shelby of Alabama, Blunt of Missouri, Burr of North Carolina, Portman of Ohio, and Toomey of Pennsylvania.

Look for the GOP Leadership to provide a couple of votes — Whip John Thune (RSD) and Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) — and voila! Ten Republican votes for amnesty, with Thom Tillis to spare! Expect John Cornyn to abandon the bill at some point; his Texas constituents will set him straight…but conceivably five more GOP’ers could vote yes. In that fashion, Republicans will again

snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the Senate, and richly deserve the dubious distinction of “The Stupid Party.” Sorry if that sounds cruel. 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.

port; we must loathe the opponent, demonize them, root for a failure of their policies and – even better – their heart. Ironically, I first met Adel a decade ago, when we both spent time helping Mesa business Wil Cardon run for the U.S. Senate against Jeff Flake. Wil, a sensitive soul, spent millions of his own wealth on that campaign, only to get trounced when outside interests spent many more millions on attack ads. Ridiculed for losing, Wil wandered through a campaign for Secretary of

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72Sold helps family with dream vacation, home BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

nimated businessman Greg Hague is known for his optimistic real estate commercials. That trait carries over into his off-screen life as well. Hague and his company, 72Sold, sponsored a contest for Arizona homeowners, choosing one to cover their house payments for six years. The winners were Eloy and Eileen Cruz of Glendale. The generosity of Greg and his wife, Teresa, didn’t stop there. The Cruz’s son, Daniel, graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs from 2001, and then served in Afghanistan three times. Risking his life to save others, Daniel was awarded the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during aerial flight. He died in 2016 from complications of post-traumatic stress disorder at age 37. During a lunch with Eloy and Eileen, the Hagues learned the couple had fallen

on hard times. “They told us about their son,” Hague said. “He was buried in Colorado Springs, but they hadn’t been up there in years. I asked them what their dream vacation would be. They said to go to Colorado Springs and celebrate his life.” They paid for Eloy and Eileen to travel there, in addition to their house payments. “How lucky are we that we have the resources to be able to do things like that,” he said. “We realized how blessed we are.” Hague encourages his 450 agents and employees in Arizona to give back, too. The company 72Sold operates in 38 states and offers home sellers a program to sell in 72 hours, avoid daily showings, choose their closing date, then stay in their home for up to six months after closing. A one-year study of 90,000-plus home sales found that sellers who used the 72Sold program had an average 8.4% higher sale price. The contest comes on the heels of

72SOLD Phoenix affiliate Hague Partners announcing a record year of growth, with its Realtors outselling the average Phoenix Realtor by a margin of over 9 to 1. A recent independent market analysis done by a third-party title company showed Hague Partners is the fastest-growing real estate firm in Arizona now achieving almost an 8% market share, 400% higher than just 12 months ago. “Uber is our model,” he said. “Look at how much Uber has made it to get from point A to point B. It’s so much easier than calling a taxi and wondering if it will arrive. “You don’t have to reach in a pocket for a tip. They do such a fantastic job from

taking the friction out of travel that it’s typically less expensive than a taxi. We have developed and refined selling a home, with no inconvenience.” In 2021, The Arizona Cardinals announced a multi-year deal where 72Sold became the NFL team’s official partner in real estate. 72Sold was approved as the only real estate firm to air commercials during the NFL Super Bowl LVI matchup. 72Sold also teams with the Arizona Diamondbacks as partners. “Baseball is back, and we are excited to see where our hometown team take us this year,” Hague said. “At 72Sold, we are thrilled to be part of this long-term partnership with the Diamondbacks ownership, management, staff and players.”

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See the Sonoran Desert like never before BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

onoran Explorin’ Tours opens the eyes of tourists and Arizona natives alike to the diversity, complexity and beauty of the desert. Owner Brandy Anderson said she is fascinated by the surrounding desert landscape and created the tours to share that with others. “I take people out and I tell them really just the whole connection of how diverse the Sonoran Desert is and how we bring it all together, how everybody kind of depends on everyone else,” Anderson said. “I try

to grab a hold of people and let them see the desert in a different light than they ever have before.” Anderson’s tours are held near the Boulders Resort & Spa, accessible to visiting guests and locals. She tailors each tour to the group, so no two tours are ever the same, but there are a few things people can expect to learn from her. Anderson identifies the plants and birds, and said she can recognize nearly every bird call out there. She is focused on the ecological connection with the wild, native animals as well.

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We could use a little ‘I Believe’ right now CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Pastor Ed Delph Foothills Focus Columnist

hat you could do if you didn’t know you couldn’t — I love that concept! Zig Ziglar uses that concept in one of the chapters in his book, “Life Lifters.” I was in Resistencia, Argentina, years ago, watching a fisherman catch dorado. Freshwater dorado are so big — up to 4 or 5 feet — that ocean fishing gear is required. The fisherman threw out his line, and soon he had a big dorado on the line. It took 20 minutes to pull the fish in, but he finally got it to shore. I thought that dorado would be on the asado (grill) tonight! But no, he threw it back in the water. He went fishing again. This time he caught a bigger dorado. It took him 25 minutes to pull it in. I thought that dorado was going to be on the asado tonight. But just like the last time, he threw the fish back in the water. I was stunned. He went fishing again. This time he caught a tiny little dorado. To my surprise, he kept it. The next time he caught the biggest dorado of all. It was about 5 feet long and took him 30 minutes to pull it in. He got it onshore, then threw it back in the river. Finally, I asked him in my best Spanish why he kept the small fish and threw back the large. His reply, “I only have a 10-inch frying pan.” Got you. Unfortunately, many people think that way. They limit what they can do because they don’t know they can do it. The fisherman’s mindset was too small — he could have cut the first big fish into smaller pieces and cooked it a little at a time. It takes a new, more significant way of perceiving life to create a more successful life. Us humans, made in the image of God, are designed to catch big fish. But it’s hard to fit a 16-inch by 20inch idea into a 3-inch by 5-inch

mindset. Humans were created to have a 5-foot frying pan designed to hold big fish. But many settle for less. It’s not a matter of capacity; it’s a matter of competency in our outlook. What we focus on is what we become. That God-part of us comes in a seed form, but we need to water it. So, how do you do what you don’t know you can do? Have the courage to be different; Jesus was. Standout by becoming outstanding. Learn to handle criticism, or criticism will handle you. Let it develop you, not discourage you. Determine your worth instead of letting others do it for you. They will shortchange you almost every time. Be a player in life, not just a spectator. Then, when you go the extra mile, you are seldom in a traffic jam. You can do all things God wants you to do through Christ who strengthens you. Now, that’s a big frying pan. I believe in big frying pans. Here’s a writing by an unknown author entitled, “I Believe.” I imagine we could use a bit of “I believe” right now. “A birth certificate shows that we were born, a death certificate shows that we died. The pictures in the

middle show that we lived. “Just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they love each other. I believe that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change. I believe that no matter how good a friend is, they’ll hurt you occasionally. Forgive them for that. “I believe that you can do something in one moment that will give you heartache for life. I believe that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I believe that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. I believe that you can keep going long after you think you can’t. “I believe that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I believe that you control your attitude, or it will control you. I believe that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down will be the ones to help you get back up. I believe that sometimes when I’m angry, I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel. “I believe that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes, you must learn to forgive yourself. I believe that no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn’t stop for your grief. I believe that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are primarily responsible for who we become. “I believe two people can look at the same thing and see something different. I believe that in a matter of hours, your life can be changed positively or negatively by people who don’t even know you. I believe that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being. “I believe that the people we care about most in life are often taken from us too soon. I believe that the

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happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they make the most of everything they have.” Here’s a thought from me. I believe that there’s a thought in this list for each of us that we are not understanding, and it could be costing us dearly. Ah-ha! 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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“They can expect to truly never walk out in the desert and do it the same again,” Anderson said about her customers. More than just recognizing bird calls, Anderson has a wealth of knowledge about plants. In fact, she formerly studied plant science and horticulture at the University of Kentucky before moving to Arizona 23

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years ago. She said she originally just planned to stay with a friend for the summer, and came expecting to find a setting like the Sahara — completely desolate and dead with maybe a few saguaros. But after getting a job as a guide at the Botanical Gardens, Anderson fell in love with the desert and started learning about it. She then started working at the Phoenician on the golf course, which reinforced that love and curiosity.

“I was driving that course every day and just fell in love with the seasonal change of the desert,” Anderson said. “I’m talking to golfers and I’m like, ‘Hey, look at that bobcat,’ ‘Oh my goodness, check out this cactus blooming,’ ‘Did you see these two snakes bathing over here,’ and they’re kind of like, ‘Lady, can you just make me a cocktail?’” Her own curiosity often got the better of her, and she would research in the Natural History of the Sonoran Desert that was given to her at the Botanical Gardens. She said the book was kind of like her Bible and she devoured it to learn more. Eventually, Anderson said she talked to her director and the Phoenician agreed to create a “golf cart safari tour” to take guests around the grounds and point out things they may have passed a dozen times and

never really noticed. Now, she works as an independent contractor at the Boulders and can do her tours anywhere. Every tour is specific to the group, whether that means slowing down for older visitors or making things more hands on for kids. “I’ve had kids as young as one, stair stepping all the way up to 100 years old,” Anderson said. “Some people can be on my cart and some people only want to walk and want a more strenuous hike. I’ve had people that can’t walk or that just got out of surgery, whatever it may be, I can really cater my tour to any age group.” Not only does she get people varying in age, but in location, too. Anderson said she does get a lot of tourists who are visiting, but she also gets

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Tour guide Brandy Anderson will identify different species of plants as well as educating guests on which ones can be eaten, which ones should definitely not be eaten and even which ones can be useful to get moisture in case of emergency. (Sonoran Explorin’ Tours/Submitted)

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Desert Foothills Library group gets ‘crafty’ BY JORDAN HOUSTON Foothills Focus Staff Writer

local group is inviting all craft aficionados – whether it’s knitting, crocheting or any other table art – to gather weekly and bond over their shared hobbies. Craft’N’Chat, which is geared toward “companionable creating and conversation,” meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the Desert Foothills Library, located at 38443 N. School House Road. Roughly 12 to 20 women attend weekly to work on “various crafts together while (we) socialize.” The crafts include knitting, crocheting, quilting, needlepoint, cross stitch, applique, beading, felting and basket weaving, among others, according to “unofficial moderator” Robin Pettett. Pettett added that anyone who does portable crafts are invited. Registration is not required.

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“We’re a group of women who enjoy working various ‘table’ crafts. It’s fun getting together to chat while we work and share information about our crafts and our lives,” Pettett said. She sends broadcast emails to around 50 people about the upcoming event each week. “My role is very unofficial. I consider myself a volunteer,” she added. “Once our moderator retired, I became the unofficial moderator by default.” Craft’N’Chat offers help with crocheting or knitting, she added. Attendees can bring “whatever craft they’re working on” at home. The group has already targeted a vast range of projects, Pettett noted. Members have created knitted socks and embroidered holiday decorations. “We don’t typically work on the same craft or project all together,” Pettett said.

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The Unknown Soldier Story The Foothills Focus publishes on Wednesday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Foothills Focus coverage area. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the Foothills Focus circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@ timespublications.com.

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

Reader’s Theater 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

MAY 21 Presenter Matthew Scott is a life associate member of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Scott will talk about the selection and burial of the first unknown soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, 2 to 4 p.m., free, 480488-2764

Carefree Restaurant Week MAY 30 TO JUNE 5 Carefree Restaurant Week allows the town’s eateries to showcase their menus at discounted prices. Some restaurants will offer a special lunch menu, others a special 3-course dinner for dine-in guests. Prices fare $18 for two-course lunch menu, or $35 or $45 for three-course dinner menu. Participating restaurants include Venues Café, Black Mountain Café, Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse, Raven’s View Wine Bar, Alberto’s Ristorante, Confluence, English Rose Tea Room, Corrado’s Cucina Italiana and Giordano’s Trattoria Romana. Throughout Carefree, various times, $18, $35 or $45, carefreerestaurants.com

The Desert Foothills Book Festival JUNE 4 Readers can meet more than 50 authors and have their book purchases autographed. Offerings in all genres will be available, including fiction, nonfiction,

children’s books, romance, historical fiction and memoir. The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, desertfoothillsbookfestival.com

Carefree Budget Workshops 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, 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 (final budget hearing), free, carefree.org

May Flower Fairies MAY 12 April showers bring May Flower Fairies! Use pipe cleaners, felt, artificial flower petals and a little imagination to make a fairy complete with their own outfit to match their powers of the season. All supplies will be provided. This program is suited for ages 7 to 12. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., free, 480-488-2286, dfla.org

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“Everyone is free to choose whatever craft they want to do. We knit, crochet, quilt and do embroidery, needlepoint, macrame, coloring, basket weaving, beading, felting, etc.” Other Craft’N’Chat items have included a knitted, lacy boomerang shawl made from yarn, a cross stitch alphabet, baskets woven with thread and rattan and earrings comprised of hand-felted yarn balls topped with acorn caps and pierced with earring hardware. “The group used to meet once a month,” Pettett said. “However, one of the other participants and I began to meet every Monday because we enjoyed the social aspect of getting together and

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knitting together. When others heard us talk about meeting on a weekly basis, they began to join us every week.” Pettett said the group typically sees more participants during the winter, thanks to seasonal visitors. Craft’N’Chat hopes to add “field trips” to yarn stores, crafting events and fairs. According to Pettett, several members are planning to enter items for the Arizona State Fair in the fall. “Arizona is a real melting pot. It’s been great to get to know so many people from all over the country,” Pettett said. “It’s also been great to learn more about so many different kinds of crafts. It’s wonderful to see the progress so many people are making in learning a new craft – whatever that is.” “We hope people come and enjoy themselves while working on some craft together,” she continued. “We all try to be friendly, inclusive, encouraging and willing to share.” Craft’N’Chat

Ruth Hoglund finishes a scarf for Sharon Wmapler. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

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