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Linch is CCUSD’s teacher of the year BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

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egan Linch wanted to be a teacher since she was a child. She realized that dream and now the Cave Creek Unified School District is honoring her for her work. A nine-year CCUSD educator, Linch is the district’s Teacher of the Year for

2021. The Desert Sun Academy fourthand fifth-grade teacher was awarded $3,000 and will complete her application for the 2021 Arizona Educational Foundation’s Teacher of the Year program. “I’m very honored and thrilled,” said Linch, who teaches math and science. “I’m still bouncing. There were great candidates for sure. I felt honored just to

be among them. I worked outside of just my school with curriculum committees and other parts of the district. I feel like that was helpful to my application.” Also recognized were honorees Trish Doran, a sixth-grade language arts teacher at Desert Willow Elementary School, and Kim Blackert, a third-grade

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aricopa County Parks and Recreation Department’s Natural Resource Specialist Juanita Armstrong-Ullberg was the 2021 Ironwood Award recipient. The North Phoenix resident is the first person from the department to receive the award. The award was created by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) to recognize exemplary government employees who made significant and positive impacts on urban forest management. She was nominated for the award by Russell Benford, who is a DFFM hazardous fuels program manager. He wanted to recognize the new programs Armstrong-Ullberg launched since

she joined the department in late 2018. He said they are enhancing the stewardship of the 120,000 acres of natural parkland the county manages. “It’s very nice to be recognized for the hard work we’ve been doing,” Ullberg said. “I would like to thank DFFM especially, Russell Benford, for recognizing the hard work that Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has been doing with the natural resource program.” After spending most of her 20-year natural resource career in the Midwest, she credits her ability to swiftly adapt and learn about the best practices for managing desert ecosystems through relationships she formed in Arizona. “I’ve had to rely on information from part-

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Pictured is the 2021 Ironwood Award recipient, Juanita Armstrong-Ullberg, as she collects native seeds with volunteers as part of the natural resource program she built since joining the department in October 2018. (Photo courtesy of Maricopa Parks and

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lbertsons and Safeway customers can receive COVID-19 vaccines on a walk-in basis at its pharmacies. “We are committed to offering convenient and easy to access vaccination solutions for our customers,” said Joe Leyba Pharm.D, pharmacy operations director. “As COVID-19 vaccine supply has improved, we are enabling walk-in

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teacher at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School. Doran and Blackert received $1,000. After teachers are nominated, they are asked to write several essays about personal beliefs in education, the philosophy of education and teaching. The daughter of an art teacher, Linch moved to Arizona at age 12 from Portland, Oregon, due to her father’s job. “The move was definitely hard,” Linch said. “It was a hard time. It was in the beginning of sixth grade. I do love Arizona, but I still go back and visit Oregon.” Upon relocating to the Valley, Linch attended Cave Creek Unified School District Schools, including Sonoran Trails Elementary and Cactus Shadows High School. After graduating from NAU, Linch began her teaching career at CCUSD, where her child is enrolled. “Being that my son is in the Cave Creek Unified School District, being involved in the community has been really important to me,” she said. Linch, who also teaches dance at a Scottsdale studio, said she strives to make her students comfortable in the classroom. “I want my students to feel com-

vaccination solutions available across all our pharmacies.” Customers can still make appointments through the company’s online scheduler at albertsons.com/COVID-19. Appointments can be scheduled over a two-week window. In addition, Albertson and Safeway have been recognized by the White House COVID-19 Response Team for offering discounts with vaccination.

Customers receiving the vaccination from Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies will receive a 10% off coupon for their grocery purchase, up to $200 (subject to certain exceptions). Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies operate as part of Albertsons Companies’ pharmacy network. Nationwide, Albertsons Cos. has administered more than 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in its 1,700+ pharmacies.

In Megan Linch’s free time, she enjoys hiking and being outdoors. She was recently named Cave Creek Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year. (Photo by Pablo Robles) fortable and safe in the classroom,” said Linch, who enjoys crafting, reading, hiking and being outdoors. “I want them to know they can take risks and people are here to support them.”

In five years, she hopes to be in the same profession. “I love to be in the classroom working with students. I love to see their faces light up when they learn something new.”

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ners, things that I did not know firsthand because I had not been here in Arizona to live through it yet,” she said. “I couldn’t do it without the help of others, including partners and volunteers.” Ullberg explains that although she was tackling the same ecology issues that she encountered in the Midwest, there was still a learning curve for her, like gaining a deep understanding for the local hydrology and rainy season. “I do feel it gives legitimacy to all the work we are doing,” she said. “I do think that the wildfires last year brought great recognition to invasive species management, and this can only help us with that progress.” She has created close partnerships with local conservation and preservation groups such as Arizona Game and Fish Department, Central Arizona Conservation Alliance, Arizona Master Naturalist, Lower Gila Collaboration, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, White Tank Mountain Conservancy, Desert Hills Land Trust and Maricopa County’s Flood District. By forming these partnerships, she was able to parlay her decades of experience into creating programs that increase community involvement and outreach. They also implement management practices that mitigate threats and plan for future challenges parks may face. “I think all these programs cumulatively are helping us develop visitor and volunteer stewardship and recognition, and that is really important because we want to conserve and restore these natural habitats and prevent them from

surrounding the park system. Integrated Pest Management Plan: Assists and guides parks on best management practices for invasive species removal. Eco-Blitz: An interactive citizen science program that provides biological data for the parks that allows visitors to learn more about the Sonoran Desert. Desert Defenders: A self-guided program that encourages volunteer stewardship and a collaborative effort The 2021 Ironwood Award for Public Service is sponsored by between the park and other the Arbor Day Committee, which includes the Arizona Comagencies and organizations that munity Tree Council, Arizona Nursery Association, APS, DFFM, uses a GIS-based field app. ParSRP and Trees Matter. (Photo courtesy of DFFM) ticipants are trained to identify invasive species, map them and becoming destroyed, which can happen provide the data to the parks. The data is fairly easily,” Ullberg said. used by the department to identify and She is developing several new pro- better understand invasive species hot grams, including a citizen science but- spots and to prioritize removal efforts terfly and bat monitoring program. Native Seed Harvesting: Employees “We are very happy to have the hard and volunteer participants harvest nawork of Maricopa County Parks and Rec- tive seeds in the parks as part of restoreation Department recognized, and at- ration processes. The seeds are planted tention brought to all the programs we have currently going on,” she said. “There is a lot of opportunity for visitors and volunteers to get involved.” Ullberg was recognized for launching the following programs within the last three years: Natural Resource Plan: Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department’s first comprehensive Natural Resource Plan that will guide all the parks in managing natural resources including threats, challenges and opportunities they may face. The plan also addresses Independent potential challenges from future growth

in areas impacted by wildfire, invasive species removal areas and other disturbed areas. Native Seed Garden: Planting native seed gardens that will enhance seed species used in restoration projects, including varieties that are found less frequently due to disturbance. Floristic Quality Assessment Program (FQA): The FQA is a tool that land managers use to score an area, compare parks and prioritize management efforts. It can also be used to compare changes to plant species diversity over time and determine if restoration efforts are working. Due to the pandemic, this the award ceremony was held virtually. However, more than 90 people that attended from home on April 27, which was Arizona Arbor Day. Ullberg was given 2 minutes to speak about the programs she developed and how they are positively impacting the local community. To learn more about the programs and upcoming events, visit maricopaparks. net or the department’s Facebook page at MC Parks.

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ecent hiring events drew many qualified candidates for positions at Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital, and recruiting is ongoing for several types of clinical and nonclinical positions. Work continues inside the building in preparation for the anticipated mid-year opening. “Hiring is going well,” said Sarah Bird, RN, BSN, administrative director. “We had a good response to our hiring events, and many who attended mentioned they lived nearby. There are still opportunities available for nurses and other staff for night, day and per diem positions. Applicants can see current openings on AbrazoHealth.com.” Equipment and supply delivery and setup are underway at the hospital as contractors install IT systems and other specialized equipment. Hospital leaders then must complete staff hiring and

Steve Vasquez installs a vital signs monitor in one of the 13 ER exam rooms at Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Abrazo)

In addition to its ER and inpatient rooms, Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital will include a three-bed preop/post-anesthesia care unit. (Photo courtesy of Abrazo) training, and various certifications and licensing are required before the hospital opens to the public. “Abrazo Health has hospitals in many parts of the Valley, and are excited to

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Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital is expected to open in mid-2021 as a fully licensed hospital, open 24 hours a day. It will include a 13-bed emergency department, an operating room for minor

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Surgical equipment and monitors await final installation in the operating room at Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Abrazo)

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CCUSD Governing Board names principals

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he Cave Creek Unified School District Governing Board approved the hiring of three new principals for the 2021-2022 school year. Emily Ellis-Hill will be the Lone Mountain Elementary School principal, while Dr. JoAnn Roach will lead Desert Willow Elementary School. Jill Sarriano has been named the Sonoran Trails Middle School principal Ellis-Hill is no stranger to Cave Creek, as she has spent most of her 20-year career there and her three sons attend district schools. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an emphasis in early childhood education from Grand Canyon University. She also earned two master’s degrees in educational leadership and the other in administration from

NAU and GCU. She taught at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School for many years, served as an instructional coach, and was most recently the assistant principal at Mountain View Elementary, a K-8 school in the Sunnyslope neighborhood in the Washington Elementary School District. Ellis-Hill will serve the Lone Mountain community as principal, where she will shape its STEM program and develop high-quality classrooms. Roach has been dedicated to education for more than 21 years and earned her doctorate through Capella University in 2018. She is a fluent Spanish speaker, reader and writer and has a passion for second-language learning. Roach has worked with students ranging in age from preschool through eighth grade in a variety of roles to include being a bilingual education teacher,

middle school behavior intervention specialist, and a K-5 instructional coach. Most recently, she served four years as the assistant principal for Gateway Elementary School in the Creighton School District. On a personal note, Roach and her husband have lived in North Phoenix for more than 16 years. Her son is a nursing student at NAU while her daughter is a business student in the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU. She has two Rottweiler puppies and enjoys spending time with them. Sarraino is the Mountain View Elementary School principal. She graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, with a middle school language arts focus. She earned her master’s degree in 2008 from NAU in educational leadership. Sarraino taught and coached

in the Cave Creek Unified School District for 10 years prior to accepting the assistant principal position at Palo Verde Middle School in the Washington Elementary School District in 2008. After four years as assistant principal, she moved into the principal role of Palo Verde. After her six years as an administrator at Palo Verde, she and her staff took the school from a state label of a D label to a B label. Sarraino said she believes “it takes a village” to run a school — with support from her staff, parents, community, business leaders and faith-based partners. Sarraino’s husband Mike is a former Cactus Shadows High School counselor. Her son, Joey, is a 10th grader at Cactus Shadows and daughter, Ellie, is an eighth grader at Sonoran Trails Middle School.

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Diefenderfer named to Southwest Wildlife board BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

ave Creek City Councilmember Paul Diefenderfer is among the four additions to the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center board of directors. He joins Damon Bruns, Sam Coppersmith and Mark DiBrito. Diefenderfer is also an entrepreneur and artist/blacksmith. He is the founder and owner of Phoenix Rock Gym, an indoor climbing venue, and of Desert Rat Forge, where he makes art from iron. He has volunteered at SWCC for more than 20 years and that allows him to use his skills to help Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. Bruns is an Arizona native and University of Arizona graduate with a degree in wildlife and fishery science. Community service is at the forefront of

his life through working for the Phoenix Fire Department and founding his company, Dynamite Water LLC, in 2006. He has continued to volunteer his time while donating to local charities, including the restoration of the historic Reata Pass water tower. Bruns has a passion for Arizona wildlife. Coppersmith is an attorney and founding partner at Coppersmith Brockelman. He was formerly a U.S. congressman and a U.S. State Department foreign service officer. He has nearly four decades of experience assisting local and national businesses and nonprofits. Coppersmith’s practice centers on business and transactional issues, with an emphasis on business organization, governance and compliance, exempt organizations, contract negotiation, land use and business planning. The 2020 edition of Arizona Business Leaders named Coppersmith as one of

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Dog adoptions teach a lesson about humanity BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

arly in my newspaper career, I worked at a New Jersey tabloid where the publisher was a man of few words, most of them insulting and frequently shouted at top volume. He was easy to make angry and I did so one afternoon upon returning from the scene of a row house fire in Trenton. Most of a city block had gone up in flames, the fire spreading from home to home via a connected attic. Dozens of families were homeless, and firefighters had suffered serious smoke inhalation, but fortunately no one had been killed. Still, per the publisher, I had missed the most critical detail of all. “Any dogs killed?” he demanded. “People love dogs more than people.” That was how I ended up back at the scene of a massive blaze, inquiring about canine calamities. The publisher seemed visibly disappointed that none of the now-homeless families’ dogs had been barbecued. “People love dogs,” he assured our afternoon news meeting. “Anything about dogs they’ll read.” That lesson crossed my mind a few weeks ago, as I was driving home from

Ruff Road, a Phoenix-based dog rescue. There, the shelter’s owner, a sweet woman named Anne, had totally seen me coming. I had driven over to meet Lucy, an eight-pound bedraggled ball of fur who resembled a cross between a yorkie, a chihuahua and an old rustand-brown throw rug. “I’ll go grab her,” said Anne. “And I’ll bring her bestie, too. Ethel.” The dog has a best friend? “Oh yes. They grew up together, they’re inseparable.” Anne paused – possibly for dramatic effect. “But I’m sure they’ll be fine apart if you only want Lucy.” This was how I ended up adopting two dogs. They’re three years old, with Ethel – a reddish 12-pound mix of rat terrier, cocker spaniel, and chihuahua – serving as muscle while Lucy appears to be the brains of the operation. Meaning Lucy’s the one who bops open the door to the closet so Ethel can fetch a Nike for a joint chewfest. They’ve settled right in running my house, too. Back in the day, I enjoyed laying on the couch to watch golf on the weekends. They’ve decided I’m restricted to one cushion now, while they reserve the other two for naps and wrestling matches.

Did I mention watching golf sitting up is more relaxing than it looks? The girls have also decided that I spend too much time sleeping and my face needs additional moisturizing. Most days, the face licking starts at about 3:45 a.m., but that’s OK. Did I mention I get a lot of work done early and under cover of darkness? We’ve all learned quite a bit over the past couple of months. For example, having lived alone for a few years, I’d forgotten that French fries are meant to be shared equally. I’ve also finally learned never to leave my socks on the floor, or anywhere within six inches of the ground. Also, it’s unwise to leave the

front door cracked while you fetch the mail or grab DoorDash off the porch – unless you’re gung-ho to practice barefoot sprints up and down the street while the neighbor kids laugh at you. I needed the cardio anyway. And so what if all my golf shoes have bite marks now, and someone attempted to install a second doggie door by chewing through some wallboard, and someone stole the last slice of pizza off the coffee table and dragged it into the bedroom? All of it is a very small price to pay. My old publisher was right. People, or at least this person, really do love dogs more than people.

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‘Frosted Flake’ feels the chill BY JD HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

ou’ve heard the old joke about the minister who uses the invocation he delivers at a political banquet as both a warning and a teaching moment: “Oh Lord, make our words sweet, for one day we may have to eat them!” This is not that type of column, though it offers a form of confession. Despite that anecdotal admonition, the sweetest words of tongue, pen, or word processor are simply these: “Told you so!” Your not-so-humble columnist refers you to an essay he authored two years ago that predicted an incoming U.S. senator from Utah would emulate the curious conduct of a departing one from Arizona: https://bit.ly/33G0pyM No gift of prophecy was needed; Mitt Romney offered ample notice that he fully intended to become the gray-templed version of Jeff Flake. If anything, Romney has eclipsed the obnoxiousness of the now-retired Flake — and that’s saying something. Speaking of saying something, that’s one of the main sources of revenue for Arizona’s “one-term wonder.” Flake now enjoys financial recompense from organizations such as CBS News whenever the “journalists” there need a comment criticizing the Republican Party. Add to that a board position with an Arizona-based national homebuilder, and Jeff can say with his ever-present smirk, that advocating cheap labor and open borders is good for the economy — at least for the economic conditions of the Flake family. While the financial windfall may take the sting out of the 18% approval rating that prompted Flake’s flight-instead-of-fight in a campaign for re-election, how should we regard Romney’s current conduct? What motivates Mitt these days? Willard Mitt Romney is not motivated by money, because he’s already made a

boatload. Planning and executing corporate takeovers, exporting jobs overseas, and shrinking the domestic job market helped fatten Mitt’s wallet to the point that he even put some of his dough in offshore accounts, mirroring the commerce he sent elsewhere. And elsewhere is where Mitt Romney wants to be, specifically, at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, in a big White House. He denies such intentions, but “follow your dreams” is the obligatory advice dispensed at high school and college commencements, and it’s something that Romney finds tough to reject — especially when one such dream has been realized. Mitt made no effort to mask his delight at Donald Trump’s departure from the executive mansion. Indeed, Romney must feel it is some sort of cosmic retribution directly for his own benefit. How else to explain his self-centered response to fellow Utah Republicans, who booed him lustily when he tried to defend his two votes for Trump’s impeachment and asserted that he “wasn’t a fan of our last president’s character issues.” Taking umbrage at their catcalls and hostility, Romney asked the assembled multitude, “Aren’t you embarrassed?” Apparently, plenty of Utah party activists are embarrassed by Mitt’s actions in the Senate. Though a censure resolution against Romney failed by 87 votes out of 1,509 cast at the recent state convention, two Republican county organizations have censured their junior senator. It may eventually dawn on Romney that the “Flake-iness” he has employed is not doing him any favors. If he is intent on remaining in public office, Romney must use these next two years to rehabilitate himself in the eyes of conservative activists within Utah’s GOP. Failing that, Mitt Romney in 2024 may discover what Jeff Flake did in 2018 — that he doesn’t have a prayer.

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Financial Focus Father’s Day gifts — for your kids BY EDWARD JONES Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

f you’re a dad, you may be in line to get nice gifts on Father’s Day. But your greatest gift may be your ability to help your children. One way of doing that is to get them started in the world of investing — and making a few investments on their behalf. Here are three possibilities: • 529 plan: If you invest in a 529 education savings plan, your earnings can grow federally tax free, provided the money is used for qualified educational expenses. (Withdrawals not used for these expenses may incur taxes and penalties on in-

vestment earnings.) If you invest in your own state’s 529 plan, you might receive some state tax benefits, too, depending on how your state’s tax laws apply to 529 plans. State-by-state tax treatment may vary, so you’ll need to consult with your tax professional about your situation. Provided you stay within certain limits, you can also use a 529 plan to pay for qualified K-12 expenses and registered apprenticeship programs. And you can even use it to repay certain qualified student loans, within limits. A 529 plan can affect financial aid, but its effect is generally lower than that of other assets. And as the account owner, you have control of your 529, so, if one

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your child money for that purpose. Keep in mind, though, that the total amount contributed can’t exceed your child’s taxable compensation for the year. An IRA is a great introduction to the world of investing. For one thing, your child can make small contributions throughout the year, so investing in an IRA doesn’t seem burdensome. Also, since an IRA can be invested in different types of securities, your child can learn about various investment vehicles — stocks, bonds, mutual funds and so on. Plus, you can point out that, with a traditional IRA, taxes won’t be due on the earnings until your child starts taking withdrawals decades from now. (And with a Roth IRA, withdrawals are tax-free, provided certain conditions are met.) On Father’s Day, you can show your appreciation for whatever gifts you receive from your children, but by investing in their future, you can gain some longer-term contentment. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones �inancial adviser, Ryan McKeon, 480-860-0308, edwardjones.com/ryan-mckeon. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

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Coyotes, partners launch small business spotlight BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

he Arizona Coyotes Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Sharecare are launching a small business spotlight that will highlight five Arizona-based small businesses during the 2021-22 NHL season. The initiative’s goal is to increase the exposure of small businesses in the Valley. Supporting small businesses is one of the main objectives of the Coyotes’ Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. To participate in the program, businesses must apply at ArizonaCoyotes.com/SmallBusiness. The submission deadline is June 11. Businesses must be headquartered in Arizona and employ two to 50 employees. They cannot be a 501(c)(3). Applicants will be selected based on commitment to cus-

tomers, concern for the health and wellness of employees, community service, diversity and inclusion. The five selected businesses will receive a $2,000 check toward a health and wellness initiative of its choice. The grant is provided by a combination of funds provided by the Coyotes and Sharecare, a health and wellness platform that promotes healthy lifestyles. “This is a very important program for us,” said Coyotes President and CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez. “We are thrilled to team up with our incredible partner in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and continue our longstanding relationship with them, not just as a corporate partner, but as a community partner,” Gutierrez said. “We both are aligned when it comes to embracing our responsibility to being a community leader.

It is also important for us to leverage our platform and leverage our voice that we have as a professional sports franchise in the Valley to do what we can to improve the lives of others. It is important for us to be able to help other businesses in the Valley, to support and celebrate them and their successes, especially during these very challenging times.” Kathryn Mattson, director of small group sales for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, added, “Small businesses are an integral part of the Arizona community and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is committed to their success, growth and development. “We are excited to join forces with our strategic partners the Arizona Coyotes and Sharecare to launch the Small Business Spotlight program. Through this initiative we look for-

ward to recognizing small employers who make Arizona a great place to live, work and play.” Craig Petty, Sharecare vice president of strategic partnerships, said he’s proud to support Arizona businesses with their health and wellness goals. “As the leading digital-health company, we are committed to helping Arizona build employee-wellness programs and make high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone,” Petty said. The selected businesses also will be featured in articles on ArizonaCoyotes.com, with photos and links to their organizations. They will also be featured in a 2021-22 Arizona Coyotes game-day spotlight, which also includes a 12-person suite for a Coyotes game. The dates for the winners will be set when the 2021-22 NHL schedule is released.

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Mother: Elderberry syrup a ‘magical product’ BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

Desert Ridge mother of two boys, Diva Yoder wanted to find an all-natural product that helped with common ailments, but wasn’t sold on local products. She did her own research and drew from her family’s Indian heritage to concoct the perfect recipe that not only helped with ailments but would be something tasty enough for her sons to use regularly. Her efforts paid off; they loved it. Soon, the demand from other family and friends had her selling it by the jarful. Literally, Yoder’s business started out using Mason jars and working out of her own kitchen. “Everyone told me, ‘You should really sell this,’” Yoder said. “So, I posted it on the Cave Creek bulletin board on Facebook around November of 2018. I said, ‘Hi guys, I’m selling elderberry syrup, you get $5 off your first order.’ I got literally 30 orders in a weekend and thought, ‘OK, I guess I’m starting a business.’”

Since the Original Elderberry Company’s official opening in 2019 the demand for her product has grown exponentially — especially when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health describes elderberry as “the dark purple berry of the European or black elder tree, which grows in the warmer parts of Europe, North America, Asia and Northern Africa.” The NCCIH also said elderberry has long been used in folk (holistic) medicine to treat colds and flu and may be effective in easing symptoms of upper respiratory infections. However, despite its ancient usage, there has been very little research into the pros and cons of the berry. Yoder said she has used it and known it to be used for all sorts of ailments, from cold and flu symptoms to seasonal allergies and bronchial infections. “I can’t even describe it because it’s like a magical product,” Yoder said. “It’s hard to put into words. You really have to try it to believe

it because there are a lot of skeptical people out there, and I get that. But, like I always say, ‘The proof is in the pudding,’ and we have two doctors that now carry our products.” Theresa Hawley was one of Yoder’s first customers, and had numerous bronchial infections and upper respiratory issues. Hawley admitted to being skeptical at first, but, after trying it, she, too, found the proof that it works. “Where has it been all my life? I suffered to where I’ve had to have cortisone shots, antibiotic shots, and I don’t like drugs, but I had to take them because I was so sick. So, the elderberry syrup has been a life-saving thing for me,” Hawley said. Hawley spends the sweltering summer months in Nebraska with family, but even when she’s gone, she has Yoder’s elderberry syrup shipped to her. She said other products just don’t compare to Yoder’s quality, and going without it isn’t an option. Hawley said she takes about a tablespoon every day — and it works. “If I don’t feel well, then I would take it

three times a day, which I think that’s only happened maybe once or twice all these years,” Hawley said. “I have not been sick ever since [I started taking it].” Yoder said her elderberry syrup can be found at a few locations, such as the farmers markets in North Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale, Downtown Chandler and High Street. She partnered with local coffee shops and Stir Coffee has created a java drink with her syrup. Yoder said they are looking at other future partners at venues that would mix the syrup into cocktails. “We love our product so much,” Yoder said. “I like to share it with everybody. The hope is to partner with other, smaller local businesses, maybe even hotels since people get sick on vacation. That’s our goal is just to continue to partner with other local businesses so we can share the love.” To order online or find a map of locations where Yoder’s Original Elderberry Syrup can be found, visit its website at originalelderberryco.com.

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De�ining a legacy, Amanda Rumore co-authors ‘Legacy Speaks’ BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

ife completely changed for Cave Creek resident Amanda Rumore when she fell 40 feet from an energy vortex in Sedona in 2018. Now, she hopes her experience inspires others when they read her co-authored book “Legacy Speaks.” “It’s about powerhouse women leading lives worth remembering,” Rumore said of the book, which was released via Amazon Kindle earlier this month. A hard copy version is due by the end of the month. “There are (25) stories, from reiki instructors to these very spiritual yoga

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From the beginning Around two and a half years ago, Rumore took a trip with her husband and 4-year-old daughter to hike an energy vortex, something they had done several times before. But after the trio reached the top, things didn’t go as planned. “Coming down I lost my footing and I fell 40 feet, and my head hit red rocks,” Rumore recalled. “I remember starting to come down, but then I have no memory for the next two to three weeks — I was unconscious.” Her husband, Anthony, a retired veteran, performed a triage to stabilize her until paramedics arrived. A helicopter

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daughter,’ and I think that is what it was. I was just so determined to be her mom that I blazed through anything I could.” Doctors told her it could be up to a year before she would be able to drive again, but after just three months of ongoing therapies, including physical, occupational, speech and psychiatric, Rumore took to her car on Halloween 2018. “I probably could have waited a few more weeks, because I would get lost,” Rumore said. “I would be going somewhere that I have been a billion times around the corner, and I would get lost and it would take me 30 minutes even though it should have taken me five, but I feel like that made my brain stronger, too.”

was not originally scheduled to respond, until Anthony told first responders that “she won’t make it any other way.” Rumore spent two weeks in a Flagstaff hospital with a traumatic brain injury, cracked vertebrae, broken bones and loss of memory before being transferred to a Scottsdale hospital near her home. “In the Flagstaff hospital, my family flew in, my husband was there, and I was seeing doctors and nurses,” Rumore said. “Everybody has told me that — and I know this might sound crazy but — I would talk to my grandmothers who are deceased. “I would talk to them like I knew they were in the room, and I told everybody — doctors and anybody who talked to me — that they saved me from that fall. I just feel like that is such an important part of my story, because again, it might sound crazy, but looking at the science of it, it’s really incredible how I actually survived.” Rumore, then in her 30s, remembers waking up in the hospital thinking she

Next steps Rumore is currently in the midst of writing her own book, titled “Afterglow,” which dives deeper into her experience, recovery and how she is repaying God. “At the Scottsdale hospital, where I did have memories, I would always pray and say to God, ‘Whatever I have to do, I will make this right with you. I owe you. I am going to spread your word.’ That’s what I would always say,” Rumore recalled. The hardest part of writing for Rumore has been reliving her experiences while also “thinking about not only the fall but coming home and being scared.” “Reliving those moments and remembering how scared I was not knowing what was going on in my life, that’s hard to digest,” Rumore said. “But again, sharing my story, I promised God in the hospital that I would do that, so it’s so important to me.” For more information or to purchase “Legacy Speaks,” go to experienceafterglow.com.

Leaving 1st Hospital: Amanda Rumore fell 40 feet in Sedona and suffered a traumatic brain injury, a broken arm and cracked vertebrae. After talking with her doctor, she said her recovery was “incredible.” (Photo courtesy of Amanda Rumore)

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When is enough, enough? never be enough perfection in what they want. Enter the cancel culture. Good things, taken to extremes, can become bad things, quickly and destructively. This story might be something the perfection seekers might consider. A friend asked a man why he never married. The man replied, “Well, I guess I just never met the right woman. I guess I was looking for the perfect girl.” “Oh, come on now,” said the friend, “Surely you have met at least one girl that you wanted to marry.” “Yes, there was a special girl once. She was the only perfect girl that I ever met. She was just the right everything. She was the perfect girl for me.” “Well, why didn’t you marry her,” asked the friend. He replied, “She was looking for the perfect man.” Perfection seeking works both ways. There was once a man named Sol-

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n today’s world, almost everyone is looking for perfection. Perfection seekers seek the perfect partner, perfect job, perfect life, perfect government, perfect environment, the perfect identity, the perfect society, the perfect everything. Even though perfection seekers think and act from the ends of the bell-shaped curve, they set the bar of perfection for everyone else, too. The problem is they expect everybody else to comply with what they or their perfect focus group is seeking. There is nothing wrong with desiring to make things better, but demanding perfection in everything makes one’s trivial pursuit a trivial pursuit. Why? Because there will

omon in the Bible. He pursued life to the fullest, and he could do it. He was the wealthiest man on earth. He could buy anything and do anything he wanted. He was an extreme person with extreme excesses in life and thought in every way. He started a quest to find contentment and meaning in life. He sought to find new sources of significance, identity, and security. He thought he would find perfection in something or someone other than God. Even though God gave him massive resources, God was not enough. God seemed so old-fashioned and out of date. God was not enough. His recollections about his perfection quest are recorded in Ecclesiastes, chapter two, for us to glean. In verse three, Solomon said, “I explored with my heart how to stimulate my body with wine…and how to take hold of folly.”

Heaps of people do that. Excessive alcohol, drugs, uppers, downers, stimulants and the like, will never heal life’s wounds or give meaningful answers to life. There will never be enough highs. The problem with extreme highs is that you have extreme lows, and the following highs need to be higher than the last high.

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Desert Foothills plans camps to introduce musical theater BY BRIDGETTE M. REDMAN Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

andi Carll has done summer theater camps before. Now in a new role as Desert Foothills Theater’s education director, she’s planning to bring the best of what she’s learned for five new camps this summer. She said many theaters try to jam an entire production in one week, leaving everyone drained and overworked — especially children who are new to the medium. “I am very focused on taking the best parts of that performing arts experience and crafting a program that is fun and not so much work,” Carll said. Instead, they will focus on singing, dancing, acting and putting on a smaller performance with selections from each week’s themed show. Registration is open for the in-person

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In verse four, Solomon says, “I enlarged my works. I built houses for myself and planted in them all kinds of trees.” He tried better homes and gardens to see if life was about owning the most expensive house on the block. That way, he could see and be seen. Maybe he even would be mentioned on one of those Hollywood celebrity shows. It was a quick fix for a short time, and then off he went, looking for another newfound source of significance and security. The problem was not in the houses and trees. The problem was in Solomon. He was trying to fill his God-shaped void with something other than God. Next, he sought to find fulfillment in nature and the environment. “I made gardens and parks for myself. I made ponds of water for myself from which to irrigate a forest of growing trees.” He was going green, thinking that it would fill the void inside him. Green is a good thing, but green taken to an extreme can become a bad thing. Green issues, taken to extremes, often become political, personal, and toxic to the people demanding them. Often, they consider themselves more virtuous than others and then disdain anyone who is not as extreme or “perfect” as they are. And because there will never be enough, it sours others who have environmental concerns, hurting the cause more than helping the cause. Solomon’s subsequent trivial pursuit was trying to be the most prominent and wealthiest businessman in

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camps that are divided into two groups — one for campers age five to eight and the other for campers aged nine to 14. The camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, and before and after-care are available for an additional fee. Because of COVID-19 protocols, classes are limited to 20 students. The camp themes this summer are: • “Aladdin,” June 7 to June 18 (two weeks), $495 • “Shrek,” June 21 to July 2 (two weeks), $495 • “Tangled,” July 12 to July 6 (one week), $250 • “Matilda,” July 19 to July 23 (one week), $250 • “Lights Up,” Comedy and acting class, July 26 to 30 (one week), $250 Camp instructors will have different tasks each day, but kids will still learn the songs and choreography to favorite numbers from each show. Each show will have special activities. For example, in “Tangled,” which is a retelling of “Rapunzel,” dance instructors

will teach ribbon dancing. “The camp is designed to be different every day,” Carll said. “We’ll roll in some arts and crafts, roll in some scene work and roll in some behind the scenes magic.” The camps will end with performances because that’s what’s fun for everyone in the performing arts. “It’s more of a student showcase,” Carll said. “We’ll have students sing and dance and share what they learned throughout the week and show off a couple of fun acting exercises they’ve done.”

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ers. They have already made plans for their 2021-2022 season and the camps are paving the way for the theater program’s huge comeback. “I am most excited about coming back into our building and enjoying the arts, the sounds of singing and the excitement of dancing and the energy that families and kids have shown to us that they’re ready to do,” Carll said. “Families are primed for a comeback. (Kids) are ready to work hard and appreciate the opportunity to be in person and a lot of that energy is just so positive in every way — that is exciting to me, to get to connect with kids in a way that they’ve been missing for a long time. Musical Theater Summer Camps

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rowing up in Tulsa, Chad Gregory finds Cave Creek similar to the Oklahoma city. “The country and cowboy aspect reminds me of my family and home,” said the Phoenix-based country musician. Gregory returns to Cave Creek to play Janey’s Coffee Co. & Bodega at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 23. He performs at the venue the fourth Friday of each month. “Fortunately, for me, the demographic in Cave Creek as a whole is pretty southwestern and I think I’m just fortunate in the fact that what I call country appeals to people who like country,” Gregory said. Gregory finds the venue complements the artists who perform there as well as their fans. “Janey’s is honestly one of my favorite venues in the Valley because it’s designed for artistry,” Gregory said. “They support the individual artist and are geared for listening to different artistry. “I also love Janey’s because everybody there is just a loving human and it’s a positive place. It’s all music. It’s all love and it’s all connection. At the end of the day, to me, music is just about the heart of the song.” Gregory’s previous shows at Janey’s were solo shows. However, he has a special guest planned for the May 23 show. Shea Marshall, who plays keyboards for the Sugar Thieves, will join Gregory on accordion, saxophone, bass clarinet and harmonica. “He is multitalented and a multi-instrumentalist,” Gregory said. “I really enjoy playing with Mr. Shea Marshall because it’s always exciting and always fun.” Outside of music, Gregory is fond of Marshall’s intellect and genuine courtesy. “My music demands some sort of

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space a lot of times and he’s sensitive enough as a human being and he understands that,” Gregory said. While Gregory is excited to share the stage with someone he regards as an icon, he aims to immerse himself within the songs. Gregory has also recently grown sober, mainly to be able to maintain his ability to connect with his music more organically. “From the time I start the first song, the hope is to be present for each song in order for them to have the chance to move people,” Gregory said. “It’s really easy to get complacent when you’re 20 songs in so I try to pay as much attention to each song as possible.” Janey’s is always an exciting venue for Gregory to play but he is most excited to show off new music. “There’s a song I’m going to be releasing on my next album called ‘Ev-

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are available on the AZ Creates! YouTube channel on demand, along with other video content. AZ Creates! is a half-hour video web series to highlight artists, writers, dancers, musicians, film, theater TV creatives and other artistic people in Arizona. Fagen, an artist and crime fiction novel writer, designed the program to connect art patrons with artists, and to work on a positive project during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fagen is resuming her work on the third book in her mystery series, titled “Bleeder.” Sponsors for the show are Sibley’s West, an Arizona and Chandler Gift Shop and Times Media Group. Subscribe to the AZ Creates channel on Youtube.com at youtube/c/AZCreatesShow, visit the Art Online AZ Facebook and Instagram pages or email AZCreates.ArtOnlineAZ@gmail.com for details.

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