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Rain Man Roo�ing funds “Singin’ in the Rain” BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

ain Man Roofing sponsors the Musical Theatre of Anthem’s production of “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” July 29 through July 31. “We are thrilled to have Rain Man Roofing sponsor our upcoming production of ‘Singin’ in the Rain Jr.,’” said Musical Theatre of Anthem board member and Producing Artistic Director, Jackie Hammond. “As a nonprofit, we rely heavily on the support of our wonderful community to continue to offer our programs. We cannot

thank Rain Man Roofing enough for their dedicated support of MTA over the years and the extremely generous $5,000 sponsorship.” These funds will help cover the cost of royalties, props, sets and other show expenses. The organization usually relies on tuition and ticket sales, but capacity and crowd restrictions due to COVID-19 have made that difficult, if not nearly impossible. As part of the Anthem community, Rain Man Roofing understands both the importance of youth theater and how hard the

past year has been economically. “Rain Man Roofing is excited to sponsor such a fun and iconic show,” said Jennifer Hughes, an officer at Rain Man Roofing. “As a local and family run business, we are always looking for opportunities to give back to our community. MTA provides such a great service to both the youth and adults in Anthem. The arts were hurt in every city and community during the last year and we are very excited MTA found a safe way to bring joy, activity and enter-

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Memorial Day serves as a time a remembrance

BY ALEX GALLAGHER Foothills Focus Staff Writer

he Veterans of Foreign Wars and Daisy Mountain Veterans celebrated their Memorial Day with an emotional ceremony where they reflected on those lost and those still missing. Anthem’s community park and veteran’s memorial was surrounded by flags and draped with 77 roses spread across each name on the site’s circle of honor. As the official ceremony began, one thing became clear. Memorial Day is not just about

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Military personnel wait for the National Anthem at the Anthem Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day in Anthem. (Photo by Kevin Hurley)

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tainment back to Anthem.” The theater is a nonprofit, award-winning group that was founded in 2008. MTA casts all youth in their performances because “we believe that every child deserves a chance to shine on stage while learning and growing as a performing artist,” according to their website. Besides its popular performances, MTA also offers workshops and classes regularly. According to Hughes, the theater is more than just entertainment. It provides a safe space for Anthem youth to come out of their comfort zones and eventually turn into strong, functioning members of an adult society. “We have seen firsthand the benefits MTA offers the youth who partic-

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ipate in their shows and programs,” Hughes said. “The growth these kids make from shy, young, elementary children to confident, mature, thriving adults who fill leadership roles in their own schools and social environments is beautiful to witness.” Rain Man Roofing is an Anthem-based roofing service company that works with both residential and commercial buildings. They provide maintenance, repair and replacement of roofs and decks in both Arizona and California. The “Rain Man” name matching up with MTA’s performance of “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” was just a coincidence, but, as Hughes put it, “what better show to partner our business with?” “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” is an adaptation of one of the most popular movie-musicals of all time, originally released in 1952 and starring famous actors Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. MTA’s performance will also star award-winning actors and actresses, ages 12 through 18. Auditions are open to all youth starting July 18 and will require a prepared musical theater song along with some forms. For more information, visit the Musical Theatre of Anthem website. “We can’t wait to sing with MTA,” Hughes said, “And (we) hope everyone can come out and watch some amazing talent Sing in the Rain with Rain Man Roofing!” “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” by Musical Theatre of Anthem WHEN: July 29 through July 31 WHERE: MTA, 42201 N. 41 Drive, Suite B100, Anthem, AZ 85086 INFO: www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

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those who have served — it is about those still serving and risking their lives to protect the freedoms we hold near and dear to our hearts. “It is a day to honor and remember those who gave their lives and are still giving them for our great country and for our freedom,” said Mary Lou Spicer, chaplain of the event and a Navy veteran. “This day is not about me or anybody else. We are alive and need to continue to protect the country that our comrades gave their lives for.” For Spicer, Memorial Day goes beyond just one day and also goes beyond those who died on the battlefield. “May is our special time to honor the fallen and remember those with whom we served, whether they were shot down in Korea or claimed by some form of cancer they were forced to breathe in while serving in Vietnam or have taken their own lives because they were too weary of wrestling with the demons,” Spicer said. Like Spicer, other veterans view Memorial Day as more than just an extension of a weekend and a federal holiday. “We reflect today upon the more than 1 million American soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast guardsmen who lost their lives defending and protecting our great nation. We hold those veterans, their families, friends and comrades in our hearts,” said Michael Tapp, a commander of the American Legion and former chief warrant officer of the U.S Coast Guard. Tapp also took the ceremony as a chance to nod to the uniqueness of the Anthem Veterans Memorial. On Memorial Day of 2012, former U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed May 28, 2012, through November 11, 2025, as

Chuck Hale speaks to a crowd at the Anthem Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day in Anthem. (Photo by Kevin Hurley) the United States of America Vietnam War commemoration era. The Anthem Memorial Park is one of the institutions created to participate in that program. At the memorial, the official 50th anniversary Vietnam War flag stands at the base of the site’s flagpole to commemorate the more than 2 million military members deployed to South Vietnam, as well as the over 58,000 soldiers who either died or remain missing from the war. Tapp also had all veterans in attendance from all wars and operations that the nation has engaged in stand for a round of applause for their sacrifice and bravery while serving in the U.S. military. “All of those who stood were, in their era and in their calling, willing to make harsh personal sacrifices, including the ultimate sacrifice, if needed, to protect our nation,” Tapp said. Though Memorial Day can be an emotional day for most veterans, others have conflicting emotions. “For me, Memorial Day is a bittersweet holiday,” said Jim Oliveri, Vietnam War Army veteran, former member of the Daisy Mountain Veterans board, and author. “I’m always a bit subdued as I recall the men

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and the loved ones and friends who keep the faith while awaiting answers. There was also a yellow ribbon on the table as a symbol of uncertainty and continued hope that soldiers will return home. The table was served with a slice of lemon and a pinch of salt — the slice of lemon to remind those looking on of the battle to the bitter fate while captured or missing in a foreign land, and the salt symbolic of the tears of those missing and the fallen. Illuminating the table was a lit candle to show hope that missing or imprisoned soldiers will return, and a bound book was set next to it to convey the strength those soldiers gained through devotion. Glasses were inverted to remind people that these soldiers cannot share a toast, and empty chairs symbolized the ones at their families’ dinner tables. A bell was sounded 77 times at the conclusion of the ceremony for those veterans who did not make it home and one additional time for all the others who have not in all wars the United States has fought. “May we never forget the sacrifice they made and may their souls rest in peace,” Tapp said.

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Vaccine bribes a sad sign of the times BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

here have been many phases in our country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic – denial, incompetence, surging effectiveness – but this latest development I did not see coming. We’re now down to bribing people to do the right thing and get vaccinated. The madness started in early May in Ohio, where Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced his state’s Vax-a-Million lottery, which each week awards a cool million bucks and full-ride college scholarships to vaccinated registrants. The first winner? Abbigail Bugenske, 22, a Cincinnati resident who plans to donate some of her million bucks to charity, then invest the rest – after splurging on a new ride. “I think buying a used car is still in my future,” Bugenske said at a press conference. Clearly, a free million dollars doesn’t go as far as it used to once upon a time. Other states and businesses quickly started playing Santa in Ohio’s wake. There’s “Colorado Comeback Cash,” Maryland “Vax To Win,” a million-dollar lottery in Oregon and $1.5 million prizes in California, where they’re offering “$50,000 Fridays” to 30 lucky randomly selected winners. In West Virginia, they’re giving away cash plus two new custom pickup trucks and 10 custom hunting rifles and shotguns. In New York, they’re giving away free lottery scratcher tickets for a shot at $5 million and free tickets to Mets and Yankees baseball games. There’s a thought: Given how abysmal the last-place Diamondbacks are

playing, maybe newly vaccinated children can pitch the seventh inning during the upcoming games against the Angels and Giants. Random fourth-graders would be much more entertaining than the Dbacks’ current bullpen. In fairness, here in Arizona we haven’t commenced government giveaways yet, though the private sector has gotten into the act. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 entitles you to a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme, a free sweepstakes entry at CVS pharmacies and 10% off groceries if you get vaccinated at a Safeway, Fry’s or Albertson’s. Then there’s Anheuser-Busch, which has teamed up with the White House to offer free beer to 200,000 Americans – provided the nation reaches President Biden’s goal of 70% of U.S. adults with at least one shot in the arm by Independence Day. “That’s right. Get a shot and have a beer,” Biden announced at a June 2 press conference. “Free beer for everyone 21 years or over to celebrate the independence from the virus.” We still have a ways to go: Currently, only 63% of adults have been vaccinated. That means we’re about 20 million adults short of the herd immunity goal. Will bribery get us there, when mass education campaigns, social responsibility and social shaming seem to have failed? My guess is, not quite. This is America, after all, where you can never underestimate the amount of selfishness, fear and lunacy that prevails in a fraction of the population. It’s a depressing thought, though perhaps less depressing than if the opposite proves to be true and naked bribes actually work. What would it say about us as a peo-

ple, if millions of us couldn’t be bothered to get vaccinated purely to take care of ourselves, our children, our families, co-workers and neighbors, but we would get off the couch for free swag and a longshot chance to win some cash? Such naked greed is enough to make me admire the anti-vaxxers a bit. If you’re willing to deny decades of science for your personal beliefs – no matter how ridiculous society might judge them to be – that’s one thing. But if you’re so damn lazy that you need a free Bud and a doughnut to join the herd? Maybe the herd is actually better off without you.

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id you enjoy this past Memorial Day weekend? It signified the remembrance of those men and women who served in the military and did not return home so that we could have the remarkable freedoms that we enjoy. Flags flying, parades, memorials, picnics, family gatherings, three-day weekends, bagpipes playing … what better way to start off the summer? That’s right, I said “bagpipes playing,” because nothing quite evokes such deep emotion and dignity like listening to a group of pipers play at a Memorial Day ceremony. So why the bagpipes at American funerals? In the 1800s, Irish immigrants were often employed in dangerous jobs such as police officers and firemen. At the funeral of a fallen comrade, the bagpipes were always played, and this became the traditional ritual for a hero’s final goodbye. During the 1970s, the Scots Guards (one of the Foot Guards’ regiments of the British Army) was on tour in the USA and played “Amazing Grace,” since making it the most requested tune to be played at memorials by pipers. The Memorial Day weekend is too important to not go out and pay trib-

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Ignoring heroism, redefining extremism: Your tax dollars at work BY JD HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

o wonder President Biden, Vice President Harris and their spouses dined at a French restaurant on May 31. It was only fitting, as the nation’s “No. 2” was fresh from a political faux pas not seen since Marie Antionette’s alleged infamous comment, “Let them eat cake.” As America prepared to remember its fallen, the veep tweeted a vacuous wish: “Enjoy the long weekend.” The backlash nearly fricasseed her twitter feed. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, asked the obvious: “Care to mention WHY we’re having the long weekend, Kamala?” A Gold Star Mother posted a picture, worth far more than a thousand words. It was the image of a young man, killed in action at age 19. “Always and forever in my heart, my American Hero Son,” she wrote. No stinging rebuke

of Harris was necessary; the photo is poignant and its implied criticism potent. But this is more than just an episode of internet insensitivity; it is, instead, the latest portent of policy changes at the Pentagon. The Biden White House wants uniformity among those who wear the uniform — not only in line formation, but also in political orientation. It is certainly true that the Jan. 6 march on the Capitol included mob action, but to accept the media narrative that all the blame must rest at the feet of Trump supporters is as ludicrous as Joe Biden’s assessment that the tragic, sorry episode was “the worst assault on our democracy since the Civil War,” conveniently forgetting Sept. 11, 2001, and Dec. 7, 1941. That’s why it’s worth remembering the complete political pronouncement of a more recent vintage, uttered by then-incoming Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel in 2008: “You never

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inspired by Wright’s stained glass work. They feature stones from the Sonoran Desert. Cosanti jeweler Jason Catlin of Paradise Valley designed jewelry inspired by Taliesin West’s Cabaret Theatre. While these are just a few of the featured artists, the local collaborations are available at Taliesin West’s gift shop and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s website. “It has been really rewarding working with all these artists,” Johnson said. “They are honored to have their work associated with Frank Lloyd Wright’s name and we are thrilled to be a part of that.’ The collaborations were mutually beneficial for the artists and for Taliesin West, he adds. “When people were at home, they were nesting and wanting to buy beautiful things for their homes,” Johnson said. “So, our website really took off and created a need for these products. And for the artists, many of whom did not currently have a venue

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Wellness coach inspires, raises funds through triathlon BY MADELINE LEWIS Foothills Focus Staff Writer

nthem resident Dr. Brian Hester is always looking for ways to challenge himself and stay in shape, and there’s no better physical challenge than an Ironman Triathlon — a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run. Hester is the owner of Back to Health of Anthem, a wellness and chiropractic center, and he wants to encourage local people in their fitness journey. “I want to help people step outside their current rut and be more productive members of the community,” Hester said. “I’m more of a wellness coach. What we do at Back to Health of Anthem is motivate people to change their life through small daily changes.” In order to help motivate the community, Hester regularly posts blogs on his website and sends out a newsletter to keep people up to date with his six-month-long training program and to keep himself accountable. “Five percent of the population will do what they’re told, but 95% of people need an accountability partner,” Hester said. When preparing for a race, Hester’s accountability partner is his coach, with whom he sits down and plans goals. Hester has a rigorous training period ahead of him, but this isn’t his first race. He completed an Ironman 10 years ago and has also participated in half-Ironmans and Olympic distance races since then. While the physical training is an obvious challenge, Hester said it’s not the worst part. The first discomfort is the Arizona heat. With the race in November, the six-month training period is during the hottest time of the year.

“The biggest challenge is time management and training in the heat,” Hester said. “Most Ironman training will have to be at 4:30 or 5 a.m.” The order of the triathlon is to swim first, then bike, then run. To prepare, Hester chooses one activity at a time. By practicing all three, the training pays off. His training schedule also includes intermittent practice races over the summer in Flagstaff and Tempe. Another difficult aspect of training is nutrition. It can be difficult to find the right balance of foods and liquids to take in while active, but ensuring the body has proper nutrients is imperative. “Nutrition is hard because you have to figure out what to consume,” Hester shared. “You’re going to want to eat the same things while you’re training as you will when you complete the race. If you eat or drink too much liquid, it’s not good. You can be super fit, but if you don’t hydrate well or support your body’s needs, you can crash or do what’s called ‘bonking,’ when your body gives out and has no energy.” The upcoming Ironman is in Tempe on Sunday, Nov. 21. His goal is to not only finish in under 12 hours but also to raise at least $12,000 for charity, as he explained in a social media post. “As we kick this off, my plan is to share with you the ‘what’ behind the ‘why.’ Why Ironman? Because I can, and I need goals to make me work and not get lazy. Since I decided to bite this off again 10 years after my last Ironman, I thought it should be for a good cause. This time we are aiming to raise between $12-15K for Youth for Troops. Such a cool organization,” Hester said. Youth for Troops is an Anthem-based

nonprofit that makes care packages for local and deployed veterans and participates in various other service projects. With family in the military, Hester said the organization “hit home” for him. “There will be a lot of different events and ways to donate — people can make a flat donation or they can sponsor a veteran,” Hester said. “We have some cool things like fundraiser nights and a dodgeball tournament planned. … If we can average $2,000 a month in donations, we can get to our goal of $12,000 for Youth for Troops.” With this goal, Hester has a lot more than just his training coach and fol-

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Emotional, upbeat ‘Heights’ recalls old Hollywood BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

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nitely challenging, but I was up for the challenge. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.” “In the Heights” will be available in cinemas and on HBO Max. Smits and Merediz say, although it’s available to watch at home, “In the Heights” is worthy of a trip to the movie theater. “The film has to be seen in the cinema,” Merediz said. “These huge numbers are epic, and they need the biggest screen you have. I know in the past year we were in lockdown. We didn’t have a choice. “I think it’s a good idea to have the option to see it in the movies and also at home, if you don’t have the ability to go to the cinema. I hope people see it in the theater.” The singing and dancing numbers can translate to a cellphone or computer, but Smits agrees — go to the cinema. “Jon’s chosen to give these visual flourishes to old Hollywood,” he adds. “It takes

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hakespearean Pirates, a robotics team of four home-schooled students, will be honored for innovation as project finalists at the FIRST Lego League Global Innovation Awards. Robotics is something the team only recently picked up, coming from a lifelong love of playing with Legos and coding. It was when the four students began competing with these tools that their creativity began to flourish. “I started doing this as an activity and then joined a team,” said eighth grader Nolan Locke. “After one season, we felt like that team had too many people, so

we decided to start our own team.” Thus, the Shakespearean Pirates formed. The name is derived from two of the group’s favorite things, pirates and reading. “When we first started, Charlotte and I wanted to speak in British accents. We never actually have, but that made us think of Shakespeare,” said seventh grader Mabel Rosenmeyer. This past season was the team’s first competition — and the four teammates did not disappoint. To compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League, which is an international competition for kids ages 9 to 16, the teams were faced with the quandary of inventing something that

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All-American accepted a preferred walk-on spot at SDSU. Wintermeyer had scholarship offers from Akron and Air Force, but nothing compared to SDSU. “When I started snapping, I wanted to go to San Diego State. I loved everything about them. My mom went to San Diego State,” Wintermeyer said. “That was my No. 1. It’s a dream come true to be able to go there.” Wintermeyer started long snapping going into his freshman year of high school and has never looked back. He has been training with Ben Bernard, who trains long snappers across Arizona, since his very first day practicing at the position. Wintermeyer has two goals set for himself once he heads to campus on June 12. “My main goal right now is to win the job. Winning the job is for sure my No. 1 priority. And then behind

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