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t his funeral, Phoenix Police Officer Ginarro New was remembered for his positive attitude and quick wit. The 27-year-old New died May 31 after a red-light runner hit his patrol car. “Ginarro’s way of life was giving his life through service to others,” said Cmdr. Darren Viner of the Phoenix Police Department’s Black Mountain Precinct on June 10

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Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams spoke at Ginarro New’s funeral. (Photo by Phoenix Police Department photographer Stacie Hainke)

Town Council OKs funds for museum BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

he Cave Creek Town Council voted unanimously to approve two resolutions at the June 7 meeting, one to allocate funds for the Cave Creek Museum and the other to approve the construction of a new parking area at the Gateway Trailhead.

Cave Creek Museum The Cave Creek Museum was approved for a community grant of $10,000 to help with maintenance, new exhibits and to open again. Like many nonprofits, they were hit espe-

cially hard by COVID-19, according to museum president Reg Monachino. They had to close their doors for a time, causing them to lose volunteer support, staff and property. They also had to cancel events and buy newly essential items like hand sanitizer and disposable face masks. “This past year, the Cave Creek Museum suffered from the effects of COVID-19,” Monachino said. “Visitors were down to a trickle, memberships declined and donors were nonexistent. As you can see from the financials, the upcoming year ahead will be a difficult one for the museum. We just need a little help on the way.”

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In addition to the pandemic, the museum sustained major damage in early 2020 due to a flood in the Pioneer Wing. As a result, it had to undergo a large-scale renovation — a big expense when it was barely making revenue. The museum kept going through money from the town and fundraising. Several councilmembers commented on the museum’s positive impact, but a few questioned the logistics of how it will continue with a limited budget. “Of course, we are going to support the museum, it’s so important to us and for the

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town,” councilmember Kathryn Royer said. “But it’s really intimidating to see the bottom line, here: $200,000 down the hole last year (for repairs) and $77,000 this year. So, for us to give you money, we’d like to know where you’re going to get more; how you’re going to sustain the museum going forward.” Councilmember Ron Sova inquired further, asking how they would spend the $10,000, if approved, and how they will bring in more revenue. Monachino said the biggest thing is to “get the word out” that the museum has reopened. “The majority of (the money) will go to the mining aspect of the museum,” Monachino responded. “We’ve built a gold panning station. By the way, I would encourage everyone to attend and pan, you just might find enough to pay for happy hour at Harold’s. We continue to expand that mining. We are now building a simulated mind shaft. It’s got lights, sound effects and it’s like you’re actually getting into a hard rock mine.” The Cave Creek Museum opened in 1970 and is a staple of the town. Despite

the financial trouble, Monachino and other museum board members remain confident. “It’s an iconic institution for our town, and we truly support you. You have a big job ahead,” Royer said about the finances. “Indeed, we do,” Monachino said in response. “But we have a board that’s willing to work, that is energetic and will get it done.”

Gateway Trailhead Another item that was approved at the June 7 town council meeting was the Gateway Trailhead project. This project would build a 1.9-acre parking area by the trailhead, providing 40 parking spots, eight trailer parking spots and equestrian facilities like hitching posts and round pens. “This project has actually been several years in the making,” said Luke Kautzman, planning director and zoning administrator. “The staff is asking council to consider approving this resolution so we can make our final application to Arizona state parks, receive a grant in total of just under $75,000 for a total project

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cost of $84,134.” Councilman Robert (Bob) Morris called it a “great idea” and said he was glad it was coming together. Morris said this will help connect Cave Creek to the hundreds of miles of existing trails nearby. As with any agenda item, the floor was open to public comments. David Phelps commented his distaste for the project. “I don’t support this, I still think it’s a waste of money,” said Phelps, who has made several comments regarding town maintenance. “I can’t follow the people that feel like if you can get grants, then somehow it’s free. It’s still not free, you still have to maintain it. You’re going to spend almost $10,000… to make this parking lot, largely for people who don’t live here. I don’t follow the logic of that. I wouldn’t be voting for it.” With no other public comments, the floor was returned to councilmembers for comments, and each said they supported the project. As Kautzman pointed out, the facility will benefit community members, such as hikers, bikers, horse riders and bird watchers. The project will also do more for the town than just please the locals. By providing better amenities, outsiders are encouraged to and are more likely to visit, which is an added benefit for Cave Creek. “Even if nobody uses it from our town, outsiders are going to use it, and they are going to spend money in all the commercial establishments in and about the area, where the town will win with that (investment) over the years,” said Councilmember Ron Sova. Kautzman said the town’s out of pocket could be up to $9,636, or a minimum of 5.7% of the total project cost, which would be $4,796. Cave Creek Museum

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at Dream City Church. “He realized early on that his God-given part was to serve and he did it with a pure heart.” Draped with an American flag, New’s casket was ushered in by 10 officers from different backgrounds and walks of life. As they made their way through the church, Phoenix Police Detective Matthew Johnson played the bagpipes. Mourners sobbed softly. A sea of uniformed officers blended with those grieving the loss of their friend, family member and colleague inside the church. The funeral was only viewable for the media via a livestream at the family’s request. “Mrs. New, our hearts and our prayers go out to you. I can’t imagine what you’re going through during this time,” said Dream City Church Pastor Luke Barnett. “There is a promise made to you today. The Bible says that God is close to the broken hearted and He comes near those crushed in their spirit. I just want you to be comforted by that today.” Barnett paid his own respects to the fallen officer through a prayer. “We thank you for a man who chose to pour his life into something that was bigger than himself and chose to lose himself into a greater cause,” Barnett said. Phoenix Police Pastor Bob Fesmire praised New. “We have lost a warrior, an exceptional officer and a friend,” Fesmire said. Fesmire extended gratitude as well to those who served alongside New or saw him in passing at the station. “To Ginarro’s closest friends, brothers and sisters with the Phoenix Police

First responders salute Officer Ginarro New’s casket during his funeral on June 10. (Photo by Phoenix Police Department photographer Tory Weeks)

Department, we grieve with you as well, knowing that you have lost a brother, a mentor and a friend,” Fesmire said. “You, too, have our shared commitment that we are alongside you as you carry on Ginarro’s memory, his legacy, his wit, his humor and an ever-present smile.” New tackled each assignment with a smile on his face. “On the night of May 31, Ginarro did what officers do every day,” Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said. “He faced uncertainty in danger but without hesitation.” Williams, with a heart full of grief, extended her condolences to the family who New is survived by wife, Kristen; his mother, Misty; his brother, Marcas; and his grandmother, Susan. “Know that you all are in our prayers and our deepest condolences go out to you specifically,” Williams said. “As we can all imagine, the loss of a family member or member of law en-

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forcement hurts deeply. The void that is created by such a profound loss touches everyone in the organization.” New’s best friend, Chris Pile, officiated his wedding to Kristen a year and a half ago and hadn’t spoken in public since. “In the short time they were together, he was an amazing husband who loved her with all his heart,” Pile said. “They

should have had many more years together.” Not only was New a great husband, but Pile’s story described New’s personality. “When I was in the sixth grade, I was getting bullied,” Pile said. “Ginarro was a grade above mine and he confronted the bully and got them to stop bullying me. From then we had an amazing friendship and became my brother. He was a kind and gentle person who had a ginormous heart.” When New was not serving his community, he was a kid at heart who collected comic books as well as “Star Wars” and “Power Rangers” memorabilia. Pile said this explains why New was great with kids. “Anytime he was around his nieces and nephews, he immediately became the fun uncle,” Pile said. “He always knew how to make them laugh or smile.” For example, New, while working as a nurse at Long View Elementary School in Phoenix, challenged a wheelchair-bound girl to a race while he was

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

ransform lives by donating blood through Sept. 10 with Vitalant and be automatically entered to win a 2021 VW Tiguan 2.0T S. The seven Valley Volkswagen dealers

have donated the car and partnered with Vitalant in the 13th annual campaign to help inspire more people to give blood this summer. Ten finalists will be drawn to participate in the grand prize ceremony. They will be unveiled throughout the summer on AZ-TV, proud media partner for the

“Summer Drive to Save Lives” campaign. For location information and donation appointments, visit Vitalant’s new scheduling site at donors.vitalant.org or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877-258-4825), locations detailed below. During the three-month summer campaign with Valley Volkswagen Dealers, Vitalant hopes to attract nearly 50,000 blood donors to save lives in Arizona hospitals. Those donors will help people like Hayley, who celebrated her 21st birthday and graduated from college last month, thanks to 95 blood donors. Hayley, whose last name was withheld due to privacy, was born with Diamond Blackfan Anemia, a rare disease that prevented her body from producing red blood cells. She relied on the kindness of strangers to provide lifesaving blood transfusions every month at Phoenix Children’s Hospital until she was able to receive a bone marrow transplant. “Blood donors allowed our daughter to play, jump and laugh like other children — and gave her the chance to grow up,” said her mom, Melana. “They are

true heroes.” “The seven Valley Volkswagen Dealers genuinely believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and do business,” said Lunde’s Peoria Volkswagen GM Troy Dosch on behalf of the dealerships. “What better way is there than to support Vitalant in their efforts to make sure there is an adequate blood supply for those in need.” Vitalant hopes to motivate people to donate more often this summer — to help more patients like Hayley and earn additional chances to win the 2021 VW Tiguan. “While donors are generally eligible to give blood every eight weeks, the majority (65%) donate just once a year,” said Sid Lewis, Vitalant Southwest Division’s senior director of donor recruitment. The Scottsdale Donor Center, 15170 N. Hayden Road, Suite 6, is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Scottsdale Bible Church-North Ridge is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at 6363 E. Dynamite Boulevard, Cave Creek.

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in a wheelchair. Noticing the girl struggled with her upper body strength, New created a fun activity to encourage her development. New wanted to do more than just help kids, however. He wanted to help anyone, which led to his career as a police officer. He was inspired by Pile’s father, Pinal County’s Lt. Sheriff Eli Pile. When New graduated from the police academy, he asked the lieutenant to pin his badge on him. The pandemic prevented the ceremony from happening. Once New graduated from the police academy, he quickly made an impression on everyone he interacted with, including his training officer Thomas McKee. McKee realized New would work well under pressure because he was in the Marine Corps and worked as an EMT. With that in mind, McKee had New speak to a family during a death investigation, a task usually reserved for an on-scene supervisor. New not only did a stellar job, but he impressed the on-scene detectives. New was later assigned to the Black Mountain Precinct’s 23-King squadron, where he was supervised by Officer Dan Tomko. Tomko said he will always remember New’s work ethic and positive attitude. “Ginarro was my definition of compassionate and hard working,” Tomko said. “He always had a positive attitude and never complained, even when I asked him to do the jobs no one wanted to do,” Tomko said. “I always knew that I could ask him to do anything, and it would be done well. I could count on him.” Not long after joining the force, New married his long-time girlfriend and the two set out to create their own adventures together. “I told him as long as you are happy and love what you do, I will go on any adventure with you,” Kristen said. Their first adventure came after New graduated from the police academy and was working the night shift. Kristen often woke up, made herself a cup of coffee and waited for her husband to come home. He often walked in the door and said, “You’re not going to believe what happened today.”

New was busy, but it was revealed during his funeral that he had begun to enlist into the National Guard. “We must always remember to do two things that came naturally to New — to always look on the bright side and to always do the right thing,” McKee said. Williams said there was one thing that has helped fill the void of the last week. “As we try to navigate through these times, the tremendous outpouring of support we have received from the community has been a great comfort personally and professionally,” Williams said. “It’s helped us keep perspective of the path of healing and hope.” Williams extended her gratitude to the Phoenix Fire Department for trying to free New from his severely damaged vehicle and for showing its respects. “To Ginarro’s family, we want you to know that we grieve with you today,” Fesmire said. “As evidenced by this last week, you know that we are with you. Not just today, but for all and any time that we can serve you.” New’s wife was emotional during her eulogy. She shared how her husband would react at a funeral. “I kind of imagined the next time I walked down the aisle with my husband it would have been something more festive,” Kristen said with a smirk through her tears. Though they were married young, Kristen said her marriage was easy and she wanted him to be happy. “There is a lesson that I hope that is taken from this tragedy,” she said. “Life is short, we know that, but do you feel that? Are there things you’re putting off or people you haven’t told that you love? Let the lesson be that if you’re waiting to do something, don’t. If you are waiting to tell someone you love them, don’t. If there is a petty argument you cannot let go, let it go. It’s not worth it.” New’s name will be added to the city of Phoenix Police Memorial and the National Law Enforcement memorial in Washington, D.C. “After today, I hope that you all take a little piece of Ginarro and try to learn from him,” Kristen said. Those who wish to donate to New’s family may visit phoenixpolicefoundation.org

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dolfson & Peterson Construction has completed construction on Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital in Cave Creek. Expected to open in mid-2021, the neighborhood hospital will provide area residents with emergency care and low-acuity surgical services. The single-story, 35,000-square-foot hospital located at 5227 E. Carefree Highway

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features a 13-bed emergency department; an operating room; eight inpatient rooms for overnight stays; an imaging suite for X-ray, ultrasound and CT scans; a laboratory and other services. “Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital marks our third project with Abrazo Health in the Phoenix area,” said Scott Salyer, regional manager for AP. “Demand for micro hospitals in the Southwest has continued to grow, and our ability to quickly construct and deliver a hospital like this one enables providers to meet their patients’ medical needs closer to home.” The hospital’s emergency room will be open 24/7 year-round, and staff will work closely with first responders and EMS to serve Cave Creek and the North Valley. “We are excited to expand Abrazo’s services in the North Valley,” said Sarah Bird, RN, BSN, administrative director. “Abrazo Cave Creek Hospi-

tal will be the community’s hospital for emergency care, low-acuity surgical services and related care.” Construction on the hospital began in January 2020, and it is expected to open for patient care after completing equipment and supply delivery and setup, as well as multiple certifications, hiring and training events. Founded in 1946, AP has main-

tained an office in Phoenix for the past 30 years. AP also provided general contractor services on Abrazo Health’s Surprise and Mesa hospitals, as well as Carondelet Marana Hospital. Other current and past health care projects in the region include Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Phoenix and Canyon State Veterinary Specialties in Peoria.

Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital at a glance Planned opening mid-2021 • 13-bed ER • One operating room, three-bed pre-op/post-anesthesia care unit • Eight inpatient rooms • Imaging suite with X-ray, ultrasound and CT scan • Separate ER and hospital reception/waiting areas • Approximately 35,000-square-foot building

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This ‘cicadas invasion’ is a battle worth fighting BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

eventeen long years they have waiting. Now, trillions of cicadas making a racket as loud as lawnmowers have emerged from their slumber throughout the Midwest and Eastern states. The noisy little critters are considered a major nuisance because they amass in huge numbers in parks, wooded areas, neighborhoods and just about everywhere. They fly, land and crawl on trees, pets, cars and houses. People have claimed that the “cicadas invasion” is harmful to their

mental health and doctors have reported that requests for anti-anxiety medication is on the rise. Ahh, the lovely sounds of nature. Why are cicadas so darn noisy? The males “sing” by flexing their tymbals, which are drum-like organs in their abdomens. Small muscles rapidly pull the tymbals in and out, the sound intensified by their mostly hollow abdomens. It’s one beautiful mating call. When cicadas are burrowed underground, what do they do? Well, it seems they are tunneling and feeding, not really hibernating. Once they emerge as nymphs, they shed the exoskeleton, their wings in-

flate, and they can begin their brief and loud adult life. If you are heading back East where the Brood X cicadas are serenading, you might take some ear plugs. Hungry? I have a new recipe to share. First, you gather up a bunch of cicadas, throw them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes. Then fry them up in a pan with some olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Get your dips ready because they are supposedly delicious with a little salad dressing. (Do not try this if you are allergic to shellfish.) A sustainable, cheap and high-protein snack. I saw this famous chef on a cooking show saying that cicadas and other insects

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he COVID-19 pandemic has been full of quiet heroism, men and women sacrificing to keep others healthy and safe. Doctors, nurses, firefighters, paramedics, cops, grocery workers; have all done amazing work and have all been recognized for their efforts. But what about the owners of apartment complexes? The moms and pops who own duplexes or single-family rental homes? We have heard not a peep of praise about them despite their massive sacrifice over the past 16 months, a time period when they have been forced by various state and federal eviction moratorium orders to provide free rent to thousands of residents across Arizona. I think it’s high time we do something many people find unthinkable: Say something nice about the good actors often known derisively as “landlords.” Full disclosure: In my day job as a public relations consultant, one of my clients is the Arizona Multihousing Association, a trade association representing the apartment industry. So, yes, I am predisposed to say kind things about property owners. That doesn’t change the fact that beginning in March 2020, first the state and then the feds voided more than one million leases in Arizona, suspending the private property rights not only of big companies that own apartments but retirees supplementing their Social Security with a rental property or two. You think it’s tough having company stay a few nights too long? Imagine having residents stay 16 months with no rent, while you pay the mortgage, property taxes, insurance and maintenance costs. We didn’t force grocery stores to give away free food or gas stations to pass out free unleaded. But enforce free rent for a year-plus? Yes, we did. One of the saddest parts of this story is the massive and underreported government snafu that has accompanied the

eviction moratorium. To date, Arizona at the state, county, city and town level has received about $1 billion in federal eviction relief funding. Thus far, 16 months into the pandemic, the agencies charged with distributing these funds have managed to give out about $134 million — or 13 cents of every relief dollar. We can only wish government revenuers would be that inefficient when it comes to collecting our tax dollars. These eviction relief programs, beset by red tape and overly complicated applications, have backlogs thousands of applications long. That’s tragic, because it never should have been this difficult to give away free money. Common sense should have dictated that everyone who qualified for the eviction moratorium – in other words every renter who lost work or suffered a pandemic-induced salary cut – also qualified for relief dollars. End of story. That ship has sailed, however. And the Centers for Disease Control order suspending evictions is set to lapse on June 30. If it’s not extended again, tenant advocates say there will be a rush to the courthouse and a wave of evictions. No property owners I’ve met look forward to evicting people, especially anyone who has struggled during the last year-

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qual justice under law,” reads the inscription carved above the columns on the magnificent building that houses the Supreme Court of the United States. Business consultants who earn their living devising new concepts for “leadership in commerce,” (a dubious exercise, but a triumph of marketing) might call those four words a “mission statement.” That would be wrong. Those four words encapsulate the essence of a republic, and we confuse them at our own peril. You may have been taught that the words “republic” and “democracy” are interchangeable. Again, that would be wrong. Ours is a constitutional republic — a form of government based upon the edicts enumerated in our Constitution — the supreme law of our land. The 10th Amendment to the Constitution further elaborates: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.” In other words, our Constitution is a document of limited and enumerated powers, based upon law. That same Constitution establishes a framework for self-government, based not upon majority rule, but the supremacy of law, equally applied to all: the essence of justice. Small wonder then, that Benjamin Franklin didn’t hesitate when asked by a Philadelphia socialite, “Dr. Franklin, what form of government have you given us?” “A republic, if you can keep it.” He knew how difficult that would be, and he also knew the dangers inherent in a democracy, because the printer-inventor-founder defined it in this way: “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what they are going to have for lunch.” Dr. Franklin’s simple and powerful definition of democracy exposes the “tyranny of the majority” — and why

confusing the term “republic” with “democracy” is dangerous. Sadly, such confusion is commonplace. Even more tragically, we have seen news coverage — or more accurately, elitist lectures disguised as news — sow seeds of more confusion. In less than six months, the Biden Administration has opened our borders, empowered our enemies, dismantled our domestic energy production, dismissed concerns about ballot security, prioritized illegal aliens over citizens and instituted a policy of runaway spending, encouraging the Federal Reserve to just keep printing money, with the expansive inflation that inevitably accompanies that action. And that’s not all. Transforming the military into an institution of uniform political ideology instead of a fighting force is also underway; likewise, the effort to legitimize male athletes “in transition” dominating biological females in women’s athletic competition. What else? Plenty. All done by executive action. Where are the Republicans? Well, they’re there, and some are putting up a fight — though the “alphabet networks,” their cable cousins, and the major newspapers ignore their efforts. Some conservatives seek solace by looking to the political calendar, and the midterm elections scheduled for November of next year. Still others look to the judiciary, and the three conservative Supreme Court Justices installed during the Trump Administration. But the wheels of justice continue to turn — slowly — if at all. Meantime, Hillary Clinton, James Comey and John Brennan all enjoy freedom — despite suspicions that each of them have been involved in illegal activities. Can we keep our Republic? It may be easier to change the Supreme Court inscription: “Special justice for some.” And that would be wrong.

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are the “food of the future.” Well, I don’t like the looks of that future and I will not put a bug in my mouth. Intentionally that is. (I did swallow a fly once by mistake.) I was coerced into eating rattlesnake one time. I was at Rawhide when it was in Cave Creek and my husband thought it would be fun to try it because it was one of its bestselling “snacks.” No, it does not taste like chicken. It is nothing more than a small, tough, cooked piece of viper. I almost choked on it. Oh, I did watch someone eat chocolate-covered ants (very unsettling). And although I love chocolate, I refused to give the “haute-cuisine” a taste. I do not like bugs.

My nephew in Ohio said he and his friends stuck cicadas on a stick and roasted them over a campfire. To me, that is what marshmallows are for. But I digress. Cicadas are putting on one of the world’s great natural spectacles, that you must hear to believe. It is like a pulsing, surging electrical current. The sound heads for a crescendo before receding slightly, only to build up again to a roar. We can enjoy them in Prescott and Sedona as we head into summer. Scientists say their “music” has a special beat. Dear readers, just please don’t eat. 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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plus that was 2020 and early 2021. At the same time, just as there are “slumlords” who give responsible property owners a bad name, there are also “bad apple” residents who used the moratorium as a vacation from responsibility. They failed to pursue relief and went silent on the property manager. Instead of taking their stimulus checks or enhanced

unemployment benefits and spending them on basics like rent, they decided responsibility could wait. Meanwhile, the back rent tab continues to rise. So, thousands of property owners have waited. For 16 months. Silently, amid frustration and the threat of bankruptcy, and without an iota of praise for their efforts. It seems like one kind column is the least we can do, no?

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Good communication is key for �inances BY EDWARD JONES STAFF

une is Effective Communications Month, and it’s a good idea to recognize the importance of good communication. It plays a role in almost every aspect of living — including finances. It’s important to clearly communicate financial goals to loved ones. You’ll want to hear theirs, too. Let’s look at the communications you might have with family members: • Your spouse: You and your spouse may have different thoughts about a range of financial topics — how much to save, how much to spend, the level of debt with which you’re

comfortable and so on. Try to reach a consensus on these issues. However, in regard to investing, you don’t necessarily have to act in unison all the time. You each may have different investment styles. One of you may be more aggressive, willing to take on more risk in exchange for potentially higher returns, while the other would rather invest with an eye toward mitigating risk, even if it means accepting a lower return. Of course, there’s nothing stopping each of you from pursuing your individual investment strategies in your own accounts like an IRA or 401(k). Still, if you are going to work toward common goals — especially toward a shared vision of your re-

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tirement lifestyle — you each may want to compromise in your investment choices. This accommodation is even more necessary in your joint accounts. • Your parents: If there’s a possibility that someday you will be involved with your parents’ financial plans, you should know what to expect. This may not be the easiest conversation to have, but it’s an important one. So, for example, ask your parents if they have a durable power of attorney, which allows them to designate someone to manage their financial affairs if they become physically or mentally incapacitated. You might also inquire if they have protected themselves against the potentially enormous costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay. If not, you might suggest that they contact a financial adviser, who can offer solutions. Once you begin communicating about these issues, you may well want to go further into your parents’ estate plans to determine what other arrangements, if any, they have made. If it seems that their plans are not fully developed,

you may want to encourage them to contact an attorney specializing in estate planning. • Your grown children: Just as you talk to your parents about their estate plans, you’ll want to discuss the same topic with your own grown children. Let them know who you have named as a durable power of attorney, what’s in your last will and testament and whether you’ve established a living trust. If you’re already working with a financial advisor and an estate planning professional, make sure your children know how to contact these individuals. Of course, you don’t have to confine your communications to estate plans. If you want to help your children financially, such as loaning them money for a down payment on a home, let them know. By talking with your loved ones about key financial matters, everyone benefits. So, keep those lines of communication open. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Ryan McKeon, a local Edward Jones financial adviser. Edward Jones, Member SIPC.

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Kiwanis Club of Carefree held its annual meeting at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral recently to elect of�icers and board members for the club and foundation. Newly elected of�icers will begin their term on Oct. 1. Kiwanis Club Carefree: • President Kimberly Marie Jack • President-elect Joyce Jordan • Immediate Past President Mike Poppenwimer • Director David Court

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Kiwanis Foundation: • President Kimberly Marie Jack • President-elect Joyce Jordan • Director Janet Busbee • Director Mike Poppenwimer • Director Ron Bell • Director David Court • Director John Dione

The Kiwanis Club of Carefree’s focuses on helping children recognize and develop their potential. It offers post-secondary scholarships, summer art programs,

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Kimberly Farnsworth has associated with the Scottsdale/Carefree of�ice of Coldwell Banker Realty as an af�iliate agent. She comes to the of�ice with 35 years of real estate experience. “I became a real estate agent because I enjoy working with people and helping them with one of the biggest events in their lives,” said Farnsworth. “I chose to af�iliate with Coldwell Banker because of its great support systems and educational opportunities. Coldwell Banker has been the best �it for me.”

Prior to af�iliating with Coldwell Banker Realty, she was a branch manager and escrow of�icer with Equity Title Agency for 18 years. A native Phoenician, she spends a lot of time outdoors hiking, biking and by the water. Coldwell Banker Realty in Arizona, a residential real estate brokerage company, operates 22 of�ices with approximately 1,465 independent agents throughout Arizona. Coldwell Banker Realty is part of Realogy Brokerage Group, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. Info: coldwellbankerhomes.com

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community science fairs, mentoring, special needs support and youth service organizations. The majority of the funds they raise is invested in the children of the community, and programs bene�itting the community. The club has nearly 200 members, ranking it within the Top 10 largest Kiwanis clubs in the world. “We believe that investing even one fraction of one’s time, talents, energies and experiences will make a world of difference tomorrow,” Jack said. “We also enjoy making friends along the way.” Those interested in becoming a member can contact Steve Morse at 480-488-2800. For more information, visit kiwaniscarefree.org.

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he T-BoneZ have played countless shows since their formation in 2016. However, it’s at Janey’s Coffee Co. and Bodega where the cover band has found its home. The T-BoneZ love playing outdoors in their home city of Cave Creek. Janey’s boasts a homey ambiance with friendly guests and staff who make them want to return. Vocalist/guitarist Tim Brady said the band was formed as something fun to do on the side. Not too long after flirting with the idea, Brady reached out to the Silver Spur and booked a gig. With a booking in place, Brady and his friends rehearsed, and the band organically formed. Their side-plan worked out well. The T-BoneZ won the best band in Cave Creek honor. From there, things took off. In 2018, the addition of Heidi Joy changed the band for the better. A year prior to joining the T-BoneZ, Heidi Joy was walking through her New River neighborhood with her daughter when the two stumbled upon a nice man working in his front yard. The man was Matt Laschen, The T-BoneZ lead guitarist. Joy and Laschen spoke about music at length for about 30 minutes. Their paths crossed about a year later when Laschen left a note for Joy at her property that said, “My band is interviewing singers. Let me know if you’re interested.” Joy met with Laschen and Brady at Janey’s and the trio immediately bonded over their love of artists like Brandi Carlile. From there, Joy jammed The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues.” “We’d been all over the place looking for artists and when Heidi auditioned,

The T-BoneZ are, from left, bassist Paul Meyer, guitarist/vocalist Tim Brady, vocalist Heidi Joy, guitarist Matt Laschen and drummer Dave Gary. They will play a three-hour set on Saturday, June 19, at Janey’s Coffee Co. & Bodega. (Photo courtesy of Tim Brady) that was the end of that and there was never any doubt,” Brady said. “Our first order of business is always to have a great time and entertain our audience. What we strive to do is play everybody’s favorites.” They do so by adding their “secret sauce”— enthusiasm for every song. “Our ‘secret sauce’ is that we’re still fans when we hit the stage and we still grin at each other and can’t believe that

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et me set the stage for you. Years ago, I was at the Red Lake Ranch in New Mexico at roundup time. Roundup was a big deal at Red Lake. The ranch shipped as many as 700 steers and 700 heifers each fall. Rounding up that many cattle on this 125,000-plus-acre ranch, situated in the high country, 60 miles southwest of Albuquerque, required all the cowboys and cowgirls the owners could muster. Thus, there I was, in my late twenties, riding in a real, honest to God, western roundup. The horse I rode was named Quien Sabe. I’m a medium horse rider, but Quien Sabe was a high-grade cattle horse. Why did they give me Quien Sabe? They knew that I didn’t know what I was doing, but the horse did. Go

figure. Quien Sabe in Spanish means, “Who knows” or “Who’s to say?” During the final stage of most roundups, cattle are moved from the shipping pasture to the shipping pens. There the cattle are weighed and then loaded onto cattle trucks. All the riders form a large “V” aiming the cattle to the gate of the shipping pen. There is one rider who rides what is called “point.” The “point” rider is in the middle of the “V” and slowly drives the cattle into the “V” narrow end and then through the corral gate opening. You guessed it. Quien Sabe and I were assigned the task of riding “point.” Initially, he did a great job of slowly herding the 700 heifers toward the gate. I was hanging on and enjoying the ride. What a fantastic experience to watch a real ranch horse do his job. Occasionally, a heifer would try and break out of the “V” line. Quien Sabe cut her off and

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herded her back into the group. Time and time again, the cattle tested Quien Sabe, but he was up to the challenge. Quien Sabe won every time. Then he would look back at me as if to say, “Wasn’t that good? I’m hot, hot, hot! Watch and learn, you greenhorn city slicker. You will call me ‘The Precious’ after this roundup.” After hours of the stuff that cowboys and cow horses do, Quien Sabe and I pointed 700 heifers into the shipping pen. However, at the first in line of the herd was the alpha heifer. She’s the leader the herd follows and obeys without question. This time, the alpha heifer stuck her head into the shipping pen and somehow signaled to the herd, “I ain’t walking down this road.” She made a 180-degree turn, ran at full speed, and the other heifers, instantly and without question, followed her lead. Have you heard of groupthink? Heifers do it very well. Now, Quien Sabe and I had 700 heifers stampeding toward us. I’m right in the middle of an authentic New Mexico cattle stampede. Houston, or Red Lake Ranch, we have a problem! As the stampede raced toward us, the only eyes bigger than mine were Quien Sabe’s. His ears bent straight forward and then up. He hesitantly stepped forward, trying to decide which heifer he was going to take on first. While I appreciated his mettle, my will to survive kicked in. The unlearned, greenhorn city-slicker riding Quien Sabe made an executive decision. We made a 180-degree turn pronto, and off we went. Quien Sabe never looked back. We ran, full speed ahead, with cattle behind us. And, of course, the 20 or so riders and their horses raced after the heifers and us. Thank God Quien Sabe was faster than the cattle. I imagine our group of riders looked like an octopus on roller skates. There was plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward, backward or sideways. To make a long story longer (cow-

boys do that), we finally gathered all the heifers up and proceeded to try again, this time successfully. But Quien Sabe didn’t seem quite as, shall we say, confident on the second try. Maybe I am humanizing Quien Sabe a bit, but I think he may have learned a powerful lesson. Sometimes it’s best not to let yourself get in the way when you ought to get out of the way. It’s hard to get off your high horse, but sometimes it’s much harder on you if you don’t. The Bible has wisdom for people who are of the Quien Sabe variety and ilk. James 4:10 reads, “Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.” Bible wisdom said it is our job to humble ourselves, and it’s God’s job to exalt us. Sometimes, we are like Quien Sabe and we try to exalt ourselves. Then God does our job and humbles us. We get exalted when we humble ourselves. Use your horse sense. It leads to stable thinking. Here’s your takeaway: Quien Sabe (Who knows) now knows that using a little wisdom when facing a big problem probably saved his life, and his riders, too. He now knows self-sufficiency has ruined many a Quien Sabe who refused to get off their high horse when they ought to. Quien Sabe now knows a herd of 700 heifers are a lot of cows, and that ain’t no bull! Sometimes it is more important to discover what one cannot do, than what one can do.

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Scottsdale artist is the alchemist of pastel painting BY SHEA STANFIELD Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

orking in pastels is much like being an alchemist. Artists don’t need gimmicks. They are only limited by their imagination, and value and color are addressed simultaneously. Scottsdale pastel artist Beverly Carlson-Bradshaw got her start in the wilds of Red Lodge, Montana, where she lived on a farm until she was 12. During those years, she admits to being “horse crazy” and loving to draw animals. “I think I always had the desire to create from a young age,” Carlson-Bradshaw said. “My influences in art started with my uncle giving me a set of pastel pencils and my father teaching me how to draw a deer.”

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In high school, Carlson-Bradshaw moved to oil painting. In the long run, she found the pastels more appealing because of the combination drawing and painting rendering technique. When she was 26, she moved to Seattle to work as an interior designer and took night classes at the University of Washington. “One of my greatest opportunities during this time was working four hours, once a week, for a year with Clark Elster, a pastel painter in Seattle,” Carlson-Bradshaw said. “He is still a mentor to me today.” She moved to Carefree after renting a house there. “For the last 10 years, before our retirement, my husband and I had been renting a house in Carefree during Mariners Spring Training

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Wild Giants giving fans a ‘souvenir’ at upcoming show BY ALEX GALLAGHER Foothills Focus Staff Writer

he Anthem-based band Wild Giants will tease fans with songs from its forthcoming EP, “Hey There, Slow Down, Help Me,” during its June 18 show at Amped Coffee Co. Among the songs they will play is “Souvenir,” which represents a change of pace and aligns with Wild Giants’ live show. Singer Austin Walashek founded Wild Giants in the fall of 2018, but he felt the band’s first EP, “Wild Giants: Chapter One,” wasn’t a fair musical representation. “Our first EP deals heavily with love and breakups and has a more depressing undertone to it,” Walashek said. “The way I view the new EP is that I have been changing a lot as a songwriter, and with this project, people can see my growth in real time.” Walashek refuses to release songs he doesn’t love. “On my first EP, those songs were my favorite songs that I had written at the time, and I was unsure how I would be able to go through this process again,” Walashek said. “Those songs had a mass appeal and were commercial. That was the mindset I had while recording those songs.” Walashek said he feels he took more risks with “Hey There, Slow Down, Help Me.” “In the first EP, I didn’t scream, I didn’t get to let loose, I went for a much safer sound,” said Walashek, who admits he is a loud vocalist live. “When I listened back to ‘Wild Giants: Chapter One,’ I realized it didn’t show the voice of what Wild Giants is. So, I made sure to really drive that home.” Walashek has reflected on how the band started. His family owns

Amped Coffee Co., for which he books shows. He’s thankful for the acts he’s met and considers many of them mentors. One band had a stronger impact on Walashek than others. “Damn The Weather have been huge mentors for me,” Walashek said. “They gave me a huge list of venues and phone numbers to call and have gotten me in touch with their producer.” Once Walashek began booking gigs, he contacted Damn The Weather’s producer Dan Parker. Walashek has since raved about Parker’s songwriting and sound. “A cool thing about Dan is that he’s a drummer, so when he builds the drum tracks, he makes them with things that I could never think of,” Walashek said. Parker’s rhythmic influence will be heard on the new EP’s song “Sleep is for the Weak.” “Whereas all the other songs have rock elements and screaming vocals, ‘Sleep is for the Weak’ has funk elements to it,” Walashek said. “Sleep is for the Weak” is led by a drum groove that, Walashek said, took the drummer more than two hours to master. It features rhythmic guitar stylings of the band’s bassist Lyman Lipke. Still, Walashek said, lyrically the “Hey There, Slow Down, Help Me” was a struggle. “I’ve been writing songs, but I haven’t been writing songs that I’ve been excited about recording,” Walashek said. That was until Walashek set aside the song and then had an epiphany. After he penned “Souvenir,” Walashek rushed to Parker’s studio and record. Now, Walashek cannot wait to play the song live

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mate shows at Janey’s. “Janey’s is a music venue, first. There are really avid music lovers who come there to listen to and enjoy music,” Brady said. “We also spend a lot of time listening to our audience about what songs they want to hear.” Brady is notorious for spending hours throughout the week concocting the perfect setlist to ensure that the audience gets a full concert experience. The T-BoneZ prefer to not be background music at a restaurant. “Tim spends so much time choosing the songs and makes sure that everybody is getting a different show every time,” Joy said. Of course, the band takes requests during its setlist, but it makes sure there is still enough variety for fans to stay entertained. “I feel like our band lends itself to the atmosphere of coming together for a great time and I admire how receptive people are to us and to each other,” Joy said.

Beverly Carlson Bradshaw’s “After the Bloom.” (Photo courtesy of Beverly Carlson-Bradshaw)

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baseball,” Carlson-Bradshaw said. “So, when we were looking to move from Seattle, we thought, ‘Why not Carefree?’ It’s always been a second home. That was in February 2018.” Now retired from interior design, Carlson-Bradshaw focuses on her pastels. She works in the garage of their home during the winters, moving inside to a spare bedroom in the summers. “Art has been a long-time passion of mine since I was young,” she said. “I’ve dabbled in oils, watercolor, colored pencil and clay sculpture and look forward to experimenting more with mixed media with my pastels. I feel my art and the subjects I paint are all part of my growing up

in the country, the landscapes of our surrounding area and the nature that speaks to me. Being surrounded by animals in my youth — horses, cows, dogs, cats and wildlife — will always be subjects I am interested in painting.” Carlson-Bradshaw has exhibits through three arts organizations. She is a member of the Sonoran Arts League at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek at its gallery, sonoranartsleague.org; the Arizona Pastel Artists Association, apaa.wildapricot.org; and the Pastel Society of the West Coast, pswc.ws. She also shows at Twist Bistro & Gallery at the Summit, twist-bistro. com. To view a selection of her art or to contact her, visit beverlybradshawart.com.

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Though the sounds heard at Janey’s and the venue’s setup drew Brady and Joy in initially, it is the audience who has kept them coming back for nearly three years. “Though it is nothing like my hometown, which is a very humid and grassy place. The energy of the very friendly people (at Janey’s) gives it a Midwestern feel,” said Omaha native Joy, who now lives in Cave Creek. The T-BoneZ are playing one monthly show for the rest of the summer. Come September, they up it to two shows. “Even though this is the heat of the summer and the worst time to sit outside, these are our best shows of the year,” Brady said. The T-BoneZ

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ne of the down sides of always blogging about new adventures is that we don’t return to places. This time, mom decided it was time to revisit the White Tank Mountains near Peoria. Previously, when we went up to the waterfall, it was a very easy and high-traffic trail. We, unfortunately, didn’t get to see water flowing, but it was a nice hike, nonetheless. For this hike, we selected the Mule Deer trail because mom’s ankle was bothering her again. The White Tank Mountains Regional Park is off the 303 in the West Valley. You take the exit for Peoria and head

west or to the right. Look for the brown sign that says “White Tank Mountain Regional Park” on the left and turn in. The cost is $7 per vehicle to enter, and you will get a nice map with all the options. Note that the distances are one way, which mom didn’t realize from the web. The map shows all sorts of options from mild to wild, so you can pick whatever suits you for the day. The Mule Deer Trail is a few miles from the visitor center on the right. There isn’t a human restroom, and the trail is at the very back of the parking lot. Several other trails start from this dirt parking lot. Expect to see horses and lots of mountain bikes on this trail. It’s 7 miles and it is an out and back. We didn’t go to the end as mom was up for about 3.5 miles. That’s the good

news — you can do whatever you like. Apparently, the name comes from the bleached-out granite water catchments or “tanks.” Back in the 1800s, this area was a watering hole for stagecoach horses. The trail is relatively flat, mostly dirt and has some rocks. It makes a nice mountain biking or horseback riding trail. Be sure to get out early now that

the hot season is here, as the trail has very little shade. The White Tank Mountains Park is laid out well, and the trails are visibly marked. They have strategically placed benches and picnic areas for your enjoyment. This trail did not go into the White Tank Mountains but rather

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skirted around in the desert. What we liked about it was the “forever” views. We could see all the way to Downtown Phoenix and beyond. Fair warning: This particular trail goes through a burn area. In May 2020, a fire blazed through, destroying a lot of the vegetation. It’s sad and bleak in some areas, but you still have the views. If we had known about the burn, we would have taken a different trail like the Black Rock Loop. Have you done it? Let me know what you think. Anyway, we met nice people along the way and turned around just shy of the visitor center. In essence, you are traveling back toward the entrance for the entire trail (an out and back). All in all, we went about 3.5 miles, just like mom wanted to do. We enjoyed shade under a pavilion and a long drink of water before heading back. If you live in the West Valley, this is a

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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTION 40-360, et seq., FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY AUTHORIZING THE TS-9 TO PINNACLE PEAK 500kV/230kV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES A 500kV TRANSMISSION LINE, A 230kV TRANSMISSION LINE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AND INTERCONNECTIONS ORIGINATING FROM THE PROPOSED TS-9 SUBSTATION LOCATED SOUTH OF SR74 IN PEORIA, AT SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE I EAST, G&SRB&M, TO THE EXISTING PINNACLE PEAK SUBSTATION LOCATED NEAR 64th STREET AND PINNACLE PEAK ROAD IN PHOENIX, AT SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, G&SRB&M. DOCKET NO. L-00000D-06-0635-00131 APPLICATION TO AMEND DECISION NO. 65997 AND DECISION NO. 63943

NOTICE OF HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD before the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee (Committee) regarding the Application of Arizona Public Service Company (APS or Applicant) to amend Decision No. 65997 and Decision No. 63943, which approved Certificates of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) in Line Siting Case 120 (CEC 120) and Line Siting Case 131 (CEC 131), together with the Supplement to Application to Amend (collectively the Application to Amend). The Application to Amend requests modification to CEC 120 to permit APS to expand the size of the Avery substation footprint to approximately sixty-four (64) acres, and modifications to CEC 131 to (i) permit APS to relocate an approximate four-mile segment of the existing Morgan-Pinnacle Peak Line from its approved corridor approximately 1,000 feet north to prevent interference with the operations of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant (Plant) and (ii) to authorize the construction of a third substation to ensure adequate service to the Plant (collectively the Project). A map of the Project is attached as Exhibit A. In response to the Application to Amend, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) referred this matter back to the Committee for an evidentiary hearing to obtain testimony on all issues raised by the Application to Amend. The hearing on the Application to Amend will be held at the Briarwood Country Club clubhouse located at 20800 N. 135th Avenue, Sun City West, AZ 85375. The hearing will begin on July 26, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. and continue on July 27, 2021 through July 30, 2021, commencing at 9:00 a.m. each day as necessary through the completion of the hearing. PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE TAKEN IN A SPECIAL EVENING SESSION ON JULY 26, 2021, BEGINNING AT 5:30 P.M., VIA TELEPHONE, ZOOM, OR IN PERSON, AT THE BRIARWOOD COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE, 20800 N. 135TH AVENUE, SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375. PUBLIC COMMENT MAY ALSO BE TAKEN AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH HEARING DAY, OR AT

OTHER TIMES DURING THE HEARING, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION WILL FOLLOW CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC), STATE AND LOCAL GUIDELINES ADDRESSING COVID-19 FURTHER RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC ACCESS, ADDITIONAL SAFETY PROTOCOLS, AND REVISIONS TO THE HEARING SCHEDULE MAY OCCUR DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE PUBLIC IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE BY EITHER WATCHING THE HEARING ONLINE OR LISTENING TO THE HEARING VIA TELEPHONE RATHER THAN ATTENDING IN PERSON. At least 24 hours in advance of the hearing, information regarding online and telephone hearing access, as well as any additional details regarding COVID-19 safety protocols or other revisions to the hearing schedule will be posted on the Project website at https://www.aps.com/biscuitflats and on the ACC website at: http://azcc.gov/AZ_Power_Plant/linesiting-calendar.asp. Messages can be left at (602) 282-8890 and the call will be returned with information regarding hearing details as requested. The Chairman may, at his discretion, recess the hearing to a time and place to be announced during the hearing, or to be determined after the recess. The date, time, and place at which the hearing will be resumed will be posted on the above-noted Project website and the ACC website. NOTE: NOTICE OF ANY SUCH RESUMED HEARING WILL BE GIVEN; HOWEVER, PUBLISHED NOTICE OF SUCH A RESUMED HEARING IS NOT REQUIRED. No tour of the Project Area is planned by the Chairman at this time. If the Chairman or Committee later decide to conduct a tour, notice that includes a map and itinerary of any such tour will be available at the hearing and posted on the

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NOTICE OF HEARING Project website at https://www.aps.com/biscuitflats and the ACC website at: https://www.azcc.gov/arizona-power-plant/meeting-schedule. Maps and detailed information about the Project are contained in the Application to Amend, which is available at the Project website at https://www.aps.com/biscuitflats. The Application to Amend can also be accessed on the ACC website, https:// www.azcc.gov. select “Cases and Open Meetings,” select “Find a Case in eDocket,” select “Search,” select “Docket Search,” and then insert the Company Name and Docket Number or Year-Matter. Messages can be left at (602) 282-8890 requesting information for alternative access to the Application to Amend. The Applicant will make available final copies of the prehearing conference and hearing transcripts on the Project and ACC websites referenced above.

Each county, municipal government, and state agency interested in the Project that desires to be a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten days before July 26, 2021, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Director of Utilities, ACC, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Any domestic non-profit corporation or association formed in whole or in part to promote conservation or natural beauty, to protect the environment, personal health or other biological values, to preserve historical sites, to promote consumer interests, to represent commercial and industrial groups, or to promote the orderly development of the area in which the Project is located that desires to become a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten days before July 26, 2021, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Director of Utilities, ACC, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. The Committee or the Chairman, at any time deemed appropriate, may make other persons parties to the proceedings. Any person may make a limited appearance at a hearing by filing a statement in writing with the Director of Utilities, ACC, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, not less than five days before July 26, 2021. A person making a limited appearance will not be a party or have the right to present testimony or cross-examine witnesses. This proceeding is governed by A.R.S. §§ 40-360 to 40-360.13 and Arizona Administrative Code Rules R14-3-201 to R14-3-220. Substantive communication not in the public record may not be made to any member of the Committee. The written decision of the Committee will be submitted to the Commission pursuant to A.R.S. §40-360.07. Any person intending to be a party to the proceeding on the matter before the ACC must be a party to the proceeding before the Committee. ORDERED this 11th day of June 2021. /s/

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Thomas K. Chenal, Chairman Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee Assistant Attorney General

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