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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Carefree seeking input on town revitalization BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

arefree town officials are inviting residents to an open discussion regarding the comprehensive signage and circulation plan and village master plan to get input, feedback and answer questions Tuesday, June 28. The comprehensive signage and circulation plan is under the umbrella of a larger revitalization plan for the town center, a project that has been in the works since 2015. According to Economic Development Director Steve Prokopek, the purpose of the comprehensive sign and circulation plan is

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Dr. Kevin Gasser changes lives 1 smile at a time

U.S. Marine Chuck Hale is stronger because he served

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BY ELIZABETH TURNER Anthem Veterans Memorial

Cave Creek’s Gerveler makes University of Iowa dean’s list

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sk veterans why they joined the military, and the answers vary. Many came from military families and that is all they knew. Others seek adventure or discipline. A few entered in search of something, but not sure exactly what. Chuck Hale was one of the few. “The first 12 or so years of my life, I lived with my mother in Auburn, Washington,” he

said. “I was a lost kid, no direction, no father figure. My grandfather had been in the Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He came back with his own demons. He lived with PTS — which didn’t have a name there and seeking help in those days was a sign of weakness. Life was difficult for him; he was angry and abusive.” When he was 13, Hale moved to Phoenix with his mother after she remarried. Her new husband adopted him. “I still had no real purpose in my early life,

no true direction,” Hale said. “I wasn’t great in school; I never got in trouble, but I never excelled either. We were away from our extended family, but my mother ensured the entire family stayed in touch. At the time, I never really paid attention. I always felt, even after moving and getting a father who loved me, that there was some dark cloud over me.” His grandfather died by suicide when Hale was 20, so the family returned to Washington to attend his funeral.

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REVITALIZATION from page 1

to improve arrival awareness, improve wayfinding, improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, slow traffic on Cave Creek Road and Tom Darlington Drive, and ensure adequate and functional parking distribution. “When people arrive into the Carefree town center area, they don’t even know that it exists,” Porkopek said. “So the idea is that with the signage, a little bit of parking and making the area look a little bit more pedestrian, it’ll allow people who are visiting to understand that they’ve arrived. It gives it a really nice sense of arrival.” Planning and designing consultants at Kimley-Horn have been working with the town and have come up with a conceptual signage circulation and parking plan and possible renderings of what signage might look like. These will be discussed at the June 28 meeting. “We’re going to kind of outline everything that’s been done to date,” Prokopek said. “At this point we’ve been utilizing the stakeholder group along with the Planning and Zoning Commission to kind of help shape the form of where we are today. So right now we do have some conceptual ideas, and what we’re doing is seeking input from the community on those conceptual ideas that have been put together by our consultants.” He emphasized that this project is an

update, not an overhaul, and in the best interest of the town. Only a portion of the project is concerned with how the town looks to visitors, though. A lot of it has to do with increased usability and safety for residents, which is why the meeting will also serve as a platform to hear from residents on what they would like to see. “The other things we’re soliciting from the public are about the usability of the town center, which goes hand in hand,” Prokopek said. “What kinds of things do you want to see? What types of businesses? Are you using it primarily to go to the Post Office? If you had better opportunities to walk or ride your bike, would you prefer that method of being able to access the town center? Those are the things we’re trying to ascertain from the public.” This is not the first public outreach being done for the project, though. Prokopek said he and other town staff members have been personally communicating with property owners in the area since mid-2021. So far, he said the feedback has been mixed. He said most people agree the town center could use a bit of updating, though. “I think everybody wants traffic to slow down. Everybody agrees traffic moves too fast through town,” Prokopek said. “The contentious issue is a concept of taking those streets and re-

ducing them to one lane each way for the entirety of the length of street from Bloody Basin to the intersection of Cave Creek and Tom Darlington.” He added that about 30 to 40% of those roadways are already one lane. By having it all one lane, traffic will move slower, pedestrians are safer because they don’t have to cross as many lanes, and it opens up the opportunity for multi-use trails and street parking. According to Prokopek, the economic development department will be spending the next couple of months getting input from both the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the public. He’s hoping to start getting approvals for the projects in mid to late fall. A full breakdown of the redevelopment plan process and details on the sign and circulation plan can be found online at Carefree’s website under the economic development section. These details will be discussed at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Town Council Center.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office had a motorcycle unit, it is one of the most effective tools in promoting traffic safety,” Sheriff Paul Penzone said. “The areas we patrol have expressed many times the concern of hazardous behavior in the roadways. Our hope is that by bringing the motor unit back, we can focus on traffic safety through positive and specific traffic enforcement. Our gratitude to GOHS for their investment in our agency and our community.” Motorcycle units, which have not been utilized by the MCSO since 2008 due to the lack of funding and staffing, will also support deputies in Valleywide task forces. These DUI task forces are important

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“I remember seeing my cousin who was just out of Marine boot camp at the funeral. No one forgets a young Marine in his dress blues,” Hale said. “I stood at the funeral mostly talking with my cousin and uncles. My three uncles enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. One was awarded two Purple Hearts; the second, with little respect for authority, was booted out; and

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the third ended up an officer in the Army. All three came home. “It was at that funeral, talking with these veterans, that I first learned of the brotherhood they shared. They all talked about the bonds they had with their Marine brothers from their service. “That was the first time I felt a sense of purpose. So, in 1991, I met with Sgt. Mullen, a recruiter in Phoenix and enlisted. It turns out I was the seventh male on my mother’s side who enlisted.”

Chuck Hale comes from a military family. (Anthem Veterans Memorial/Submitted) At that time, Hale was working as a night auditor at a hotel. “I hated math,” he said. “Based on my aptitude tests, the Marines offered me the same job. But, I was my recruiter’s dream enlistee; I wanted infantry. I wanted to fight.” He then understood his mother’s desire to have a close family. Hale contacted his uncles before departing for boot camp. Each gave him the same advice: “Lay low. Do what you are told. Keep your mouth shut. Be as quick as possible.” Hale admitted, “I must have inherited my one uncle’s lack of respect for authority. But, in talking with all my uncles, I learned that they were pushed to protect, to fight for those who couldn’t fight for themselves. To share in a unique camaraderie. I realized, then, I had never fought for myself.” Hale graduated boot camp and was set to lead the troops. “I felt immense pride the morning of our graduation, as I was to lead my brothers as their squad leader,” he said. “But that never happened because it rained. There was no parade. I reported

to Camp Pendleton for combat training. I was ready to learn how to fight, to be an infantry soldier. The dark cloud hovered as I was first assigned to battalion guard duty and as sergeant of the guards. Basically, we reported on racoons in the garbage cans.” His infantry training followed, as he was assigned as an infantry assault man. He trained with the M47Dragon, an American shoulder-fired, man-portable anti-tank guided missile system, and the shoulder launch multipurpose assault weapon (SHAW). He received orders to join the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines and was placed with his first infantry unit. There, he learned to fend for himself. “You have to have thick skin to handle your own there,” Hale said. “It is where everyone becomes a welloiled machine. We did what we were told.” For the next sixth months, Hale entered training on various ship assignments in the Pacific, first to the USS Tripoli (LPH-

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MARINE from page 6

10), an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship, then to the USS Rushmore and the USS Juneau. “I was next on my way to Kuwait for the cease fire, but we were diverted to Somalia,” Hale said. “I had never heard of it, but I knew my infantry training would be expanded. My orders as a ‘dragon’ meant I was attached to a foot — mobile unit to provide more firepower. With my stature, I got the jobs that were needed, including carrying a 100-pound combat load. “I also had the misfortune of riding in on Amtracs. Amtracs are the amphibious floating vehicles that leave ships and maneuver through the water to land. They were horrific, wet from leaks, and smelled of diesel fuel and vomit.” In 2021, Amtrac operations at sea were curtailed after a training accident that killed eight Marines and one sailor. “After a few transfers across the world, I ended up in Mogadishu, Somalia,” Hale said. “It was Dec. 9, 1992, and a rather chaotic scene before the sun had even risen. President Bush ordered 1,800 U.S. Marines to begin a multinational effort to restore order in the country, called Operation Restore Hope.” Somalia’s government was in turmoil for decades, complicated by severe droughts for years in the 1970s. By 1981, close to 2 million people there were homeless. Even with a peace accord in 1988, rival clans in Somalia continued fighting. That civil war killed 50,000 and another 300,000 died of starvation as the UN peacekeeping forces struggled to restore order. “I was with a team of four and a team of three to perform defense to bring needed equipment on shore,” Hale said. “We were defending against 400 to 500, but it was fairly quiet, and orders always changed. Just as that job was complete, we were sent to the end of an airfield to secure it for planes and supplies. There was a C5 cargo plane in route and we had four hours to clear the area without casualties. We just kept moving — always forward deployed. “Remember, it is the dry season there. Yet, that rain cloud followed me there. It

poured, not just a little rain show, it was a monsoon-like rain that lasted for days; everything was soaked. It was the same dark cloud that just resurfaced over my life that never seemed to go away. “This tour was eye opening, as we were often in rural areas where the people were struggling to survive. We were sent to get food supplies to the people. To see the kids who were starving and covered in flies, with only a 25% chance of even making it to their 5th birthday, left lasting imprints in mind and soul. There are times in my life here in the States where I just find it difficult to understand a child’s complaints over some trivial thing.” Soon, Hale was sent to Guam. “I remember landing and heading to a group who had been together for some time,” Hale said. “I was a little nervous, as I was the outsider, even with infantry experience. A very large sergeant emerged from the dark to greet me and to ensure I was squared away. That was my first surprise and my first realization that this was going to be good.” He said working with them was a learning experience, as each had a specialty. “I learned that the more you sweat in peacetime, the less you bleed in wartime,” Hale said. “I was reminded about the importance of teamwork, of that well-oiled machine, where all the parts worked together. We were a team, just like all the other teams in different situations I had seen in the years prior.” Hale was stateside after returning from Japan when he was asked to join a security force company in Iceland. He worked as a scout skier, a leader in cold weather equipment and operations. “My commanding officer recognized my background and skills and promoted me to assistant training chief, and I taught infantry tactics out of a duty station in Iceland, deploying to Norway and Greenland in cold weather — survival skills in minus 65-degree windchill. “After another assignment, I thought about reenlisting as had others, but I felt like I needed to be somewhere more grounded. By the end of my service, I had a lot of physical issues and mental issues, although I wasn’t ready to deal with those yet.” After a post office job, he went to ASU

and earned an undergraduate degree in history and political science followed by a master’s degree in educational leadership from NAU. In 2012, Hale taught at Glendale Community College and worked with veteran students. His experience also includes a stint as

assistant director of admissions at ASU, working largely with veteran recruitment. He is still employed with ASU, but with the College of Health Solutions. “I also continued the mental help I postponed,” said Hale, who has two daughters with his wife, Nichole. “That is always a work in progress.”

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We’re losing attention from swimming in tech BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

hat do you have in common with a goldfish? Evidently, more than you could ever

imagine. Scientists now claim that the average adult’s attention span is eight seconds. A goldfish? Nine seconds. This has me thinking that some researchers (nuts) are having a swimmingly fine time getting grants to conduct studies that are so preposterous that only a goldfish would believe it! Well, I am not taking the bait! Yes, dear readers, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, humans cannot seem to pay attention. OK, so we multitask, and then there is the fact that we have more content available to us on the internet than ever thought to be humanly possible. Just 25 years ago, we did not have Face-

book, YouTube, Twitter or Google! The amount of “external stimulation” seems to make us focus less and become distracted more easily. Well, when the average adult checks their phones for calls, emails, Facebook and texts 150 times a day, it’s no wonder a goldfish has a longer attention span! Yikes! It is a wonder we get anything done! I thought I would conduct my own experiment. I decided to go outside and trim my bushes for 10 minutes. Certainly, I can do this simple task. So I start clipping away. In doing so, I found a pair of gloves on the ground and picked them up to place on my husband’s workbench in the garage. There, in the midst of his clutter, I find my good tongs that belong in the kitchen! I take them inside to the kitchen sink and realize I have a coffee cup to rinse out. While doing that, I heard the phone buzz and got a text that a colleague emailed me a contract. Then I checked my email. And so it goes.

I happen to know first-hand about goldfish since I used to keep them in my horse troughs because they eat the algae. I do not think it is fair to compare a human (with our superior intelligence) to a fish that doesn’t have much brainpower! The scientists who conducted this research define “attention span” as the amount of concentrated time on one task without being distracted. OK, but who is calling, texting or tweeting a fish? Of course they can concentrate! What else do they have to do? It does seem that we humans have a problem with “information overload.” When is the last time you sat down and watched a television program and did nothing else? There is a load of laundry to put in, dinner to prepare, emails to look at, mail to open. Imagine going back to enjoying quiet time and simple pleasures. Turning off the phone. Living in the moment! Yet this may be difficult, since one scientist claims, “The technology genie is out of the

religious figure or college sports team and (b) why it seems that certain vehicles inevitably sport certain opinions. I mean, does Subaru apply the “Coexist” bumper sticker standard at the factory or is it an after-market option? Then there’s Leibowitz’s First Law of Vehicular Dynamics: the higher the lifted pickup truck, the greater the likelihood of you coming eye level with an anti-Biden sticker or that old standby, “Don’t Blame Me. I Voted For Trump.” In 2017, a seller of cheap auto insurance commissioned a survey of more

than 2,000 U.S. drivers and arrived at a total I don’t believe in the slightest: that 50% of men have bumper stickers on their vehicles versus 63% of women. The same survey put Arizona toward the lower end of likelihood to sport a bumper sticker by state, i.e, somewhere between 55% and 60% of drivers. Personally, my gut says the bumper sticker brigade is less than 20% of the population, with maybe half of those making some overt political statement. Of course, the survey above was com-

bottle, and there is no going back.” Oh, and about those goldfish. Some people may fall hook, line and sinker for that “research” about a nine-second attention span. I have bigger fish to fry! Like trying to do one simple thing at a time! Until next week… happy concentrating. Judy Bluhm is a writer and local realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.

Bumper stickers say too much about drivers BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

fter a few thousand miles this year spent driving Arizona’s interstates, I’ve come to a conclusion: There are two kinds of people left in this fine nation of ours. People who slap bumper stickers on their car. And normal people. As someone who belongs to the latter group, I’ve spent many a mile wondering (a) why anyone feels compelled to tell the driving public how strongly they feel about this or that politician,

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riple-digit temperatures reinforce the reality of a four-letter word widely employed in Arizona at this time of year. H-E-A-T. That warm feeling outside doesn’t necessarily prompt a good feeling inside, as both desert dwellers and politicians can attest. In fact, candidates for public office admit privately that it always seems hotter in even-numbered years. That’s because they know voters will render a verdict and select party nominees in the primaries that await in August. And no candidate feels the heat more than Arizona’s junior senator. No, Mark Kelly isn’t in danger of losing the Democrat nomination to keep his job, but he is in danger of losing that job altogether in the November general election. One of his “references” is proving problematic. That would be the former senator who now finds himself at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue. Joe Biden flew over Arizona in Air Force One recently, en route to California and a sit-down interview with ex-ASU student-and-current-Democrat-activist-also-known-as-a-talkshow-host Jimmy Kimmel. Imagine Mark Kelly’s reaction when he heard Ol’ Joe say to the formerly funny-now-bitterly-partisan-late-night-emcee: “48 out of 50 senators vote with me 95% of the time!” The astronaut-turned-senator must have recalled his space shuttle simulators warning of imminent disaster — alarms sounding, malfunction lights flashing, and a brightly lit big red button: ABORT. For Kelly, the leader of his party

was simply confirming what the National Republican Senatorial Committee has been pointing out in TV ads. As you might expect, the NRSC is focusing exclusively on Kelly’s votes, discovering that Mark clings to Joe as closely as a shadow, supporting the Biden agenda fully 97% of the time. Forgive the energetic contingent of GOP candidates seeking to replace Mark Kelly if they all paraphrase a notable quote from NASA History: “Arizona, we have a problem!” And to Kelly, who is burning through a considerable chunk of campaign cash with ads of his own, claiming that he’s a “practical problem solver,” the basic challenge is clear. He is seeking a solution for his own survivability… politically speaking. What’s a worried junior senator to do? Previous columns have noted the need for Kelly to employ his astronaut training and execute a “course correction” to prevent an electoral crash and burn. Just as Earthbound explorers look to the North Star for navigational assistance, one of Kelly’s colleagues

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pleted in 2017. Ever since, America has been hurtling at an exponential clip toward blatant insanity. In my house, my parents raised us with a simple mantra I’ve mentioned before: “It’s one thing to be an idiot, but it’s another to open your mouth and prove it to everyone.” Bumper stickers fly in the face of that edict, which is surely the point. Once upon a time, we kept potentially controversial opinions to ourselves, because we didn’t know whom we

might offend. Now? We adorn our bumpers precisely in the hopes of “owning the libs” or sparking a case of “MAGA Madness.” The nastier the saying, the prouder the driver. I’ve started keeping a list: “I Support Global Warming,” with an arrow directed toward the exhaust pipe of a massive Silverado. “My Other Ride Is Your Mom.” “I’m Anti-Trump Because I’m Anti-Stupid.” Then, not even a half hour later on a Range Rover speeding up the 17: “Does The Ass Make My SUV Look Big,” with a goofy mugshot of old Joe

Biden. I’ve tried to imagine which cause circa 2022 would so motivate me that I’d feel compelled to advertise it to the world at 75 miles per hour. It wouldn’t be political; there’s not a politician or political party in existence for which I’d risk my Kelley Blue Book resale value. The same goes for allegiance to sports franchises and dog breeds, and my stances on social issues like guns, abortion, gay rights and tolerance. It’s not that I don’t feel strongly about such things, because I do. But I feel with equal passion that I don’t want to

be defined by five or six words on the back of my car, a pithy blasphemy that virtually every other occupant of the freeway will either hate or ignore completely. Bumper stickers today advertise our belonging to certain clubs, and I’ve never been much of a joiner. Though there is one bumper sticker I saw and thought about buying, because I agree with it wholeheartedly. “I Was Convinced By A Bumper Sticker,” goes the saying, “Said No One Ever.” Probably written by some driver’s really smart honor student.

from the Northeast provides an instructive yet cautionary example. When Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) formally filed for re-election, she employed an imaginary tool — a rhetorical “file,” trying to metaphorically weaken the bars of the “Joe Biden Holding Cell” from which she, Mark Kelly and other embattled Demo-

crats must escape. New Hampshire’s junior senator didn’t mention Biden by name, but she made clear what she thinks will separate her from the Biden Bunch. “What I’ve been pushing for is, among other things, suspending the gas tax. That helps put some more money in people’s pockets. I’m pushing the administration to support that. They haven’t yet, and that’s

frustrating,” Hassan said. But voters are even more frustrated and will likely view these “eleventh hour departures” from the Biden Agenda with considerable skepticism. We’ve been told that Mark Kelly is a “man of action.” Can he morph into a “man of acting”? Kelly may find himself following the apocryphal guidance of the wizened old talent agent who advised a young client of

the key to success. “Sincerity, kid… that’s the secret! Once you learn to fake that, you got it made!” There’s no doubting the fact that Mark Kelly sincerely wants to remain in the Senate, but unless he can convince Arizona voters of his independence from Joe Biden, he will face the unpleasantness of another four-letter word on Nov. 9. Getting B-E-A-T.

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READERS’ VIEWPOINTS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Carefree Economic Developer addresses misinformation about development Editor: After two years of implementing the Carefree Economic Development Work Plan, I wanted to address some items recently brought up with facts, and how these facts from 62 years of Carefree history shaped our economic development program today. So many times we hear, “Our Founders…”

Economic Development Original Carefree Per the original Declaration of Restrictions (CC&Rs), KT Palmer and Tom Darlington described Carefree as a “Model Town.” Model towns are defined as self-contained towns. The town center was designed to allow for an urban, zero lot line standard with mixed-use multi-story commercial and residential. The first buildings, Los Portales, Ortegas, Venues, Athens and Warren Building are all built to this standard. To date, they have the highest density per square foot in Carefree and rely on the urban concept of shared common parking. The Original Carefree Plat created 83 commercial lots (town center), including the lot of the Hampton Inn. This site has been zoned for such use since the town’s inception. Carefree Too, the second plat, included the area bounded by Mule Train, Cave Creek Road and Sundance Trail. Carefree Too established the resort site, which included the existing Civana Resort, which also included Carefree Inn Estates as part of the resort. This resort was developed and operational in 1961 and was an integral part of Carefree before most residential buildings were built. The area bounded by Tranquil Trail, Sundance Trail and Cave Creek Road was intended as a high-density, mixed-use area. Uses by deeded right included: single-family homes, apartments, condos, hospitals, hotel, motel, trailer park, clubs, bowling alley, miniature golf and other related entertainment.

Economic Development Incorporated Town of Carefree In 1984, the town of Carefree incorporated on a 2/3 petition. Prior to incorporation, Original Carefree (roughly 3 square miles) and the surrounding area (roughly 4 square miles) were in Maricopa County, where county taxes paid for services. According to the documents provided to obtain petition signatures, the reason for incorporation was to avoid Scottsdale annexation, which would have included Scottsdale property taxes, water fees and sewer fees, as well as Scottsdale financial obligations. Interestingly enough, the first petition circulated tried to include an additional 4 square miles, including the Boulders Resort, but was amended due to Scottsdale annexation of these areas. Because of the nature of revenue from the Carefree Inn, Carefree could afford to create a town government and set a sales tax to be heavily supported by tourism. In 1988, the first town of Carefree master plan was created. From the preamble, “Our Resorts and the Town’s ‘boutique’ stores, with their accompanying tourists are part of Carefree’s tradition, too. They, along with its citizens, contribute to the town’s unique lifestyle and ambience, which everyone wants to preserve.” From inception to incorporation, Carefree has been a destination-stay, tourist-based community. It was never meant to be opulent, or grandiose, nor a pure “bedroom community,” but a community that beat to its own drummer, quirky and perhaps unexpected. Inception and incorporation were also very clear on the level of taxes and services, and that these would be limited without a property tax, with the new town picking up the tab for primarily roads and police. From 1959, until today, the understanding that destination tourism subsidizes Carefree is an undeniable fact. Today and into the Future As Carefree nears its buildout, the

predicted stresses of the community outlined in the 1988 master plan have arrived. Construction sales tax has dwindled and new residents have created increased service demands, while Cave Creek, Phoenix and Scottsdale encroachment compete for tax dollars. The town center, heavily dependent on tourism, has struggled but survived. This is why I was hired. Your leadership recognized the nature of the community, the limitations of its revenue streams and challenges of ensuring its future for generations to come. With careful evaluation of the history, and in the spirit of Carefree tradition, the town has taken steps to diversify and protect the economic future by implementing a comprehensive economic development plan with a retail, destination stay and town center revitalization strategy. The town center strategy focuses around implementation of the 2015 village center master plan. Current efforts include creating a signage, circulation and parking plan, along with updating the VCMP to become a redevelopment plan. As a redevelopment plan, the town will have enhanced tools used by communities, allowing for better public-private partnerships and access to federal grants, better equipping us to deal with underutilized buildings like Los Portales. Additionally, staff will be working directly with property owners on revitalization, redevelopment and adaptive reuse of buildings. The Hampton, a key anchor defined by the plan, will provide much needed traffic to the local businesses, and has already helped shape new and increased tenancy. Destination stay is a key component to the nature of this town. Building on this only makes sense. The corner of Tom Darlington and Carefree Highway was recently changed in the general plan to allow for resort use. The majority of this site was not part of original Carefree, and has been discussed since incorporation as a commercial site. It is situated at a key entry point on a major arterial commercial intersection.

Any future development will require a rezoning and full public engagement process. This property, along with Civana and the Hampton Inn, will provide a diverse option of stay opportunities for both tourists and resident visitors. The value of a destination stay is massive. One, every tourist pays a 6% tax on their rooms. Two, the projected 70,000 unique customers will spend a larger share of money on local businesses. Three, destination stay visitors will drive better tenancies in the town center. Four, we will need less tourist traffic to generate demand and revenues minimizing traffic while maximizing value. When put into perspective, the totality of Civana, Hampton and a new resort will be the equivalent of one Camelback Inn. We are not becoming Scottsdale or Paradise Valley. We are simply completing Carefree the way it was intended since 1959. The town will also continue to identify and work with developers on neighborhood retail for the corner of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road. Traditional retail at this location is a key part of diversification and provision of neighborhood and regional retail for residents but also opens more opportunities to capture revenue from the 20-30 minute commute shed into Phoenix, Cave Creek and Scottsdale. It’s understood that history is history, and for the most part, the die for Carefree has been cast. Miniature golf or a hospital may not be a reality in the town’s core. However, there is no denying that this community has reached maturity and faces the challenges predicted by our forefathers. This town has crossed the line of predominantly secondary homes to a majority primary resident community. How we fund services and aging infrastructure and the services we fund for the future has never been a more important discussion. The town simply can’t cut thousands in costs to pay for

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millions in services or spend carefully created financial reserves to fund new operating costs. While I can’t guarantee that a property tax would never be in Carefree’s future — that’s up to the voters — I will make every effort to stay the course on responsibly preserving and generating commercial opportunities that meet our needs, support each other and provide new tax revenue. We only have so many limited real estate assets, and when they are gone, so is opportunity. It’s also important to note, any future commercial would also have a significant impact on subsidizing resident property taxes. For more information or how to provide input comments, please visit carefree.org Economic Development or call/email me. Steve Prokopek Carefree economic development director

Vote no on Props 473, 474 Editor: I have had a home in Carefree for more than 30 years and have been a resident voter for a dozen years. I have watched, in general, concerned and responsible persons being elected and re-elected to our town council. In this election, two term-limit initiatives, both that will limit voter choice and limit representation within local Carefree government, will appear on town of Carefree ballots. I urge you to vote no on Props 473 and 474. Terms limits take away the right to run from those who wish to run. Term limits take away the right of voters to vote for candidates for whom they may wish to vote. When elected officials are mandatorily removed from office by law, rather than

the voting booth, potential experience and depth of knowledge on the town council become less. As collective council experience and knowledge shrink, input and recommendations by town staff carry more and more weight. The likelihood of town staff having an oversized influence on local town decisions and direction increases, and the power of elected officials lessens. The fact is democracy is better served when voters make the choice. Today, every two years, Carefree voters go to the polls to elect our mayor and council. If the voters wish to limit terms served, elected officials can be turned out every two years. In addition, elected officials can be, should the voters decide, recalled during their twoyear term. Historically, town of Carefree elected officials do not go on to seek higher office. None are financially enriched through their service to the town. Why limit democracy, local government representation and the effectiveness of our local government through terms limits when our two-year election cycles provide the best term limits possible? I hope you will vote no against Carefree term-limit initiatives, Props 473 and 474. Thank you. Richard R. Burns Cave Creek

Excellent stewards of Carefree Editor: Like many Carefree residents, I moved here because of the unique qualities of this small town. I intentionally did not choose to live in Scottsdale or Phoenix, preferring instead the serene hometown feel, the beautiful Sonoran Desert, the wildlife and plants of Carefree. I have been dismayed to see the town

being transformed to look and feel like Scottsdale (without the park system), and the plan for developing virtually every square inch worries me. When I have expressed these views, I have been told “we need the revenue” and “stop whining and get involved — run for council.” Well, Kathlina Lai, Sven Maric and Duke Vukotic are doing just that! (Even though now they are being unfairly attacked by incumbents for not having lived in Carefree long enough.) I agree with their ideas and views for preserving the pristine characteristics of Carefree, while supporting careful and deliberate development. I feel strongly that they will be excellent stewards of Carefree — and that they will listen to the residents! They are certainly getting my vote! Wendy Mattes Carefree

Veterans support John Crane Editor: A U.S. Marine and family of veterans support John Crane for mayor — with good reason. Why John Crane? Honor, commitment, experience and discipline. I have gotten to know John Crane personally and professionally pretty well over the last 10-plus years. I’d like to lend my support for John, the Carefree vice mayor, as the next Carefree mayor. There are a lot of good reasons for my support. The one I want to focus on is the tremendous responsiveness John has shown to Carefree students, children and our society in general. Let me briefly explain. I made a presentation several years ago explaining to the “powers that be” that we are rapidly running out of young men and women joining the construction business (aka “the trades”); a multibillion-dollar business in the Unit-

ed States. We currently have a 10-plus-year knowledge gap, and it’s getting worse fast. John immediately saw the significance of the short-term and long-term consequences this is going to have on all of us. John personally took the time and helped coordinate and joined me on several face-to-face meetings at EVIT, WestMEC (both local trade schools), with politicians and education leaders to discuss the current and big picture. This isn’t about not being able to change a lightbulb in your kitchen; it’s about the power grid, the roads, the bridges, the dams, the airports, the water and gas lines we all take for granted and, quite frankly, help keep us a civilized society in general: our infrastructure. “Infrastructure is the set of fundamental facilities and systems that support the sustainable functionality of households and firms. “Serving a country, city or other area, including the services and facilities necessary for its economy to function.” John was quick to see the big picture and immediately took action to help address it. As most veterans, we all learn how to live in tight quarters and under uncomfortable circumstances. John was a submariner in the Navy. There is no local ACE Hardware or Home Depot to get a part when something goes wrong on a sub; you learn how to fix it. John learned how to address and fix problems quickly. Whenever a Carefree resident asks him for help, he can always be counted on to investigate the situation and help solve the problem. Why John Crane? Honor, commitment, experience and discipline. Semper Fi to our veterans. Bob Jenkins Managing partner Vetsbuilt Contracting: ROC: 305165 Veteran-owned small business 978-578-0647 bob@vetsbuilt.com

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Scottsdale’s Javier Soto debuts at ABC15 BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

torytelling drives new ABC15 anchor Javier Soto. In his 18-year career in Arizona, the Emmy Award-winning journalist has covered the Jodi Arias murder trial, the Yarnell Hill wildfire, Senate Bill 1070 and the major protests that followed, the contempt-of-court cases against former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the Phoenix serial shooter, and the death of Sen. John McCain. “That’s why I got into the news business,” said Soto, a Scottsdale resident. “It’s never the same thing every day. You never

know what to expect. The amazing storytelling is what drives me in telling the stories that sometimes are untold. “That’s what excites me: Those personal stories we share with the public.” Partnered with Katie Raml, Soto debuted on ABC15’s 5 p.m. newscast on June 13 after spending nearly two decades at Arizona’s Family stations, channels 3 and 5. Soto replaces Steve Irvin, who retired in May after well-documented heart problems. “I have been friends with Javier for more than a decade,” Raml said. “He is deeply committed to this community. He represents the values of ABC15. I am energized to now work alongside him

Javier Soto said he has a passion for storytelling and a desire for honesty. (ABC15/Submitted)

every day.” Soto graduated from California State University in Long Beach, starting his career as a producer at KTLA in Los Angeles. His first on-air position was at KPVI in Pocatello, Idaho, as a reporter/anchor. After two years, he accepted a job as the Northern Arizona bureau chief for KTVK. After taking over as the morning reporter on the station’s morning newscasts, he was promoted to weekend anchor and then morning anchor before joining ABC15. “ABC15 has an amazing reputation in Arizona,” Soto said.

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Dr. Gasser changes lives 1 smile at a time BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

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ratifying” is a word Dr. Kevin Gasser frequently uses when he describes his dental career. He’s spent 27 years in Arizona practicing dentistry and has since become a leader in providing the patented “all-on-four,” a full arch of teeth on just four implants. “Dental implants give patients who never thought they’d be able to eat, speak and smile in comfort again with a brand-new set of beautiful, nonremovable and functional implanted teeth,” he said. “Prior to the innovation of sophisticated technology, it would commonly take patients up to 18 months to get new teeth. This was because multiple dental implant procedures, complex bone grafting, and soft tissue management techniques were required for a patient to get a full set of new teeth. Now, with the latest medication protocol, superior parts and modern techniques, most patients can get a new smile in one day.” Gasser and his team are committed to

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“I am thrilled to be part of a station that values community-changing journalism. I cannot wait to get started.” Mitch Jacob, ABC15 news director, has long been impressed with Soto’s passion for storytelling. “He understands the needs of Arizona and will hit the ground running day one in the newsroom. Javier is a wonderful addition to ABC15,” he said. Being a journalist is challenging, in the light of “fake news” claims. Soto said he did not think the negative comments and finger pointing would snowball. He said he discussed the issue with TV news anchor Scott Pelley when he was in Phoenix accepting the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. “I’ll never forget what he told me,” he said. “He said, ‘That alone should make you

creating life transformations for their patients by utilizing patient-specific dental implant solutions and by delivering the “best combination of quality, experience, comfort, care and price.” Just as important is listening to patients. “In my practice, there are no handoffs to other doctors or other facilities,” he said. “I personally take care of all our patients from initial diagnosis to end-of-treatment follow-up care. At Gasser Dental, we focus on an accelerated treatment plan that is time efficient yet respects science and nature.” While he’s proud of his sophisticated technology, Gasser stresses the importance of preventative care. But he and his staff do not judge patients for their dental conditions. “We cater to those who are afraid of dental treatment,” he added. “The time, costs and technology have never been better for smile restorations. When investigating dental implants, remember that experience, quality and protocol matters. “Because we are passionate about what we do at Gasser Dental, we are currently

offering each new patient a free, no-obligation exam and free iCat scan to all who want to investigate new smile options.”

work harder. We need to get everybody grounded and back to the pillars of journalism to make sure we do it right — cross our Ts and dot our Is,’” Soto recalled. “If we stick to those pillars and continue doing what we’re supposed to do — double checking and getting it right — we’ll surpass this slogan and take journalism to the next level.” That said, with ABC15, Soto said he brings a passion for journalism and his efforts to “get it right.” “I think the love for the community is right up there at the top as well,” he said. “As a journalist, it’s not typical to stay in one place this long — especially just coming up through the ranks. I absolutely fell in love with Arizona. This is the home to me and my wife for the rest of our lives.” When he’s not at the desk, Soto and his wife of eight years, Beatrice, enjoy exploring Arizona, supporting various causes and attending sports events. “We’re very involved in the communi-

ty and various organization, especially when it comes to events,” he said. “I was fortunate to be part of many events as an emcee. I married a foodie. She’s constantly telling me about the new restaurants that are opening. After those restaurants, we have to stay in the gym to keep the weight off. It’s a vicious circle.” He said he loves what Arizona has to of-

Impressive resumé A graduate of West Virginia University with a doctor in dental surgery, Gasser has spent the ensuing decades of private practice keeping up on technology and practices. “I have dedicated myself to advanced education and have completed 1,500-plus hours of additional education and have graduated from a variety of schools and clinics: • The Malo Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, under the tutelage of Dr. Paulo Malo, the man who developed the “all-on-four” dental implant technology. • The Misch International Implant Institute, which was founded by Dr. Carl Misch, an innovator in dental implantology. • The Las Vegas Dental Implant Institute. • The USC IV Sedation Certification Program. • The USC Advanced Bone Graft Program. • International Congress of Oral Im-

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plantology. • The Dale Carnegie Training Center. • The training allows Gasser to customize treatments for his patients. One consistent aspect is the use of quality materials. He uses premium implants by Noble Biocare; top-quality restoration materials that deliver the best combination of cosmetics, strength, biocompatibility and longevity; and evidence-based IV sedation and post-operative pain management protocols proven effective and safe for more than 25 years. “Dental implants are a means to an end,” he said. “A beautiful, functional, comfortable smile can radically improve your medical health, function and confidence. Gasser Dental has witnessed this life transformation for thousands of patients over the last 26 years.” Gasser Dental

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fer as much as Valley residents have embraced him. “They’ve always shown me love, and I hope that they know when I’m on TV or off TV, I do everything with a great passion,” Soto said. “I give them 100%, and I’m just me. At the end of the day, that’s all I can be, and I hope it resonates with people.”

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God helps master the green-eyed monster CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Pastor Ed Delph Foothills Focus Columnist

ere’s an illustration that applies to every human being at some time or another. It’s called “Rowing a Boat that Goes Nowhere.” Some sailors had been drinking. It was late at night, and they wished to return to their ship. They arrived at the place where they had left their rowboat and threw in the oars. They rowed and rowed and seemed to make little progress. Finally, the soberest among them discovered that they had never loosened the boat’s bow rope from the pier. Just think. The sailors’ only obstacle to their desired end was a rope they tied earlier that evening and then forgot to untie. Similarly to these sailors, Painter Mariam Paré, who specializes in making paintings by mouth after suffering a spinal cord injury, was asked in her later years what she would write to herself if she were 20 years old. “If I could talk to myself 20 years ago, I would tell myself to focus on my strengths and not on my weaknesses; on the things I could do and not the things I couldn’t do; to strive to excel and hone those skills to the point of excellence. This was the best strategy to secure my future. I would tell myself that the only real obstacles you have are those you create for yourself.” In other words, remember to untie yourself from the dock of self-inflicted oversights and offenses, and most likely, life will transport you to a place of contentment. Let’s ask ourselves some revealing questions about our current emotional outlook. “Of whom am I critical? Is envy or jealousy the root of this criticism? To whom am I comparing myself? Can I bear to hear others celebrated in my presence? What is the source of my criticism or the cause of my distaste for someone that seems unwarranted? Could it be that I am enviously going green?” Whether intentionally or unintentionally, almost everything and everyone we hear and see in media and social media is creating mass envy. Envy is like the green-eyed monster, which grows into jealousy and finally covetousness.

Did you know that envy was the earthly cause of the crucifixion of Jesus? “And Pilate answered them, saying, ‘Do you want me to release the King of the Jews for you?’ For he knew that the chief priests had delivered Him up because of envy,” Mark 15:9-10. Envy is not your friend. Let’s get some wisdom about envy; what it is, why it is, and what envy morphs into if not revealed and mastered. According to the dictionary, envy is a feeling of discontent or resentful thoughts based on what someone else has. Envy strongly desires to have the same things someone else has. The thing desired could be a quality, a possession or an attribute that belongs to someone else, especially your perceived adversaries or idols. British philosopher Bertrand Russell said that envy is one of the most potent causes of unhappiness, which is two-fold. Envy makes people unhappy. The envious person wishes the other person would be just as miserable as they are. Psychologists suggest that there may be two types of envy. Malicious envy is a negative emotion that wants someone ruined because of what he has. This type of envy wants the “hero” to suffer. Benign envy is the positive motivational force that wants to aspire to be as good and have as much as the “hero.” Unfortunately, we seem more attracted to destructive envy in today’s world. No matter the career field, if you see someone attaining favor and results that you intuitively know you could have also had — but didn’t take steps to get there — you get envious. Your feelings of inferiority, longing, resentment of circumstances, or wanting bad things for the person are caused by envy. If the monster of envy is not mastered, it morphs into jealousy. Jealousy is an emotion brought on by resentment against someone because of another person’s success, advantage, etc. Jealousy often consists of one or more emotions such as anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness or disgust. Jealousy is more toxic than envy. Jealousy can be either suspicious or reactive. That means a person can become jealous of another based on suspicions when there is no real reason to

be jealous. If the monster of jealousy is not mastered, it morphs into covetousness. According to the dictionary, covet means to “desire something wrongfully without any regard for the rights of others.” To covet is to wish for another’s property and possessions. To covet something is not merely wishing for it but going after it, lusting for it, and working on getting it at any cost. A person can covet not only what belongs to others but covet what belongs to God. “Thou shall not covet” is unlike any of the Ten Commandments in the Bible. The other commandments focus on outward actions. Covetousness reflects and reveals the condition of one’s heart. With coveting, the heart of the problem is the problem of our heart. Here’s a quick comparison. Envy says, “I like what you have. I want what you have.” At best, envy says, “Show me how to get it, too.” At worst, it morphs into jealousy. Jealousy says, “I want what you have, and until I have it, you shouldn’t have it either.” Covetousness says, “I want

what you have. I am more worthy of it than you. So I’ll do what I must to get what you have, including taking it from you.” Here’s one final question. Can we let it go? Can we untether ourselves from the dock? Can we admit that in most cases, the only real obstacles we have are those we create for ourselves? Can we acknowledge that we need God’s help in slaying green-eyed monsters? If you can admit it, you’re on your way to quitting it. Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.

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If You Read a Kid a Book JUNE 27 Join Miss Heather every Monday at the imagination lab to hear sections of good chapter books read aloud. Related coloring sheets will be provided for kids to enjoy while listening. The program, while open to all ages, is ideal for children 8 to 11. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 10 to 11 a.m., free admission, 480-488-2286, dfla.org

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

JUNE 24 Inspired by the films of German expressionism and America’s pulp fiction novels, film noir thrived in the 1940s and 1950s. This week’s film is “Murderers Among Us,” a 1946 German drama film about a Berlin doctor and his plan to kill a retired Nazi captain. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 2 p.m., free admission, reservations required, 480-488-2286, dfla.org

Mom & Me Fit Family Boot Camp JUNE 27 Bring an exercise mat and come with your kid to learn nutritious habits. Play a variety of games and join in on fitness activities designed for kids from infancy to 12 years old. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., free admission, 480-980-3439, operations@deserthills.org

Puzzle Exchange Craft N Chat MONDAYS Those who knit or crochet are invited to the Desert Foothills Library for Craft N Chat. New crafters and experienced ones are welcome to join. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 1 to 3 p.m., free, dfla.org

supervision, all kids must be accompanied by an adult. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, 480-488-2286, dfla.org

Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading Program

THURSDAYS Learn how to line dance to country music with significant others, friends or alone Thursdays. Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse, 6823 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 7 to 10 p.m., free, buffalochipsaloon.com

TO AUGUST 1 All summer long, come celebrate the gift of reading with the Desert Foothills Library. All ages are encouraged to register for events. This summer, the theme is “Oceans of Possibilities,” so expect plenty of ocean-related programs to help get your feet wet. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 3:30 p.m., free admission, 480-488-2286, maricopacountyreads.org

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THURSDAYS Join Elizabeth Boisson in an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion at the Desert Foothills Library from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays. The class will start with breathing exercising and then go through different types of stretching movements and then into Vinyasa or the Flow yoga. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, noon to 1 p.m., $10 cash per class, dfla.org

Crafternoon – Unsupervised FRIDAYS Kids from the ages of 2 to 18 are given the opportunity to craft to their heart’s content in the Imagination Lab, working towards the art of their dreams. With no staff to act as

JUNE 24 Find new and interesting puzzles to solve, and help others find something for themselves. Drop off gently used puzzles and come exchange the old for the new all day at the library. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 480-488-2286, dfla.org

JUNE 25 For a full 24 hours, rest and get away from it all. Refresh the spirit and let go of all earthly troubles at a comfortable retreat center. Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, 7415 E. Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, 2 p.m., $205 general admission, $185 general member-

JUNE 23 Join the local business community at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral every last Thursday of the month for a business breakfast. The Corral regularly offers “Good food, good music, and a dang good ol’ time.”

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