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ov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ sat down at a long table to begin a news conference on June 17. Both were wearing masks. It was a hint that things were going to change—quickly. The wheels started spinning on regulations requiring masks in cities. While Carefree and Cave Creek split on the issue, a decision by Maricopa County took the lead.

“COVID-19 is widespread in the state of Arizona, and Arizonans must act responsibly to protect one another,” Ducey said. Indeed, in the week before Ducey’s news conference, COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County jumped from 15,000 to more than 22,000. Since June 17, the total positive cases in the county has approached 30,000— double the number of less than two weeks ago. More alarmingly, the number hospitalized in Maricopa County rose from 1,809 June 10 to 2,176 June 20, a 20% increase. Ducey said he strongly urges “all Arizonans wear face masks when you can’t social distance … to help protect vulnerable communities and reduce infection rates.”

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Yet he did not make a statewide order, instead stressing mayors should set mask policies: “We’re going to empower local officials.” Some cities rushed to take action; others took their time. Social media sites lit up with emotional views by those who feel masks are needed for public health—and those insisting government needs to (literally) stay out of their faces. On June 18, less than 24 hours after Ducey’s conference, Carefree was ready to take action.

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he Cave Creek Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a fiscal year 2020-21 budget of $37,748,705 at a special meeting June 22. Councilman Bob Morris reassured citizens that the budget will be put to good use. “This budget attempts to redress a decade of not doing maintenance that’s supposed to be done, of not upgrading equipment when it needed to be upgraded, and a lot of those things are being corrected here,” he said. The budget includes several areas of the town’s infrastructure, community development and safety measures. In FY 2020-21, the Planning and Zoning Department’s budget will decrease to $475,700, from the FY 2019-20 budget of $739,700.

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Foothills Focus reader Desiree Shields snapped this photo of a D10 Tanker dropping retardant on Pepsi Cap Mountain during the Central Fire on June 21. The human-caused wildfire started at about 11 a.m. June 20 northeast of New River. According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management’s state office, 192 personnel are working on the fire, which has expanded to nearly 4,000 acres. Firefighters are using a range of tactics to fully suppress the fire.

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“We will be issuing a proclamation later this morning requiring the use of a mask or facial coverings when practical in public space/public places to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” said Gary Neiss, Carefree’s town administrator. Carefree Mayor Les Peterson signed the proclamation requiring masks in public “when practical” June 18. Cave Creek decided not to act. Mayor Ernie Bunch announced June 18 that the town of Cave Creek will not mandate people to wear masks in public or at Cave Creek Town Hall. Even so, he encouraged residents to wear masks. “Unfortunately, the decision to wear a mask has become politicized,” Bunch said. “We have seen in the past months that many choose to ignore those safety measures, and we really have no way to enforce the mandatory use of masks. I, for one, will continue to wear a mask where I deem it necessary. … I wear it out of respect for you, as it protects others more than it does me.”

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Gov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ wear masks as they prepare for a June 17 news conference—highlighted by an emphasis on masks. (Photo courtesy Gov, Doug Ducey)

Phoenix put a mask requirement in place just after noon June 19, around the time the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors went into a private, executive-session meeting. After a five-hour meeting, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors announced mask requirements for all cities in the county, beginning June 20.

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Not wearing a mask in public comes with the risk of a warning for first-time offenders, followed by a $50 fine for those who refuse to comply. Ducey said he is emphasizing education about the benefits of masks and social distancing, while providing funding for “contact tracing” of those who test positive, to determine who they potentially exposed. He also had some stern words for businesses that are not following current guidelines. “As we continue to expand testing and prioritize our most vulnerable populations, today’s stepped-up actions will help further contain the spread of COVID-19,” Ducey said. “We need to redouble our efforts, and we need everyone to do their part.” With many high schools yet to cele-

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Here are some of the highlights from the mask regulations approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors: • People older than 6 must wear masks in enclosed public spaces where 6 feet of distance can’t be maintained. • Adults with children ages 2 to 5 must make reasonable effort to make them wear masks inside enclosed public spaces. • All riders and operators on public transportation must wear a mask. • Staff working in public spaces (such as restaurants or stores) must wear masks.

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The Building and Fire Safety Department, responsible for building and fire inspections as well as maintaining the town’s fleet of vehicles, equipment, facilities and parks, will also see a decreased budget. The FY 2020-21 budget is $1,284,960; FY 2019-20 was $1,875,400. “The crown jewel is it (the budget) funds a Phoenix backup system,” Morris added. Now, if a water pump or electrical station goes down, the city of Phoenix will act as a backup in case of such an emergency so the entire town of Cave Creek

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will not lose water. Public Works, which directs, maintains and inspects commercial development and maintains roads, will also see a smaller budget, from $2,807,936 in FY 2019-20 to $2,139,129 in FY 2020-21. In contrast, the law enforcement budget will be increased, from $976,000 in FY 2019-20 to $1,035,068 in FY 202021. The Trails Department, which provides planning for the development and management of a multimodel transportation system including bike lanes, pedestrian lanes and more, will also

see a slight increase in its budget, from $238,402 in FY 2019-20 to $281,510 in FY 2020-21. Councilwoman Kathryn Royer reassured that greater transparency will come in this new fiscal year. “I think it’s very important that we use our new communications specialist to convey to our customers and all the residents of Cave Creek a summary of this budget,” Royer said. “We should get it (the budget) on our website and push it out there so people understand what this money is being used for.”

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brate graduations, Ducey issued a warning. He said that, until recently, he could relate to those who say they “don’t know anyone with coronavirus.” “Just recently I know a lot of people who have (tested positive),” Ducey said. “They got it at graduation parties.”

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Facing fears head-on BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Guest Columnist

hoices. Every action has a consequence. Sometimes, we are forced to make a decision. If you see a large, evil rattlesnake in the middle of a country road that you are walking on alone, do you run, fight or hide? OK, so that is a military saying, but if you are faced with imminent danger, a little military strategy could come in handy. The viper was stretched out across a dirt road sunning himself. Maybe sleeping. I was about 20 feet away when I saw the slumbering giant. The quiet lane was fenced in on both sides with four-strand barbed wire. Not

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enough space between the strands to squeeze through and too high to jump over. I thought about just tiptoeing around the tail of Mr. Snake, because there was about 4 feet of clearance. But then I recalled reading that snakes hear your footsteps and can swirl around and strike. And I wasn’t about to walk in front of his head. Hmm, maybe I would start running at breakneck speed and just jump over the beast and keep on going as fast as I could. A recent Gallup poll of American adults revealed that most people—51%—fear snakes more than any other possibility, including speaking in public or spiders. And a third of all adults worldwide have ophidiophobia, an abnormal fear of snakes. Of course, not being the only one to fear snakes doesn’t make it any more comforting when you are faced with

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one laying in front of you. Fortunately, snakes do not like humans either and would rather not encounter us. I guess the feeling is mutual then. We don’t want to meet and greet each other. I had a horse named Baxter who was unruffled by snakes. One time we were riding on a trail and a rattler slithered out in front of the group I was riding with. A few horses sidestepped, one trotted off and there was a moment of chaos, with riders trying to control their horses. But old Baxter just stood still like a statue, waiting for the storm to pass. Well, that was good, but the snake decided to stop and curl up underneath Baxter. Was it naptime? My horse just stood still. I was not sure what to do, because I didn’t want to kick Baxter to run and have the snake strike him in the leg. So, we sat. From a safe distance, other rid-

ers offered advice and help. Maybe they would throw a rock. No, Baxter calmly (me not so much) waited for the snake to move away. I thought about that ride and Baxter. What would he do now? I stopped, looked around at the scenery, noticed a few cows in the distance and a redwinged blackbird sitting in a tree. And while looking up at puffy white clouds and then back down to my dangerous snake, he slithered away into the brush. Just like that, my path was clear. And I strode past my fears, determined to practice patience when adversity crosses my path. Dear readers, may your paths be clear of obstacles. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email Bluhm at judy@judybluhm.com.

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Save your politics for social media BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

t age 7, I went through a period of childhood that involved masks. This behavior was mostly influenced by television. The Lone Ranger. Batman and Robin. Quick Draw McGraw’s alter ego, guitar-wielding crimefighter El Kabong. My brother and I would cut up mom’s frayed bath towels to use as face coverings and sometimes a cape—all the better to stay in character. Who knew that the Leibowitz boys were 50 years ahead of our time? Today, wearing a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic has strangely become a political statement, with progressives claiming the moral high ground for their willingness to don protective garb and conservatives taking the allegedly more muscular position that wearing face coverings is for sissies and germophobes. Tell that to Mr. Wrestling II and Mil Mascaras, two of my favorite masked professional wrestlers from back in the day.

Personally, I prefer my political statements to be more clear-cut than simply refusing to wear an item of personal protective equipment. And when it comes to how to behave in a situation where more than 116,000 Americans have died, I tend to look beyond politics toward medical science, which on the subject of masks is abundantly clear. Under a section headlined “Everyone Should,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that “everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.” The CDC web page also touts the value of handwashing, social distancing and frequent disinfection of hightouch surfaces. As for cloth masks, they should not be used on children under 2, people with difficulty breathing or anyone who can’t remove the mask without help. The point of the mask, per the CDC? It’s “meant to protect other people in case you are infected.” Given that the CDC hasn’t acquitted itself well during the pandemic, some folks may not find this persuasive.

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If so, try poring over a June 1 study published in The Lancet, a British medical journal that has been covering stuff like this since 1823. The study—actually a comprehensive review of 172 scientific studies in 16 countries on six continents—is also clear: “Physical distancing of 1 meter or more was associated with a much lower risk of infection, as was use of face masks.” Standing opposed to science? Geniuses like former professional baseball player Aubrey Huff, who last week posted a Twitter video that has amassed more than 1.5 million views. “If you want to wear a mask and live in fear the rest of your life, it’s certainly your prerogative,” Huff said. “But the vast majority of well-adjusted, sane, commonsense people that aren’t sheep, that can reason for themselves, agree with me.” “This is not a selfish thing for me.

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This is a thing for me to try and free Americans so they can freely breathe. … Hell, I would rather die from coronavirus than to live the rest of my life in fear and wearing a damn mask.” Oddly, if I recall Huff ’s mediocre Major League career correctly, he batted wearing a helmet and wore a glove while playing the field. I’m surprised such a “he man” bothered with protective equipment, given what a display of weakness safety represents. Then again, Huff probably used a thimble as a cup to protect his manhood from errant ground balls. Here’s a thought: If you want to make a political statement, save it for politics as opposed to toying with the safety of your fellow grocery shoppers or the grandfather next door. No one cares which side of the political aisle you’re on—only the grocery aisle.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR An open letter to Arizonans, leaders Editor: We are physicians spanning every medical specialty. We are conservatives, liberals, independents and everything in between. We are mothers, daughters and sisters. We live in communities throughout Arizona. As experts within the field of medicine, we are extremely concerned regarding the recent surge in COVID-19 cases throughout our state. Erroneous information bandied around social media, conspiracy theories, and rapidly changing and often contradicting information from government officials has left the public with the impression that this pandemic does not affect them and is nothing to fear. Sadly, this pandemic has become more about politics and “constitutional rights” than about the value of human life and science. This pandemic affects every human being regardless of polit-

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performed has risen to 15.9%. Despite thoughts to the contrary, this is not because more testing is taking place; this rise is a direct reflection of the spread of COVID-19 throughout Arizona. Our ICU availability is low at 28%, and the number of patients requiring ventilators had quadrupled in roughly two weeks per Banner Health. A frequently overlooked fact is that we are not only limited by bed capacity and equipment but perhaps more limited by insufficient staff skilled in operating ventilators and caring for critically ill patients. Contrary to what some believe, we have failed as a nation to protect ourselves and each other. Hong Kong, with a population close to that of New York City and similar crowding, has had only 1,110 cases of COVID-19 and only four deaths. South Korea has suffered only 277 deaths versus the 117,000 deaths in the United States. In April, the United States experienced an average of 85 deaths per hour due to COVID-19. To date, the death toll from COVID-19 in the United States is 117,847 and continues to rise; our worst flu season resulted in 80,000 deaths. COVID-19 is far more contagious than influenza and even more contagious than Ebola; one person infected with COVID-19 can infect 2-2.5 people. Transmission occurs via breath, speech and cough. More than 100 studies have confirmed that transmission of COVID-19 is greatly reduced by use of a face mask. Our recommendations as a large group of highly educated individuals with the best interests of our neighbors, our patients and our families in mind would be the following: • A statewide mandate that every individual over the age of 2 must wear a mask when in public places. • All privately owned companies,

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stores and restaurants require that all employees and customers wear a mask and maintain social distancing. • Continue to provide coverage and broadened permissions for telehealth visits. • Guarantee private transportation to AHCCCS beneficiaries with symptoms of illness so they can obtain necessary medical care. • Make health care more available to minority groups to conquer the disparity of care and the increased severity of this pandemic on those groups. • Institute contract tracing; contact tracing can save lives, greatly reduce the spread of disease, and preserve the economy. In addition, we demand that priority be placed on obtaining and distributing adequate PPE to all of our front-line health care workers, not only to protect them but also to protect those to whom they provide care; this includes those in nursing homes, hospitals and outpatient clinics. We understand adhering to these guidelines is not convenient, or fun or easy. It means canceling or postponing celebrations and staying home instead of going to the gym, a bar or the park. It means sacrificing some of your privacy through contact tracing apps and agencies so others can live. Life as we once knew it has to change indefinitely to ensure the safety of fellow community members, to protect the most fragile of our population and to reduce the strain on our health care system and economy. This is a time of challenge for us all. It is time for us to step outside of ourselves, to put our individual desires aside and do what is right for the greater good of our communities. Dr. Christine S. Severance (family medicine) Dr. Elizabeth Wilson (emergency medicine) Dr. Jennifer O’Hea (critical care/pulmonology) Dr. Julie Davis-Best (OB-GYN)

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t’s unfortunate but true: During this period of economic uncertainty, one of the busiest “industries” has been financial scamming. But it goes on even during normal times, too, so you’ll want to know what to look for and how to defend yourself. For starters, just how widespread is financial fraud? Consider this: In 2019, more than 3.2 million fraud cases were reported to the Federal Trade Commission, with identity theft being the most common type of fraud, accounting for about one-fifth of the overall cases. And fraudulent new accounts (mortgages, student loans, car loans and credit cards) amounted to about $3.4 billion in 2018, according to a study by Javelin Strategy & Research. To help yourself from being victimized, consider the following suggestions. They are certainly not an exhaustive list, but they should prove useful. • Watch out for unsecure websites. Make sure a website is secure before entering any payment or personal information. Look for sites that start with HTTPS, rather than those with just HTTP, which are not secure and can be hacked. But even a site with HTTPS can still be used by scammers, so, if you don’t recognize the name of the company or group that’s requesting your information, do some research to make sure it’s legitimate. • Review your credit reports. As men-

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tioned above, the fraudulent opening of new accounts is a big source of financial scams. To be sure nobody has opened new accounts under your name, try to review your credit reports at least once a year. You can get them for free at AnnualCreditReport. com. • Follow up on fraud. If you’ve already been victimized by having new accounts opened in your name, contact one of the three major credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax or TransUnion) and place a 90-day fraud alert on your credit file. You might also want to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, print it out and file it with your local law enforcement agency. And it’s also a good idea to contact the fraud department of the financial companies where the thief has opened a fraudulent account in your name. • Be alert for suspicious links. “Phishers” have gotten quite good at sending out messages that look like they’re from reputable businesses. But if you examine these messages carefully, you can usually determine if there’s something off about them. For example, no legitimate business will tell you, via this type of message, that you have to “correct your account” by providing additional information. And if you do hit the link provided, and it takes you to a

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third-party site, you can be pretty sure it’s bogus. • Resist “act now” offers. If you get an offer, via phone or online, urging you to “act immediately” on an investment opportunity, discontinue the communication. No reputable financial adviser will ever try to force you to take such swift action, and if an investment is legitimate, it will be available tomorrow, next week and next year. • Use your shredder. You probably have the option to “go paperless” with all your banks and financial services providers, but, if you still do

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Two customers win big at Spencer’s BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

wo local Spencer’s TV & Appliance customers were awarded major shopping sprees at its original location in Mesa recently. Patti Everts of Scottsdale and Richard Holmes of Peoria each won $10,000 to spend at the store for being its 4 millionth transaction. John Polainer, the Scottsdale location’s general manager, gave them certificates. He also served as the salesperson who sold Everts her appliances at the Scottsdale store. Everts’ prize-winning trip was her first visit to Spencer’s. “I bought a whole new kitchen,” Everts said gleefully. “I bought everything that a kitchen should be—a washer and dryer, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher, the whole kitchen.” Everts said she never won anything

like this. At first, she thought the phone call from Spencer’s was a trick. “I received a phone call in the afternoon, and I thought I was punked; I really did,” Everts said matter-of-factly. “I didn’t know the person calling me. I didn’t recognize the number on my cellphone. I was trying to be excited for him, but I didn’t want to be super excited and be wrong. “Then John (Polainer), my salesperson, calls me about an hour later and congratulated me and then I knew it was real.” Everts is not sure how she will spend her $10,000, but she’s excited to return to Spencer’s when she is ready. Holmes is a long-time customer of Spencer’s and was also surprised that he had won. “One of the managers let me know,” Holmes said. “I was surprised, and right after that the salesman called me.” To enter into the competition, Holmes

bought a new stove and refrigerator. He bought all of his appliances at Spencer’s in the last 15 years. Holmes had also never won something to the magnitude of this prize. “My first experience with them was really good and every experience since has been great, so I just keep coming back,” Holmes said. Scottsdale Spencer’s TV & Appliances General Manager John Polainer, center, awards the 4 millionth transaction winners Richard Holmes, left, and Patti Everts, right. (Photos by Annika He already Tomlin) used most of the gift on more appliances and will fin- ators and a freezer in his house. ish using the winnings and continue to Spencer’s has 10 Valleywide locations be “a Spencer’s customer forever.” that are practicing social distancing “We got another new stove and anoth- during the pandemic and offers virtual er new refrigerator and a deep freezer listings of its appliances on its website. and a TV. Now we’re just waiting to get Polainer was happy to award the winsome more stuff,” Holmes said. ners and is hopeful that by next year the After buying a new stove, Holmes sold company will have reached the 5 milhis other one but now has three refriger- lionth transaction mark.

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obin Isquith, of Stones Throw Travel in Carefree, recently earned the distinguished Certified Travel Associate, or CTA, designation from The Travel Institute, the travel industry’s benchmark for educational excellence and the only travel organization offering certification for travel professionals’ varying levels of expertise. “Earning my elite certification status not only demonstrates my commitment to life-long learning but also a commitment to my clients, who will be better served because of my increased knowledge and skills,” Isquith said. The CTA designation is awarded by The Travel Institute to travel professionals who complete a rig-

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usan Gillette shares her world’s view with courage, focus, creativity and a vivid imagination. Born in 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio, Gillette moved with her parents to a small farm near Woodstock, New York, before settling in Ossining, New York, where Gillette attended high school. Her father—a math and physics professor at Bard College, Columbia University in Manhattan, and Pace in Westchester—provided Gillette with the opportunity to experience farm, suburb and big-city living. Her mother encouraged her to draw, create and gather her inspiration from frequent trips into nature.

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Susan Gillette regularly exhibits at The Art Department in the Scottsdale Airpark. (Photos courtesy Susan Gillette)

Phoenix with her best friend to seek a new adventure and a fresh start. When Gillette arrived in Phoenix, she had no trouble landing a job as a designer, painter and printmaker with the Phoenix Art Group. Soon, she met her future husband, Ron, an ASU engineering student on a runner’s scholarship who owned a T-shirt printing company. This meeting was a match. Ron needed images for his T-shirts and Gillette could

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not only produce images but she understood the printing process. Through this collaborative process, they became life partners. Gillette’s work has its roots in nature. However, she is intrigued by the secret symbols of cultures and the nuances of cityscapes that still peek out of her childhood and adolescence. She remembers a time in college when she worked on a project with Sir Desmond

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Tutu addressing apartheid in South Africa. Her mentor, Antonio Frasconi, was heavily involved in the social movements of the day. As a result, his students became the generation who provided an up-close and personal look at injustice in politics. Gillette is grateful for the experience but concentrates on a diverse subject matter in her work. Art has been Gillette’s grounding element. She delights in using new tech-

niques and seeking out diverse subject matter. She owns a large etching press so she can “push the envelope” in incorporating printmaking, painting and collage into unexpectedly large exhilarating panels. Her recent series has taken on a more contemporary format incorporating wildly vibrant color choices. It seems to work. Her collectors and clients are buying them “right off the press.” Gillette regularly exhibits at The Art De-

partment in the Scottsdale Airpark as well as Shaneland Arts on Third Street and Camelback in Phoenix and is a member of the Sonoran Arts League, participating in its Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour the last two weekends of November each year. Info: susangilletteart.com

Jen Jamē and a mosaic of Johnny Cash that she created.

and I am taken aback. Like I cannot believe what is in front of me.” The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the lives of many, including Jamē. Right before the state began its shelterin-place order, she released inclusive DIY mosaic coaster kits on her website. The kits have been extremely successful Jen Jamē’s next project is a mosaic of the late Soundgarden singer and have garnered Chris Cornell. rave reviews online. “A family who has members across the ating matters,” Jamē said. “For instance, whichever rock icon I country and in the U.K. bought nine kits, am making at the time, I listen to and they are all doing their mosaic drink the music associated with them. coasters together on a Zoom call,” Jamē It helps me channel them into my said with a laugh. “So, although it wasn’t at all intentional to be selling these during a piece.” Jamē begins her projects by sketching pandemic, it is amazing to see art bringing the desired image onto a base for the mo- everyone together.” The artist also had plans to host monthly saic. The artist said wood is a favorite material to use and can be left raw, stained or art lessons from her studio and provide moeven torched, depending on the focus of the saic lessons to children and young adults in foster care homes and facilities. piece. “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” Jamē The drawn lines on the base act as a guide for strategically puzzling together frag- said. “Children really are the best colmented pieces of glass, tile or other materi- leagues, and I hope to be able to bond and als. Grout is spread on top and between the mentor these kids by giving them a creative cracks of the glass to seal the pieces once it outlet.” When asked what she would say those is dried. “Whenever I start a piece, I legitimately who are new in the art community, Jamē’s believe that every single one is going to be advice is simple: Just start and play. “Don’t wait to have all the answers. Ask terrible and I am going to have to toss it,” Jamē said with a laugh. “But then I always questions but don’t be afraid to make misstep back after being up close with it and takes. Those hiccups could lead you to praying that it is going to turn out alright, something you are proud of.”

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Local mosaic artist Jen Jamē shares her talents through tiles BY SAMANTHA MOLINA Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

he mosaic art medium is a laborious and expensive one, according to artist Jen Jamē. But the feeling she gets knowing her artwork will be a part of someone’s life makes it all worthwhile. “Art from department stores is just decor. There really is no story behind it,” Jamē said. “I believe every house, to call it home, needs to hold real art made by real people with a story worth telling.” The English-teacher-turned-artist was born and raised in Santa Monica. As a child, Jamē knew she had a creative spirit and established her talent with the help of family and friends. “I would say I found my artistic voice from a close family friend who was a professional artist,” Jamē said. “She would babysit us a lot, and I remember us always sitting around the dining room table coloring or working on an art project.” Jamē said her love for mosaics blossomed during a trip to Venice Beach, where self-proclaimed “hippies” were selling hand-made mosaic mirrors on the boardwalk. “I just instantly fell in love,” Jamē said. “I looked at the mirror and thought, ‘Wow, I need to make this.’” When Jamē was 20 years old, she moved to Arizona and put her artistic dream on the back burner to teach junior high and high school English. It wasn’t until around 2015 that Jamē committed to art full time and began to take her talent on as a business. “What sort of reignited my passion was a gorgeous fireplace I had seen while house hunting that was completely made up of mosaics,” Jamē said. “That’s when I was

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like, ‘OK, enough is enough. It’s time to get in gear.’” For Jamē, the ideas for pieces that come to her are heavily influenced by her personality and life experiences. “My family and I frequently travel to Hawaii. So, for a while, I was really into making waves and oceans,” Jamē said. “Before that, the focus was big, whimsical, wispy flames to hang over fireplaces.” The artist is dabbling with pieces inspired by rock musicians. Jamē has already created mosaic portraits of legendary artists such as Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Johnny Cash. Jamē said everything from the type of glass that is used to the material of the base is crucial in telling the piece’s story. “Even the music I listen to while I am cre-

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his year has been challenging. COVID-19 has forever changed our lives. But in the midst of global uncertainty and sadness over so many lives lost, I am astonished by the kindness and compassion strangers are showing one another. We truly are “in this together.” As we give thanks for all the front-line workers who are risking their lives, let’s also take a moment to praise the everyday heroes among us. People like Linda Muller, who has a heart of gold and hands of steel. By day, Linda works in auditing for CVS Health. By night, the Hospice of the Valley volunteer is a mask-making wizard. At last count, she had donated 545 masks to the not-for-profit agency so family members can safely be with their loved ones at the bedside. From start to finish, it takes Linda 20 minutes to complete one cotton fabric mask. “I have an assembly-line kind of system,” she chuckled. She aims for 60 masks a week, all washable, reversible—and lined for an extra layer of protection. Linda started sewing as a teenager― she used to design and create an Easter dress for her mom every year. She had no idea how to make face masks but taught herself by watching online videos posted by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. When the pandemic hit Arizona, she began sewing like a fiend … turning out dozens and dozens of masks for friends, family and front-line workers across the country. So far, Linda has made 800 masks―even shipping some to “chemo nurses” in South Dakota. She never sells the masks, but if someone insists on making a donation, she uses the funds to buy more fabric and supplies. Linda hit the sewing machine as soon as her volunteer visits with patients

Linda Muller sews hundreds of masks to keep people safe. (Photos courtesy Hospice of the Valley)

Greeting cards remind patients they are loved.

were suspended due to CDC safety recommendations. Never the type to sit idle, she immediately asked if Hospice of the Valley needed masks. The answer was (and still is) a resounding yes. Linda works full time but eagerly jumped into action. “I promised to sew as many as I can … working in the evenings, on the weekends, whenever possible,” Linda recalled. Using her own fabrics and paying for many supplies out of pocket, Linda has

Crochet hearts were created to comfort Hospice of the Valley patients.

been on her own mission: to give back to the agency that provided beautiful, compassionate care to her father over 20 years ago. “I’m happy to be part of it, however little contribution I can make,” the humble 66-year-old said. “It’s my way of paying it forward.” Linda became a volunteer with Hospice of the Valley in 2016, a year after her sister, now 64, was moved into a nursing home in Indiana. Her younger sibling has

been battling a fatal brain disease similar to Alzheimer’s since she was in her 50s. “She no longer knows us,” Linda shared. “I can’t move across the country to care for her, but as a volunteer, I can provide much-needed respite to caregivers of other dementia patients.” Her matter-of-fact attitude is comforting to families, who are often overwhelmed by the changes in their loved ones as their cognition declines. “I’ve seen how dementia works. I understand it; it doesn’t upset me,” she said. “It’s just really rewarding to help them out.” Linda is just one of many heroes making a difference in our community. Three elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified School District used their 3D printers to help Hospice of the Valley care teams. They made and donated 500 surgical face mask ear guards—plus stands to hold them. Volunteers at Mountain View Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale are crocheting hearts to comfort our patients—something soft and meaningful to hold in the palm of their hands. Artistic volunteers are making beautiful cards to cheer patients who are feeling alone and isolated right now. Others are shopping and delivering essential groceries to our patients and families in need. They’re providing window visits, playing music on patios, making virtual pet visits, chatting by phone or FaceTime—and even recording virtual bedtime stories for medically fragile kids. Sometimes it takes a little darkness to help us appreciate the light. Our community is blessed to have so many shining heroes. Hospice of the Valley is now holding volunteer training using precautions recommended by the CDC, but patient visits will not resume until it is safe to do so. Call 602-636-6336 or email volunteeropportunities@hov.org.

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