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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Fire�ighters respond to 5 lightning-caused �ires BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

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passing thunderstorm ignited five fires last week in the northern portion of the Cave Creek Ranger District. Firefighters are assessing values at risk in the area such as ranches and powerline infrastructure. Access to this part of the forest is extremely difficult and crews are working to identify areas where they can be successful in suppressing these fires. Middle Fire: 28 miles northeast of Cave Creek; 300 acres

Located just outside the Mazatzal Wilderness Boundary, west of the Verde River and east of Forest Road 16. The fire was active, burning in steep, rocky, inaccessible terrain. Resources have responded to this fire and are scouting potential containment lines and assessing point protection needs around the ranches and associated infrastructure in the area. Ridgetop Fire: 30 miles northeast of Cave Creek; 50 acres Located in the Mazatzal Wilderness west of the Verde River, approximately 2 miles east of the Middle Fire. The fire was active

burning in grass and brush in steep, rocky, inaccessible terrain. Resources have responded to this fire and are scouting potential containment lines and assessing point protection needs. According to the National Weather Service, the Middle and Ridgetop fires received as much as 1 inch of rain. Cougar Fire: 17 miles northeast of Cave Creek; 10 acres Two engines were able to access this fire near the 51 Ranch and contain it. Firefighters

“The number of pigs that are purchased as pets and then discarded is outstanding,” Betterman said. “It’s an issue that a lot of people don’t know about. It’s a very unique issue, but it has gotten out of control.” Located at 36246 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, the nonprofit takes in around 25 surrendered pigs every two weeks. Last year alone the nonprofit rescued 200 pigs. “We have 110 pigs on the property right now — all rescues,” Betterman said. “We also have three cows that are rescues as well.” To help care for the 110 pigs, Better Piggies Rescue is restarting its volunteer program that was stopped in lieu of COVID-19.

“Before COVID we were doing Piggy Yoga and Get Fit with the Pigs and we would have these large crowds on our tours and our (volunteer) orientations and then COVID hit and it was just, we had to stop,” Betterman explained. “Just for the safety of myself and our rescue manager and also for the volunteers that would come on a daily basis and then the pigs, too.” Unaware at the time if pigs could contract and spread COVID-19, the rescue named safety a No. 1 priority. “Now that people are getting vaccinated and things are opening up and people that are not

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Nonpro�it seeks volunteers to help pigs, piglets

BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

anielle Betterman was gifted her first pig, Beezers, 12 years ago. She researched the ins and outs of raising a pig in the Valley. Wanting to impart her knowledge and her love of pigs, she opened Better Piggies Rescue in 2017. “I started doing research and quickly started volunteering with other organizations around the Valley like Ironwood Pig Sanctuary and Circle L Ranch (Animal Rescue and Sanctuary) out in Prescott and then just saw the need for rescues and adoptions,” Betterman said.

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vaccinated are still wearing masks, we’re able to have our events again so we are starting with our volunteer orientations,” Betterman said. Volunteers of any age — minors require parent or guardian accompaniment — should attend the hour-long orientation for $25 to “learn about the sanctuary and get a tour,” according to Betterman. The orientation also includes an exclusive BPR volunteer shirt and car sticker. The Saturday morning orientations are booked for July and are nearly full for August. However, orientations run through the end of the year. To sign up, visit betterpiggiesrescue.org. Waivers are required for the volunteers and are on the website. “(During orientation) you learn the different pens and what kind of needs each pen has,” Betterman said. “You get to learn 110 names that you won’t remember at all. Then you get to see what we need from our volunteers. Where to go to clean up the poop or what wallows to refill and what pigs you can interact with.” Volunteers complete a variety of tasks, in-

Summer and Beau are two identical pigs that were rescued and surrendered to Better Piggies Rescue. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Betterman) cluding picking up pig waste. “We have 110 pigs,” she said. “You are going to have a lot of poop. We want to make sure that the area is as clean as possible for these pigs because some are still recovering from extreme trauma, or they got spayed or neutered. It’s really important for all areas of the sanctuary to be clean of poop.” Cleanliness also extends to the pools that

are used during the summer to keep the pigs cool. Outside of picking up poop and cleaning out the wallows, volunteers are asked to socialize with the pigs, according to Betterman. “Because all of our pigs are rescue animals, they are coming from horrific situations whether that be abandonment in the desert or just our on the street, abuse by people or other animal attacks,” Betterman said. “They all come in with a very unique story and they all come in very scared. It’s really important for us to bring home the fact that our volunteers are here to socialize with them and reteach them that people are good and that they don’t have to be afraid.” Beezers and his best friend, Beyoncé, are among Betterman’s “forever pigs.” “It is so hard because we do adoptions as well but if a pig doesn’t get adopted out, they’ll just stay here forever,” Betterman said. “We don’t move them around to other sanctuaries if they feel comfortable here and they don’t get a forever home than this is their forever home. “Twelve is what we claim as our ‘forevers,’ but it’s a lot more than that because there are a couple of pigs that we won’t adopt out because of health issues. We don’t adopt out any of our farm hogs because they are seen as meat pigs so we don’t want anybody to get ahold of them.” Better Piggies Rescue 36246 N. 24th Street, Phoenix 602-790-2955 betterpiggiesrescue.org

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continue to mop-up the perimeter. Long and Cave �ires: 35 miles northeast of Cave Creek The Long and Cave Fires are east of the Verde River in the Mazatzal Wilderness Area. Both fires were estimated at less than an acre. They received rain and are not showing any smoke, but crews continue to monitor the fire. Thunderstorms are forecast for the next several afternoons. While they can bring rain to the area, they can also bring more lightning and unpredictable outflow winds which can cause rapid rates of fire spread. Firefighters are available to respond to new starts across the forest.

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UA creates ‘Monsoon Fantasy’ game that people can use to help them make their estimates… we give descriptive statistics like the mean and the median,” he said. Players can guess how much rainfall each of the five cities will get each month. They will make their predictions one month at a time for the months of July, August and September. Guido said that people must make their guesses at least one week before the start of the month so that people can’t use weather forecasts to help predict rainfall. “They have to make their guesses a week before the beginning of each month, so for those of them that have not tuned in already, they don’t have the ability to participate for July,” he said. “But we do offer prizes for August and September, and it is totally possible that very good forecasters can still win the entire game with just two months.” Several winners each month will re-

BY TYLER WEGLEITNER Foothills Focus Staff Writer

he University of Arizona recently launched a new game, in which the public can estimate rain measurements during the monsoon season and win prizes. The game, called “Southwest Monsoon Fantasy Forecasts,” is aimed at engaging with the public and giving them a way to start conversations about the monsoon, said Zackry Guido, assistant research professor at the Arizona Institutes for Resilience at the University of Arizona. “Each month, players can make a projection of total rainfall for that month at five cities across the Southwest,” he said. These five cities are Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Albuquerque and El Paso. Guido said before players make their rainfall predictions, they will be given some assistance. “We have some data visualizations

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people to participate in the monsoon.” Guido said that he and a team of programmers, climate scientists and social scientists, among others at the University of Arizona, made the game possible. There are several things they hope to gain from this, one of which is to study the effect the monsoon has on people, and how interested they are in it. “We’re interested in learning about how the monsoon affects people’s perceptions, moods and how that changes in time,” said Guido. “Why people think future weather will be certain ways.” Guido said they hope to eventually make this game more of an educational experience for players. He also said that while he doesn’t think this is the case, they are interested in seeing “if there’s some sort of hidden knowledge among the people that have been living here, some deep-rooted ex-

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avid Crozier and Kristen Donovan, agents affiliated with the Scottsdale Carefree office of Coldwell Banker Realty, have listed a property renovated by retired basketball player, college coach and philanthropist Bob

Duffy for $4.5 million. Located at 6602 N. Ridgeway Drive, Carefree, the approximately 7,400-square-foot residence includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms. “Situated high on Black Mountain on 10 hillside acres, this iconic and exquisitely-remodeled estate offers absolute

privacy and breathtaking, commanding 50-mile views of the valley and mountains,” Crozier said. “Every night, the property offers mesmerizing views of a galaxy of city lights dancing across the Valley to the distant horizon.” Showcasing a new front door, highbeamed ceilings as Carefree property renovated by retired basketball player, college well as hardwood coach and philanthropist Bob Duffy listed by Coldwell Banker Realty and stone floors, for $4.5 million. (Photo credit: Azing Realty Media) the home encompasses a formal dining room, den with a room with a fireplace and wet bar as wet bar and a grand living room with a well as separate “apartment-style” guest fireplace overlooking dramatic sunrises quarters. With amazing views, the ownover massive granite boulders. er’s suite boasts a fireplace, sitting area, Open to the family room with a fire- walk-in closet and re-imagined bathplace and wet bar, the world-class kitch- room with glass-enclosed shower, soaken features a large island and custom ing tub and dual sinks. In addition to a cabinets. Downstairs, there are two spa- three-car garage, the grounds include a cious en-suite bedrooms, a bonus family pool, spa and multiple patio areas.

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perience with the monsoon that allows them to maybe be better forecasters than the kind of technical systems that we currently have.” The monsoon game is also connected to their podcast, titled “The Southwest Climate Podcast.”

“We’re going to be talking about people’s guesses and the monsoon each month,” Guido said. “So that’s another way to engage and just encourage people to reach out to us… this is the best time of year for us, so we like interacting with people that are interested in weather and climate.” To play, visit monsoonfantasy.arizona. edu.

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MAG’s new of�icers include local of�icials BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

he Maricopa Association of Governments’ (MAG) Regional Council elected a new chair, Mesa Mayor John Giles. The Regional Council is MAG’s governing body. Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise was elected to serve as vice chair. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego will serve as treasurer. Those selected to serve as at-large members include Carefree Mayor Les Peterson, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke and El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo. Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers will move into the position of past chair. The MAG Regional Council is a 32-member board that serves as the governing and policy-making body for MAG. The newly elected officers for MAG will focus on a new regional trans-

portation plan that will guide transportation investments for decades. Giles outlined three key priorities for the coming year, including finalizing the Regional Transportation Plan, MOMENTUM; implementing regional strategies to end homelessness; and ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion in MAG’s work. “I am proud of MAG for continuing to be the consummate forum of collaboration, bringing leaders from around the region to a single table,” Giles said as he accepted the gavel at the meeting. “As elected officials, there is peace of mind knowing we are not alone when it comes to facing challenges. We rely on each other — for counsel, for collective problem solving, and for creating a competitive, thriving region.” Other newly elected officers include Tempe City Manager Andrew

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Governor Stephen Roe Lewis as vice chair. The EDC develops initiatives to advance economic vitality in the region, especially transportation infrastructure. All newly elected officers will serve a one-year term. The Maricopa Association of Governments provides a forum for local governments working together on issues that affect the lives of everyone in the greater Phoenix region.

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AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN

Life is what matters most BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

ook up at the hazy sky. Smoke. Fires are burning. What would you take? The smoke and flames are approaching, you are being evacuated and you have minutes to grab things. Pets, medicines, keepsakes are picked up with a pounding heart and thoughts jumbled up in a combination of shock and terror. No time to pack old, familiar items that have been passed down for generations as a reminder of where we came from. Fire does not stop for sentimental objects. It rages toward us with no care about what lies in its path.

Arizona is burning. There is heartbreak for those who had to flee from their homes. The firefighters and other first responders have all been putting up a mighty fight against multiple fires that have been fueled by gusting winds, heat and dry brush. The horses are galloping as they are set free from corrals, when they won’t load into trailers. Prescott has a sad and poignant history when it comes to fire. When we lost 19 brave Granite Mountain Hotshots in the worst fire disaster imaginable eight years ago, we were changed forever. The fear and anxiety continue, as we see the smoke from fires raging. It has been one heck of a start to summer. Bless-

ed are the firefighters and those who are volunteering and donating to various charities that will deliver help, food and care for people and animals in shelters. That is what defines the human spirit. It is a testimony to the spirit of givers when a community wraps its arms around those who are suffering and in pain. Hey, to the idiots who like flying drones into fire areas so you could take “cool photos,” causing planes to be grounded, please stop it! Fire suppression is more important that a drone video for you to put on Facebook! And enough already with people being careless. Fires have been started by people shooting their firearms into dry brush. Use your heads! Do not throw cigarettes out of car windows, go shooting in the dry forest or start a campfire! Here is a shout out to all of the volunteers who rescue horses, cows, pigs and goats! We are grateful. We are proud of our courageous men and women, the hotshots, who work

with picks and axes in unbearable heat to try and create a barrier and stop a raging fire. We admire the pilots flying fixed-wing tanker airplanes dropping fire retardant – flying low and steady to try and stop the burn. We all pray for your safety. One woman who was evacuated from her home in the Yarnell Hill Fire with minutes to spare grabbed the tea kettle off of her stove. It was the only possession she took. When she and her husband were driving away, they saw the flames engulf their home as they made their way through thick smoke to escape. Later, she wondered why she took such an unimportant item. Yet, she says, it is a constant reminder of how fragile life is, how things can change so quickly, and how “things” really don’t matter. Life does. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.

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Border disorder: Political theater of the absurd BY JD HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

ong before the invention of motion pictures, television or the internet, there was theater. Ancient Greece had Sophocles, Elizabethan England had Shakespeare; but modern America has a plethora of political performers. Now, courtesy of the aforementioned technological innovations, we are subjected to ceaseless offerings from a 21st century “Theater of the Absurd.” The most ambitious, current production costs billions —“Arsenic and Old Lace,” it ain’t. It’s “The Arsenic of Amnesty.” The temptation to outline the plot as an old program description from a tattered copy of “TV Guide” proves overwhelming: “An aging and confused chief executive remains remarkably focused on one final objective: the erasure of America’s southern border. Following the orders of his puppet master and with the encouragement of his ambitious assistant, Madam Vice, this twisted trio schemes to import millions of illegals, put them on the federal dole as well as the voter rolls and seize total political control. Will the United States survive?” Chief executive: Joe Biden. Puppet master: Barack Obama. Madam Vice: Kamala Harris. Program runs continuously on ABCNBCCBSCNNMSNBCPBS. The only satire above is the parody of the “TV Guide” program note. Welcome to “Reality TV” on steroids. By the way, the “acting” is horrendous. The news divisions of the alphabet networks, their cable cousins and taxpayer-subsidized “public” TV feature news anchors and reporters who furrow their brows, ask an occasional “gotcha” question, and then swallow whole the piffle, pablum and propaganda of the Biden regime. Even more outrageous is the vice president’s attempt to morph into an amnesiac. Kamala Harris found forgetfulness for the footlights during her first trip abroad as the nation’s “No. 2.” On her June 8 visit to Mexico, she said she was there to explore “root causes” of illegal

immigration. Madam vice president, did you forget yourself and your political allies? The primary “root cause” is the collective ambition of Democrat politicians to “bring in the vote,” by short circuiting the process of attaining citizenship, adding millions of new voters to the rolls. It would create a huge new underclass dependent on entitlements and inclined to vote for the expansion of those benefits. Simply stated, it would ensure leftist dominance of the political process in the United States for as long as the nation endures. Such a cynical path to power. But still proving powerful to the Veep and her advisers is someone now “out of power.” When Donald Trump announced that he would visit the southern border on June 30, Kamala Harris hurriedly announced a trip to El Paso — 92 days after President Biden named the vice president as his “border czar.” That June 25 journey to Texas was not a pleasant one for Ms. Harris. She was greeted by protestors and criticized by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), who said he had invited her numerous times to his district, which includes portions of the Rio Grande, where illegals are flooding into the United States. The Lone Star legislator later tried to temper his criticism, by calling her visit a “first step.” Because the steps Vice President Harris took were principally around the El Paso International Airport, rather than directly at the border, she employed a principle of political theater: it’s easier to attack than explain. Accordingly, she trained her rhetorical fire on former President Trump. “It was here in El Paso that the previous administration’s child separation policy was unveiled,” Harris claimed. She added that the remain in Mexico policy forced asylum seekers to stay south of the border while their claims were arbitrated. Left unsaid was the reality of the de facto child separation policies of the Biden

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the benefit of the doubt and agree that they are indeed “thoughts” – say nothing about the validity of the Arizona audit. He doesn’t address its genesis, its multiple, often contradictory processes, its controversies, the characters involved in the audit or the question of just what the purpose of the Fraudit, er, audit, is. Instead, he waxes endlessly about this and that for six paragraphs, until he gets to the meat of his rambling – the audit. At that point, he mentions “complaints were lodged and discrepancies uncovered.” The first, of course, is true. Complaints were indeed lodged. And promptly dismissed, an inconvenient fact that Hayworth just doesn’t want to mention. “Discrepancies uncovered,” though? Where? By whom? And what? Our intrepid columnist answers none of those, preferring an ad hominem attack on Katie Hobbs, the Secretary of State Hayworth imagines “among the thistles and thorns of suspicion.” Hayworth has a way with metaphor, eh? Facts, not so much. Because once again, he fails to tell us just what the “suspicion” is. I suspect Hayworth doesn’t really know, but he enjoyed writing it. Hayworth finishes this epitome of how not to write a column by suggesting that the audit might overturn results here in Arizona. Something that Hayworth – apparently as knowledgeable of the Constitution as he is talented a writer – seems to believe could happen. Hayworth might want to look at yet another profession after the several columns of rhetorical mush he has provided to the paper. Maybe political consultant? He could give advice, and those who employ him could promptly do the opposite. And succeed. Mike McClellan, Valley resident

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Let’s hope for a championship season BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

t has been 53 seasons and never have the Phoenix Suns won an NBA championship. Maybe that sounds not so awful if you’re a Cardinals football fan and your last title dates back to 1947, when the team played in Chicago. But no NBA team has toiled longer, ever, without winning a single title. Now comes these 2021 Suns, with a chance to set all that right. I do hope so – for this Valley’s sake, and for all the Suns fans I call friends. I’m talking about guys like my buddy, Louie, a season ticket holder dating back to the Madhouse on McDowell. If Louie had a choice between missing a Suns game or missing a leg, I’m pretty sure he’d be on Amazon tomorrow searching for “single leg pants” and a prosthetic limb. Then there’s Troy, a genius with a

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Administration, where parents see a lack of border enforcement, and decide to send their kids northward, “chaperoned” by human traffickers. Left unanswered was the implication that it is somehow preferable to allow asylum seekers to enter the United States while their status is determined. Doesn’t that simply encourage illegality, as most would walk away from the entire process on this side of the border? Left undefined was this assertion by Vice President Harris: “There’s still much more work to be done, but we’ve made progress.” If “progress” is defined by encouraging this foreign invasion, surrendering our national sovereignty and corrupting our constitutional republic, then Ms. Harris may be right. The Hollywood “Creative Class,” now financed by the Communist Chinese, can begin work on a huge new production. “Death of a Nation.” In Mandarin, with Spanish subtitles.

video camera who likes to post a yellowed snapshot from his childhood, him in an ancient Suns jersey and headband, skinny arms held aloft in the classic jump-shooter’s pose. Each new post contains a caption written in the third person, grown man Troy talking to little boy Troy. The most recent: “Western Conference Champions!!! Four more to go until that 48-yearold dream comes true, little self. Four more. @suns #suns #rallythevalley” Is it sweet? Yes. Strange? Not at all once you learn that Troy’s 10-year-old son is named Nash, presumably – with apologies to Chris Paul – after the best point guard ever to wear purple. This team has always owned a hunk of the Valley’s heart, though Robert Sarver, the head Sun, tested the community’s collective patience for years. It was Sarver’s incompetence that led me to fall off the Suns’ bandwag-

on back around 2012. First, I gave up my season tickets, then I tuned out the great Al McCoy. Even now, my rooting interest in this team is more by proxy: I enjoy seeing my friends full of joy. Like Stephen, a giant of a man, an elected leader respected for his smarts and heart, who lately has traded in business suits and bolo ties for an assortment of Suns T-shirts, jerseys and Nike high tops. His statement after the series clincher over the Los Angeles Clippers? An image of Chris Paul in the arms of head coach Monte Williams. The caption: “No words needed!” Some things words cannot accurately depict, like the emotional bond between a team and its hometown. Little else explains why 300,000 people – one out of 10 residents of the Phoenix metropolitan area – showed up Downtown on Saturday, June 26, 1993, for a parade to celebrate the Suns

after their Finals loss in six games to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. People went so insane that day – when temperatures in the desert spiked to 114 degrees – Suns superstar Charles Barkley never got to ride in the actual event, because Suns’ fans refused to stop mobbing his convertible. Dan Majerle, a beloved member of that Suns squad, nailed it in a 2018 interview celebrating the team’s 50th anniversary. “We had such a great team,” Thunder Dan explained. “Honestly my thought was, this is unbelievable, we’ll be back next year. We’ll be back the next two or three years. … You enjoy it, thinking this is unbelievable, we’re gonna do it again.” The Basketball Gods are fickle in the extreme. Again, they took 28 years to arrive. Now it’s here. Let us hope the next time Phoenix parades, it’s to honor a champion.

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Kiwanis Club introduces new executive director BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

he Kiwanis Club of Carefree met recently at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral with 70 of its members wearing masks. The meeting started with Canon Dart leading the group in prayer, asking God to watch over Kiwanis members, as well as those fighting major fires across the state. Ted Dimon led the group in the singing of “God, Bless America.” Chuck Maranto, who has been working on the new parking lot at the marketplace, provided Kiwanis members and guests with an update on the status of the permitting process in Cave Creek.

He reported that the Kiwanis Club provided Cave Creek with additional drawings from an engineering firm for town staff to review. The Kiwanis is awaiting a response from Cave Creek permitting department. In observance of July 4th, Dimon offered a lesson on the Declaration of Independence, describing the extreme sacrifices most of the 56 signers experienced after their “treasonous” act. Many lost their homes, fortunes and families, as well as many of their lives. Dimon urged Kiwanis members to reread the Declaration of Independence for the “beautiful” language. Most have not read it since grade school civics

class. President Kimberly Marie Jack said the Kiwanis Club and foundation are upgrading their articles of incorporation. Once it receives board approval, it The Kiwanis Club of Carefree flank Sandra Carrier, the new executive will be brought to director and current marketplace general manager. (Photo courtesy of the membership for the Kiwanis Club of Carefree) a vote. That will likely be this month, she said. nue and sales as well as the number of Jack introduced the newly named ex- volunteers at the marketplace. Attendecutive director and current market- ees then posed for a group shot to conplace general manager Sandra Carrier, gratulate her on her promotion just bewho updated the membership on reve- fore adjournment.

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onoran Desert Pet Resort offers a getaway for animals, whether staying for a few hours or days at a time. Owned by Audrey and Jon Holmes, the couple have seen an uptick in the number of dogs in their 8,000-square-foot facility in Phoenix. They only expect to see more as people go out of town this summer. “I think that everybody is itching to go somewhere, so that’s great for our business,” said Audrey Holmes. There has been an influx of animals in and out of the Sonoran Desert Pet Resort, testing its safety policy. “Our main goal is safety,” Holmes said. “We’re really big into temperament testing every animal that comes into our facility.” Sonoran Desert Pet Resort runs temperament tests to ensure dogs will be calm and even tempered so staff and animals will not be at risk. “One test is for daycare and that is a much

Sonoran Desert Pet Resort owners Audrey and Jon Holmes expect an influx of animal stays as summer travel returns. (Photo by Pablo Robles) more in-depth temperament test. That takes about an hour and costs $25,” Holmes said. During this test, dogs are walked on a leash and placed in and out of a kennel. They’re also tested on their reaction to objects falling around them. At 7 a.m. the next day, owners are required to bring their dogs back to play at the resort’s off-leash pack.

From there, the dog is identified in one of three categories: green, yellow or red. The resort wants about 80% of its dogs to be green. “We want mostly green dogs,” Holmes said. “Green dogs are loose, happy and really easy going and yellow dogs are cautionary dogs or dogs that can be reactive or protective.” Red dogs, which are dogs that show signs of aggression, are stiff and show their teeth.

They are not taken into the resort. For boarding, dogs are put through a free, 20-minute test during which they are taken in and out of a suite and tested to see if they can go to the indoor park area. The tests are also required because dogs are off leash the entire time they are at the Sonoran Desert Pet Resort. Dogs are allowed to roam in “The Park,” a 2,000-square-foot turf area with quadrants where dogs are rotated in and out of every 20 minutes. For dogs that are spending the night, Sonoran Desert Pet Resort has several suites to ensure that they have a comfortable stay. The signature suite is called the “Dog Condo,” which is 6 feet by 8 feet and includes a television and an elevated bed. Dogs at the resort are also treated to a pet spa where they can be bathed, have their nails clipped and ears cleaned. The couple want pet owners to feel comfortable leaving their dogs while on vacation. “We have seen the good, the bad and the ugly with pet resorts,” Holmes said. “We decided to buy one because we wanted a place to leave our dogs when we go on vacation.” Customers have only had rave reviews about the resort and the care it takes of its animals. “We’ve had customers who have been coming to us for years and they know that they can rely on us for excellent care and that their dogs will not just be sitting in a kennel,” Holmes said. Dogs are not the only animals that Sonoran Desert Pet Resort takes in. They have housed chinchillas, hedgehogs, guinea pigs and turtles. “As long as we can safely handle the animal and we have the space for it, we’re happy to take them in,” Holmes said. After enduring a financially difficult year and a half, Holmes and her staff are truly thankful that their customers kept the resort in business. “We count our blessings that we have the loyal customers that we do,” Holmes said. “We’re lucky to have our doors still open.” Sonoran Desert Pet Resort

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Local Jonny’s reopens after renovations BY ALEX GALLAGHER Foothills Focus Staff Writer

fter being closed for a week for renovations, Local Jonny’s reopened on July 1 and hopes to give its customers an even better experience. Customers will likely notice that tables and chairs have been added to the dining room and the paint has been touched up. But it is behind the scenes where the largest improvements have been made, however. A new salad line has been added and a new flat top grill was purchased along with a new coffee and tea system.

Week long renovations at Local Jonny’s included a new salad line, new flat top grill, new coffee and tea system along with a new passthrough window. (Photo by Pablo Robles)

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us that they feel at home, so we wanted to make some adjustments,” Harding said. “We reorganized the restaurant to better serve our guests.” As the temperatures continue to rise this summer, Local Jonny’s will adjust its wine and cocktail menu and has added craft beer selections. “We’ve brought on several more of our craft beer selections and plan to go through our wine and cocktail list and make some adjustments,” Harding said. The added beers on 16 taps include Modus Hoperandi and Mexican Logger from SKA Brewing Co. in Durango, Colorado; Spellbinder from Wren House; Church Music from The Shop Beer Co.; Kilt Lifter from Four Peaks; Arizona Light Lager and Papago Orange Blossom from Huss. As for the food, Local Jonny’s plans to build on its rotating specials, which has included favorites like various French toasts, a burrito and shrimp alfredo pasta. Harding is most excited for her restaurant’s most daring special — barbacoa

In addition to interior renovations, Local Jonny’s plans on updating the wine, bar and cocktail menu while also building on its rotating specials. (Photo by Pablo Robles) tacos ($18) — 9-ounce chuck roast, shredded with side of housemade au jus sauce, and topped with cilantro and raw onion and roasted for six hours. Although the process is sometimes tedious, Harding said it’s worth it. “It’s part of our standards to create everything in house and from scratch,” Harding said. “Our chef runs a really tight ship and always ensures that we

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