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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

CCUSD names Cactus Shadows principal BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

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arah Barela calls herself an English teacher by trade, but a teacher at heart. Barela will bring that mantra and a deep resume to Cactus Shadows High School, as she was named its principal during the July 12 Cave Creek Unified School District governing board meeting. “I’m excited,” she said. “The school already has a strong sense of community and spirit, and high expectations for their students. I will contribute my expertise to help grow the community that they already have in place, and continue to challenge our students to be the best they can before they leave us.” Barela just finished her 20th year in the Arizona public school system. An NAU graduate, Barela began her

career as a high school English teacher at Sunrise Mountain High School, where she also coached the spirit line and sponsored the student government class. While teaching, the Peoria Unified School District graduate earned her master’s degree in educational leadership from NAU. “When I started school, I wanted to be a public relations specialist,” Barela said. “Then, I decided I wanted a family and didn’t want to travel a whole lot. “People call me crazy, but I love high school-aged children. They’re so fun. I love watching them grow, starting out as young freshmen and ending up, in four years, as seniors. They keep in contact with me now. Just to see what they have become is so ex-

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Sarah Barela, who grew up within the Peoria Uniﬁed School District, is looking forward to her new position as principal at Cactus Shadows High School. (Photo courtesy of Cave Creek Uniﬁed School District)

Krahe resigns from Carefree Town Council BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

arefree Councilmember Michael Krahe resigned from his position because he’s moving out of state.

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of qualifications and a resume to Town Clerk Kandace French at kandace@carefree.org, by 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 30. At that point, the current council members will review the applications and conduct interviews for those who have strong qualifications and interest. Candidates who were selected for interviews will then be asked to briefly speak at the town council meeting (via Zoom) on Aug. 3 to address why they would like to be on the council. Each council member will then cast their vote for their choice of the candidates at the meeting. Peterson created a list of characteristics he said he believes would make for a good council member. “This is certainly not all-inclusive, but some overall characteristics. We typically look at the major projects coming up and try to match our

needs with the education and experience that a candidate has, so they can quickly make the greatest contribution,” Peterson said. • Understands the situations and desires of Carefree’s residents • Has a vision for Carefree’s future, but is open to additional input • Is prepared to comply with all applicable laws and policies affecting the operations of the town government • Is independent, impartial and fair in their judgement and actions • Will support what they believe to be the greatest good for Carefree residents, even in the face of public and personal criticism • Will use the office for the greater good, not for personal gain. • Will conduct public deliberations and processes openly, unless legally confidential, in an atmosphere of respect and civility • Has an open and analytical mind • Has a past history of constructive community involvement • Is prepared to sign and abide by

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the Carefree Code of Conduct According to Carefree Mayor Les Peterson, family matters prompted Krahe to move to Kentucky. Krahe served on the Carefree Planning and Zoning committee as vice chairman before being elected to the town council. He served as a council member for over eight years, and Peterson spoke highly of his contributions to the council. “Michael Krahe had a talent for bringing people together and making them focus upon the big picture,” Peterson said. “He was always open and friendly, helped people with interpersonal relationships so that they focused upon solving the problem they were presented with and didn’t let personal differences cloud what we were really trying to accomplish.” Peterson said Krahe left big shoes to fill, but the council is ready to welcome a new face and new ideas to the board. “We would encourage any who are interested to apply,” Peterson said.

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citing to me. I think they’re funny and I just love them.” The 13 years in the classroom and two years as an instructional coach proved to be formative in her growth as an educator. It also provided a solid foundation of quality leadership, curriculum, instruction and decision making, she said. In 2016, she accepted a job as the Saguaro High School assistant principal. She spent a year at Saguaro overseeing special education, 504s, student activities and testing. A year later, she was promoted to the assistant principal over educational services at Chaparral High School. She has spent the last four years as a Firebird over seniors, AP, the guidance department, graduation and master scheduling. “I do think my background in the classroom (is important),” she said. “I was over professional development and instructing teachers and helping administrators for a couple

years. Chaparral prepared me well for Cactus Shadows.” She considered working at Cactus Shadows previously, however, it wasn’t the right time. Now was perfect. “I truly believe the right position always finds the right person,” Barela said. “I am honored to become a member of the Falcon community. In the few interactions I have had with faculty, staff and students it is clear that Cactus Shadows is a great place to be and the sense of community is strong. I look forward to continuing to make connections with all of you as we move through this next school year.” In her free time, Barela enjoys spending time with her husband and family. Her oldest daughter will start her journey at UA in the fall. Her other daughter will be a sophomore and her son will be a third grader. “My focus is to build relationships with the Cactus Shadows learning community,” she said. “You will find me out in the morn-

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Blood urgently needed for patients needing transfusions BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

While donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to give this summer, the need for blood remains crucial for patients relying on lifesaving transfusions. The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood

shortage and donors of all blood types, especially type O are urged to make an appointment to give now. The Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet current demand as hospitals respond to an unusually high number of traumas and emergency

room visits, organ transplants and elective surgeries. Frontier Town, 6245 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 25. To thank donors who help refuel the blood supply this month, all who come to give through July 31 will receive a $10 amazon.com gift card via email and will also receive automatic entry for a chance to win gas for a year (a $5,000 value). More information and details are available at rcblood.org/fuel. Also, all those who come to donate throughout the entire month of July will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for four to Cedar Point or Knott’s Berry Farm. To learn more, visit rcblood.org/CedarFair. Donors who give now will help stock the shelves for the rest of the summer. Schedule an appointment to give blood — or platelets — by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine they received is important in determining donation eligibility.

an appointment to donate. Right now, donated blood is going to hospitals at a faster pace than donors are coming to give. Patients who need a transfusion depend on the sustained commitment of volunteer blood donors all year round. More than half of all Vitalant blood donors give one time a year. If each of those donors made just one more donation in the coming weeks and months, Vitalant could avoid critical blood shortages. All types are needed, but especially type-O blood donations. New donors are also vital to meeting patient needs. First-time donors with Vitalant can now get a glimpse at their blood type, in most cases, immediately when they donate. Lab confirmation of blood type results and other useful health information is available about a week after donation in the donor’s online account. To make a blood donation appointment, visit vitalant.org (enter city or ZIP code) or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1877-258-4825). The next Vitalant blood donation event is 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 25, at St. Gabriel the Archangel,32648 N. Cave Creek Road.

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Valley’s Nicholas Balboa recalls condo collapse BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

icholas Balboa shrugs off any suggestion that he’s brave. The former Glendale resident was walking his dog in Surfside, Florida, outside of Miami, when Champlain Towers South collapsed a block away from him. He felt the ground shake and went to investigate. It was then he heard the cries of a teenage boy and other victims buried in the rubble. “It was something I wasn’t expecting,” Balboa said. “In that moment, you see it and it doesn’t register that a building just fell. It’s an inanimate object, but there people inside. I was still processing. I began to take photos, and I got closer to the building. As I got closer, I could hear people yelling and screaming in the debris.” Balboa responded to the 15-year-old boy, Jonah Handler, who raised his hand through the rubble. Balboa told Jonah he would find first responders. “He said, ‘Please don’t leave me. Please don’t leave me. Please don’t leave me,’” Balboa recalled. “I grabbed my flashlight and flashed it toward the first responders to get their attention. “A police officer came over to me and told me to get back. I told him there was somebody here. I led the police officer to him and then the officer called over firefighters and

Champlain Towers South is believed to have collapsed due to long-term degradation of reinforced concrete support structures in the underground parking garage. (Photo by Nicholas Balboa)

they began their extraction.” Jonah’s 54-year-old mother, Stacie Dawn Fang, was rescued as well, but she died after being taken to the hospital for treatment. Jonah was one of two survivors in what’s

been called the deadliest unintentional building collapse in the United States. The building was quickly demolished 11 days later due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Elsa.

First responders work to rescue 15-year-old Jonah Handler, who was located by Nicholas Balboa, a former Glendale resident. (Photo by Nicholas Balboa)

On July 7, the search transitioned from rescue to recovery, and the missing victims are presumed dead. Balboa, who attended Chapparal, Pinnacle and Boulder Creek high schools, transferred to Primavera High School so he could pursue a career in motocross. “I ended up doing motocross full time,” Balboa said. “The dream was to go pro, but once you realize the economics behind it., it’s not feasible. It’s a money pit, and only a handful of people really get to go pro and make money.” Balboa, 31, has been in Florida since Memorial Day, when he left the Valley after the end of a seven-year relationship. “I was using it just for ‘me’ time,” he said. “All of a sudden, we had a death in the family on Father’s Day. Three days later was Surfside. “Sadly, the operation has changed from a rescue to a recovery. I think, at this point, they’ve basically said nobody was going to come out alive.”

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ine business leaders were recently named to four-year terms on the Centenary University Board of Trustees, according to Board Chair Rochelle Makela-Goodman. As the governing body of Centenary, the board is responsible for guiding the university’s strategic direction The new trustees include Lynn Moran of Cave Creek, the chief executive officer of Arizona Coaching and Consulting and Sonoran Life Transition and Performance Coaching. She is the only local new trustee. “This is an exciting time for Centenary University, which is experiencing growth in academic areas such as the health sciences and business,” Makela-Goodman said. “We are thrilled to welcome these new trustees, who are all recognized leaders in their fields. Their depth of experience and

shared dedication to Centenary’s mission will play a critical role in expanding educational opportunities to students from the Skylands Region, and beyond.” Moran also owns Sonoran Gift. A professionally trained executive coach, she serves as a leadership coach and business adviser to senior level executives and professionals. She previously served as president of Ethel M Chocolates, the retail, B2B and direct-to-consumer confectionary and gift business within Mars Inc. In her 26 years with Mars, she also held leadership positions in human resources, sales and licensing. Moran earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with honors from Centenary University, where she is the former president and member of the President’s Advisory Council and a former adjunct professor of business. She also earned an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

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Billionaire space races take flight BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

h, to be a billionaire. They seem to have all the fun. When Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic, launched his Unity 22 rocket plane, he went where few have gone — into space on his own spacecraft. He beat fellow billionaire, Jeff Bezos, to the punch. The flight helps buoy the push for commercial space travel. Start saving now, because a ticket to the edge of Earth might cost $250,000. Before you drain your retirement account, consider that the Federal Aviation Administration is barred from creating safety regulations (until 2023) for commercial spaceflight systems. So, once you sign the “informed consent,” you are pretty much taking the risk that comes with taking a brief ride a few dozen miles above Earth. Scared of heights? Read on. The spacecraft flies on the edge of space, at an altitude of more than 50 miles. Passengers will experience a few minutes of weightlessness and see the curvature of the Earth before landing. These suborbital joyrides are not for the weak of heart. It is for adventurers who have the will — and money — to blaze a new trail, take a chance at making history and see the Earth from a vantage point that most will never experience. The promise is that “no one comes back unchanged.” OK, sounds about right. Or maybe no one comes back “unhinged.” I mean, just because you might afford it doesn’t mean you should do it. Yet, humans love to explore. It is what

we do. The feat that Branson pulled off, was a rather posher version of one that was achieved 60 years ago by a Soviet carpenter’s son, Yuri Gagarin. In that groundbreaking space flight, Gagarin spent 108 minutes in flight, compared to the hour that Branson and his crew were in orbit. Still, the achievement is tremendous and may be more incredible now because of Branson’s landing. No dropping into the ocean in a capsule. True progress sometimes takes a few decades. Many folks have been critical of the “billionaire space races.” Citing concerns about “wasting resources” when we have bigger problems to solve, such as climate change, poverty, 1 billion people with no clean water to drink, wars and social injustices. These are but a few of the “planet issues” that plague us and need solutions. Branson and Bezos are not apologizing for launching into space, saying the future is “out there” for Earth’s inhabitants. Perhaps. If you want to get in one of those snazzy spacesuits and not spend a fortune, you can enter a lottery for $10 (proceeds go to charities) and win the

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Democrats conflicted on democratic elections BY JD HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

he America of the 1950’s seems quaint by today’s standards. Because our memories of that era match the monochrome images that danced across early television screens from coast to coast, we see Dwight David Eisenhower as a genial grandfather and golf enthusiast instead of the decisive leader and hardened warrior. In his 1982 book “The Hidden-Hand Presidency,” political scientist and historian Fred I. Greenstein revised the thinking about Ike and his two terms in the Oval Office. Rather than foster the perception that he was a bold “man of action,” as so many of his successors would encourage of themselves once ego met ambition at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Eisenhower employed a style that encouraged an incurious or even an indulgent reaction, considering that he was the first septuagenarian to serve as president. His press secretary, James C. Hagerty, recalled an anecdote that typified Ike’s approach. When considering a challenging question, he might face concerning a controversial topic at a press conference, Eisenhower told his staffer: “Don’t worry, Jim; if that question comes up, I’ll just confuse them.” While Eisenhower exploited imprecision as part of his personal image, other leaders from the other side of the aisle have employed it to achieve policy goals. Lyndon B. Johnson dramatically expanded the federal role in health care by advocating and signing into law both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Three decades after those programs were established, historian-turned-House Speaker Newt Gingrich theorized that by sowing deliberate seeds of confusion over Medicare and Medicaid, distinctions between the two would be forgotten. Therefore, any stigma about government-run health care would be minimized in the public consciousness,

thus aiding the left in advocating a complete federal takeover of healthcare. Fast forward to the here and now. Joe Biden leads a Democratic Party increasingly conflicted about truly democratic elections. Despite the parroting of the “voter suppression” canard by a reliably partisan Washington Press Corps, this is one instance where the American people are relying on their collective commonsense. Understanding that photo identification is required to cash a check, board a plane or even enter a federal courthouse, the public does not see why the same stipulation should not apply to voting. Polling shows that 80% of the public embraces the idea of photo ID as a way to safeguard voter integrity. So, Ol’ Joe is taking a page out of the “LBJ Playbook.” When asked about the Supreme Court’s decision that affirmed the constitutionality of the new Arizona voter integrity laws, Mr. Biden blew past the particulars of the case to outline his major concern, which he readily admitted was not part of the court’s Arizona decision. “I think it is critical that we make a distinction between voter suppression and suspension.”

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Who cares about polls? The Valley has our hearts BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

ith all due respect to the fine journalists who toil for U.S. News and World Report, their magazine’s annual list of “Best Places to Live” once again ranks as one of the most hilarious acts of journalism committed to print this year. Want to yuk it up? Listen to their report of the Top Five of America’s Best Hometowns: Ranked fifth, there’s Austin, Texas, “laidback to the point that if you’re dressing up, it must be a life event.” Fourth, Fayetteville, Arkansas, where – and I quote – “people wave and smile at each other in the street, and community events are well-attended.” Third, we have Huntsville, Alabama, which boasts “the most educated population in the state.” The state of Alabama. Need I say more? Second place goes to Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, whose selling

points include “gathering over craft beers in one of the region’s many microbreweries” and “strangers ... quick to provide a friendly conversation when standing in line at the supermarket.” I prefer Budweiser and silently bagging my groceries to get the hell out of Bashas’ as fast as possible. The big winner for 2021: Boulder, Colorado, named America’s Best Place to Live for the second consecutive year. I’ve been to Boulder. Nice place – if you like John Denver songs, chocolate chip edibles and hemp underwear. As U.S. News puts it, Boulder “has opportunities from forest bathing and free meditation sessions to an abundance of marijuana dispensaries, spas and alternative health care studios. The full spectrum of yoga disciplines is represented here, as well as … ‘Animal Flow’ groundbased movement classes.” Sounds like a pulled hamstring waiting to happen. Plus, the description alone gives you the munchies – and zero desire

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something called a Z-Score. This seems as good a scientific method as any to rank places, but it still misses what really motivates humans to live where we live: The job that beckons us or the chance to live near those we love. I’m sure my story is typical and illustrative. I moved to the Valley 26 years ago

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for work, then stayed because I laid down roots. There are people I love here, a business I built and a million little things that lift my spirit: the crunch of my hiking shoes on Piestewa Peak, the sound of Al McCoy’s voice calling a Phoenix Suns basketball game, the breakfast quesadilla at Bit-zee Mama’s in Glendale and the countless purples and oranges that drip down the sky during each night’s sunset. So what if Boulder scores a 7.6 because it has “Tube to Work Day” and “dirtbag climbers (who) live in a van?” The Valley may only score a 6.8, but the place has our hearts.

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Welcome to a new school year BY DR. CORT MONROE Superintendent, Cave Creek Unified School District

e are looking forward to a great school year in the Cave Creek Unified School District where we are returning to a “better” normal, and our team is committed to serving students and families. We should all be proud of the great academic and extracurricular accomplishments occurring throughout the district, especially as we navigated a challenging COVID-19 pandemic during this past school year and continue to work dili-

gently on behalf of the well-being of our students and staff moving forward. I am proud to work with a governing board, staff and families that opened schools to in-person learning in September 2020 and kept schools open safely throughout the year meeting the educational needs of our community. The Cave Creek Unified School District is an elite unified preschool to 12th-grade district because of the great people who work together to improve student learning. Each of us plays an important role in helping young people maximize their potential and prepare them for successful and

happy lives after high school and into their future. This school year will bring a lot of exciting opportunities and challenges in our district. There is a bond for voters to decide in November that could improve and upgrade our technology tools, facilities, classroom furniture, security measures, transportation and athletic facilities. This school year we will work together to reimagine our strategic goals, priorities, mission and vision to better meet the needs of the families and our community. In addition, we will engage in a project called “the Effec-

Marissa Leinart who will speak about a parent-led academy. Uncorked the Band will provide music. The title sponsor is Desert Diamond Casino West Valley, with valued sponsors Planet Fitness, RSL Appraisal, Clamsville Productions, Phoenix Premium Outlets, Ariat, Cabi, J Crew, Watch Station, Asics, Old Navy, Volcom, Lacoste, Bella Butterfly Fashion, Lighthouse Styling and Beauty and Eminent Watches and Jewelry. The presenting organization, Keeping Teachers Teaching, is dedicated to serving educators by offering general health programs, health services, discounts from national vendors, continuing edu-

cation and certifications. Throughout the shutdown, Keeping Teachers Teaching held monthly Zoom workshops to provide extra support to Valley teachers. Now that the restrictions are easing, Keeping Teachers Teaching is hosting this evening to show its appreciation for educators.

tiveness Project,” where we will strive to improve and support our employee effectiveness through a research-based evaluation system tailored to the needs of CCUSD. Finally, we will continue to nurture and build relationships of trust between individuals and groups both inside and outside of the organization as we continue to improve what we do for students each day. Our united goal is to inspire excellence in our students and help them to become independent, contributing and engaged members of our society. Here is to a great 2020-2021 school year! One Team!

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uane Bluestein of the BluWay Talk Show will emcee “A Night of Teacher Appreciation” from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 24. The event is poised to bring awareness to educators’ needs in Arizona. The event is free and open to the public. There will be food trucks, giveaways, entertainment, a teachers runway show and raffle prizes. The evening is scheduled at Phoenix Premium Outlets, 4976 Premium Outlet Way, Chandler. The featured speakers are Dr. Vernet A. Joseph, who will discuss productive business civility, and

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APS giving back to Title 1 teachers BY TYLER WEGLEITNER Foothills Focus Staff Writer

s part of its annual Supply My Class program, Arizona Public Service, or APS, is helping local teachers acquire supplies for their classrooms. For five weeks beginning in August, APS will give $500 Visa gift cards to 500 teachers, totaling $250,000. “APS supports teachers, and we want to help ensure that they have the re-

sources they need in the classroom,” said Anna Stewart, community affairs manager for APS. Stewart said there are certain criteria the grant applicants much meet. “The teachers must teach at a Title 1 school in APS’ service territory,” she said. Stewart said they also need to be a K-12 teacher at a public or charter school and that a list of all the eligible schools can be found at https://supplymyclass. com/promotion-rules/ According to the company’s website,

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Cheyenne Kuczi of Phoenix and Emily Knape of Cave Creek were named to the Rochester Institute of Technology’s spring 2021 dean’s list. Kuczi is in the photographic and imaging arts program. Knape is studying media arts and technology. Undergraduate students are eligible for dean’s list if their GPA is greater than or equal to 3.40 for nine credit hours of traditionally graded coursework; they do not have any grades of “incomplete,” NE, D or F; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours. Madeline Begalke was named to the Miami University spring 2020-21 president’s list. Students at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio who are ranked in the top 3% of undergraduate students within each division for the spring semester have been named to the president’s list recognizing their academic excellence. Begalke of Anthem is earning a B.S. in business degree in information systems and analytics, supply chain and operations management. Melissa Lacross of Phoenix was awarded dean’s list honors for academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College. Dean’s list honors are awarded to full-time students

at St. Mary’s College who earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better on 12 or more graded credits. Alexandra Weber of Anthem was named to the spring 2021 dean’s list at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio. Students eligible for the dean’s list must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours within one semester and have a quality grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Kolten Christenson of Phoenix and John Ross, Meri Ross and Robert Ross, all of Anthem, were named to the McKendree University dean’s list for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the spring 2021 semester. The university is in Lebanon, Illinois. Natacha Ramioulle of Cave Creek made the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester. Cameron Ninneman of Anthem was named to the dean’s list at The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Audra Glasco, Kiley Peruch and Noah Reno, all of Cave Creek, as well as Shelby Nichols-Vaughn of New River were named to the presidents list.

winners from previous years are still eligible to enter again this year. Stewart said winners will be selected each week from Aug. 6 to Sept. 3. “We will randomly select 100 teachers each week to win a $500 Visa gift card that they can use to purchase supplies for their classroom,” she said. For the first week, Stewart said they will select 100 teachers who have been teaching for no more than three years. The remaining four weeks will be open to all eligible teachers. This is aimed at supporting newer teachers. That includes strengthening their commitment to their profession. The grant application process is open through Sept. 2, the day before the last drawing. Teachers should only apply once, and any unselected teachers will remain in the applicant pool for the following weeks. Stewart said winning teachers can use their judgment with the funds. “They know best what they need for their classrooms, so we want to give them that flexibility,” she said. “It would vary from teacher to teacher and school to

school. They know the greatest needs for their classrooms, so we leave it up to them to allocate the money as they see fit.” She said APS staff values education and it aligns to their company’s values and commitments. “We’re a long-standing supporter of education in Arizona and we believe a strong education system is important in the state,” Stewart said. “As a company that’s headquartered in Arizona, we have responsibility not only to provide safe, reliable power, but to strengthen and empower the communities we serve, and we take that responsibility very seriously.” The application process is quick, and she encourages any and all eligible teachers to apply. “We want as many teachers as possible to apply and have the opportunity to get $500 that they can use to help their classrooms and help their students,” Stewart said. Anyone interested in applying for the program can do so online at supplymyclass.com.

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school district. She led steering committees, which successfully passed bonds, maintenance and operation override, and capital override elections. She is passionate about creating innovative environments where students are engaged and challenged to be independent thinkers. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business information systems and an MBA from Ottawa University. She serves on the board of a nonprofit educational foundation that awards more than 20 scholarships a year toward a post-secondary education.

Rodriguez tapped for CCUSD CFO position

he Cave Creek Unified School District Governing Board recently approved the hiring of Marcie Rodriguez as the district’s chief financial officer beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience in Arizona school finance and operations. She started her career at the Arizona Department of Education as the director of school finance. Along her professional journey she has been a collaborative leader of an elementary, a unified and a union high

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he Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce recently introduced its 2021-2022 board of directors and executive committee. The executive committee is Chair Steve Morse, State Farm Insurance; Vice Chair Corey Moss of Parkway Bank; Secretary Eric Twohey of the Times Media Group; Treasurer Marie Vale of Harold’s

Cave Creek Corral; and Immediate Past Chair Nick Stelfox of Carefree Outdoor Living. Other directors include Dr. Colleen Krahl of Champion Chiropractic; Sandi Hess of Coldwell Banker Residential Properties; Patrick Jones of Jones Luxury Group; Rebecca Niessink of Allstate Insurance; Katie Smetana of Arizona Animal Hospital; and Dr. Cort Monroe, Cave Creek Uni�ied School District superintendent.

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lex Perez was promoted to general manager of the Kiwanis Marketplace, effective Aug. 1, after serving as assistant manager. He will succeed Sandra Carrier, who was promoted to executive director. During Perez’s two-year tenure as assistant manager, he has excelled in managing the sales �loor, engaging new employees and volunteers, managing the donation pick-up process and executing

new policies and procedures. His efforts have contributed to increases in marketplace revenues, which support local community programs for children. As understudy to the general manager, he worked on budget and forecasting, and �illed in for the GM on an as-needed basis Before joining the marketplace staff, Perez had 15 years of progressive management responsibilities in retail store operations with Goodwill Industries in Illinois and in Arizona.

in your coverage.” Allstate Insurance: Binkley & Associates is located at 28255 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite 7, Cave Creek. For more information, call 480368-9569 or robinbinkley@allstate.com. “Whether you are buying your �irst home, starting a business or �iling a claim, you can count on our team to explain the coverage options �itting your unique needs,” Binkley said. “Allstate has been insuring satis�ied customers for 80 years with outstanding �inancial strength and superior claims service.”

he Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Allstate Insurance: Binkley & Associates. Allstate offers insurance, �inancial services, business services, home services and �inancial services/insurance. “As a local Allstate agency, our team lives and works alongside you,” said Robin Binkley of Allstate. “We are committed to contributing to our community and take pride in providing personalized service to protect our neighbors’ homes, autos, businesses and more. Knowing your time is valuable, our experienced staff are here to manage your insur- Robin Binkley of Allstate Insurance: Binkley & Associates cuts the ance needs and make ribbon at a recent ceremony with the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of sure there are no gaps Commerce. (Photo courtesy of Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce)

Alex Perez, shown here, will succeed Sandra Carrier as general manager of the Kiwanis Marketplace. (Photo courtesy of the Kiwanis Marketplace)

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Artist Robin Rand is inspired by the world around her BY SHEA STANFIELD Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

icasso once said, “Action is the foundational key to all success.” Action is the verb that motivates young Cave Creek area artist Robin Rand. Born in China, Rand was adopted at the age of 2 by a Phoenix couple, Steve and Alison Rand. Now 15, Robin is a promising artist, inspired by the world around her. “I’ve always had an interest in working with my hands,” Robin said. “I love to knit, crochet, paint, bake, garden, etc. My parents have provided me with lots of support through their

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encouragement.” In fact, her parents allowed her to use a spare bedroom as her art studio.

“I have all my supplies at my fingertips, and I love having a dedicated space to work and create,” she said.

Robin loves the experience of transforming a blank canvas into a piece of art. Often, she is surprised by her finished product. She doesn’t have formal art training, but she has watched videos of other artists and experimented with a variety of mediums. Two years ago, she joined the Sonoran Arts League and participated in the Young Artists’ Studio 1 exhibit during the annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour. Through her membership, Robin served as an instructor with the league’s veterans arts program and has been in touch with successful artists.

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ProMusica to host auditions for 2021-22 season BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

roMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra will hold auditions in August for its upcoming season. Rehearsals will begin later in August, and the in-person concert season will kick off in October. Auditions for the chorale will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2 and Monday, Aug. 9, for all voice parts. There is a paid position open for a bass section leader, as well. Singers are required to read music and have previous choral experience. Each audition will last approx-

imately 5 minutes. Auditions for the orchestra will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10. Auditions for paid principal chair positions for second violin, oboe and trumpet will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. All auditions are by appointment only and will be held at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 20125 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, near the Loop 101 freeway. For audition appointments and repertoire requirements, visit pmaz.org or contact Patti Graetz, artistic director, at pgraetz@pmaz.org or 602-570-4458.

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Cave Creek Trinity Fellowship opens to the public BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

ave Creek Trinity Fellowship, which is led by Pastor Steve Snider, is open to the public. Church services are 8 to 9 a.m. Sundays at the American Legion, 6272 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. “We are a family of believers who try to glorify God in all we do,” Snider said. “The messages are all based on God’s holy Scriptures and an in-depth study of them. We realize and acknowledge that we all have come to this point in our faith only by the grace of God and by faith in what our Lord Jesus has done for mankind.” President of the Legion Riders group, Snider said his fellowship helps achieve the organization’s goal. “I can think of nothing that says what we are about better than this: Making

Pastor Steve Snider helms Cave Creek Trinity Fellowship and the Legion Riders group. (Photo courtesy of Pastor Steve Snider)

disciples who glorify God in our community. Matthew 28:18-20. “We are a family of believers,” he said.

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Robin’s art is focused on oil and acrylic painting, whether working on canvases as small as 8 inches by 10 inches or as large as 5 feet by 7 feet. “I want to be creative in a stress-free way, painting allows that for me,” she said. That said, she believes if an activity makes her happy, it won’t feel like work. Robin said, “Painting is for me!” Over time, Robin has developed an eye-catching, energetic style that demands attention from its viewers. She is taking appointments to share her art and is actively engaged in commission pieces from new collectors across the country. Robin is available to give talks on her creative process to groups and offers workshops through the league as well. For more information, visit robinrand.com.

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THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | THEFOOTHILLSFOCUS.COM | JULY 21, 2021

Recent Storms and COVID have Substantially Impacted Supply Chain

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Inventory is Scarce Now and when the Heat hits, Quilted won’t be an Option

Replace your A/C while you have Time for only $ 79/month* *On approved credit only, please call for details.

Call or Text to Schedule an Appointment

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The Foothills Focus - Zone 2 - 7.21.2021

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