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Liquor department forces Harold’s to close BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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arold’s Cave Creek Corral ceased dine-in service after owner Danny Piacquadio says the Arizona Department of Liquor told him to voluntarily close its dining room or face a 60-day summary suspension. “To be honest, we have no idea,” Piacquadio said about the forced closure. “The governor’s executive order clearly states all 6 and 7 licenses whose primary business is selling alcohol shall close. Thirty-five years ago, we added a kitchen that’s 20% of our building. It’s never been a bar. We primarily sell food.” Harold’s Cave Creek Corral has held a Series 6 liquor license over the last 35 years of business, but total food sales average 55% to 60%, so Harold’s is primarily a restaurant, not a bar, he said. Piacquadio said he was caught off guard when the Arizona Department of Liquor forced Harold’s to close. “I will challenge anyone to say Harold’s
has not done it right from the start using CDC guidelines, the Maricopa County Health Department guidelines, the county and governor’s orders. We went above and beyond before we were closed down.” Piacquadio removed the barstools and closed the restaurant at 9 p.m. He voluntarily stopped offering live entertainment and kept the dance floor clear since June 29. Instead, Piacquadio put tables on the dance floor. “We also took the temperature of the staff when they came in,” he said. “We went above and beyond to be responsible.” Now, Harold’s has had to furlough 90% of its staff and go back to offering takeout service only.
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The Arizona Department of Liquor visited Harold’s at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4—a half hour before closing—and did a full inspection. The inspector observed the bar area had 15 people, and a portion of them
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34-year-old man was booked into Maricopa County Jail, charged with second-degree murder in the death of his mother in North Phoenix. Phoenix Police Department spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson said 69-year-old Nasra Mani was found deceased in her home in the 2400 block of West Oberlin
Way at 1:51 p.m. July 17. Nashwan Yousif was located and taken into custody on July 18. He was transported to Phoenix Police Department headquarters and interviewed by detectives, who developed probable cause. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call Phoenix Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau at 602-262-6141 or remain anonymous by calling Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
Nashwan Yousif is charged with killing his mother, 69-year-old Nasra Mani. (Photo courtesy Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office)
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had food. Upon inspecting the kitchen, the agent observed a cook preparing additional menu items. The inspector stated that Harold’s was following social distancing rules, was serving food to patrons, and all staff were wearing masks. In addition, he noticed that there was no live music and that tables were on the dance floor. Harold’s wasn’t issued a warning on July 4, but the inspector requested the restaurant’s sales record for that evening, that week, a month and a threemonth period. Harold’s provided all the information to them the following day (Sunday, July 5). All reports showed that the majority of sales were food items. On Tuesday, July 7, a sergeant from the Arizona Department of Liquor called Piacquadio and asked him to voluntarily close down. Piacquadio said he asked why, and the sergeant stated it could be perceived as a bar for people just sitting at the bar. He emphasized Harold’s would take additional steps so that by no means the restaurant could “look like a bar.” Harold’s made more changes to its operations effective July 8: Hours of operations changed so that the restaurant closed at 9 p.m. with last call at 8:30 p.m. That’s when he removed the bar stools and mandated that there could be no sitting or standing at the bar. Alcohol would only be served to guests seated at a table or high-top with a food order. Tables were placed on the dance floor to further allow for social distancing. Harold’s canceled its live bands and shut down its game room. The Arizona Department of Liquor returned to Harold’s Cave Creek Corral on
July 10 with the request to voluntarily close its dining room or face a summary suspension for 60 days, which would mean Harold’s would not be able to open when the state’s executive order for bars expired on Monday, July 27, and the suspension would not be lifted until September 11. Despite all of the changes Harold’s made, there was no reason given for the request other than Harold’s holds a Series 6 liquor license and that a complaint had been received, Piacquadio said.
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Piacquadio donated 5,300 meals, between the Foothills Food Bank and the Cave Creek Unified School District. “It’s very subjective for the liquor department to close us down,” he said. “Our primary business is selling food. There’s never been a year where we’ve been under 55%. It’s very disheartening when this happens.” So far, Piacquadio has garnered support from Cave Creek Mayor Ernie Bunch, State Sen. Karen Fann, Rep. David Schweikert and Maricopa County Commissioner Steve Chucri, who serves as the president and CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association. “They’re all taking up the cause for us,” Piacquadio said. “They know Harold’s is a big part of the community. Unfortunately, we are still closed. “Cave Creek was targeted, and I don’t know why. There are Series 6 establishments (those who hold a Series 6 license) that sell more alcohol and have bars in restaurants that are still in operation. Why is it so selective and subjective?”
Harold’s Cave Creek Corral holds a Series 6 liquor license, but the majority of its sales are food. (Photo courtesy
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Harold’s Cave Creek Corral owner Danny Piacquadio stands in front of an empty dining room at his restaurant. (Photo courtesy Harold’s Cave Creek Corral)
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ope Research Institute will conduct third-phase clinical trials on a potential COVID-19 vaccine in three Valley locations—including Peoria. According to clinicaltrials.gov, a National Institutes of Health website that tracks trials, Hope Research Institute’s Peoria location on Thunderbird Road near the Loop 101 is one of 87 locations that will study Moderna’s mRNA-1273. The Foothills Focus reached out to Moderna, asking if the company is soliciting volunteers in Peoria. At press time, no answer had been received. On May 18, Moderna “announced positive interim clinical data of mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), from the Phase 1 study led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).” The Phase 1 trial was to determine safety in participants who received the potential vaccine. According to a Moderna release, “mRNA1273 was generally safe and well tolerated, with a safety profile consistent with that seen in prior Moderna infectious disease vaccine clinical studies.” On July 14, the NIH confirmed the first phase went well. “An investigational vaccine, mRNA-1273, designed to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was generally well tolerated and prompted neutralizing antibody activity in healthy adults, according to interim results published online today in The New England Journal of Medicine.” According to the journal publication, the vaccine triggered an immune response with mild side effects—fatigue, chills, headache, muscle pain and pain at the injection site. A subsequent Moderna press release stated the company is “on track to be able to deliver approximately 500 million doses per year, and possibly up to 1 billion doses per year, beginning in 2021.” The first of 45 first-phase participants received the candidate vaccine in Seattle
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March 16. A Phase 2 clinical trial of mRNA-1273 began enrollment in late May, according to NIH. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the Phase 3 vaccine trial will be a “randomized, stratified, observer-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and Immunogenicity of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in adults aged 18 years and older. … “The study is designed to primarily evaluate the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of mRNA-1273 to prevent COVID-19 for up to two years after the second dose of mRNA-1273.” An estimated 30,000 will participate in the trial, which will run from Monday, July 27, to October 27, 2022. The trial is to include “Participants who are at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, defined as adults whose locations or circumstances put them at appreciable risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.” Those who are sick, pregnant or have had COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the trial.
According to its website, “Hope Research Institute works with investigators across multiple research areas. These investigators have extensive knowledge and training in their respected specialties. As a dedicated research site, HOPE coordinates studies in numerous indications to provide quality health solutions.” For more information, visit clinicaltrials.gov.
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How to discuss changes at school during the pandemic
will largely depend upon each child’s age and development. By following some general guidelines, you can thoughtfully prepare to talk with children of any age.
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arents are grappling with balancing their children’s strong emotions and their own mixed feelings about how to handle the upcoming school year. Initial optimism that summer’s end would bring back normalcy and a sense of security has devolved into a pressing need to make decisions about how children will return to school in the midst of Arizona’s intensifying pandemic. Families are coping with so much uncertainty about what school will look like in August and September and how it may change over time. Thankfully, children are becoming accustomed to online education, but most look forward to seeing their friends back in the classroom. Even within families, children may overhear some disagreement between parents about how to proceed. One parent may prioritize physical safety for
Get prepared Parents should get on the same page and demonstrate a united front when talking with children about the new school year. Talking with children together, at the same time, is preferable.
their children, family and community, while the other parent’s primary concern may be how a lack of social interaction is negatively affecting their children’s mental health. Right now, parents have an opportunity
to do more than just get children through this crisis. We can communicate with our kids in a way that supports their emotional needs and best prepares them for how school may be different when they return. How you talk with your children
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Consider what you want to convey. Start by asking some questions about how they feel about going back to school. Family mediation teaches us that asking broad, open-ended questions can be a powerful tool to reveal important information about how someone is coping. You might ask: “Are you excited for school to start again?”
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“What are you looking forward to the most?” “Is there anything you hope will be different?” “What kind of changes do you think there will be?”
Validate feelings, normalize and allow venting In this abnormal circumstance, parents are wise to prepare to help their children process some potential strong and negative emotions. As parents, sometimes we want to jump in and “fix it” by immediately responding with “it will be OK” or “it will all be fine.” We forget how children, as much as adults, can benefit greatly just by feeling heard and having their feelings validated. If your child expresses anxiety, you might say:
“I can understand how you would feel like that. From what I am hearing, most kids are a bit worried about what school will be like in the fall. It’s totally normal to feel worried when there is so much, we just don’t know yet.”
“You are not alone, I have had some of those same feelings. Do you think it might help if we talk a little bit about it? What else is on your mind?”
Engage them Once you have acknowledged their feelings, you can begin to discuss the likely changes to school in the fall. You can keep them engaged by introducing these changes in the form of a question. You might ask: “Do you have any ideas about how everyone can go back to school and stay safe?” “Do you think it is a good idea to have everyone wear face masks?” and/or; “How do you think they could avoid big gatherings?”
Presenting an idea as a question is a way to guide your children to consider options. In mediation, people are able to thoughtfully solve problems when they can consider new ideas in a non-defensive manner.
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The same can be true for you and your children as you navigate back to school issues.
Positively reinforce them We can build our children’s self-esteem by praising how well they adjusted to virtual classes. You might say:
“Well, I know you are going to be just fine, just look at how you handled learning from home. You jumped in and figured it out in no time. You even helped your friends.”
“I’m really proud of how you have handled all of this, you are one amazing kid!” Letting your kids know that you believe in their ability to adjust and adapt gives them the confidence they need adapt to and overcome challenges. Get real with them Have an open and honest dialogue about possible changes, should kids return to school in the fall. Some potential pandemic-related changes are:
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• Wearing masks at school. • Eating lunch in the classroom. • Rotating in-person and virtual school days. • Staggered start times. • Temperature monitoring. • Social distancing markers ex. Marked positions indicating where to stand while in line. • Clear plastic barriers. • More outdoor time. • Less or no contact sports. • Handwashing stations. • Classes in temporary locations or outdoors. • Smaller classes.
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The world is going to the dogs BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Guest Columnist
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id it rain enough? Probably not. Is it hot enough? Hmm, lately it feels as though we are in the midst of the “dog days of summer.” This phrase was originated in ancient Roman times, used to describe the intense heat of summer. The term has been widely used ever since. The ancient astronomers noted that Sirius, the Dog Star, rose and set with the sun during July and August. It was then concluded that the Dog Star and the sun’s heat combined, caused the hottest weeks of the year. Hence, we are in those “dog days.” Doggone it, I thought the phrase had something to do with feeling like sitting around and panting like a dog
when it is an inferno outside. I must start looking upward, toward the sky, and try to locate this Dog Star, Sirius. If he is the culprit for these heat waves, dust devils, lightning and wind, then I’d like to have a few choice words with this “dog.” (Oops, I must remember that this is a family paper.) I hate to complain; after all, at least we aren’t living in Death Valley. A woman who just moved to Arizona emailed me to say that she is trying to “learn to appreciate the oppressive heat.” She is keeping a watchful eye for all things “special” about blazing, hot days and has encouraged all of her friends and neighbors to do the same. Hmm, I did see a massive yellow wall of dust moving my way last week as I was driving in Phoenix. Surely, a haboob has to
qualify as “special.” What’s so special about the “dog days” of summer? Actually, it’s a time of great hope. Everyone I talk to is looking forward to something different or “hoping” to go someplace else. We dream of cooler days. OK, so the pandemic has dashed many of our plans. But beaches are still beckoning. Family road trips await. Camping in the pines sounds pretty thrilling. And cool, rainy days might be arriving soon. Arizona seems to be getting hotter. Triple digits in Phoenix are always routine, but Prescott has seen 100 degrees! Ouch! It’s as though we get through a hot spell in some sort of collective trance, just waiting for a break in the weather or a change of scenery. We are strong people in Arizona! We
can endure a pandemic, stifling hot weather and still love this place. “Dog Days”? Bring them on! Who is afraid of a little heat? Summer brings sunsets always worth watching. Lightning may be dangerous, but it sure is beautiful. And what could be more fun then standing outside in a rainstorm when it finally hits? (Some folks do this naked—please don’t). The Navajo claim that when the clouds look like sheep in the sky, rain is coming. I am always on the lookout for sheep. As the Hopi say, “Monsoons bring magic.” Dear readers, enjoy the magic! And just getting through the monsoons is a pretty “special” experience. Try to get wet! Look for sheep in the sky and think cool thoughts. Better days are coming.
reported COVID-19 outbreaks. More startling is the number of seniors in hospitals today. Roughly 40% of all COVID-19 hospital inpatients are over the age of 65. We know—with age the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, that a large number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have dementia, along with other serious co-morbid conditions. Compounding the challenge is the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s disease and COVID-19 on the Latino community, with 38% of hospitalized Arizonans identifying as Hispanic. As patients slowly recover, these 2,300-plus individuals will be dis-
charged into congregate settings where personal protective equipment is in short supply and infection control protocols are changing by the day. Gov. Ducey, in his May 4 executive order, acknowledged that these settings “pose a higher risk for the transmission and severe outcomes associated with COVID-19,” as these are “homes for some of our most vulnerable populations.” As a volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association and former caregiver for my mother, I’m calling on my state to put in place long-term care safeguards to protect residents in danger of
COVID-19. I urge Gov. Ducey and legislative leaders to form a statewide interdepartmental Long-Term Care Emergency Response Task Force to closely examine the entire continuum from home, to hospital, to congregate settings. We need a holistic view to ensure patients aren’t caught in the middle of surge activity, placing frail elders in peril when we should be protecting them instead. The Alzheimer’s Association works in all 50 states and has learnings from places like New York that Arizona can avoid. To see its comprehensive COVID-19 LTC recommendations, visit alz.org.
Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
Ducey needs to create long-term care safeguards
BY JACKIE GOODWIN Foothills Focus Guest Writer
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early half a million Arizonans are living with Alzheimer’s or caring for a loved one with the disease. Prior to COVID-19, our state was grappling with how to prepare for an astounding 33% increase over the next five years in the population impacted by all dementias. Today, as a direct result of COVID-19, we are facing dire consequences in congregate care settings—where nearly 500 high-risk sites (nursing homes and assisted-living communities) have
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National spotlight on Cave Creek Rodeo Days BY BETH CORNELL President of Cave Creek Rodeo Days
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id anyone catch Cave Creek Rodeo Days on The Cowboy Channel over Memorial Day weekend? That’s right. Your hometown rodeo was catapulted into the national spotlight and rodeo history when The Cowboy Channel broadcast all performances to nearly a million viewers. Our live feed competition at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena was the first live Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association-sanctioned rodeo since the pandemic shutdown. But getting there was no easy feat. Our 43rd annual rodeo festivities were originally set for March 16 to March 29, and we anticipated a record turnout. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, with cases starting to spike in Arizona in mid-March. Our board chose to postpone the event to Memorial Day weekend, hoping the virus would subside. Unfortunately, we were faced with some tough decisions when the state’s shelter-in-place order was extended through May 15. So many people count on events like ours to take care of their families. The financial impact is
Beth Cornell is president of Cave Creek Rodeo Days (Submitted photo)
also felt by our local businesses. With PRCA-sanctioned rodeos canceling across the country, the organization felt it was more important than ever to “Kick Open the Chutes” and give rodeo a restart for the 2020 season. Thanks to the PRCA, The Cowboy Channel and the Justin Sports Medicine Team, we worked quickly to figure out the new landscape of our
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event. Together, we developed specific ground rules and sanitation guidelines to allow a safe way to move forward while adhering to the governor’s mandates and the CDC guidelines. While fans were disappointed that they could not attend, we were overwhelmed by the positive response we received from them and our sponsors. Our stellar lineup of talent included four-time PRCA World Champion Tuf Cooper and 19-year-old superstar Shad Mayfield, who competed in tiedown roping and team roping taking the All-Around Cowboy award from our event. The rodeo also featured bareback riders Clayton Biglow and Richmond Champion and bull riders Boudreaux Campbell and Stetson Wright. In all, our total payout was $78,372. It was a historic weekend that demonstrated how resilient our rodeo family is. But it’s also important to point that our members and volun-
teers work year-round to help the community. The Cave Creek Rodeo Days organization has donated more than $72,000 in the last three years to support rodeo grounds improvements and more than a dozen local and state charities. There are so many people to thank for helping us achieve success in the face of a global pandemic. The PRCA, the Cowboy Channel and the Justin Sports Medicine team did an outstanding job in helping us provide a safe, much-needed platform for the event. Our Cave Creek Rodeo Days membership, royalty committee, volunteers and generous sponsors deserve our gratitude for their dedication and support. Our Cave Creek Rodeo Days board of directors is especially grateful to the Desert Foothills community. We’re hoping 2021 will be virus free and that we can plan many more thrilling rodeos for years to come.
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When facing illness, take control of finances
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n light of the coronavirus pandemic, virtually all of us have considered health-related issues. But for people facing a serious, chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes or cancer, health concerns are an everyday matter. If you’re fortunate, you may never be afflicted with such maladies, but the future is unpredictable. Of course, going through these health challenges brings physical and emotional concerns—but also financial ones. How can you prepare for them? Essentially, you’ll need to consider four key areas: investments, insurance, legal arrangements and taxes. Let’s take a quick look at each of them: Investments—You’ll likely need to draw on your investments for at least some of the expenses associated with your illness. So, within your portfolio, you may want to establish a special fund devoted entirely to these costs, whether they be health care, modifications to your home, transportation and so on. A financial professional can help you choose investments for this fund, as well as make recommendations for your overall investment strategy, including techniques
for boosting your income, such as adding investments that can provide an income stream that kicks in when you think your costs will rise. Insurance—Depending on your health status, you may be able to collect Medicare earlier than the traditional starting point at age 65. Even so, you’ll likely need to supplement it with additional coverage. But you may also want to look beyond health insurance. For example, you might be able to purchase a “chronic illness rider” that allows you to tap into life insurance benefits while you’re still alive. Or you might consider adding a “long-term care rider” to a life insurance policy; this rider offers financial benefits if you ever require daily care that you can’t provide for yourself. And some foundations, states and
drug companies offer programs that can help pay for some costs that your insurance won’t cover. L e g a l arrangement—If you haven’t already done so, you may want to establish the legal documents most appropriate for your situation, such as a durable power of attorney for finances, which gives someone the authority to manage your financial affairs if you become temporarily incapacitated, possibly due to flare-ups of your chronic disease. Once you’ve recovered, you regain control of your financial decisions. You might also want to consider a health care proxy, which appoints an individual to make medical decisions for you if you can’t. In creating or revising these documents, you’ll need to consult with your legal professional.
Taxes—You might qualify for Social Security disability payments, which, like other Social Security benefits, are taxable, so you’ll need to be aware of what you might owe. But you might also be eligible for some tax breaks related to your condition. If you still itemize tax deductions, you may be able to deduct some medical expenses, as well as certain home improvements, such as wheelchair ramps, bathtub grab bars, motorized stairlifts and so on. Your tax advisor may have suggestions appropriate for your situation. Dealing with a chronic illness is never easy. But by considering how your illness will affect all aspects of your life, getting the help you need and taking the right steps, you may be able to reduce the financial stress on you and your loved ones.
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ilies in need,” Shank said. “The summer heat in Arizona is brutal, and we hate to see families suffer, so we try to do our part each year.” “It’s a year later and I still can’t believe that I was given a new A/C unit,” said Tyler Owings, one of last year’s Cool Play Giveaway winners. “It couldn’t have come at a better time with the record heat we’ve been having. My bill is practically half of what it was, and my
daughter no longer complains about how hot it is in our house. I am very thankful to Chas Roberts.” Chas Roberts’ vendors, Carrier and Goodman, donate the A/C systems each year. Smiley Crane provides the crane service, and Chas Roberts coordinates the program and provides the installation. To nominate: chasroberts.com/coolplay.
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rtists in the Foothills Focus area and around the United States and Canada are invited to submit up to three pieces of fine art by August 9 to take part in the Creative Connections Fine Art Online Auction Fall 2020, which runs September 20 to September 27. Artists retain 70% of the purchase price, and 18% will go to support the nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK), feeding those in need due to COVID-19. It’s the second online fine art auction organized by artist Nancy Breiman of Scottsdale, which resulted in more than $5,000 in art sales in May. “This is a great opportunity for collectors to find new artists and buy fine art at an affordable price without leav-
ing your home,” Breiman said. “And for the artist, Creative Connections fosters community among the artists and an opportunity for greater exposure and visibility during this pandemic.” Fine art in all mediums will be accepted with a minimum value of $100, and any maximum value. Up to three pieces of art, with three images each, may be submitted for $15. Breiman says she started Creative Connections to provide marketing support for fine artists as well as to provide fine art for art collectors. She’s excited to partner with WCK, which was founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, to “use the power of food to heal and strengthen communities through times of crisis and beyond.” “World Central Kitchen calls itself a ‘team of food first responders,’ mobi-
lizing to get meals to those who need them most,” she explains. “Since the pandemic hit, they’ve been helping hundreds of restaurants and kitchens to feed marginalized and vulnerable communities as well as medical professionals.” For more on World Central Kitchen, visit wck.org. Artists may download submission information at creativeconnectionsfineart.com. For details, email Breiman at nbreiman@ gmail.com.
The Creative Connections Fine Art Online Auction Fall 2020 runs September 20 to September 27. (Special to FF)
Scottsdale artist Sue Hunter: impression in style
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enoir once commented, “To my mind, a picture should be something pleasant, cheerful and pretty! There are too many unpleasant things in life as it is without creating still more of them.” That sentiment is as applicable today as it was a century and a half ago. Scottsdale artist Sue Hunter exuberantly encounters her canvases with a multitude of mediums in producing her famously modern impressionistic style. A native of Turrell, Arkansas, Hunter relocated to Arizona in 1960 with her sister’s family. Hunter’s started expressing with paint in the first grade when she fell in love with the feel of it when finger painting. That was her sole encounter with art until after high school. Hunter earned
“The Lone Tree Standing” by Sue Hunter. (Photo courtesy Sue Hunter)
a business degree from Western International University while pursuing a career with Honeywell. One day, while at Honeywell, one of the secretaries brought in a painting she had done in an oil painting class, in which Hunter enrolled immediately. She continued registering for classes in watercolor, pastel and advanced oils after that initial class, but it took several more years before she considered taking up painting seriously. Hunter soon started teaching pastels, oils and watercolor classes evenings and mat cutting on Saturdays at Paradise Valley Community College. That led to her teaching job at Phoenix’s Shemer Art Center, where she continues today. The teaching stints allowed her to develop her skills with a variety of mediums.
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Scottsdale artist Sue Hunter paints in her studio. (Photos courtesy Sue Hunter)
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Hunter belongs to the Arizona Artist Guild, the Arizona Watercolor Association, Contemporary Watercolorist of Arizona, Arizona Pastel Association, the Mid-Southern Watercolor in Arkansas, and the Sonoran Arts League, where she exhibits in the annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour in November. She paints from her home studio in Scottsdale, continuing to push the limits on new applications by taking classes and workshops with the Scottsdale Artists School. She credits the benefit of studying with nationally and internationally known instructors for helping her evolve in her creative applications. She’s inspired by the natural world
and photographs she collects from a variety of sources. Two years ago, she began experimenting in mixed-media collage paintings. Most of these works have presented themselves as whimsical, no-rules pieces and quite fun. Recently, with the stay-at-home orders, Hunter turned her attention to exploring new techniques in oils, specifically using the palette knife, with brushes, for paint application. This has brought her to a space where she also combines acrylic and oils in the creation of large abstract pieces. This process involves applying an underpainting with acrylic because of the quick-drying process, then covering that with oils, allow-
“Squirrel Scurry” by Sue Hunter.
ing part of the underpainting to come through. At the end of the day, Hunter believes, “You should have fun and enjoy whatever medium you use for your artistic
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D’Aliesio names Cave Creek Museum board president BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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ince D’Aliesio has, admittedly, done a little bit of everything. He’s worked with the courts, hosted radio shows and coached high school and college football. Now he’s the Cave Creek Museum Board of Directors president. The Cave Creek Museum recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. “Vince brings a combination of academic and civic experience that shapes and guides our institution in a thoughtful-yet-decisive way,” said Karri Porter Brace, executive director of the Cave Creek Museum. “From his experience with the Arizona State University coaching staff, to advising youth, from his participation as a councilman of Carefree Town Council to historic preservation, Vince is a steadying influence that aligns all our people and efforts in forward motion.” D’Aliesio grew up in the Valley and always dreamed of retiring in Carefree. “It ended up happening sooner than we thought,” he said with a laugh. “I wanted to get involved in the community. My first foray into it was helping out at festivals and things on the weekend. Two years ago, I was elected to council.” His philanthropic and volunteerism was sparked by his Carefree home. The Gerry Jones home was the first built in the town. “We found out after we bought it,” he said. “It’s been a whirlwind. We fell in love with the house and the community. The home was built in 1959. I wake up every day and go to bed every night imagining what Gerry’s vision was back then. “The panoramic view of Black Mountain makes you appreciate the culture
Vince D’Aliesio’s home in Carefree was built around the mountain. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
and the history of the community that much more.” D’Aliesio’s home was featured on a Gerry Jones home tour that benefited the museum. Jones visited the home and shared the history of the property and the land. “This was goat farms way back when,” he said. “It reverberated through the rest of the community. The house was built around the mountain. There was no blowing anything up. Whatever’s there, they put the house on it. There’s stone inside and outside of it.” The tour gave D’Aliesio his first fix of the community’s history. The board approached him to join and within a couple months, he was asked to be the vice president. Soon after that, he assumed the board presidency.
“It’s been an amazing experience,” he said. “There are a lot of people who haven’t heard of the Cave Creek Museum. It’s based in Cave Creek and been around for 50 years, but it services all of the Desert Foothills. “It’s the only historical museum in Metro Phoenix north of the 101. Our goal is to continue to make it a museum that serves all of the communities. We want it to be a place where people see historical artifacts and celebrate contemporary art and architecture.” Ideally, he’d like to see the museum move to a more visible space with a contemporary look and feel. The facility also boasts a working stamp mill. “It’s an incredible blend of pioneering and cowboy mixed with the contemporary art,” he said. “I’m just so amazed
that I get to be a part of this amazing place.” He’s also hoping the Gerry Jones Home Tour will return and, perhaps, hosting a Paolo Soleri lectures. “There’s also Bike Week. There’s a big motorcycle influence here,” he added. “It’s not just a museum of historical artifacts. We want people to appreciate the arts and the modern, contemporary architecture.” Nicknamed “Coach D” and the host of the “JV Sports Show” from 9 to 10 a.m. on KDUS AM 1060, D’Aliesio grew up in Central Phoenix, spending nearly half his adult life coaching football. He was a team captain and offensive lineman at Camelback High in
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the 1980s and later played football at Scottsdale Community College. He later attended Paradise Valley Community College. D’Aliesio returned to Camelback as an unpaid freshman assistant as a college undergrad for his first football coaching job for the late Pete Kellen, later graduated from ASU, and continued this journey through eight high schools and three colleges, including ASU. He has a Pac-10 championship ring as a result of spending two seasons as a graduate assistant coach under the late
Bruce Snyder at ASU in 1996. “That was the year we went to the Rose Bowl,” said D’Aliesio, who has three teenagers with his wife, Cheryl. He earned a master’s degree in education from NAU and, in better times, is the color commentator for Ottawa University NAIA Arizona Football, and does play by play for the men’s and women’s basketball programs. D’Aliesio also does color commentary for the Hohokam
Vince D’Aliesio in his Carefree home, a masterpiece by architect Gerry Jones. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
Junior College Athletic Conference Football teams. He’s the PA announcer for Camelback and Campo Verde high schools. The benefit of working with the Cave Creek Museum is being surrounded “by great people,” he said. “That makes it that much easier,” he added. “It’s a great staff all the way around. During this pandemic, the museum is going through a
facelift, so we’ve been shut down during the pandemic. “I just have a passion for being around people. The Desert Foothills is the most beautiful, amazing place. The people here a really great and I’m not just talking about Carefree or Cave Creek—it’s all of the Desert Foothills.”
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Pizzicata treats everyone like family BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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izzicata owner Federico Venturini considers his guests and employees family at his Carefree Italian restau-
rant. Guests impart stories of visits to Italy, from which Venturini hails. In turn, Venturini shares authentic dishes like Pinsa Romana, pizza (starting at $10) with 48% less sugar, 85% less fat and no cholesterol. “We’re the first to make Pinsa Romana in Arizona,” Venturini said proudly. “People love and enjoy our patio, and it’s a beautiful area up here.” Venturini and his chef/wife, Viola, moved to the North Valley two years ago from a small town in Umbria, an Italian region bordering Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche. They opened the restaurant on September 26. He didn’t expect the success he has garnered. “People love our food,” he said. “We are the only authentic Italian restaurant in North Scottsdale and Carefree.” He chose to open Pizzicata in Carefree after visiting a friend from Paradise Valley. “I came here to stay together with his family,” Venturini said. “He showed me this country. I changed completely my life. Five years ago, I started my plan to open this restaurant. First, it’s very hard to get the visa. But I realized my dream in five years. Italians love Americans, and Americans love Italians.” Pizzicata is part of a chain that has locations also in Nice, France; Barcelona, Spain; and two in Italy. Soon, they will open Pomodoro Italian Grill and Seafood, an upscale restaurant in the former Cartwright’s location in Cave Creek. Pizzicata is a bit more casual, serving pizza—which is 65% to 70% of the business—and homemade pasta such as fet-
Tucked in historic Spanish Village in Carefree, Pizzicata and its patio are teeming with atmosphere. (Photos by Pablo Robles)
Pizzicata is led by chef Viola Venturini and her husband, Federico Venturini.
The Montebianco pizza—one ball of fresh buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di parma and extra virgin olive oil—is a specialty of Pizzicata. It sells for $21.
tuccine, gnocchi, ravioli, lasagna and tortellini ($18-$28). “People love our pasta,” he said. Appetizers at Pizzicata include caprese, which features fresh tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, burrata and prosciutto di parma ($14); and polpette al sugo, simply meatballs in tomato sauce ($10). Salads are aplenty, with insalata di gamberi a showpiece—arugula, shrimp, mango, avocado, red onion and yogurt dressing ($15). All desserts are $10—lava cake, tiramisu, cannoli, cheesecake, lemon sorbet stuffed, coconut sorbet stuffed and crème
brulee. Venturini is managing to make it through the pandemic, thanks to a successful winter season and the Paycheck Protection Program loan. “I think the government did a great job,” he said. “My employees are more like my sons and daughters. We have one big family. I kept all my employees at work during the quarantine. I didn’t fire no one. We survived.” Those familial feelings carry over into the atmosphere. Walls are adorned with paintings and photographs of Italy and Tesla lamps. A well-stocked bar separates the red-accented dining rooms. “There is no Italian atmosphere like this place,” he said. “My guests try to speak in Italian, and they share with me their experiences of them being in Italy one time in their life. It’s a nice atmosphere. I have special customers, and I’m very happy.” Pizzicata
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