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Job-saving program pumps $80 million to Peoria BY TOM SCANLON Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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n a massive effort to keep employers writing paychecks during the pandemic, the federal government pumped more than $80 million into Peoria businesses in a loan-forgiveness program. The loans protected 15,000 jobs. Businesses who maintain full employment will not have to pay back the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Going out to construction companies, contractors, health care providers, car dealers, restaurants, churches and other businesses, the funds were to be used to protect at least 35,000 jobs—and avoid mass layoffs—as the economy reeled during the first months of the COVID-19 shutdowns. Four Peoria businesses landed between $2 million and $5 million: OakCraft, a cabinet making and woodworking company that said it has 275 employees; World Staffing, which said it employs 370; Immanuel’s Care Center, with 246 employees; and TYR Tactical, 297 employees. OakCraft describes itself as “a family-owned company located in Peoria. For over 30 years, OakCraft has been known for manufacturing elegant custom and semicustom cabinetry across the Southwest.” World Staffing is an employment company: “We recruit and match people with awesome companies.” Immanuel’s Care Center is a senior center that provides a range from independent to assisted living: “Our team of caring nurses, therapists and nursing assistants offer a variety of therapeutic and restorative services.”
TYR Tactical has a 78,000-square-foot facility in Peoria, where it makes body armor, shields and ammunition belts. Six more Peoria companies were granted PPP loans between $1 million and $2 million: Arizona Training and Evaluation Center, with 373 employees; Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit that builds homes for low-income families and has 118 employees; One Step Beyond, which supports people with intellectual disabilities and has 488 employees; R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology, which has 90 employees; TEJ Inc., with 224 employees; and Tucson Peah, which said it has 104 employees.
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Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit that builds homes for low-income families, received a PPP loan between $1 million and $2 million. (Submitted photo)
Anthem teen found safe in Glendale BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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15-year-old Anthem girl was found safe in Glendale after she went missing around 11:15 p.m. July 21. Kahlan Diehl took out the garbage that night, according to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. When her sister walked outside shortly afterward, she found the trash was on top of the dumpster and Kahlan was missing. “MCSO detectives followed up on numer-
ous leads and last night (July 30) were able to locate the 15-year-old, Kahlan Diehl in Glendale Arizona,” said Calbert Gillett with the MCSO. “She is OK and was returned to her parents. A thank you to all who shared the information and submitted tips ensuring her safe return.” Kahlan was last seen wearing a black sports bra, a gray T-shirt, gray sweatpants and white Converse tennis shoes. The teen is new to Anthem but has friends near Deer Valley High School.
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Eighteen businesses in Glendale re- those that borrowed $150,000 or more. ceived loans between $350,000 and $1 Both categories show the number of the million. Thirty-six landed loans in the companies’ employees. $150,000-$350,000 range. At the higher end, the SBA was not In the under-$150,000 category, 1,802 specific in the loan amount, listing rePeoria businesses received a total of $55 cipients only within one of five categomillion (an average of $30,000) in PPP ries of loan ranges: $150,000-$350,000, loans, protecting about 10,876 jobs. $350,000-$1 million, $1 million to $2 In the largest category of loans, more million, $2 million to $5 million and $5 than 3,900 jobs were protected. million to $10 million. Records released by the U.S. Small Others receiving loans greater than Business Administration (SBA) in July $150,000: Eve’s Place, Sun City RV, Nushow details of the funding by the PPP. Nationally, the program gushed out $520 billion to 5 million businesses. According to PPP guidelines: “Forgiveness is based on the employer maintaining or quickly rehiring employees and maintaining salary levels. Forgiveness will be reduced if full-time headcount declines, or if salaries and wages decrease.” And there may be more money headed this way, as the PPP, which launched in April, resumed accepting applications from ear- TYR Tactical has a 78,000-square-foot facility in Peoria, where it makes body armor, shields and ammunition belts. (Submitted photo) ly July through Saturday, Aug. 8. The SBA did not identify the entities trition One, State Trailer and dozens of that each borrowed less than $150,000 construction companies and contracbut included the names and addresses of tors.
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The PPP loan funds—described by the SBA as “a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll”—are part of the $2 trillion pandemic relief package approved by Congress in March that also included other assistance to individuals, businesses and local and state governments. PPP loans are aimed at preserving jobs by helping borrowers maintain their payroll and stay afloat by using some of the money for rent, mortgage interest or utilities. Arizona’s share of the PPP money is between $6.5 billion and $12.5 billion.
While some wanted more details in the loan recipient data, lobbyists for organizations like the National Federation of Independent Business were reported to be concerned that businesses would be hurt competitively or subjected to “public shaming” if identities were disclosed. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the way the loan data was released “strikes the appropriate balance of providing the American people with transparency, while protecting sensitive payroll and personal income information of small businesses, sole proprietors and independent contractors.”
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Foothills Food Bank to produce annual event online BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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he 2020 Foothills Empty Bowls Project is going online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the accompanying art auction has been online for several years, this is the first time in 21 years that the bowls will go virtual. The art auction and bowl sale will be held on the Foothills Food Bank’s website, foothillsfoodbank.com, which is sponsored by Tech4Life Computers and Websites. Individuals can bid on the art and purchase bowls donated by members and friends of the Sonoran Arts League, a key sponsor of the Empty Bowls Project. “We are excited to offer the art auction and bowl sale online so people can support this worthy cause and spend
the time they need to bid on their favorite works of art and purchase as many bowls as they like (sight unseen of course),” said Carole Perry, founder of the event. The online event begins September 1 and concludes on World Hunger Day, Friday, October 16, at 1 p.m. “Bidders and buyers can participate 24 hours a day if they wish,” Perry said. “Each bowl comes with a gift certificate, redeemable between October 19 and October 23 for a spaghetti meal at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, also a key sponsor.” Bowl purchasers can choose from a large selection of bowls when they pick up their bowl at one of two locations from noon to 5 p.m. October 12 to October 16. The locations will be announced on social media and the food bank’s website.
Winning bids for the art auction will be announced after 1 p.m. October 16 on the website, and directions for art pickup will be announced on social media and at the food bank’s website as well. Foothills Food Bank provides emergency food, financial assistance, and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square-mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, north Scottsdale, Rio Verde and North Phoenix. The Sonoran Arts League is committed to advancing art and art education, with a special focus on mentoring youth with the belief that arts training helps develop the ability to focus and strengthens cognitive skills in young people. It offers a number of Youth Art programs for students K-12.
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Daisy Mountain Fire offering CPR, first-aid training BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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aisy Mountain Fire & Medical is offering CPR and first-aid training for $25. These community and workplace classes utilize the American Safety and Health Institute curriculum and certified instructors. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles students to a certificate valid for two years from date of completion. Registration is required as space is limited. The $25 fee is due at the start of class, payable with exact change or check made payable to Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical. To schedule classes for a group of eight or more, call 623-465-7400, ext. 202, or email paul.schickel@dmfd.org. The CPR class is 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, August 11, at Daisy Mountain Fire Station 143, 35050 S. Old Black Canyon
Highway, Black Canyon City. The class is lecture and practical. The completion of the course requires students to demonstrate proficiency on mannequins while on the floor and a short, written test. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles students to a certificate valid for two years from date of completion. To register, visit goo.gl/r79fv1. The first-aid training is 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, November 14, at Daisy Mountain Fire Station 143, 35050 S. Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City. This class is also lecture and hands-on. The completion of the course requires students to demonstrate proficiency of skills presented in class and a short, written test. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles students to a certificate valid for two years from date of completion. To register, visit goo.gl/r79fv1.
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AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN
Take projects one day at a time BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Guest Columnist
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hat’s on your “to-do” list? It seems that being home so much—maybe more than we like—has caused Americans to start those “projects” that we have been contemplating for quite some time. That closet needs organizing! The photos you have stuffed into those boxes need sorting and proper labeling. The guest bathroom is in need of an update. And the yard could use some “sprucing up.” I mentioned to my husband, Doug, that the garage (his tools and stuff) could use some tidying up. He laughed and pointed out that my kitchen cabinets (my stuff) could use a thorough reorganizing. Fair enough. I thought I better get on it, and I started with the pantry to look for any
expired canned goods. But I am suspicious of expiration dates. My girlfriend thinks that expiration dates are nothing more than a twisted plot to make consumers buy more after we toss out “old cans.” Perhaps. I did read that a fruitcake made with enough bourbon can sit on a shelf for 50 years and still be safe to eat! Not that I would try it. But I digress. Projects can take up time! After cleaning out the pantry, I looked through a box of my father’s writings and thought I would do a quick read. Well, I think after a few hours of reading poems, letters and stories (he was a writer), I realized that this could take months! So, I put that project aside and decided to paint my master bathroom. When I told Doug it would take a few hours, he did an eye roll and shook his head. After he took down fixtures, towel bars and taped, he was wondering how he got “roped in” to doing most of the work. Could we have attention deficit?
Approximately 5% of adults have it! It is characterized by starting multiple projects or tasks all at once and having a hard time completing any of them. It is like walking into a room for your reading glasses and noticing the plant needs watering, then going to the kitchen to get a cup of water and realizing there are dishes that need to be put away. And so it goes. Focusing on one task can sometimes be a problem. Well, the bathroom got painted, the pantry organized and the plant got watered! The garage still needs work (Doug?). Multitasking might be at the root of all evils or the impetus to start
a “to-do” list. Evidently, the pandemic has caused many folks to realize they have plenty of projects to do and time to do them. I have also received many calls from clients who want an entirely different house. Guess being stuck in the house more than usual can make us wonder if we need a whole new abode! Are you staying at home more than you like? This too shall pass. In the meantime, good luck with your projects! And take them one (day) at a time.
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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To kneel or not to kneel, what is the question? BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist
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ere’s a practical solution to an issue that has riled professional and amateur sports for the past few years. How about we stop playing the national anthem before sporting events, as a way of improving national unity? Think about it: no more kneeling protests that offend Americans who view disrespecting “The Star-Spangled Banner” as unpatriotic. No more celebrity anthem fails, a la Roseanne Barr, Fergie or Chaka Khan. No more stories about high school students suspended for kneeling before the homecoming game. Introduce the players, hand them a ball or a puck or wave the starter’s flag—and off we go. It makes sense, because if we’re being truly honest, Francis Scott Key’s anthem no longer serves the purpose for which it was
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intended: to unite Americans in a shared moment of celebration for everything this country has overcome in its comparatively brief, war-torn history. You know the gist: Despite the British bombs on Fort McHenry in 1814, despite “the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,” all night long and into the dawn “our flag was still there.” I still get chills, but what do I know anymore? The connection of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to sports began in 1918, two years after Woodrow Wilson signed an executive order making the song the anthem of the U.S. Armed Forces and even before Congress made it the national anthem in 1931. The World Series pitted the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs in 1918. This was in the middle of World War I, and 100,000 American troops had given their lives. Game one in Chicago was a lightly attended affair, the stands about half full— despite Babe Ruth pitching for the Sox. According to the New York Times, the
crowd was somber until the seventh-inning stretch, when a military band played an impromptu version of the “Banner.” As the Times put it: “It was at the very end that the onlookers exploded into thunderous applause and rent the air with a cheer that marked the highest point of the day’s enthusiasm.” Playing the anthem became a staple during that series and has remained so for the next century-plus. I’ve always enjoyed hearing it in athletic settings, because it feels like the right mood-setter before a competition: a reminder that we are one for this moment, despite our differences on and off the field of play. However, that no longer seems to be the case for more than half of you, if the latest CBS News poll can be believed. Among those surveyed, 58% say kneeling to protest racial discrimination is acceptable, with 42% opposed. As with everything else in 2020, there’s a massive partisan divide and racial divide.
Democrats support kneeling protesters 88%-12%; Republicans oppose kneeling 77%-23%. Independents find kneeling acceptable by a 55%-45% margin. The divide among races is equally gaping. Whites say kneeling is unacceptable, 52%-48%. Blacks support kneeling, 88%12%. Latinos, too, say kneeling is acceptable, 62%-38%. Personally, I love the national anthem. And I find kneeling while it’s played to be an acceptable protest. In fact, I find it to be a fundamentally American protest—one of the basic reasons we as a nation engaged in that “perilous fight,” the Revolutionary War and two world wars. Maybe I’m way off base and we need to be reminded today more than ever that for all this country’s ailments and wrongs, for all the sicknesses we still need to cure, America is still “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Or maybe in 2020 we just don’t get to have nice things anymore.
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Anthem Ace is more than a hardware store BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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ary and Jessica Belfore see their Anthem Ace Hardware as more than a shop selling screws, bolts and tools. “We’re a heck of a lot more than that,” Gary said. Instead, the couple focuses on anything that an Anthem resident may need, ranging from home decor to barbecue accessories and “pop” from their home state of Michigan. “We felt we could give the community something they didn’t have,” Jessica said. “We thought a gift and home decor section would make the store different. It’s a store-within-a-store concept.” Jessica is the store’s buyer, finding quirky items that are perfect for gifts— artwork, candles, hand soaps, lotions and men’s gifts. “We have 50 to 100 outside vendors who we order from just in the home decor department,” she said. “We started out small. People love it. We had to remodel part of the store to make it even bigger. We have new products here almost weekly.” A barbecue section sells rubs and sauces, while the store also carries Faygo pop, a Michigan trademark. “We have a rack devoted to sauces and rubs from barbecue pitmasters, those who have participated in some of the championship cookoff events,” he said. “We rotate stuff in and out. When we’re not in COVID, we have barbecue demos here on the weekends where customers can try meat off the grill. We carry grills as well. Everybody’s big into smoking, so we have Traeger Smokers and the Big Green Egg Smokers. We have a really cool griddle that you plug in and you can cook all on one surface.” To keep things chilled, Yeti and Canyon Coolers are found there.
“We round out the whole backyard with patio sets, patio furniture and umbrellas,” she said. “We have a pool department here. We’re a one-stop shop for your backyard.” The couple, who met at the Daytona 500, moved to Arizona from the Great Lakes State in 2008 when the Great Recession hit. The two worked in marketing for the auto industry. “Everything came to a screeching halt,” he said. “We came out here looking for something else to do and we bought a hardware store.” That store was Glendale’s Sine Ace Hardware, a now-109-yearold business. Six years ago, they opened Anthem Ace Hardware. Both stores feature items that are reasonably priced. “If it’s too much money and we don’t think customers would be interested in that price point, we don’t carry it,” Gary said. “We stay very competitive. We have a very good feel for what the surrounding area would like and what they’re willing to pay. We look for items in that price range. The sky’s not the limit.”
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Gary Belfore, left, who co-owns Anthem Ace Hardware with his wife, Jessica, shows a few visitors around the pet department.
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The barbecue section at Anthem Ace Hardware features equipment and accessories for grilling outside.
The outdoor shop at Anthem Ace Hardware sells novelties and equipment for gardening.
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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. Legal arrangements—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. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial adviser. Edward Jones, Member SIPC.
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That includes personal protective equipment, which is in stock at the store. “One of the things we concentrate on heavily is our price point,” he added. “We will not price gouge any customer at any time.” That mantra doesn’t compromise the quality of the store’s items. The pet side, which is 3,000 square feet, is geared toward four- and five-star pet foods only. “We do not sell inexpensive brands,” he says. “We have more than 20 brands of pet food—dog, cats, birds, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs—and we’re growing the ranch department.
Anthem Ace Hardware is a one-stop shop for all things home and gift.
“We have stuff for chickens and some supplements and treatments for horses. We’re bringing in horse feed. We specialize in custom orders as well. It’s more of a pet store. It’s a boutique.” Jessica’s tastes come through in the jewelry department. The couple say it’s fun to watch men shop for jewelry for their significant others. “They can get a great gift for the women in their life,” he says. “It’s really unique to see that. It makes us feel good
The gift shop at Anthem Ace Hardware features one-of-a-kind goodies and trinkets.
seeing a guy in the hardware store buying jewelry.” The most celebrated items are those related to Christmas, he said. “We hit Christmas hard,” Gary said. “We start that process the Tuesday after Labor Day, when things start shipping to us. We put them on the floor. “We’re a little exuberant for it. The funny thing is, for us, the Christmas season starts for us in January. That’s when you order everything, and it doesn’t end
until May. June and July are the only months we don’t think about Christmas. We bring in limited quantities of everything. It’s unique. It’s not like Crate & Barrel or Target. We bring in unique things that are not going to come into any other store.” Anthem Ace Hardware
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Light creates movement in colors BY SHEA STANFIELD Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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rench artist Robert Delaunay observed, “Light in Nature creates the movement of colors.” The concept is not lost on Cave Creek artist Stuart Yankell, whose paintings incorporate the roots of the post-impressionist style of Marcel Duchamp while embracing the themes of life, much in the spirit of his godfather and family friend artist Leon Bibel. Yankell began his artistic journey in the Northeast—New York, Montreal and Philadelphia. His biochemist father had a creative streak and encouraged his family to follow their own creative expressions. Yankell’s talents propelled him. Bibel—an artist hired during the 1930s to work under Diego Rivera in San Francisco—was one of Yankell’s
first role models. Bibel’s Brooklyn Bridge is in the New York Metropolitan Museum’s 2020 calendar. Much like Babel, Yankell’s work celebrates life and the common fabric of humanity. Yankell trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, earning a certificate. At the University of Pennsylvania, he completed both a BFA and MFA, after attending the Frudakis Sculpture Academy. Yankell
“Around the Horn” by Stuart Yankell. “Civilization” by Stuart Yankell.
Stuart Yankell works in his Cave Creek studio. (Photos courtesy Stuart Yankell)
traveled to Rome with Temple University on a study-abroad program. During Yankell’s decades in the arts, he has taught painting and art history at the university level and became well-known for his portraiture commissions for business, political and academic figures; many of these are housed in corporate and private collections. In recent years, Yankell’s work has come to the attention of the entertainment community. As a result, Dave Matthews, Carlos Santana, Ravi Coltrane, Natalie Merchant, and Wynton and Bran-
ford Marsalis have become clients and collectors. Arizona became a part-time home with an invitation to exhibit at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale in 2012. Recently, Yankell bought a property in Cave Creek, establishing Yankell Fine Arts West Studio and Gallery. He is a member of the Sonoran Arts League and studio host each November for the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour. The other half of the year, Yankell works from Yankell Fine Arts East, outside of Philadelphia. “I have in-depth studio practices and work either from live models, performance imagery or from imagination,” he said. “I also start many of my pieces
on location either in sunlight or by night and have had the opportunity to paint throughout the U.S. and over a dozen other countries. “At the core of my inspiration is a celebration of this life and pays homage to its beauty and diversity.” He has painted a variety of musical and dance forms, as well as figurative themes based on a broad range of universal settings. Author William Abrams writes, “The goal of Stuart Yankell’s work is to convey something essential about our existence that is at once both thoughtful and affirming.” Yankell’s large brushes and broad strokes emit the energy of the form, while contrasting hues entice the light to dance off the surface as the shadows keep their secrets. Certainly an intriguing mixture of abstraction up close and realism from afar, the images reach out to draw viewers into a scene of the unexpected. The surprise and delight continue from Duchamp and Bibel through the modern spirit in Yankell’s work. His lifetime commitment to recording the “common fabric of our humanity” continues. Info: yankell.com Contact arts columnist Shea Stanfield at flowingquill@yahoo.com.
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ounded by Olympic medalist Bryan Clay and Joe Culver, Eat the Frog Fitness was born from decades of elite, science-based athletic training and expert knowledge of the fitness industry. The company’s name is inspired by Mark Twain’s quote, “Eat a live frog first thing every morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” This 24-hour-accessible facility opened a new location at Desert Ridge Marketplace with owners Connie and Garrett Lee. “We actually worked out at the North Scottsdale location,” Connie said. “We were members there and just fell in love with the concept.” Garrett also owns a moving company, but the couple had aspirations to be a part of the fitness industry. The parents of four wanted a place close to home that matched their values. “We always wanted to do something in the fitness industry, but we didn’t want to start from the ground zero,” Connie said. “We wanted something that would Eat the Frog Fitness opened a new location at Desert Ridge Marketplace be already created for us that we shortly before the pandemic hit.
Eat the Frog Fitness combines elite science-based athletic training with expert knowledge of the fitness industry. (Photos courtesy Eat the Frog Fitness)
could just open. Once we started working out there, we fell in love and decided that this is something that we wanted to do.” A short commute from home, the Lees opened the Desert Ridge location two months shy from the start of the pandemic but were ready to tackle the new challenge head on. “When the first shutdown happened,
we actually started doing Zoom classes,” she said. “They were live Zoom, coach-led classes for our members. “Corporate had actually created a workout for our members so that if they didn’t do the live classes they could do those workouts classes at home.” Nestled between The Joint and Amazing Lashes, Eat the Frog Fitness was a welcome addition to Desert Ridge along with Reformed Pilates, which will open later this fall. Emilie Andrews, regional marketing director at Vestar, Desert Ridge Marketplace’s parent company, says being able to safely open new businesses in the center “is critical.” “We had had other fitness concepts that had been within the center, but Eat the Frog is so unique, and I think, for us, it means offering a completely different, absolutely convenient way for people to be able to workout,” Andrews said. “It is definitely different than any other fitness company that we have had within the center previously.” Virtual classes play on a screen in the facility every hour on the hour, while coach-led classes take place in the morning and evening.
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he Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation awarded 25 area high school seniors more than $219,500 in scholarships. The winners are Brittany Whalen, Abigail Nosan, Matthew MacDonald, Ryan Hildebrand, Megan Matthews, Viviana Rieman, Billy Mullenmeister, Lauren Jankowski, Trenton Dianovich,
Elizabet Cave, Jonah Rolfness, Alexandra Rolfness, Chloe Otstot, Haley Steenhoek, Alyssa Newington, Jessica Menton, Russell Liberman, Karli Koskovich, Savannah Gallop, Adam Busbee and Jackob Eaton. While the issues presented by the COVID-19 pandemic preempted traditional meetings for most Kiwanis committees, the foundation’s scholarship committee, chaired by Janet Busbee,
used state-of-the-art software designed by Kaleidoscope Group throughout the scholarship process. Electronic applications enabled high school seniors to apply online. Committee members had real-time access to the applications, and that facilitated the review process. The software redacted names from the applications and assigned a unique identifying number to each application. The stream-
lined application process resulted in the most significant number of applicants received since the program started in 1986. Video conferencing allowed all committee members to meet and proceed with the application vetting process. Today’s technology made a significant impact on the scholarship committee’s ability to move forward when everything was shutting down.
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Hospice of the Valley volunteers pay tribute to veterans BY LIN SUE COONEY Foothills Focus Contributor
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enny Bash’s military career is one of steely dedication. The Vietnam-era veteran served 32 years in the Navy— spending nearly half of that time providing medical support for the Marines. And when his children joined the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, he joined it, too. He’s a pretty tough cookie. But each time he pays a tribute visit to a fellow veteran at end of life, the Hospice of the Valley volunteer gets emotional. “I cry at every one of them,” he confessed. “I love the service. The military has given me every break in my life and that’s the reason I’m giving back.” Bash is one of 45 volunteers—all veterans—with our agency’s Saluting Our Veterans program. Since its inception in 2011, the program has honored more than 2,700 veteran patients for their service to our country. These volunteers normally provide special recognition in a face-to-face visit—but all that has changed in recent months due to the coronavirus. Instead of being there in person to present a ceremonial pin and small flag, volunteers like Bash are invited into a family’s home through a video screen. Just like before, the two veterans are able to spend time reminiscing about their service—one last chance to share experiences. It’s quite obvious how much pride and gratitude veteran patients feel as they recall special times of camaraderie and accomplishment. And their families are grateful to have some precious new memories to treasure after their loved one has passed. “Even during a global crisis, we want to make sure our veteran families know how grateful we are for their service and sacrifice,” said Stacia Ortega, director of volunteer services at Hospice of the Valley. “We knew we could find a way to make that happen.” COVID-19 has certainly caused some
challenges—but our volunteers agree: Virtual visits still provide a beautiful way to honor the brave men and women in our community who are facing an end-oflife journey. “The veteran-to-veteran connection gives our hospice patients an opportunity to unpack some things they’ve never shared with anyone, things they will only tell another veteran,” Bash said. “When I ask them if they would like to talk about their service, they jump at the opportunity to discuss what they’ve done, where they’ve been, what the service meant to them.” Every veteran is unique. And each has a unique story. Chester Dorr stormed the beaches of Normandy in France in World War II. Prior to the pandemic, volunteer Rodney Dehmer, a Vietnam War veteran, honored the 99-year-old on the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Dorr’s family was overcome with emotion during the ceremony. “This is one hell of a program!” said his son Jim, also a Vietnam veteran. “It just tops the cake.” Arizona is home to more than half a million veterans. Many were never recognized or thanked for their courage. That’s particularly true for the men and women who fought in Vietnam. The prestigious We Honor Veterans national program has recognized Hospice of the Valley for providing superb care to all veterans, with special emphasis on the unique needs of Viet-
Due to COVID-19, Hospice of the Valley volunteer Denny Bash performs virtual tribute visits to veteran patients. The Saluting Our Veterans program honors veteran hospice patients with a commemorative pin, small flag from their branch of service, and gratitude for their courageous service and sacrifice. (Photo courtesy Hospice of the Valley)
nam-era and combat veterans. “In good times and hard times, it’s our extraordinary honor to pay tribute to these heroes in our community,” said teary-eyed volunteer Bash. “It feels incredibly rewarding.”
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“All of our members will get key fobs that unlock the studio and a workout will automatically play,” Lee said. “If they want to workout at midnight or 2 in the morning, our members have that access to come in and workout.” Prospective members are offered one free session to try out the facility before signing up for the personally customized eight-week workout regimen. New members must be assessed for base heart and max heart rates, as workouts are based on those. The assessment includes a 1,200-meter row, a sit and reach for flexibility, a workout on a TRX and then pushups. Every workout is timed, and reps are logged during specific timeframes. “Once you do your fit assessment test, we create a weekly workout as what you should be doing weekly,” Lee said. Classes are broken into flexibility, strength and cardio. In a separate app, a workout program will be made specifically for members’ needs. “Obviously every week it is going to be different up until your eight weeks,” Lee
Connie and Garrett Lee own Desert Ridge Marketplace’s Eat the Frog Fitness. (Photo courtesy Eat the Frog Fitness)
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Membership is on a month-to-month basis with no contracts. Because the studio is small, it was able to remain open after Gov. Doug Ducey’s executive order. It allows a maximum of 10 people, and hanging out in the lobby is not permitted. COVID-19 brought new opportunities for Desert Ridge Marketplace that allowed them to be “more innovative and creative than before to be able to adapt to the needs of the community,” according to Andrews. The Lees make sure members stay 6 feet apart and are spaced out every other station. Operating during a pandemic has been no small feat for the couple. “For us it is kind of like a day-by-day basis,” Lee said. “We are trying to be positive through it all and be as clean and follow protocol to the best of our ability. We try to go above and beyond when it comes to sanitation and cleaning.” Lee says what sets Eat the Frog apart from other fitness centers is they “care more about our members and building
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Bennigan’s on the Fly is slated to open in late summer or early fall at Lake Pleasant Parkway and Hatfield Road. (Photo courtesy Legendary Restaurant Brands)
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visionary strategy jumped out at me,” said Nguyen, who is looking at a Scottsdale location as well. “I was drawn to their highly personal yet extensive support and training. Coupled with their franchise model and compelling unit economics, Bennigan’s became the clear-cut winner for me. The guidance Bennigan’s has provided throughout this process really makes me believe there’s never been a better time to be a part of the Legendary franchise family.” Legendary Restaurant Brands also includes The Fly and Steak & Ale. Mangiamele said Bennigan’s on the Fly and Bennigan’s new design is a fit for primary and secondary markets. “I love our team, but Leo is a perfect fit for our franchise family,”
Mangiamele said. “He has a passion for what he’s done. He volunteered to go through the general manager training. Leo wants to learn everything about Bennigan’s and Bennigan’s on the Fly.” Mangiamele is hoping to open Bennigan’s on the Fly in late summer or early fall at Lake Pleasant Parkway and Hatfield Road. “We adapt the menu to the size of the space,” Mangiamele said. “When you get into the polished, fast-casual category, people have expectations of getting food quickly. We not only provide a very high level of service and food quality, but we have this program ABCD—going above and beyond the call of duty. Beverages and menu items will be delivered in an acceptable period of time.” Bennigan’s went bankrupt in 2008 due to poor management and leadership, he said. They were more focused on the real estate than the brand. “The demand for our made-fromscratch trademark quality food has been very strong. It’s what prompted my wife and I to purchase the brand back in 2015,” Mangiamele said. “It had nothing to do with the brand falling out of favor. The corporate locations closed. Arizona was a corporate market. That’s why they disappeared. The brand identity was really strong. There’s an emotional connection to the brand. I hear it everywhere.”
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