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APS works ‘aggressively’ to protect wildlife BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

alu Buckmaster and her husband, Jeff Paris, were mortified when they saw dead Harris hawks beneath APS lines near their New River home. “It was just so sad,” Buckmaster said. “I hate to see birds, especially Harris hawks, electrocuted like this.” Buckmaster and Paris were relieved when the utility company immediately jumped on the case to ensure this doesn’t regularly happen. “It’s difficult to tell from their photos if the deaths are electrical related, but I treated it as an electrocution,” said Nicole Rodriguez, who oversees APS’ avian protection program. “We do that even if we don’t have enough evidence. It is an older pole, which is common throughout the United States. When we have an incident like this—whether it’s

Nicole Rodriguez, shown here with a golden eagle, is in charge of APS’ avian protection program. (Photo courtesy APS)

a raptor like an owl or hawk—if they have an electrical contact or collision with equipment, we will bird guard 11 consecutive poles, which can stretch for over a mile.” The APS crews quickly completed the job. Rodriguez said all utility companies have folks who will work to protect birds and wildlife, and hers is one of the more aggressive programs. “I am very proud of that,” she said. “We respond to incidents, but we mitigate before incidents occur. We predict where problems may arise. We proactively bird guard poles before an incident occurs.” Rodriguez frequently receives calls from the public saying Harris hawks are “hanging out on poles,” and she said those are valuable to APS. “Myself and the other folks on the team cannot see the entire territory,” she said. “It’s a partnership with our customers. It’s a

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rnie Bunch is defeating Eileen Wright, by a close margin, in his fight to retain his role as Cave Creek mayor. As of August 9, Bunch was winning 1,103 to 1,068. “While the county has yet to release a final tally, I feel fairly confident that I will be serving two more years as your mayor,” Bunch said. “Thank you for the continued support as Cave Creek moves onward and upward.”

In a questionnaire before the election, Bunch said one of his three goals for the town is to improve communication between it and its residents. “We have made great strides in communication, but many have not availed themselves of the opportunity,” he wrote. “Typically, the most timely information comes from our website, but you must make the effort to check in occasionally.” He also would like to see residents help control fine fuels like stinknet and red brome. “The road crew did a pretty good job of clearing these from our rights of way, and

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I am not currently aware of any fires that started there. Since January, there have been at least nine articles or notifications warning of the fire dangers, and one workshop in town hall. Still, some don’t begin clearing weeds until they see smoke on the horizon.” The final of his three goals is better speed enforcement on Cave Creek Road by Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies. The six Cave Creek Town Council members will be Bob Morris (1,377), Tom McGuire (1,289), David Smith (1,253), Kath-

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lot of fun. The public gets engaged. “It’s really rewarding. I think the customers, when they finally get to work with you, take ownership for their home and area. Hunters will let us know activity, too. Even the folks out there on federal lands will help us.” Photographs are helpful as well. Rodriguez reviews all the reports to keep APS in compliance with federal and

state laws. “That is a big priority with this company—to make sure we’re abiding by the recommendations,” said Rodriguez, who has a degree in natural resource management. “We go above and beyond to do our due diligence.” Recently, APS partnered with Liberty Wildlife and Wild at Heart Raptors to train field employees on how to rescue

birds. “It’s important to safely rescue a bird that’s injured, whether it’s related to our equipment or not,” she said. “We have employees who bring in injured birds. They want to rescue them. This year, folks from all over the state—Four Corners, Douglas, Yuma and down to Phoenix, where Liberty Wildlife is located—learned how to transport them and

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the past decade,” said Robert Hindle, the library’s board of directors’ president. “Anne Johnson is the perfect choice to continue that work.” Johnson has extensive library experience, with her most recent position being deputy director, public services, at the Austin, Texas, Public Library. Prior to that, she was executive director at West Pittston, Pennsylvania, Public Library, which is a nonprofit library like the Desert Foothills Library. As executive director of the Desert

Foothills Library, Johnson will be responsible for all aspects of managing the facility, including its reopening following the COVID–19 closure. Johnson is looking forward to her new position. “I am so excited for the opportunity to work with the board, staff and volunteers to serve the Desert Foothills Community,” she said. “I look forward to continuing David’s legacy of focusing on the most important element of library work: the people.” The Desert Foothills Library is an independently funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves the Desert Foothills community. Info: 480-488-2286, dfla.org

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Desert Foothills Library appoints new executive director

he Desert Foothills Library’s board of directors appointed Anne Johnson as its new executive director after an extensive search. She will begin her new role on September 21. She replaces David Court, who will retire after 10 years in the position. “David Court has done an excellent job leading the Desert Foothills Library for

Anne Johnson’s recent job was as deputy director, public services, at the Austin, Texas, Public Library. (Photo courtesy Desert Foothills Library)

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ryn Royer (1,251), Ron Sova (1,206) and Paul Diefenderfer (1,085). The total votes are 8,617. Cave Creek Proposition 433 (Home Rule) won 1,305 to 744, with 2,049 votes cast. All results are preliminary, and the winners won’t formally be announced until the county finalizes the election. In Carefree, Les Peterson tallied 1,270 votes unopposed. His town council will be comprised of John Crane (1,065), Cheryl Kroyer (1,006), Tony Geiger (926), Stephen Hatcher (903), Vince D’Aliesio (891) and Michael Krahe (836). In Peoria, Bill Patena (Ironwood District), Jon Edwards (Willow District) and Bridget Binsbacher (Mesquite District) received more than 99% of the vote, renewing their terms for another four years. Patena and Edwards, both incumbents, ran unchallenged in their respective districts. Binsbacher faced write-in challenger John Griffin in the Mesquite District. Unofficial counts show Patena received 6,026 votes, Binsbacher with 8,266 and Edwards garnering 6,246. “I would like to thank all the Ironwood residents who voted for me,” Patena said. “I am very grateful to continue to serve you to the best of my ability. Representing all of you is a very humbling experience, and I will continue to be available to all of you.”

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Micah Bentley sees music as therapy

“I play in Rob’s band, Fine China,” Bentley said. “He has a home studio, and he’s a really great producer. “I’m a folk-Americana singer-songwriter, and I draw a lot of inspiration from some of my favorite folk artists, like David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion), and older stuff from Neil Young and Tom Petty. I wanted to make a record that voiced the current moment. What’s strange about this record is it speaks a lot to the current moment we’re in, even though the songs were written last year.” Bentley has been musical most of his life. He joined his first band—a punk act—in the eighth grade, and he was immediately drawn to it. “It occupied a lot of my time and energy, similar to the way it does now,” Bentley said. “Now, it’s been therapeutic to channel my energy through music during the pandemic. It feels so good to put this album out right now. I hope people take the time to let it invite them in.” In better times, he brings music fans to Peoria for music, as he works as the creative arts pastor at Axiom Church in Old Town Peoria. Its music venue, Driftwood Coffee Co., pairs with the city of Peoria to book and promote Second Saturdays, a series of free, family-friendly concerts. “I’m booking all the music at that,” he said. “We’re really participating and instrumental in nurturing the arts community there. It’s been really fun.”

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lendale folk-rock singer Micah Bentley wanted to make an album that “voiced the current moment.” Even though it was penned a year ago, the record, “No Rivalry,” speaks to the racial divide and uncertainty the world is feeling. “The album says everything I would want to voice,” said Bentley, who graduated from Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria. “There’s an observation of tension and toxic culture that tends to be really selfish and self-centered. That’s something I’ve always been hyper aware of. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to speak out against. With this record, I’m voicing a lot of these frustrations.” Bentley will celebrate the recent release of “No Rivalry” with a concert filmed at The Rebel Lounge that will be available Friday, August 14, on his social media pages, @micahbentley. “The show is free with an option to support NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) and its Save Our Stages campaign,” Bentley said. “Rebel Lounge was kind enough to let me shoot and record there for this concert, which is a fullband set as if we were doing a show. It’s high quality.” The album “No Rivalry” was produced and mixed by Rob Withem, from the band Fine China, and Bob Hoag (Flying Blanket Recording) and was released under local label President Gator. Bentley just released video for the song “Scarcity,” which was shot primarily in Downtown Phoenix.

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Signs, signs, everywhere a sign BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Guest Columnist

urprise. Not all news is uplifting. But there is something special about finding humor in the middle of a serious headline. During 2020, we need reading material that makes us laugh. Especially if the topic has nothing to do with the pandemic! Have you read any good headlines lately? If you want a good chuckle, just pick up a few newspapers or magazines. “Lingerie Shipment Hijacked: Thief Gives Police the Slip” appeared in a New Jersey paper. “Queen Mary Having Bottom Scraped” was the naughty header in a Long Beach magazine. What was the Los Angeles Times thinking when it printed, “Autos

Killing Over One Hundred A Day: We Can Do Better!”? Hey, I loved the headline, “Private Water Company Keeps Residents Thirsty for Truth.” “Women’s Movement Has Become More Broad-Based” might have been a slip of the tongue. But surely the Italian newspaper that had a headline reading “Prostitutes Appeal Strongly to the Pope” was going to have a lot of explaining to do. A financial journal wrote that the “Diaper Market Has Bottomed-Out” and a medical journal’s header was, “Gunshot Victim at Death’s Door, But Surgeons Pull Him Through.” Gee, I hope not. I also love bumper stickers. It makes driving more entertaining. I waved at the woman who had a bumper sticker saying, “Caution: Driver Legally Blond.” A man sitting in traffic heading north on I-17 had “Boldly Going Nowhere” on the back of his truck. A lady driving in a black

Mercedes talking on her cellphone had a bumper sticker that said, “Don’t interrupt my phone call with your honking, turning, stopping or going. I need to concentrate!” If you drive around our rural communities, all kinds of interesting road signs appear. You could find out about yoga, welding, child care, weed removal, excavation, hay and saddle repair. These are all handmade signs! I especially like the one that reads, “Mule 4 Sale (not too smart but sturdy).” I saw a sign outside a house that read, “Wife is Mad & Selling All Man Tools.” Now that’s marketing. Road signs that have been installed by ADOT can be creepy. “Watch for Falling Rock” signs are posted on mountainous roads and are nothing more than anxiety-producing reminders of lurking danger. Is this supposed to somehow make us more cautious? Yikes. Are we to take our eyes off the road and start looking up at

rocks? There is a sign near my house that reads, “If you think you can run across this property in 10 seconds—don’t. My bull can do it in nine.” This neighbor has few problems with trespassers. Outside a church in North Carolina, after the recent hurricane, a sign was posted that read, “We Have No Power.” Someone scrawled in black paint underneath, “But God Does.” That says it all. At a vintage shop in Phoenix, the owner posted a sign that read, “Wear a mask. We’ll be happy to debate the efficacy of masks when this is all over and you come in to sell your dead grandmother’s clothes.” Ouch. A sign of the times? So, until next week, this is Judy Bluhm—“signing off.” Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.

ment Actions.” This second order extended eviction enforcement delays until October 31, but there are a few catches. In addition to previous documentation requirements, a tenant requesting protection after August 21 must now also prove that he or she was willing to participate in a payment plan and had applied for rental assistance. The language of the order makes it clear that medical hardships, in and of themselves, have been abolished. Paragraph 3 stated, “After August 21, 2020, a tenant, lessee, or resident is entitled to the delay in the enforcement of a writ of restitution for residential premises outlined in paragraph 1 provided they demonstrate the following: (financial

hardship due to COVID-19 and submission of an application for rental assistance).” But paragraph one also included all of the medical reasons to seek an eviction postponement. When paragraph three is read literally, the only basis for a tenant to seek relief after August 21 is financial hardship. This point may be somewhat academic because someone with COVID-19 is also likely experiencing a financial hardship, but it is a significant difference from the first order. Just like the first order, the governor’s second order does not automatically delay all residential eviction court hearings. It also does not keep eviction cases from being filed. And like before, a tenant who meets the criteria and who

informs their landlord in writing can temporarily delay enforcement of the part of the judgment that requires them to move. After August 21, a tenant seeking protection under the governor’s executive order must do four things. First, a tenant must claim and document that they have a financial hardship due to COVID-19. Second, they must request a payment plan from their landlord to pay any back rent. Third, the tenant must provide proof that he or she has submitted a completed application for rental assistance. And finally, the tenant must acknowledge the terms of the lease continue.

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he procedures for postponing an eviction action in Arizona change significantly after August 21. In short, it gets more complicated because a tenant’s options are more limited and a tenant is also required to prove more to the court. Landlords are also facing some additional rules. Gov. Doug Ducey’s executive order, directing that enforcement of residential evictions be postponed, was set to expire on July 24. On July 16, he issued Executive Order 2020-49, titled “Continued Postponement of Eviction Enforce-

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of Courts published a tenant checklist detailing what a tenant needs to do to postpone an eviction action after August 21. It, along with a variety of other useful information, is available at https://bit.ly/31cHXvZ. There are also two additional and somewhat tricky requirements for landlords concerning the federal CARES Act. Even though it expired on July 21, if the landlord is requesting rent for July as part of the eviction action, then the landlord must give the tenant a 30-day notice rather that the standard five-day notice. A sample “CARES Act 30-Day Notice for Failure to Pay Rent” is available at the same web page listed above. Next, the landlord must state either in the complaint or in a separate writing whether the CARES Act applied to the rental property that is the subject of the case. That same web page has a sample “Attestation of Plaintiff” that can be used to fulfill this requirement. Since the governor’s first residential eviction order, incoming cases have slowed to a trickle. Hopefully, this is an indication that landlords and tenants are working together, that rental assistance funds are reaching their target, and that cases generating either unwarranted homelessness or bankrupt landlords will be comparatively rare.

’ve never been much for apologies. Let me give you an example. A few years back, while negotiating the fee for my services with a potential client, we had several spirited discussions about the value of public relations. He had a number in mind which we can call “x.” I, too, had a number in mind, which we can call “1.3x.” Our exchanges continued over emails and phone calls, with the two of us never getting remotely close to striking a deal. In our last call, this titan of business told me, “It’s a shame we’re both so focused on Jewing each other that we won’t end up working together.” My response to that point, and his accompanying slur, is unfit for this fine family publication. We have never spoken again. I thought about Mr. Company President this week while reading multiple news items concerning public apologies made by everyone from Hollywood celebrities to religious leaders to politicians to businesses. Lately, apologies seem to have become as trendy as Porsches, Lululemon workout clothes and those hideous Louis Vuitton handbags—everybody simply has to have one. Some examples from the past few days: “Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds issued a public apology for his 2012 marriage ceremony to actress Blake Lively, which occurred at a former South Carolina slave plantation. As Reynolds explained to Fast Company magazine, “What we saw at the time was a wedding venue on Pinterest. What we saw after was a place built upon devastating tragedy.” I’m not sure about the statute of limitations on offensive wedding venues, but eight years might be pushing it. Also, if Reynolds is busy apologizing, how about one for making that truly crappy “Green Lantern” flick?

Meanwhile, Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of ultra-evangelical Liberty University, apologized for posting a quickly deleted Instagram picture of himself with his pants unzipped, belly protruding and his arm around an unidentified young woman sporting unzipped microshorts. The image, apparently taken during a yacht party, drew criticism for appearing to fly in the face of Liberty’s commitment to abstinence and prim Christian behavior. Said Falwell: “I’ve apologized to everybody. And I’ve promised my kids I’m going to try to be a good boy from here on out.” Such oozing sincerity kind of makes you feel warm inside, no? Speaking of feeling warm all over, there’s German carmaker Audi. It apologized this week for an advertisement featuring a young girl in a summer dress and sunglasses leaning on an Audi RS4 while eating a banana. The tagline? “Let your heart beat faster—in every aspect.” To critics of the ad, the image seemed too sexual or too suggestive or too … something. Audi tweeted out an apology, saying the ad was meant to show “that even for the weakest traffic participants, it is possible to relaxingly lean on the RS technology. That was a mistake! Audi never intended to hurt anyone’s feelings. We sincerely apologize for this insensitive image and ensure that it will not be used in future.” Let the internal investigation into who chose the fruit for that ad commence. Each of these apologies fails for me—as too late, too dumb or too over the top for something that wasn’t clearly offensive in the first place. That’s the big problem with apologies: They’re easy to do wrong because they consist of words. As most of our mothers taught us, it’s actions that matter most in this life—what we do as opposed to what we say. Walk the walk, as the cliche goes. Few things are cheaper than talk—with the possible exception of that jacka-- I’m glad I never took as a client.

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Realtor launches digital real estate platform BY KAMALA KIRK Foothills Focus Contributor

ince becoming a licensed real estate agent in 1999, Cave Creek resident Renee Tulliani has seen a lot of changes in the market and reinvented herself over the course of her career. She started out working with first-time homebuyers before moving to luxury listings and land. Then, after the market crash in 2008, she handled real estate-owned properties for lenders and homeowners during the financial crisis. Inspired by her experiences in the industry, Tulliani came up with the idea for Dealty—a digital real estate platform that would improve and simplify the homebuying and selling process for consumers. “Most people look for properties online before they contact an agent,” Tulliani said. “What has happened over the years is that when agents put their listings onto

Renee Tulliani founded Dealty, which she called a “homeowner-driven platform.” (Photo courtesy Renee Tulliani)

the MLS (multiple listing service), their potential buyers are sold as leads to other agents. When you send an email inquiring

about a property you’ve seen on a realty site, the person who responds to you isn’t the listing agent—it’s someone who has bought your lead. There was very little out there that would allow everyone to be on one open platform, and buyers and sellers tend to be limited in what they can do aside from listing their property on Zillow.” Dealty officially launched in 2020 and removes the need for an agency or middleman, which gives buyers and sellers full control, in addition to maximum equity. It also eliminates the confusion that comes with third-party listing sites. Interested buyers can create an account to search and browse listings and communicate directly with homeowners on the platform. Sellers can use the site to determine the value of their home, set the price they want and list their property on the site. “Using Dealty’s internal messaging system, buyers can reach out to sellers di-

rectly to schedule an open house or make an offer,” explained Tulliani. “Another thing we’re working on at the moment is having all the contracts and documents that buyers and sellers need auto-populate in the system. We’re looking to simplify the process, make it transparent and create more of a streamline so that everyone has a good experience.” “We’re very big believers in the idea that the person that controls the access owns the property,” added Gary Stringer, chief financial officer of Dealty. “With our platform, they have all the tools available to help them make great decisions during the selling process.” The platform is free for buyers, and homeowners can list their first property free of charge. For $79 per month, sellers who sign up for Dealty’s premium package can upload unlimited listings. Sellers can also use the site to schedule a photog-

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Vestar alum acquires first shopping center BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

estar’s former long-time vice president of development and acquisitions has a new company and acquired his first shopping center. Scottsdale Development Partners founder and CEO David Malin closed on the $10.5 million The Shops at Dynamite Creek on July 31. Located at the entrance of Tatum Ranch, the 82,400-square-foot center is 65% occupied, making it a prime target for revitalization. The center’s tenants include Ace Hardware, HonorHealth, Tail-

Vestar alum David Malin acquired The Shops at Dynamite Creek, which includes tenants such as HonorHealth and Dynamite Creek Animal Hospital, among others, for $10.5 million on July 31. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Development Partners)

gaters, The Creek Patio Grill and Dynamite Creek Animal Hospital, among other shops. With 830- to 6,501-square-foot suites available, Scottsdale Development Partners is looking to secure additional tenants and is open to all uses, including fitness, restaurant, service and health care. “When the previous owner put The Shops at Dynamite Creek up for sale, I saw this as a huge opportunity,” Malin said. “You couldn’t ask for a better location. The community is thriving, and the property sits right at the entrance to Tatum Ranch serving

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rapher to take pictures of their home for an additional fee. After launching in Arizona, Dealty has expanded to Washington and Idaho. At the moment, Tulliani and Stringer are focusing their efforts on the West Coast, but they have plans to grow across the

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thousands of residents in Phoenix, Cave Creek and Carefree. The center was built in 1999 and was an immediate success and fully leased for almost 15 years. At some point, the former owners, who are out of state, stopped paying attention to the shopping center.” Kevin Tehan and Josh Stone with Columbia National Real Estate Finance represented Scottsdale Development Partners in sourcing the debt with a correspondent life insurance company. A longtime Valley resident, Malin hired Carol Schillne and Cole Schillne from CBRE as the listing brokers and

nation gradually. They’re also looking to grow their network by adding five-starrated title companies and loan officers to the platform, as well as homebuilders so that people can have access to everything they need in one place. “The response from sellers has been

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Cindy Winters of Eagle Commercial, also a Tatum Ranch resident, to manage the property. “From the ownership to the listing brokers to our new property management team, we have assembled one of the best local teams in the Valley to take The Shops at Dynamite Creek to the next level,” Malin said. “We plan to continue updating the center and attract a variety of new businesses that will make this community feel proud for many years to come.” An Arcadia resident, Malin has been in the shopping center business since

1990. He moved to the Valley in 2002 to lead all the acquisitions for Vestar. Between 2002 and 2008, Malin developed 500 acres of retail in Arizona, including Tempe Marketplace in Tempe as well as Lake Pleasant Towne Center in Peoria, Sundance Towne Center in Buckeye, Oro Valley Marketplace in Oro Valley and Canyon Trails Towne Center in Goodyear. Between 2009 and 2017, Malin acquired, redeveloped, repositioned and rebranded over 4 million square feet of shopping centers in Colorado, Texas and Arizona. Those projects included: Orchard Town Center in Westminster,

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merican mythologist Joseph Campbell once observed, “The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” In fact, a hearty “yes” is the very attitude local artist Hank Keneally continues to weave into the fabric of his life and art. Born in San Francisco, Keneally dove into music as a child. His older brother, Mike, quizzed him on the great composers. A piano teacher, his grandmother taught him the keyboard. Keneally recalls learning to read music before words. By age 11, he took up the trombone, practicing two hours a day. That discipline later came into play as a counselor and artist. Keneally’s family moved to Phoenix in 1956 for his father’s job coordinating public health education for Native American tribes in five states. His trombone talents shined here. At age 14, he became the principal trombonist in the Phoenix Youth Symphony and the following two years was the principal trombonist in the all-state orchestra. After high school, he attended ASU on a music scholarship. However, he earned a bachelor’s Hank Keneally’s “Hand to Hand.” (Photo courtesy Hank Keneally) degree in sociology and a master’s in sociology and counsel- to his father and his passion for the fine ing. Keneally credits his interest in giv- arts to his mother. During his early 20s, Keneally began ing back to others through counseling

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He attended photography workshops with Weston’s son, Cole, and other great photographers in the field, such as Dick Arentz, Bruce Barnbaum and Judy Dater. By the time Keneally was in his early 30s, he met and received tutorial insights and suggestions from photographer Frederick Sommer. Keneally pushed his photography into the modernist realm. Not convinced he pushed the edge far enough, Keneally studied art, unraveling structure, traditions, relationships of form and composition. In the meantime, he worked in a private practice as a counselor with his wife. Here the “power of myth” took shape in different and surprisingly similar ways. He committed to painting and photographing. Applying his interest in

Hank Keneally’s “Liberty.” (Photo courtesy Hank Keneally)

studying photography with Jack Stuler at ASU. “Jack taught me to view the world through a child’s perspective and introduced me to the work of Edward Weston, who became a major influence on my work,” Keneally said.

the human psyche and his photographic expression of form, he moved his art into what he called “expressionist portraiture.” At this point, Keneally began to create art with computers.

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Retired from counseling, Keneally works as a full-time mixed-media artist. This work uses the structure and aesthetic of his “Diffusion Portraits” series and expands it to include drawing and painting in layers on his archival pigment ink prints. This year, following his success with collectors and clients, Keneally is preparing to release his second book, “Diffusion Portrait,” the follow-up to

“Wallescapes.” His goal is “to communicate spontaneity of movements without instructions and a panoply of emotional expressions.” Upon release, “Diffusion Portrait” can be purchased at blurb.com. To view Keneally’s work, visit hankkeneallyfineart.com. Contact arts columnist Shea Stanfield at flowingquill@yahoo.com.

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olunteers from the Foothills Caring Corps’ “Spread Joy Convoy” recently brought smiles and waves to seniors. The volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to promoting independence for seniors and adults with disabling conditions organized this joyful parade to connect with “neighbors” who feel isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Twice a week in Northeast Valley areas served by the Foothills Caring Corps, volunteers decorate the organization’s vans and their own vehicles to bring gift bags filled with sweet treats, a face mask, word puzzles and caring messages to their “neighbors.” “This heartfelt interaction means the world to older adults who may not have help to get groceries or transportation to get to medical appointments, especially as the pandemic has forced the Caring Corps to reduce activities for the safety of its volunteers and neighbors,” said Robin Cochran, Foothills Caring Corps executive director. Joyce Vanderplank was visited by the convoy. “I just had the most wonderful visit

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ersey Mike’s Subs is slated to open at 5355 E. Carefree Highway in Cave Creek on August 12. Franchise owners Bill and Leslie Mapes are celebrating the new store by hosting a fundraiser for United Phoenix Firefighters Charities from Wednesday, August 12, to Sunday, August 16. Customers with a special fundraising coupon may make a minimum $2 contribution to United Phoenix Firefighters Charities in exchange for a regular sub. Customers must have a

Jersey Mike’s Subs franchise owners Bill and Leslie Mapes are celebrating their new Cave Creek location with a fundraiser for United Phoenix Firefighters Charities from August 12 to August 16. (Submitted photo)

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