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National summit for women comes to Civana BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

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omen enjoy collaborating with other hardworking women. At the KNOW Women Summit, presented by PNC Bank, women can connect, engage and learn from powerful businesswomen from across the country. The two-and-a-half day summit created by KNOW Women runs Thursday, October 21, to Saturday, October 23, at Civana Spa and Resort. “KNOW Women started in 2017 right here in Phoenix, Arizona, as a concept for a resource guide that showcases women to know and do business with,” says Sarah Benken, founder and CEO of KNOW Women. “It was a vetted guide called the KNOW Book where we selected and vetted and approved women from all different industries,

all different ages, all different races to be part of this resource guide to showcase the amazing dynamic women who are doing big things in their industry as well as in the community.” Published in February 2018, the first KNOW Book profiled 130 women. By June of that year, there were 176 nominations for the next book. “I really just did this for my community because I wanted to meet and show the community all of these dynamic women that were in our cities, in our backyards doing big things,” the serial entrepreneur says. Following the launch party of the first KNOW Book, Benken realized she needed to go beyond a book and create a community. “I knew I wanted to be aligned with high-achieving women,” Benken says. “Women who were busy and juggling work and home, and really I wanted a place to let

my hair down and be seen, so I created it.” KNOW Women is working on its fifth Phoenix volume, and the organization has expanded to 15 other cities across North America. “By the end of 2018, we launched four additional publications: Raleigh, North Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina, where I’m from; Tampa, Florida; and Calgary, Canada,” Benken says. “We have local markets that host these KNOW Books, and we really launched in conjunction with that, along with memberships for women who want to align with our mission of women supporting women. We’ve also just expanded to becoming a full-service media company where we’ve got a podcast and we publish 16 articles a month on our KNOW Women’s site,

ans,” Rearley said. “They weren’t treated right when they came home. I want them all to now we care.” Fourteen years ago, she heard about Wreaths Across America and its annual wreath-laying ceremonies. She helped place the wreaths at the first ceremony she attended. It was so moving, she had to share it with her peers in the Paradise Valley Chapter

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. “It really touched my heart,” she said. “I had just lost my dad, who was a World War II veteran.” Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington Na-

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arolyn Rearley understands the plight of military families. She comes from a long line of veterans, as her four brothers, husband and inlaws all served. “When I see veterans, I thank them for their service — especially Vietnam veter-

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which are the voices and stories of our members.” The 15 cities host events throughout the year, leading up to the national summit that — in nonpandemic times — is hosted in May. Benken assures that the summit will go back to May next year. “The summit is our annual gathering of women who are excited to learn, to be inspired, to grow with like-minded women,” Benken says. The summit begins with a “big welcome reception party” Thursday, October 21, followed by a slew of programming Friday and Saturday. “We have 18 breakout sessions that we’ll be hosting between the two days,” Benken explains. “That’s going to be learning workshopping and really getting tactical knowledge for your business and your life. “In between all of that, we have our four keynote speakers, two fireside chats, and we’ve got six panels. Panels are going to be more in depth and they are going to be in the afternoon, and they’re going to be focused around inspiration storytelling.” Keynote speakers include America’s foremost “auctiontainer” Letitia Frye and business success coach Vanessa Shaw. Fireside Chat speakers include JaSheika and JaNeika James, writers and producers for shows including “Empire” and “Desperate Housewives” and currently co-executive producers for HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl,” along with basketball Hall of Famer Ann Myers Drysdale. Speaking to women Shaw became an official KNOW Women member earlier this year after learning Benken was in her professional orbit. “I believe it was one of my own clients or someone in the community who said (Sarah and I) should really speak,” says Shaw, the chief executive officer and founder of Business Growth Academy. “We are just up to a similar mission as it relates to supporting women and businesses to grow businesses. Once we discovered that, it was like, ‘Oh, my gosh,

I want to jump on board,’ because this can be a beneficial community (for me). I want to be a part of this amazing community that she has built. Equally, I know that I have value that I can add to the community as well.” According to Shaw, her keynote speech will touch on money, whereas Benken described it as “how to get rich without being a (expletive).” “I’m going to be covering the question around ambition and ambition for women,” Shaw says. “I’m going to be covering the topic or several topics about how women really hold themselves back. We’ve discovered with all of my work at this Sarah Benken started KNOW Women as a resource book to point with thousands of showcase dynamic women in the community. She parlayed that into an organization that hosts events in 15 North American cities. women, but there is really (Photos courtesy of KNOW Women) three key areas that come up time and time again, so we are going to be looking at those.” vironment, which is, again, unusual Shaw says her favorite part about for women’s organizations. Women’s being a keynote speaker is “really about organizations — unfortunately — can getting what I believe is an important get competitive and catty. I think Sarah message out for women, business and is very keen on the type of relationships financial success. Getting in front of a that she wants to build within the orgalarger audience so that more people nization. That’s reflected in the caliber can hear it.” of people who participate in KNOW.” She hopes that her speech will have a “powerful ripple effect” and encourage The summit others to normalize the conversation of Benken calls the event a “no-fluff talking about money and business. summit, so women will probably cry “I think as women we still hide out, and laugh harder than you have ever and we don’t necessarily talk about had — especially now, given COVID. finances,” Shaw says. “You will leave with best friends “We don’t necessarily talk about — like friends for life. You will leave really wanting to be ambitious and with partnerships and collaborations. successful in our businesses. Our male Really by the end, you will be filled up counterparts don’t seem to have a spiritually and mentally.” challenge talking about those things, yet Benken hopes attendees will be we still do, and it’s time for us to shift “ready to tackle the world” after the that conversation.” summit. Shaw says she appreciates KNOW The summit goes beyond speakers. It Women’s resources. features workshops and a 2,500-square“Honestly the favorite part is just the foot area with a “beauty bar/braid bar, whole vibe, the environment that Sarah workstations, a mimosa bar and juice has created,” Shaw says. see WOMEN’S page 8 “It’s a very positive, uplifting en-

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tional Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. Sponsors can purchase wreaths for family members or veterans at-large for $15. Ceremonies around the world are held at noon Arlington, Virginia, time (Eastern Time) on Saturday, Dec. 18. At the National Memorial Cemetery in North Phoenix, it begins at 10 a.m. In Arizona, $15 sponsorships opportunities have begun. To contact Rearley, email grandma4CJS@cox.net. As of early September, the Paradise Valley Chapter NSDAR was 86 wreaths short of its goal. The women are attempting to set up tables in area stores to boost sales. They are confirmed to have one at the National Memorial Cemetery on Veterans Day. “We have the names of the deceased, we go to the gravestone, place the wreath, say a prayer and move on to the next one,” said Rearley, who lives in the Scottsdale Airpark area. “DAR is very attentive to our veterans and active military. We want to honor them and remember their sacrifices. Everyone is remembered. At the same

time people in Arlington are laying the wreaths, people across the world are following suit. We’re all in it together.” Rearley has been forced to replace wreaths that were stolen or taken home. Last year, 10 out of 200 went missing. “I talked to wives, mothers and sisters who were really upset,” she said. “They came out on a Sunday expecting to see a wreath at their loved one’s grave and it wasn’t there. I lost a son, so I know how that feels. I spent that whole weekend in tears. I don’t know why people feel the need to do that.” In light of COVID-19, last year, volunteers placed wreaths without family members present. “We were incognito,” she said. “We couldn’t tell anyone we were out there. We did our normal job for three days and went home. We will be back to normal this year. We place more than 200 grave-specific wreaths a year. “I feel like it’s my baby,” Rearley said. “I feel close to it. I’d be lost if I didn’t do it.”

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Foothills Food Bank see changing perceptions, new opportunities BY FRAN BOOTH Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

everal months ago, most Americans were doing pretty well and living their lives. A lot has changed since then. Eviction requirements have been lifted. Inflation is roaring and that affects people’s ability to purchase fuel, food, pay rent or a mortgage and/or manage a growing family or a senior budget. Times have changed, all right. But with change, comes the opportunity to share with others. Foothills Food Bank has embarked on a novel effort to reduce barriers to the use of a community food bank and to partner more closely with community members. Foothills Food Bank has always been a valuable resource. Its new programs allow the organization to outreach to more areas instead of having to come to its locations. “We are working to help neighbors in the communities we serve to receive

the nutrition they need by reaching out in new and different ways,” said Leigh Zydonik, executive director for Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. “One of the key changes we are starting to see with the lifting of the eviction moratorium is people with severe rent issues. For example, in Cave Creek alone, costs will force people out of the area due to rising home and apartment costs. Couple rent and mortgage issues with higher gas and food prices and, for many people, a lack of transportation, and times will get tougher. We want to help.” As a result, the food bank has created numerous sharing programs to better partner with citizens. “We’re here to bridge the gap because we have good food and want to share it with our neighbors, our friends,” Zydonik said. “Part of the way we are doing this is through mobile distributions, micropantries and Senior Market Day, among other programs.”

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Mobile outreach Mobile distributions are a new way for the food bank to provide more outreach to people who lack transportation. The food bank currently partners with Coolwater Church and soon, with a senior center in New River. “We bring fresh, healthy food to a community locale so people can drive up and gather the food they need once a month at a set day and time,” Zydonik said. The food bank is planning permanent micropantries for organizations that can provide access to food in secure locations such as schools, including Canon Elementary School in Black Canyon City. Other community gathering centers include churches, libraries and more within the food bank’s boundaries. Canon Elementary provides access to non-perishable foods and toiletry items. Zydonik said students in affected communities such as Black Canyon City don’t want their peers to know they need food so won’t take free food in front of them. “Our goal is to implement micropantries in areas where there aren’t enough grocery stores and to help make people comfortable sharing the food we have to offer,” Zydonik said.

Senior partnering program Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center also has developed a Senior Market Day for people 55 years and older. The food sharing effort will provide seniors with fresh, healthy food. “We are working with United Way Senior Meals to share wonderful meals with people in our community,” Zydonik said. “Individuals receive a box with six individually packaged frozen meals for the week. Along with the meals, people can shop for produce, bakery goods and deli items while they’re here. And, we will create boxes with great healthy food options, such as gluten-free, diabetic-friendly foods and more.” Smaller portion-sized and health-conscious food boxes also will be available. The food bank will work with Foothills Caring Corps in Cave Creek, for example, to provide transportation locally for those who need it. Zydonik said the food bank also is partnering with other agencies to provide food in their respective communities. “We love sharing food with others,” Zydonik said.

Cave Creek begins permitting, inspecting alarms BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

The town of Cave Creek assumed the permitting and inspection processes for sprinklers and fire alarms for all residential and commercial buildings from Rural Metro Fire on Oct. 1. Rural Metro has announced it will continue to service its customers with fire and emergency services from its current location. However, the town of Cave Creek began assuming the role of permit processing for new or upgraded sprinklers and fire alarms. Rural Metro transferred all existing applications and permits as well as any inspections to the town of Cave Creek to

ease in the continuation of permit and inspection services to the customer. For those wishing to request an inspection on a permit issued by Rural Metro within the town of Cave Creek, call the town’s inspection request line and leave the inspection type, address and permit number at 480-488-7092. The process and paperwork to apply for sprinklers and fire alarms is on the town’s website under fire safety, cavecreekaz. gov/firesafety. These materials can also be found in the building and fire safety department at town hall. For questions or inquiries, contact the building and safety department at 480-488-6622.

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Structure fire Rural Metro crews from Cave Creek, Carefree and Rio Verde responded to a structure fire in the 4100 block of Forest Pleasant at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Upon arriving, crews found a vacant double-wide mobile home fire from the roof and heavy smoke from the roof line and inside. Cave Creek and Carefree firefighters attacked the fire from the exterior of the structure and isolated the fire in the attic. No injuries were reported. According to Shawn Gilleland with Rural Metro, the owner of the property said the trailer had rodent problems and indicated that might be the cause. (Photos courtesy of Rural Metro)

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bar, and then snacks all day and coffee on tap,” according to Benken. “We also have a KNOW Women marketplace, which is going to be styled like a retail boutique,” Benken says. “We’ve got, I would say, about 50 women-owned businesses/products that are going to be housed there. Women will be able to shop from these hyperlocal community business owners who we’re pulling from all over.”

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KNOW Women The organization offers two memberships — empower and elite. Empower is available for any woman, while elite has guidelines. “They (elites) are the experts or the thought leaders who are actually pouring into the empower community,” Benken says. Through all the hard work, Benken says her organization has “been really fruitful” and loves to see the impact that

Vanessa Shaw, founder and chief executive officer of Business Growth Academy, will serve as a keynote speaker for the 2021 KNOW Women Summit. it has on her community. “By far, my favorite thing is watching this organization transform the lives of women,” Benken says. “I have seen women expand their businesses, create new businesses. I’ve seen people who have side hustles retire from their corporate careers and actually launch their side hustle until they’re a full-time hustle.” Benken notes “it’s just been hard” and that she is excited to continue to see her organization grow. “It’s been a lot of work,” Benken says. “I think of this as my legacy and as my

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ASU student confrontation handled with euphemism BY J.D. HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

r. Michael Crow has completed almost two decades as president of Arizona State University. He spent a portion of that time co-authoring a book that encapsulates what could be considered his mission statement for the institution: “Designing the New American University.” But when a new controversy erupted on the Tempe campus and went viral via video on social media, Crow’s subordinates responded with old-fashioned euphemism. On Sept. 23 in Room 321 of the Student Success Center, two white male students

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were harassed by members of the Multicultural Solidarity Coalition, which then posted a nearly eight-minute video of the confrontation that has since been taken down. (It remains available at other websites, though the graphic language contained therein is far from “quaint.”) One of the white students, Chase Beckerman, had a sticker on his computer that read “Police Lives Matter” and the other, who remains unidenti�ied, wore a t-shirt reading “Did Not Vote for Biden.” Two women of color, undergraduate Mastaani Qureshi and graduate student Sarra Tekola, appeared to take the lead in confronting the white men, demanding they leave Room 321. Perhaps the most revealing part of the

exchange comes when Beckerman, trying to strike a conciliatory tone, asked, “Is there anywhere I can go?” Teacola responded, “Yeah! The whole rest of the campus! The second �loor, the �irst �loor, the whole MU [Memorial Union] – every single part of the campus centers you! This is the only space that you’re not centered and you’re still trying to center yourself, which is peak cis-white male bulls***t! Beckerman then asserted, “I’m not racist, I’m just studying.” That assertion brings a hot-tempered response from Teacola: “You are racist! Your sticker is racist because police, that’s a job! You can choose to be police. I don’t

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ASU incident forces rethinking of college BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

sed to be, college was a place where new adults smacked face-first into life. You met people unlike any you’d known before. You confronted new ideas and cultures. You got challenged a little. You learned a lot. That concept of college appears stone cold dead and video evidence proves it. It’s footage shot last week in Arizona State University’s Student Pavilion, in a room recently designated as a “multicultural space.” Before that, the space was a room where ASU pre-med student Chase Beckerman – a white male in his early 20s – sometimes went to study, including with his laptop, adorned with a “Police Lives Matter” sticker. The sticker allegedly sparked the

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conflict, which last week racked up 5.5 million Twitter views and earned coverage from Fox News to Europe. In it, Beckerman and a white male friend – sporting a “Did Not Vote For Biden” t-shirt – are confronted by two women of color, sustainability grad student Sarra Tekola and undergrad Mastaani Qureshi, leaders of ASU’s Multicultural Solidarity Coalition, which lobbied for the creation of the space. “What did I do wrong?” asks Beckerman. “You’re offensive,” says one of the women. “Police lives matter?” “We’re just trying to do schoolwork,” says Beckerman’s buddy, while Beckerman notes the presence of a Black Lives Matter sticker. “But this is our space,” says the woman. “You’re making this space uncomfortable.” “You’re making me uncomfortable,” says the anti-Biden T-shirt guy. That’s when the whole thing goes to hell. “But you’re white,” one woman shouts. “Do you understand what a multicultural space (is)? It means you’re not being centered.” To this the anti-Biden guy poses a question: “White’s not a culture?” “White is not a culture,” Tekola yells. “Say it again to the camera. You think

whiteness is a culture? … So anyways, this is the violence that ASU does and this is the type of people that they protect, okay. This white man thinks he can take up our space and this is why we need a multicultural space. Because they think they can get away with this.” Beckerman says he’s “just trying to study,” which unleashes another tirade. “You’re a racist, your sticker’s racist. Because police, that’s a job. … I don’t choose to be Black, okay. You can choose to be a cop. You can choose to kill people with a badge and you’re protecting that… Which means that you’re racist.” More shouting ensues, more cursing, more woke talking points. The men leave, and the gist is clear: Police are evil. White men too. The appearance of a pro-law enforcement sticker in a multicultural space is an act of violence. The self-anointed police of this space feel empowered to defend it by enforcing a version of the same Jim Crow segregation Americans of all races battled against for decades. Now Beckerman has an attorney and a public statement. “I support good people of all colors, creeds, and religions and support those who want

to end racial and social injustice. I am a student. My only desire is to study hard, work hard, and complete my studies at Arizona State University. I am cooperating with the University’s investigation into this incident and I have faith in that process.” ASU also released a statement: “Differences of opinion are part of the university experience. The university expects respectful dialogue between students in all engagements.” In a righteous world, respect would be a two-way street. You’d get it no matter the title of the space, no matter the color of your skin, no matter the slogan on your sticker. I learned that in kindergarten. Now you go to college to unlearn it.

choose to be Black! Okay, no– you can choose to be a cop, you can choose to kill people with a badge, and you’re protecting that sh*t which means that you’re racist!” Beckerman said: “I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to offend you guys or anything.” Teacola has long taken offense at ASU because school of�icials have not yet of�icially designated the space she was insisting the white students vacate as a multicultural center. The university maintains that efforts to establish one are being formulated, but a speci�ic location and dedication date have not yet been established.

Teacola is a PhD. candidate in ASU’s School of Sustainability and is a Ford Foundation Fellow. The fellowship provides a stipend of at least $24,000 annually, which ASU accepts as full recompense for tuition and fees. Despite the fact that the Ford Foundation describes her academic achievement as truly elite – in the top 4% of applicants – Teacola views herself as a victim. Perhaps that is why, in addition to her role as the founder of MSC, she also is the Phoenix Metro Chapter of Black Lives Matter’s “co-minister for activism.” Maybe that’s why ASU’s statement in response to the confrontation was so muted. It read, in part: “The Dean of Students Of-

�ice is aware of the disagreement between a handful of students…[and] will be discussing it with all involved…Differences of opinion are part of the university experience…” The statement does not detail if any ASU student will face disciplinary action, but Beckerman has retained legal counsel and issued his own statement which emphasizes reconciliation and “meaningful change.” It could also be that Chase is aware that Crow’s book is described as a “radical blueprint for reinventing American higher education” and understands the operative term is “radical.” No euphemism there.

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AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN

Art is in the eye of the beholder BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

re you good with money? Yes, I thought so. We have to watch our pennies even more closely with in�lation. However, it seems there are a few folks in the “art world” who have money to burn. No pun intended. When Banksy, the famous but anonymous British graf�iti artist, sold his “Girl with the Balloon” piece at auction a few years back, it fetched $1.4 million. But wait, the moment the deal was done, the work of art self-destructed by unexpectedly lowering itself through a shredder that was secretly built into the bottom of the frame. Was anyone shocked or upset? In a rare display of “true art

history,” the newly wrecked piece was retitled and then sold for a staggering $4 million. Oh, the joy of spending (wasting) money. I know many artists. They are hard working and express their talents in ways that takes time and energy. They may sometimes struggle to make a living but keep going because of their desire to create and inspire. Art improves our lives. It gives us comfort, beauty, motivation and hope. We might �ind something familiar in a piece of art, reminiscent of a place or person from our past. Perhaps we feel our lives are made brighter by vivid colors in an abstract or thrilled by a landscape we get to enjoy hanging on our wall. Art and its price tag are personal.

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�lea markets for a whopping $100 each. A lot of money back then. One of George’s paintings sold for $1,000 at the Ohio county fair. George became a local celebrity and helped my friend pay for her nursing school tuition. The relationship between money and art is both baf�ling and complicated. Art is the object of our imagination or the summary of our beliefs. The expression of our emotions in all its mystery and glory. Art has been said to mimic life — as in a blank canvas waiting for our brushstrokes to “make the picture.” Like a dog named George, art is for each of us to create and enjoy. Expensive? Maybe. But always priceless. 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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An artist named Jenn Haaning was paid $84,000 by a Danish Art Museum to reproduce two of his pieces. Haaning sent the museum a box that contained two empty frames. The “artwork” he sent is titled, “Take the Money and Run.” So, the two empty frames which contain blank canvases are on display in a museum. The feedback? People are standing and staring at a blank canvas “imagining” the possibilities. Lordy help us. Have the Danes lost their minds? The museum may ask for a refund, but the artist claims they got what they paid for. Art is in the eyes of the beholder. And we pay what we think it is worth. I had a friend in nursing school who had a big old bulldog named George. One day while she was painting a bedroom, George spilled the paint, stepped into it, and ran through the house. An artist was born. My friend had George step into paint and walk around on big canvases and would then sell the paintings at the local

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eorgia O’Keeffe wrote, “To create one’s own world takes courage.” Artist Linda Paul-Sontag is familiar with creating her own world. Her father worked for the Railroads and the Interstate Commerce Commission, which required several relocations. By the time the fam-

ily settled in Los Angeles, Paul-Sontag had attended seven elementary schools across Nebraska, Texas, New Mexico and California. In the seventh grade, a teacher commented on her creativity. At that point, she suspected she should follow drawing and painting. She decided in high school to study art in college. “My parents weren’t thrilled by the prospect of me becoming an artist

but relented if I agreed to include courses in bookkeeping and typing,” Paul-Sontag said. Her interests evolved from the fine arts into graphic arts, placing her at the finish line of her bachelor’s degree in business administration. Paul-Sontag worked for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach as a graphic artist and technical illustrator shortly after graduation. “Much to my parents’ surprise, they found I could make a living in the art world,” she said. “We produced sales presentations, technical support bulletins, and the company

collateral.” Thanks to an aircraft industry downturn, Paul-Sontag had to look for a new career — project manager for the wireless industry. “I found myself in an entirely different industry,” she said. “I was responsible for managing, leasing, city entitlements, regulatory compliance and the hand-off to construction to develop new cell sites. My territory covered Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico.” She moved to Arizona so her hus-

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band could build custom homes in Prescott. Unfortunately, the 2008 real estate collapse forced Paul-Sontag back into the wireless industry in California. “We lived separately for five years until we could finally reunite and move to the Phoenix area in 2013,” she said. “We decided to stay.” Today, Paul-Sontag is happily settled in a home with her space, Walking Rain Studio — a place she can expand her painting career as a fine art painter. “I am fascinated with all things

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First ‘Chair-ity’ fundraiser supports artists, art ed BY LAURIE FAGEN Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

Help a nonprofit arts organization, one of many profoundly affected by the pandemic, by attending the in-

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