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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Council debates commissioner’s removal BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

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ave Creek Town Council voted to allow Paul Eelkema, vice chairman of the planning commission, to stay on the board after he breached the proper chain of communication in a 5-2 decision at the Oct. 4 meeting. Eelkema sent a letter to Councilman Bob Morris and Councilwoman Kathryn Royer with questions regarding the proposed — and strongly opposed — Hidden Canyon subdivision. This occurred before the planning commission had voted whether or not to allow certain exceptions to the subdivision ordinance to be made in a meeting on Sept. 16. “Is it inappropriate for a commission member to be, from my point of view, lobbying the council members in ad-

vance of a commission meeting, relative to what’s going to be discussed at the commission?” asked Vice Mayor David Smith. The commission approved the exceptions for the property at the Sept. 26 meeting, which means the site plan would go forward to be presented by and voted on by the town council. While he only asked questions in the letter sent out, Smith said it was still an act to lobby council members and was “absolutely and totally inappropriate.” Eelkema has since recused himself from the planning commission to try to right his wrongdoing. However, by skipping the chain of communication and potentially violating the applicant’s constitutional rights of due process, he was subject to be removed from the planning commission. Town Attorney Bill Sims ex-

plained the issue further. “Even Mr. Eelkema agrees, by the fact that he recused himself, that there may have been some inappropriate conduct,” Sims said. “The way this is supposed to work is when there’s a matter coming before a governing body, you have to keep an open mind so that the applicant and the neighbors understand that you haven’t made a determination without looking at all the facts.” Sims agreed Eelkema made a mistake but said he has taken positive steps to correct it. Sims’ recommendation as the town attorney was that Eelkema’s recusal was a satisfactory solution. Some council members agreed that it was an honest mistake that was made with good intentions. Others, however, said it was

young people,” said Carefree Mayor Les Peterson. “A school district functioning at its best can have a dramatic, long-term impact upon both the happiness and success of students attending… I fully support this bond issue and would encourage others in the district to vote yes as well.” The cost to the average homeowner would be $42 a year. The total estimated cost of the bond would be $59,077,000

including principal and interest. The funds will be split up with $4.8 million for new technology, $1 million for safety and security, $3 million for sports facility upgrades, $27.4 million for general facility upgrades and maintenance, $3.8 million for buses and $11 million to pay off debt from a solar and energy saving project.

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Voters to decide CCUSD $40M bond issue BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

ave Creek Unified School District will have a special election Nov. 2 so voters can decide on a $40 million bond. “I believe that one of the primary responsibilities each of us have as adults is to provide for a quality education for our

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a mistake that shouldn’t have happened and called for more serious consequences. “It’s not a fine line, it’s a wide chasm between activism and service, and I’ve got a problem with this,” Mayor Ernie Bunch said. The letter’s recipient, Royer said she was recusing herself from further discussions about the Hidden Canyon plans in order for the council to remain unbiased. Royer added that she did not take this lightly, but ultimately decided Eelkema’s position on the planning commission was more important for the town than her vote. The ultimate deciding factor for many of the council members was the humble admission of fault and acceptance of responsibility from Eelkema. Councilman Thomas McGuire pointed out this act of contrition was not seen in similar situations in the past. “I’m standing here tonight embarrassed,” he said. “I want to acknowledge that I jumped an important step

Mayor Ernie Bunch wants further consequeces for Cave Creek Town Council vice chairman Paul Eelkema’s actions. (File photo) in the line of communication we use to get things done in this town. I think you all recognize that I don’t view this appointment with an attitude that is cavalier. I take this seriously… So, here’s my promise to you. I will honor our communication protocols. I will continue to ask hard questions appropriately. I will work for positive results. I do very much want to continue as a planning commissioner.” Ultimately, the council voted 5-2 to take no action and keep Eelkema on the board unless there is another issue in the future. Mayor Ernie Bunch and Councilman Ron Sova were the only two votes against the motion.

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Marcie Rodriguez, the district’s chief financial officer, said the bond will produce additional revenue stream to provide more opportunities for students which will, hopefully, increase enrollment. Currently, only 52% of students in Cave Creek attend Cave Creek Unified schools. “We compete with all the (surrounding) districts,” Rodriguez said. “Parents have choices, and they can take their children anywhere they want to in Arizona. So, if we don’t have the high-quality technology, safe facilities and reliable buses, that hurts us, and parents will choose to go somewhere else where their students have more opportunities.” While everyone agrees that education is a priority and the schools could use a bit of a boost, some parents say they are against the bond because of the timing and previous bad financial decisions. “I don’t deny that they could (use some improvements) and that the money could be used,” said Nate Weddle, parent of CCUSD students. “It’s the question of if this is the right use of this money. Money has been given for the purposes that they’re asking, it just hasn’t been able to be used properly because they’ve made bad financial decisions. So why make another bad financial decision to fix a bad financial decision that exists and was already made years ago? At some point you need to start making correct decisions.” Weddle is referring to an increase in administrative spending while cutting back or getting rid of some of the school’s programs. He also pointed out that while it’s great to pay off the debt from the solar project, the district is just incurring more debt to do that which, long-term, doesn’t help. In addition, Weddle and other parents said the problems with the district’s enrollment can’t be fixed with money alone. Upgrades might be nice, but students have left the district for better programs. “This bond is for tangible items,” he

said. “It’s not going to add programs or pay teachers more. It’s all tangible items, and people aren’t leaving the district because they don’t have computers or they don’t have textbooks, they’re leaving because the programs aren’t there. So, this is not really going to solve the enrollment issue.” As for the timing of this bond, some parents have spoken out about CCUSD Superintendent Cort Monroe, who started in January and immediately made several changes as far as administrative staffing, pay, funding and programs. “I think the bond is a bad idea,” said Heather Maldonado, parent of CCUSD students. “The new superintendent has only been in office for nine months and, rather than making do with what he has, his first inclination has been to cut programs and ask for more money. The school district should start looking at how they are spending their money rather than asking for more.” Weddle also mentioned the school’s COVID-19 relief funds. He said this has been a turbulent time for schools so it’s hard to really gauge the situation. Maldonado said she is not entirely opposed to the idea of a bond, but wants to make sure all the options are considered before taking on a $40 million debt. Rodriguez said she understands the hesitation, but this is something that has been discussed and planned since January. It was not an easy, overnight decision, but was ultimately in the best interest of the district. She also said that a citizens oversight committee will be formed to review spending and ensure the funds are spent as promised. “I think that it was very, very well thought out. I think there’s a plan in place that is much needed for this district.” The special election on Nov. 2 will be mail-in only for residents who live within the district. Ballots and an informational pamphlet were mailed in early October. For more information about the bond, how the funds will be spent and the impact to residents, visit ccusd93.org/Page/12141.

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ll Fry’s Food Stores Pharmacy locations are offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters, �lu vaccines and a vaccine power hour to help meet the vaccine needs of its shoppers. COVID-19 boosters and �lu vaccines are available for eligible populations. Vaccine power hour is the �irst hour of business, Monday through Friday, solely dedicated to providing COVID-19, �lu, and other vaccines at all locations. All vaccine appointments should be made online at frysfood.com/covidvaccine or frysfood.com/�lu. “With the �lu season quickly approaching, it is important to remind our population about the importance of getting your �lu shot, and your COVID-19 vaccine if not yet vaccinated to help protect against severe illness,” said Stephanie Spark, Fry’s Health and Wellness division leader. “Getting both vaccines is the best way to protect yourself and those around you

from getting sick with COVID-19 and the �lu this fall and winter.” According to Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), eligible populations can receive a booster dose at least six months after completing the two-dose primary series of P�izer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

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he Cave Creek Museum will bene�it from an evening spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Tickets are available at the museum. Tickets purchased by Nov. 14 are $18 for adults and $9 for children ages 5-11; no charge for children under 5. Tickets purchased after this Nov. 14 are $20. For more information, call

the museum at 480-488-2764. The 51-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive.

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American Legion Post 34 celebrates National Poppy Month BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

elping Arizona’s veterans is the mission of American Legion Post 34. Therefore, throughout the month of November, Legion Post 34 will honor the fallen and support the living future of local veterans, active-duty military personnel and their

families with medical and financial needs during National Poppy Month. The legion’s auxiliary is partnering with businesses in Cave Creek, Carefree and nearby communities to distribute poppies, or poppy cans, so the community can assist veterans in need. According to Post representative

Sandy Cuttino, by wearing a poppy, citizens honor every service member who has died in the name of liberty, freedom and democracy, and supports veterans for generations to come. “The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our country following World War,” Cuttino said. “It was popularized by the publication of the wartime poem ‘In Flanders Fields,’ written by Lt. Col. Dr. John McCrae, while serving on the front line in World War I. “ The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who The poem hon- fought and those who continue to fight for the country following ors soldiers killed World War. (Photo courtesy of American Legion) in battle. In 1920, the poppy became The American Legion, formed in the memorial flower of the American 1919, supports and advocates on beLegion. half of veterans, active military and Arizonans can find the poppy cans their families. The 501(19c) also supat their favorite local businesses or ports the initiatives and programs of at American Legion Post 34, which is the American Legion while fostering located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road in patriotism and responsible citizenCave Creek. ship.

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Protestors’ harassment giving Sinema an education BY J.D. HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

ast week, this column chronicled a curious confrontation on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, involving harassment of two white students by Black students affiliated with the Multicultural Solidarity Coalition. Observers may be forgiven if they now choose to designate ASU as a “confrontation center,” especially upon hearing the news of another display of intrusion and incivility at the downtown campus involving Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. She was followed into a restroom at University Center by a group of activists affiliated with Living United for Change in Arizona

(LUCHA) Oct. 3. Not content with merely confronting Sinema, LUCHA members recorded the interaction for social media. The twittersphere has been chirping since LUCHA Arizona posted the “production.” It opens with Sinema telling her class, “I’ll be back,” then walking out of the room and right into the group of LUCHA agitators. The word “lucha” means “fight” in Spanish, but Sinema appears to be intent on answering nature’s call, instead of in a “fight or flight” mode. The activists were just as intent on confrontation and follow Sen. Sinema into the restroom, with one female protestor walking right up to the door of the stall that the officeholder enters. That protes-

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tor, who subsequently identified herself as Sophia Marjanovic, is seen facing the closed stall, insisting that “we need solutions, [like] the ‘Build Back Better’ plan.” The $3.5 billion monstrosity of a bill called “Build Back Better,” which Sinema opposes, includes (surprise!) a provision for mass amnesty. That prompts a protestor, a self-admitted illegal immigrant and the young lady known only as Blanca to warn Sen. Sinema: “We got you elected, and…we can get you out of office if you don’t support what you promised us.” Though Blanca cites possible political consequences for Sinema, and complains about the deportation of her grandpar-

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Why get vaccinated? It’s about ‘optional danger’ BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

ou get a few years under your belt, you develop a few pet theories about how to live your life. One of my favorites concerns the avoidance of what I call “optional danger.” It’s a simple construct: Life is a fairly dangerous proposition, given that none of us gets out alive. So I avoid taking death-defying risks on purpose. I don’t bungee jump, hang-glide or heli-ski. Nor will I ever parachute out of a perfectly functioning airplane for kicks. And I do my best to keep it to about 85 miles an hour on wide-open freeways in broad daylight (Note: This newspaper does not advocate breaking the law. Your results may vary). I’m not a fanatic about the optional danger thing – I drink Diet Coke, which can’t be good for me and I used to own a motorcycle – but I tend to stick with it as a general rule. That’s why I made an appointment to

head to CVS for a COVID-19 booster vaccination this week. The rationale? The first two Pfizer shots seemed to work well. I had no side effects. And to my knowledge, I haven’t gotten COVID-19 yet. I’m eligible for the shot because I have asthma and it’s free, so why not? My guess: About 20% of you reading this at home are saying, “Because you’re an idiot, that’s why not.” I’m basing this estimate on the multiple polls I’ve read about Americans’ willingness to get vaccinated at this point in the pandemic. The breakdown: About seven in 10 of us have gotten at least one shot. Another 8% say they plan to get it. Two percent say they’re still not sure. And the remaining 20% say, “Hell no, over my dead body.” I have quite a few friends who haven’t been vaccinated, and we’ve talked it through. While a few view the decision as a way of asserting their freedom, most explain their choice with a riff on my optional danger theory.

Except for them, the risk in question isn’t COVID-19, it’s what’s in the vaccine. One friend explained it like so: “Of course I trust science. But there’s never been a study of the long-term effects of this vaccine. So who knows what it’s going to do to you in 10 years? I’m pretty young and I’m in good health, no immune issues. The chances of COVID killing me are slim. So why risk it?” I can understand his logic. Last year, COVID killed about 370,000 Americans. So far this year, it’s been blamed for another 325,000 deaths. That’s about twotenths of a percentage point of the total U.S. population. In contrast, heart disease kills about 660,000 people a year nationwide. Even so, McDonald’s sold $40 billion worth of artery-clogging crap in the U.S. last year. For me, the optional danger of dying in a pandemic outweighs the risk of the vaccine. At the same time, I went to a concert – sans mask – with 15,000 fellow fans of The Eagles last week.

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As it turned out, the band required each attendee to produce proof of vaccination at the gate, which created a lot of drama in line at the arena downtown. When I told my unvaccinated buddy about the requirement, he was offended. I get it – no one likes to be singled out. But for me, it’s like the Eagles hit says: I get a peaceful, easy feeling whenever I avoid optional danger.

No cannibalism among this year’s stupid laws BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

oes “big government” come from small minds? Which might then lead to dumb laws? All over this great nation there are laws “on the books” that reflect just how much our legislators like to make up laws. Some of these gems are old and have never been removed. But many are recent, which makes me wonder, have our mental giants in government lost their minds? Uh oh, now the emails will be flying my way. Of course, I am not referring to our own state’s lawmakers! Did you know that in Alaska it is against the law to wake up a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking the bear’s photograph? Guess lots of tourists thought it was a good idea to startle hibernating bears to take a selfie. Does this mean we can legislate

stupidity? Oh, and you can be arrested in Alaska if you give a moose a beer. Sad when you’d want a moose as your drinking buddy. Perhaps the weirdest law of any state is in the great state of Idaho, which in a law titled “Mayhem” lays out exactly why you should never eat another person. If you resort to cannibalism, you will be jailed for 14 years. Except in those extreme cases where you had to eat someone, like a friend, in order to survive in the wilderness. Guess that is punishment enough. Hey, I am not making this stuff up! Oh yeah, let’s not go to Idaho any time soon. Are you hungry? Just two years ago in Montana a law was passed that makes it perfectly legal to salvage any roadkill for meat. What’s for dinner? Street squirrel? Hey, leave that roadkill for the buzzards and let’s have lawmakers create some sensible laws. Yikes, is that even possible? Guess we

have to protect the wildlife from becoming inebriated, since in Ohio they passed a law making it illegal to give alcohol to a fish! Hmm, maybe a few Ohio legislators need to restrict their own alcohol intake. Of course, Arizona’s legislators proudly boast that we will never become a “nanny state” with too many restrictive laws. So then why is there a law forbidding women in Tucson to wear pants? (So, what is the alternative?) And there is a law in Prescott that states you cannot ride your horse up the courthouse steps. Go ahead, dash my dreams! Geez, I have always wanted to ride my old pony up those steps. Oh, did I mention that in the state of Arizona it is illegal to feed pigs garbage unless you obtain a permit? And then you must renew this permit each year. None of this applies if you are raising the pig to eat for your own consumption. Sounds like there is a whole lot of pork in our government!

Be careful, dear readers, because the very thing you were hoping to do . . . might be illegal. As a rule, avoid giving wildlife alcohol and let sleeping bears lie. Ladies do not wear pants if you are heading down to Tucson. No selfies please. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.

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Doctor shares why she’s vaccinated BY SANDRA TILL, DO Foothills Focus Columnist

ince the beginning of the pandemic, I have had the privilege of caring for many people infected with COVID-19. I have seen suffering and tragedy, loss and despair, but have also seen hope and recovery. We now have a vaccine to prevent this. I was in the Moderna clinical trial and was vaccinated in September 2020. Even though we did not know much about the vaccine, I felt honored to be part of the study and to protect myself, my family and my community. Even at that time, I felt that the risk of vaccination was less than the risk of having complications from COVID-19. In the year after receiving the vaccine, part of my practice was outpatient pulmonary. I evaluated patients who had long-COVID symptoms including shortness of breath, poor sleep, chest pain, brain fog, weakness or oxygen-dependence related to their prior infection. About 35% of people who have COVID-19 will have long-term symptoms, including people who were treated at home. Symptoms may be permanent or last months, potentially leading to inability to work, exercise or return to

their prior health before infection. When the vaccine became available, I was enthusiastic knowing there was hope in ending much of this suffering. Vaccination is the most effective tool we have to prevent long-COVID symptoms, hospitalizations and death. Despite this, people still refuse to get vaccinated. Our ICU staff continues to be strained due to resources and staffing, and healthcare providers throughout the country cannot provide the same care as we did prior to the pandemic. If more people were vaccinated, we would not be in this situation. There are risks associated with the vaccine, but nothing compared to the risk of COVID-19 infection. During the last couple weeks, I have seen many patients die from COVID-19 in our intensive care units. I find the hardest losses for me are the young parents who die leaving their young children behind. Even more tragic is when both mom and dad die leaving their kids parentless. As a mother of a 3- and 5-year-old, I can’t even imagine the devastation this would have on my children. The tragedies would have been prevented if only my patients would have been vaccinated. Over 90% of ICU admissions for COVID occur in the nonvaccinated. Our

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stroom visit. ASU Public Information Officer Adam Wolfe confirms that a probe of the video ambush is underway. Times appear to be getting tougher for Sinema – at least when it comes to continued support from her base. Another illegal conducted her own video ambush of Sinema on a flight to Washington, and a

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ICU nurses, staff and physicians are doing the best we can to keep our patients alive, but we are only human. As far as the vaccine, it is important to consider risk versus benefit.

Most common risks of vaccine: • Pain at injection site, enlarged lymph nodes, fevers or feeling unwell for a couple days.

Rare risks of vaccine: • Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (3 cases/million vaccinated) • Guillain-Barre (7.8 cases/million vaccinated) • Myocarditis – rare and typically mild in vaccinated patients. Higher rate and severity in nonvaccinated patients.

Risks of COVID19 with the Delta variant Vaccinated • Majority asymptomatic or mild infection with fevers, fatigue, sore throat, headaches. • Unlikely to end up in the hospital, ICU, or die. • Vaccinated are 59% less at risk for getting infection. • Clear virus around six days. Severe infection typically occurs around nine to 11 days. Unvaccinated • Two times higher risk of visiting the ER or admission to the hospital than vacgroup of protestors “greeted” her at Reagan National Airport. When asked by a reporter if protestors’ tactics were appropriate, Joe Biden responded: “I don’t think they are appropriate tactics, but it happens to everybody. The only people it doesn’t happen to are people who have Secret Service standing around them. It’s part of the process.” The process of a political education is ongoing…akin to “lifetime learning.” Former Sen. Dennis DeConcini once offered a bit of bipartisan advice to this columnist: “Running for office is a real education… you always learn something new.” What has Sinema learned in recent

cinated. • Eleven times more likely to die fromDelta variant than unvaccinated. • About 33% will develop long-term symptoms after resolution of their infection. Please make an educated decision for your health, your family and the community. Life is full of uncertainty and risk. When you are prescribed antibiotics there are many risks, but the benefit outweighs the risk. The risk being infected with COVID-19 greatly outweighs the risk of the vaccine and that is why I recommend vaccination. From a doctor who does not want you to be my patient, please get vaccinated. Sandra Till, DO, is a hospital intensivist and ICU medical director at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus and Abrazo Central Campus in Phoenix.

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Trinkl completes specialized training BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

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Pomodoro celebrates one-year anniversary BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

omodoro Italian Grill & Seafood celebrated its one-year anniversary with Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant is located at 6710 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. “In Italy, where we’re from, the most important part of the dining experience is the people you’re with,” said Federico

Venturini, owner. “We believe in those deep in-the-moment interactions—the laughter, the warmth, the happiness, the stories; the simple human connection.” At Pomodoro, the steaks and pasta take center stage and are complemented by a gourmet assortment of Italian cuisine, fresh seafood and a great wine and cocktail list. Info: 480-524-0989, pomodorousa. com

The completion of this focused training also provides Melissa Trinkl with membership into the institute, which connects her to exclusive resources and benefits that she can use to successfully market their luxury residential listings and find qualified buyers for high-end property in Cave Creek and Carefree. “Institute members represent the most quali�ied and skilled luxury real estate professionals in their respective markets,” said Diane Hartley, general manager of the institute. “They understand the unique needs of high-net-worth individuals when it comes to listing and selling luxury estates and have access to an extensive network of successful luxury agents made possible by the institute.” Trinkl has been in real estate since 2020 and specializes in luxury real estate in the towns of Cave Creek and Carefree. She serves on the Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living Luxury Committee. Trinkl was a Keller Williams Culture Award recipient in March and again in August. She is a certi�ied agent for Keller Offers, Keller Offers Ready to Sell, Supreme Auctions and At Home with Diversity. “The training provided me with in-

Melissa Trinkl with Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living completed a luxury home marketing training. (Photo courtesy if Melissa Trinkl) sight about effective luxury market research techniques, advanced negotiation tactics essential to serving the luxury market, introduced me to new marketing techniques, and provided valuable networking contacts with other agents who specialize in luxury,” Trinkl said.

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Ivan Harshman continues to deliver as solo artist BY JORDAN HOUSTON Foothills Focus Staff Writer

usic was always an escape for Scottsdale resident Ivan Harshman. The full-time musician describes it as a therapeutic outlet throughout his childhood — and still stands by that statement. Growing up in Toledo, Ohio, Harshman said he was “one of those kids forced to mature quickly.” Harshman recalls the first time he was given a handful of records, including tunes by Paul McCartney and The Animals, from his aunt at around 5 years old.

“Music for me at an early age was important,” explains Harshman, a former member of The Elliots. “No. 1, I liked it and it was really special to me in a certain way. “I would hide in my room and listen to records and play army men. It was a big deal because there was always a lot going on in the house. It was an escape for me.” Now, the vocalist, writer and instrumentalist is making a name for himself throughout the North Valley as a mustsee — or hear — talent. Harshman has shared the stage with a multitude of renowned musicians and acts, including Derek Trucks, Keb Mo, Ian Moore, Gin

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Harshman earned his own open stage night at a local bar called Shari’s Place Upstairs. The stage was furnished with microphones and a drum set, Harshman explains. “It was a musician’s bar. That’s who hung out there, musicians,” he said. “I would host the night and people would come up and want to play and they could. All of a sudden, drums would kick in behind me. If you started playing a song somebody liked, they’d just walk up and start playing with you. “It’s really how I learned. All of those guys were older, seasoned and ridiculously good musicians.” Harshman arrived in Tempe around the late ’90s. The aspiring musician, who was in his early 20s at the time, initially planned to pursue music in Los Angeles, but his hopes were curtailed following the demise of the record label industry in the early 2000s. He then joined what would become the Arizona-based “supergroup” The

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Elliots shortly after. The trio contained fellow singer-songwriters Blake Thompson on the vocals and guitar and Kate Russo on vocals, the electric violin and keyboards. “We were three lead singer-songwriters, we called ourselves the unofficial super group,” Harshman recounts. “Everybody was a lead singer-songwriter from another band. Basically, we started writing and playing and had a great following.” Harshman left the group around 2004 to pursue his next chapter as primarily a solo artist, he said. In 2009, he joined the classic rock outfit The Rig with Valley musicians Ronnie Winter, a vocalist and guitarist, and Gary Bruzzese, a vocalist and drummer. To this day, the group performs once a month at local hangouts like Cave Creek’s The Hideaway Grill. Performing is one of the few times that Harshman feels in the moment, he said. “When I’m performing, it’s the only time where I’m really concentrating on one thing and I feel relaxed,” Harshman explains. “I feel like I’m where I’m sup-

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Empty Bowls returns as in-person event BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

can keep the bowls as a reminder of empty bowls throughout the world, throughout the year. Winners of the art auction can pick up their art pieces after 1 p.m. at Harold’s as well. The art will be displayed at Harold’s, and Tech4Life Computers & Websites staff will be on hand to help folks with online bidding. “We are excited to initially offer the art auction online so people can support this important cause and spend time bidding on their favorite works of art,” said Carole Perry, the event’s founder. The key tenet of an Empty Bowls event is expenses cannot come out of the proceeds, but instead to a hunger-related charity. Fran Booth donates her skills as a publicist, while Harold’s offers the space and food for free.

he 2021 Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch & Art Auction is returning to Cave Creek, after pivoting to a virtual event during the pandemic. The 22nd annual event is held in conjunction with World Hunger Day on Friday, Oct. 15, at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. The auction began Sept. 7 on the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center’s website, foothillsfoodbank.com, which is sponsored by Tech4Life Computers & Websites. Individuals can bid on the art and purchase bowls created and donated by members and friends of the Sonoran Arts League, sponsor of the Empty Bowls Project. Guests

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Robert Bartko keeps George Michael’s vision alive BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

obert Bartko says his George Michael Reborn act is not a gimmick. The tribute did not choose him. In fact, it was the opposite. “From the time I was in high school, I looked like George Michael when he began to emerge on the scene,” Bartko said. “I could grow a full beard at 17. I was a football jock and sang in the drama club. Usually, those are very polarized worlds in high school.” But friends and family saw something special—his uncanny vocal resemblance to Michael. Bartko said he felt he found his musical home. “In 1988, I went to his big show at the Orange Bowl in Miami. I thought I was going to lose my life that night,” said Bartko about the reaction to his look. He spent the 1990s producing songs for rock acts like Korn (“A.D.I.D.A.S. Level X Mix,” “Wicked” and “All in the Family,” which featured Fred Durst) and dance artist Stevie B.

Robert Bartko performs as George Michael at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral on Saturday Oct. 16. (Photo courtesy of Robert Bartko)

In 2018, he saw a resurgence of his dance career. When a booking agent called him to perform, however, he said, “Man, you look and sound just like George Michael. If you could put together a George Michael act, we could book it a lot more than we could book you on your own.”

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Thus George Michael Reborn was off and running. Now, he said, fans “lose their minds” at his shows, which includes a Saturday, Oct. 16, gig at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral. Bartko’s act is a retrospective of Wham and Michael’s careers. He said he “nails” the whole “Faith” era and, at age 51, he “does not look a day over 32.” “I’ve been really fortunate to be able to pull off a 22-year-old George doing ‘Faith,’” he said. “I touch upon all the hits form the ‘Fantastic’ album, ‘Edge of Heaven,’ ‘Faith’

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“It’s had huge community involvement,” Perry said. “In good years, we’ve had 1,000 people. Last year, the whole thing was online. We couldn’t have an event at Harold’s. “Last year, we offered gift certificates to get lunch at Harold’s the following week at no expense. We suggest a donation of $15, but we never turn anybody away. They still get lunch and a bowl. Up here, though, people write $1,000 checks and don’t even take a bowl.” The food offered at Harold’s is spaghetti, garlic bread and water. Patrons are asked to bring a sports bottle to eliminate waste. “The food has an educational component,” she said. “It’s the caloric equivalent of what you would get in a homeless shelter, or someplace where they’re handing out meals.” Perry founded the event in 1997 and it supported the Empty Bowls event in Downtown Phoenix. It was there that Perry and her volunteers learned how the program works. The Cave Creek event features artwork by the Sonoran Arts League. “This Empty Bowls Art Auction has tapped into the generous spirit of dozens of renowned Sonoran Arts League artists,” Perry said. “We already have received numerous items, ranging from paintings to sculpture from all media. Many artists donated two or more pieces out of a selfless desire to ensure that the Foothills Food Bank has the resources it needs to help our neighbors in need.” Perry said Christopher Heede and Virginia Brooks are two of the local artists contrib-

and beyond that. I concentrate most on the ‘Faith’ era.” “They love George Michael,” he said. “They put their claws in and don’t let go for 90 minutes. Their minds go back to high school.” George Michael Reborn act

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uting artwork to the fundraiser. Bowls purchased in advance can be selected during the Empty Bowls lunch or guests can choose to pay for their bowls at the event. A pasta lunch, donated by Harold’s, will be served in the bowls and Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center 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, Mayer, Spring Valley, Cordes Lakes, 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 Youth Art programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Patrons choose the bowl from which they will eat spaghetti at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral during Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch & Art Auction. (Photo courtesy of Carole Perry)

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Hike around Bear Canyon Lake TOLD BY KUMA AND WRITTEN BY LORRAINE BOSSÉ-SMITH Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

appy fall dear readers! Our mornings are nice and cool, and we have even received more rain. This is great adventuring weather, and my family decided to head back up toward Payson to explore a new hike. We took the route through Fountain Hills that hooks up to the 87 north but this time, we hung a left on the Rim Road. We’ve been up here before. It’s like being on top of the world and looking down. It’s called the Rim Road for a reason as we are on a one-sided canyon. All the rain has really greened

Kuma and his mom enjoy the flowers and lake.

everything up. The clouds were just lifting as we entered Rim Country. There are several options once on the dirt Rim Road (easy access for any vehicle) such as Woods Canyon Lake, but we followed the sign to Bear Canyon Lake, approximately 12 miles off the Rim Road. Note: Any vehicle can drive on this road, but it is bumpy and slow going. All in all, it took us three hours from North Phoenix to get to the gravel parking lot. Bear Canyon Lake has two parking lots: the boat ramp and the hiking trail head. We chose the trailhead because we planned to hike the 3.5 miles around the lake. If you are canoeing, kayaking or picnicking, you might want

Bear Canyon Lake off the Rim Road. to park at the other lot. Both are free with ample spots. There is a campground nearby as well. Because this lake is a bit farther down the road, it wasn’t crazy busy like Woods Canyon. In fact, I think we were the only people who hiked around the entire lake. Everyone else was hanging out at the shoreline, fishing or on the water. We read that the trail is difficult to find, and they weren’t kidding! We started by going to the right, and it was immediately rocky. You are basically hiking on a steep slope, and the lake is at the bottom of the basin. Be sure you have sturdy shoes, and you may want a hiking pole. We read that you could see Bear signs, but we didn’t. The temperatures were in the low 70s, and I was bounding. I’d look back and smile at mom often. She says when I am happy, she is happy. So, I had a great time on the soft pine needles hiking in the shade. Woof ! That being said, the trail is not maintained. Although blue diamonds are posted on trees throughout, we lost the trail many times. And what trail that was there wasn’t developed.

You can tell it isn’t used much. We just followed the lake around, but it was slow going. The rain also filled up the lake and made the wildflowers bloom. We walked through some incredible meadows about halfway through, and it is here we decided to have our lunch break. We found some cool rocks to sit on with lake views. We kept our eyes on the sky as another storm was supposed to hit Payson later in the day. We opted to keep our lunch break short and continued. As we started hiking the other side of the lake, we realized it was even more difficult to follow. Our pace was down to a crawl with some bouldering and scrambling through trees. Mom’s ankle and foot were not liking it, and I could tell she was hurting. She’s always a trooper and pressed on. Just then, we heard a red tail hawk screeching at us. We were just beneath her nest with babies. She was letting us know to keep moving on, which we did. I was still pretty happy because every chance I got, I jumped in the lake.

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Lorraine Bossé-Smith celebrates ninth book BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

uthor and speaker Lorraine Bossé-Smith will celebrate the release of her ninth book, “Defy Your Diagnosis: Overcome Any Obsta-

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There is nothing like a cool mountain lake! We finally made our way to the other parking lot and decided to hike up to it and walk the remainder of the way on the dirt road to help save mom’s feet. She was hobbling at this point. I must admit I was starting to get tuckered out myself. We hiked for three hours. As we got back to the car, we estimated that I’ve probably driven over 250,000 miles in my nearly 13 years of life. I am indeed the King of the Road. I don’t remember much about the drive home other than we went the

cle,” with a book signing at Barnes & Noble, Happy Valley. “This book shares about my life riddled with struggles and how I beat two incurable diseases to live a victorious life,” said Bossé-Smith, a speaker, busisame way back this time. Either route is about the same: three hours. I really loved Bear Canyon Lake. The hike is moderate to difficult depending upon your ability, but it is worth it for the scenery and quiet. My mom, Lorraine Bossé-Smith, is kind enough to help me share my great adventures, big and small. My mom is a motivational speaker, corporate trainer, executive recruiter, business consultant, coach, fitness expert, and author of nine published books. More importantly, she’s the best doggy mom ever! Read about Kuma at https://bit. ly/kuma0901 or @kumathedog on Facebook.

ness consultant, executive coach and recruiter. “Because of my difficulties, I am able to share the FIT Life Formula to offer hope and encouragement to anyone needing a shift in their life.” Bossé-Smith’s book is authentic, funny, inspirational, practical and timely, offering readers a new mindset to overcome and defy their diagnosis, whatever it may be. The event will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at 2501 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 20, Phoenix. This event is free, and Bossé-Smith will autograph purchased books. Bossé-Smith is also available to speak on this topic and many more to your club, organization or company. Visit lorrainebosse-smith. com or call 623-582-1578 for more information.

Lorraine Bossé-Smith is a speaker, business consultant, executive coach and recruiter. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Bossé-Smith)

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