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Father, daughter die in plane crash near Cordes Lakes BY SARAH DONAHUE Foothills Focus Staff Writer

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Peoria father and his daughter departed Deer Valley Airport for Page in a small, noncommercial aircraft on October 24 but never reached their destination. The two victims of the fatal plane crash, 34-year-old pilot William “Bill” Engel Bell and his 8-year-old daughter, Amira Caballero, were reported missing on October 25, prompting the search for the aircraft, according to information from the Yavapai County Sheriff ’s Of�ice.

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William “Bill” Engel Bell, 34, and his 8-year-old daughter, Amira Caballero, died in a plane crash. (Submitted photo)

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Domestic violence incident leaves three people dead

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he victims of a deadly domestic violence incident near 2200 W. Roy Rogers Road at I-17 and Jomax have been named. Shannon Hursh, 46, died at the hospital after being transported by the Phoenix Fire Department, and her 13-year-old son, Caden Sarver, died several days later at the hospital, according to a family friend. The 53-year-old suspect and the teen’s dad, Paul Sarver, was pronounced dead

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October 25 at the scene after being shot by two responding police of�icers, according to Sgt. Maggie Cox, Phoenix Police Department spokeswoman. Of�icers found their 11-year-old daughter at a neighbor’s house unscathed, according to the authorities. A GoFundMe titled “Gone too soon” was created to raise money for Hursh’s funeral expenses. In addition, money raised will go to Hursh’s mother to help take care of the two children, the website stated before Caden died. “Shannon was an amazing mother and

friend who was valued and loved beyond measure,” the GoFundMe’s organizer, Pamala Brown, wrote on the page. “Her presence and life is (sic) already truly missed by many. She loved her kids more then (sic) words can describe and did everything she could for them.” Police arrived on the scene at around 10 p.m., responding to multiple 911 calls about a �ight. A neighbor called the police after Sarver asked if he could borrow a gun to commit

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Sierra Vista Community accepted into Firewise BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

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suicide, Cox said. Sarver is believed to have made additional 911 calls asking to send police but was reportedly “evasive” with the operator about what was happening at the scene. Once the two responding officers arrived, Sarver appeared from behind a parked car in the driveway of his house, approached the police officers while holding an object they perceived as a gun, Cox said. Sarver said he was armed while pointing what appeared to be a gun at one of the officers, prompting both of the officers to open fire, Cox said. After that, the officers arrested Sarver and provided aid; however, he was pronounced dead at the scene. It was later found that the object that was believed to be a gun was actually a “black hard-shell eyeglasses case.” As more police officers arrived, they went inside the house and found Hursh and Caden “with obvious signs of trauma,” the police information states. Hursh and Caden were injured by blunt force trauma. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing. “Please, send prayers to these children who not only lost their mom— their rock—but lost both of their parents,” Brown wrote on the GoFundMe page. “Prayers to the family and friends that are unable to wrap their minds and hearts around this tragic incident.” According to CDC data, about 1 in 5 women as well as around 1 in 7 men experience “severe physical violence” from an intimate partner, adding that “intimate partner violence is a significant public issue.” Brown raised awareness for domestic violence survivors in the GoFundMe information, listing a hotline, 1-800799-7233, that offers 24/7 assistance. “Shannon deserved more in life. Domestic violence is incomprehensible.” The officers who were involved in the shooting are a 22-year-old male with two years of service and a 40-year-old male with one year of service. To donate to the GoFundMe, visit https://bit.ly/3kFc0VK.

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Peoria soldier serves on front lines of pandemic battle

BY COL. MERRITT PHILLIPS Army Reserve Medical Command

eoria resident Brittany Fouts recently returned from a military assignment in Edinburg, Texas, where she saw first-hand the trauma and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fouts, a critical care nurse and a 1st lieutenant in the Army Reserve, was one of more than 250 medical professionals mobilized in task forces as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response in South Texas. Fouts’ team consisted of doctors, nurses, combat medics, respiratory therapists and support personnel who expanded the capacity of local civilian medial facilities. This is one of the most prestigious opportunities I have had in both my military and civilian career,” said Fouts, who served as an emergency room nurse in Edinburg. “Working in this environment was an

educational experience on the importance of adapting to overcome hardships,” she said. “It’s very overwhelming to work in an unknown environment, but the team you work with can make all the difference.” Raised in Long Island, New York, Fouts’ family relocated to Anthem in 2007 after her father retired from the New York City Police Department. It was his response efforts on September 11 that sparked her interest in the military. “My parents—Scott and Renee Peccia—raised us to appreciate community service and to respect others,” she said. “I went military, and my brother Anthony serves as a police officer, as does my husband, Brett.” Fouts graduated from Boulder Creek High School in Anthem and went on to earn her nursing degree from ASU in 2015, where she commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps. “I always wanted to serve my country. Joining the Army, and more specifically

the Nurse Corps, allows me to be a part of a prestigious and respected profession,” she explained. “The constant opportunities for new adventures and career progression are benefits as well.” When not mobilized, Fouts is employed by HonorHealth in the trauma neuro intensive care unit and emergency room in Central Phoenix. It is there she first treated patients infected with COVID-19. She worked in a COVID-19-designated intensive care unit there from March until mobilization in late July. She shared that working there “prepared me mentally and emotionally to support my fellow comrades who did not have the previous experience caring for COVID-19 patients.”

Peoria’s Brittany Fouts was recently mobilized to Edinberg, Texas as part of a medical task force to combat COVID-19. Fouts is an Army Reserve critical care nurse and was part of a Department of Defense effort to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its pandemic response. (Photo courtesy Brittany Fouts)

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CVS Health expands COVID-19 testing services BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

s part of CVS Health’s ongoing effort to increase access to COVID-19 testing and help slow the spread of the virus, the company plans to expand COVID-19 testing services offered at select CVS Pharmacy locations to include rapid-result testing at nearly 1,000 sites by the end of the year. Among the locations offering it now is 28635 North Valley Parkway in Phoenix. Rapid-result COVID-19 diagnostic tests are available at no cost to patients who meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria. In addition, rapid-result tests may also be available as a testing option for eligible employees or students affiliated with an organization that has adopted CVS Health’s Return Ready return-to-work

COVID-19 testing solution. CVS Health has administered more than 5 million COVID-19 tests since March, and manages more than 4,000 drive-thru test sites at CVS Pharmacy locations in 33 states and Washington, D.C. Most results from these existing test sites are generally available within two to three days. The company is adapting some of these sites and adding new locations to be able to deliver rapid results at nearly 1,000 sites by the end of the year. Nearly 100 of these rapid-result test sites will be operational this week. “Access to rapid-result tests enables us to help minimize community spread of COVID-19 by being able to more quickly identify active COVID-19 infection,” said Dr. David Fairchild, chief medical office, MinuteClinic. “In addition, we can test and treat symptomatic patients who test negative for COVID-19 for seasonal illnesses such

as flu or strep and provide appropriate treatment and care.” Patients must register in advance at CVS.com to schedule an appointment. Testing is also available for patients ages 12 to 17; a parent or legal guardian must complete the online registration and must accompany minors ages 15 and younger for testing. When arriving for testing, patients are asked to follow signage or the instructions of the staff on-site. Procedures vary by location, and patients may be directed to stay in their vehicle and proceed to a designated testing structure located in the parking lot or, in very limited locations, to enter a CVS store through a doorway specifically allocated for this purpose. Patients will be provided with a test kit, given instructions, and a CVS Health team member will observe the self-swab process. Patients will be directed to wait outside the store in their vehicle for results. The

process, from the collection of the swab to the delivery of the results, will generally take approximately 30 minutes. Patients who access rapid-result testing and receive a negative COVID-19 result will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment at the on-site MinuteClinic for further assessment and to determine if a rapid-result test for flu and strep would be appropriate. The MinuteClinic provider will then be able to provide counsel on a treatment plan and prescribe medications if clinically appropriate. More information on steps CVS Health has taken to address the COVID-19 pandemic is available at the company’s frequently updated COVID-19 resource center. COVID-19 tests are no cost to patients with insurance or through a program for the uninsured funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Cave Creek Museum season opens November 18 BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

ucked away near a dry creek, on a hill a few blocks from the center of Cave Creek, is a desert foothills treasure in the rough. It’s the Cave Creek Museum, and its resources in terms of culture, historical preservation, education and entertainment are substantial. If you discover it, like a miner back in the early days prospecting for gold, you’ll be amply rewarded. The Cave Creek Museum is the repository of the rich and highly varied history of the area. Native Americans, miners, ranchers, dude ranch guests, 1880s tuberculosis patients, artists, musicians, eccentrics and successful businesspeople have called the desert foothills “home.” This is where all the records and artifacts are kept. “We’re in the position to provide that

hands-on, on-site experience that only a small museum can,” explained Suzanne D. Johnson, interim executive director, Cave Creek Museum. The museum’s newly renovated History Wing (formerly the Pioneer Wing) is a look into the past and the future. “We’re telling familiar tales that people have heard in the past at the museum, but we’re expanding from the 1860s to present day,” explained Elizabeth Kapp, museum curator. “Yavapai life, mining and ranching, everything all the way up to the Ocotillo Fire. It serves as a visual explanation of how life has changed or not changed. It’s how the people have enjoyed the same space for over 150 years.” On November 18, the Cave Creek Museum will reopen officially, celebrating the 2020-21 season opening with everyone who visits. The museum will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and includes a Kitchen and Garden Bou-

2020-21 season events through January

Stamp Mill Demonstration 1:30 p.m. November 14, December 12, January 9 The Cave Creek Museum Golden Reef Stamp Mill, complete with Tramway, is Arizona’s only fully operational 10-stamp ore-crushing mill. Videos, photos, and historical tidbits and tales are regularly posted on the Cave Creek Museum Facebook page. Kiwanis Family Sundays 2 to 4 p.m. November 15 and December 13 Be a Miner for a Day Cave Creek Museum’s very own “Dream Team” of dedicated Stamp Mill volunteers provides a virtual in-depth look at how miners conducted placer mining (mining from an open stream) panning for gold.

Merry Christmas, Arizona 2 to 4 p.m. December 13 Have you ever wondered how residents of the Southwest decorate their Christmas trees? Take home a saguaro-themed craft and reconstruct your own Christmas tree. Be sure to tag the Cave Creek Museum social media websites so everyone at the museum can see your artwork! Desert Safety in the Sonoran Desert 2 to 4 p.m. January 10 Learn about desert wildlife and safety in the northern Sonoran Desert with special guests Phoenix Herpetological Society.

tique, hosted by Rita Treat. The Hibachibot food truck will be on-site, selling Korean barbecue that its owners Virginia Schenck and Eddy Sparr are known for. Entertainment will be provided by Gary Sprague, the singing cowboy, and Dusty, his faThe Cave Creek Museum offers Kiwanis Family Sundays once a month. (Photo by Bill Watters/ mous horse. AirMajorMedia) Kiwanis Family Sundays are held once a month at the museum and cover to get a chance to learn, while making a variety of interesting topics. it fun.” “Kiwanis Family Sundays are a The Cave Creek Museum is located at chance for kids to experience the Mu- 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, and seum and participate in varying ed- is open 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesucational events,” Museum Program days to Sundays. Visit the Cave Creek Coordinator Remington Pettus said. “I Museum website, cavecreekmuseum. want to encourage children of all ages org, for CDC-compliant guidelines.

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ave Creek-based Sonoran Arts League took the top prize for an arts organization in the Northwest Arizona cat-

egory of the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards during a virtual ceremony on October 29. “We’re absolutely elated,” said Cait Huble, executive director of the Sonoran Arts League. “The organization as a whole really stands as a pillar in the arts community. We’re not only an advocate for our members but the community as a whole. It’s good to have the arts leading through humanity. We’re proud as an organization to be honored by the community.” Artists, advocates and businesses from across the state were given the awards.

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The Governor’s Arts Awards were presented by Billie Jo and Judd Herberger. “We found out we were named a nominee last spring,” Huble said. “The awards were scheduled for early March, but that

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ed the nominees’ acceptance speeches. This is so exciting, and we’re not going to let the format lose the gravitas of what the award represents.” The Sonoran Arts League is readying its biggest event of the year—Hidden in the Hills, which is the last two weekends of November. The event takes place in 35 individual studios of 140 artist members from Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. One to eight artists will be exhibiting per studio. Patrons can interact with the artists one on one in their spaces.

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At around 12:15 p.m. October 26, the crew of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s ranger helicopter unit discovered the airplane upside down in a remote location approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Cordes Lakes, the YCSO said. The sheriff ’s office was notified of the discovery but did not arrive on the scene immediately because it was in a remote location, according to information provided by Chris Wilson, YCSO public affairs assistant. The names of the victims were originally withheld pending next-of-kin notification; however, Wilson later released the identities on October 27. A GoFundMe called “Memorial for our Precious Amira” was made by Yadira Caballero the day after the plane was discovered. “We never anticipated this weekend camping trip would disrupt our lives forever,” Yadira wrote in the GoFundMe’s information. “We, the family of Amira, would like to bring

our precious daughter/niece/cousin/granddaughter home, to properly prepare her for the next journey into the spirit world where she will join our ancestors and the holy ones.” The fundraiser goal was $15,000, and in two days, over $16,000 was collected. The funds will be used for funeral arrangements, travel expenses and “other expenses that may arise with the sudden and tragic loss of Amira,” the information states. Amira was a gymnast and cheerleader, the GoFundMe information reads, adding, “Anyone who knows her, can remember seeing the pure joy and energy within her, especially when she was doing cartwheels everywhere.” “She was an extremely intelligent little girl, who was tenacious in every activity and cherished each friendship,” Yadira said in the GoFundMe. The daughter of Violeta Caballero, Amira was intelligent, appreciated everyone’s company, enjoyed living life outdoors and loved her family

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missed,” Chrystina Vinson said in her donation comment. People offered their condolences for the loss of the father as well. “I flew with Bill a LOT (sic) when he and I were at the Grand Canyon together,” KC Morgan wrote with his donation. “I’m so sorry to see him and his sweet daughter pass on. Just tragic. Definitely know I am praying for you and your family.” The Foothills Focus reached out to Yadira for further comment about the victims via GoFundMe. “At this time, we are asking for privacy and respect for our families,” she replied. The National Transportation Safety Board is handling the investigation. Keith Holloway with the National Transportation Safety Board public affairs said the investigation is in its early stages and a preliminary report should be available on November 9. To donate to the GoFundMe, visit https://bit.ly/2HLF1Ru

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Foothills Food Bank expands its northern operations BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

oothills Food Bank & Resource Center has expanded operations to include service to residents of Mayer, Spring Valley and Cordes Lakes. “People in these areas now can pick up critical meal items at our Black Canyon

City location,” said Pam DiPietro, executive director of Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. “We anticipate that this expansion will help numerous families and seniors in need.” Residents can pick up food items at the Foothills Food Bank facility in Black Canyon City, which is located at 34550

Old Black Canyon Freeway in Black Canyon City, just west of the I-17. The Foothills Food Bank location is open to clients from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a more than 200-square-

mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Mayer, Spring Valley, Cordes Lakes, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix and now Mayer, Spring Valley and Cordes Lakes. For more information, call the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center’s Cave Creek location at 480-488-1145 or the Black Canyon City location at 623374-9441.

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Twelve people were in the store at the time, Thompson said. Thompson said the suspect tried to enter a grocery store at 9:14 p.m., but it was closed for new customers. When he could not enter, he fired a single gunshot into the store, broke the glass door and climbed through the door. The boy attempted to open cash registers but failed and fired additional gunshots at one of the registers. He then exited the store and fled the area in a vehicle. The vehicle was found in the East Valley. Phoenix police officers from the Tactical Support Bureau, with the assistance of Gilbert police officers, stopped the vehicle near Germann and Stapley roads. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The suspect is being processed so he can be detained at the Maricopa County Juvenile Court Center, charged with numerous felonies.

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14-year-old boy is in custody after firing a gun and attempting to rob an Albertson’s on West Carefree Highway November 1. The teen, whose name was not released because he’s a minor, is charged with attempted armed robbery, kidnapping and aggravated assault as well as 15 counts of endangerment, according to Sgt. Tommy Thompson of the Phoenix Police Department.

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Town seeks to fill vacancies on commissions, boards BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

s Cave Creek staff prepares for 2021, it is looking to fill several vacancies on its planning commission, water advisory committee and the board of adjustment. These are critical roles that serve to represent the community in matters that involve planning and zoning and managing the town’s water. Although the appointed positions are unpaid, volunteer positions, those who are chosen will bring a tremendous value to the community by bringing their perspective to the table and representing residents in official town matters. So, if you are looking to get more involved in the community, then consider applying for one of the positions that are available.

Those who have recently followed any planning and zoning cases or keep a watchful eye on development in the town, then the planning commission or board of adjustment positions are likely a good fit. There are four vacancies on the planning commission, with one of the terms ending in December 31, 2021, and the other three vacant positions with the term ending on December 31, 2023. Applicants for the planning commission must complete the application and submit it on or before noon November 19. There are five vacancies on the zoning board of adjustment (BOA), which is a quasi-judicial body that will hear and decide appeals for variances from the terms of the zoning ordinance because

of special circumstances. The board shall also hear and decide appeals in which it is alleged there is an error in an order, requirement or decision made by the zoning administrator in the enforcement of a zoning ordinance. These are the BOA openings and terms: • One vacancy on the board with a term expiration of December 31, 2021. • Two vacancies on the board with a term expiration of December 31, 2022.

Cave Creek, with the terms ending December 31, 2022. Applications for WAC must be completed and submitted on or before noon November 19. To find out more about these positions and their functions, visit cavecreekaz.gov. Submit all applications for all positions to Cave Creek Town Clerk Jane Fuller by

dropping off completed applications at Town Hall, 37622 N. Cave Creek Road, or email applications to townclerk@cavecreekaz.gov. The town council will review all applications and conduct interviews at the 6 p.m. Monday, December 7, regular town council meeting in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 37622 N. Cave Creek Road.

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very two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. That blood can only come from healthy, volunteer donors. As new coronavirus cases surge and influenza activity picks up, Vitalant urges healthy people to make an appointment to give blood or

platelets to maintain the fragile blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelet donations often drop during the holiday months as fewer donors are available because of seasonal activities and illnesses, but this year the outlook is particularly worrisome. With many schools transitioned to virtual learning and businesses in work-

Investment property sold for $310K BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

single-tenant, triple-net lease office investment property at 27th Drive and Carefree Highway, fully leased to Edward Jones, sold for $310,000—or $268 per square foot. Nick Miner and J.T. Taylor of Orion Investment Real Estate represented the seller, Western American Investments LLC, in the transaction. The buyer, Front Door Properties LLC, purchased the property at a 7.3% cap rate. The property is located in North Phoenix off of Carefree Highway, offering office tenants easy access to their residences as well as ample dining and shopping options. The property is nestled around several luxury housing communities, and there’s a newly constructed Honor-

Health just a mile south of the property. Anthem is two exits north, while Happy Valley and Norterra are two exits south of the property. This marks the second time this year Miner and Taylor have sold an Edward Jones NNN investment property. The first sale was located in Mesa at Baseline and the Loop 202. This first transaction also offered the buyer a corporate guarantee and a seven-plus cap rate. “Buyers like the fact that these are corporate guaranteed leases and ‘bite-size’ deals,” Taylor said. Miner added, “We received multiple offers on this property. With the corporate credit (Edward Jones), net lease and price point, this appealed to all levels of investors. The buyer was in a 1031 exchange and liked the property for all of these reasons.”

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In voting, I took a dead doctor’s advice BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

n the end, with the 2020 ballot on my kitchen table, I took advice from a dead man, a doctor from Scottsdale I never met, Dr. Jay Blum. A pulmonologist and critical care doctor by trade, Blum, a father of three, died in May, but I only recently read his obituary. It left an impression. Dr. Blum grew up in Valley Stream, New York, a few miles from JFK airport and near where I was born. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis before transferring to a university far away geographically and in perspective—Berkeley.

He graduated summa cum laude, then headed to New York University for medical school. There he met his wife, Jane, a nurse. It was “love at first sight,” Blum’s obituary proclaims. They were married 47 years, until a massive heart attack took him. Blum’s medical career was a distinguished one, by all accounts—and my research took me to several. He risked his practice to fight the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners in the 1970s, over the right to stop prolonging the suffering of the terminally ill. He presented his research on treating lung cancer across the country and in France. As an associate professor at the UA med school and later as chief of general medicine

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tics, wrong on law enforcement. The further left the Dems tack, toward Bernie Sanders and that ilk, the faster they lose me. With due respect and love to Blum, they call his alma mater “Berzerkeley” for a reason. That’s not my vision for America. So I wrote in a name. I chose someone who would not want the position should the gig be offered. I made my choice based on what scouts in professional sports call the “best available athlete” theory. Rather than hire for a specific skill set, teams select the most elite athlete on the market, in hopes they can be trained and grow into the role. What do I want in a president? Common sense would be refreshing. So would problem-solving skills based on sound advice from across the spectrum of ideas. Empathy, work ethic, heart. Chiefly, I’m seeking the ability to see past party politics not every once in a while, but every day in an effort to heal these United States. There’s little doubt Blum would have disagreed with the choice he inspired six months after his death, but we would have enjoyed the argument. May that kind stranger rest in peace.

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e survived. Thankfully, a few days ago, we weren’t destroyed by a menacing asteroid. But we never worried. We had bigger fish to fry. Oh, and what about that election? It seems it has left a lot of folks joyful, hopeful, depressed, discouraged, dismayed, angry, confident and enthused. We have become a divided nation. It has been a long, difficult slugfest, and collectively, we might need to take a timeout. This week we need to take a deep breath and find the path forward. Can we get along? We believed. Yes, we cheered, prayed and flew flags for our candidates. People all over the country have held parties, prayer groups, lit candles, participated in marches and rallies. But,

there are winners and losers. The pundits will point fingers or gloat, place blame or overanalyze, take credit or hold debriefings. But our ordinary (not to say unimportant) lives go on and we need to find that balance that helps restore our sense of community, faith and happiness. Perhaps our finest moment after an election is that we get up, go to work, take the kids to school, make dinner, hold our loved ones close and keep on doing all the things that matter. We may disagree, but we still have plenty in common with each other. We voted. Of course, we did! With great pride and passion, we cast

our ballots, the one true measure of democracy, that gives us a right to choose. My grandson, age 19, voted for the first time. It was a thrilling experience for him, his hand almost shaking as he filled in the circles next to the candidates of choice. He solemnly went to the ballot drop box, as if his vote might be the most important one in the world. We spoke up! Our voice was heard. Perhaps elections are like sports. It is ecstasy to win and agony to lose. It is rough having to watch the other team cheer, jump all over each other and hold up the trophy, while your side is left heading back to the locker room, pondering how some tactical error cost so much, ending things so quickly. Sports outcomes are based on the practice, skill, talent, courage, luck and strategy of a team that decides their

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Following in her father’s footsteps Audsley became a police officer in April 1990, inspired by her Marine/law enforcement officer father, David Audsley. “He was a sergeant in charge of the bomb squad (unit) for the Arizona Department of Public Safety,” he said. “My mom died when I was young. My dad, still to this day, is my hero. “He’s a magnificent human, a wonderful father. He did a phenomenal job of raising myself and my siblings. That’s where I got my idea from. Throughout elementary, junior high and high school, I was the kid who would try to stick up for the ones getting picked on.” An Arizona native who was raised in Peoria, Audsley has another love—competing in barrel racing professionally in rodeos. She received her first horse in the fourth grade, as she lived in an area of town with irrigated property. Her parents encouraged their children to get into FFA, “farm stuff, county fairs and horses.” “It stuck with me,” she said. “I absolutely love horses.” Audsley has been shooting just as long. She has a photo of herself holding a pistol at age 7 with her father behind her in Sedona. “I still remember that picture,” she said. “It wasn’t scary for me to hold a gun. The reason it wasn’t scary was because I was educated. I find in my classes, when I’m teaching people, that’s what takes the fear away.” Upon entering the private sector in 2014 with 24 years of service with DPS, Audsley did protection detail for the Arizona Cardinals during the 2015-16 season. She now offers executive protection for celebrities. Audsley founded SAFE in 2014, after she retired from DPS. She has five instructors, most of whom are independent contractors.

Her students start in the classroom and learn the nomenclature of the guns. They are tested on that knowledge, and Audsley doesn’t lead anyone to the range until everyone knows the safety rules by heart—without looking at the back of her business card. Retired since 1992, Audsley’s father lives in Prescott Valley and formerly did consultations for movie companies. As the international director for the U.S. Bomb Technician Association for one term, David Audsley consulted after the Oklahoma City bombing and 9/11. As for Audsley, her classes include CCW ($80); combo CCW and basic intro ($200); children’s basic introduction to firearm safety ($130); adult basic introduction to firearm safety ($130); intermediate firearms class ($110); tactical class ($150); and a basic introduction to firearm safety refresher ($90). “The parents of the children have to be present for the entire class,” she said about the children’s class. “Curiosity is what kills the cat. It’s them not being safe. If the parents are gun owners, it can lead to peer pressure. I tell the kids, don’t be the duck and follow friends. Be the eagle and lead the pack. Meaning, they should get out of the situation and call their parents immediately.” She thinks weapon safety is so important that she taught her three daughters—Alexa, 21, Bailey, 23, and Jessica, 25—how to shoot. Her husband, Doug Pavlock, has two children as well—Kamille, 17, and Kolby, 21. Audsley said she’s happy she retired from the police department. “In the past 30 years, people’s perspective has changed on law enforcement,” she said. “I had a good experience, but you deal with people totally at their worst. “Only one or two people took the time to thank me. That’s what matters to me. I made a difference in someone’s life.”

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Muscular Moving Men grows despite pandemic BY CONNOR DZIAWURA Foothills Focus Staff Writer

pril was rough for North Valley moving company Muscular Moving Men & Storage. With the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses taking a hit and Gov. Doug Ducey issuing a stay-at-home order, the company—despite being deemed an “essential business”—was worried about the potential impacts. But now, looking back at those spring months, Jennifer Villalobos, the company’s vice president of residential and commercial development, feels it’s “tremendous” where Muscular Moving Men has made it. Despite the pandemic, the company has seen increased business, which has led to several internal changes—including the addition of a junk removal subdivision on November 2. Muscular Moving Men’s 2020 hasn’t been entirely positive, though. “There were definitely concerns, because what we started to see was a lot of people actually calling to cancel or push their moves further out in the year, because it was almost like they also didn’t know what was going to happen to them financially. What we saw also in the real estate market was when Gov. Ducey was putting all these restrictions, Realtors also couldn’t have open houses,” Villalobos recalled, acknowledging “a lot of uncertainty” earlier this year. Founded in 2008, the company supports local and long-distance moves and provides self and full-service storage, packing and crating services, and packing supplies. A commercial moving division that launched last year, M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics, handles local and long-distance commercial moves and can assist with IT relocation, project management, storage/warehousing, shredding/purging, liquidation and installation. But the company has recently faced several challenges, including office staff largely working from home (though Villalobos says the company kept some of its team on-site due to being “essential”). As for the dispatch process, Villalobos acknowledges having to be “very cautious and aware” when sending movers into people’s

homes. That includes strict health guidelines, viewable on the company’s websites. “I think for us, we had to modify the way we went about being our business, because everyone was so concerned about COVID,” Villalobos said. It was when Ducey lifted the short-lived stay-at-home order in May, Villalobos feels, that the company started to rebound. Now, with 80 more residential and commercial moves this September than the same time last year, Muscular Moving Men and M3 have reported a combined 33% year-overyear growth in business. M3 alone is forecasted to end 2020 with 80% year-over-year growth, according to the company. Simultaneously, demand for storage space has increased by 20% year over year. The company attributes recent success to a hot housing market, historic low mortgage rates, and high-quality moves and customer service. As for storage, some people have been moving without specific plans. “A lot of people are trying to take advantage of that extra equity, and that’s really where we started to see people just calling us; and what we actually started seeing more is moving people into our storage facility,” Villalobos explained, after mentioning a large amount of people moving from out of state. While the business has been on an upward trajectory, usually expecting year-over-year growth, Villalobos said Muscular Moving Men & Storage, like many other businesses, sees seasonal changes. Summertime is the peak, with fall and winter focused on preparing for the year ahead. In this case, however, it’s fall and business still hasn’t slowed. “This year, now going into our slower months, we’re still busy,” Villalobos said, estimating that this October’s sales have tripled compared to last year and calling it “astonishing.” As a result, the company has made a number of changes. Perhaps the most notable is the new junk removal subdivision, which has tapped Ethan Delahunty as its director and will donate reusable items that are in good condition to local nonprofits, according to the company. Demand for storage space—with capacity maxed—led the company to purchase 100 additional storage vaults, with more planned.

“We actually expanded as an office. The office next to us was actually available, so we just took on that office right next to our office,” Villalobos added. “There was a little bit of construction that went on to create that additional warehouse space. “It kind of goes to attest for that growth in our business.” And office staff increased from 17 to 26 employees this year, Despite concerns in April, Muscular Moving Men & Storage has seen strong business with field staff increasing from despite the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy Muscular Moving Men & Storage) 45 to 65, the company reported. But it is still hiring “mover-athon because of that,” Villalobos said, acknowlletes” and drivers. Because a lot of growth happens internal- edging small-group training. “So that’s been a ly, Villalobos said there are endless opportu- little bit of a challenge, but that’s something nities within—with movers getting to know that we’re trying to adapt and tackle on as the company and working their way up to we’re growing as a business.” For more information, visit muscularmovinghigher, more challenging roles. “We’re being cautious of COVID and anyone men.com or m3commercial.com. For jobs, visit spreading or catching anything, so it’s made it muscularmovingmen.com/careers or call HR a little bit of a slower process to bring anyone Manager Chris Kluzek at 602-923-6400, ext. 5.

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he Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 27 for Foothills Purse Impressions Boutique at 7171 E. Cave Creek Road, Unit Q, Cave Creek. Purse Impressions helps women and men reenter the community after rehab by leaving with dignity and the knowledge that someone cares. Patricia Brusha founded the organization after her 28-year-old daughter died from cirrhosis of the liver due to

years of alcohol abuse. Patricia and her team of “Courtney’s Angels” volunteer their time to gifting fresh-start bags to graduates leaving rehabilitation centers. This was an idea Courtney had when she thought she had beat her addiction. In five months, Purse Impressions donated 800 purses and backpacks to seven addiction centers in Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Canada. Purses and backpacks are stuffed with “essentials” and an inspirational note. Purse Impressions accepts new or gently used bags, essential items or cash as donations.

Foothills Purse Impressions Boutique celebrated with the chamber on October 27. (Photo courtesy Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce)

Cheryl Linden affiliates Scottsdale/ Carefree office of Coldwell Banker BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

heryl Linden has associated with the Scottsdale/Carefree office of Coldwell Banker Realty as an affiliate agent. “I have experience in a real estate office, and it was wonderful to see the satisfaction of so many clients,” Linden said. “As I was researching what broker to interview, Coldwell Banker Realty was always the No. 1 go-to brokerage because it offers training and

resources for their affiliate agents and is nationally recognized.” Prior to affiliating with Coldwell Banker Realty, she worked in California with a top producer real estate agent as an advertiser for three years. She earned an associate degree in legal secretaryship from Fresno City College and a bachelor’s degree in computer and information systems from California State University, Fresno. Active in her community, she has volunteered with her church and with the Boy Scouts of America.

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Dick Mueller: Putting a line around an idea BY SHEA STANFIELD Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

painter known for his fluid and original drafting skills, Henri Matisse wrote, “Drawing is putting a line around an idea.” In the case of Carefree artist Dick Mueller, the concept is more likely to be putting a lasso around his subject. The objective is to draw the viewer back into a bygone and simpler time. Growing up in Marshalltown, Iowa, Mueller claims he acquired his keen observation skills and initial encounters with drawing from his mother. She acquired a set of art books from the old Federal Artists Schools in Minneapolis that inspired her to try her drawing skills. Mueller was captivated. Mueller enrolled at the Minneapolis School of Art, now the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, after graduating high school. His major was industrial design, challenging both his imagination and creativity. “One project was to take an existing tool

“Etta and Bill in Wyoming 1912.” (Photo courtesy Dick Mueller)

and improve it,” Mueller said. “My choice was a hand drill. Instead of a right-angle handle, standard at the time, I designed the drill straight so it could be used in a downward motion without using your hands at an uncomfortable angle.” Today that design is commonplace, but at the time, Mueller’s instructors thought it would never catch on—a hard lesson to learn about getting patents on your ideas, even if you’re young. Eventually, out in the career world, Mueller heard from a friend in St. Louis that McDonnell Douglas was hiring technical illustrators for the space program. He sent off a portfolio. That did the trick. Mueller was hired sight unseen. McDonnell Douglas eventually moved into producing a majority of electrical components. At that point, Mueller called it a day. He had been painting in his spare time for about 10 years by that time. He sold a still life painting to a client that contained an illustrated book page. To her surprise, she could read the words on the page and inquired, “Wouldn’t this be easier with pencil?” Giving this idea some thought, Mueller pick up a set of colored and graphite pencils and never looked back. Arizona was in Mueller and his wife’s future when her parents moved to Rio Verde in their retirement. After visiting them for a number of years and falling in love with the area, his wife, a McDonnell Douglas employee, was offered a transfer to the helicopter component facility in Mesa. Needless to say, they jumped on the opportunity to move West. This would be a particularly inspiring move for Mueller and his art. He was a huge fan of the stories of the West through TV programs such as “Death Valley Days,” “Gunsmoke” and “Roy Rogers.” Everything “old cowboy” appealed to him. Now, he was going to live the dream. Art has always been Mueller’s passion,

Carefree artist Dick Mueller works in his home studio. (Photo courtesy Dick Mueller)

especially the details of the photographic quality graphite on paper can produce. Much of the time he works from photographs, sometimes as many as 20 for one image; most of the photographs he produces himself. Recently, Mueller has started a new series, “Portraits from the Past.” “The idea was sparked by a client who wanted a picture of her grandfather, when he was 9, dressed up as a cowboy,” Mueller said. This approach has taken on a life of its own in Mueller’s Carefree home studio. Mueller draws from old family photos and researches the era to make sure the items are authentic. Many viewers mistake Mueller’s hyperdetailed and mastery of line and shadow for the old photographs, only better! Recently, Mueller was accepted for the Bosque Art Classic, and the International Guild of Realism accepted his colored pencil drawing “Salt River Ghost” to participate

in the 15th annual IGOR Exhibition in Charleston, South Carolina. Both enormous honors for organizations that choose the top 1% of works submitted. He also enjoys a large following of clients and collectors across the country. Mueller definitely has successfully “put the line around an idea” in his work. He is a member of the Sonoran Arts League and exhibits at the Gallery at El Pedregal. He’s one of the founders of the annual Hidden in The Hills Studio Tour that takes place the last two weekends each November. His studio, Coyote Crossing Studio, will host a group of artists. For more information on the studio tour, visit sonoranartsleague.org; or to view a wide selection of Mueller’s “Portraits from the Past” and other skillfully rendered subjects, visit coyotecrossingstudio.com. Mueller is available for commission pieces, as well as home studio tours by appointment. Contact arts columnist Shea Stanfield at flowingquill@yahoo.com.

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ur Lady of Joy Catholic Parish will hold its 13th annual Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, at the church, 36811 N. Pima Road, Carefree. This community event, sponsored by Our Lady’s Guild, will feature numerous hand-picked vendors. Holiday shopping deals and cool items include jewelry, ladies apparel, photography, a pet boutique, fused glass, purses, quilts, rock art sculptures, gourd art, holiday ornaments and wreaths, children and doll apparel, imported olive oils, woodworking/cutting

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American Legion to host craft fair, bake sale to benefit veterans BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

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Bear Milacek looks to break records, move on to UNM BY KENDALL ROOKER Foothills Focus Staff Writer

espite COVID-19 shutting down gyms, Boulder Creek High School quarterback Bear Milacek stayed fit, hoping for his football season to start. “I worked really hard up until season,” Milcek said. “I was working even when the gyms were closed. I had a personal gym at my trainer’s house that we used. I never got caught up and was never able to work.” The season did start, and it’s proven to be successful. Before its rival game with O’Connor, Boulder Creek was 3-1. The season has been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has made football a unique experience. “It’s a lot different,” he said. “We only have eight games, restrictions in the weight rooms, football field, we’re used to practicing with masks on.” He believes his Jaguars will go undefeated the rest of the season. “We were a good youth team. Growing up (we) all played together,” Milacek said. “We have a good chance at going 7-1 this year. I think we are working very hard.”

Boulder Creek High School quarterback Bear Milacek will study premed at University of New Mexico but hopes to make it to the NFL. (Photo by Pablo Robles)

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The Jaguars run the ball often, so Milacek has not had the opportunity to pass it as much this year. The running game is great, but the future University of New Mexico quarterback is looking forward to using his skills at the next level. The Jaguars have not made it over four wins since the 2014-15 season.

Milacek’s goals—if accomplished— would make school history. “I want to win two games in playoffs, which has never been done at Boulder Creek,” he said. “If we make it further then we make it further, but I would like to win two playoff games and win more than four regular season games.”

As of now, Boulder Creek student-athletes are attending classes online to keep them safe. Hoping to graduate in December, Milacek said it’s been difficult balancing football and school. But he doesn’t let it bother him. “It is tough,” he said. “I don’t get overwhelmed. I’m used to it on the football field. I get things thrown at me all the time. I kind of have to read and react with it. Academically, it just can be a lot with the busy work that is given a lot by public education.” He’s also a student of football. He’s yearning to improve his quarterback abilities before heading out to the University of New Mexico to lead its team. “There’s always more to learn as a quarterback,” Milacek said. “I can always get better at the normal things. I know the youth coaches at UNM will be pushing me to get better. So, anything I can pick up now in high school and jumpstart for college will help me in the future.” Milacek’s favorite moment being a Jaguar is spending time with his senior teammates and beating Mountain Ridge 35-21. “We, as seniors, we’re probably the closest class to come out of Boulder Creek,” Milacek said. “We are all really good friends. Anything we do together is pretty awesome and fun.” As for joining UNM, he is excited to head out there to meet new people. It will be a different environment for him, which he is eager about to experience. “In high school, guys want to work hard—not all the time—but once you get to college, they all want to work hard,” said Milacek, who will study premed but hopes to make the NFL. “It will be a different environment for me, and that will probably be the best part of it.”

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