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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Education Foundation grants teachers’ needs BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

‘Fed Up!’ holiday campaign runs through year’s end

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he Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation granted a total of $25,258 to 15 teachers in the district, surprising them with a giant check and balloons on Nov. 1. Teachers submitted a grant application for a need in their classroom that fits into the four pillars emphasized by the foundation, which are technology, music and the arts, international learning, and health and wellness. According to Superintendent Cort Monroe, almost everyone gets approved. “It’s important to us that we try to recognize someone from every school, at least one from

every school,” he said. “We’re hoping every year that it gets bigger and better so that teachers know that this is a great opportunity where they do very little work and they can be granted $2,000, $2,500 for things that they don’t have to use their own money on.” Grant the District is a yearly event and, to date, the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation has granted more than $200,000 to

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Sonia Moran, a psychologist at Desert Willow Elementary, was granted $500 for a sensory safe room. (Photo by Cait Bunkers with the Cactus Shadows Press)

Cave Creek Unified’s $42M bond doesn’t pass the polls BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

nofficial election results show 48% in favor of and 52% against the $42 million bond proposed by Cave Creek Unified School District. The Maricopa County Elections Department reported that nearly all ballots had been accounted for at press time. There were 22,236 ballots cast in Cave Creek — a 41.35% turnout. The jurisdiction had the second largest voter turnout, only behind

Fountain Hills, which had 41.53%. “Although this was not the outcome we predicted, we respect the collective vote of our constituents and we are committed to providing all CCUSD students with an education of the highest quality,” Superintendent Cort Monroe said in a public statement Nov. 5. CCUSD has seven schools. The total estimated cost of the bond would have been $59,077,000 including principal and interest. The proposed funds would have been split up with $4.8 million for new technology, $1 million for safety and security, $3

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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 previous project. The cost to the average homeowner would have been $42 a year. Some parents said that while the funds could be used to help the schools, the district has increased its administrative spending and cut programs. Nate Weddle, a parent of CCUSD students, said that before commit-

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district educators. According to Monroe, the nonprofit organization helps make sure education is not hindered by financial limitations. Money is raised by community volunteers and delegated evenly to schools across the district. “The foundation does fundraising all yearround, and it is basically a dedicated group of parents, community members and business leaders who just want to do right by the school,” Monroe said. “People volunteer their time and do all this fundraising, and that goes strictly to the teacher grants.” Monroe was joined by Patty Jensen, executive director of elementary leadership; Heidi Brasher, chair of the education foundation; Kimberly Middlemist, trustee of the education foundation; other district representatives; and students involved in the Falcon Foundation. The group took a school bus full of banners and balloons and visited each school to personally congratulate the teachers. “We value our teachers and our staff. It’s great to be able to go in and celebrate with them and make them feel special,” Mon-

Ashley Fauss, who teaches at Sonoran Trails Middle School, was granted $2,500 to update her science lab equipment. (Photo by Cait Bunkers with the Cactus Shadows Press)

Kristin Steward, a teacher at Black Mountain Elementary School, was granted $2,529 for a hands-on math learning tool. (Photo by Cait Bunkers with the Cactus Shadows Press) roe said. “I’m more than happy to set aside the four hours this morning that we went around to celebrate with those teachers, make them feel special and honor them for their hard work. And everybody loves to get the big check. It’s kind of a fun moment. What do you do with that thing? I’m not sure, but hopefully we made 15, 16 or 17 teachers’ day this morning.” While the teachers were happy to receive the grant, the students were also excited — and a bit confused as to what was happening. Echoes of “What is going on here?” and “That’s a lot of money” were heard, especially at the elementary school. At Cactus Shadows High School, Andre Womack received $900 for BERPs (buzz extension resistance pieces) for the band; Andrew Cupo received $2,500 for a production of “Mama Mia”; Dara Parsons received $645 for art supplies; and Lori Hart received $2,500 for printing the Shadows Literary Magazine. “You guys have no idea (what this means),” Hart said. “The kids will be so, so happy. We spend all our time fundraising and then don’t

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hoenix Rescue Mission, a provider of Christ-centered, life-transforming solutions to persons facing hunger, homelessness, addiction and trauma, launched its annual “Fed Up! Hungry for Change” holiday campaign, which runs through Dec. 31.

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Phoenix Rescue Mission created the campaign in 2020 to start fixing how society has dealt with hunger in the past — primarily by treating the symptoms of hunger without addressing the root causes that stem from a lack of vocational development, education, counseling, mental health services and other resources. “The holiday season can be an especially challenging time for families facing food insecurity,” said Ken Brissa, chief executive officer. “We’re not only aiming to give community members in need warm meals and food boxes with pantry items but also equipping them with access to addiction recovery services, vocational development, job opportunities, counseling, case management and many other life-transforming resources.” The campaign relies on public support and makes it easy for Arizonans

have any time to do the magazine.” At Lone Mountain Elementary School, Liz Kramer and Tiffani Simmons received $2,437 for nonfiction books from a joint application; Emma Ingram received $896 to help close the gap on reading; and Sara Boeckholt (who was out sick on the day of the event) received $2,247 for materials to help young readers grow. Kids in Kramer’s class chanted “We love books!” as they posed for a photo with her and the giant check. At Desert Sun Academy, Kristine Paul received $377 for creative design and writing “gear-bots” and Lisa Fisnot received $2,500 Thanksgiving is just a few days for books for her French immersion class. At Sonoran Trails Middle School, Desireeaway. But there’s still time to D’Ambrosi received $2,063 to update theprovide a hearty meal and more kitchen in her life skills class and Ashleyto a homeless neighbor. Fauss received $2,500 for science lab equipment. Thanksgiving is just aisfew Thanksgiving just adays few days Your generous contribution today will bring Thanksgiving is just a few days away. But there’s still to time to away. But there’s still time “You know what this means? We’re rich! provide a hearty meal and more away. But there’s still time to provide a hearty meal and more the joy of the season to a suffering soul by to a homeless neighbor. We’re going to use it to update our kitchen,” toaa hearty homeless neighbor. provide meal and more D’Ambrosi providing said. a delicious meal complete with: Your generous contribution today will provide a homeless neighbor. At Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, to so much more than a meal. This Thanksgiving, Your generoushelp contribution today will bring Carrie Katai received $300 for Storyworks turn a life around forever. the joy of the season to a suffering by magazine. At Desert Willow Elementary, Your generous contribution today willsoul bring Sonia Moran received $500providing for a sensorya delicious meal complete with: the joy of the season to a suffering soul by “safe place” room and Wendy Gazo received a delicious meal complete with: $2,364 for newproviding musical instruments. At Turkey Black Mountain Elementary, Kristin Steward Mashed potatoes & gravy received $2,529 for mathTurkey stackers, a handsAll the traditional on learning tool. Mashed potatoes trimmings Turkey “This is so amazing, &guys. I don’t even gravy Pie & coffee know what to say. We’re gonna be so excitedpotatoes Mashed All the traditional playing with our new stuff,” Steward said.& gravy trimmings Turkey To be considered for next year’s Grant All thethe traditional Pie & coffee trimmings District, teachers mustMashed identify a potatoes need and & coffee submitA an application 2021 (anPie exact UUU G1 KH in X early 1 & gravy date has not been set). All the traditional

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ting to a bond he would like to see administration better manage the money. “The school district should start looking at how they are spending their money rather than asking for more,” said Heather Maldonado, another parent of CCUSD students. Monroe, however, said that’s the way Arizona’s education system is set up. He said state funding is limited and has been cut over the past few years, so the district has to rely on local taxpayers. “This is what school districts do,” Monroe said. “We’re the only unified school district in Maricopa County that doesn’t have a bond or an override, and that’s very telling. We try to look for creative funding options, but all those other districts have local taxpayers where the voters support the schools through a bond or an override.” While Monroe’s statement about other unified districts in Maricopa County having a bond or override is true, it is worth noting that CCUSD only has 5,304

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students, according to reports from the auditor general and Arizona Department of Education. The average number of students out of the 16 unified districts in Maricopa County is more than 19,000. Even when accounting for large outliers like Mesa and Chandler, the median amount of students equates to more than 17,000. In a previous interview with the Foothills Focus regarding school spending, Marcie Rodrigez, chief financial officer for the district, said CCUSD’s finances should not be compared to those of districts because of the difference in size. Taking her word into consideration, “the other unified districts” should not be the basis of reason for a $42 million bond. Some are noting the high voter turnout and taking that as a victory in itself. “I think that with a strong

This sign was put up by a resident along Cave Creek Road. (Photo by Allison Brown)

turnout like we had, it’s a win whether the vote is yes or no,” parent Holly Weddle said. “The real goal is that people take the time to vote and have their voice heard. I think the fact that the majority did not want the bond sends a strong message. My hope is that CCUSD leadership will hear the voices of the community and try to work together with the community to come up with solutions.” In an interview with Monroe the day before the election, he said that’s exactly what they plan to do. The failure to pass the bond will not be the end of CCUSD, and there are other ways to secure revenue. “We’re always looking for creative ways to have partnerships and grants and organizations like the Kiwanis, all these great organizations that support us,” Monroe said. “So, it’s not doom and gloom if the bond doesn’t pass. We are immediately going into meetings to plan for plan B, but it’s not like the sky is falling. We regroup and we continue to provide a high level of education for our kids.”

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Carefree Desert Gardens slates Veterans Day ceremony BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

rominent retired military members will speak, live music will be performed, and Cactus Shadows High School students will present the Veterans Heritage Project at Carefree’s 13th annual Veterans Day service at the Desert Gardens Thursday, Nov. 11. “It’s something we love to do and the community likes to do,” said Vice Mayor John Crane, event organizer. “It was very well received. Our community is a veteran-friendly community as a whole. Our citizens appreciate what they’ve done and they enjoy the opportunity to honor them, and we see that on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. It’s just a good, strong community with values that lend themselves to honoring and celebrating our veterans.” The ceremony starts at 3 p.m., with

Col. Craig Houk, a retired U.S. Army Afghanistan War veteran, and Lt. Mike Wold, a retired U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran, speaking. Without giving too much away, Wold said his speech focuses on one question: “Is it worth it?” “I’m a Navy Vietnam vet, and Vietnam didn’t go very well. I know the Afghan vets are thinking it didn’t go very well for them either,” Wold said. “So, the question is, was it worth it to sacrifice everything we did? I’m going to try to show that it was worth it. Even though we can’t always give people their freedom, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.” Local Boy Scouts will present the colors, while Cactus Shadows students will have an exhibit to display. They interviewed veterans for the Veteran Heritage Project and then published the work in a book titled “Since You Asked: Veterans Share their Memories,” which will be available for sale at the event.

Patriotic and military songs will be played by Todd Knowles and the Main Event Swing Band, and “The Last Post” will be played on the bugle, followed by taps. Coffee, water and light snacks will be available. Crane said he expects 200 to 250 people, and he has worked since the day after last year’s Veterans Day ceremony to plan for this. He said a little recognition is the least that can be done. “We all go about our daily lives and we forget what veterans have done for us and how often they serve far away places and they don’t even know why they’re there, especially the last 20 years or so,” he said. “You know, we owe it to them. They provide a service to keep us free, keep our country running and protect our interests. We owe it to them to thank them, to honor them and remember them.” This is the first formal program to be held since the installation of the veterans memorial on the other end

of the Desert Gardens. Attendees are encouraged to take a moment before or after the ceremony to visit the memorial and pay their respects. The day will be full of honor and recognition for veterans, with a mix of somber and celebration. “It’s a serious subject. We certainly want to honor these veterans, and there’s a good, serious reason to do so, but it’s also a celebration,” Crane said. “There’s music, there’s somber moments and there’s fun moments. I would encourage anyone who is available and has time on Thursday afternoon to come on out.”

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• Nov. 13: Frozen Turkey Saturday: Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Frozen Turkey Saturday aims to collect more than 1,500 turkeys, which will be delivered directly to families in need during the mission’s Thanksgiving Outreach Event and at the Hope for

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Hunger Food Bank. The public can stop by the drive-thru event at the mission’s Hope for Hunger Food Bank (5605 N. 55th Avenue) and donate a frozen turkey from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Catie Hammann at 602-346-3347 or gikhelp@phxmission.org to start a nonperishable foods, turkey or gift drive.

• Nov. 20: Public Thanksgiving Outreach Event: Phoenix Rescue

Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Frozen Turkey Saturday on Nov. 13 aims to collect 1,500 turkeys that will be delivered directly to families in need during the mission’s Thanksgiving Outreach event held Nov. 20. (Photo courtesy of Phoenix Rescue Mission) Mission’s second drive-thru event at Sullivan Elementary School (2 N. 31st Avenue) will distribute turkeys and sides, food bags and hygiene kits. There is no registration required and first come are first served from 9 a.m. to noon or as long as supplies last. To volunteer at this event, sign up at phxmission.org/volunteer.

• Dec. 2: West Phoenix Mobile Food Pantry: Created to decrease food insecurity and improve food accessibility across the Valley, Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Mobile Pantry initiative will visit the Murphy neighborhood to connect with disadvantaged families, provide them with nutritious meals, and help them access the resources to end their cycle of poverty. The public is encouraged to stop by the event at Ministerio Un Ejercito Para Cristo, 4013 W. Maricopa Street, from 10 a.m. to noon, or as long as supplies last. • Dec. 11: Hometown Christmas Parade: Beginning at 11 a.m. on

Glendale Avenue in Downtown Glendale, the public can donate canned and nonperishable foods at the parade, which will go to the families served at the Hope for Hunger Food Bank this winter.

• Dec. 18: Winter Wonderland Community Event (guests by preregistration only): The mission is partnering with local businesses, churches and individuals to collect new, unwrapped toys, nonperishable foods and toiletries. Gifts can be collected by hand or purchased on the mission’s Amazon Charity List at phxmission.org/christmaslist. The mission will then provide the gifts, food bags and toiletries to families in need via its annual Winter Wonderland event. To volunteer at this event, sign up at phxmission.org/ volunteer. For information on how to support Phoenix Rescue Mission’s “Fed Up! Hungry for Change” campaign, visit phoenixrescuemission.org.

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he Cave Creek Museum will benefit from a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children ages 5 to 11 in advance; $20 in advance after Nov. 14. No charge for children ages 4 and younger. For information, call 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 in Cave Creek.

Tickets for the Cave Creek Museum’s spaghetti fundraiser in advance are $18 for adults and $9 for children ages 5 to 11. (Photo courtesy of Cave Creek Museum)

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he public is invited to participate in the eighth annual Reduce, Renew, Recycle event to benefit the Foothills Food Bank from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Sponsored by United Healthcare and Hayden Electric, the shredding and recycling event will be held at 6061 E. Hidden Valley Road (public parking lot near the food bank) in Cave Creek. Donations of cash, checks and food for the food bank are appreciated. Items for donation or disposal are: • Document shredding. • Prescription/drug/medicine disposal. • Computer/hard drive disposal. • Used paper books. • Clothing donations. • Housewares. • Plastic. • Cardboard. • Small electronics. • Furniture, tires and hazardous materi-

als are not permitted. The food bank shred-a-thon’s other partners are the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Desert Foothills Library, Goldmine Thrift Shop, North Valley Custom Hauling, Farmers Insurance and Tech4 Life. The 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 180-square-mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, Mayer, Cordes Lakes, Spring Valley, North Scottsdale and North Phoenix. Visit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center, at foothillsfoodbank.com or send an email to foothillsfoodbank@gmail. com. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480-488-1145.

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Honor those who once wore the uniform BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

ill you enjoy a Veterans Day parade? Nov. 11 is the one great day to honor our men and women who served, watch the bands, the flags and the display of pride as we are reminded just how much we owe those who wear and wore the uniform. The fighting of World War I ceased in 1918 when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, be-

tween the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This was regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” President Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of the Armistice Day in 1919. It was President Eisenhower in 1954 who changed the name to “Veterans Day.” More than 18 million living veterans served during at least one war as of 2020. Seven million veterans served during the Vietnam War, and

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3 million have served in support of the War on Terrorism. As of 2020, only 325,000 World War II veterans were still alive, but 16 million had served in that war. Every Veterans Day there is a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, which commences at exactly 11 a.m. with a wreath laying on the Tomb of the Unknowns. If you haven’t been to the Anthem Veterans Memorial, you are missing out. The memorial has five pillars that represent the five branches of the United States military. They are staggered in size, and the military seal placements on each pillar are based upon the Department of Defense-prescribed precedence. At precisely 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the sun’s rays will pass through each of the five pillars’ elliptical openings, with the shadows aligning precisely to illuminate a glass mosaic medallion of the Great Seal of the United States. For one thrilling minute, this monument can be seen in its full glory. My father served in World War II, my husband was in Vietnam and my grandson is in the Navy. When Pearl Harbor was bombed, my father, like tens of thousands of young men, joined the Army Air Forces immediately. Stationed in England with the 450th Bomb Squadron of the 322nd Group, he recalls flying over France on a mission when the propeller fell off the plane. Land the plane in a farmer’s field, find some baling wire, have a French farmer and three airmen get the propeller back on the fuselage, and fasten it on with a wire used for hay.

Take off and make it back to base. To fly again, fight again and try to save humanity from the clutches of evil. So goes the stories of war. Historians will analyze the effectiveness of wars we fought in, and our elected officials will decide on the new wars we will have to fight. But the “we” is really a group of devoted, loyal, highly trained, brave men and women who chose to join the military. Their commitment never ends, their work often underestimated and their experiences often unimaginable. Veterans Day exemplifies how thankful we are and how much we owe our men and women who fought, fight and serve. Judy Bluhm is writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.

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Baseball, politics are our pastimes

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

hoever thinks there is no divine sense of humor may want to reconsider — especially after the latest occurrence of “the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November.” In other words, Election Day 2021 or, as it will forever be known in Atlanta, “World Champions Day.” With an ethereal sense of timing, politics and the national pastime again collided. And in this instance, the “Home of the Braves” prevailed. The inaugural iteration of this column chronicled a rhetorical baseball “beaning” of the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia, which left both seeing stars — but not allstars. Opening Day brought a verbal brickbat, delivered by the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue via ESPN, which apparently now stands for Expect Sports Polit-

icized Nonstop. Sure enough, Joe Biden — though old, slow and confused — apparently possessed enough verbal and muscle memory to use a “woke weapon.” During his ESPN interview, Joe attacked Georgia’s election reform law, calling it an “atrocity” and “Jim Crow on steroids.” He ignored the fact that the new statute expands early voting to 17 days statewide and gives counties the option to add two Sundays of voting for a total of 19 days of casting early ballots. Never mind that Biden’s home state of Delaware provides no days for early balloting — the fictitious flames, fanned by ESPN, other outlets within the partisan press and, of course, the White House, soon stoked a “woke fire.” Ol’ Joe then chimed in with his “remedy” of preference: Major League Baseball (MLB) should move the All-Star Game out of the Peach State. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred — no “Mighty Manfred,” he — morphed into “Rollover Rob” and hastily did Biden’s bid-

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ding, with the specious claim that moving the All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver was the “best way to demonstrate our values as a sport.” If so, it was a curious way to demonstrate a commitment to racial justice. When the All-Star Game exited Atlanta, a city with a population that’s 51% Black and historically known as a center of Black commerce, the economic loss was estimated at $100 million. While MLB placed a higher value on virtue signaling than genuine support of a “majority minority city,” it’s worth noting that “corporate COVID” also infected Atlanta-based businesses. Both Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines succumbed to the virtue virus, denounced the Georgia election reforms, and were apparently fine with the loss of the All-Star Game. But an interesting thing happened in Atlanta. The Braves discovered a vaccine for virtue signaling: victory. Proving that the late, great catcher-turned-author-turned-broadcaster Joe Garagiola was right when he titled his book “Baseball is a Funny Game,” the Braves had the last laugh. Defying the odds, and their own win-loss record, the Braves finally moved above .500 for good on Aug. 6, then finished the regular season with 88 wins and 73 defeats. In the post-season, Atlanta outmuscled Milwaukee, leaving the Brewers crying in their beer. They found unlikely star power to defeat the Dodgers and brought the Astros back to earth, winning the World Series four games to two. The series finale in Houston was especially impressive, as the Braves shut out the Astros, 7-0. “Shut out” also accurately describes the policy triumphs of the Biden administration in its first year. Simply stated, there are none. An illegal invasion. A shameful aban-

donment of Americans in Afghanistan. Runaway inflation. Crippled supply lines. Radical school boards and leftist politicians denying parental authority, replacing education with indoctrination. That last disturbing development prompted a political upset as unlikely as the Braves’ World Championship — and it occurred the same night. Deep-blue Virginia, dependably Democrat, elected a Republican governor. Glenn Youngkin, who went from underdog to governor-elect, described his victory as a triumph of everyday Virginians, based on fundamental principles — and a rejection of radicalism. With the congressional midterms and more gubernatorial elections slated for November 2022, Republican hopefuls are shouting, “Wait ’til next year!” Political aspirants, whatever their partisan label, would do well to remember that electioneering is not a game. But it is a competition, and with America poised to awaken from its “wokeness,” voters may be inspired by a spark of the “divine.” As in “The Divine Comedy.”

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In�lation’s history in the U.S. is not very pretty BY DR. HAROLD WONG Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

ere are some recent headlines and key facts from recent articles: “Here’s why your food prices keep going up” by Laura Reiley and Alyssa Flowers in the Washington Post: “Compared to August, 2019, the Consumer Price Index for meat, poultry, fish and eggs has gone up 15.7%.” “Social Security cost-of-living increase will boost benefits 5.9% in 2022 as inflation spikes” by Paul Davidson in USA Today. “This is the biggest annual increase since 1982.” “A key measure of inflation surged

to a new 30-year high” by Anneken Tappe, CNN Business. “The price index tracking consumer spending — the PCE price index — was up 4.3% over the 12 months ending in August. That was a faster pace than July’s 4.2%. Inflation continued to run at the fastest pace since January 1991.” There are two consumer items that really hit home for the average American household: the price of bacon and the price of gasoline. When I stop at Fry’s grocery store, the price of one pound of bacon is $7 vs. $5 one year ago. When one looks at the gasprices.aaa. com/?state=AZ website, the average

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Why did Volcker do this? The inflation of the 1970s, started by the OPEC oil embargo of 1973, led to seriously high inflation that eroded the value of savings, and normal families struggled to buy necessities. Volcker saw this as a cancer on America. In normal cancer, the cure (surgery, chemotherapy and radiation) can be worse than the disease. The high interest rates did eventually stop inflation, but at the cost of millions of Americans suffering during a huge recession. Once inflation was wrung out of the economy, it did lead to an economic boom enjoyed by future presidents such as Bill Clinton and both Bush presidents. If inflation becomes hyperinflation, history has darker lessons. Hyperinflation destroys the middle class, which is the glue that keeps all countries stable. The hyperinflation of the 1930s led to the collapse of the German economy (a precursor to World War II) and the Communist Revolution in China. A future article will talk about how one protects one’s financial future if inflation lasts for years. Free information on tax savings, retirement planning and solar business investments can be found at drharoldwong.com or over at solarbusinessinvestments.com. To schedule your free consultation, contact Dr. Harold Wong at 480-706-0177 or harold_wong@hotmail.com. Dr. Harold Wong earned his Ph.D. in economics at University of California-Berkeley and has appeared on over 400 TV/radio programs.

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Desert Discovery Day brings family fun BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

s the mild fall and winter temperatures of the Valley beckon enthusiasts outdoors in search of adventure, Desert Foothills Land Trust invites nature lovers to the Jewel of the Creek Preserve for a day of exploration and discovery. The ninth annual Desert Discovery Day is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Due to capacity limits, pre-registration is required. Participants can participate in interactive experiences at discovery stations along the Harry Dalton Trail. Each station will be focused on the flora, fauna and history of

the Sonoran Desert. The event is sponsored by Kiwanis of Carefree and Carefree Physical Therapy. Other community organizations partnering with the land trust for this educational event include Cave Creek Museum, Desert Awareness Committee, Desert Foothills Family YMCA, Desert Foothills Library, Rattlesnake Solutions LLC, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area and Wild at Heart. “Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or exploring the desert for the first time, this is an event that people of all ages

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Purse-Impressions hosts 2nd fundraiser for rehab graduates President Patricia Brusha said she was inspired to host the event after the monumental success of the organization’s urse-Impressions, a Cave Creek- first pop-up in June. based nonprofit, is hosting its sec“It was so successful that we’ll be doond “Pop-Up” fundraiser to raise ing it twice a year now like an open marawareness and support for those recov- ketplace,” the president said. ering from addiction. “We’ll easily have over 300 purses for The free marketplace event will take sale. We’ll have jewelry. I have hundreds place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, of pieces of jewelry,” Brusha said of the Nov. 13, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, upcoming fundraiser. “One church did Nov. 14, at The Holland Center, 34250 N. a purse drive for the month of Septem60th Street. ber and brought in 186 necklaces — and Purse-Impressions, which seeks to that is just one church.” provide “fresh start” purses and backAlthough it’s free to attend, visitors are packs to women and men celebrating encouraged to bring donations of purstheir graduation from rehab, will feature es, jewelry or hygiene products, Brusha at the fundraiser over 200 new and gen- continued. Purse-Impressions will stuff tly used purses and jewelry for sale, as the donated purses and backpacks with well as raffle baskets and a purse drive. items like hygiene kits, ranging from Purse-Impressions Charity Boutique makeup to feminine products, snacks, journals and jewelry. Each donor will also receive a free “Pop-Up” fundraiser tote bag for supporting the charity drive. Founded in memory of Brusha’s late daughter Courtney Michaels, who died at 28 due to stage 4 liver cirrhosis stemming from alcohol abuse, Purse-Impressions is dedicated to helping addiction treatment graduates leave their facilities with “dignity, hope and the knowledge that someone cares.” The nonprofit has donated in the last two years roughly 3,000 purses and backpacks to recovering addicts in Arizona; Colorado; Florida; Washington, D.C.; and Canada, Brusha said. “I kind of call it the ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Purse’ because everyone will give me their stories about their purses when Patricia Brusha was inspired to create Purse-Impressions after the death of her daughter in 2019, stemming from alcohol sub- they donate them,” Brusha stance abuse, as well as release her latest book, “Courtney M.” disclosed. (Photo courtesy of Patricia Brusha) Before her death, Mi-

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Purse-Impressions Charity Boutique President Patricia Brusha, left, with her late daughter Courtney Michaels. (Photo courtesy of Patricia Brusha) chaels planted the seed for the organization during a phone call with Brusha about her own experience graduating from rehab, Brusha recalled. Michaels dished on how rehab graduates are typically stripped of their belongings and leave the program with their personal items in a plastic bag. “She would call and say, ‘Mom, can you get me a purse or a backpack? Because all I have is a plastic bag to leave rehab, and I feel like I’ve done something good for myself and I don’t feel like I’m making good impressions when I’m leaving,’” Brusha said. She said her daughter wanted to help those women celebrate their achievement by leaving with something that showed their value — and just like that, Purse-Impressions was born. Brusha, who is expanding the program to also serve men, said the nonprofit has given her purpose following her daughter’s death. “I’m most proud of the hope and inspiration that we’re giving people with addiction,” Brusha said. “Because addiction doesn’t discriminate. It could be the

nicest of families or the best of people. “When this whole thing started, the grief is so strong in the beginning, but it has given me purpose. I feel like, even in death, Courtney gave me a purpose and a reason to carry on her dream.” And Brusha didn’t hesitate to make her daughter proud, collecting 400 purses in lieu of flowers during Michaels’ memorial on July 13, 2019. The purses were then donated to the Renascent Centre, which sees approximately 400 graduates a year, Brusha shared. The nonprofit president is also celebrating the launch of her new book, “Courtney M.,” which takes a deep dive into Michaels’ personal journey with addiction, as well as the series of events leading up to the creation of Purse-Impressions. The book is available in paperback or Kindle format on Amazon. Brusha will also be available for book signings at the upcoming “Pop-Up” fundraiser. To learn more about Purse-Impressions and donation opportunities, visit its website at purse-impressions.com.

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Cave Creek woman loses ‘big’ with TOPS BY JORDAN HOUSTON Foothills Focus Staff Writer

Cave Creek woman is celebrating a major loss — of weight, that is — and wants others to know they can, too. Jo Ann Newcomer, 79, shed roughly 90 pounds since the beginning of her weight loss journey, thanks to the help of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a nonprofit championing healthy weight loss through education and support. Newcomer was recently named the 2020 TOPS Arizona Queen, indicating she recorded the largest amount of weight loss among all female TOPS members across the state. The title is awarded for the overall largest loss, according to the nonprofit, regardless of the time spent achieving the goal weight determined by a licensed health care professional. Newcomer attributes her success to the

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“TOPS is good because it makes me accountable to weigh in and just get some support,” Newcomer said. “Our group is a bit small, but it’s very committed, and that’s what makes it nice.” TOPS offers in-person and virtual meetings. In-person meetings begin with private weigh-ins, in which members can share their challenges, successes or goals. Next is a brief program covering a variety of health and wellness topics that “may conclude with awards and recognition for the week.” For online membership, virtual meetings are conducted via Zoom and are offered three times during the week. Much like the in-person meetings, the virtual format starts with members disclosing challenges, successes or goals. The online facilitator then presents a prepared program and “sometimes includes guest speakers who share their expert views on fitness, nutrition and more.” Meetings conclude with action steps related to the program presented. Enhancing her physical fitness routine, such as incorporating water aerobics, and adjusting her sleep schedule were both major game changers in helping Newcomer shed the roughly 100 pounds, she shared. “A lack of sleep will help put weight on

Jo Ann Newcomer lost 90 pounds with TOPS. (Photo by David Minton) you,” Newcomer explained. “It’s important to get enough sleep — seven or eight hours a day.” While the journey to health is a lifelong sustainability goal, Newcomer is now shifting her attention to maintaining her current weight with Keep Off Pounds Sensibly (KOPS) — the next phase in evolution for TOPS members. KOPS is applicable to TOPS members who have reached their goal weights, according to the nonprofit. The segment

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he North Valley Jewish Community Association will celebrate Hanukkah at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at the Ironwood Grille Room, Anthem Country Club. Cocktails, candle lighting ceremony and service will be followed by a traditional buffet dinner. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $33

for adults; $17.50 for children ages 3 to 10; and free for children 2 and younger. For reservations, call or email Fran Kesselman at 623-322-0957 or fkesselman@cox.net. Make check payable to NVJCA and mail to NVJCA, 39506 N. Daisy Mountain Drive, Suites 122-198, Anthem, AZ 85086. Reservations required by Monday, Nov. 22.

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says, with many earning recognitions with Century Awards for losing more than 100 pounds. Regardless of the circumstance, Newcomer said her biggest piece of advice for someone beginning or maintaining their weight loss journey is to stay diligent. “You don’t ever want to give up,” she shared. “Sometimes we have people that join, and just after short while, they just don’t come back. Usually, it’s because they don’t want to face the scales. “There were many times I didn’t want to face the scale, but I didn’t quit,” she continued. “I didn’t give up. I think that is the most important thing, not to give up on your journey to lose weight.” For those interested in joining TOPS, new members can attend their first in-person meeting free of charge. Membership rings in at $32 per year in the United States for in-person meetings, plus nominal chapter fees. Online membership is $32 per year. To learn more about membership options or to find a local chapter, visit tops.org or call 1-800932-8677.

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One of the activities that patrons can participate in on the Desert Discovery Day is panning for gold along the trail. (Photo courtesy of Desert Foothills Land Trust)

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can enjoy,” said Vicki Preston, Desert Foothills Land Trust. “We love to see the sheer excitement on the faces of the lucky who find a ‘nugget’ while panning for gold, or the wide eyes of those seeing an owl up close for

the first time. This is a great opportunity for everyone to learn something about the unique Sonoran Desert we call home.” The Land Trust connects people to nature through land acquisition and longterm stewardship, as well as events and activities, like Desert Discovery Day, that

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Cactus Shadows football eyeing regional championships BY KEATON MALLORY Foothills Focus Staff Writer

oming off a five-game winning streak, the Cactus Shadows High School football team will face its toughest test of the season as it takes on Desert Mountain High School at home at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5. DMHS is the No. 1 team in the 5A Northeast Valley section, with an overall record of 8-1 while being undefeated in its in-section games. As Cactus Shadows had two weeks to prepare with its bye week, it is looking to upset Desert Mountain and maintain a chance to take over the top spot in the section and make the playoffs. This game will have big playoff implications for Cactus Shadows. After starting out 0-3, CSHS players said they needed to basically win the rest of the season to have a chance to make the postseason. CSHS used those first three losses as motivation and has since flipped its season around completely. It now sits at 5-3. While all of Cactus Shadows’ wins have come in a dominant fashion, Desert Mountain has done the same. DMHS has allowed a maximum of only seven points in each of its defeats this season, winning by an average of 30 points per game. CSHS has won each game by an average margin of just over 31 points. The quarterbacks on each team, senior Corbyn Vasily for CSHS and junior Drew Tapley for DMHS, have played efficiently throughout the season, throwing only three interceptions and one interception, respectively. Vasily has thrown 18 touchdowns on the year with a completion percentage of 67.4. Tapley, meanwhile, has completed 15 touchdown passes while also completing 73% of his passes. Cactus Shadows head coach Mike Hudnutt said this game will come down

to the two things he always stresses, especially when playing well-coached teams like Desert Mountain. “It’ll come down to turnovers and special teams,” Hudnutt said. On the defensive side of the ball, Desert Mountain has caused 20 turnovers while Cactus Shadows has caused eight, in whichYOUTH each team has a positive turnover ratio. The leaders of those defenses are senior linebacker Jacob Steward for Cactus Shadows and senior defensive end Porter Sweet for Desert Mountain. Steward has played exceptionally well this year, gathering over 150 total tackles along with 11.5 sacks. Sweet has 62 tackles and 12.5 sacks on the year. The two defenders have combined for a total of 59.5 tackles for loss on the season, with Steward contributing 28 and Sweet with 31.5. Steward said he and the team have one goal for this season, and beating Desert Mountain would almost certainly ensure that it accomplishes it. “All we want is to make the playoffs,” Steward said. “We’ll take it one game at a time, but we just want to make the playoffs and bring home a championship to our school and our community.” As both teams have very dominant players on each side of the ball, each team will have its hands full this week. Hudnutt has had his eye on this game for a while now and is excited to play Desert Mountain. “DMHS has recently become a rival for us, so seeing them on the schedule always catches our eye,” Hudnutt said in week six of the season. “It’s always a battle when we play them, and we’re looking forward to it.” Hudnutt also said that although Cactus Shadows has shown promise, it is still looked at as the underdogs going

Jacob Steward has played exceptionally well this year, gathering over 150 total tackles along with 11.5 sacks. (File photo) into this week. “They’re always very well coached, but I’d like to believe that we are, too,” Hudnutt said. This game gives Cactus Shadows the chance to do something it hasn’t done in

more than 10 years. “This game gives us the opportunity to be regional champions for the first time since 2010,” Hudnutt said. “It’s make or break this week, and we’re excited and we’re really looking forward to it.

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