Family finds sweet success with candy shop
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
Brooke Dallas strives to host family-friendly events at her eatery, Big Earl’s Greasy Eats.
So, it was a natural fit to open a candy shop next door. Earl’s Old Time Candy opened Dec. 1 and, Dallas said, the response has been overwhelming.
“We’re having the time of our life,” Dallas said. “It’s not hard to be in a good mood when we’re selling happiness, sugar and memories.”
Brooke and her husband, Collin, purchased the building next door three years ago to store walk-in coolers and freezers for Big Earl’s.
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Woman killed in four-vehicle collision
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
Phoenix police detectives continue to investigate a four-vehicle collision that killed 23-year-old Sarah Warren near Pinnacle Peak and Cave Creek roads around 4 p.m. Dec. 11.
She died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
According to police, preliminary information indicates Warren was driving north on Cave Creek Road. Where the road merges to one lane, Warren crashed into a vehicle who was also going north.
After the collision, Warren’s vehicle went into a raised median and into southbound lanes where she collided into a truck pulling a travel trailer.
A fourth vehicle going south collided into Warren’s vehicle. The driver of the truck pulling the travel trailer was identified as an adult male who was processed for DUI and released. There were no other reported injuries.
A fundraising website has been set up for her funeral expenses, https://bit.ly/ SarahWarrenFuneral. As of Dec. 18, $4,750 of the $15,000 goal had been met.
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Barro’s Pizza raises $415K for St. Mary’s Food Bank
BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
Barro’s Pizza raised more than $415,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank during the 11th Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight on Dec. 6.
“We can’t thank you customers enough for their loyalty and support this year and every year for the last 11 years,” said Mike Barro co-owner of Barro’s Pizza.
“Each December we honor our mother, Doran Barro, by donating one hundred percent of our sales at all our locations to St. Mary’s Food Bank. This year we blew our previous record out of the water by almost $85,000. We are so grate-
ful to our customers!”
All sales on Dec. 6, 2022, from 46 Barro’s locations in Phoenix and Tucson donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank to help those in Arizona facing hard times during the holidays.
With this year’s contribution, Barro’s Pizza has raised more than $2.5 million, which equals 17.5 million meals for Arizona’s hungry and every dollar raised equates to seven meals served.
The Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight is St. Mary’s Food Bank’s largest cause-related marketing effort each year.
“In this year when so much strain has been put on our Food Bank’s resourc-
es, for the Barro family and their loyal customers to support the Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight with a record total is just incredible,” said Tom Kertis, St. Mary’s president and chief executive officer.
“We so appreciate the Barros for helping St. Mary’s feed so many struggling families and make their holiday season a little brighter.”
Barro’s Pizza has stores at 30815 N. Cave Creek Road (at Desert Willow Parkway), Cave Creek; 2750 W. Dove Valley Road (at I-17), Phoenix; and 41722 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway (at Anthem Way), Anthem. For more information, visit barrospizza.com.
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ing to open a tiki bar, but the town wanted $200,000 to even open the doors with a liquor license. Then, we thought about an indoor Wild and Carefree Kids playroom.”
The COVID-19 pandemic killed that idea, as “parents weren’t going to want their kids playing in an indoor space. We could never get it clean enough,” she said.
During the pandemic, Big Earl’s hosted free drive-in movies and, to go with the
films, the Dallas family sold candy.
“My husband said, ‘Why don’t we open a candy shop?’” she recalled.
Once permits were acquired, The Dallas family worked from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 to upgrade the building and stock it full of 250 treats like Zotz, Black Jack chewing gum, candy dots, wax bottles and wax lips.
“It’s just so fun hearing our customers come in and say, ‘Oh my gosh. This used to be a penny,’” she recalled.
Buying candy for the shop was fun, but
Dallas said, she had to consider candy for all age groups, ranging from spicy Skittles to Bit-o-Honey.
“Candy that’s old for me is different than candy that’s old for a 54-year-old,” she said. “That’s why we have a huge variety. We have to cover everybody. The first day, we sold out of Big League Chew and pop rocks. The town is incredible. They couldn’t support us more. We have big bar-
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rels down the middle with Cerreta Candy Company treats. On Sunday night, we were empty. We sold out of Bazooka, wax lips, wax bottles. We have Cave Creek-designed logo products.
“We also have our own line of lemonade — original, strawberry and prickly pear,” Dallas said. “We partnered with a local company. We took it off our machine at Big Earl’s.”
She hopes to start hosting kids’ birthday parties at Big Earl’s and the guest of honor will receive a token for candy.
“We have a bunch of games out front for kids,” she added. “We have blocks, puzzles — anything to get the kids attracted to the shop. Every small town has a candy store. The fact that we didn’t was crazy.”
Dallas sees Earl’s Old Time Candy as a
partnership between her family and the public.
“The weekend we opened, we asked people if there was anything we’re missing,” she said. “We had a huge list and we purchased everything we could.”
Dallas was born and raised in Cave Creek, graduating from Cactus Shadows High School in 2008. Dallas and Collin have two children, Navy, 4, and Calvin, 2. She started working at Big Earl’s at age 21 and bought it seven years ago.
“Kim wanted to sell, and she said she wanted to sell it to me,” she recalled. “That’s when I was 24. I didn’t think I was going to buy a restaurant. I started working at an insurance company. I loved their family, but I’m not really cut out for a Monday through Friday job. So, I told Kim yes and I worked 60 hours a week and saved every penny I made. The next year, I bought Big
Earl’s. We’ve more than doubled the business and now we’ve started another business.”
Dallas’ goal is to expand Big Earl’s across the Valley and have a candy shop attached to each one. She’s hoping to broaden the menu and open another family-friendly business.
“We’re just looking for the right property,” Dallas said. “We have kids and Cave Creek is awesome. We do the drive-in movies, and have pavers with games. Our kids want to be here with us, not because they have to be. Cave Creek is the best town, and we have the best customers who support our family so much. It’s been such a blessing to our family.
“The candy shop is Collin’s little baby.
My daughter, Navy, asked if she could come down on opening day. I told her I was going to be there for a while and she said, ‘I can do an eight-hour shift, no problem.’ I brought my laptop, DVDs, blanket and pillows. But she wasn’t laying down. She was greeting customers, telling people how the bulk candy works. I gave her $2. That’s all she’s been talking about. But we’re not afraid of the economy. We’re going to keep doing what we want to do and make the town a better place.”
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AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN
Christmas can’t be bought
BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist
Oh, dearest Santa, are you for real?
My parents won’t tell me, my friends say, “just chill.”
I have made out my list and do not want a toy.
Can you help all the people who are needing some joy?
My granddad is sick – he does not know my name.
Can you bring him his memories instead of a game?
My neighbor is lonely and always seems sad.
Can you give her a smile so she knows life’s not bad?
There are dogs, cats and people who go hungry at night.
Can you give them some food to make Christmas right?
For every kid that is bullied, can you brighten their day?
And stop all the bullies from the mean things they say.
Okay, I am sorry, this letter is long.
Tell me Santa, are my requests wrong?
My letter was sent to the North Pole.
And Santa’s response touched my heart and my soul.
Dear child of God, I am as real as your heart.
But of Christmas, Santa is just a small part.
Never stop caring – the world needs more you.
You are the spirit of Christmas – please know this is true.
And remember, Christmas is never defined by a toy
But the love, hope and sharing that gives us all joy.
At the end of his letter, Santa shared one last thought:
That the true joy of Christmas can never be bought.
Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
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The Senate in cinema vs. Sinema in the Senate
BY J.D. HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist
Remember Bob Smith?
Jefferson Smith, he wasn’t… but to be fair, only one man was.
That man was Jimmy Stewart, who portrayed Jefferson Smith in Frank Capra’s classic 1939 film, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” one of the first 25 motion pictures selected for the National Film Registry in 1989.
A year later, the Bob Smith was elected by the people of New Hampshire to the U.S. Senate and in 1996, he narrowly won re-election.
Like so many of his Senate brethren, he decided to set his sights higher.
That’s when any resemblance of Bob Smith to Jefferson Smith became purely coincidental.
In early 1999, Smith announced that he was running for President. Unfortunately, the reaction of Re -
publican voters was as cold and bitter as a New Hampshire winter. So in July, Smith announced he was leaving the GOP to join the Taxpayers Party.
Sadly for Bob, the Taxpayers were also unwilling to donate money or time to his presidential campaign, so one month later he left the Tax-
payers Party, declaring himself an Independent.
By early November, Smith had returned to the Republican Party, prompted by the passing of his Senate colleague, John Chafee. Chafee’s death had created a vacancy atop the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The GOP Senate Leadership rewarded Smith with the committee chairmanship, but it wasn’t enough to rescue him from Republicans in his own state.
In 2002, he lost the New Hampshire primary to Rep. John Sununu.
Bob Smith’s “profile in convenience” came to mind upon learning of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s departure from the Democratic Party.
Certainly there was “Hollywood-style hyperventilation” on the part of some in the Washington Press Corps, and Sinema herself employed her own “flair for the cinematic,” treating the media opportunities for heralding her Democrat defection
like opening night for a major motion picture.
After all, a “My Turn” column in The Arizona Republic and an “exclusive interview” with Jake Tapper on ratings-challenged CNN doesn’t exactly prompt a major tremor in Tinseltown, but an “aspiring actress” has to take advantage of any opportunities that come her way.
The late Senator John McCain (R-Arizona), who made a cameo appearance in the forgettable comedy, “Wedding Crashers,” once offered an unforgettable observation about Washington, D.C. and the people who work there: “Hollywood for the cosmetically challenged.”
Readers of this column can make their own assessments of Sinema’s wardrobe selections and sense of deportment in the Senate, but when it comes to remaining there, it is clear that her newly announced indepen -
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Looking at 2023, here are some predictions
BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist
Come year’s end, newspaper columnists traditionally look backward, chewing over the past 365 days.
“Year in review” columns bore me, because they’re too easy. Here, we look ahead, reviewing the year that has not yet happened. And 2023 promises to be an epic affair. How so?
Jan. 5, 2023 - In an attempt to upstage the swearing-in of new Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors votes 2-1 on a proclamation to install Kari Lake as “Governor of Cochise County.”
Afterwards, Supervisor Tom Crosby calls the vote “a unanimous victory for truth.” Lake’s swearing-in, held at the Thirsty Lizard Bar & Grill in McNeal, is drowned out by Karaoke Night.
Feb. 11 - On the Saturday before Super Bowl LVII, the City of Glendale, home to State Farm Stadium, hosts the single pregame event that’s actually in Glendale.
“Hangin’ With Joyce,” a wienie roast in Councilwoman Joyce Clark’s backyard, draws a star-studded crowd of 11 people, including Mayor Jerry Weiers and the long snapper for the Scottsdale Commu-
nity College Artichokes football team.
April 1 - Losing Arizona Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem is the victim of a nasty April Fool’s Day prank when a “Commie pinko” Amazon driver substitutes black boot polish for Finchem’s favorite “MAGA Trump Tone™” self-tanner.
Finchem immediately sends out a fundraising request asking donors to contribute money “to help him overturn this sham election and become the first African American Secretary of State in Arizona history.”
May 16 - The Arizona Coyotes lose the public vote to build an arena in Tempe despite offering city residents “free seats for life” at all home games.
The team, which struggled to sell out 5,000-seat Mullett Arena on the ASU campus last season, announces its intentions to move to AZ Ice Peoria. Coyotes President Xavier Gutierrez promises not to disrupt the facility’s weekday morning public skate sessions, “because as a valued public partner and a fan of ice, our organization embraces a diversity of ice skaters, even if I myself cannot ice skate.”
July 4 - Columnist J.D. Hayworth celebrates Independence Day in style, writing his 1,776 consecutive column maligning “liberals,” “Ol’ Joe” Biden,” and the “partisan press.”
Hayworth is honored with the first-ever “Paul Gosar Freedom Fighter Award,” bestowed by the Arizona News Columnist Association. “I literally don’t know how he does it,” says ANCA President David Leibowitz. “Every week, I think he might mention his pet cat or his favorite chicken wing restaurant, but nope – politics every single time. The guy’s a machine.”
Sept. 19 - The Arizona Diamondbacks, out of the pennant chase since May, play
a Tuesday night home game against the equally wretched San Francisco Giants.
Despite the game being promoted as “Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley Bobblehead Night,” the announced attendance is only 374 fans. The Diamondbacks win the five-hour affair 1-0 in 14 very slow innings.
Nov. 8 - One year after Election Day 2022, Cochise County Gov. Kari Lake files her 74th legal challenge to the results, in the World Court in The Hague, Netherlands.
Lake announces the lawsuit in a video filmed at Chuckleheads Bar in Bisbee, the official sponsor of Lake’s new podcast, “Sue Angry: America Fights Back.” Says Lake: “Donate to my legal fund today! Mama needs new shoes.”
Dec. 31 - Scouting for column material in advance of New Year’s, David Leibowitz realizes 2024 will be an election year that may yet again pit Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump and will also feature new Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on the statewide ballot versus a Democrat and a Republican.
Leibowitz invests his life savings in Xanax and plots to turn off his TV for the year ahead.
Now, my friends, we begin the long wait.
dent status is an effort to “put the best face on things” politically.
Unlike Smith and McCain, Sinema harbors no White House ambitions –at least not yet. Instead, she possess -
es a genuine interest in remaining part of the “world’s most exclusive club.”
Her “departure from the Democratic Party is political performance art, most accurately described as a “detour” around Arizona Democrats.
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As an independent, Sinema avoids a potentially bruising primary in 2024 and can concentrate on garnering petition signatures for the General Election ballot – not to mention campaign checks for her burgeoning campaign war chest.
The “giveaway” on all of this came with Sen. Sinema’s request of Democrat leader Sen. Chuck Schumer to keep her committee assignments.
While much has been made of reports that she will not caucus with the Democrats nor conference with the GOP, and that she’s even unsure of where her desk will be placed in the Senate chamber. Sinema has clearly signaled her role as a “stealth Democrat” by entrusting her com -
mittee seats to the Senate Democratic leadership.
She is working feverishly on Democrat-friendly legislation to grant amnesty to illegal aliens, which could get done before the Christmas recess.
Politically, the prospect of a threeway race for an Arizona Senate seat in 2024 is intriguing but still a long way off.
For now, get your popcorn ready and watch “Mr. Smith goes to Washington.” Or, given the fact that Christmas is rapidly approaching, watch Stewart’s performance in, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
As for former Sen. Bob Smith, now living in Florida, his Christmas plans are unannounced.
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Merry crispness and happy new cheer
CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Pastor Ed Delph Foothills Focus Columnist
Ihope you are feeling well and not exhausted or frustrated from the past year or current events. However, if you are tired or frustrated, this short article may bring a little crispness and happy new cheer this holiday season. Let me give a few examples of people looking at real-life situations who may be worn down and need to refocus.
Here’s someone projecting what they would feel about Mary after the birth of Jesus. “Mary, exhausted, having just gotten Jesus to sleep, is approached by a young man who thinks to himself, ‘What this girl needs is a drum solo.’ Here’s a frustrated person. ‘Speaking of drum solos, did you hear about the longest drum solo? Well, here it is. The longest drum solo was 10 hours and 26 minutes and was performed by the child sitting behind me on Delta 963 from Los Angeles to Tokyo.’” Enough said.
This example came from a post on FaceBook. “I need to rehome a dog. It’s a small terrier and tends to bark a lot. If you’re interested, let me know, and I’ll jump over my neighbor’s fence and get it for you.” Been there, done that and got the T-shirt.
This person is frustrated with themselves. “It’s perfectly OK to talk to yourself. But it’s totally sad that you must repeat what you said because you weren’t listening.”
Here’s a frustrated Hallmark viewer. “Men will say they don’t watch Hallmark Christmas movies because they’re unrealistic, but then watch a Godzilla movie about a giant lizard that breathes fire.” Hmm, I’ve got to
think about that one.
And here’s what to say to the English major who thinks they know everything. “Don’t use a big word when a singularly unloquacious and diminutive linguistic expression will satisfactorily accomplish the contemporary necessity.” Impressive, most impressive!
There now, wasn’t that refreshing? Those who are currently tired, frustrated, weary or angry often miss the crispness of Christmas. They are like, “Whatever.” They have no energy, margin, desire or mental energy for Christmas. This year, don’t let “whatever” rob you or your family of Christmas. Christmas is not about stuff or being stuffed. It’s about “whoever.” Christmas is about God showing humanity who God is and what God does. Earth wasn’t going to heaven, so heaven in the form of Jesus came to earth to reveal what God looks like and does.
Corrie Ten Boom captures the essence of Christmas for us. “Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life.”
Most people today are searching for the meaning of Christmas. They know something special is happening, but they can’t find it. It’s like the Christmas song that starts with an honest question, “Where are you Christmas? Why can’t I find you?” So, let me share with you what Christmas is about through the Christmas songs you have heard.
God made a way in the manger for us to get back to God, and that’s a joy to the world. On that first Noel, Christ
came upon a midnight clear to the little town of Bethlehem. He came with radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace. So, God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay; remember Christ our savior was born on Christmas Day. So come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, and come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
When you understand who Christ is and why Christ was born, you deck the halls with boughs of holly, go riding in a one-horse open sleigh, dream of a white Christmas, have some figgy pudding, and come on, ring those bells. You shift from what child is this to what child this is. Christ is the Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. He made a way in the manger for the way to the cross. He was born to raise the sons of Earth, born to give them a second birth. That’s not a wish dream. That’s reality.
I hope you are awakening, “There you are, Christmas! I couldn’t find you because I didn’t know the reason for the season.” God uses Christmas to help us wake up, shake up and put on our makeup. The powerful memories of family, traditions, the holiday seasons, songs and presents under the tree are only vehicles to bring to our remembrance the most extraordinary Christmas Gift of all, God’s son.
God uses Christmas like the star that led the three wise men to Christ. Why? God knows we need a star to guide us. We need bright light to lead us through the dark nights that we all have. The Magi understood this. Even though they were rich, educated rulers and possessed every available comfort, they were wise enough to know they needed a guide to fol-
low that star required wisdom, humility, and an honest appraisal of their lives.
Do you know what? Wise people still seek him. Discerning seekers want to know the real meaning of Christmas. And God treats us the same way as Magi following yonder stars. God is gently leading, still proceeding, guiding us to His perfect light on that O Holy Night.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. So have yourself a Merry little Christmas now.
Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.
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Heart attacks go up in December, January
BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
Heart attacks increase in December and January, according to several studies. Whether it’s holiday stress or overindulgence, holiday heart troubles are real. Don’t be a victim of the “Christmas coronary” or “Hanukkah heart attack.”
Doctors from Abrazo Health say it’s important to know the warning signs of heart attack. Coronary death rates in December and January were some 33% higher than during summer months, said study results published in Circulation.
“The classic heart attack comes on suddenly, but many start slowly with mild pain and discomfort. If you or someone you know is experiencing anxiety or stress accompanied by chest discomfort during the holidays, take that as a sign to slow down a bit. Overindulgence also plays a role in holiday health issues. Don’t overeat and limit your alcohol consumption,” said Dr. Sharon Sadeghinia, a cardiologist on the medical staff at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus and Abrazo West Campus.
Moderate daily exercise and a healthy diet help reduce your risk for heart disease, Sadeghinia said. “If possible, stay away from soft drinks and foods high in carbohydrates and starches. Portion control and eating more vegetables and greens are important, too.”
Dr. Katie Duncan, medical director of Obesity Medicine at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, offers a few healthy eating tips
for the holidays. “Eat a light meal high in protein before you go to the party. If you arrive hungry, you’re more likely to make poor food decisions,” Duncan said.
“When you’re snacking, use a small plate to encourage smaller portion sizes. Small portions mean you are less likely feel deprived.”
Stress and anxiety are known to contribute to numerous health problems, so it’s important to know the risks and ways to reduce the likelihood of experiencing a heart attack and heart disease.
“Anxiety, becoming emotionally upset or angry can raise blood pressure and heart rate, which changes blood flow and reduces blood supply to the heart. This can lead to a heart attack or other cardiovascular problems,” said Dr. Gopi Cherukuri, an interventional cardiologist at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital.
More than 18.2 million adults over age 20 have coronary heart disease, and each year about 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Signs of heart attack include:
• Chest tightness
• Shortness of breath
• Pain between the shoulder blades or in the arm, jaw, chest or upper abdomen
• Dizziness or fatigue
• Clammy skin or cold sweat
• Indigestion or nausea and vomiting
Call 911 right away if you or someone else has any of these symptoms.
“The holidays are a time of celebration, but for some it can also be overwhelming. Know your limits and listen to our body. If you experience tightness in your chest or any of the classic signs of a heart attack, don’t delay seeking care,” Cherukuri said.
For more information about Abrazo Health hospitals, take a free health risk assessment or to find a doctor, visit abrazohealth.com.
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Theater casting ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
Musical Theatre of Anthem will hold auditions for “The SpongeBob Musical” on Saturday, Feb. 3, for ages 6 through adult.
All youth ages 6 to 19 are cast. The performances are April 27 to May 14.
In “The SpongeBob Musical,” SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Just when al hope seems lost, an unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism saves the world.
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley.
Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.
Auditions: Saturday, Feb. 4:
• 9 a.m.: Auditions for workshop participants (A-L)
• 9:45 a.m.: Auditions for workshop participants (M-Z)
• 10:30 a.m.: General Auditions
• Dance Call 1: 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
• Dance Call 2: 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
• Callbacks: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
The auditions will be held at the performance space at 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem.
The tuition and costume fee for this production is $325 for youth ages 6 to 19, 10% sibling discount. Sibling discount on second registration will be refunded via PayPal within 24 hours of payment received.
Scholarships available.
Those auditioning should bring a musical theater song (or any song they are comfortable with), 16 to 32 bars or 1 minute in length. Bring an
accompaniment with CD or mobile device to sing with.
They may sing a cappella, if needed. Have your registration materials completed prior to coming to the
audition. For materials and additional information and to reserve your spot, visit MTA’s website musicaltheatreofanthem.org.
Audition prep workshops
Audition Preparation Workshops will be held at MTA:
• 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, for ages 6-12
• 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, for ages 13 and older
• 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, for ages 13 and older
During these 90-minute session, participants will be instructed on cold reads, acting technique and characterization. Participants of the workshops will get to audition prior to the general audition time. Cost is just $35, and space is limited. There is a 10% sibling discount. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit musicaltheatreofanthem.org.
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Derek Day says Classless Act thrives on energy
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
Classless Act frontman Derek Day bounces with energy first thing in the morning.
He’s feeling great and strives to always have fun, whether it’s on or off the stage. Day said he’s here to make people happy.
“We like to have fun,” said the Eagle Rock, California, resident, calling from snowy Syracuse, New York. “That’s pretty much all we do.”
Fans can get a taste of it themselves when Classless Act plays Valley Bar on Thursday, Dec. 29.
“It’s rock ‘n’ roll,” he said. “You’ll hear a little bit of something fresh going on. If you hate every single song on our album, you might like a 2-second piece of music. That’s what I tell people: we have 2 seconds for everyone. When you see the live show, you’ll get it. The vibe is always great on stage.”
Day honed his skills busking on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California. He admitted it was a little daunting at first, but when he loosened up, he found his calling.
“The first year or so was really tricky,” he said. “But it was something I was looking at since I was a kid. I would go visit there. At 13, I already had so many ideas. It was hard to break out of my shell, but that’s how I learned to break out of my shell.”
Influenced by Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Guns N’ Roses and Bowie, the LA-based five-piece Classless Act brings a fresh, young take on a golden age of music.
“I have a little disco in my blood, too,” Day said. “My mom bumped disco in our living room. That got me into my true passion, which is melodies and what makes a song really groove and sing.”
They’ve been applauded by the likes of Jane’s Addiction and only released its debut single, “Give It to Me,” in 2021.
“It’s humbling,” Day said about the compliments. “You just want to make these guys proud. We’ve had the chance to work with some of these people like (Metallica producer) Bob Rock and (The Darkness singer/guitarist) Justin Hawkins, who’s a real clever dude; very artistic and awesome. At the end of the day, you can only speak with your work.”
Classless Act’s debut, “Welcome to the Show,” quickly racked up 2 million streams, which led them to The Stadium Tour with Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Joan Jett and Poison. Motley Crue’s Vince Neil appears on Classless Act’s album.
While the music tells its own story, so do the members of the band, hailing from around the globe. The band — which also features guitarists Dane Pieper and Griffin Tucker, bassist Franco Gravante and drummer Chuck McKissock — formed in 2018 when they met through friends via social media.
They quickly bonded over anthemic
rhythms, shreddy guitars, soaring vocals and clever arrangements. For Day, writing lyrics wasn’t the easiest thing at first.
“Lyrics are daunting,” he said with a laugh. “It has to sound good. It has to have voice. It has to sound fresh. You don’t want to write about what other people are writing. Now, I really love lyrics. Once you start journaling for yourself, it’s not bad.”
Young veteran
Before joining Classless Act, Day recorded a few EPs and one full length by his first year of community college. After releasing his first solo-experimental EP in the summer of 2016, he opened for Steve Vai’s 25th anniversary tour of the “Passion and Warfare” album.
From there, he hit up NAMM and then opening slots for Ted Nugent for his “Rockin’ America Again” jaunt. His resume also includes stints with Living Colour’s Vernon Reid and Corey Glover for the Chuck Berry tribute at the Lincoln Center. The Fender-endorsed musician joined Living Colour on its “Shade in the USA” tour, and Steel Panther in Fort Lauderdale.
In 2018, he and Reid collaborated on music and that March, Classless Act asked him to join. Their sixth show as a band was a gig opening for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators at the Palladium.
Classless Act is filled with young veterans, if the two words can be used to -
gether. Day said he’s been in the business for 15 years and everyone has released records.
“We’re all in love with each other. We’re all brothers,” he said. “It’s crazy to say our first album dropped this year. It’s like, ‘Whoa. This is crazy.’ This weird social media thing has been intertwined with beautiful synchronicity and good timing. We went through different members. They had two other singers before me. Once we got this right combination, it was like the Power Rangers.”
When he’s home in Eagle Rock, he writes music and works around town as a session artist. He loves his German shepherd, Stella, to death, even though she’s the “clumsiest thing ever.”
He’s looking forward to his hometown show.
“It’s just the most electrifying kick ass, you can’t take your eyes off it spectacle,” he said with a laugh. “We love to have so much fun on stage. I learned how to move around from the streets, from busking. I love having a good old time. We’re a little funny, a little jokey, a little classless — it’s all in the name.”
Classless Act w/special guests
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29
WHERE: Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave, Phoenix COST: $12.50 in advance, $15 at the door; 16 and older
INFO: valleybarphx.com
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Classless Act is, from left, guitarist Griffin Tucker, drummer Chuck McKissock, vocalist Derek Day, guitarist Dane Pieper and bassist Franco Gravante. (Travis Shinn/Contributor)
Classless Act is, from left, guitarist Griffin Tucker, bassist Franco Gravante, vocalist Derek Day, guitarist Dane Pieper and drummer Chuck McKissock. (Travis Shinn/Contributor)
musician
BY MARC FLEISCHER Foothills Focus Contributing Writer
Some people know Evan A. Jones as a member of Xtra Ticket, a Grateful Dead tribute band that started in 1994. The Cave Creek resident takes on Bob Weir’s role, playing guitar and vocals.
But Jones is well established as a serious gem and mineral collector and dealer, he’s taking part in the 50th annual Flagg Gem & Mineral Show Friday, Jan. 6, to Sunday, Jan. 8, in Mesa Community College’s southwest parking lot.
The Flagg Gem & Mineral Show is very special to him. The son of Bob Jones, editor of Rock and Gem Magazine and author of “The Frugal Collector,” he has been surrounded by minerals his entire life.
“My father gave me a fossil set at age 7 along with fossil and geology books, which really started things for me. Prior to that, minerals were just the cool things in my dad’s cabinets and collection drawers. No other family members were really interested at the time,” Jones said.
By age 12, he was attending shows with his father. Later, as an adult, he began participating as a dealer.
“Back in the old days it was all about visiting rock shops and attending shows,” he said. “What’s great about the Flagg show is that many of the dealers have been participating for decades, and they’ve passed their love of collecting down to their kids and grandkids.”
It’s the largest and longest-running
gem and mineral show in the metro Phoenix area, and it attracts thousands of people every year, ranging from serious collectors to families with young children. Admission and parking are free.
This year’s Golden Anniversary event will feature more than 100 dealers who will showcase and sell a variety of minerals, fossils, gems, beads, jewelry and lapidary materials. In addition, several
organizations will exhibit educational information and the event features fun children’s activities, including gold panning.
A native of Arizona, Jones found it natural to specialize and collect minerals from the Grand Canyon State. He was on the advisory board in the early planning stages of the new Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
Over the years, he has split his time between performing with his band, buying and selling minerals, and attending gem and mineral shows.
“I chose to join a Grateful Dead tribute band because it’s my favorite genre of music,” Jones said.
“They basically invented what’s now known as ‘jam band’ music. Xtra Ticket has played for deadheads all over the country.”
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Evan A. Jones will showcase his collection at the Flagg Gem & Mineral Show from Friday, Jan. 6, to Sunday, Jan. 8. (Evan A. Jones/Submitted)
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Dementia education ready for doctors
BY LIN SUE FLOOD Hospice of the Valley
It’s staggering to think that 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. You may even know a relative, friend or neighbor who has it. With the highest growth rate for dementia in the nation, Arizona is projected to reach 200,000 cases by 2025.
Family members who are suddenly thrust into the “caregiver role” are desperate for support, unprepared to face a disease that lasts years and becomes more challenging as it progresses. The
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lectors and dealers who started collecting or vending while on Grateful Dead or other jam band tours.
In addition to going to shows, Jones has explored more than 100 underground mines throughout the state. “Most were devoid of specimens, but the thrill of exploring underground is a strong pull,” he said.
He estimates that his current collection has more than 1,000 specimens, all from Arizona.
“It’s hard to pick a favorite. I really love wulfenite, the official state mineral of Arizona,” he said.
“It has tabular crystals with a bright orange-red to yellow-orange color. I also love azurite, which is characterized by its soft, deep blue color. Cuprite is also a mineral I enjoy collecting. A soft, heavy, red oxide mineral, it’s also called red copper ore and it can form beautiful crystals.”
Great deals and fair prices
Jones credited the internet with reviving interest in collecting gems and minerals. “I’m seeing a lot of new collectors, and many are very knowledgeable and sophisticated,” he said.
But attending a show provides a chance to meet dealers and examine
lack of health care professionals trained in dementia care affects us all.
The good news is… there is help — and it’s literally coming right to your doctor’s office.
Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Care and Education Campus is launching an unprecedented education project aimed at training more than 3,000 health providers over the next 14 months to enhance dementia care for those with early and moderate stages of the disease. The extensive campaign is being funded by the Maricopa County Department of
specimens in person.
“If you’re just starting your collection, go to as many shows as you can,” Jones said. “Look at mineral dealers’ inventory, examine their specimens and read the labels. That’s the quickest way to learn minerals and the hobby.”
Jones said one reason he likes the Flagg Gem & Mineral Show is because there’s really something for everyone.
“I like the friendly, hometown attitude and easygoing nature of the show,” he said. “There’s good camaraderie with other dealers, there are plenty of great finds for seasoned and new collectors, it’s a ton of fun for kids, and there are amazing deals and fair prices.”
The Flagg Mineral Foundation is a memorial to A.L. Flagg who was a renowned and inspirational founder of the Mineralogical Society of Arizona. The Flagg Mineral Foundation is a non-profit scientific and educational organization.
The 50th annual Flagg Gem & Mineral Show
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan, 6, to Sunday, Jan. 8
WHERE: Southwest parking lot of Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa
COST: Parking and admission are free
INFO: flaggmineralfoundation.org
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“Half of all primary care physicians feel the medical profession has little to no preparation for serving the bur
dementia,” said Hospice of the Valley Dementia Program Director Maribeth Gallagher, citing a recent Alzheimer’s
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Trained dementia caregivers like Sonja Marti help create moments of joy with reading, gardening, music, art and pet therapy. (Hospice of the Valley/Submitted)
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“There is a tremendous and critical need for dementia care education and training that will help providers deliver evidence-based skillful and compassionate care. And that need will only grow as the incidence of dementia rises each year.”
This education project covers a wide variety of topics, from assessing and diagnosing mild dementia to understanding which medications help or harm dementia patients. The presentations also give doctors practical tools they can share with family caregivers, such as the soothing effects of “Vitamin M” — music — or ways to decode behaviors that express unmet needs like fear, anxiety or pain.
Hospice of the Valley already offers an in-home Supportive Care for Dementia program at no charge to family caregivers who are caring for loved ones — from pre-diagnosis through the early and middle stages of dementia. This new initiative focuses exclusively on medical professionals, equipping them with tools to help their patients manage early and moderate stages of the disease with knowledge and dignity.
“We can educate providers — and through them, families — to improve quality of life for people living with all types and all stages of dementia,” said Supportive Care for Dementia Medical Director Gillian Hamilton. “Physician offices are the first stop for families concerned about memory loss, and
how they talk to families sets the stage for the whole journey through dementia.”
Hospice of the Valley Executive Medical Director Ned Stolzberg is confident this unique training opportunity will be widely embraced.
“Having been in primary care myself, I know how helpless physicians and nurse practitioners can feel when confronted with patients struggling with
Favorite songs engage and enliven people living with all stages of dementia. (Hospice of the Valley/ Submitted)
dementia,” he said. “Not only problems related to diagnosis and treatment, but also the myriad challenges that arise in the social realm. Awareness of even the basic tools to address some of this will greatly empower our medical community.”
Call 602-767-8300 or email education@dementiacampus.org to schedule presentations for health care providers.
Lin Sue Flood is director of Community Engagement at Hospice of the Valley. For information on services and programs, visit hov.org.
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Live Music at Janey’s Coffeehouse
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Listen to live music every night at Janey’s Coffeehouse, performed by a variety of talented local artists. The venue has over a dozen acts each month, and for those looking to perform, new talent is encouraged to come by and sign up. This week, check out Sweet Tony Paiotti, Audio Farm, Sarah James Project, JMT3 and Andrew Gork.
Janey’s Coffeehouse, 6602 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., cavecreekazmusic.com
Hanukkah in Carefree - Nightly Menorah Lighting and Celebration
TO DEC. 25
Celebrate the holidays under the stars with the traditional lighting of the menorah by community leaders each night. Support the Foothills Caring Corps through visits, a local charity that seeks to help support Carefree neighbors who are struggling this winter.
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, carefree. org/holidays-in-carefree
Live Music Wednesday with Casey and George
DEC. 21
Enjoy live music played by local favorites Casey Killian and George Brunson.
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse, 6823
E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 6 p.m., free admission, buffalochipsaloon.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
DEC. 22
Regardless of how far into an addiction a person is, it’s never too late to quit, and it’s never the wrong time to stop. Alcoholics Anonymous is here to give the support and care every recovering alcoholic needs, regardless of age, status or social situation. Enjoy a judgment-free environment among friends.
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, 5 to 6 p.m., free, dfla.org
Friday Night Swing Country AZ Dance Party Featuring Josh Roy Band
DEC. 23
Grab your dancing boots and get down with the Josh Roy Band with no cover charge.
Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 8:30 p.m., free admission, 480-488-1906, haroldscorral.com
Charles Harper
DEC. 24
Join Charles Harper on Christmas Eve at the Mountain View Pub as he plays the night away. Make some memories before Christmas with live music and great food.
The Mountain View Pub, 7033 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 5 to 9 p.m., free admission, 480-575-7782, mountainviewpub.pub
Euchre Tournament
DEC. 26
Join in a classic trick-taking card game played in groups of two. Learn a new game and connect with new people for a beginner-friendly hand of cards. All are welcome.
American Legion 34, 6272 E. Cave Creek Road, Arizona, free, http://azpost34.com/
Tai Chi & Qigong for Everyone
DEC. 27
Practice self-care and work on balance, flexibility and inner peace through tai chi. Get help from Bina Bou, a senior trainer who has been working on the art for a decade.
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, 9 to 10 a.m., $10, 480-488-2286, dfla.org, mindbodyfocusqi. com
Tech Help: Library Tips, Electronic Devices, and More!
DEC. 28
Figuring out technology can be a daunting task, even when doing something as simple as downloading an eBook. Get the help you need and ask questions about technology and how to interface with your local library. Apple users will need their Apple ID to hand.
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, 2 to 3 p.m., free, dfla.org
Yoga Fusion
DEC. 29
Join Elizabeth Boisson in an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion at the Desert Foothills Library from noon to 1 p.m. The class will start with breathing exercises and then go through different types of stretching movements and then into Vinyasa or flow yoga.
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, noon to 1 p.m., $10 cash per class, dfla.org
Chris Lawrie
DEC. 29
Enjoy Keeler’s weekly music lineup one last time before the year ends. Check out Chris Lawrie’s musical talent this week on the rooftop and enjoy delicious food and adult beverages.
Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse, 7212 Ho Hum Drive, Carefree, 5 to 8 p.m., free admission, keelerssteakhouse.com
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Lisa Jurmu of Phoenix has been named to the summer 2022 quarter dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida Campus in Port Orange, Florida.
Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida.
Approximately 1,600 students were named to the dean’s list at Biola University in La Mirada, California, for the spring 2022 semester. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2.
The following local students were recognized on the dean’s list:
Megan Gauharou of Phoenix, majoring in human biology
Noah Hendricks of Phoenix, majoring in psychology
Gabriella Jenkins of Anthem, majoring in biological science
Miranda Payne of Cave Creek, majoring in nursing
“Inclusion in Biola University’s Dean’s List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies,” said Tamara Anderson, associate provost of academic effectiveness and administration.
“This honor signifies hard work, engagement and investment in scholarship. These attributes are the building blocks of continued success, not only in the classroom, but in the workplace and in the students’ personal lives. We celebrate these students and their achievement, looking forward to their future accomplishments.”
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