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Rio Verde hit hard by city water shut-off

BY J. GRABER Foothills Focus Staff Writer

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After years of warnings it may happen someday, Scottsdale turned off the water at the stand pipe servicing the Rio Verde Foothills community of about 2,000 homes northeast of the city on Jan. 1.

Roughly 500 homes had been relying on the stand pipe for hauled water for all their needs while about another 200

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homes relied on it to supplement their wells.

“My heart bleeds for this community,” said Karen Nabity, a resident and champion of the here-to-date unsuccessful effort to create a noncontiguous domestic water improvement district. “Human nature is, ‘Oh, the city is not going to cut us off. Oh, if they do the county will take care of us.’ Well guess what, we’re here folks. We’ve been cut off and we have no solution for our homes.”

The group had tried to create a water district to purchase water from outside sources, treat it in the Scottsdale water system and provide water through the city owned stand pipe.

But the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in August to not allow its creation, noting many residents opposed it on the grounds it would give too much power to too few

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North Phoenix woman shares Celine Dion’s agony

BY SUE KERN-FLEISCHER Foothills Focus Contributing Writer

When singer Celine Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, Melissa Meyer was sad but relieved.

The North Phoenix resident said she didn’t feel so alone. Meyer and Dion suffer from the syndrome, a rare, progressive neurological disorder. Symptoms may include stiff muscles in the torso, arms, and legs; and greater sensitivity to noise, touch and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms.

“I had mixed emotions,” she said. “I felt really sad for her. In her video, it seemed like she had so much emotion

and hope. I remembered what it was like to be there. There’s just so much unknown about it because it’s rare.”

Stiff person syndrome affects twice as many women as men, and is frequently associated with other autoimmune diseases such as type-I diabetes, thyroiditis, vitiligo and pernicious anemia. Scientists don’t yet understand what causes stiff person syndrome, but research indicates that it is the result of an autoimmune response gone awry in the brain and spinal cord.

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Melissa Meyer was diagnosed in July 2020 with stiff person syndrome, a rare, progressive neurological disorder. (Submitted)

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matic illness, or anxiety and phobia. A definitive diagnosis can be made with a blood test that measures the level of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies.

“I burst into tears when I heard the news about Celine Dion and SPS,” said Dr. Tara Zier, founder/chief executive officer of The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation and SPS patient.

“I had heard she was struggling to find a diagnosis, but I hoped it would not be SPS. We actually reached out to her on Instagram one month ago to offer resources, because her symptoms sounded all too familiar. For me, it’s a mix of shock and really deep empathy. Listening to her talking about her kids supporting her, empathizing with how lonely it can feel and how hard it is when you can’t participate in what you love doing really resonates with me.”

Zier said she is moved by Dion’s positivity.

“When you’re facing an incurable disease, it can feel hopeless. But Celine will give thousands of patients hope. Maybe now people will take the disease seriously. Part of the reason the average time to diagnosis is an agonizing seven years is that stiff person syndrome has a ridiculous name. But it is a debilitating disease. People aren’t just stiff. It impacts vocal cords. Breathing. Walking. Going out in public. It’s impacting Celine’s life and every patient who suffers from SPS can relate to that.”

Meyer can recall symptoms as far back as her 20s. On her father’s 60th birthday, the family traveled to Vegas. While she was there, her legs felt heavy and stiff. She couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her.

Meyer was diagnosed three years ago, on Dec. 23, 2019, after she started feeling weak. She regularly carried 4 gallons of water upstairs without issue. Eventually, she had to bear hug 1 gallon.

“I was in a doctorate program. I was stressed and tired,” she said. “I had some joint pain. I just didn’t feel right. I couldn’t pinpoint what was going on. I saw a neurologist and he said, ‘I don’t know why you’re in my office.’”

In her late thirties at the time, she saw a rheumatologist and he chalked the symptoms up to aging.

“I was ready to give up, which isn’t uncommon for people with stiff person,” she said. “You start to wonder if the symptoms are actually happening.”

As a student, she met someone during an internship who referred her to a neurologist. He ordered lab work and, after three months, she had her troubling diagnosis.

Meyer called the last three years a “bit of a journey.” Meyer, who works as a psychiatric nurse practitioner for children, has fleeting excruciating muscle spasms, while others have rigid muscles, broken bones due to falls or dislocations, or are bedridden.

“The spasms are in my core,” she said. “Sometimes they’re in my

limbs. I have the random eye twitch that likes to happen in the middle of telemed sessions. The weakness has returned.

“It’s so difficult. My worst flare up was a couple months after the initial diagnosis, in June 2020, right around the height of COVID. It was the most excruciating pain. It felt like someone was grabbing my core and crushing as tight as they could. It lasted 14 hours.”

Several symptoms improve with oral diazepam (an anti-anxiety and muscle relaxant drug) or with medication that alleviate muscle spasms, such as baclofen or gabapentin.

A study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) showed that intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment is effective in reducing stiffness, sensitivity to noise, touch, and stress and for improving gait and balance for people with SPS. IVIg contains immunoglobulins (natural antibodies produced by the immune system) derived from thousands of healthy donors.

Meyer is undergoing subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy. She also kickboxes three times a week.

“Balance is a big issue with stiff person syndrome,” she said. “I’m very careful. I can’t do heavy weights or else I can cause a flare up. I had physical therapy, but I had a flare up right after. I’m too nervous to go back. The kickboxing is working well for me.”

Psychologically, stiff person syndrome can be hard.

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“It’s tough for people who don’t get diagnosed for a long time,” said the 43-year-old former Scottsdale resident. “You really do start to wonder where the symptoms are coming from. I see a counselor, who helped me accept the diagnosis for what it is. I never know what tomorrow is going to look like and that’s OK.

“I’m controlling what I can and accepting what I can.”

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people and that it wouldn’t serve everyone.

Instead, Supervisor Thomas Galvin implored the city to keep the water flowing to the stand pipe — a proposition Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega flatly rejected.

The private utility EPCOR then offered to step in and provide the city with water if it would treat it and allow it to be distributed at the stand pipe until the utility could provide a more long-term solution, but the City Council accepted Scottsdale Manager Jim Thompson recommendation to reject that offer.

A group of Rio Verde Foothills residents asked Maricopa County Superior Court to stop Scottsdale from turning off the standpipe that provides hauled water to about 700 homes in the 2,400-home community northeast of the city.

But a judge rejected their injunction request, which had wanted the city to resume service under ARS

Section 9-516 C. That law states:

“A city or town acquiring the facilities of a public service corporation rendering utility service without the boundaries of such city or town, or which renders utility service without its boundaries, shall not discontinue such service, once established, as long as such city or town owns or controls such utility.”

The city shut down the standpipe in Jan. 1 – a year after it had warned residents it was taking the action as part of the first stage of its drought management plan.

“We are asking for Scottsdale to follow the law,” said Christy Jackman, one of Rio Verde residents who pooled their money to hire an attorney to fight the city’s action in court. Ortega suggested EPCOR allow water hauling from its standpipe in Fountain Hills, but the utility’s spokeswoman, Rebecca Stenholm, said, “Our operations and engineering team has already conducted a preliminary feasibility analysis … and our analysis concluded that this

is not an option.”

“The proximity of Fountain Hills Middle School and an adjacent daycare facility to the only road between Fountain Hills and Rio Verde Foothills – the road that any water hauler would have to take – posed too great a human safety risk to justify further consideration,” she explained.

“EPCOR was set to have a public hearing with the Arizona Corporation Commission concerning its long-term solution but staff is now recommending holding off on that until the appeal has run its course.

“That has Rio Verde homeowner Christy Jackman furious, stating it “was not the solution this community choose.”

“Nabity and Jackman can agree on at least one thing: that the long-distance hauling of water is not going to provide enough water to the community.

“I get calls from people every day who are terrified and crying,” Jackman said.

The three water hauling companies

serving those homes must travel as far as Apache Junction to fill their tankers. With the longer commute and a slower fill rate, it’s taking up to five hours to bring water to a home, a process that took under an hour before, according to Nabity.

A company that claims it can recycle septic tank water is planning several meetings to discuss their product this week. They are planning multiple sales meetings because there is so much interest, Nabity said.

She’s urging homes to try and use less than 2,000 gallons per month. “When it comes to the toilet, follow the rule, ‘If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown, flush it down,” she said. Nabity is now showering with a Home Depot bucket to catch any water that would normally go down the drain. The excess water is not potable, but she can use it to flush the toilet.

She’s also taken to collecting rainwater runoff from her roof – a step

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many residents are resorting to. A number of horse ranches in the area may be hardest hit by the water problem. One ranch uses 30,000 gallons of water per month and its well went dry so it is relying solely on hauled water, Nabity said.

“Just with the cost of hay going up, people were already talking about putting horses down or letting them go because they couldn’t afford to feed them. Now they are not going to be able to afford to give them water to drink.”

Some Rio Verde homeowners are pooling their money to hire an attorney who would file a request for

an injunction against Scottsdale and have the courts order it to turn the tap back on.

Meanwhile, water hauling rates have already gone up.

Nabity was paying was paying $135 for 3,000 gallons but that price is now $330.

She figures the average home in the area uses about 6,000 gallons per month. With the new rate increases, the cost of water for a year is $7,920 – an increase of $5,040 annually.

“I’ve got residents out here on a single Social Security check or people on a very limited income or people who are disabled,” Nabity said. “They can’t afford that kind of increase in their water bill.”

Cave Creek Museum presents Antique Appreciation Day

BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

Cave Creek Museum is hosting Antique Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

Expert Sean Morton will offer anecdotal assessments of valuables.

Each item appraised is a $20 donation. Limit two items per session with unlimited sessions. First come, first served. Registration is requested at cavecreekmuseum.org, but walk-ins are welcome.

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history, 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. For more information, call 480-488-2764.

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The only way to effectively treat chronic pain and/or peripheral neuropathy is by targeting the source, which is the result of nerve damage owing to inadequate blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet. This often causes weakness, numbness, balance problems. A lack of nutrients causes the nerves degenerate – an insidious

cannot survive, and thus, slowly die. This leads to those painful and frustrating consequences we were talking about earlier, like weakness, numbness, tingling, balance issues, and perhaps even a burning sensation.

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Decluttering can provide joy

BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

There is nothing quite like stormy weather to get us in a tidying up mood. January is the perfect time to declutter! Out with all the “stuff” we never use, wear or even like. Marie Kondo is a Japanese decluttering guru whose “tidying up” book and teachings are supposed to show us the way to a neater and more joyful life. The KonMari method, as it is called, is the roadmap to positive change through organizing and letting go of the “stuff” you no

longer need. Easier said than done.

The first step in decluttering is to go by category and not a room. I thought I would start with clothes. And before I went through mine, I noticed quite a few things in my husband Doug’s closet that he hadn’t worn in a while. I do recall Kondo saying work on your own belongings first, but I asked Doug if I might “help” him sort through his clothes.

“Sure,” he yelled while watching a football game. As I asked him about various old shirts and pants, suggesting that I donate them to charity, he seemed annoyed. Then I

noticed a particularly worn and faded denim jacket and asked if he still wanted it. No response. Next, I asked the “golden Kondo question,” which is, “Does this item spark joy in you?” Doug just stared at me like I had two heads and said, “It’s just a jacket!” No touchdown.

OK. Lesson No. 1. When you are tidying up, start on your own side of the closet. Which is what I did next. I found clothes I hadn’t worn in a few years, some things I had forgotten about and shoes that I am still wondering what possessed me to buy. Psychologists have claimed that if you

want to know who you are, just look in your closet. Well, it did feel like “therapy” evaluating my clothing choices.

Kondo says that regardless of when you

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What’s up with the ‘Docs…’ and the Dems?

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

History recalls the brutal reign of a father and son in the impoverished island nation of Haiti.

Francois Duvalier (“Papa Doc”), a physician educated in the United States, was initially elected president in 1957, but soon proved to be more of a despot than a doctor. With the aid of an undercover death squad, he eliminated opponents and consolidated power, naming himself “president for life” in 1964.

Upon Papa Doc’s death in 1971, son Jean-Claude Duvalier, nicknamed “Baby Doc,” became president and ruled in the same repressive fashion until he was overthrown in 1986.

Current events in this country have prompted some observers to apply those historical Haitian nicknames to America’s first family. Joe “Papa Doc” and Hunter “Baby Doc” Biden have not earned those monikers because of medical training; instead, they have acquired them for their suspected illegal mishandling of classified documents.

Sadly, but predictably, Ol’ Joe and his legal team — attorneys both inside and outside government — are writing a narrative on the fly, counting on the continued indulgence of the left and the press (pardon the redundancy) to help both Papa and Baby Biden skate.

But what worked so well two years ago in the heat of a presidential campaign may not yield the same results in the wake of the recent midterm elections.

Now, it appears that key elements of the Democrat base have decided to pursue a new pre-2024 policy and personnel imperative. Simply stated, they want to prove to the cognitively impaired octogenarian they labored to install as the 46th president that this is no country for old men.

What prompted this progressive call to action?

Joe Biden’s loud and repeated outbursts that he would be more than happy to continue wandering off, eating ice

cream and mumbling incoherently as the “leader of the free world” for a second term.

Make no mistake, this decision has nothing to do with principle… and everything to do with politics.

After successfully using COVID-19 as the crisis for “reform” in elections nationwide, the left is no longer confident that it can muster more votes than registered voters, as was done by the Dems in 2020.

In other words, the Democrats have determined that they can’t entirely depend on an outcome that uses mailboxes and drop boxes as de facto ballot boxes, especially not with Joe Biden atop the ticket.

They no longer feel comfortable mailing it in, and their reasons are both sound and several, as the policy performance of the Biden Bunch has proven pathetic.

If you’re scoring at home — or considering for whom to vote in 2024 — it is painfully obvious that “America last” only excites indoctrinated Gen Z’ers, the culture-canceling comatose misnamed as “woke,” and brain-addled ’60s radicals who have grown fat, happy and nostalgic for the old-fashioned nation loathing that is so intrinsic to their collective self-image.

Misfits, malcontents and miscreants do not a majority make, nor a winning margin that can be easily rigged through further “reform.”

So for the Dems, the decision is simple: help Ol’ Joe reach the conclusion that he

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Heartbreaking tragedy, heartwarming response

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

Sometimes buried in the most heartbreaking tales we discover a glimmer of hope. It is one good reason to read the news, even now, when so much that makes headlines involves the worst of us doing the worst things.

The goodness of people still exists. It surfaces at unexpected moments, especially when the unimaginable happens. Like the deaths of three Chandler residents, 49-year-old Narayana Muddana; his wife Haritha, age 36; and family friend, husband and father of one, 47-year-old Gokul Mediseti.

The trio died Dec. 26, according to police, when they fell through the ice at Woods Canyon Lake outside Payson. The story of their winter picnic gone wrong has resided in the pit of my stomach for three weeks – especially the knowledge that among the witnesses were the Muddanas’ two daughters, ages 11 and 7, as well as Gokul’s wife and child.

I’ve been to that lake. It’s idyllic, a perfect place to spend a cold holiday afternoon, a spot for pictures, laughter and making memories. But imagining the sound of cracking ice and the screams –it’s something I can’t shake.

Moments after the three plunged in, a woman and two children on shore waded in to attempt a rescue. They failed, but made it out of the 30-degree water alive.

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and fire fighters responded. They pulled out Haritha, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Rescue divers located the two fathers the next day.

“You never get used to it. Especially when you’re dealing with the children,” John Paxton with the Sheriff’s Office told ABC15. “We wanted to make sure they felt as safe as possible. Tried to keep them warm and away from the scene as best we could.”

The Arizona Department of Child Safety came to the lake that night and took custody of the Muddanna girls, suddenly orphaned. The children have

traveled back to India to live with their grandparents.

The story would be a tragedy start to finish, save for the astonishing generosity that has followed. It comes courtesy of the 12,700 donors who chipped in to a GoFundMe campaign started the day after the deaths by a family friend named Parvathi Mettu.

Mettu stopped accepting donations a few days in, when the GoFundMe’s balance stood at $611,996.

“We offer our deepest heartfelt gratitude to all donors with folded hands and heads,” Mettu wrote on the donation page. “With the same sincere gratitude,

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can have even more ice cream — and enjoy longer naps — as a former president.

Most assuredly, that decision is not unanimous, nor can its implementation thus far be described as deft. But again, through the collective lens of the left, it has been handled with the proper “chronological considerations.”

According to the timeline, CBS News confirmed on Jan. 10 that the U.S. attorney in Chicago was directed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to review documents marked classified and discovered in the office of the Penn Biden Center in Washington, “according to two sources

we bring this initiative to a close.”

The last update, Jan. 1, indicates an attorney and an accountant have been engaged to secure the donations for the surviving children, to pay for “kids education and future expenses.”

The largest donation was $2,000. A dozen people donated $1,000 or more. But the giving that heartened me the most came from the hundreds of charitable souls who gave 10 bucks or 20 bucks anonymously.

Such small acts of kindness appear to have fallen out of fashion nowadays, when we are more riveted by celebrity and cultural influencers, political food fights and the latest Netflix serial killer

documentary. I don’t say that as a scold, because I am no less desensitized than any other member of the masses.

Some days I pore over the news mindlessly, half-reading, the words disconnected from meaning. The murders blend together, the mayhem feels like one long horror film. It’s all I can do to flip to the comics, to Blondie, where at least Dagwood Bumstead never ages.

Every once in a while, though, people still have the capacity to surprise and to care. My heart aches for Narayana, Haritha, Gokul and kin.

But epic giving in the face of epic loss? Out of such things, we make meaning from the senseless.

bought an item, if you aren’t enjoying it, get rid of it. Give it away! Feel no guilt! Simply recall the pleasure it gave you when you bought it. I have a metallic gray handbag with long fringes that I bought with my sister-in-law because she said it looked like me. Well, I have never used it because it really looks more like Cher! Tidying up can be painful! Especially, when you see the error of your shopping ways and the money you spent (wasted) all laid out in front of you!

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with knowledge of the inquiry.”

White House attorney Richard Sauber then went on the record, confirming that the classified materials were “identified by attorneys for Mr. Biden on Nov. 2,” no doubt prompting a giant sigh of collective relief in from the Dems, who quickly noted that the news had been suppressed for two months — and especially for the six crucial days before the midterm elections, no doubt limiting Democrat losses in the House and Senate.

More disturbing revelations followed. Most notoriously, more classified documents were found at Joe Biden’s Delaware home, in the garage behind Joe’s prized 1967 Corvette; Hunter Biden paid

method called “death cleaning.” This implores people to get rid of their unwanted stuff before they die, to lighten the burden on their families. Depressing? Perhaps, but a good idea, since our kids evidently don’t want our china, collectibles and mementos. Still, I like Kondo’s concept that decluttering is about “joy,” not kicking the bucket.

Dear readers, take the “tidying up challenge” and feel the thrill and freedom of letting go! Oh, and if anyone wants a fringed purse, just give me a call. My junk, your joy?

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Contact her at judy@judybluhm.com.

almost 50,000 bucks in monthly rent to his Pop, while living at that same Delaware residence from March 2017 to February 2018; and Chinese communists were paying big money to Hunter, while donating the same type of big bucks to the Penn Biden Center.

How bad is it for the Bidens? Bad enough to have Dem “pitbull” attorney Andrew Weissmann accuse Ol’ Joe of a cover-up and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) suggested that our national security was jeopardized — echoing his accusation against President Trump.

Bad enough for “Papa Doc” and “Baby Doc” Biden to yearn for a Haitian vacation.

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Sweet Aya Bites’ tiger nuts snacks roar into Sprouts nationally

BY SUMMER AGUIRRE Foothills Focus Staff Writer

America’s pantry has welcomed LAbased brand Sweet Aya Bites’ tiger nuts snacks to its shelves.

The 2020-established brand expanded from 16 Sprouts locations in Southern California to 400 across the United States with its national launch this month. Tiger nuts, which are healthy, sustainable tubers, were introduced in the snack aisle with three flavors: sea salt, smokey BBQ and dark chocolate covered.

“We started talking to Sprouts last March about tiger nuts and all the cool products they can be in the market,” said Will Iyawe-Parsons, founder of Sweet Aya Bites. “Then, Sprouts went all in and asked for the brand to be involved in this launch. For us, personally, it’s a fantastic opportunity.”

Sweet Aya Bites’ tiger nuts products will also be available at Clark’s Nutrition and Mother’s Market & Kitchen.

“Our focus is natural or high-end retail-

ers to support the retail price. They tend to be more adventurous consumers, typically,” Iyawe-Parsons said.

Alongside Sweet Aya Bites’ launch, six other brands have committed to producing tiger nut-focused items. These include Ora Organic (protein powder), Bhu Foods (tiger nut spread, bars and cereal clusters), Mmmly! (cookies), Three Wishes (cereal), Pamela’s (tiger nut flour) and Grain Free Baker (brownie and cookie dough flour mixes).

Tiger nuts are tubers, which grow underground like peanuts.

They are highly versatile and can be produced in many different food product categories — even as an ingredient base, like oat or wheat flour — so Sweet Aya Bites has many more possible product opportunities in the future.

Sweet, nutty and full of nutrients, Iyawe-Parsons said they have up to 50% fewer calories and 75% less fat than tree nuts, with two to three times more fiber. They are also allergenic free and contain 11 vitamins and minerals.

The key difference between a tiger nut and a tree nut, however, is chewiness.

“The first bite is crunchy but then chewy, which is new for many consumers. I think its chewiness is one of its best attributes, so I wanted to highlight that in a very positive way,” Iyawe-Parsons said. “That’s why our taglines are ‘Chewy Goodness’ and ‘Chewy Delight - Bite After Bite.’”

While providing a healthy and delicious snack for consumers, tiger nuts are also generally more environmentally friendly to produce. According to Iyawe-Parsons, they require 95% less water to grow than tree nuts.

Having originated in West Africa be-

fore migrating to Egypt and Spain, tiger nuts fare best in dry, arid climates and are drought resistant. As a result, they can grow nearly anywhere in the world.

Tiger nuts are not yet grown in the United States, so Sweet Aya Bites receives all of its tubers from Spain.

“If you are looking for a brand-new snack on the market, or if you’re looking for a healthier snack — one that has less fat, less calories, is more sustainable — or just looking for a new flavor, give us a try,” Iyawe-Parsons said.

For more information about Sweet Aya Bites and tiger nut snacks, visit sweetaya. com.

Will Iyawe-Parsons founded Sweet Aya Bites. (Chris Mortenson/Staff)

This month, LA-based brand Sweet Aya Bites is launching tiger nuts products in Sprouts across the U.S. They will be introduced in the snack aisle with three flavors: sea salt, smokey BBQ and dark chocolate covered. (Chris Mortenson/Staff)

Mick Adams satisfies Rolling Stones fans

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

Mick Adams likens tribute acts to acting. In Mick Adams and The Stones, he’s playing a role — Rolling Stones’ legendary frontman Mick Jagger.

“I’m blond by nature,” the Phoenix resident said with a laugh. “So I dye my hair dark to play Mick Jagger. I also started jogging to lose about 25, 30 pounds to be more stealth-like to portray him more accurately. It’s like an acting role. If you’re a character actor, the more you do it, the more you pick up nuances, the gestures.

“Before long, I was mastering some of the moves and just diving into it.”

Besides Adams, Mick Adams and The Stones features Shane Hunter as Keith Richards, guitars and vocals; Ron Jessurun as Ron Wood, guitar, dulcimer, recorder, mandolin, and harmonica; Bill Cormier as Mick Taylor, guitar and vocals; Chad MacDonald as Bill Wyman, bass and vocals; Eric Von as Charlie Watts, drums; Tobes Mei, vocals and percussion; and Ted Belledin, keyboards, saxophone and vocals.

To hone his skills, Adams watched videos and studied Jagger’s moves. Formerly based in California, Adams’ previous Rolling Stones tribute band won $20,000 in a casino competition there, beating out 39 other well-established bands.

They had only been together for four months and hadn’t had a public show prior to the competition.

Soon thereafter, Adams put his nose to the grindstone, listened to his manager/wife, Erin O’Brien, and

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Mick Adams as Mick Jagger, and Shane Hunter as Keith Richards in Mick Adams and the Stones, which has several shows in the area soon. (Mick Adams/ Submitted) see

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started his own tribute act. They wanted more of a “show” with multiple costume changes and accompanying video to bump up the production value.

“My wife created the logo, which is a registered trademark, and told me to jump up there, shake my fine white butt and she would take care of all the business,” he said. “We’ve been successful since.”

Adams said fans can expect a lot of energy and songs as close to the Rolling Stones’ originals as possible.

“The beginnings and endings of the songs are modified, but that’s because they modified them through the years,” he said. “We follow their lead for the most part.”

They cover all the decades, as Mick Adams and the Stones acknowledge the group’s relevance.

“They continue to be relevant,” he said. “We’ve done a couple of songs from the 2000s, like ‘Doom and Gloom’ and ‘Rough Justice.’ We have

such a great catalog to pull from. The Stones have recorded roughly 550 to 575 songs through the years. You have to play certain songs — the hits, the fan favorites.” The authenticity continues with the vintage instruments the bands members play, including drums, “that blond natural wooden Gretch kit.”

“We have tellies (Telecasters) and Strats (Stratocasters) that the two guitar players use,” he said. “It’s really a lot of fun. We dress the part, act the part with the accent and stuff. It’s such fun. I have more stage clothes than regular clothes.

“This one time, we were playing a casino and the place was slammed. My wife noticed these two girls in their late twenties taking videos of the band and sending them somewhere. In between songs, my wife walked over to them and said, ‘You must really like the band.’”

One of them was one of Jagger’s Los Angeles assistants and she was sending him videos of the band. She said he sent back a thumbs-up.

Adams has met sidemen/women from the Stones, including backup singers Lisa Fischer and Bernard Fowler, and bassist Darryl Jones. He also spent some time hanging with Mick Taylor in his dressing room before introducing him onstage prior to his show.

Performing and singing is Adams’ longtime love.

Adams was also a former lead singer for Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods on and off for many years. In addition to his own show, Mick Adams and The Stones, he fronts symphony shows performing the music of The Rolling Stones all over the United States for Windborne Music.

“According to my dearly departed mother, I was singing from the time I opened my mouth pretty much,” the Ohio native said. “When I was little, in the crib, I didn’t care about TV until the commercials came on with music. Then, I’d get up and dance in my crib. My dad put the radio on in my room when I was 4. It took me two weeks to find the Black station coming out of Detroit on the radio.”

Back then, Sam Cook and Jackie Wilson ruled the airwaves and were his favorites.

“I was just a little guy,” said Adams, who was living in Monrovia, California, at the time. “My aunt and I loved to sing in the car. She was the choir director. At age 8, she asked if I wanted to go to church. I said, ‘OK.’ I was only 8 but I ended up as the only child in an all-adult choir. I could read the words, but I hadn’t had any musical training yet. I had relative perfect pitch though, even as a child.”

In high school, she played piano for the choir and was also a voice teacher. She asked him if he had ever taken voice lessons. He hadn’t because his parents couldn’t afford it at the time.

They worked out a barter agree -

ment and they became collaborators. “She said, ‘If you come down to my house on Saturday, we’ll work out something,’” he recalled. “She lived near the arboretum in Arcadia. All throughout high school I went there every Saturday and spent a couple of hours working her rose garden and she paid me in voice lessons.”

When he graduated, he attended Citrus Junior College where he continued lessons with professor Ben Bollinger. His students included the Carpenters.

Bollinger offered Adams a tour doing light opera around Europe, but he turned it down as he was leaving on the road with a rock band.

“He was just brilliant,” he said. “It was largely in part to him and his training that I still love what I do.”

Mick Adams and the Stones

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28

WHERE: Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road

COST: Tickets start at $55

WHEN: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5

WHERE: Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Suite 165, Tucson

COST: Tickets start at $31; with discounts available for children, students, seniors, and members of the military and first responders.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8

WHERE: Anthem Golf and Country Club COST: Tickets start at $25

WHEN: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, and Friday, Feb. 10

WHERE: CPAC Community Performance and Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley COST: Tickets start at $25

WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18

WHERE: The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa COST: Tickets start at $20

INFO: mickadamsandthestones.com

Who gets the accolades?

horse that he needed. The motivated farmer bothered his neighbor until he sold the horse to him.

him down.”

Afarmer collected horses, and he only needed one more breed to complete his collection. Then, one day, he found out that his neighbor had a particular breed of

A month later, the horse became ill. The farmer called his veterinarian, who said, “Your horse has a virus. He must take this medicine for three days. I’ll come back on the third day, and if he’s not better, we’ll have to put

Nearby, the pig listened closely to their conversation. The farmer gave the horse the medicine. The pig approached the horse and said, “Be strong, my friend. Get up, or else they’ll put you to sleep!”

On the second day, the farmer gave the horse the medicine again. The pig approached the horse and said, “Come on, buddy, get up, or else you’re going to die! Come on. I’ll help you get up. Let’s go! One, two and three, now get up!” But the horse did not respond.

On the third day, the farmer administered the medicine again. The veterinarian then said to the farmer. “Unfortunately, we’ll have to put your horse down tomorrow. Otherwise, the virus he has might spread and infect the other horses.”

After they left, the pig approached the horse, “Listen, pal, it’s now or never! Get up, come on! Have courage! Come on! Get up! Get up! That’s it, slowly! Great! Come on, one, two and three; good, good! Now faster, come on. Fantastic! Run, run more! Yes! You did it.”

When the farmer returned, he saw the horse running in the field and began shouting, “It’s a miracle! My horse is cured. This deserves a party. Let’s kill the pig!”

Have you ever felt like that pig? You worked hard in a supporting role to accomplish a goal, and your boss gets the credit when success finally comes along. Or perhaps you invented something working for your company, but your company got the patent. Then you got fired because the company didn’t need you anymore. And who gets the accolades after a football game, the quarterback or the offensive linemen?

Learning to live without recognition is truly a humbling experience. Unfortunately, our culture focuses on the “sage on the stage” rather than the “guide by their side.” But, as you and I should know, not much happens without the contributors who make

things happen. In other words, if you see a turtle on the fence, it’s for sure the turtle had help to get there.

Here’s a true story from author John Maxwell about the behind-the-scenes people we all need to get to where we are going.

During the 1800s, a famous organist traveled from town to town across America giving concerts. It was in the days of the old pump organs, so in each town, he hired a boy to work the pump behind the organ during the concert. After a performance in one town, he couldn’t shake the young boy he’d hired.

As the organist walked towards his hotel in the cool of the evening, the boy beamed up at him. “We sure had a great concert tonight, didn’t we?”

“You mean I had a great concert tonight,” replied the maestro. “You only pumped the organ. Now, go home!”

The next night, the organist gave another concert in the same town. And, once again, the boy worked the bellows behind the scenes. The opening piece of the concert was a beautiful fugue by Bach. But as the performer masterfully attacked the notes of the second piece, the music suddenly stopped, his rapid fingering bringing nothing more than a faint clicking sound from the keyboard. That’s when the little boy stuck his head around

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the corner of the organ, smiled, and said to the maestro, “We aren’t having a magnificent concert tonight, are we?”

Thank God for the people in our lives of significance and value, the unsung heroes, and our transportation agents, who support us but don’t get the accolades. My wife, Becky, is a perfect example. As a pastor and speaker, I receive accolades and recognition. She has a more demanding job. She puts up with me. The truth is, I may be the flamethrower, but God and Becky are the fuel. I’m telling you, Becky, and our kids, are spies sent from God to me. And they are very proficient at their assignment. Here is a word of encouragement for you “guides by their side.” Jesus said in the Beatitudes, “Blessed are the gentle or humble, for they shall inherit the earth.” In other words, the crowd may not know who did the work, but God does. So wait until you see who gets the accolades in heaven.

Here’s your takeaway. Maybe there is a behind-the-scenes person or persons who, without any call for attention, have worked tirelessly to help you, the turtle, get on that fence. Maybe it’s your spouse, kids, staff at work, counselor, teammates, or someone else. Thank them. Give them some accolades now. But please, don’t make your transportation agents wait for sincere words of thanks and kudos until they get to heaven. If you make their day, you’ll make your day.

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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The Foothills Focus publishes on Wednesday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Foothills Focus coverage area. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the Foothills Focus circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@ timespublications.com.

Live Music at Janey’s Coffeehouse

NIGHTLY

Listen to live music every night at Janey’s Coffeehouse, performed by a variety of talented local artists. The venue has over a dozen performers each month, and new talent is encouraged to sign up and play. This week, check out Jay Allan, Bill Dutcher, Glade Wilson, Cameron DeGurski, Duffy King and Gerry & the Schaks

Janey’s Coffeehouse, 6602 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., free admission, cavecreekazmusic.com

Brown Bag Business Series

JAN. 25

Bring a brown bag lunch to the library and partici

pate in workshops designed to help hone business sense and figure out the future of their career. Learn more from experienced business strategists and developers on how to plan.

Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., free, dfla. or g

Live Well Series - Trending Scams

JAN. 26

Scammers use deception and intimidation to worm their way into figuring out information and gaining access to people’s money. Learn more about the dangers of scammers that may appear through email, phone calls, and through the mail. Figure out ways to combat these threats before they appear. Participants are encouraged to bring stories and

examples of fraudulent letters with them, should they have any to hand.

Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, 10 to 11 a.m., free, dfla.org

American Legion Rummage Sale

JAN. 27 TO JAN. 28

Support American veterans with Post 34’s American Legion Rummage Sale. The community has donated tons of great items to sell like furniture, electronics, household items and collectibles.

American Legion Post 34, 6272 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, 480-772-6778, azpost34.com

Antique Appreciation Day

JAN. 28

Bring the old antiques from the attic down to the Cave Creek Museum for appraisal, and expert Sean Morton will tell guests if the item is of significant value, as well as what the item was used for years ago. Limit two items per guest.

Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $20 per item appraised, 480-488-2764 cavecreekmuseum.org

Service Industry Night & Karaoke

JAN. 29

Celebrate the service industry and good company at the Cave Creek Corral, with karaoke from 9 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy inexpensive beers and priceless company.

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 8 p.m., free admission, 480-488-1906, haroldscorral.com

Saguaro Hill Trail Tour with a Desert Awareness Naturalist

FEB. 1

Brenda Olive of the Desert Awareness Committee is an expert at the nature and life of the desert, taking

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people through leisurely strolls through the sands to learn more about its secrets. Learn about the plants of the Sonoran Desert and how they survive, and take a look through the Richard E Rudolph Memorial Garden. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, 10 to 11 a.m., free, 480-488-2286, dfla.org

Poker Night at Sticks Golf & Cigar Lounge

FEB. 2

Enjoy poker out with friends in a comfortable and welcoming environment designed to mix luxury with a social atmosphere. Pick up some luxury cigars, or try out the simulator for a round of golf. Sticks Golf & Cigar Lounge, 79555 N. Hum Road, Carefree, 7 to 10 p.m., free, sticksgolf-cigarlounge.com

Live Music at Keeler’s Steakhouse

FEB. 2

Enjoy live music on the patio of Keeler’s Steakhouse every Thursday night with local artists showing off their unique flavor. This week, Lee Davis will be playing his smooth guitar tunes. Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse, 7212 Ho Hum Drive, Carefree, 5 to 8 p.m., free admission, keelerssteakhouse.com

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Brulo’s Musical Comeback at DFL - The Making of Abbey Road

FEB. 3

This program follows the footsteps of the Beatles as they record their final classic piece, Abbey Road. Learn more about the group often called the most influential musicians of all time, discovering the turbulent years of their lives and how they created their enduring swan song before the tragic break-up. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, 2 to 4 p.m., free, dfla.org

Healing of Memories Workshop for Veterans and First Responders

FEB. 4 TO FEB. 6

For veterans and first responders, it can often be difficult to live a normal life after dealing with the emotionally traumatic experiences brought about by their line of work. This workshop is intended to help heal those who have been dealt emotional wounds, and overcome anger, loss, grief and guilt. Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, 7415 E. Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, 6 p.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Monday, free, 651-687-9767, spiritinthedesert.org/

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Lucas Harrison of Cave Creek made the fall 2022 dean’s list at Belmont in Nashville. “The dean’s list achievement among a majority of Belmont University’s student body exemplifies our campus commitment to exemplary education and the successful matriculation of our students,” said Belmont Provost Dr. David Gregory. ‘It is a privilege to recognize the accomplishments of our students in the academic space, and the university looks forward to the continued support, educa-

tion and growth of those who have entrusted Belmont to equip them with the necessary tools to thrive at the local, national and global level.” Dean’s list eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Located 2 miles from Downtown Nashville, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. The university offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees. Info: belmont.edu

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Foster Home Providers Wanted

We are looking for caring people to welcome developmentally disabled people into their homes similar to a foster home. Homes funded by the State of Arizona, Division of Developmental Disabilities are administered by provider agencies such as ours, Consumer Advocacy Projects, Inc. (CAP). CAP was founded in 1997 and has provided services to hundreds of disabled members primarily in their group home system.

We are looking for caring people to welcome developmentally disabled people into their homes similar to a foster home. Homes funded by the State of Arizona, Division of Developmental Disabilities are administered by provider agencies such as ours, Consumer Advocacy Projects, Inc. (CAP). CAP was founded in 1997 and has provided services to hundreds of disabled members primarily in their group home system.

We are looking for caring people to welcome developmentally disabled people into their homes similar to a foster home. Homes funded by the State of Arizona, Division of Developmental Disabilities are administered by provider agencies such as ours, Consumer Advocacy Projects, Inc. (CAP). CAP was founded in 1997 and has provided services to hundreds of disabled members primarily in their group home system.

Becoming a Foster Care Provider requires several steps to become licensed as a State of Arizona approved provider. Steps include background checks, physical environment inspections and training to ensure a safe environment for the member(s). Our agency provides guidance to work through these steps with you and / or your family. Individuals or families wanting to welcome our adults into your home, should be caring, compassionate and attentive to the needs of the members.

Becoming a Foster Care Provider requires several steps to become licensed as a State of Arizona approved provider. Steps include background checks, physical environment inspections and training to ensure a safe environment for the member(s). Our agency provides guidance to work through these steps with you and / or your family. Individuals or families wanting to welcome our adults into your home, should be caring, compassionate and attentive to the needs of the members.

Becoming a Foster Care Provider requires several steps to become licensed as a State of Arizona approved provider. Steps include background checks, physical environment inspections and training to ensure a safe environment for the member(s). Our agency provides guidance to work through these steps with you and / or your family. Individuals or families wanting to welcome our adults into your home, should be caring, compassionate and attentive to the needs of the members.

If interested, please email ddfosterhomes@az-cap.com to learn more, or if you have questions or would like to initiate this exciting process.

If interested, please email ddfosterhomes@az-cap.com to learn more, or if you have questions or would like to initiate this exciting process.

If interested, please email ddfosterhomes@az-cap.com to learn more, or if you have questions or would like to initiate this exciting process.

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