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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Residents weigh in on facilities master plan

BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Wrier

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he Anthem Facilities Master Planning Committee and community members gathered to discuss the 10 recently proposed facilities master plan projects in a public forum March 22.

Indoor Racquetball Courts, proposed by Thomas Orrock This proposal is to build up to four multiuse racquetball courts. Orrock said racquetball is a sport accessible to everyone, and the beauty of racquetball courts is that they can be used for several other types of sports and have the luxury of being indoors.

The community does not have racquetball courts, and Orrock said he has met several people who say they miss regularly playing after moving to Anthem. Two public comments confirmed this, and people said they would use the courts if installed.

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Youth hockey player receives big surprise from Coyotes

BY BRENDAN MAU Foothills Focus Staff Writer

FEATURES ........ 22 Copperstate 1000 returns to Arizona Sunday, April 3

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t could be said that many sports fans feel like they should have a direct say in what their team does. Lena Travis, an 11-year-old youth hockey player who lives in Anthem, now believes she has done just that, and even more.

There were expectations that the Arizona Coyotes would trade away some of their players with the NHL’s trade deadline approaching. One of those players was Lawson Crouse, a favorite of Travis.

“I remember when the trade deadline was coming. I felt like he was going to get cheated because he was just my favorite player,” Travis said.

Because of this, Travis sent a letter to the Coyotes asking them not to trade the right wing.

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Lena Travis, an 11-year-old youth hockey player, took it upon herself to ask Arizona Coyotes’ general manager, Bill Armstrong, not to trade one of her favorite players, Coyotes right wing Lawson Crouse. (Casssandra Tomei/Staff Photographer)

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The courts would be funded by the enhancement fund, with an estimated total construction cost of $487,560 and estimated operating costs of $5,215, according to Orrock.

Liberty Bell Park - Hastings Field and Parking, proposed by Bobby St. Pierre, sports and fitness supervisor for the ACC St. Pierre is proposing the installation of a new parking lot area and an expansion of fields for an estimated cost of $80,000 to $160,000.

According to St. Pierre, there aren’t enough fields to accommodate the sports organizations in the area. Therefore, some people are leaving Anthem to go to different facilities.

“We’re in a situation where we’re renting out fields and the only availability is from 8 to 9 p.m. That’s how full we are,” he said. “I think renovating Liberty Bell Park as well as having a park on each side of Anthem with parking would alleviate a lot of these issues.”

There were two public comments from parents who said there was a shortage and they would love to see better fields.

Liberty Bell Park Enhancement, proposed by Scott Newell, programs and aquatics director for the ACC The proposal’s goal is to make Liberty Bell Park usable for all ages year-round.

Newell proposed enhancing the existing splash pad as well as installing areas for kids play and fitness, cardio, strength training and yoga or stretching.

“With those additions, it’s a more usable area. Right now, it’s a six-month park and it should really be a 12-month park,” he said.

Newell said, based on proposals from the vendors for a similar project, the estimated cost of the project would range from $400,000 to $500,000.

Anthem Museum, proposed by Terry Mullarkey In honor of Anthem’s 25th anniversary, Mullarkey proposed using existing buildings to add artifacts, pictures, memorabilia and exhibits. He refer-

enced the photo wall along the back of the Anthem Civic Center, which was easy to accomplish.

“That is the start of an Anthem museum,” Mullarkey said. “We’re going to lose that rich history if we don’t capture it soon. I think, for a fairly low-cost investment, we could preserve the history of Anthem and coincide with our 25th anniversary.”

He suggested the $10,000 in materials could come from the Enhancement Fund or the operating budget.

Enhance North Grass, proposed by Scott Newell The open green space, just north of the community center, is used for summer camp.

Newell said it is underutiGretchen Bender’s proposal of adding six pickelball courts lized. to the community center was among the 10 proposed “It’s a big, gated area that’s facility master plan projects. (Anthem Community Council/ not used 90% of the time,” Submitted) Newell said. “So, the thought was to make it a year-round usable space matic external defibrillator and cameras. by putting in a large shade structure to While people agreed that the bathcover that area and trying some turf.” rooms should be updated, some had Along with the shade structure, he safety concerns with the specific prosuggested adding two commercial out- posal design. Public comments mendoor cooling units. Then, the area could tioned the frequent vandalism of park be used year-round. The estimated cost bathrooms and possible illicit behavior is $300,000 to $350,000. that could occur behind a solid locked Anthem does not have turf in its door. parks. Newell said this would test it for future use.

Performing Arts and Entertainment Center, joint proposal presented by Modernize Park Restrooms, pro- Tim Flaherty of T2 Presents and Sam posed by Rick Orr Crump of Anthem Law Anthem has seven free-standing pub“I think most, if not all, the enhancelic restroom buildings, which Orr would ment funds over our 20 years have like renovated for $2.86 million. gone mostly to outdoor recreational “I think they’re obsolete,” Orr said. activities, which is wonderful,” Flaherty “They’re based on a standard from said. “We have great amenities because when I was a little kid. These restrooms of that, but our proposal is for a whole haven’t changed, but they are no longer other segment of the community, which what you would consider a modern re- will be for performing arts and cultural stroom.” arts. We’re proposing a multipurpose Orr’s proposition includes single oc- performing arts center that would be cupant, gender-neutral bathrooms with based at the Outlets.” an inside lock. He also suggests concrete The estimated cost presented in the sidewalks at the entrance with a water proposal is $3 billion, but, during the fountain, water bottle filler, dog water�ee FACILITIES page 6 ing station, emergency call phone, auto-

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public forum, seven people commented that the numbers in this proposal did not add up. Opposing it was Jeff Hammond, co-founder of Musical Theatre of Anthem, who presented numbers from his own establishment in comparison and said the proposal did not seem feasible.

Another person said because T2 Productions and Craig Realty Group, which owns the Outlets, are private companies and outside the borders of the master plan community, it should not be considered.

Pickleball Court - Additional Courts, proposed by Gretchen Bender This proposal is for the installation of six additional pickleball courts at the community center. The estimated cost is $420,000 to $600,000. Bender, chair of the Anthem AZ Pickleball Club, said membership has grown by 160% and had nearly 500 members in 2021. Because of the increase in players, Bender said finding an open court has become

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very difficult, as they are constantly in use.

Several people supported additional pickleball courts and said the sport is inclusive and a big part of the community.

“Pickleball has changed all of our lives,” said Anthem resident Paul Willox, with his two daughters in tow. “I have dreams that, one day, these girls are going to kick my rear end on the courts, because this is a family sport. It’s a very unique sport where we can all play together — all ages, all levels.”

Tennis Court Enhancements and Additional Courts, proposed by Sue Natale and Sam Gramolini These are two separate proposals submitted by the same people. One is to enhance the tennis courts by adding seating, higher walls and better lighting for an estimated cost of $10,000. The second proposal suggests constructing two new tennis courts near the existing courts, complete with lighting, seating and cameras or an estimated cost of $150,000.

Natale said since the community was founded in 1999 the tennis courts have not been enhanced, despite a growth in player participation. She said over 300 Anthem residents play tennis, but many find it difficult due to the limited number of courts.

More than that, Natale said it’s a good use of the money and if the two courts are put in, that could actually bring in revenue. Several public comments echoed this statement.

Detailed information about each project can be found on the Anthem website. Residents can also take a survey to share their thoughts on the projects.

The projects will be in an evaluation period through Friday, April 29.

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Christian academy hosts Unified Sports Basketball Game

BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

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he K-12 North Valley Christian Academy hosted its inaugural Unified Sports Basketball Game on March 23 to celebrate differences by bringing together teams of students with and without disabilities for fun.

Inspired by a previous NVCA event hosted along with Special Olympics Unified Sports, the game was hosted solely by the Anthem school.

However, the event maintained the same spirit of inclusion of the broader Special Olympics Unified Sports competitions, which serve more than 1.4 million people worldwide.

“As someone who has worked with the Special Olympics for several years, I have seen the impact that sports can have on young people and it is truly life-changing, especially for those who may have previously thought they could never compete at

this level,” said Scott Brown, NVCA athletic director.

“For some of our students, this was the first time they’ve ever done anything like this, and the amazing thing is, there were hundreds of their fellow students and families in the stands cheering them on.”

Brown, the former director of AIA (Arizona Interscholastic Association) Unified Sports, has seamlessly added Unified Sports and Special Olympics programs to the school’s sports programs and offerings.

His dedication to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences is a reason NVCA’s sports program has grown and is successful.

The school’s boys high school basketball team won AIA’s 2021 1A State Championship tournament, just three years into the program and under head coach Randy Walker — marking the second time the team North Valley Christian Academy student Jackson Geary and the school’s B.E.S.T. Coach Emily Ciliberti, along with students and B.E.S.T players Tatum MacLean and Larissa Tellis, celebrate after the school’s inaugural Unified Sports Basketball competition. (Josh Skalniak/Submitted) advanced to the state championship game under Walker.

“The arrival of Unified Sports in our athletic department and worldwide has been a gift for millions of young people and has helped to break down stereotypes and false ideas about those with disabilities,” Walker said.

“Team sports are integral to our society. They bring people together, and there’s no reason why anyone should be left out; that’s what this event is all about.”

NVCA’s strong support for Unified Sports and Special Olympics also stems from the school’s commitment to providing a safe, strength-based, research-based, positive intervention strategy plan — in addition to a faith-based educational experience — for each child. A prime example of that commitment includes the

school’s B.E.S.T. Program, which is a student success program aimed at supporting, nurturing, challenging, celebrating, and encouraging eligible students with disabilities and gifted and talented traits.

“Our parents and students love the B.E.S.T. program, because it helps us to identify where children are at in their development and move them forward to achieve their highest and best potential,” said Lori Fox, B.E.S.T. program director.

“The B.E.S.T. program is designed to help our students gain confidence, overcome obstacles and stretch for even higher goals because they know they have a team committed to supporting them.”

Emily Ciliberti, a B.E.S.T. coach, dedicated this year to making Unified Olympics a positive and uplifting experience for the entire campus.

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“I just really wanted to send that out so (Coyotes general manager) Bill Armstrong would just get convinced he’s just been a very good player for the Arizona Coyotes — so he wouldn’t get traded and he would (continue to) be a really big player for the Coyotes,” she added.

Not only did they end up not trading him, but after the deadline, Armstrong and Crouse sent her Crouse’s No. 67 jersey that had the words, “To Lena. Thank you for your support.”

“I was so surprised that this happened from that little letter that I just sent out. I didn’t know that him seeing it would have that strong of an effect, I could get a jersey like that,” she said.

This was not the first time that Crouse has blessed Travis and her family. Travis plays center for the Arizona Kachinas on the 12-and-under elite travel team, and when she first started playing two years ago, it was Crouse who presented her with her first team jersey. After this, Travis said, “I’ve been

liking him ever since.” She models her game after him and even re-watches some of his highlights.

Crouse realizes his responsibility to younger players looking up to him.

“When I was growing up, I’d go to watch the junior team in my town and you would idolize those guys and dream of doing what they were doing some day,” he said. “Lena is a hockey player. We gotta stick together.”

Her and her family have had season tickets to see the Coyotes for over 20 years. Her mom, Marissa, said that Lena got into hockey “because she was two weeks old when she went to her first game. And she has loved the sport since she was very little.”

Some of the other opportunities the Coyotes and Crouse have given to the Travis family include Marissa’s husband doing a ceremonial puck drop a few years ago. And earlier this year, when Marissa and her husband bought tickets for Lena and her little brother to go on their first East Coast road trip, Crouse surprised them with a video message to tell them they were going.

“When you see the reaction of kids along the glass at a game or when we go out to support these junior teams, you know you have a special opportunity to have a positive impact,” Crouse said.

Because of this instance and how much the Coyotes and Crouse have meant to their family, Marissa said, “A lot of people say hockey doesn’t belong in the desert. But it definitely has brought some cool experiences to our family. And we enjoy every moment of it.”

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Lena Travis was gifted Lawson Crouse’s No. 67 jersey with the message “To Lena. Thank you for your support” after asking Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong to not trade her favorite player. (Cassandra Tomei/ Staff Photographer)

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saw a spider. I went to the bathroom at 2 in the morning and there, sitting on a wall, was a big brown spider. She had eyes like the devil, glaring at me. It so unnerved me that I ran into the bedroom and told my husband, Doug, to please get up. “A spider is in the bathroom,” I yelled. He rolled over and put a pillow over his head. I turned on a light and said that this is a “really big spi-

der” and I need help! Doug muttered, “OK. In the morning.”

What about right now? What if that spider crawls out of the bathroom across the bedroom and climbs up into our bed? How can I sleep with a huge arachnid close by who was staring at me with evil eyes? Doug, wake up! But no, I am left to deal with this pest all by myself. He did roll over and mutter, “Just close the bathroom door.” Thanks, Doug.

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ies can creep under doors, through the cracks of screens or windows, down through vents. Oh, Lordy, help me. Spiders can go wherever they please! I decided the only safe thing to do was go into the guest bedroom, close the door and try to forget about the eight-legged intruder. Oh, and although I know my friend, Diane, welcomes a tarantula every year into her home (whom she calls Manuel), this spider did not seem friendly like Manuel!

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ESPN devolving as it skews toward leftist rants

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist

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SPN is headed for a reckoning.

Sadly, that once pioneering enterprise has engaged in self-sabotage, alienating a large portion of its once faithful audience by its recurring insistence on advocating a leftist political agenda.

The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network premiered Sept.

7,1979.

Those early years featured programming that was more novelty than nirvana. Australian rules football, slow pitch softball and tractor pulls supplied much of the show inventory.

Yet ESPN’s signature program, SportsCenter, has been a mainstay from day one. It was the catalyst for the incredible increase in audience ratings, the understandable rise in advertising dollars, and the inevitable attraction for

corporate acquisition.

In 1984, ABC purchased ESPN. ABC, in turn, was acquired by Capital Cities Communications the following year.

Then, in 1996, Capital Cities/ABC was bought by The Walt Disney Co. By that time, there was nothing “Mickey Mouse” about the sports channel.

The Mouse House execs gained great appreciation — and a whole lot of money — from the way the cable channel-accrued revenue. In 1997, ESPN earned 65 cents of every dollar from cable subscription fees and the remaining 35 cents from advertising.

ABC Sports, once “recognized around the world as the leader in sports television,” morphed into a memory. By September 2006, sports events airing on that network were rebranded “ESPN on ABC.” Major American institutions started rethinking how they might take advantage of “opportunities” with ESPN — especially the White House. In 1998, President Bill Clinton was trying to move past

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Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” legislation, which prohibits “classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity” to students in kindergarten through the third grade.

“We understand the gravity of this legislation,” Duncan intoned, proving that she understands nothing about it at all.

Not to be outdone, the play-by-play team covering the opening game sermonized before going silent for the opening two minutes of the third quarter. Announcer Courtney Lyle said colleagues “are hurting right now.” Analyst Carolyn Peck added “a threat to any human rights is a threat to all human rights,” conveniently omitting parental rights.

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the Monica Lewinsky scandal. He directed his staff to offer the sports channel a chance to televise a special with him as host and moderator of a panel discussion on race relations.

Of course, the White House predicated the offer on the condition that Clinton would not be asked about his intimate relations with Miss Lewinsky. ESPN readily agreed.

With that “presidential precedent” established, another chief executive made effective use of his “political Jackie Robinson” status to enjoy an even closer relationship with ESPN. Barack Obama used his interest in basketball to establish a yearly ESPN event.

The one-time “community organizer” would spend quite a bit of time organizing his brackets for “March Madness.”

There certainly was a method to the madness as ESPN gained recurring access to the Oval Office and Obama gained a new image as a “regular guy.”

The regularity of ESPN’s rapport with Democrat administrations went to a record extreme last spring. Joe Biden used an interview appearance on opening day of the MLB season to open a line of attack on Georgia’s election reform legislation. “Jim Crow 2.0,” Biden called it. The cable channel led the “Amen Chorus,” essentially aiding Biden in the successful effort to pull the All-Star Game out of Atlanta.

The political madness returned with a vengeance to ESPN this March.

Basketball took a backseat to more onair advocacy with a strain more political — and less factual — than ever before.

During round one coverage of the Women’s NCAA Tournament, studio anchor Elle Duncan tried to dunk on

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s we head toward April and the Arizona legislative session winds down, the fierce competition for the dumbest idea yet appears to be over. This year’s honors go to Apache Junction Rep. John Fillmore for his tireless efforts to destroy the state’s voting system with his masterpiece, now known as House Bill 2289.

Fillmore’s mantra, as quoted from a hearing on election matters: “We need to get back to 1958-style voting.”

How would that work, you ask? Fillmore’s bill would require all state, county, city and town elections to be conducted using only paper ballots. And for all results to be counted by hand.

Because, you know, machines are bad.

The bill would also ban voting by mail — which has existed in Arizona since 1991 — and instead require virtually all Arizona voters to go to the polls in person to cast paper ballots. Because, as we all know, waiting in line was America’s favorite hobby circa 1958.

Fillmore’s bill also mandates that all voting and hand-counting of ballots must be completed “within 24 hours of the polls closing.” Because human beings in the state’s 15 counties should be able to accurately and efficiently count to 3,420,565 — the number of votes cast in Arizona’s still-contested 2020 election — in a day.

1958, of course, being the peak of human efficiency as we know it.

Fillmore’s bill was killed early in the session by House Speaker Rusty Bowers, a Mesa Republican who assigned the bill to a dozen committees for hearings — a move Fillmore called a “12-committee lynching.”

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in the Senate government committee, where it passed on 4-3 party line vote.

While I don’t see this one becoming law, that’s not really what interests me. I’m far more fascinated by Fillmore himself, whose campaign website — not very 1958 of you, sir — touts his experience as “a veteran, a businessman, and an entrepreneur.”

Fillmore’s 2021 election filings list him as the president of a Mesa business called the Weather Shack. This, too, surprises me.

See, I had pictured Fillmore living more of a 1958 lifestyle — or, hell, maybe more like 1858. He and the wife gathered around the kitchen table most nights, reading the Constitution by candlelight, or enjoying a sweltering Arizona evening minus air conditioning. Wouldn’t you know it, though, Fillmore’s business sells fancy gas and electric fireplaces and state-of-the-art home cooling systems!

What kind of guy trusts machines to govern the temperature of his home when a nice pile of logs or some natural Arizona sunshine will

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stomped on it. OK, but what if it fell on me? Or ran away? My neighbor said I should have had a stiff drink and put the empty glass over the spider and then slipped a piece of paper on top of the glass and let the beast loose outside. Really? Who wants to be fooling around with a glass, paper and live spider in the middle of the night? My girlfriend said I should have just kept nudging Doug to get up, because that is what the marriage vow entails “for better or worse, till spider do us part.”

Actually, I am not alone with my

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do just fine?

That’s an Arizona legislator for you: living in comfort while doing his or her best to drag the state back into the 20th century. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, our 90 elected representatives have dropped 147 different bills remodeling elections laws so far in 2022, touching on everything from which forms of identification will be allowed at the polls to how and when election recounts will be mandatory.

At the root of most of these bills rests two things: a certainty that the 2020 election was fraudulent and

fear of spiders. Psychologists claim that 1 in 3 people on the planet are pretty scared of arachnids. And another third of the population find spiders “disgusting.” Oh, but I digress.

So where is my little eight-legged intruder? After a good night’s sleep, Doug handed me a cup of coffee and winked at me, saying that the “house is secure” and “spider free.” I have never been more suspicious in my life. Somewhere in my house, I think a brown spider might be lurking. All I can do is creep calm and carry on.

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stolen from Donald Trump — an accusation that has never been proven, even after multiple audits — and a supreme mistrust of technology.

As a guy who deposits checks by accessing the bank online, makes daily purchases on the web, files his taxes on IRS.gov and who even believes his digital bathroom scale — much to my chagrin — I don’t want to go back to 1958, especially on Election Day. Counting is one of the rare things the government does pretty well. I say leave the election process alone, instead of acting like Rep. Fillmore and creating solutions in search of a problem.

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eila’s Empanadas is celebrating National Empanada Day in style by hosting tastings at two of its partnered pickup locations.

Tasting events will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Sam’s Frozen Yogurt in Anthem, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at Lil Miss Butcher in Cave Creek.

Leila Beltrame, the owner and chef of Leila’s Empanadas, is looking for-

ward to marketing her empanadas.

“I think when people try it, they will see that it’s a nice product,” she said. “It’s not expensive, and it’s easy to keep in your freezer. We can better explain what it is. We want to build our brand because we’re new here.”

Beef, chicken and olive, and apple créme brûlée will be available to purchase at the tastings. In addition to empanadas, Leila’s Empanadas makes gluten-free cheese rolls.

“Nowadays, a lot of people are allergic to gluten, and we want to help with that,” Beltrame said. “We try to use the better ingredients that are around.”

Born in Brazil 52 years ago, Beltrame watched her mother and grandmother cook. Constantly being around that birthed a passion and a dream to start a food business.

“They always cooked, and I learned to cook how they did when I was a kid,” she said. “It was my dream to have a business in food. My inspiration was my family, because they always cooked.

“It’s my passion. I don’t want to do another kind of job. My mind is always cooking, cooking, cooking. Everything is hard for me; cooking is

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easy.”

Beltrame moved to the Valley of the Sun seven years ago. She knew she wanted to start the business but recognized the need to learn English.

She spent two years dedicated to learning the language.

“It was hard for me to (learn English),” she said. “I wanted to start my business, but I didn’t know English.”

Though Beltrame’s husband occasionally assists, she has just one fulltime employee cooking with her. She said empanadas can be difficult to make, but for her, it is a “pleasure.”

She doesn’t view her work as a job, but rather a passion.

Leila’s Empanadas is partnered with Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership in benefiting their H.E.L.P. Snackz Program. A portion of every order placed at the tasting events or online at leilasempanadas.com will go toward battling local child hunger.

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as she grew up in a poor farming family.

“I understand what these kids feel when they come home from school and don’t have much to eat,” Beltrame said. “How are they going to learn? How are they going to have a good life when they don’t have food?

It’s impossible. It is a pleasure to me to help these kids, because I believe in good food having a nice treatment.

They will grow and be nice people and be different.”

While Beltrame is proud to give back locally, she also takes pride in her product. Her empanadas and cheese rolls are low calorie and are made with organic ingredients that do not contain any artificial preservatives or hormones.

“Let’s eat well, together!” is her and the company’s mantra.

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right and early, every weekday morning before she heads to work, Meredith Bartlett shows up at her friend Larry Lambert’s house. The Navy veteran is always waiting with a smile and a hug. Together, they take his dog for a walk around his Phoenix neighborhood.

That little stroll is just a slice of Meredith’s day, but it’s everything to Larry. After a serious fall a few months ago and increasing memory decline, the 75-year-old didn’t feel safe venturing out alone anymore.

Meredith helps him stay active, and his wife, Connie, knows he’s safe.

And it’s all thanks to Legacy Corps, an AmeriCorps program. Through a partnership with ASU and Hospice of

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To sell her product, Leila’s Empanadas partnered with Sam’s Frozen Yogurt, Lil Miss Butcher and her latest partner, BUTI MVMNT Studio in Scottsdale.

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“It’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done,” Meredith said with absolute sincerity, “helping someone who appreciates it so much. I look forward to seeing him every day. I’m his friend, but he’s my friend, too.”

She takes Larry to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, post office or bank. The two often plan “adventures” to places like the Heard Museum, Desert Botanical Garden and the Penske Racing Museum. A few times they’ve made pasta, rolling the dough, pressing and cutting the noodles. The goal is to enjoy the day, whether it’s a good or a difficult one.

“I don’t know what I’d do without her,” Larry confessed. “She’s my guardian. She holds my hand. She puts up with an old guy who can’t always think of the right words.” A tear slips from his eyes as he continues.

“It’s magnificent and beautiful and very emotional for me. If she can’t come, I really feel a day of loss.”

Meredith’s background is in speech

pathology, “so I love the challenge of helping someone who may have difficulty communicating, as dementia patients often do,” she said. “Larry is interesting and funny and entertaining.

I wasn’t expecting to be so full of joy doing this, but it’s really wonderful.”

Without these outings, Larry is pretty sure he’d be sitting in front of the television all day watching reruns.

“I look forward to the doorbell ringing and her coming in the door,” he said. “She’s a very positive person.

Life is sad sometimes, but learning how to laugh at it makes the sadness disappear. She understands me, and it just makes my day.”

These visits also improve quality of life for Connie, who is exhausted working two jobs and being Larry’s caregiver. “Knowing he’s happy and going places to have fun alleviates a lot of guilt and stress,” she reflected.

“It’s such a godsend. Dementia is a family disease. Even though Larry’s kids help us, too, they work and have families of their own, so it takes a village. Meredith is part of our village.”

As a single mom who works full time, Meredith admitted it’s not easy

Connie Lambert feels less caregiver stress knowing her husband has a friend who provides fun and safe activities. (Hospice of the Valley/Submitted)

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“Our members, event participants and even the public are ecstatic to have this iconic event return post-pandemic.”

Each year, a new route covers 1,000 miles of beautiful desert terrain, verdant river valley and alpine landscape throughout Arizona and beyond. Approximately 90 qualifying vintage automobiles participate with drivers and co-drivers from all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. The relationships that are made during these rallies often develop into lifelong friendships, and many participants return.

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ast week, we started a two-part series on the difference between a transaction and a transformation. Author Laurie Beth, in her book “Teach Your Team to Fish,” says the following about this subject.

“Transactions are lateral exchanges between people — be it goods or services. I give you this in exchange for that. Transactions are obvious and lateral, commonplace and easy to spot. In contrast, transformations are invisible, uplifting, transcendent experiences that involve a fundamental shift or change. Transactions are necessary but not necessarily transformational.”

My definition of a transformation is a transaction that, when completed, one of the parties walks away four stories higher than when they entered the transaction.

Allow me to share two real-life examples of transformational encounters. The first example is from a pastor friend of mine here in Phoenix, Mark Buckley. He recently wrote about this transformational experience, which happened years ago.

“I was privileged to host radio programs for 30 years and TV programs for 10 years in California and Arizona. I hosted guests that included pastors, authors, athletes, business leaders and politicians. Many of them were well known and had engaging personalities. However, as I think back on those interviews, one of them stands out more than the others.

“Gary Bender was a sports broadcaster who did radio and TV play by play for baseball, football and basketball on Fox, CBS, ABC and TNT. I had never heard of Gary when he arrived at our radio studio for our program.

As we faced each other across the studio desk, Gary began to ask me questions about my background and our church. He was interested in me

and our ministry. He continued to ask me questions when we were on the air. In 30 years of interviews, nobody else ever showed interest in me that way.

“Gary was used to being on nationwide television. Our program was on KXEG, a Christian radio station in Phoenix. Gary didn’t need the exposure. He wasn’t promoting anything, but he treated our time together like it was genuinely important. He didn’t make an impression on me because of his insights, eloquence or stature.

Our encounter was significant because he understood the impact caring could have on another person.

“The best way to have other people care about you is for you to care about them. We can make a powerful impression on others when they realize we are genuinely interested in them. The secret sauce of building strong relationships is contained in the command of Jesus, ‘Love one another, as I have loved you.’ (John 15:12). As he draws us, he drew them into a relationship he initiated with his love.”

Here is transformational analysis about this example. All humans have questions about their humanity. “Am I valued?” “Am I loved?” “Do I matter?” “Do you like me?” “Can you help me?” “Will you add value to my life?”

“Can I trust you?” Gary Bender met

a felt need in Pastor Mark, and that same need is in all of us.

When I read Mark’s account of Gary Bender, it didn’t surprise me. I met Gary a few months ago at a unity meeting, and he engaged me the same way he did with Mark. So evidentially, everybody is somebody to Gary. Trust me, valuing others will be uphill all the way, but well worth it.

Next, let’s explore a perfect example of a company that promises transformation but delivers a transaction. Sound familiar? Laurie Beth Jones explains.

“I sat recently with one of the vice presidents of a multimillion-dollar resort hotel. We discussed the challenges facing this entity, which had come to a foreign country and hired 5,000 people on the island before they had opened the doors. Despite spending nearly $1 billion on developing the resort, the owners were now facing multiple complaints from hostile and influential customers who had come to what was billed as a five-star resort and were experiencing one-star service instead.

I read the mission statement, which was vague and uninspiring. However, I felt there was hope because one of their core intentions was to “blow the customer away.” As we continued to talk, the frustrated vice president sighed and said, “We want everyone to have a five-star experience. I guess we must clearly define what that experience looks like.”

As we finished our lunch, we ordered espresso for dessert. The waitress returned after a few moments and said, “I’m sorry, but there is no espresso available today. Our machine is broken.”

Having just walked past a functioning espresso machine in the coffee bar upstairs, I smiled and asked, “Could you maybe get some from upstairs?” She said, “I hadn’t thought of that.” Within minutes, she returned with two perfect cups of espresso, delivered from fewer than 20 yards

away.

“The vice president sighed as she stirred her coffee. ‘See what I mean?’ she said. ‘We have a long way to go in training our staff.’”

This espresso crisis was a perfect example of the difference between training someone in dealing with transactions versus transformation.

This waitress clearly felt her job was to deliver items ordered from the menu. If the items were unavailable, the transaction was still complete.

The customers either got what they wanted, or they didn’t. She had still done her job.

“If, however, the waitress had understood that her job was to ‘blow the customer away’ with unparalleled service, she would have taken the initiative to know all the resources at her disposal. Then she would have moved heaven and earth to deliver not merely a cup of coffee but a transformed customer.” Aha! I would say the extra mile is a vast unpopulated wasteland, wouldn’t you? So, my transformational analysis for us about this example is we need to be intentional in valuing people. Ask yourself, “How will what I do right now add value to others?”

The truth is God values me. God values you. God values people you don’t know. God values people you don’t like. So don’t be like the person who says, “There are 7 billion people on earth, and I like six of you.”

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.

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Vintage cars will be on display on the west side of Tempe Diablo Stadium for the Roadrunner event, on Sunday, April 3, starting at 10 a.m. before departing for the Copperstate 1000. (Tom Leigh/

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“The Copperstate 1000 is the epitome of such a lifestyle event and allows participants to enjoy four fully catered days of glorious driving with fellow enthusiasts while having only the sheer exhilaration of the open road to contend with, as all the details have been handled by our more-than-capable staff — from luxury accommodations to fully catered meals, parking lot hospitality parties and a U-Haul-sponsored luggage truck, the MAC crew thinks of everything.”

Bell Lexus North Scottsdale has supported the Copperstate 1000 as the title sponsor for more than 20 years and loans five new vehicles in case a rally car cannot finish.

Copperstate 1000’s Roadrunner event runs from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium, where cars

are lined up on the outside of the field like a track and are announced as they start departing at 10 a.m.

“Local car owners are also more than welcome to display their automobiles in the west parking lot,” Coen said. “There’s truly nothing like it. Whether you’re a diehard fan or if you’re just looking for something to do with the family, you won’t want to miss the Roadrunner.”

Notable cars will participate in the Copperstate 1000 this year, including a 1952 Cunningham C2 Lemans race car. The Cunningham C2, later referred to as the C2r, was Briggs Cunningham’s first serious assault on an outright win in the Le Mans 24-hour race.

Sporting aluminum bodywork in the latest style coupled with the new overhead valve Chrysler 331 c.i.

see COPPERSTATE page 27

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Rally cars are lined up to be viewed on the baseball field located at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

(Tom Leigh/Submitted)

COPPERSTATE from page 26

Hemi engine with LaSalle 3 speed gear change, the C2 had power to burn.

It had a tubular ladder frame, conventional front drums from Cadillac, riding on double wishbone independent front suspension, joined to a DeDion rear axle with trick inboard drums. Success was mixed.

Of the three cars entered, only one finished in 1951. The car ran as high as second for much of the race, being clocked at 154 mph on the Mulsanne, yet it finished a disappointing 18th after being slowed by mechanical issues late in the race.

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BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

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oin the Foothills Animal Rescue in one of its annual fundraising events that doubles as a celebration of its accomplishments over the past year at the Paws to Celebrate Gala Saturday, April 2.

“We’re doing a silent auction. We’ll have food, wine, beer, cocktails, just to really kind of come together and celebrate the accomplishments that we’ve had over this past year,” said Lana Shapiro, director of development and marketing at the Foothills Animal Rescue. “We’re excited because it’s the �irst Paws to Celebrate back from COVID and the pandemic. So, we’re super excited to have everybody come back to the shelter.”

Some of those accomplishments include progress with the behavior program and medical program, as well as the number of adoptions. The Foothills Animal Rescue found over 700 animals’

homes in the past year with 249 dog adoptions and 482 cat adoptions.

Shapiro said they will also highlight some of the special stories that stood out to them this year. One of those stories was about Doug, an older dog that came to the shelter. Doug had a broken leg that needed to get amputated. Shapiro said it was an old injury that needed to be repaired because Doug had not gotten the medical care he needed. They did the surgery and helped rehabilitate him. Doug was eventually adopted by the surgeon who removed his leg.

“It’s organizations like ours that really do step up and are able to provide that extra care and the extra resources that maybe a municipal shelter may not have. And that’s what makes Foothills Animal Rescue really special,” Shapiro said. “Doug was a really, really sweet dog, but de�initely needed those medical resources that we were able to provide.

see ANIMAL RESCUE page 29

TICKETS ON SALE NOW The Foothills Animal Rescue’s Brynne Smith Memorial Campus is opening up to the public to fundraise and celebrate its accomplishments over the past year. (Foothills Animal Rescue/Submitted)

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ANIMAL RESCUE from page 28

And it’s through fundraisers like this and general donations that we can make that possible.”

The gala will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Foothills Animal Rescue’s Brynne Smith Memorial Campus. Benedict’s Catering will provide food, beverages and dessert for guests, with a wide variety of options. There will be a photo wall and live music as well as a silent and live auction.

Shapiro said some of the auction items include getaway packages, sports memorabilia, spa pampering and more. The key items as well as other details will be listed on their website the night before.

Since it is located at the shelter, guests will have the opportunity to meet some of the furry friends they are helping raise money for. According to Shapiro, the cats will be on display for all to see in their community room. The dogs, however, may not make an appearance. She clari�ied that the crowd can be intimidating for the dogs and they want to keep the animals and guests safe.

Shapiro said the Foothills Animal Rescue prioritizes the animals’ well-being, taking extra steps to make sure they can be comfortable and happy. The state-of-

The Paws to Celebrate Gala is one of the Foothills Animal Rescue’s two annual fundraising events.

(Foothills Animal Rescue/Submitted)

the-art facility was purposely designed with the animals in mind, making sure they have enough space, direct sunlight and proper air circulation for their health.

It does more than just keep the animals happy, though. Shapiro said the cats have a community room, the dogs get outdoor time and staff work on

One of the success stories of the past year was Doug, an older dog who required major medical treatment and was able to recover and be adopted. (Foothills Animal Rescue/Submitted)

training to help the animals get adopted more easily.

“What’s really unique to Foothills Animal Rescue is that we do place a lot of investment in our enrichment programs and making sure that the animals are

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very adoptable. We try to make sure they get all of the exercise and the socialization that they need,” she explained.

“There’s a pretty robust training program here, so any behavior modi�ication that a dog needs, they work on it almost on a daily basis. … We do invest a lot of time into making sure that our animals are safe, happy and comfortable while they’re here, but also trying to make sure that we’re setting them up for success when they do,” she continued.

Shapiro said they are excited to welcome the community into the shelter to celebrate how far they have come and to thank donors for their support.

Tickets for the gala are $175 and can be purchased online.

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