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he Desert Ridge Marketplace will welcome seven new tenants to the shopping and lifestyle center this year, from restaurants to a yoga studio. The new tenants include Radi8 Hot Yoga, Keep It Cut, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Sid’s Garage, Fly Bye and Artichoke Basille’s Pizza. Many of these stores will be opening before the summer. Further down the line, a Nordstrom Rack is also expected by the end of the year.
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Restaurateur named new head of Carefree association BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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arefree restaurateur Mike Fischer said he sees neighboring restaurants as allies, not competitors, and they can all thrive by helping each other. He is taking this community mindset to his new position as head of the Carefree Restaurant Association. Fischer is experienced in the restaurant industry and management and has been the general manager of Keeler’s Neighborhood
Steakhouse since it opened in 2019. In addition, Keeler’s has been part of the Carefree Restaurant Association since it opened. “Being a part of the Restaurant Association gives us as restaurateurs the ability to work together for common goals, share ideas and concepts, and help guide the direction of the future of the dining scene here,” Fischer said. “Carefree offers a very diverse dining scene, with everything from the casual to the upscale, all while holding on to the local ‘flavor’ of being in Arizona.” This change in leadership comes after
Jo Gemmill, owner of the English Rose Tea Room, stepped down from the position. She has served as head of the organization since it started five years ago. “I decided it was time for a fresh face and some new leadership. … It just seemed like a natural progression to hand the reins over to someone else,” Gemmill said about her decision to step down. “I’m still a very active part of the Restaurant Association, but it’s good to change it up and have a different
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“We were very excited to have them join our roster of tenants. We’re excited to see how we can collaborate and continue to give shoppers a dynamic experience here,” said Arianna Jones, marketing manager for the Desert Ridge Marketplace. “When tenants come here to the marketplace, they’re not just joining a shopping mall. It’s really joining an experience that we offer to the community and joining the success that we have seen and continue to see.” Sid’s Garage, Fly Bye and Artichoke Basille’s Pizza are all restaurants. Sid’s Garage, a burger-based restaurant, will open its first location near the splash pad. Fly Bye, best known for its pizza and crispy chicken, is expanding to a new location on the northwest side of the center, near Albertson’s. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza has massive, award-winning pies. Located near Copper Blues Live, this will be its third location in the Valley.
On the southwest side of the center, between Target and Breakfast Kitchen Bar, Radi8 Hot Yoga offers traditional hot yoga classes that connect the mind and body. The heat helps burn fat, detoxify and boost the immune system.This will be Radi8 Hot Yoga’s second store. Keep It Cut is a locally owned men’s hair salon. It offers regular, walk-in cuts as well as a monthly membership for unlimited haircuts. According to owner Jacob Meltzer, this new store will be their largest yet out of nine locations around the Valley and will serve as the flagship location. “As the Desert Ridge area continues to boom, the Desert Ridge Marketplace will continue to be a central social and retail space for the community,” Meltzer said. “Keep It Cut is excited to be part of this growth by providing this community quality haircuts at a fair price in a comfortable and modern environment.” Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa’s philosophy is to provide high-quality professional massages,
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of things. “I fell in love with the industry — the excitement of it and the energy of it,’ Fischer said. “I don’t think I could ever have a job where I sit behind a desk eight hours a day. I’d be bored to death. It’s being on my feet and getting to interact with people.” Fischer said he was caught a little off guard by Gemmill’s proposal, so he doesn’t currently have any new plans for the Restaurant Association. It’s no secret that the food industry has taken a hit over the past few years, even more so for local restaurants. So, Fischer said he wants to start out by just hearing what others have to say and doing his Mike Fischer, the new head of the Carefree Restaurant Association, currently works as the general manager of best to help everyone. Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse and has worked in the “My focus will be the things industry since 1991. (Submitted) that are important to the other members of the association restaurants in Carefree to get together and what they want to accomplish,” to discuss both the good and the bad. he said. “For me, it’s just a way for the Especially right now with the way the
job market is, you know, maybe there’s ways we can pull our resources and work together.” The Carefree Restaurant Association was established five years ago to promote and support the town’s restaurants. Its mission is to create a collaborative group of restaurateurs that collectively promote themselves, each other and the town of Carefree. It is also known for hosting Carefree Restaurant Week twice a year. The association currently has 18 members, and Fischer said they work as a team instead of seeing each other as competitors. “I think by working together, we can all benefit,” he explained. “We’re all in the same industry, but we all offer different things as far as dining experiences and things like that. I think working together is more beneficial to us as opposed to fighting each other.” Fischer said this is new territory, so he doesn’t know how long he will remain head of the association. He said it would be a few years at least, and he’d like to stay as long as he can be of help.
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dent success, has been awarded the Strategic Alliance of Volume Expenditures (S.A.V.E.) contract. Gnosis IQ is one of five vendors that was selected out of 14 applicants to receive this contract as a social emotional wellness screener and survey dashboard platform. “We are exceedingly grateful to have received this accreditation and know it will make a tremendous impact in helping the emotional wellness and ultimately the academic performance of thousands of students throughout Arizona,” said Ben Smith, the CEO and founder of Gnosis IQ. “This contract helps Gnosis IQ live out its goal of transforming education and increasing online engagement in education centers across the state.” S.A.V.E. is an alliance of local government entities and special districts in Arizona. These entities and
districts have agreements that allow other member agencies to utilize each other’s contracts. The Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD), a S.A.V.E. member and organization, was the one to award Gnosis IQ with the contract, essentially opening use of the platform to any school or district that is also part of S.A.V.E. This contract is valid for one year with the option to renew for the subsequent four years. Gnosis IQ is an artificial intelligence software that predicts students’ future performance and tracks the students’ emotional status throughout the day, while providing students, parents, teachers, and administrators the ability to intervene and help students who are struggling before it becomes a significant problem. This online platform gives districts the opportunity to understand how social emotional factors relate to and assist in predicting student
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are encouraged to share with their personal physician for follow up. Abrazo held similar screenings in Cave Creek earlier this year. Continued interest in the screenings and support from the community led to scheduling the April 27 event at the YMCA. “It was super easy, so painless and very quick. I really think it’s something to make time for out of our busy lives to do something for our health. For the amount of information you get, it’s awesome that something like this is being offered to the community,” said Catherine Spain, who attended an AngioScreen event in Cave Creek in February. A person can have peripheral artery disease, which could increase risk for heart attack or stroke, and not even know it, explained nurse Cindy Roberts, Abrazo Health outreach manager.
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AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN
Tax filing deadline approaching BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist
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re you ready? Because the deadline for filing your taxes is looming, causing quite a few Americans to become upset (if they owe) or happy (if a refund is coming). Since people tend to procrastinate, the ones who owe money usually file at the last minute, request an extension, or rush to the post office just before the stroke of midnight with a “special envelope.” Yes, if you are sending the government a check,
it might be done with a shaky hand and a slight feeling of nausea, followed by relief then remorse. Taxation rules are complicated and sometimes downright goofy. And since people are creative, every single tax deduction (real or imagined) has been tried. Breast implants as a tax deduction? Of course! If you are in the “entertainment business.” How about the cost of a gym membership as a writeoff? Sure, if your work dictates that you must “look good.” Oh, and a man in Phoenix claimed his new built-in swimming
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pool as a tax deduction because he only swims for “health reasons” and never for fun. In other words, try everything when it comes to saving a dime. Evidently, some folks like to cheat. Perhaps in small ways (padding the driving mileage) or big ways (making up deductions that don’t exist). Well, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) debacle is a reason to wonder about our fellow Americans’ integrity, as there are reports that $80 billion was fraudulently claimed and spent on items like cars, jewelry and vacations! Almost unbelievable. Well, we law-abiding citizens have nothing to worry about. Just the stress of filing our taxes. Oh, the joy of rounding up all those little receipts. Americans have a sense of humor. The IRS claims that about 1% of people who pay taxes write “odd and insulting” remarks on their checks. So instead of writing the check to the United States Treasury, one guy wrote “Unscrupulous Sordid Thieves.” Other folks write things in the subject line by spelling out the acronyms for the IRS, such as “Internal Revenue Sucks.” I do think “I’m Really Sad” is better than “Internal Rear Sores.” Ouch! People, refrain from writing these
things or an audit will be in your future. Of course, the IRS agents just say that they laugh and cash the checks. Sure, they laugh and we cry. We might be pushed over the edge of the ledger when it comes to paying taxes. Some psychologists say there is such a thing as “tax-time anxiety” when people become more nervous and anxious. From fiction to fantasy, it is one heck of a ride around April 15. If you are an accountant, get some rest. If you are getting a refund, spend it quietly and do not brag. And if you have to pay taxes, just try to be happy. It is how this country operates — on our money. So, let’s make a toast to “Intense Reality Shock” or whatever makes you smile. Tax Day is almost here, so gleefully plan how to spend your refund or have a stiff drink and write the check. Better luck next year. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
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Veteran supports John Crane for mayor Editor: I want to voice my support for Carefree Vice Mayor John Crane as the next Carefree mayor. There are many reasons why John is
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veteran. Three words describe John: honesty, integrity and honor For this and many other reasons, I am going to vote for John Crane for Carefree mayor in the Aug. 2 election. Bob Jenkins
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Forget billionaires, I’d rather meet the struggling BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist
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orbes magazine went to great trouble to assemble its annual list of billionaires, and the rankings received a ton of media coverage, including here in the Valley, where 10 Arizonans made the list. You’ll breathe easier knowing Ernie Garcia II of Carvana used-car fame “retained the title of richest Arizonan” despite seeing his net worth drop by 45%, according to Forbes. On the bright side, Ernie the Second still has an estimated $8.6 billion in the bank, so the struggle isn’t too real. Also on the list: Two members of the family that started U Haul, the owner of baseball’s Los Angeles Angels, the Go Daddy guy, Ernie’s son, and a few more old white gents. Together, their net worth totals $36.3 billion, which can be put into perspective two ways.
Arizona’s per capita income is about $32,000 annually, so these 10 billionaires collectively are worth what 1.1 million of us earn all year. Or – glass half empty – put it all together and Arizona’s Top 10 “ballers” are worth less than one-fifth of Elon Musk’s $219 billion fortune. Musk became the world’s richest man this year, “dethroning” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and simultaneously proving you can be impossibly wealthy and still come across like a really weird douchebag. If you’re sensing that I don’t admire mankind’s 2,668 billionaires, you’re wrong. The hard work, creativity, entrepreneurship and intellect required to achieve such success strikes me as admirable and mind-blowing. Garcia, Arte Moreno, Bob Parsons and Jerry Moyes, entrepreneurs who earned mountainous fortunes them-
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selves, are amazing stories. But I’m less interested in people who have made it once they get there than I am in people who don’t get there at all. There’s nothing wrong with fabulous wealth. Good for you, living the American Dream on steroids. But the uber wealthy don’t hold the same place in my heart as poor folks. Said another way, we spill a lot of ink about the 10 wealthiest Arizonans, but comparatively little about the 10,000 poorest. Every January, the Maricopa Association of Governments spearheads a “point-in-time homeless count.” On the night of Jan. 27, 2020, we had 7,419 homeless people in Maricopa County – 3,652 of them in shelters and 3,767 of them living unsheltered on our streets. The count even assembles a map of the homeless. While 63% live in Phoenix, the rest of the unsheltered homeless are spread out across the county: Tempe counted 396 people living on its streets that night; Mesa, 338; Glendale, 170; Peoria, 83. Scottsdale, so proud to be so ritzy, had 102 unsheltered homeless. Avondale had 56. Gilbert had nine. The homeless don’t have publicists and they don’t sit for many interviews. With that said, staffers at the Andre House, a Phoenix homeless ministry,
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‘Medi-scare’ starts early for the White House BY J.D. HAYWORTH Foothills Focus Columnist
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wo unofficial events have become part of the political calendar every autumn of each election year. One is the “October Surprise,” a development occurring late in a campaign, and considered so dramatic that it influences the outcome of an election. And while an “October Surprise” is a rare occurrence, you can set your watch by the other event. As Republicans prepare for the voters to render their verdict on “the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November,” they must also contend with a month-long charade that plays out “across the aisle.” Well before Halloween, Democrat candidates and their not-so-silent partners in the press put on their long faces, and begin telling “health care horror stories.” Their tales emanate not from clinical observations nor the actual files of physicians. They are based not on fact, but on fear. Republicans have a name for it: “Medi-Scare.” It is a recurring theme, rooted in the baseless notion that GOP officeholders would like nothing better than to take away Medicare…or Social Security…or you-name-it…from senior citizens. Of course, such attacks defy logic. Medicare has been a reality of American life for well over a half century, and no one serving on Capitol Hill—or at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue—seeks its demise. Moreover, given the preponderance of voters over age 65, there is a starkly effective demographically directed attack, delivered by bumper sticker or protest plac-
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mane.” Most shared simple dreams: Finding a home, getting a job. Lots of people would line up to shake Elon Musk’s hand. Me, I’d rather meet Andre House’s homeless interviewee #80. “People gotta start somewhere,” said this nameless soul. “There isn’t
ard: “GOP means ‘Get Old People!’” When confronted by such savage sloganeering, what’s a conservative candidate to do? Simple. Get “positively personal.” Teddy Roosevelt put it this way: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Given that living and caring don’t occur in a vacuum, there are common concerns confronting all of us. Unfortunately for us all, those concerns have multiplied on Joe Biden’s watch faster than the plague of locusts that descended on Ancient Egypt and this modern iteration was brought on by the rash actions of the Biden Bunch, rather than the Wrath of God. Opening our southern border to an ever-expanding invasion of illegals, abandoning scores of American citizens and $85 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan, and killing domestic energy exploration—which in the process ignited runaway inflation—scarcely inspires confidence. Instead, it fosters cynicism. John and Jane Q. Public may have been somewhat intrigued by initial reporting on a “Green New Deal,” but they’ve discovered the reality of a “Green Bad Deal…” lots of green coming out of their family budget to pay outlandish prices for gasoline and everything else. Add to it all the speed with which these problems developed—in the first year of a four year term—and it means real trouble for Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats. So in an effort to “flip the script,” Joe and his gang have flipped the calendar for this anything that you can’t tackle. Even pain. Even loss. Even disease. Family. Friends. These people are resilient. But we still need guidance and help.” Musk and Bezos are famously entranced by rocketing into space. Me, I’m more interested in human beings struggling to survive on Earth. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com
year’s midterm elections. April is instead “October,” complete with a variation on “Medi-Scare” and a “Homecoming Pep Rally.” The “Homecoming King” was Barack Obama, back at the White House for the first time in five years; the “Medi-Scare” variation was the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Whatever his cognitive challenges, Ol’ Joe was primed to play “Mr. October-in-April.” He falsely claimed that if Republicans “have their way,” millions with pre-existing conditions would be denied healthcare. “Premiums are going through the roof,” Biden added, oblivious to the fact that saying so points out the unaffordability of the so-called Affordable Care Act. Arizonans understood that reality in 2017, seeing a 116% in their insurance premiums for Obamacare. “Instead of destroying the Affordable Care Act, let’s keep building on it,” Joe concluded. Biden’s pollsters must have concluded that this is their best—and only—
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argument to take to the voters. Unless, of course, there’s an “October Surprise.” J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.
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Fuego offers healing through hot yoga BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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uego Hot Yoga & Wellness promotes healing and health in its all-inclusive wellness facility, coowned by Amy Covington and her husband, Nathan. The center offers heated, nonheated and warm yoga classes in all formats — from beginner to advanced, from deep yin stretch to power vinyasa flow. Convington said it also has classes in all temperatures, not just hot. The heat comes 100% from infrared heat, with eight heaters throughout the
yoga studio. “Infrared is incredible for the body. It improves your immune system. It detoxifies. It reduces pain and inflammation,” Covington said. “It’s incredibly healing for people that are suffering from chronic pain. It increases flexibility and accelerates weight loss.” The optimal temperature for classes is about 103 degrees, and then 30% to 40% humidity is added to the room. However, Covington said infrared heat is a lot different than just turning up the thermostat or walking outside on a summer day. She said it warms from the inside out so the room itself doesn’t feel Chiropractor Dr. Brian Austin in his office at Fuego Hot Yoga and Wellness, in Anthem. (David Minton/ Staff Photographer)
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dry and hot. Fuego also has three wellness suites that are independently occupied and operated by the Anthem Chiropractic Group, Angel Touch Massage and the Skin Distillery, which are medical estheticians that purify the skin. Covington said she wanted the space to serve as a one-stop shop for wellness of the mind, body and spirit. “We’re just in it to bring something really great to the community,” Covington said. “We’ve got the most incredible members. It’s become a little family, and we’re continuously adding new people. It’s been great, Anthem is really loving it, and we feel super fortunate and blessed to have it worked out so well.” According to Covington, she and her husband found yoga a few years ago and fell in love with it. She said it helped them be in the “here and now”
instead of always on the move. Then, in 2020, they lost their daughter in a car accident and didn’t know where else to turn. “In the depths of grief, you’re desperately needing something that helps you stay grounded and kind of bring yourself back to reality,” Covington said. “We decided to continue practicing (yoga), and that was truly our saving grace. It just made us be more present, increased the mind-body connection and really helped us through the hardest time of our lives.” Working through their grief, they realized yoga had been so helpful to them that they wanted to offer those healing benefits to others. So, Fuego was born, officially opening in March 2021. In the true spirit of healing, Covington said it is a space of healing for anyone and ev-
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eryone. “We strive to, and I think we have accomplished this so far, have a welcoming, comfortable, kind of come-as-youare space,” she said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to yoga or have been doing it for years. We just want people to walk in the doors and feel the love that we’ve poured into our space and feel comfortable learning. We also want to give people a little bit of a challenge, because in addition to the classes and wellness suites, Fuego also opens its doors for workshops, seminars and events.” Covington said because of their commitment to improving wellness in the community, she will offer the space for free for events that are open and free to the public. The center recently hosted a free nutrition seminar that tackled how to enjoy good food without guilt or weight gain. The wellness center is also adding new classes, including barre sculpt and “yo-strength,” which combines typical yoga poses with weight training. Covington said she will also be adding a “pi-yo” class later this year, which is a combination of Pilates and yoga. “We’ve really evolved throughout the year,” she said. “We’re always asking our students what they would like
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to see come to our studio, and so we’ve added a couple things to get a little more weight training in.” Class registration is available online and must be done beforehand. Covington said because the space is small, classes are limited to about 17 to 20 people to make sure everyone fits comfortably. She added that all new students get their first week free and class packages are available. A class schedule and more information can be found online. For more information, go to fuegohotyoga.com.
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Health care executive head of Israeli board BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
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cottsdale resident T Lungwitz is continuing to serve others by stepping into the role of president of the International Board of Jewish National Fund-USA affiliate, ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran — an expansive rehabilitative village in southern Israel that provides a wide range of services, including residential care for individuals with disabilities and complex medical conditions. ADI Negev is a paradigm-shifting establishment. The rehabilitation village offers services from a hospital to a petting zoo to an aquatic
center and serves individuals from all backgrounds and levels of need. The expanding complex has created more local opportunities in a historically underserved region. As president of the international board, Lungwitz hopes to foster further growth for ADI Negev under JNF-USA’s auspices and raise the world’s standards for how people with disabilities are cared for. “I would like the world to realize that we can treat the disabled with both professionalism and dignity,” Lungwitz said. “ADI Negev sets the bar high. Both the professional medical care and the love
with which personnel there operate is unprecedented. Too often, the disabled live on the edge of society. In this case, they are central to the community and are advancing the building of homes, expanding world-class research, and contributing to the growth of the area. It shifts the focus to the positive; something that Jewish National Fund-USA and ADI Negev always strive for.” Lungwitz was the owner and CEO of Thema Health Services, a Valley-based 300-employee health care company where she still serves as the executive chairperson. She is also the owner of Royal T Arabian, a high-end Arabian horse
breeders ranch in Cave Creek. Her wide variety of experiences contribute to her commitment to offering the highest quality of care. “T Lungwitz’s dedication, drive and passion for helping others are profound, and it is a privilege to work with her to steward ADI Negev’s growth,” said Itzik Becher, JNFUSA’s executive director, major gifts, desert states and the southwest. “The village is entering a new phase with the opening of a brandnew rehabilitation hospital on-site and T has the vision and the skill to
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man and his wife went on vacation in Jerusalem. While they were there, the wife
died. The undertaker told the husband, “You can have her buried here in the Holy Land for $150, or we can have her shipped back home for $5,000.” The husband thought about it and told the undertaker he would have her shipped home. The undertaker asked him, “Why would you spend $5,000 to have her shipped home when you could have a beautiful burial here in the Holy Land, and it would only cost $150?” The husband replied, “Long ago, a man died here, was buried here, and rose from the dead three days later. I just can’t take that chance.” Isn’t it interesting how many people these days who say they don’t believe in Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection still act as if they do? Put someone who says they don’t believe in God in a crisis and watch how that improves their prayer life in a hurry. Unbelief can be expensive. It could cost us dearly. But for whatever reason, I have realized that some people just can’t take that chance. Years ago, I was in San Nicolas, Argentina. I spoke at a citywide series of meetings leading up to Resurrection Day or Easter. It was exciting to be surrounded by the atmosphere of anticipation and celebration and the resurrection of Christ. To them, Easter is a reality, not just some religious ceremony or something to be tolerated. They’re not surrounded by the skepticism that reigns in many parts of the world against Easter. They know Good Friday was OK, but Easter will be glorious. Do you recall those two thieves on the crosses with Jesus? Even though
they both saw the same thing, one recognized the divinity of Jesus, and the other didn’t. The thief who recognized Jesus and the meaning of Easter changed a lifetime of failure into an eternity of success. Two people with the same culture, country, language and reason for being where they were, looked at Jesus and had two completely different outcomes. That’s still true today. The story of Zacchaeus, the unpopular tax collector, illustrates my point. He recognized the divinity of Jesus. Jesus responded to that respect by having a meal in his home and changing his life from earth to “on earth as it is in heaven,” forever. Jesus transforms all people from the inside out and turns them right side up. Jesus separates the person from their problem and a person’s essence from their behavior. He honors the person yet fixes their situation at the same time. He recognizes our worth. Now can we recognize His worth? This story, written by an unknown author, perfectly captures the Easter story’s worth. Three guys were found guilty of crimes against humanity. Two guys committed crimes. One guy didn’t. Three guys were given government trials. Two guys had fair trials. One guy didn’t. Three guys were whipped and beaten. Two guys had it coming. One guy didn’t. Three guys were given crosses to carry. Two guys earned their crosses. One guy didn’t. Three guys were mocked and spit at along the way. Two guys cursed and spit back. One guy didn’t. Three guys were nailed to crosses. Two guys deserved it. One guy didn’t. Three guys agonized over their abandonment. Two guys had reason to be abandoned. One guy didn’t. Three guys talked while hanging on their crosses. One guy argued. This time two guys didn’t. Three guys knew death was coming. One guy resisted. Two guys didn’t.
Three guys died on three crosses and were buried. Three days later. Two bodies remained in their graves. One body didn’t. Easter is knowing there is a God in heaven, knowing that there is first the earthly life, then the second life, which is eternal life. God raised Jesus from the dead to show us the ‘way’ to ‘life’ is the ‘truth’ of the resurrection. If the living knew what the dead know, the whole world would follow Christ. Here’s another Easter lesson within a story. Chris received a bill from the hospital for his recent surgery. He was astonished to see a $900 fee for the anesthesiologist. He called the doctor’s office for an explanation. “Is this some kind of mistake?” “No, not at all,” the doctor said calmly. “Well,” said Chris, “that’s awfully costly for knocking someone out.” “Not at all,” replied the doctor. “I knock you out for free. The $900 is for bringing you back around.” This Resurrection Day weekend let’s stop and think of the price God paid to save every one of us. Let’s shift our focus from what we are doing to what God has done for us. God redeems and then lifts. The price God paid for resurrecting and restoring us is higher than condemning us. God gave us the gift of eternal life rather than the debt of a funeral. God paid the ultimate price, Jesus, to “bring us back around.”
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help us all continue to dream big and exceed our goals.” Lungwitz added the potential is tremendous. “The village has opened the door to numerous opportunities in the Negev, which is historically underserved,” Lungwitz said. “Collaboration with the Lauder Employment Center and with vari-
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Remember, we can’t understand Easter through our natural minds, vast education, experience, or accomplishments. So instead, we come to Jesus by faith. That doesn’t mean that we throw our brains away. It means that we don’t let our brains throw our faith away. Maybe that $900 fee wasn’t so bad after all. Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. Ed 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. Ed may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.
ous universities both in Israel and abroad are allowing ADI Negev to be a game changer and a light unto the nations.” Lungwitz hopes that her wide-ranging background will enable her to lead ADI Negev and JNF-USA in serving more individuals and families in the Negev and around Israel to access exceptional care no matter the complexity of their needs or their financial resources.
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Does your child struggle to pay attention in school or have a meltdown at the end of the day from working so hard to keep it together and be a “good kid”? Have you ever wondered if this struggle was something other than a behavioral challenge? As children develop, they may experience differences in their sensory
processing, which can make seemingly little things difficult and can turn small problems into big meltdowns. Sensory processing starts in the womb and continues rapidly throughout childhood. It is the development and integration of sensations that are experienced with one’s own body and from the external environment. Sensory processing includes the five common sensations–sight, sound, smell, taste, touch–and also includes
the senses of balance and gravity (vestibular), awareness of the body in space (proprioception), and interoception (the internal processes of the body and their associated sensations). A few examples of poor sensory integration can include: • Sight: Sensitivity to bright lights • Sound: Poor tolerance of loud or unexpected noises, such as a fire alarm • Smell: Hypersensitivity to odors
• Touch: Sensitivity to the feel of new clothing, or a dislike of being touched • Taste: Picky eaters • Vestibular: Car sickness, or avoidance of swings or slides • Proprioceptive: Falling or clumsiness Children who show any of the above signs may have difficulty with sensory
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Physicians thanked for their care at Abrazo and Scottsdale included opportunities for doctors and staff to socialize and enbrazo Health hospitals across joy a break from their hectic schedules. the Valley paid tribute to physi“On behalf of all our employees cians for their service, skill and and patients, I would like to extend compassion during the annual recogni- my heartfelt appreciation to our physition of National Doctors’ Day. cians,” said Brian Elisco, market chief Each hospital hosted special meals as executive officer of Abrazo Health. “I a way of saying “Thank you for always believe strongly in the value of saying being there,” depicting a collective sen- thank you every day, but as we celetiment of deep appreciation for the out- brated Doctors’ Day on March 30, we standing physicians who tirelessly care paused to honor the contributions of for our community. our physicians for their dedication to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, the health of our community.” Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in GlenAbrazo recognizes its physicians for dale and Abrazo’s hospitals in Phoenix being the pillars of the high quality, distinctive services provided to the community. During the last year, this has included accomplishments, such as performing Arizona’s first Intrepid tricuspid heart valve replacement, using augmented reality guidance technology for hip replacement, performing life-saving stroke, cardiovascular and trauma care, launching a robot-assisted spine surgery program, and improving lives through bariatric weight loss programs, to Abrazo Arrowhead Campus CEO Stephen Garner and Dr. Nishant name a few. “We also appreciGupta share a laugh during the hospital’s Doctors’ Day celebration. (Abrazo Health/Submitted) ate the support of our BY TIMES MEDIA GROUP STAFF
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Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear was among the Abrazo hospitals Valleywide celebrating Doctors’ Day 2022. Pictured are Dr. Sushant Kale, nurse practitioner Tracy Von Aspen and Dr. Judy Wu. (Abrazo Health/Submitted) physicians throughout the coronavirus pandemic, advocating for vaccinations, hospital safety and community wellness. Through our physicians’ support and partnership, Abrazo has been able to strengthen its services at each campus, and grow with our new hospital in Cave Creek and future new hospital in Buckeye,” Elisco said. National Doctors’ Day is celebrated in health care organizations as a day to recognize the contributions of doctors to individual lives and communities. It was officially established in 1991, and also marks the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery by Dr. Crawford W. Long in 1842. Abrazo Health is one of the largest health systems in Arizona, serving the
Valley with advanced programs in cardiovascular, neurosciences, orthopedics, spine and sports medicine, trauma and emergency services, surgical robotics, general surgery and maternity care. The Abrazo system includes Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Abrazo Central Campus, Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital, Abrazo Mesa Hospital, Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, Abrazo Surprise Hospital and Abrazo West Campus — along with freestanding emergency centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and graduate medical education programs. For more information about services at Abrazo Health hospitals or a physician referral, visit abrazohealth.com.
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Cactus Shadows newspaper wins award BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
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actus Shadows High School’s student newspaper, CS Press, has won the Gold Crown Award from Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The CS Press is one of 10 high school newspapers in the country to receive this award—and the only high school in Arizona. The CS Press has received 11 Crown Awards—eight gold and four silver during the past 15 years. CS Press is also up for a Pacemaker Award, which is considered the Pulitzer Prize of high school journalism. Congratulations to: Philip Tate and Clare Geare (editors in chief ); David Lane (online editor in chief ); Max Hancock (opinion editor); Hailey Dent, Hudson Ellis and Owen Taylor (sports editors); Judy Silva (food editor); Johnathan Geare (Creeker editor); Gianna Lazzaro (photo editor); Paul Wernes (travel editor); Katelyn Pinkham (style editor); Livia Love (science editor); Jaden Lea (tech editor); Sarah Love (trending now
editor) and Cooper Lake (technical editor). Staff members: Christopher Alexander; Will Donegan; Jacob Golicz and Jordan Kern, and advisers Lori Hart and Robert Adamson. The Crown Awards honor top student publications YOUTH chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-tohead comparison. Student publishing in news, magazine, yearbook or digital (online) formats are all eligible. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. There were 817 publications eligible for judging. The CSPA offers three annual competitions to honor excellence in student publishing: Medalist Critiques for written evaluation, Crown Awards for overall excellence and Gold Circle Awards for individual student recognition. The Crown Awards require a different judging process from the CSPA’s Medalist Critiques. Regular
CSPA members are invited to submit a second copy of their publication for Crown judging. From among those entries submitted, the Crown Awards are considered at Columbia by panels of invited judges, working in small groups to review each publication. Crown Awards summarize overall excellence in the entire publication while Medalist Critiques compare each publication against a printed set of standards. In contrast, Medalist Critiques are the work of a single adviser-judge.
Crown Awards function as a “topdown” view of general excellence; Medalist Critiques offer a “bottom-up” perspective, noting specific strengths and weaknesses. This year the judges were sensitive to the challenges COVID-19 raised to student publications. The judges read the membership profiles and learned of the obstacles and alternative tasks staffs chose to follow to publish their publications. CSPA is proud of the work of all of its members. They rose to the challenge and flourished for their communities.
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