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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Of�icer New called ‘exceptional’ BY ALEX GALLAGHER Foothills Focus Staff Writer
FEATURES ........ 17 The T-BoneZ find Janey’s is their sweet spot for shows
FEATURES ........ 20 Wild Giants to share ‘souvenir’ with its fans at concert
YOUTH ............. 27 Area students are doing remarkable things.
OPINION ......................9 BUSINESS ................. 14 FEATURES ................ 17 YOUTH ...................... 27 CLASSIFIEDS ............ 28 Zone
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t his funeral, Phoenix Police Officer Ginarro New was remembered for his positive attitude and quick wit. The 27-year-old New died May 31 after a red-light runner hit his patrol car. “Ginarro’s way of life was giving his life through service to others,” said Cmdr. Darren Viner of the Phoenix Police Department’s Black Mountain Precinct on June 10
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Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams spoke at Ginarro New’s funeral. (Photo by Phoenix Police Department photographer Stacie Hainke)
Town Council OKs funds for museum BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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he Cave Creek Town Council voted unanimously to approve two resolutions at the June 7 meeting, one to allocate funds for the Cave Creek Museum and the other to approve the construction of a new parking area at the Gateway Trailhead.
Cave Creek Museum The Cave Creek Museum was approved for a community grant of $10,000 to help with maintenance, new exhibits and to open again. Like many nonprofits, they were hit espe-
cially hard by COVID-19, according to museum president Reg Monachino. They had to close their doors for a time, causing them to lose volunteer support, staff and property. They also had to cancel events and buy newly essential items like hand sanitizer and disposable face masks. “This past year, the Cave Creek Museum suffered from the effects of COVID-19,” Monachino said. “Visitors were down to a trickle, memberships declined and donors were nonexistent. As you can see from the financials, the upcoming year ahead will be a difficult one for the museum. We just need a little help on the way.”
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In addition to the pandemic, the museum sustained major damage in early 2020 due to a flood in the Pioneer Wing. As a result, it had to undergo a large-scale renovation — a big expense when it was barely making revenue. The museum kept going through money from the town and fundraising. Several councilmembers commented on the museum’s positive impact, but a few questioned the logistics of how it will continue with a limited budget. “Of course, we are going to support the museum, it’s so important to us and for the
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