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Final steel beam placed at HonorHealth’s Sonoran Medical Center, completing the three-story hospital’s frame BY ABBY KAUP SPECIAL FOR THE FOCUS
Phoenix HonorHealth is officially one step closer to bringing their communityserving mission to North Phoenix. On the morning of July 10, the HonorHealth senior leadership team joined members of the community and construction crew to celebrate what is soon to be the new HonorHealth Sonoran Medical Center, located near Dove Valley Road and Interstate 17. A non-profit healthcare system, HonorHealth strives The final steel beam is placed, completing the frame of HonorHealth's Sonoran Medical Center at the "topping out" ceremony on July 10.
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Cave Creek approves $1.2 million water upgrade BY TOM SCANLON STAFF
Membrane unit - check. Engineering - check. Connection - check. That’s a lot of checks. You could say the money flowed like flood water in Cave Creek last month. A speedy approval bypassed the Water Advisory Committee and the typical bidding process for engineering and construction. Despite repeated statements of a mantra-like “the water is safe,” Cave Creek’s council voted to spend more than a million dollars over the next year on a water upgrade.
As a town press release boasted, “The Cave Creek Town Council voted unanimously (June 26) to make significant improvements to the water system that serves residents in both Cave Creek and Carefree.” The engineering checks paid to GHD Inc. will total $153,883. The construction checks paid to MGC Contractors for piping and electrical work will total $214, 636. The checks for the Pall Aria Fast Membrane Units, $840,000 per year. Total cost over the next year: $1,208,519.
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Home, vehicles in New River destroyed by fire BY TARA ALATORRE
NEW RIVER – A New River residence located near the Jack Ass Acres Dog Park was destroyed in a house fire on the afternoon of July 12, along with a motor home and a vehicle located on the property. Thick, black smoke could be seen from Riverside Plaza and the Interstate 17 near Anthem at approximately 2:15 p.m. Units from Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical were deployed shortly after to the residence near 38th Avenue and the Frontage Road,
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Charred, twisted metal is all that remains from the Clarks’ garage and vehicles that were destroyed in a fire on the afternoon of July 12.
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First alarm brush fire ignites near homes on July 11 BY TARA ALATORRE
DESERT HILLS – A first alarm brush fire ignited in a vacant field near 12th street and Dove Valley Road on July 11, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical (DMFM) arrived on
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the scene, quickly getting to work on suppressing the fire as the flames were burning near several properties and structures in the area, witnesses said.
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Aerial support aided firefighters in suppressing the Horseshoe Fire on July 13. BY TARA ALATORRE
Daisy Mountain firefighters supressed a first-alarm brush fire in near 12th Street and Dove Valley Road within 15 minutes on July 11, saving nearby homes and structures.
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CAVE CREEK – A brush fire that ignited at approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, near Horseshoe Dam and lake recreation area burned 28 acres, according to Tonto National Forest officials. Although the Horseshoe Fire is now contained, firefighters were still on the scene in the Cave Creek Ranger District as of July 15, to monitor for hotspots and performing mop-up operations. No structures were
damaged, and no injuries were reported, fire officials said. ”Officials did ask people recreating in the area to relocate – for their own safety and to enable firefighters and their equipment deal with the fire,” stated a Facebook post by Tonto National Forest. The Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office (MCSO) sent out a tweet on July 13, at 3:47 p.m. that its deputies were helping recreationists exit the River Mesquite, Horseshoe and Willow Wash campgrounds.
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New River Senior Center’s July events NEW RIVER – The New River Senior Center, located at 48606 N. 17th Avenue, in the Kiwanis Community Park, is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to everyone in the surrounding area. Lunch is available, with one day advance notice, for a 5$ donation. Exercise is available on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Craft classes are available every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Rides to and from the senior center are available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Here are the upcoming events: On July 17 at 8:30 a.m. and on July 29 at 6:00 p.m. yoga is taught by Henderly Ramsey and is a $5.00 drop in fee. On July 23 at 9 a.m. the craft will be decorating gourds. On July 24 there is music with Jerry Cotter at 10 a.m. On July 24, starting at 11 a.m. the Area Agency on Aging volunteer, Trudy Schett will be available to talk to anyone interested in the “RX Matters” program. This program can help you determine the best ways to talk to your doctor and pharmacist about medicine. Offer ways to safely dispose of unwanted medicines, solutions to storing medications, and attendees can ask questions about opioids and pain medicines. The public is welcome, and all ages are welcome. Home delivered meals, both government sponsored and private pay, are available for the seniors too ill to leave their homes and come to the center. The center is also looking for volunteers to lead a senior exercise class and for musicians or other entertainers to volunteer at the center. More information is available by phone – 623-465-0367, email: newriversrctr@hotmail.com or by checking out the New River Senior Center Facebook page. The center is funded in part by Area Agency on Aging, Region one, Inc and is sponsored by the Kiwanis of New River.
Cave Creek Comedy Night CAVE CREEK – Head on down to Harold’s on July 25 at 8 p.m. for Wild Bill’s Comedy Round Up Experience with Cave Creek’s own DJ Samar. There will be other surprise, special guests and drink specials all night. Wild Bill always make the entire show lots of fun. Call 480-488-1906 for reservations or visit DJSamar.com. Continuation for Riverview development rezoning hearing PHOENIX – The Phoenix City Council meeting that was scheduled to by held on July 3, regarding the rezoning hearing for the Riverview development near West Anthem has been rescheduled to September 4. The developer, El Dorado Holdings requested the continuance for the rezoning hearing and the Phoenix City Council will be on summer break from July 4, through August 23. The next available rezoning hearing before city council is September 4. For additional information contact lcheney@eldoradoholdings. net. For more information about the Phoenix City Council’s schedule and to find the latest agendas visit Phoenix.gov. Property tax levy adoption PHOENIX – Maricopa County will be holding a meeting on August 19, at 9:30 a.m. regarding a property tax levy adoption. The meeting will be held at 301 W. Jefferson Street on the 10th floor in the Board of Supervisors Conference Room in downtown Phoenix. For questions and comments regarding this call Maricopa County’s Budget Office at 602506-7280. Or visit www.maricopa. gov/1323/Questions-andSuggestions. Kids get in free at D-backs weekend series July 18-21 PHOENIX — The D-backs will offer free tickets for kids 15 and under to the next weekend series on July 18-21 at Chase Field. Fans can receive up to
two free kids tickets with the purchase of a full-price adult ticket for select sections in the ballpark, including Baseline Reserve, Bleachers, Bullpen Reserve, Club Reserve, Infield Reserve and Outfield Reserve. Free kids ticket(s) cannot be combined with any other offer. Fans can also get hot dogs for just $1, courtesy of Chase, on Sunday, July 21 at Doubleheaders locations throughout the ballpark. The weekend series features a matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers and includes the Saturday, July 20 game in which 20,000 fans will receive a Nick Ahmed on the Moon Bobblehead, courtesy of Raytheon, and Space Day celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Fans can also enjoy a post-game fireworks show, courtesy of Gila River Hotels & Casinos, on Friday, July 19 and celebrate Baxter’s Birthday. Adult tickets for the series start at just $15 and are available at the Chase Field Box Office, by calling 602.514.8400 or online at dbacks. com/kidsfree. MIM: Family memberships reduced to $119 PHOENIX — There’s always something new and exciting to experience at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). We’re thrilled to share that our Family Membership pricing is reduced to $119 starting July 1. In addition to supporting MIM’s vital mission, members can enjoy many exclusive benefits, including: •
Free admission to the museum and familyfriendly Signature Events for 2 as well as your accompanied children 19 years and under
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A complimentary copy of MIM’s Highlights catalog—for a limited time Stay cool with your family at MIM this summer while exploring the world’s music and
cultures in the galleries; making some music of your own in the Experience Gallery; and attending engaging Signature Events that celebrate global artists, world cultures, and favorite genres. For more information visi MIM.org. Educator Appreciation Month at MIM PHOENIX — Throughout July, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is thanking pre-K through 12th grade educators for their dedication to students in the community during Educator Appreciation Month. Educators will receive free general museum admission as well as a 10% discount at Café Allegro and on select items in the Museum Store. Share the news with your favorite teachers! For more information visit MIM.org. Come auditon for PMAZ Chorale and Orchestra PHOENIX – ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) will be holding auditions for its Chorale and Orchestra at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 20125 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix 85027 on Tuesday, August 6, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The 2019-20 season marks PMAZ’s 17th performance year. PMAZ ensembles perform a wide variety of repertoire from classical to popular, including major works and concert versions of musicals. Performances often include visual elements to enhance the concert experience. The multi-generational Chorale and Orchestra consists of volunteer community members, supplemented with professional musicians as needed. Ensemble members are encouraged to audition for solo parts and roles. Chorale All voices are welcome to audition. Vocalists should be able to read music and have experience in choral singing. A two-minute prepared song is required. Auditions for vocalists consist of an assessment of range, vocal quality, intonation, and music reading ability. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music.
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Summer Camp will culminate with the production of “Mary Poppins Jr.” There will be a total of eight shows from July 25-August 3, which include daytime and evening shows. Tickets may be purchased at the box office for $20.00 each. Don Bluth Front Row Theatre is located at 8670 E. Shea Boulevard, Suite 103 in Scottsdale. For more information or tickets visit DonBluthFrontRowTheatre.com.
Don’t miss this art exhibit in the Holland Art Gallery SCOTTSDALE – “A League of Their Own” – An Arizona Art Alliance Member League Fine Art Exhibit and Sale, taking place from now until July 25, 2019. This exhibition features the artists from 19 of our Member Leagues representing many of our Arizona Communities. This show demonstrates the diversity of our many artists and show off the personalities of our Member Leagues. Please call before you come to view the exhibit, just to make sure the room is free. 480-488-1090. Holland Community Center is located at 34250 N. 60th Street, in Scottsdale.
Four Seasons Resort at Troon North offering refreshing summer offers Scottsdale – Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is a cool retreat with special summer offers for spa, dining and resort stays. Enjoy an After Sun Soother or Summer Spa Siesta at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. The After Sun Soother at The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is the perfect remedy for a long day in the Arizona sun. The 50-minute, head-to-toe treatment features the healing power of a cooling aloe vera and cucumber wrap. During the wrap, the feet receive special attention and the scalp receives a replenishing conditioning treatment. Ideal for an afternoon getaway, the Spa Siesta treatment will begin with a cooling spritz of Neroli mist to cool and hydrate the skin. Then, the guest may select a gentle exfoliation for either their hands or their feet. Next, the therapist massages the entire body using a soothing organic citrus and chamomile shea butter. The 50-minute treatment ends with another hydrating and refreshing spritz of Neroli mist. The After Sun Soother and Spa Siesta will be available through Sept. 30, 2019. Each treatment is $139 Monday through Thursday and $149 Friday through Sunday. Celebrate Family with a VIK (Very Important Kid) Package Getaway. Whether using the Resort as a luxury basecamp for area explorations, or simply enjoying the pool, there is no better time to enjoy a staycation getaway with weekday rates
Attention artists, Sage Market application available soon! SCOTTSDALE – The application to be a participant in the 5th annual AZ Sage Art Market is coming online on August 1. This fine art show, juried show, takes place at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th St., Scottsdale, and will include up to 38 artists. The show will take place on the evening of January 31, and on Saturday, February 1, during the day. It’s an indoor show, with plenty of energy. The application period closes on September 30 and is available online. We hope you can join us! For more information or for an application on August 1, visit azfcf.org. Don Bluth Youth Theatre presents ‘Mary Poppins Jr.’ SCOTTSDALE – On July 25, The Don Bluth Youth Theatre
beginning at $189 per night through Aug. 29. Families also can select the Very Important Kids package, which includes: •
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neighborhood is scheduled for pickup by visiting www.peoriaaz. gov/bulktrash. Cool off at the Peoria Pool PEORIA – Preschoolers and their parents are invited to storytime at the pool next week. Come to Peoria Pool, located at 11200 N. 83rd Ave., on Friday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy children stories while relaxing in the pool. Open swim begins at 12 p.m. and Prickly Pete will be making a guest appearance as well. For more information, call 623773-7137 or visit www.peoriaaz. gov/aquatics. Get Your Medicare Questions Answered PEORIA – Do you have questions about Medicare or other health and wellness benefits? Join the free Medicare Planning Solutions seminar on Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. at the Peoria Community Center to learn more. At this seminar, Medicare Planning Solutions will provide an overview of the services they offer, answer questions related to Medicare and other benefits, and set up appointments for those interested in receiving free application and planning assistance from the organization. To register, contact peoriasupport @peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7070. Check out Art Treasures of the West Valley PEORIA – Currently on view in the West Valley Art Museum Gallery (WVAM) is a special summer exhibit, Art Treasures
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After many hugs and a few tears, he got in his truck and drove east towards Norfolk. Military families know the emotional ups and downs of enlistment, deployment, hellos and goodbyes. They all swirl together with joy, pride, worry, sadness, relief and wonder. So it goes. My sailor grandson, Kevin, transferred from the Coronado Navy base to Norfolk, stopping in Arizona for a week. Virginia is a long way from home. Soldier, where art thou? Sometimes we say, “what a small world.” Not exactly true if your loved one is serving in the military and goes to some distant land, so far off the beaten path that you cannot imagine it. A colleague’s son is stationed in South Korea, my daughter’s stepson is in the Airforce and
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DESERT HILLS – A first alarm brush fire ignited in a vacant field near 12th street and Dove Valley Road on July 11, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Daisy Mountain Fire and
going to Kuwait. A friend’s granddaughter is on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific and a neighbor’s son is serving in Afghanistan. They are too far from us. My husband was in Vietnam and one of the problems all Americans had with this awful war was that we knew so little about the country. Maybe nothing has changed. All these strange places of “conflict” are so remote from our own American soil that we might as well be sending a loved one to outer space. Perhaps we know more about the moon than we do Afghanistan! Kevin was deployed on a Naval cruiser (protects an aircraft carrier) for 10 months, going to the Middle East and Korea in tense waters. I worry, he doesn’t. I cry. He says, “I’ll be back soon.” (Hope) I wake up with anxiety. He says, “it’s all good.” (Faith) Norfolk is better than being in troubled waters, but we all know that duty calls. And that’s what military families must learn to accept. So, we do. For parents and grandparents, it is hard not to see the image of that little child you cannot forget, now all grown up and
stepping into harm’s way. Of course, we are all proud. Still, it comes with an emotional price. Kevin is up for adventure and is happy with his “new assignment.” He loves the Navy. I guess I do too. When the phone rings, we answer. Like so many military spouses and family members I know, we never have our cell phones out of reach. Not everyone who answers a call in a public place is being rude. It might be “the call’ from your soldier or sailor 10,000 miles away that will only last one minute. You cannot miss it! We live for this! Politics does not define the armed forces. Our freedom does. It is the men and women who selflessly serve, report to duty and carry out dangerous missions. No questions asked. I told Kevin I don’t want him walking around on a rocking ship helping to land a helicopter. Man overboard! Too scary! He laughs and says, “It’s what I do.” I have more to say, but my phone is ringing. My sailor made it to Norfolk! Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a story of a comment? You can email Judy at: judy@judybluhm.com.
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The word “estate” conjures images of great wealth, which may be one of the reasons so many people don’t develop estate plans – after all, they’re not rich, so why make the effort? In reality, though, if you have a family, you can probably benefit from estate planning, whatever your asset level. And you may well find that a comprehensive estate plan can help you answer some questions you may find
unsettling – or even worrisome. Here are a few of these questions: What will happen to my children? With luck, you (and your coparent, if you have one) will be alive and well at least until your children reach the age of majority (either 18 or 21, depending on where you live). Nonetheless, you don’t want to take any chances, so, as part of your estate plans, you may want to name a guardian to take care of your children if you are not around. You also might want to name a conservator – sometimes called a “guardian of the estate” – to manage any assets your minor children might inherit. Will there be a fight over my assets? Without a solid estate plan in place, your assets could be subject to the time-consuming, expensive – and very public – probate process. During probate, your relatives and creditors can gain access to your records, and possibly even challenge your will. But with proper planning,
you can maintain your privacy. As one possible element of an estate plan, a living trust allows your property to avoid probate and pass quickly to the beneficiaries you’ve named. Who will oversee my finances and my living situation if I become incapacitated? You can build various forms of protection into your estate planning, such as a durable power of attorney, which allows you to designate someone to manage your financial affairs if you become physically or mentally incapacitated. You could also create a medical power of attorney, which allows someone to handle health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself. Will I shortchange my family if I leave significant assets to charities? Unless you have unlimited resources, you’ll have to make some choices about charitable gifts and money for your family. But as part of your estate plans, you do have some appealing
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CAREFREE – Rachelle Dart has returned from her studies in Ireland and is preparing to work with young students interested in performing arts, July 22-25. She will be joined by jazz
pianist, Harrison Cole, from Austin, Texas, and local music teacher, Laya Field, of Cave Creek, for a Summer Intensive at Jubilate Performing Arts.
The three instructors will teach music and acting, with a focus on collaboration. Students will experience keyboard, organ, piano, cello, violin, viola, percussion, singing and acting. The intensive ends with a performance of the musical play “A Minor Town,” a drama about finding the courage to live wholeheartedly. Jubilate Performing Arts is a college of classic study in music and theater for young performers. Beginners to advanced are welcome, ages 5 to 16; scholarships are available. Dart will also direct a workshop the Saturday before the event on July 20, 10:00 a.m. to noon, which will prepare students for the intensive. Please contact Laya Field at 480993-6147 for details and registration.
options. For example, you could establish a charitable lead trust, which provides financial support to your chosen charities for a period of time, with the remaining assets eventually going to your family members. A charitable remainder trust, by contrast, can provide a stream of income for your family members for the term of the trust, before the remaining assets are transferred to one or more charitable organizations. As you can see, careful estate planning can help you answer many of the questions that may be worrying you. Be aware, though, that certain aspects of estate planning, especially those related to living trusts and charitable trusts, can be complex, so you should consult
your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor about your situation. But once you’ve got your plans in place, you should be able to face the future with greater clarity and confidence. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Sarah Finelli, 3655 W. Anthem Way, Suite B-143 in Anthem. For more information call 623-551-0523 or visit edwardjones.com. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
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Local fosters or adopters needed! Recently adopted dog returned to Anthem Pets, now she waits in boarding
Pictured: Winston, who was found wandering the streets in the Anthem area is still looking for his forever home.
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ANTHEM – Anthem Pets, the local non-profit organization that provides care and homes to hundreds of animals every year, is in desperate need for fosters or adopters. It currently has two darling dogs in boarding that
are waiting for a loving home to foster or adopt them. Poor Princess was adopted recently, but unfortunately, they returned her to Anthem Pets. Now she is being boarded as Anthem Pets has no other
Pictured: Princess, who is being boarded while she waits for a foster family or a permanent home. Photo courtesy of Anthem Pets
volunteers available to take her in while she waits for a foster, or hopefully a true “furever” home. She was found has a stray in March and she is still looking for the perfect family. She knows they are out there.
Slow introductions are a must, and once she gets to know you, she is the best. Princess is a cattle dog mix with short white fur and tan spots, and is about four-yearsold. Princess knows how to sit but is not leash trained.
She likes affection and will sit with you and snuggle on your lap. She is very active, loves to play and gets along with dogs and cats. Princess would do best in a home with older children and dogs her same size or larger. Winston is a black and white Terrier mix that was found wandering the streets in the Anthem area, who is also still looking for his forever home. Winston is a wonderful dog that loves attention and treats. He struggles on a leash but with a little extra training he would be a great walk dog. He likes squeaky toys and a small dog pool. Although he does like to mark his territory and struggles around other male dogs because of the dominance thing. However, he is a completely goof and sweetheart that will make you laugh with his affection and love for humans. If you would like to find out more information about fostering or adopting Winston or Princess visit AnthemPets.org.
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The art of math and science
Pictured above is local artist Barb Wills. Pictured right is one of her quilts titled "When the Fire Comes."
The Mathematical Sciences particularly exhibit, Order, Symmetry and Limitation, And these are the greatest forms of beautiful. – Aristotle Prescott artist Barb Wills constructs her creative world around a lifelong love of math and science. The two disciplines allow her to apply the balance of absolutes in math, while exploring the mysterious unresolved areas in the sciences.
Born and raised, until the age of 12, in Granite City, Ill., nd graduating from high school in Houston Texas, the math and sciences were always her first love. Barb’s family moved to Arizona when she was 16-years-old where she began her education at a local community college, eventually moving to finish her bachelor’s degree in science at Metro State in Colorado.
Pictured: Artwork by Barb Wills titled"Dry Lake."
She then spent 25 years as an engineer and technical manager at Siemens and Motorola where she developed a love of experimentation, lines and multiple layered circuitry and structures. Barb retired from Motorola in 2003 to pursue her passion in artistic creation and discovery.
About mid-career Barb discovered contemporary fiber in quilt making while taking a workshop with Nancy Crow. “She [Crow] is an internationally renowned quilt maker, and opened my eyes to seeing color, shape, and line in ways I had not considered before,” Barb says of Crow. This was far beyond Barb’s European grandmother’s quilting of years past. Although grandmother’s techniques were a sound foundational start into the world of quilting, what Barb would get from Crow would move her ideas and methods into another universe of exploration. A good reason to continue studying with Nancy for the last 20 years. When Barb retired from Motorola, she attended Yavapai College, in Prescott, to study printmaking, this was the beginning of merging fine art printmaking techniques with contemporary fiber. Barb credits instructors Steve Mason and Josephine Archer with valuable feedback and support in pushing the envelope with her studies. As a result, Barb Wills has become
a full time printer and mixed media artist who exhibits, lectures, and teaches locally, nationally and internationally. In addition, Barb has been honored by The International Quilt Museum with their purchase of her work titled “Layered Structures #64” for their permanent collection. Barb works from a 1,200 square-foot studio plus a 300 square-foot wet studio in her home, located in the mountains just outside of Prescott. She continues to take advanced print classes at Yavapai College just because she enjoys learning from the other students and being with fellow artists. In many ways, in Barb’s journey and dreams are what guide her, art is what defines her now, math and science is what made it all possible, and her love for the creative process is what lights the way. For more information Barb Wills invites you to visit her website at BarbWillsart weebly.com. You can contact Arts Columnist Shea Stanfield on her email at: flowingquill@yahoo.com.
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movie review MIDSOMMAR Director: Ari Aster Starring: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, and Will Poulter Monte’s Rating 4.50 out of 5.00 BY MONTE YAZZIE FILM CRITIC
Death, dying, and the grieving process can be a personal and unique experience. For anyone who must endure watching someone leave, mourn the death of someone important in their lives, and ultimately grieve that life will proceed without that person; the process can be a mixture of emotions both good and bad. But it is a process that is wholly unique for the individual. In some cultures, this process has a defined set of steps that must be followed. For Native American tribes, the grieving practice is often incorporated into the processing of the burial arrangements. With each tribal community having a different set of operations that are incorporated into the traditional practices. Some of these specific practices are vastly different, oftentimes misunderstood or challenged by non-tribal people, from the “normal” process demonstrated throughout traditional America. But when you break it down, all the steps in the grieving process are present. Director Ari Aster, who expertly crafted one of the best horror films of the last decade with “Hereditary,” which also featured one of the most stunning lead performances of 2018 from Toni Collette, returns for his sophomore film that focuses again on emotional trauma. “Midsommar” is a film about clashing cultures, emotional codependency, and romantic manipulations wrapped up in dark shrouds of black humor. Dani (Florence Pugh) is still grieving a family tragedy when her boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) invites her to a
once-in-a-lifetime midsummer celebration in Sweden. Dani, lost in utter heartache and grasping to remaining fibers of her relationship with Christian, reluctantly pushes herself to commit to the trip. Not long after entering the mysterious community at the start of an 11-day festival, the couple begins to participate in strange rituals, drinking concoctions that lead to hallucinatory nightmares and partaking in bizarre ceremonies with unusual outcomes. “Midsommar” functions on numerous levels, with influences ranging from films like “The Wicker Man” for thematic control and “The Color of Pomegranates” for color and design. However, the films of Ingmar Bergman seem most influential throughout the film, specifically “Scenes from a Marriage” pairs beautifully with the narrative components and tone being operated throughout this film. It’s within the narrative that “Midsommar” is most impressive. Aster has already proved with “Hereditary” why genre film is such a good vessel for complex narratives and emotional storytelling. But also, why horror films can specifically evoke so many different types of emotions in the process of deeply affecting the viewer. “Midsommar” is operating with many of the same processes but the story here is reaching farther; tackling issues of foreign predispositions, cultural misunderstandings, gender dominance, the power of femininity, relationship codependency and the many meandering meanings of romantic relationships. At its core, “Midsommar” is a break-up film mixed with the grieving process that follows
the end of a relationship. It’s an examination of that terrible relationship everyone has tried to save only to suddenly, and often disastrously and painfully, come to the realization that it cannot be saved. Mr. Aster layers relationship concepts ingeniously throughout the film. From the ritual of cult ceremonies that operate as metaphors for sex and desire, to the process of aging, the death and dying rites involved in the relationship one has to another, and the pain of moving forward without that person. And through the miscommunication of culture and tradition in examining just how different perceptions of love can be. The composition of this film is familiar in tone and structure to “Hereditary,” however the themes are fashioned in a far different way. The horror elements, which are violent and shocking throughout, accommodate the bleak yet humorous tone that Aster is trying to achieve. It’s interesting that throughout this film, where the emotional strings are being plucked at vastly different strengths, the humor feels so natural. It helps bring some levity to the dark subject matter that is transpiring in bright daylight scenes, sometimes tinged hallucinatory perspectives. These concepts do not work without the brilliant performance from Florence Pugh, who in the first few minutes of the film completely invades the viewer's emotional space through devasting pain and sorrow. The remaining performance is a range of emotions that are genuinely composed. Jack Reynor plays Christian, the notso-great boyfriend character,
who convincingly displays that he is more self-obsessed and selfconcerned than he is dedicated to his relationship. “Midsommar” is a beautifully photographed film that is most often composed in the bright shining sunlight. There is an uneasiness to horror films that operate in daylight, that the evil being orchestrated has no remorse for whatever it plans on doing in full, clear view. It’s an achievement to the director of photography Pawel Pogorzelski, who has proven such an immense range with the collaboration with Ari Aster in two films. From stunning wide frame shots of peaceful environments, to unnerving
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according to witnesses. Dennis Clark, the homeowner says, that he was inside the home with his wife when they heard a loud “boom, boom, boom!”. When his startled wife looked out the window, she saw their motor home completely engulfed in flames. The fire started in the bus barn where the couple stores their motor home, which is next to the garage that is attached to the house, Clark said. Clark immediately went into action, dashing into the blazing garage to retrieve his Chevy Avalanche. He successfully
moved the vehicle, saving it from the fire, he said. “Yeah the fire was climbing, and flames were coming down the ceiling,” Clark said. “I was going back in to get my wife’s vehicle, a Cadillac, but it was too late.” Luckily, no other structures or homes surrounding the property caught fire, which Clark attributes to the fire buffer he maintains around the perimeter of his property. “We lost our clothes and we did lose a lot of pictures and keepsakes,” Clark said while explaining that he has not been able to fully assess what they lost because he is still waiting for the investigation to be completed.
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For now, the Clarks are staying at a local Hampton Inn while they wait for fire investigators to determine a cause. He anticipates that the investigators will be at his property sometime this week. But the Clarks say it looks like they won’t be moving back in anytime soon because their insurance company plans to rent them a house while the claim is being settled. However, Clark says he does plan to rebuild.
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to improve the well-being of the community by providing access to hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education and more. much-needed access to healthcare. They have already made an impact in the greater Phoenix area, where they serve approximately 1.6 million people. In just a few short months HonorHealth will be able to reach even more lives when the new Sonoran Medical Center opens its doors. The unique “topping out” ceremony featured a signing of a steel beam, which was the final piece of the new Medical Center’s superstructure. Dedicated employees, experienced physicians and any selfless volunteers that compose HonorHealth took turns leaving their mark on the beam, before it was placed on the top of a threestory structure, completing the construction of the new hospital’s frame. Scheduled to open in 2020, the HonorHealth Sonoran Medical Center will allow the residents of North Phoenix and Anthem to benefit from advanced medical care. Among other things, Honor Health’s newest addition will provide a 24 hour emergency care facility, a unit designated to women’s services, and a surgery center equipped with state-ofthe-art technology. Most importantly, the hospital is prepared to adapt to the evolving needs of the community. While the hospital
HonorHealth's Chief Executive Officer Todd LaPorta signs the final steel beam before it is placed in the new hospital's three-story frame at the ceremony on July 10.
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HonorHealth staff, volunteers and construction workers gathered for the "topping out" ceremony at the new Sonoran Medical Center located near Dove Valley Road and Interstate 17 on July 10.
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plans to open with over 40 beds, it will have the ability to expand to 80 beds if it will better serve the people of North Phoenix and Anthem.
The company also says the new facility is expected to bring 200 new jobs to the area in its first year of opening. For more information visit HonorHealth.com.
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It should be noted the membrane units are not directly related to what one council member called an “attack” by a neighbor: In January, Carefree filed a condemnation notice in Maricopa County Superior Court, the first step in its quest to acquire the portion of Cave Creek's water system that serves more than 500 Carefree residents. “We’ve been attacked by the Town of Carefree,” said council member David Smith, prior to a vote that approved Cave Creek’s record $30 million budget. “We have to have some attorneys to deal with all the issues that come from that.” While legal maneuvering continues, Smith and his fellow council members approved the membrane units on June 3, and engineering/construction costs on June 26. Based on statements made during the two meetings, some might view this as a million-dollar expense to avoid
Pictured: Cave Creek's storage tank and booster station located at 38250 N. Linda Drive.
continuing embarrassment. The town lately has been required to mail quarterly “notification” letters to Cave Creek and Carefree water drinkers. The most recent letter, dated May 29:
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“On April 29th, 2019, the town of Cave Creek (Town) received notification by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) that it is required to remove additional byproducts from its water supply. First off, this is not an emergency and your water remains safe to drink and use in your daily life…” “This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. Total Organic Carbon (TOC, a form of DBP precursors) has no health effects. However, total organic carbon provides a medium for the formation of disinfection byproducts. The byproducts include trihalomethanes (TTTM’s) and haloacetic acids (HAA5’s). Drinking water containing these byproducts in excess of the MCL may lead to adverse health effects, liver or kidney problems, or nervous system effects, and may lead to an increased risk of getting cancer.” Town leaders vow that the new membrane units will prevent these types of letters going out in future months. The membrane units are a lease-to-own deal, with the town having the option to purchase them for around $1.9 million at the end of the first year. “Cave Creek is spending substantial resources to continue to provide clean, reliable water for all our customers,” Mayor Ernie Bunch said, in a press release. “We are
being proactive to maintain the highest quality of water for our users throughout Cave Creek, Carefree and Desert Hills." He continued to say that,“The membrane will be installed to provide an extra physical barrier to organic carbons, which are naturally occurring in CAP (Central Arizona Project) water. Cave Creek’s water has been and remains safe to drink.” This echoed Jim Kaylor, the town’s utility manager “The water is 100 percent completely safe to drink,” Kaylor stated, at the June 6 meeting. Kerry Smith, who is chair of the town’s Water Advisory Committee, addressed the issue during public comment. “I’m not opposed to the membrane system,” Smith said. “But why did it not go through the Water Advisory Committee?” He added the problems are not new: “Why is it be treated as an emergency?” Kaylor responded by saying the town had been negotiating with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to have its system reclassified but was unsuccessful. After negotiations were completed, Kaylor continued, “that left us two to three weeks to find a replacement technique that would get us out from underneath the notifications we
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were being required to send.” Also, in public comment, Eileen Wright, a former council member, quoted the portion of the water letter stating “drinking water containing these byproducts may lead to adverse health effects.” Kaylor responded by again stating “there’s nothing wrong with the water.” The mobile units, Kaylor later said, were to be functioning “with 100 percent compliance” by August 1. Robert Morris, the only council member to oppose the budget, explained his reasoning in voting for the membrane units: “Rather than send these notices out every quarter into the future it is wise to correct the problem quickly. The public must have confidence in the water quality. The membrane filter system and associated engineering will result in increasing public confidence in water safety. It sets us on the road to even higher quality water.” Morris stressed that even in its current form, “the water is safe. I drink it every day without reservation.”
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Blood draw: American Red Cross issues urgent call for help during shortage BY AMANDA SLEE CRONKITE NEWS
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PHOENIX – The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for help to address a shortage of blood across the country. The organization, which generally keeps a five day supply of all blood types on hand, has less than a three-day supply of types A and B blood and less than a two-day supply of type O. There were about 450 fewer blood drives last week because of the Fourth of July holiday, which resulted in 17,000 fewer donations than what’s needed for patients in a week, the Red Cross said. The emergency call is for all blood types. “In the summertime, that is where we see the supply is low and the demand of course always remains high, if not higher in the summer time because of accidents,â€? said Colin Williams, who handles regional communications for the Red Cross in Arizona, New Mexico and the El Paso region. The shortage has a number of causes. Blood drives get canceled due to bad weather, and schools, which host blood drives during the academic year, are out for the summer. “What happens is all these banks are being affected by the same weather conditions ‌ the earthquakes out in California affect how much blood can be collected out there,â€? Williams said. The Red Cross, which collects about 40% of the nation’s blood, depends on businesses and schools to set up blood drives. Karen Robinson, Chandler resident, volunteered for the American Red Cross in high school because she was ineligible to donate blood, but this week she was proud to be able to give blood and support her daughter’s friend who’s been affected by the blood shortage. (Photo by Amanda Slee/Cronkite News) Karen Robinson of Chandler donated earlier this week, and she understands the importance of giving blood. “My daughter has a friend who has an autoimmune issue,â€? Robinson said. “She has to have IV therapy every three weeks ‌ and they recently encountered a shortage of the plasma that she needed.â€? Now through July 31, the American Red Cross has scheduled blood donation opportunities across metro Phoenix. Williams said all blood types are needed, including O, which is the most versatile of all types. “Absent of knowing a person’s blood type during an accident, let’s say they’re unconscious or incapacitated, the ability to use that type O blood ‌ is vitally important,â€? Williams said. The American Red Cross last month launched the Missing Types campaign to encourage people to donate whole blood and platelets during the summer, when shortages typically occur. The letters A, B, and O, which designate the main blood groups, disappeared from various name brands. The goal was to show what happens when blood is missing during shortages. Blood donations, despite the campaign, fell short, according to the Red Cross, with about 24,000 fewer donations across the U.S. than needed.
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The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) is dedicated to the preservation of our Community and its rural life style, as reflected by the Maricopa County Land Use Plan (Daisy Mountain Area Plan aka New River Area Plan). We are working to make our community the best in Arizona and we need your support. Please visit our website for more up to date information & maps to locations.
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Pet of the week: Meet Loretta getting pregnant. We know she’s had at least eight litters. Despite her harsh living conditions Loretta is a super sweet and friendly mama kitty and craves attention. She is busy nursing her five kittens right now and will be available late July. She is microchipped, litterbox trained, up to date on shots and now spayed. Who can give this girl a home inside with love? Her adoption fee is $65. Please fill out a foster or adoption matchmaker form on AnthemPets.org. under resources.
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