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New River Fire produces 8-foot flames near high-volatage power, gas lines
Daisy Mountain firefighter injured on the scene BY TARA ALATORRE
Crews work to contain a fire aggressively blazing through a remote area in New River that threatened a nearby cement plant and high-voltage power lines and gas lines located west of the I-17, on New River Road.
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NEW RIVER – The New River Fire, which burned 844 acres of desert in about 24 hours, sparked on the afternoon of August 21, near mile marker two on New River Road. It rapidly spread north, threatening a concrete plant and high-voltage power and gas lines, which are located west of the Interstate 17 and east of Lake Pleasant. Driven by high winds and heavy fuels of dried brush, grass and chaparral combined with low humidity from an unproductive monsoon season, the New River Fire was 100 percent contained by the evening of August 22, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and
Fire Management (AZDFFM). “At one point[it] jumped the road producing eightfoot flames,” AZDFFM’s spokesperson Tiffany Davila stated in an email to The Foothills Focus on August 23. “Firefighters were able to quickly secure the NE corner which prevented the fire from spreading to nearby structures.” Davila says, approximately 100 firefighters were on scene working to ensure flames and smoke did not reach nearby KV high-voltage power and gas lines that could have caused serious safety risks for crews,
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Game and Fish offering Last chance to come face-to-face with the free boat decontaminations largest collection of mummies ever assembled PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) continues to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), and it seems the ramifications are being felt throughout some Western U.S. states. During the 2018-19 fiscal year, AZGFD decontaminated a record 237 boats -- up from 159 the previous fiscal year. This increase in decontaminations also has helped some Western states, namely Idaho and Utah, curtail accumulations of AIS. “During the past year, the state of Utah has received many more advanced notices
of boats traveling to Utah from infested waters within Arizona compared to previous years,” said Nathan Owens, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Decontamination (or decons) consists of a specialized hot water wash to kill and remove aquatic invasive species. “In addition, these notices have indicated that more inspection and decontamination work had been performed on these boats prior to transport, mitigating much of the risk
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PHOENIX – Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, which is the largest collection of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, is wrapping up its run at Arizona Science Center on September 2. Before the Center bids adieu to the 40 real human and animal mummies and 85 rare artifacts from across the globe, they have invited special guest speakers from Grand Canyon University’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology to join them for “Mummies After Hours” from 5 to 9 p.m. on Pictured: An Egyptian sarcophagus on display at the Arizona Science Center for its Mummies of the World exhibit.
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ANTHEM – Next time you are heading north on the Black Canyon Freeway, be sure to take a small detour to Amped Coffee. This industrial looking coffee shop is located in the town of Anthem, and for those that call Anthem home like myself, we are lucky to have such easy access to great coffee. The owners, Keith and Jeanine, had a very specific vision for their hometown coffee shop. Not only would they serve amazing coffee drinks that is roasted locally in Arizona, but they wanted to serve pastries made in-house, small bites all day long, and beer, wine and cocktails.
The process to build such a fun space took a lot of blood, sweat and tears, but it was so worth it in the end. They started the build out of a suite that had been around since 2000 but had never been occupied. They literally had to start with a completely blank canvas and dirt floors. Many trips to the metal scrap yard and long nights building shiplap walls absolutely paid off. Keith and Jeanine don’t regret any of it and they say that they’ve learned so much through the process. Amped offers plenty of entertainment throughout the week. Be sure to checkout Trivia Tuesday, low-key live bands on Thursday plus Friday and Saturday nights include live bands that may be a bit edgier. They’ve had such success with the live bands that word has spread through the Arizona music scene. There’s absolutely no need for the locals to drive an hour one way to enjoy some great live music. If you have a meeting or a party coming up, Amped has a great space upstairs that can be rented out. The upstairs conference room can seat
A typical evening with live music at Amped Coffee in Anthem, which offers entertainment throughout the week along with a wide variety of food and drinks. Soon the owners are planning on opening a drive-thru with the help of Deer Valley Credit Union. It is expected to be up and running by this Fall. (Photo Credit: Amped Coffee )
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DMFM presenting CERT training NEW RIVER – Developed by the Department of Homeland Security for Local Community Preparedness, this 24-hours of training is provided FREE of charge by Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical (DMFM). This class is tailored to the Phoenix area and more specifically, the Daisy Mountain communities. Training is open to anyone who is at least 18-years-old. The class schedule: Eight consecutive Thursday evenings, beginning on September 5, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (You must attend all 8 sessions to receive a certificate of completion. There is also a ninth evening of class for anyone who needs to makeup a missed class.). Location: Daisy Mountain Fire Station 141, 43814 N. New River Road in New River. You must register to attend. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began promoting nationwide use of the CERT concepts in 1994. In 2004, DMFM formed its own CERT to assist the communities of Anthem, Black Canyon City, Desert Hills and New River. CERT training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people that they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations, or workplaces in basic response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area. If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community's professional response, CERT members can assist others by applying the basic response and organizational skills that they learned during training. These skills can help save and sustain lives following a disaster until help arrives. This training doesn’t obligate you to anything, but some students wish to become affiliated with DMFD and join our deployable team. If that’s you, the process and requirements will be discussed during the class.
To register go to https://goo.gl/ r79fv1. Or for more information contact Paul Schickel at 623-4657400 x202, or by email at Paul. Schickel@DMFD.org. Let New River Decide PAC meetings NEW RIVER – The Let New River Desert Hills Decide Political Action Committee (PAC) is conducting weekly updates and Q & A meetings about annexation and incorporation each Wednesday at 7 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical Station 145, 1120 W. Desert Hills Road in Desert Hills. All interested residents of the area are invited to attend. For more information about the Let New River Decide PAC visit the web site at: annexnrdh.org. CPR and First Aid Training presented by Daisy Mountain Fire NEW RIVER – Sudden cardiac arrest can occur without warning, to anyone, at any time. It’s a leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. First Aid training helps prepare individuals to deliver initial emergency procedures until first responders arrive. These Community and Workplace classes utilize the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) curriculum and certified instructors. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles students to a certificate valid for two years from date of completion. Registration is required. Space is limited. The cost is $25 per student, per class, due at the start of class, payable with exact change or check made payable to Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical. CPR Training When: Tuesday, September 10, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Station 141, 43814 N. New River Road, New River, AZ 85087.Description: Class format is partially lecture and partially practical (handson). Completion of the course requires students to demonstrate proficiency on mannequins while on the floor. Register Online: https://goo. gl/r79fv1.
First Aid Training When: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Station 141, 43814 N. New River Road, New River, AZ 85087. Description: First Aid for the Community and Workplace, utilizing the American Safety and Health Institute curriculum and certified instructors. Class format is partially lecture and partially practical (hands-on). Register Online: https://goo. gl/r79fv1. Please contact Paul Schickel at 623-465-7400 x202 or Paul. Schickel@DMFD.org to register, or if you'd like to schedule these classes for your group of eight or more. Continuation for Riverview development rezoning hearing PHOENIX – The Phoenix City Council meeting regarding the rezoning hearing for the Riverview development near West Anthem is scheduled for 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. County Coffee with Chairman Gates: Elections update PHOENIX – County Coffee with Maricopa County Supervisor and Chairman Bill Gates of District 3 will be held on September 5, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Deer Valley Airport Restaurant, 705 W. Deer Valley Road #B. Gates will be providing an elections update and residents are encouraged to join. The next meeting will be on November 7. Putt 4 Pups Charity Golf Tournament PHOENIX – Rusty's Angels Sanctuary will be holding their 4th Annual Putts 4 Pups on
Saturday September 14th, 2019 at Lookout Mountain Golf Club, 11111N 7th Street in North Phoenix. Rusty's Angels is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment for senior and special needs canines. Through rescue, foster, adoption, education and hospice; we create secure nurturing home environment for them to live out their twilight years. We're still looking for golfers, hole sponsors, raffle & silent auction items and goodie bag gifts. New this year SUPER TICKET, $100 includes $70 registration, luncheon, 5 mulligans, 15 raffle tickets, 3 circle hole shots! Register online at RustysAngelsSanctuary.org under the Putts4Pups tab. For more information contact Emilee Spear at Rusty’s Angels by calling 480-250-0251 oremailing Espear@rustysangels sanctuary.org. Or visit RustysAnglesSanctuary.org. Town Hall for Arizona Legislative District 1 ANTHEM – There will be an Arizona Legislative District 1 Town Hall meeting on September 17, from 6-8 p.m. at the Anthem Civic Building’s Community Room, 3701 W. Anthem Way. It will feature Arizona Senate President Karen Fann and Arizona House Representatives Noel Campbell and Steve Pierce. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Free concert with state-of-the-art organ NORTH SCOTTSDALE – Come see an Organ Dedication Concert featuring Dan Miller, who is an internationally renowned organist. Also, learn about Desert Hills Presbyterian Church’s state-of-the-art organ and enjoy its many sounds by a tonal professional. The dedication concert is on September 15, 2019, at 2 p.m. The concert is free to the public and all are welcome to join. Location: Desert Hills Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway in North Scottsdale, near the Town of Carefree.
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community events For more information visit: DesertHills.org or call the office for more details 480-488-3384. Free Children’s Learning & Play Festival at Westworld SCOTTSDALE – The Children’s Learning & Play Festival returns indoors to WestWorld of Scottsdale on Sept 7. Children and adults alike will have fun with authors, illustrators, life-sized dinosaurs, wildlife exhibits, inflatable rides, costumed characters, live music and entertainment. The perfect place for families to learn, explore and play together, the festival is presented by BASIS Charter Schools, benefits McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and admission is FREE. Last year’s event attracted 13,000 attendees. Activities for parents, kids and toddlers include: Story Monster & Friends Reading Zone, YMCA fitness zone, nature displays, learning labs and Museum of Science and Sustainability STEM showcase. Plus K-9 demos, police, fire and city vehicles, Arizona Cactus-Pine Girl Scouts, Phoenix boys & girls choirs, bounce houses, photo booth, balloon twisters and familyrelated vendors. Focused on literacy, education and early childhood development. The Children’s Learning & Play Festival is Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. Admission is free. Food concessions, face painting and rides are available at additional cost. Parking is $5.00. For more information please visit Facebook, Instagram and AZchildrensFestival.com. See video at YouTube. Abrazo Scottsdale presents free, joint pain seminar Sept. 4 SCOTTSDALE – “Staying Active with Hip and Shoulder Pain” will be held at the Paradise Valley Senior Center on Sept. 4, at 12:30 p.m. The free seminar is open to the public and covers causes of joint pain, how to manage it, and possible outcomes to regain some quality of life. To RSVP for the Sept. 4 event call 833-775-1581 or visit abrazohealth.com.
Volunteer for AARP Tax-Aide Program AARP Tax-Aide program is in need of volunteers to prepare taxes in the Scottsdale area. You will need basic computer skills and be willing to learn tax rules. The Tax-Aide program provides training, equipment and IRS certification to enable our volunteers to confidently offer tax assistance. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity to serve the community, please contact: AARPTaxAideAZ@ gmail.com. For more information visit: aarp. org/taxvolunteer. Mexican Independence Day comes alive at Fantasticós restaurant CAVE CREEK – Viva la Independencia as Arizona’s newest and most exciting Mexican restaurant, Fantasticós Mexican Food, plans a Mexican Independence Day celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2019, all day long. The fun will begin at 6 a.m. and feature Mexican food specials, music and characters clad in Mexican Independence Day attire. They will also debut its Independence Day Burrito, a mouth-watering combination of Fantasticós homemade green or red pork chile in a tortilla (fried or unfried), special spices, then smothered in jalapeño cream sauce and red and green enchilada sauces (Mexico’s colors) for only $5.99, with a complimentary medium drink in honor of Independence Day. In addition, the restaurant will offer chicken or beef street tacos for only $.99 each. And, while the atmosphere will be filled with Mexican music and decorations, the business also will offer a Mexican dessert favorite, churros and ice cream, for just $1.99. Fantasticós Mexican Food is located at 6554 E. Cave Creek Road. Its hours of operation are Monday-Thursday and Sunday from 6 AM to 11 PM. Fridays and Saturdays, it is open from 6:00 AM12:00 PM. The phone number is 480.488-2055 and the website is fantasticosmexicanfood.com.
Foothills Food Bank Seeks Volunteer Van Drivers CAVE CREEK – Foothills Food Bank seeks volunteer drivers to conduct food pickups at local stores (Fry's, Safeway, Sprouts, Trader Joe's and others). Many of the food bank’s volunteers vacation in the summer, which creates a critical need for back-up drivers. Volunteers must be able to drive a van and be able to lift at least 40 pounds. This commitment is for approximately two hours per day, one to two days per week between the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. with an alternate shift on Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located in Cave Creek where all deliveries take place. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering as a driver, contact Tom Kilwein at 480-747-7250. Peoria applies to be named Bicycle Friendly Community PEORIA – Peoria has applied to the League of American Bicyclist to be recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Since the creation of the Bicycle Friendly Community Program in 1995 by the League of American Bicyclists, 464 communities have earned the Bicycle Friendly Community distinction and nearly 100 are honorable mention communities. Help the city of Peoria by taking this short survey: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/app_ BFC_FA19. Construction for Happy Valley Parkway project begins PEORIA – Construction and lane restrictions will begin in September for the Happy Valley Parkway Widening Project. The construction will be on Happy Valley Road to Lake Pleasant Parkway and SR303. Improvements include new curb and gutter; extension and connection of all existing sidewalks and multi-use trails along Happy Valley; traffic signal improvements at 115th Avenue and 100th Lane; a connection to Lake Pleasant Pavilion Shopping Center;
landscape improvements; and pavement microseal and restriping for six lanes of traffic. In addition, the Agua Fria Bridge will be widened to accommodate of six lanes of traffic, a median barrier, and a 12-foot, multi-use path behind separation barriers for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2020. For project information, contact the project hotline at 602-5326250 or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/ buildingpeoria.
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Yes, we have no bananas. We have no bananas today. The banana crisis is real nd terrifying. American’s favorite fruit (well actually botanically classified as a berry) has a problem. The awful fungus that devastates banana plants has now arrived in Latin America. Colombian plantations have identified the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) in the soil of banana farms and has declared a national state of emergency. Bananas are an American staple. Delicious to eat alone, easy to pack in lunches, plus the number one addition to enhance any bowl of cereal. And we never need to waste a banana! Soft or over-ripe bananas are whipped up into scrumptious loaves of bread or muffins. They can be happily mixed into pancake batter or smoothies. And what would a banana split be without the banana?
Yes, we love our bananas. This devastating soil fungus has wreaked havoc for banana growers throughout Asia, and there are scientists working to find a replacement for the common and much-loved Cavendish banana. This takes time to develop and evidently for banana lovers, time is running out. Bananas make us happy! They contain a high level of tryptophan, which converts to serotonin and makes our mood lighter. Bananas might even help with improving our sleep. With high levels of Vitamin B and C, they are a good source of potassium and high in fiber. Did you know that the banana peel has many uses? You can polish silver with it, relieve the itch of a bug bite and can be buried in the soil around your roses as fertilizer. I do recall my mother using banana peels for all sorts of home remedies. Have a burn? Press a peel on it. My brother would frequently get poison ivy rash and she would make him sit holding banana peels on his red, itchy skin, which seemed to work. My grandmother claimed just holding a peel to her forehead would get rid of her headaches. And our family doctor used to preach, “A banana a day keeps the doctor away.” Forget about apples!
Americans eat an average of 27 pounds of bananas per person every year. A staggering 96 percent of each American household buys at least one bunch of bananas a month. More than 100 billion bananas are eaten every year in the world by humans. And that doesn’t even count monkeys, who rely on them as a food staple. In other words, we are crazy about our bananas. Let’s not panic yet. Take heart, Dear Readers, as we must have faith in science. Oh, those of you in lab coats who can save this impending disaster of banana extinction will be heroes to we, the banana consumers. As one researcher has stated, “bananas will not disappear from the Earth, but they will certainly become more difficult to cultivate and also more expensive to buy.” Should we feel better? Today, grab a bunch of the golden fruit. Rejoice in the pleasure of a yummy and nutritious snack. Because as of right now, yes, we do have bananas. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a comment or a story? You can email Judy at: judy@judybluhm.com.
Join the Musical Theatre of Anthem's new youth Improv Squad ANTHEM – The Musical Theatre of Anthem(MTA) announced a new comedy improv troupe for the ages of 12-17, which will teach youth about the art of improvisation, comedic timing, character creation and physical comedy. The troupe will rehearse original comedy sketches and do performance improvisation for an audience. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday evenings from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., starting on October 8. The cost is $175 per person. The performance will be on
the evening of November 18, at MTA’s theatre performance space, 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100 in Anthem. Jim Gradillas will be the instructor and he has been teaching and directing youth theatre for 26 years. He has also been a professional actor, teacher, director and writer all over Arizona. He has won 14 AriZoni Awards for Theatre Excellence and has won several National Arts Awards and Child Empowerment Awards. In addition, he was a teaching
artist for the Arizona Commission on the Arts and has directed and taught at theater centers around the state. “He currently produces, directs and writes for a youth theatre, Acting Zone in Goodyear, AZ. Jim is thrilled to be back to Musical Theatre of Anthem, a place that is near and dear to his heart,” a press release from MTA stated. The Improv Squad will be limited to 20 participants. For more information call MTA at 623-336-6001 or visit MusicalTheatreofAnthem.org.
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BY JUDGE GERALD A. WILLIAMS NORTH VALLEY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Do judges watch movies and television shows featuring courtrooms? Yes, at least most of the ones I know do. I find that various versions of “Law and Order” are worth watching, even if judges seem to make evidentiary rules as they
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what they can to keep Anthem safe. As a result, they gladly welcome any first responders into their establishment and offer them a free coffee or tea. But, the amazing residents of Anthem have helped them take it a step further. One Amped customer decided to purchase a gift card that could be used by any first responder in uniform for coffee, tea or food. The
step onto an elevator, rather than in a courtroom on the record. So, what is the best legal movie? If the criteria is a compelling story with realistic courtroom scenes, then it is a tie for first place between “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) and “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959). Gregory Peck and Jimmy Stewart are captivating as criminal defense attorneys. “Anatomy of a Murder” gets extra points for briefly featuring Duke Ellington. However, those movies are not for everyone. Even though they are old enough to be filmed in black and white, they deal with sexual assault and with very mature themes.
For a more modern movie, that is actually quite funny, it is hard to beat “My Cousin Vinny” (1992). This film teaches part of the Rules of Criminal Procedure, as well as one way to impeach expert testimony. Arguably, the best crossexamination on film is in “Presumed Innocent” (1990) and arguably the best closing argument in a movie is delivered by Matthew McConaughey in “A Time to Kill” (1996). Perhaps if I had not served as an Air Force judge advocate, I could recommend “A Few Good Men” (1992); but I see too many mistakes. Films like “Legally Blonde” (2001), “Liar, Liar” (1997), and even The Three Stooges’ “Disorder in the Court” (1936)
idea really caught on and many customers are adding to that original gift card. According to staff, almost $1,000 has been added to the card and it’s increasing every day. Now a little birdie might have told me that Amped is considering a drive-thru, and is partnering with Deer Valley Credit Union to make it happen. They have a trailer that is being fully equipped to accommodate all their customers that need a caffeine fix and are also in a bit of a hurry.
Hopefully, it will be up and running in time for those favorite fall flavors and even a few new ones like Toffee Nut and Maple. Amped Coffee is located at 3434 W. Anthem Way, Suite 102, in Anthem, Ariz. For more information visit their website at AmpedCoffeeCo.com or call 480-462-6733 Kara Hyvarinen is a local mom and blogger at PhoenixMomBlog. com. Please email Kara with any dining suggestions at: info@phoenixmomblog.com.
are entertaining; but I would not put them on a must see list. For a close up of civil litigation, “The Verdict” (1982) and “Class Action” (1991) are solid. Somehow, “The Social Network” (2010) made flashbacks from a deposition interesting. Two legal movies that I think are underrated are “Legal Eagles” (1986) and “Suspect” (1987). In “Legal Eagles,” Robert Redford and Debra Winger team up to defend Daryl Hannah. However, if you are talking to a jury, don’t try the trick where you ask jurors to raise their hands; unless, of course, you are as smooth as Robert Redford.
“Suspect” features wildly inappropriate contact between a public defender, played by Cher, and a juror, Dennis Quaid. It also features Liam Neeson as a homeless deaf-mute accused of murder. There is one legal movie that should be on everyone’s must see list. It is also the only one that is guaranteed to made you feel good for watching it, even if you have already seen it 20 times. That movie is “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947). This Christmas classic also features one of my favorite uses of physical evidence. Judge Gerald Williams is the Justice of the Peace for the North Valley Justice Court. His column appears monthly in The Foothills Focus.
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Capturing the glory of botanicals BY SHEA STANFIELD ARTS COLUMNIST
We moved through a glorious spring and into an abundant botanical summer, the color of our great Sonoran Desert is seen in all growing things, living the life of a rainbow curve, the sevenfold spectrum of delight and wonder. Such is the gift and delight of local artist, Ann Marie Graves, in her spectacular efforts to capture the glowing brilliance of our most endearing botanicals on canvases, which illuminate their space. Growing up in Port Clinton, Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie, Ann Marie was destined to paint the light of her world. Her parents, recognizing the talent of their daughter early on, presented her with an oil painting set for Christmas when she was in middle school, and a “spark was born.” Her first subjects started with copying paintings of artists she admired such as Ben Richmond, wildlife artist David Maas, Georgia O’Keeffe and
watercolorist Leah Schwartz. She drew and painted her way through high school but entered college at the University of Toledo with a slightly more practical goal in mind; to be a paralegal. When she completed her degree in 1992, Arizona was her chosen place of residence, which her then boyfriend, now husband, Bill, introduced her to. Once settled in Arizona Ann Marie quickly landed a job as a paralegal full-time, but this would not be at the expense of her passion for painting. She signed up for private painting classes with several local artists, as well as, courses at the Scottsdale Artists School. Her diligence paid off; Ann Marie Graves now has a reputation of being one of our areas emerging botanical artists. Today, with her growing artistic success, Ann Marie has cut back to a part-time paralegal, now working in her husband’s law practice. This has allowed her the time to continue to
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paint, using her home studio in Scottsdale as her creative center. When she isn’t in the studio, she is discovering new subjects in gardens and landscapes round her environment. An equally gifted photographer, her medium of choice for these adventures is her camera. Ann Marie’s creative eye is focused on the up close and personal worlds of our botanical neighbors; one blooming flower, a root popping through a crack in the sidewalk, the new bud emerging ever so slightly from an interior stem, or the full blown glory of a lip stick hibiscus in full bloom. Whatever the subject occupies the canvas, the viewer is provided with an opportunity to witnesses the most intimate energy of nature’s quiet masterpieces. As Ann Marie expresses it, “A moment of solitude originating from the chaos of life.” Ann Marie has been participating in various Thunderbird Artist shows since 2015. In April, of this year, she was the guest artist at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum Gallery. Her next big show, as a member of the Sonoran Arts League, is the annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour in November 2019. She also shows her work to clients at her home studio by appointment.
Ann Marie’s paintings talk in colour, the flowers are sparks of light, and you are invited to visit AnnMarieGraves.com to enjoy a selection of brilliant specimens, keep up with her exhibit schedule, or to contact her for a purchase, commission
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Movie Review GOOD BOYS Director: Gene Stupnitsky Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams, Brady Noon, Molly Gordon, Midori Francis, and Will Forte Monte’s Rating 3.50 out of 5.00
BY MONTE YAZZIE FILM CRITIC
While sitting around the dinner table chatting with my parents, I accidentally dropped the “F-word” in casual conversation. With a noticeable physical flinch my mother stopped the conversation, looked me dead in the eyes and told me, “watch your mouth.” This happened a month ago and I am in my late 30s. I can only imagine how my mother would react and what she would say to the young tween boys in the completely raunchy, surprisingly heartfelt comingof-age comedy “Good Boys.” Within the first 15 minutes numerous, unrestrained and awkward discussions pertaining to kissing, masturbation and other topics of a sexual nature are had with a combination – one might call it flair – of explicit
language, acting as connective tissue for the themes. “Good Boys” has shock factor, but it’s also completely hilarious and unexpectedly sweet. The “Bean Bag Boys,” Max (Jacob Tremblay), Thor (Brady Noon), and Lucas (Keith L. Williams), are sixth graders trying to traverse the changing landscape of their school, their own growing maturity and their friendship. Max has a crush on a girl named Brixlee (Millie Davis) and he is invited by the popular kids to a kissing party. Max gets Thor and Lucas invited, who aren’t initially requested to go. But before they can mak the party, they need to learn how to kiss a girl. In the process they lose an expensive drone and come into possession of a purse containing drugs.
Almost every film handling the coming-of-age theme deals with the reality of adulthood crashing down on the innocence of young people. In the process the juveniles are forced to mature, sometimes faster than expected, in order to survive in the changing world. The film incorporates much of this same narrative structure, though without some of the deeper insights found in films dealing with older kids like in “Stand by Me,” or even “Sixteen Candles.” These are also sixth graders; their innocence is still very much intact even though they are faced with a wealth of grown-up situations happening
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as one is trying to be cool, one is trying to find a girlfriend and one is just content with doing things that he thinks are simply fun. These aspects of character building and the exploration of themes in different perspectives is what moves the narrative forward. “Good Boys” is raunchy and shocking humor coming from the mouths of 12-year-olds. However, beyond this form of harsh comedy, which can be very funny, is some genuine heart and a complete sweetness that comes through with the relationship between these young friends. And in the end, it’s not the shocking moments that will keep the laughs going. It’s the innocence found within each of these young kids, who are just trying to make sense of the world they are encountering, that will sustain humor beyond the credits.
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Friday, Aug. 30. The special guest speakers will discuss the truths–and bust the myths–from your favorite mummy-themed movies. From “Abbott and Costello Meets the Mummy” to “Curse of the Mummy's Tomb” to “The Mummy” trilogy featuring Brendan Fraser, in films mummies are usually known for having fabulous wealth and cursing just about everyone around them. Lead by Deborah Haralson, MaEd, BSIT, MCSE, “Mythbusting Mummies Movies,” is an add-on, evening “Mummies After Hours” experience sure to engage your curious mind. “Mummies After Hours” is a special viewing opportunity that allows guests to experience the blockbuster exhibition after the rest of the Science Center closes and requires tickets that are $14 fo adults and children. Extended hours are from 5–9 p.m., with the last exhibition entry at 8:45 p.m. Other “Mummies After Hours” dates include: Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1. Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, already viewed in Phoenix by more than 100,000 guests (and
It's your last chance to see Mummies of the World: The Exhibition at the Arizona Science Center, ending on September 2. The Center will be hosting "Mummies After Hours," offering late extended viewing hours of the exhibit, and other special engagements from August 30 to September 2.
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approaching 2 million guests worldwide), provides a window into the lives of ancient people from every region of
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Early Bird Viewing On Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Saturday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 1, the Science Center will open at 8:30 a.m. to allow for additional viewing opportunities. Advance purchase of timed-entry tickets is recommended, as the final weeks of the exhibition tend to sell out. Guests can purchase tickets online or in-person at Arizona Science Center. Mummies of the World: The Exhibition tickets are $9.95 for Member adults and $7.95 for children (3–17). They are $11.95 for Non-Member adults and $9.95 for children. The exhibition requires the purchase of a general admission ticket. For additional information, or to purchase tickets visit: azscience.org/mummies.
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posed by these watercraft. We understand the challenges involved in implementing inspection and decontamination programs to contain invasive mussels, and have been pleased to see the progress made by Arizona Game and Fish,” Owens said. Even more, AZGFD recently introduced a new convenience: Those who need to “clean, drain and dry” their watercraft -- a free service -- can now schedule an appointment the easy way -- online. See AZGFD’s online decon request form by going to AZGFD.com under the “Boating” tab on the homepage and then click on the Aquative Invasive Species icon. Nic Zurfluh, Section Manager of Invasive Species Coordination and Outreach with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture added: “Idaho’s Invasive Species Program has experienced an increase in watercraft inspection and decontamination by the State of Arizona’s containment program along the Lower Colorado River watershed,” he said. “This is a great benefit for Columbia River Basin states, including Idaho. The combined work of agencies
across the West is reducing the risk of spread and prevention is a cooperative effort by local, state, and federal entities." Boat decontamination stations: A testimony to be Herd Elmer Herd, who in March was bound from Lake Havasu City, Ariz. to Oregon, was so impressed by the thoroughness of a decon of his inboard jet boat, he wrote a letter to AZGFD expressing his compliments for AZGFD’s invasive species prevention efforts. Herd said his boat, by nature riddled with deep nooks and crannies, was infested with quagga mussels, seaweed, and algae. Upon leaving a Lake Havasu City decontamination station, he said the hand picks, brushes, hot wash equipment and a dedicated decon man overcame the filth. Herd said the boat was “sparkling.” “Whatever he was doing, it impressed the heck out
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as well as utility outages. Ultimately no structures or utility lines were damaged. “We requested an air tanker to help ground crews protect infrastructure, including KV lines,” Davila said. Firefighters from various agencies worked to extinguish the fire including: AZDFFM, Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, Phoenix Fire, Peoria Fire and Medical, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical, El Mirage Fire, Glendale Fire, Surprise Fire, Sun City Fire, the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, Department of Public Safety Ranger 56 and the air tanker from San Bernardino, Calif. A Daisy Mountain firefighter, whose name has not been released, was injured on the scene of the New River Fire and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition with a large laceration on his head. He has been released from the hospital and has returned to normal duty, according to Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical (DMFM).
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DMFM is not releasing details about how the firefighter was injured or his identity. Brent Fenton a spokesperson for DMFM told The Focus that crews had a “difficult time gaining access to the fire due to its remote location,” compounded with the huge safety issue posed to ground crews by the fire threatening nearby power and gas lines. “It is not the fire that creates an issue for the power lines, but the smoke. The smoke can cause the electricity running these high-tension power lines to arc and strike the ground, which obviously creates an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation for firefighters,” Fenton said. He added that the “no-go zone” for firefighters working near power lines is 300
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BASED IN PHOENIX ARIZONA INSTAGRAM: @GLXXYGRL & @RACHEL_KURTENBACH WWW.GLXXYGRL.COM KURTENBACHRACHEL@GMAIL.COM ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 16-120434 PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of an Above Ground 2.5 Million Gallon Municipal Water Storage Tank situated in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: REVISED SITE 42 EXPANSION FINAL. M&B THRU SESE, SECTION 36. CONTAINING 1.084 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. Said right of way easement has been valued at $91,219.00 and consists of 1.084 acres, more or less. Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-4098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD's web site at www.azland.gov. Each potential bidder must show ASLD's representative a cashier's check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below. TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier's check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $91,219.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $2,737.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; and (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $3,000.00; (5) Native Plant Fee which is $15,332.75. The total amount due at the time of sale is $114,788.75 (less $5,500.00 if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $109,288.75). (B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way less the amount paid under (A)(2) above. (C) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(3) above. BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. (B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property. (C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240(B), the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited. (E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due. GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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ANTHEM – If you’ve graduated from college in the past year or so and started your first job, you’re no doubt learning a lot about establishing yourself as an adult and being responsible for your own finances. So thoughts of your retirement are probably far away. And yet you have several good reasons to invest in your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. First of all, by contributing to your 401(k), you can get into the habit of regular investing. And since you invest in your 401(k) through regular payroll deductions, it’s an easy way to invest. Furthermore, your 401(k) or similar plan is an excellent retirement-savings vehicle. You generally contribute pre-tax dollars to your 401(k), so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. Your employer might also offer a Roth 401(k), which is funded with after-tax dollars; although you can’t deduct your contributions, your earnings can grow taxfree, provided you meet certain conditions. And with either a traditional or Roth 401(k), you generally have a wide array of investment options. But perhaps the main reason to start investing right away
in your 401(k) is that, at this point of your life, you have access to the greatest and most irreplaceable asset of all – time. The more time you have on your side, the greater the growth potential for your investments. And by starting to invest early in your plan, you can put in smaller amounts without having to play catch-up later. Suppose, for example, you begin investing in your 401(k) or similar plan when you’re 25. For the sake of simplicity, let’s say you put in $100 a month, and you keep investing that same amount for 40 years, earning a hypothetical seven percent rate of return. When you reach 65, you will have accumulated about $256,000. (Your withdrawals will then be taxable, unless you chose the Roth 401(k) option.) But if you waited until you were 45 before you started investing in your 401(k), again earning that hypothetical seven percent, you’d have to put in almost $500 per month – about five times the monthly amount you could have invested when you were 25 – to arrive at the same $256,000 when you turn 65. Clearly, the expression “time is money” applies when it comes to funding your 401(k) – there’s just no benefit in waiting to contribute to your retirement plan. This isn’t to say that you have a lot of disposable income,
especially as you may be paying off thousands of dollars in student loans. But, as mentioned above, the money for your 401(k) is taken before you even see it, so, in a sense, you won’t miss it. And you can certainly start out with small amounts, though you’ll at least want to put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. As your career progresses and your salary goes up, you can steadily increase the amount you put into your 401(k) or other retirement plan. When retirement is decades away, it can seem like more of an abstract concept than something that will one day define your reality. But, as we’ve seen, you have plenty of incentives to contribute to your 401(k) or similar plan – so, if you haven’t already done so, get started soon. 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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GROOM CREEK – The Yavapai County Sheriff ’s Office (YCSO) rescued a 39-year-old woman who fell off her horse near an area off Senator Highway in Groom Creek on August 18. The horse and ride rolled down a hill when the horse lost its footing on Trail 301, and the woman broke her collar bone in the accident. A deputy and medical personnel hike more than two miles before locating the victim, and decided that she needed to be airlifted from the scene, according to YCSO. “The Department of Public Safety Ranger helicopter team arrived just after 1:30 p.m. and lowered a DPS paramedic to the victim and rescue personnel,� a press release from YCSO stated. “The DPS medic secured her in a rescue harness and she was airlifted to a pre-designated landing zone for transfer to ground ambulance.� YCSO deputies reported that the horse survived and is expected to be fine. “A working cell phone with good service was a lifeline for the victim,� YCSO stated about the rescue. “No cell service in some of these remote areas would require the use of a personal locater beacon utilizing satellite technology.� Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff ’s Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260 or the YCSO website: www.ycsoaz.gov.
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Pet of the week: Meet Hudson ANTHEM – Hudson is a Maine Coon Mix and is a big boy with a big attitude. He loves to be around people, does great with other cats and dogs. He loves to be with you and in the mix of the whole family, loves kids and will happily perch on or near you any time of the day. He really likes going outside and rolling around on the patio, so keep him on a leash and watch those open doors. Hudson is vocal and not afraid to tell you exactly when he wants food or pets. He has diabetes and requires two shots a day and he takes them without any issues. And he will also remind you are if you are late with shots or food. We also recommend special cat food to keep him healthy. Hudson is a beautiful cat and will quickly become a big part of your family. Hudson is a senior kitty about 8-10 years old. As long as he has his medication and continues to be monitored, Hudson can lead a happy, healthy life. The adopter needs to have a lifestyle that can accommodate his medical needs to be available to give him injections and monitor his blood sugar levels. He is really one special cat. money mailer distribution Find him on anthempets.org. or fill out an adoption 10,000 distributionmatchmaker to CC $279.00 each mailing (+tax) form on anthem pets.org. under resources.
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