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Share your Goodwill Halloween costume and decoration finds on social media for a chance to win prizes valued up to $350 PHOENIX – Everything you need to make Halloween magical this year is right at your neighborhood Goodwill in Anthem. From sweet to spooky or simply goofy, unexpected Halloween treasures can be found. “Everyone looks forward to Halloween at Goodwill,” said Courtney Nelson, vice president, marketing and communications at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. “We have a large selection of ready-made costumes as well as everything you’ll need to create Pictured left to right: Maleficent and a magician, all costumes that were created using Goodwill's merchandise.

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PHOENIX – The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has approved the Plans of Administration (POA) for three EPCOR customer assistance programs that help low-income families, disabled veterans and active-duty service members that are deployed. The credits will be retroactively credited for eligible customers this month. EPCOR, the largest private water company in Arizona with districts across the state, still has space in the customer assistance programs for Anthem water customers who meet the eligibility requirements.

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Have a screamin’ good time at Peoria’s free Halloween festival PEORIA – On Saturday, October 26, monsters and masked superheroes will roam the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, during the city of Peoria’s annual Halloween Monster Bash from 5 to 9 p.m. Entrance is free, but families are encouraged to bring canned food items to benefit the St. Mary’s and Westside Food Bank Alliance. Event activities include inflatables, a rock wall, arts and crafts, carnival-style games, Euro Bungee, Ring of Fire, hayrides,

Under the new programs or POAs, low-income and disabled veterans will receive a $10 monthly credit and deployed military service members will get their bill waived during temporary deployment. The ACC approved to retroactively adjust customers credits for EPCOR’s assistance programs back to July 1, 2019, which will be reflected on the October bill for anyone already enrolled in the program. “Customers in the low income and/or disabled veterans programs will see

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Peoria's annual Halloween Monster Bash is on the evening of October 26, at the Peoria Sports Complex and it is free to attend.

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On 09/02/2019. Spencer Goddard Morton, a Cottonwood resident, was reported missing by friends. He was last known to be camping in the area of Ogden Ranch Rd. in Cottonwood. After receiving the original report, YCSO deputies located Spencer’s campsite although there was no sign of Spencer. Spencer is an avid hiker with outdoor knowledge and has past military experience. Any information the public can provide as to the whereabout of Mr. Morton is greatly appreciated. Please contact Detective Sean Chupp with any information (928) 554-8997 or the Sheriff’s Office at the number below.

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Cave Creek Unified School District welcomes 14 international teachers, interns to its language immersion programs

The CCUSD Governing Board recently met 14 new international teachers and interns who are a part of the language immersion program. They will be teaching French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese languages.

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CAVE CREEK - The Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) Governing Board members recently met 14 new international teachers and interns that will teach Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese to the district's preschool through 12th grade students. The recently arrived teachers introduced themselves at the board meeting, and shared where they were from and their reflections on American students. “My fourth graders at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School just amaze me every single day,” said Ms. Liffick, a teacher originally from China, who teaches math and science in Chinese as well as Chinese language arts in the immersion program. The three interns from France shared their initial experiences as they embarked on their one year stay at Desert Sun Academy, supporting the French immersion program and promoting French language and culture school wide. While international teachers come through different pathways that authorize working in the U.S., interns come through the Embassy of France and Spain.

"As leaders in world language programming, CCUSD knows that leaving 12th grade with a bilingual/biliterate skillset will open doors for its students regardless of whether they work locally or on the global stage," stated a press release from the school district. A recent study (leadwithlanguages.org/report) of 1,200 U.S. based employers confirmed this by noting that “56% of U.S. employers state that the need for bilingual

workers in their field will increase,” according to CCUSD. The district's director of world languages, Cristina Ladas, appreciates that “international teachers bring a little piece of their world to Cave Creek so that our students are better prepared for the future.” Please contact CCUSD Director of World Languages, Cristina Ladas, for more information by calling 480-575-2019 or by email at: cladas@ccusd93.net.

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NRDHCA Representative Town Hall Meeting ANTHEM – The New River Desert Hills Community Association (NRDHCA) will be holding a Representatives Town Hall Meeting on November 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The meeting will be held at 3701 W. Anthem Way and will feature speaker, Jack Smith, USDA’s Arizona Director. For more information visit NRDHCA.com or email: mail@ NRDHCA.com. 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. Free Old-time Country Jam at Black Canyon City BLACK CANYON CITY – If you play an acoustic instrument, fiddle, bass, guitar, mandolin please join us on the second Sunday of the month in Black Canyon City for an oldtime round robin jam. We meet the second Sunday every month from Sept through May at High Desert Community Center on Jacie at the top of the hill. Playing time begins at 1 p.m. and all levels of musicians are welcome, singers too. We do the really old stuff, old time country, gospel and early bluegrass (no electric instruments or amps please). We sit in a circle and take turns playing a tune of our choice and others in the circle play along, or maybe take a lead. Then the next person in the circle gets to choose a tune. Its lots of fun and a good place to hear the really old stuff we loved during the 40s and 50s. Grinners are welcome too.

For more information call: Wilma Allen 623-302-3791 or email mandowil@hotmail.com; or Virgil Ramsey 623-374-0171. Rock-A-Rama Gem and Mineral Show BLACK CANYON CITY – Rock-A-Rama is celebrating its 43rd annual Gem and Mineral Show in Black Canyon City, Nov. 1-3. Friday and Sunday’s hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking and admission. If you are a rock hound, lapidary expert, or interested in unique jewelry, then come to High Desert Park at 19001 E. Jacie Lane, Black Canyon City, AZ and enjoy the day at our park. There will be over 30 vendors and tailgaters selling a variety of rock-related wares including fossils, meteorites, rough rocks, minerals, precut cabs, and jewelry. Our lovely volunteers cook a great lunch in our Clubhouse for a great price. Come and join us. ‘Music at The Post’ will raise money for new roof at VFW 1796 BLACK CANYON CITY – The VFW Post 1796/American Legion Post 90 is presenting “Music at The Post” on October 26, with the doors opening at 1 p.m. Entry is by donation and all proceeds will go to repairing the roof on the post. A pork butt dinner with numerous sides will be available for $7, street tacos for $1, and draft beer $1-$2. Frank Dimitri, David Allen and the VFW Boys, Karmann and Kompany, Rush Stree and more bands will be announced. For more information contact the VFW Post 1796. Dia de los Muertos comes to Fantasticós Mexican Food CAVE CREEK – Fantasticós Mexican Food is bringing the famous Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), to life on Saturday, November 2, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the wildly popular event, the Fantasticós team will be garbed in traditional costumes and backed by Mexican music as the Cave Creek establishment offers numerous food specials

including homemade barbacoa beef for $9.99; barbacoa burritos for $7.99; and barbacoa tacos for $3.99. All specials include rice and beans and a free drink. Fantasticós Mexican Food is located at 6554 E. Cave Creek Road. The phone number is 480.488-2055 and the website is fantasticosmexicanfood.com. Jubilate Conservatory of Music, Composers in Concert Event CAREFREE – On November 9, at 1 p.m., the yearly Composers in Concert event will take place in Carefree, which is an event sponsored by Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Composers from novice to professional will share their music at this 11th annual event. The Sicong Chen string quartet will start the concert off with compositions written for string quartet by students from Jubilate Conservatory of Music (jubilateconservatoryofmusic. org), which is a college of classic study in music for infants through teens providing instruction in music theory, voice, violin, viola, cello, harp, piano, pipe organ, flute, clarinet and saxophone. A “Meet-and-Greet the Composers” reception will follow the event which will be held at Dorothy’s Hall at Christ Anglican Church in Carefree, 35500 N. Cave Creek Road, approximately a half mile north of Carefree Highway on Cave Creek Road. There is no fee for admission. Free will donations will be received at the door. North Mountain Fall Art Show PHOENIX – The North Mountain Fall Art Show, a juried competition sponsored by the North East Valley Artists League (northeastvalleyartistsleague. com). It will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday Oct. 27, at the North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 North Seventh Street, Phoenix (south of Thunderbird on the west side of Seventh Street). In addition to fine art for sale, prints, cards and other gifts can be purchased. There will be a spooky Halloween craft event

for children from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, 602-299-5088. Fall swap meet for model trains PHOENIX – Arizona Model Railroaders Society (AMRS) and Sahuaro Central is holding its fall swap meet focused totally on model train related items, and features over 100 tables this year, all in the shade. Save the date: Saturday October 26th, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held at the AMRS train park, 43rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road in Phoenix (across from the water park). Admission is a $5 donation, with 100 percent of donations used for park improvements for this non-profit organization. Plenty of free parking. Train related items for sale, raffle with great prizes, watch model trains run, explore the park, and enjoy concessions. Because it's more than a swap meet, families will enjoy the event too. More details and contact info available at www.AzMode lRR.com. American Legion Hosts Special Service Session PHOENIX – Military veterans in and around the Phoenix and surrounding areas are invited next week for a special service session with The American Legion hosted at Luke-Greenway Post 1 located at 364 N. 7th Avenue in Phoenix. State teams along with local members from The American Legion will be in town to discuss veteran’s benefits and service to the community. All wartime veterans in these areas are invited to join us at the post to learn more about The American Legion and veteran benefits. Membership and veteran information staff will be available Thursday and Friday, October 24-25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, along with members of American Legion Posts in this area. A Veterans Benefits Fair will also be available on Friday for all area veterans with claims or other veteran-related questions.

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Community Events Also, please join us for our Centennial Celebration on Saturday, October 26, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Unexpected Venue 734 W. Polk Street, Phoenix. Tickets can be purchased online. For more information or The American Legion of Arizona, 602-264-7706 Ext. 100, hdqtrs@ azlegion.org. ASU surveys residents about community priorities PEORIA – Share your thoughts about the future of Peoria and enter to win a $20 gift card to local Peoria businesses. The City of Peoria and Arizona State University are collaborating to learn about what residents believe are priorities for community investments, including placemaking efforts in the P83 Entertainment District, POGO circulator services, technology in public spaces, Skunk Creek park plans and more. Take the survey at http://links. asu.edu/Peoria_ASU_Survey. Peoria’s Annual Halloween Bash is Oct. 26 PEORIA – Saturday, Oct. 26, monsters and masked superheroes will roam the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Ave., during the city of Peoria’s annual, free Halloween Monster Bash from 5 to 9 p.m. New to the Halloween Monster Bash this year is the Sensory Room. This room is a calming, sensory-friendly space for children, teens and adults with sensory processing needs. There will be things like noisecanceling headphones, weighted blankets, plush chairs and soft toys for those who need it. For those children and families managing food allergies, the Teal Pumpkin Program (TPP) is returning to this year’s event. The TPP offers an alternative for kids where candy treats are not an option and can cause lifethreatening situations. There will be TPP stations throughout the whole event. Although entrance is free, families are encouraged to

bring canned food items to benefit the St. Mary’s/Westside Food Bank Alliance. Unlimited activity/ride wristbands are available for $5. For more information, visit www. peoriaaz.gov/specialevents or call 623-773-7137. Residents Wanted for Boards and Commissions PEORIA – The City of Peoria is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions, such as the Building Board of Appeals, Municipal Development Authority and the Veterans Memorial Board. Board and commission members review policies, plans, and projects and make recommendations to the Peoria City Council. For applications and a complete list and description of city boards and commissions, contact the Peoria City Clerk’s Office at 623-7737340, stop by the office at 8401 W. Monroe Street, or visit www. peoriaaz.gov/clerk. Visit Native American Art Exhibit starting now PEORIA – Check out the new Native American art exhibit on display at the West Valley Art Museum (WVAM) Gallery that includes lithographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media, etchings and other techniques by artists such as Harrison Begay, Robert Redbird Sr., Amado Pena and Norma Andraud. The exhibit features artists with heritage in more than a dozen Native American tribes across our vast land. The works will be on view through Nov. 21. The gallery is free and located inside Peoria City Hall at 8401 W. Monroe St. For additional information or to schedule group tours, contact WVAM at www.wvam.org or 623972-0635.

Museum’s adjunct curator of history Dr. Eduardo Pagán present The Haunted Trail from Wickenburg. The road linking Wickenburg and Phoenix - Grand Avenue - was the thoroughfare where the wealth of the Vulture Mine flowed down to the Salt River Valley, and the produce and goods of Phoenix, Glendale, and Peoria flowed up to Wickenburg. It was also a dangerous road to travel, where murderous robbers preyed upon the unsuspecting. In time, night travelers began to speak of unexplained specters that could be seen along the trail to Wickenburg. Join Dr. Eduardo Pagán for some grownup ghost stories about events that happened right here in Wickenburg. Event included with paid admission to the museum, free for members. For more information visit WesternMuseum.org. or call 928-684-2272. PMAZ presenting all American music and composers ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) will present American music including Broadway favorites, folk tunes, spirituals, and patriotic pieces. These recognizable and uniquely American music selections will be appreciated by every age group. PMAZ will welcome Youth for Troops to the concert where they will accept donation items for deployed troops and present an impressive flag display during the tribute to the American Armed Forces. The show dates are as follows: •

Nov. 1, at 7:00 pm, Glendale Civic Center in Glendale (free)

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Nov. 2, at 7:00 pm, Cross of Christ Lutheran in Anthem

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Nov. 3, at 3:30 pm, American Lutheran in Sun City The Nov. 1 is a free performance funded by the City of Glendale through the

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Alexa, are you spying on me? Evidently so, because the latest analysis of how our “devices” never turn off seems to allude to the fact that your private conversations are not so private. Well, is this price of convenience? How can you have a “smart house” without a little bit of intrusion from a robot? This is the world we have created. Oh yeah, my old age is showing, since I do recall the world in all its glory before internet, laptops, iPads and cell phones. How my generation was able to survive is quite shocking. I have stories I tell my grandkids. You know, how I know how to read a map, drove all the way cross country without GPS or a cellphone. We had no 9-1-1 back in the day. There was no such thing as “call waiting,” you just got a busy signal. We had no “caller

ID,” so we never knew who was on the other end of the line, we had to risk it and just say “hello.” Let’s not forget, many of us lived pre-texting. That’s when phones were for talking and if we were lucky, we might have fun on a “party-line.” Yes, the daunting experience of living in a low-tech past is simply a fading memory that has no place in the world of “smart” devices. (Although, we might be getting dumber). I drove 3,000 miles with a map, and my grandson needs GPS to guide him out of the parking lot of a McDonalds. But I digress. Getting back to technological progress, Alexa, you are a little bit too intrusive for my liking. I do not have an Alexa, but my daughter does. Visiting her at her home, we were talking about a trip to San Diego, when Alexa starts blurting out various hotels and the average temperatures. Then I ask, “Alexa, were you just spying on us?”. She answers, “I have no opinion of that.” Well, I do! You were not invited into the conversation. So basically, you were just eavesdropping. Even if you do not use the “wake” command, it seems our little voice-assistant embedded

in smart speakers sold by Amazon (Echo), is listening “most” of the time. According to Amazon, in a news report with ABC News and Forbes, Amazon's workers also listen into conversations to help make its artificial intelligence, which is making Alexa even smarter. Yes, there are “teams” around the world who review, transcribe, mark-up and then feedback the information into its software to improve Alexa’s grasp of language and voice commands. Amazon denies that this is done unless the “wake” command is initiated. So why does Alexa seem to chime in on conversations? Maybe because she knows answers (which appears to be the main mission of Alexa). Or she wants to help? When my grandson with autism was talking about job possibilities, Alexa spoke up and said, “There are many work options for people with autism.” When he said, “Alexa, how do you know I have autism?” the little chatty device replied, “I have no opinion of that.” Alexa, please be quiet. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Do you have a story or a comment? Email Judy at: judy@ judybluhm.com.

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PEORIA – The annual Haunted Harbor Trunk N' Treat at Lake Pleasant is happening on Saturday, October 26, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The event includes a safe and fun environment to trick or treat, including a Halloween costume contest, pumpkin patch, a family friendly lakeside movie (7 p.m. start time), Home Depot kid’s workshop and various food trucks. Although the event is free, there is a $6.00 entry fee, per carload. Bring chairs and a blanket to enjoy the movie.

“Trunk N Treat is a fun and family friendly event,” said Deneen Ramirez, event coordinator at Pleasant Harbor RV Resort & Marina. “And, with our scary costume characters wandering about, both kids and adults, will experience the spirit of the season.” From the Phoenix area, Pleasant Harbor is the closest entrance to Lake Pleasant, conveniently located off Carefree Highway and 87th Avenue (8708 W. Harbor Boulevard, Peoria, AZ 85383). Pleasant Harbor is open to the public 365 days a

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Obituary

In loving memory: Jerry Cumberland

Jerry Marlin Cumberland entered into heaven on September 6, 2019. Jerry was born on November 9, 1950, in Oelwein ,Iowa.

He lived on a farm in Maynard, Iowa where he grew up raising dogs, chasing farm animals and shooting out windows with a BB guns. From a young boy Jerry always had a football in his hand. He played football throughout his school years and was known as the “ Cannonball Express” by the local newspaper when playing as a tackle and fullback for West Central School. Jerry went on to play in college for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Northwestern Red Raiders. He ended up with a knee injury that ended his football career but introduced him to a coaching career, which he pursued for the next 40 years. Gift Card and a $75 Goodwill Gift Card.

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a unique costume.” The Anthem Goodwill is located at 4320 N. Black Canyon Highway and is open seven days a week and is stocked with affordable Halloween costumes and decorations. “We’re expecting some of the big movie characters to be popular this year like Toy Story, Descendants, Marvel, Lion King, Games of Thrones and Stranger Things. We also have a great selection on fall décor and Halloween decorations if you are throwing a party at home,” Nelson said. Goodwill will also be giving out prizes for its Costume and Décor Contest. Take a photo in your costume or Halloween decorations that were purchased at Goodwill, then share it by posting it on Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona’s Facebook page by 11:59 p.m. on October 31. The post will be entered into this year’s contest, with the first place prize valued up to $350. Prizes awarded: •

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He coached football, basketball and track for various schools and clubs. Jerry was a teacher and mentor to thousands of students throughout his career. Most of his teaching was done at Cactus Shadows High School where he quickly became a household name in the community . At this time last year, he was inducted into Cactus Shadows Athletic Hall of Fame, which was a huge honor for him. Jerry had a presence about him that will live on forever. His passing is preceded by his: father Chester; mother Eva; deceased wife Randa; son Matthew; brothers Cleo and Gaylen; and nephew Nathan. American Express Gift Card and $150 Goodwill Gift Card. For more full details about the contest or more information visit www.goodwillaz.org/halloween.

He is survived by his: wife Cindy; daughter Beth; son Blake and daughter-in-law Jolene; daughter Kjersti and son-in -law Erik; son Brandon; and seven wonderful grandchildren Kierra, Kaelea, Connor, Ava, Cristian, Alec and Owen. The family had a “Touch down To Heaven“ celebration on Sept 21, at the Refuge Youth Center in Phoenix with a

tailgating that followed. It was a glorious time with stories being told of how Jerry lives his life as a husband ,father, grandfather, teacher, mentor and friend. He was a true “man of love.” A beloved man we have all been blessed to have in our lives! Jerry will continue his coaching from Heaven and cheer all his loved ones on forever as his legacy lives on.

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Enjoy fall colors while exploring the studios of Sedona artists

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processes as they share their workspaces and, more importantly, make a personal connection with visitors. Beyond seeing the artist work hands-on, visitors have the chance to buy one-of-a-kind and locally produced artwork directly from the artist. "The event showcases established and emerging talent, so it is an easy way for art enthusiasts to start an art collection,” Upp said. There will be over 45 artists showcasing glass, ceramics, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, painting, drawing, digital art, photography, fiber, weaving and mixed media. Throughout the weekend, demonstrations of several different art forms will be taking place at various studios. The demonstration schedule is available online so you can plan your tailored selfguided tour. Tour attendees will have the opportunity to enter a studiowide drawing for a $250 gift certificate to be used at a studio

of their choice. To participate in the drawing, attendees must simply complete a form at any studio on the tour. The Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 25 and 26, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 27. Brochures with a complete list of participating artists, including a map, will be available at numerous locations around the Verde Valley, including hotels, restaurants, the Sedona Arts Center and the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in Uptown Sedona. The SVAC is a non-profit educational and charitable organization. This inclusive organization welcomes artists at all levels and encourages creativity, community, and camaraderie For complete information, including artists’ names and mediums, studio locations, a downloadable map, and suggestions and ideas for planning a personalized tour, please visit the SVAC website: sedonaartistscoalition.org or find SVAC on Facebook.

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Climate change will continue to scorch the Southwest, data predict

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PHOENIX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arizona is known for its torrid summers. But temperature data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration compiled by Climate Central show summers will only get hotter thanks to climate change. Earlier this year, a Climate Central report ranked Tucson and Phoenix among the fastestwarming cities in the country, coming in third and fourth, respectively, behind Las Vegas and El Paso, Texas. The independent organization, which is comprised of scientists and journalists, analyzed 242 cities, and only six are cooling or remaining stable. Alaska, New Mexico and Arizona were ranked as the three fastestwarming states in the country. The Southwest U.S. is subject to faster warming due to our arid climate because the specific heat capacity is less in drier air than humid air. Higher temperatures will worsen droughts and heat extremes, the report said. Another report from Climate Central analyzed 244 cities across the U.S. and found that 75% of them recorded an increase in extremely hot days since 1970. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Extremely hotâ&#x20AC;?

in Arizona is different from extremely hot in Alaska, but the report showed more thresholds are being crossed in Alaska more often. Phoenix and Tucson have seen increases in extremely hot days since 1970. For Tucson, Climate Central analyzed the number of days greater than 105 degrees; it now experiences roughly 17 more days a year than it did in 1970. In Phoenix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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the Dino Crew and more. The festival also is also providing an inclusive environment for people that are sensory sensitive and have food allergies. There will also be a costume contest for children up to 12-years-old. The scariest and most creative costumes will be awarded in each age group. New to Monster Bash this year is the Sensory Room. This room is a calming, sensory-friendly space for children, teens and adults with sensory processing needs.

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Movie Review ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP Director: Ruben Fleischer Starring: Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Zooey Duetch Monteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rating 2.75 out of 5.00

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a decade since â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zombielandâ&#x20AC;? brought a humorous and horror-filled spin to the living dead mythology, crafting a film that would become a shining moment for the overabundant zombie subgenre of horror. The film introduced a group of rag-tag survivors living in an apocalyptic world who form a makeshift family while battling hordes of zombies roaming throughout the U.S. Led by Tallahassee, a fantastic Woody Harrelson hamming it up with glee. Assisted by Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg and Abigail Breslin, each with a city-specific name. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zombielandâ&#x20AC;? had enough gore, enough good laughs and more than enough fun to execute a horror-comedy effectively. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing that in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oversaturated, sequel-ready film world that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zombieland: Double Tapâ&#x20AC;? would take a decade to come to life. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 10 years in real life - with an Oscar win for Ms. Stone and some performance nominations for Harrelson and Eisenberg - the film doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skip a beat in stepping right back into the zombie world. All the major players have returned, including some new friends tagging along for the fun.

Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) are looking for a place to call home. After battling a group of zombies with all manner of weaponry, they lay claim to an abandoned White House. While Columbus and Wichita work on their blossoming romantic relationship, and Tallahassee seems content making modifications on his vehicle. Little Rock is having growing pains coming to terms with life in Zombieland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zombieland: Double Tapâ&#x20AC;? is trying to check all the boxes that helped turn the first film into a cult classic. It brings the fun horror moments with slowmotion, living dead carnage and improved super zombies with a particularly clever name. Along with heaping amounts of humorous bragging banter from Woody Harrelson and the scene-stealing role of Zooey Deutch playing a dimwitted survivor named Madison. This sequel does a good job of focusing on having as much fun as it possibly can. While it does a good job of distracting for a quick 99minute run time, the film lacks any cohesive sense of narrative direction.

Where the first film focused on the group dynamic and how one would survive in a world filled with flesh-eating zombies, this film becomes a road trip film that never really knows where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going. Even when it arrives at its eventual destination in the final act, the film doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how it got there, or what to do to wrap everything up. Part of this is because of the lack of chemistry written for the characters and also because the film never seems to aim for these specific narrative results. This sequel feels wholly content trying to recreate everything that made fans love the original. While it entertains just enough, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the same memorable quality of the original film. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zombieland: Double Tapâ&#x20AC;? may not have much direction but it brings back all the familiar humor and horror that made the original film such a hit. It also makes sure to add some welcome characters, like Rosario Dawson playing an Elvis loving fangirl named Nevada. And fresh gags, like a funny look at zombie deaths from around the world are trying to make it feel new, even though it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really do anything new at all.

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Endless possibility in fabrics BY SHEA STANFIELD ARTS COLUMNIST

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake once commented, "There are no boundaries for what can be fabric." In the world of local fabric artist Mimi Damrauer, there are no boundaries in what fabric can be art! Mimi grew up in Sylvania, Ohio with an extremely creative mother and imaginative sisters, there was no end to the art and cooking projects produced in their home. At age nine Mimi boldly declared, "I want to learn to sew." This prompted a trip to the local mall to visit the Singer sewing shop. As Mimi describes it, "One bungled tennis dress later,

the foundation for my selftaught style and later business was created." Soon after Mimi enrolled in art lessons at the Toledo Museum of Art where she learned the basics of color theory (primary and secondary colors). Both experiences lead to Mimi's whimsical style of painting, stitching, drawing and hand-cut wobbly designs that have become her signature design. Mimi has managed a career as a full-time artist for a majority of her working life. She attended college in Madison, Wis., completing a bachelor's degree in theater. In her last semester Mimi decided to take and art/ home economics classes just for the fun of it.

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Surprisingly she rediscovered a love of creating designs. Shortly after graduation Mimi moved to Chicago where she worked as a special event planner for nightclubs and restaurants. Her side gig was taking her custom baby blankets and textile artwork to local art fairs where her original creations began to turning heads. She quickly built a clientele of loyal customers. Crate and Barrel took notice and contracted with Mimi to create what would become a best-selling rug â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sebastian,â&#x20AC;? which was featured in their stores nationwide and internationally on their website. Love brought Mimi to Arizona, after reconnecting with her favorite boyfriend from years before. Mimi left corporate Chicago behind and moved to the Phoenix. Today, she operates her studio full-time creating works, meeting clients, giving studio tours and teaching classes. Her textile, collage creations are inspired by a number of cultural influences. Everything from Amish quilting, to tulips growing on a farm in the Pacific Northwest, old brick patterns from historical homes, and the elements of nature's designs and textures. Mimi uses handdyed cotton fabrics along with other textiles purchased from countries across the globe during her extensive travels. Her latest collection is inspired by the art of Asia where she introduces bold, yet simple patterns and hand-stitched application into the design. Mimi creates designs for interiors in both corporate and residential spaces. She frequently works with local interior designers and private clients for custom creations. You can purchase her work on her website or at her north Phoenix studio by appointment. She also travels extensively with the fine art festivals throughout the country. Mimi loves teaching her very popular hand-stitching class based on her "Drunk Circle"

design. She offers classes in your home for groups of friends, to assisted living and senior communities or to resorts. She also has a class for quilt guilds about her own art story. Recently, she also restarted her classes for kids, providing an opportunity for that next talented young artist to walk to center stage with their imaginations. Creative expression is always changing and growing in Mimi's creative world. Currently she is working on a Black & White Collection that is stylish and modern to fit the contemporary

trend in interior business and residential decorating. As a member of the Sonoran Arts League she will also be participating in the annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour this November (SonoranArtsLeague. org). Meet her at Beth Zink's Studio #27. For more information or to arrange a studio tour, appointment or schedule a class visit Mimi Damrauer's website at mimidesignsart.com. You can contact Arts Columnis,t Shea Stanfield, on her email at: flowingquill@yahoo.com.

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Prediabetes screenings may lower rate of diabetes among Hispanics, Native Americans

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PHOENIX – Hispanics, Native Americans and African Americans are most at risk for diabetes, with racial and ethnic minorities reporting the highest rates of the debilitating disease in the U.S. But experts say diabetes could be slowed if people were aware of the risks of prediabetes and took action. Marcia Angulo was devastated

when she was diagnosed with Type I diabetes three years ago, at age 26. “You feel really ugly, you feel fat, you feel unhealthy,” said Angulo, who controls her condition with regular insulin injections. In Arizona, Native Americans, African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to die of diabetes than nonHispanic whites, according to a

2018 state health report. Genetics and lifestyle factors, such as diet and lack of exercise, contribute to diabetes, experts said. There are two types of diabetes mellitus. Type I, also known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disease that often strikes at a young age and requires insulin to control. Type II, also known as late-onset diabetes, can be prevented,

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delayed and managed through lifestyle modifications. Diabetes is stealthy, lurking as prediabetes, said Dr. Mahmoud Alsayed, an endocrinologist at Banner University Medical Center. The key is to get that under control. More than 1 in 3 people in the U.S. have prediabetes but don’t know it, leaving them at risk for diabetes, heart attacks and stroke, according to

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establishment of the National Park Service in 1916. Grand Canyon National Park has warmed on average 2.2 degrees over the past century, and Saguaro National Park has warmed more than 3 degrees. At Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska, the increase has been an alarming 4.3 degrees. Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, at 82%, according to the EPA. As levels increase, so do the temperatures. Earlier this year, NOAA’s Global Monitoring Division observation station at Mauna Loa in Hawaii, recorded its highest level of CO2 in the atmosphere since the evolution

of humans. Climate Central says CO2 is the primary reason why parks are warming, which could directly impact wildlife habitats and snow amounts in the parks. Reduce your ‘carbon footprint’ It is never too late for you to do your part in helping to curb climate change. The Earth Institute at Columbia University has outlined many things you can do to reduce your personal carbon footprint, which the Nature Conservancy defines as the “total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions.” Livestock are responsible for 14% of emissions, particularly methane, so eating lower on the

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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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Public comment period ending soon for Resolution Copper Mine BY TARA ALATORRE

PHOENIX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The comment period for the Resolution Copper Mine that would disturb approximately 11 square miles of land in the Tonto National Forest near the Town of Superior, ends on November 7, 2019. The project would also include a land exchange. If approved, it would be one of the largest and deepest underground mines in the United States, extending 1,000 feet deep and eventually creating a crater approximately two miles long, according to the federal Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The Resolution mine will destroy the Oak Flat Campground, which is about an hour east of Phoenix and an area considered sacred by the San Carlos Apache Tribe. The tribe has publicly opposed the mine for about five years, holding demonstrations, protests and marches to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save Oak Flat.â&#x20AC;? Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, Terry Rambler, told the Phoenix New Times this August that the mine was an â&#x20AC;&#x153;example of environmental justiceâ&#x20AC;? because the DEIS failed to acknowledge the religious significance of Oak Flat in the Apacheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s religion. If the mine is approved by the National Forest it would also include a land

exchange, giving 2,422 acres of Tonto Forest lands, which include the 760-acre Oak Flat Parcel, to the mining company. In exchange, Resolution Copper would give the National Forest 5,376 acres of its private lands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The private lands that would become federal lands are located in various areas of Arizona including high-priority conservation lands that would become part of the San Pedro Riparian and Las Cienegas national conservation areas,â&#x20AC;? according to the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. One of the parcels the forest service would gain from the land exchange is Tangle Creek, which is located in the heart of Bloody Basin about 35 miles north of the Town of Cave Creek. The parcel is approximately 148 acres, according to Resolution Copper. The electronic web from and instructions on how to comment, along with the DEIS are available on the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website (resolutionmineeis.us). The public can also submit written comments by mail to: Resolution EIS Comments, PO Box 34468 Phoenix, AZ 85067-4468. Written comments must be postmarked no later than November 7. For more information visit: https://www. resolutionmineeis.us/.

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any retroactive credit and the new $10 monthly credit beginning with their October 2019 bills,â&#x20AC;? stated EPCOR in a press release last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customers who have applied for and are eligible for the deployed service members program will see their bill waived retroactive to their application approval date.â&#x20AC;? According to EPCOR, it will also contribute an additional $21,000 in extra funding to provide credits to customers who were eligible for these programs

going back to the ACCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original approval of the POAs on April 1, 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When credits first appear on the October bill, some customers may see larger than expected credits or even a negative balance owing on their accounts because the credits have been accumulating while the POAs were waiting for approval,â&#x20AC;? EPCOR stated. Any negative balances or excess credit balance will carry over to the customers next bill. Assistance programs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or to apply visit: epcor.com/assistance.

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Pet of the week: Meet Zoey ANTHEM - Like a lot of Anthem Pets cats, Zoey was found in Anthem as a stray. She is a tortoise shell (Torti for short) mixed-breed, adult cat. About one to two-years-old, Zoey is the sweetest most loving girl that gets along well with other cats and dogs. She is FIV positive and should be an only cat, or other cats in the home need to be vaccinated against FIV. Cats with FIV can live a long and active life they just have a weakened immune system making it harder for them to fight off illnesses. Zoey is up to date on shots, microchipped, little box trained and spayed. She is ready for a permanent home. The adoption fee is $60. Find her on anthempets.org. or fill out an adoption matchmaker form on anthem pets.org. under resources. Or call 480-287-3542.

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