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State Trooper intercepts wrong-way I-17 driver ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF

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YAVAPAI COUNTY – An Arizona State Trooper stopped a wrong-way driver on Saturday morning in what DPS Col. Frank Milstead called “one of the most heroic things I’ve seen.”

At about 6 a.m. on Aug. 22, DPS began receiving reports of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes on the I-17, near Black Canyon City. Trooper Jeremy Barr was in the area and set out to stop the wrong-way driver.

According to information from DPS, Barr initiated a traffic break within the southbound traffic lanes of I-17 at milepost 256, south of Cordes Junction,

CAVE CREEK – The Town of Cave Creek spent over half a million dollars including legal fees after settling a threeyear lawsuit with former town manager Usama Abujbarah, unanimously approving a $300,000 settlement during a special town council meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

The nearly $3 million lawsuit was originally filed by Abujbarah in September 2013 against the town after he was fired, alleging his constitutional rights were violated, and he was wrongfully terminated when voted out of his position during a special session in June 2013; specifically naming former

in order to slow down traffic and preventing a high-speed, headon collision between the wrongway truck and an unsuspecting driver. Barr conducted this traffic break for a mile before

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locating the wrong-way driver within a blind mountainside

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councilmen Mike Durkin, Reg Monachino, Charles Spitzer, and Adam Trenk in the claim.

During the meeting, the town council discussed the monetary benefits of finally settling with Abujbarah instead of taking the $2.96 million claim, which included $1 million for emotional distress and injury to reputation, as well as $1 million for punitive damages, to court.

“It is my recommendation, and the recommendation of your defense attorneys to agree on a number you can settle on,” said Town Attorney Bill Sims while addressing the town council at the meeting.

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Daisy Mountain Fire offering CERT training, starting Sept. 3 NORTH VALLEY – Learn how to be prepared for community emergencies and what to do to keep yourself and your family safe at Community Emergency Response Team training, starting Sept. 3. This community preparedness training is provided by the Daisy Mountain Fire Department.

Developed by the Department of Homeland Security for Local Community Preparedness, this 24 hours of training is provided free of charge. Classes span eight consecutive Thursday evenings.

This class is tailored to the Phoenix area, specifically, the Daisy Mountain communities.

Training is open to anyone who is at least 18 years old. To sign

up for CERT training, call Paul Schickel at (623) 695-1424.

CERT training will teach participants to: 1. Describe the types of hazards most likely to affect their homes and communities.

2. Describe the function of CERT and their roles in immediate response.

3. Take steps to prepare themselves for a disaster.

4. Identify and reduce potential fire hazards in their homes and workplaces.

5. Work as a team to apply basic fire suppression

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Pickleball growing rapidly in Anthem and nationwide Courtesy of Anthem AZ Pickleball Pickleball, one of the country’s fastest growing sports with the sour-sounding name, has arrived in Anthem and taken root. Last November, the Anthem Community Council approved the use of the roller hockey rink in the Anthem Community Park for pickleball play.

Court lines were painted, and now the rink is available six days a week, 6 a.m.12 p.m. Portable nets, balls, and paddles are available for loan at the Anthem Community Center.

Since approval, Anthem “picklers” have grown from a small, dedicated group to over 150 players. Pickleball courts have also been added to the tennis venue in the Country Club to help address the sport’s growing popularity within the Anthem community.

What’s pickleball, you ask? Pickleball is a sport in which two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a Wiffle ball, over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports, the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications.

Pickleball was invented in the mid1960s as a children’s backyard pastime but quickly became popular among adults as a fun game for players of all levels. The game started during the summer of 1965 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, at the home of then State Representative Joel Pritchard who, in 1970, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for the State of Washington. He and two of his friends, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum, returned from golf and found their families bored one Saturday afternoon.

They attempted to set up badminton, but no one could find the shuttlecock. They improvised with a Wiffle ball, lowered the badminton net, and fabricated paddles of plywood from a nearby shed.

Although some sources claim that the name ‘pickleball’ was derived from that of the Pritchard family dog, Pickles, other sources state that the claim is false, and that the name came from the term ‘pickle boat’, referring to the last boat to return with its catch. According to Joan Pritchard, Joel Pritchard’s wife, the name came “after I said it reminded me of the Pickle Boat in crew where oarsmen were chosen from the leftovers of other boats. Somehow the idea the name came from our dog Pickles was attached to the naming of the game, but Pickles wasn’t on the scene for two more years. The dog

was named for the game.”

The USAPA, www.usapa.org, is the governing body of this sport. It estimates that there are now over 400,000 players actively playing pickleball, and that number is rapidly growing.

When playing pickleball, each player will need a pickleball paddle, which is smaller than a tennis racquet but larger than a ping-pong paddle. Originally, paddles were made only from wood; however, today’s paddles have evolved dramatically and are primarily made of lightweight composite materials, including aluminum and graphite.

Players will also need a net and a pickleball. The ball itself is unique, with holes through it like a Wiffle ball and there are different ball models intended for indoor and outdoor play. The court is one-third the size of a tennis court, 44 ft. x 20 ft., basically the same size as a badminton court.

Pickleball in the Phoenix area is growing rapidly. Because of its popularity amongst the 55 and over set, the Sun City area is home to some of the best pickleball venues in the state. Many of the Phoenix recreation centers now host weekly indoor pickleball sessions, and attract players from all over the area.

Phoenix has become home to many USAPA sanctioned local, regional, and national tournaments, and the 2015 National Pickleball Championships will be played in Casa Grande this coming November.

In Anthem, the players and the community recognize the popularity of the sport, and its unique multigenerational characteristics, and are actively looking to find a permanent home for the sport. The player’s group has formed a club, to better communicate with the players, address and adapt to opportunities and growing pains, and to manage a busy schedule of practice and playing times for all playing levels.

The players now host a Web site, www. anthemazpickleball.com to help promote the sport within the Anthem community.

Visit the Anthem AZ Pickleball Web site for schedules, training tips, and more information.

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Game and Fish offering desert tortoises for adoption

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Slow-moving but fast friends! Best buds Tortellini (left) and PigzLee (right) enjoy their New River home.

NORTH VALLEY – Are you fascinated by reptiles? Do you have a yard big enough for a dog, but no time to take one for daily walks? Is someone in your family allergic to pets with fur or feathers?

If so, consider adopting a desert tortoise through the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The department’s Tortoise Adoption Program has over 40 tortoises to adopt out to Valley homes prior to the animals going into hibernation this fall.

Desert tortoises will be available to pre-approved families at an event in early September and thereafter until Oct. 1 by appointment. To be pre-approved, those interested must submit a completed application and checklist and provide photos of their yard and shelter.

Enclosure requirements include an enclosed area of the yard free from potential hazards, such as a dog or pool.

The enclosed area must include a shelter and shade for the tortoise to escape Arizona’s extreme temperatures.

Those interested in sharing their yard with a tortoise should visit www.azgfd. gov/tortoise for more information on feeding, caring for, and creating a suitable

enclosure. A desert tortoise adoption packet, which includes the adoption application and checklist, can also be downloaded at this site.

“Primarily because of excessive backyard breeding, this iconic desert species has become overpopulated in captivity and there aren’t enough homes for them,” said Tegan Wolf, Arizona Game and Fish’s tortoise adoption program specialist.

Desert tortoises are native to the southwestern desert and can live up to 100 years. They grow to be about 15 pounds and hibernate in the winter months.

Desert tortoises eat plant material, including grasses and wildflowers.

Once captive, desert tortoises cannot be released back into the wild as captive animals can pass an upper respiratory disease to wild tortoise populations.

It is also illegal and harmful to desert tortoise populations to collect tortoises from the wild.

Learn more about desert tortoises at www. azgfd.gov/tortoise.

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DFLT applying for renewal of national accreditation NORTH VALLEY – The Desert Foothills Land Trust is applying for renewal of its accredited status from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

DFLT was first accredited in December 2010. A public comment period for the accreditation renewal is now open.

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. Being accredited allows Desert Foothills Land Trust to demonstrate to supporters, elected officials, landowners, and the public that DFLT operates according to the highest standards of legal and ethical practice and demonstrates the continued commitment to these high standards for protecting land.

DFLT works with landowners, communities, and partners to

protect the most special and important natural areas in the communities of Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Anthem, Desert Hills, and New River. The Land Trust has permanently protected more than 680 acres on 23 preserves, many of which are open to the public for exploration and passive recreation.

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Desert Foothills Land Trust complies with national quality standards.

These standards address the ethical and technical operation

of a land trust. For the full list of standards, see www. landtrustaccreditation.org/tipsand-tools/indicator-practices.

To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www. landtrustaccreditation.org, or email your comment to info@ landtr ustaccreditation.org.

Comments may also be faxed or mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments: (fax) 518-587-3183; (mail) 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Comments on Desert Foothills Land Trust’s application will be most useful

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Deadly rollover on I-17 closes freeway NEW RIVER – The southbound I-17 was closed in New River on Sunday night after a deadly rollover crash. The crash occurred at about 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 23, near the New River exit.

“Vehicle one was southbound crossing the New River Road overpass when the driver observed a coyote run across the road,” said Trooper Tim Case of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. “The driver took evasive action to avoid the coyote and lost control of the vehicle, which ultimately rolled several times, ejecting the unrestrained rear seat passenger.”

Case noted that the driver and front seat passenger were both wearing their seat belts.

They sustained minor injuries and were treated and released at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center. The rear seat passenger who was not wearing a seat belt did not survive the crash; she was pronounced dead at HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center later that night.

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the I-17 was closed in that area immediately after the crash;

drivers used the New River exit and on-ramps to go around the scene. Traffic backed up for over two miles. Both traffic lanes reopened later that night.

This crash offers a tragic reminder of the importance of wearing a seat belt so that you’re protected in the case of an accident. Arizona DPS strongly encourages everyone to wear seat belts. In the online Seat Belt Safety section on azdps.gov, Arizona DPS notes that traffic-related injuries are the leading cause of all injury deaths in the country.

“Failure to buckle up contributes to more fatalities than any other single traffic safety-related behavior,” DPS states in the Seat Belt Safety release. AZ DPS calls seat belts “the most effective safety devices in vehicles today, estimated to save 9,500 lives each year. If 90 percent of Americans buckle up, we will prevent more than 5,500 deaths and 132,000 injuries annually,” the DPS release states.

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Celebrate superheroes with the Phoenix Symphony PHOENIX – Put on your best cape and get ready for the iconic music from your favorite superhero movies and television shows. Your Spidey senses will tingle, and you will be at the edge of your seat when you hear music featuring your favorite super heroes: Batman, Superman, Captain America, The Incredibles, X-Men, and many more on Sept. 27, 2 p.m. at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix.

This concert is a part of the 2015/16 American Airlines Family Series. These concerts are interactive and feature captivating multi-media highlights. Arrive an hour early to enjoy pre-concert, superherothemed activities, including arts and crafts, storytelling, trivia, and the Symphony’s famous Instrument Petting Zoo, where everyone can be a musician. Patrons of all ages are invited to come dressed as their favorite superhero.

Newly appointed Assistant Conductor Matthew Kasper will conduct this concert. Tickets start at $11 and are available at phoenixsymphony.org.

Job Fair at Desert Botanical Garden SCOTTSDALE – The Desert Botanical Garden is hosting a job fair on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Job seekers are invited to learn more about employment opportunities at the Garden in support of the upcoming exhibition Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden.

Hiring will begin in September for positions that range from Admissions, Call Center to Member Services Associates and Event Set-Up Assistants.

Internationally acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro interprets the Sonoran Desert, with eight stunning, large-scale installations created specifically for the Desert Botanical Garden. Hundreds of miles of fiber optics will illuminate the living museum as Garden guests discover captivating installations that sing to the dynamic spaces

of the Garden, providing a special opportunity for full and part-time job seekers to be a part of this spectacular event.

Full and part-time day, evening, and weekend schedules will be available through the exhibit duration. Information on volunteer opportunities as Art Installers and Path Guides will also be available.

For more information, visit the Desert Botanical Garden Web site at www.dbg.org.

High Desert Park to hold Harvest Moon Dance BLACK CANYON CITY – High Desert Helpers will be celebrating their 15th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 26.

A lasagna dinner with Rock Springs pie for dessert will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Club House.

Following dinner, Route 66 will be performing rock, country, and blues music for the dance, which will be held outdoors on the tennis court under the stars.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, and are available by calling (623) 374-5069. Adult tickets include dinner, dance, and a chance at door prizes, as well as a raffle ticket for the hand-sewn quilt by renowned quilter Marcia Randolph. This year, there will be a second place prize, with a quilt sewn by Teddy Torgerson.

Third and fourth place prizes include Rock Springs and Ron’s Market gift certificates.

Additional raffle tickets ($1 each or six for $5) may be purchased by contacting Beth Cothern at (623) 374-5069.

High Desert Park is located at 19001 E Jacie Lane. Visit www. highdeserthelpers.org for more information.

Community association holding September meetings NEW RIVER – The New River/Desert Hills Community Association is holding a community meeting on Tuesday, Sept, 8, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Daisy Mountain Fire Department Station #141, 43814 N New River Rd. The meeting will feature a Daisy Mountain Fire Department bond presentation.

The NR/DHCA will also hold a Representative Town Hall meeting on Friday, Sept.

11, 9-11 a.m., at the Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way. Jim Migliorino of the Deer Valley Unified School District will present information on the bond override.

Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information on the NR/DHCA, visit www.nrdhca.org.

CPR classes offered through Desert Foothills YMCA SCOTTSDALE – Learn lifesaving skills at a Desert Foothills Family YMCA CPR/ AED class. Classes will be offered in September, October, and November. These onesession courses will teach entry-level knowledge and skills for responding to medical emergencies and providing care until paramedics can be there.

Classes are for ages 14 and up and are $25 for members or $35 for non-members.

The first CPR/AED session will be held on Saturday, Sept.

19, 1-3:30 p.m. If you can’t make that date, you can register for Saturday, Oct. 17, 1-3:30 p.m. or Saturday, Nov. 14, 1-3:30 p.m.

For more details or to register, call (602) 404-9622 or visit www.valleyymca.org/adults/ certifications-training/cpr.

Health expo to be held at the Anthem Civic Building ANTHEM – A Mind & Body Interactive Expo is planned for Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Anthem Civic Building.

The free, open to the public event will feature a variety of speakers, activities, and demonstrations.

A keynote speech will open the event, followed by a series of breakout sessions. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of half-hour programs covering exercise, weight loss, healthy eating, recreational fitness, dealing with stress and emotions, and more. Exercise attire is encouraged for those interested in participating in fitness programs. Children ages 6 yrs. and older are welcome

to attend and will participate in a variety of age-appropriate interactive activities.

Among the more than 20 breakout program options are: local trainers leading popular trending fitness classes, such as yoga, Pilates, barre, and Tai Chi; chest compression CPR and first-aid trainings, led by the Daisy Mountain Fire Department; demonstration of energy medicine, which can be used to treat physical and emotional conditions; completion of “mini” mental health assessments with Hospice of the Valley representatives; exploration of healthy meal and snack ideas for individuals, families and children; and discussion of popular hiking locations around Anthem, useful for recreational fitness.

The Mind &Body Interactive Expo is a collaborative effort made possible by the Anthem Community Council, Daisy Mountain Fire Department, community organizations, and independent health and fitness instructors. Program components will be held throughout the Anthem Civic Building’s Mind & Body Studio and meeting rooms.

For more information about the expo, contact Jan Sieber at (623) 742-6020 or jsieber@ anthemcouncil.com. To register in advance, visit OnlineAtAnthem. com/acb-programs.

‘Walk to End Lupus Now’ set for Sept. 19 SCOTTSDALE – The Lupus Foundation of America will host its annual Walk to End Lupus NowTM event in Arizona on Sept. 19, 4 p.m., at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts.

The largest lupus walk program in the country, Walk to End Lupus Now events are held in more than 60 cities, bringing together community members – lupus patients, friends, families, and health care providers – to raise money for lupus research and education programs, increase awareness of the disease, and rally public support for those who feel its brutal impact.

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According to the Lupus Foundation of America, approximately 100,000 residents of Arizona have lupus, yet a recent survey found that 72 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34, the age group at greatest risk for the disease, have either not heard about lupus at all or know little or nothing about the disease beyond the name. Every dollar raised from Scottsdale’s Walk to End Lupus Now event supports the Lupus Foundation of America’s efforts to solve the mystery of lupus.

For more information on the Lupus Foundation of America and on the Walk to End Lupus Now, see www.lupus.org/arizona.

Caring Corps to host Fall Prevention Expo SCOTTSDALE – Learn how to prevent trips, slips, and falls leading to injury at a free Fall Prevention event, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m.

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The event includes balance screenings, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong demonstrations, a panel discussion, equipment and resource displays, and interactive information. Immunizations for flu, pneumonia, and shingles will also be available. Depending on insurance coverage, there may be additional fees. Lunch will be served with a $5 suggested donation.

For more information or to RSVP for lunch, call the Foothills Caring Corps at (480) 488-1105 Comments sought for draft Harquahala Mountains plan NORTH VALLEY – The Bureau of Land Management, Hassayampa Field Office, has prepared the draft Harquahala Mountains Wilderness Management Plan and Environmental Assessment.

The plan and environmental assessment are now available for public review, with comments being accepted until Sept. 24.

The plan and environmental assessment may be viewed or downloaded from the BLM ePlanning Project Search Web page or directly at http://1.usa. gov/1JeZ9ow.

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Comments can be sent via email to mskordin@BLM. gov with a subject line of “Wilderness Comments” or in writing to the Bureau of Land Management, Hassayampa Field Office at 21605 North 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. Before including personal information such as your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be aware that your entire comment may be made available to the public at any time.

Break-The-Fast dinner, Sept. 23 ANTHEM – Join the North Valley Jewish Community Association for a traditional Break-The-Fast buffet dinner on Wednesday, Sept., 23, starting at 5 p.m. at the Anthem Country Club Ironwood Grille Room.

The cost for the dinner is $25 per adult, $13 per child ages 3-12, and children under three, at no charge. To register, make your check payable to NVJCA and mail to NVJCA, 39506 N. Daisy Mtn. Drive, Suite 122198, Anthem, AZ 85086.

For more information, contact Fran Kesselman at (623) 3220957 or fkesselman@cox.net.

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How are your retirement plans shaping up? According to a national survey, Baby Boomers are retiring in record numbers. Unfortunately, more than seventy-nine percent of all persons considering retirement fear that they won’t have enough money to remain unemployed.

Plus, the recent downturn in the economy has caused some soonto-be-retirees to have twentyfive percent less “wealth” than they anticipated. Ouch. That means things like travel, golf games, and shopping may be severely limited.

I guess retirement is weighing on my mind lately. My brother recently retired. He said after thirty-plus years of “headaches” and running a public television station, he just “had enough.”

When I asked him what he would do with so much time on his hands, he answered dryly, “I love to cook.”

Ha! Ask any woman who has been cooking her entire life what she plans to do in retirement and the answer won’t be to happily spend more time in front of the oven. My brother’s wife has

already complained that she was “shocked” when she found a man loitering in her kitchen.

I have heard that divorce rates are on the rise when men retire early. One woman from Cave Creek emailed me to say that once her husband of thirty years retired it completely ruined their solid marriage. I didn’t ask for details, but it sounds pretty scary to me.

My brother has been a Type A personality for as long as I’ve known him. Always busy, working long hours, driven to perfection, he is not the kind of guy that I can picture donning an apron and baking a cake.

Evidently, a high percentage of retirees become so bored and depressed from “slowing down, “ that a whopping thirty-nine percent of retirees go back to work or start their wn businesses.

Retirement marks the last phase in our lives. It is the chance to enjoy the fruits of our labor.

The pursuit of hobbies, crafts, interests, art, travel, reading, and just “goofing off ” are high on the list of “what-to-do-when-Iretire.” People can actually take personality tests to help prepare them for the ultimate enjoyment in their retirement. One psychologist in Phoenix claims that even if people are prepared financially for retirement, they are rarely prepared emotionally for it. An alarming number of retirees have “breakdowns” with too much time on their hands.

Could it be that Americans

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really love to work?

We may work hard, but we also play hard. Many Baby Boomers aren’t going to be happy sitting around playing shuffleboard. People over the age of fifty are taking flying lessons, buying new Harleys, skydiving, rock-climbing, and scuba diving in record numbers.

Golf ? Too tame. Now that the age of sixty is considered the “new forty,” old folks (oops, I meant to say older) are going to make retirement the “last adventure.”

So what does the snapshot of retirement really look like?

I guess it could be like one big cooking class. Add a few ingredients here, a little spice there, and hope that the whole concoction turns out pretty good. Plan now, Dear Readers, because the “next (and best) phase” might be lingering right around the corner.

Oh, and if you happen to get one of those letters from Social Security giving you the estimate of what you’ll receive in benefits when you finally do retire, throw it out immediately. It will either frighten you or make you laugh hysterically. Either way, the good news is someday, if we live long enough, we’ll have the chance to announce to the world those two blessed words, “I’m retiring.” Dear Readers, let the cooking classes begin!

Judy Bluhm is a writer and local realtor. Have a comment or story? Email Judy at judy@judy bluhm.com.

Dear Business Owner: The new Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce is busting out and roaring to go. We are hunting for new members RIGHT NOW…Members who believe a strong, vibrant business community is the key to future prosperity in our region.

I would love the opportunity to introduce you to our vision, plan and member benefits. It is important for you to join our team. Business needs a strong voice, a stronger presence and an even stronger leadership role in our area. We only gain the strength we need to prosper by adding one member at a time. Each member, YOU, becomes a resource, a partner and a valued contributor to bringing business to the forefront in Anthem. This Chamber is for you, about you and about building a positive and lasting economic future for Anthem.

Please contact me soon. I want to schedule a time to meet you, learn of your business and add you to our team at the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce.

PLEASE DO NOT PUT THIS ASIDE. Anthem business has waited for a strong voice. It is time we build a Chamber. It is time business takes its rightful place at the top of community importance.

BUSINESS IS THE ENGINE THAT DRIVES THE TRAIN IN ANTHEM. JUMP ON BOARD! Looking forward…always forward.

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City of Phoenix announces Smart City App Hack finalists PHOENIX – The first annual Phoenix Smart City App Hack, an international competition to promote development of civic-focused mobile or webbased apps, has yielded its five finalists. The finalists will move to the Acceleration Phase and get free app development assistance from local tech partners to prepare for the City Finale in October. The winner will earn the right to represent Phoenix at the international competition at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona in November.

The five finalists were chosen this month by a panel of local leaders and industry experts.

The city partnered with the Institute for Digital Progress to participate in the Smart City App Hack to encourage local entrepreneurship and help turn citizens into app makers to design and build applications and startup companies that will make for a better, smarter, and more sustainable Phoenix.

App builders had to provide solutions to one of five global civic challenges: urban mobility, energy and emissions, shopping and retail, culture and tourism, and the collaborative city.

“These finalists show how far Phoenix has come in the digital and technology world,” said Councilman Bill Gates, who worked to bring the competition to Phoenix. “Each finalist’s app is strong in its own right, so the Phoenix winner will be tough competition on the international stage.”

“These five finalists are like our tech-Olympic team,” said Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton.

“I am confident that the top developer that ultimately represents Phoenix in Barcelona will show the world just how effectively our entrepreneurial start-up community is helping make our community stronger and more connected.”

Local companies IntraEdge, Elbow Room Studios, Tallwave, Coplex, and Dezapp are providing technical assistance to the finalists. This fall, the judging panel will choose the top three finalists before naming

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The judging panel consists of Zach Ferres, CEO Coplex; Christie Kerner, Growth Advisor/Entrepreneur; Joaquim Alvarez, Digital Strategist, Barcelona City Council; Dr. Kevin Desouza, Associate Dean for Research, College of Public Service and Community Solutions, ASU; Kal Somani, CEO IntraEdge; Bart Steiner, Serial Entrepreneur; Chris Petroff, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Greater Phoenix Economic Council; Stefan Kaczmarek, CTO CodeRed-I; Jerrod Bailey, Partner and Executive Vice President, Tallwave; and Jenny Poon, Founder, CO+HOOTS.

The five Smart City App Hack finalists: ParkX – Formerly Park Genius, these U of A grads are taking on parking meters.

ParkX allows motorists to pay for parking directly from their smartphone. The app sends reminders and alerts when the meter is about to expire and allows users to add money to the meter. The service is currently available in Tucson and cities in Texas. The company also partners with local businesses to offer parking validation for on-street parking, coupons and more. The fees run between 25 to 35 cents per transaction. See the application details at http:// getparkx.com.

Synergy AZ – An app designed to build teams for civic projects via an app for citizens of Metro Phoenix to connect with volunteers for projects that they pitch and plan.

HER – A Tallwave portfolio company, HumansFirst, built HER, an app where “Amazon meets Siri”, which uses their software that can comprehend and execute customer requests using Natural Language Processing. The app will allow users to shop, book travel, pay online, place local food delivery, and more via text or voice on mobile devices.

Bloodhound – For those individuals suffering from dementia or diagnosed with a mental disability, this app is designed to help a safe return if the person has gone missing.

The app is paired with a Bluetooth gadget that is affixed to the individual and for those that download the app, users will receive a notification if a missing person is within 50 feet of them. The app can be downloaded on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

Bus Plus – Commuters who use Valley Metro Public Transportation will be able to track buses within a mile radius and obtain detailed information about each bus (number, current speed, direction, and more).

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strategies, resources, and safety measures to extinguish a burning liquid.

6. Apply techniques for opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating shock.

7. Conduct triage under simulated conditions.

8. Perform head-to-toe assessments.

9. Select and set up a treatment area.

10. Employ basic treatments for various wounds.

11. Identify planning and sizeup requirements for potential search and rescue situations.

12. Describe the most common techniques for searching a structure.

13. Use safe techniques for debris removal and victim extrication.

14. Describe ways to protect rescuers during search and rescue.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency began promoting nationwide use of the Community Emergency Response Team concepts in

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1994. In 2004, Daisy Mountain Fire Department formed its own CERT to assist the communities of Anthem, Desert Hills, and New River.

Daisy Mountain Fire CERT Training When: Starts Sept. 3, runs for eight weeks Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Station #141 Sign up: Call (623) 695-1424 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.

CERT members maintain and refine their skills by participating in exercises and activities.

They can attend supplemental training offered by Daisy Mountain Fire Department and other organizations to further their skills. CERT members may also volunteer for projects that improve community emergency preparedness.

CERT classes begin on Thursday, Sept. 3. Classes will run Thursday evenings, 7-10 p.m. Participants must attend all eight sessions to receive a certificate of completion; a ninth evening of class will be held for anyone who needs to make up a missed class. All classes will be held at the Daisy MountainFire Department Station #141, located at 43814 N New River Road, in New River. To register for CERT training or for more information, contact Paul Schickel at (623) 695-1424 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org.

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ADOT offering new specialty license plates NORTH VALLEY – Four new specialty license plates are now available for purchase from the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. The new plate designs include Arizona Coyotes, Midwestern University, U.S. Marine Corps, and Firefighter Safety Training.

Like many of Arizona’s specialty license plates, these four support specific charities.

Funds raised by the Arizona Coyotes license plate will go to the Arizona Coyotes Foundation, which supports

nonprofit organizations that serve children and service men and women with health care, education, cultural arts and youth sports in the state of Arizona.

“We are very excited that Coyotes license plates are finally available in Arizona,” said Arizona Coyotes Co-Owner, President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc. “We hope our great fans purchase the Coyotes plates to show their support for our team and the Arizona Coyotes Foundation.”

Funds raised by the

Funds for the U.S. Marine Corps license plate will be used to award scholarships to children

of Marines and Navy Corpsmen killed or wounded in combat or those children who have demonstrated financial need. This plate is also available for motorcycles and golf carts.

“It’s a real honor for me to be able to pay tribute to the Marines who serve our country so selflessly by helping to create this U.S. Marine Corps specialty license plate,” said former Marine Corps Captain Ira M. Shapiro. “Proceeds from the license plate fee will flow to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation which helps us honor Marines and Navy Corpsmen by educating their children. The Scholarship Foundation is a tremendous organization that invests in our children and will improve our community for years to come.”

Funds for the Firefighter Safety Training license plate will be used to provide scholarships for life safety training of firefighters in Arizona.

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“Our student scholarship programs have always benefitted greatly from generous community support,” said Midwestern University President and CEO Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. “We are very grateful to both ADOT and to the legislature that we could create a new avenue to augment scholarship funds, and also allow our friends and family to show their pride in our wonderful university.”

legislative support to provide crucial life safety training to Arizona’s rural firefighters,” said Committee Member Randy Redmond.

Specialty license plates have an annual fee of $25 for a nonpersonalized plate and $50 for a personalized plate, with $17 going to support the charities.

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Harold’s Corral to host 18th Annual Hawaiian Luau CAVE CREEK – Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is hosting its 18th Annual Hawaiian Luau on Sunday, Sept. 6. The festive party will feature a pig roast luau buffet, Hawaiian Luau Dancers, reggae music, a limbo and hula contest, face painting, Lei making, Hawaiian vendors, drink specials, and more.

Gates open at 6 p.m. with the buffet (two Pig Roast stations) beginning at 6:15 p.m. The buffet will include succulent roast pork, smoked Mahi Mahi, a shrimp/seafood casserole, herb roasted chicken, Teriyaki steak, and other traditional Hawaiian cuisine.

The outside Luau show featuring Tia’s Royal Islanders starts at 7:45 p.m. with an exciting fire knife dance, hula and limbo contests, and more during the show. Then, at 8:45 p.m., reggae band Grantman and the Island Beat take the stage inside.

Because last year’s event sold out, guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets early.

Open seating is first come first serve. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 for children 12

and under. Larger parties can purchase a 10-top VIP table for $300, which includes a front row table, cocktail service, and a complimentary Hawaiian gift.

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. To purchase Hawaiian Luau tickets, call (480) 488-1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

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Sims said Cave Creek would be wise to settle the lawsuit and compensate Abujbarah with damages rather than continue to pay for legal fees, with the town already spending over $200,000 in legal expenses. He noted that there were over thirty boxes of documents associated with the lawsuit, and the town’s newly contracted legal firm would have to spend time reading all of it if the town did not settle.

“The only winners will be the three lawyers involved,” said Sims.

Mayor Vincent Francia spoke out after motioning to approve a $300,000 settlement with Abujbarah, saying that continuing to fix the actions of the four recalled council members who voted to fire Abujbarah could get very

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expensive if the town pursued the lawsuit any further.

“It is kind of a roll of the dice when you go before a judge and or jury,” Francia said.

The mayor pointed out that he voted against firing Abujbarah, knowing it would only cause harm to the community; he says he tried convincing the majority of the town council to not fire him in, “that fashion.”

“It was wrong in terms of lack of dignity of a council,” said Francia while explaining his support of settling. “He was a town manager through the years who had done an enormous amount of work, and I don’t mean to cast Usama as a saint. Of all the things that had to go into Spur Cross, Usama was very much a part of it. I support this.”

The motion to settle with Abujbarah passed unanimously.

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Game & Fish to monitor fish at Lake Powell, Lees Ferry, for mine spill impacts NORTH VALLEY – The Arizona Game and Fish Department, in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, will collect a broad spectrum of environmental samples, both biological and physical, from the Arizona portion of Lake Powell as part of continued monitoring for potential impacts of the Colorado Gold King Mine spill.

The Lake Powell sampling effort will be followed by similar collections on the Colorado River at Lees Ferry, about 15 miles downstream of Glen Canyon Dam. All samples, including fish tissue samples, will be collected by mid-October and analyzed for heavy metals. These data sets will be used to compare

historical and future data in an effort to document any potential negative impacts to Lake Powell and the blue ribbon trout fishery at Lees Ferry.

ADEQ has completed sampling to characterize baseline water quality in Lake Powell and the Colorado River at Lee’s Ferry and submitted those samples for analysis with the fastest possible turnaround time. ADEQ expects to receive lab results soon, which it will compare with Arizona surface water quality standards and historical data.

The already diluted contaminant plume will become even more diluted in Lake Powell. For context, the plume is estimated to be about nine acre feet of water, whereas the

lake currently contains about 13 million acre feet of water at 50 percent capacity. Because of the retention time in Lake Powell, biologists estimate the plume may take 18 months to two years to reach Glen Canyon Dam. “Although the dilution and travel times are great, the potential impact, both short term and long term, to fish and other natural resources in Arizona must be properly evaluated,” said Fisheries Chief Chris Cantrell.

Game and Fish will continue to work with ADEQ and other agencies in evaluating the environmental issues that may develop from the Gold King Mine spill.

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The seeds of a longer story began when Michelle decided to write the scene that kept playing on the movie screen in her head. The pages became the prologue and the first three chapters of what would be her first novel. Then it sat and sat, springing to life five years later when it was pulled off the shelf, polished to a shine, and five additional chapters were added during a creative writing class.

Again, the work sat, the rest of the story chattering away inside Michelle’s head until one day, she said “Enough!” She snatched the story off the shelf once again and finished the first draft in three weeks.

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Pictured: Michele Venne

set her on the path, determined, to become an indie author.

Romantic suspense is Michele’s genre of choice. She loves the heroine who is smart, brave, and doesn’t need to rely on the hero to get her out of a jam. Michele has kept her writing polished by taking college creative writing classes and attending workshops and stays in contact through writing conferences.

The mechanics come easily because she has taught language, reading, and writing, for most of her 25-year career in education. Michele observes, “What I have learned over years of teaching and writing is that everyone, who loves to write, whether published or not, goes about creating their own style.

Nothing works the same way for everyone, that’s what makes writing a creative process.”

Seven years ago, Michele created her own business, “My Joy Enterprises”. She tutors students in grades 2-12 and helps college students edit papers and understand College Algebra. In the education section of her business, Michele offers professional development opportunities to local districts and schools. Many of the

materials she has created over the years are put into the components of games, lessons, and assessments, which enhance the student’s learning experience as well as fit the Common Core State Standards for skills acquired at the various grade levels. To enhance the education of the whole person, Michele also has two certifications in yoga and offers in-home sessions for individuals and groups. All of this is a complement to her own creativity in writing that she shares with others.

To date, Michele has eight books in print: six of them novels and two collections of poetry.

Ever the educator, Michele includes a “Dear Reader” letter at the beginning of each book that offers information about the topics in the story or poems. She also adds “Questions to Ponder” at the end to encourage readers to consider their opinions of social ills that are an intricate part of each of her books. In this way she provides not only entertainment of the story but also an opportunity for reflection and discussion.

Michele Venne’s books are available on her Web site, www. myjoyenterprises.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, iTunes, and the Dog-Eared Pages Used Bookstore in Phoenix. She also accepts offers to speak to groups about writing, publishing, parenting, and tips for how to be successful in school. It’s all about “choosing to make art a priority in our lives and the courage to be quiet enough to listen to the small voice inside.”

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curve. The driver, who was going approximately 70 miles per hour, attempted to pass Barr, despite the DPS vehicle’s emergency lights and sirens.

Acting quickly to stop the wrong-way driver, Barr aimed for and struck the front-left corner of the wrong-way truck.

Barr was able to stop the wrongway driver by pushing the truck onto the ledge at the side of the freeway. Both vehicles came to rest between the median and traffic lane #1. Thanks to Barr’s quick thinking and selfless actions, no serious injuries were caused as a result of the wrong-way driver.

The wrong-way driver, identified as 48-year-old Timothy Dwayne Harjo of Wickenburg, was transported from the scene as a precautionary measure; he sustained minor injuries. Harjo was arrested by state troopers upon his release from the hospital and booked into the Maricopa County jail for aggravated assault, endangerment, and DUI. If you saw this wrong-way driver on the road on Saturday morning, Arizona State Troopers ask you to let them know by calling (602) 223-2129.

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Barr was transported to a Phoenix area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

DPS notes that Barr is a 12-year department veteran and has faced six wrong-way vehicles during his career; he successfully stopped five of them. This was his third collision with a wrongway vehicle.

In a press conference on Saturday, Milstead, who is the director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, honored Trooper Barr’s actions.

If not for Barr’s actions, the wrong-way driver would almost certainly have caused a serious crash; he had already driven

Pictured: Trooper Jeremy Barr

12 miles in the wrong direction when Barr intercepted him.

The wrong-way driver in this case was impaired. At the press conference, Milstead also issued a reminder of the dangers of impaired driving.

“Don’t let your friends drink and drive or do drugs and drive,” Milstead emphasized.

If you would like to post a message thanking Trooper Barr for his heroic actions, go online to Facebook.com and search Arizona Department of Public Safety and write a message on their Facebook page.

CAVE CREEK – The everpopular Wild West Days bathtub races are back and faster than ever.

Wild West Days, managed by the Town of Cave Creek, is seeking mobile bathtub entries for this year’s bathtub races down Jack Cartwright Pass Road (between Buffalo Chip and Harold’s) on Saturday, Nov. 7th at 1 p.m.

Each contestant creates their own crazy and unique nonmotorized bathtub vehicle.

Each entry must be custom decorated, have wheels, a driver, and a tub pusher. The

team will push the bathtub to a designated point, and then it is released. Who will be the winning tub on wheels?

The qualifying tournament races start at 1 p.m., with the trophy race to follow. Wild West Days is Nov. 6, 7, and 8 in Cave Creek.

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Harold’s Corral wants to hear from couples who met there CAVE CREEK – Over the past eight decades, one of the most frequent visitors to Harold’s Cave Creek Corral has been…Cupid. That’s right, Cupid’s arrow has struck many a cowboy, country dancer, artist, biker, hippie, musician, CEO, stockbroker, Steelers fan, and more at Harold’s on a fun night out, lazy afternoon, or even during breakfast. As Harold’s celebrates its 80th anniversary in September, the iconic restaurant and country western bar is seeking stories from couples who met there – even if they broke up.

Among the many celebratory events planned for Harold’s 80th anniversary is a “Love Corral” night on Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The restaurant recently extended its deadline for stories to Sunday, Sept. 6 – the night of its Hawaiian Luau – and the couple with the best story for the Sept. 12 “Love Corral” event will win an $80 gift certificate to Harold’s.

Stories should be submitted to haroldscorral@gmail.com.

Harold’s co-owner Danny Piacquadio met his wife Meri at Harold’s. Meri, who was visiting from Pittsburgh, came to Harold’s with friends, and Piacquadio was working in the kitchen, but a co-worker convinced him to stop cooking and meet Meri and her friends.

Cupid’s arrow struck hard, and the couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary this past year.

Cave Creek residents Sean Collins and his wife Tali met

Pictured: Jo Jo Berentson, Harold’s co-owner Bill Vale, and Brad Berentson at Harold’s

during Harold’s 75th anniversary party and were married in Ireland in 2013. Piacquadio and Harold’s co-owner Bill Vale introduced them at the party and were later invited to the wedding. Neither could attend and Collins couldn’t resist texting Piacquadio a photo from their Dublin hotel bar the night before the wedding.

“Ben Roethlisberger was staying there. He had been promoting the upcoming Steelers game in London and ended up at the same hotel bar as us, so I sent Danny a photo of us with Ben with a note saying, ‘Sorry you couldn’t make it – we had to fill your spot,’” Collins said, laughing.

For Brad and Jo Jo Berentson, of North Dakota, the timing was right to meet during Bike Week in April 2013. Neither lived in Arizona; both were on vacation when they ended up at Harold’s Corral. Brad saw Jo Jo, an Ontario resident, across the room but was too intimidated to ask her to dance, so he asked

her friend to dance. He finally got his nerve up to talk to her and Cupid struck quickly – the couple was married just two months later in June 2013.

“Harold’s is still our favorite hangout when we’re in Arizona,” Brad said.

In addition to the Sept. 12 “Love Corral,” Harold’s is planning an Employee Reunion on Sept. 9, a History Dinner to benefit Cave Creek Museum on Sept. 15, a Cave Creek Elementary School Reunion on Sept. 17, a Steelers Party on Sept. 20, and the big Harold’s 80th Birthday Bash on Sept.

26 and Sept. 27. During the month of September, those who dine at Harold’s can enter to win a gift certificate for $19.35 (drawn daily) and anyone 80 years or older can dine for free on Monday, Sept. 14, Sept. 21, and Sept. 28.

Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. For information, call 480) 488-1906 or visit www. haroldscorral.com.

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Cave Creek schools receive visits from sister schools in China CAVE CREEK – All four Cave Creek Unified School District schools that offer Mandarin Chinese language programs have an official sister school in China. Students from these Chinese schools are now making the long trip to come meet their peers in person and stay for a few days.

Recently, 65 local families from Cactus Shadows High School and Sonoran Trails Middle School hosted the visiting students in their homes, taking them to barbecues, football games, concerts, and other traditional U.S. events.

During the day, the Chinese students shadowed their U.S. buddy at school.

Cactus Shadows High School also held an official Welcome Ceremony that involved the two country’s administrators signing sister school agreements, launching a new local Chinese Club for students, student

musical performances, local Chinese food, and a ping-pong exhibition match.

Besides shadowing their buddy, both U.S./China students participated in panel discussions introducing themselves, sharing their geographic locations and dialoging about each country’s most pressing environmental issues.

Support for this event was provided in part by the Teachers of Critical Languages Program’s follow-on grant funds. This program was sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and administered by American Councils for International

Education.

“The world we live in is shrinking but the environmental concerns are growing,” said CCUSD World Language Programs Coordinator Cristina Ladas. “It’s our job as educators to begin to connect students around the world as early as possible so that they can begin to work together to find solutions to the one thing that belongs to all of us: Earth.”

For more information about the World Language Programs in Cave Creek Unified School District, contact Cristina Ladas, World Language Programs Coordinator at (480) 518-4289 or cladas@ccusd93.org

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“We are a family owned and operated business,” Lantz noted. “We have three certified technicians to service your cart at your house, the course, or our shop.”

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movie review MONTE YAZZIE MOVIE COLUMNIST

You know that cover band at the dive bar you used to go to back in the day? The betterthan-average band that played all the classic rock hits just well enough to tell friends that the bar played good music. That band was Ricki and The Flash.

Director Jonathan Demme and writer Diablo Cody examine Ricki, a female lead singer of a rock band who left her family to chase her dream of making it to the mainstage in Los Angeles.

Meryl Streep stars and sings in “Ricki and the Flash” and provides a great performance that holds this lopsided and tepid film together from start to finish.

Ricki (Meryl Streep) is alive on the stage, singing covers of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty with the kind of love for music that can be felt in the back row, or in Ricki’s case, the booths in the back of the bar. Ricki’s love for music has led her to Los Angeles; she is an entertainer by night and grocery clerk by day struggling to make rent for her apartment and taking life one small step at a time. At one time Ricki was married and had three children, a life she abandoned to chase her dream. An unexpected phone call from her ex-husband Pete (Kevin Kline) brings Ricki back to her uneasy family and closer to a life that will need her to pick up the pieces.

Jonathan Demme is a great

film director, known most for “Silence of the Lambs” and “Philadelphia”, who has recently transitioned into more television and documentary work. Demme’s film catalog is painted through a plethora of genre and stories about people whose choices are never easy and sometimes never resolved but always a reflection of the

Ricki and The Flash Directed by: Jonathan Demme Starring: Meryl Streep, Mamie Gummer, Kevin Kline, Rick Springfield, Sebastian Stan, and Audra McDonald Sony Pictures 102 Minutes Monte’s Rating: 3.00 out of 5.00 world that has shaped them.

You can feel many of these qualities trying to peek through in “Ricki and The Flash”; unfortunately the narrative never seems content to explore these different places. Ricki has lived a life marred by failure, though she masks many of her insecurities with life lesson quips amidst a smug attitude. You can sense in small moments that there is much more going on underneath the heavy makeup and zipped up leather jackets, an unexplored history that holds pertinent truths for her character.

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The people in the film are a mix of perspectives: the sacrificing and selfish views from parents, the angry and forgiving mentality of children, even very blatantly the division of the liberal vs. conservative viewpoints displayed when Ricki stops to talk to her fans.

These are stimulating ideas to explore when analyzing the dynamic of a broken family influenced by numerous societal elements. However, everything remains fairly superficial, and the result is highly predictable.

What saves the film from faltering completely are the performances. Meryl Streep is great here, taking her character and giving her a rockstar personality capable of singing recognizable songs with her own distinguishable style and approach. Streep’s voice is raspy yet heartfelt. Mamie Gummer, Streep’s daughter in real life, portrays the rage and angst of a woman scorned by a terrible man; it’s over-the-top and subtle at the same time.

Kevin Kline adds something nice to every scene here, giving his character the good-to-a-fault persona Kline has done many times before. While it’s familiar, it’s also perfectly placed in this film, providing a supporting balance to the many stronger emotions on display.

“Ricki and The Flash” has some very good musical moments, completely owned

by Meryl Streep. These song choices play to the narrative as much as formal dialog does between characters. It’s unfortunate that this detail wasn’t reflected throughout the narrative and composition of the characters. “Ricki and The Flash” is very much like the better-than-average cover band at the bar: you’ll appreciate that they don’t mess up any of the songs and tell your friends that you saw a good band playing at a dive bar.

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We rehabilitate and adopt out local horses that have been abused, neglected or rescued from slaughter. We are in need of donations and sponsors to help with feed and vet care. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

For further info, please call 602396-8726 MISC. Post Hole Drill 3HP B.S. & 120240 gas generator. Both run good. $350 each. 623-533-1675 BEST BUILT TRAILERS - 602694-8500. Trailers, fences, backflow cages, ladder racks - custom or standard MISC WANTED Will pay up to $750 or less or more for military pistols or rifles from 1890 to 1980. Pistols from USA, England, France, Japan, Italy, Russia, Germany, Spain, etc. Will also consider rifles as well. Call Don at 623-465-9317 Wanted: CASH PAID for guns, wagon wheels, wagons, anvils, wooden barrels, western antiques.

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Pets of the Week: Bixby and Aspen Operating on donations only, it aims to find forever homes for abandoned animals and return wayward pets to owners. We are always looking for volunteers and fosters, as well.

For more information, visit www. anthempets.org.

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Meet Bixby and Aspen – the most gorgeous Chiweenie puppies you’ll ever meet!

This brother and sister duo (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix) is super sweet, lovable, huggable, playful, and they LOVE kisses!

And if you didn’t notice, they’re also incredibly adorable. Bixby (male) and Aspen (female) are just six months old. They were found abandoned in a warehouse area. Thankfully someone saw them and knew to contact Anthem Pets. You will truly fall in love with these kiddos the moment you meet, and you will most certainly want to make them yours!

Ideally it would be great if they could be adopted together, as they are quite bonded, but we will consider separating for the right families.

Bixby and Aspen will remain small dogs and probably weigh 10 pounds or less when they are full grown. Their breed is

typically energetic and playful.

Bixby and Aspen are socialized and will bond strongly to humans of all ages. They will fit right in with most families, bringing a lifetime of laughter and joy and love to your home.

They are partially potty-trained and crate trained, but they will need additional training.

Bixby and Aspen are spayed/ neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and available for adoption today. If you would like to schedule a meet and greet, please contact Anthem Pets at anthempets@yahoo.com. We are scheduling interviews now – don’t delay – contact us today!

If you’re not in a position to adopt but would still like to help Anthem Pets, please consider making a donation so we can continue to rescue animals like this from a life of cruelty and neglect. Anthem Pets is a nonprofit organization serving lost, found, and abandoned animals in the North Valley since 2005.

Looking for a four-legged friend?.

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September is Jam-Packed With Anniversary Events including: Sunday, Sept. 6th Hawaiian Luau

Family fun featuring a Pig Roast buffet, Luau Dancers, Reggae and more!

Saturday, Sept. 12th

Tuesday, Sept. 15th

Did you fall in love or break up at Harold's? Submit your story by Sept. 6 to haroldscorral@gmail.com for a chance to win a prize!

With emcee Dolan Ellis to benefit Cave Creek Museum. Get tickets: www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

Love Corral Night

CELEBRATES 80 YEARS!

History Dinner

Dine at Harold's in September and be entered to win a gift certificate for $19.35 (drawn daily). If you're 80 years or older, dine for free Mon., Sept. 14, 21 & 28!

More events at www.HaroldsCorral.com or call (480) 488-1906!