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er to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by the military men and women who are imprisoned or unaccounted for as a result of their military service. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, “The Defense Department re members and honors those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home.
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One hiker died and five others were rescued after running out of water and getting lost on the Spur Cross Trail Monday, Sept. 5. (Scottsdale Fire Department/Submitted)
In the presidential proclamation of last year’s POW/MIA Recognition Day, all Americans were encouraged to take a moment to remember and honor these individuals.“OnNational POW/MIA Recognition Day, we remember the debt we owe to them and to their families,” the procla mation said.
According5. to the Scottsdale Fire Depart ment, who joined the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Daisy Mountain and Phoe nix Fire in the rescue, the hikers “had run out of water and had gotten lost on the trails.”MCSO spokesperson Calbert Gillett said deputies responded to a call about hikers page 4
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ne hiker, identified as 32-year old Evan Dishion, died and five others were rescued from the Spur Cross Trail after suffering heat exhaustion Mon day, Sept.
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Unfortunately, heat-related deaths and trail rescues are not uncommon in the area, and this was a particularly dif ficult situation for a number of reasons.
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experiencing heat exhaustion around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5. The MCSO Fox 1 helicopter was used to locate and rescue the six hikers. Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical Chief Brian Tobin said five of the hikers were treated and re leased on scene. Dishion, however, was given advanced life support as he was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead about an hour and a half later, around 4:30 p.m.
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“Then, helicopters run out of fuel,” Overton continued. “So a lot of the de lay was refueling the helicopter two different times. And, it was one of those things where they weren’t all to gether, either. The six people had sep arated, so there were three different areas to pick them up from and, keep in mind, we had to find them. So, the helicopter pilots did a great job, every body did a great job, but my heart goes out to those people who simply went for a hike and one of them perished.”
row Neurological Institute,” it said. “He was a kind and generous person who made it his mission and passion to im prove the lives of others. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to Dr. Dishion’s family, friends and col leagues during this time of mourning.”
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While it may have taken three hours, Tobin said Dishion, who was obviously in the worst condition, was already at the hospital by around 3 p.m., only an hour and a half after the call for help. Then, another factor to consider in this incident, was that an excessive heat warning was in effect. The day the group went hiking, the temperature
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“Looking at Spur Cross, where they (the hikers) ended up, there are at least five or six different access points that they could have come in,” he said. “Obviously we can continue to do as much as we can to educate them as they come through the main trail en trance, but if we were to close that one entrance, there are five other — at least — ways for them to access that.”
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“We had a group of six people go out in the desert, and only five returned,” said MCSO Lt. Marty Overton. “And these were smart, prepared individu als, and they still got into distress. In fact, the deceased was actually a doc tor and he succumbed to heat exhaus tion. When it comes, it comes quick… It’s very Dishiontragic.”wasa resident physician at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dignity Health released a statement after his death.“We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Dr. Evan Dishion. Dr. Dishion was a bright and gifted physi cian who had recently begun his first year as a neurology resident at Bar
this case, the hikers’ phones weren’t working. It’s unclear exactly why, but Tobin said it could be that they did not have service. Because of that, though, it was more difficult to find them.
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A GoFundMe was created by friends of the Dishion family to raise funds for his funeral arrangements. The fund raiser description described Dishion as a kind and warm soul. Further, it said Dishion was “a loving father and a caring husband to his 3-month-old daughter, Chloe, and his wife, Amy” and that “his passion for his wife and daughter lit up every room he was in.”
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For those who do choose to hit the trails, the Scottsdale Fire Department advised that “it is important to plan your hike, hike the plan, bring plenty of water, and know how to identify heat exhaustion.”
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reached 109 degrees. During these excessive heat warnings, every source recommends the same thing — stay cool indoors as much as possible. RJ Cardin, director of Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department, said the department is constantly trying to get this message through to people, whether through signs at trailheads, on social media or having a person on site to check and make sure people are prepared.“We’re trying to get that message out and we’ll continue to do that, but I guess it’s sort of like using your seat belt,” Cardin said. “There are cam paigns out there that tell you to use them, and most people do, but some times somebody doesn’t… It’s a tough situation.”Headded there have been discus sions about closing trails during ex cessive heat warnings, but that is not something being considered. Accord ing to Cardin, it would be “nearly im possible” to completely close areas and enforce that.
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The majority of prostate cancers do not have symptoms. Urination dif ficulties can occur with enlargement of the prostate but are typically not associated with cancer, Ramakumar explained. Part of the early detection process may include a biopsy of a suspected tumor in the prostate.
• Obesity has been linked with a higher risk of a more aggressive type of prostate cancer.
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• Men ages 50 and older are at higher risk. Nearly two-thirds of all pros tate cancers are found in men over age 65.
Chartered in 1947, American Le gion Post 34 has been giving back to community charitable organiza tions for more than 75 years.
Screening tests are typically the only way to find out if one may have prostate cancer, according to Dr. San jay Ramakumar, a urologist on the medical staff at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus. Screenings are recommend ed for men ages 45 to 75 at average risk for having the disease.
The event’s keynote speaker will be Tom Kirk,a formaer U.S. Air Force fighter pilot in Korea and Vietnam. (Ameri can Legion/Submitted)
• Men who are in contact with toxic chemicals at work may have a high er risk for prostate cancer.
• Men with certain inherited gene changes are at higher risk for pros tate cancer. However, only a small amount of prostate cancers are strongly linked to gene changes.
“The key to treating prostate cancer is early diagnosis and an action plan based on informed decisions to meet individualImportantneeds.”statistics and risk fac tors to be aware of regarding pros tate cancer include:
• Prostate cancer is only a risk if you are male.
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• Family history of prostate cancer. A father or brother with prostate can cer greatly raises a man’s risk for the disease. The risk is even higher if more than one family member has the cancer, especially if at a young age. “Talk to your primary care physi cian or your urologist to find out if you’re at risk for prostate cancer,” Ramakumar said. “If you’ve been di agnosed with prostate cancer, it may feel like your world has turned up
• Prostate cancer is more common in African-American men. It is less common in Asian-American and
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but essential task of seeking out an swers for the families of those still missing. We will always remember and honor our nation’s prisoners of warandthosestillmissinginaction, and keep faith with our promise as a nation to bring all of our heroes home.”Approximately 82,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, theColdWar,theGulfWarandother conflicts.TheAmerican Legion is commit ted to the return of living POWs, repatriation of the remains of the fallen from war zones abroad, or a
determination through con vincing evidence that neither is Postpossible.members and the pub lic are invited to gather in the Al Morgan Hall for this for mal occasion and ceremony featuring guest speaker Tom Kirk, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot in Korea and Vietnam, including spending five-and-a-half years in the HanoiFollowingHilton. the keynote speaker, there will be a toast to the missing while enjoying appetizers.Thisevent is free and open to the public.
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The Post, whose mission is to sup port and advocate on behalf of vet erans, active military and their fam ilies, consistently reaches out to as sist veterans and others in need.
Higher risk patients such as Afri can-Americans, those with a strong family history or gene mutation pa tients should be screened starting at the age of 40. Men over 75 can be screened if they are in excellent health and wish to be screened, Ra
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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men, according to the American Cancer Society. The good news is that with early detection, the five-year surviv al rate is nearly 100%.
“If you need a biopsy, we can target the right areas so an accurate diag nosis can be made,” Ramakumar said.
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A passionate and long-time motor cycle rider, Snider has been involved with various motorcycle organiza tions.Riding motorcycles since 1975, he has clocked close to 400,000 miles
“The more I got involved, the more I realized that this organization was a
That passion stuck with him throughout his life and led him to start U Build Rifle Company in 2017. Snid er’s clients can have as much input and participation as they desire. He meets with them to determine what they want as a finished product in the design, purchase of parts and final as sembly. Today, his services are sought
Steve Snider elected as new American Legion Riders president
teve Snider, a motorcyclist since 1975 with a great respect and appreciation for the military, was recently elected as the American Le gion Riders Post 34 president.
“I run my business with quality ser vice and integrity every time, all the time,” he said.
Snider began his gunsmithing ca reer after growing up close to an uncle who served in the Korean War. That important role model taught him ev
“I have had a passion for motorcy cles and the lifestyle my whole life and hope that, God willing, I will be able to continue riding for years to come,” SniderWhenadded.heisn’t busy serving as presi dent of American Legion Post 34’s Le gion Riders, he loves to gunsmith all types of firearms, especially modern military weapons like AR 15’s.
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“I look forward to working with the leaders of each Post 34 family as we build more unity so we can accom plish the missions and goals set before us. I am excited to serve during Post 34’s 75th anniversary year.”
Snider also serves as pastor for wor ship services at Post 34 in the Al Mor gan Hall at 8 a.m. Sunday mornings.
across the nation. He has owned 10 dif ferent motorcycles and once served as vice president of the Fon Du Lac, Wis consin HOG chapter for three years.
erything he needed to learn about fire arms safety and accuracy.
“I definitely have an affinity for mili tary-type firearms.”
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“I am honored and humbled to serve as the American Legion Rider presi dent,” Snider said.
Snider, a Wisconsin native, first be came involved in Post 34 in 2014 and comes from a family of veterans. He never served himself, but has sever al different military ties and said he wanted to find a way to show his re spect for those who did serve.
The American Legion Riders is a motorcycle enthusiasts association within the American Legion organiza tion. According to the national Legion website, there are currently more than 110,000 American Legion Riders in over 2,000 chapters.
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place where I could serve those who have served this country and the com munity,” Snider said.
“My wife Susie joined the Post 34 auxiliary as her first husband was a Vietnam vet who passed away from Agent Orange exposure. We love being a part of Post 34 and it has become a large part of our lives.”
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him and been a gratifying experience.
“While I regret that I never served in the military, I wish I had joined. How ever, I love meeting, sharing and vol unteering with veterans at Post 34,” Snider“Servingsaid.with these men and wom en only solidifies my faith. I can’t tell you how important it is to be part of spending valuable time with local he roes, seeing our great American flag and enjoying the incredible patriotism that fills the Legion.”
The pastor and family man, who has a degree in mechanical design, has had tactical combat training, has a Federal Firearms License and a Class 3 license (SOT).However, he does have an important secret that he loves to share — Snider prays over every firearm he sells. He said his involvement with the American Legion has meant a lot to
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And behind the presidential podium was Joe Biden, who was not there as the leader of a nation, but instead as the purveyor of polit icalInpornography.lessthan25 minutes, Biden perverted our entire political process, adding new ven om to his vitriol. Joe ensured his remarks would be “historic” by claiming that millions of everyday Americans, who disagree with him politically, should now be regarded as a threat to the nation.
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he first day of September could very well have signaled the last day of meaningful political freedom in the United States.
Three minutes into his speech, Joe barked out his central theme: “Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extrem ism that threatens the very foundations of ourLestrepublic.”youthink the criticism contained in this column is overwrought, understand
Progressives of both parties deliberately started using the word “democracy” in the early 20th Century, implying that majority rule was the guiding light in governing.
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Biden’s speech reveals his desire to be a ‘divider’
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“The City of Brotherly Love” became the backdrop for a “Declaration of Political Hate.” Joe Biden, who claimed in his inaugural ad dress that he would be a “uniter,” instead revealed his desire to be a divider. And the man who serves as our current Command er-in-Chief believes he’s justified to name those who oppose him politically as “domes ticUndergirdingenemies.”
and in so doing, alter our politics.
As darkness fell in Philadelphia, Joe Biden stood in front of Independence Hall — the site of our nation’s founding — to deliver a screed that may lead to its ultimate undoing.
We all know that “politics ain’t beanbag,” and that the demonization of opposing can didates, while lamentable, has been so com monplace for so long, that it falls within the bounds of accepted political rhetoric. What is unacceptable is the demonization of all whoAbsurditiesdisagree. abound in the aftermath.
this distinction. While “extremism” has been the left’s favorite label for every GOP candidate and cause since Barry Goldwater, Biden broke new ground by failing to sep arate citizens from his personal political opponents.HadJoesimply said “Donald Trump has misled MAGA Republicans into following an extremism blah-blah-blah,” Biden would be spared the rightful scorn he’s now receiving.
While he called it a “republic” once, Joe used the word “democracy” 26 times in a speech that ran just under 25 minutes.
Nowhere in the Constitution or The Bill of Rights will you find “democracy.” Instead our founders refer to our “republic,” a govern ment based upon the rule of law. In fact, the aforementioned Ben Franklin, when asked about the type of government our founders devised, offered this response: “A republic… if you can keep it.”
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Biden is scarcely alone in his misuse and overuse of “democracy.” The fact that so many of us regard the term as synonymous with “republic” reflects the triumph of an earlier effort to change our political lexicon,
Certainly the content led to confusion among the White House image makers; the “word merchants” supplied a lofty title, claiming the subject matter was “The Con tinued Battle for the Soul of the Nation,” but the “optics crew” chose to bathe the national monument in blood-red floodlights.
Franklin was many things, a printer, inven tor, diplomat and statesman, and his above response sounds like a letter of prophecy from a Founding Father to his modern day progeny.Canwe keep our republic?
Benjamin Franklin, present at the creation of our government and an active participant in its founding, viewed democracy with dis trust. As Franklin put it, “Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch.”
all that was wrong with this “presidential address” was Biden’s funda mental misunderstanding of the type of na tion he leads… literally.
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Freya, how we loved you. Named after the Norse Goddess of beauty and love, you were 1,300 pounds of blubber, a chubby maiden of the sea, with all your sea mammal splendor and plus-size per sonality. No small boat in Oslo, Nor way was safe if you wanted to hoist yourself on deck, take a nap and sunbathe like a movie star.
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wild animal. If you are hiking and see a wild animal, stand still, do not run and make yourself look large. Okay sure, but I am not going to have eye contact (as is suggested) with a bear!
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There was an ever-growing number of fans, onlookers and tourists sur rounding you, with cameras flashing. Reaching celebrity status comes with consequences. And mostly, it is we humans who can screw up the good times. Swarms of people crowding around Freya, taking selfies with her, swimming alongside her in the fjord, became a serious safety concern. So, a beloved walrus, who was just living her best life, was euthanized. This de cision was made by the head of Nor way’s fisheries, claiming that people were not heeding warnings to keep away from Freya and the poor walrus was stressed and in a “bad situation.” Hey, Mr. Fisheries, the walrus is now dead, so it doesn’t seem as though her “bad situation” has improved!
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Sometimes, human interaction with wildlife doesn’t end well. A bear in the woods attacks a hiker. A moose in Alaska recently head-butted a child who was feeding it bread. Yellowstone National Park has had to deal with plenty of mischief (craziness) when people try to take photos with bison, or worse, hug them. Our beautiful countryside homes are often pushing the edges of wildlife’s habitat, and then we are faced with the “nuisance” of trying to live in harmony with bears, coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats and javelina.According to Fish and Wildlife re sources, humans should never feed a
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An elderly lady who lives in Payson went outside to gather some flow ers and left her kitchen door open. When she walked back into the house, a black bear was standing before her in the kitchen. She had just baked an apple pie and tossed the whole pie to the bear, who happily stuck his face in the dish and went walking outside with the pie. The quick-thinking wom an shut and locked her door. She was saved by a pie! When a wild animal attacks and kills a human, often there is an ensuing hunt to “put down” the offending beast, due to “unchecked aggression and danger.” So much for attaining harmony.
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The international outcry over Freya continues. The main question is why destroy a beautiful beast, just because she was in the way. Was there no other option? A new home? A way to capture and release somewhere more compat ible with walrus life? Now, the people of Oslo have started a fundraiser to erect a statue for Freya, to honor her as the “spirit of the sea.” Rest in peace, dear Norse Goddess.
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The Arizona Gold Mining Experience is open from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the muse um lobby. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; and children under 12 are free. Due
The Cave Creek Museum hosts the Arizona Gold Mining Experience on the second Saturday of each month from October to May. (Cave Creek Museum/Submitted)
Culture passes are not accepted for this event. Groups and home school groups are requested to contact the museum office to schedule for special arrangements on an other date.
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Other exhibits showcasing Arizona’s min ing history include historical and archaeolo gy; articles from Cave Creek’s mining and ag ricultural past; the historic first Cave Creek church; and the tuberculosis cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the only known existing tubercular cabin from that era.
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visitors enjoy a tour of the mu seum’s inside exhibits, including the Feast of Rocks (a mineral display) on loan from the Arizona Mineral, Mining Museum and Natu ral Resources Education Museum.
luck at the gold panning station, where mu seum volunteers show visitors how to pan for ore and minerals just like the prospec tors
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The Golden Reef stamp mill runs the sec ond Saturday of every month through May. The giant stamp mill also is connected to a working tramway and ore carts that carry the ore to be pulverized to the stamp mill.
Cave Creek Museum is preparing to open its popular Arizona Gold Mining Experience, which is a special event that visitors and museum members can en joy the second Saturday of every month.
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The expansive outdoor experience begins in the museum’s lobby with a lively retelling of the Cave Creek mining district’s history. Guests then move outside for numerous demonstrations that showcase the hard rock ore extraction process for which Cave Creek is renowned.Theexcitement builds with the opera tion of the amazing Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, Arizona’s only fully opera tional ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The 10, 1,000-pound stamps slam down in synchro nized motion to pound ore removed from the mine into fine gravel.
The stamp mill was brought from its for mer location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to Cave Creek Mu seum, which has the only fully operational mining stamp mill in its original mining dis trict in Arizona; it is located just five miles from its site on the mountain.
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The experience continues as guests peer into a mineshaft to show the blasting tech niques used by hard rock miners. Next, onto the new blacksmith shop for a demonstra tion of the many skills used when parts and tools had to be fabricated on site.
to the popularity of the Arizona Gold Min ing Experience, there is limited availability and tickets must be purchased beforehand. Visitors should plan to arrive early, and can check in starting at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek COST: $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; free for children under 12 INFO: cavecreekmuseum.org/event,480-488-2764
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“The lack of being able to go outside due to the heat, the increase in feel ings of isolation, ecological grief — they all play a role in mental health.”
“Climate injustice is a very complex and widespread issue, and how it af fects mental health is overlooked,” Darira said, pointing to Arizona’s often record-breaking, blazing tem peratures as one example.
The recent graduate and self-de scribed “environ(mental) health re searcher” works as the youth engage ment lead at Turn It Around!, a proj ect enlisting young people across the globe to help educate adults about the dangers of climate change.
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from Canada to India have designed flashcards with artwork on one side and short essays or comments about the effects of climate change on the other. The goal is to challenge people to “think, see and act in new ways.”
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“Our patients are already facing ad verse health effects associated with climate change, from heat-related in juries, vector-borne diseases and air
The organization highlighted the health risks of producing fossil fu el-derived hydrogen and said it will develop plans to help physicians adopt environmentally sustainable programs in their practices.
pollution from wildfires to worsening seasonal allergies and storm-relat ed illness and injuries,” AMA board member Ilse Levin said in a state ment.“Taking action now won’t reverse all of the harm done, but it will help prevent further damage to our planet and our patients’ health and well-be ing.”From 2030 to 2050, according to the World Health Organization, 250,000 additional deaths are ex pected each year worldwide because of climate-driven health problems, climate change harms health
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s a climate change activist and mental health advocate, Arizo na State University graduate Saiarchana Darira studies the effects of global warming not just on the en vironment but on the well-being of people worldwide.
One day the orchestra leader be came ill, and young Toscanini was the only orchestra member who knew the score. So, he conducted the orchestra without a score, and the audience gave him a good hand for it — and audiences kept on do
ing it. If he hadn’t been nearsighted, he might have continued playing cello in small European orchestras instead of becoming one of the most excellent orchestra conductors ever.
we all are handi capped people in some way. The better we get, the better it gets, even with our handicaps.
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Arturo Toscanini is an excellent example of a man who turned a handicap into a blessing. He owed his success — or at least his chance at success — to the fact that he was very nearsighted. How could that help a musician? At 19, he was play ing cello in an orchestra. Since he couldn’t see the music on the stand, he had to memorize it.
Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted nationstrategy@cs.com.at
Many people have become handi capped by holding grudges against others. The heaviest load any per son carries on their back is a pack of grievances. The worst thing about these kinds of handicaps is that many people aren’t even aware of the load they carry. How about a handicapped attitude? Attitude is like a flat tire. Change it, or you’re going nowhere. Grudges and bad at titudes are like a mental wheelchair rather than a metal wheelchair. How about the handicap of unforgive
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ness? Unforgiveness is like a spiri tual and emotional vampire sucking the life out of us, and we don’t even know it.
So, if you are broken in some way — physically, emotionally, socially, mentally, or spiritually — there is always a “cap” in one of those areas that could be twisted off. But with God’s help and your resolve, beauti ful things can happen.
Someone like that is handicapped without being handicapped in the traditional sense of the word. Caps have capped us from being all that we can be.
Here’s a thought by Raymond Ed man. “I have been reflecting on the inestimable value of ‘broken things.’ Broken pitchers gave ample light for victory. (Judges 7:19-21). Broken bread was more than enough for all the hungry. (Matthew 14:19-21). A broken box gave fragrance to all the world. (Mark 14:3,9). A broken body is salvation to all who believe and receive the Savior. (Isaiah 53:56). And what can’t the Broken One do with our broken plans, projects, hearts, and lives?”
ter races. Then she anchored the 400-meter relay en route to her third gold medal. Talk about taking the cap off of the handicap. Perhaps Wilma’s success was not in spite of her problems but because of her problems.FaithBaldwin noted this tenden cy in well-meaning people. “If you fashion a crutch for someone, they may walk with it all their lives. If you show them how to walk, crip pled as they may be, they (many) will learn to overcome their handi cap. Many parents have forever crip pled their children by an oversupply ofPerhaps,‘crutches.’”in today’s culture, we have too many crutches and not enough uncapped beliefs like Wilma and her parents. That’s a revelation, not condemnation.
I realize that not every handi capped person will do or even can do what Wilma Rudolf did. Her as signment by God was to win races. But there are other handicapped people with different assignments in life that only they can do if they would uncap their handicap, what ever that handicap is. The smallest step in the right direction always createsRemember,joy.
enjoy playing golf. Actually, if I think about it, I don’t enjoy it. I tolerate it. Or maybe golf toler atesMostme.every golfer who plays for real has a handicap. Handicaps are created essentially so everyone comes out to play, even in a golf tournament. If my handicap is 20, and I play on a par 72 golf course, I could score a 92 and be even par. On the other hand, the golfer with an eight handicap and scores 84 scores 76. I scored lower than the guy who scored an 84 because of my handi cap. The better golfers become, the less handicap they have.
I’m inspired by many “handi capped” people I see. They are play ing basketball. They are contribut ing to the community. They are do ing remarkable things despite their handicap. The more they fulfill their goals, the better they are mentally and emotionally. As their handicap descends, their life “score” ascends. They are taking the “cap” off their handicap. That takes guts, resolve, and grit. Look at their outcome. The better they get, the less their handi cap puts a cap on them.
Wilma would run for hours due to the sheer joy she experienced when running. Eventually, Wilma threw away her brace. When Wilma was sixteen, she qualified for the 1956 Olympics and won a bronze med al. Then, she qualified for the 1960 Olympics and became a superstar. On the day before her first heat in the 100, Wilma severely sprained her ankle but still won gold med als in the 100-meter and 200-me
Take Wilma Rudolf, born prema turely, the 20th out of 22 children. As a young child, she contracted double pneumonia and scarlet fe ver. At age four, she developed polio, and her left leg began to atrophy. The doctors thought she would nev er walk again, but her family didn’t give up. They took turns massaging her legs for hours. Finally, with a brace and orthopedic shoe aid, she slowly started to walk. Then, when she was eleven, the leg brace came off, and the orthopedic shoe, which she hated, was thrown away.
Frank Ellis says, “Every single one of us is handicapped — physical ly, mentally, socially, and spiritual ly — to a degree. And although we seldom think about it, the person without faith has a far greater hand icap than the person without feet.”
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This new heat shelter in central Phoenix can provide relief for up to 200 people experiencing homelessness. (Photo by Troy Hill/Submitted)
including malnutrition, malaria and heat.InArizona, health conditions relat ed to rising temperatures are a pri maryEvenconcern.before the official start of summer this year, Phoenix hit a high of 114 degrees. As of July 23, Mar icopa County had seen 38 confirmed heat-associated deaths for the year, more than the 26 recorded over the same time period in 2021. Over all of last year, the county recorded 339 heat-associated deaths, the highest onDecadesrecord. of rising temperatures prompted Phoenix to allocate almost $3 million to heat readiness in its 2021-22 budget, to launch an Office of Heat Response and Mitigation last fall, and to develop a heat response plan.“We’ve certainly seen significant trends in temperature here in Ari zona, especially nighttime tempera tures, as a consequence of urbaniza tion and global scale climate change,” said David Hondula, director of the city’s Office of Heat Response & Miti
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gation. “Those increases, particularly in our summer months, can have ad verse impacts on public health.”
Efforts in the works to address the problem include increasing tree and canopy shade by 25%; continuation of the city’s Cool Pavement Program, a project that applies an asphalt seal coating to combat the urban heat island effect; and a new heat shelter in Phoe nix that can provide relief for up to 200 people experiencing homelessness.
“Almost everyone that comes in our doors initially has some level of heat-related illness, whether it be dehydration or extreme sunburn or signs of heatstroke,” said Jennifer Morgan, program director of the new shelter. “The need for a program like this one has existed, but the urgency was created by the heat.”
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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, which ampli fies the voices of doctors in the U.S. while encouraging climate solutions, developed a three-prong approach to the issue. The plan is to stop invest ing in energy produced by fossil fuels, invest in and support renewable en ergy and make the transition fair to everyone.“Nowis the time to ‘go big’ to meet the needs of the moment,” the group said in a 2022 report on climate and health. “We can and must raise our voices to influence the decisions that will affect health now and for genera tions to come.”
In Arizona, the White Mountain Apache Tribe and other tribal com munities are facing water shortages, with heat and drought only exacer bating the problem.
host of other issues: “dermatological malignancies, tropical infections, ad verse mental health outcomes, preg nancy complications, allergies and car diovascular and pulmonary morbidity andThemortality.”authors note that vulnerable populations are those most at-risk: children, older people, individuals of color, the poor and those with under lying health problems. Black people are 40% to 59% more likely to live in high-impact areas – those that experi ence the most brutal effects of climate change first. Indigenous communities face a unique struggle with climate change. Living in tribal and rural areas along the coast leaves them vulnerable to the heat, and many rely on the envi ronment for food and cultural practices.
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Hondula said, “we need to be mind ful of our currently constrained water resources.”Concerns about the impact of the cli mate crisis on health are driving doc tors, nurses, medical students and oth ers to become advocates for change.
“The atmosphere is warming at a
Last year, Darira’s group presented its flashcard initiative at the U.N. Cli mate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, with the hope of influencing
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very alarming rate, and the world leaders are not taking urgent enough action,” Darira said.
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politicians, policymakers and educa tors to do more.
card, written and designed by two teens from India involved in the Turn It Around! project, encourages people to “think about sustainability through the lens of environmental health.” (Turn It Around!/Submitted) www.TheFoothillsFocus.com Seeonline!MORE
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Explore a variety of healing methods through Reiki, an energy healing technique meant to reduce stress and anxiety through gentle touch. The class covers the use of the techniques, as well as how to better understand them.
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Death Café is a discussion about death and dying, meant as a way for people to come together and talk about a topic that is often seen as taboo. Rather than a support group, Death Café is meant as a way for anyone at any station to appreciate the time they have left. To date, over 12,000 Death Cafés have opened up worldwide in 78 different countries.
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School house Road, Cave Creek, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., free admission, 480-488-2286, dfla. org
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Kids from the ages of 2 to 18 can craft to their heart’s content in the Imagination Lab. With no staff to act as supervision, all kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School house Road, Cave Creek, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, 480-488-2286, dfla.org
Come listen to live music every night at Janey’s Coffeehouse, performed by a variety of talented local artists. The venue has over a dozen unique performers each month, and for those looking to perform, new talent is encouraged to come by and sign up. This week, check out Chris Kane Trio, Glade Wilson, Nancey Bagley, and Bill Dutcher.
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Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School house Road, Cave Creek, 1 to 3 p.m., free, dfla.org
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Let your voice be heard by the community and have a part in the issues that really matter in your community. Join for an interactive discussion on how to solve the challenges surrounding mental health, homelessness, and substance abuse. Includes breakfast.
Teen Book Talk
Join fellow teens and Teen Librarian Heather for a discussion about books and literature. Talk about favorite or least favorite books, and craft miniature books while doing so.
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Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School house Road, Cave Creek, noon to 1 p.m., $10 cash per class, dfla.org
THURSDAYS
Join Elizabeth Boisson in an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion at the Desert Foothills Library from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays. The class will start with breathing exercises and then go through dif ferent types of stretching movements and then into Vinyasa or flow yoga.
Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Homelessness Meeting
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Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School house Road, Cave Creek, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., $10, 480-488-2286, dfla.org
The Foothills Focus publishes on Wednesday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
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From September 15th all the way to December 31st, enjoy Keeler’s weekly lineup on Thursdays to enjoy live music from popular local bands. This week, Jaty Edwards brings his guitar and his singing voice along to play for patrons.
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Cave Creek Legends at Mountain View Pub
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Reiki Healing
Cave Creek Community Town Hall, 37622 N. Cave Creek Road Suite B, Cave Creek, 9 a.m. to noon, $5 registration, aztownhall.
Those who knit or crochet are invited to the Desert Foothills Library for Craft N Chat. New and experi enced crafters are welcome to join.
FRIDAYS
Come watch riders rodeo on the back of a mighty bull. For children ages 3 to 6, sheep are available to ride alongside them.
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Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School house Road, Cave Creek, 1 to 2 p.m., $10 admission, 480-488-2286, dfla.org
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Join J. David Sloan and his band the Cave Creek Legends at the Mountain View Pub. Join a local band and listen to traditional country rock and roll with good friends and good company.
Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse, 7212 Ho Hum Drive, Carefree, 5 to 8 p.m., free admission, keelerssteakhouse.com
Tai Chi & Qigong for Everyone
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Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse, 6823 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 8 to 11:45 p.m., $10 tickets $20 to ride a bull, buffalochipsaloon.com
arrett-Jackson, the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auc tions, and SciTech Institute have joined forces to launch “Gearing Towards the Future,” a new commu nity education and outreach initia tive focused on STEM education. The program will serve a leading role in encouraging and developing future automotive engineers and technicians through learning mod ules focused on teaching young peo ple how to solve problems and devel op new skills using challenge-based contests related to automobiles.
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Barrett-Jackson, in conjunction with SciTech Institute, is launching a new community education and outreach initiative focused on STEM educa tion called “Gearing Towards the Fu ture.” (Barrett-Jackson/Submitted)
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“This new STEM program provides an even greater opportunity to en gage with the youth here in Arizo na through an exciting educational platform that will help support the future community of automotive en thusiasts.”Gearing Towards the Future be gan the week of Sept. 5 and project submissions will close Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in advance of the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, which takes place Jan. 21 through 29.
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“We are so excited to continue our partnership with Barrett-Jackson,” said Dr. Jeremy Babendure, Execu tive Director of SciTech Institute.
“Their engagement with STEM is a prime example of how science, technology, engineering and math are so important in our lives. We are grateful for their continued interest in bringing STEM to Arizona’s longlived tradition of the Barrett-Jack son collector car auction in Scotts dale.”SciTech Institute is a Valley-based nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and promoting STEM ed ucation and awareness in Arizona and beyond. In an effort to achieve this, SciTech has some of the stron gest STEM initiative programs in the state, including the Arizona SciTech Festival, the Chief Science Officers program, the RAIN grant, the Ari zona STEM School Community of Practice and Science For All. SciTech Institute is a collaborative initiative with the Arizona Commerce Authori
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The changing landscape brings with it a variety of exciting jobs, not only in journalism but in many other adjacent fields. Here are a number of positions that can widen your perspective and provide opportunity.
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Contracts are to be awarded for the period of January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. When NACOG Aging is reasonably assured of a continued need for services, continued funding and provider contractual compliance, it may enter into a renewable contract in subsequent years for a total of four fiscal years.
The Northern Arizona Council of Governments Agency on Aging (NACOG Aging) hereby solicits SEALED Requests for Proposal (RFP) from qualified applicants to provide the following service for adults sixty (60) years or older. NACOG Aging reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposal submissions and to make multiple awards in the same geographic areas or in the best interest of NACOG Aging.
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