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PROJECT VETERANS PRIDE – THE JAMES WALTON HOME
By Beth Grady
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t’s hard to believe that those who put themselves on the front lines and risk their lives for our country during their US military service are over 50 more likely to become homeless and to experience homelessness longer than non-veterans. Yet of the 23 million military veterans in the United States, 529,000 to 840,000 are homeless at some time during the year. In Arizona, there are approximately 1,036 homeless and jobless veterans. These somber statistics show the harsh realities that those in the military face upon discharge due lack of family and support networks, shortage of affordable housing, PTSD, and other barriers. One local Valley non-profit seeks to change all of this. Project Veteran’s Pride (PVP) is 501( c )3 organization founded by military veterans in 2011 with the mission to end veteran homelessness by creating a well-balanced environment that will restore the pride and dignity of those who served our country so that they can return as self-sufficient and productive members of society. Through the James Walton Home (JWH), PVP provides homeless veterans with a comprehensive 30/60/90 program that gives them a “hand up” to do just that. Opened in 2013, The James Walton Home is a transitional home that can house up to twenty homeless veterans per day in a safe, home-like environment where they complete the innovative PVP program. Residents are referred to JWH through the VA after a thorough vetting process. New residents are greeted with a warm handshake or hug, then given a day’s rest to decompress. After this, they will use their time at the JWH to get needed medical treatment through the VA, obtain job training, and seek permanent employment and housing.
Residents are also given household responsibilities which empowers them with a sense of duty and
responsibility. Their stay at the James Walton Home will last up to 90 days. “Our residents really do enjoy their responsibilities,” says Dr. Christeen Verchot, retired United States Air Force LTC, President of Project Veteran’s Pride, and Executive Director of the James Walton Home. “Their time of military service was led by structure and accountability, and they’re able regain that here, which will prepare them for success after their stay at The James Walton Home.” And the program WORKS. Since the first resident arrived on Veteran’s Day in 2013, over 650 now-formerly-homeless veterans have graduated the program. 91 have continued to live off the street. 79 are employed, while others have returned to living with their families and restoring those relationships. Dr. Verchot and her team stay in touch with their former residents, ensuring that they’ll always have a network to turn to. On June 21, they will reunite with ten James Walton Home graduates at the Dressing Vets for Success, the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year. Locally-owned Ceiphers Clothing hosts and produces the event, which showcases graduates of the James Walton Home modeling “Job Ready” Ceiphers Clothing looks. The event will also feature live entertainment, a raffle and live auction, and more. All proceeds will benefit PVP. Tickets are currently on sale, and sponsorship and raffle donation opportunities are also available. From the fashion fundraiser to bus passes to toilet paper to monetary donations, there are many ways you can help PVP carry out their mission and directly make a difference in a homeless veteran’s life. For more information and ways to help Project Veteran’s Pride, visit www.pvpjwh.org. For more information about Dressing Vets for Success and to purchase tickets, www.ceiphersclothing.com/philantropy.
JAVIER SOLIZ – CORPORAL • Successfully found housing after the 90-day program • Received his food handler license while at Project Veteran’s Pride “I’ve been homeless for 4 years. Going from that…to going to having a fulltime job and my own apartment…it means the world to me. I would literally do anything for them in this house. This house means a lot me. It’s literally, compared to all the other places I’ve been to, it’s like a 5-star resort. There’s no other place like it.” DEER VALLEY TIMES • May 2019 • 3
CITY NEWS
THE CITY OF PHOENIX TO BEGIN TURNING PLASTICS INTO FUEL The need to find a way to re-use these THE CITY OF PHOENIX PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS EXCITED materials comes on the heels of China no longer accepting certain recycled TO ANNOUNCE A NEW PARTmaterials from the United States. This NERSHIP WITH RENEW PHOENIX forced city leadership to think creativeTHAT AIMS TO TURN PLASTICS ly to find new solutions for its recycled DESTINED FOR THE LANDFILL materials. Thanks to the foresight of the INTO FUEL. This innovative repurPhoenix City Council, this new project posing of what’s known as “Plastics is now ready to take shape. 3-7,” or low-value plastics, is the latest venture in the city’s “Reimagine Phoenix” initiative to increase its diversion rate Once at full production, to 40 percent by the end the project is expected to divert of 2020, and ultimately ten tons per day of mixed plastic reach zero waste by 2050. waste, which equates to 60
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“I believe in taking bold barrels chances to make big change. The idea of making fuel with the plastics we are throwing away is certainly an ‘out of the box’ idea that I am thrilled to say will also bring jobs and revenue to our city,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “During a time when cities are giving up on recycling, Phoenix is again leading the way in setting the gold standard for innovation and creativity.”
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“The future is all about recycling, sustainability and doing our part to ensure future generations have a healthy planet,” said Councilwoman Thelda Williams, who serves as the chair of the Water, Wastewater, Infrastructure and Sustainability (WWIS) Subcommittee. “I am certain that once others see what we are doing, they will want to be part
of this movement to prevent more materials being simply thrown away.”
The plan is for Renew Phoenix, a joint venture between Generated Materials Recovery and Renewlogy, to work together to build a facility to process the materials on the city’s Resource Innovation Campus. “I am excited for what this partnership brings to Phoenix,” said Councilman Michael Nowakowski, whose district is home to the city’s Resource Innovation Campus. “This new, innovative venture will encourage other businesses to bring-next generation technology to Phoenix to help us reach our diversion goal of 40 percent by 2020.” Renew Phoenix was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Their plan is to use a proprietary chemical recycling process to reverse the plastic back into its basic molecular structure, which will allow them to convert the plastic waste into fuel. Renew Phoenix will also bring as many as 15 full-time jobs to the valley, after investing more than five million dollars in capital to the project.
“Renewlogy is excited about bringing our technology to Phoenix and creating a more circular economy around plastic waste locally,” said Priyanka Bakaya, Founder and CEO of Renewlogy. “Phoenix will serve as a model for cities around the country looking for local solutions for plastic waste.” Once at full production, the project is expected to divert ten tons per day of mixed plastic waste, which equates to 60 barrels of liquid fuel. This partnership will not only help Phoenix, but the Valley altogether. Renew Phoenix will be able to scale their production to allow regional remanufacturing of Plastics 3-7 to be processed as well.
“We are proud to continue bucking the trend and pushing forward with innovation, economic development and repurposing our waste,” said Ginger Spencer, city of Phoenix Public Works Director. “We are committed to building a circular economy and achieving our Reimagine Phoenix goals. This new venture to turn plastics into fuel is eyeopening and we hope it will serve as a model for other cities to reimagine their own recycling programs.”
MARICOPA IS FASTEST-GROWING U.S. COUNTY IN 2018 FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR MARICOPA COUNTY REMAINED THE FASTEST-GROWING U.S. COUNTY FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, ADDING 81,244 NEW RESIDENTS IN 2018, ACCORDING TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU POPULATION ESTIMATES. The county population tops 4,410,824 million. Maricopa is the fourth most populous U.S. County. The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metropolitan area was second in population growth over 2017 adding 96,000 new residents to bring the Valley’s population to 4.86 million in 2018. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas, was the fastest-growing metro, adding nearly 132,000 new residents in yearover-year data. “One interesting trend we are seeing this year is that metro areas not among the most populous are ranked in the top 10 for population growth,” said Sandra Johnson, a demographer in the Census Bureau’s Population Division. “Though no new metro areas moved into the top 10 largest areas, Phoenix, Seattle, Austin, and Orlando all experienced numeric increases in population since 4 • May 2019 • DEER VALLEY TIMES
2010, rivaling growth in areas with much larger populations. This trend is consistent with the overall growth we are seeing in the south and the west.” The metro area population gain, equal to almost twice the population increase for entire states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, was not quite enough for the Valley to move past BostonCambridge-Newton Massachusetts-New Hampshire metro area. Boston metro’s population grew nearly 31,000 to 4,875,390, just 17,400 people more than Phoenix’s 4,857,962 in 2018.
The Valley’s population spurt means on average 263 people choose to live among the 22 Valley cities every day. Individual city population estimates are due in early May. Santa Cruz and Cochise were the only Arizona counties to lose population, and Apache, Gila, Graham and Greenlee showed no population change. Among counties, Maricopa County was second in population growth between 2010 and 2018.
In the 2020 Census, Phoenix is likely to pass Boston and become the 10th largest U.S. metro area. In 2017, the Valley passed the San Francisco-OaklandHayward, CA, metro area to become the 11th largest U.S. metro.
Harris County (Houston), Texas, added 604,431 new residents over the eight-year span, compared to Maricopa County’s 593,465 new residents in the same period. Harris County has a population of 4.7 million compared to Maricopa’s 4.4 million.
According to the Census, eight of the ten fastestgrowing counties were in the west. The other two were in Florida. The population estimates found that 45 percent of U.S. counties experienced no population change or population declined.
Population estimates are generated annually by the Census Bureau based on a variety of sources. The numbers represent net population changes based on births, deaths, in- and out-migration. deervalleytimes.com
CITY NEWS
OSTERIA MIA COMING TO NORTERRA IN LATE 2019
OSTERIA MIA WILL BE A FULLSERVICE ITALIAN-INSPIRED RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR. THEIR MOTTO IS, “OLD COUNTRY MEETS NEW SCHOOL ITALIAN.” The menu will feature a mixture of classic Italian dishes incorporating local flavor and modern dishes utilizing ingredients classically found in Italian cuisine. Expect numerous small plates as well as a build-your-own charcuterie and bruschetta board where guests can pick which cheese, meat and bruschetta they would like. There will also be a rotating menu of hand-made pasta and select dried pasta. To accommodate all tastes and diets, there will be plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options as well. Osteria Mia has an imported Italian wood fired pizza oven and will showcase Neapolitan style pizza utilizing their house made mozzarella, pizza dough and tomato sauce. Osteria Mia will offer daily entrée specials such as whole roasted fish, duroc pork chops, wood fired whole chicken and wine braised short ribs.
The bar at Osteria Mia will feature an extensive Italian wine selection as well as local Arizona wines and a few other varietals from around the world including a great selection of craft beer and specialty cocktails. Plan to
enjoy an extensive wine by the glass list, which will also offer half-priced glasses of wine during happy hour. There will be wine flights available, where you can sample three different types of wine.
The building itself will have an inside and outside bar with roll-up garage doors. The westward facing side of the building will have a retractable glass wall that will completely open up to the patio, which will wrap around both sides of the building. The décor will keep with the theme of old-meets-new. This will not look like your typical Italian restaurant. Think of old school damask wall paper with spray painted Banksystyle graffiti. Reclaimed wood blending into modern subway tile. Unique light fixtures and modern art. Osteria Mia will be owned and operated by Mario and Kayla Rana, who most recently helped their family open all four locations of State 48 Brewery. This local power couple has been operating restaurants in Arizona for the past 12 years. Mario is a classically trained chef, specializing in Italian cuisine. He grew up in family owned Italian restaurants and even worked in Chicago as a chef in two of the best steakhouses in the city. His family immigrated from Southern
Italy in the 1950’s and has owned Italian restaurants and pizzerias in NYC ever since. His grandparents moved to Arizona in the 80’s to open Angelo’s Italian Ice and Gelato, which is still going strong. His family moved out here in the late 90’s to open restaurants. Kayla
brings the front of house expertise and wine knowledge. She has worked every position in restaurants for the past 18 years. Mario will be heading the kitchen and Kayla will be operating the front of house, so please say hello when they open, which should be late 2019.
EXTENSION OF PUBLIC LAND ORDER FOR LAKE PLEASANT
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HAS EXTENDED PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7384, WHICH CONTINUES TO PROTECT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 20 YEARS THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION’S LAKE PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK (LPRP) EXPANSION AREA, ADMINISTERED BY THE MARICOPA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
The park provides recreation access around the lake for activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping. Under the extension, the land will remain withdrawn from settlement, sale, location or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral leasing laws. deervalleytimes.com
“Lake Pleasant provides drinking water, flood control, and recreation opportunities to the Phoenix metropolitan area. The extension of this Public Land Order is essential to provide continued access to the recreation opportunities of the lake in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation,” said Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Joe Balash. The public lands encumbered by the lake and original dam site were withdrawn indefinitely under a public land order issued in 1968. In 1999, an additional 1,988.27-acre expansion area around the lake was withdrawn for 20 years. This land is currently being used as the regional park. This extension facilitates recreation access to the LPRP for the more than one million people who
visit the park annually. The extension also protects the area’s capital investments, water-oriented developments, and dispersed recreation.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Diverse activities authorized on these lands generated $96 billion in sales of goods and services throughout the American economy in fiscal year 2017—more than any other agency in the Department of the Interior. These activities supported more than 468,000 jobs. DEER VALLEY TIMES • May 2019 • 5
CITY NEWS
PHOENIX POLICE SHOOTINGS REPORT RELEASED
THE PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASED A HIGHLY CONTROVERSIAL INDEPENDENT STUDY REPORT ON LAST YEAR’S DRAMATIC SPIKE IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS.
The 66-page report by the National Police Foundation was created through statistics as well as interviews with the community and officers alike. Fortunately, the study did not find any major issues with the department’s training and policies. “We found no evidence in our review that policy or training is flawed or misguided and in fact found that PPD executive staff have taken many reasonable steps to strengthen both policy and training,” it said in the Key Findings and Recommendations section.
Where the study did find fault was in a disconnect between police and the public.
“Our discussions with the community and review of PPD actions revealed a lack of transparency on the part of PPD and a lack of trust between PPD and the community that may be inhibiting transparency,” it said. The report made nine recommendations, including taking steps to track how often police point their guns at suspects, regardless of shots being fired, and taking a stronger role in sharing data with the community. The study, which was requested by Chief Jeri Williams, was approved and funded ($150,000.00) by the
Phoenix City Council in July of 2018. By the end of that same year, Phoenix officer involved shootings had reached a record 44. From 2009 to 2017, the department averaged 21 officer-involved shootings.
The 23 fatalities from last year’s shootings were the highest across the nation. Los Angeles Police Department was second with 14. Philadelphia, San Antonio and San Diego (all similarly populated cities) combined only reached 30. Phoenix Police have already taken steps to make changes. These include more body cameras to help make officers and hopefully the public more cognizant of the interaction as a whole. New types of training have also been adopted to help officers
not to react in a military style, but to handle real world situations such as mental health issues, suicides, road rage and more.
What does this mean to our city? The study showed an increase in police interactions with armed subjects, which leads to yet another question as to why? Is this a sign of a change in community? Family? Immigration? Over population? Or is it just a mixture of all of the above? Give us your opinion. Go to facebook.com/DeerValleyTimes and comment on this story’s post. See the full study online at: https://www.scribd.com/document/406830432/Npf-OisStudy#from_embed
CONSUMER ALERT: CHANGES COMING TO SUNSCREENS By Olivia Moloney
IT CAN BE CHALLENGING-EVEN FRUSTRATING-TRYING TO DECIPHER SUNSCREEN LABELS. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing its regulations. To keep up with modern science and ensure safety, quality, and effectiveness, the FDA has proposed updating requirements for more over-the-counter products. Certain active ingredients that are generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) can be marketed without undergoing a new drug application process through the FDA. Currently, only two marketed active ingredients-zinc oxide and titanium dioxide-are considered (GRASE).
Under the proposed regulation, products containing two other active ingredients-PABA and trolamine salicylate-are not considered GRASE for sunscreens and would need FDA approval before they are marketed. The agency says there is insufficient data on twelve other ingredients and has asked the sunscreen industry to conduct additional testing. To help consumers identify key information, the FDA wants to see active ingredients listed on the front of packages, bringing sunscreens in line with other over-the-counter drugs regulated by the FDA. A new maximum-labeled SPF value is also proposed. The current cap is SPF 50+ but the agency says new evidence shows additional benefits associated with broad-spectrum SPF 60 sunscreens. Broad spectrum protects you from both UVA and UVB rays which can lead to premature aging and cause skin cancer. That’s why the FDA is proposing that all sunscreens with SPF values of 15 and above meet broad-spectrum requirements and, as SPF increases, broad-spectrum protection also increases. Since sunscreens can be applied in a variety of ways, the FDA has different recommendations. For sunscreens that include sprays, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments, and sticks, the agency says they are generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE), but more data is needed for sunscreen powders.
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Forms that are not considered GRASE include: wipes, towlettes, body washes, and shampoos. To receive GRASE status, they would have to go through the approval process for new drugs. When it comes to sunscreen-insect repellant combination, the FDA will not label products as GRASE because of incompatibilities between instructions for sunscreen and insect repellant.
The FDA proposal is available for public review and comment until May 28. You can submit comments at www.regulations.gov Wearing sunscreen should be part of your daily routine. Use a minimum SPF 30 with broad-spectrum protection. Apply fifteen minutes before exposure and reapply at least every two hours or more often if you’re sweating or swimming. If possible, avoid extensive exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when sun radiation is most harmful. About Affiliated Dermatology: Created in Arizona, Affiliated Dermatology is led by Arizona physicians dedicated to Arizona patients. Founded in July 2002 by Dr. Richard L. Averitte, Jr., Affiliated Dermatology has grown to eight locations providing skin cancer prevention and treatment, medical and aesthetic dermatology services, and allergy testing. Dr. Averitte also established the Arizona Skin Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial aid to people with skin cancer who cannot afford treatment. Visit www.affderm.com for more information. deervalleytimes.com
Debunking 10 Common Misconceptions About Retirement T he mere thought of retirement for many preretirees can be overwhelming, if not frightening. Entering retirement comes with a lot of complex and unique risks that individuals need to consider. And with these risks often come misconceptions about planning, preparation and timing. The following are the most common myths advisors may have to contend with:
Myth 1: I’ll die before I am 90. According to LIMRA, 25 percent of 65-year-old men with average health will live to age 93, and a quarter of women in that category will live to 96. The report noted that underestimating longevity risk could pose a significant threat to retirees who use systematic withdrawals, as there is a possibility of running out of money in retirement. Myth 2: I’ll keep working and never retire. Retirement is not always a choice. LIMRA says that over half of retirees retired earlier than they planned. About 20 percent retire because of health problems, which are not always predictable. Additionally, 70 percent of workers expect to work in retirement or transition slowly, but just 16 percent of retirees reported they work. Myth 3: Annuities are bad investments. Many investors and advisors may have a negative view about annuities. However, LIMRA says nearly 70 percent of retirees who own an annuity are more confident their savings and investments will not run out if they live to age 90, compared with 57 percent of retirees who don’t own an annuity. Myth 4: Medicare will take care of healthcare costs in retirement. Typically, Medicare pays a little more than half of a retiree’s medical bills. Average out-of-pocket expenses in retirement are around $5,400. This points to the importance of planning for the costs of Medicare supplemental and prescription plans and long-term care insurance coverage. Myth 5: A conservative portfolio is appropriate for me in retirement. For retirees facing 30-plus years of retirement, a
no-risk portfolio of bonds and CDs is very risky, making it difficult to sustain income and fend off inflation. Advisors suggest that retirees invest so that their portfolio is more diversified.
Myth 6: It’s best if I claim Social Security benefits at age 62. Claiming Social Security early can be a costly move when examined with life expectancy. Based on life expectancy, claiming at age 62 offers a 7 percent to 9 percent chance of receiving the highest cumulative gross Social Security benefits. If you wait until age 70, your total benefit can increase as much as 8 percent. Myth 7: I’ll remain healthy enough in retirement to make financial decisions myself. While good physical and mental health in retirement is the goal, retirees should plan for rising health-care costs and secure help from an advisor to manage money in retirement, considering that five percent of Medicare beneficiaries, age 65-plus, have four or more chronic illnesses. Myth 8: My taxes will be low in retirement. If retirees need as much income as they did during their working years to maintain their lifestyle, it is not credible to think that the tax burden will be less, particularly if the retiree needs to withdraw from retirement plan savings that are fully taxable at ordinary income rates. Top tax rates are now on the lower point in many decades. Myth 9: I can safely withdraw 4 percent of my assets and not run out of money. Retirement outcomes are unpredictable for most. Periods of low market returns and high inflation, if experienced in early years of retirement, can be devastating. Myth 10: If I die tomorrow, the insurance company keeps all the money I put into annuities. That’s the thought of many investors and advisors, but nine out of 10 immediate income annuity buyers choose to receive guaranteed income at least near or equal to their original investment.
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MONEY, FUN, MAKING A DIFFERENCE ALL PART OF SUMMER JOB EXPERIENCE
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t nearly 7,000 feet, the historic mountain town of Williams, Arizona is an enticing destination during the hot summer months. For high school graduates and college students, it may also be the best job location they will ever have. Located near Williams is a summer camp for children and adults with special needs. Founded in 1968, Camp Civitan was one of the first stay-over camps for people with all abilities in the country. Today, the camp is recognized nationally for its services and programs for the disabled. The summer camp offers 10-weeklong sessions where campers experience a variety of enriching and fun experiences that promote positive self-esteem, teamwork, socialization and healthy activities. Each weeklong camp session, starting May 30 through August 5, offers special needs campers, some as young as 8 and as old as 65, the opportunity to make new friends, sing, dance, create art projects, do theatrical skits, fish and visit area attractions. Many of the trips include the Grand Canyon, Bearizona, area lakes and other destinations. Campers and staff, as well, gain many new life skills which include self-confidence and independence. On average, summer staff return to Camp Civitan for four summers, and many work weekends during one of the 12-weekend camp sessions throughout the year. Staff not only return to camp each year for the fun and relationships with other staff and returning campers, but camp staff positions are also paid, on average, for the entire 10-week summer sessions over $5,000, including all meals and lodging.
“I’ve been involved with Camp Civitan for over 30-years,” said Civitan Foundation CEO Dawn Trapp. “Nearly every one of the camp staff over the years has either stayed in touch, changed their careers to work with people with disabilities or now volunteers with a social agency. Camp Civitan is a lifetime of memories and a life changer.” Camp Civitan encourages teens, ages 13-17, to volunteer. Not only will the experience offer community service hours and resume reference, but teens will share their talents and skills, learn activity planning, develop leadership skills and make life-long memories and friends, as well. Volunteers spend a full week at camp, which includes food and dorm accommodations. Assignments include kitchen duty, organizing sporting activities and assisting camp staff with members. “I will never forget my time at Camp Civitan, it has affected my life forever. I view disabilities in a whole new light, my fears are gone and the friendships I’ve built will last a lifetime, I will be back,” said John, a 15-year-old camp volunteer. To learn more and to apply for Camp Civitan staff positions and volunteer opportunities, go to www.civitanfoundationaz.org/camp-civitan or call 602-953-2944. Camp staff must be a high school graduate or GED, at least 18-years-of age. Volunteers must be 13 to 17 years of age.
“I was a staffer for three years while in college,” said Michael “Skippy” Hough, director of Camp Civitan. “After college I was a teacher and worked briefly for the state. Working at camp made such an impact on my life that I knew I wanted to work with this population as a career.” deervalleytimes.com
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Deer Valley Times SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2019
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Get out on the field this summer with two unique camps to choose from! Our MERC Work camp focuses on basic airsoft skills with fun role-play exercises like “secret agent.” Our Special Operations camp provides a more realistic experience focusing on real world skills. Two different camps, one great summer camp experience! Space is limited - Register by April 30 for discounted rates! WHERE: Two Valley Locations in Gilbert and Phoenix! WHEN: 8am-12noon; MERC Works (Gilbert): June 3-7, July 8-12; MERC Works (Phoenix): June 10-14, July 15-19; Spec Ops (Phoenix): June 17-28 TYPE & AGES: Day camp. MERC Work, Age 10+. Spec Ops, Age 11+. CONTACT: Visit our website www.VIPAirsoft.net or call 480-507-9420 Ext 2 for more information.
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MUSIC CAMP AT BACH TO ROCK
ROCK BAND, GLEE CLUB and PRE-K, K-2 MUSIC CAMP AT BACH TO ROCK. Half and full day camps for kids 4-17. Beginners to advanced. Learn to play an instrument, become a vocalist, form a band, record in a real recording studio! We make learning music fun! Rock Band Camp, Recording Arts Camp and Glee Club, ages 7 to 17. Rock City World Tour for ages 4 to 6. WHERE: Bach to Rock North Scottsdale - The Promenade 7325 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. #104 (at Scottsdale Rd.) Scottsdale, AZ 85260 WHEN: May 28 through August 2. TYPE & AGES: Day camp. Ages 4-17. CONTACT: 480-990-8000, https://northscottsdale.b2rmusic.com/
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INVENTIONEERING: STEAM SUMMER CAMPS
FRIENDLY PINES CAMP
Friendly Pines Camp has been sharing the wonder of nature, community, and childhood play with boys and girls for 78 years. Friendly Pines Camp is truly an Arizona Tradition! Friendly Pines Camp is a traditional overnight camp that offers over 30 activities, including horseback riding, waterski, canoe, ropes course, tennis, sports, archery, visual arts, performing arts, pet care, and more. WHERE: Friendly Pines Camp is located in the Bradshaw Mountains just 6 miles outside of Prescott. The camp sits in the cool pines at an elevation of 6300’ WHEN: Two week sessions: June 9-22; June 23-July 6; July 7-20 One week sessions: June 9-15; June 16-22; June 23-29; June 30-July 6; July 7-13; July 14-20 TYPE & AGES: Overnight camp. Ages 6-13 CONTACT: email: info@friendlypines.com, 928-445- 2128, www.friendlypines.com
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Need a way to keep the kids active and happy during the summer? ROCK CLIMBING YOGA NINJA COURSE MARTIAL ARTS AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES Our well qualified counselors will help your child build new friendships, discover new interests and improve selfesteem, all in an inviting environment. No experience is required. Lunch is provided fresh every day. WHERE: 16447 N 91st Street #105 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 WHEN: June 3 – August 2 TYPE & AGES: Day camp. Ages 6-12. CONTACT: Contact2@azontherocks.com, 480-502-9777
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MUSICAL THEATRE OF ANTHEM
Inventioneering STEAM Summer Camps are coming to Garage Guild LLC! Halfday camp sessions for younger kids and full-day camp sessions for teens. Campers will learn important tech skills while building and customizing a robot vehicle. They’ll work with Arduino microcontrollers and Raspberry Pi computers, learning electronics concepts and programming. We’ll also provide some time for crafting exploration so they can try out yarn crafts, wood crafts, painting, and even 3D printing. At the end of the 5-day session, each camper gets to take home their robot along with a prototyping box, so they can continue their STEAM experiments after camp is over. WHERE: Garage Guild, 10210 N. 32nd St. C-6, Phoenix, AZ 85028 WHEN: Weekly sessions from June 4 to July 20, Tuesday-Saturday. TYPE & AGES: Day camp. Ages 6-18 CONTACT: www.garageguild.org, 602-493-4990
MTA has five different summer offerings to choose from! Freckleface Strawberry the Musical, our 2019 Summer Performing Arts Institute, MTA Minis Pirates and Mermaids, and two more full stage productions to be announced on our website after 3/8! Participants learn acting, vocal, and dance technique while putting on stellar performances! Multiple camp discounts offered. We have everything from classes to full-stage productions for ages 3-18. Some performances are in the evening. Please visit our website for details on each summer offering. WHERE: 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100 WHEN: June 10-22; June 24-28; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 15-26 TYPE & AGES: Day camp. Ages 3-18. CONTACT: musicaltheatreofanthem.org, 623-336-6001, mtajessy@gmail.com
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KIDS’ CORNER
WHY STEM SKILLS ARE IMPORTANT FOR YOUR KIDS By Jill “MamaBug” Frier
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s a parent of school age children, you’ve probably heard people touting the wonders and importance of STEM education for kids. But what is STEM and why is it so important for your kid to get up to speed on it? STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. A good understanding of these areas of study can help your child have a better understanding of how our world works today and give them an edge when then eventually enter the workforce as an adult. WHY STEM SUBJECTS ARE IMPORTANT STEM learning can help build a child’s critical thinking skills, sense of curiosity, creativity, and an understanding of technology and the scientific method while discovering new things. STEM education typically presents real-world scenarios that kids can work on, study and solve with a hands-on, scientific approach. These skills are important elements of “learning how to learn,” which is a critical element of most solution-oriented, not to mention higher paying, jobs. A study by the U.S. Department of Commerce showed that occupations involving STEM are growing at 17 percent, while occupations in other fields are growing at less than 10 percent. The study also showed that people who have a degree in a STEM field generally have a higher income than those who are involved in other careers. People in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math play an essential role in sustaining the current U.S. economy, and will likely remain a critical component well into the future. Bottom line, a focus on STEM education gives kids the edge they need to flourish in growing career fields. The U.S. Department of Labor’s workforce projections show that nine of the 10 fastest growing occupations that require a college degree will also deervalleytimes.com
demand significant scientific or mathematical training.
A WORLD OF RAPIDLY CHANGING TECHNOLOGY As science and technology have become increasingly more important in our world, kids will need STEM skills to succeed more than ever before. STEM is an essential part of everything we do every day. Science is key to everything around us, from medicine, to the products we use, to understanding the natural world. The technology to understand and develop that science is constantly evolving and expanding into every aspect of our daily lives. And engineering is the basic foundation not only for building infrastructure, like roads, bridges, and buildings, but also for the way organizations, businesses and governments operate and become continually more efficient. When interviewed by the We Are Teachers website, James Brown, executive director of the STEM Education Coalition in Washington, D.C., and a nuclear engineer by training, explained, “What binds together the STEM movement is the notion of modern skills. Employers talk about problem-solving. Society requires problem-solving. Doing your taxes requires problem-solving. Those are the types of skills that really matter. A practicing engineer will tell you, ‘I didn’t use the calculus I learned to solve problems on paper, but the way it taught me to solve problems and to think about problems was really important.”
STEM educational opportunities are more widely available than ever. Parents and teachers can find programs, classes, camps, and museums that focus on educational programs and activities to encourage and develop a better understanding of STEM for kids. Here are a few of the many organizations around the Valley that offer STEM programs and activities to inspire kids of all ages: • The Arizona STEM Network, led by Science Foundation Arizona. This non-profit organization was created as a collaboration between Arizona businesses, educators, government, and philanthropic organizations. The Arizona STEM Network focuses on a common agenda to graduate more Arizona students prepared for the global economy.
• Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence. This organization exposes kids to STEM-related activities during out-of-school time, to allow them to learn experientially. Kids engage in hands-on activities that re-
quire the practical but fun application of concepts learned in the classroom, in an after school environment. • Arizona STEM Adventure. This all-volunteer run event brings together students and professionals to give kids a hands on experience with a STEM professional and motivate students to enter the world of STEM. The next Arizona STEM Adventure will take place on November 16th, 2019, at the Pima Community College, Northwest Campus. There are loads of resources in the Phoenix area to help make STEM education fun and relevant to your children. Do your homework and take steps to get your kids interested in science, technology, engineering, and math – these subjects are important for everyone’s future. And be sure to check out Ladybug’s Blog (www.LadybugsBlog.com) for more articles and recommendations for fun, educational and interesting things to do with kids everywhere in Arizona!
STEM EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CHILD STEM classes can help kids be better problem solvers, more creative thinkers, and better at observing and thinking about the world around them, rather than simply memorizing facts. STEM education helps drive the inventors, problem-solvers and innovators of the future. And a good STEM program finds ways to make math and science important concepts that are fun and interesting for kids. DEER VALLEY TIMES • May 2019 • 11
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CREATE BEAUTIFUL POTTERY PIECES FOR YOUR HOME AT
AS YOU WISH POTTERY
By Jennifer Marshall
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ave you ever stood in your favorite home decor shop cradling a piece of painted pottery, wishing you could paint something that spectacular? Well, thanks to As You Wish Pottery, you can now create beautiful works of art for your home. “As You Wish Pottery is a paint your own pottery studio,” said Marketing Director Liz Geoghan. “Customers select a raw piece of pottery from our shelves, and they paint it. Many of our pieces are functional and can be used in the home. We have all the supplies like the paints and the kiln.” They offer all types of functional kitchen items such as plates, bowls and cups. Because all of their glazes
are lead-free, food safe and nontoxic, people can actually eat out of these dishes. Being microwave and dishwasher safe makes them a joy to use and clean.
Even though kitchen and household objects, like jars, are a mainstay of their collection and always in stock, the creative geniuses driving As You Wish Pottery are always on the lookout to bring their customers fresh and eclectic selections every day. This also includes their wide array of featured seasonal pottery. “Halloween and Christmas are our biggest holidays,” Geoghan said. “We have clay impression ornaments, so you can have your little one’s handprint turned into an ornament to hang on your tree. These also make amazing Christmas gifts.”
As for ‘little ones’, As You Wish Pottery loves kids. For children, exploring their creativity through the fun of painting is a wonderful activity for their intellect and their overall development. Piggy banks, figurines and boxes are but a few of the many options kids have to choose from to paint and make uniquely their own. “A couple times a year, we present Paint with a Princess,” Geoghan said. “We hire a Disney-like princess to come into the studio, and we do a project that’s relative to who she is. She paints with the kids, and she takes photos with them.” Paint with a Princess is usually held in April and November.
Joining in on all the artistic fun at As You Wish Pottery is as easy as traveling to one of their six convenient Valley locations: Chandler, Desert Ridge, Glendale, Mesa, Tempe and of course, our very own Norterra. They also have three locations in California and one in Utah. “When people come in to paint,” Geoghan said, “we have staff available to help them. We charge a $7.50 studio fee, which covers all the paints and supplies, the glazing and the firing of their piece. The only other expense they incur is the cost of the particular pottery item they select.” According to Geoghan, customers are provided a full explanation on how to use the paints and shown where they and all other key art supplies are located. Using an example plate, staff members give a simple tutorial on painting, and then they leave their budding artists free to paint and express themselves. Instructors check on their clients every 15 minutes or so to ensure they’re doing okay, make certain they have all the tools they need and share any other artistic guidance if it’s wanted.
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For those who enjoy painting on a regular basis, As You Wish Pottery sells what they call their Family Fun Pass for $30.00. This pass covers the $7.50 studio fee for eight visits, which is a $30.00 savings per customer, and leaves only the pottery to be purchased. Looking to do something new and exciting with your girlfriends? Now’s the time to try an artistic adventure. Gather you gal pals and some wine, because, after 4:00 p.m., As You Wish Pottery is BYOB for adults only. “We recommend one and a half to two hours for someone to complete a project,” Geoghan said. “Therefore, you can spend lots of quality time with friends and family while you’re expressing yourself and being creative in a positive environment.” As You Wish Pottery offers one to two classes every month for ages 12 and up for those who seek more painting education than what comes in a regular session. Their signature event and educational opportunity is their Summer Program. While it’s designed for kids five-yearsold and up, adults are welcome, and it’s the perfect fit for those who are looking for the ultimate in painting instruction and seek more of an extensive experience. “We feature a different design everyday,” Geoghan said, “and the design we show is the design we teach. We have a dedicated teacher for the class who takes students step by step through the process of recreating that precise design. And since it’s not a huge group, the teacher can give a little one-on-one guidance to students.” This year, the Summer Program begins on June 3 and ends on July deervalleytimes.com
19. Since they break for the week of July 4, the event ends up running for six weeks. Classes meet from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Clients don’t have
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While the Summer Program classes are very hands-on in their instructional format, they’re still tailored to beginners. Projects done on Mondays and Wednesdays use clay-based paints that
Looking to do something new and exciting with your girlfriends? Now’s the time to try an artistic adventure. Gather you gal pals and some wine, because, after 4:00 p.m., As You Wish Pottery is BYOB for adults only.
to register for a whole week or the whole program. The entire schedule of assigned projects is posted on their website, so people can enroll in whatever classes they like in whatever quantity they like, including just individual classes. Each class is $25.00 all-inclusive meaning the $7.50 studio fee and the cost of the pottery is included in this fee.
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require firing in the kiln, while Friday’s assignments utilize acrylic paint that can be taken home that day as it doesn’t require firing.
Sponges and stamps and stencils! As You Wish Pottery has a treasure-trove of artistic goodies including over 70 distinct colors of paint and a plethora of brush sizes. In addition to the teacher,
further inspiration is found in their idea books, their many painted samples and their YouTube videos, which allow students to play them on their smartphones while in the studio. “As You Wish Pottery is a great place to host your next celebration,” Geoghan said. “We have three separate packages for birthday parties, we do corporate team building events and we work with many Girl Scouts.” Besides bringing a small group in when the studio is open, people can also rent out the entire space and host a private party, which means the studio is then closed to the public during this time. While none of their locations do any on-site catering, they do have refrigerators whereby hosts can bring in food and drink. Balloon bundles and party bags are available for purchase, and people are free to bring in their own event appropriate decorations. Since As You Wish Pottery believes that everyone can benefit and grow
from exercising their creative spirit, they partner with adult daycares as well as with organizations who represent kids and adults with special needs. Discounts are available when these entities bring their groups in, or the staff can take a field trip and travel to a given group. Sign up for their email list to guarantee you don’t miss any of the fun. Details regarding upcoming classes, the Summer Program, specials and so much more are all listed on their website. Register for a class online and read their blog; everything and more is there waiting for you and your artistic muse. “We offer coupons,” Geoghan said. “One Wednesday per month is called Wacky Wednesday where we waive the studio fee. And on the last Monday of the month, we have Monday Mania where we do a coupon for 50 percent off or buy one get one free. Whatever it is, it’s usually a killer coupon.” www.asyouwishpottery.com
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ost people in Phoenix venture north of the Valley for a day trip now and then. We like to visit the mountains, tall pines and cool summers of Flagstaff with trips to the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim and the small towns and sights to see on the way. But north of Flagstaff and the South Rim lies a vast, sparsely populated wilderness. If you’re looking for adventure on the road less travelled, here are some places you can visit north of I-40 in Arizona. GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK – NORTH RIM If you enjoy the majestic beauty of the Grand Canyon, but aren’t crazy about all the tourists, you should check out the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The North Rim is about a four-hour drive from the South Rim and sits at over 8000 feet in elevation, which means it is closed during winter months due to harsher winter weather. With gorgeous views and an abundance of wildlife, the North Rim has just one lodge, one campground and accounts for only 10 percent of all Grand Canyon visitors. VERMILION CLIFFS NATIONAL MONUMENT On the road to the North Rim of the
By Jill “MamaBug” Frier Grand Canyon lies a spectacular vision of towering canyon walls. The Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is located on 294,000-acres of the Colorado Plateau, just south of Utah. This monument includes the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, which is home to Coyote Buttes. You may recognize this international hiking destination, which features rock formations of colorful, swirled crossbedded sandstone – it’s home to the famously photographic “Wave” rock formation. Be sure to plan ahead and prepare for a trip into the wilderness; there is no Visitor Center or lodging, but camping is allowed in designated areas or with a backcountry permit. GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is located on the Arizona and Utah border, at the center of the Colorado Plateau. This natural wonder encompasses over 1.25 million acres and offers visitors an array of water-based and backcountry recreation. The recreation area also protects scenic, scientific, natural, and cultural resources on Lake Powell, the Colorado River, its tributaries, and surrounding lands. The gateway to Glen Canyon and Lake Powell is the small town of Page, Arizona. This community offers a wide variety
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of lodging, services and recreational resources for visitors to the lake. GRAND CANYON – PARASHANT NATIONAL MONUMENT The Grand Canyon National Park is not the only way to see the incredible views the Grand Canyon offers. You can travel west of the North Rim and take a rocky, two-track road in a 4x4 to the edge of the Grand Wash Cliffs, where you will find a stunning, solitary view deep into the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is a dynamic geologic environment with amazing vistas, volcanic flows and mountains on the move. The monument is incredibly remote, so plan ahead and be prepared to leave pavement, cell service, and modern conveniences behind. NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT Just south of the Utah border and about an hour west of Monument Valley, you will find the Navajo National Monument. Established in 1909 to protect the remains of three large and incredibly well-preserved prehistoric pueblos, Keet Seel, Betatakin, and Inscription House, this monument represents a long cultural history of the Navajo people and their ancestors. Located on the Navajo Nation approximately nine
miles from Highway 160 at the end of AZ Highway 564, the Navajo National Monument is a free park that offers a picnic area and camping facilities. MONUMENT VALLEY TRIBAL PARK Stunning rock formations and broad vistas welcome you to the Navajo Nation’s Monument Valley Park. The onsite location for many western movies, visitors get to see and experience one of the most majestic and photographed places on earth. Monument Valley is a vast swath of desert just south of the Utah border on the Navajo Nation, displaying graceful sandstone masterpieces that tower at heights of 400 to 1,000 feet. Highway 163 runs through Monument Valley to Utah, but travelers can stop by the Visitor Center to eat, buy Navajo arts and crafts, and pay to travel through a specially designated area of the park. The far northern part of Arizona is a vast wilderness that covers hundreds of miles on both paved and unpaved roads. If you crave the solitude of nature and a journey off the beaten path, a trip to this part of Arizona is for you. Be sure to check Ladybugs Blog (www.LadybugsBlog.com) for information about other fantastic places to visit in the great state of Arizona. deervalleytimes.com
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• Talking Stick Treehouse: Great Wolf Lodge’s signature, multi-level water play structure featuring suspension bridges, slides, spray stations and other water elements. Atop of Talking Stick Treehouse sits a massive, 1,000 gallon tipping bucket that pours out every three-to-four minutes, to the glee of the guests waiting below. Attached to the play structure are five water slides, two that originate from the top of the structure for more adventurous young ones and three at a lower-level for more of the toddler set. • Wolf Tail: A thrill-seekers delight. Guests step into a launch pod and listen to the rhythmic sound of a heartbeat as they wait for the floor to drop out from underneath, hurling them into a nearly vertical,
20-foot free fall, followed immediately by a 360-degree, high-speed loop. • Alberta Falls: This one or two-person tube slide features drops, chutes and serpentine 180- degree and 360-degree banked curves. • River Canyon Run: A rollicking family raft ride that sends up to four riders on a white-water adventure down one of the park’s longest slides. With no steep drops, this is the perfect slide for parents and the kids to enjoy together.
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Viewed by more than 25 million people worldwide, this traveling exhibition is one of the highest attended in history. “Even after more than 100 years, the curiosity is still
there,” said Ran Knishinsky, Partner and Chief Marketing at OdySea. “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition puts visitors in the shoes of passengers, showcasing authentic objects that offer a poignant, emotional connection to those traveling on the iconic ship.” Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will be replacing the Bodies Revealed exhibit, and opening May 8. Visitors will experience a chronological voyage through the Titanic. These artifacts, recovered from two and a half miles below the surface of the North Atlantic, tell the story from behind the Titanic’s short journey from construction, to destruction, and eventual recovery.
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TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION COMING IN MAY itanic: The Artifact Exhibition takes you on a journey back in time to experience the legend of Titanic like never before. The galleries in this fascinating Exhibition feature over 137 real artifacts, included 120 never seen before in Arizona, recovered from the ocean floor along with room re-creations and personal stories; each highlighting a different chapter in the compelling story of Titanic’s maiden voyage.
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y daughters Grandpa (Papa) died today. He had a long wonderful life and nothing to regret. But that doesn’t remove the sorrow to those who loved him. It’s hard to hear your daughter with such tears. He was a wonderful man and lived a full life but the pain of losing him is unbearable to us remaining. My daughter asked through her sobbing; “ How do people do this?” Of which I had no answer. And: “Why doesn’t the world stop for a while, am I supposed to just move on, keep going?” And of course the answer is: Yes, the best you can. Last night I finally watched the movie Only The Brave about the 20 Granite Mountain Hotshots where 19 were lost battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. I read the book, Granite Mountain written by Brendan McDonough, the lone survivor, a year ago and it took me this long to have the courage to watch the movie. I can’t even imagine a gymnasium full of the families that have the same question as my daughter. How do people do this? The pure anguish and gut wrenching loss is beyond bearable. I was on the Tucson Fire Department for 22 years and it hit home for me. The losses that I’ve seen people experience is beyond graspable sometimes: Mothers, Fathers, brothers and sisters and friends alike. The sudden loss of life, especially a young life, can rip the heart right out of you. The grief is palpable and unbearable. I, and every fireman I’ve ever met, have run out of an emergency room in tears sometime or another to grieve, on our own, away from those families living through their private nightmare. Brendan McDonough, I grieve with you and am so sorry for your loss brother. What does any of this have to do with commercial real estate? Nothing! I often times remind myself that real estate is just business. I hear so often people tell me about their bad days, bad days in real estate or bad days in their business. I’ve seen bad days and I’ve had
bad days in business and in real estate. Heck, I’ve had bad weeks, months and I’ve even had bad years in real estate. I’ve never had a day as bad as that mom and dad had standing over their six year old lifeless daughter that I brought into the emergency room all those years ago when I was a medic. I remind myself of that moment and many others like it when I start feeling sorry for myself about business. It’s business. It’s not life or death. Life goes on. There’s always another day tomorrow to work on business. I’ve never lost a deal so big that even approached the loss of a loved one and I’ve lost some big deals. The last day of 2007 I lost a deal so big that it would have paid a years salary in one closing. That’s how life is but no one died that day and I did not grieve. My daughter that mourns today was still with me and still is today. The commercial real estate market in Deer Valley Airpark is good today. I can’t predict how it will be tomorrow. I can work hard and represent my clients to the best of my abilities. But my message today is simple: cherish the gifts in your life; those loved ones that are dear to you. Business will come and go, on and on, but our loved ones will only be with us for a limited time. Treasure your time together and grieve for any loss of your true gifts. All the rest is background noise. deervalleytimes.com
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This topic is particularly important this year, as we had heavier rains this past winter. This means spring has provided much more cover and food for snakes in the desert, therefore conditions are prime for more snake events (bites!) this year. I know that for most of us, rattlesnake sightings are rare. But there are 13 different species in the Phoenix area and each year over 150 people report being bitten by a rattlesnake. LEAVE WILD ANIMALS ALONE. The best advice for rattlesnakes? Avoid them. I was in a CPR class taught by a Rural Metro firefighter a few years back and the snake subject came up. The lead instructor said, “I have worked here for
over 12 years, full time, and I have seen very few rattlesnake bites.” She continued by telling us that every single snake bite that she had seen was, “On a man, on his hand, and he had been drinking.” Her point was that they were playing with the snake. Don’t be stupid. Leave rattlesnakes and other wildlife alone… even when they are dead.
DEAD SNAKES CAN BITE. Yes, really. You should never handle a venomous reptile, even after it is dead. Reflex strikes with injected venom can occur for several hours after death, so see my first point and just leave it alone. WATCH WHERE YOU PUT YOUR HANDS AND FEET. Like all reptiles, rattlesnakes find shelter and warm their bodies by sunning themselves on rocky outcrops or hiding in the dark crevices of rocks, wood piles and deep grass. Be aware of your surroundings, avoid putting your hands and feet in these hidden spaces, always carry
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stay calm and seek medical attention immediately. Follow these guidelines if you are bitten: • Protect yourself and get away from the animal • Check the animal’s appearance so you can describe it, take a picture if you can • Stay calm, sit down, try to remain still, and keep the wound beneath your heart • Remove jewelry or clothing from around the wound - you are going to swell a lot • Get to the emergency room immediately for proper medical attention This time of year, snakes are more active in the morning and evening when it is cooler. Unfortunately, this is also when we are most active, so this is the time to stay present and pay attention to your surroundings. Rattlesnakes are a part of living in the Sonoran Desert. This is their home as much as it is ours, but if you treat them with the respect they deserve and let them have their space, everyone will get along just fine.
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A demon-like figure must decide where his loyalties lie: with humanity and his surrogate father, or an ancient sorceress, the Blood Queen, who seeks to bring about the apocalypse. Something clearly went wrong during development on this film. Hellboy is a movie where no one seemed to be on the same page in production. Tone clash is present everywhere in this movie. Is it a dark, edgy monster film or a Deadpool-like comedy? The editing reeks of post-production issues, with rapid cutting, continuity breaks, and even unnecessary pop music entries straight out of Suicide Squad. The script is one that is exposition over showing, not just in worldbuilding but also in character development. The movie tells us to care about the characters instead of helping us to invest in them by following their journey. The cast does little to help the situation, as David Harbour (Hellboy himself) seems like he’d rather be anywhere else. Some interesting prosthetics and Neil Marshall’s somewhat slick action direction could not save this one.
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A group of death row criminals are set on a strange journey to conduct experiments based around a black hole and procreation. This is a very bleak and brutal film, not in violence but tone and development. The characters, even the “good” ones like Monte (Robert Pattinson) and Tcherny (Andre Benjamin), have no hope for complete redemption. They can only sit and hope their remaining days are somewhat stable. The dark, pale cinematography is robotic and inhuman, as if we are watching security footage instead of a movie. 18 • May 2019 • DEER VALLEY TIMES
The performances are almost all deadpan, which works in the tone of the film, but became a bit tiring after a while. Its showcase of the human condition and how we are doomed to destroy each other will leave you thinking, though maybe not in the best mood.
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The misadventures of a stoner poet named Moondog (Matthew McConaughey) on his quest to publish his novel. Harmony Korine’s film does feel like a story taking place in a “high” world, where nothing is set in reality. Benoit Debie’s cinematography is chaotic and shaky with highly saturated colors, and the characters, even the normal ones, are all insane and rather awful people. Logic and consequences are thrown out the window. I loved every second of it. This is life on the wild side; uncensored and strangely creates a feel-good without completely glorifying the actions of the characters. Korine’s direction is always changing, and this is some of his best work yet.
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