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IN THIS ISSUE

Kids’ Corner ...................................................................................... 8 Crossword Puzzle ........................................................................... 2 Charity ................................................................................................ 3 City News ...................................................................................4 & 5 Hi, My Name is ................................................................................. 6 Education ...................................................................................8 & 9 Kids’ Corner .....................................................................................10 Safety .................................................................................................11 Ask The Expert ...............................................................................12

Business .......................................................................................... 13 Real Estate ....................................................................................... 17 Home .................................................................................................18 Health ......................................................................................20 & 21 Local .......................................................................................22 & 23 Movies ..............................................................................................24 Business Directory ........................................................................25 Things To Do ........................................................................26 & 27

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17. Basketball hoop 18. Opposite of adore 19. *Before - Rodham; After - ____ 21. *Before - ____; After - Mumbai 23. Make mistakes 24. Prickle on a wire 25. Art degrees 28. Abominable humanoid 30. “American Horror Story: Hotel” hotel 35. Tangerine and grapefruit hybrid 37. Sailor’s call 39. Tarzan’s swing 40. Search without warning 41. Audition tapes 43. Shorter than maxi 44. King of ancient Crete 46. Time distortion 47. Bit of slander 48. Bobbysock 50. Row of vagrants 52. “All the Light We Cannot ____,” novel 53. Auctioneer’s quantities 55. El ____ 57. *Before - ____; After - living room 60. Like misanthrope’s remark 64. Pluck 65. Flying saucer acronym 67. Nary a soul 68. Sicker 69. Waikiki garland 70. Written corrections 71. English playwright Coward 72. Japanese capital 73. Fit out again

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ADOPTIVE FAMILIES COALITION

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very year in the U.S., more than 135,000 children are welcomed into families through adoption.

Creating a family through adoption is an amazing journey—one filled with joy—but sometimes also paved with significant, life-altering challenges. While most adoptive families soon begin to settle in with one another, children who have been exposed to neglect, trauma or abuse may have a hard time adjusting to their new home.

Genetic disorders or drugs and alcohol consumed by the birth mother may cause developmental or behavioral problems. A child may have trouble learning to trust, love and live without chaos—which some have never experienced.

One family in Phoenix, Arizona discovered how difficult the journey could be after adopting their son. It quickly became evident that their son would need specialized, professional treatment in order to heal. Seeking answers, they found there was a lack of support and few financial resources available for essential care. Prescribed treatments were expensive yet minimally covered by insurance—if at all. Help for hurting families like theirs was hard to find. As a result, they founded Adoptive Families Coalition (AFC) and their quest began to fill a gap in post adoption support.

The effects of childhood trauma can be devastating to the new family. They can present as: explosive behaviors, disruptions in family life, struggles at school, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation (ED), Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), and a host of other diagnosable conditions.

Adoptive Families Coalition is passionate about advocating for some of the most vulnerable of our society, helping to prevent childhood trauma, providing a sponsorship program and initiating support groups. AFC believes that every child deserves the opportunity for healing and every family deserves support for their well-being and preservation. AFC offers extensive resources for parents at adoptive.org and one-on-one encouragement through personal communication. Until improvements are made to better assist children living with deep wounds—to help them heal and thrive—AFC services will continue to help fill this unique gap in our culture.

The majority of parents who reach out to Adoptive Families Coalition urgently need financial assistance to provide the appropriate treatment for their hurting child—treatment that is often not covered or only partially covered by insurance. To these families, AFC

offers their sponsorship program so money can be raised to help afford healing opportunities. Financial partners make possible the AFC services so that they are offered at no cost to the families.

Stories like Spencer’s compel Adoptive Families Coalition to do everything possible to help families in need: Five-month-old Spencer* (name protected for privacy) was taken to the hospital with a broken arm. There, the doctor also found evidence of earlier breaks—a result of neglect and abuse prior to his adoption. After 10 years, six therapists, psychiatrists and multiple hospitalizations, Spencer’s adoptive family reached out to AFC in desperate need for help for their wounded son. His early childhood trauma had resulted in behavioral challenges, putting the whole family at risk. Out-of-home placement for therapeutic treatment was prescribed but the costs were beyond their means. Through an AFC sponsorship, they now have financial assistance that is giving their son the opportunity for specialized care and healing.

Families are very grateful to find Adoptive Families Coalition: “Thank you for all you do for families like mine. Really, thank you doesn’t begin to express my appreciation!”

—J.H. “Thanks to this great organization we have been able to pay for my son’s residential treatment this past year.”

—R.F.

Adoptive Families Coalition is a non-profit 501(3)(c) organization dedicated to the holistic support of families with adopted children who demonstrate emotional, behavioral or psychological challenges.

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CITY NEWS PARDON OUR DUST - PV SCHOOLS SUMMER CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN JUNE, STUDENTS WILL BE ENJOYING THEIR MUCHDESERVED VACATION; HOWEVER, PVSCHOOLS WILL BE EXTREMELY BUSY WITH SUMMER CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. During the 74 days of summer vacation, 40 schools and support sites are slated for various construction projects.

These projects are being funded with the 2015 voter-approved bond and would not have been possible if it weren’t for the continued support of our community. Thank you for supporting public education and the students of PVSchools!

plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, carpeting and polished concrete.

Building A and the Multi-Purpose Room will receive new paint.

• Elementary schools, middle schools and high schools will receive new stage and Performing Arts Center curtains.

• Shadow Mountain High School, Shea Middle School and Desert Cove

Elementary will receive new outdoor signage for the North Valley Arts Academies.

• Other projects include new generators, mechanical upgrades, flooring updates, fire alarm and security updates, roofing repairs, interior paintings, card readers/ID badge updates, PA systems upgrades, restroom upgrades and concrete work.

While summer construction projects are exciting and expectations are raised, inconveniences can occur.

Even with a well-choreographed plan, issues arise during these projects that can affect the outcomes.

The Facilities Department does their best, but with an ambitious schedule, the patience of the staff at the various sites has always helped them achieve their goals.

Some of the projects will include: • Sunrise Middle School’s cafeteria will receive a new walk-in cooler-freezer, a reconfigured restroom in the stage area that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, renovated locker rooms, and a renovated nurse’s station to create an ADA accessible water closet.

• Hidden Hills Elementary School will receive demolition and removal of existing cabinets, plumbing fixtures, lighting and existing flooring and replacement with new cabinets,

MVD URGES ARIZONANS TO CONSIDER GETTING VOLUNTARY TRAVEL ID

AS 2020 DEADLINE APPROACHES, AIRPORTS AND TSA HELP SPREAD THE WORD ARIZONANS WHO PLAN TO USE THEIR DRIVER LICENSE OR ID CARD TO GET THROUGH SECURITY CHECKPOINTS at U.S. airports and other restricted, federally controlled facilities should take action to get an Arizona Voluntary Travel ID through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

The Transportation Security Administration will provide MVD informational flyers at its airport checkpoints in Flagstaff, Phoenix Mesa-Gateway, Phoenix Sky Harbor, Tucson International and Yuma International. The flyers advise passengers that starting Oct. 1, 2020,

standard credentials won’t be accepted by the TSA. “Now is a great time to get a Voluntary Travel ID because the federal deadline gets closer every day,” said MVD Director Eric Jorgensen. “MVD is making this process simple. Customers can go to ServiceArizona.com and make an office appointment. The website provides information about what documents that customers should bring with them to meet the REAL ID requirements for the Voluntary Travel ID. Appointments also help MVD offices run more efficiently, helping to get customers out of line and safely on the road.”

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The Voluntary Travel ID is an Arizona driver license or ID card that meets the additional identification requirements of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. Standard Arizona licenses or ID cards do not conform to the federal REAL ID requirements because of a state law that says those steps must be taken voluntarily by the license or card holder.

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CITY NEWS NEWS FROM PHOENIX DISTRICT 3 COUNCILWOMAN STARK MORE THAN 200 HIKERS ANNUALLY ARE RESCUED FROM CITY OF PHOENIX DESERT AND MOUNTAIN PARKS AND PRESERVES. This simple checklist can help keep you from becoming a statistic.

• Watch the Weather – Yes, “it’s dry heat” – but Arizona’s temperature can be deceiving and deadly. Hike when it’s cool outside, try early mornings and evenings when there’s more shade.

• Dress Appropriately – Wear proper shoes, clothing, hat and sunscreen.

• Bring Water – Hydrate before you go. Have plenty of water, more than you think you need.

Turn around and head back to the trailhead before you drink half of your water.

• Keep in Contact – Carry a mobile phone.

• Team Up – Hike with others. If hiking solo, tell someone your start and end times and locations.

• Be Honest – Do you have a medical condition? Asthma, heart problems, diabetes, knee or back problems? Don’t push yourself!

(Even trained athletes have been caught off guard by getting dehydrated on Arizona trails.)

• Don’t Trail blaze – Enjoy the Sonoran Desert’s beautiful and undeveloped landscape, but please

stay on designated trails.

• Take Responsibility – Don’t be “that person” – the one who wasn’t prepared, shouldn’t have been there for health reasons or ignored safety guidelines. Be the responsible hiker, who takes a hike and does it right!

KEEP PETS SAFE IN THE HEAT The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous— for pets and people. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results.

TRAIL RESTRICTIONS FOR DOGS - DOGS PROHIBITED ON TRAILS WHEN TEMPERATURE IS 100 DEGREES OR WARMER Dogs are prohibited on ALL city of Phoenix hiking trails when the temperature is 100 degrees or warmer.

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EDUCATION

5 WAYS TO MAKE MATH PART OF YOUR KIDS’ DAILY LIVES

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or many students, math can seem like the most challenging school subject. But it doesn’t have to be. Math is actually all around us. Here are five ways you can help kids draw connections between classroom math and the math that touches their daily lives.

1. BAKE AND COOK Math and the kitchen go hand-inhand. Making cookies? Double or halve the batch to learn about dividing, multiplying and fractions.

Have the right recipe but the wrong measuring gear? Convert from metric to English to practice simple formulas. Witness how fractions work firsthand by quartering ingredients like peppers and apples.

For more hands-on education, let kids do the measuring, timer-setting and anything else that requires math.

2. BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER Following instructions from start to finish is important for any math student, so build something together,

like a new toy box or a bench for a reading nook. These types of projects require the use of math - from measuring materials to calculating the area and volume that objects will occupy. Be sure to point out when and how math is being used.

3. HAVE FAMILY MATH NIGHT Play games that deal with math and the tools on hand to win them, like the Casio fx-55 PLUS, a scientific calculator which helps students learn elementary mathematics such as fractions, division with remainders and random numbers. The True Fraction Display helps student understand the mathematics behind improper fractions, mixed fractions and simplification, providing the tools they need not to be intimidated by math concepts.

4. GO SHOPPING Shopping is the perfect opportunity

to practice percentages. Kids can calculate how much an item will cost and the money saved any time there’s a listed discount, like 20 percent off or half off. They can also calculate what the total charge will be after the sales tax is added. At the grocery store? Let kids weigh produce and calculate the cost.

5. CREATE A BUDGET A great way to teach kids how budgets work is with their own spending money. They will learn how to make their money last, as well as how to count it out and figure out how much change they’ll get back. You can also loop them into your own budgeting process.

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WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO TEACH KIDS TO CODE

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n today’s world, when it comes to preparing kids for the future, there are few better ways to do so then by teaching them how to code. Not just for use in the technological age, but to develop academic skills, patience, and critical thinking. All of which are key components for success in school, life, and careers.

What is coding? Coding is what makes it possible for computer software, apps, and programs.

Your browser, your computer’s operating system, the apps on

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Today’s kids do have a unique core understanding and natural sense of how programming works. Kids with even a little bit of experience, see the whole picture of technology with a new frame of mind. This was unimaginable in years past.

But kids today get it and can see coding in a unique way.

Learning to code also teaches children critical thinking and strong problem solving skills.

Kids become empowered by the results of coding because there is an immediate gratification when

Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age, and it’s important for kids to understand - and be able to innovate with the technology around them. -Tynker your phone, Facebook and the World Wide Web, they’re all made with code. Just a simple website like Google requires hundreds of lines of code and full time teams of programmers to manage and maintain.

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they write a line of code and they see actions on a screen or a robot come to life.

Most recently, there has been a lot of attention to IoT “Internet of Things” apps. These are the programs that run your entire house! Automatic thermostats, front door cameras, and Google Home and Alexa. There are many more of these technologies coming! Who will design and code these apps? Possibly your kids and grandkids!

As mind boggling as it seems to many adults, today’s kids embrace even radical new technologies like augmented reality, 3D printing, laser cutting, and artificial intelligence wholeheartedly. Yes that means even more coding! As you might be scratching your head, one thing is for certain, there’s no stopping the technological wave.

Kids that learn to code will be ahead of this curve and ready to launch into great adventures and careers of the future.

New applications are being developed that will change our lifestyle and facilitate our work. As technologies expand into the 21st century, coding will become the single greatest tool to manage it.

We at Generation Tech are thrilled to serve your community as a neighborhood technology hub where kids of all ages can gain new concepts and learn to use and manage technology.

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KIDS’ CORNER

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE – AQUARIUMS IN THE DESERT

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier

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ater is a scarce resource in the desert, so we don’t typically imagine Arizona to be a place where you can find high-quality aquariums. Fortunately for Sonoran Desert dwellers, that perception is wrong. Arizona is home to a number of world-class aquariums, including the largest in the southwest. Summer is a perfect time to escape the desert heat and find an oasis of water and sea life in one of the many aquariums in our state.

Here is a list of aquariums you can visit in the Sonoran Desert.

ODYSEA AQUARIUM The state of the art OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale opened its doors in 2016. As the largest aquarium in the southwest, it boasts two million gallons of water, 60 exhibits, and over 30,000 sea creatures. OdySea also has separate tours and encounters available to learn more about sea life and provide visitors with additional aquatic adventures. Some of the extra highlights at OdySea Aquarium include a Behind the Scenes tour, an underwater SeaTrek, and a special Penguin Interaction Program. It’s best to buy your tickets online in advance, to get discounts and avoid waiting in long lines. OdySea is worth the trip and a great place to escape the heat of summer – and a membership pays for itself in just a few visits.

WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO, AQUARIUM AND SAFARI PARK The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park, located off the Loop 303 highway in Litchfield Park, is another awesome aquatic adventure.

The aquarium portion of the zoo gets you up close and personal to sea life and lets you see everything from penguin feedings to sharks.

The South Pacific Reef tunnel tank features the longest acrylic tunnel in

Arizona, and the aquarium is home to the only sea lions in our state. The Aquarium’s sea lion facility and programs offer educational demonstrations, sea lion shows and feedings at their specially constructed Shipwreck Cove area. The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park is always worth a visit and the aquarium is a special treat for desert dwellers trying to beat the heat of summer.

SEALIFE ARIZONA AQUARIUM The SeaLife Arizona Aquarium, located in the Arizona Mills shopping center in Tempe, is a part of a larger SeaLife Aquarium group that has locations throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. The SeaLife Trust works to promote conservation efforts through education, breeding, rescuing and protecting aquatic animals all over the world.

Some of the highlights of the SeaLife Arizona Aquarium include fresh water and salt water exhibits, Critter Canyon, an interactive tide pool, a Bay of Rays, and an ocean view. The kids will love the educational challenges and treasure hunts provided by the aquarium, as well as the fun play area! Buy your tickets online and in advance to get the best rates, and consider opting for combo packages with the Legoland Discovery Center if you plan to spend the day.

ARIZONA SONORAN DESERT MUSEUM - WARDEN AQUARIUM The Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson is natural park that is completely unique to Arizona and the Sonoran Desert. It’s a zoo, plus a botanic garden, plus a natural history

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museum, plus a conservation, research and educational center. It also hosts a great aquarium for summer visitors to the museum. The ArizonaSonora Desert Museum’s Warden Aquarium opened in 2013 and welcomes Tucson residents and visitors with its unexpected exhibit of massive rivers with six-foot minnows, and oceans teeming with whales, stingrays, eels, and thousands of invertebrates found in the Sonoran Desert. As the museum explains, “A full understanding of the Sonoran Desert region isn’t possible without recognizing the importance of the freshwater rivers that flow through it and the Sea of Cortez, which are critical to this desert’s status as the lushest desert on earth.” Plan to stop at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum the next time you visit Tucson – it’s one you shouldn’t miss.

CABELA’S IN GLENDALE AND BASS PRO SHOP IN MESA A free and fun way to see aquatic wildlife native to Arizona is to visit one of the huge freshwater Aquariums in one of our local outdoor

outfitter stores, Cabela’s in Glendale or Bass Pro Shop in Mesa. Both stores house giant freshwater aquariums that offer up-close viewing of trophy-sized catfish, bass, striper, trout and blue gill, among other fish.

Check out their websites for special events and activities and to learn more about the aquariums – each of these stores is a tourist attraction and a fun day trip in and of itself!

Take some time this summer to get out of the heat and visit an aquarium near your part of the Valley of the Sun. There are some fantastic options available, and it’s a great opportunity to keep cool and continue encouraging your kids’ interest in science and the world outside. Be sure to check Ladybug’s Blog for a more ideas for great places to get your kids out of the house and interested places to see around the great state of Arizona.

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t does not matter if it’s your first Arizona Summer or you’re a Valley Native, triple-digit temperatures always feel worse than we either imagined or remembered. As the mercury rises, we start our summer traditions of testing the limits of our air conditioners and searching out the tiniest sliver of shade to park.

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is also kicking off a summer tradition of making sure drivers know kids and pets cannot be left in parked cars.

This summer the Office is excited to partner with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Arizona Humane Society and Penguin Air & Plumbing for the “Don’t Leave Me Behind!” vehicular heatstroke awareness campaign.

The campaign officially started on May 8 and will run until August 31, giving the campaign a full four months to raise awareness and keep the number of incidents of children and pets left in hot cars to zero.

“Deaths associated with hot cars are a completely preventable tragedy for both our children and our pets,” said Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery. “My personal challenge to every one of us in Maricopa County is to ensure no child or pet is lost to vehicular heatstroke this year.”

Vehicular heatstroke is listed as the number one cause of deaths in non-collision vehicle fatalities for children 14 and younger, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It is important to know that the risk of vehicular heatstroke can occur in air temperatures of 80 degrees or less and even as low as 57 degrees. Interior temperatures can quickly rise to dangerous levels even with the windows slightly rolled down. Young children are especially at risk because they can fall asleep during a car ride, making it easier for a driver not to notice them when the vehicle is

parked, and for infants who are less capable of regulating their body temperature.

“We lead busy lives, especially as parents of young children,” says Todd Nickoles, manager of Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety. “We want parents and caregivers to know how much of a ‘hot zone’ that their vehicle can be, and never to leave a child alone in a car, truck or van.”

The SafeKidsAZ.org webpage is filled with information, tips and videos to help spread the message and educate our Community about this issue. The site also reminds residents that leaving a child or pet in a vehicle is potentially fatal and, in some circumstances, a criminal offense.

“Last year, the passing of House Bill 2494, which aims to end hot car deaths, gives good Samaritans and AHS’ animal cruelty investigators an additional tool to save a life when necessary,” said Arizona Humane Society President and CEO, Dr. Steven Hansen. “It is our hope that through education and awareness we can work together to prevent these tragedies.”

You are encouraged to help the campaign achieve its goal of zero incidents of children and pets left in hot cars this summer by using the hashtag #DontLeaveMeBehind to help spread awareness.

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EXPERT TIPS FROM A SERVICE DOG TRAINER Q: What really makes a service dog a service dog?

A: The real answer is hundreds and hundreds of hours spent training that animal as well as the person holding the leash. Service dogs as defined by the American with Disabilities Act are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. “Doing work or performing tasks” usually means that the dog has been specially trained to do something for this person who is disabled that they cannot do for themselves safely or at all. In addition to task training, a service dog needs extensive public access training, to ensure the dog is calm, under control, and as unobtrusive as possible.

Q: What’s the difference between

a service dog and an emotional support animal?

A: There are a few very important differences between a service dog and an emotional support animal.

The first difference is the kind of animal. Only dogs and miniature horses can be used as service animals with public access in America. The law that recognizes a person’s right to use a service animal is called the American with Disabilities Act. The ADA states that an animal whose sole function is to provide emotional support is not considered a service animal, and the handler is not allowed to bring that animal into public.

Q: What kind of training should a real service dog have?

A: A whole lot of it. In all

seriousness, service dogs need training so they can enjoy working in stressful public environments and be good at their job. Most service dogs are raised from puppyhood over the course of several years to become a working service dog. All service dogs need lots of positive socialization with public environments, and advanced obedience training. Service dogs need to stay calm around intense distractions, while also being focused on their handler and performing their potentially lifesaving task work.

The task training depends on the type of service the dog provides.

There are guide dogs for the visually impaired, hearing-alert dogs for deaf individuals, medical alert and medical response dogs which can include psychiatric response dogs, and mobility assistance dogs.

able to work reliably in public due to a potential for fear, reactivity, or aggression.

Q: What qualifies someone to use a service dog?

A: The first and really only qualifier is that you have a life-altering disability. If a service dog can be trained in tasks that mitigate your disability and provide more independence in your life then you qualify. A service dog is essentially a type of medical equipment. Service dogs require special handling, continued training, and are actually a whole lot of work. It is up to each person to determine if the assistance of a service dog is worth the effort of handling and maintaining the service dog.

A2: The deal with fake service dogs is actually irresponsible humans.

Unfortunately, when you see a dog misbehaving in public the dog is either a real service dog who needs more training or re-training, or it is a person’s untrained pet. This person is actually impersonating someone with a disability to bring their pet into what is a very stressful environment for the animal.

Q: Can any dog be a service dog?

A: Yes and no. Any breed of dog could be a working service dog, it would depend on the person’s needs and how their disability affects their daily life. However, most dogs do not have the right temperament for public access work. A lot of dogs can be trained as home-helpmates and learn to do tasks for their owner at home, but these dogs may not be 12 • June 2018 • NORTH 32ND NEWS

Q: What is the deal with fake service dogs?

A1: There is no such thing as a fake service dog. There are only irresponsible humans that are bringing untrained or uncontrolled dogs into public places where these dogs misbehave. When someone enters a non-pet friendly store with a dog they are essentially stating that the dog is a service dog required because of a disability. It is up to the service dog handler to maintain control of their dog while in public.

If a service dog is out of control, damages property, or is not house broken, a business can ask the handler to remove the dog.

Service dogs are incredible animals who help their handler’s achieve new levels of independence. Anyone can work on training their dog to be a helper at home, and teach them to be calm around distractions. If you would like to learn more about service dogs and dog training in general, contact us at Arizona Dog Sports.

Jessa Parker is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDTKA) working at Arizona Dog Sports in Paradise Valley. Jessa has been training service dogs for the last five years, specializing in mobility assistance and diabetic alert dogs. north32ndnews.com

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et’s be honest, small business owners have it hard. From lease negotiations, tenant improvements, overhead costs, cost of acquisition for clients, retaining clients, hiring and firing, employee management, employee incentives, payroll - the list goes on. The one aspect that cannot be ignored, that is essential to the operational success of a small business, is the employees. Without them there would not be a business.

Day-to-day operations inside the walls of an office, store or for many businesses these days even virtually, is just that…a day-to-day operation. Employees encounter stress, communication barriers or feelings of loneliness (if a virtual employee).

The following are three reasons a small business owner needs to invest in team building, on a consistent basis.

1. BREAKS BARRIERS AND HELPS EMPLOYEES COME OUT OF THEIR SHELL. Getting staff outside of the office and out of the ‘work mode’ allows them to open up and let you and their co-workers see a little bit of “them” as a person.

2. FEELING APPRECIATED. Setting a quarterly budget for team building shows an employee that they are valued, worth more than their paycheck and that they are invested in. Small gestures and feelings of appreciated are often deemed more valuable than monetary compensation.

3. BETTER COMMUNICATION AND ABILITY TO WORK TOGETHER. Choosing team-building experiences that force communication and group project results in learning better communication skills and solving problems to work together.

These lessons can transfer back to the work environment and add value to the company! Many companies that host team builders invest a lot of time and money to ensure their activities have some sort of activity for communication and working together, all you have to do is ask them!

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REVITALIZATION OF NORTH 32ND: THEN & NOW

By Jennifer Marshall

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he Fourth of July is coming in a few weeks, and that conjures up lofty ideals like the “American Dream” and “Pride of Ownership.” The Valley of the Sun is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the United States making it a hub for lucrative careers, spacious and affordable housing, top-tier schools and an abundance of beautiful desert offering endless recreational opportunities.

The Phoenix area is expanding with unprecedented growth. Many older sections are experiencing a rebirth. One such neighborhood, the North 32nd area, is alive with revitalization and is poised to become the next most sought after neighborhood in which to live, work and play.

In life, it’s hard to know where you’re going without first understanding where you’ve been. To that end, you can’t adequately appreciate the revival of the North 32nd neighborhood without first touching on Arizona State Route 51. Despite all the benefits Arizona State Route 51, or simply the 51, gives us, this freeway was a deathblow to the economy of this region of Phoenix. In fact, North 32nd Street neighborhood suffered a thirty thousand plus loss in daily traffic after the opening of the freeway.

Per the City of Phoenix website: “The Corridor

boundaries include the Phoenix Mountain Preserve to the South, Loop 101 to the North, 28th Street to the West, and 36th Street/State Route 51 to the East.”

Before the 51, North 32nd Street was the main East Valley artery for traffic flowing between North and South Phoenix. Heading south, North 32nd Street became the Dreamy Draw Road as it traversed the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. (Dreamy Draw Road would eventually become part of the 51.)

The Phoenix Mountain Preserve comprises the Phoenix Mountains, which is a collection of several different peaks, of which Dreamy Draw Road slides between two of them: Piestewa Peak and Stoney Mountain. These mountains are the perfect destination for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian activities.

Of historical note, in 1916, Sam Hughes, a resident of Phoenix, discovered and mined cinnabar, which is mercury sulfide, below the Dreamy Draw Road area. Because mercury is a neuro toxin, mining it was an extremely dangerous profession. Urban legend says Dreamy Draw got its ‘dreamy’ name due to the dreamy or wild looks of the miners.

Piestewa Peak was once known as Squaw Peak, and when the 51 opened, it was called the Squaw Peak Parkway. However, the word squaw is offen-

sive to Native Americans, so the mountain and the freeway were renamed Piestewa Peak and Piestewa Freeway respectively. Piestewa refers to Lori Ann Piestewa, a member of the U.S. Army, who was the first woman to die in the Iraq War as well as the first Native American female to ever die in service to her country.

About four years ago, the citizens of the North 32nd Street corridor organized and decided to take action. With support from the City of Phoenix, they were determined to take back their neighborhood and revitalize it to its former glory.

So, what makes a neighborhood successful? Simply put, successful neighborhoods are defined by stellar schools, nice housing and an eclectic mix of local businesses.

EDUCATION The Paradise Valley Unified School District, which boasts 30 elementary schools, seven middle schools and five high schools, serves the North 32nd Street area. A couple of these high schools are listed as “Best High Schools” by U.S. News & World Report while others offer a STEM intensive curriculum and Dual Enrollment, which is a program that allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.

BASIS Charter School, which dominates U.S.

Rio Rico Mine, circa 1930, Northern Avenue at Dreamy Draw. State Route 51 now covers the mine remains.

This view is of the furnace plant and machine shop, with the headframe in the distance.

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News & World Report’s “Best Charter Schools,” has a campus for grades 6-12 on 32nd Street. This fall, the upper school will move to a brand new facility a couple of miles away, and a BASIS Primary, which serves grades K-5, will open in the former vacated space.

Great Hearts, another charter school with outstanding rankings, opened last year on North 32nd. They offer Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix for grades K-6 and North Phoenix Preparatory Academy for grades 7-12.

HOUSING “Location, location, location” is the cardinal rule of real estate. Here are some smart reasons for making the North 32nd Street neighborhood your home.

The first reason is that communities with top schools typically command top dollar for their homes.

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The North 32nd Street neighborhood is full of charming older homes ready for you to transform into something magnificent. Sweat equity is a terrific way to build equity, and it’s the second reason to invest in a house in this area.

LOCAL BUSINESSES Super schools and cool homes are a magnet for new residents, which, in turn, attract businesses eager for your loyal following. Whether mega chain outfits or mom-and-pop establishments, the rules are always the same—businesses like growing areas because they can grow with the neighborhood.

“I love seeing all the young families coming in and starting to revitalize the homes,” said Anne Wright-Levi who co-owns the nursery, Wright In The Garden, with her son Michael. “The homes are old; they need updating, and it’s affordable for the young families to do it; we’re becoming more of a community here.”

That’s what drew Wright-Levi and her son to the North 32nd region. Actually, they had lived in the area for sometime, then moved away, only to return again when they saw the growth potential for their nursery Wright In The Garden.

But for those looking for new construction, the high-density and high-end “32 North at Phoenix” might be the perfect place for you to call home. The models are open, and they’re currently selling. As new construction goes, buyers who purchase early usually stand to make the most equity. For those of you with kids, they’re located near BASIS Charter School.

Consequently, if you’re thinking of buying into this growing market, don’t wait too long. As the revitalization movement grows stronger and stronger, home prices will only begin to soar higher.

Finally, if you’re eager to settle in the East Valley, but you’re not yet ready to buy a home, then you’ll enjoy the opulence and convenience of “View 32 Apartments,” which will be available this fall.

And for those who are strictly desiring an entry into East Valley living, this might be the first step in the journey. The North 32nd area is surrounded by a certain degree of luxury and wealth, and that makes this neighborhood poised for nothing but the best. north32ndnews.com

Local businesses have to monitor their bottomline, or they won’t stay afloat. For most of them, though, community plays a huge role in their success and happiness. Businesses help to shape and contribute to the fabric of a given neighborhood as do their customers. When done right, it becomes a symbiotic relationship. What an awesome feeling when a local business does a good deed for a neighborhood cause, and what a awesome feeling when you patronize a small mom-and-pop shop leaving your money right there in the community where you live.

“From us having the store here,” Wright-Levi said, “I see how tight the community is. They’re willing to support local business; they’re willing to support family owned business, and that’s important to us being a family owned small business.”

Business is booming in the North 32nd neighborhood. New commercial spaces are being built while others are being renovated.

For example, Paradise Hills Shopping Center, located on the NW corner of 32nd Street and Shea,

has recently undergone an extensive restoration, and they’ll soon be welcoming a Zipps Sports Grill and Gelato Spot.

Moving to the intersection of North 32nd and Bell, residents will soon be enjoying a new Boost Mobile, One Stop Nutrition and an Angry Crab Shack Restaurant.

Referring to this intersection, James H. DeCremer II a Partner with Strategic Retail Group said: “They’re doing a four million dollar renovation, and they just signed a long-term lease at that property.”

And not to brag, but the North 32nd Street neighborhood has been visited by a special celebrity.

Guy Fieri, host of the popular Food Network TV show, “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives,” paid a visit to Bootleggers in December of 2017.

Speaking of dining options, DeCremer, whose company specializes in retail and restaurants throughout the Valley, said of the neighborhood: “They’re just starved for good local restaurants, and they’re finally going to get a bunch of them.”

DeCremer highlighted success stories for businesses like Black Rock Bouldering Gym and Aioli Gourmet Burgers, and he was thrilled to hint at several large-scale business projects coming, but he wasn’t at liberty to provide any details.

Based on my conversation with both Wright-Levi and DeCremer, the North 32nd neighborhood has much to be happy, proud and thankful for and many exciting opportunities coming their way. We at North 32nd News wish them all the best for a continued successful revitalization and look forward to being a positive contributor to the community.

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f Jimmy jumped off a bridge, would you?” If you’re around my age you probably heard that from your parents at some point in your childhood. We all had that one friend that tried to talk you into something that was a really bad idea. And if you were like me, you probably followed along at least once, and the results were less than desirable. In my case it typically resulted in bodily injury.

So what does any of this have to do with home financing? There are a number of real estate agents and lenders that act like Jimmy. You like a house but when the actual figures come in, the monthly payment and required cash to close are more than you are comfortable with. These “friends” will give you all kinds of advice as to why you should trash your budget goals and move forward with the transaction. In some cases they do have your best interest in mind, especially in a frenzied market in which there aren’t a lot of homes available for purchase. In other cases, they are just looking for the quick commission.

So how do you know how much house you can actually afford? Here are four things you need to consider when making that leap: 1. Don’t rule out a starter home: With all the shows on cable TV about fixing, flipping, etc. there are often unrealistic expectations with first time home buyers. We are currently in a seller’s market so you’re not likely to get everything you want in your first home without stretching your budget. This brings me to my next point.

2. Know your budget: And make sure it’s your current budget. One of the issues prior to the crash in 2007 was that many homeowners were projecting either future income or future equity. That is a recipe for disaster. Regardless of your long-term plan, you need to understand that things change, both in the markets and your personal life. Make sure you can handle whatever home payment you get into at your current employment and income. Understand that even with a fixed rate mortgage your payment can increases as property taxes and homeowner’s insurance can fluctuate. north32ndnews.com

3. Understand Debt To Income ratios (DTI): DTI is your monthly debt/expenses divided by your gross monthly income There are two numbers here to consider. The “front-end” ratio, which is your housing expense, and the “back-end ratio” which is the housing expense plus other monthly debts. The other monthly debts are the minimum payments on items on your credit report, tax liens, child support and alimony payments, etc. While some programs will allow you to qualify for a loan with a DTI of 55 percent, it’s usually a bad idea when you consider what is not considered in the lenders debt to income calculation: a. Income Taxes - Your DTI is calculated on gross income b. Health Insurance c. Auto expenses: maintenance, insurance, gasoline d. Utilities: electricity, gas, cable/internet, cell phones e. Groceries f. Child care or pet care expenses g. Emergency expenses Generally, the guidelines call for a debt ratio maximum of 28/43. This means that the housing expense can equal 28 percent of your gross monthly income while the total debt ratio equals 43 percent. BUT generally, home buyers can be approved at ratios of 43/55. There are instances in which this is useful, for example, if you have someone living in the home that is not qualifying on the loan but earns income. However, if all of your earned income being considered is going to those levels on your debt ratio, it is a terrible idea.

Just because you, can doesn’t mean you should.

Don’t follow Jimmy off the bridge.

4. Make sure you have some funds available after closing: Let’s say you’ve saved up $40,000 to put down on your house and you use it all to keep your mortgage payment within your budget.

Sounds like a good idea right? But what happens when you close and decide you want to paint, buy a new refrigerator, need more furniture, or something breaks down in the house or your car?

You end up putting things on your credit card and it costs you more. If you’re already at the top of your budget, the increased credit card payments could be difficult for you to meet. Although most loan programs don’t require you to have cash reserves to close on a home that you’re purchasing

to live in, it is always best to have a bit of a nest egg. Consider putting less down if you can do so without busting your payment budget, or buying something priced lower that requires a lower down payment to meet your budgetary goals.

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he Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has published the 2018 Arizona Opioid Prescribing Guidelines, which promote patient safety by providing upto-date, evidence-based best practices if prescribing opioids. The guidelines were developed with and endorsed by 19 of the leading healthcare organizations in Arizona.

The 2018 Arizona Opioid Prescribing Guidelines are an update to those first published by ADHS in 2014. The updated guidelines were developed in direct response to Governor Doug Ducey’s opioid emergency declaration in June 2017.

“By working with leaders in the health industry from the public, private, and higher education sectors, Arizona is on the forefront of developing tools

for healthcare providers to address this public health crisis,” Governor Ducey said. “The updated opioid prescribing guidelines are a comprehensive tool that will help ensure responsible prescribing of opioids in our state. I applaud the Arizona Department of Health Services and the industry leaders for developing these guidelines that serve as a blueprint for safer prescribing, which will ultimately help save lives.”

The guidelines address acute and chronic pain and include strategies for managing acute and chronic pain in patients, evaluating patients for opioid use disorder, developing an opioid exit strategy, and how to connect patients with medication-assisted treatment.

There is also an emphasis on nonstigmatizing language and tips for integrating the guidelines into clinical workflow.

“Everyone who suffers from acute or chronic pain is unique, and the guidelines are a tool to help providers tailor a treatment plan that meets the needs of their patient,” said Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. “I encourage all Arizona medical providers to download or request a free copy of the guidelines as they are a valuable resource in helping us reduce opioid overdoses and deaths.”

The guidelines can be downloaded on the ADHS website at azheath.gov/ opioid. Healthcare providers can also request free printed guidelines online at azhealth.gov/OrderRxGuidelines.

ADHS is also developing the guidelines as a smartphone app, which is expected to be released in the fall of 2018.

To learn more about Arizona’s response to the opioid epidemic, go online to azheath.gov/opioid.

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s Medicare beneficiaries begin receiving their new Medicare cards, it’s important now more than ever they protect themselves, and Medicare, against fraud and to report anything suspicious.

Recent reports indicate there are multiple scams where the beneficiary is told to provide their Social Security number and bank information in exchange for their new Medicare card. Medicare and Social Security Administration will not randomly call you asking for such information. If you’re asked to pay for your new card or threatened that you’ll lose your Medicare benefits if you don’t give them money and personal information, hang up immediately.

Your benefits will remain unchanged and the free cards are automatically

sent to you. The new card is unique to the beneficiary and has no expiration date. If you lose your Medicare card, you can request a new one for free from the Social Security Administration.

You can protect yourself and Medicare against fraud by reviewing your Medicare claims for errors and reporting anything suspicious to Medicare. Whenever you receive health care services, record the dates in a safe place, and save the receipts and statements you get from your providers. Then, compare this information with your statement from Medicare and your insurance company; you want to ensure that you received each service listed and that all the details are correct. It should also include the prescriptions that you had filled.

If you think there’s an error, talk to your provider’s office immediately; they’ll either tell you why the payment notice is correct and help you

understand the services or supplies you received, or else they should fix the mistake.

However, if you find items listed in your claims for which you don’t have a record, it’s possible that you or Medicare may have been billed for services or items you didn’t receive.

If you’ve contacted the provider and you do suspect that Medicare is being charged for health care you didn’t receive, or you don’t know the provider on the claim, it is suggested that you report it.

When you check your claims early, you may help stop fraud sooner. Your claims can be found on MyMedicare. gov, or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

Further, it’s important to use caution with providers who tell you that the more tests they perform, the less

you pay out of pocket. If they offer you gifts as incentives to use their services or tell you they know how to get Medicare to pay for something that’s not covered under your plan, be wary. Also, be caution with those providers who claim that Medicare endorses their products or services.

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NORTH 32ND RESIDENT IS BREAKING THE MOLD FOR SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS

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fter moving from El Paso, Texas to Phoenix in 2014, Leah Downing had to make a decision: continue her career as a federal investigator or settle into civilian life. After a year in a new city, her kids in new schools, and her husband in a new job, she realized that working fulltime for the government was no longer satisfying. In May of 2015, she turned in her creds on a Friday, spent the weekend wondering what to do next, and started writing her first book Monday morning. For years she had an idea for a story stemming from both her experience as a federal investigator and from her husband’s unique military career. By August, she had a manuscript, and in the spring of 2016, she selfpublished Catch a Falling Star—the first in a five-part series about a federal investigator accused of assisting the Taliban with a homeland terrorist attack. Thus, “The Shooting Stars Series,” was born.

After making the decision to become an author, Leah soaked up everything she could about becoming a successful one. As a one-womanshow, she worked to get Catch a Falling Star to #1 on both Amazon and Kindle. She wrote and published book II in her series: The Path of Least Resistance. She brought her second book to #1. She entered her books into contests…and won.

The whole time, she knew that her series—this story—was bound for the big screen as a Hollywood blockbuster. She traveled to Hollywood to figure out how to make her books into movies and created relationships. Her openness to learn and then apply solid advice is paying off now.

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During all this, Leah began attracting people looking for someone to help them write their own books, so she turned offering advice into creating clients. She understands what it’s like to have passion for your story, but not know the next practical step. As someone with a wild imagination, a knack for figuring things out, and the belief that there’s room for everyone to succeed, Leah has inspired and helped others to move forward in the world of writing. She’s partnered with her longtime friend (and character from her books), Derek Rudolph, to create a business where anyone with a story can learn what to do next to get it off the ground.

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JAN KRULICK-BELIN RELEASES NEW BOOK THAT SHARES TREASURE TROVE OF FATHER’S WWII LETTERS

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fter inheriting a box of 100 love letters written by her father to her mother during World War II, Jan Krulick-Belin sets out on a five-year journey to discover the father that died of cancer in the fall of 1960 when she was just 6 years old. All her life, she struggled to keep Bill Krulick’s memory alive, but her mother kept most details of their married life private, unable – or unwilling – to share them.

Through the letters and painstaking research, however, she discovers details about her parents’ great love story, unravels family secrets, and learns about the war in North Africa and the horrific fate of the Jews in Morocco, Germany, and France, bringing her even closer to her own Jewish roots. Her poignant journey takes her to Paris, Morocco, and upstate New York as she traces her father’s footsteps during the war years. The adventure comes full circle when Jan actually finds the Jewish-Moroccan family that provided the lonely soldier a feeling of home, fulfilling a wish she unearthed in his letters.

In this extraordinary book, Ms. Krulick-Belin shares many of those letters and places them in their historical context. They are interspersed with both family history and military and cultural details. Family and historic photos bring the era to life, and a helpful list of resources for researching military records closes out the book for any readers inspired to begin their own search for answers.

Love, Bill: Finding My Father through Letters from World War II stands as a testament to the power of determination, love, family and the unbreakable bond between fathers and daughters. north32ndnews.com

Others agree: “There’s a bit of everyone’s family in this moving and heartwarming journey. I know that Jan has been hungering to write this story her whole life, and I’m happy to report: she done good!” writes actor, author, comedian and college friend Paul Reiser.

Kirkus Reviews states, “This remembrance, the result of extraordinary detective work, is a moving love letter from daughter to father but also a testament to the emotional significance of family legacy… a poignant fusion of history and familial devotion. A touching biography of a World War II soldier that unfolds like a mystery.”

Readers’ Favorite writes, “Love, Bill…is a story of love, romance, family, persistence, patience, discovery, and family ties that will touch the hearts of readers on many levels.

The author puts her father’s memories into words beautifully and this resonates well with readers. The narration is detailed and descriptive, and the author takes readers on an unexpected and remarkable journey of her life. The amazing letters, the spiritual undertones, the Jewish connection, and lastly descriptions of World War II make the book an amazing read. The pictures in the book will help readers connect better with the characters, and the letters written by her father to her mother speak of the love they shared for each other. The author gives a voice to her father’s life and tells readers how he made an impact while he lived...The memoir has been beautifully executed and readers can feel the love and family bond clearly through the author’s words and expressions.”

“Not only did [the love letters] lead Jan on a quest to bond with the father she lost at a young age, but

they offer us a deeper insight into every soldier’s struggle amidst the chaos of war to hold on to his dream of returning to the life and loves he left behind,” writes Captain Louis Matjasko, retired from the U.S. Navy and executive director of Circle of Change Veterans Dog Program.

Arizona Jewish Historical Society Executive Director Lawrence Bell also has praise for the book: “Jan helps shine a spotlight on her father’s Jewish identity as a U.S. soldier serving in North Africa and the Mediterranean, his contacts with the local Jewish populations, and his desire to enlist in the struggle against Nazi Germany despite his age,” he writes.

Jan Krulick-Belin was singled out as Top Female Author (Nonfiction) for 2017 by the AuthorsShow.com, and Love, Bill has been awarded a Silver Medal for the 2017 Arizona Literary Awards-Nonfiction; Best Non-Fiction Cover Design by the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards; Finalist in NonfictionMemoir for the 2017 Readers’ Favorites Award; Finalist in both First Nonfiction and Memoir categories in the 2017 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards; Finalist Nonfiction Sarton Women’s Book Award; and FinalistBest New Nonfiction in the 2017 Best Book Awards.

and jewelry historian. She has served at institutions such as the Denver Art Museum, Smithsonian Institution, and Corcoran Gallery of Art. She retired as director of education at the Phoenix Art Museum but continues to lecture and consult, and serves as guest curator at the Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum in Phoenix. The New York native has a master’s degree in museum education from George Washington University. She and her husband, Jim, live in the North 32nd corridor.

For additional information, please visit www.jankrulick.com or contact the author at jan@jankrulick.com Hardcover: ISBN: 978-1-4575-43791 530 pages $30.00 US; Paperback: ISBN: 978-1-4575-4605-1 530 pages $19.00 US. Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere.

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MOVIES MOVIE REVIEWS Reviewed by A.D. Beal

BLOCKERS

EIGHTH GRADE

Three parents set out to stop their teenage daughters from losing their virginity in a pact on prom night.

There is so much about Eighth Grade that just works. Writer and director Bo Burnham really ‘gets’ this generation, writing their actions and dialogue in a realistic, non-stereotypical way. It also manages to avoid the pitfalls similar films have, with the main character Kayla (Elsie Fisher) being a character with flaws, but who still manages to feel like a genuine human. The balance of comedy and drama also works, with each scene having the right tone and feelings. Despite some mature content, it is a film that both teenagers and adults will be able to relate to.

Blockers seems like a regular teen sex comedy on the surface, and that probably works to its advantage. The film avoids many of the tropes commonly found in these types of films and has more character than usual. The three leads are very funny (with John Cena probably being the breakout), and the actors that play their daughters are also likable. Some of the romances do feel underdeveloped, and while you can see where they’re coming from, you don’t buy them necessarily. It also doesn’t get past the stigma of studio comedies that seem to require that they have bland cinematography and editing.

But on the whole, Blockers is an entertaining film.

A 13-year-old girl deals with issues of relationships, self-confidence and love during the last week of eighth grade.

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

Nearly every one of Marvel’s heroes join together to stop the mad titan Thanos from collecting all of the Infinity Stones and prevent an extinction-like event.

I FEEL PRETTY

Infinity War is really more Thanos’ film than it is the Avengers’ film, and the filmmakers take full advantage of that. He is possibly the best villain Marvel has ever had, managing to be both intimidating and emotional at the same time. Emotional is probably the best word to describe this film. Each character, who we’ve spent so much time getting to know, go through some really harsh situations, and the film almost always plays it serious. The entire cast owns their roles, and each probably feel the most ‘real’ they ever have. Alan Silvestri’s score is also amazing, with each bit coming at the right moment. Marvel has a very bright future ahead if films like this are an example of what’s to come.

There is a good message in I Feel Pretty, but a good film is more than just it’s message. The lead character Renee (Amy Schumer) is just plain annoying in both her personalities in the film, coming off unlikable and even creepy with some of her actions. There is also no style to this film at all, giving us very boring looking cinematography, generic editing and music choices. The only thing that stuck out about the ‘look’ was the outlandish designs in the office of the corporation Renee works for, because it was something different to look at. Michelle Williams also had funny moments as the boss of Renee. Overall, I Feel Pretty is very forgettable.

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WHAT: Craft Nights by The Hippie Hobby With the help of the other girls in the is partnering with All About The “Booch orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous — Maricopa County’s first kombucha world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil microbrewery — for Kombucha Brewing 101! Kombucha is an effervescent conspiracies, adopts a lovable mutt named fermented tea that is not only a tasty Sandy, befriends President Franklin Delano alternative to soda but it also contains Roosevelt and finds a new home and family healthy acids from the fermentation process. with billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. The Class fees include: An introduction to winner of seven Tony Awards, including kombucha, a walkthrough of the brewing Best Musical, Annie features some of the process, including the do’s and don’ts for greatest musical theatre hits ever written, new brewers, sampling of various flavor including “Tomorrow.” combinations, a private Facebook group to share brewing experiences with fellow SMOCA FAMILY DAY beginners and to receive support when WHEN: June 16 questions arise, a kombucha starter kit WHERE: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 East Second Street, (SCOBY, starter tea, 1-gallon glass jar, cloth cover, adhesive temperature strip, and Scottsdale, AZ a recipe) to take home and start your very WHAT: Bring the family to the Scottsdale own homebrew. Tickets are $45 and must be Museum of Contemporary Art to explore and appreciate creativity, craftsmanship and pre-purchased at craftnights.com

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