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FEATURED CHARITY OF THE MONTH: MIKID
MIKID’s history stemmed from one Today, MIKID employs 125+ professionally trained individual’s overwhelming concern for staff offering an array of services to families of chilthe lack of services provided for children dren with emotional and behavioral challenges. Last in the mental health field and the many serious year MIKID served families in 76 Arizona cities and issues that were not being properly addressed. Sue towns, reaching 2700 children, youth and families Gilbertson began her quest in 1984 when her son, through the various programs and services available. Eric, was diagnosed with mental illness. In trying MIKID provides education, resources, and support to get assistance for her son, Ms. Gilbertson found to hundreds of Arizona families annually. herself amidst a conventional medical community that was simply not equipped to handle the MIKID’s mission is to improve the behavioral problems her son was facing. She was confronted health and wellness of children and youth through a with a community that was indifferent and family-centered approach. This is done through liuncooperative to her needs. censed clinical outpatient clinics in Kingman, Phoenix, Casa Grande, Tucson, Nogales, and Yuma, and Ms. Gilbertson later came to realize that her strug- in the homes and communities of families statewide. gles were not isolated incidents. She met other fami- Services can include: respite for the families while lies facing similar situations in requesting help for children and youth participate in structured activities their children who had behavioral health challenges. in the community; living skills training to build life Sue took on the responsibility of uniting these fami- and positive coping skills for children and youth; lies and worked together with them to build a better transition-age youth services that prepare youth ages mental health system for the children of Arizona. 13-25 for adulthood; Family Support services for Through the efforts of Ms. Gilbertson, families were parents and caregivers to aid them in navigating the first brought together in a support group on March mental health, child welfare, special education, and/ 11, 1987. This led to the formation of MIKID. or juvenile justice systems; Peer Support and leadership groups for teens; Parent Support Now (PSN) which supports families that have children in the custody of the Department of Child Safety (DCS); and Prevention training for schools and community AZ Dog Sports groups utilizing evidence-based curriculum, includTraining for You and plus Your Dog ing Signs of Suicide (SOS), Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), and safeTALK (Suicide AlertAn AcademyFor Dog Trainers ness for Everyone). that are in need of support for their children strugMIKID’s direct services are available for free to gling with mental illness and behavioral health chalfamilies that have, or are eligible for, AHCCCS/ lenges, and to communities that want to be educated Medicaid. With grant funding and donations, in ways to prevent suicide and support children and MIKID is able to serve families that do not qualify youth with mental health needs. for AHCCCS. Grants and donations also allow MIKID to provide the Prevention training free to To learn more about ways to get involved in schools and community groups across the state. MIKID’s work, including volunteer opportunities, AZDogSports.com Obedience AZDogSports.com Obedience With community support, MIKID will be able to continue to offer these services for free to families financial and in-kind donations, visit www.mikid. org or call 602.253.1240. AgilityAgility SerService Dogsvice Dogs Dog SportsDog Sports
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JEWELRY DIAMOND JEWELRY MAINTENANCE
By Indra Jhaveri of AMI Diamonds and Jewelry
It is recommended to clean diamond and most gem jewelry at least once a week with a soap solution or equivalent. Windex spray/ammonia/ dish soap can be used, however check certain gems i.e. soft stones such as turquoise, for potential reaction. Making a ritual/habit of cleaning in such manner can keep the jewelry brighter and sparkling.
Once every three months jewelry should be professionally cleaned by a jeweler; ultrasonic and steam, preferably one you can witness (i.e. done where you can observe if you want to). This is typically in the fine print of your warranty and finance contract. Many people buy and pay extra for a warranty without realizing that the warranty legally becomes null and void if not followed through. Check your warranty contract for care and cleaning to understand and avoid heartaches later.
Ring Sizing: Each individuals fingers are different. Depending on health situations, some individuals could have knuckle considerations due to various medical conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, breaks, etc. Cold and heat can shrink or swell fingers, as well as some heavy work. This is a normal physical reaction. Women are more prone to swelling. It is recommended to have your rings sized so that it is somewhat snug to fit over knuckle. In cases of arthritic knuckles where variation from knuckle to digit varies, there are different solutions that can be applied depending on individual conditions (financial as well as medical conditions). Ring Guards: These are metallic and attached to both sides of the shank with proper width to match the ring shank. This is the lowest cost solution since it is metallic and not made of gold. Also, one can move it up or down with a flat, small object so that the ring guard is snug against the finger.
Sizing Dots:
These are normally applied to two sides of the shank after the ring has been sized properly to avoid the “sliding” of the ring. When the proper size of gold dots are applied (as shown in attached photo), rings can stay put as desired most of the time.
Adjustable Shank: For more severe arthritic cases, this might be the solution. As shown in attached diagram, the shank of the ring is cut off and replaced with this adjustable shank that normally allows two to three ring size variation between the knuckle and the finger below.
For severe arthritic cases, there is a patent-pending option where the flexible shank is applied directly to the finger without going over the knuckle. Contact the author of this article to learn more.
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MOVIE REVIEWS
By A.D. Beal
VICE The story of Dick Cheney and his rise through politics, leading to his run as Vice President under George W. Bush.
Writer and director Adam McKay’s anger seethes throughout this movie, and the fury affects the style, editing and tone here. It goes back and forth between comedy and horror in how they show the things that Cheney and co. were able to get away with, and it’s a rare case where conflicting tones work. It’s insane just how meta the film is, continuously breaking the fourth wall with a narrating Jesse Plemons (who has his own story in the film), several interesting editing choices, and a false ending. Christian Bale perfectly recreates Cheney in voice, actions and personality, and is joined by a fantastic cast (especially Amy Adams). The documentary style (with wonderful shots by Greig Fraser) adds to the realism and cements the uncomfortable feeling you are left with.
THE MULE A ninety-year-old man takes up a driving job after falling into financial strain, only to discover its connections to a major drug cartel.
For someone who’s been directing for nearly 50 years, there’s a very amateur feel to Clint Eastwood’s new film. Maybe it’s due to his tendency to shoot very few takes, but none of the actors ever seem really ‘into’ the film, aside from Eastwood himself (who happens to play the main character). The situation at hand never resonates because the characters don’t seem to really care, so why should we? The film also seems to have an identity crisis when it comes to tone, because sometimes it really wants you to take the story seriously while also treating many moments as a comedy. Speaking of which, the humor is filled with outdated “kids these days…” and “the internet is terrible” jokes, along with some out of nowhere racist humor. Aside from that, it’s boringly shot and edited, making for an overall bland film. It’s bizarre that a film with this much talent can turn out the way it did.
IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK A young woman and her family must do anything possible to save her lover from prison time after being accused of a horrific crime.
Barry Jenkins’ follow up to Moonlight is the kind of film that you can tell someone put more than their all into it. The film goes deep into the lives of Tish and Fonny (played expertly by KiKi Layne and Stephan James), showing their full uncensored lives, warts and all. But the genius of Jenkins is how he presents it - simple, normal and not overly staged. A different filmmaker would try to make some scenes feel more fast-paced and hectic, but here, they are intimate and lovely. The energy from our leads also crosses over to the supporting cast, namely Regina King and Colman Domingo, and even the minor characters, including Brian Tyree Henry (who absolutely steals the show in his major scene). Combine that with James Laxton’s old photo-like cinematography and Nicholas Britell’s beautiful score, and you have a love story for the ages. One that will make you feel all sorts of emotions, while making you think by the end.
NEW RELEASES
FEBRUARY 1
Miss Bala Arctic (Limited)
FEBRUARY 8
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Cold Pursuit The Prodigy What Men Want Everybody Knows (Limited)
FEBRUARY 13
Isn’t It Romantic Birds Of Passage (Limited)
FEBRUARY 14
