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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD - THEME: FOOTBALL ACROSS 1. Tax evader’s fear 6. “You betcha!” 9. Fill to satisfaction 13. Crocus, pl. 14. Reef dweller 15. Freeze off 16. Buzz Aldrin’s first name 17. Wildebeest 18. Reduced, often paired with down 19. *____ back 21. *#1 NFL pick in 2019 23. Precedes whiz 24. Bald eagle’s nest 25. Summer sandwich? 28. Past tense of reave 30. Bee’s favorite drink 35. German currency 37. Shower with affection 39. Africa’s horned herbivore 40. Battery fluid 41. Bad-tempered 43. All over again 44. Ticked off 46. Cut with a beam 47. Rip or pull 48. Pico de gallo and such 50. Abe’s coin 52. Hog haven 53. Refuses to 55. Likewise 57. *Team gathering 60. *Common play on 3rd and long 64. Committee of judges 65. One of the five W’s 67. Ranee’s wrap 68. Sheep-like 69. Auction set 70. Romanov’s edict 71. Type of message 72. Aye-aye 73. *Worn atop thigh pads

DOWN 1. Maple tree and laptop brand 2. Pakistani language 3. *First ____! 4. Cupcake topper 5. Smaller than tiny 6. Safecracker 7. Poetic “even” 8. On D’Artagnan’s hat 9. Practice in the ring 10. Certain sensation 11. *NFL Primetime and NFL Draft host Wingo 12. *Type of zone 15. More spry 20. Must-haves 22. Funerary vase 24. What opposites do? 25. *Soldier Field’s team 26. “____ di Lammermoor” 27. Do-re-do-re-do-re-do-re, e.g. 29. *Blindside block, e.g. 31. Burn to a crisp 32. Fork prongs 33. Beside, archaic 34. * “All my ____ friends are coming over tonight...” 36. Words from Wordsworth, pl. 38. Other than what is 42. Gossipmonger 45. Waste time 49. La precursor 51. *A game that could go either way 54. Very recently 56. Port city in Japan 57. Possess 58. Windows alternative 59. *Football Hall of Famer Richard 60. Cooking vessels 61. Turkmenistan’s neighbor 62. Egg holder 63. #23 Across, pl. 64. Winner’s take 66. Gardening tool

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CITY NEWS

KIERLAND COMMONS WELCOMES THREE NEW & EXCITING TENANTS

KIERLAND COMMONS IS THRILLED TO WELCOME THREE NEW STORES TO ITS EVER-EXPANDING LINEUP OF TENANTS IN 2019/2020: FROST A GELATO SHOPPE, AVEDA AND EVEREVE. All three tenants will open on Main Street between Fall 2019 and Spring 2020.

FROST A GELATO SHOPPE Cancel the trip to Italy and visit Frost to sample the finest Italian gelatos and sorbets! All of the equipment, recipes, and ingredients that Frost uses are imported from Italy to provide the finest authentic Italian gelatos and sorbets. Master Gelato Chef Nazario Melchionda, oversees production. Melchionda has 22 years of experience, and hails from Bologna, Italy, where he has been perfecting gelato recipes for 30+ years. Frost A Gelato Shoppe opened at Kierland Commons in 2019 during Labor Day weekend. This is Frost’s 13th location in the country and third location in metropolitan Phoenix.

AVEDA Aveda offers professional hair and skin care products to deliver a fashion-forward look while supporting eco-friendly practices. Aveda strives to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, from the products it makes to the ways in which the brand gives back to society. Visit Aveda along the Main Street Corridor of Kierland Commons starting late October 2019.

that only inspire tears of joy. Evereve first opened in 2004, and now boasts 86 retail locations. Visit Evereve along the Main Street Corridor of Kierland Commons in the beginning of 2020.

EVEREVE The journey of Evereve began when a new mom named Megan ended up in a dressing room feeling overwhelmed and alone. That moment inspired Megan to reimagine the retail experience – how it could be everything that day wasn’t – and became the foundation for what Evereve would become. Today, fashion-loving shoppers can discover modern and versatile clothing at Evereve, with just the right amount of edge. Visitors experience warm, welcoming and wholehearted service – along with dressing rooms

THREE NEW TENANTS TO OPEN AT SCOTTSDALE QUARTER THIS YEAR SCOTTSDALE QUARTER IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THREE NEW TENANTS, WHICH WILL ALL BE LOCATED IN THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED L BLOCK OF PHASE III, LOCATED ON THE EAST END OF THE PROPERTY BETWEEN 73RD PLACE AND 73RD STREET. GORJANA Founded in Laguna Beach, California over 15 years ago, Gorjana offers jewelry that you’ll live in, love always and layer every day. Founded

by Gorjana and Jason Griffin Reidel, both ASU alums, the driven and passionate duo built the company from the ground up. Still owned and operated by the pair, Gorjana can be found in over 1,000 retailers nationwide, with the Scottsdale Quarter location marking its 13th brick-and-mortar store. Gorjana is slated to open in late October. Read more at www.gorjana.com

PAIGE Born and raised in Los Angeles since 2005, PAIGE is a California lifestyle

collection for men and women. Over the years, PAIGE has evolved into a prominent fashion house offering seasonal favorites and wardrobe staples that reflect the brand’s commitment to cutting edge design and attention to every last detail. PAIGE’s collection includes the perfect mix of pieces that you can wear every day and they will never go out of style. The Scottsdale Quarter store marks the brands 16th location, projected to be open during Holiday 2019. See more at www. paige.com

VINEYARD VINES vineyard vines, the lifestyle apparel brand best known for its smiling pink whale was created by two brothers, Ian and Shep Murray who left their desk jobs more than twenty years ago to start making clothes that represented the Good Life. vineyard vines offer apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Founded in 1998, the company has stores across the world – this new location being their first in Arizona. vineyard vines will open in November.

THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA ANNOUNCES GUESTROOM RE-IMAGINATION SIGNALING THE RE-IMAGINATION OF AN ELEVATED GUEST EXPERIENCE, THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA ANNOUNCES A TRANSFORMATION OF ITS 732 GUESTROOMS – INCLUDING 55 SUITES – AND CORRIDORS WITH DESIGNS THAT AIM TO PRESENT A STRIKING NEW INTERPRETATION OF MODERN ECO-LUXURY UPON THE PROJECT’S HOLIDAY 2019 COMPLETION. The refined guestrooms and corridors will feature expansive contemporary interior redesigns and enhancements inspired by the Southwest, all while preserving the Kierland character for which the resort is so renowned. “We are thrilled to welcome guests and the community to the next iteration of our property’s evolution as it

adapts to the needs of tomorrow’s luxury traveler and celebrates the enduring spirit of the Southwest,” said Brian Montalbano, resort manager. “The debut of the new guestrooms and resort experiences underscores the exciting growth and development in the Phoenix/ Scottsdale area, and our elevated resort experience will further its status as a sought-after destination to visit now.” Designed in partnership with Parker Torres Design Inc., the transformed guestrooms endeavor to better ground each guest with a connection to the natural world and local Sonoran environment, evoking a sense of living amidst the desert. Beginning with the guestroom corridors and lighting,

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the wayfinding to each guestroom intends to reveal a sense of Arizona’s mining history with flashes of metals interspersed among the desert sands and textures. Upon entry into the guestrooms, the color palette and artwork offer a reflection of iconic desert landscapes with soft, neutral desert hues. Inlayed wood patterns captured in sun-baked tones speak to modernized Sonoran Desert patterns, while fabrics capture the Southwestern artisan labors of hand-crafted designs. Accent wallcoverings aspire to reflect sun-setting on desert sand, paying homage to unfiltered Arizona sunshine – the most prevalent throughout the world. To be among the first to experience The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa’s new guestrooms, call 480-6241000 or book online at Marriott.com. thescottsdalestandard.com

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SCOTTSDALE WATER ISSUED ARIZONA’S FIRST PERMIT FOR DIRECT USE OF RECYCLED WATER By Nicole Sherbert, Public information officer

THE ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT THE SCOTTSDALE WATER CAMPUS RECENTLY BECAME THE STATE’S FIRST – AND ONE OF ONLY THREE IN THE NATION – PERMANENT WATER TREATMENT FACILITY PERMITTED TO TREAT RECYCLED WATER FOR POTABLE WATER USES. The groundbreaking permit effectively establishes a model for cities across Arizona to begin working towards reusing their precious water resources for future, long-term water sustainability. “Scottsdale Water has always been at the forefront of water reuse innovation,” said Scottsdale Water Executive Director Brian K. Biesemeyer. “We have been successfully operating our Advanced Water Treatment Plant to treat recycled water to ultrapure standards for over two decades. We are extremely proud to help not just Arizona cities, but communities worldwide, establish a path toward direct potable reuse and long-term water sustainability.” The Advanced Water Treatment Plant at the Scottsdale Water Campus has been performing indirect potable reuse – recharging ultrapure water into the drinking water aquifer – for over 20 years. The facility takes tertiary effluent from the city’s conventional water reclamation plant and further treats it through ozonation, membrane ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet photolysis. The AWT can treat up to 20 million gallons of water a day to a water quality standard that exceeds that of bottled water. Due primarily to the AWT, Scottsdale has recharged over 70 billion gallons into regional aquifers since 1988. While the water produced by the AWT is considered ultrapure, up until 2018, there was a regulatory prohibition in Arizona against using recycled water for direct potable use. Last year, the State approved removing the prohibition, which allowed the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to permit water systems for direct potable reuse. “As technology has advanced, so has our ability to monitor water reuse to the highest standards,” said Misael Cabrera, Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. “With the rule change, ADEQ can now permit water systems with the highest level of expertise – such as Scottsdale Water – to employ innovative approaches to ensure the quality and quantity of Arizona’s water supply today and into the future.” thescottsdalestandard.com

WHAT’S NEXT? While Scottsdale has the technical ability to treat recycled water to a level exceeding drinking water quality standards, the city will not be sending recycled water into the drinking water system. Instead, Scottsdale will continue to meet customer needs through its diverse water supply portfolio, which includes using indirect potable reuse to recharge the aquifer for future beneficial use.

Other cities, however, are actively pursuing direct potable reuse as a long-term water source and Scottsdale’s executed permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality should help guide them down that path. “Through aggressive aquifer recharge and our unique public-private partnership with local golf courses, Scottsdale is already maximizing the use of our collected wastewater,” explained Biesemeyer. “We pursued the DPR permit for demonstration purposes and to help other water providers define their paths toward optimal water reuse.” With the regulatory change in place and the DPR permit issued, the next step is addressing public perception about drinking recycled water. “It can be a hurdle,” recognized Nicole Sherbert, Scottsdale Water’s Public Information Officer who is heading up Scottsdale’s efforts to normalize public perception about direct potable reuse. “Convincing people that water from their sinks, showers, washing machines and, yes, toilets, can be cleaned to ultrapure standards can be a tough sell, but through education and transparency, I’m confident we’ll get there.” The first step for Scottsdale in moving that public perception needle is to introduce the recycled water through something consumers might find initially more palatable. Namely…Beer! This November 8 and 9, Scottsdale Water and Canal Convergence – the city’s premier arts and education event – will host the world’s first beer festival featuring only craft beers brewed with recycled water. The One Water Brewing Showcase at Canal Convergence will spotlight ten Valley breweries who will be crafting and serving beer made from water delivered directly from Scottsdale’s Advanced Water Treatment Plant. “Uncle Bear’s is thrilled to be part of the One Water Brewing Showcase because water is so important to beer!” said Andrew Bauman, Head Brewer for Uncle Bear’s Brewery in Gilbert. “Although all

water is recycled water, we’re impressed by the incredible system Scottsdale has implemented to make the cleanest water possible. The future of water for Arizona, and for the next generations, is happening right now and it’s awesome to get to be a part of this project.” The One Water Brewing Showcase is free to attend and will feature five breweries each night. Guests will be able to purchase individual full-size draft beers or sampler flights to taste all five. In addition to the beer showcase, Scottsdale holds a controlled number of educational events at the Scottsdale Water Campus throughout the year and visitors to the facility will now be able to taste the purified water directly from the source as part of future Advanced Water Treatment Plant tours. “This is a major step forward for the future of water treatment and supply,” concluded Biesemeyer. “By leading the efforts to not only implement the technology for DPR, but also to influence both regulatory implementation and public perception, Scottsdale Water is continuing to exemplify our vision of water sustainability through stewardship, innovation and people.” For more information about the Advanced Water Treatment Plant and a water quality report for the DPR water being used for the One Water Brewing Showcase, visit ScottsdaleAz.gov and search “recycled water.”

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EXPERIENTIAL ADVENTURE CANDYTOPIA EXPANDS TO SCOTTSDALE CANDYTOPIA, THE CANDY-COATED EXPERIENTIAL ADVENTURE THAT HAS DELIGHTED OVER ONE MILLION GUESTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE IT WILL BE BRINGING ITS CONFECTIONERY WONDERLAND TO SCOTTSDALE FOR A LIMITED-RUN ENGAGEMENT ON OCTOBER 11, 2019. The new location will make its debut at Scottsdale Quarter (15059 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254). Candytopia features more than one dozen rooms with larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. The marshmallowy mini-theme park launched in 2018 in Santa Monica and has traveled coast to coast, attracting long lines and sold-out crowds. Candytopia has quickly expanded nationwide with past runs in San Francisco, New York City, Minneapolis-St. Paul at Mall of America and Atlanta. It’s currently open in Houston and will be debuting in Philadelphia as well.

Candytopia Scottsdale will feature the most popular attractions from its past locations including a marshmallow pit filled with over 250,000 foam marshmallows; an underwater-themed wonderland with fantastical candy covered sea creatures; a rainbow-filled room with flying unicorn pigs and confetti explosions galore, along with many more sweet surprises. Candytopia Scottsdale will also feature new elements inspired by local culture and landmarks unique to the location that will thrill locals and visitors alike.

entire experience including sours and gummies, chocolate treats, nostalgic favorites, and many sweet surprises.

Tickets can be purchased online at Candytopia.com – be sure to get yours before they sell out!

Candytopia transports guests to an imaginative confectionery wonderland with a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. It has amassed a huge following among guests of all ages and A-list celebrities alike including Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Biel, Bruce Willis, Adam Sandler, Kevin Durant, Josh Duhamel, Christina Aguilera, James Corden, Wiz Khalifa, Usher, T.I., Hilary Duff, Alessandra Ambrosio and more. Guests are treated to candy samples throughout the

ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS 10-YEAR TACO-VERSARY THE 10TH ANNUAL ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE IS CELEBRATING A DECADE OF TACOS BY OFFERING MORE TACO AMUSEMENT AND MILESTONE MUNCHIES, INCLUDING MORE THAN 50 TACO TEAMS DISHING OUT CREATIVE $3 STEAK, PORK, SEAFOOD, VEGGIE AND EVEN VEGAN TACOS, AS THEY COMPETE FOR $10,000 AND BRAGGING RIGHTS IN THIS ESTEEMED TACO COMPETITION. The festival will commence on October 12 and 13, 2019 at its new, larger WestWorld of Scottsdale location. The taco playground will expand and take over 300 acres, featuring the fan-faves, plus a whole new line-up of taco-tainment during the two-day festival. Here are a few festivities at the 10th Annual Arizona Taco Festival: • Dance, Laugh and Cheer: Attendees will enjoy live music by local DJs and bands to get the party started and keep it going throughout the weekend. Hilarious contests will take place throughout both days on the main stage and playful festival commentary will elicit laughs while keeping guests up-to-date on the latest in taco talent and competition.

• Holy Hot Sauce: This expo tent will feature 100 hot sauces to sample, buy, and vote for the People’s Choice award. All hot sauces will be curated by Vic Clinco, the owner of the largest private collection of hot sauces in the world. • Day of the Dead Wedding: For one lucky couple who gets hitched on the main stage Day of the Dead style and then celebrates with their wedding party in a private cabana. • Tequila Expo: Guests will be able to sample from over 100 types of tequila and other agave-based spirits. Expo tickets are $20, hours are from 12 to 5 p.m. • Technicolored Instagrammable Cooking Demo: hosted by AZFoodie • VIP Cantina: An exclusive 10th Annual Arizona Taco Festival experience with private catering by Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary, full premium bar, ample lounge seating, games and entertainment. Tickets include $35 in food credit as well, to sample around the festival. • Lead Up Events: Leading up to the big weekend, there will be boutique events to get the party started like Taco Loco Battle hosted by Chef Beau MacMillan, Margarita Wars with the Valley’s top mixologists, Taco 101 cooking demos at WilliamsSonoma Biltmore Fashion Park, Rock the Guac,

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WeWork WeFiesta a collaboration with WeWork, and Taste Tequila seminar. • A solid line-up of over 50 taco vendors including Arizona’s top taquerias, taco food trucks, and taco titans will bring the best of the best tacos for $3 each. • Hot Chili Pepper eating contest: five rounds of peppers including the world’s hottest peppers, Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Scorpion. • Mucho Taco Eating contests where 10 strong stomached volunteers see how many tacos they can consume in a short amount of time.

Ticket info: The festival is open Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-day General Admission will begin at $10 per ticket in honor of the 10th anniversary for the first 2,019 ticket buyers and increase to $15 per ticket. Military members will receive half off their ticket. The VIP Cantina will offer chef curated food, private bars, entertainment, private bathrooms, seating for $135 per day. Tickets are only sold online on www. AZTacofestival.com and food and beverages cost extra. Arizona Taco Festival is a cashless event. WestWorld of Scottsdale is located at 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ. For an up-to-date lineup of 10-year anniversary festivities, restaurants, spirits thescottsdalestandard.com

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USING TECHNOLOGY TO BRING HOPE AND HEALING IN THE WAKE OF DOMESTIC By Veronica Winters-Everly

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n Arizona, one in four women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. Every 44 minutes, one or more children in our state witness domestic violence. These statistics are startling – If you’re a woman, think about your three closest confidantes. Chances are, one of them has experienced some level of physical, sexual, emotional, or financial abuse. Perhaps more.

Sadly, trauma is the common thread woven throughout many of these stories – including mine. A traumatic sexual assault at the age of 21 left me with damaged self-worth and a dangerous pattern of behaviors that led me to marry an abuser. After nine years, I eventually got out of that marriage with my two precious children and moved them away so we could start a new life. But eight out of 10 women survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse report significant short- or long-term impacts such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I thought I was handling my situation in the best way I could by removing my children from it and protecting them. But what I wish I knew then was that my trauma was being passed on to my daughter and son without any outward signs. I also wish that were the end of my story.

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I learned that my brain could be rewired and form healthy neuropathways that took me from hanging-by-a-thread survival mode to thriving as an advocate for helping others in the depths of despair.

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Nine years after my divorce, my beautiful 13-year-old daughter McKenna completed suicide in her bedroom. I was in the next room. And I found her two hours too late. The trauma of that loss brought more pain that I thought was possible to bear in this lifetime. It led me to multiple suicide attempts of my own – all I wanted was to be with McKenna. thescottsdalestandard.com

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Ten years later, my son, Noah, died of a drug overdose. I’ll never know whether it was accidental or on purpose. That’s when I threw in the towel and made a sixth and final attempt at suicide in 2015. I ended up in the hospital, where I technically died twice before being revived. Today, however, I am healthy. After decades of therapy, with temporary and only modest results, I was finally introduced to a unique and technology-driven solution that took six months to complete – and gave me back my life and my well-being. I learned that my brain could be rewired and form healthy neuropathways that took me from hangingby-a-thread survival mode to thriving as an advocate for helping others in the depths of despair. I want every woman domestic violence and sexual assault survivor out there to have access to this transformational program. That’s why I started Veronica’s Initiative to fund a research study with the hope of making this program readily available and affordable to any woman, anywhere. The one-year study of 100 women survivors is designed for publication, with oversight and results measured by PhD clinical research psychologists. The goal is to make this program widely accepted and integrated into the mental health community, plus become part of everyone’s healthcare and insurance benefit package. Please join me as a survivor partner in the fight for those without hope as we create new solutions for trauma recovery. Visit www.healthehero.org/veronicas-initiative for details on how to learn about, share, and donate to this important initiative.

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ast month I wrote about incapacity planning using the Revocable Living Trust. This time we’ll talk about the advantages such a trust gives your family at your death. A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST AVOIDS PROBATE AND THE COST OF COURT INTERFERENCE AT DEATH A Trust that holds all of your assets will avoid the need for a probate and the public disclosure of your assets on your death. With a Trust, the person you appoint to wrap up your estate can do so quickly and in private. They can gather, sell, and distribute your assets to beneficiaries with no court involvement. A Will requires probate. The person you have designated to wrap up your estate must file an application with the court and be appointed by the court before they can do anything. Yes, even if your Will says who is to act, it doesn’t give them the authority to do so. Only the court can do that. The Will doesn’t automatically transfer property either. Instead, your personal representative must be court appointed, and only then can they sign a deed to transfer the property. A probate court proceeding can be both costly and public. Anyone can look at the documents filed with the court. A Trust provides both privacy and a

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The Four Stages of Transition (part 2) By Renee A. Hanson, CFP®, CEP®, CDFA®, CFS®, ChFC®, APMA®

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he Stages of Transition can offer insight to our behavior during uncertain periods. The first stage of transition is Anticipation. Stage 2 is Ending. Ending is the actual event that we experience, such as a move, a divorce, death of a family member, or perhaps a retirement. It is the time in which the experience we anticipated or expected finally transpires. There is no going back. Ending can be a period of great emotion, including both a sense of loss and perhaps a sense of relief over the event. For example, when people move they may grieve over the loss of a beloved home full of memories while still being very relieved and excited to make new memories in their next home. Other endings may provide the same, though less comfortable, emotions. An example could be losing a family member who has been ill for a period. A person may grieve the loss of their loved one, yet still be riddled with shame or guilt for feeling relieved to not have to deal with the health complexities any longer. This feeling may remain private for fear of being judged by others, but it creates internal turmoil. This Ending stage is about change management. Our perceptions of change can influence our outlook and how we manage change. It is the proverbial one door closing and the next one opening. We must determine if we are going to stare at the closed door or walk through the open one.

winning the lottery. The numbness of trying to comprehend what just happened often prevents the mind from being able to move to decision making. The Ending stage may create periods of struggle that prevent people from making decisions – which could be detrimental to their financial well-being. I believe the steps to clear the way for effective decision-making is to determine what needs to be addressed right now and what can be set aside for a later time. Are you or someone you care about anticipating a change or experiencing an Ending? As a financial advisor, I can help you sort out what financial steps to take next and provide support to help you take appropriate action. Call me at 602.923.9800 to schedule a complimentary initial consultation. THIS IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT.

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KIDS’ CORNER

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emperatures are slowly starting to drop, leaves are beginning to change in Northern Arizona, and everywhere you look are pumpkin patches, fall festivals, haunted houses, costumes, and spooky decorations. Autumn is officially arriving in Arizona and one of our favorite ways to celebrate and enjoy the season is to visit one of our many local pumpkin patches. We’re sharing our inside knowledge and some of our best tips for visiting pumpkin patches here in the Sonoran Desert. TIP 1: REMEMBER YOU ARE IN THE DESERT Many people who currently live in the Valley of the Sun are transplants from other parts of the country, so our most important tip for anyone planning to make the trek to a local pumpkin patch is this: remember that you’re still the desert and that it’s still hot outside! Nope, you’re not in Kansas anymore – or Minnesota, or Wisconsin, or California, or Illinois, or Pennsylvania. Remember that even though fall is in the air and you’re in full pumpkin mode, Phoenix is still a desert. And it’s still hot. It is almost guaranteed to still be hot every afternoon until the week after Halloween, so plan accordingly. TIP 2: RESEARCH THE VENUE Take time to find the pumpkin patch that will work best for your family. Consider how long you are willing to sit in the car, what activities your kids will enjoy, and how much different pumpkin patches cost. All of them are fun, but there are ranges of activities and price points. If you are all about taking a day trip, plan on heading to a different part of the Valley or outside of Maricopa County. There are some great pumpkin patches in

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier the Tucson and Prescott areas, for example. If you are looking for just a few hours of fun, try something in town a little closer to home. Generally, pumpkin patches have a somewhat common range of activities for most ages, but some specialize in adult fun too. Watch for extras like haunted houses, music venues, or even beer gardens. In this day and age, most pumpkin patches have a good website or at least a Facebook page. Check out their information before you go to find distance and directions, hours, and prices, as well as to check out what kinds of activities are available on-site. A little planning ahead will make your trip much more enjoyable. TIP 3: GO EARLY Temperatures are usually quite a bit cooler in the morning, which makes it a great time to get outside and enjoy autumn weather. Typically, the crowds at a pumpkin patch are smaller right when they open, so the lines and wait times are shorter. It’s also easier to maneuver small kids around before lunchtime, when they get hungry. I recommend arriving as early as possible to make the trip more enjoyable for the whole family. TIP 4: TAKE WATER It’s the desert and you are outside in the sunshine. Even in cooler temperatures, you need to be sure to drink tons of water. Don’t make the mistake of leaving your beverages at home or trying to rely on food and drink stands at the pumpkin patch. Sometimes the costs are high, and sometimes they just don’t sell what you need. Be sure bring enough water for everyone in your group, to reduce the risk of running out while you’re there.

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It’s always best to be prepared for the trip ahead of time, especially in the desert. TIP 5: DRESS APPROPRIATELY Whether the venue is a farm or a working ranch, the pumpkin patch will be sitting in an outdoor desert area that is not flip-flop friendly (think dirt, rocks, scrub grass, and cactus). Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, socks, a hat, sunscreen, and layer comfortable lightweight clothing. I recommend the type of clothes you would wear hiking as the environment is the same, but cowboy gear is great too. Nothing beats a good pair of cowboy boots at the ranch! TIP 6: BRING CASH In our experience, there is a really high likelihood of needing cash. Most pumpkin patches are small family farms or ranches, so credit card readers are not always readily available. That has changed gradually over the years, but it’s still best to bring some cash for your pumpkins and snacks, just to be on the safe side. Also, remember that most pumpkin patches are located on the outskirts of town and away from stores and strip malls, so an ATM machine may be a little tough to find. Visiting a pumpkin patch once fall arrives is a special treat, full of great memories and well worth the trip. There are some great pumpkin patches in all corners of the Sonoran Desert, and most of them bring a special Arizona flare to the mix that you just won’t find in other parts of the United States. With a little planning, you can make the most of your visit to a Sonoran Desert pumpkin patch this year. Be sure to check out ladybugsblog.com for our 2019 Arizona Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival list for ideas!

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edona is a one of a kind place for tourists from all over the world, and a favorite weekend trip for both Arizonans and visitors from out of state. Named the “Most Beautiful Place in the U.S.” by USA Today in 2003, the stunning Red Rock views, tall pines, quaint shops, and beautiful creekside venues make it a charming place for a getaway any time of the year. We often get questions from Arizona newcomers about Sedona, since it is a favorite of so many people and one of the most frequently recommended locations for people to visit. Here are our favorite spots to see when we head north to Red Rock country. IN TOWN EXPERIENCE The town of Sedona is full of arts and culture, with shopping, restaurants and sightseeing tours. Whether you are spiritual, artistic, cultural, an outdoor enthusiast, or just plain laid back, Sedona has something for you. Our first stop is usually Uptown, right at the top of the “Y” – the intersection of Highway 89A and 179. It’s a great spot to find a public parking spot and get out to see the local sights. Walk up and down the block for a taste of the Old West town of Sedona’s origins, mixed with

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier new age hot spots, boutiques, souvenir shops, restaurants, and guided tours. A good place to start is the Visitor’s Center, where you can get great information to plan your visit around town. One of our favorite in town spots to visit is Tlaquepaque, an outdoor shopping and dining area just south of uptown, with old world charm and an upscale atmosphere. Nestled in the trees on the banks of Oak Creek, the site of Tlaquepaque was once the homestead of Sedona’s original postmaster, Theodore Schnebly. The story goes that Schnebly was tasked with naming the town and, rather than picking his own name, he chose the more beautiful name of his beloved wife, Sedona. OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE AND RED ROCK COUNTRY The best thing about Sedona has to be its location in Red Rock country. No matter where you go in Sedona, you have a stunning view of fantastic rock formations like nowhere else. Hiking and biking trails are abundant but be sure to pick up a trail guide or talk to a local park ranger or outfitter before you head out. The views and trails are gorgeous, but it is easy to get lost in the Coconino National Forest wilderness.

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Some of the most popular outdoor spots include Slide Rock State Park and Oak Creek Canyon, but these are really just the tip of the iceberg. Awesome trails and places to explore are everywhere throughout the town and surrounding area. Our favorite place to hike is in Red Rock State Park, just off Highway 89A as you enter Sedona. It has a visitor’s center with great information about the park, trails, local geology, and wildlife, as well as fantastic hiking trails in the Red Rocks and along the creek. SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES One of the things Sedona is best known for is being a spiritual center. From its origins as a spiritual center for the early Sinagua people who lived there, to the more modern ideas of vortexes and new age spiritualism, Sedona is a popular place to seek spiritual healing of all types. Known for being the home of quite a few vortexes, or places on the earth with a special field of energy, Sedona attracts people from across the globe who want to visit these sites. The four most popular vortex locations are Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, and Boynton Canyon.

It’s also home to churches and houses of worship for almost every denomination. The most famous of these churches is another of our favorite places to visit, the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Built on the top of a huge outcropping with a backdrop of Red Rock cliffs, this majestic church was originally commissioned by a local rancher and sculptor, Marguerite Brunswig Staude. The chapel, built on Coconino National Forest land with special permission, was completed in 1956 and remains one of Sedona’s most recognizable landmarks. Legend has it that it is also known for being the location of one of the strongest and most easily felt premier vortexes in Sedona. Sedona is a great place to visit all year round. It’s cooler than Phoenix in the summer and warmer than Flagstaff in the winter, with beautiful scenery and outdoor adventure in every season. It’s a great place for a day trip or weekend stay, with many unique places to see and experience. Take some time to check out the local favorites, and be sure to check www.LadybugsBlog.com for more ideas for great places to getaway and visit in Arizona! thescottsdalestandard.com

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orizon High School’s national award-winning Choral Department will perform its annual “glee-style” Broadway Under the Stars production titled Once Upon a Time on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Horizon High School.

Three-hundred talented students will amaze and entertain you under the direction of Allison Kluch and Jeanette Winzeler. Six choirs and three ensembles will perform music and dance from exciting musicals such as Wonderland, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors, Enchanted, Sweeney Todd, Hercules, The Addams

Family, The Greatest Showman, and much more! Ticket range from $15 to $30, with $8 student tickets available for Saturday and Sunday matinee shows depending on availability. Tickets can be purchased online at www.horizonchoirs. com or at the door before each perfor-

mance (depending on availability). To purchase seating for wheelchairs, and for any other questions, please contact Tickets@HorizonChoirs.com. All Thursday and Saturday evening show tickets purchased for $20 or more will include “Dessert Under the Stars” prior to those performances. There will be an online silent auction as well.

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SimonMed’s partnership with MOM (Mobile Onsite Mammography) is increasing accessibility and affordability of women’s breast screenings. The MOM mobile mammography bus provides the same 3D mammography technology found in SimonMed clinics. 3D mammography is one of the most advanced and powerful breast screening technologies available. Like traditional mammography, 3D mammography uses x-rays to take images of the breast. Differing from traditional mammography, 3D mammography captures more images of the breast, from multiple angles, and is more effective for dense breasts. Cancer is four to six times more likely in women with extremely dense breasts. More than 40 percent of women, age 40 and over, have dense breasts. Breast density can fall into one of four different categories: A: breasts are very fatty and have almost no dense tissue. B: breasts have scattered areas of density, but the majority of the tissue is non-dense. C: majority of the breast tissue is dense but there are some areas of non-dense, fatty tissue. D: nearly all of the breast tissue is dense.

Whole breast ultrasound is the ideal imaging choice for women with dense breast tissue. Breasts that are within the category C or category D are considered dense. SimonMed Breast Ultrasound finds seven more cancers than 2D Mammograms and three more cancers than 3D Mammograms.

When combined with 3D mammography, whole breast ultrasounds help radiologists provide more accurate and reliable diagnoses. And, because whole breast ultrasound uses sound waves to capture images of the breast, there is no risk for radiation exposure. Breast screening recommendations suggest receiving yearly mammograms as early as 40 years old. SimonMed suggests starting screening at age 35 to truly understand the lumps and bumps of your breasts. Women should become familiar with the shape and feeling of their breasts by doing self-exams in the shower once a month. This familiarity will help determine whether changes in the breast tissue are normal or if it is something that requires professional examination. Women often put their health on the backburner, focusing on their career, responsibilities and loved ones more than themselves, but making time for your mammogram is not something to push down the to-do list. Instead, call 480967-3767 to schedule your mammogram with MOM or visit https://mobileonsitemammography.com/upcomingscreening-locations to find upcoming screening locations near you. About SimonMed: SimonMed Imaging is one of the largest outpatient medical imaging providers and largest physician radiology practices in the United States. We specialize in using the newest diagnostic imaging technologies and bringing them to the community in an affordable and accessible way.

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Main courses range from the nostalgic (think grilled cheese melt and half roasted chicken), to the creative (try the chorizo burger), to light, healthier options such as cioppino, pan seared scallops and cedar plank salmon. The Covenant also serves as a wine haven, with over 50 selections to choose from available by the glass or bottle. Spirit enthusiasts can also enjoy a lineup of ten creative cocktails, like the Handshake Deal crafted with Arette reposado tequila, ginger liqueur, lemon juice and peach. Beer drinkers won’t be disappointed either, as The Covenant provides five beers from Arizona breweries including lagers, ales, IPAs and a seasonal selection. During happy hour — which takes place Monday through Friday from 11

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MOVIES MOVIE REVIEWS READY OR NOT

A new bride discovers that her groom’s family has a dark secret behind a family ritual. What I love about Ready or Not is that it gets tons of laughs, not just because of its massive amount of gore or swearing, but because of its staging and slapsticklike comedy. The chaotic and relentless feeling, combined with the editing, gives you the feeling that you’re right there along with Grace (Samara Weaving). Weaving proves to be a true badass and manages to be a standout in a cast full of incredible performances, including Adam Brody, Henry Czerny and Andie MacDowell. Ready or Not’s only real issue is that it isn’t a particularly scary film…a difficult thing to swallow in a movie meant to be in the horror genre. The great cast, clever screenplay and well played direction keeps you entertained, nonetheless.

THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON A man with down syndrome runs from his home with a drifter to become a wrestler.

Sweetness is how one can describe The Peanut Butter Falcon - like the lightest Terrence Malick film never made. Peanut Butter Falcon flows freely from scene to scene, showing our characters taking in their surroundings and simply loving life. Zack Gottasgen is absolutely incredible here. This may also be Shia LaBeouf’s best performance in years and confirms that he can be a superb actor. The southern-inspired score brings a feeling of authenticity to the film. This film is best described as beautiful.

AD ASTRA

An astronaut travels to the furthest areas of the solar system to find his father, who may be causing electrical signals that could wipe out life in the universe. Ad Astra will not be for everyone. It takes its time and is not anywhere near as action packed as the trailers suggest. The performances are quiet and at times may come off as bland. However, those quiet performances leant themselves to the beautiful subtlety of the film. It subverts a typical space journey movie, providing an intimate human drama about loyalty and our beliefs versus reality. Combine a gorgeous score by Max Richter and Lorne Balfe with Hoyte van Hoytema’s beautiful cinematography, and Ad Astra is a classic in the making.

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IT: CHAPTER TWO

27 years after the first film, a now-grown Losers Club returns to Derry to put an end to the returned maniacal clown. Chapter Two shows that Andy Muschietti is a very exciting filmmaker when given free rein to do whatever he desires. The designs, locations and situations show him to be one of our more creative horror filmmakers of the day. He has a great eye for casting with the adult actors, particularly Bill Hader and James Ransone. “It’s” biggest problem is that, despite the time change and supposedly more mature themes, the movie feels no different than the previous film. We see the same humor and same style; the only real change is that now they’re adults. There seems to be a little less charm here than in the previous film. Chapter Two is visually a decent film, just a bit…. lacking in soul.

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