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MEMBERSHIP AUDIT / PHONE BOOK UPDATE The Annual Membership Audit requires review and verification of all homeowner’s contact information. On- ly the homeowners themselves can provide this information and the update culminates on August 15th.

HOA FEES DUE Semi-annual dues are due in July. If you pay twice a year, you are responsible to see that the payment is made whether you received your reminder in the mail or not. It may have gone to the wrong address that was on file with First Service.

LIBRARY RETURNS SCHEDULE The MountainBrook Village Library will start accepting donations and returns of library items (books, puzzles, DVDs, magazines, etc.) on THURSDAYS of each week effective July 2nd.

VOTE “YES” SHADOW RIDGE I & II Make sure your current address is on record with the MBV office so you will receive the card in July with your voting number on it. There will be NO COST to the HOA or RESIDENTS. It’s just paperwork. Any costs incurred will come out of SR I&II Street Fund before the funds are given to Pinal County.

What to do with Guests in the Summer? It’s tough to know what to do with guests when they come to visit in the summer. It’s especially tough this year amidst protocols in place to safeguard against COVID-19. In order to have the community pool open during this time, the Board of Directors has had to enact strict rules for the safety of the residents and to ensure pool times were maximized for residents. One of these rules pertains to not allowing guests at the pool. Please keep in mind, that, at this time, the MountainBrook Village Campus is available for use by Residents only. It won’t be forever, so, please be patient and know that it is for our residents’ safety.

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Board Highlights • Received the Activities Committee’s recommendation to close the task to research online ticket sales, and to Submitted by Janet Christopherson revisit the issue in the future

Board Meeting Results – The Board ratified the Unani- • Approved the Architectural Committee’s recommen- mous Written Consents from June. The first was approval dation to revise Standard 2.8.1, Real Estate (For Sale, For Lease, or For Rent) to limit the size and number for Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies invoice to replace of “riders” on For Sale signs five pool and spa filters in the amount of $8,731.78 and replace the chemical controller for the east pool for • Approved the transfer of the 2019 operating surplus of $28,232.00 to General Reserves $1,628.99. The second order was the approval of the Kitchell invoice of $7,960.00 to remove sediment built up • Approved the transfer of $6,000.00 from the Future Development High Value Business Money Market in culverts on the north end of MountainBrook Drive to be account at Sterling National Bank to the Future Devel- expensed from Wash Reserves. opment Money Market Savings account at US Bank to ensure the account does not exceed the FDIC limit of • Additional items approved (all from General Reserves $250,000 unless so noted): Stanley Convergent Security Solu- tions invoices for $4,134.07 for repairs to the fob ac- • Accepted the contact bid from Elite Sports Builders to cess system pour a post tension, concrete slab on each of tennis courts 1 and 2 at the cost of $123,109.00 • Approved the Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies invoice for $1,773.42 for the replacement of two pool • Accepted the contract bid from Elite Sports Builders pumps to pour releveling concrete slabs, install upgraded arti- ficial turf, cover side rails with durable material, and • Approved the replacement of six computers in the add drainage holes in the amount of $26,181.00 management office at a cost not to exceed $4,500.00 • Received the Building and Grounds Committee’s rec- • Approved the Redden Construction Change Order in ommendation to add two (2) ten foot extensions to the the amount of $6,010.52 to replace the wooden fire west campus culvert. This will aid in the drainng of doors with steel, roll up doors in the Superstition re- water from the Sunset parking lot as well as to support model expensed from Future Development the proposed construction of the pickleball viewing • Approved the Library Volunteer Group’s recommen- area. The General Manager is requested to seek bids dation to re‐implement returns of borrowed or donated for the culvert extensions, including backfill and rip items to the Library on a controlled basis. Residents rap as required. can return books, puzzles, DVDs, and Audio Books • Accepted the Planning Committee’s 2020 Pool Survey on Thursdays by placing them in designated bins & Interview Rollout Schedule and approved the ques- • Approved the proposal from Stanley Access Technol- tions contained in the planned Survey Monkey Pool ogies to install ADA operators at the Ocotillo Build- Questionnaire ing Restrooms for $5,899.74, to be expensed from Future Development

Caring Corner Arizona has almost double the Sandy Collard, Caring Corner Chairman amount of wilderness area as Illness: the entire Midwest. Claudia Vaughan,DG55 Barb Dahlstrom, DG

In Memory: The sun shines in Phoenix and Tuc- Clarence Calder Nolan, E Palo Brea Dr. Jim Ritenour, ER son 85 percent of the year, even more If you should hear of someone who has passed away or is ill, than Florida and Hawaii. please email [email protected] or call or text Sandy Col- lard at 480-227-7271. Thank you.

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no cost to anyone

PLEASE VOTE YES Shadow Ridge I and Shadow Ridge II Road Maintenance Clarification All streets in MountainBrook Village are owned and maintained by Pinal County with the exception of the streets in the subdivisions of Shadow Ridge I & Shad- ow Ridge II. These streets were designated by the developer as private streets when the original plats were filed with the County. As a result, Pinal County from the beginning has had no responsibility for maintenance or im- provements on them. Early on, two (2) special Street Reserve Fund accounts were established to main- tain these streets in SRI and SRII. Street assessments paid only by SRI and SRII residents fund these accounts. These street assessments are paid semi-annually along with SRI and SRII’s regular HOA dues. These restricted funds can be used only for street repair/maintenance in SRI and SRII neighborhoods. They cannot be used for any other purpose nor can they be commingled with any other HOA accounts. Last year Board members Jack Guthrie and Janet Swaim began discussions with Pinal County leaders to convert these private streets to public streets and for the County to assume all repair and maintenance responsibilities. We are pleased to tell you that the County is amenable to this proposition especially since we offered to give them SRI and SRII’s current street reserve balances to be used only on the streets in SRI and SRII. This will add SRI and SRII streets to Pinal Coun- ty’s street maintenance schedule and plan and the street assessments will no longer have to be paid by SR I and SR II residents. There is no cost to you. What it means to the residents of SRI and SRII is their private streets will become public streets and will then be placed in the Pi- nal County maintenance schedule for repairs along with all MBV roads. The residents of SRI and SRII are asking for your support by voting YES. Make sure your current address is on record with the MBV office so you will receive the card in July with your voting number on it. Thank you V O T E V O T E Y E S V O T E Y E S Y E S no cost to anyone

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MountainBrook Pool Survey

As part of the Communities’ long-term planning process, the Board assigned a task for the Planning Commit- tee to examine various options to upgrade the existing pools and spa to meet the needs of the community both to-day and in the future. This study will develop options based on MountainBrook user input gathered through focus groups, meetings and survey questionnaires. In addition, it will use baseline information from the 2019 HOA benchmark study conducted by the Planning Committee of other active adult communities in the area. Phase 1 focused on today’s safety and handicap needs. The recommendations to add a railing to the West Pool and reconstruct the stairs in both pools is being completed this summer. Phase 2 is the Community input stage and will be rolled out in 3 studies. 1. There will be a 10-question e-mail survey in August. For those who do not have a PC, there will be paper copies to be filled out at the office. 2. The Planning Committee will conduct in-depth focus group (and questionnaires) with active pool users in the summer (August/September) 3. As in (2) above, there will be a second round of focus group (and questionnaires) in November with active pool users that utilize the facilities mainly during the winter months. The social and recreational benefits of our pool area will be reviewed for both day and evening activities. The Planning Committee volunteers appreciate your input in the fashion you are most comfortable. The online survey will be sent to all MBV WebTeam e-mail addresses. You may also wish to be part of a focus group of submit a paper questionnaire. This is an exciting opportunity for all of us to contribute our thoughts to the ongoing improvement and upgrad- ing of MountainBrook’s facilities and amenities. If you wish to be part of the task force study group, please call Lowell Jackson at 403-660-3702. Submitted by: Lowell Jackson, Chairman MountainBrook Planning Committee

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Since Covid 19 virus, our fundraisers have taken a major hit. We are selling pavers to anyone who wishes to place their name or honor their loved ones. These pavers will be placed on the grounds leading up to the Memorial. At the present time, we are selling the pavers for $150.00 each. The book, “My Fallen Hero” is selling for $25. 100% of these proceeds goes directly to the Memorial. Those who are interested, please check out our website… Pinal County VETERAN’S www.pcvmf.org to order. Memorial Foundation We would like to invite you to attend one of our meet- The Pinal County Veterans Memorial Foundation is ings. They are held the 2nd Saturday of each month at building a Memorial in Pinal County to honor all the 10am at the VFW 111 East 2nd Street Casa Grande, AZ Fallen Soldiers who were from Pinal County. The foun- 85122 dation is building this memorial to honor not only the Pinal County Veterans Memorial motto: Fallen Soldiers but for all Veterans who fought to keep “Their Sacrifice – Our Challenge to Remember” this Country free. In 2010, Frank Reyes, Army Veteran as well as a former Submitted by Nancy Fassbender, Pinal County Sheriff for 24 years, found that Pinal Coun- Author and Board Member ty did not have one place to honor all service members Pinal County Veterans Memorial Foundation who fought and died defending our Country. His vision 480-983-0634 was that a Memorial be built so that Veterans and fami- lies could come and not only seek solace but to educate the children that freedom is not free! The Memorial will hold on the walls all the names of the fallen soldiers who died in battle. The plans will have a park like setting with the Memorial Wall, a Kiosk as well as picnic tables and sidewalks honoring all Veterans who have served. In November 2019, PCVMF broke ground for this Me- morial at the entrance to the Paul Mason Sportsplex in Casa Grande, AZ. The plans are to have the Memorial finished and open to the public by Memorial Day, 2021. The cost of this project is estimated to be close to $350,000. PCVMF has raised over half of that thru fundraisers. We are now soliciting donors and corporate spon- sors to help raise the rest. We have 5 different Donation Flyers for our fundraiser events are Continued on Page 5. Tiers from $1000 up to $25,000. For more details, please contact us at our email [email protected] Since 2010, Nancy Fassbender who is on the PCVMF board, has been collecting names of over 250 fallen soldiers and documenting all their information. She has found thru her research that there are stories to be told about these heroes. She wrote a book called “My Fallen Hero” which has many interesting stories of the individual fallen soldiers. She writes about where they grew up, which armed service they enlisted in as well as the battle which they fought in. You will find stories which have interesting facts and a few chuckles. This book also con- tains many more interesting stories, for instance, what the Monopoly Game was used for in WWII, one of the Japa- nese Relocation Centers and a few stories of service ani- mals… especially the story about the pigeon named G.I. Joe.!

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On August 8th, we will have a bowling tournament fundraiser. This will be held at Casa Grande Cotton Bowl, Casa Grande, AZ. The second fundraiser will be a Golf Tournament held at Florence Poston Butte Golf Course, Florence, AZ. Anyone interested in signing up to participate and/or be a sponsor of either these two events, please contact Donna Stadum at 480-332-6916.

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three monks in the center, and an Indian man and woman sitting on a stool to the right. Slightly to the left is a wom- MountainBrook Village an with a pot and papoose in front on the ground. A wom- SPECIAL Artist of the Month an is standing, and a little girl is hiding behind. To the left is a shy little girl with a cat and to the right is a dog and Mary Jacobs woman painting a pot. These are the people that she greets everyday in her house. The padre and two monks are watching a gathering of na- Celebrating a Noble Challenge tive people who have come to the village to trade their By Mary Stokrocki wares. The children were the latest addition with the new- est child peeking shyly behind her mother. Mary stood at As I walked every day past my neighbors’ houses, I would the mural to help increase the muscles in her legs so she notice the garden sculpture or reliefs in their front yard, on could balance for short periods of time. A visitor can fol- the doors, or decorating their windows. On one day, I no- low the direction through the doorway, and vertically to ticed a hanging mask on a post and walked closer to inves- the cross at the top of the church. She mentioned that she tigate it. It was made of red clay with yellow hair and eye- used the Southwest earth tones and researched the faces brow strands, and half moons under the eyes, marks on the from photographs. She confessed, “My biggest challenge nose, lips, ears, and chin and flower decorations on its was body proportions in relation to one another because cheeks, and with multi-colored beaded earrings. The ex- the mural is composed of many figures and ideas. I am pression seemed contemplative still making additions.” I inquired about the emotions of So, I knocked on the door and introduced myself and start- her figures and she reflected, “The monks aren’t happy, ed to ask the lady about it. Her name was Mary Jacobs and and the Indians are fairly stoic in my mural story.” Mary’s she was sitting in a wheelchair and we started talking artistic reflections reveal aspects of her own personal sto- about her work. She invited me inside and told me about ry. the two children she and her husband had and the four Physical Challenges. Mary recovered from a paralysis Native American children they adopted. due to spinal cord tumors, now under control, but kept her She went to Catholic high school for two years, in Shell from walking and mostly confined to a wheelchair. At 16, Lake, Minnesota, where she received little art schooling. she had surgery on her spine, and she miraculously contin- She did not finish due to health reasons but took a college ued to do her art that she so loves. She explained that art entrance test later and passed to go to vocational commu- transformed her pain. She confessed, “When I make art, I nity college and majored in art, took art history and life am lost in space and time. I get so stiff, like the clay, that I drawing classes, and oil painting. She married young to work through the pain, which I forget for awhile.” Jake, a former industrial arts teacher, who helped her con- Thus, art can help transform afflictions and reveal inner struct some of her art ideas. She moved to Mountain- strength and moral beauty. Brook in 1999 with her husband Jake and started working Mary Jacobs moved back to Wisconsin in June. We in its clay studio. thought she deserved an Artist of the Month tribute to Southwest Mural. Even better yet is the Southwest highlight her many talents. mural that she painted in her kitchen (10’ high) that fits in Mary presented every new resident on Marble with amaz- an obtuse angled corner ing hand drawn cards. space. I asked about her

evolving theme and she related, “It picked me. I wanted something con- ducive to the oddly shaped wall. Your focus starts with the adobe Mission church in the center of the Mexican community with its Spanish architecture. Clockwise from left to right is the desert land- scape in back, two Indi- ans on horses, talking to a woman with a donkey,

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Don’t Forget to Vote! Remember, 8/4/2020 is Primary Day Early ballots will be mailed starting 7/8/2020 August 4, 2020 Primary Election

• First Day to accept early ballot requests – May 3 • Start Date for Military & Overseas Voting – June 20 • Start Date for Mailing of Ballots – July 8 • First day to vote at early voting sites – July 8 • Last day to request a ballot be mailed – July 24 • Early voting ends July 31 • The completed Early Ballot may be dropped off at the Pinal County Recorder’s office at the following addresses:

575 N Idaho Rd, Ste 800 Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Phone (520) 866-6179 Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm or

31 N Pinal St, Bldg. E Florence, AZ 85132 Phone (520) 866-6854 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 as the sun was just starting to go down, something in the at- mosphere turned the Picketpost Mountain and the adjoining mountains into “Icebergs” as seen overlooking MountainBrook Drive and looking down Mountain Vista Drive. The Superstitions weren’t pink or gold yet, but we were treated to these icebergs for quite a long time. Awesome site! Submitted by the Jensens on upper Marble Dr.

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mustache at the time. Grizzly Adams meets Shaft?? He Barber shops open!!! Splitting hairs… had one of those pick devices to help him Barber shops open!!! Splitting hairs… achieve maximum fullness. As I recall, the pick was black plastic and there was a peace sign During the closure of non-essential businesses, I kind of embossed on the handle: ‘STYLIN’ ! We had one friend had to chuckle when my husband, Bill started to com- who chose a ‘Mullet’ as his coiffure; this guy could bare- plain that he needed a haircut. Not that he is ly pass a mirror and not ‘check himself out’. Of “overwhelmed” with hair, but he isn’t to the point that I course, at the other end of the spectrum was a guy who could have said “Haircut ? Which one?” either. I really was married to a co-worker of mine. George wore a tou- didn’t think things had come to the point of desperation, pee, not a good toupee either. So bad, if someone didn’t nor was I not about to check Amazon for a “Flowbee”. know his name they would refer to him as ‘the guy with Not that Bill was the only guy in MountainBrook that the rug’. These days so many men are shaving their head was pining for a haircut. I could have opened up the gar- I hope George has given in and ditched ‘the rug’. age door and started offering haircuts to recoup the mon- I have a question for all of you: ey I might have put out when buying the Flowbee. Not only were we seeing some “long hairs’ around but also Do you think we will ever hear any women approach an plenty of mustaches and beards! Barber shops opened, eligible gentleman and utter the famous words “Kookie, haircuts resumed but I am amazed at the number of Kookie, lend me your comb”? Google that ‘blast from beards that remain! We will see how long this new trend the past’. These are indeed strange times; you just never of facial hair continues. know… Submitted by Marilee Pritchard It was certainly a happy day when Bill could get to the barber shop for the perceived much needed “shearing.” Not too many years ago I asked my younger brother to give me his comb. To my amazement he replied that he didn’t carry a comb. According to him, whatever he did to his hair before he left the house in the morning lasted the entire day. Note to self: don’t buy stock in the Ace Comb Company. Quite a few years ago, Bill, would go to a BEAUTICIAN and get what we called a ‘curly perm’. You have to know, he also had a full beard and a

APPRECIATION EVENT, JULY 7, 2020 5:30PM-7PM At the Gold Canyon Gold Resort Pavilion IS CANCELLED Due to the increased cases of COVID state wide Supervisor Todd House And Sheriff Mark Lamb want what’s best for our community so they are regretfully cancelling this fun event. Please stay safe! DON’T FORGET TO VOTE IN THE AUGUST PRIMARY By: Pam Burks, Event Coordinator

Todd House, Dist. 5 Supervisor Pinal County Sheriff, Mark Lamb

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You don’t believe that” she scolded. “You’re just jealous of all The Pyrite Paper Caper – Part Five that homegrown bacon.” “Well. Would you look at that!” There was a note of triumph Mr. P drew himself up with dignity. “I take Thou Shalt Not in Mr. Pie-right’s voice. “Honey!” he shouted from the living Covet quite seriously.” And then he let out a sigh. ‘But there window. “Come here!” really is nothing better than a BLT from your own farm and Mrs. Pie-Right scurried to comply. “What’s going on?” garden.” He pointed out the window. “Keven and Diana.” They contemplated this for a few more moments, and then Mrs. P’s face brightened with relief. “It can’t be them! Just a Mrs. P peered across the street. The couple were stowing trav- few days ago I saw Del and Vernette unloading groceries. el bags and golf clubs in their pickup. She said thoughtfully, They had a twelve-pack of TP! They didn’t need to steal “They must be going away for the weekend.” ours.” “In the dead of night?” “Twelve!” Mr. P yelped like a dog with its tail stomped. “I…I don’t know what you mean.” “How come your sister only came up with a measly two for “They’re absconding with the goods! Escaping under cover of us?” darkness!” “I’m sure she was doing her best.” Her eyebrows scrunched Mrs. P gasped. “You mean,,,?” together in thought. “Maybe we should ask Del and Vernette to put us in touch with their contact.” A knowing nod. “Exactly. There’s only one reason to sneak out like this. They stole our roll of toilet paper!” “No. thanks. It’s probably an underworld thug. Who else could bootleg twelve rolls?” They considered this in mortified silence. And then Mrs. P said doubtfully, “But dear, that can’t be true.” Dismissing that dead end, he contemplated the other suspects. “How about Marli and Bill? I’ve always thought there was Diana is so stylish. She’d be more likely to put a rusted-out something suspicious about them. Their pickup is in the drive- Chevy on blocks in her front yard than allow an industrial roll way one day, then the next day it’s gone What are they up of TP in her immaculate home.” to?” Mr. P frowned, and finally had to agree. “But what about “At our age, dear, probably the same as us—endless doctor him?” The cover on his pickup bed is always tightly closed. visits just to keep everything running properly.” Why, because he has something to hide?” Mr. P didn’t look entirely convinced. But then his finger made “Maybe to keep people from bothering his things.” a violent stab at the map. “Nancy and Jerry, then! They’re “Or maybe to conceal illegal contraband.” always barbecuing for folks. They need all the paper they can get to clean up the messes afterwards.” Mrs. P shook her heard. “He’s the grandfather of four twin little girls! He doesn’t have time for a life of crime!” She rolled her eyes. “Dear you probably don’t know this…I know you don’t. When a person is cleaning up after barbecu- “Oh.” Mr. P looked somewhat disappointed. Then he grudg- ing—.” She gave him another of her wifely suggestive glances ingly agreed. “I suppose you’re right.” and paused —but once again he failed to take the hint. Or he’d His eyes swung back to the street. “Then who? Who- switched off his hearing aid. dunit?” “—The last thing in the world you use for clean-up,” She resumed, “is TP. It’s far too flimsy.” The Pyrite Paper Caper – Part Six After a pondering pause, he threw up his hands in exaspera- Mr. Pie-Right studied the map of the cul-de-sac. “Whodunit? tion. “Then who!” Who stole the TP? We’ve eliminated Bill and Laura, Cindy and Jim, Ted and Trish, Tom and Mia, Mary C. Lorna, Diana Mrs. P looked at the map and cried out in alarm. “Oh no! and Kevin, Klaus, and Cindy. Ah ha!” He stabbed his finger. Look! There’s only one person left in the neighborhood. I “Del and Vernette! They drive back and forth on their golf cart don’t want it to be her!” Continued on Page 10 a hundred times a day.” He turned to his wife. “And do you know why?” “Because they like getting out and enjoying the beautiful scen- ery of our Superstition foothills community?” “No. They’re scouting. Doing reconnaissance. Scoping out the land.” Mrs. P looked aghast. “You don’t mean -- ? “Yes! On the lookout for TP!” “B—but they’re so nice. And they’re farmers. They work for their keep – they don’t steal.” “Ha! Have you ever actually seen their farm? Maybe their only agricultural product isn’t hogs but hogwash.”

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The Pyrite Paper Caper Part Seven by Laura Williams

“You think the thief is Pat?” Mr. Pie-Right said doubtfully, when his wife pointed out she was the only person left on their list. “Who else!” Mrs. P replied He said slowly, “Isn’t she a nurse? The code of medical workers is First Do No harm. It doesn’t get any more harmful than to deprive the elderly of their TP!” “She retired, dear. And she’s always walking back and forth in front of our house. Maybe, like you’d say, she’s casing the joint. She could have easily noticed our open garage door, and the rolls of TP in the open trunk of our car. You’re always saying the elements of crime are Means and Opportunity.” “But the third element is missing, motive. Why would she commit I don’t know about the women, but I am sure the such a dastardly deed? Besides, even if she’s retired, I’m sure she continues to abide by Do No Harm. And the reason she walks by our men will have a great time with this information house every day is to fetch her mail.” “What about that strange man who’s always with her?” “He’s her brother,” Mr. P reminded his wife. “He lives up on Marble” “Ah ha! Can you trust anyone who lives on a street named after a childhood game? This is an adult community.” “Better than Pyrite—which as you know well means fool’s gold!” “So, maybe she’s fooling us all. Maybe she’s not even a nurse.” “Of course, she is! ”Mr. P blew out a weary breath. “This paper caper is making us paranoid. We’re seeing a bad guy under every bougain- villea.” Their eyes dropped back to the cul-de-sac map. Mrs. P said, looking perplexed, “But if it isn’t Pat—then who? We’ve eliminated every- body else.” Just then they heard loud shouting out on the street. They ran to their living room window. And were astounded by what they saw.

TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT MONTH !!

No wonder we have those days where we haven’t done anything, but we are exhausted.

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Home Sellers —“FOR SALE SIGN” ALERT The white For Sale Sign Posts that real estate agents put in our front yards can only have two (2) Riders (additional hanging signs) hung under the “For Sale Sign”. Each rider can be no larger than 6” x 24”. It will be the sellers’ responsibility to notify their real estate agents of this requirement as it has been enforced at various times throughout MBV’s history. With a lot of new real estate agents joining the sales force, and probably just being forgotten over time, the number of riders has grown to as many as five (5). MBV is going to send remind- ers to the real estate brokers throughout Gold Canyon, but as a fail- safe, please remember to talk to your real estate agent to ensure that there are no more than two (2) riders. Thank you.

Pick two (2) !!

From MountainBrook Travel Group

There are 5 lovely Friday Local Fieldtrips being offered thru Free Spirit Va- cations: 1. JULY 10th, Anthem, Pioneer, & Wickenburg 2. JULY 17th, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Saguaro Lake 3. JULY 24th, Glendale & West Valley 4. JULY 31st, South Mountain & Phoenix 5. Aug. 7th, Cruise the Phoenix Zoo

These trips involve individual’s automobiles and a guide. For detailed information on the stops on the tour and the cost, go to - https://travellocal.us/ Friday-fieldtrips and click on the MORE INFO button or call Free Spirit at (480) 926-5547.

Note: In these days of the virus open/close situations, if a destination is closed and it’s a Free Spirit trip, then everyone will get the choice of re- scheduling OR a refund. If Free Spirit has partnered with another operator, their terms and conditions apply. So far, they have not had anyone not get their money back.

Congratulations - Pickleball Club Member Angel Lessard MBV pickleball club member, Angel Lessard has been asked to join Armour Pickleball Team as a sponsored player. As such, Armour Pickleball will provide paddles and equipment to compete on the tournament circuit. Armour Pickleball makes these selections based on a player’s love of the sport, relationships with peers, and positive attitude. Congratulations, Angel!

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2020 Mariola Court VIRTUAL STREET DANCE Thanks to all who participated in our 2020 Virtual Street Dance A good time was had by all A special thanks to the Hyde Manor Didgeridoo One Man Band and his lovely assistant on the tambourine

Been in this isolation shutdown too long? Won’t you join us for our August Moon virtual street dance; to be held during the first week in August, under a full August moon. Snap a photo of you dancing in the street, under the moon, in the rain, or just doing the Hokey-Pokey; and yes, we will need a few band members. Email your picture to me, [email protected], and I will submit them for the Mountaineer.

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Sometimes we forget and sometimes new owners don’t know. So, here is a quick FYI

When your Saguaro looks sick, call the Cacti Doctor Stat! -- before it melts on your driveway or your car. Seriously, if it gets a lot of holes and gets discol- ored you might want to take a closer look. It didn’t take a storm for this one to just collapse. The color of a Saguaro can be a clue that it is in very poor health. Check your landscaping before you leave for the summer, preventative measures might be easier rather than having to deal with issues when you are out of state. A couple of examples of plants to be proactive with are the Century Plant and the Desert Spoon. They are the plants with the very tall spears on them. They can be removed before they fall, then you will be in control of the removal process. When they fall on the road, they need to be moved immediately. They will also need to be removed in a timely manner if they fall on your property or neighbors property.

Century Plant - dies after blooming. Usually Desert Spoon Plant - does not die after blooming leaves behind some “pups” to replace it. but will continue to bloom every few years.

Weeds love this hot weather, and the rain when we get it. Make sure you have planned for weed maintenance and weed pulling, if necessary, in your absence.

If you have left MBV, be sure and give the office your forwarding address and phone number so you can be notified of any irrigation leaks, lawn issues or storm damage, etc. regarding your property, If you have a neighbor or house sitter taking care of your house, let the office know so they can be notified to start working on the problem for you. Proactive is always better than reactive

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A reminder that one word in the English language that can be a

noun, verb, adjective, adverb and preposition...... UP This two-letter word in English has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that word is 'UP.' It is listed in the dictionary as an [adv.], [prep.], [adj.], [n] or [v].

It's easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do we wake UP?

At a meeting, why does a topic come UP? If you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list Why do we speak UP, and of the many ways Up is used. why are the officers UP for election and It will take UP a lot of your time, why is it UP to the secretary but if you don't give UP, you may wind UP with a to write UP a report? hundred or more. We call UP our friends, brighten UP a room, When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP. polish UP the silver, When the sun comes out, we say it is clearing UP. warm UP the leftovers and When it rains, the earth soaks it UP. clean Up the kitchen. When it does not rain for a while, things dry UP. We lock UP the house and One could go on and on, fix UP the old car. but I'll wrap it UP, for now . . . my time is UP! At other times, this little word has real special meaning. Now I'll shut UP! People stir Up trouble, line UP for tickets, Submitted by Lynnel Cochrane work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses.

To be dressed is one thing but to be dressed UP is special. And this UP is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP.

We open UP a store in the morning but we close it UP at night. We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP!

To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP, look UP the word UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized dictionary, it takes UP almost 1/4 of the page and can add UP to about thirty definitions. Speaking of UP, Janice Mickelson, former MBV resident on East Wildcat, sent this picture to the Mountaineer this month.

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were responsible, and Mattie traveled to Colton, CA with other Earp family members where she expected to hear from Wyatt advising where she should meet him. The telegram never arrived, In The Territory...... and Wyatt instead went to San Francisco and Mattie decided to return to Pinal City. Arizona Territory was in the heart of the “Wild, Wild, West” where many legends were made exploring the new frontier, en- Mattie had not realized that the devaluation of silver by the Fed- gaging in battle with the Native Americans, mining gold and eral Government had forced the Silver King Mine to close, and silver, looting stage coaches and banks, rustling cattle and hors- that Pinal City's population had drastically diminished. She had es. But this story is about the second common law wife of law- planned to resume her profession, but most of the prospective man/gambler Wyatt Earp, Celia Ann “Mattie” Blaylock Earp. clientele had gone with the silver, making a living there quite difficult. She continued taking laudanum (a pain killer with a Celie, as she was known as a child, was born in 1850 on a farm tincture of opium) and consuming alcohol for her frequent mi- close to Fairfax, Iowa which is near Cedar Rapids. Her parents graine headaches. On July 3, 1888 she overdosed and died with were strict farmers, and she rebelled against this lifestyle and ran the coroner's report determining that it was suicide. away from home at age 18. Celie chose the alias “Mattie” to help conceal her identity and ended up in Ft. Scott, KS in 1871 where Celia Ann “Mattie” Blaylock Earp is buried in the Historic Pinal she became a prostitute, and later in Dodge City where she met Cemetery just outside Superior, AZ. Directions across several Wyatt Earp. (Writer's note: My great grandfather and other rela- gravel roads is available at HMdb.org, and having just visited the tives relocated from Kentucky to a farm approximately 20 miles cemetery recently, I can assure you that you feel as though you from Ft. Scott in the 1880's, but it is believed that Mattie had are in the middle of the Wild Wild West while walking among moved by that time.) the few gravesites that are still recognizable. It makes for an interesting trip spiced with some colorful local history and gives In 1879 on their way to Tombstone, Wyatt and his now common you an opportunity to get out of the house for 2 or 3 hours. law wife Mattie stopped in the booming town of Pinal City, A. T. Warning: Don't be tempted to explore the dirt road that runs (Arizona Territory) for a couple of months. Like many towns in along the west side of the cemetery. the Territory, this bustling community of 2,000 grew almost overnight with the discovery of silver at the nearby Silver King Submitted by Mike Karr Mine in 1878, and the construction of a smelter to service the mining operation. It was originally named Picket Post and was established where the Boyce Thompson Arboretum is now locat- ed just 3 miles from Superior, AZ. While living in Tombstone, Mattie continued her profession of prostitution while Wyatt became a Deputy Marshall culminating in the shoot-out at the O. K. Corral in 1882. He formed a posse which set out for New Mexico then Colorado searching for the remaining cowboys who

You just don’t know what you might find

When you are…... In The Territory...... and stop at an historical cemetery, you just don’t know who you might find.

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Classes, Groups & Clubs Pinochle Report (Year Around) by Barb Hofmeister The Thursday evening group starts to gather in the main room Updates made to CG&Cs in July of the Sunset center about 6:30 and play begins at 7 p.m. If you would like to learn the game or brush up please call Barb at 602- 284-6379 and I will meet you there at 6 pm and we will have a Book Discussion class and practice before play starts. We are a fun and very Deep Water Aerobics friendly group. We pay $2 to play and all the money is returned Library to the top winners. Hopefully we can play in May. Pickleball The Tuesday Daytime Pinochle group is now open for men Tennis and women and meets at 1:00 PM in the Gold Room of the Sun- set center. We are a friendly group and welcome new members. Supper Club Contact Sharon Hanson at 480-415-0859 if you have any questions. Tuesday National Mah Jongg (Year Around) Ladies Bridge (Year Around) The Tuesday Mah Jongg group welcomes anyone and everyone Meets every Monday at 1:00 in the Sunset Room. Potluck at to join us in the beautiful Sunset Room. You can play in the noon on the first Monday of the month. Sign up one week ahead mornings around 9:30, afternoons at 12:30, or bring a lunch and and walk-ins are welcome. We pay 50 cents for small prizes. play all day! We use the National Mah Jongg League card and Questions call Barbara Osborn @ 480-982-9408 rules. You are also welcome to come and observe the game any- time and see how interesting and challenging Mah Jongg can be. (Year Around) Mixed Bridge We promise to make it a fun time for all. We hope to put to- Both couples and singles, no partner necessary. We meet every gether lessons for beginners or new players soon. For any ques- Thursday at 1pm in the Sunset Center. You can sign up one tions about the game or lessons, please call Janie at 480-258- week in advance and walk-ins are welcome. Call Jim McClure, 2336. 480-983-5203 Low Impact Aerobics and More (Year Around) Duplicate Bridge (Year Around) We are here year round! Come join us for low impact aerobics Meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month in the Mesquite in the MPR from 7-8am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Room 12:30pm to 4pm. Bring a partner and $3 each for cash Joann J. 983-9620. prizes. Suzy Cavoto, 847-302-4806 The Abrams’ Men’s Golf (Year Around) Canasta (Year Around) The Abram’s Men Golf Group Plays Wednesday mornings at Come join us. We play every Monday and Friday from 12:45pm MountainBrook Golf course. Players of all skill levels, or lack – 4pm in Sunset. Call JoAnn Skow at 671-3298 questions. of, are welcome. Group rates and cash games. Contact Lonnie @ 972-352-9654 or [email protected]. Hand, foot and toe (Canasta) (Year Around) We play every Wed. and Thursday at 9am to noon in the Sunset Famous Cooney Men's Golf League (Year Around) Room. This card game is easy to learn, and we will be happy to Plays every Monday morning at Mountain Brook Golf Course. teach you the game. Interested call Joan Archer at 480-288- We have group rates. For tee times and info, contact Roy 0891 Rskiezstyn @ [email protected]. Texas Hold’em (Year Around) Whine and Cheese for the Ladies (Year Around) Texas Hold'em is played in the Sunset Center daily. On Monday, Meets every Monday at 4:00pm for the ladies, in the Supersti- Wednesday and Friday both men and women play12:00pm until tion Center. Just bring $1.00, your beverage of choice and sit 3:00pm. On Tuesday and Thursday ladies only play.12:30 until and enjoy the cheese and crackers that are there to enjoy. Call 3:00pm. Interested ? Call Jim Welch @480-212-2209. Nancy Bilensky @ 480-982-3686 Co-Ed Deep Water Aerobics (Year Around) Wednesday and Saturday 8am East Pool. Bring a noodle.

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Oriental Mah Jongg (Year Around) MBV Pottery Club (Year Around) Oriental MahJongg meets twice a week on Sundays and Check out the lighted windows of the Fired Arts Center on the Wednesdays in the Sunset Room! We contribute $5 each way to the pool or fitness facility. All of the displayed art has time. We can play with 3 to 5 players per table, so everyone is been made by your friends and neighbors. Our club’s mission is welcome. If you have no knowledge of the tiles, we can teach to promote and support MBV residents in the pursuit of artistic you and we have sheets with the tile names to refer to. It's expression in the art and craft of pottery. Volunteer instructors easy. We meet at 12:50 to draw chips to see who we play conduct half-day introductory, intermediate and advanced clas- with. Please join us. Kathy 530-263-1188 ses, in an open, welcoming environment. Pottery Club hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Stop by Tennis Talk (Year Around) by Karen and take a tour of the studio to see if pottery is something you During this summer of quarantine, restrictions and worries – would like to try. Our class schedule will be released November some good news. The resurfacing project of Tennis Courts 1 and 1, and class sign-ups will begin on January 1, either in person or 2 has entered the second phase as the MountainBrook HOA by email. Annual membership in the club is $40 and classes are Board will vote on June 30th to accept the Building and Grounds $20. The funds generated keep the studio supplied with glazes Committee bid recommendation and authorize work to begin. and specialized tools. Questions? Contact Pierce McIntosh at Courts 1 and 2 will have an industry-standard post tension con- 480-244-7080, or email at [email protected]. crete overlay applied. Updates regarding closure of the courts for the work will be provided by management as a schedule is LIBRARY NOTES (Year Around) set. Courts 1 and 2 will then be in tip-top condition and a wel- Hooray, hooray!! Hours are 8-4 Monday to Friday. We are come upgrade for our community players, as well as reducing slowly getting back to normal. As of this writing patrons are to the on-going maintenance costs that have been required on the wear masks and be socially distant. Only 5 people are allowed old courts. On a lighter side – professional tennis has resumed in the area at a time. For all of our wellbeing we hope all will with modified matches and no audiences, although some events observe these procedures. By the time this letter comes out have been televised with canned applause after each point – hopefully we will have gotten the okay from the Board for re- shall we try that? turns and donations. Read on!! Pickleball News (Year Around) by Elisa Howard Supper Club (Year Around) Ruth Parker There has been a good turnout at the pickleball courts this sum- I have been asked if Supper Club is ever going to meet again. I mer, despite the heat. It shows you how this sport makes addicts am happy to tell you that it may be able to meet in Au- out of so many of us! This is a good time to work on some of the gust. Please let Pat Patt know your opinions, and if you would fundamentals that are crucial to a solid game: deep serves, deep be willing to host, at [email protected] or 708-990- returns, and third shot drops and drives. If you master these fun- 3153. The August recipes look exactly right for summer supper damentals, the rest of the game will play out more smoothly. - grilled brats, potato salad with appetizer and dessert!! Have And here’s some exciting news concerning MBV pickleball club popcorn for breakfast. It is like grits but with high self-esteem!! member, Angel Lessard. She has been asked to join Armour Pickleball as a sponsored player. As such, Armour Pickleball Social Hour (Year Around) will provide paddles and equipment to compete on the tourna- Every Tuesday night year ‘round, there’s a long standing, very ment circuit. Armour Pickleball makes these selections based on popular, free MountainBrook event in the Superstition Center. a player’s love of the sport, relationships with peers, and posi- Residents gather at 5:00 PM to enjoy an evening out with old tive attitude. Congratulations, Angel! and new friends. The LAST Tuesday of the month is a POT- LUCK which is meant to be a full meal. The fare on “regular” Knitting (Year Around) Tuesdays could be classified as snacks/appetizers or desserts. Welcome to knitting! We are a group that meets every Tuesday As always BYOB. Tableware provided. The Chairperson at 10am in the Mesquite Room. We welcome all levels of knit- maintains a schedule of weekly volunteers to ‘Host’ the Social ters and even people who think they might like to learn how to Hour. These volunteers set up the food tables, organize the food knit. We offer help in understanding patterns and learning new as it arrives, make the welcome announcements with a little stitches. Feel free to join us any Tuesday morning, meet our clean up afterwards. Don’t be afraid. There are usually others knitters, and decide if the Knitting Group appeals to you. If you who join in helping. Please consider joining the group on a have any questions, please call Judi at 314-435-1552. Tuesday night; singles and couples are welcome. We try to keep an eye out for new faces and welcome them to join a table MBV Ceramics and Glass Arts (Year Around) of ‘veterans’. New and interesting Glass and Ceramics projects continue to be in the Fired Arts Studio. Sign-up sheets with pictures of the projects are available in the office. Be sure to look for the tab la- Picacho Peak was the site of the beled “Ceramics” in the binder labeled “Classes” to sign up. Classes are limited to 12 unless otherwise noted. The Tuesday/ westernmost Civil War battle. In Thursday schedule is as follows: Tuesday afternoons are re- spring 1862, a few dozen Confed- served for Ceramics with instructors available; Thursday mornings the studio is open to all techniques unless a class is sched- erate and Union soldiers duked it uled; Thursday afternoons are open to all techniques. During the Winter Season, Tuesday mornings are reserved for Bottle out near the peak, leaving three Slumping and Glass Fusion. dead and five wounded.

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Helping Hands (Year Around) by Loretta Milton We are a group of volunteers who live in MBV and help our residents on a temporary basis. We have been assisting with medical transportation, grocery shopping and caregiver support for many years. We also have a list of medical equipment and child care equipment for loan. There is a card holder in the office with resident’s names and numbers for you to contact. If you would like additional information, please call Loretta Milton and leave a message at 480-474-9958. Democratic Women of MBV (Year Around) Democratic women of MBV will meet at 3 PM on the first and third Thursday of the month. We will meet in the Mesquite room. Any woman who is interested is welcome to join us. If you consider yourself progressive, independent, liberal or democratic, this is a group you will enjoy. Wii Bowling (Year Around) Every Thursday at 1:00 PM in the MPR Enjoy friendship with fellow Wii Bowlers. SUMMER BUNKO (Summer Seasonal) Meet Thursday at 6:00pm in the Turquoise room of the Sunset building, to check it out. We will discuss how often we want to play, hostess sign-ups, and what commitments it will require to make this an awesome group. The games will be on Thursdays at 6:00pm, in the Sunset room. If you are ready to roll those dice give your brain a rest, and have 1000 laughs, join us. Questions contact Mickey Bankson 928-710-7360. Visitor stayed on patio and came to Book Discussion for July, By Peggy Malsom Georgene Powers patio window. There is a schedule change in the book selection order for the 2020/2021season as follows: • November: Sand in Our Shoes: Chasing the American Dream by Julian M. King. Note: This is an out-of-print book about Kings Ranch and Gold Canyon. Start looking now at Amazon.com, used book stores, etc. Ask your neighbors if they have a copy they are willing to loan. • December: The Heartbreak of Wounded Knee: Native American People from 1890 to the Present by David Treu- er. • January: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. • February: Flight by Sherman Alexie. • March: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Cheers to your summer reading.

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Pilates (Seasonal) If you are interested in improving your breathing, spinal align- ment, strengthening your deep abdominal muscles, and invigorat- ing your mind and spirit, then Pilates is for you! Men and women of all levels are welcome. Classes are Monday and Thursday 9 Going outdoors is recommended am in MPR. Bring a mat with you. Contact Jan Grant 605-929- when having visitors! 8719.

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Will You Dance With Me? Submitted by Lynnel Cochrane Too many people put off something that brings them pair of Roller blades and skip an elevator for a bungee joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't cord.. have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine. My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. It's just that I might as well apply it I got to thinking one day about all those women on directly to my stomach with a spatula and eliminate the Titanic who passed up dessert at dinner that fate- the digestive process. The other day, I stopped the ful night in an effort to cut back. From then on, I've car and bought a triple-Decker. If my car had hit an tried to be a little more flexible. iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy.

How many women out there will eat at home because Now...go on and have a nice day. Do something you their husband didn't suggest going out to dinner until WANT to...... not something on your SHOULD DO after something had been thawed? Does the word list. If you were going to die soon and had only one 'refrigeration' mean nothing to you? phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting? How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence while you watched 'Jeopardy' on television? Make sure you read this to the end; you will understand why I sent this to you. I cannot count the times I called my sister and said, 'How about going to lunch in a half hour?' She would Have you ever watched kids playing on a merry go- gas up and stammer, 'I can't . I have clothes on the round or listened to the rain lapping on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday, ground? Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight or I had a late breakfast, it looks like rain.' And my per- gazed at the sun into the fading night? Do you run sonal favorite: 'It's Monday.' She died a few years through each day on the fly? When you ask, ' How ago. We never did have lunch together. are you?' Do you hear the reply?

Because Americans cram so much into their lives, we When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the tend to schedule our headaches. We live on a sparse next hundred chores running through your head? Ev- diet of promises we make to ourselves when all the er told your child, 'We'll do it tomorrow.' And in your conditions are perfect! haste, not see his sorrow?

We'll go back and visit the grandparents when we get Ever lost touch? Let a good Friendship die? Just call Steve toilet trained. We'll entertain when we replace to say “Hi”. the living-room carpet... We'll go on a second honey- moon when we get two more kids out of college. When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift.... Thrown away..... Life is not a Life has a way of accelerating as we get older. The race. Take it slower. Hear the music before the song days get shorter, and the list of promises to ourselves is over. gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all we “Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while have to show for our lives is a litany of 'I'm going to,' we are here, we might as well dance!” 'I plan on,' and 'Someday, when things are settled down a bit.'

When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a

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LET’S SUPPORT A STRUGGLING GOLD CANYON BUSINESS THE MERCANTILE 6140 S Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon AZ 85118 By Pam Burks

Recent months have not been kind to owner, Melissa Odenkirk, for she has been gravely ill, but has bounced back and is now trying to save her business. “The Mercantile” has a new look with new merchandise! I call it the “Cracker Barrel Boutique of Gold Canyon” 6140 S Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon AZ 85118, 480-589-8705. Open Tuesday-Thursday 11am-4pm, Fridays & Saturdays 9am- 4pm. This is your small-town boutique, specializing in unique gifts for everyone on your list. They offer lovely purses, jewelry (some made locally) candles, unique soaps, dog accessories, kitchen and bath décor, gourmet coffees and teas. And all the accessories you would need for those cocktail parties. And of course, their famous shirts that say, “When the Mountain is Pink it’s time to drink.” The back patio offers the backdrop of Superstition Mountains, where you can actually watch the mountain turn pink!

Wow! You can buy this beautiful Gold Canyon bag at the Mercantile, for yourself. I have one, and everywhere I go people ask me, where is Gold Canyon? And, of course, that’s when the bragging begins. Come in and browse, brew a cup of coffee and/or tea, munch on a Gold Canyon Cakes treat, and let Melissa help you find that unique gift. Check out the inspiring collection of necessities and niceties for women, men, kids and pets. Melissa offers the personal service and shopping experience that is unlike any other retail store for miles around. It’s worth a trip down Kings Ranch Road. It is adjacent to the Gold Canyon Golf Re- sort and Lori Blank’s Real Estate office Please support The Mercantile and all of our local businesses.

Singin’ the Blues, by Peggy Malsom Try singing it to your favorite blues tune. It helps to focus on the volume and maybe after you have had I am singin’ the Blues – the Coronavirus Quarantine several beers. You are welcome to substitute your Blues. It goes something like this: own words as mine are pretty bad. But, hey, it’s the My baby’s done left me Blues. So, make it your own and sing away your frus- trations. Now I’m all alone, All sadness and sorrow If you come up with a good one, and the bar is set My TPs all gone. pretty low as almost anything will be better than mine, send it into the Mountaineer or to me Cracked hands and chapped lips ([email protected]) and maybe it will get pub- Sanitizers and masks, lished. Wouldn’t that be fun? Then when this is over, My doctor will see me we can get together again and have a COVID-19 But not if I’m sick. Blues Contest. Maybe we can combine it with a pool That’s why I’ve got the blues party There will be an end to this. So, start writing, The Coronavirus number 19 stay safe and see you soon. Until then, sing away Quarantine Blues. those quarantine blues.

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CLASSIFIED ADS On the Golf Course! Mountain Need computer help? I fix them Views! 3 car garage! Fully furnished. and can coach you. Chris Conquer- • One free ad of 20 words or less, for 30 days for MBV residents only. Available starting November 2020 ing Computers 480-577-4309 2BR, 2.5 BA 2400sf • Must be resubmitted each month. Need help with caring for a loved [email protected] • Classified ads are to be submitted to one? Cheri 480-982-8312 the MountainBrook Activity Office Casita: Amazing view of Supersti- or emailed tion Mountains. $3500/mo, 3 mo Handy Woman. Afraid to let just • Ads may be subject to editing. minimum. Call Jim for details or pic- any man into your home to help with • Rental ads must meet CC&R Guide- tures. 515-783-8328 household needs? Call me first. Jesi- lines (i.e., 55+ & 30 day minimum). ka 480-980-0548 Whole house only (not individual Service casitas) Experienced Cat Companion: Daily • Deadline for all ads is the 25th of the We will house sit your home. Fre- visit includes feeding, clean up, and month quent visits and always after every playtime. I make cat toys too. Low Business/commercial ads for residents and rain and wind storm. Call Chuck/ Rates. Celeste 415-225-6848 nonresidents are available for purchase from Ray’s Printing. Diana 630-546-4018 Cleaning: Carpet, upholstery, win- PET SITTING: I’d love to care for dows. Dry foam carpet cleaning. Pick your pet(s) while you’re away. Please up available for area rugs. Senior dis- For Rent call for details and visitation. Nancy count. Joe 480-288-5012 MBV home: January – February C. 480-474-1200 Income Tax Prep: Retired Account- 2021. 2 BR, 2 BA. Very quiet. No Medicare questions? Need help? ant. Save big over H&R Block and pets/no smoking. (Must take both 480-686-4653 local CPA offices. At your home if months.) Rick: 612-501-6244 (talk or you desire. Bob 480-241-0681 text.) [email protected] Have a flat tire on your golf cart? Same day repair. Annual check- .Wanted MBV home on quiet street: 2 mas- ups, repairs, updating, or questions. ter BRs, sleeps 6. Avail thru Nov Call Chuck 630-546-4018 Helping Hands in need of infant and 2020. 30-day min. NS. Dogs Ok. childcare equipment from those willing [email protected] 360-395 Home watch: Licensed and insured, to loan to their neighbor. Log in the Ac- -5070 FT residents, Exp, trusted, reliable tivity Office. 480-474-9958 protection. Info Goodneighborsolu- Helping Hands in need of volunteers MBV home: July – Dec 2020. 2 [email protected] 641-780-1963 bed / 2 bath completely renovated. willing to transport clients to the doctors Three blocks from pools, clubhouse. WHILE YOU’RE AWAY… House or shopping. Available? Call 480-474- No pets/smoking. 612-964-5194 or sitting. Scheduled mo. visits: after 9958 [email protected] every rain/storm. Resident contacted LOST! Dog Harness. Red&Blk. Name after visit. Ed 775-434-3081 Gurdy on it. Pug Life Harness. 480-684- MBV home: Totally renovated, 2BR, 4998 2BA, Extended patio w/phenomenal Handyman: FT resident. Insured. views. No pets/smoking. Aug – Dec Great referrals. Info: 515-783-8328 2020. 651-238-0471 [email protected]

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Arizona is home to 21 federally recognized Indian tribes and 28% of the state is reservation land. The two largest reservations are the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona (though it also encompasses a por- tion of Utah and New Mexico) and the Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona. Arizona has the largest number of speakers of Indig- enous languages.

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Taking reservations for airport drop off and pickup, as well as, appointments, events and various other destinations.