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It's About Overcoming Adversity Through Activity and Determination ON THE COVER PHOTO BY BOB BROWN, MEDIA DIRECTION We Love A SW Autumn BY CAROL L. ALLEN In many parts of our country, sum- mer warmth has turned into crisp, cool fall weather. However, in the South- west, we have an extended season of It’s About Overcoming Adversity time to spend in and on the water and to enjoy many other outdoor activities. It’s a wonderful transition season Through Activity And Determination with temperatures neither too hot nor too cold, and there are so many adven- tures for us still in October: boating, Paralyzed Veterans of America hiking, RVing, camping, off-roading, is on a mission – partnering with fishing, and more. If we want a touch of fall, we can the 8th Annual Sand-Water-RV head north to the awesome colors of Expo, Lake Havasu. autumn in the high country and enjoy many activities still available in those Outdoor recreation, whether it’s on land or water, is an activity cooler climes. enjoyed by millions of people, sometimes even more than you may It’s up to us, but the bottom line realize. That’s why the 8th Annual Sand-Water-RV Expo in Lake is this: Celebrate your options in the Havasu, sponsored by Jet Renu and co-sponsored by Sunshine RV, wonderful outdoors of the Southwest. is proud to announce our 2019 charity partnership with Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). This is the second consecutive year “Staying indoors” is for another time, that the Nov. 16-17 Sand-Water-RV Expo at Lake Havasu State n another place. Park, the premier motorsports and outdoor recreation show in the Southwest, has designated PVA as its official charity. PORTS EXPO, continued on page 19 2 DOWNSTREAM Cruise through some of the DAM CANCER! RUN/WALK 2019 upcoming events in the Southwest. 4 Lake Pleasant Will BOATING USBA finals come to Havasu Again Host Annual Run Pleasant Harbor and Evofit will host the annual Dam Cancer Run/Walk at Lake Pleasant on Oct. 12, featuring a 5K, 10K, Obstacle Run and 5K Walk. All running events traverse the New Waddell Dam. AZGFD Is Accepting Closed to the public throughout the year, this event provides runners a unique oppor- Applications For tunity and vantage point of Lake Pleasant, Heritage Fund Grants 440 feet above the New Waddell Dam’s foundation. Application deadline In addition to the various running events, participants will receive swag bags and will is Oct. 31 for be greeted at the finish line to music, a clas- New Waddell Dam $380,000 in grants. sic car show and local vendors. To register for all four races, visit pleasantharbor.com. The Arizona Game and Fish De- Dam Cancer Run Start Times/ partment is accepting applications for Or, for more information, you can call the Costs: Pleasant Harbor event line at 623-203- $380,000 in Heritage Fund grants begin- • 5K Run – Start Time: 8:00 a.m.; Cost: 5173. ning through 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31. $45 Grant funding will be available • 10K Run – Start Time: 7:00 a.m.; Cost: 8 Spectacular Views through a competitive application process $55 in the following categories: schoolyard TACKLE & TARGET “This is a rare treat for race participants,” This month’s Arizona angling pro • Obstacle Run – Start Time: 8:10 a.m.; habitat, urban wildlife/habitat, public ac- said Deneen Ramirez, Event Coordinator at Cost: $55 is Tony Gaillombardo. cess, and Identification, Inventory, Ac- Pleasant Harbor RV Resort & Marina. “The • 5K Walk – Start Time: 8:10 a.m.; Cost: quisition, Protection and Management dam is not regularly open to the public and $20 (IIAPM). the views are spectacular.” In addition to local, county, state, fed- 12 In both 5K and 10K races, the top three Event Age Categories eral and tribal governmental agencies, LAND CRUISING male and female finishers will be awarded (5K, 10K & Obstacle Run): school districts and public charter schools, It’s a perfect time for a medals, as well as the Top 3 winners of the • 17 and under, 18-26, 27–35, 45-53, 54 the department welcomes non-profit orga- lake adventure Obstacle Run. There are no awards pre- nizations to apply for a Heritage Grant as sented in the 5K Walk. Part of the proceeds Directions To Pleasant Harbor eligible applicants. This eligibility applies from the cancer run will be benefit Wigged From the Phoenix area, Pleasant Harbor to any non-profit group which meets the is the closest entrance to Lake Pleasant, internal revenue service definition of a 14 Out, an organization assisting cancer survi- conveniently located off Carefree Highway 501(c) organization. WESTERN WILDLIFE vors. In addition to event fees, there is a Water catchments are violated $6.00 entry fee, per carload. CANCER RUN, continued on page 19 GRANTS, continued on page 19 PORT DOWNSTREAM I OWI THE CREW Publisher ..............................................................Jim Allen Editor.............................................................Carol L. Allen Production .............................................Angela Ogden October 2019 Events Calendar Outdoors Editor.......................... Margie Anderson Shooting Sports Editor .............. John Anderson BEYOND ARIZONA complete its entire length, over 800 Distribution ...............................................Steve Bazzar miles, in one day. Outdoor enthusiasts Contributors FUR AND FEATHER ANIMAL of all ages and abilities are invited to ASSISTANCE, INC.: Ongoing — A participate. https://aztrail.org/events/ Arizona Game and John Kolezar aztinaday-2019/ permanent residential facility for dogs Fish Department Kelsee Haws and cats designed for comfort, well Kip Pollay being, and CARE for LIFE. Where Every Benson ASU Bass Team “One” Deserves a Chance, PO Box 19 — Star Party at Kartchner Caverns Arizona State Parks Lisa Brookes-Haws – Kartchner Caverns State Park. 555 Pie Town, NM 87827, e-mail to AWA, AYC, BASS Lost Our Home furandfeatheranimalassistance@gmail. Want to learn more about the stars LPSC com and planets? Do you have any little Becky Thompson ones curious about the cosmos? Star Bill Roecker Mary Syrett parties are for people who want to Corn Maze; with 2 levels of difficulty! BoatU.S. M.D.R. Proctor BOATING take advantage of the chance to learn At the Orchard: An “All-You-Can-Eat” Margie Allen from knowledgeable and experienced Bureau of LEARN TO SAIL: Current — If you know pumpkin and buttermilk pancake Maxine Brookes local astronomers. Volunteers from Reclamation someone who would like to learn to breakfast from 8:30-10:30 am. Apple the Huachuca Astronomy Club will be Mike Brookes sail, turn them on to the Arizona Sailing Smoked Burger lunch 11:30 am – 4 pm. Chelle Brookes setting up telescopes in the bus loading Foundation’s Adult Beginning Sailing Enjoy homemade pumpkin ice-cream, National Park zone of the parking lot. $7/vehicle. Christi Brookes class. pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread and Service 2-8 p.m. https://azstateparks.com/ homemade cider donuts. 520-384-2084 Daryl Horsman kartchner/ NAU Athletics US SAILING/ RED CROSS ONLINE or www.appleannies.com/ Debbie Huntsman Patrick Horning TRAINING: Ongoing — To make it easier DJ Proctor for prospective US SAILING-certified CLASSES/SEMINARS Jerome Phoenix Power Don McDowell instructors to fulfill course requirements 11-12 — 16th Annual Jerome Ghost Walk Squadron for CPR and First Aid certification, US AZGFD, CG AUXILIARY, PHOENIX - Spook Hall. Theme: The Demise of Ed Huntsman Rory Aikin SAILING teams up with the American POWER SQUADRON BOATING O.A. Daags. This Ghostly October please Fur and Feather Red Cross to provide an online training CLASSES: Ongoing (See page 3 of this come and meet some of Jerome’s Rose and Ron Gloria Bryson Pyszka program. Participants can sign up by issue.) more “permanent” residents. They Werner will be out and about starting at 6:30 visiting www.ussailing.org/training Henri Hurrier SAPC pm with a new performance starting and clicking on the Red Cross Online Jack Innis Training button (towards the bottom of COMMUNITY AND SEASONAL every ½ hour. There will be six shows Superstition Search the page). nightly. $15-20. 928-634-1066 or https:// Jackson Bridges & Rescue Phoenix jeromehistoricalsociety.com/ Jane Lemon Mott Tom Nunez Tempe 4-27 — 135th Annual Arizona State Janet Bosley Tonto National AZ YACHT CLUB MEETINGS: Second Fair – Arizona State Fairgrounds. Tempe Tuesday of every month 7 p.m. — in Arizonans have been meeting and 11-13 — 47th Annual Four Peaks Jay Williams Forrest making memories at the Arizona State the Caddy Shack at Rolling Hills Golf Oktoberfest - Tempe Town Lake. Jerry Tate USA Water Ski Fair for more than 100 years. Now with German style fare at five bratwurst Course, 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe; www. John Campbell Wayne Gustaveson arizonayachtclub.org over a million guests each year, we service tents, carnival treats such as welcome you to indulge all your senses corn dogs, turkey legs, funnel cakes at Arizona’s original playground. Find and nachos, etc. Island noodles, and contact US CAMPING/RVING/ yourself in the middle of the midway desserts from a German bakery and enjoying everything from crazy air food, ice cream. Live music, a Kinderfest for AZ OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 7620 E. Mckellips Rd, Ste. 490 rides and games, to an exciting event family fun and entertainment, filled in the Grandstand. To end the night, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. CALENDAR OF OUTDOOR EVENTS: with games and activities for kids a live concert at the Arizona Veterans Arizona: (480) 947-6219 Ongoing — www.azgfd.gov/ and adults young at heart. Free. Fri 5 www.azbw.com Memorial Coliseum! Wed- Fri Noon- OutdoorSkills Google calendar. pm - midnight, Sat 10 am - midnight, www.westernoutdoortimes.com 9pm | Sat-Sun 11am-10pm | Closed: Sun 11 am - 6 pm. http://www. Mon-Tue. $10. 602-252-6771 or https:// Sierra Vista tempeoktoberfest.com/ azstatefair.com/ MEMBERSHIPS 5 — 4th Annual Sky Island Tour 2019 Bike Ride - Windemere Hotel.
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