AS MUCH AS WE RELY ON SUPERSTITION FIRE & MEDICAL DISTRICT , THIS IS A MUST READ

MountainBrook Residents come to September 20, 2016 “Coffee and News” 9am for a Town Hall meeting with Superstition Fire Medical District (SFMD) Fire Chief, Paul Bourgeois and hear more about this important initiative that will certainly affect us all and will be on the November Ballot

FIRE CHIEF PAUL BOURGEOIS A Letter to Residents and Taxpayers, Superstition Fire & Medical District (SFMD) is your fire district

and has proudly served this community for over 60 years. During this time, SFMD has evolved into what is largely considered to be the premier Fire District in Arizona by providing cutting-edge fire and medical services and meeting and exceeding the highest standards for service and performance in our industry.

Today, I’m writing to provide some background regarding the fire district question on the November ballot which will directly impact SFMD and the services we’re able to provide.

I’m referring to the ballot question that would give SFMD the authority for a “temporary budget override.” I know override is a four-letter word these days. The mere mention of the O-word can make some people shut down and stop listening, but I hope in this case you’ll allow me the opportunity to provide you information on the impact of this election.

As we all know, the recession caused assessed home values to plummet to record lows which hit rock bottom for SFMD in fiscal year 2013/14. Just as our tax base was taking huge hits, Proposition 117 was passed. Prop 117 changed the way fire district tax revenue is calculated including major restrictions on the amount of revenue a “Fire District” could generate, compromising SFMD’s ability to keep pace with inflation and other rising costs. Once Prop 117 was

formally implemented, lawmakers and others realized there were unintended consequences resulting from this legislation that were having crippling effects on fire districts statewide.

In response, lawmakers passed a law late in the 2016 legislative session that allows Arizona fire districts to request a “temporary override” from tax payers but only for a maximum of five years (2016-2021). This five-year window was intended to help fire districts generate at least some revenue while lawmakers and fire service stakeholders come together to develop long-term funding solutions. I fully expect the Governor to authorize the formation of a stakeholder group later this fall.

What does all this mean to you and those who are served by the SFMD? Well, the override will have a direct impact on the resources available to SFMD. The decrease in assessed property values coupled with Prop 117 has presented significant hurdles for SFMD and our ability to maintain the level and quality of resources necessary to provide emergency services.

The ability to “authorize a temporary override” means SFMD could access revenue to help maintain current service levels. We know from experience that sensible maintenance and prudent replacement schedules help avoid catastrophic failures and unplanned expenses - because aging equipment is less reliable and costs more to maintain. It is also very challenging (and expensive) to “catch up” once you’ve deviated from a replacement schedule and equipment has aged to the point of being obsolete and worthless.

Halloween Dance Party

Friday, October 28th

Doors Open @ 6pm/Dance @ 6:30pm

Music by The Big Zephyr

Tickets - $7-(Adv.)/$8-(Door)

Join us for the 1st Dance Party of the Season!

Superstition Steak & Sounds

Sizzling Saturday Night!

October 8th

Music Performed by: R Musical Memories 5pm - Cocktails & Music

6pm - Steak Dinner & Dessert

7pm - More Music & Dancing

Menu

8 oz. New York Strip Steak

Baked Potatoes, Beans, Salad

Roll & Dessert / Tickets - $22pp

BYO - Silverware & Steak Knife

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Community Corner

I hope things are well for each of you and enjoying your summer. Things are moving along here at a very fast pace now with many different trades working at the same time to meet the projected end dates for the construction jobs in the Ocotillo Center and the AV booth in the Superstition.

Everything is coming together nicely. We had a short monsoon rain that lasted 45 minutes but was hard and fast dropping a lot of water and bringing the desert onto Crested Saguaro, Wildcat and Red Yucca. Many other streets were impacted but those three were the worst. Buildings and Grounds along with your board reacted

quickly and Coy was in here the next day with three additional crews to do the cleanup. In addition we also had Coy bring in a water truck to wash down the worst streets in the bad areas. The board is voting to change the bath house doors at the pool to being automatic opening so the residents with physical disabilities can easily access the bath houses. We are also going to be shutting the pool area down for at least three weeks to remove the cool decking and replace it with new so the pool area will look nice again. We are purchasing new chairs and lounges and the board has created a committee with Peter Cavoto as chair to look at what else we can do to beautify the pool area. That is all for now, enjoy what is left of your summer and safe travels back here this fall.

In your service, Gene & Connie Prescott

President's Corner

Do Not Prop Doors Open

The Communications Committee is responsible for all forms of communication for the HOA. The MountainBrook Village Phone Directory, Mountaineer, our association website – mbvaz.org and even signs and notices are all overseen by the Communications Committee. It is also responsible for the Safety and Well Being of all homeowners when using the facilities on campus.

In recent days building inspections by the various HOA committees have revealed that EVERY door on campus except the one to the Activity Office has a large stone, rock or other item to prop the doors open next to them.

The doors, especially the mechanical doors are opened by a FOB when it is held up to the FOB receiver at an entrance. When a rock, stone or any other object is placed in the doorway to prevent it from closing, the system keeps trying to force the door closed. Ultimately the electronic devices which make it easier for those persons with limited ability to enter the buildings are then broken and no one can use them until they have been repaired.

Consequently, the homeowner’s association has spent a considerable amount of money, ($1900.00 in 2016 alone!) to repair the FOB system.

The primary reason for the breakdown of the system was due to well-meaning residents propping the mechanical doors open

to make entry easy for those who had forgotten their FOB.

When the doors which do not have mechanical openers are propped open they also force the air conditioning to work overtime to compensate for the heat that comes in. This is a frivolous waste of money.

Then there is the safety aspect. I have heard homeowners say that they propped the door open so that guests from outside MountainBrook can gain access to a class or activity. This practice is very dangerous. When the doors are propped open anyone, legitimate and otherwise, can get into the room or building and lay in wait for those vulnerable to robbery and even being physically harmed.

All committee chairs have been encouraged by the Board of Directors to remove those rocks and stones whenever they see them. Please talk to your friends

and neighbors about this dangerous practice so they will understand why they shouldn’t do this just in case they haven’t seen this article.

Signs have been posted on all doors to remind residents that the doors must

not be propped open. Please, if you see one of those rocks or stones…pick them up and toss them so that they will not be convenient to use.

Oh yes, put your FOB on your key chain so you will always have it with you.

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Caring CornerArlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman

Illness: Vera Theissen, DV

In Memory: Ann Prochilio, HC Dennis Hamilton, DF Marilyn Blunda,SRI Gerald Keyser, SRII

If you should hear of someone who has passed away or is ill, please call Arlene @ 288-8011. Thank you.

Thank You’sThis goes out to all my Marine buddies in MountainBrook. We all

know how very special it is to belong to the USMC family, and that was quite evident when I was having a fight with cancer this year. They came to my house as a unit and held a prayer circle and just plain picked me up when I was down. My cap is off and a salute is raised to my fellow marines. Semper Fi

Stan Darling, MountainBrook, a wonderful village.

The family of Peter Johnston would like to thank everyone for their many cards of sympathy, phone calls and support during this very difficult time.

Oops...Photos from the Cindy McCain speaking event were inadvertently omitted. She was a guest speaker of Gold Canyon Republicans. For more info regarding upcoming speakers contact Gold Can-yon Republicans Chairman, Pam Burks at 480-214-5555. It was an amazing turnout with over 70 attendees and dig-nitaries present..

Sarah Schutt, Pam Burks, Camryn Schutt, Cindy McCain

Attentive audiance with Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles far right

In this case, a “Yes” vote would help provide enough revenue to maintain the status quo. It would enable us to maintain a safe and sensible replacement schedule for major capital items which includes fire trucks, ambulances, cardiac heart monitors, radios, defibrillators, and personal protective gear for firefighters.

A “No” vote would strain available resources to the point where financial reserves will run out in two to three fiscal years. SFMD would be forced to delay or discontinue the safe and sensible replacement schedule for major capital items which includes fire trucks, ambulances, cardiac heart monitors, radios, defibrillators, and personal protective gear for firefighters.

As your Fire Chief, I ask that you take the time to understand the question being asked of you this November and make your decision in the way you believe is best.

There is still so much more to this discussion and if you want to learn more please visit our website and view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) at: http://sfmd.az.gov/override/.

Also, I’m happy to take whatever time is necessary to explain the facts in more detail to anyone who asks. I can be reached by email at Paul.Bourgeois@sfmd.az.gov. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

If you cannot make the MBV 9/20/16 date, please see below the current list of scheduled information Forums:

9/29 – 9:00 am, Gold Canyon Café, 5301 S Superstition Mountain Dr., #109, coffee with the Fire Chief, open to the public

10/6 – 9:00 am, Gold Canyon Golf Resort, 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., coffee with the Fire Chief, open to the public

10/8 - Gold Canyon Republicans, 9am initiative explained, Sunset Center for MountainBrook residents and Gold Canyon Republicans

10/9 – Fire Prevention Day, at Bashas, 5310 S. Superstition Mountain Dr., pick up information at several displays during the event

11/5 – Gold Canyon Business Fair, Superstition Center, 9am-1pm, You can pick up information at SFMD blood pressure check station and Chief Bourgeois will be available during the event for any last minute questions or concerns.

Be an educated and informed voter!

FIRE CHIEF PAUL BOURGEOIS...CONT'D

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PHONE DIRECTORY COVER CONTESTEmail to communications@mountainbrookvillage.org, DO NOT email to the

MountaineerAll MountainBrook Village Homeowners who are in good standing with the

MountainBrook Village HOA are encouraged to submit photos for the MountainBrook Village 2017 Phone Directory Cover Contest.

Images of MountainBrook Village, Gold Canyon, the Superstitions, and Arizona as well as wildlife are all good candidates for submission. The MountainBrook Village Communications Committee will determine entry eligibility in its sole and absolute discretion. Submissions are limited to no more than three images per household.

If you choose to include people in your submission, you are responsible for obtaining the necessary releases from the individuals depicted, and must be able to provide copies of those releases to MountainBrook Village HOA upon request.

OFFICIAL RULESENTRY PERIODThe MBV 2017 Phone Directory Cover submissions deadline

will be Friday, October 14th at 4:00 p.m. Entries submitted after the Entry Period will not be eligible.

WHAT TO ENTER Please submit files no larger than 20MB. Higher resolution

files of at least 240 dpi will be requested should an entry be selected. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.) will be disqualified.

HOW TO ENTERAll images must be emailed to: communications@

mountainbrookvillage.orgBy entering, you indicate your unconditional agreement to, and

acceptance of, these Official Rules, which are final and binding.Photo information should include:Name of PhotographerAddress of PhotographerPhone number of PhotographerName of location (ex: Peralta Trail, Superstition Mountain) if the

photo is a location shot.City, State Caption of subject matterPreviously published material for which non-exclusive rights

were granted may be entered as long as you still maintain the right to grant us a license (see “Your Rights” below). You must be able to disclose when and where the image appeared previously.

SELECTION PROCESSImages will be judged on originality, technical excellence,

composition, overall impact, artistic merit and subject matter relevance to MountainBrook Village’s homeowners. The winner of the contest will receive a phone call to notify them as the winner. Credit will be given in the phone Directory for the photo. The naming of the winner will go out in an email blast prior to delivery of the 2017 Phone Directory.

YOUR RIGHTSYou will retain all rights to any image you submit - including

ownership if applicable.

MOUNTAINBROOK VILLAGE RIGHTSYou grant MountainBrook Village a royalty-free, nonexclusive

right to print the image on the cover of the MountainBrook Village 2017 Phone Directory, display the image on the MountainBrook Village web-site, mbvaz.org; to publish it on MountainBrook Village social media platforms and print it in the Mountaineer

PRIZEThe prize for the photo chosen will be a Canvas Print of the cover

photo. It will be 11” X 14”.

QUESTIONSQuestions and inquiries about contest rules can be emailed to:

communications@mountainbrookvillage.org.

Those Pesky HOAs OUTDOOR LIGHTINGby Debbie O’Brien

I’ve written briefly about outdoor lighting recently. I received emails about lights that are too bright or set to stay on all night, lighting up neighbor’s yards all around them. There were suggestions for evening compliance tours.

I’d like to share some important points from the Architectural Standards 3.3.8.4 Lighting with you. From Pinal County’s outdoor lighting ordinance, “managing energy consumption and minimizing light trespass and negative impacts on the surrounding areas and our night sky.” To further that intent, MountainBrook Village has imposed the following requirements for outdoor lighting within the Village.

No colored bulbs or reflectors are permissible in front yards. Colored holiday lights or lighted decorations are allowed to be displayed for 30 days before and 7 days after recognized holidays, except for Christmas lights, which may be displayed from mid-November to mid-January.

Bulb wattages are specified in terms of incandescent bulbs; other types of bulb equivalent wattages will be the responsibility of the homeowner.

Pathway lights are permitted for driveways and walkways connecting to a driveway. These lights are to provide limited illumination to define the edge of the driveway and walkway. Bulbs in such fixtures shall be limited to 10 watts maximum (halogen) or 4 watts maximum (LED).

All wall mounted lights at the front of the home, such as the garage or front entry must be ceramic or hooded fixtures. Any fixtures containing glass must use translucent or opaque glass. Bulbs shall not exceed 40 watts. There are many original “coach lights” on the front of homes. When these are replaced, they must be replaced with ceramic or hooded fixtures. Please submit an Architectural request for approval first.

Motion or thermally triggered security flood lights are permitted, but the reflected light must fall within your property limits. Sensors shall be adjusted to detect only motion from within your property. A single bulb in the security light fixture shall not exceed 75 watts total. If the security light fixture contains 2 bulbs, each bulb cannot exceed 40 watts. Your motion and flood lights should not be set to stay on all night.

No lights, lanterns, rope lights, etc., will be permitted to be mounted on top of any wall, adjoining pillars, or posts. Lights may be mounted on the inside of the wall if they are integral to the wall and provide the proper shielding.

Bulbs in all other exterior fixtures not noted above shall not exceed 25 watts. All lights, regardless of type, must be positioned or shielded to provide illumination only on the subject property. Sodium or mercury vapor bulbs are not permitted.

Pinal County recognizes the intent of the International Dark-Sky Association, and the County’s outdoor lighting ordinance “intends to achieve a balance between safety and aesthetics, to encourage designs that provide for the proper quality and quantity of nighttime illumination….”.

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MOUNT RAINIER TO MOUNTAINBROOK

One of MountainBrook's Jewels, Alice WillisOur family beginnings took place in Renton, WA, just outside

of Seattle, WA and a short distance from Mount Rainier. This is where we grew our family: 1 son, Lynn and 2 daughters, Roxanne and Arlene.

After 30 years at JC Penney, my husband and I retired and moved to Cle Elum, WA, a small town on the east side of Washington. Once there, we relaxed, played golf, and generally enjoyed our well-earned “Golden Years”!

A desire to maintain our close family ties, we found ourselves relocating to Arizona, where our children had already established themselves.

In 2004, my daughter, Roxanne and her husband, Bob had built a home in MountainBrook, where she still lives. We were introduced to the beautiful surroundings and many activities available and subsequently purchased a casita here.

Unfortunately, the enjoyment of our perfect retirement home was cut short with the passing of my husband after 59 years of marriage.

I continued to live there on my own for about 2 years until meeting a gentleman (Bill Ramsey) at my church. My significant other and I have been together for 10 wonderful years. We live in a lovely home on Golden Cholla with our Shi-Tzu Annie.

I have enjoyed Tuesday morning coffee group, water aerobics, going to the Casino on the bus twice a month, once a week bingo in the Superstition Room, The Red Hat Ladies, and singing with the Village Voices for the past 10 years!!

I broke my hip on July 9, 2016 and have been recovering at Brookdale Springs in Mesa. Hoping to return to my friends in MountainBrook really soon.

RV Parking, by Leo Aparicio, Pinal County Sheriff ’s Office Traffic Sergeant

Greetings to our winter visitors and year around residents! I hope your summer was well. My name is Leo Aparicio and I am the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Sergeant. I have received some complaints over the past year in reference to parking in the Gold Canyon area. Specifically parking in the MountainBrook community has come up. The main issue seems to be the parking of large RV’s on residential streets that can be parking violations and safety hazards for the community.

Parking an RV in front of your home can be a violation under Arizona traffic law when you are blocking a sidewalk or private drive. It is also illegal to park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. There are many other parking infractions that can be violations and your vehicle could also be towed. For a detailed list please see the law, Arizona Revised Statue 28-873.

Another important reason to be considerate when parking in the community is for the safety of your neighbors. When Class A motor homes are parked in the neighborhood they can take up a lot of the roadway which is a problem for several reasons. The first is that since MountainBrook does not have sidewalks on most of its residential streets, pedestrians are forced to walk on the street. When RV’s are parked on the street pedestrians are forced to walk out into the street. Secondly, when a large RV is parked in the neighborhood it can greatly reduce the path for two-way traffic. The roads were designed to provide travel for two cars in each direction and parking of normal size vehicles. Large RV’s induce chokepoints in the roadway that become traffic hazards. This usually is not an issue in the summer but in the winter there is a drastic increase in traffic. The highest travel time is on the weekends with garage sales and families and friends coming over to visit.

We at the Sheriff’s Office appreciate the value you add to our County and wish you a safe stay. While you’re here, we want to avoid any potential vehicle or pedestrian collisions due to parking. The Sheriff’s office always likes to take a proactive approach and

identify issues before they become real problems. We also pride ourselves with working hand in hand with the community to keep everyone safe. I will be speaking at Coffee and News in October, please stop by and say hello.

MountainBrook Village also has the following CC&R regarding parking on the street:

2.9.2 Recreational Vehicles, Boats and Mobile HomesNo mobile home, motor home, boat, recreational vehicle, trailer,

truck, camper, or other vehicles of similar kind may be parked or stored on any public street or right of way or on any residential lot for a period exceeding seventy-two (72) hours for the purposes of loading, unloading and cleaning such vehicles; refer to Paragraphs 10.3 and 10.11.2 in the CC&Rs. If for any reason, mechanical or otherwise, one of the above type vehicles must exceed the seventy-two (72) hour limit, please contact the Management Company. Recreational vehicles shall not be occupied by guests or any persons while parked in streets at houses. As a matter of safety, all slide outs shall be pulled in before dusk. At all times, RVs shall be parked so as not to create an obstruction for emergency response vehicles. Streets shall be protected with suitable wooden blocks or shocks to prevent damage by leveling devices or jacks. Overnight parking of visitor/guest RVs is not permitted.

Meet your neighborsWe are Janet and Gene Iafrate, newly relocated from York, PA.

We are so pleased to retire to this wonderful village with its beautiful views and community of folks that care enough to keep their homes and surroundings looking great.

Janet had an accounting career, and, after raising two sons, became a manager at the local country club in York. After losing her husband to cancer after 45 years of marriage, she remarried a classmate of his. Gene has a grown son and daughter and two granddaughters. We’ve been together for 15 wonderful years.

Janet’s son lives in Gold Canyon and that is what brought us to MountainBrook in search of a retirement home. Three granddaughters were raised here in Arizona. Two of them graduated from the United States Naval Academy and one from Notre Dame ROTC-Navy. Each of the girls married a naval officer and now with six officers in our clan we are truly a NAVY family!

Gene has gracefully set aside his hobbies of bee-keeping, pigeon flying, and gardening, along with his self-owned school supply business. He has replaced those with a keen interest in woodcarving. He enjoys his woodcarving group and although he considers himself

a novice, he is turning out some nice works! He still plans to continue with his life-long interest in hunting. We both like to cook and our gourmet meals take up a lot of our time. Janet’s favorite hobby is sewing, creating baptism outfits for all the newborns in our families.

We hope to meet more of the folks here and plan to participate in many of the activities, some of which we have enjoyed so far.

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Century Link has a local retail store that specializes in our winter visitor needs. They try to reach you a month in advance to help you set up services to avoid issues or wrong information communicated to you. They work with short term stays and will disconnect services without penalty here at their local retail store. Modems may be picked up at their store saving you a shipping fee of $14.95 as well. When you plan to leave, you can drop off the modem and have your services disconnected.

1229 S. Power Rd., Mesa - 480-641-1680

What am I supposed to do if I am pulled over by the police?

Apache Junction, Arizona, August 9, 2016 – The Apache Junction Police Department (AJPD) has received multiple inquiries about what a person is supposed to do if they are pulled over by the police.

Last year Arizona Central published an article “Police traffic stops: The do’s, don’ts and musts”. In the article they consulted with a local Police Department and a criminal defense attorney. Below are some key points from this article.

You pull over when the lights come on as quickly and safely as possible. Then roll down your window and put your hands on the steering wheel.

You have to provide your license, registration, and proof of insurance. Advise the officer of where these items are located and let them know you are going to reach for them. Then proceed to move slowly and always make sure your hands and actions are visible to the officer.

Keep in mind the officer does not have to inform you of why they pulled you over at this time.

If the officer asks you to exit the vehicle, then you are required to exit the vehicle. This applies to passengers as well. While exiting the vehicle, do it slow enough that the officer can clearly observe your movements and actions. DO NOT exit the vehicle unless asked to do so. This will instantly make the officer nervous and put them on alert.

If an officer gets you out of the vehicle you have to remain there because you are detained.

When asked questions by the officer, be polite in your responses, even if you feel the officer is not being polite to you. You have the power to make a complaint against the officer’s conduct at another time, but on the side of the road is not the time.

Don’t argue with the officer, it will not change anything and most likely will escalate the situation. You can make your arguments in court if you think you were treated unfairly or wrongly charged.

In regards to what questions you have to answer when asked by the officer this is the advice from the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona: “You have the right to remain silent and cannot be punished for refusing to answer questions. If you wish to remain silent, tell the officer out loud.” In Arizona, the driver must provide evidence of their identity that includes their full name, date of birth, address as well as other basic identifying information.

While you do not have to submit to a search, if an officer feels they have probable cause, they can search the vehicle. If you feel the search or arrest is unlawful, you can’t resist. You can argue in court the legality of the search and arrest.

If you have a gun, tell the officer you have it and where it is- but DO NOT reach for it to show them and tell them while both hands remain on the steering wheel.

If the officer asks you about a firearm, you have to answer truthfully. If the officer says, ‘I want to take the firearm,’ you have to let them take the firearm.

If the officer hands you a complaint, you should always sign it. These complaints include traffic tickets and criminal offenses like DUIs, and an officer can have reason to arrest you if you don’t sign it. A citation or ticket is only a promise to appear in court or pay a fine later. It’s not an admission of guilt. Only a jury or judge in court can determine your guilt if you contest the charges.

Ask the officer if and when you are free to leave. Always ask the

officer if you are not sure that you can leave.If you feel you have been mistreated or wrongly ticketed, charged,

detained or generally treated unfairly you have a right to be heard and your accusations to be investigated. But on a traffic stop on the side of the road it is not the time to do this.

In the AZ Central article, the consulting police department offered this advice: “The officer’s job is to protect the public. That means the officer has to assess whether you are a threat and to stop you in a way that doesn’t endanger you, other motorists or the officer. The officer has to take in your movements, those of any passengers, your state of mind, the flow of traffic, run your plates and ID, communicate the location of the stop as well as what’s happening, and keep apprised of radio traffic that may or may not involve you. There are a lot of moving parts.”

You can view the entire article on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1Scaaex.

Like you, the officer just wants to go home to their family at the end of the day. If you have questions about this article, or any public safety topic, please contact the Community Resource Coordinator at (480) 474-5442 or scarney@ajcity.net.

Contact:Serene CarneyCommunity Resource CoordinatorApache Junction Police Department1001 N. Idaho RoadMailing: 300 E. Superstition Blvd.Apache Junction, AZ 85119

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Looks like there were some real swingers living here in MBV.

This swing was unearthed during the cleanup of the wash on the corner of Crested Saguaro and Mountain Vista. Does anyone know the story of where it came from? I wonder what else we will find of interest in the washes? This could get interesting.

The beauty of the desert never ceases to amaze, by Diana Jensen

Questions that MBV residents had at CPR/AED class, by Tina Gerola

A few questions were asked at the CPR/AED class that I didn’t have the answers for. Following are the questions and answers. Thank you.

Can you damage someone’s heart if you perform CPR while it is beating?

The physicians and scientists at the Sarver Heart Center, have found that the old saying “Never perform CPR on beating heart” is not valid. According to these professionals, the chances that a bystander could harm a person by pressing on their chest are slim to none, even if the heart is working normally. Therefore, they recommend following the “Better safe than sorry” approach and begin chest compressions. It is better to perform a few unnecessary chest compressions for someone with a beating heart, rather than withhold chest compressions and circulation from someone in cardiac arrest.

Find more info at: http://heart.arizona.edu/frequently-asked-questions Can dispatch (911) find me if all I have are longitude/latitude

coordinates?“Mesa Dispatch can find you but it’s very time consuming, and

not something we train on often. For mountain calls we ask where they park and how long they hiked and on which trail, in the city landmarks help a lot. The most important thing everyone can do is know where they are.”

First Aid for Snakebites(This first aid for snakebites information was provided by the U.S.

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the American Red Cross). According to the American Red Cross, these steps should be taken:

Wash the bite with clean water and soap. Immobilize the bitten area and keep it lower than the heart. If the bite is on the hand or arm remove any rings, watches or tight

clothing. Get medical help immediately. Read more at: http://www.desertusa.com/reptiles/rattlesnake-bites.html

Save the Date!Gold Canyon Business

Fair & Holiday ShowcaseSuperstition Center &

Sunset CenterSaturday, 11/5/2016 9am-1pm

By Pam BurksYes, two amazing events in one

day, Local Retail Venders and Holiday Shopping!

Entertainment by: “Color Me Music” Talented vocalist/recording artist “Tina Vale” will perform live on the patio of the Superstition Center

Nationally acclaimed Mural Artist/Painter “Gina Ribaudo” will create a “Gina Ribaudo Original” to be raffled off at the end of the event, purchase a ticket to win!

Enjoy a tasty Gecko Espresso beverage and pastry inside the Superstition Center, and on the patio “La Chica Loca” will be serving tasty Mexican Food.

Near the Sunset Center there will be an “Ice Cream Truck’ to cool you down, and get you into the Holiday shopping mode, as you enter the “Holiday Showcase” at the Sunset Center

There will be a chance to win valuable door prizes at both events!Walgreens will be providing Flu Shots Books Are Fun is returning and so much more!More details to follow in the October issue of the Mountaineer!Don’t start that home improvement project or plan that vacation,

find a new salon or go Holiday Shopping before you attend the “2016 Gold Canyon Business Fair.”

Shopping locally befits Gold Canyon, Apache Junction and our expanded communities, and keeps our local businesses open and prospering!

Gina Ribaudo & Tina Vale

Janie's Burrito Café Mexican Restaurant6822 S Kings Ranch Road, Ste 5Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 | (480) 983 5861

By Pam Burks

Family owned and operated, with authentic original recipes made with the freshest ingredients. The green chili sauce has been touted to be one of the tastiest ever! Enjoy the clean, open, and bright café, along with outdoor seating. The menu includes, Burritos, Enchiladas, Quesadillas, Tacos, Tortilla chips, Salads, Burgers, Fries, Nachos, Sides and Soups, along with healthily alternatives, like ham, chicken or turkey wraps, and don’t forget to ask about the daily special.

Open: Summer hours are, Monday – Saturday, 11am – 6:30pm Stay tuned for the Grand Opening coming this fall that will bring an expanded

menu and hours. They are in the process of obtaining a liquor license, so you will soon be able to enjoy a spirited libation to add to your dining pleasure.

Stop by and say hello to the hard-working owners Janie and John Foust and support one of Gold Canyon’s fine eateries.

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WAHOO's Restaurant and Entertainment Ribbon Cutting Event August 2, 2016 By Pam Burks

6030 S. Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 480-983-3333

Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon-cutting event for WAHOO’S and the turnout was amazing. Thank you Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, now even more people will know about the Great Food, Great Friends, and Great Times to be had at WAHOO’S.

“Broasted Chicken” has become a signature meal of Gold Canyon residents because of the way broasted chicken is cooked, keeping the chicken moist, crispy and tasty. The Broasted Chicken/Chicken Wings at WAHOO’S are at the top of the list of favorites prepared by Lisa & Stan Fairbanks. The Anchor Bar in Buffalo NY, made chicken wings a national favorite, and WAHOO’S is on the road for making “Broasted Chicken and Chicken Wings” a new national favorite.

You can also enjoy WAHOO’S pizza with “home made” dough and sauce or a taco salad with “home made” tortilla bowl and salsa. Breads are delivered fresh daily from Capistrano’s Bakery. Burgers come from Midwest Meats, and they even cut all fresh vegetables in-house to ensure you are getting only the best quality.

By the time you read this article, they will have an expanded menu with new and exciting options, along with the old favorites.

They are open, Monday – Saturday 10 am – 10 pm, and entertainment is every Friday with FREE Texas Hold’em Poker every Thursday until September 30. Starting October 1 – April 30, live entertainment will be, Monday – Saturday and FREE Texas Hold’em Poker will move to Sundays at 1 pm and again at 4 pm.

Owners, Lisa and Stan say, “Our job is to make your belly happy and your heart full!” So go ahead and give them a try. District 5 Supervisor, Todd House and Superstition Fire and Medical

District Fire Chief, Paul Bourgeois

Lisa & Stan Fairbanks, and seated is Larry Johnson, AJ Chamber President, and Melissa Hopkins, AJ Chamber Events Coordinator

MOUNTAINBROOK VILLAGE COMMUNITY WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

6am Swim Laps 6am Swim Laps 6am Swim Laps 6am Swim Laps 6am Swim Laps 7am L/I Aerobics-SS 7am Pickleball-A 7am L/I Aerobics-SS 7am Pickleball-A 7am L/I Aerobics-SS 7am Pickleball-A 8am Ladies Aqua 7am Pickleball-A 8am Ladies Aqua 7am Pickleball-A 7am Tennis RR 7am Tennis RR 9am Coed Coloring-SS 8am Ladies Aqua 8am Ladies Aqua 8am Ladies Aqua 8:30am Pottery-AC

8:30am Pottery-AC 9am Coffee & News 8:30am Pottery-AC 9am Aqua 9am Aqua 9am Aqua 9am Mah Jongg-SS 9am Aqua 9am Pickleball-B 9am Pickleball-B 9am Pickleball-B 9am Aqua 9am Pickleball-B 9:30am T’ai Chi-SS 10am Nat’l Mah Jongg-SS 9:30am T’ai Chi-SS 9am Wood Carving-AC 10am Mexican Train-SS 9am Pickleball-B

12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 12:30pm Mah Jongg-SS 12:30pm TX Hold’em-SS 12:45pm Canasta-SS 1pm Pinochle-SS 1pm Game Day-SS 1pm Mixed Bridge-SS 1pm Canasta-SS 1pm Ladies Bridge-SS 1pm Ceramics-AC 1pm Wellness Class-MR 1pm Nat’l Mah Jongg-SS 1pm Mah Jongg-SS 1:30pm Oriental Mah

Jongg-SS 1pm Bunco-SS

2:30pm Water Volleyball 2:30pm Water Volleyball 2:30pm Water Volleyball 1pm TX Hold’em-SS 2:30pm Water Volleyball

4pm Whine & Cheese 5pm Social 6:30pm Card Bingo-MR 1pm Ceramics-AC

6:30pm Dup Bridge-SS 2:30pm Water Volleyball 7pm Pinochle-SS

SATURDAY ROOM KEY SUNDAY

6am Swim Laps Superstition-SC 6am Swim Laps

7am Pickleball-A Sunset-SS 7am Pickleball-A

8:30am Pottery-AC Mesquite Room-MR 9am Pickleball-B

9am Pickleball-B Art Center-AC 1pm Oriental Mah Jongg-SS

1pm Scrabble-MR Palo Verde-PV

Events Calendar 2016-2017

LET’S DO DINNER MEN’S LET’S DO LUNCH LADIES LET’S DO LUNCH BUS TRIP BIKE REPAIR Sign Up in Office Sign Up in Office Sign Up in Office Ft. McDowell Casino Mobil Service - SS

9/28 - Los Gringo’s Loco 280 S. Phelps Dr., AJ Meet at 5:30pm

10/3 - 4 Peaks Brewing 1340 E 8th St., Tempe Meet at 11am

9/19 - Zappone’s 1652 E. Higley Dr. Gilbert - Meet at 11am

6:30am - Bus Pick-up 9/14 & 9/21

Sign up dates and times in office

8am-3pm 10/11,10/25 Tune Ups start at $20 General/Flats start at $5

10/26 – Mongolian Grille 300 S. Phelps Dr., AJ Meet at 5:30pm

11/1- BJ’S Restaurant & Brewery 6622 E. Superstition Blvd. Meet at 11am

10/17 - House of Tricks 114 E. 7th St., Tempe – Meet at 11am

Also: 10/12 & 10/26 11/9 & 11/30

Ride your Bike to Coffee& News

TICKET SALES SAVE THE DATE MBV OUTING HEALTH & WELLNESS SUMMER FUN Monday-Friday 9am-4pm ALL Ticket go on sale for 2 weeks before we open to the public. All event in Pink are for MBV Residents ONLY.

Sign up in Office 10/1 - 1pm - Holiday Wreath Making $8 10/22 - 1pm – X-Mas Tree Making $10 – Supply list at office

Hale Theater 10/17 - 6:30pm - $22 - You Can’t Take It W/You

Wellness Wednesday 1pm - MR (Free)

9/21 - Caregiver Workshop 9/28 - Chair Stretch

Cool Card Bingo Every Wednesday - MR 10 Cents a game Doors open 6:30pm Bingo Starts 7:00pm

10/8 - Steak & Sounds - $22

Free 10/11 - 1pm Medicare Workshop Palo Verde

10/5 - Meditation

10/12 - No Class

Coed Coloring Thurs - 9am-11am - SS Weekly - Free

10/21 - Swing Memories Big Band Show - $10

10/19 - Balance Class

10/28 - Halloween Dance - $7

Bingo will start up again on Monday, Oct 3rd At 6:30pm - SC

Zumba Class Starts in October – Every Monday 10:30am ($)

October 8 - Steak & Sounds October 21 - Swing Memories Band October 28 - Halloween Party/Big Zephyr Band November 1 - Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast November 5 - Gold Canyon Business/ Vendors Fair November 9 - Retro Prom Party November 11 - Veterans Day November 12 - Art Fair November 19 - Country Harvest Party/ Debbie & the Eagles November 19 - Garage Sale November 24 - Thanksgiving Dinner December 2-3 - Village Voices Concert December 9 - Snowball Party/Imagine Band December 16 - East Valley Pop Orchestra December 31 - New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance January 5 - Volunteer Brunch January 6 - Let’s Be Frank Show

January 20 - Circus with us Party/ Music TBA January 22 - MBV Band Concert January 27 - Music of Motown Concert February 2 - New Resident Reception February 11 - Sweetheart Dinner & Dance February 17 - Comedy Magic & Music by Gary Tyson February 23-26 - MBV Theater Play March 2 - John Denver Tribute Concert March 4 - Art Fair March 9-11 - Village Voices March 15 - Fashion Show March 17 - St. Patrick’s Party/Greywolfe Band March 18 - Garage Sale March 19 - MBV Band Concert March 24-25 - Follies April 1 – Car Show April 8 - Mad Hatters Party/ DJ

This, That & Other Things

The Arizona Republic will place a FREE notice for two days.

Call 602-444-4444 for more details

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More Good information for Lost

Dogs

ARIZONA STATE

UNIVERSITY “ASU” WINS

THE GOLD – Michael Phelps is committed to being an assistant coach for

the Arizona State Sun Devils for at least the 2016-2017 NCAA season.

Believe it or notby Diana Jensen

Having owned a bakery, reaching into big ovens and working with big, hot baking sheets in a small kitchen proved to be a balancing act that often led to various sized burns. Just getting from the ovens to the cooling racks was like a ballet in motion, albeit a bumbly, stumbly ballet. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, if you get a burn, sacrifice an egg. Crack the egg, rub the egg white on the burn and the sting will go away instantly, it will not blister, it will go away quickly and it will not leave a scar. I know, I didn’t believe it either when I was told about it.

What you missed at Summer C & N’s!!# The Pink or Coconut top donuts! # No chocolate donuts (Chocolate melts at 110 degrees)# Bob Meinecke’s Birthday joke on wife Carol.# Jennifer’s Age faux pas.# Sue Wright’s “On Schedule” up-dates.# The Cozy Camaraderie!!!

Don’t forget, when you come back and have your first cup of delicious MBV coffee, that volunteers are still needed to keep that coffee perking every Tuesday morning.

Artist of the Month

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Linda AmmermanIt was 1975 when I was a senior at Indiana University, I had

one more semester of classes and then my student teaching. I had but one hurdle to get through and that was an art instruction class.

I remember buying art pencils, paint, and a sketch book. I had no knowledge of their uses. Stepping into the art room with the easels, brushes, and paints made me feel like a fish out of water. After the first class, I was devastated! My art professor had used vocabulary that was foreign to me. What was I going to do? Before my next class, I asked my professor if there was a book, tutor, or something that could help me! He apologized and explained that he usually gets students who have some background in art but he would help me. I was so relieved! During each class, my professor would stop by to make sure that I understood his instructions and I found myself starting to smile and enjoying what I was creating. I approached each assignment with due diligent and soon found that I had a portfolio of projects that I was proud to say was mine. At the end of each semester, professors would post our grades on their office doors. I eagerly ran up the stairs to my professor’s door only to find that I did not have a grade but a note from my professor saying “Come see me!” What was wrong? My professor asked me to change my major. I explained to him I was about to graduate and had wanted to teach. He made me promise that at some point in my life that I would do some form of art. (I did get an “A”.)

Twenty-nine years later I did take a drawing class and again I felt as if I was a fish out of water but this time it was only for a short few minutes. Each assignment was a challenge but I approached the challenges with enthusiasm and excitement. Later, I took an acrylic art class and produced a painting. I was pleasantly surprised at the finished creation. After retiring from 31 years of teaching I have completed a few paintings. I will have to say that I love the beautiful colors of the acrylics and the fact that you can paint over anything. I watched several art instructional shows on TV and sent away for some Yarnell art classes. Having the freedom of “artist license” to make something your own is fabulous. In the future I will try my hands at some oils but for now the acrylics are fun. Please stop by and see some of my creations in the office.

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Spa De Da!

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MBVClasses

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CLASSES, GROUPS & CLUBS

LADIES BRIDGE Meets every Monday at 1:00pm in the Sunset Center. Potluck at

noon on the first Monday of the month. Sign up one week ahead and walk-ins are welcome. We pay 50 cents for small prizes. Questions: Call Barbara Osborn @ 982-9408. Winners this month were: Nancy Waechter, Marty Robison, Janeane Miller, Marcia Fournelle and Jacquie Italiano

MIXED BRIDGE Is both couples and singles, no partner necessary. We meet every

Thursday at 1pm in the Sunset Center. You can sign up one week in advance and walk-ins are welcome. Come and enjoy a friendly group. Questions? Call Elaine Valenti @ 671-1686.

SOCIAL DUPLICATE BRIDGE Meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm in the Sunset Center.

Come play with a friendly group. Duplicate bridge offers an enjoyable and different format. Questions? Call Marie Valburg @ 474-8992.

LOW IMPACT AEROBICS AND MOREJoann J.

We are here all summer! This is for all those active MBV residents. Come join us for low impact aerobics, toning and Zumba in the Superstition Center from 7-8am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Classes are all year round and they are free. It is a group of ladies working out to CD’s and learning steps together. For questions call the exercise leader, Joann J. 983-9620.

CANASTACome join us. We play every Monday from 12:45pm – 4pm in

Sunset Center A. We also play every Friday from 1pm – 4pm in the Sunset Center. If you would like to learn we will be happy to teach you. It is easy to learn and everyone has a lot of fun. If you are interested, call JoAnn Skow at 671-3298.

CHESS CLUB Love the game? Please join us for Chess Club on Sunday at 3pm in

the Sunset Center, Room A. We provide mentoring and guaranteed fun. For more information please contact Pam Lane-Garon @ 559-260-3379.

THE FAMOUS COONEY MEN'S GOLF LEAGUE

Plays every Monday morning at MountainBrook Golf Club. We have a group rate and occasional contests with prizes. Enjoy golfing with friends or make some new golfing buddies. For sign up information call Chet Haines at 671-1066 or email lipsnlaw@aol.com.

LADIES NINE HOLE GOLF Golf on Mondays at 8am at Gold Canyon Sidewinder. Questions?

call Marlies @ 983-3122.

THE ABRAMS' MEN'S GOLF GROUP Plays on Wednesdays at the MountainBrook Golf Course. Enjoy

golfing with a group rate. Call Russ Abrams @ 288-2297 for Tee Times and sign-in. (Formerly Peter’s Golf Group)

TEXAS HOLD'EMTexas Hold’em is played in the Sunset

Room on Monday, Thursday, Friday and the second Sunday at 12:30 pm. Ladies play on Tuesday at the same time, same place. There is a potluck and Texas Hold’em Tournament once a month on the last Sunday of the month

THINGS TO DO AT THE LIBRARY by Nancy Bozek

Browse through all the sections of the library. Work at the puzzle table. Use the WIFI. Sit in our comfortable chairs and read a magazine. Mainly -- STAY COOL

"ALL THE SINGLE LADIES"….We are a group of single ladies who get together to laugh, play

games, go to the movies and we go out to eat together as well. Join us the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00a.m. in the Mesquite Room. You can help us plan our activities for the month as well as plan future outings. If you are interested, call Mary Lou Kent @ 671-0024.

BRIDGE WITH MBV Golf WITH MBV

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HELPING HANDSLoretta 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 residents’ 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.

BOWLINGThe Monday afternoon senior recreational league

(3PM at the AMF Lanes, 2115 E. Southern in Mesa) is a friendly fun-loving recreational league for both novice and experienced bowlers. There are openings for individuals and/or couples. If you are interested in joining a team or would like more information, call Bev Ginther at 952-237-9528 or email at: myginther@yahoo.com.

FAIRWAY VISTA'S HOA Greetings from your PresidentI hope everyone near and far is

enjoying their summer. Those of us that remain here have enjoyed the record temps. With that said, I will be out-of-state July 1st and will be returning the 1st week of September. I’m always near my phone and email (e-mail: mennegm@gmail.com) to lend a hand.

Business as usual goes on with the normal landscape maintenance and irrigation leaks and repairs that are always where and when you least expect them.

The Fairview Vista Board is working with Associa on the renewal of the landscape maintenance contract. The prior contract has expired. Also RFPs (Request for Proposals) are out for annual tree trimming to 3 reputable contractors. We are reviewing and awaiting results on both issues.

With the Monsoon winds nipping at our heels, please remember that ALL calls for landscape issues or maintenance concerns and repairs, such as water leaks, downed branches, etc., should be reported, as soon as possible, directly to LeAnne at the Associa Arizona office on Kings Ranch Road at 480-288-8335 (email: LeAnne.madro@Associa.us). Respectfully, Gene Menne

LADIES BUNCOOur ladies Bunco Group has

extended the dates for this “fun group”. We now get to play 4 times a month, every Thursday at 1pm with the exception of the first Thursday of the month. We meet in the Sunset Center, Room C. All you need to know is how to throw those dice to win. Please call Arlene at 288-8011 for information.

ARTIST OF THE MONTHHave you noticed the beautiful displays of art in the

MBV library? Did you know these are all done by local MBV residents? We are so blessed to have such a variety of truly great artists in our community and thank them for sharing their gifts with us. If you are one of these talented people and would like to display some of your work give us a call and we will set up a month for you. Jan or David Larsen 307-632-1703.

PINOCHLEBarb Hofmeister

The Thursday evening group starts playing at 7 p.m. each Thursday in the Sunset Room. Most people come as early as 6:30 just for conversation before the playing begins. Winners this past month were Donna Gavin with 500 to start the month out. Ken Amundsen was the top scorer this month with 568, Barb Hofmeister managed a win one week with 553 and Bill Sandell scored 540 to end the month’s reporting. There were no 600 games this month. Amazingly with so many vacationing away from MountainBrook we still managed to have 3-4 tables weekly. We look forward to catching up with all the returning players. We still offer a refresher session at 6 pm on Thursdays but you have to let me know you are coming so I will be there. Call 480-288-9745.

Ladies Afternoon Pinochle meets Tuesday afternoons at 1 p.m. in the Sunset room.

Ladies Bible StudyInviting all Ladies to our first Bible Study of the season, October

3rd at 9 am in the Palo Verde Room. We meet the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Mondays in the Palo Verde Room

at 9 am. The 2nd Monday of the month, we meet in the Mesquite Room at 9 am. We will be studying the Book of Romans so bring your Bibles. We would be delighted to have you join us as we grow together in God’s Word. Any questions, feel free to contact Eunice DeKonty @ 983-1665.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY by Nancy Bozek

We are having a problem with our DVD returns. Some covers are being returned without the disk, while some others are not being returned at all. Please check around your house to see if a disk is hiding. Often we neglect to take them out of the machine. Be sure to sign out the DVDs in the book and return them within 3 days. Once again, thank you for your help with this problem.

The next time you are in the library check out the Bulletin Board. It is located on the wall across from the Romance Section and has a list of Bestsellers. Currently there is also an article called “Unique and Bizarre Holidays.” I think you will find it interesting. Enjoy!!

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BOOK DISCUSSION by Peggy Malsom

Hello from Austin, Texas. Our marathon motorhome adventure continues. You don’t have to leave MBV to have an adventure, however. This summer I discovered Fredrik Backman a Swedish writer who is original and charming. Well as charming as a curmudgeon can get. He has three books, but A Man Called Ove is my favorite. Be ready to laugh out loud and perhaps shed a tear. Ove is an adventure.

November will be our first MBV Book Discussion. Carl and Mary Scheie will lead the discussion of Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina Garcia. It is a “lyrical short novel mostly about women. It has only 250 pages. It really pictures the revolution well with three generations of women as main characters:” the matriarch who fought for Fidel in the ’59 revolution, one daughter who lives in Cuba and one in the U.S., and a granddaughter who is fascinated with Cuba. A “vivid, funny and endearing novel.”

December’s choice is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr led by Nola Scherer. This book has been on my To Read list for a while. It is the story of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France. It has received great reviews.

January is another Stanley York festival. You can read any book by British mystery writer P.D. James. The Lighthouse is one suggested title, but any of her other books (or several of her books) will be fine too. She is ‘one of the finest and most absorbing craftsmen (shouldn’t that be craftswomen?) of the profession.” Either way, Stanley does the research and we will benefit.

That’s an impressive lineup of top-notch presenters to start off our MBV Book Discussion season. See you in November. We should be back from Texas and points beyond by then.

COME DANCE WITH MEWith “summer days drifting away”, the song Summer Nights sung

by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John from the 1978 musical Grease comes to mind. We have all had our summer fling and those of us who have been away, will soon be back on campus to reconnect with old friends and neighbors. As many of you already know, one of the best ways to meet the early arrivers is at our first dance of the season. Mark Friday, October 28 on your calendars and as you have already guessed, the theme is Hallowe’en and guaranteed to be SPOOKtacular! Jennifer, our Lifestyles Director has squeezed the budget and was able to book the highly sought after band The Big Zephyr. They made their first appearance in MBV last year to a sellout crowd and we anticipate a similar response. For those who like to stand out in a crowd and ‘dress up’, now is the time to search out your costume. Of course, wearing anything black or orange is an easy way to blend in with the haunting decor. This will definitely be a night where the dance floor will be electric and the synergy of the crowd will have everyone Dance the Night Away as in the 1979 hit by Van Halen.

WELCOME TO MBV CERAMICS

Ceramics is a fun way to get together with friends or make new friends. The group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Fired Arts Center; teachers are available to assist usually starting at 1:00. In addition to ceramics, this year we have expanded our works to include fused glass and glass slumping.

In the art of glass fusion, items are made using pieces of glass decorated with dichroic glass, glass frit, paint and decals. There are molds to create uniquely shaped pieces as well.

Glass slumping consists of placing sheets of glass or glass bottles in molds to be fired into interesting designs and shapes. The items can be decorated with a variety of elements.

If you would like to experience any of these art forms, please stop by or contact one of the people below. We will be happy to help you get started. We also have classes in the works for all of these art forms beginning this fall. Watch for notices in the Mountaineer, at Coffee and News, and in the Office.

To join our group, the fee is $5.00 per month which pays for use of all the glazes you see on the wall shelves as well as other supplies. Bisque pieces, specialty glazes, dichroic glass, glass frit and brushes are available for purchase from art supply shops in the area. Firing is done at no charge to the artist.

For further information, please contact: Pat Blakely 480-982-5491, Janet Christopherson 480-845-1521, Kathy Garney 480-982-2850, Susan LeBlanc 480-671-0131.

MBV POTTERY CLUBMountainBrook Village provides amazing natural beauty.

MountainBrook also provides us with the opportunity to pursue artistic expression in the field of pottery. The MBV Pottery Club allows residents to learn both hand-building and wheel-throwing pottery techniques through single day workshops/classes. These classes are provided by fellow MBV residents who volunteer their time and passion to pottery. Generally, workshops are offered monthly throughout the winter months. Cost for a workshop is $10 to cover materials. There are occasionally opportunities for instruction by guest artists as well.

In addition to formal workshops, residents are welcome to simply stop in the Fired Arts Center on designated pottery days (M, W, F, 8:30 to 4:30), ask questions and get your hands dirty. The club welcomes residents of all skill levels, from the novice to the experienced potter. We learn from each other in an inclusive working environment that encourages participation and community building.

The annual membership fee for the MBV Pottery Club is $25.00 (October 1 to September 30). If interested, contact one of the following:

John Backes (218-252-0229, jsbackes@yahoo.com) Dave Gaiser (480-983-8464, davidggaiser@gmail.com) Dan O’Brien (651-470-3493, dobrien@komainc.com)

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MountainBrook Village MountaineerMOUNTAINEER Staff:Diana Jensen, Editor; Marilee Pritchard,

Pam Burks, Joan Archer.Procedure for submission: * Articles (500

words or less, using Times New Roman 11) should be emailed to mountaineer@mountainbrookvillage.org. Please do not type the article in the email, attach it as a document.

MBV resident personal ads (i.e., for sale, for

rent, wanted) can also be emailed or left at the office. ( MBV resident/commercial ads must be placed through Ray’s Printing.) Deadline for all submissions is the 25th of the month.

*Mountaineer articles and photos may have to be edited or eliminated as space allows. Editor will edit for proper content when necessary.

Board of DirectorsGene Prescott, President .......................................... 480-431-0095Wayne Walworth, Vice President ..............................480-299-0811Len Schroeder, Secretary ......................................... 480-983-1652Tami Tack, Treasurer(non-board member) .............. 480-982-8299Peter Cavoto, Director ............................................. 847-989-1564Jack Guthrie, Director .............................................. 402-405-5857Chuck Jensen, Director ............................................ 630-553-0456Jerry Stevenson, Director ......................................... 206-290-0173Mountaineer Editor - Diana Jensen ....................... 630-546-4018Activity Office ......................................................... 480-983-5555Lifestyle Director - Jennifer McGraw ................... 480-983-5555

Community Manager - Sandra Fiore ..................... 480-983-5555Assistant Mgr/Covenants - Debbie O’Brien ......... 480-983-5555Fairway Vista Mgt - Tony Timmons ..................... 480-288-8335Pinnacle Vista Mgt - Wendy Burton .......................... 480-983-1010Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan ............... 480-983-3425Architectural Committee - Len Schroeder ............ 480-983-1652Budget & Finance Committee - Tami Tack .......... 480-982-8299Building & Grounds - Larry England .................... 480-474-9180Communications-Chris Bukovac ........................... 480-577-4309Caring Corner - Arlene Pytko .................................480-288-8011Plan & Design - Sue Wright ...................................602 206-65805-Year Plan - Keith Charpentier .............................480 288-4338

Aerobics of the Mind Paul Cechovic ........ (480) 288-6976 Artist of the Month David Larsen ......... (307) 632-1703 Astronomy Bill Frazer ............. (480) 983-7440 Band Donna Read ........... (480) 671-9828 Bible Study, Ladies Eunice DeKonty .... (480) 983-1665 Billiards/Pool Dick Brennan ........ (480) 983-8168 Bingo Bob & Joan Archer (480) 288-0891 Bocce Ball Carol Adkins ......... (303) 881-4857 Book Discussion Char Peterson ....... (480) 982-7793 Bowling (Tues) Judy Schuyler ....... (480) 671-7995 Bowling(Mon) Beverly Ginther .... (952) 237-9528 Bridge, Duplicate Marie Valburg ....... (480) 474-8992 Bridge, Ladies Barb Osborn ......... (480) 982-9408 Bridge, Men’s Rich Huseman ....... (480) 288-5378 Bridge, Mixed Elaine Valenti ........ (480) 671-1686 Bunco Arlene Pytko ......... (480) 288-8011 Canasta JoAnn Skow .......... (480) 671-3298 Card Bingo Don Lorenzi ........... (480) 983-6971 Ceramics J. Christopherson . (480) 845-1521 Computer Class Chris Bukovac ...... (480) 577-4309 Crocheting Class Dorothy Wolter ..... (480) 983-1672 Darts John Kloosterman (480) 288-2388 Game Day Joyce Schenck ....... (480) 982-7518 GC Democrats Bill Florence .......... (480) 857-8189 GC Lions Loretta Milton ....... (480) 474-9958 GC Republicans Pam Burks ............. (480) 214-5555 Helping Hands Loretta Milton ....... (480) 474-9958 Hiking Keith Charpentier (480) 288-4338 Knitting (Tues) Kathy West ............ (480) 263-1423 Ladies Aquacise (8 am) Ginny Rauguth ..... (480) 288-0579 Ladies Aquacise (9 am) Isolde Weilnhammer (480) 671-1439 Line Dancing Linda Rohrbach .... (701) 202-6038 Low Impact Aerobics Joann J. ................. (480) 983-9620

Mah-Jongg (Fri) Ginny Rauguth ..... (480) 288-0579 Mah-Jongg (Mon) Sharon Penrod ...... (602) 320-2278 Mah-Jongg (Thur/N) Sue Cline ................ (480) 545-4247 Mah-Jongg (Tues) Judy Beiganski ...... (480) 671-8363 Mah-Jongg (Wed&Sun/O) Geri Leake ............. (480) 474-2126 MBV Pottery Club David Gaiser ......... (480) 983-8464 Men’s Round Table James Zetting ........(480)-983-4889 Mexican Train Carol Perez ............ (303) 588-3041 Photo Editing Len Broz ................ (480) 671-4651 Pickleball Bud Morrison ........ (317) 407-9786 Pinochle Jim McCann .......... (480) 982-5838 Pinochle, Ladies Suzanne Kadlec .... (480) 671-4030 Poker Ken Amundsen ...... (480) 671-1643 Quilters Superstition Mt. Alice Watkins ........ (480) 671-8663 Scrabble Mary Peters ........... (480) 671-1680 Singles Marylou Kent ........ (480) 671-0024 Social Hour Arlene Pytko ......... (480) 288-8011 Softball 55/65 Myles Ginther ....... (480) 298-3761 Supper Club Marcia Ritenour ... (480) 577-5466 Tai Chi Chih Lovena Warren ..... (480) 671-7444 Tennis Diana Hager .......... (480) 292-0462 Texas Hold’em Charlene Wenzel ... (480) 288-7171 Village Players Bob Carnahan ....... (480) 983-2948 Village Voices Mary Zerves .......... (480) 474-0425 Water Volleyball Dianna Krueger .... (480) 671-9709 Website Chris Bukovac ...... (480) 577-4309 Wii Bowling William Sandell ..... (623) 698-9600 Wine Club Paul Cechovic ........ (480) 288-6976 Woodcarving Wesley Stevens ...... (480) 982-3809 Yoga Elfrieda Rost ........ (480) 982-2319

For Your ConveniencePlease contact Chris at communications@mountainbrookvillage.org with any changes | Revised 6/15/2016

Activities and ClubsPlease contact Chris at communications@mountainbrookvillage.org with any changes | Revised 7/15/2016

STANDING MEETING SCHEDULE

Board of Directors - Last Tuesday 9:30am-SCActivities Committee - Second Monday 9:00am-MR Architectural Committee - Alt. Thursday 9:30am-PV Budget & Finance - Thursday before BOD 2:00pm-PV Buildings & Grounds - First Tuesday 1:00pm-PV Communications Committee - First Thursday 9:00am-MRFive Year Committee - Second Monday 2:00pm-MRCommittee Chairs - Second Wednesday 1:30pm-PVBoard Workshop - Tuesday Before BOD 9:30am-SCPlan & Design - First Thursday 9:30am-Library Remaining Thursdays 2:00pm-MRWeb Team - Third Thursday 2:30pm-MRMountaineer - First Thursday 10:00am-MR

The MountainBrook Village MOUNTAINEER is owned by MBV and is published for the MBV community by Ray’s Printing:386 S. Ironwood Dr. Apache Junction, AZ. To place business/commercial ad in the Mountaineer, please contact:

Ray’s Printing: Mailing address: PO Box 5400, Apache Junction, AZ 85278 | (480) 982-3087 | info@raysprinting.net

Neither the Community nor the publisher has in any way endorsed the advertisements or advertisers in this publication andno such endorsement is implied. The Community is in no way responsible for the advertising portion of this publication.

MountainBrook Marketplace

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Note: One Ad of 20 words or less is free for

30 days for a MBV resident. Classified ads are to be submitted to the MountainBrook office.

ALL ADS MUST BE RESUBMITTED TO RUN AGAIN.

All Ads are due by the 25th of the month for publication the following month. Business/commercial ads for both residents and nonresidents are available for purchase through Ray’s Printing, 480-982-3087.

For Sale

All Oak: 1 Desk, 1 chair, 2 book shelves. Excellent condition. 480-926-8071.

Be Cool All Summer: Custom home in White Mtns. Quality plus. Open, light. 3BR, 2BA, den. Dbl. garage. $229,000 480-707-8265.

Plain Golf Cart: With Electric battery charger. $1,000 OBO. 815-409-0906.

Area Rugs: Cranberry/Tan Persian-style print 5’3” x 7’10” $30. Leopard print 7’8” x 10’10” $40. Georgann 602-677-4086.

Diamondbacks Baseball Tickets: Openings in our group 2017 season. Unobstructed view, sec. 126, row 23, seats 1 & 2. Great $. Glenn 480- 671-1667.

Remodeling Sale: Tons of cut crystal, silver plate and fine art! By appointment only. September 19, 20, 21. 2pm – 4 pm. 619-694-9065.

For Rent

MBV House Available until mid-Dec 2016. 2BR. Min 30 days. Dogs Ok. $1800p/m Jun-Sep; $2200p/m Oct-Dec. 360-395-5070.

MBV Home: Totally renovated, 2BR, 2BA, extended patio with phenomenal views. Available May-Nov 2017. 30 day min. 480-964-3774.

MBV Home: Dec 2016 – Apr 2017. 2BR/2BA. Previous renter has health issues and cancelled. 480-845-1415.

Service

MBV In Home Pet Sitting - year round – schedules 1-4 visits a day including walking.

630-546-4018.

Going on a trip? Need a place for your dogs or cats to stay? 480-983-3122.

Have a flat tire on your golf cart? Same day repair at your home. Call Chuck 630-546-4018

Medicare questions? Need help? Call 480-686-4653 MBV resident.

Are you looking for someone to watch your home while you’re away for the summer? Call Pete. 480-982-2850 -- MBV resident.

Need computer help? I fix them and can train you. Chris/Conquering Computers 480-577-4309.

Need help with caring for a loved one? Cheri CNA. 480-982-8312.

Handy Woman. Afraid to let just any man into your home to help with household needs? Call me first. Jesika 480-980-0548.

Protect your vehicle from the Arizona sun. I wax cars. 480-599-8609. MBV resident.

Wanted

Helping Hands is in need of infant and childcare equipment from those willing to loan to their neighbors. A log in the Activity Office holds the information. 480-474-9958.

Helping Hands is in need of volunteers willing to transport clients to the doctors or shopping. If available, call 480-474-9958.

MBV Rental Needed – Have friends who desire 2017 Feb/Mar or Mar/Apr rental. 480-235-0221.

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Garage Door Repair

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InvestmentsEdward Jones ...........................(480) 983-7932

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