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2019 MountainBrook Village

Directory Cover Contest

All MountainBrook Village Homeowners who are in good

standing with the HOA are encouraged to submit photos

for the 2019 MountainBrook Village Directory Cover.

Images of MountainBrook Village, Gold Canyon, the Su-

perstitions, and Arizona as well as wildlife are all good

candidates for submission. Some older photos might also

have some good candidates. People in the photograph may

pose legal issues and are discouraged.

The MountainBrook Village Communications Committee

will determine entry eligibility in its sole and absolute dis-

cretion. Submissions are limited to no more than three im-

ages per household.

OFFICIAL RULES

ENTRY PERIOD

The 2019 MountainBrook Village Directory Cover sub-

missions kickoff will be on Tuesday, May 15th and the

deadline will be Tuesday, August 15th at 4:00 p.m. Entries

submitted after the Entry Period will not be eligible.

WHAT TO ENTER

Digital photos only will be considered. Please submit files

no larger than 20Mb. Higher resolution files of at least 240

dpi will be requested should an entry be selected. Portrait

preferred.

HOW TO ENTER—All images must be emailed to:

[email protected]

July 2018

Western Stars of Arizona! Presented by: Bill Harrison

Thursday, July 27th

$5 11am

Superstition Center Lemonade & Peach Tea

will be served

Take a glance down memory

lane with a Laugh-Filled

Show Peter Funt combines clips from

candid camera with on stage

surprises Saturday July 21, 2018

7:00pm $10

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Mountaineer July 2018

Board Highlights

Submitted by Peter Cavoto

We are excited by the progress we have made this year, and we

as a Board continue to move forward in working on goals, ideas

and future planning. In doing so, the Board will be working on

strategic planning this summer. Strategic planning is a process

we will use to determine where we’re going and how we’re go-

ing to get there. As MountainBrook Village changes and grows,

it is expected that the needs of the community will also do the

same. We will work closely with the General Manager to deter-

mine these goals and future planning.

As we work on strategic planning, we continue to make pro-

gress on our current goals. The Superstition Kitchen has been

completed. The flooring is a wood look laminate and provides

cushioning. The counter top is quartz for ease of care. The cabi-

nets have a high gloss sheen on the top for ease of cleaning. All

appliances were replaced with standard appliances. The stain-

less island allows for ease and flexible use.

After months of hard work, needs assessment and analysis, the

Planning Committee presented the architectural plans for the

Sunset Center remodel to the Board. The Board has approved

the plans, and they are currently at the county for permit review.

The Board expects to review contractor bids with the project

manager mid-July. We expect to start demolition before the end

of July. Once dates are set, the MountainBrook Village onsite

management team will relay information on relocation of

groups.

The Board approved the purchase of four new TVs for the fit-

ness center. The TVs were starting to fade, and one of the TVs

would not turn on. The TVs will be larger than the previous

ones.

The architect continues to work on pickleball design bid draw-

ings in order for the Board to review costs involved with this

potential project. The project will require approval from the

county and approval from the MountainBrook homeowners if

the project moves forward.

One of the AC units in the Ocotillo building has been replaced.

The unit was 15 years old and required much work and money

for repair.

The back speakers in the Superstition Center have been replaced

as recommended by the AV group and the Communications

Committee.

Thank you to all those who continue to volunteer and serve the

Community. Your contribution and countless hours do not go

unrecognized by the Board of Directors.

Community Corner


Live Classical

Music

With

Pianist

Andy

O’Brien

Music of:

Frederic Chopin

George Gershwin

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Claude Debussy

Sunday, August 12th

Tickets— $5

2:30pm

Superstition Center

Bring your own Brew

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SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Movies start at 7pm sharp in the Superstition Center and will be shown on the three TVs along the back wall. BYOB!

The event is FREE, however, Popcorn will be available for $1.00 a bag with UNLIMITED refills. Each month we will

have a ROMANCE, an ACTION/DRAMA, a COMEDY, a TRUE STORY, and when there’s a 5th Sunday, a MUSI-

CAL. (movies are subject to change due to availability)

JULY 22 thru AUGUST 12

July 15 - CITY SLICKERS - Mitch (Billy Crystal) is a radio station sales executive who finds himself in the throes of a mid-life

crisis; accompanied by two friends, Phil (Daniel Stern) and Ed (Bruno Kirby) in the grip of similar problems, he heads to

New Mexico for his birthday to participate in a two-week "vacation" cattle drive to Colorado. The three friends and the rest

of their group are all urbanites lost when it comes to herding cattle and surviving on the prairie; it's up to authentic cowboy,

Curly (Jack Palance, who won an Oscar for the role), to whip them into shape. As various adventures occur along the

way, including run-ins with outlaw cattlehands, treacherous natural mishaps, and Mitch's delivery of a newborn calf, the

three "city slickers" open up to each other, learn to appreciate Curly's Old West values, and begin to resolve their midlife

dilemmas. When Curly dies, it's left to Mitch, Phil, and Ed to bring in the herd.

July 22 – CALENDAR GIRLS -PG 13 – When 12 ordinary members of the Women’s Institute, a prim and proper local ladies’

club, decide they need to find a more compelling way to raise money for a new charity, they turn to their traditional

annual calendar and give it a very untraditional twist. Behind the usual baked goods, the apple pressing and the

flower arrangements are the women – completely nude! Inspired by a true story.

July 29 – MAMMA MIA -PG 13- Longing to discover the identity of her true father before she exchanges her wedding vows,

the daughter of a once-rebellious single mother secretly invites a trio of paternal candidates to her upcoming wed-

ding in this feature adaptation of the beloved stage musical. Independent-minded single mother Donna (Meryl

Streep) has always done her best to raise her spirited daughter, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), while simultaneously run-

ning a successful hotel on a small Greek island, but now the time has come for this hardworking mom to finally let

go. In just a few days, Sophie will be married, and Donna will stand by bittersweetly as her little girl takes flight. Three

key figures from Donna's past return to the picturesque Mediterranean shores they all walked 20 years prior, one

beautiful bride will discover the secret of her past while one lonely mother finds out that it's never too late for a little

romance. Featuring 22 classic ABBA hits. Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth also star.

August 5 – UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN – PG 13 - Starring Diane Lane as a San Francisco writer, Frances Mayes, who trav-

els to Italy as a good friend offers her a special gift – 10 days in Tuscany. Once there, she is captivated by its beauty

and warmth, and impulsively buys an aging, but very charming villa. Fully embracing new friends and local color, she

finds herself immersed in a life-changing adventure filled with enough unexpected surprises, laughter, friendship and

romance to restore her new home – and her belief in second chances

August 12 – BOYHOOD- R – Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater's BOYHOOD is a groundbreaking

story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (a breakthrough performance by Ellar Col-

trane), who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. Starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette as Mason's par-

ents and newcomer Lorelei Linklater as his sister Samantha, BOYHOOD charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no

other film has before. Snapshots of adolescence, from road trips and family dinners to birthdays and graduations and

all the moments in between are captured. BOYHOOD is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode

to growing up and parenting It's impossible to watch Mason ad his family without thinking about our own journey.

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From Your Dance Committee by Lynnel Cochrane

The Loving Spoonful's 1966 hit song Summer in the City has a line "walking on the sidewalk, hot-ter than match head", which may describe areas of MBV this past month. Residents in other loca-tions may have other analogies for their summer weather, hopefully not quit as hot. Speaking of hot, the dance committee would like to announce some of the 'hot' bands coming for this upcoming season's dances: The Fairlanes, Uncorked, Guilty Pleasures, The Breeze and Snake Eyes! While some may be thinking it's too hot for dancing, when our first dance gets underway, we are sure you'll be singing another line from this month's title song, "Come on, come on and dance all night. De-spite the heat, it'll be alright." Keep your cool until then,

Caring Corner Arlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman

In Memory: Dick Sirianna, IW1 Jamie Deuling,IW11 Lillian "Lil" Callahan, SS Richard Wyman,SR1 Russell Braig, SR 11 If you should hear of someone who has passed away or is ill,

please call Arlene Pytko @ 480-288-8011. Thank you.

THOSE PESKY HOA’S

By Debbie O’Brien

Those pesky HOA statements were mailed on June 4, and over

200 have been returned to me at the MBV office as undelivera-

ble. Wow!! If you chose not to update the MBV OFFICE with

your summer address, I am once again reminding you that the

statements WILL NOT be forwarded by the post office. Even if

you gave a forwarding order to the post office, they will not

forward it, they send it back to me. I try to email as many

homeowners as I can, to let you know your statement was re-

turned here, but I don’t have email addresses for many people.

Currently over 100 returned statements are still on my desk and

more are being returned by the post office every day. Remem-

ber, your semi-annual assessment payment must be received in

our corporate office on or before July 30. Your CC&R’s au-

thorize the late charge that will be assessed on July 31 whether

you received the statement or not. No one wants late charges---

-or rebill fees which happens when a second statement is mailed

mid-August for non-payment notification. If your account is

not current (100% paid) at the time of annual voting for your

Board of Directors or other special expenditures, your vote can-

not be counted.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept HOA payments here in the office. Please do not mail your payment here, it will delay your

account being credited. It needs to be sent to the address on

your payment coupon, the mailing envelope is provided with the statement. If you are still missing your HOA statement,

email me and I can research it for you. Deb-

[email protected]

If any COMMON AREA trees or branches DAMAGED

your house, fence or yard, please fill out a Common Area

Landscape Work Order form in the office. Our landscap-

ing company is already aware of and is working on bro-

ken branches and trees. We drove around and took photos

of trees and cactus that uprooted and fell over. It will take

a few weeks to get this all cleaned up, we appreciate your

patience very much. DEBBIE O'BRIEN, Assistant Man-

ager

By Janet Swaim on Sweet Acacia

mailto:[email protected]


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From Our General Manager,

Suzanne Murray, CMCA, AMS

Warm weather usually means fun in the sun, but summer heat also can bring severe weather. Threatening thunder-storms often loom large on summer afternoons so it’s important to be prepared for downpours and accompany-ing lightning, which can strike outdoors or indoors. Con-sider the following suggestions when planning both out-door and indoor events this summer to reduce the risk of a lightning strike.

Watch the weather. Pay attention to your local weather forecast before participating in outdoor activities. If there’s a chance of thunderstorms, consider rescheduling or moving events indoors. If that’s not possible, have an emergency plan in place in case a severe storm rolls in and desig-nate a sufficient nearby structure as an emergen-cy shelter.

Stay inside. If severe thunderstorms are imminent, go indoors and wait until they pass. Safe, en-closed shelters include homes, schools, offices, shopping malls and vehicles with hard tops and closed windows. Open structures and spaces do not provide adequate protection.

Turn off faucets. During a thunderstorm, lightning can sometimes be conducted through the plumb-ing. Avoid any type of contact with running wa-ter, including bathing, showering, and washing your hands, dishes, or clothes.

Turn off electronics. All electrical appliances-televisions, computers, laptops, gaming systems, stoves, and more—that are plugged into an elec-trical outlet could carry a current from a light-ning strike. Surge protectors will reduce the risk of damaging electronics.

Stay away from windows. Not only is lightning a threat, but high winds and hail create flying de-bris that could be harmful during a thunderstorm. Close all windows and doors and keep away from them.

Power failures can be one of the most annoying—and

disabling—occurrences in a community. Whether caused

by summer storms, power lines crippled by winter ice,

equipment failure, an overloaded regional grid or an ani-

mal disrupting a power line, electrical outages can be

costly, uncomfortable—and without forethought—

sometimes even dangerous.

Residents can face many hazards when a power failure

occurs—usually without any warning—including losing

refrigerated and frozen foods. Some food items can be

salvaged, however, if you’re prepared

When the electricity goes off:

• Avoid opening and closing the refrigerator unless absolutely necessary.

• Cook and use perishable food before using canned food.

• Check the temperature of refrigerated foods if the power is out for more than a few hours. Discard any food item that has been at 40° F or warmer for two or more hours. Exceptions include butter and margarine; hard cheeses like parmesan and Romano; some condiments like mustard, peanut butter, soy sauce, olives and vinegar-based salad dressing; and fresh, uncooked fruits and veg-etables.

• Check the temperature of frozen foods as well. While tightly packed freezer foods will stay frozen for many hours, some items that may have thawed can be refrozen if they still retain ice crystals or have remained at a tem-perature lower than 40°. Fruit and vegetable juices; breads, rolls and pie crusts; flour, cornmeal and nuts; meat and chicken; and prepared foods and casseroles can be refrozen safely if they have not been at 40° F or warm-er for more than two hours. After the power comes back on, you may need to deodor-ize the refrigerator and freezer by washing surfaces with a solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in a quart of warm water. Place an open box of baking soda inside the refrigerator to absorb any lingering odors.

Since the appearance and odor of a food item isn’t an ac-

curate indication of its safety after a power outage, use

the 40° rule-of-thumb. And when in doubt, discard the

food.

While power can go out any time, most power failures occur between mid-July and late September. But no mat-

ter when our community experiences an outage—and it inevitably will—knowing how to handle frozen and re-frigerated foods can help us keep your food supplies safe

until the lights come back on.

Wishing you threads of happiness and colors of joy; woven throughout the fabric of your life!

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In The Territory........by Mike Karr

“Take Me Out to the Ballpark” is a pop-

ular chant in the Valley of the Sun every Spring as 15 major league baseball teams have their training camps here. Many of us have enjoyed seeing our favorite teams from “back home” play in the Cactus League. But how many of us have ventured to Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix to see our Arizona Diamond-backs play a regular season National League game? They've only been playing there since the dome cov-ered facility was opened in 1998 at a total cost of $354 million, which sounds like a bargain today. The seating capacity is listed at 48,633, and when it's over 100* F outdoors, it's very comfortable inside. And if the weather cools off, it only takes the two 200-horsepower motors four minutes to activate the four miles of cable to open the roof. I've attended games in 11 major league ballparks (including the old Polo Grounds), but Chase Field ranks very high for fan comfort and field visibility, food service facilities with over 30 different venues, and added features such as an 8,600-gallon swimming pool, Baxter the Bobcat's den, gigantic video board, and a kid's “future's field”. The Diamondbacks provide a 75-minute tour of the entire facility most days for only $5 for seniors. Call 602-462-6799 or click on dbacks.com for a schedule to make a reservation.

To enjoy having a full day experience and avoid the hassle and expense of parking, try riding the Valley Metro from its eastern starting point in downtown Mesa. There is ample free parking, and a round-trip ticket for seniors is only $2. We enjoyed the 50-minute ride and only had a short walk to the ballpark. The station for the return trip was adjacent to Chase Field. The Diamondbacks are playing winning baseball this season, and at this writing are leading their division. Maybe this will be the year when they win their sec-ond World Series, and their first since 2001 when they beat the Yankees in seven games. Trust me,

you'll enjoy watching the games even more over television if you've been to Chase Field at least once to watch our hometown team in ac-tion. So, in-clude a trip out to the old ballpark to enjoy a major league baseball game.

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The Marines of MBV congratulate Lt. Col Michelle Macander, who is related to Barbara Haag, a resident MountainBrook.

1st Woman Takes Command of Marine Ground Combat Arms Unit

History is being made at Camp Pendleton. The first woman to command a Marine ground combat arms unit has taken charge. Lt. Col. Michelle I. Macander took over as commanding officer of 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division during a change of command cere-mony on June 22. "It is a privilege to carry on the legacy of this storied battalion, and continue to provide support to the largest and most decorated Division in the Marine Corps. I'm honored to be a part of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion team,” Macan-der said. Retired Marine Corps Col. Jane Siegel called the change of command a win not just for Macander, but for the United States Marine Corps. “I see this as a great step, a giant step for womankind,” Col. Siegel said. The road to this milestone for women in the Marine Corps has been a long one. Infantry opened to women in 2012 and the Pentagon opened all jobs at the end of 2015. According to the Marine Corps, 38 women have tried to become infantry officers and only eight have gotten into the grueling Infantry Officer Course. The second woman Marine to complete the course did so on June 23. She intends to be a ground intelligence officer. Woman Marine veterans said it is important for both junior women and men in the Marines to see a woman in com-mand and they hope this will be the new normal. Knowing the Marine Corps, that could take some time, Siegel said. “It will eventually be the new normal. Right now, it’s just new and there will be people looking at this and saying, ‘She just got there because the Marine Corps wants to promote a woman,’” she said. Those critics are also outspoken about the changing the standards. The Marine Corps modified its Infantry Officer Course to reflect today’s real-world dynamics, according to the leadership. As for the course of Macander's nearly two-decade career, she was the honor graduate from the Marine Corps Engi-neer School, according to her Marine Corps biography. The New York native participated in the initial movement into Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I in 2003 and served as Operations Officer during a deployment to Hel-mand Province, Afghanistan. Col. Siegel called Lt. Col. Macander a “shining example for other women.”

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MountainBrook Village Weekly Activities

Activities & Classes offered by residents; for questions contact group Leader Infor-mation found on Activities and Clubs area of Mountaineer

Calendar of events available on Website. Contact office for room use or new class

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7am L/I Aerobics-MPR 8am Ceramics-AC 7am L/I Aerobics-MPR 8am Ceramics-AC 7am L/I Aerobics-MPR

8am Pottery-AC 9am Coffee & News-SC 8am Pottery-AC 8am Pottery-AC

10:30am Wellness Class MPR 9am Ornt MahJongg -MR

12:15pm TX Hold’em-SS 10am Nat’l MahJongg-SS 12:15pm TX Hold’em-SS 12:15PM Tex. Holdem - SS 10am Nat’l MahJongg-SS

12:45pm Canasta-SS 10am Knitting-MR 1pm Game Day-SS 1pm Mixed Bridge-SS 10:30am Wellness Class-MPR

1pm Ornt MahJongg-SS 1pm Nat’l MahJongg-SS 12:15pm TX Hold’em-SS

1pm Ladies Bridge-SS 12:15pm TX Hold’em-SS 1pm Ornt MahJongg-SS 12:45pm Canasta-SS

1pm Nat’l MahJongg-SS 12:30pm Men’s Bridge-SS 1pm Bunco-SS

1pm Woodcarving-OAC 1pm Womens Pinochle-SS 1pm Wii Bowling-MPR

1pm TX Hold’em-SS

4pm Ladies Whine & Cheese-SS 5pm Social-SC

6:30pm MBV Wine Club SS 6:30pm Pinochle-SS

6pm Ladies Mon Night Pinochle-MR 6:30pm Darts-MPR 7pm Card Bingo-MR

EAST POOL SATURDAY ROOM KEY SUNDAY WEST POOL

6am Lap Swim 7:30am Deep Water Aerobics Superstition Center-SC

10am Texas Hold’em - SS 6am Lap Swim

8am Adult Swim 8am Straight Poker-SS Sunset-SS

1pm Ornt. MahJongg-SS 8am Aquacise (Wed deep water)

10am-2pm Adult & Children 3 & Above

Mesquite Room-MR 9am Aquacise

2pm Adult Swim Art Center-AC 10am Adult Swim

4:30pm-6:30pm Adult & Children 3 & Above 1pm Scrabble-MR

Palo Verde Room-PV

10am Co-Ed Water Aerobics (M-Thu)

6:30pm Adult Swim Multi-Purpose Room-MPR 2:30pm Water Volleyball

Ocotillo Arts/Crafts-OAC 4:30pm Adult Swim

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Monthly Upcoming Events

LETS DO

DINNER

MEN’S LET’S DO

LUNCH

LADIES LET’S

DO LUNCH

BUS

TRIPS

VACATION TRIPS

$99.00

Meets at 5pm

7/26

High Tide Seafood Grille

2540 Val Vista Dr

Mesa

8/30

Bobby Q’s

1610 S. Stapley Dr.

Mesa

Meet at 11:30am

8/6

JJ Madisons

430 N Power Rd

9/3

Four Peaks Brewing Co.

1340 E. 8TH ST.

Tempe

Meet at 11:30am

7/16

Romeo’s Euro Cafe

207 N. Gilbert

8/17

Kokopelli’s

Gold Canyon Resort

6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd.

FRIDAY SPECIAL!

Ft. McDowell Casino

6:30am

MBV Bus Pick-up

7/18, 7/25, 8/8, 8/29,

Sign up in office

Free Spirit Vacations

8/9

White Mt. Getaway & Lunch

8/10

Az. Cowboy Poets Gathering

9/5

Scottsdale Culinary Institute

9/5

Escape to Flagstaff

RSVP -480-926-5547

QUICK

GLANCE

COMMUNITY

EVENTS NOW WHAT

HEALTH &

WELLNESS

ART CLASSES MONTHLY CLASSES

7/21

Candid Camera

Peter Funt

On Stage

Tickets $10

7pm

Superstition Center

8 decades of all those funny

moments & clips

7/27

Bill Harrison

Presents!

“Western Stars of Arizona”

Tickets $5

11am

Superstition Center

8/30

CPR/AED

& “Stop the Bleed”

Training Free

Sign up at office

8/12

Sunday Afternoon Piano Concert

Classical Music

W/ Andy O’Brien

Tickets $5

2:30pm

Superstition Center

w/JEN

Every Week Free Multi-Purpose Room

7/18 & 7/20

Balance & Qigong

7/25 & 7/27

Tension & Pain Management

8/1 & 8/3

Chair Stretch & Meditation

8/8 & 8/10

Massage Tips

8/15 Stretch & Strengthen

ART SPARKS

w/Rox

8/9, 9/13

$30

$30

4-7pm SC

SIGN-UP IN OFFICE

DEMO ON DISPLAY

Wednesday & Friday

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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: Shirley Renstrom, Susan Olsen, Carol Rye, Jacquie Italiano.

Mixed Bridge Is both couples and singles, no partner necessary. We meet eve-ry Thursday at 1pm in the Sunset Center. You can sign up one week in advance and walkins are welcome. Call Elaine Valenti @ 671-1686.

Canasta Come join us. We play every Monday and Friday from 12:45pm – 4pm in Sunset Center A. Call JoAnn Skow at 671-3298.

Bunco We play 3-4 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. Call Arlene at 288-8011 for infor-mation.

The Famous Cooney Men's Golf League Plays every Monday morning at MountainBrook Golf Course. We have group rates. Chet Haines at 671-1066 or email [email protected].

The Abrams’ Men’s Golf The Abram’s Men Golf Group Plays Wednesday mornings at MountainBrook Golf course. Players of all skill levels, or lack of, are welcome. Group rates and cash games. Contact Lonnie @ 972-352-9654 or [email protected].

Ladies Summer Golf Nine & Whine Group, Wednesday 7:30 a.m.. Call pro shop to sign up @ 480-671-1000 Helping Hands Loretta Milton We are a group of volunteers who live in MBV and help or resi-dents on a temporary basis. We have been assisting with medi-cal 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.

Low Impact Aerobics and More We are here year round! Come join us for low impact aerobics in the Ocotillo Center from 7-8am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Joann J. 983-9620.

Whine and Cheese for the Ladies Meets every Monday at 4:00pm. For the ladies, in the Ocotillo Center. Just bring $1.00, your beverage of choice and sit and enjoy the cheese and crackers that are there to enjoy. Call Nan-cy Bilensky @ 480-982-3686

Texas Hold’em Texas Hold’em is played in the Sunset Room every day of the week and the second Sunday at 12:30pm. Play on Tuesday and Thursday is for ladies only. There is a tournament once a month on the last Sunday of the month at 10:00am.

Tuesday National Mah Jongg FREE LESSONS will be offered on Tuesdays at 9:30am, begin-ning November 28th in the Sunset Room, led by the excellent guidance of one of our players. It’s a fun and interesting game with its own beauty and excitement, and is very popular in MountainBrook. (It’s not the same matching game you July play on your computer!) You are also welcome to come observe the game any time before the lessons begin. We play using the National Mah Jongg League card and rules. All of us who play Mah Jongg on Tuesdays invite you to join us in the Sunset Room, beginning at 9:30am. Come in the morning, the after-noon, or bring your lunch and play all day. We welcome all newcomers and any Mah Jongg player who July feel a bit rusty. We promise to make it a fun time for all. If you have any ques-tions about the game, the lessons, or the group, please call Janie at 480-258-2336.


Classes, Groups and Clubs Classes Groups or Clubs returning for the season, remember to resub-mit your information (150 words or less) to the Mountaineer at [email protected]. If you want the information on the MBV Website, send the information to [email protected]. Please remember that ALL Classes, Groups and Clubs are responsible for submitting information to either or both sites when they return and removing it when they leave, including any updates throughout the season. The office also needs to be notified of ALL the Classes, Groups and Clubs schedules to keep their records up-to-date for fu-ture room scheduling.



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Tennis Talk by Betsy Baker

League tennis is winding up here at the MBV Tennis Club. We enjoyed a great winter and spring season with Mens, Womens and Mixed Doubles. A Big Thank You to our league schedulers, Alice Reuter, Kathie Bakin, John Scharrer and Deb Thompson. They did an awesome job and have volunteered to set up the next schedule that will resume in late October and early Novem-ber. We are indebted to all the volunteers who step forward to make this a fun and friendly club. Whether it’s hosting tourna-ments, dinners, adding amenities to the courts, donating balls and rackets for Apache Junction High School, scheduling, or offering to sub at the last minute if needed. We couldn’t do it without YOU ! This summer MBV Tennis Club will continue with round robin on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Looking forward to seeing YOU on the courts

Pickleball News by Sheldon Lessard Well, we’re about halfway through the heat. The full time MBV pickleball players continue to show up each morning, never missing a chance for play. Several area clubs continue their guest privileges, allowing outside players access to their courts. If you’re willing to travel a bit west, there is some great compe-tition and fun folks to test your skills against. Tournament play is slim during the summer months, but several MBV players travelled to North Scottsdale last month to play in the Victorium tournament. One player won a silver medal in her very first tour-nament. Congratulations to Angel Lessard. Not to be outdone in the travel department, Mark Howard drove all the way to Utah. Mark showed Utah what MBV has to offer and brings home a silver medal! Players tip...don’t invite your opponents to the kitchen line with a short shot. When one or both are at the base-line, keep them there with deep shots aimed at their feet.

MBV Ceramics and Glass Arts The winter season is here and we have many classes set up for January, February and March. Sign-up sheets with pictures or the projects are available in the office. Be sure to look for the tab labeled “Ceramics” in the binder labeled “Classes” to sign up. Classes are limited to 12 unless otherwise noted. During the winter season, the Tuesday/Thursday schedule is as follows: Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:00 instructors for glass bottle slumping and glass fusion are available; Tuesday afternoons are reserved for ceramics with instructors available; Thursday mornings the studio is open to all techniques unless a class is scheduled; and, Thursday afternoons are open to all techniques.

Darts by John Kloosterman

Never under estimate a beginning dart thrower. Fred Greenway played darts for about a month before leaving last summer and has been back now for 4 months. When Fred returned to darts he got a healthy beginner’s handicap. Fred’s team has won games that have come down to the wire against experienced players. He has now earned a new title as the current “Bulls Eye King” by finishing a game with 2 single bulls and a double bull. Con-gratulations, Fred!! And our own experienced dart player, Stan Condell, has proved himself with just three darts. Stan popped a triple 20, triple 19, and a triple 18 closing half the numbers in a game of “Dirty Cricket”. Wow! World class darts happening right here in MBV. Join us for an evening of fun. TUESDAY evenings at 6:30 pm in the Ocotillo Room. See you there!!

MountainBrook Women’s Investment Club has been successfully in existence since 1999. Our motto is “We are smarter collectively, than we are individually”. We have several openings for new members, so if you want to learn more about investing in the stock market contact Loretta Milton 480 474-9958

Pinochle Report Barb Hofmeister

The Thursday evening group starts to gather in the Sunset Room about 6:30 and play begins at 7 p.m. If you would like to learn the game or brush up please call me at 480-288-9745 and I will meet you in the Sunset Room at 6 pm and we will have a class and practice before play starts. We are a fun and very friendly group. There were only three who scored in the 600 category for the month of March: Vern Rafferty 620, Linda Sandell 615, and Sharon Hanson 608. Other high scorers were Dot Morrell 588, Doug Duddleston 580, John Beitzel and Ken Amundsen 525 and Rich Huseman 496.

Friends of the Library by Ruth Parker

It's just amazing how fast the "season" goes. The library group held their last meeting in April to be resumed in October. But of course, the library is open year-round so those of us here for the beautiful summers will be scurrying around to keep the library filed, tidied, dusted and ready for the return of our friends and neighbors. We have a request regarding the puzzles: if a piece is missing please circle on the picture where it would fit. And please if you would, tape the box shut before returning it. You'd never believe how far 1000 pieces can scatter when the box comes apart! There's going to be a new section in the library called Miscellaneous. Sometimes a book just defies categoriza-tion, so a miscellaneous category seemed reasonable. You will find it on the bottom shelf of the Newly Arrived bookcase. It will be interesting to see what you might find there as time goes on. Hope everyone north, south, east and west has a wonderful summer.

Book Discussion by Peggy Malsom

The MBV Book Discussion season wrapped up with the heart-warming book “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf. We needed that after the February selection of “Lincoln in the Bardo.” I’m not saying who recommended that one, let’s just say I learned my lesson about suggesting a book before I have read it. Fol-lowing is the reading list for the 2018-19 season:

• November Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

• December The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

• January Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover

• February Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

• March Killers of the Flower Moon by David Gran The first Book Discussion of the 2018-19 season will be held the second Wednesday of November with the time and place to be announced. A list of summer reading suggestions compiled for your pleasure will appear in a separate article in next month’s Mountaineer.

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Wii Bowling Wii Bowling is every Thursday in the MPR at 1:00. Well Dan Peterson has done it again. On February 8th Dan Peterson bowled his third “PERFECT” 300 game. We congratulate Dan on this amazing game. This is his second 300 this year. Looks like Dan’s trying for one a month. Way to go Dan.

MBV Pottery Club The mission of the MBV Pottery Club is to promote and support MBV residents in the pursuit of artistic expression in the field of pottery. Individuals create their own works beginning with a lump of raw clay through the processes of designing, creating, drying, bisque-firing, glazing, and high-firing. Potters range in skill level from novice beginners to experienced artists. The MBV Pottery Club meets in the Fired Arts Building on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents are welcome and encouraged to come down and check out the stu-dio to see if pottery is for them. Introductory and advanced classes/workshops are offered on various Saturdays at a cost of $10 to cover materials. These half-day workshops are given by volunteer instructors and cover both hand building and wheel-throwing techniques; and are open to all MBV residents. The Club also offers opportunities for field trips and studio tours of various studios/programs in the Phoenix-Mesa area. Annual membership fee to join the Club is $25.00. For more infor-mation contact John Backes at 218-573-3626 or [email protected] or stop in during club hours.

Knitting Welcome to knitting! We are a group that meets every Tuesday at 10am in the Mesquite Room. We welcome all levels of knit-ters and even people who think they might like to learn how to knit. Sometimes we have a new pattern that we are all knitting, and other times we are all working on different projects. We offer help in understanding patterns and learning new stitches. Feel free to join us any Tuesday morning, meet our knitters, and decide if the Knitters Group appeals to you. If you have any questions please call Judi at 314-435-1552

Supper Club Some folks think that Supper Club stops eating during the sum-mer. Such is not the case. The summertime members keep on eating and enjoying each other's cooking and company. Who cares if it hits 110 degrees when you can sit around the table in an air-conditioned home of a new or old friend? There's not as much socializing that goes on during the summer months, so if you're not already a member think about joining now. "Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie." Jim Davis

Let’s Do Dinner - Thursday

Touring & Tasting/ Summer Favorite

July 26 High Tide Seafood & Grill

2540 Val Vista Drive

Gilbert, AZ

(480) 821-9950

August 30 Bobby Q’s

1610 S Stapley Dr.

Mesa, AZ

480) 361-7470

September 27 Blue Water Grill Seafood

1720 E Camelback Rd.

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 277-3474

October 25 Handlebar J Rib House

7116 E Becker Lane

Scottsdale, AZ (480) 948-0110

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MBV Pottery Club Summer, 2018

The Artists of the Month for June, July, and August are members of the MBV Pottery Club. Works are constructed us-

ing both hand and wheel techniques. Contributing artists for this summer’s display are noted on name cards by each of

their works.

The mission of the MBV Pottery Club is to promote and support MBV residents in the pursuit of artistic expression in

the field of pottery. The individual artists displayed this month have created their own works beginning with a lump of

raw clay through the processes of creating, drying, firing, glazing, and firing again. Potters range in skill level from nov-

ice beginners to experienced artists.

The MBV Pottery Club meets in the Fired Arts Building on Monday-Wednesday-Friday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. The Club is an all-volunteer club with an annual participation fee of $25.00. Three levels of workshops (including

introductory through advanced classes) are offered on various Saturdays at a cost of $10 to cover materials. The Club

also offers opportunities for field trips and studio tours of various studios and programs in the Phoenix-Mesa area.

For more information on the club and upcoming workshops, field trips, or studio tours, contact Pierce McIntosh at

[email protected] or 480-671-7849 or stop in at the Pottery Studio in the Fired Arts Building during club hours.

MountainBrook Village

Artist of the Month

On Exhibit in Library


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CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE

Invacare Get-U-Up: Sit to stand lift. $200 847-975-4962.

Chair-Air: Variable pressure recliner mattress. $1,000 (new $1,800) 847-975-4962.

Treadmill: Hardly used, programs in-stalled, fold flat against wall. Reasonable offer. Power tools available. 480-983-5093.

Delta: 12” Variable speed wood lathe w/accessories and tools. $425.00. 480-983-8168.

Delta: Wet dry grinder. $150.00 480-983-8168.

Antique mirror: Wood frame, 3 ½ feet x 2 ½ feet. $75.00 OBO. 480-982-3148.

Louisville extension ladder: Aluminum, 16’ model L-2324-16, new over $100 at Home Depot, now $50. Like new condi-tion. 218-591-6121.

Magnificent Gold Canyon 3 ¼ acre raw property with majestic views of the Super-stition Mountains, in Mesa Del Oro Es-tates. Asking $315,000. Nicole 602-885-9230

FOR RENT

MBV home: 2BR, 2BA, Totally renovat-ed, extended patio, phenomenal views. No smoking/pets. Available July – Oct, Dec 2018. May 2019 forward. 30 day min. 480-964-3774.

2 BR/2 BA Golf course home: Fireplace, soft water/R.O., extended patio w/BBQ. No smoking/pets. Avail. Apr 1, 2018 for-ward. 30 day min. 480-287-3907.

2BR BA Mountain Views: Front/back patios, craft room, housekeeping, updated, fireplace, no smoking/pets Dec 2018 952-220-6510. [email protected]

SERVICE

We will house sit your home. Frequent visits and always after every rain and wind storm. Call Chuck/Diana 630-546-4018.

Need someone to watch your home this summer? Call husband and wife team, Pete and Kathy. 12 yrs. exp. 480-982-2850.

PET SITTING: Planning a trip to escape the heat? I would love to care for your furry friends Nancy 480-474-1200.

Have a flat tire on your golf cart? Same day repair. Annual check-ups, repairs, updating, or questions. Call Chuck 630-546-4018

Medicare questions? Need help? Call 480-686-4653. 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 house-hold needs? Call me first. Jesika 480-980-0548.

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

Cleaning: Carpet, upholstery, windows. Dry fo

am carpet cleaning. Senior discount. Joe 480-288-5012

WANTED

Helping Hands in need of infant and childcare equipment from those willing to loan to their neighbor. Log in the Activity Office. 480-474-9958.

Helping Hands in need of volunteers willing to transport clients to the doctors or shopping. Available? Call 480-474-

NOTE: One free Ad, of 20 words or less, for 30 days for MBV residents. ADS MUST BE RESUBMITTED EACH MONTH. Classified ads are to be submitted to the MountainBrook Activity Office. Ad July be subject to editing. Due date is the 25th of the month.

Business/commercial ads for residents and nonresidents are available for purchase.

CLASSIFIEDS

Tis the Season!! First storm of the Monsoon sea-

son turned out to be more wind than rain, but

what a wind it was, and damage was done. If

you are out of state, hopefully you have a neigh-

bor or caretaker keeping an eye on your property

to let you know about downed trees or branches

and cactus, and up-routed plants so they can be

removed or righted as soon as possible.


callto:+1630-546-4018

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A bull snake that started outside on the sidewalk by the south gate of the pool, then it slithered into the pool along the perimeter of the Mesquite Building. He was about 5 feet long. Sent in by Lola Lester

Arizona and Hawaii are now the only states that don’t observe

daylight savings time. Yeah for us!

I do five sit-ups every morn-

ing. That may not sound like

much, but there are only so

many times you can hit the

snooze button

GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE

CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:

1) No matter how hard you try,

you can't baptize cats..

2) When your Mom is mad at

your Dad, don't let her brush

your hair.

3) If your sister hits you, don't

hit her back. They always catch

the second person.

4) Never ask your 3-year old

brother to hold a tomato.

5) You can't trust dogs to watch

your food..

6) Don't sneeze when someone

is cutting your hair..

7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and

a cat at the same time.

8) You can't hide a piece of

broccoli in a glass of milk.

9) Don't wear polka-dot under-

wear under white shorts.

10) The best place to be when

you're sad is Grandma's lap.

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Mountaineer MOUNTAINEER STAFF

Diana Jensen, Editor; Marilee Pritchard, Classi-fieds; and Pam Burks. Business Articles, Various Proofreaders and Consultants

Procedure for Submission: *Articles 500 words or less should be emailed to:

[email protected]

MBV 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 ARTICLES AND ADS IS THE 25TH OF THE MONTH.

*Mountaineer articles and photos July have to be

edited or eliminated as space allows. Editor will

edit for proper content when necessary

Any changes to this page, please notify : [email protected] AND

[email protected]

Peter Cavoto, President………………………. 847-989-1564

Janet Christopherson, Vice President ……….. 651-341-3648

Audrey Morganegg, Secretary ……………….. 480-671-3507

Tami Tack, Treasurer, Non-Director………... 480-982-8299

Chris Bukovac, Director………………………. 480-577-4309

Janet Swaim, Director …………………………. 509-594-0022

Pam Ingram, Director …………………………. 480-982-5213

Jan Pitts, Director ……………………………... 256-218-1765

Mountaineer Editor - Diana Jensen ….………. 630-546-4018

Activity Office …………………………………. 480-983-5555

Lifestyle Director - Jennifer McGraw ……….. 480-983-5555

Community Manager - Suzanne Murray ……. 480-983-5555

For Your Convenience

STANDING COMMITTEES: Board of Directors Last Tuesday 9:30-SC

Activities Committee 9:00am MR

Architectural Committee Alt. Thursdays 9:30 PV

Budget & Finance Thursday Before BOD 2:00pm PV

Buildings & Grounds First Tuesday 1:00pm PV

Communications Committee First Thursday 9:00 LCR

Planning Committee Second Monday 2:00pm MR

Committee Chairs Second Wednesday 1:00pm PV

Board Workshop Tuesday before BOD 9:30pm SC

Assistant Mgr/Covenants - Debbie O’Brien…. 480-983-5555

Fairway Vista Mgt - Kim Harrison……….….. 480-892-5222

Pinnacle Vista Mgt - Wendy Burton………..... 480-983-1010

Activities Committee - Claudia Vaughan…….. 480-983-3425

Architectural Committee - Janet Swain…...…. 509-594-0022

Budget & Finance Committee - Tami Tack..… 480-982-8299

Building & Grounds - Larry England………... 480-474-9180

Communications-Rick Peters…………………. 480-980-7131

Caring Corner - Arlene Pytko………..……….. 480-288-8011

Planning Committee - Keith Charpentier …..... 480 288-4338

Elections - Mike Worthy……………….………. 480-982-0062

Activities and Clubs


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

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) Janice Ratcliff (480) 671-0141

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

Caring Corner Arlene Pytko (480) 288-8011

Ceramics J. Christopherson (651) 341-3648

Chess Bill Vallicella (480) 288-6727

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 David Coward (480) 678-1756

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

Jewelry/Crafts Celest Parcell (415) 225-6848

Knitting (Tues) Judi Clinite (314) 435-1552

Ladies Aquacise (8 am) Joyce Schenck (480) 982-2518

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 (Mon-N) Sharon Penrod (602) 320-2278

Mah Jongg (Tue-N) Judy Bieganski (480) 671-8363

Mah Jongg (Wed & Sun-O) Kathy Kirkpatrick (530) 263-1188

Mah Jongg (Thurs-O) Ester Brock – (541) 543-9015

Mah Jongg (Thurs-N) Gail Street (605) 949-4534

Mah Jongg (Fri-N) Ginny Rauguth (480) 288-0579

MBV Pottery Club David Gaiser (480) 983-8464

Men’s Round Table James Zetting (480)-983-4889

Mexican Train Carol Perez (303) 588-3041

Mexican Train Lucy Abrams (480) 288-2297

Photo Editing Len Broz (480) 671-4651

Pickleball Bud Morrison (317) 407-9786

Pinochle Barb Hofmeister (480) 288-9745

Pinochle, Ladies Sharon Hanson (480) 415-0859

Poker Ken Amundsen (480) 671-1643

Quilters Superstition Mt. Alice Watkins (480) 671-8663

Scrabble Mary Peters (480) 671-1680

Social Hour Arlene Pytko (480) 288-8011

Softball 55/65 Myles Ginther (480) 298-3761

Stampin Up w/Carol Carol Cramer (708) 612-9112

Supper Club Marcia Ritenour (480) 577-5466

Tai Chi Chih Lovena Warren (480) 671-7444

Tennis Carole Austin (480) 603-6300

Texas Hold’em Charlene Wenzel (480) 288-7171

Village Players Jim Mosier (480) 570-2281

Village Voices Sue Kench (989) 859-1724

Water Volleyball Dianna Krueger (480) 671-9709

Website Chris Bukovac (480) 577-4309

Whine & Cheese Nancy Bilensky (480) 982-3686

Wii Bowling William Sandell (623) 698-9600

Wine Club Paul Cechovic (480) 288-6976

Woodcarving Wesley Stevens (480) 982-380

Yoga Elfrieda Rost (602) 363-0108



The summer heat is here, so cool off with a delicious

fruit smoothie; strawberry, banana, wild berry, pine-

apple, mango, peach, pear, and apricot, made with a

low sugar, anti-oxidant fruit puree.

Wow! Why not try flavored ice balls that can be add-

ed to any tea and coffee drinks. Try the cucumber,

mint or berry, or add an espresso ice ball to any for

extra flavor. For a bit of zing, try a jalapeño ice ball.

Wednesday is 10% off “Senior Day,” and if you

mention this ad from the Mountaineer you will re-

ceive a 10% discount Fridays too!

Dr. Glen Robison of AZ Foot and Ankle is

committed to providing quality foot and ankle care.

Our goal is to provide in-office treatment using highly

effective non-invasive methods before discussing sur-

gical intervention. Among the various foot and ankle

procedures our practice performs, we also offer non-

surgical ankle stabilization through prolotherapy

and manipulation; non-surgical tendon, ligament,

and plantar plate tear repair; full lower extremity

evaluation and manipulation; and diet manage-

ment for gout, fungus, diabetes, and vascular

problems.

We welcome new patients! If you would like to

schedule an appointment, call us today! Mesa: (480)

984-3338 and Globe: (928) 425-3338

GOLD CANYON GOLF RESORT

IS OFFERING AMAZING SPECTACULAR DINING SPECIALS!

6100 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 Fridays & Saturdays This is a Limited Offer Every Friday & Saturday

40% off all food menu items At Kokopelli’s and The Bar & Grill

Remember this spectacular savings is only offered on Fridays & Saturdays so mark your calendars and be sure to arrive early, or better yet make a reserva-tion, 480-671-5517, gcgr.com, to beat the crowds, because this is too good to miss! This special is NOT to be combined with any other

offers. NO sharing, one person, one entrée. Dis-

counts are only valid for 6 people or less. No dis-

count on dinner specials or beverages! Discounts

do not apply to groups larger than 6 people

Howdy neighbors! Did

you know that Three Dogs

Eatery was locally owned? We are a family-run, vet-

eran owned and operated food truck from right here in

Gold Canyon serving BBQ, Steaks, and Sandwich-

es!!! We are so humbled by our local support, even

during these hot summer months!!! We use organic

produce, thoughtfully sourced meats, and biodegrada-

ble wares, to ensure top quality products for our

neighbors! Follow us on Facebook or check out our

website: threedogseatery.com to see our menu, spe-

cials, and locations weekly! Mention this ad and get

an extra 5% off for being a Mountaineer Reader!

See you soon!!!

SHOP LOCAL

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Last year we had a lot of

"landscapers" that came into the com-

munity to clean up the debris. Hire

only licensed and bonded landscap-

ers. Many were taken advantage of,

NEVER PAY BEFORE THE WORK

IS COMPLETE AND YOU ARE

SATISFIED, get a receipt! Check

with your insurance professional first

to report and document your damage

so you can be reimbursed.

SECOND STORM OF THE SEASON—MUCH MORE THAN WIND

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