KAYENTA, Ariz.—The Navajo Nation Shopping Centers Inc. Fourth of July Celebration was a success.

 

It was an opportunity for the tribal corporation to give back to loyal customers for their patronage through public outreach and family-oriented activities.

 

The day began with the Kayenta Fourth of July Parade and NNSCI participated with a parade entry that had a Peanuts theme, featuring Snoopy and Woodstock.

 

Two banners highlighting the parade theme, “Celebrating Freedom Together,” were displayed, including multicolored stars, red, white, and blue flags, and an arch comprised of colorful balloons.

 

Staff walked alongside the NNSCI parade entry, handing out beach...

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My brother-in-law has invited the whole family to his lakeside house for the Fourth of July, with a cookout and fireworks in the evening. My husband and I never go anywhere without our dog “Ranger,” and while we want to attend, we know the fireworks will upset our dog. Should I tell our in-laws to cancel the fireworks part of the cookout? — April H., Tavares, Florida

DEAR APRIL: You can certainly ask your brother-in-law to nix the fireworks, but be prepared for a chilly reception to your request.

Family dynamics can be difficult to navigate, and doubly so during big holidays that feature loud music, alcohol and fireworks. Consider some other options:

— Can...

Q: Is it true that Michael Crichton has a new book coming out? I thought he passed away years ago. — E.M.

A: Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton died in 2008 of cancer at the age of 66. He graduated from Harvard Medical School, but followed his passion for writing and developing novels, films and television shows (ER).

According to People magazine, Crichton’s widow, Sherri, has been searching for a writer to finish the incomplete manuscript that her husband left behind. She found that writer in bestselling author James Patterson. Crichton was fascinated by volcanoes and provided  “meticulous notes” on what he started, so Patterson and Sherri worked together in a “joyful...

Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. The holiday means that it’s very quiet, but there are still a few new arrivals and some excellent older features. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a while, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

 



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