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IN THIS ISSUE Charity ................................................................................................ 3 City News ...................................................................................4 & 5 Hi, My Name is ................................................................................. 6 Community .........................................................................................7 Kids’ Corner ...................................................................................... 8 Education .......................................................................................... 9 Health ................................................................................................10 Residential Real Estate .................................................................15

Commercial Real Estate ...............................................................16 Home & Life ..................................................................................... 17 Residential Real Estate .................................................................15 Ask The Expert ...............................................................................18 Getaway ............................................................................................19 Movies ..............................................................................................20 Business Directory .........................................................................21 Things To Do ........................................................................22 & 23

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FEATURED CHARITY OF THE MONTH

THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF GREATER PHOENIX

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he Autism Society is the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization. We work to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues about people across the spectrum, advocate for appropriate services for individuals of every age, and provide the latest information regarding treatment, education, research, and advocacy.

of families of teen and young adults on the autism spectrum where self-advocacy and independence are promoted and encouraged.

When a parent first receives a diagnosis of autism for their child, it will undoubtedly be one of the hardest moments of their life. Families experience the various stages of grief and loss over and over. As parents, we come to grieve about the future we had planned for our child. We feel angry, we feel sad. We ask ourselves what we did to cause our child to have autism. We ask what now? Eventually we come to accept our child’s diagnosis. At times the journey is lonely but there is help, there are resources and there is a supportive community of families and professionals.

Working in collaboration has permitted these dedicated organizations to offer social gatherings for families, which include, but are not limited to, annual Spring picnics, Sensitive Santa events, Lego clubs, support groups, social thinking groups, monthly meetings and trainings, including Autism 101 and Be Safe. With the direction and guidance of the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, families can feel confident in their ability to advocate for their child and determine what resources are available to meet their family’s unique needs. Our hope is that families affected by autism will come to a time where they have more good days than bad. Families will not feel alone and will help other families succeed.

At the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, we strive to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We know what it’s like raising a child with Autism or Asperger’s because almost every member of our Board of Directors is the parent of a child on the spectrum. The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix provides information, resources, and support to families, professionals and educators affected by autism.

The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix has merged with the Arizona Autism Network of the West Valley (AZANOW), AZ ASSIST and the East Valley Autism Network (EVAN).

EVAN is a parent-led support group providing hope, resources, information, and support for families with children on the Autism spectrum.

For more information about the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, please visit www.phxautism.org or contact us at (602) 295-8062. The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix and its affiliates are a recognized 501©3 organization. Donations are accepted via the website or by check to help continue our mission to help families affected by autism.

AZANOW (www.azanow. org) assists families in the West Valley seek answers about services, provides networking opportunities, education and resources.

AZANOW also organizes community events which allows for a stronger and more knowledgeable community.

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CITY NEWS

STANTON: ‘WE HAVE FOREVER CHANGED THE COURSE OF OUR FUTURE FOR THE BETTER’

MAYOR TOUTS STRONG RECORD OF BIPARTISAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR PHOENIX MAYOR GREG STANTON SAID THAT PHOENICIANS HAVE “FOREVER CHANGED THE COURSE OF OUR FUTURE FOR THE BETTER” by working to build an innovation and skills-based economy that provides more opportunity for everyone.

In his seventh State of the City address, Stanton focused solely on accomplishments that have been achieved with bipartisan support, comparing Phoenix’s record of getting things done to gridlock that has plagued other governments.

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withstand future periods of economic weakness,” Fitch Ratings said recently.

Since 2012, Phoenix has worked to increase exports starting by repairing relationships with the state’s largest trading partner, Mexico. Today, more than 100,000 Arizona jobs are supported by businesses taking part in the export economy. Nationally, since 2012, exports have grown by only 0.1 percent; but in Phoenix, exports grew by 20 percent.

To strengthen the city’s innovationbased economy, Phoenix made

Phoenix was recently one of only 10 cities in the world recognized at the North American Climate Summit for leading the way in sustainability.

Stanton noted many of Phoenix’s accomplishments over the last year: • The highest wage growth of any metro in the country.

• Small businesses raised their wages more than anywhere else.

• A near record low unemployment rate.

• Named one of the top cities for startups and young professionals.

• Ranked among the top 10 growing economies in the country.

• Ranked third for high-tech job growth.

“To succeed in the long-term, to lift everyone up, we need an economy rooted in innovation and focused on exports,” he said.

Outside organizations have praised Phoenix’s economic progress.

“Phoenix is again solidly on a growth track. Recent expansion in higher education, healthcare and technology reflect a rapidly diversifying economy that should be better positioned to

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strategic investments in the biosciences. Over the last six years, Phoenix has invested nearly $30 million in four new university buildings that support biomedical research and innovation. One of the most recent investments is paving the way for the ASU-Mayo Health Solutions Innovation Center on the Arizona Biomedical Corridor.

The city’s contribution leveraged significant investment—more than $500 million—from its university partners to build new centers for higher learning and research.

of Jose and Leticia Gamiz, owners of Mi Vegana Madre, a vegan Mexican food truck. Stanton highlighted the small business owners, who brought their idea to life with the help of the business mentorship program at the City’s hive@central, an incubator that helps entrepreneurs and startups.

In addition to growth in exports and innovation, Stanton stressed the city’s public transit system is “one of the most significant boosts we’ve given our economy.” More than $10 billion in capital has been invested along the light rail line since it began operation.

Residents of South Phoenix will soon benefit from a voter-approved expansion that will connect Central and Baseline to downtown. And since Prop. 104 passed, taxpayer dollars are at work, already improving 550 miles of city streets and increasing bus frequency to at least every half hour.

Stanton touted the city’s progress on sustainability. Phoenix was recently one of only 10 cities in the world recognized at the North American Climate Summit for leading the way in sustainability.

Recognizing the challenges and dangers of extreme heat, Stanton announced that Phoenix plans to become the first Heat Ready City in the country and develop a model that will help other cities prepare as well. For that idea, Phoenix was one of 35 cities selected to take on the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge over the next several months.

Phoenix is also taking on challenges such as the opioid epidemic, affordable housing, homelessness, and veteran suicide. On the opioid crisis, Phoenix will be the first city in Arizona to take big pharmaceutical companies to court to recover costs and help those with addiction recover. Since last June, almost 1,000 Arizonans have died an opioidrelated death.

“Every decision, every investment has been made with an eye toward the future,” Stanton said. “Not just creating a strong economy for the present, but building the foundation we want for our children and future generations.”

More evidence of the city’s investment in innovation can be seen in the Warehouse District, where tech-education giant Galvanize—only one-year-old—already houses more than 110 startups. The central city has added more than 24,000 new tech jobs in the last five years. “We’ve turned our city into a destination for startups and entrepreneurs,” Stanton said.

One entrepreneur success story is that

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CITY NEWS

• April 2018 • 5

COMMUNITY REVIEW OF PHOENIX’S BUDGET From the desk of Councilwoman Thelda Williams

IN LATE MARCH THE CITY MANAGER’S TRIAL BUDGET WAS RELEASED, MAKING THE CITY OF PHOENIX’S BUDGET AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS FOR COMMUNITY INPUT. A series of Community Budget Hearings will be held throughout the city in April and input from these public hearings is key in developing Phoenix’s budget.

The February 2017 Five-Year Forecast projected that without any action, the city would have a General Fund budget deficit of $43 to $64 million for the upcoming fiscal year 2018-19, which would begin on July 1, 2018. The City Council worked with city staff and took several steps to lead to a projected balanced budget for the fiscal year 2018-19, assuming that no actions by the state change revenue from existing projections. The steps taken included

accumulating one-time savings of $14.4 million in fiscal year 2016-17 and proactive steps in 2017-18 to reduce ongoing costs and to defer and reduce spending wherever possible.

Over the last few years the City Council has taken action to protect city services and led fiscal reform measures including: • $134 million in efficiency and innovation savings since 2010 • 2,700 positions eliminated since fiscal year 2007-08; resulting in the smallest government per capita since 1970-71 • Consistently shoring up the contingency fund • Balancing the deficit in the Public Safety funds without sworn layoffs and the planned hiring of more than 465 Police officers and 79 firefighters between now and the end of fiscal year 2018-19.

With this fiscal planning and early action, there are no budget cuts

projected for fiscal year 2018-19.

In addition, funding for part-time staffing for Fire Station No. 55 was incorporated into the budget.

Firefighters began operations from “temporary” Fire Station No. 55 at the Marriott Residence Inn, using a fourperson fire engine crew, seven days per week 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to respond to calls in the Norterra area in north Phoenix. Construction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter 201819 and funding to operate the station full time will be requested in the 201920 budget.

Although we are not anticipating any budget cuts to services, I encourage you to get involved in setting the city’s funding priorities and welcome you to attend a Community Budget Hearing to provide your input before the City Council votes to make a final decision. You can attend any hearing in any Council district that best fits your schedule. Visit phoenix.gov/

budget for detailed information on the city’s budget and a complete list of Community Budget Hearings.

Following the Community Budget Hearings, input from residents is incorporated into the City Manager’s Proposed Budget and will be presented to the Phoenix City Council on May 8, the City Council is expected to make a decision on the budget on May 22. Formally, the City Council will consider final adoption of a budget-balancing plan on June 20. The approved plan will take effect July 1, 2018.

If you have any questions or comments, contact my office at council.district.1@phoenix.gov or call 602-262-7444.

Councilwoman Thelda Williams serves as the District 1 representative which encompasses north west Phoenix from Northern Avenue to New River Road; and the Interstate 17 to 67th Avenue.

FIGHTING FIRES AND SOLVING PROBLEMS

By Dave McMinn

A COMMUNITY NEEDS FIREFIGHTERS, BUT HAS NO FIRE STATION. What’s the solution? If you’re the Phoenix Fire Department, you get creative!

In the Norterra area of North Phoenix, residents and businesses were experiencing 9-1-1 response times of 12 minutes - triple the average for the City of Phoenix. This was simply due to location, as the nearest fire department was seven miles away. For a burning house or a choking child, 12 minutes can seem like an eternity. This

was never more evident than during the recent blaze that destroyed the community center playground in the Fireside at Norterra community.

In response to residents voicing their concerns with city officials, the Phoenix Fire Department set a goal of reducing response times to 3-5 minutes. But without a fire station, they needed to come up with a temporary solution until a new fire house could be built.

And the workaround they created was a stroke of genius: Put the firefighters in a nearby hotel, with a fire truck parked outside. From this idea, Station 55 was born. The Phoenix Fire Department is

renting space at the nearby Residence Inn by Marriott, which functions as a working fire station during the peak hours of 9am-9pm each day. The fire crew of Station 55 all work on overtime borrowed from other fire stations until the new permanent station is built and staffed with its own full-time crew of firefighters. Out-of-the-box thinking like this has resulted in 12 hours of enhanced emergency coverage each day for the surrounding community.

Any 9-1-1 calls coming in during their non-peak hours are handled by one of the other nearby fire departments.

Although plans call for a permanent

fire station to be built within the next two years, having a working station in place right now is already creating a positive impact. In the month of February they responded to more than 70 medical calls and two fires, while cutting response time in half. And with warmer temperatures on the way, the number of calls is likely to go up.

Summer in Phoenix brings increases in both fire danger and drowningrelated emergencies, but some creative thinking from the Phoenix Fire Department means Station 55 is standing by to help create a safer Summer for North Phoenix. That’s great news for a grateful neighborhood.

UPPER WEST SIDE PHX SEEKS SPECIALTY SHOPS & RESTAURANTS RESIDENTS OF NORTH PEORIA, GLENDALE, AND PHOENIX LOVE THE MOUNTAINS, NATURAL DESERT LANDSCAPE, great schools and relative affordability this area offers; however, they are looking for more when it comes to shopping and dining. One sentiment heard over and over is the need for more options when it comes to unique dining, healthy food choices, and specialty shopping experiences. How great would it be to drive, bike, or even walk a few miles down the road for a night out? Wouldn’t you love to be able to grab the perfect gift or just have a

place in the community to hang out with friends or family without having to drive so far? Upper West Side PHX is trying to make that happen!

This area has seen a lot of growth the past few years and is continuing to grow rapidly, with over 4,000 new homes already planned and being built. As the area continues to grow and traffic increases, the demand for local shopping and dining within the community is also increasing. Upper West Side PHX is a grassroots movement started by community members and organized

on social media encouraging specialty shops and restaurants to locate to the Northwest Valley. Upper West Side PHX has been working closely with the City of Peoria, developers, business owners, etc. sharing input from area residents that are tired of driving to Central Phoenix and Scottsdale to enjoy unique eateries and shops not currently available in this area.

The Upper West Side is grossly underserved when it comes to specialty shops and restaurants. Residents are already spending their money in

other parts of the Valley but are ready, willing, and able to support local entrepreneurs closer to home. Bringing these businesses to the area will help the community form an identity, increase community involvement, increase property values, and bring in more tax dollars. There is strength in numbers so please join the movement! Follow us on Facebook at Upper West Side PHX, Instagram at @upperwestsidephx, and Twitter @upperwestsidep1 where you can view updates or become part of this initiative to help make our community an even better place to live!

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HI, MY NAME IS...

PROFILE ON LOCAL BUSINESS: Eric Kimmet MY COMPANY & TITLE IS… Rustic Café, owner

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… Between work and family, I keep pretty busy. There is never a dull moment in my life.

Between grocery shopping, pickup up my granddaughter from school, the daily business and paperwork, then home for homework – it’s an actionpacked day.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING/WORKING IN THE DEER VALLEY AREA IS…The people in the area are great. We meet so many kind people on a daily basis.

The smiles we get regularly keep us going.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY... All of the Despicable Me movies. Also, the Grinch. My granddaughter and I watch them all year long – they hold unforgettable memories.

MY FAMILY… Has been very supportive. It has been a dream of mine to own a restaurant, and they were there to help and support me.

THE BUSINESS LESSON I LEARNED THE HARD WAY IS… Watch your nickels and dimes and dollars will take care of themselves. In business, things can change quickly. Equipment breaking, rising wages and summer time are all things that come around. If you are not prepared, it can get tight for a small business.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS… The Good Lord above. This world can get a bit hectic.

Philippians 4:4-13 basically says Rejoice in the Lord and know I can do all things through him who gives me strength. I’ll be the first one to tell you how hard this is to keep in mind sometimes, but all we can do is our best.

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… A professional football player. But after a couple injuries and realizing that I really didn’t like getting hit that hard regularly, I settled for being a chef.

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS... “Sun Spot Baby” by Bob Segar or “You May Be Right” by Bill Joel. Both are tops in my book.

THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… My staff. They seem to enjoy working here, which in turn gives me the ambition to do more myself.

THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… My granddaughter. It’s great to see her smile but even greater to hear her laughter. It’s kind of addicting.

THE PERFECT DAY WOULD BE… A day off. Ha! My wife and I enjoyed a stay at a bed and breakfast called Full Circle Ranch recently.

After that, we took a drive to Crown King then Prescott. That was kind of a perfect staycation. But lying around on the couch watching Criminal Minds all day wouldn’t be so bad either.

MY FIRST JOB WAS… When I was a kid I would shovel sidewalks, mow lawns or rake leaves. I guess my first real job was at 13, working on a farm.

It was hard, gratifying work.

MY LIFE… Consists of God, work and family. Not much more to say.

I’M CURRENTLY WORKING ON… A couple of things. We are always trying to figure out ways to grow our business. I’m also doing some research on why there are so many diets out there, yet there is still so much obesity and so much sickness.

Maybe someday, someone will be able to figure this out.

THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS... Actually the gift that I gave. Last year I gave my daughter an iPhone 7. To see the tears of joy and the hug I got was probably the best gift ever.

THE ACTOR I WOULD WANT TO PLAY ME IN A MOVIE OF MY LIFE IS... John Travolta. He can dance, sing and is a pretty goodlooking guy. He seems to be a decent person and come on…Kelly Preston!

MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE TO… Hawaii in January. Whale season, perfect temperatures, great scenery on and off shores. I can’t imagine much better. I do hear great things about Alaskan Cruises though.

That would be a close second. But again, time on the couch with Criminal Minds close behind.

MY WORDS OF WISDOM TO ASPIRING BUSINESS OWNERS...

Romans 15:13 “May the God of all hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”. You are going to need. Chase that dream with all you have, but do not forget where you came from.

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COMMUNITY

WATCH OUR GARDEN GROW

YOUNG STUDENTS IN THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY DEVELOP THEIR GREEN THUMBS – WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM A BOY SCOUT TROOP

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ife Without Limits” is the motto for UCP of Central Arizona where the young children in their Five-Star Quality First rated Early Learning Center (ELC) are taking on the challenge of gardening as a life skill. These 3, 4, and 5-year olds recently received a little help from Boy Scout Troop 439, which planted a garden in their Early Learning Center over a weekend in late January. Now, these preschool children get the privilege of learning how to garden and produce food, while developing a sense of responsibility for the care and maintenance of their project. They will water their strawberries, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, romaine lettuce, rosemary, and aloe plants everyday as part of their routine. Once the garden begins to produce, teachers will assist the children in picking their grown plants, teaching them how to use the plants for food and in recipes, and the benefits of each plant.

A member of Boy Scout Troop 439, Alex Pieraccini, made it his mission to plant a garden for the children to learn how their vegetables and fruit are grown, developing skills that they can use for the rest of their lives as a part of his Eagle Scout Project.

UCP was a natural fit for the location

of the garden because the agency has been part of his life with his mother, Valerie Pieraccini, who is now the Director of Early Intervention, Therapy & Early Learning Center.

Having attended a UCP pre-school himself as a young child, participating in play groups as a peer model, Alex knew this would be a perfect place for this garden to grow and the children along with it.

The UCP Early Learning Center is an inclusive learning environment, where approximately 30% of the children have unique needs and all children are exposed to a play-based approach, incorporating learning into play with a strong focus on social and emotional development. The preparation they receive is designed to transition the children to elementary school, with attention to the developmental needs of all children.

Watching the progress of the garden will bring more than just sprouting vines and blossoms foretelling the hope of the fruits to come. This garden is producing life skills during a tender age, when the lessons learned will be about nurturing, perseverance, and completing what you start to reap the harvest of your bounty.

That sounds a lot like “Life Without Limits”.

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KIDS’ CORNER

KIDS AND BASEBALL: TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier

your tickets in advance so you know exactly what you’re getting. aseball season has arrived!

You can go online to pick your Our family loves to go to seat locations, stay within your baseball games. Not only price range, and make sure all of does this activity let you get your your seats are located together. kids out of the house, it also alThe fewer surprises, the more fun lows your family to see nature and for your family. science in action. Fresh air and bird • Plan your parking strategy: watching abound, not to mention There are usually many different baseball statistics, field geometry parking options for a ballpark, but and the aerodynamics of baseballs they vary in price and distance. in action! Ladybug is a baseball kid It’s a good idea to know where and roots for the Arizona Diamond- you plan to park before you go, so backs like a pro. She is also learning you know how early more and more about America’s you need to get there Greatest Pastime and the teams that before the game and play with each game we attend. how much you need to spend on parking.

Baseball is a very kid-friendly • Get there early: sport. Most teams go out of their The parking, walking, way to make sure that the whole waiting in lines and family can enjoy a game together maneuvering your by providing activities and special family into their seats extras just for kids. Take the time takes time. There’s to find out what is available at no way around it, so your local ballpark before you go. make it a point to get Knowledge is power and can make to the game early. your baseball adventure much Take a look at the more enjoyable. ballpark information before you go, as the One really cool aspect of basetime they open the ball is how it can relate directly gates can vary from to science and mathematics. The game to game. Be Arizona Diamondbacks partnered sure to bring plenty with Chase and Insight in 2013 to of water, sunscreen develop and launch a program that and a hat (especially promotes the importance of STEM if you are in Arizo(Science, Technology, Engineerna), in the event you ing and Mathematics) for kids in have to wait in line the Arizona education system. The for the gates to open.

Arizona Diamondbacks Science of • Plan your meals: Baseball, presented by Chase and Eating is one of the Insight each season, has reached main activities we do over 6000 students in 100 schools - at a baseball game. just one more reason to love going Chase Field has so to a baseball game in Phoenix. many options, it can be hard to choose.

To get the most fun out of taking It’s a good idea to your kid to a baseball game, conthink about your sider the following before you go: snacking or meal• Buy your time strategy before tickets in advance: Various prices you go. and levels of tickets are available •Take time to if you buy your tickets at the ball- explain the game: park, but it’s a better idea to buy One of the most

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important, and entertaining, aspects of going to a game with your kid is teaching them about the game itself. Explain scoring, hitting, running bases and teams. Older kids can get into stats and seasons.

• Bring a dose of patience: Whenever you are having a fun adventure with your kids, be sure to bring your patience with you.

Make time for bathroom breaks, sightseeing, snacks, activities and gift shop trips. Enjoy seeing your kids have fun and realize that they

need breaks and rest to make this activity a memorable one.

Last but not least - have fun!

Baseball is a game, and games are all about having fun. This should be a fun adventure with your kids make it one of the lifetime memories for your whole family.

Be sure to check out Ladybug’s Blog for more articles and recommendations for fun things to do outside with kids everywhere in Arizona!

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EDUCATION

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DEER VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION IMPACT GRANTS

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hrough corporate donations from USAA Foundation, personal donations, and fundraising efforts, the Deer Valley Education Foundation is able to award Impact Grants to 33 teachers to directly support special projects, which will impact more than 8,500 students.

DVEF Board President, Charly Filipek presented the impact grants and shared that “our mission is to do everything we can to promote extraordinary opportunities for the students in this district. Since 1992, we have provided $1.7 million dollars in programs and funding to the school district. So far this year, we are already donated more than $10,000 for books for our Deer Valley school libraries.”

These teachers received DVEF Impact Grants: Julie Riederer, All DVUSD Schools; Erica Fewell and Wendy Houston, Anthem School; Emily McCall, Barry Goldwater HS; Joyce Nevers, Bellair Elementary; Sheila Fields, Naomi Arnold, and Jaime Hansen, Canyon Springs School; Terri Roberts, Amber Gloria, Elizabeth Wamsley, and Stephanie SullingerDukarm, Deer Valley HS; Marie Willis and Deborah Carey, Desert Mountain School; Deborah Sherman and Jamie Showers, Desert Sage Elementary; Eileen Nguyen and Melissa Sepuka, Esperanza Elementary; Jon

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HEALTH

WHAT PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT GENETIC TESTING CAN HURT THEM

By Jill Levy-Fisch

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his year, over 200,000 Americans will order genetic tests to see if they’re at risk for more than 2,000 hereditary diseases, including cancer. Patients and their doctors can choose tests from over 500 different laboratories.

Most people don’t think twice about their choice of lab. They figure all labs’ tests are of similar quality.

They’re wrong.

Many labs are sending patients inaccurate test results. Sometimes, labs notify patients that they have a dangerous genetic mutation when they really don’t. So patients needlessly undergo expensive and invasive surgeries to prevent a disease they’re unlikely to develop.

Other times, labs tell patients that a mutation is harmless — when it’s actually dangerous. So patients don’t take preventative actions and ultimately develop deadly diseases.

It’s time for the FDA to protect patients by regulating these tests, just as the agency regulates prescription drugs.

Genetic tests, formally known as “laboratory developed tests,” detect mutations in people’s DNA. Some mutations are harmless. Others make it extremely likely that a person will develop a certain disease later in life. Certain mutations in the BRCA gene, for instance, give women an 87 percent chance of developing breast cancer.

This foreknowledge can be lifesaving. Women who learn they’re at heightened risk of breast cancer can undergo frequent screenings.

Women who catch early-stage tumors have a 93 percent fiveyear survival rate, according to the American Cancer Society. When patients don’t catch tumors until the most advanced stage, after the cancer has spread throughout the body, the survival rate plummets to 15 percent.

many labs provide inaccurate genetic test results.

patient who receives a false negative result, according to an FDA study.

Consider a 48-year-old woman who took a genetic test at a local lab and tested positive for a BRCA mutation. She decided to have her breasts, uterus, and ovaries removed.

After the procedure, her parents also underwent genetic testing. Neither of them tested positive for the gene.

Stunned, the woman took another test, which came back negative.

More federal oversight could prevent laboratories from delivering inaccurate test results.

Or take one California-based lab that just admitted its tests failed to detect a mutation linked to colorectal cancer. Thousands of patients may have received the faulty tests.

Many women with BRCA mutations preemptively have their breasts and ovaries removed to prevent tumors from forming.

Many newer labs don’t have enough experience or samples to find mutations or determine whether a mutation is harmful. Many are so new that they’ve only published a relative handful of peer-reviewed studies and invested just a few million dollars in developing their tests.

Patients need reliable information before deciding whether to undergo such invasive surgeries. Too often,

The consequences of incorrect diagnoses are severe. Society loses $775,000 for every breast cancer

The FDA proposed several reforms to govern laboratory developed tests last year. All new and severely modified LDTs, for instance, would have to undergo a rigorous review process.

This process could help identify quality control missteps that could lead to false diagnoses. The FDA would also continually monitor the quality of LDTs to ensure that they deliver accurate results.

Such reforms would protect patients and save lives. But so far, Congress has shown little interest in allowing the FDA to regulate LDTs. Until that changes, thousands of Americans will continue to receive inaccurate and incomplete genetic test results.

Jill Levy-Fisch is president of the Save Babies Through Screening Foundation. The Foundation’s goal is to see that every baby born in the United States is screened successfully, effectively, and comprehensively.

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COVER STORY

FLOAT: HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES, REIMAGINED

By Kaysha Riggs

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or those who live in North Phoenix, hot air balloons in the morning sky can feel as common as clouds. But, if you’re lucky enough to fly with local operator Float Balloon Tours, your experience will be far from commonplace. Opened in 2013, Float grew out of owners Matt Cooley & Olivia Laux’s passion to reimagine what a balloon ride could be. By combining longer flights, breathtaking flying areas, and an award-winning culinary experience wherever their balloons happen to land, they have achieved their goal.

Cooley and Laux, now engaged, always knew they would start a business together, and they knew that it would be something bold and out of the box.

Both grew up being tugged along by adventurous dads, and both had done a ton of exploring on their own. You can spend five minutes with them and see that they are naturally drawn to the exciting and the unknown, and they brought it out in each other tenfold, even before they were a couple.

Cooley has a panned-out vision of the outdoors. “I love when I can’t see anything but the desert.” He says. While Olivia’s vision is more macro. “The outdoors for me are a mix between a playground

and a museum. I love rocks, I love prickly pear skeletons or the frame of a saguaro cactus more than anything. Truly wilderness spaces are our planet at it’s rawest form, and being in them is like turning back the clock 1000 years.”

After playing with the idea for months, and then saving for a year, the two purchased their first balloon together. Neither had any experience in ballooning outside of a few rides with friends, but they loved the sport and learned quickly. They entered the business slowly and voraciously, absorbing everything they could from whoever was willing to share. They traveled around the states auditing other balloon ride companies and adventure operators to frame what would become their guiding principles for owning and running a tour company. The process was challenging, of course, but the unusual path had it’s benefits. “Because we didn’t grow up in a ballooning family, we took different first steps than most other ride companies,” Cooley said. They went on to explain that many operators bank heavily on the novelty of ballooning, and don’t truly remember what they loved most about their first rides. Cooley and Laux constructed their methodology completely around the customer.

“Our idea was to offer a much more immersive experience,” says Cooley, “ and that meant keeping our balloons unbranded, getting our flights away from the neighborhoods and over the desert, and constantly doing everything we could think of to delight our guests.” And delight they have; Float has garnered widespread acclaim from patrons and press alike, earning hundreds of five-star reviews and features in publications like National Geographic Traveler, Thrillist, and Afar Magazine. The company has also grown.

They now operate a small rotation of four balloons and employ 20 people.

Flying daily in the NW Valley, Float offers passengers breathtaking views of nearby foothills, Lake Pleasant, and the pristine Sonoran Desert.

They also seek out and employ highly-experienced, FAA-certified pilots who love to fly. The best part? Each pilot is dedicated to seeking out flight paths that bring guests closer to the desert, even if it means a longer workday for them. “Our pilots pick their launch sites with our passengers in mind,” Laux explains, “because even though this may be their 5000th flight, it’s a once-in-alifetime experience for everyone else onboard.”

This style of flying sets them apart from larger

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operators because more balloons often add up to more limitations. Balloons are guided by the wind, meaning a chosen launch site often determines the entire flight path, and because finding a perfect site for 6-8 balloons can prove difficult, the team at Float limits every ride to just three.

Each flight begins at Float Balloon Tours’ headquarters, a stone’s throw from the Deer Valley airport. Guests are treated to locally roasted coffee from Cartel Coffee Lab and baked treats from the outfit’s in-house pastry chef. Guests have a chance to meet their crew and pilot, ask questions, and peruse the gift shop before heading to the field for launch. Passengers are invited to take part in the launch process, which takes about 15 minutes. Once the giant and colorful 8-story tall balloons are upright, guests climb aboard. Everyone is given plenty of room in oversized baskets and a professional photographer captures each excursion from the ground so guests can relive the sensation of flying over the unmistakable landscape, from home. Float elevates the experience even further by pairing the scenic desert views with amazing multicourse meals that showcase flavors born in the southwest. “You can go ballooning pretty much anywhere,” Cooley says, “so we wanted to make it a deeply Arizonan experience. Dining in the middle of the desert is definitely that.”

After the approximately hour-long flight, you’ll be treated to a gourmet breakfast right at the landing site, expertly created by Chef Aurore Yasinsky. Breakfast is paired with a glass (or two) of a unique seasonal mimosa the company has

become known for. Each is carefully handcrafted using local mixers from Iconic Cocktail, locally grown citrus, and sparkling wine. Guests are walked through a how-to demonstration while the crew makes the cocktail, and given a recipe to try their hand at recreating the flavors at home. Menus change several times a season, but a sample bill of fare might include organic fruit and yogurt, farm fresh eggs with cotija cheese, grilled carne asada steak, roasted brussels with pomegranate, and seared handmade tortillas, all followed by an unforgettable salted dark chocolate brownie created by pastry chef Chris Villareal. Guests have enjoyed eating in the desert so much, that Cooley and Laux went on to create a standalone company offering dining experiences in stunning outdoor spaces. The name of their newest project, Cloth & Flame, gives a subtle nod to their first successful venture together.

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R E S I D E N T I A L

REAL ESTATE

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By Shelley Sakala

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o you know the three biggest deal-killers in real estate?

Financing, timing, and emotions. And do you know the best way to combat these deal-killers?

Sell like a cyborg. A logic-driven, emotionally indifferent being (who happens to have a house for sale).

FINANCING A real estate sale is a serious transaction with hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line. More often than not, you’re dealing with borrowed money, requiring applications, credit checks, inspections, titles, and deposits. The process is very involved – and for a very good reason: It’s the largest purchase most people will ever make.

Any number of things can scuttle the deal – an appraisal coming in too low, a debt-to-income ratio that’s too high.

Perhaps the inspection turns up hidden structural damage, causing the lender to deny the loan. The reality of real

estate is that whenever you’re buying a home with someone else’s money, there’s always a risk of the deal going sideways. As a seller, it helps to be calculated and methodical. Rather than getting caught up in the positive (or negative) emotion of receiving an offer, process the information like a cyborg. Is it an offer you’re willing to accept? Does the closing date work for you? And perhaps most importantly, is there a high probability of the sale actually closing? If the offer checks all your boxes, then it’s a good offer – even if it’s a little less than what you were hoping for. Remember – cyborgs don’t “hope.”

ing. Other times you need to strike quickly when you’ve got a buyer. The key is to have a plan that prioritizes both the price you need and the timeline you require. If you’re relocating at the end of the month and absolutely must have your home sold, you may need to price your home to move quickly. If it’s more important to sell your home at a certain price, then you may be facing a longer timeline for the sale. Either way, the final result might be a lower home price than you want – or a longer sales period than you want.

But remember: cyborgs don’t “want.”

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TIMING You’re selling your home, and you’ve got a potential buyer. They make an offer - you make a counteroffer. And then you find out the buyer has just moved forward with another property.

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EMOTIONS Perhaps the most frustrating reason for a deal falling through is when one of the two parties makes it personal (or takes it personally). The minute the emotions come into play, anything can happen. Very un-cyborg-like behavior.

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C O M M E R C I A L

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE OR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

By Chris Keeley

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and the fact my brother Jim Keeley was so successful in commercial real estate in Scottsdale gave me the courage to try. So I followed the footsteps of both my brothers, Kevin the fire chief and Jim the real estate broker.

I actually started in commercial real estate years before I retired from fire.

I heard about one of the most successful commercial real estate brokers in Chicago who was a fireman also and thought I can do that. That

Commercial Real Estate and The Fire Department are really only similar that there’s something new every day. And you better be prepared to be surprised because the unexpected will always happen. Just like the fire department, things happen in every real estate deal that you could never predict. And even when you do everything right things still might not work out. Or even when everything goes wrong the deal might still go through, or the patient might still live.

One of the most treasured gifts I ever received came from a patient we had when I was a paramedic. An elderly couple came to the fire station

eople ask me all the time which career I liked best? My 22 years as a fireman or my 20 years in commercial real estate brokerage.

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What a great gift to meet this man and shake his hand and get hugs from his wife. My partner and I both learned through this man, it’s great to help people but life and death decisions are left to the maker not us. We had them go the other way of course.

Where we did everything perfect and still lost the patient. Police, Fire, Doctors, Nurses; we all learn to do our best but the final outcome falls on a higher source.

I’ve had bad days in the real estate

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HOME & LIFE

BUGSY SAYS… ALL RODENTS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL

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ast month we discussed pocket gophers, their habitats, habits and how to get rid of them. This month as the second article in a three-part series, we will be discussing pack rats.

Pack rats are wood rats who earned their name because of their habit of gathering and storing things in their nests. Pack rats are mammals with large ears, large dark eyes and a relatively long tail. They are generally about the size of the common Norway rat (yikes!). The head and body length is about 7 to 8 inches and the tail is 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 long.

They can be distinguished from Norway rats by their hairy rather than scaly tail and their

your car’s wiring harness! One strategically soft, fine fur and large ears. Their bodies are placed station can lure and eradicate many colored cinnamon, brown, gray, yellowish gray or creamy buff; generally, their feet and rats at a time so this serves as a passive means to proactively reduce rat populations. bellies are generally much lighter in color.

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ROUTE 66: TRAVELING THE MOTHER ROAD IN ARIZONA

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oute 66. The Mother Road. The Great American Highway. No matter what name you give it, U.S. Route 66 is a true part of historic Americana and a great way to see some of the most delightful destinations in the western part of the United States.

We are lucky in Arizona to have ready access to some of the best highlights along the historic route. Here are some highlights of the best spots to see here in Arizona along the Mother Road.

The most noted stops on the old Route 66 in Arizona include Holbrook, Winslow, Flagstaff, and Kingman. The National Park Service also provides list of notable and historic sites along the highway, including: • Querino Canyon Bridge, Houck • Painted Desert Inn, Petrified Forest National Park • Wigwam Village Motel #6, Holbrook • La Posada Historic District, Winslow • Walnut Canyon Bridge, Winona • Railroad Addition Historic District and Boundary Increase, Flagstaff • Seligman Historic District, Seligman • Peach Springs Trading Post, Peach Springs • Schoolhouse at Truxton Canyon Trading School, Valentine • Kingman Commercial Historic District, Kingman • Durlin Hotel, Oatman • Old Trails Bridge, Topock However, when we travel with our daughter, we like to venture a bit off the road to see some of the more fantastic sights, national parks, towns and destinations. We have many “to visit” places on our list for the near future, but these are the places we have visited so far.

METEOR CRATER Giant billboards usually over promise and under deliver. The billboard for meteor crater just can’t come close to describing the real thing. An incredible sight - like something out of this world and nothing you’ve ever seen. You simply must stop and see this national landmark.

WALNUT CANYON Just a bit off the road right before you

get to Flagstaff is a wonder of nature and history that you simply must see.

Walnut Canyon National Monument is a short hike down a steep cliff, allowing visitors to walk through ancient cliff dwellings with stunning views. A relatively quick trip through the dwellings, this is a one of a kind sight. Be sure to bring your walking (or better yet hiking) shoes if you decide to take the trail down.

SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO East of Flagstaff and north of I-40 is another wonder of nature - the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Stop for a look at a very recent volcanic lava flow - a fascinating picture of science in action.

WUPATKI North of Sunset Crater, on the road to the east entrance to the Grand Canyon, lies Wupatki National Monument. In the middle of the desert with views of the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest, you will find dozens (perhaps hundreds) of ancient pueblo settlements dotting the landscape. It’s a fascinating picture of native life before the volcano erupted and western settlers arrived.

GRAND CANYON We love going to the Grand Canyon and, although it is about an hour or so north of Route 66, it is definitely worth the trip! One of the seven wonders of the natural world, a traveler though Arizona would be remiss if they didn’t plan to make a stop to see the Grand Canyon in all it’s glory.

Read about some of our Grand Canyon adventures in other Ladybug’s Blog posts.

WILLIAMS, ARIZONA About 20 miles west of Flagstaff is a small town called Williams. Williams is a true Route 66 destination, the Gateway to the Grand Canyon and home of the Grand Canyon Railway. The town is nestled in the trees and mountains of Northern Arizona and is a favorite of Phoenicians and out of state travel-

ers. Be sure to stop for a bite to eat, or stay a while and ride the train to see the Grand Canyon National Park. Don’t forget to check out Bearizona. Another must see destination in Northern Arizona and world class treat for animal and nature lovers!

NOTABLE TOWNS ON THE OLD ROUTE 66 HIGHWAY As you head west on I-40, there are many opportunities to take the less traveled Route 66 highway that runs in parallel to it going east and west.

A few tiny towns dot the route, including Seligman and Peach Springs.

Seligman is a quaint town with antique stores, restaurants and refurbished motor inns - a true Route 66 delight!

Peach Springs is an historic town on the Hualapai Reservation. This is the entrance to the reservation and the road that takes visitors to Havasu Falls at the bottom of the Grand Canyon on Havasupai tribal lands. The trip to Havasu Falls is a destination unto itself, and remember - you must make reservations in advance with the tribe.

Don’t try to hike down and camp without calling ahead. The rangers will send you right back up at the end of the day!

HAPPY TRAILS! Take a trip down the historic Mother Road and stop to see the sights as you go. Drop Ladybug’s Blog a note with your recommendations - we never get tired of visiting new places. We hope you have a fantastic trip full of great memories and experiences.

Enjoy your trip!

Be sure to check out Ladybug’s Blog for more fun things to do with kids everywhere in Arizona!

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ANNIHILATION

A biologist enters a mysterious area called “The Shimmer” to discover the reason behind several disappearances.

Annihilation is an experience. Each visual, sound and bit of music immerses you into the world presented, putting you in the shoes of the characters. Writer and director Alex Garland (Ex Machina) gives every moment in the Shimmer both a sense of dread and wonder at the same time, bolstered by the beautiful cinematography from Rob Hardy. The characters are interesting in how they are not completely 100 percent good or bad, each one giving a different performance on how their characters view the strange situations of the story. It drags a bit in the first act, but when Annihilation gets going, it’s fantastic.

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Two friends create a plan to murder the stepfather of one of them.

Cory Finley’s debut feature is…. something. The tone can be jarring, but it really works in many of the scenes, having some darkly humorous moments. The deadpan acting is rather mixed, with Olivia Cooke’s character working due to the character’s lack of emotion, but Anya Taylor-Joy’s performance feeling odd, given the character is supposed to “feel everything”. The late Anton Yelchin gives the best performance as the creepy Tim, however, playing a hateable but weirdly funny character. Finley’s camerawork and editing also adds on to the uncomfortable feeling, with several long takes featured in the film. It’s probably not a film for everyone, but anyone into strange films with insane protagonists will probably like this.

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Watching Red Sparrow, I thought director Francis Lawrence (Hunger Games sequels) was the wrong choice for this film, as his style doesn’t fit with the dark tones of the film. The leads, Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton, also seem bored throughout the film, very rarely feeling like they’re invested in the intensity of certain scenes. It’s another example for me where the supporting cast is much better, with this film mainly coming from Matthias Schoenaerts and Jeremy Irons.

I also have to give the film credit for not holding back on a lot of the graphic material seen in the film. It’s rare to see a really hard R rating in mid-budget film from big studios nowadays, but I’m glad Fox is still keeping them alive, even if they’re not always the best.

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Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

A young girl, her brother and friend travel through the universe to find her father, with an evil force taking the shape of darkness in their way.

Ava DuVernay’s (Selma) new film is one that is full of clichés and dialogue/moments you’ve seen plenty of times before.

But the film has a surprising amount of scientific terms and talk in the screenplay when compared to usual kids film like it, which makes me appreciate its ambitions more. The lead, Meg Murry (Storm Reid) is likable, and I did believe her struggle from the disappearance of her father. Surprisingly, the best performances were from minor roles from the characters played by Michael Pena and Zach Galifianakis, both having very strange and intriguing characters that take over the scenes they are in.

It must also be noted that the film’s visual style is diverse, with a new type of landscape in nearly every scene.

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