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Real Estate....................................................................15-17

City News........................................................................ 4-6

Entertainment....................................................................18

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Education............................................................................. 9

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In addition, JFCS was also honored for the seventh year with the Excellence in Giving Transparency Certificate, awarded to nonprofits that reveal challenges and successes they have experienced in reaching their goals, promoting a community that holds themselves to a higher standard of openness and accountability.

JFCS was honored to earn its first-ever Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest nonprofit database this past spring.

A chief reason for all the headline-making honors is the sheer number of quality programs offered through the organization on a daily basis including: INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE JFCS offers an integrated healthcare program where clients are treated by a collaborative team of therapists, clinicians, medical doctors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. The coordinated care efforts of this multidisciplinary team treat every aspect of a client’s well-being.

TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD In 2009, the Department of Child Safety reached out to JFCS in an effort to help children in foster care and group homes as they approached adulthood. In response, JFCS developed Transition to Adulthood, which helps young adults with career planning, college enrollment, housing, daily living skills, finance management and behavioral health issues.

clinics, small businesses, and more. Many foster care youth enrolled in this program manage to achieve their educational and/or employment goals.

COUNSELING & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH JFCS employs a staff of therapists, clinicians, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners who serve more than 12,000 people across the Valley every year with the goal of helping people of all ages learn how to more effectively cope with life’s difficult circumstances.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE Substance abuse among young teens is not uncommon and, just like any adult, recovering from it requires support. JFCS has developed an innovative treatment plan for teens age 12-17 and their families to help during this difficult time.

SHELTER WITHOUT WALLS The Shelter Without Walls domestic violence program addresses the unmet needs of Maricopa County survivors of domestic violence and their children, who are residing outside of a shelter setting, and are struggling to attain and/or maintain safety and independence, whether or not still living with their abuser.

OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES JFCS operates four outpatient clinics in Maricopa County. Services include individual, group and family therapy to address a number of mental health and substance use disorder issues. Clinicians are trained in trauma-informed approaches, motivational interviewing, cognitive therapies and person-centered therapeutic approaches that are solution focused.

MEMORY CAFÉ Memory Café is a meeting place for those with changes in their thinking or memory, mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, along with their care partners. Meetings are held at the same location each month and will include meaningful and fun activities to engage the participants and stimulate their minds and bodies.

For more information on all services available and to find out how you can help, visit www.jfcsaz.org.

REAL WORLD JOB DEVELOPMENT Founded in 2006, this program helps young adults 16 to 24 learn how to apply their knowledge and skills to find gainful employment. Participants in this program have gone on to find work in schools, hospitals, veterinary DEER VALLEY TIMES • June/July 2019 • 3

CITY NEWS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVES TENTATIVE FY 2020 BUDGET TAX RATE REMAINS FLAT; COUNTY INVESTS IN PEOPLE, PETS, AND PARKS WITH A NEW DECADE ON THE HORIZON, THE NATION’S FASTEST-GROWING COUNTY IS MAKING SMART INVESTMENTS TO FURTHER POSITION ITSELF AS AN ATTRACTIVE, LONGTERM HOME FOR FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES. The Board of Supervisors approved a tentative $2.57 billion budget for fiscal year 2020.

“This fiscally responsible and sustainable budget keeps the tax rate steady for our residents while investing in the kinds of technology and infrastructure that works to serve citizens better,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates, District 3. “These investments include strengthening public safety, improving the voter experience, preserving and enhancing our open space, and utilizing technology and process improvement to save money and make our county government more efficient while providing better service. I am grateful to my colleagues on the Board and to all departments for budgeting in a way that plans for, and protects, the future.”

With the 2020 elections fast approaching, the budget reserves funding for updated elections equipment that is expected to increase the speed with which votes can be counted. Improved technology is one piece of a larger discussion about the future of elections in Maricopa County.

“Making our elections the best they can be is a priority of every person on this Board,” said Vice Chairman Clint Hickman, District 4. “Modern, reliable equipment is essential for a county of our size so we can efficiently handle the potential record number of voters participating in our democracy in the 2020 elections and beyond.”

Recent numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show Maricopa County added 81,244 people between July 2017 and July 2018, the most of any county in the nation. The FY 2020 budget allocates $296.9 million for capital improvement projects which will modernize the infrastructure needed to support that growing population.

Those projects include multi-milliondollar investments in county parks; a new East Valley animal shelter; and a new substation for the Sheriff’s Office in Avondale. The budget also provides continued funding for the new jail intake facility, Southeast Regional Justice Center, Central Court building, and 225 Madison renovation project, which will turn an old jail into modern, usable office space.

“I am proud to be part of the team that continues to pass budgets that protect our taxpayers while serving the needs of our ever-growing county population,” said Supervisor Jack Sellers, District 1. “This budget will assure the protection and well-being of our citizens. I’m pleased the tax rate won’t change nor is the county required

to take on debt to fund operations.” At a time when many other counties are taxing as much as they are allowed by state law, Maricopa County’s tax levy is $140.5 million below the maximum.

“We live in the most dynamic county in the United States where people tend to have a lower cost of living and pay less for government services than they do in other large metropolitan areas,

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• $100,000 to update unincorporated area plans for the next generation.

• Three new positions for the County’s Innovation Studio, focused on process improvement that in 2018 saved an estimated $1.5 million dollars.

• Full-time, permanent homeless coordinator to support regional solutions to homelessness through Human Services Department.

Recent numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show Maricopa County added 81,244 people between July 2017 and July 2018, the most of any county in the nation. The FY 2020 budget allocates $296.9 million for capital improvement projects which will modernize the infrastructure needed to support that growing population.

while also having access to diverse job and recreational opportunities,” said Supervisor Steve Chucri, District 2. “This budget supports the Maricopa County of the future by building on a great foundation of innovative planning and fiscal intelligence to move us forward.”

OTHER BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • $1.5 million to continue the current model of animal shelter operations that has resulted in a 95% save rate.

• $1.5 million for process and technology improvements that support the strategic goal of becoming an alldigital county by 2022.

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“Investments in county staff directly benefit the people of Maricopa County by ensuring the best and brightest work here, and not somewhere else,” said Supervisor Steve Gallardo, District 5. “Having a permanent homeless coordinator at a time when the region’s homeless population continues to grow at an alarming rate is one example of how the county is prioritizing spending to make a real difference on issues that matter.”

The public will be able to comment on the tentative budget between now and the final vote which is scheduled for June 24.

USAA CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE DEER VALLEY COMMUNITY IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO NOTICE ALL OF THE NEW OFFICE CONSTRUCTION GOING ON RIGHT OFF THE I-17 AND HAPPY VALLEY ROAD, AND ONE OF THE LATEST TO OPEN IS USAA’S NEW 14,000 SQUARE FOOT CAMPUS. USAA has been a staple not only across the country but here in our own community and with this addition, they will be bringing an additional 1,100 jobs focused primarily on IT developers. Not only does this mean new opportunities for the Deer Valley area residents in the form of jobs but the home sales and local merchants should all see benefits.

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How are the hiring’s going so far? Greg DeBernard, regional vice president for USAA, said the company has already hired about 350 developers. These developers will be moving into the new campus and will be joined by another 1,000 new employees by 2020.

For those of you who are not already aware, USAA has been a major employer here in the community for years. The company already employs about 4,500 people at its north Phoenix campus making it one of the largest employers in the Deer Valley

area. Based out of San Antonio, USAA provides insurance, banking, investment and retirement products and is hiring developers to work on a variety of digital products for its various offerings, including webpage and app development.

The company has partnered with Galvanize Inc. to hire people who have completed training programs at the downtown Phoenix location as well as the coding school’s other sites. You may find more information by visiting https://careerconnectors. org/usaa/. deervalleytimes.com

CITY NEWS

K. HOVNANIAN® HOMES BEGINS CONSTRUCTION AT UNION PARK AT NORTERRA UNION PARK AT NORTERRA MASTER DEVELOPER, SUNBELT HOLDINGS AND LAND OWNER, USAA REAL ESTATE, ANNOUNCE THAT K. HOVNANIAN® HOMES STARTED CONSTRUCTION OF ITS PINNACLE AT UNION PARK LUXURY TOWNHOME NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN THE 400-ACRE MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY.

Located at the northwest corner of 19th Avenue and Happy Valley Road in north Phoenix, the community opened its first phase of development in late 2018.

be complemented with an elegant owner’s suite, a second-level loft and private backyard. Several of the luxury townhomes will offer select options including a rooftop deck and an elevator.

Pinnacle at Union Park by K. Hovnanian® Homes will feature 113 luxury townhomes with three, two-story floorplans ranging from 1,936 to 2,371 square feet. Spacious living areas will

Pinnacle at Union Park plans to open in fall 2019 and will feature three models for touring. For more information and to join an interest list, call 877-546-8669.

Union Park at Norterra currently offers new homes from Ashton Woods, Cachet Homes and David Weekley Homes, ranging from 1,803 to 4,115 sf and starting in the low $300’s to low $500’s.

The Union Park at Norterra mixeduse community is planned to eventually include a diverse mix of single-family and multi-family homes, hotel, office and a unique destination retail corridor. It is exceptionally located close to the

I-17 and Loop 101 freeways, and a diverse range of shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

The jewel of Union Park at Norterra is The Post, the community’s recreation center serving as a community hub featuring a pool with cabanas, a children’s play pool, a community park, event lawns, playground, outdoor barbecue area, and basketball and pickleball courts. The Post features an open great room, catering kitchen and event/conference room accented by timber columns, trusses, decorative steel, barn doors, outdoor shutters and a covered porch.

The Union Park at Norterra master plan is focused on creating a oneof-a-kind community – in which to live, work and play – that embraces the vibrance of in-town living mixed with a casual and charming culture. For more information, visit unionparkatnorterra.com

TWO NEW BREW PUBS COMING TO THE DEER VALLEY AREA BIG NEWS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE CRAFT BEER AFICIONADOS AND LIVE IN THE DEER VALLEY AREA. Two new brew pubs are soon to open in the airpark area, offering craft beer and good times for all!

The Front Pourch will be opening its first location in the early part of July at 1611 W Whispering Wind Dr., #7, Phoenix. For you craft brew fans, Front Pourch has been pushing out some amazing concoctions for years and is now taking those beloved family recipes to the public. We were fortunate enough to tour their facility recently and were amazed at the fun and friendly décor. Styled in a similar manner to an old-time western bar, Front Pourch offers a spacious open-air concept with darts, games and plenty of hometown feel. An open view of the brew tanks keeps you not only entertained, but in the know on what’s new. You will never feel overcrowded; whether a couple of buddies getting together for a beer after work or a large event, there is plenty of room for seating. Wanting deervalleytimes.com

to make a splash like no other, Front Pourch plans to open with five unique recipes. Keep up with their progress by following them on Instagram @ frontpourchbrewing

Business partners Marshall Norris and Mathew Wright will open Borderlands Brewing and Public House midsummer 2019 at 701 W Deer Valley Rd. Borderlands Brewing Company, a seven-year established Tucson brand, inspired the two with their carefully crafted beer, connection to the community, involvement with educational foundations, and their focus on running sustainable business. The Phoenix location is a separate company completely but will hold the same commitment in craft and community.

“The primary focus will always be on craft beer,” Norris said. “But we want to take what Borderlands is doing with the community in Tucson and amplify it up here.” This will include regular educational talks on varying subjects from craft beer science to rain water harvesting. Borderlands Phoenix will also offer to host as a new venue for

local organizations. North Phoenix has already proven to be a flourishing market for Borderlands beer and the area was carefully chosen to meet all of the needs of the brand; a strong community and a growing market for craft beer. For those of you who enjoy the Borderlands brand already, expect your favorite flagship beers, specialty releases, and new specialty beers produced locally in Phoenix at

the new location. What else does the future hold? Soon you’ll be able to enjoy local guest beer, wine, cider, and mead. Although there will not be food served from Borderlands Public House, they will be partnering with local restaurants, including neighboring business Habanero Fresh, to provide a complete experience. Keep an eye on the progress at www.borderlandspublichouse.com

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BOUTIQUE PILATES STUDIO OPENS IN NORTERRA CLUB PILATES’ STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT, EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS TO ALTER LOCAL FITNESS SCENE CLUB PILATES, THE NATION’S LARGEST PREMIUM PILATES FRANCHISE, WILL OPEN ITS DOORS IN NORTERRA, PHOENIX ON JUNE 3, WITH A PLANNED GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION IN JULY. Located at 2450 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 1149, the new studio offers members full-body workouts that improves posture, balance, flexibility and strength.

The bright studio welcomes members into a supportive atmosphere where they can choose from four class levels and eight signature group class formats that utilize a variety of equipment, including Reformers, EXO chairs, TRX, TriggerPoint and springboard.

The Norterra location is owned by local entrepreneur Kim Pickens, who already owns one Club Pilates location in the Scottsdale area and expects to open a third in the next year. Aside from business ownership, Pickens keeps busy as a mother to three children and

manages commercial and residential property throughout Arizona.

“Pilates can help meet a variety of health goals and can be beneficial for every type of person, from the old to young, and it’s gaining more popularity with men,” Pickens said.

“We have been thrilled with the success of the Scottsdale location, and I’m excited to bring this transformative concept to even more of the Phoenix community.”

Club Pilates is the first Pilates organization to create a proprietary 500-hour Teacher Training Program designed to thoroughly and safely teach group Reformer Pilates classes along with TRX and Triggerpoint.

Club Pilates has more than 500 active locations in 39 states.

For more information about how to become a Club Pilates member at the Norterra studio, please visit www. clubpilates.com/location/norterra/, or call 623-312-8505.

MARICOPA COUNTY GETS RID OF OVERDUE FINES AT ITS PUBLIC LIBRARIES MARICOPA COUNTY IS WELCOMING THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS BACK TO ITS PUBLIC LIBRARIES. The Board of Supervisors has voted to eliminate overdue fines – and to waive existing overdue fines at the County’s 18 public libraries. This measure only applies to Maricopa County Library District libraries. While part of a growing national movement, Maricopa County is the first public library system in Arizona to take this step for all customers.

“Libraries are an important resource for children and adults to learn about and connect with their community and world,” said Bill Gates, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 3. “This is why we have decided to discontinue collecting daily overdue fines and to waive any existing fines that can build up and lead to blocked accounts for people who can least afford them, giving everyone a fresh start. We’re proud to be the first system in the state to remove this barrier between our residents and a vital community resource.”

“No one should be kept from libraries because of overdue fines,” said Cindy Kolaczynski, Director of 6 • June/July 2019 • DEER VALLEY TIMES

the Maricopa County Library District. “Collecting fines isn’t a quick process. Our staff would much rather help customers explore and discover. Now is the perfect time to get or renew your library card and enjoy the library in person and online.”

MINIMAL FINANCIAL IMPACT Maricopa County Library District receives about $300,000 from overdue fine payments each year, less than one percent of its budget. “That number has been dropping and doesn’t account for the resources it takes to collect payments,” continued Kolaczynski. “Coupled with the rise in digital items, which auto-return on the due date, it just makes sense to eliminate overdue fines.”

SUMMER READING PROGRAM STARTS JUNE 1 County officials also reminded the public to register at read20az.com for the annual Summer Reading Program, which runs through June and July. “Everyone can earn great prizes, including a free book,” Kolaczynski added. “You don’t need a library card for the program, but it definitely improves the experience.” deervalleytimes.com

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ifty-two children died in hot cars nationwide in 2018 of pediatric vehicular heatstroke — more than any other year on record in the past 20 years. Experts say that these tragic deaths are entirely preventable.

“Even one child dying in a hot car is too many,” says Amy Artuso, senior program manager of advocacy at the National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate preventable deaths at work, in homes, in communities and on the road. “The good news is that parents and caregivers can act immediately to end these preventable deaths.”

June is National Safety Month and an excellent opportunity to review the facts and learn more about keeping kids safe.

UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES According to NSC and noheatstroke. org, there are three primary circumstances resulting in deaths of children in hot cars. Knowing what they are can help you avoid them.

1. A caregiver forgetting a child in a vehicle: Leaving a child behind in a parked vehicle is an often-overlooked consequence of distracted driving.

NSC advises parents and caregivers to avoid distractions -- such as cell phone use -- when driving and parking, in order to reduce the risk of forgetting a child in the car. A routine that helps you remember to check for your child in the backseat can help, too. Place a purse, briefcase or even a left shoe in the backseat to force you to take one last look before walking away.

2. The child gaining access to the vehicle: Keep car doors locked so children cannot gain access, and teach them that cars are not play areas. Children should never be able to access a vehicle on their own.

3. Someone knowingly leaving a child in the vehicle: There is no safe amount of time to leave a child in a

vehicle, even if you are just running a quick errand. Even on mild or cloudy days, temperatures inside vehicles can reach life-threatening levels. Leaving windows slightly open doesn’t help.

Children should never be left unattended in a vehicle.

EDUCATE YOURSELF Acquaint yourself and anyone who cares for your child with free resources providing vital information about vehicular heatstroke. For example, NSC recently released “Children in Hot Cars,” an online training course providing information about why cars heat up so quickly, why children in particular can succumb to increasing temperatures in cars, and what parents, caregivers and others can do to prevent these needless deaths. The course is interactive, free and can be completed in 15 minutes or less, with a certificate of completion available at the end. It can be found at nsc.org/hotcars. For more information about pediatric vehicular heatstroke, visit noheatstroke.org.

Hot car deaths have claimed the lives of children in almost all states in the U.S. However, these deaths are preventable.

Learn more about the causes to help keep your family and loved ones safe.

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bout 2.7 million high school students enroll in at least one online course, according to Education Week. According to US News, the percent of college students enrolling in online courses increases dramatically each year. With the demand for online schooling increasing, it’s important to know your options.

And to know what types of programs might be best for your needs. Primavera Online High School, the largest online school in Arizona, explains its programs available in this article.

WHY TAKE AN ONLINE COURSE? As Jayde Kolb, a Primavera graduate, said: “Online school helps you achieve responsibility, taking charge of your own learning,” said Kolb. “I’ve heard college stories saying you’re not going to have someone babysitting you, and I think with online school, you get that experience already…it gives you that experience to go and be able to take

charge of your own learning, education and responsibilities.”

For Arizona, the main reason students take online courses is to make up a failed class. Some will also take courses in order to lighten their load or make room for more elective courses.

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Summer courses start June 3 and July 1.

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High school students can choose semester or six-week courses, but this is generally the best option. It allows students a quality education straight from the comfort of home.

In this program, students take about six courses at a time, just like they would at a brick-and-mortar school. It’s a great

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SIX-WEEK COURSES This program is best for 11th graders and older who are behind on credits.

It can be an option to graduate early for the few high achievers, but this is meant to be a safety net for the alternative students who weren’t doing well in traditional school for whatever reason.

This option offers 2–3 courses every six weeks. The accelerated model helps students focus on fewer courses at a time, while potentially knocking out extra credits than they would in the semester-long schedule.

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KIDS’ CORNER

GOING TO THE LAKE!

TIPS FOR FUN AND SAFETY AT THE LAKE THIS SUMMER

By Jill “Mamabug” Frier

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ummer has arrived in the Valley of the Sun, and the heat in the desert makes it the perfect season to head to one of our nearby lakes. Whether you love boating, fishing, swimming, water sports, or just enjoying the beauty of a sparkling water oasis in the desert, there are many large lakes near the Phoenix area for you to enjoy with your friends and family. Here is a list of some of the lakes in the area and tips to help you have a fun and safe trip while you’re there.

LAKE PLEASANT Lake Pleasant Regional Park is a part of the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation system. Located just north of Phoenix off of highway 74 (Carefree Highway), Lake Pleasant is a favorite for local outdoor enthusiasts and fans of all water sports, with boating, fishing, camping, and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

BARTLETT LAKE Bartlett Lake (or Reservoir) is located northeast of Phoenix, in the Tonto National Forest. Take Cave Creek Road east

of Carefree until you reach Bartlett Dam Road. Bartlett Reservoir is the second-largest lake in the Tonto National Forest and is a state record fishing spot, as well as a great place for camping and picnicking.

SAGUARO LAKE Saguaro Lake is east of Phoenix, off of the Beeline Highway (Highway 87) on the way to Payson. The lake is located in the Tonto National Forest, a short drive from Fountain Hills and Apache Junction and is a favorite for boating and fishing fans.

CANYON LAKE Canyon Lake is east of Phoenix in the Superstition Wilderness, near Tortilla Flats just off of Highway 88 (also known as the Apache Trail). A part of the Tonto National Forest, Canyon Lake is a great favorite of water sports fans, hikers and campers.

APACHE LAKE Apache Lake is a bit further east of Phoenix than Canyon Lake along Highway 88. Apache Lake is also located in the Tonto National Forest and

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is known for its boating, trout fishing, and the stunning scenery and canyon walls that surround parts of the lake.

ROOSEVELT LAKE Continue east on Highway 88 until it intersects with Highway 188 and you will arrive at Roosevelt Lake, also in the Tonto National Forest. Roosevelt Lake is the largest of the lakes in the Sonoran Desert region surrounding Phoenix and hosts boating and camping facilities for visitors. It’s also the gateway to the Tonto National Monument, a well-preserved site of 700-800 year old cliff dwellings with a spectacular view of the lake and surrounding mountains.

SAFETY ON THE LAKE Once you get to the lake, water safety is always a priority for people of all ages. Here are some important guidelines to keep in mind to help you make the most of your lake adventure and keep your family safe and sound.

• Never Swim Alone. It’s always important to keep an eye on your kids any time they are in the water, but it’s also important for adults to make sure they stick together when swimming in the lake. It can be easy to lose track of all the swimmers while you’re on the lake so be sure to use the buddy system. Drowning is a silent killer, so keep each other in view - a few minutes can mean the difference between life and death.

• Always Wear Life Jackets. The majority of lake drownings, somewhere around 80 percent, occur because a person was not wearing a life jacket. Flotation devices

ensure that should you be forced under the water, you will pop back up to the top and stay afloat. Even strong, skilled swimmers can’t stop an undertow from pulling them under a rock or underwater cliff, so don’t take the chance. Being safe means using a life vest, no matter your experience.

• Don’t Drink the Water. Untreated freshwater often contains some pretty gruesome microorganisms that can easily make you sick. Don’t drink lake water and avoid getting it through your nose – you never know what kinds of bacteria are lurking in the cool depths, but a trip to the hospital for giardia, E. coli or something worse is a terrible way to find out.

• Be Aware of Your Surroundings.

Before you jump into a swimming hole, be sure you know if there are any rocks, tree stumps, or debris lurking underneath the water that can cause a serious injury. If you are swimming near a boat, be sure to stay away from the motor exhaust and carbon monoxide fumes. And be sure to check water surrounding a dock, as boats and docks are powered by electricity, which can cause an electric shock when you enter the water. Pay attention to the potential dangers around you and be alert and aware of your surroundings every time you enter the water.

• Wear Sunscreen. Take a Hat. Drink Tons of Water. Every time you go outside in the desert, be sure to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from dehydration and sun exposure.

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he boom of the delivery service industry in the last few years has led to a slew of new ideas on how to make your life more convenient. The days of Chinese food and pizzas being the only items available for delivery are long gone. Today you can count on everything from groceries to McDonalds. Not to be left out of the booming quick delivery industry are fresh baked desserts and topping the list of the dessert deliveries are cookie baking startups. No newcomer to the list is the team behind Sweeteez. Over the past year, Sweeteez has been delivering their homemade treats throughout the valley. From the east valley to the west valley, Sweeteez has quickly become the name in soft, delicious homemade cookie delivery to over 20 zip codes. Thanks to the success of their delivery business, the team quickly pushed to get their first food truck up and running. Many of you are familiar with its widely recognizable cherry on top logo.

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With a little smart marketing, the group introduced an overwhelmingly popular ‘Mobile Monday’ pop-up event, creating a whole new following of Sweeteez fanatics.

Not a group to take success sitting down, Sweeteez has jumped headfirst into the next step in dominating the sweet tooth industry by choosing the Deer Valley community as home to their first brick and mortar location.

Grabbing a “sweet” spot along the highly trafficked Happy Valley road, they are now located at 1985 W Happy Valley Rd. in Phoenix. The team has created an environment that takes you back to a time when soda shops, sock hops and family barbeques ruled.

The Deer Valley Airpark and Norterra area felt like home. The support from local families and businesses has been invaluable to us in confirming that this was the right choice.

When asked why they chose our community, the team all agreed that the most important component was family. “The Deer Valley Airpark and Norterra area felt like home. The support from local families and businesses has been invaluable to us in confirming that this was the right choice.”

Why is family so important? The masterminds behind all these delicious recipes are long-time caterers and sisters (Gourmet Girls Catering), Brooke, Hilari and Chelsea. The sisters had a family history of creating superb food that brought everyone running for a spot at the dinner table. Mom was their inspiration when it came to cooking. She truly believed it was the cornerstone to keeping everyone together.

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Wanting to support local businesses, the team had their mind set on using only fresh ingredients and locally sourced dairy to create their confections.

As they grew older, the sisters decided that helping others to do the same was not only a calling, but a fantastic business model. For over 18 years they amazed clients by turning events into culinary experiences. One such couple, Deborah and Court, were so impressed that they became fast friends. After some careful planning, they partnered with Brooke, Hilari and Chelsea to create the Sweeteez brand of desserts. They believe that “Family, friends, neighbors and a good cookie are the key to creating a community you want to come home to.”

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The Sweeteez menu includes their all-time favorites including frosted sugar, chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and chocolate peanut butter cookies. But to keep their creative juices flowing, and keep you coming back for more, each month Sweeteez introduces a specialty brownie and cookie. In May, devotees were delighted with a Frosted Carmel brownie and a Lemonade cookie.

Your “can’t miss” for June is an Oreo Stuffed brownie. In celebration of their one-year food truck anniversary, they intend to wow you with their Happy Birthday Cookie decked out with signature sprinkles!

What are the future plans for Sweeteez? The sky is the limit! They have been experimenting with a nationwide delivery service by parcel post. “The key is making sure the quality of the product is not compromised. If we can’t ensure that, then we won’t do it.” Is this the first of more brick and mortar locations? That’s the plan. Whether by franchise or company owned stores, the team plans to bring their version of heaven to families around the valley, state, country and beyond.

If you’re looking to take the kids out for a little bonding time or just need your fix for some delicious, fresh and warm treats delivered straight to your door, Sweeteez is the answer! The gals can also work with you to create perfectly packaged treats for any celebration through their catering division.

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aving a retirement income strategy with the capacity to meet your financial needs during your golden years is a goal that most retirees wish to achieve. Unfortunately, without confidence in your financial decisionmaking, your strategy could become stagnant or even begin declining in value.

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1. Limit Risk in Your Retirement Strategy Your portfolio should be re-evaluated to reduce or eliminate all potential downside risk 3 to 5 years prior to your retirement. This is especially important if the stock market has been on a Bull Run. A correction in the stock or bond market can be very devastating to your plans. The effect could delay your retirement date or substantially reduce the income you desire. There are at least 15 to 20 risks that could affect your plans. Longevity is the mother of all risks, since the longer you live the more likely you will experience most of the potential risk associated with an investment portfolio.

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4. Assets for Retirement Update the assets you plan to use for your retirement income plan such as your IRA, Roth IRA, Pension or 401K Plan, Social Security, Real Estate investments and your savings or any other holdings such stocks or bonds.

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By Molly Cerreta Smith

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here’s no doubt that the valley reigns supreme when it comes to our breadth of summer staycation offerings for locals and visitors alike. And if that’s the case, The Phoenician Resort, with its recent remodel and endless summer activities and specials, is the crown jewel of summer staycations.

While steeped in grandeur today, the Phoenician’s roots are quite modest. It started out as the Jokake Inn in the early 1900s, and today the Inn remains on the grounds, serving as a symbol of Old Southwest hospitality. The idea for luxury came knocking in mid 1980s with Charles Keating’s vision of building a multi-million dollar resort inspired by the “elegance and sophistication of Europe.” Each detail of the resort was considered to ensure that The Phoenician truly was, and remains today, the finest in resort lifestyle. In 1996, the property’s Canyon Suites were added, serving as the state’s only boutique hotel within a resort, featuring 60-plus rooms and ultraexclusive services such as a private infinity pool and a chauffeur-driven luxury car available.

More recently, The Phoenician boasts the results of its latest renovation that completely transformed the entire property, giving it a more modern take on luxury. Renovations touched every aspect of the grounds, including all 585 guestrooms, common areas, pools, main lobby, retail corridor, golf course, a new spa, athletic club and restaurants.

Opened in March of last year, The Phoenician Spa is a three-story complex boasting a rooftop pool and 24 treatment rooms including a couple’s VIP

suite as well as a Drybar, full-service nail salon, fitness center and personal training gym.

In addition to some of its signature restaurants such as J&G Steakhouse, the AAA Five Diamond resort also welcomed a variety of fresh dining concepts including Mowry and Cotton, a contemporary Modern American restaurant. And the all-new Phoenician Golf Course and Athletic Club boasts an 18-hole course redesigned by famed architect Phil Smith and a two full stories of fitness options including seven tennis courts, two basketball courts and a pickleball court as well as an activity/rec center, refreshment center, retail options and a “family room” with video games, shuffleboard and more.

Some of the property’s more traditional offerings remain, including the ever-popular Afternoon Tea at the Phoenician. Exquisite noshing during this event includes three-courses — finger sandwiches, scones with traditional English offerings including lemon curd, Devonshire cream and strawberry preserves, and finally a decadent and delightful selection of pastries and desserts — complemented by guests’ selection of tea and champagne. Ladies of all ages don their finest (including an optional fascinator, perhaps?) for this classic afternoon tea, which was recently given an after-dark makeover with the launch of Champagne Saturdays. From 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Saturday night, the event includes choice of champagne tiers along with an Artisanal Cheese Board Starter with domestic and imported cheeses, vine-ripened fruits, fig jam, smoked Arizona honey lavosh and crusty breads; Cold Canapes such as Ahi tuna and Thai chile crisp, macadamia-crusted goat cheese with raspberry conserve, and tomato,

mozzarella and basil crisp; and Warm Canapes like French onion boule, brandied peach and brie en croute, spinach and artichoke tortilla crisp, mini beef wellington with tarragon aioli, and coconut-breaded lobster tail with Thai sauce. The Dessert selections resemble those of Afternoon Tea and include Scottish shortbread, chocolate-dipped strawberries, dark chocolate truffles and fruit tartlets.

With certainly no shortage of ways for guests to wine and dine their way through a summer staycation, The Phoenician also recently rolled out its seasonal “Summer Culinary Countdown,” with options such as a $45 three-course menu at J&G Steakhouse with a half-priced bottle of select wine; $35 menu for Afternoon Tea; and the “Bottle and Board” menu at Mowry & Cotton for just $25.

The Phoenician pools are clearly a “hot spot” in which to chill out this summer, and the resort’s Fire and Ice theme ignites here with games, music, fire displays, performances, and complimentary offerings from The Phoenician’s Chill Squad. Truly a resort for the whole family, the resort’s Funician Kids Club offers a multitude of ways to entertain the little ones while Mom and Dad enjoy dinner at one of the property’s restaurants. The Night Owls program runs nightly from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is complimentary for two children per family for guests as well as those paying a resort fee and dining on-property. Summer fun isn’t just for kids, though! Adults are encouraged to spa their stress away this summer with specials at The Phoenician Spa; and golfers can enjoy special rates on early tee times before 11:00 a.m. For details, summer staycation pricing and more, visit www.thephoenician.com.

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ommercial real estate in the Deer Valley Airpark has been on fire over the last year. There has been over $370 million in sales in the Deer Valley Airpark commercial market over the last 12 months. Over 3.8 million square feet have changed hands in our submarket. We’ve had over 170 commercial sales in that time. Office, Flex, Retail and Industrial has all seen increased sales over the last year. We are currently fully entrenched in a sellers market in Deer Valley Airpark.

Here are some of the largest sales in the last Year: • The Crossroads Apartments sold in January 2019 for $33,500,000 • The Corridors Industrial Project sold in August 2018 for $29,550,000 • National Mallfront sold in May 2018 for $11,000,000 • 1 Deer Valley Project sold in December 2018 for $5,350,000 • 1637 W. Knudsen hanger building sold in January 2019 for $4,230,00 • 28.81 Acres at Happy Valley and 19th Ave sold on February 2019 for $10,817,589 • 17.15 acres of the 28.8-acre parcel resold for future multifamily development • 18.67 Acres at Pinnacle Peak and 7th Street sold April 2019 for $6,100,000 USAA opened their new 140,000 square foot office in May with plans to add up to a thousand new employees in their Deer Valley project. The MACK Company has broken ground on Pinnacle 7 Phase II that will be about 170,000 square feet in two new multitenant buildings. Cobblestone Auto deervalleytimes.com

Spa has broken ground for their new 1 plus acre car wash just east of the SEC of Happy Valley and 19th Avenue. The Bungalows on Jomax broke ground on their 141 single-family, detached houses on the east side of I-17 North of Jomax.

NexMetro has plans to build approximately 200 similar units just North of The Bungalows project. These are just some of the projects currently happening in our sub-market. We can expect to see much more building over the next few years.

Commercial inventory has decreased significantly over the last year, mostly from all the sales activity. Currently there is less than half the amount of square footage available for sale than this time last year. We have about 3 million total square feet available on the market. Compare that to the 3.8 million square feet sold over the last year and you can understand why this is a strong sellers market.

It was a Buyer’s market for so long, that it’s nice to see we’re in such a strong economic surge today. With it being such a strong market, it has been difficult for developers to keep up with the cost of construction. I would say that has been the biggest hesitation we’ve seen from some developers. With inventory so low and the current demand in the Deer Valley market so high, we expect to see a huge jump in new construction in the near future.

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BROOKS REALTY & ADVISORY GROUP LAUNCHES THE ESTATES LOCAL BUSINESS LEADER BUILDING A FAMILY LEGACY WITH LAND

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his summer, Brooks Realty & Advisory Group (BRAG) will unveil “The Estates.”

“The Estates are 10-acre Ponderosa pine-covered forest properties adjacent to Forest Highlands Golf Club and the Coconino National Forest just south of Flagstaff,” says Benjamin “Tres” Brooks III, who founded BRAG in the Northeast Valley in 1996.

Overall, there will be 16 estate parcels – each 10 acres – available in the gated community, with access to the estate properties permitted only through Forest Highlands’ 24-hour guard gated-entrance, off Highway 89A. All of the 10-acre estates will have underground electric, phone and internet, along with natural gas.

Water will be provided by individual wells as the development lies over a tremendous aquifer with abundant water, the same source that all of Forest Highlands’ wells use for their water supply.

“Individual wells also offer much more water-rights flexibility, independent water freedoms and less ongoing water expenses for very large grass areas, ponds, fountains, swimming pools, and so on,” says Tres. “In addition, special memberships to Forest Highlands Golf Club are available, providing owners with access to Forest Highlands’ two championship golf courses, two clubhouses with dining and an array of other fine amenities.”

Tres believes these 10-acre forest estates will truly become family legacy estate properties.

And speaking of family legacies, the Brooks family has built a very special one – one that is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019.

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This issue, we are proud to share their journey.

THE INITIAL DREAM Benjamin “Ben” Brooks II – Tres’ father – was born in Escondido, Calif. in 1940.

“He saw Arizona not as the Wild, Wild West, but as the land of plenty when it came to rich, very special land,” says Tres. “He wanted to build a legacy by helping to develop this land for families just like ours. He saw land as something that could be passed down in families over several generations.”

He moved his family to Arizona in 1964 and founded Ben Brooks & Associates in 1969, first making a name in residential real estate and then turning toward land investment and development in 1985, just as Tres graduated the University of Arizona.

“I actually earned my real estate license in high school, eager to work with dad,” says Tres. “But my parents were adamant about education, and about me being the first in our family to attend and gradate college.”

Diploma in hand, Tres earned an entry-level job from his father and worked his way up, earning his broker’s license at just 24.

“Then things got…interesting. My dad pushed me to go out on my own,” says Tres, who at the time was flabbergasted. “So, in 1996 I founded Brooks Realty & Advisory Group, focused on developing land with a group of my own investors.”

The funniest part of the story is that within a year of BRAG launching – to great fanfare and immediate success – Ben earned the biggest land deal the Southwest had ever seen: the chance to develop 130,000 acres near Lake Havasu City and Kingman.

“He knew I was the person for this job, which required me to actually move to Lake Havasu from 1997 to 2003 to full commit to the project,” says Tres.

And that is just one of Tres’ landmark projects. Both Ben and Tres, in fact, took on a who’s who of massively successful ventures from Arizona to Wyoming to New Mexico.

“And then the unthinkable happened,” says Tres. “My father was involved in a motorcycle accident and lost his life in 2007, just as the real estate crash began.”

The next 10 years would be filled with the highest of highs – Tres is now married with three children himself – and lowest of lows, notably keeping a real estate business afloat.

By 2017, things were on the upswing for Tres professionally again. So much so, when he was up at his family’s vacation home in Forest Highlands and learned about land coming available for development nearby, he jumped at the chance to head the project.

Fast-forward to this summer; this land is none other than The Estates.

The project will mark the Brooks family’s purchase and development of nearly one million acres of land in the western United States.

“Talk about full circle,” says Tres. “Getting to help build on the legacy that my father started and continue making this dream he had when he was barely out of high school a reality has me emotional and proud.”

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“WHERE IS THAT HOME I SAW ON HGTV?!”

Because of a shortage of homes on the market, the mindset seems to be, “I can't find the home I really want, so I’ll settle for this one. But it had better be perfect!”

When sellers oppose what they feel are either petty requests or renegotiations during the inspection phase, we get higher cancellation rates…and that isn’t good for anyone.

We see the effects of this frustration as the sellers’ agents. Two of our sellers recently had buyers that canceled their purchase on a seller's home during the inspection phase, only to come back again weeks later to make another offer on the home! I imagine that those buyers tried very hard not to come

back to us and accept our seller’s terms. And if there had been anything else available, I am confident they would have purchased it.

IMPROVE THE HOME INSPECTION PROCESS BEFORE SELLING There are things you and your agent can do to reduce the chances of this scenario happening to you when you sell.

• Get a Pre-Listing Inspection. The first and easiest solution is to get a home inspection before you sell. It will likely cost you around $500, but it could be the best money you spend. It can save you thousands of dollars and millions of gray hairs. Buyers think everything costs thousands to repair when it can really be just pennies. Fix it first!

In fact, we think this step is important enough that we have started paying for our sellers’ pre-inspection costs.

• Know they are going to find things wrong. Finding things wrong with the home is the inspector's job. They will find things. Even if you are the best home maintainer in the world, the inspector will find things that need repair.

Expect it, accept it, and get over it.

• Keep the emotions out of it. Even if you are selling your personal home, a home sale is still a business transaction. Try to keep it that way and don't let it get personal. And remember that this can be an emotional process for the buyer, too.

• Hire a great agent. When you get the buyer’s inspection requests, a great agent will help you understand what is important and what isn't. They will pick up the phone and negotiate for you.

Text messages are the norm and they are easily misconstrued. A great agent will also carefully shield you from potentially hurtful or incendiary comments that you should never see. We

consistently see agents that carelessly forward their client's emails containing remarks that can easily be interpreted as offensive. That should never happen.

Your agent's job is to keep things positive and professional, even during the most contentious transactions.

UPGRADED FEATURES BUYERS WANT We are studying some new trends in the market that help us understand what buyers really want to see in terms of upgraded home features. I was very surprised by the results – and after 30 years in the real estate business, I am not the easiest guy to surprise in this arena!

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ave you ever craved an experience that expanded your view of the world?

If your answer is “yes,” Wonderspaces Arizona is made for you. What began as a pop-up artistic experience in California is now in its first permanent location in Arizona at Scottsdale Fashion Square and is a true delight to audiences of all ages and interests.

Guests have the chance to experience a magical night of interactive art experiences from 13 different artists around the world, as they enjoy immersive, participatory, interactive art paired with curated drinks and snacks in the 16,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Harkins Theatres.

Wonderspaces’ inaugural show, “Point of View,” will challenge traditional

viewpoints of time, religion, power and reality - featuring everything from digital painting through body movement to a virtual dinner party (brought to you by a former Homeland story editor and House of Cards producer).

Some of the most popular featured artwork displays include “Body Paint,” which plays on the natural instinct to express oneself through movement and dance. Body Paint interprets physical gestures into evolving compositions.

It’s a true interaction experience, captured through the motion and energy of the body.

Additionally, “Black Balloons” has been another show stopper for many, which is comprised of balloons with opposing weights. The artwork explores contradictions, lightness and

heaviness, attraction and repulsion, materiality and immateriality.

Wonderspaces Arizona is pleased to share its plans for this summer, as the second show under development called “Elsewhere” will feature a new lineup of artwork that prompts guests to question reality.

Wonderspaces is open to the public, with tickets ranging from $19 (weekday) to $24 (weekend) for adults; $15 (weekday) to $15 (weekend) for children (ages 3-12); and $17 (weekday) to $21 (weekend) for students, Seniors and military members. All children under the age of 3 are free. Current hours: Closed on Mondays, Tuesday – Thursday 12 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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This sixth year celebration takes on the theme ‘Fortnite 4th’ featuring gamers live in action on a 16x9 LED Wall, Fortnite-themed games for kids to enjoy, and a full menu of Fortnite-themed food and beverages including Fortnite Fries, Rice Krispy Med Kits and more available for purchase.

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Backyard Barbecue. Guests attending the event have the option to upgrade their experience with a Backyard Barbecue ticket. Paying $35 in advance, admission includes unlimited food by Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, barbecue pulled pork, Vienna Beef hot dogs, potato salad, green salad, watermelon, all-American desserts and ice cream, and beverages in an exclusive area encompassing the South Hall.

This ticket delivers a photo booth to capture patriotic moments, lawn games including cornhole, as well as unlimited access to all the fun, games, and festivities for the whole family throughout the event.

LOADS OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT General admission tickets include free activities: • Fireworks • Fortnite 4th Experience • Watch Pro Gamers Live on Giant Screen • Battle Royale Laser Tag • Live DJ Dance Party – Show off your Fortnite moves!

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he Mesa-based Angry Crab Shack is experiencing rapid Valley-wide expansion — opening eight restaurants since it was founded in 2013, and for good reason — it provides a messy, fun-filled and completely unique dining experience.

Not only does the menu of Cajun seafood stand out amongst other Arizona mainstays, the restaurant focuses on cultivating a family-style meal that makes its guests feel at home.

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