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rizona Home Owners have until December 31, 2020 to have a solar system installed and be “Operational” to qualify for the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). If the system is installed after that date the tax credit will drop to 22% in 2021 and 0% in 2022.

Is there still time for a solar project to be initiated and completed before the end of the year? According to Val Berechet, President of SunSolar Solutions, a local solar company with over 6500 customers in Arizona, it only takes one or two days to complete a solar installation. The issue is, it can take anywhere from 60 to 90 days from the point of getting a proposal to having the permit from the city and approvals from APS. So it is getting close to the point where that will become impossible to accomplish. To remove the uncertainty for their customers SunSolar Solutions will guarantee customers an installation in 2020 if they call for a proposal through October 2020.

In addition to the Federal ITC, the State of Arizona will issue a $1000 tax credit that can be applied to 2020 state taxes.

According to Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA): If a homeowner buys the solar energy system outright (either paying cash or financing with a loan), they cannot use any commence construction safe harbor provisions. To receive the full 26% residential solar tax credit, the system must be “placed in service” before the end of the day December 31, 2020.

It is not enough to have signed a contract, or to have made a down payment or even to have begun construction. There is no bright-line test from the IRS on what constitutes “placed in service,” but the IRS has equated this with “completed installation” in a Private Letter Ruling. The residential credit is claimed on the tax return for the year in which the qualifying expenditures are incurred, and the tax rules say the costs are incurred when the

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If a homeowner buys a newly built home with solar and owns the system outright, the year that they move into the house sets their credit eligibility. Expenditures are generally treated as incurred when the original installation of the solar energy system is completed on an existing home. However, if a new solar energy system is purchased in connection with the new construction of a home, the costs are treated as incurred when the taxpayer begins living in the home.

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City News The Gaming Goat Joins The Shops at Norterra GAMERS REJOICE AS THE GAMING GOAT RECENTLY OPENED ITS SECOND ARIZONA LOCATION AT THE SHOPS AT NORTERRA. The shop, located at 2470 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 1182, is owned by Mark Gorden.

“The Gaming Goat is the largest tabletop retail chain in the United States, and we are the largest Kickstarter retailer in the world,” says Jeff Bergren, president of The Gaming Goat, Inc. “We crowd source over 300 individual Kickstarter campaigns a year and received over 94 tons of games in the last calendar year of crowd sourcing.”

The Gaming Goat is known as, “the industry leader in gaming supplies” and is “best known for offering 20 to 30 percent off the manufacturers suggested retail price on all games daily,” according to The Shops at Norterra.

“We are fairly new to the Valley; our first store in the Phoenix area opened at Mesa Riverview in July 2019,” explains John Rauch of The Gaming Goat.

“The Gaming Goat at The Shops at Norterra opened August 1 of this year. A third store is slated to open in Park West on October 3.”

“The Gaming Goat is the nation’s largest brick and mortar retailer of table top games: board games, role playing games, tradable card games, miniature games and accessories,” Gorden says. “We are a premium local game store offering incredible selection and value.

Each store offers a friendly, welcoming environment —our owners and staff enjoy connecting with customers to get them the games and accessories they desire.”

To learn more about The Gaming Goat’s Norterra location, call 623-248-0075 or follow the shop on Facebook @TGGPhoenixTwo.

Luv 2 Play to Open New Location at The Shops at Norterra

By Michelle Talsma Everson DAMIAN AND CARLY BASS HAVE FOUR BOYS, SO THEY KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO NEED A SAFE PLACE WHERE KIDS CAN GET

THEIR WIGGLES OUT WHILE ADULTS TAKE A BREATHER. This is why the local couple plan to open a Luv 2 Play location at The Shops at Norterra.

The family-friendly indoor playground and entertainment center will open its doors to customers later this month, or in early November, Damian Bass says.

The new business has been in the works for a couple of years, but was recently put on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Norterra Luv 2 Play locale will cater to children from babies through age 12. It will feature: a large toddler play structure, a large play structure for older children, 25 arcade games where players can earn prizes, a full kitchen, and party rooms.

“It’s all indoors and air conditioned,” Bass says. “It’s a great place for the kids to have some fun while the parents have coffee and use the WiFi.”

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Bass says that, while pricing is still in the works, only the children pay—parents and caregivers will be free to come in and participate. He notes that admission will be affordable for families. He is par-

ticularly excited about the ability to have birthday parties of all sizes—and local families can even rent the entire facility out for private events.

With COVID-19 precautions still a concern now and into the future, Bass shares that they will use all of the recommended safety precautions necessary.

This includes requiring masks, limiting the number of people in the space, heightened cleaning protocols, and encouraging social distancing.

“The Shops at Norterra are located in a quickly growing part of the Valley and we’re happy to keep up with that growth,” says YAM Properties Director of Real Estate Dan Dahl. “Luv 2 Play brings a another family-friendly element to the open air lifestyle and shopping center.”

To keep updated on the exact opening date and Luv 2 Play’s progress as the finishing touches are added, follow them on Facebook @luv2playnorterra. myhyperlocalnews.com

City Ci ty NNeews Amazon Delivery Station To Be Developed In Deer Valley THE PHOENIX OFFICE OF SEEFRIED INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES ALONG WITH A PRIVATE EQUITY REAL ESTATE FUND ADVISED BY CROW HOLDINGS CAPITAL HAVE ACQUIRED A 35-ACRE SITE WITH PLANS TO DEVELOP AN AMAZON LAST MILE DELIVERY STATION, ALSO KNOWN AS “PROJECT ANDALE.” Located at the northeast corner of 7th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road, the project will include a 145,470 square-foot standalone package delivery facility used to complement Amazon’s larger fulfillment center in west Phoenix. Additional features include over 13,000 square feet of office and break room space and parking for 780 delivery vans and 305 employee vehicle spaces.

“Demand for state-of-the-art last-mile logistics space is something that we expect to continue to rise as shorter delivery times influence the way e-commerce companies conduct business,” says Robert Guerena, senior vice president for Seefried Properties. “The northwest Phoenix market presents an ideal opportunity for this new industrial build, offering strong transportation infrastructure

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City Ci ty NNeews Diverging Diamond Interchange Opens Soon at I-17 and Happy Valley Road DRIVERS WILL BE USING THE STATE’S FIRST MAJOR DIVERGING DIAMOND TRAFFIC INTERCHANGE AT INTERSTATE 17 AND HAPPY VALLEY ROAD THIS MONTH, ACCORDING TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT).

The last stages of work are under way on the new, larger Happy Valley Road bridge over I-17 that provides muchneeded additional traffic capacity at the interchange.

The Diverging Diamond design includes intersections on each end of the interchange that allow traffic to cross and use the left side of the Happy Valley Road bridge over I-17.

That improves traffic flow by limiting traffic signal changes and allowing drivers to make direct left turns to enter freeway on-ramps without crossing in front of opposing traffic, according to ADOT. The design enhances safety by reducing conflict points for traffic.

Diverging diamond interchange design has grown in popularity across the country because of the traffic and safety benefits. The $50 million project also recently removed the roundabouts at the I-17 and Happy Valley interchange.

They had been in use for the past two decades to help transition traffic across the older, narrower bridge at the limited freeway interchange. The roundabouts, installed as an interim measure, could be replaced once funding for the current project was made available.

That happened through the Phoenix area’s Regional Transportation Plan approved by county voters in 2004.

ADOT also has reconstructed the interchange at Pinnacle Peak Road as an expanded traditional diamond interchange that features a wider bridge with more lanes in each direction. Crews also are finishing work on new lanes in both directions along I-17 between Pinnacle Peak and Happy Valley roads.

Drivers can expect closures and lane restrictions at times until the project wraps up.

Aioli Gourmet Burgers Opens Third Location A LOCAL FAVORITE, AIOLI GOURMET BURGERS RECENTLY OPENED ITS THIRD LOCATION AT 430 E BELL ROAD, #103, IN PHOENIX, TAKING OVER THE SPACE PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY RECENTLY CLOSED CAVEMAN BURGERS. “The last six months have been a crash course in creative entrepreneurship. Finding our way through this coronavirus pandemic has been a true test of our resilience and determination to succeed.

We’ve reinvented ourselves several times during this crisis and it has proved to be an amazing experience and time of growth for everyone at Aioli Gourmet Burgers,” says Kyle Hollenbeck, co-owner. “We opened one store during the pandemic and now we’re excited to have the opportunity to expand again.”

The menu at Aioli Gourmet Burgers is packed with chef-driven, flavorful choices of burgers like the White Truffle Swiss – topped with roasted mushrooms, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and white truffle aioli, or the Italiano – topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, 6 • October 2020 • DEER VALLEY TIMES

balsamic reduction, crispy bacon, and basil garlic aioli.

Other options include the wedge salad, mac-n-cheese bites, loaded fries, beer-battered onion rings, and over-the-top premium milkshakes and floats.

Wood-Fire Pizza. Today, the restaurant group’s portfolio boasts seven food trucks, two taco carts, and a pizza cart, specializing in catering private events, birthdays, and weddings.

In addition, the third Aioli Gourmet Burgers location features an art gallery showcasing a collection of work by award winning Latinx cartoonist, John Carvajal. The collection includes Arizona, food truck and burger inspired pieces. All of the art on display will be available for purchase. The team at Aioli hope to be able to feature many local and nationally recognized artists.

Open since 2013, Aioli Gourmet Burgers started as a single food truck, quickly growing with the addition of one more food truck each year since then. The original restaurant location was opened in 2016 at 32nd Street and Shea off the 51 Freeway. That location has served as the brand’s home base for the past threeand-a-half years.

The restaurant group is led under the culinary direction of Chef Tommy D’Ambrosio, who, from a young age, had a passion for cooking.

Combining differing flavors to make one-of-a-kind culinary creations, Chef Tommy was inspired by his grandmother, and having a huge Italian family, cooking and eating was a big part of his life.

Year-over-year, the brand has more than doubled in size and sales with several other food truck concepts introduced, including Modern Tortilla and Oak

Chef Tommy went to the Culinary Institute of America and completed an apprenticeship at The Greenbrier in West Virginia before returning to his hometown in Phoenix to open Aioli Gourmet Burgers. Tommy opened Aioli with two of his childhood friends, Kyle Hollenbeck and Michael Cartolano.

Chef Tommy is a Chopped champion, he’s competed at the World Food Championships, and has won numerous awards including the Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Burger Battle several years running. For more information about Aioli Gourmet Burgers, visit aioliburger.com. myhyperlocalnews.com

City Ci ty NNeews Paint Phoenix Purple

By Councilwoman Thelda Williams PURPLE IS THE INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS COLOR FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Since 2013, during the month of October, Phoenix and 50 community partners shine a light on domestic violence and bring awareness to the issue. The purple lights also represent a beacon of hope to current victims, letting them know that help is available.

Phoenix City Hall, Phoenix Convention Center, the State Capitol and other locations around Arizona will be lit in purple throughout October. Purple Thursday is on Oct. 22 this year; a national day of action encouraging residents to wear purple and raise awareness about domestic violence.

In a normal year, the statistics are deeply concerning: • 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime • 85% of domestic violence victims are women • In Arizona, every 44 minutes one or more children witness domestic violence • Between 18% and 48% of domestic violence victims delay leaving a dangerous situation out of concern for their pet’s safety • Between 49% and 71% of domestic violence victims reported their pets had been threatened, harmed or killed by their partner

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Everything that was difficult before COVID-19 is greatly magnified during this pandemic. In recent weeks, domestic violence calls have been sharply on the rise. The Phoenix Police Department did a four-month comparison from February to May 2019 versus 2020 and what they found were alarming increases related to domestic violence: • Dispatched Calls: 3.9% to 11.5% • Incident Reports: 14% to 31.5% • Arrests: -4.9% to 27% • Aggravated Assault: -1% to 34.8% • Threatening and Intimidation: 10.4% to 63.6% • Criminal Damage: 6.3% to 20.7% These increases can be attributed to the impact of COVID-19. During the four-month span, this was when a stay-at-home order went into effect and people were essentially shut in, schools closed abruptly, childcare arrangements changed, people lost jobs, wages were reduced, housing and food insecurities increased, and social amenities were taken away.

To mitigate the problem, in addition to CARES Act funding programs, the City of Phoenix developed a major awareness campaign and partnered with radio, TV and billboards to raise awareness about domestic violence. In addition, the city took steps to expand access to the Court. My colleagues and I approved funding to dedicate 10-15 computers in safe locations around the city that are connected directly to the Court system with a video link, allowing victims to file an order of protection without a requirement to travel downtown to Court.

We hope to be able to continue to raise awareness, provide support to victims and to expand the computer program to help more victims. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you are not alone.

Help is available. Call anytime 24/7 800799-SAFE (7233) or visit phoenix.gov/ domesticviolence. If you have any questions, call my office at 602-262-7444.

Councilwoman 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.

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City News Baking Up Relief from Hunger

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n the midst of seeing how people have been impacted economically

by COVID-19, 12-year-old North Phoenix resident Pari Singh came up with a plan to help. Pairing her love of baking with her desire to make a positive difference, she created Pari’s Sweet Delights, an online cookie store whose proceeds benefit United Food Bank.

“I have always loved helping people and giving back to others,” says Pari. “One of my favorite things to do is to bake. I have put these two things together and made it a quarantine project.”

Pari launched her website, parissweetdelights.com, over the summer. In the first month, she sold about 360 cookies in batches of six or 12, raising $185 for United Food Bank.

“What Pari is doing is so impressive and inspiring,” says Tyson Nansel, United

Food Bank vice president for external affairs. “We can turn the funds from her first month of sales alone into 925 nutritious meals to feed hungry children, seniors, and families in Arizona. That’s really impactful.”

Pari’s mission statement, posted prominently on her e-commerce site, states, “My main goal is to help people.

I partnered up with the United Food bank to accomplish this goal. All proceeds will go to United Food Bank, which serves the hungry and poor. By making a purchase you will be helping and getting some yummy treats! Hope you enjoy!”

Pari’s Sweet Delights offers Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodles and M&M cookies. Prices are $5 for a half dozen; $10 for a dozen. Customers place their order online by Saturday morning and then Pari offers contactless pickup each Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Everyone who has bought cookies has been supportive and given me tips to keep on growing,” says Pari.

other kids to achieve something meaningful from their passion and talent.

Generosity has a ripple effect.”

United Food Bank provides food assistance to a 19,500-square-mile service area covering the East Valley and eastern Arizona. It has seen the need for food increase dramatically since the start of the COVID pandemic in March and expects the trend to continue well into next year. In addition to helping raise funds, Pari hopes to visit United Food Bank and volunteer there in the future.

To learn more about Pari’s Sweet Delights, visit parissweetdelights.com.

For more information on United Food Bank, visit unitedfoodbank.org.

The success of Pari’s Sweet Delights illustrates that good ideas and a determination to help others can come from people of all ages, including youth.

“The real purpose of living is giving,” says Pari’s mother Priti Singh. “We are very proud that she found her purpose of giving back to society at such a young age. Not just that, she also is inspiring

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LET’S GET COOKING!

Teaching Kids How to Navigate the Kitchen

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier

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he holiday season is fast approaching, which makes this a great time of year to start giving your kids some practical life skills by helping you in the kitchen. Getting your kids involved in the holiday food preparation is a great way to bond and pass on your traditions for celebrating.

BENEFITS OF COOKING WITH CHILDREN One of the biggest benefits to having your kids help you in the kitchen is that you are teaching them about food and nutrition. Learning about food helps you learn how to eat right, handle food safely, and be healthier. In fact, studies show that people who regularly eat meals prepared at home are more likely to be healthier – and happier. When you eat less sugar and avoid processed foods, you typically have more energy, a healthier immune system, and overall better mental health as a result.

Research shows that people who eat home-cooked meals at least five or more days a week tend to live longer lives, too.

Cooking with your kids is also a great way to help them grow and develop.

From improving vocabulary, math, and fine motor skills, to teaching your kids critical life skills so they will be able to take care of themselves as adults, cooking is an important way to help kids to become healthier and more independent.

Some of the many benefits of cooking with your children include: • Building and enhancing fine motor skills • Encouraging kids to try new foods • Helping young children identify their senses of smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing • Boosting confidence by learning new things and creating something to take pride in

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• Improving math ability by measuring, counting, and converting numbers • Improving reading comprehension skills by following recipes • Learning scientific concepts, like chemistry and experimentation • Increasing focus and attention on the task at hand • Inspiring creativity • Teaching life skills they will need as adults • Promoting healthy eating habits and understanding nutrition • Encouraging family bonding HELPING IN THE KITCHEN Kids get hands on learning while helping in the kitchen because, as you cook, you are actively teaching them by showing them what to do. Cooking improves vocabulary by labeling ingredients as you go, reading to understand and follow recipes and instructions, math by counting and measuring ingredients, and following directions by listening to your instruction.

• Let your kids decorate cookies and cupcakes with frosting, sprinkles, candy, or other treats • Show your kids how to crimp the edges of a pie and let them do it for you • Put ingredients into a re-sealable bag and let your kid mix it with their hands • Ask kids to help you figure out how to double or half a recipe before measuring • Find no-bake recipes and help your kids walk through making the food from beginning to end The level of help in the kitchen should be based on your child’s age and ability.

Younger kids have fun watching and playing, while older children want to be

more hands on and participate in making the final product. You know your child best, so think about what they are ready for when you get ready cook.

There are many resources, classes, and tips both online and in the Phoenix area to help make learning to cook fun and relevant to your children. Do a little homework, get out some of your favorite recipes, and then invite your kids to join you in the kitchen!

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There are many ways for kids to help you in the kitchen. You can encourage your child’s interest in cooking by giving them different age-appropriate activities. Whether they stir batter, measure a cup of ingredients, knead dough, roll out cookies, or crack eggs, they are developing skills that will help them learn how to cook as they grow.

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Education Investing in the Community: BGHS English Teachers Pay it Forward with Time, Talent and Treasure

By Lynn Palacios, Instructional Coach, Barry Goldwater High School

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s cities, neighborhoods and families continue to reel from the effects of COVID-19, we have witnessed the important and wide-ranging roles schools play in our communities. Schools educate, feed, support and strengthen our kids, and thereby our families, our neighborhoods, and our cities.

Barry Goldwater High School (BGHS) takes its responsibility to serve this community seriously, whether in response to a national crisis or in response to the normal daily needs of our students and families. As part of the Bulldog PACK (Pride, Accountability, Courage, Kindness), our staff works tirelessly to ensure our students’ needs are met and that they have opportunities to learn, be challenged, explore their interests and abilities, and flourish.

Our English Language Arts department has no shortage of dedicated, creative, diverse, and compassionate faculty. Meet three of them: Ronda McWhortor, Erika Torres, and Cynthia Fioramonti.

RONDA MCWHORTOR has taught at BGHS for 32 years. She teaches IB English 7-8 (where students can earn college credit), MYP English 1-2, and English 1-2, and coaches the Improv Club and the Speech and Debate Team. Her adventurous spirit has taken her all over this country and to a few others, and has taken her parasailing, bungee jumping, hot air ballooning and on many roller coasters. She is co-director of the ELA department and regularly mentors student teachers from colleges and universities in the state.

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ERIKA TORRES, in her second year teaching at BGHS, is driven by her passion to help others and to see students experience that “lightbulb moment” when something finally clicks for them. She teaches English 1-2 and IB English 5-6, along with cosponsoring the G-Crew mentoring program and National Honor Society. She was the first in her family to graduate from college, and loves being at BGHS. Torres hopes to help students reach their full potential so they can be contributing members of society, able to navigate their circumstances, and demonstrate PACK in their own lives. Her classroom provides them an opportunity to witness and to demonstrate safety, accountability and respect.

CYNTHIA FIORAMONTI has taught for 42 years, but has only been at BGHS for two

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years. She taught for 30 years in Illinois before moving to Arizona. She strives to help students become “lifelong learners, who are productive members of society.” Fioramonti teaches English 1-2 and COM100 - Introduction to Human Communications. Like similar courses at BGHS, students in COM100 can earn college credit through a partnership with Rio Salado Community College. She believes opportunities like Dual Enrollment help to “demystify” college for teens; they can say to themselves, “I’ve already successfully passed a college class, so I know I can do this.” Fioramonti is proud of the work she and her ELA colleagues do, especially in the face of unprecedented challenges, “offering to our kids, as we always have, stability and consistency in our encouragement and support of them and their endeavors.”

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Compassionate tCARE White Dove Assisted Living Homes Provides Personalized Care For Elderly Loved Ones

By Michelle Talsma Everson

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t White Dove Assisted Living Homes, owners Marinela “Nellie” and John Bora emphasize that the residents are “not just numbers on a door”—they get to know each one and are honored to care for them and welcome them home.

“We know them by name; we know who they are and customize their care to fit their needs,” says Marinela “Nellie” Bora.

“Caregivers are on site 24/7 and respond to their individual needs, likes and dislikes. We always treat residents and their families with respect and kindness.”

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White Dove Assisted Living Homes has three nearby locations; Sunrise Mountain, Silvercrest and Arrowhead. The family-owned business began in the early 1990s when Bora saw her mom run a “foster home for the elderly” and thought that it would be a great chance to care for others while also being able to be home with her own family.

“My husband and I both worked for a Phoenix country club for over 11 years, working a lot of hours, and feeling like we never saw our own family,” she says. “I thought this would be a good way to earn an income while caring for the elderly and being able to see my own children more.”

She opened up her home to elderly residents and had three move in on the first day, she shares. She and her four sisters then began to all manage assisted living homes and White Dove Assisted Living Homes was founded.

Her sisters manage other locations in the Scottsdale area; her three homes (Sunrise Mountain, Silvercrest and Arrowhead) are the only ones on this side of the Valley, she says.

“My husband liked the larger lots and the orange groves of this part of town,” Bora shares about her family’s decision to settle here. In addition to her sisters, she notes that other family members are also involved in White Dove Assisted Living Homes.

So what are some of the differences between White Dove homes and other care facilities?

“We are experienced, trained and dedicated to providing all the assistance that our residents may need,” Bora shares. “Here you will find a warm loving family atmosphere in a beautiful, furnished and decorated residential home… All three homes have live-in caregivers available to them 24 hours a day. All employees are trained and certified.

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we are much less.” She emphasizes that residents receive 24/7 access to caregivers, private and semi-private rooms, and one-on-one attention.

needs that care, they don’t have to go anywhere, they can stay here,” she says. This helps to provide comfort to both residents and their families.

Bora adds that caregivers at her homes are ready to serve residents with all levels of care needs—from feeding tubes to catheters, and other services—care is customized.

Added to hospice services, each home is ready to work with mobile services such as home health agencies and even hairdressers. Residents receive three home cooked meals a day plus snacks, and each local home is on a “large lot with big backyard, where residents can spend time outdoors,” Bora says.

“One of the benefits of a home like ours is that, for example, if there’s a husband and wife where one needs hospice care but the other is more independent, we can serve them both and they can stay together,” she says.

“You can enjoy peace of mind knowing the senior citizen in your life is being well cared for,” according to White Dove Assisted Living Homes. “Our certified and trained caregivers assist our residents with dressing, bathing, and grooming.

We make every effort for our elderly residents to live with dignity at this time of their lives.”

When it comes to the caregivers that serve her residents, Bora looks for employees who are honest and open. “I want to care for them too,” she says about her staff. She often prefers to train them herself, sharing her more than 25 years of experience with them. And, while each home operates very much like an extended family, each also meets state requirements and passes all inspections.

Each home has room for 10 residents, with spaces available now for locals who are interested in finding compassionate care for their loved ones. Caregivers most often live on site, which is Bora’s preference, but some come in shifts too.

While each local home is unique, all are spacious enough to comfortably accommodate their residents. For example, White Dove at Sunrise Mountain is a newly remodeled home with nine bedrooms and seven handicap accessible bathrooms.

In addition to on-site caregivers, each home is equipped to work with hospice care as well. “When a resident reaches end of life and

Some other services include: • Daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming • Assistance with walking and eating if needed • Incontinence care • Diabetic management • Cable TV, Internet, and telephone • Daily housekeeping and laundry • Transportation to and from appointments Some regular activities that residents can expect include:

• Arts and crafts • Book reading • Gardening • Bingo • Walking and exercise • Birthday and holiday celebrations • Occasional outings Like many care homes for the elderly and other vulnerable populations, Bora shares that White Dove homes are following all COVID-19 precautions and cleanliness requirements. The health and safety of her residents and employees are important and at top of mind.

“We take what we do very personally,” Bora says. “It is important to us that our residents are happy and healthy.”

Bora shares that she is able to provide families with loved ones who need assisted living with tours of the three local White Dove Assisted Living Homes locations. Those who are interested can call 602-978-1393 for more information.

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Fall Fun Family-Friendly Fall and Halloween Events Across the State Compiled by Veronica Leon

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all is here and that means fall festivals, apple picking, hayrides, and Halloween. We know you’re too busy to search out all of the fall fun yourself so we have done it for you. We want to make sure your family doesn’t miss a thing. So here’s a round-up of all the fall fun in Arizona. (Be sure to check each event’s website before attending as things may change given COVID-19.)

APPLE ANNIE’S ORCHARD FALL PUMPKIN CELEBRATION Through October 31 appleannies.com Fall time at the farm means pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, and fall weather. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day. Pick your own apples in the orchard and pumpkins in the farm, enjoy pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and homemade cider donuts.

FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS PUMPKIN NIGHTS Through October 31 scottsdaleprincess.com/pumpkin-nights Carve out some fun this fall season and join us at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess with friends and family as the resort transforms for its first annual Spooktacular event, Pumpkin Nights #AtThePrincess! With all-new featured experiences, get ready to experience Scottsdale’s most anticipated fall festival.

FREE FALL FEST AT PHOENIX PREMIUM OUTLETS Dates vary; see website for more details theazfallfest.com For three weekends, the Fall Fest will encompass a

wide interactive and family engagement event with seasonal activities, themes, local food vendors and beverages. The events will feature a pumpkin farm stand, music, hot-air balloon “glows,” inflatables, kids and family activities, a beer garden and just about something for every age group.

HALLOWEEN TOWN PUMPKIN PATCH October 22 - October 31 (Thursday through Sunday) halloweentownaz.com Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch’s fee is $5 and parking is free. Find family fun with fun rides, games, and other attractions, (face painting, arts and crafts, and more). You can pick your pumpkin through the pumpkin patch. Rides are geared toward kids ages 2-7, with activities to fit all ages.

MACDONALD’S RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH Through October 31 (closed on Tuesdays) macdonaldsranch.com/pumpkin-patch The annual MacDonald’s Ranch Pumpkin Patch is once again bringing the fall fun. Purchase an entrance ticket at the door to see the original pumpkin patch.

For those that would just like a pumpkin and do not wish to participate in the other western festivities, MacDonald’s Ranch will have a mini pumpkin patch available at the entrance for you to buy pumpkins.

MOTHER NATURE’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH Through October 31 mothernaturesfarm.com/pumpkinpatch The farm entrance fee is $10 per child; this includes a pumpkin, the air bounce, a hayride, spider web crawl, feeding the animals, and Alexander’s Adventure Maze. Adults are $5 to tag along and ride the hayride. Bring a picnic lunch and your friends. They

have picnic tables, grassy fields, big shade trees, and plenty of room for the kids to be kids. Food is available at Maneau’s Munchies.

MORTIMER FARMS PUMPKIN FEST & CORN MAZE Through November 1 mortimerfarmsaz.com/PumpkinFestival Enjoy a “u-pick” pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, fun farm inspired rides, farm animals, and more.

PEORIA’S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN MONSTER BASH October 24 peoriaaz.gov Details are still in the works for this annual event that takes place at Peoria Sports Complex. Be sure to check on their website to not miss any of the scary fun!

SCHNEPF FARMS PUMPKIN & CHILI PARTY Through November 1 (closed Mondays) schnepffarms.com Schnepf Farms offers a pumpkin patch and chili party, from rides, games, shows and so much more.

STORYBOOK ENTERTAINMENT SPOOKTACULAR October 31 storybookentertainmentaz.com/storybookspooktacular.html Join Storybook for the exciting Trick or Treat event.

Keeping safety in mind, they have created an incredible experience for your children to dress up, meet favorite characters, take photos, decorate a trick or treat bag, and trick or treat at the character stations.

TOLMACHOFF FARMS PUMPKIN DAYS & CORN MAZE Through November 1 tolmachoff-farms.com Six acres of family fun with a great pumpkin patch, corn maze and a new theme every year. Mini corn maze (perfect for the little ones), haunted corn maze and other activities, including: a petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow and much more.

VERTUCCIO FARMS FAMILY FESTIVAL Through November 1 vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival A corn maze, air playground, train ride, tube slide, farm animals and bouncy houses for all ages; $12 per person and age 2 and under are free.

Veronica Leon is the publisher of Macaroni Kid N Scottsdale-PV at NScottsdale.macaronikid.com. Find your family fun at this hyper-local e-newsletter and website featuring events, activities, products for moms, kids and families.

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Real Estate

Avoid the Shutout

By Shelley Sakala

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ou did your research. You found the perfect house. You’re pre-approved for a loan. You’re ready with your down payment—only to find out you lost the house to someone else.

In the current housing market, this is fairly common.

Homes sell quickly, and desirable homes even more so. We’re seeing multiple offers and sale prices above listing. When this happens, even a perfectly qualified buyer like yourself might end up watching someone else snag the home of your dreams. There is, however, a little-known secret that can help boost your chances of getting the home you want.

Before I share the secret, first let me take you inside the mind of the seller. When selling a home, your top priorities are price, speed, and ease of sale. In a seller’s market, the seller can demand all three. That’s what’s known as leverage. It’s not unlike the classic TV sitcom Seinfeld, whose characters dutifully lined up to purchase lunch from the infamous “Soup Nazi.” Follow the rules, and you’ll get your soup.

Break the rules, and it’s “No soup for you!” The Soup Nazi didn’t mind losing a customer. There was always another one waiting to step in. The current real estate market has the same energy. You have to play by the seller’s rules. This includes being qualified and prepared, without a laundry list of deal-killing conditions and contingencies. Make it fast and easy.

But sometimes that’s not enough. Sellers don’t always accept the highest offer or the fastest one or the easiest one. Sometimes they choose the offer with the highest likelihood of closing on time.

Perhaps the sellers are transferring out of state for a new job. Or maybe they need this house to close as a contingency for a house they’re buying. The last thing they want is for a deal to fall through and

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disrupt their life plans. For that reason, sellers may look for the most solid offer on the table. This is where my secret comes in.

One of the best advocates you can have is your lender. After all, money talks - and the lender is the one with the money. When you find yourself competing for a house alongside other buyers, imagine the impact of your lender contacting the seller to confirm that the deal (and the financing) is rock solid. That’s a level of comfort that just might propel you past everyone else.

So, can’t any lender make the same type of phone call on behalf of the client? Sure, they can. But getting them to do it is a whole different story.

Lending companies process loans for an everchanging book of clients with rolling deadlines that must be met. Larger firms have more clients (and more deadlines). Smaller firms have fewer staff members to handle their ongoing business. This means if you want a lender to go to bat for you, his or her company needs to be properly and fully staffed to allow for the personal touch you require.

If you’re working with a large-scale national lender or a faceless web-based lending service, the odds of someone making phone calls on your behalf are pretty slim (and even slimmer if your loan officer is out-of-state, as time differences come into play).

To find a lender who can advocate for you, start with list of reputable companies, and then make some calls. Take note of how easy or difficult it is to reach a loan officer. See if the person on the website is the person you’re speaking with.

Keep track of how quickly you get your messages returned. Ask questions. And be upfront about what you need and expect. You’ll get a pretty good idea if the person you’re speaking with is willing to go the extra mile to get you into your dream home.

To skip the research and connect with a knowledgeable, helpful, and loyal lender who can help get the deal done, I recommend Josh Heape of Canopy Mortgage. He can be reached via e-mail at jheape@canopymortgage.com or by phone at 602330-6446.

Shelley Sakala is a local realtor with The Sakala Group.

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Real Estate WaterWalk to Develop Upscale Extended Stay Hotel Locally

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aterWalk, a developer of upscale extended stay hotels, has acquired a 4.5 acre development site at the southwest corner of 19th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road for $2.1 million. The seller was Alter Group, a commercial real estate development company based near Chicago, Illinois.

Kidder Mathews commercial real estate brokers, Trask Switzenberg and Chuck Wells, represented WaterWalk in the transaction.

WaterWalk purchased the site with approved plans to construct an extended stay hotel. This will be their tenth location. The project also includes a .75-acre retail pad that Switzenberg and Wells will continue to market.

WaterWalk combines the most appealing features of an upscale hotel with the space and amenities

travelers enjoy while away from home, according to the company.

By design, the innovative prototype efficiently penetrates target market segments such as relocations and corporate projects/trainings. A marquee brand innovation created by an accomplished leadership team with extensive experience across various lodging sectors, WaterWalk is the fifth national brand started by Jack DeBoer, including Residence Inn, Summerfield Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Value Place/WoodSpring.

“We’re excited to expand our presence to the vibrant Southwest and are eager to bring WaterWalk to increasingly savvy business travelers wanting an elevated guest experience,” says Mimi Rogers, president of WaterWalk International. “Our teams have a deep-rooted passion for service and we consistently deliver an extraordinary amount of guest satisfaction.”

“The continued rapid expansion in the Deer Valley submarket, coupled with the site lying in an opportunity zone, led to our client’s confidence in moving forward with the transaction, even amidst the current economic climate,” says Switzenberg, a vice president with Kidder Mathews.

WaterWalk currently has seven open hotels in Kansas, Colorado, Texas, and North Carolina with two additional locations opening this fall in North Carolina and Minnesota.

This will be their first Arizona property. WaterWalk plans to have 50 locations open by year-end 2024.

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HAUNTED PLAZA Guests can get spooked right as they arrive to Pumpkin Nights as Princess Plaza transforms into Haunted Plaza. Guests will be greeted by Elwood Bones, Pumpkin Nights’ resident musician, Bernard the butler and other animated scenes to spook you right off the bat.

PUMPKIN PATCH Guests may join in as Canyon Lawn transforms into Patches Pumpkin Farm featuring an assortment of pumpkins on display and for purchase. This area will also have plenty of family photo opportunities, like farm trucks and more. Guests can also meet Patches, the friendly scarecrow that watches over his pumpkin patch, making sure there will be enough pumpkins for all the families.

PUMPKIN PLAZA Enjoy the Great Pumpkin, an eight foot tall, ten foot wide giant pumpkin, perfect for the first photo of the fall. Make sure to stop at the Pie House for homemade apple, peach and pumpkin pies.

JACK-O-LANTERN LAWN The Princess is turning the Sunset Beach Lawn into an area of adventure!

Guests can enjoy the Hay Maze, the YOYO Swing Chair, Spidermania and Sizzle rides, campfire fire pits and physically distanced outdoor family seating, S’mores & More concessions including Halloween s’mores kits and a full bar featuring apple cider drinks.

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LANTERNS OF HOPE Families may join at the Sunset Beach pool to light and launch their complimentary lantern they have inscribed with inspiring phrases and wishes of hope. Seating in the area has be arranged to account for physical distancing for guests to prepare their lanterns.

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FALL CULINARY CLASS SERIES Saturdays in October is the perfect time you found a new passion for cooking during the new Culinary Cooking Series – three courses taught by the talented chefs of Fairmont Scottsdale.

October 10: Birds & Brews at Ironwood American Kitchen October 17: Mastering Mexican Cuisine at La Hacienda October 25: Bourbon Steak’s Autumn Favorites

$99 per person, per class. Price includes complimentary valet parking, welcome cocktail, 90 minutes of expert instruction, and a recipe card takeaway.

INSIDER TIPS FOR BEST WAYS TO ENJOY PUMPKIN NIGHTS • Book one of the packages, like the Arizona Resident’s Rate or Stay Close package, and relax poolside during the day and enjoy the festivities at night.

• Enjoy a meal at one of the resort restaurants and get complimentary admission for up to four when you spend $60.

• Purchase your parking and tickets online to maximize your time enjoying the event.

ADMISSION & PARKING • Admission includes Pumpkin Patch, Jack-oLantern Lawn, rides, hay maze, lantern launch and the fireworks show.

• Admission is complimentary for registered guests staying in house.

• Self parking and admission is $40 for up to four wristbands, additional wristbands are $10 each.

• Valet parking and admission is $60 for up four wristbands, additional wristbands are $10 each.

• Valet parking and admission is complimentary with $60 minimum on property restaurant spend.

• Wristbands for rideshare and walk-in guests are $10 each.

• Children three and younger are complimentary and do not require wristbands.

The Princess is ready to welcome guests while keeping their safety in mind. Pumpkin Nights at the Princess is an outdoor open air, appropriately physically distanced and a family oriented experience for all ages. Find out all of the details at scottsdaleprincess.com/pumpkin-nights. myhyperlocalnews.com

AIOLI GOURMET BURGERS

DA VALLEY GRILL

ADDRESS: 2040 W. Deer Valley Rd., Ste. A, Phoenix PHONE: 623-587-4706 CUISINE TYPE: Asian Fusion We strive to spread the aloha spirit by sharing with our customers the experience, pleasures, and rich ethnic flavors of Hawaiian Asian food. We serve sushi, ramen, poke bowls and more delicious entrees. Now open on Sundays! Delivery available through Uber Eats, Grubhub, Doordash and Postmates.

www.DaValleyGrillAZ.com

JOJO’S PIZZA & FAMILY RESTAURANT

ADDRESS: 23425 N. 39th Dr., Glendale PHONE: 623-516-7770 CUISINE TYPE: Pizza For over 15 years, JoJo’s Pizza and Family Restaurant has been committed to making delicious Italian food. Our pizza starts with homemade pizza dough, made fresh daily. We then add our homemade pizza sauce, high-quality mozzarella cheese, and your choice of over 20 fresh cut toppings, resulting in a tasty New York style pizza.

ADDRESS: 2530 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix PHONE: 623-587-5572 CUISINE TYPE: Mediterranean Stop by Pita Jungle in The Shops at Norterra for healthy Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek and Lebanese cuisine. We offer a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Join us for Happy Hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily. You can now order online at www.pitajungle.com/online-ordering.

www.PitaJungle.com

THE OTHER Q BAR & GRILL

ADDRESS: 20818 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix PHONE: 623-580-0588 CUISINE TYPE: American We have been a family owned business in Phoenix for over 30 years and are proud to serve the best and freshest fish fry. We also feature fresh scallops, walleye, catfish, huge burgers, and wings with many sauces to choose from.

www.QBarAndGrill.org

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Bites

ADDRESS: 430 E. Bell Road #103, Phoenix PHONE: 602-971-5555 CUISINE TYPE: Burgers Whether you’re in the mood for a juicy burger, a fresh salad, or a thick and creamy shake, there is something on the menu for everyone.

CASA JALISCO

ADDRESS: 18631 N. 19th Ave., Unit 100, Phoenix PHONE: 623-248-8732 CUISINE TYPE: Mexican We carry all of your favorites, made fresh! Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Our burros, carne asada fries and chimichangas are popular, as well as our salad options. And make sure to save room for dessert!

www.JoJos-Pizza.com

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Entertainment

Must-Watch Streaming Movies & Shows AMAZON PRIME

NETFLIX The 40 Year Old Version A woman pushing 40 takes a stab at different types of art to find her voice. The directorial debut of Radha Black. On Netflix October 9.

Hubie Halloween A disliked native of a small town must try to convince the people around him that there is a dangerous criminal going around during Halloween time. A comedy starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Julie Bowen. On Netflix October 7.

Welcome to the Blumhouse The beginning of a partnership with Amazon and Blumhouse, this October will bring four new horror films from the studio behind Halloween and Get Out. It starts October 6 with The Lie (Joey King, Peter Sarsgaard) and Black Box (Mamoudou Athie, Phylicia Rashad). It then continues on October 13 with Evil Eye (Sarita Choudhury) and Nocturne (Sydney Sweeney and Madison Iseman).

Rebecca A woman suspects her husband desires her to be more like his dead wife with her lifestyle changes.

Starring Lily James and Armie Hammer. On Netflix October 21.

HULU

Monsterland An original horror anthology series set around several U.S. towns and the supernatural and real monsters that populate them. Featuring actors such as Kaitlyn Denver, Kelly Marie Tran, and Mike Colter, among others. On Hulu October 2.

DISNEY + The Haunting of Bly Manor Based on Henry James’s The Turn of the Screw. A new nanny to a wealthy family finds that the house has mysterious spirits hiding within the premises alongside some spirits of the children’s guardian.

A new installment of The Haunting of Hill House anthology. On Netflix October 9.

The Right Stuff A reimagined look into the Mercury Seven mission from a more grounded and glamour-less look by the astronauts during their training to the media circus around them. Based on Tom Wolfe’s book.

On Disney+ October 9.

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The Trial of the Chicago 7 The true story of seven American citizens accused by the government for conspiracy during the Vietnam War protests. Aaron Sorking (The West Wing) directs an all-star cast including Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, and Michael Keaton.

On Netflix October 16.

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD - THEME: MOVIE TITLES ACROSS 1. All thumbs 6. *Do this to Shorty 9. Practice in the ring 13. Popular aquarium dweller 14. Fertility clinic stock 15. Dreamy 16. Brightest star in Cygnus 17. Romanian money 18. Athlete’s stage 19. *Ferris Bueller’s time away 21. *He always rings twice 23. G in music 24. Dissenting clique 25. Billy’s Harry to ____’s Sally 28. “Brave New World” drug 30. Lung pouch 35. Crematorium containers 37. X-ray units 39. Humpy ungulate 40. One of oldest cities in China or Welsh girl’s name 41. Torcher’s misdeed 43. “____ a soul” 44. Sudden occurrence of disease 46. Crimson rival 47. Power system 48. “Rock the ____” by The Clash 50. Deal with it 52. Happy Gilmore’s peg 53. Bird’s groomer 55. Tap choice 57. *Dr. Strangelove learned to love it, two words 61. *No country for these guys, two words 64. *One green one in John Wayne flick 65. “Eureka!”

67. Erasable programmable read only memory 69. Woven wall hanging 70. Soldier’s bed 71. “All the world’s a ____” 72. R in RIP 73. It is 74. Boxer turned actor

DOWN 1. It would 2. Pauper’s permanent state 3. Europe’s highest volcano 4. Hunts for food 5. No-noes 6. The Masters’ game 7. *It’s all about her 8. Greyish brown 9. Database command 10. Lord Byron’s composition 11. *King of Siam’s governess 12. *Private that had to be saved 15. a.k.a. tears of Chios 20. Fauna’s partner 22. Mozart’s “L’____ del Cairo” 24. Eponymous comic strip character 25. *The hills are alive with the sound of it 26. “Fear of Flying” author Jong 27. Annoying tiny biters 29. *There’s something about her 31. Telephoned 32. Bright 33. Eagle’s nest 34. *Bonnie’s partner 36. Give the cold shoulder 38. Musician’s time to shine 42. Kathmandu country 45. Wooden shoes 49. Skirt’s edge 51. First among siblings 54. Olden day calculators 56. Like worthless promise 57. Tow rope alternative 58. At this point 59. Does something wrong 60. “Don’t ____ around the bush” 61. Mares’ meal 62. “-zoic” periods 63. Not happening 66. *Some like it this way 68. *There were three, plus a baby

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