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THE SINGLETONS

ancer. We all hear about it. We all know, or will know, someone who has received the news that they have cancer. Yet life does not stop after a cancer diagnosis. In fact, it often feels more like a whirlwind - a bumpy, bit complicated, and overwhelming tornado of activity. For single parents who are the main providers for their children, it becomes all these things and more. Bills still need to be paid, dinner still needs to be made, the family household still needs supplies, and children still deserve a childhood. This is where The Singletons organization steps in and offers not only practical support, but a reason for single parents with cancer to exhale and feel a little relief.

Named in memory of Michelle Singleton, a single mother diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32, the organization took root 13 years ago and continues to grow. Her friends circled around the family and began offering assistance where it was needed most. Sadly, Michelle passed away 15 months after her diagnosis. But during that time, her circle of friends realized the value and importance of their helping hands. In honor of Michelle, they began Singleton Moms, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The program expanded its reach over time, to include single dads, as well as children with cancer, living in a single parent household. In 2017 they officially changed their name to The Singletons.

Program services focus on the day-to-day needs of the entire family as they face the effects of a cancer crisis. These are thoughtfully developed, based on the most needed requests from our families. We provide the parents with a little peace of mind and the opportunity to spend meaningful time with their children. What little energy cancer has left them with, can be poured back into healing and wellness. Singleton families complete an easy in-take process, and provide a confirmation of medical care. Our goal is to take care of today’s needs and provide hope for tomorrow, assuring these brave single parents, and their children, that they are not alone.

Below are the types of support The Singletons offers.

SINGLETON POCKETS Bills, bills, bills...any person with a serious illness knows the real financial hardship it creates. Singleton Pockets allocates a small stipend per month to be applied directly toward a household bill such as rent/mortgage, utility (water, electric, etc). If the disease progresses (whether their own or their child’s), their ability to work is forced to change and household income decreases; however, bills do not disappear. As quoted by one program participant, “Disability may give me 60 percent of my income, but my bills

are still 100 percent.” Bill payments are made through The Singletons office, directly to the service provider.

SINGLETON KITCHEN This program is designed to provide 4-6 freshly made meals to the families. Each month volunteers meet at Dream Dinners, where they assemble dinner entrees with the same ingredients you use in your own kitchen. Volunteers follow well marked recipes, and create delicious meals with Dream Dinners’ utensils, kitchen tools and packaging.

(All meals are purchased by The Singletons; Dream Dinners kindly donates some of the side dishes). Meals include easy-to-cook instructions and are stored in The Singletons freezers for monthly distribution to the families.

BARE NECESSITIES Our Bare Necessities program provides families with a supply of the most-needed household items that are commonly used in the home daily, such as: toothpaste, laundry detergent; paper towels; toilet paper; etc. This can add up!

Would it surprise you to know that government assistance programs such as SNAP cover none of the items provided through the Bare Necessities program? Bare Necessity collection drives allow us to help the families keep their home running smoothly while simultaneously bringing relief to the family’s monthly budget.

SINGLETON KIDS Fun is not a luxury, it is a necessity! When a single parent is facing a cancer diagnosis, the mood around the house can become glum. This is where our Singleton Kids program comes in and boosts family moral. This program offers various family events, holiday fun days, and Singleton Santas. “Memory-Maker Moments” are often a well-needed respite, and also a special opportunity for parents and siblings of a child with cancer. We are always grateful for groups who want to create special activities for our families to enjoy.

The Singletons, like every non-profit organization, relies on funding from grants and foundational giving, as well as many generous private donors. Fundraising efforts are a continuous part of our activity. We passionately believe that the more we can help a single parent family reduce their stress and worry, the more they can focus on what they need to get well. On February 23, 2019 The Singletons will host “The Singletons Swing into Spring Social” a wonderful event chaired by Anna Boxberger of the Diamondback Wives organization. It is a unique opportunity to gather at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, meet some pro-athletes, enjoy live music, great food, and support a much-deserved, but under-recognized group of families who need our help.

For more information visit www.TheSingletonsAZ.org or call 480-818-5285.

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CONSTRUCTION TO START SOON ON LOOP 101 EXPANSION IN NORTH VALLEY

By Katy Reeve

VALLEY RESIDENTS CAN EXPECT AN IMPROVED COMMUTE WHILE DRIVING THE LOOP 101 BETWEEN PIMA ROAD IN SCOTTSDALE AND THE INTERSTATE 17 INTERCHANGE. New lanes will be added in each direction on this stretch of the heavily-traveled portion of the Loop 101.

According to Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), the project will address bottlenecks along the Loop 101 at Interstate 17, Cave Creek Road, State Route 51 and Tatum Boulevard. On average, residents in the metropolitan Phoenix area currently spend 35 hours per year sitting in traffic.

While these lane expansions should help traffic congestion initially, officials expect this portion to get busier in years to come as the Phoenix metro area continues to grow. Phoenix is currently the sixth largest city in the U.S. and home to 1.5 million people. The greater metropolitan area ranks 11th nationwide with 4.7 million and shows no signs of slowing that growth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Maricopa County was the fastest-growing county in the country in 2017.

A critical component to this project, the ADOT Noise Team works to mitigate noise for federal projects as required by the National Environmental Policy Act. For more than 20 years, Arizona highways and city streets have been resurfaced with rubberized asphalt as they reach their normal life expectancy. Initially known for helping reduce the disposal of used tires, rubberized asphalt has only recently been recognized for its traffic noise reduction.

The project is expected to start in early 2019 with a planned completion date sometime in early 2021.

The plans according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) include the following improvements:

According to ADOT’s Quiet Pavement and Noise Program website, rubberized asphalt consists of regular asphalt paving mixed with rubber from used tires that would otherwise end up in landfills.

Rubberized asphalt has the benefit of being smoother and quieter. Noise readings have shown the rubberized asphalt generally reduces tire noise by an average of 4 decibels. Approximately 1,500 tires are used for every lane-mile of rubberized paving, which can put a major dent in the 2 million used tires that are generated annually in Maricopa County.

• Ramps and frontage road connection improvements at 10 locations along the freeway • One additional general-purpose lane between Pima Road and Interstate 17 in each direction • Auxiliary lane between Cave Creek Road and 7th Street in each direction • Drainage and technological improvements • Installing rubberized asphalt overlay to reduce noise • Constructing noise or retaining walls where needed • Improvements to pavement markings

In early 2019, ADOT is expected to hold informational meetings and two community open houses, one in Phoenix and one in Scottsdale, prior to the start of construction. Dates, times and locations of the community open houses will be announced in advance. To learn more about this project, visit ADOT’s Central District Projects at www.azdot.gov.

WAYMO LAUNCHES SELF-DRIVING RIDE HAILING SERVICE ON DECEMBER 5, WAYMO INTRODUCED ITS COMMERCIAL SELF-DRIVING SERVICE, WAYMO ONE, IN THE METRO PHOENIX AREA.

Waymo One will first be offered to hundreds of early riders who have been using Waymo’s self-driving technology since April 2017 as part of their early rider program. This diverse and passionate group has provided important feedback directly to Waymo’s research and product teams and has used Waymo for a variety of activities. Some took rides to their local college for classes or commuted to work and high school.

Others used the service to get to book club each week, connect to busses, or try new restaurants on date night.

“Their feedback along the way helped refine the technology and design features that met their needs,” said

Waymo CEO, John Krafcik. “Based on their comments we worked on ways to streamline pickups, made it easier to contact support for questions and began operating our service at all times of the day.”

The early rider program will continue as a way for a select group of individuals to give ongoing feedback. They’ll help test early features before those new capabilities graduate to Waymo One, where they can be accessed by the public over time.

So, how does Waymo One work?

Riders are given access to the app which will be available on iOS and Android devices. They can use the app to call a self-driving vehicle 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Waymo One will be available across several cities in the Metro Phoenix area. Riders will see price estimates before they accept the

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trip based on factors like the time and distance to their destination.

Waymo One riders can also invite friends and family in the car with them. Up to three adults and a child can ride, and each vehicle comes equipped with one child safety car seat.

During the ride, all of the key trip details will display on the in-car screens as well as the app, and support will be front and center. With the tap of a button on the in-car console and screens, or through the Waymo app, riders can connect instantly to a rider support agent to ask questions.

These channels will become even more important as Waymo transitions to fully

driverless rides. At the start, Waymotrained drivers will be riding along to supervise the vehicles for rider comfort and convenience.

“There’s a long journey ahead,” Krafcik said, “but we believe that Waymo One will make the roads safer and easier for everyone to navigate.”

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UNIQUE EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED UCP OF CENTRAL ARIZONA IS INVITING THE COMMUNITY TO VISIT ON JANUARY 10, 2019 FROM 5 TO 6PM TO SHOWCASE THEIR FIVE-STAR QUALITY FIRST RATED EARLY LEARNING CENTER (ELC) and the Laura Dozer Therapy Clinic both located at the Laura Dozer Center at 1802 West Parkside Lane, Phoenix, Arizona 85027.

The Early Learning Center at UCP serves all children ages six weeks to five years old in an inclusive environment with approximately 70 percent of the children in the ELC developing without delays. The things that set the ELC apart are the adult-child ratio and staff knowledge in areas of child development, with screening and tools for assisting all children at all levels of development. The preparation they receive is designed to transition the children to elementary school, with attention to the developmental needs of all children.

“As a UCP therapist for over 20 years, I have personally seen the impact ELC has on all of our children developmentally. Having our therapy clinic steps away from the ELC classroom gives children and their parents ease in knowing their child is not just being

cared for during the day, but is getting that individualized attention from staff and therapists who first hand know what a developmental delay looks like- whether it be something minor that can be corrected in speech therapy or something more severe,” said Valerie Pieraccini, Occupational Therapist and Director of Early Intervention Therapy and Early Learning center.

The Laura Dozer Therapy Clinic offers children from infancy to pre-teen years physical, occupational, speech

and language therapy. Whether a child is a picky eater, late walker or having difficulty with paying attention, UCP therapists can help a child move from frustration to inspiration.

PUBLIC SAFETY FEE GOING INTO EFFECT, COLLECTED DURING VEHICLE-REGISTRATION PROCESS ARIZONA MOTORISTS EXPECTING VEHICLE REGISTRATION RENEWALS WILL NOW SEE A NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FEE. The fee was established by state law to support public safety and Highway Patrol operations. The fee is in effect for registrations due in January, and immediately for newly registered vehicles.

visible functions of the Arizona Department of Public Safety — include response to collisions on Arizona highways, enforcing state laws designed to keep the motoring public safe, arresting impaired drivers, assisting motorists in distress, air-rescue operations and patrolling more than 6,800 miles of highways.

The fee will be collected during the vehicleregistration process administered by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. Arizona statute established the method for collecting the fee and sets the process for determining the amount based on a formula designed to support Highway Patrol operations.

Highway Patrol operations — among the most

Most motorists will pay $32 per vehicle, per year.

Street-legal golf carts and primarily off-highway vehicles will pay $5. Those who register a vehicle annually or pay for a two- or five-year registration will pay the entire amount up front for each registered year.

Over the past decade, much of the Highway Patrol’s budget was considered part of the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund, the gas-tax account that supports Arizona roadways, including law-enforcement support. The new $32 Public Safety Fee will allow gas-tax money to support roadway maintenance and construction, while providing a different source of funding for Highway Patrol operations.

The funds raised through the Public Safety Fee will

For more information: www.azdot.gov/mvd.

not only provide necessary dollars for public safety but will advance maintenance and construction of Arizona’s highway infrastructure, including the state’s Key Commerce Corridors that support economic development around the state.

SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC RECEIVES GRANT FROM SCOTTSDALE LEAGUE FOR THE ARTS THE SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC RECENTLY RECEIVED A $1,000 GRANT FROM THE SCOTTSDALE LEAGUE FOR THE ARTS. The funds will be used to meet the Philharmonic’s expanded mission of focusing on children’s knowledge and awareness of classical music. The expanded mission includes developing an annual children’s concert and a youth orchestra as well as giving four music scholarships for underprivileged youth through Rosie’s northtatumtimes.com

House. All concerts, except for their Holiday Concert, are FREE to attend.

The Scottsdale League for the Arts gives annual grants to nonprofit organizations that impact the arts or arts education programs in Maricopa County. Since 2000, the group has given more than $4.5 million to local arts programs.

“We’re delighted to receive this grant to help us continue to expand

our mission of bringing classical music to the community free of charge,” says Joy Partridge, President and Co-Founder of the Scottsdale Philharmonic.

The Scottsdale Philharmonic will kick off its free 2019 concerts on Sunday, Feb. 10, with a concert at the Scottsdale Bible Church (7601 E Shea Blvd.), 4 to 6 p.m. Sign up for email notifications of all the concerts at www.ScottsdalePhilharmonic.com.

BARBARA MOSS, SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO BEGINS JANUARY 11 IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE A PARCEL OF DESERT IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE WILL MAGICALLY TRANSFORM INTO A VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY FOR 10 WEEKS as renowned artists from across the globe set up their studios and create original pieces of fine art in what has come to be known as one of Arizona’s best venues for collecting fine art.

The Arizona Fine Art EXPO begins Friday, January 11 and runs through Sunday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily under the “festive white tents” at 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Jomax Roads, next to MacDonald’s Ranch. Season passes cost $10; season

passes for seniors and military are $8; and children under 12 are free. Parking is free.

The event features 124 patron-friendly artist studios within a 44,000 squarefoot space, where guests have a rare chance to meet the artists, see them in action, and learn about their passion, inspiration and techniques. While the fine art show features several local artists, some artists will travel from Israel, Zimbabwe, Russia, Korea, Mexico, Holland, China, Canada, Peru and throughout the United States to participate in the show.

Throughout the 10 weeks, artisans

will sketch passionately in radiograph, pencil, charcoal and pastels; sculpt and fire clay; chisel, carve and shape stone; and saw and carve wood sculptures.

Artists also will paint in all media; stain and etch gourds; design lost wax casting; solder and weld jewelry; assemble mosaics, blow glass, plus fuse and kiln form glass sculptures. Art is for sale and commissions are welcomed.

Glass blowing classes will be held throughout the 10 weeks.

Patrons can also stroll throughout an enhanced two-acre sculpture garden, which will feature nearly 40 stone, metal, glass and mixed media sculptures.

For more details about participating artists or events during the show, call (480) 837-7163 or visit www.

ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com.

KASAI ASIAN GRILL ANNOUNCES REBRANDING AND GRAND OPENING IN SCOTTSDALE KASAI ASIAN GRILL IS A COMPLETE REBRANDING AND OVERHAUL OF THE RESTAURANT FORMERLY KNOWN AS SAPPORO. Kasai is a collaboration between Sapporo’s original owners Mike Russello and Patrick King. After selling Sapporo in 2009, Russello and King went on to open a number of restaurants throughout the Valley including; Humble Pie, The Living Room, and The Creek Patio Grill. Since then, the co-owners have returned to Sapporo to rebrand the venue and re-open it under a new name.

Kasai is a sleek Japanese eatery complete with elevated teppanyaki tables, a redesigned sushi bar, Asian fusion menu, and an expanded bar patio. Named after the Japanese Kasai, for fire, the restaurant showcases a dining room and framework inspired by the element of

fire. Kasai built their menu on familiar Asian cuisine, creating an authentic yet innovative Asian fusion.

“With the launch of Kasai, our focus was to bring back the attention to detail and unique dining experience we created with Sapporo,” said Mike Russello, Kasai owner. “Guests will see brand new teppanyaki tables, a remodeled sushi bar, and an expanded and re-imagined Asian fusion menu.”

In addition to quality teppanyaki meals and fresh sushi, Kasai’s menu showcases a number of Asian fusion items including, Chicken Karaage, Asian Pesto Chilian Seabass, Lamb Chops in a Thai Curry Coconut Glaze and Macadamia Nut crusted Mahi Mahi. The restaurant also reinstalled their fan favorite Happy Hour menu which includes 50 percent off of all drinks, beer and wine by the glass, and 25 percent off appetizers every

day from 3 p.m. till 7 p.m.

At Kasai, dinnertainment is provided by talented chefs at the teppanyaki tables where a 7-course meal is prepared with flair for guests. Service at Kasai provides each guest with a memorable dining experience.

Part of making this experience memorable is the atmosphere, which incorporates dynamic fire inspired features which dazzle the senses. The Kasai experience is defined by superior quality cuisine, unsurpassed service, unparalleled ambiance and exceptional value.

The restaurant will be open from 3 p.m. till 10 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday, and from 3 p.m. till 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Kasai Asian Grill is located at 14344 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, Ariz.

For table reservations and more info please visit, KasaiScottsdale.com or call 480-607-1114.

JOIN DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY FOR THEIR 10TH ANNUAL GALA “RED CARPET EVENING” JOIN THE DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY FOR A “RED CARPET EVENING” OF GLITZ AND GLAM AT THE 10TH ANNUAL GALA on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 6 p.m.

The Library, a 501c(3) nonprofit,

invites the Valley community to one of the organization’s largest fundraisers of the year. The gala will take place at the Library, located at 38443 N. School House Road in Cave Creek.

To purchase tickets, $200 per person, contact executive director David Court at 480-488-2286 or dcourt@ dfla.org. The Library welcomes auction donations and sponsorship opportunities are available. All proceeds will benefit the Desert Foothills Library.

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cocktails, a gourmet dinner, and a live and silent auction, all within the beautiful newly remodeled Desert Foothills Library facility.

Entertainment includes performances by celebrated pianist Nicole Pesce and performers from the Phoenix Opera.

Nicole Pesce has played for legendary sports figures, Hollywood stars and former U.S. Presidents, including Muhammad Ali, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Rock, George Bush, Sr., and Jimmy Carter. She has also appeared in The Moscow Ballet, The Cast of Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia and White Christmas.

Performers from the Phoenix Opera will also delight the audiences with their beautiful voices.

“Our 10th annual gala is a special evening that provides ongoing financial support of the Library’s objective to enrich the community by promoting literacy and advancing knowledge through library resources and lifelong learning,” said David Court, Desert Foothills Library executive director.

For more information on the 10th annual gala “Red Carpet Evening,” visit the Library online at dfla.org or call 480-488-2286. northtatumtimes.com

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NEW METRICS, TENANTS SHOW DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE FLOURISHING IN AGE OF AMAZON IN THE ERA OF AMAZON WHEN ONLINE SHOPPING IS FLOURISHING AND MANY SHOPPING CENTERS AND MALLS ARE FAILING, DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE IS DOING JUST THE OPPOSITE. It is thriving, currently up nearly 40 percent over the past five years, and has evolved to be much more than just an outdoor mall, but an experience.

With the completion of a $22 million renovation, more than 300 community events a year, 100 retailers and chef driven restaurants, entertainment for all occasions, Desert Ridge Marketplace has developed into a center with depth and dimension and continues to flourish as other area shopping centers close.

“Between the millions we’ve spent in renovations, the diverse programing with 300 unique events offered each year to the top tier success of our retailers, Desert Ridge Marketplace is positioned to have one of its best years yet and we know there a number of factors we can credit right now for this increase in business,” said Vestar President, David Larcher.

Desert Ridge Marketplace has 12 new tenants coming to the center, totaling more than 100,000 square feet, within the next several months. One of these include H&M with more nationally recognized fashion retailers to be announced soon.

Of the new tenants, one of the most anticipated openings is Copper Blues Live, a restaurant and venue distinct in the Valley. One side is a restauranta full-size eatery, bar and hotspot offering nightly entertainment from local bands, acoustic acts and DJs. The other side boasts as a dynamic state-of-the-art music, comedy and multi-use venue.

Some of Desert Ridge Marketplace’s other updated amenities include bocce ball courts, children’s play areas, EV charging stations, a splash pad, stateof-the-art video walls, complimentary wifi, and much more.

“We have several big boxes that normally produce the best numbers out of all their stores in the market, if not the highest numbers,” said Larcher. “Every year the numbers continue to prove that big boxes have the ability to succeed here, contrary to conventional wisdom on the future of these big stores.”

Desert Ridge Marketplace is also attracting locally owned chef driven restaurants, recently adding Barrio Queen, The Whining Pig Beer & Wine Bar and Flower Child to the list.

Finally, Larcher noted the number of large private and Arizona state land department sales in the past year, resulting in a substantial number of new homes and residents in the trade area.

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HIKING WITH KIDS IN ARIZONA A

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier

s Arizonans, we love to hit the trails and enjoy the beauty of our desert environment.

Hiking with our kids is a fun way to spend time and get outside, but it is critical to be well prepared so you can make the hike enjoyable and safe for your children before you go. As experienced hikers, here are a few of the things we have learned first hand that can help make your hike a good one for both you and your little ones.

WATER, WATER, WATER This is the most important rule for all hikers, especially in the desert. Realize that even the higher elevations and tall pines in Arizona are still desert, which means the climate is very dry. Experts recommend drinking one gallon of water per person, per day. When we hike we fill our water packs to the top, no matter how far we’re going, and we refill at every water station.

FUEL UP THE LITTLE BODIES Pickles and peanut butter. An odd combination to be sure, but this is one do-it-yourself suggestion that we received from a local hiking expert in Prescott. When we asked what kinds of food to give our then six-year old on a 2-3 mile day hike to keep up her energy, he said you don’t always need to buy pre-packaged solutions.

Our daughter is tall and lean, so she has very few fat reserves to keep her moving during what most adults may consider a short hike. She goes from full steam to “carry me” in about 2 minutes flat. The trick is to make sure she eats plenty of small snacks along the way.

There are some great pre-packaged “power bars” out there that work well, but the pickles and peanut butter recommendation is a great idea, too. Pickles provide quick-acting electrolytes, which regulate nerve and muscle function and hydration, and peanut butter provides a good source of healthy monounsaturated fat and northtatumtimes.com

protein. We tried this weird-sounding combination in our own taste-test and liked it! It tastes a little like the peanutty sauces used in a lot of Thai food. Not too bad.

EVERYONE CARRIES THEIR OWN PACK (UNLESS THE CHILD IS THE PACK) This is a good rule for everyone to follow for all hiking and backpacking trips. Don’t let one person carry all of the food, water or supplies, even if they are the “strongest” person, or the most knowledgeable. You never know when an accident will happen to you or someone else, so it’s best for everyone to be prepared to take care of themselves, at least until help arrives. This applies to kids, too, to a certain degree. We have our daughter carry her own water pack (an absolute must) so she can drink as she needs it. The pack includes her own snacks, sunscreen, lip balm, and small first aid kit. You don’t need to carry a lot, but be sure to have the basics on hand for each person on your hiking adventure.

important for both adult feet and little growing feet. Don’t spend a fortune (your kids will grow out of their gear quickly, anyway), but look for sales and check online for discounts.

Hand-me-downs and gently used gear are also great options.

Take a breath and smell the desert air.

It’s like no other scent in the world and one of the best things about hiking in Arizona. And be prepared for possible potty breaks along the trail.

Have everyone go before you leave, but don’t be surprised if you need to have a quick lesson about squatting behind a tree or bush (and we highly recommend taking plenty of tissues and wet wipes, just in case)!

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Want to reduce screen )me for your kids and get some WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR fresh air? Are you This is important advice for the haplooking for fun piness and comfort of everyone in your hiking party. There are shirts, ac)vi)es to do all pants, shoes and socks made specifically for hiking and other outdoor year long right here activities.

I highly recommend you use them!

You don’t have to spend in our state? Check a fortune of new clothes (there are many discount versions available and out Ladybug’s Blog most stores have frequent sales), but for ar<cles our experience has taught us that you will be miserable if your gear is not highligh<ng fun up to the task.

Arizona adventures Specifically, do not wear jeans. Ever.

They are heavy and chafing, and for the whole family! just a bad idea all around for hik-

ing. A good pair of hiking pants or lightweight exercise pants that will withstand movement are worth every penny. Wear clothing that is made to breath, wick away sweat, dry quickly and be comfortable. And be careful with your footwear. Hiking shoes are made to be comfortable while tackling tough, rugged terrain. This is

PACE YOURSELVES AND BE PREPARED TO STOP FREQUENTLY Kids not only have short attention spans and small bladders, they also wear out quickly. Make the hike fun for your youngsters by making stops along the path. Look for wildlife, tell your kids about special plants and flowers, find big sticks and funny rocks. Here in the Sonoran Desert, look for weird and funny cactus shapes, petroglyphs on rocks, and guess what kind of animal (or insect!) lives in the holes you find along the trail.

LAST, BUT NOT LEAST HAVE FUN! Your kid is only this age once. Take time to appreciate who they are and what they can do right now.

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Visiting GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK O

ne of the best things about living in Arizona is ready access to one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park is one of our very favorite places to visit, all year round. On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon will celebrate it’s centennial – it was designated a National Park 100 years ago in 1919! Every season offers something different at the canyon, but this year will also host a many special centennial events.

You can get a new perspective of the majesty of the Canyon and its surrounding wilderness with every visit.

Here is some advice for making the most of your visit to Grand Canyon National Park, every time you go.

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IT TAKES MORE THAN ONE DAY TO REALLY SEE THE GRAND CANYON The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is about 3-4 hours from Phoenix, depending on your location in the Valley of the Sun. The most direct route is straight north on I-17 to Flagstaff, but there are a few out of the way routes that can avoid traffic (roads that go through Williams or Winslow, for example). While it may be possible to make the journey in a day, you won’t be able do much more than see the Visitor’s Center and walk the rim for a short while.

And rest assured, there is a little something for everyone in Grand Canyon National Park. From sightseeing, history, science, walking and shopping to wildlife viewing, camping, biking and hiking for every skill level, the Grand Canyon has all of the best features available in a National Park and more.

For the casual sightseer, paved paths are handicap accessible and allow anyone and everyone to walk a few feet or a few miles along the South rim of the canyon and enjoy its spectacular views. As time passes and weather changes, you never see the same scene twice. The shadows and light shift with the sun throughout the day to paint a new picture from every angle. This is a photographer’s paradise.

For the avid outdoors people, there is

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hiking for every level of experience both along the rim and down into the canyon. Bikers will find paved bike paths throughout the park at the rim and campers can choose from a variety of campsites, whether using a tent, camper or RV.

VISITORS CENTERS AND THE RIM TRAIL The first destination visitors usually go to once they enter the park is the Visitor’s Center at Mather Point. This is probably the most busy point, and popular parking area, in the park, but it’s also a great place to learn more and help plan where you want to go next. The main Visitor Center, hosted by National Park Rangers, provides great educational displays, materials and movies, as well as a Junior Ranger Program that is fun and educational for kids. You can shop in the gift shop, rent bicycles or grab a quick sandwich or drink at the coffee shop. It’s also a hub for the free shuttle system.

Other visitor centers along the Rim trail include the Yavapai Geology Museum and the Verkamp’s Visitor’s Center in the Grand Canyon Village.

Each stop provides a different focus on the Grand Canyon and gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about its history, geology, wildlife and preservation efforts. They are also great places to help your youngsters earn those Junior Ranger badges, so take the time to stop at each if you can.

GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, HERMIT’S REST AND DESERT VIEW The historic, much loved Grand Canyon Village is also a definite must-see during your visit to the Grand Canyon. The National Park buildings and lodges along the rim tell the story of what it took to develop the park into a place that everyone can see and visit today.

Fred Harvey, Mary Colter and the Kolb Brothers all left their mark on the park in their efforts to help tame the wild west and help people around the world experience the wonder that is the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Village has restaurants, shopping and lodging, and is the nearest point to the train station, if you decide to visit the park via the Grand Canyon Railway.

The furthest points along the rim include Hermit’s Rest, which is accessible by shuttle, and Desert View. Both of these visitor’s centers are worth the trip and provide a new and different view of the Grand Canyon, but be sure to plan ahead if you decide to make the trek. The Hermit’s Rest can only be reached by shuttle, hiking or biking along the rim, about 7 miles from the Grand Canyon Village. Desert View is located at the east entrance of the park, about 25 miles down the road from the main village.

BE SURE TO PLAN AHEAD The busiest time of the year for

visitors at the Grand Canyon is summer. Memorial Day through Labor Day is the peak season, in line with vacation times around the world.

Temperatures are beautiful and mild in the spring, from March through May. Fall color is in abundance in October and November. The off-peak season is December through February but remember that you will encounter winter weather (and the hazards of cold, snow and ice along with it).

Be sure to check the Grand Canyon National Park website for current weather and traffic conditions before you go.

Once you get to Tusayun, the town that sits about a mile outside of the park entrance, you will find a variety of lodging and dining options if you haven’t planned ahead and made arrangements in the National Park.

It’s a great place to stay overnight and be sure to take advantage of the free shuttle that goes from the town into the park from March through November – it will save you a lot of parking headaches! Buy your park pass in advance to take advantage of this shuttle and save yourself time when entering the park.

Of course visitors won’t be able to see the whole park in one visit, but each point is worth visiting and spending some time. Be sure to check LadybugsBlog.com for more information about the Grand Canyon and other fantastic places to visit in Arizona. Happy travels!

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EDUCATION

CAVE CREEK UNIFIED EDUCATION FOUNDATION “GRANTS THE DISTRICT”

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he Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation (CCUEF) is best known for its yearly showcasing of musical talent, Rock the District, which not only grows, presents and applauds our students’ musical talents, but raises much needed dollars for our classrooms.

This year, CCUEF celebrated our teachers whose grants were funded with Grant the District and brought along members of the CCYEF (Cave Creek Youth Education Foundation) and two reporters from CSPress (Cactus Shadows High School’s Award winner student-run newspaper). The annual Grant the District event has a CCUSD school bus traveling to the schools of the teachers receiving grants. Teachers and their classes are brought to the front of the school and surprised by the CCUEF Trustees who jump off the bus with a giant check, balloons and flowers. This year, a student group from Cactus Shadows High School—Cave

Creek Youth Education Foundation (CCUYF), also rode the bus, along with a CS Press reporter and photographer, and local dignitaries. Below are this year’s winners:

• Ms. Cardin, Ms. Taylor and Ms. Steward (Black Mountain Elementary) $2,302 for kindergarten Chromebooks; • Ms. Hendrie (Lone Mountain Elementary) $2,250 for Preschool; • Ms. Camarasa (Desert Willow Elementary) $2,500 for El periodico; • Ms. Bayless (Desert Willow Elementary) $2,268 for iPads for the art studio; • Ms. Kerschbaum (Desert Sun Academy) $2,500 for Don’t Put Your Health in a Pickle; • Ms. Stumpo and Mr. Nielson (Sonoran Trails Middle School) $1,000 for French 1 & 2 library; • Ms. Lindstrom, Ms. Dahlke, Ms. Watts and Ms. D’Ambrosi (Sonoran Trials Middle School) $1,844 for Special Education Technology; and • Mr. Conklin, Ms. Fauss, Ms. Knute-

son, Ms. Petrine, Ms. Skinner and Ms. Spiess (Sonoran Trails Middle School) $2,500 for adding technology to the Science lab.

CCUEF’s four pillars are: Classroom Supplies (including Technology); Music and the Arts; Health and Wellness; and International Learning.

volunteers who only want the best for our students and schools. They make sure each year that teachers have the opportunity to access additional resources for their classrooms and CCUSD is so grateful and lucky to have this small but mighty foundation supporting our mission, Inspire Excellence, through their four pillars.”

Superintendent Burdick said, “CCUEF is a group of dedicated, hard-working

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CSC of AZ will provide educational services and programs to students throughout the district, as well as surrounding communities. The Foothills Resource Center has been chosen as the base location for CSC of AZ. “We are thrilled about our new collaboration with the Arizona Challenger Space Center. This exciting partnership will help us expand our STEAM/STEM education program and provide innovative and authentic learning opportunities for students, staff and the community for years to come,” said James P. Lee, Ed.D., superintendent of PVSchools.

PVSchools offers a wide range of innovating K-12 STEAM/STEM programs, including: • Center for Research, Engineering, Science, and Technology (CREST) program at Paradise Valley High School • A fully integrated STEAM program at Desert Shadows Elementary School • Project Lead the Way at Desert Shadows Middle School, Explorer Middle School, and Horizon High School

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LOCAL BUSINESSES BRING ART WALK TO HIGH STREET

By Katy Reeve

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ast Salon and Spa owner, Jamie Almaraz and Linda Del Toro want to share the beauty of art with the people of North Phoenix.

Almaraz and Del Toro launched Everything Beautiful, a free community art walk with a mission to bring art to the North Phoenix community and support local artists, at High Street, the entertainment district formerly known as City North.

On Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 from 7-10 p.m. the second Everything Beautiful art walk will showcase dozens of established, aspiring and student artists for all who want to attend. Everything Beautiful is completely funded by individuals and businesses giving donations, in-kind products, silent auction items, and countless hours of their time.

“We plan to hold Everything Beautiful once per quarter on the second Satur-

day initially,” said Del Toro. “Our goal is to grow to a monthly art walk event to impact more artists and introduce even more people to the wonderful art and artists we have in this area.”

Almaraz and Del Toro have big, exciting plans for how Everything Beautiful will positively impact High Street businesses, their neighbors and the artists involved.

“Our goal is to start our own foundation,” said Almaraz. “Painting has always been a passion of mine and we realized we had an opportunity to help some of these amazing, local artists get exposure without a high barrier to entry.”

During Everything Beautiful, Cast Salon and Spa transforms into a gallery to showcase some of the featured artists. Two to three of the artists displaying their work will be selected to have their art featured in the salon for three months, until the following

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Everything Beautiful event.

Attending the free Everything Beautiful event includes ample free parking, one drink ticket, food sampling, complimentary ticket to High Street’s House of Comedy 9:30 p.m. show that evening, discounts and specials at High Street businesses, and the ability to bid on silent auction items.

The silent auction raises funds to support the Everything Beautiful art walk and mission.

The first Everything Beautiful in November 2018 was planned to celebrate Cast Salon and Spa’s first anniversary. It was such a success, Almaraz and Del Toro knew that it was just the beginning.

More than 500 people attended the first Everything Beautiful event, consisting of High Street residents, customers, friends, fellow businesses and many others who are excited to welcome a local art walk to their community.

Art including paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, performance art and more are welcome at Everything Beautiful, because everyone who creates art is an artist. Artists interested in being part of the February 9 Everything Beautiful art walk should contact Almaraz at Jamie@casthair. com.

Thanks to the generous support of volunteers, donors and sponsors, Everything Beautiful can impact artists and the community. Any individual or businesses interested in supporting Everything Beautiful should contact Del Toro at LDelt1@gmail.com.

High Street is an entertainment destination in North Phoenix at Deer Valley Rd., just east of Tatum Blvd. featuring top-rated restaurants, boutiques, and multiple ways to have fun.

To learn more about High Street, visit www.highstreetaz.com. To learn more about Cast Salon and Spa, visit www. castsalonandspa.com.

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REAL ESTATE

RENOWNED MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPER

TO BRING $500 MILLION INVESTMENT

By Katy Reeve

he Phoenix market is attracting a lot of attention for all the right reasons: business growth, population growth and increases in key economic sectors like tech and engineering. And billionaire investor Jorge Perez, known as “The Condo King of Miami”, and his company The Related Group, have set their sights on the metro Phoenix area for their next properties.

Perez cited that the growth in people ages 24 to 34 relocating to the Phoenix area double the rate of the national average and many of those individuals are relocating here in science, technology, engineering and math professions. According to the Arizona Technology Council, Arizona has more than 8,000 technology companies and a tech workforce growing at 1.38 percent, making Arizona the second-fastest growing tech workforce sector in the southwest.

New multifamily development projects will be located near employment centers including downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Deer Valley and two projects planned for Scottsdale. Three of the initial sites are already under contract.

One of the ways Perez distinguishes The Related Group properties is with the world-renowned architects, designers and artists the company partners with to create residences that become urban landmarks within the community.

The initial planned developments are high-end multifamily rental projects ranging from two- to three-story to 10-story properties. The Related Group is also considering condo and mixed-use development projects for the Phoenix area.

Two full-time curators work for The Related Group focused exclusively on finding museum-quality art for their development projects. Perez is dedicated to showcasing art in his developments and educating and inspiring residents of all demographics with original work from artists worldwide. The company has been recognized for this dedication to the arts with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Honor Award from the National Building Museum.

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The Related Group is planning to break ground of two of the properties during 2019. However, the impact on the local economy doesn’t stop there.

The company is planning to open an Arizona office and hire associates to support these development projects.

Why is Phoenix the best place to invest? All the signs point to success for high-end multifamily developments with factors like educational infrastructure and quality of life. The Related Group also cites positive short-term investment indicators and population movement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Maricopa County was the fastest-growing county in the country in 2017. Census data also indicated the western U.S. is where people want to live with all of the top 10 fastest-growing counties either in western or southern states.

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appy New Year and welcome to 2019! The holidays are behind us so start the year by getting your “ducks in a row.”

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR HOME? What will happen to your home should something happen to you? Are your legal documents current? Verify that information – then be sure someone in your family knows what you want to happen.

Most young people don’t think about legal documents – but no matter what your age, it is very important to have essential directives giving your loved ones your preferences in case something happens. Everyone who has anything at all, needs to be prepared to help those you leave behind.

We are by no means giving legal advice merely giving some suggestions for your own research. Go to an attorney who specializes in Wills and Trusts or check out Legal Zoom for an inexpensive solution if your life isn’t complicated (single, no children, minimal assets).

No matter your age, be certain you have: • A Will or a Trust • Durable Power of Attorney, authorizing who can make financial and other decisions should you be unable to do so on your own behalf.

• Living Will – your directive to a hospital/doctor should you be in an emergency situation. Some call this the choice of DNR (do not resuscitate) if there is no hope for quality of life.

• Health Care Power of Attorney – possibly the same person who makes your financial decisions. Who do you want to make decisions for you if you can’t speak for yourself?

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• A Beneficiary Deed: Per USLEGAL.com, “A beneficiary deed is a type of real property deed used to transfer property. By signing and recording a beneficiary deed, an owner of an interest in real property may cause the owner’s interest in the real property to be conveyed to people or entities on the owner’s death. The interest in real property conveyed by a beneficiary deed does not take effect until the death of the owner, at which time that interest transfers automatically by law to the designated grantee(s) named in the beneficiary deed. A beneficiary deed takes the property out of the probate process as ownership is transferred upon death and no longer part of the decedent’s estate that might go through probate or pass under a will.”

• Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship (JTWROS): “JTWROS is one version of co-tenancy that gives co-owners the right of survivorship.

This means that if one owner of the property dies, his ownership stake will pass to the surviving owners.

This avoids probate, which is the legal process where a person’s Will is proven in court and accepted to be a valid legal document.” Ask your Attorney for advice if more than one other person, other than a spouse, is involved.

• Personally, we have our assets in a family Trust which avoids the Probate process. The surviving Trustee distributes assets according to the instruction in the Trust. By the way, our Financial Advisor pointed out that Rollover IRA’s cannot be put in a Trust so be sure you keep your beneficiary designations current.

Talk to your attorney, CPA and/or financial advisor to see what’s the best method of ownership for you.

ALONG THOSE LINES OF BEING PREPARED: No matter what your assets or health or age, be sure a family member has a copy of the above referenced

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Don’t put it off – do it now. It’s an act of kindness for whomever will one day be handling your affairs.

Often older folks appear to be doing fine but are they paying their bills?

Do they maintain their home? Should they be driving? Sometimes the child needs to become the parent. We’ve told our kids to take our keys away or suggest moving into a retirement

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We both gently guided our mothers into the necessary next step and both loved independent living without having to cook or grocery shop. They both made friends and participated in activities making their last few years enjoyable instead of lonely.

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BOOST CONTRIBUTIONS TO YOUR EMPLOYER-SPONSORED RETIREMENT PLAN Good news! Contribution limits will be increasing for many employer-sponsored retirement plans. For 2019, you can contribute up to $19,000 (up from $18,500 in 2018), or $25,000 (up from $24,500 in 2018) if you’re 50 or older to your 401(k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan. It’s usually a good idea to contribute as much as you can afford to your employer’s plan, as your contributions may lower your taxable income, while any earnings growth is tax-deferred. (Keep in mind that taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age 59.5 may be subject to a 10 percent IRS penalty.) At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.

TRY TO “MAX OUT” ON YOUR IRA Even if you have a 401(k) or similar plan, you can probably still invest in an IRA. For 2019, you can put in up to $6,000 in a traditional or Roth IRA (up from $5,500 in 2018), or $7,000 (up from $6,500) if you’re 50 or older (income restrictions apply to Roth IRAs.) Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible, depending on your income, and any earnings growth is tax-deferred. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, but earnings growth can

be withdrawn tax-free, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you are 59.5 and you’ve had your account at least five years. You can put most types of investments – stocks, bonds, mutual funds, government securities and so on – into an IRA, so it can expand your options beyond those offered in your 401(k) or similar plan.

BUILD AN EMERGENCY FUND Try to build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money held in a lowrisk, liquid account. This fund can help you avoid dipping in to your long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair.

CONTROL YOUR DEBTS Do what you can to keep your debts under control. Ultimately, the less you have to spend on debt payments, the more you can invest for your future.

DON’T OVERREACT TO FINANCIAL MARKET VOLATILITY In 2018 – especially the last few months of the year – we saw considerable market volatility, with huge drops and big gains in rapid succession.

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Creed II is like a combo of Rocky 2 and 4, and like those films, it ups the clichés and traditions. However, here Steven Caple Jr. (who manages to keep within the world that Ryan Coogler created while having his own style) still gets you to take it seriously, and the cast are all great again. Dolph Lundgren also gets to humanize Ivan Drago some more, though I would have liked to see more insight into how his training routine and steroid use affected his character. More quick edits and handheld cam this time around, but it’s not distracting compared to other films that use both. Lastly, the ending still leaves you with the triumphant feel you want from a Rocky film.

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Okay look, this is basically DP 2 but with less swearing and no violence. If you don’t remember my review of that film, I didn’t like it, and I still don’t here. The only difference is the editing is a bit more clunky, and some of the gore removal is strange (including a scene involving a gun shooting through a hand). But Fred Savage makes it more tolerable, as he’s genuinely funny, and his chemistry with Deadpool works (plus it resists making too many Princess Bride jokes).

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THINGS TO DO & best show in Arizona - this year featuring more than 1,100 vendor booths, family friendly activities, learn a new skill and take advantage of our experts at the free DIY & gardening stages plus so much more! All free with Home Show admission. This is THE show of the year, don’t miss it!

DISNEY ON ICE: DARE TO DREAM WHEN: Saturday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St. in Phoenix WHAT: Celebrate what is possible as five Disney heroines spark the courage inside us all at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream! In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana goes on a quest with demigod Maui to save her island and find her own identity. Anna has devotion to her sister Elsa sets her on a journey to stop an eternal winter. Rapunzel goes to great lengths to realize her dream. Fearless Belle befriends the enchanted castle staff and uncover Beast gentleness. With help from her friends, Cinderella is determined to make her wish come true. Along with Mickey and friends, discover your inner hero at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream!

KOMBUCHA BREWING 101 WHEN: January 27, 1 p.m. -2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Craft Nights, 10832 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028 WHAT: Join All About The ‘Booch, Maricopa County’s first kombucha microbrewery, for Kombucha Brewing 101. In this class, you will learn how to make your own kombucha at home and you will get to try a sampling of different kombucha flavors brewed locally by All About The ‘Booch.

Class fees include: * An introduction to kombucha * A walkthrough of the brewing process, including the do’s and don’ts for new brewers (note: this is a walkthrough, you will not be brewing a batch of kombucha during the class) * A sampling of various flavor combinations * A private Facebook group to share brewing experiences with fellow beginners and to receive support when questions arise * A kombucha starter kit (SCOBY, starter tea, 1-gallon glass jar, cloth cover, adhesive temperature strip, and a recipe) to take home and start your very own home brew To register, go to allaboutthebooch.com/upcoming-events/ DOGS’ DAY IN THE GARDEN WHEN: Saturday, January 29, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix WHAT: The Garden has gone to the dogs! Take advantage of this special opportunity to bring the whole family, dogs included, to the Garden. Go for a walk on Garden trails, meet other dog lovers, heel for family photo opportunities, learn about local dog-related nonprofits, shop and enjoy samples with your pup, and experience a hands-on, canine-themed activity.

Don’t miss this tail-wagging good time! What’s included with the ticket?

Admission to the Garden, all ages craft activity, doga (dog yoga) (limited spaces available), a complimentary dog portrait by We Take Nice Pictures, access to the merchandise-filled BARKetplace. northtatumtimes.com

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