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Fall in Love with Desert Ridge Marketplace Valentine’s Day mini golf and socially safe fun for the family LOVE IS IN THE AIR THIS MONTH, AND THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO FALL FOR WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE. GUESTS WILL BE TREATED TO FREE, FESTIVE, SOCIALLY DISTANT FUN ALL MONTH LONG. Get your game face on and head out “fore” mini golf.

Teed Up in 2021 allows guests to putt around Desert Ridge Marketplace for a free, fun, safely spaced mini golf experience near AMC Theatres inside The District. Test your skills at the nine-hole, neon-lit mini golf course and peek at the back of your scorecard for exclusive offers from Desert Ridge Marketplace retailers and restaurants.

Clubs, balls and pencils will be provided at no cost, as well as a nearby sanitization station to make gameplay as safe as possible. Teed Up in 2021 is completely free to play and open on weekends through March 21. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 4-10 p.m. and Sundays from 1-6 p.m. Learn more at shopdesertridge.com/golf.

Grab the one you love and head to The District near H&M and Victoria’s Secret PINK to snap a pic and send

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hearts aflutter. The Love Shot art installation will feature hanging hearts and a neon Cupid’s arrow, perfect for your Valentine’s Day selfie or photo shoot with your Galentine or significant other. Love Shot is the perfect stop on your Valentine’s Day date as you dine at restaurants like Thirsty Lion, Barrio Queen or The Keg. While you’re there, stroll through The District to see an array of eye-popping window art displays. Artscapes, a window wonderland of ultra-bright art installations featuring illuminated ice cream cones, pouring paint and more, is on view now. Artscapes is best viewed at sunset. Snap shots of the eight window art installations and tag Desert Ridge Marketplace on social media — @ desertridge.

As always, Desert Ridge Marketplace will feature some of the Valley’s hottest local bands every Friday and Saturday. This month, enjoy the sounds of Plan B-3, The Flare, Wide Awake, Serena Nicolle, Frosty & The Silver Tones and more at The District Stage, located near Dave & Buster’s in The District.

Exciting tenants are always on the horizon at Desert Ridge Marketplace. In March, the shopping center will welcome Spencer’s, the one-stop shop for funny gifts, unique fashion finds and accessories. Located near American Eagle and Victoria’s Secret PINK in The District, Spencer’s is the destination for quirky gifts that won’t break the bank.

“Desert Ridge Marketplace is all about keeping things fresh and fun in 2021,” says Katie Hauptman, marketing manager at Desert Ridge Marketplace. “Between mini golf, art installations and new tenants, our shopping center is the perfect destination for your Valentine’s Day date night and one-stop shop for all of your gifting needs this season.”

Desert Ridge Marketplace is located at 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix. For more information, visit shopdesertridge.com or like the shopping center on Facebook at facebook.com/ DesertRidgeMarketplace.

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Chill Out at Fairmont Scottsdale’s New Premier Event: Winter at the Princess WINTER ISN’T OVER YET, AND THE FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS IS READY TO CELEBRATE ALL THAT THE SEASON HAS TO OFFER AT WINTER AT THE PRINCESS. Guests can enjoy two different ice skating experiences, axe throwing, rides, ice mazes, inventive food and beverage options, and much more.

The event runs through March 21 from 5 – 10 p.m. on Sundays, Thursdays and Wednesdays, and 5 – 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Skate like no one is watching at The Rink, with 6,000 square feet of real ice with luxury VIP fire pits available for rent with food and beverage service available for outdoor dining. Shop nearby for the hottest trends at the Chalet, your ski and sun outfitter. Take a break and enjoy food, beverage and games at The Lodge, with plenty of socially distanced seating outdoors.

Dine by the fire. Try your hand at ax throwing and other outdoor games in the Lodge yard. Treat yourself to a special dessert waffle at Waffle Co., or warm up with a Flaming Coffee.

THE VILLAGE Chill to live acoustic music at Campfire Park, where complimentary fire pit seating is available to roast s’mores while enjoying warm winter beverages picked up at The Village Bar and live music. Other rides and experiences at The Village are: • Alpine Skate Trail: 5,200 square feet of a real ice trail • Snow Mountain: 120-foot ice slide • The Chair Lift: 90 foot tall, four person gondola Ferris Wheel • Ice Maze – more than 300 feet of glacier ice • Ax Throwing • Rock Climbing THE KID’S VILLAGE Young explorers ages 2-8 years old will enjoy a visit to The Kids Village, where they will meet the princess’ newest furry friend, Brrrnee the St. Bernard. Here, your pint-size adventurers will burn off some winter energy riding the Lolli Swing, Alpine Slide, The Flying Dragon, and Dizzy Dragons.

THE RINK Made with 6,000 square feet of real ice, this outdoor ice rink is surrounded by the beauty of the Scottsdale desert and starry night sky. After a day spent as king of the mountain, snuggle up fireside at the best seat in the house. Your very own private luxury rink side fire pit table awaits. Rink side fire pit rental rates vary by capacity and dates based upon demand. For more information, call 480-513-6014.

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WAYS TO EXPERIENCE WINTER AT THE PRINCESS Book your staycation and just chill. The Winter Chill Package features a $100 daily resort credit, admission and Black Diamond Ice Passes to Winter at the Princess, and more. Other deals include an Arizona resident discount of 40 percent and/or a second night free, depending on the package.

Dine at Fairmont Scottsdale. Valet parking and admission is 50% off with a $75 minimum spend at any of the resort’s signature restaurants. Advanced reservations required via OpenTable or by calling 480-585-2694.

Purchase advanced ticket packages. Admission/ parking tickets are $60 for four people and include: complimentary self- parking and unlimited enjoyment of all rides and attractions, except skating. The Ice Pass can be purchased for $25 per person in addition to admission.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is located at 7575 E. Princess Drive in Scottsdale. To learn more, visit scottsdaleprincess.com.

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City News The Nemesis Club Opens and Welcomes Locals to Have an Immersive Adventure

By Ethan Kispert WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A SAFE AND WELCOMING SPACE FOR EVERYONE, THE NEMESIS CLUB SERVES AS AN UNDERGROUND AREA WHERE FRIENDS CAN GET TOGETHER AND ROLEPLAY AS THEIR FAVORITE SUPERHEROES AND VILLAINS. What makes this place really exciting is how you enter. Soda Jerk Co., located at High Street, is its own milkshake bar while also being the location of a secret entrance to the club. When walking up, mention a “secret code” to an employee up front and you’ll be guided to the back where everything goes down. A hidden door connected to a dimly lit hallway takes you to the main area where everyone gathers.

The idea behind The Nemesis Club is to have a place where friends can gather together and harness their competitive nature while competing in user-created challenges. The aspect of unpredictability

is really what makes The Nemesis Club so unique and helps facilitate a lot of what goes on during the day.

On any given day, groups are presented with a range of different settings, puzzles, soundtracks, special effects, and pretty much whatever else they can think of to help make the experience more surreal. Once everyone groups up and gets organized, one hour is given to all the members to, in a sense, “prove” their worth to the group by doing things such as foiling evil plots or pulling off what are known as “capers.”

While all of this is unfolding, there’s a sidekick, or henchman, who will remotely monitor what’s going on and also provide

tips to help increase the players’ odds of winning. The club features two to three different game types with a capacity of eight to ten players per game. This structure is great during the pandemic because each of the games are private, eliminating the risk of exposure from playing with strangers. Soda Jerk Co. is connected to The Nemesis Club for a reason. When the activities are wrapped up and the victor emerges, the group then enjoys what they call a “Killer Milkshake.”

a modern twist on an old favorite. This shop also serves as a great entry point to the club since it helps to draw visitors in and get them acquainted with what’s going on.

Soda Jerk Co. was started in October 2020 by Kylee and Dustin Smith. It has become a bit of an icon at High Street, where they’re known for their wacky and over-the-top milkshakes that have

The Nemesis Club is open and taking reservations for games. It is located behind Soda Jerk Co. at 5350 E High Street, #109.

For more information, visit thenemesisclub.com.

Much of the inspiration behind the creation of The Nemesis Club has spurred from Kylee and Dustin’s experience in the entertainment industry. They both have helped consult and lead entertainment organizations for nearly 20 years, doing a range of things from designing theme parks to creating ideas for birthday parties and restaurant concepts. This experience serves as the backbone behind the creation of The Nemesis Club, where family and friends can get together and foster a creative environment while having a blast at the same time.

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VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFTEN FIND THEMSELVES STRUGGLING TO LEAVE BECAUSE THEY DON’T HAVE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SURVIVE OUTSIDE OF THE RELATIONSHIP. VALLEY NONPROFIT CONTROL ALT DELETE, LLC IS WORKING TO MAKE SURE THAT VICTIMS CAN SAFELY FIND A WAY OUT. “Control Alt Delete helps people escape domestic violence by removing the barriers that keep them in unsafe situations,” says its president and founder Laura Pahules.

“Ninety nine percent of all abuse survivors are financially abused and may be ready to leave but do not have the funds for something as little as gas for their car.”

In 2019, Arizona domestic violence programs served 1,539 people in a single day and there were 96 domestic violence related deaths throughout the year according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Control Alt Delete was founded the same year, and since then, they have facilitated more than 1,800 escapes from domestic violence situations, which have included more than 3,800 children and 1,200 pets.

“What we know about domestic violence survivors is that they will have a higher likelihood of not returning to the abuser if they have a support system,” Pahules says.

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“Prior to the pandemic, the national statistics showed that one in four women and one in nine men were in abusive relationships,” Pahules shares. “I believe those numbers may have changed to even more people currently being abused. Domestic violence in rampant and widespread, with no socioeconomic distinction.”

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City News Pita Jungle Takes Its Mediterranean Menu to the Streets in its New Food Truck STARTING THIS MONTH, PITA JUNGLE IS HITTING THE STREETS WITH THE ROLL OUT OF ITS NEW FOOD TRUCK. The 20-foot mobile restaurant features a full custom-built kitchen that will enable Pita Jungle to serve culinary excerpts from its menu throughout the metropolitan area, outside of its 22 Phoenix-area locations. The menu includes a selection of starters, salads, pitas, sandwiches, bowls, and desserts. The food truck will serve a few new items created just for the on-the-

go experience and offer special meal combos such as a sandwich and a salad for a set price.

“We are excited to announce the release of our first restaurant on wheels: The Pita Jungle Food Truck,” says Co-Founder Bassel Osmani. “With the hope to eventually deploy a fleet of healthy Mediterranean food trucks, our first launches this month making it easier than ever to eat healthy.”

Along with serving customers around the Valley, the Pita Jungle food truck will soon be available for corporate events, private parties and more.

“Our food truck is dedicated to bringing our delicious fresh food to your doorstep and can be geo-located, summoned, or accessed through third-party delivery providers,” Osmani explains. “This new venture also allows us to be even better equipped to attend and cater special events or visit businesses as well as residential areas around the Valley.”

In addition to the food truck, Pita Jungle continues to grow with new locations in the Valley. They are opening their 24th location this month with more restaurants on the way. Each Pita Jungle restaurant has a unique mood and personality; it is designed to have a character that is reflective of the times and the locality.

From the unique décor and original artwork by local artists, to the custom, handpicked music playlist and creative non-formulaic staff, there are no cookie-cutter locations at Pita Jungle.

To learn more about Pita Jungle, visit pitajungle.com.

For the latest updates, follow Pita Jungle on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@pitajungle).

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City News Duet’s Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium Invites Caregivers to Learn From Nation’s Top Caregiving Experts

Money Fundamentals for Kids

By Renee A. Hanson, CFP®, CEP®, CDFA®, CFS®, ChFC®, APMA®

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arents with school-age children are filling in as teacher more often these days due to COVID-19 and distance learning. Why not add a few lessons on money fundamentals while you have a captive audience? Here are five simple lessons on “dollars and sense” that can help kids develop a financial foundation.

LESSON #1: Money isn’t free. Children may have limited understanding of where money comes from. They may not realize there are limits to the amount of money that is available for things they want. Tell them that money is a byproduct of work, and that there are limits to its supply.

LESSON #2: Don’t spend what you don’t have. It will probably come as a surprise to kids to learn that when money is borrowed in the grownup world, the borrower has to repay more than they borrowed! You can also point out that if everything in their piggy bank is gone, they won’t have money left for other things they may want or need at a later date. Talk with older children about the risks of overspending and credit history. A poor credit history due to youthful money mismanagement can harm their ability to get a car or home loan down the road. Bad credit can even affect employment.

LESSON #3: Spend thoughtfully. Help your kids learn to be deliberate with their dollars. They can practice smart spending by answering these three questions about hypothetical purchases: • Can I afford it?

• Is it worth it?

• Will I regret it?

LESSON #4: Get in the habit of saving. Show how much easier it is to save when its done regularly, even in small amounts, and that savings can help meet larger goals. This can be demonstrated with simple visual addition problems on paper. Don’t forget to mention the other crucial role of savings for adults —as protection when work is interrupted or an unexpected expense occurs. Older students earn extra credit with a lesson on compound interest.

LESSON #5: Money deserves respect. Teach your kids to handle their money with care. That means not stuffing dollars into pockets or leaving change at the bottom of a backpack. Currency kept neatly folded in a wallet or change purse shows respect for the value it represents. The same applies to debit and credit cards, which are as good as money. They too should be guarded, especially to prevent them from being lost or stolen.

Follow your own advice and be a good example.

Just as you are a resource for your children, your financial advisor can be a source of financial knowledge for you. Keep your own finances on track with regular financial reviews and you’ll be even better prepared to engage your kids in meaningful conversations about money.

Renee A. Hanson, CFP®, ChFC®, CEP®, CDFA®, CFS®, BFA®, APMA®, is a Private Wealth Advisor with Affinity Wealth Advisory Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 28 years. To contact her visit www.affinitywealthadvisor.com or call (602) 923-9800.

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WHILE ENDURING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AND THE PASSING OF HIS WIFE OF 56 YEARS, GERALD WOOD CREATES PAINTINGS TO KEEP HIM UPLIFTED. Though he’s dabbled in art since he was six years old, it became a full-time endeavor only a few years ago, in his late 70s.

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“I started when my wife was in bad shape,” he says. Wood was the caregiver for his Alzheimer’s-afflicted wife, Linda, with whom he shared “a love affair since day one.”

While participating in a caregiver support group offered by Duet: Partners In Health & Aging, he was introduced to the book, “Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief,” by Dr. Pauline Boss.

“Dr. Boss was a lifesaver,” says Wood.

“Her book spoke to me at a time when I needed it. The rigors of caregiving can either break you or make you. She says reinventing yourself is the key to surviving.”

In response to her encouragement to “broaden your identity and do what makes you happy,” Wood began taking art courses. He began to bring his paintings to the support group for “show and tell.” Fellow caregivers bought some of his work and commissioned pieces. That launched a new pursuit. His work has been selected for exhibitions, including one with the Mayo Clinic Loaned Artwork Program.

Thanks to Duet, where he discovered Dr. Boss, Wood says he has a new lease on life—a purpose. “My art, friends, family, faith and outside interests, including Duet, make me feel younger than my years. Life is a banquet!”

FAMILY CAREGIVER VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM Caregivers, as well as medical professionals, who seek inspiration from Dr. Pauline Boss have an opportunity to hear her speak at the upcoming Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium presented by Duet. Dr. Boss will discuss “Caregiving in the Midst of Pandemic Uncertainty.” Drawing from her most recent book, “The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic” (W. W. Norton, 2021), she will discuss how new ambiguous losses have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and how family caregivers can cope and stay resilient.

Co-presenter, Dr. Arthur Kleinman, M.D., will discuss “The Soul of Care: Addressing the Crisis in Caregiving.”

Drawing from his most recent book, “The Soul of Care: The Moral Education of a Husband and a Doctor,” he will share his reflections about caring for his wife, and how the experience transformed his thinking about our medical system and the need to put those who give care at its center. KJZZ reporter, Kathy Ritchie, will moderate the event, which is sponsored

by AARP Phoenix. Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the presentation. The event takes place on Wednesday, February 17 from 9 – 11 a.m. Family caregivers are free; professionals are $15. Register at duetaz. org/symposium to be sent link prior to the event. Registration will remain open until February 15 at 5 p.m.

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City News Phoenix Water Debuts New Activity Book with Stormwater Hopper PHOENIX WATER’S MASCOT, HOPPER, IS A FRIENDLY DESERT TOAD THAT REPRESENTS STORMWATER EDUCATION. In Hopper’s newly released activity book, “Hopper’s Stormwater Adventure,” students go on a journey to discover what happens to rainwater that flows into the storm drain. One of Hopper’s most important messages is that stormwater runoff flows untreated into washes, rivers, canals and retention or detention basins and it’s the community’s duty to protect the water.

The activity and coloring pages throughout the tenpage book teach students how to protect stormwater and prevent pollution in the storm drain. Hopper

takes students through a maze to learn where stormwater goes on page three. On page six, students fill in the blank using a secret code teaching them how to protect stormwater. Students test their knowledge on pages seven and eight by selecting which Hopper is preventing stormwater pollution. By the end, students will know that only rain belongs in the storm drain.

The activity book is available for download on Phoenix Water’s digital education page, Water Education from the Cloud. In addition to Hopper’s activity book, the water education page offers water conservation resources for all ages including activity books for Phoenix Water mascots Wayne Drop and Loo Poo, games, learning videos for kids and adults, and lesson plans for the educators to use at home. The webpage provides fun learning entertainment for the whole family.

Phoenix Water continues to add new content to the page throughout the year. To download Hopper’s new activity book, and check out Phoenix Water’s digital education page, visit phoenix.gov/watercloud. To 3-12visit phoelearn more about stormwaterAges in Phoenix, nix.gov/stormwater. And remember, only rain in the storm drain!

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THE PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL RECENTLY APPROVED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A 6-MONTH PILOT PROGRAM THAT WILL ALLOW PHOENIX SOLID WASTE CUSTOMERS TO SCHEDULE A HOME PICKUP OF THEIR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) MATERIALS. The HHW Home Pickup Pilot Program will be managed by the Phoenix Public Works Department in partnership with Kary Environmental Services, a local company that offers professional collection and handling of hazardous waste materials. Public Works is responsible for the proper collection, diversion and disposal of trash and recyclable materials from more than 400,000 Phoenix residential customers.

“The HHW Home Pickup Pilot Program is another example of the ways the city of Phoenix is adapting to the realities of COVID-19 while still providing crucial services. This home pickup program makes it easy for residents to properly dispose of hazardous materials, including things like batteries and paint,” says Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “We expect this effort will result in up to 700 tons of waste diverted from landfills annually.

I’m proud that Phoenix can provide this common sense service at no additional cost to residents.”

To participate in the program and schedule a pickup, solid waste residential customers who wish to dispose of HHW materials—such as paints, aerosols, batteries, electronics and chemicals—need to remember three simple steps: 1. Check acceptable HHW materials list by visiting phoenix.gov/publicworks/ HHW. The list is extensive and details the maximum quantities for accepted chemicals, paints and some electronics, per scheduled collection.

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collection of the materials will take place the following month.

3. Place properly contained, sealed and labeled HHW materials at a visible and accessible area next to your garage or front door on the scheduled pickup date. This is important for safety purposes. Do not place HHW materials at the curb or on the sidewalk.

“During these difficult times, it’s important for the City of Phoenix to provide vital services to our residents in a safe, physically distanced way,” says Vice Mayor Thelda Williams, chair of the Transportation, Infrastructure and Innovation subcommittee. “By implementing home pickups for household hazardous waste materials, the Public Works department is meeting this need, while also ensuring proper disposal of chemicals and toxic wastes that could harm families and the environment.”

There is no additional cost to request a home pickup for solid waste residential customers. The program is already included as part of the solid waste monthly rate. For the 6-month duration of the pilot program, each solid waste customer/household is entitled to one free HHW pick-up. Additionally, the current HHW Alternative Drop-off program, implemented in April 2020, will remain available at no cost to Phoenix solid waste customers.

On average, Phoenix’s HHW collection program diverts approximately 500700 tons of HHW materials from the landfill. myhyperlocalnews.com

City News Girl Scout Cookie Season is Here! The World’s Largest Girl-Led Entrepreneurial Program Takes Place All Month Long

By Autumn Jarrett FOR SIX WEEKS EACH YEAR, GIRL SCOUTS IN ARIZONA PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST GIRL-LED ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM: THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM. This year, the cookie season for the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) began Jan. 18 and continues until Feb. 28. As in years past, 100% of all GSACPC Cookie proceeds stay local to benefit Girl Scouting in Arizona.

“Given COVID-19, GSACPC has developed new and different scenarios and ways for girls to sell cookies safely,” says Tamara Woodbury, CEO of GSACPC. “We are extremely proud to be able to offer our girls both a sense of normalcy in a near-year that has been anything but normal, and a means to help girls grow their entrepreneurial, public speaking, financial and other skills through this modified take on our cookie program.”

DIGITAL COOKIE APP OPENS EARLY Through this digital selling platform, girls build a custom website, and then they invite friends and family they

know to purchase cookies via email marketing, with the option of having cookies delivered via contactless pickup and drop-off or shipped directly to their home. Girls can also use the Digital Cookie Mobile App to accept credit card payment from customers on-the-go.

“Digital Cookie introduces lessons about online marketing, application use, and eCommerce to Girl Scouts, through building their cookie website and managing their virtual sales,” says Woodbury.

DRIVE-THRU BOOTHS Beyond the Digital Cookie offering, local Girl Scout troops will also be coordinating drive-thru booths, with cashless transactions being strongly requested. The drive-thru booths will be in parking lots that allow for plenty of distancing and space for the girls and their parents. Cars will have the chance to pull to the front of the line, make their orders (masks required to make an order), and have the contactless or near contactless ability to pick up their cookies as they would from a traditional booth. There will be parents stationed at each of these booths with sanitizing products to help

the girls ensure maximum safety and monitor cookie transfer to cars.

“The girls will not only be selling at these locations but helping market them via signage and other promotions, enabling the girls to flex their creative and communication muscles in a new way,” says Woodbury.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is more than a sale. It provides girls the skills they need to become successful women. Girl Scouts learn to invest in themselves, their troops, and their community. Encouraging girls’ interest in entrepreneurship prepares them for any future career pathway. The qualities that lead to successful entrepreneurship, like curiosity, confidence, and innovation, are essential for all types of academic and career success.

And while girls learn five key skills in the program, this year they’re learning a sixth skill: managing uncertainty.

The 2021 Cookie Season for Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council continues until Feb. 28. Visit gscookiefinder.com and enter your zip code to find a cookie booth near you.

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Education A Fireside Elementary Art Teacher Earns National Certification

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VSchools is proud to announce that Denise Spenik of Fireside Elementary School is one of the newest National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in Arizona. National Board Certification is the highest certificate an educator can achieve in the United States.

role as a teacher with analyzing my lessons and self-reflection of myself, as well as with my students, and with the parents and community.

It goes beyond meaningful lesson planning and I constantly ask myself why and how does it help each child with what I teach in art.”

Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Board certification is a rigorous and reflective process that requires teachers to showcase the National Board Standards in their practice. Teachers often take up to three years of continual work to achieve certification. Research shows that students of NBCTs have improved learning outcomes.

This is Spenik’s eleventh year teaching art in PVSchools and her fifteenth year as an educator.

“Personally, it was a goal at this point in my career after sending both of my children off to college to challenge myself on accomplishing national certification and work with the standards required of this level of certification,” Spenik says. “Professionally, working toward national certification by delving into the four components using my art curriculum and projects helped me grow to a new level as a teacher. Incorporating the five propositions opened my eyes to my

“I am grateful the PV district supports the NCBT program and its teachers and provides monthly support meetings with a great group of accomplished NCBT mentors,” she adds.

Since 1996, teachers throughout Arizona have been seeking and achieving National Board Certification.

The Arizona K12 Center provides support and resources for teachers to pursue National Board Certification.

This year, 48 Arizona teachers achieved certification.

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n Valentine’s Day, Arizona will celebrate its 109th birthday. It took 49 years for Arizona to become a state from the time it was first declared a territory, but the 48th state finally was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912. One of the many things we love about the great state of Arizona is it’s wild and wooly past. The tales told about the special places in this state make learning about the history of the Wild West a rootin’ tootin’ hoedown!

Arizona had its share of controversy and mayhem on the journey toward statehood, but our history pre-dates the beginnings of the United States. Oraibi, a village on the Hopi reservation, was settled prior to 1100 A.D. and is one of oldest continuously inhabited settlements within the United States. Prehistoric ruins of native people date back thousands of years and are widespread throughout Arizona. One of the oldest standing European structures in the country, San Xavier del Bac mission in Tucson, was built in 1699. And our most famous landmark, the Grand Canyon, is not only around 17 million years old, but is also one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the only one located within the United States.

Here are few fun facts about State 48, the Grand Canyon State, that you might not have known: • The first barrel of tequila ever was produced in Nogales, Arizona, in 1936.

• Arizona has the two largest man-made lakes in America: Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

• Lake Powell has a shoreline of 2,000 miles, more than the Pacific Coast.

• Donkeys are not allowed to sleep in bathtubs.

• It is illegal to refuse a person a glass of water.

• You can be put in jail for up to 25 years for cutting down a Saguaro cactus.

• The first McDonald’s drive-thru window was opened in Sierra Vista.

• The world’s oldest rodeo is in Prescott.

• The FAA was created in 1958 as the result of two airplanes crashing over the Grand Canyon.

To see some of our Old West history up close and personal, check out a few of these popular day trips from Phoenix to get a flavor of Arizona before it became a state: PIONEER LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM: The Pioneer Living History Museum in north Phoenix, just south of Anthem on I-17, is an Old West village made up of authentic buildings and accurate reproductions of real historic structures from different locations around Arizona.

FORT VERDE STATE PARK: Camp Verde in the central Arizona’s Verde Valley, is full of historic sites, including Fort Verde State Park, a well-preserved example of the Arizona Territory in the wild west era of the late 1800s, and the nearby Montezuma’s Castle National Monument, an 800-year-old legacy of the Sinagua people who lived in ancient Arizona.

JEROME: Jerome, west of Camp Verde, was once a thriving copper mining town and is today well known for its hauntings.

BESH BA GOWAH: Just outside the city of Globe, east of the Superstition Mountains, is Besh Ba Gowah, an archeological park featuring the ruins of the ancient Salado people who lived in the Globe-Miami area almost 800 years ago.

TOMBSTONE: Tombstone, located south of Tucson, is home of the infamous OK Corral and is one of the most famous and celebrated towns of the historic Old West.

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New Limit Soon To be Imposed on Homeowners That Want to Go Solar

By Erick O’Donnell

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ver since the 1980s,when scientists first start to warn publicly of the dangers posed by global warming, the need to replace our carbon-belching system of power generation with clean renewables has been inherently urgent.

One might think the fate of our planet’s eco system – not to mention the human populations that depend on their stability – should suffice to nudge people into embracing solar energy, the planet’s most abundant potential power source, yet regulators and lawmakers seems determined to come up with ever-more-creative ways of adding artificial urgency to the choice to go solar.

Since the Arizona Corporation Commission voted in favor of APS’ 2016 request to pay owners of rooftop solar less for their power than what they sell it for, thereby initiating a new regime in steadily falling annual compensation for solar customers, that urgency has been relative: Do I want great financial rewards this year or just good ones next year? But, with a new rule going into effect soon, homeowners now face an absolute barrier to access that depends on the total power being generated by solar panels in their community, with no certainty over how soon they will indefinitely shut out of the opportunity to go solar.

The new rule limits the proportion of solar-generated electricity allowed to exist within an area served by a substation to 15 percent of its peak capacity.That means that once 15 percent of a service area’s total electric current is supplied by rooftop solar, everyone else who might want to go solar may be left out in the cold.

The rule technically went into effect February 2020, but implementation has varied somewhat by utility; for example,Tucson Electric Power (TEP) has already started screening applications to determine whether their areas are still eligible for new solar installation, but APS has yet to announce an actual start date.

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Some areas served by APS are sure to be at their allowed imposed limit as soon as the utility starts evaluating applications under the new rule. Buckeye and North Peoria are especially saturated with rooftop solar, Berechet said.“It’s a really bad situation honestly, for both homeowners and everyone in the solar industry,” Berechet said.“It’s almost surreal. We have one customer who just last week was permitted by the city to have their solar system installed,” he said.“Tomorrow, we have to call this customer and cancel their project because the utility denied his solar application due to this new rule.”

The essential environmental and economic factors still favor solar power in Arizona. The state has the third lowest cost per watt for solar panels, and it has the second highest potential solar resources, just after Nevada, according to U.S. Energy Information Agency.

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Home How to Properly Care For Your New Wood Pellet Smoker Grill Contributed by BBQ Island

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any people are saying goodbye to their gas and charcoal grills and opting to purchase a wood pellet smoker grill instead. A wood pellet smoker grill is very versatile — you can expect delicious food, whether you want to smoke a brisket over the course of many hours or grill up some burgers for a quick dinner.

While a wood pellet smoker grill is a great investment, a quality model can be expensive. Therefore, if you spend money to buy a brand new wood pellet smoker grill, you are sure to want to be able to use it for as long as possible.

Use the following tips to help you properly maintain your wood pellet smoker grill so you can use it to prepare delectable food for years to come.

KEEP YOUR WOOD PELLET SMOKER GRILL DRY Once you set up your new smoker grill it is important to keep it dry at all times. If moisture builds up inside the smoker grill, the wood pellets that fuel it will turn to mush and then cause a serious blockage when they dry out. When you’re not using your wood pellet smoker grill, you should keep it covered to help ensure that it never gets wet while outside. Your best bet is to purchase a cover that is designed for the smoker grill model that you have.

STAY ON TOP OF CLEANING In order to ensure that your wood pellet smoker grill functions properly, it needs to be cleaned regularly.

Regular cleaning will also prevent your food from being contaminated with soot, tar and other debris that can build up inside the grill if it is not cleaned after use.

Vacuuming out the firebox for any ash is a must every few cooking sessions. Before cleaning your smoker grill, make sure that the grill is cold and has not been used recently. You can use dish soap and water to clean the grill rack. Also, make sure that you empty the drip pan and scrub the grease shoot. Allow your smoker grill to dry completely before you use it again.

DO VISUAL INSPECTIONS Each time you use your wood pellet smoker grill, it is a good idea to do a visual inspection. Pay careful attention to the condition of the paint on the outside of the smoker grill. If you notice that there are areas with peeling paint, take care of the issue promptly. Failure to address peeling paint can lead to your smoker grill rusting, decreasing its usable lifespan.

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We’re also seeing demand from out of state buyers continue to grow, with 20% of the sales in December 2020 attributed to out of state buyers.

California and Texas are the top two states contributing to our increased population and home purchase demand.

HERE ARE SOME MARICOPA COUNTY STATS TO SUPPORT OUR 2021 THEMES: • From December 15, 2020 to January 15, 2021, we saw the price per square foot increase 3% in Maricopa County and it has grown 15.8% in the last six months.

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Legal Valentine’s Day and Planning for Those You Love

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alentine’s Day is February 14.

It started long ago as a Roman festival and was later converted to St. Valentine’s Day by Pope Gelasius around the end of the fifth century.

Much later, in the 14th century, it came to be celebrated as a day of romance.

These days, we also give gifts to other family members we love to let them know just how dear they are to us. One way to show our family we love them is to get a will or trust in place. A proper estate plan makes

it much easier on your loved ones if you become incapacitated and when you are no longer here. Without a proper estate plan, you may leave a gigantic mess. Your family will have an expensive and time-consuming ordeal ahead of them, and worse, they may end up fighting.

HAVING A PROPER PLAN MEANS YOU AVOID SOME OF THESE BIG MISTAKES: Not having a plan: This seems obvious, but it is the number one mistake made by 60 percent of Arizonans. If you don’t have a plan, don’t worry. The state of Arizona has one for you, but it may not be what you want. Put your own plan in place instead. Who needs a plan?

Those with children, homeowners, and business owners. Whether your situation is simple or complicated, a plan tailored to you will save your family heartache and money.

Putting a do-it-yourself plan in place or using a non-expert: Sometimes we need to call in experts.

We don’t know what we don’t know.

We wouldn’t perform our own surgery, so why not get legal expertise when needed too? An attorney who focuses on estate planning knows the ins and outs of the law and can suggest provisions for your plan that you don’t even know about. If you don’t use an attorney and make a serious mistake, it may be too late when your family finds out.

Keeping your “older-than-thehills” estate plan: Good for you if you did a will when your children were born, but if they now have their own children, it is time to update your plan. If your assets have grown, you may want to consider a trust, and rethink how you are leaving your assets to your heirs. Laws change too and often require an update. In Arizona two key dates are 2008, when the trust code changed completely, and 2012, when estate taxes became less of an issue for most Arizonans. If your plan is older than this, you need a review of the plan and perhaps an update.

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any people recognize flu season as fall and winter, but February is typically the peak of flu activity. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever to stay healthy, so how can we prevent getting sick? Here are a few simple steps to keep yourself well during the peak of the flu season.

WASH YOUR HANDS The pandemic has shone a light on the importance of hand washing, and for good reason. Washing your hands often is the easiest and most effective way to prevent the spread of germs. As a rule of thumb, it’s best to wash your hands before and after touching your face, touching your mask, touching a surface that’s frequently touched by others and, of course, after using the restroom. Germs can live on surfaces for two hours or more, so it’s important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If you don’t have access to soap and water, an alcohol-based wipe or hand sanitizers are good alternatives.

STAY HYDRATED Staying properly hydrated can support the immune system and allow it to defend your body from viruses.

Drinking at least half your body weight in water in ounces is a great way to stay hydrated which enables your body to fight off the flu. It will also help improve your quality of sleep, cognition and mood. If you have a hard time drinking enough water, consider adding your favorite fresh fruit to the water to provide flavor or a marked water bottle to give you goals to hit throughout the day.

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old is a type of fungus that grows in moist environments.

Mold spores can survive in very hot and dry conditions, waiting patiently for any future moisture to ensue. Even though we live in the dry desert of Arizona, toxic mold can still be problematic in our living and workspace.

When mold inhabits outdoor spaces, most individuals will not feel the adverse health effects. However, when there are high concentrations of mold indoors this can cause significant concerns for health. The effects that mold has on an individual’s health extends beyond simple allergies. Mold has been linked to fatigue, brain fog, muscle discomfort, joint pain, anxiety, depression, headaches, migraines, sinus, lung congestion, digestive disorders, skin rashes, autoimmune disease, immune

suppression, hormone disorders, neurological disorders, and even cancer to name a few out of the list of nearly 100 odd symptoms that may have a connection to toxic mold exposure.

To identify mold as a source of a health concern, an indoor environmental professional (or IEP for short) should be hired. An IEP will identify potential sources of excessive moisture in the home or office and use specialized testing like air sample tests or HERTSMI/ERMI tests. These tests identify which mold spores are present in your living space and help you and your doctor decide if they are a common hazardous mold. Some of the more hazardous molds that may grow indoors are: aspergillus, penicillium, fusarium, stachybotrys, and chaetomium globosum.

Mold is a living organism that secretes toxic byproducts called mycotoxins.

These mycotoxins are responsible for making humans feel ill; mycotoxins remain in the environment even once the mold itself dies. The mycotoxins enter humans by inhalation, ingestion or by touch through our skin. Our bodies will attempt to eliminate these toxins quickly, but whatever the body is unable to remove may accumulate and can cause inflammation, immune disruption and irritation to the organs the toxins are stored in.

Identifying if a person is suffering from mold exposure largely comes from a quality history by a physician trained in identifying mold sickness. A complete review of all body systems should be taken, with additional questions to help identify source of exposure. There is specialized laboratory testing that will often need to be performed on the patient to analyze immune function, hormone levels, inflammation markers, and mycotoxin excretion.

Patients that suffer from toxic mold sickness often have seen numerous physicians and specialists with no clear diagnosis or resolution of their symptoms. They begin to seek answers either on the internet or with practitioners that have been trained in a different model of care, such as naturopathic doctors. Our buildings have history, and it is not always clear to us what the past entailed regarding water damage and subsequent mold growth. To learn more about mold and resources available to those adversely affected by mold, visit iseai.org/patientresources.

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Space Sweepers The year is 2092 and the Earth is on the brink of destruction. For the salvage crew of The Victory an unintended run-in during a trading mission leads this group of misfits to unearth explosive secrets that could cost them their lives or provide them with their last chance to escape the planet. On Netflix February 5.

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To All The Boys - Always And Forever This teen romantic comedy is based on Jenny Han’s 2017 novel “Always and Forever, Laura Jean.” A sequel to “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” and is the third in the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” trilogy. In this installment, Lara Jean is about to graduate high school, the next step in what she thought was an ideal life. Thanks to two life changing trips she begins to reimagine her future with family, friends and worse yet, her boyfriend Peter. Was the life she once imagined the future to be just a fantasy? On Netflix February 12.

Bliss A love story following Greg (Owen Wilson) who, after being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel (Salma Hayek). Unbeknownst to Greg, Isabel is a drifter living on the streets and convinces Greg that the world they live in is a computer simulation. Isabela believes that there’s a happier, better life beyond this one. Directed and Written by Mike Cahill. On Amazon Prime February 5.

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The clock is ticking for them to find the killer before they become its next target. Based on the book by Stephanie Perkins. On Netflix this month.

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