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IN THIS ISSUE Charity ................................................................................. 3 City News ....................................................................4 & 5 Hi, My Name is .................................................................. 6 Business ..............................................................................7 Kids’ Corner ....................................................................... 8 Education ........................................................................... 9 Family..................................................................................10

Ask The Expert..................................................................12 Lifestyle ..............................................................................13 Home & Life ............................................................. 16 & 17 Real Estate .......................................................................20 Business Directory .........................................................23 Things To Do .........................................................24 & 25 Movies ...............................................................................26

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fraid, hurt and, as it would turn out, unable to see, four-year-old Carter was wandering in the middle of the road while the Phoenix Police Department guided traffic in an effort to keep cars away from him. Immediately, a member of the Arizona Humane Society’s Emergency Animal Medical Technician™ team, the first of its kind, responded to the call.

Upon their arrival, it was found that Carter had a severe eye issue the responding pet paramedic had “never seen anything like before,” with pink tissue covering the cornea and what was thought to be a progressive form of glaucoma, as well as multiple injuries and ticks covering his body.

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who can now be the happy, loving dog he was always meant to be with his forever family in Phoenix. Carter is just one of more than 13,000 animals saved by AHS in 2017 through adoption, rescue and the reunion of lost pets with their owner.

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CITY NEWS

CONSTRUCTION HAS STARTED FOR REACH 11 DOG PARK ON FEBRUARY 2, STAFF FROM THE CITY OF PHOENIX, HAYDEN CONSTRUCTION, AND ARCHITECTS THOMAS & CROWLEY MET TO KICK OFF CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOG PARK AT REACH 11.

Construction began mid-February and is anticipated to continue through September 2018. The park will be accessible from a new entrance drive connected to the west side of the roundabout on Black Mountain Blvd. Once completed, the dog park will offer three oneacre pens, public water fountains, LED lighting, ramadas, site furnishing, shade trees, sidewalks, landscape, a parking lot, entrance drive and a security gate.

The dog park is the beginning phase of the overall park’s development. Once completed,

it will serve as a new park in the City of Phoenix. The Parks and Recreation Department is currently starting the process of naming the park and will be seeking the community’s active involvement in this endeavor. With that, let your voice be heard – come out to the Farmer’s Market on High Street, March 18th, and vote online for your favorite name for this new park!

That, and other yet-to-be-determined events, will allow the public to participant in this exciting development of a new park in the Desert Ridge area. The voting process for the new name will end March 31, 2018, with the name expected to be announced in April of 2018. Keep your eyes open for further announcements.

If you have questions about the project, contact the Parks and Recreation Department, Northeast Division at (602) 262-6696.

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CITY NEWS

ULTIMATE FAMILY GOLF EVENT SWINGS ITS WAY BACK TO THE VALLEY THE ULTIMATE FAMILY GOLF EVENT, BANK OF HOPE FOUNDERS CUP, IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SCHEDULE OF LPGA FAMILY EVENTS. The tournament will be held March 12-18, 2018 at Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The Bank of Hope Founders Cup

strives to grow the golf community by hosting family events prior to the tournament to cultivate the next generation of golfers. Family events include:

• Saturday, March 3 - Family movie night, Disney’s Descendants 2 presented by LPGA and hosted

at Desert Ridge Community Cashman Park.

• Saturday, March 11 - Family Fun Walk Rock the Range golf event with family movie night, Disney Pixar’s Inside Out presented by AARP and hosted at Wildfire Golf Club.

• Pre-show activities with music, games and prizes will begin at 5 p.m. and movies will start at approximately 6:30 p.m.

All movie showings are free.

The family movie night on March 11 will begin after the Family Fun Walk.

The walk path begins at Desert Ridge Marketplace and ends at Wildfire Golf Club with Rock the Range. Rock the Range is a free family event at hosted at Wildfire Golf Club’s golfing range. There will be a movie showing, activities, vendors, entertainment and concessions.

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HI, MY NAME IS...

PROFILE ON LOCAL BUSINESS: Michael Neal

MY COMPANY & TITLE IS….

Eco-Logic Management, Inc., President.

ers with every aspect of solving pest related problems in and around their homes.

DESERT RIDGE AREA IS… The great variety of restaurants and easy access to everything.

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… Helping homeown-

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING/WORKING IN THE

YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE YOU COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY...

The Count of Monte Cristo because there’s nothing better than a little guy overcoming being wronged - and getting the girl doesn’t hurt either.

MY FAMILY… My daughter Caitlin is a sophomore in the nursing program at NAU and my son Jack is a Sophomore at Pinnacle HS. THE BUSINESS LESSON I LEARNED THE HARD WAY IS… Knowing what you’re good at and finding people to help with what you aren’t.

WAS… Catching up with a college roommate.

THE PERFECT DAY WOULD BE… Sitting on my sailboat moored in an ocean bay with fishing poles and my best friend.

MY FIRST JOB WAS… At thirteen I took a bus after school a few days a week and built cabinets in a wood shop.

MY LIFE… Has not gone at all where or how I expected but it’s been a great ride - the bad times are necessary to recognize the good ones.

I’M CURRENTLY WORKING ON… Growing my company- feel free to help!

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT… Love.

THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS... My kids.

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… A rockstar, of course.

THE ACTOR I WOULD WANT TO PLAY ME IN A MOVIE OF MY LIFE IS... Jude Law - his character in Dom Hemingway is hysterical.

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS... Piano Man – my friends would expect nothing else THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… I don’t think anyone does that more than myself.

THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD

MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE TO… spend a week of my above mentioned perfect days.

MY WORDS OF WISDOM TO ASPIRING BUSINESS OWNERS... Tenacity. Never give up - find a way to make it keep working.

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BUSINESS

THREE WAYS A BUSINESS LEADER GETS PEOPLE TO FOLLOW

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o get the most out of their workforce, today’s business leaders may need to look at their own role – and their workers – a bit differently than leaders did decades ago.

”A strong and effective leader certainly stands at the top of a hierarchy, but great leaders today don’t act hierarchically,” says Don Rheem, author of Thrive

By Design: The Neuroscience that Drives High-Performance Cultures, and CEO of E3 Solutions (www.e3solutions. com), a provider of employee workplace metrics and manager training.

pecially among the current generation entering the workplace, are far more likely to quit or deliberately underperform under those conditions. That’s bad for morale, damages the culture, and encourages turnover.”

BE POSITIVE A leader who cultivates a positive culture can reap myriad benefits. Research of 16 different industries, conducted by Dr. Kim Cameron at the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business, found a significant relationship between “virtuousness” in the workplace – forgiveness, compassion, optimism and trustworthiness – and improvements in everything from “While people thrive under great leaders, in today’s business world profitability and productivity to quality, innovation, customer they are also looking for a safe satisfaction and employee rehaven work environment where tention. “Leaders need to move respect, trust and encouragement are bedrocks of the work culture.” away from the CPO template, where they are the Chief Punishment Officer, and instead move Rheem suggests three ways a company leader can get people to to more brain-friendly modes as mentors, coaches, good listeners follow, and do so without being and captains of positive recognipunitive and domineering: tion,” Rheem says.

DON’T TREAT EMPLOYEES DON’T BE SUBVERTED BY LIKE CHILDREN SUBCULTURES The level of complexity and A company’s top leader needs to the pace of change that leaders ensure the next layers of leaderat all levels face today is unprecedented. The pressure for ship are consistently echoing the achievement is intense and when company’s ethos at every level mistakes are made, or when staff throughout the enterprise. “Hold show up disengaged, tempers can managers and supervisors accountable for communicating the flare. “Frustration and anger are corporate culture and living the powerful emotions, and when organization’s values,” Rheem leaders get flooded with these says. “Don’t let divergent microfeelings they typically fall into a model of leadership and account- cultures or siloed departments ability deeply embedded in their hijack the enterprise’s culture. memories – parenting, So they Having strong and effective leaders as managers and supervisors demote their employees to the creates the consistent conditions role of children,” Rheem says. essential to healthy and sustain“But most adults do not want to be patronized or treated like chil- able workplace cultures.” dren. Those ways don’t inspire employees to thrive in their work “There is a very high emotional cost in making difficult choices environment or put forth their best effort. Employees today, es- that affect other people’s lives,”

Rheem says. “Most of us would prefer having those decisions made by someone we trust and have faith in, not someone who brandishes a title or threats of punitive consequences in order

to achieve authority. The most successful leaders in the new era of work now underway will balance strength and determination with empathy and understanding.”

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KIDS’ CORNER

ENHANCE YOUR KID’S EDUCATION WITH THESE FUN PLACES TO VISIT IN PHOENIX

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier

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ooking for fun ways to keep you kids interested in educational activities with only a few months left of school? Help foster your kids’ love of learning and interest in science with fun, sciencebased places to visit for the whole family. Here are some excellent museums that educate and stimulate learning, while also being interesting and highly entertaining for kids and grownups alike.

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER The Arizona Science Center is, in a word, amazing! We visited the center for the first time recently and were blown away by the fun, larger than life, interactive displays throughout the building. You can easily spend days here, experimenting with handson science experiments ranging from biology to physics and astronomy to engineering. This venue is a fantastic way to get kids excited about science in their everyday lives and a fun way to spend time with your family.

BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND Butterfly Wonderland is America’s largest butterfly conservatory and is a great experience for the whole family.

You begin the journey with a 3D movie about the migration cycle of the Monarch butterfly. Next, you can see live chrysalis in the “Emergence Room,” then experience walking through a world of beautiful butterflies in the giant Butterfly Pavilion. They are also home to other desert insects and animals, host birthday parties and provide special activities throughout the year.

It’s a must see!

ODYSEA AQUARIUM The state of the art OdySea Aquarium is celebrating its one year anniversary this month. The largest aquarium in the southwest, it boasts two million gallons of water, 60 exhibits, and over 30,000 sea creatures. Separate tours and encounters are available for an additional adventure, including a Behind the Scenes tour, an underwater SeaTrek, and a special Penguin Interaction Program. It’s best to buy your tickets online in advance, to get discounts and avoid waiting in long lines. OdySea is worth the visit and a great place to escape the heat of summer.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM The Musical Instrument Museum is an unexpected and breathtaking surprise

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The MIM displays more than 6,500 instruments, allowing visitors to see and hear music and instruments from around the globe. The museum also provides visitors a hands-on experience of playing different instruments.

DEER VALLEY PETROGLYPH PRESERVE The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve, formerly known as the Deer Valley Rock Art Center, is a fascinating glimpse into the world of archeology. The preserve is an archaeology museum located on 47-acres of Sonoran Desert, right off the Agua Fria freeway in Glendale. It is home to the largest concentration of Native American petroglyphs in the Phoenix area and hosts a museum, as well as a short hike along the side of the Hedgpeth Hills to see the petroglyphs. This is a great spot to visit and learn about archeology and the history of Arizona and the Phoenix area.

These are just a few of the fun and adventurous educational activities you and your kids can enjoy in the Phoenix area.

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EDUCATION

AMAZON CELEBRATES ARIZONA’S BIRTHDAY WITH STEM DONATIONS

OF LAPTOPS, SMART WATCHES, VIRTUAL REALITY GOGGLES AND CAMERAS TO MARICOPA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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aricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson and staff from Maricopa County Education Services Agency (MCESA) were joined by local high school students for a birthday party celebrating Arizona’s statehood with a special gift from Amazon – thousands of dollars worth of electronics donated to STEM-related programs throughout the county’s public schools.

Among the donated items were: • More than 100 high-end laptops, computers, smart watches and tablets • More than 70 virtual reality glasses • Dozens of cameras, camcorders, music players and microphones • Hundreds of remote control toys and drones

• More than 200 sets of speakers • More than 500 pairs of headphones

students with tools and resources for inspiration and hands-on learning.”

“Across Amazon, we’re always looking for ways to inspire the next generation through science, technology, engineering, and math, which is why we’re investing in our local students today,” said Matthew High, general manager, Amazon Fulfillment.

Following a brief donation program, student volunteers from Bioscience

“We’ve got the next generation of innovators right here in Maricopa County and if we can help inspire those students and guide them to success, we will have the next Grace Hopper or Jeff Bezos,” said Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson. “That’s what this incredible donation from Amazon is all about: providing

CAVE CREEK TEACHERS ACHIEVE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION

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ave Creek Unified School District is proud to announce our newest National Board Certified Teachers!

National Board Certification is a voluntary advanced teaching credential that complements a state’s teacher license. It is valid for five years, after which NBCTs can seek certification renewal. Only three percent of teachers in the United States are National Board Certified. In Cave Creek, our percentage is 8 percent, double the national percentage.

• Mrs. Dee Pipitone, Special Education Teacher at Lone Mountain Elementary School, achieved National Board Certification in the area of Exceptional Needs Specialist.

• Mrs. Corrie Klinefelter, School Counselor at Cactus Shadows High School achieved National Board Certification in the area of

High School in Phoenix joined Amazon employees and MCESA staff at their downtown Phoenix warehouse to unbox and sort more than 4,100 donated products.

School Counseling.

• Mrs. Christine Huguley, second Grade Teacher at Desert Sun Academy, achieved National Board Certification in the area of Early Child Generalist.

Preparing young minds to thrive in today’s global society.

CAVE CREEK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT offers well-rounded and rigorous academic programs.

Currently, CCUSD has three more National Board Candidates working toward their certification with several more ready to investigate the process through our Pre-Candidacy course.

We could not be prouder of the hard work and commitment of our new NBCTs, as well as all of our 20 NBCTs. Needless to say, Cave Creek Unified teachers put students first, and are committed to excellence in their classrooms. Dr. Debbi Burdick, Superintendent of CCUSD, has been a long standing advocate of National Board Certification, and is very proud of the teachers in CCUSD!

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10 • March 2018 •

FAMILY DESERT FOOTHILLS YOUTH THEATER’S

SUMMER CAMPS

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esert Foothills Youth Theater’s Summer Camps have been serving the North Phoenix and North Scottsdale area for over 7 years. We offer a wide variety of classes, camps, workshops, and intensives for theater kids: performers and techies alike! Our mission is one of inclusion. Desert Foothills Theater knows every actor counts and emphasizes process with performance.

Our annual summer claim to fame is our Full-Musical Production camp the last two weeks of every June.

This super-fun-super-packed-supercamp offers ‘stations’ where each kid gets a chance to learn and create within every part of theater. Every kid gets a role in the play as well as rotating through building the set, creating costumes, and constructing props. Campers ages 8 – 14 act, sing, dance, and learn through experience in this hands-on camp.

The production becomes a team effort where campers learn so much more than just theater. This year, we are performing the whodunit-fairytale-super-comedy-mystery “Once Upon A Crime” held at The Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Monday – Friday June 18 – 29.

If two weeks is too much or lands right in the middle of your vacation, we host one-week musical revue camps. The Musical Revue camps allow your young singer/ dancer to move, move, move! Over the duration of the week, young performers work on a cabaret style performance through a chosen theme.

On Friday, they share their work with friends and family. For Summer 2018, we are offering three oneweek long camps in July. Themes to choose from this year are Rockin’50s Cabaret (July 9 – 13), On Broadway (July 16 – 20), or Dance the Night Away (July 23 – 27). These camps for 8 – 14 year old students are fun and engaging. Sign up for one or all three!

Camps provide a camp for the cutest people to perform their little hearts out! This is a two-week, half-day camp for ages 5 – 7. These young performers jump for joy when we take their favorite stories and bring them to the stage. They make friends, learn basics of theater, and shine like stars! Creative Kids camp takes place Monday – Friday from 9am – 12pm.

They get a chance to share and shine in a mini performance for family and friends which is sure to set the CUTE-O- METER off the charts!

Register for Creative Kids: Monsters Are Friends Too! (June 5 – 19) If your ‘little’ needs a full day camp, the Creative Kids: Un-BEELievable: A Bug Story Theater and Art Camp is for you. This camp will explore the lives of bugs through pop music, theater activities, arts, crafts, and more. The morning time (9am – 12pm) is dedicated to theater while the afternoon (12pm – 3pm) is dedicated to art. Choose the morning, afternoon or both.

Whether your camper is 5 or 14 there’s so much to choose from at Desert Foothills Theater. We are located in the Holland Community Center at 34250 N 60th St in North Scottsdale. Registration for all of our camps opens March 15. There will be early bird discounts for specified camps through April 15th. Go to www.dftheater.org/camps or email heather.c@dftheater.org for more information. See you there! Look for after school classes in Fall 2019.

We offer camps for the little ones too.

Every year in June, the Creative Kids

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ASK THE Auto EXPERT

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MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, NOW WHAT?

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he MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) takes a few different forms.

It can be a picture, symbol, or an icon of an engine; it can say “Service Engine Soon” or simply “Check Engine”.

What it means is that one of the computers that manage your cars vital systems has recorded a fault and wants you to know about it. It can represent over 2500 different faults and until you hook up a Scan tool to the OBD data port, you can’t be sure what it means.

is monitored by the ECM (Engine Control Module) the Transmission is monitored by the TCM. Body functions like windows, door locks, etc., are monitored by the BCM and so on. These modules communicate and share information on both High Speed and Low speed networks.

ECM codes are generally P codes, Transmission codes are also P codes. BCM codes are B codes and Chassis codes are C codes. Communications problems are usually U codes. The Check Engine light

The check engine light does not does not represent a represent a single problem, rather telling you single problem rather simply telling you that something is in need of attention. that something is in need of attention. The In 1996, any car sold in the US, must most common codes relate to the vehicles have an On Board Diagnostic (OBD) con- Emissions system and will not affect nector in it. They are usually located near drivability but will cause the car to fail the base of the steering column or under emissions. In fact a person should never the dash. This is how Automobile Techni- attempt to go through the state emission cians hook into the cars network to gather testing process with the light on. It’s a information. guaranteed failure and why waste $27?

Another common code appears if you Vehicles have used computers to manage don’t tighten the Fuel Cap after refueling. vital systems since the 1970’s. The Engine Some seniors with poor strength in their

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As a vehicle ages it becomes more common for the light to appear. Don’t freak out but do get it checked out. If the light is on and flashing, it’s likely to be a more serious issue like a miss fire that can ruin a Catalytic Converter. When you start your car you will see the light for a moment as the instrument cluster does it’s light and system check. It should go off almost immediately if all is well.

Today’s vehicles are much more reliable than ever but that does not mean they don’t develop issues. It’s impossible to simply look at a component and determine if it’s working properly. The code obtained by scanning a vehicle may or may not point directly at the problem. You could get a code for an oxygen sensor but you can’t blame the sensor if a rodent ate through a wire going to the sensor.

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LIFESTYLE

• March 2018 • 13

NAVIGATING THE THREE STAGES OF RETIREMENT

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eople often view retirement as just one more stage of life.

But that’s not exactly the case. Retirement isn’t just one stage; it’s at least three – although all three do share something in common.

“Every stage of retirement requires planning,” says Jack Teboda, president of Teboda & Associates (www.teboda.com), a financial services firm. “Otherwise, you could end up running out of money, or your health might take a turn for the worse and negatively impact your retirement savings because you hadn’t planned for it in those early years of retirement.”

It’s not easy to put exact ages on each of the three stages of retirement. That likely will vary from person to person, depending on their finances, health and family situation.

But here’s what to look for in each stage:

• Stage 1: Adjusting to a new lifestyle. Many new retirees brim with excitement when retirement begins. They can golf, visit museums, play with their grandchildren, travel or catch up on their reading. Not everyone adjusts well, though. It’s not easy to flip the switch overnight after you’ve spent several decades reporting to work every day. Also, if your retirement income is largely dependent on your savings you’ll want to be careful that you don’t spend too much in those initial years.

“Your adviser should be able to help you come up with a plan that will give you income for life so you don’t have to worry about running out of money,” Teboda says.

• Stage 2: Staying socially con-

nected. As the years pass, many retirees move closer to their children or move into a retirement community because it makes them feel more socially connected. “Sometimes at this point, especially if they haven’t planned well, people may start to have even more worries that they will outlive their money,” Teboda says. “One way they address that is to cut back on expenses. Some people even decide to get a parttime job to bring in extra money and working becomes another way to stay connected.”

• Stage 3: Realizing you may need assistance. More than 70 percent of Americans older than 65 will need some form of longterm care at some point in their lives, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “When people map out their retirement,” Teboda says,

“they need to plan for that possibility because the cost of longterm care can be devastating to your finances.”

He says people need to consider a number of factors – taxes, longevity and market risks, among others – to improve the odds of a joyful retirement, which is one reason Teboda says his firm takes a team approach to advising, using financial professionals with different areas of expertise. For example, one team member, Amanda Jager, is an Associate Financial Adviser, and another, Kevin C. Sanders, while also an Associate Financial Adviser, is an attorney specializing in estate planning.

“In each stage of retirement,” Teboda says, “it’s important to confer regularly with your adviser and to be ready to adjust your financial plans if necessary.”

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SPRING BREAK IN PHOENIX 2018 – ENJOY PERFECT SPRING BREAK WEATHER IN THE SONORAN DESERT

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier Many college students everywhere are preparing to head to a beach or lake on traditional Spring Break road trips, so why not take advantage of the best weather in the country while those students are out of town? The Sonoran Desert makes a perfect vacation spot during the winter and spring months and gives you the opportunity to make a quick getaway with your family while your kids are out of school.

GETAWAY TO TUCSON It’s always surprising to hear how many Phoenicians have never spent time in Tucson. Just a short distance south of the Phoenix metropolitan area is a charming gem of southwestern sights to see. The hotels and resorts are

plentiful, but our advice: do your research. Tucson is much more that what you see driving down the highway – the I-10 just doesn’t do it justice.

Here are our favorite spots to visit while in Tucson. You probably can’t see them all in one weekend, so it’s best to pick an area you like and try a few spots to see while you are in that part of town.

Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum It’s a zoo. It’s a museum. It’s a botanic garden. It’s all of the above! This state of the art facility is a must-see if you are in Tucson – and worth planning a trip just to go there on the weekend.

Old Tucson Studios Ever wonder where they made your favorite Western? It was probably here. Right down the road from the Arizona Desert Museum, more than 400 movies have been produced at Old Tucson over the years - and they’re still going strong. With live entertainment, rides, tours and plenty to see, this is a great place to visit.

Saguaro National Park – East and West Some of the most beautiful hiking spots in Arizona are found in both the east and west sides of the Saguaro National Park. Idyllic vistas of the pristine Sonoran Desert, mountain ecosystems, petroglyphs and everything the desert has to offer are available in two completely different parks with the same purpose – preserving the mighty Sonoran Desert and it’s Saguaros.

Kartchner Caverns State Park Love fantastic caves and beautiful desert vistas? Then you’ll love visiting Kartchner Caverns State Park. Located southeast of Tucson, you can camp, hike and of course tour the caverns.

Book your cave tour tickets in advance – they book up tours very quickly.

These are just a few of our favorite places to visit, but there are many more. Other must see locations while you are in Tucson include: • Pima Air and Space Museum • Sabino Canyon • Catalina State Park • Biosphere 2 TRY OUT TEMPE & SCOTTSDALE Not ready to hit the road or looking for something a bit closer to home?

Look no further than Tempe, Scottsdale or downtown Phoenix. Resorts and hotels are plentiful in each of these cities and make for a great “staycation,” when you want to get away but not drive very far from home. And there are plenty of fantastic sights to see to keep you entertained.

Here are some of our favorite sightseeing spots in the Valley of the Sun - the places unique to Phoenix that you must take visitors and should definitely visit yourself: Desert Botanical Garden The Desert Botanical Garden is a oneof-a-kind experience in Phoenix. Take a walk through the garden and experience the unique beauty and majesty of the Sonoran Desert in the middle of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Phoenix Zoo Located right next door to the Desert Botanic Garden, the Phoenix Zoo is a world class zoo in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. A must see for people of all ages, the zoo is a wonderful and unique Arizona treat.

Heard Museum A world-class museum unlike any other, the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix is recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals. The Heard is dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, and is a must see for anyone interested in the heritage and culture of our city and state.

These are just three of our favorite places to visit and take visitors to see in the Valley. There are so many more that it’s difficult to list them all, but be sure to check out some of these places, too: • Arizona Science Center • Old Town Scottsdale • OdySea Aquarium • Musical Instrument Museum • Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium Whatever you decided to do during spring break this year, we hope you have a great time and get a chance to see something new and different.

Spend time checking out the fascinating spots in your area whenever you have the chance – I can assure you that they are worth the trip!

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

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CAMPS AND ACTIVITIES DURING SPRING BREAK IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN

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hether your child has spring break early in the month or during the last week, you may want to find fun and educational activities for a few days while they are out of school. This is a list of various types of camps in places throughout the Valley of the Sun.

DESERT FOOTHILLS YOUTH THEATER - A SEUSS-IFIED SPRING BREAK CAMP! For young actors and creative kids ages 5 - 7 Join the Desert Foothills Youth Theater for this one week half day camp filled with theater fun! Play games, do activities, perform, and create a play based on our favorite Dr. Seuss classics. Give the kids a Dr. Seuss theater break for Spring!

March 26-30, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Holland Community Center 34250 N 60th St Scottsdale, AZ 85266 http://www.dftheater.org Cost: $139 Showcase: March 30, 2018 at 12pm

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER SPRING BREAK CAMP - CAMP INNOVATION: WONDERS OF THE WORLD Grades K–5 March 12–16 & March 19–23, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Discover the wonders of the world through science! Learn about wildlife, get a close–up look at volcanoes and explore geology, architecture, biology and more!

Daily Fee: $55 Members, $65 Non– Members Weekly Fee: $ 255 Members, $295 Non–Members

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN - “REDUCE, REUSE AND REIMAGINE” SPRING BREAK CAMPS Grades K-5 March 12-16 & March 19-23, 2018 8:30 am - 3:00 pm The Desert Botanic Garden spring break camps are a great way for your kids to explore the Sonoran Desert during the most beautiful time of year.

In March 2018, our campers go green by learning creative ways to help the desert landscape while exploring the Garden. Snacks included. Campers must bring their own lunches.

Location: Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 480-941-1225 Cost: $175 members, $210 nonmembers; Extended camp (3-6 p.m.) available for $16/day members, $20/ day non-members

PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY – JUNIOR KEEPERS PROGRAM Ages 9-16 Tuesday-Friday, March 13-30, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Each full-day camp focuses on a specific group of animals (lizards, reptiles, crocs or snakes) and includes physical activity and STEM

activities. Campers will participate in animal care.

Location: Phoenix Herpetological Society 20701 N. Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255 602.550.1090 x3 phoenixherp.com Cost: $75/day; discount for multiple days

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS Ages 4-14 Beginning March 12, 2018 Engineering for Kids programs are hosting camps around the Valley.

Contact them for the camp near you.

All camps include STEM-enrichment activities with hands-on in aerospace, mechanical and chemical engineering, robotics, video game design, Minecraft and more.

Locations: Camps will be held at AZ Air Time in Scottsdale, Flipside Entertainment in Gilbert, Makutu’s Island in Chandler and Octane Raceway in Scottsdale 480-779-8184 engineeringforkids.com

BEGINNERS EDGE SPORTS TRAINING - YOUTH SPORTS SPRING BREAK CAMP Ages: potty-trained-10 years old Tuesday-Friday, March 12-16, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Get ready for some FUN! Kids will be learning and playing the following sports: soccer, softball, basket-

ball, football, volleyball, dodge ball, golf, tennis, kickball, track & field and badminton. Plus: Relay races, capture the flag, newcomb, scooter hockey, scooter soccer, frisbee, 4-square, 2-square, bump out, sprout ball and many more playground games & activities. Don’t forget our bounce house, obstacle courses and scrimmaging!

Location: Beginners Edge Sports Education Scottsdale 7000 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85254 623.748.9453 http://thebestinaz.com Cost: $40-$65/day or $180-$225/ week. Extended hours available at $10/hour.

PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTS - SPRING BREAK CAMP Ages 6-12 (grouped by age) Tuesday-Friday, March 12-16, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Students will receive professional instruction in visual and performing arts. There will be a performance on the evening of the last day to showcase all that the campers have learned. Campers are grouped by age; age groupings may vary based on the age range of enrolled campers. A small performance will be held on the last day of the session, so campers can demonstrate what they’ve been working on!

Location: Thunderbird Arts Center 1106 E. Grovers Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85022 602/254.3100 phoenixcenterforthearts.org Cost: $220 (includes materials); $15 off each additional sibling. Before and after care available for $30.

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These are troubling and expensive outcomes that are likely because a rodent living in your midst. This month we will begin a three-part discussion on the rodents you are likely dealing with and ways to avoid or rid yourself of their damaging behavior.

Pocket gophers are stocky rodents 5 to 7 inches long with a short tail that has sparse fur on it. These guys have a wide head, very small eyes and ears, strongly clawed front feet which are well suited for digging.

They are called pocket gophers due to their fur-

lined cheek pouches or “pockets”. These are used to transport food. Pocket gophers have pale to dark brown soft fur. You’re probably familiar with their living conditions which are plugged holes in your yard. Unlike the rats, they close their nest entrance with mud and only open it to exit or allow air into the den. When they dig their burrow, they fling dirt in a “fan shape” around the hole. There are many theories of how to get rid of pocket gophers but, in all the research I’ve done, many fail. Flooding burrows and laying bait are not the most effective way to get to these critters as they create their dens to be water proof and for food storage. We have had success with our unique “gopher gasser” that injects carbon monoxide into the burrow and quickly creates a deadly atmosphere that puts the rodent to sleep once and for all. Adding moth balls (camphor) into the burrow before closing it up also helps repel any future residents who might move into the now vacant home.

I hope these tips offer you some ideas on how to keep your yard and home rodent-free. Next month we will be discussing pack rats and what you can do to deal with them. As monthly contributors to this publication, we aim to share our advice, experiences and we are sure you will find each month’s discussion one you can benefit from.

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LIFESTYLE

THREE STEPS TO SPRING CLEANING: SELL, DONATE & TOSS

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id you know? March 5-11 is National Spring Cleaning Week!

For some of us, the phase “Spring Cleaning” can send us into an unwanted state of panic. Flashes of that one cluttered closet may come to mind and completely discourage you from the seasonal tidying trend.

The key is to know when to sell, donate or toss unwanted items. Before you give up, we have a formula to help you tackle this overwhelming task.

WHEN TO SELL: Even with convenient apps and websites, selling can be a time-consuming task, so first you need to determine how much time you want to dedicate to selling.

What are you more willing to give up, time or money?

You need to determine the need to make money versus just wanting to declutter. Do what’s best for you and stick to your ultimate goal.

Next determine if there is a demand for the item. Great

things to sell include: electronics, antiques, watches, bicycles, trendy fashion pieces and Legos.

Finally, it is time to sell. Make sure you prepare the object properly, this means cleaning, photographing, listing the item on social media, and delivering the item.

WHEN TO DONATE: Donating can be difficult, because the hardest part is being honest with yourself. Will you actually wear that sweater your grandma gave you in 2014? If the answer is no, it is time to consider donating the item.

Don’t feel guilty! These items are going to help others in need and increase their quality of life.

So, what are good items to donate? Donate things that are in great condition but are not worth the time of selling, for instance: clothes, toiletries, blankets, luggage and school supplies.

WHEN TO TOSS: Congratulations, you have made it to the final step of Spring Cleaning. You are now left with the items that are not worth selling and cannot be donated, so now it is time to toss.

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QUESTION: What is being developed on both sides of Toscana of Desert Ridge; especially on the corner of 56th and Deer Valley?

ANSWER: See answer A for the West Side regarding additional condominiums and answer B for the East Side which are apartments. 100% of the new “East side construction” is rental only. This is the most current information; subject, of course, to change.

A. The plan is for Statesman (the Developer/Declarant) to build approximately 223 new luxury Condominiums on the West side in a community that will be called “THE LUXE.” These will be 4-story buildings built with steel and concrete; the same construction as the 548 central condos already in Toscana (Note: The 14 Casitas and the 115 Condominiums in Building 10 are of frame and stucco construction). THE LUXE Condominiums will range in size from 1600 -2500 square feet and each unit will have its own storage and 2 parking spaces. It will consist of 6 buildings totaling approximately 223 two and three-bedroom units with pricing anticipated to be in the $500,000 to $750,000 range. THE LUXE will feature expansive amenity areas that will be exclusive to THE LUXE owners such as a 150’ lap pool, a second larger regular pool, a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor kitchen, courtyards and Ramada’s. The plan is to have a dog park (featuring a large dog area and a small dog area) that is dedicated for use to both THE LUXE and Toscana community. THE LUXE amenities will be for the exclusive

benefited use of THE LUXE owners and guests. All operating and maintenance costs for the “benefited use areas” will be paid for by THE LUXE owners and will have no impact on the Toscana Condominium Association (TCA). However, as part of the TCA, THE LUXE owners will have access to the Toscana amenities (now enjoyed by 677 TCA members); THE LUXE owners will assist by contributing to these ongoing costs to the TCA. These units will take several years to build but if we assumed they were open today, THE LUXE owners would be paying an HOA fee of $250-$350 per month for their exclusive benefited use amenities plus $430 for the combined TCA and Toscana Maintenance Association (TMA) HOA fees. They will begin construction with 2 of the 6 buildings; most likely beginning in the Spring of 2018. Again, the HOA fees and anticipated purchase prices are estimates at this point.

B. The EAST SIDE is where Statesman is building a Luxury Apartment/ Rental community to be called THE MONTREUX, that will offer long term rentals designed to complement the MANOR VILLAGE AT DESERT RIDGE. There will be 3 buildings totaling 335 one, two, and three-bedroom suites (apartments).

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MOVIES IN THE COURTYARD WHEN: Thursday, March 15 & March 29 WHERE: The Barnes & Noble Courtyard, 6pm-8pm WHAT: Enjoy your favorite films select Thursdays, Now – _May 24, 2018.

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EASTER BUNNY ARRIVAL WHEN: March 18, 10:30am-12:30pm WHERE: AMC Lawn at Desert Ridge Marketplace WHAT: Hop on over to meet the Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny will be making a grand. Join us for spring festivities, games and more! Plus, take a free downloadable photo with the Easter Bunny!

EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS WHEN: March 17-31; Monday – Saturday: 11am-7pm, Sunday: 11am-6pm WHERE: AMC Lawn at Desert Ridge Marketplace WHAT: The Easter Bunny is making the annual trip to Desert Ridge Marketplace. Stop by and create lasting memories this season with a free downloadable photo and complimentary bunny ears! Photo packages will be available for purchase.

ART IN THE COURTYARD WHEN: March 18, 3pm-6pm WHERE: Barnes & Noble Courtyard at Desert Ridge Marketplace WHAT: We are excited to continue our partnership with Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) performing arts program. You’re invited to the first annual Art Showcase on March 18th, featuring talented students, faculty and alumni artists and musicians. Art will be available for purchase supporting the artists and PVCC student scholarships.

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not given any depth outside of “creepy child in danger of the ghosts”. There is some haunting cinematography in the film, with the production design perfectly capturing the look and creepiness of the house….until we see the horrible CGI exteriors of the house.

MARCH 2

Paul Thomas Anderson’s (Boogie Nights, Punch-Drunk Love) new film is strange, disturbing and even funny in a few moments. The relationship between our leads, Woodcock (Day-Lewis) and Alma (Krieps), is one which sometimes feels genuine, and other times you’re amazed that these two are still together. Day-Lewis is great of course, and it’s sad that this could be his last role.

But wow, Krieps steals the show, portraying a character that is both warm and devious.

Beyond that, the cinematography (which was supposedly done by Anderson himself) is gorgeous, and the way it sometimes goes out of focus really makes you feel like you’re seeing through the eyes of Woodcock. The film’s costume design can also not go without mention. Every stunning piece of clothing that the characters wear matches both the scene and color palette perfectly.

And despite some moments where it could be taken out, Jonny Greenwood’s score is beautiful, especially the main theme named after the film itself and its variations.

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This film focuses on the strange relationship of a dressmaker (Daniel Day-Lewis) and a waitress turned model (Vicky Krieps).

Inspired by true events, a doctor (Jason Clarke) investigates Sarah Winchester’s (Helen Mirren) claims of being haunted by the ghosts of those killed by her company’s rifle.

The idea of a film based on the famous Winchester house is very interesting and open to several creative ideas, so it’s a shame that all Winchester has to offer is a generic haunted house film. Mirren is perfectly cast as the widowed Winchester, and Clarke is great as always, even if it does ham it up a bit more than usual. But unfortunately, that’s where the good of the film stops. Most of the scares in the film are jump scares, and while some work, they get tiring after a while. There are also entirely too many “false” scares as well.

The rest of the cast also doesn’t do the film any favors, with the child character Henry

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Thomas (Dylan O’Brien), along with the remaining ‘gladers’ plan a final siege on WCKD’s base of operations, where they hope to save a captured friend.

Gringo

If there’s something the Maze Runner films have always been consistent in, it’s the direction and staging of set pieces that Wes Ball gives us. The action is edited smoothly, with most usage of handheld cam not feeling distracting, and the choreography is well done. Unfortunately, Ball also seems to be a director that needs to be given a better script, as most of the main actors are let down by the dialogue, and come off as bland. What’s even sadder is that the few genuinely good performances, such as Giancarlo Esposito and Walton Goggins, aren’t given as much screen time. In the film’s defense though, for having only a $62 million dollar budget, it’s effects are very good…even better than some that have 3 times that budget.

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In 1892, an army captain transports a dying Cheyenne chief and his family to his final resting place, where several dangers await them.

Hostiles is a slow burn, one where its pacing sometimes works and other times doesn’t.

But when it works, it really does work.

Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi and Adam Beach are all great in their roles, and while the supporting cast may not be as good as their leading counterparts, director Scott Cooper at least tries to give them a good amount of development through scenes of their own. I also applaud Cooper for not flinching with the violence, showing the harsh realities of the old west. The fact that Masanobu Takayanagi has been overlooked in the cinematography awards race is a real shame.

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MARCH 23 Pacific Rim: Uprising Unsane Sherlock Gnomes Midnight Sun The Endless (Limited) Isle Of Dogs (Limited)

MARCH 28 Paul, Apostle Of Christ

MARCH 29 Ready Player One

MARCH 30 Acrimony Bad Samaritan God’s Not Dead: A Light In The Darkness Lean On Pete (Limited) Gemini (Limited)

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