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The federal tax credit for rooftop solar systems, rather than continuing toward its imminent sunset, will last at least ten more years at its original 30-percent rate. That represents a huge expansion of the government’s commitment to distributed solar power, an indispensable means of escaping fossil-fuel dependence.

The law also extends and expands support for other household energy infrastructure, such as energy-efficient appliances and heat pumps.

We’ll admit it: events outside our control have had us worried for a while about the future of solar power—in Arizona and throughout the country. With swelling panel prices, the Fed’s rate increases, and the ongoing, seemingly inevitable shriveling of government support for the green-energy transition, an ominous gloom appeared to be settling over our industry, foreshadowing a long night.

With this provision, the Inflation Reduction Act lives up to its name by enabling the expansion of both energy supply and demand. The government’s traditionally weak, wavering commitment to this key subsidy has long discouraged the kinds of large, long-term capital investments needed to generate growth in the nascent industry, leaving America straggling behind solar trailblazers like China and Germany. Researchers and manufacturers of clean-energy technology will see even more direct help from Uncle Sam in the form of tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans.

With last month’s abrupt, unexpected breakthrough in negotiations between Senate leadership and fickle holdout Joe Manchin, the future of clean energy suddenly started looking a lot brighter—as did our outlook.

Some critics have derided the bill’s inflation-fighting measures, saying its industrial policies (and various other measures) don’t do enough—or don’t do it fast enough—to tame price increases. To be sure, inflation is a complex and controversial phenomenon, one with many causes and no simple solutions. Nonetheless, having endured wild increases in equipment prices since the pandemic, we can attest to the importance of foresight in avoiding calamitous supply shocks. Washington, just as it is only now belatedly pushing a large-scale reversal of the medical-supply industry’s decades-long wave of profit-driven offshorings, seems to have recognized only recently the importance of a domestic manufacturing sector for supplying the country’s energy revolution.

Well, it’s always darkest before the dawn, as they say, and we’re happy to report a bright ray of hope peeking above the horizon.

With our state’s abundant, year-round sunshine, we Arizonans stand ready to lead that revolution. And the professionals at SunSolar Solutions, Arizona’s largest, best-rated solar installer in 2021, are ready to help guide Arizonans every step of the way.

If you’re ready to leave fossil fuels behind and embrace America’s future, then call SunSolar Solutions today at 623-562-9009 to have a design prepared for your home free of charge.

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Don’t let the name fool you: the Inflation Reduction Act, more than just another attempt at alleviating price pressures, constitutes Uncle Sam’s largest and most ambitious investment in the nation’s energy future. A combined $369 billion dollars’ worth of tax cuts, grants, and low-cost loans will fund a thorough reorientation of America’s economy around clean, renewable energy, hopefully enabling us to leave planet-heating fossil fuels where they belong: in the past and in the ground.

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With a group of nine FAA Certiﬁed pilots, drone team leadership has initiated communications with the Federal Aviation Administration, Sky Harbor Operations, Sky Harbor Tower, Phoenix Police, PFD Special Operations, and PFD Operations.

GREEN BUS AND INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT

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The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Phoenix Public Transit Department a $16.3 million grant for greener (low and no emissions) buses and supporting infrastructure. The grant is made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law under the Low-No Emission and Buses and Bus Facilities highly-competitive grant programs. The programs’ goal is to support the transition of the nation’s ﬂeet to more energy eﬃcient and cleaner transit vehicles.

HUNDREDS OF CRIME GUNS SEIZED IN SUMMER CRACKDOWN

PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES DRONE PROGRAM

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Phoenix police have seized 711 guns from July 5 to Aug. 15, including more than a dozen guns with a “conversion device” on them. A conversion device is an illegal part added to a gun to make it fully automatic. Police also seized a ﬂare gun that was modiﬁed to shoot a 9mm Duringround. that same time, Phoenix police also made 526 arrests associated with gun crimes.

Raise the Roof for Autism, a Phoenix-based national advocacy foundation, announced a first-of-its-kind curriculum specifically designed for autistic high school juniors and seniors. The 16-week online program with monthly in-person meetups culminates in a five-day outdoor adventure in Sedona where students will be able to practice and refine many of the skills they’ve developed throughout the course.

As a result, the Phoenix Fire Department’s UAS team has conducted a total of 94 flights with a total of 14.4 hours in the air. During those flights, the team has responded to a total of 12 incidents – including 1st Alarm Fires, brush fires, and mountain rescues.

The Phoenix Fire Department proudly deployed drone operations through the department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program for the ﬁrst time this summer. Since the launch, the UAS team has been busy training for and responding to diﬀerent emergency incidents across the city. The phased-in approach has allowed the group to work through the expected and unexpected obstacles.

The UAS Program will continue to improve the integration into Fire and Special Operations by continuing to train and respond to incidents. The Phoenix Fire Department’s Technical Services Division is assisting with improving video feed options for command. Those visuals will allow for enhanced reconnaissance capabilities.

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CURRICULUM FOR AUTISTIC TEENAGERS DEBUTS IN PHOENIX

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• replace aging buses with battery electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses • install new infrastructure needed for bus charging/ fueling and maintenance • assist in workforce development by training transit personnel to maintain the new ﬂeet

The funding from the grant will be used to

The Life Learning Curriculum is an evidence-based program that incorporates PEERS Social Skills Training with visual time management, organization, problemsolving, and physical training. It addresses social competence and executive functioning skills and pairs this learning with a physical training program designed to prepare participants for a real-world, hands-on travel adventure. To learn more, visit raisetherooﬀorautism.com.

A little more than one month after the launch of “Operation Gun Crime Crackdown,” hundreds of crime guns have been taken oﬀ the streets and out of the hands of Thecriminals.multi-agency, multi-faceted operation kicked oﬀ July 5, and focuses on reducing the number of violent gun crimes plaguing our city. Enforcement is aimed at taking guns away from those who are not supposed to have them while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens.

“Guns are getting into the wrong hands leaving children without parents, families devastated, and communities living in fear. We must do something to protect our children, our community’s oﬃcers, from gun violence,” said Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams at a news conference announcing the operation.

• Since most of the city’s water use is outdoors, watering landscape correctly is one of the easiest and most eﬀective ways to conserve water. If you have grass, be sure to water it no more than twice a week, even during the summer.

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• Finding and ﬁxing leaking faucets and toilets is the simplest way to reduce indoor water use. Visually check each faucet and toilet for leaks at least once a month.

Phoenix declared a Stage 1 Water Alert and activated its Drought Management Plan in early summer 2022 and is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their water use.

• Choose water eﬃcient landscaping, ﬁxtures, and appliances when building or updating a home. To learn more, visit phoenix.gov/ drought.

“Phoenix stands by its commitment to provide water to 1.7 million customers and is taking proactive actions to ensure water deliveries and reduce dependence on the Colorado River,” according to city oﬃcials. Phoenix will soon complete the Drought Pipeline Project at a cost of over $300 million, which will move alternate supplies to North Phoenix customers who rely on Colorado River water. Phoenix is continuously improving infrastructure and conducting ecosystem restoration in the Salt River system, which provides 60% of the city’s water. Water recycling and eﬃciency improvements are also important solutions.

Phoenix continues to advocate for additional collaboration throughout the Colorado River Basin and has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and stability. In 2022, Phoenix voluntarily gave up 23% of its available Colorado River entitlements to stabilize water levels in Lake Mead and help Pinal farmers who lost access to Colorado River supplies.

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The Athena Awards highlight women who have achieved the pinnacle of success within their industry, have mentored women throughout their careers, dedicated their time to their community, and are making a diﬀerence in the lives of others.

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Christine Mackay, Director, Community & Economic Development, City of Phoenix April A. Salomon, Executive Director, Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

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Kate Smith, Ed.D., President, Rio Salado College Young Professional ﬁnalists: Veronica Aguilar, Vice President, Teach for America Lindsey Beagley, Senior Director for Mirabella at ASU, ASU Enterprise Partners

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“Spotlighting the women who are moving the Greater Phoenix area forward through the Athena Awards program is one of the Chamber’s proudest traditions,” says Todd Sanders, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. “These women make immeasurable contributions within their companies, their communities, and they are a driving force in making Arizona a top state in the nation. I encourage everyone to join us in October at the Athena Awards Luncheon to meet these exceptional leaders.”

Join the Greater Phoenix Chamber to celebrate outstanding businesswomen in our community and to support all nominees, ﬁnalists, and recipients past and present. Three Athena Award recipients will be announced during the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s 35th Anniversary Athena Awards Luncheon held on Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix. To register for the event, email events@ phoenixchamber.com.

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“It doesn’t feel like work to me. It doesn’t feel like a chore. It’s something I’m passionate about,” says Jayleen McGehee of working in the raised bed garden that was installed in her backyard for free. “I go outside, get sun, grow things, and I provide for my family, because food is expensive right now.”

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The city of Phoenix is looking for passionate community members with an interest in growing food and who are willing to make a yearlong commitment to backyard gardening. Gardens will be installed in either the fall of 2022 or early spring of 2023.

“I can go outside, harvest what I need, and use it to cook that night. That’s really convenient and inexpensive,” says Xavier Jones, who has a city-funded aquaponics system in his backyard. He grew more than 10 pounds of produce in the first few Aquaponicsmonths. systems grow produce on rafts floating in water. Inside the water are fish that provide nutrients for the plants, which in turn clean the water for the fish. Aquaponics expert and instructor Dr. George Brooks, Jr. makes the whole process simple for backyard “Togardeners.seethem as their individual plants start to grow and prosper and vine out and bloom and then produce fruit has been great,” he says.

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Arizona Restaurant Week serves as a culinary tasting tour around the state. Not only is this a time for restaurants to highlight the incredible and widely varying talents of their chefs, but it’s also an opportunity for the ARA to showcase the vast array of unique dining choices the state has to offer — all while presenting diners with an incredible meal for a great Fallvalue.Arizona Restaurant Week features specific threecourse menus offered at three price points — $33, $44, and $55 per person. During ARW, many restaurants present new items on their prix fixe menus that are not normally offered at the restaurant. This allows chefs to really flex their culinary muscles, and use limited supply ingredients and very seasonal items, while giving diners a chance to get adventurous and try something new.

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In addition to the three-course ARW menus, many restaurants also oﬀer wine pairing selections to accompany each dish for an additional cost. Takeout is also available at participating restaurants.

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Arizona Restaurant Association Hosts Popular 10-Day Culinary Extravaganza VALLEY OF THE SUN MEANS TWO THINGS — IT’S STILL HOT AND FALL ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK (ARW) IS BACK! The Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) is pleased to announce its bi-annual 10-day culinary event, oﬀered at participating dining establishments around the state, which takes place Fri., Sept. 16 through Sun., Sept. 25.

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“Our Arizona Restaurant Week events are a fantastic deal for diners who want to explore Arizona’s culinary scene at a fraction of what they would pay on a normal visit,” says Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve Chucri. “This allows the dining community to support the hospitality industry — which is still recovering from the devastating impact of COVID-19, price increases and labor shortages — while enjoying a fantastic menu not usually oﬀered at these establishments. It’s a win-win for everyone and we greatly appreciate the support of our loyal culinary enthusiasts.”

More than 100 restaurants are already committed to the 2022 Fall Arizona Restaurants Week. Returning ARW establishments include: Valley complete list of Fall Arizona Restaurant Week their will be posted

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Photos Courtesy of The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona THE ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF THE ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS AT THE EQUIDOME OF WESTWORLD IN SCOTTSDALE. The esteemed show runs from Wed., Sept. 14 to Sat., Sept. 17 and will showcase the best the breed has to offer in an unparalleled Inspiredvenue. by the passion for the Arabian horse, the Arabian National Breeder Finals is a show that offers an exciting stage for the Arabian Horse to compete. The focus for this year’s event will be to roll out an outstanding halter/breeding showcase that will offer prize money, prestige, and opportunities for breeders and Arabian horse enthusiasts. With up to 300 horses competing, this special event is like the Westminster of the horse industry.

National Breeder Finals Returns to Scottsdale One-of-A-Kind September Event Features World’s Finest Arabian Horses

“We are excited to host the 2022 Arabian National Breeder Finals again this year and welcome the international Arabian community and enthusiasts alike back,” says Taryl O’Shea, executive director of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona.

The Arabian National Breeder Finals competition consists of a series of diﬀerent performances, called classes, where some of the best Arabian and halter horses in the world compete for $100,000 and the coveted title of Finals Champion. The largest prize money payout in the Arabian industry for 1-year-old (yearling horses) will be awarded at this show. A 50-50 raﬄe will be held throughout the show so participants can win big, with 50% of the proceeds going to the lucky ticket holder and the rest will go to the Champions and Reserve Champion in the Weanling AOTH class.

The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona is proud to beneﬁt these worthwhile charities: Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund, Arabian Horse Promotional Fund, Friends of Vail Foundation, Healing Hearts, Horses Help, March of Dimes, Scottsdale Rotary, Scottsdale Community College Equine Science, and Youth For TheTroops.four-day event will also feature exhibitors selling jewelry, clothing, and equestrian artwork, as well as food and drink. Held at WestWorld, located at 16601 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale, admission to The Arabian National Breeder Finals is free. For additional information, visit scottsdaleshow.com.

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“This event is a boutique-style horse competition that will include breeding and performance competitions. If you’ve never seen an Arabian horse, this is a wonderful opportunity, that will entertain both longtime fans and those who are new to the horse arena.”

Kicking oﬀ the month, Desert Ridge Marketplace has partnered with The Poetry Project to host a short-form poetry contest. On Sept. 5, the top ﬁve selected entries will be displayed throughout The District for public voting. Guests are invited to come out and pick their favorite entry. Later in the month on Sept. 19, the votes will be tallied, and a winner will be announced for the $300 grand prize.

September is also a great time to take a deep dive into the local art scene in The District. On Sept. 16, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (and every third Friday of the season), Desert Ridge will partner with The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance to host Fine Art Fridays. Stroll around an art market spotlighting local artists, and purchase beautiful creations, while enjoying live music, an outdoor bar, art demonstrations, and more, providing the ideal place for the whole family on a Friday evening. To add to the exciting art oﬀerings, local Arizona artist Sabree Garcia completed a stunning mural now on display in The District near Copper Blues Live. La Noche Rosa, which translates to The Pink Night, is a stunning desert-themed mural that is more than 11 feet tall and focuses on desert elements and colors including cacti, scorpions, and red hues. The scorpion, which took over 15 hours to complete, features a CD mosaic with more than 50 recycled CDs that add an opalescent sparkle to the full mural. The CD component plays oﬀ the scorpion’s ability to glow in the dark.

This fall, Desert Ridge Marketplace will also welcome several new tenants to the center. The lineup includes Dakota London Hair Extensions, Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, Nordstrom Rack, Cartel Roasting Co., and Spitz InMediterranean.caseyoumissed it, summertime brought the heat to Desert Ridge Marketplace where ﬁve new tenants also opened including Fly Bye To Go, a Fox Restaurant Concept specializing in delicious pizza and mouthwatering crispy chicken; Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa; Veteran-owned and operated Flip Flop Shop, and the re-opening of Soap Des Jour boutique.

Desert Ridge Marketplace is located at 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. For more information, visit shopdesertridge.com.

Fine Arts, New Tenants, and More at Desert Ridge Marketplace this September

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Visitors can enjoy an art market during Fine Art Fridays

FROM LOCAL ART INITIATIVES TO LIVE MUSIC, EXCITING NEW BRANDS AND A FULL LINEUP OF EVENTS, DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE IS READY FOR ALL SEPTEMBER HAS TO OFFER.

“Legends

RECOGNIZED STATEWIDE AS THE HIGHEST-ATTENDED SINGLE DAY EVENT WITH 100,000 ATTENDEES, THE FIESTA BOWL PARADE PRESENTED BY LERNER & ROWE WILL TAKE ITS TRADITIONAL TWO-MILE MARCH THROUGH CENTRAL PHOENIX, ON SAT., DEC. 17, AT 10 A.M. This year marks the 50th edition of the Fiesta Bowl Parade and, in tribute to the incredible legacy built by citizens from Arizona, the theme for the Fiesta Bowl Parade is “Legends Made Here.”

The Fiesta Bowl once again invites and encourages groups to submit an application and be one of those selected entries by Mon., Sept. 26, 2022, to be a part of the parade.

Fiesta Bowl Parade for Community to Participate on Parade Route with Made Here” Theme

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For the second straight year, the Fiesta Bowl Parade will enjoy the spotlight of its own day, marching down Central Avenue two weeks prior to the College Football Playoﬀ Semiﬁnal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. Admission is free to the public with premium and reserved seating available for sale at $30 in early October. The parade is broadcast live on Arizona’s Family 3TV, online, and through the AZFamily app. Grand marshals for this year’s parade will be announced in September. With a theme of “Gold Standard: A Commitment to CommUNITY,” in honor of the organization’s impact and support to bring Arizona communities together for 50 years, the Fiesta Bowl Founders and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper served as grand marshals in 2021. Other celebrated grand marshals have included Charles Barkley, Jerry Colangelo, Randy Johnson, Cal Ripken, Jr., Kerri Strug, Diana Taurasi, and history-making astronauts.

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More than 85 entries and a combination of more than 3,000 men, women, children and animals participate annually in the Fiesta Bowl Parade, which features various brilliantly colored ﬂoats, giant balloons, antique cars, equestrian units, charitable groups, local celebrities, marching bands, and more.

For more information about the events, application process, and to purchase tickets, please visit ﬁestabowl. com. CommUNITY,” to bring Arizona communities together for 50 years, the Fiesta Bowl Founders

YAMMA ENSEMBLE Sept. 25 Israel’s Yamma Ensemble performs original contemporary Hebrew music that stays true to the character of the Middle East, where its members were born and raised. The group’s soulful music is accompanied by ancient musical instruments from the region—such as the kopuz, duduk, ney, and oud, as well as various percussion instruments.

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CIMAFUNK Sept. 27 Cimafunk is an Afro-Cuban rock star. His stage name refers to his heritage as a cimarrón—Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery—and to the essence of his music, which subverts conventional sounds with rhythmic innovation. In highlighting Cuban rhythms and traditions and infusing sounds and styles from Africa and the United States, Cimafunk has created something unique and special, in terms of not only his music but also his values. He is redeﬁning contemporary Cuban music, Afro-Latin identity, and the fusion of Black cultures.

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Our students experience active and engaged learning, opportunities to enhance critical, creative and entrepreneurial thinking, and ways to positively impact today’s societal Whetherissues..you’re attending college for the first time, taking a class to transfer to a university, expanding your skill set, or wanting to explore a new interest, PVCC can help. We provide an array of services to ensure your success, such as academic advising, career counseling, early college, financial aid (for those who are eligible), a learning support center, and Veteran resources. What’s more, we are the only community college in Arizona recognized as one of the nation’s Top 150 Community Colleges by the Aspen Institute, the nation’s signature recognition for America’s community colleges.

Inside the 8,000-square-foot theme restaurant, you’re greeted by life-sized likenesses of Batman and SpiderMan, perched above in a city scene ripped out of a comic book. Among the 30 or so realistic-looking statues, get up close to Iron Man, Thor, and The Hulk, while checking out displays devoted to characters like Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Captain America. Look up and you’ll see a full-sized Silver Surfer dangling above.

ComicX brings superhero fans an immersive fantasy dining experience that pairs life-sized statues of comic book superheroes and villains from the last six decades with tasty eats. Located at Desert Ridge Marketplace, ComicX oﬀers the perfect adventure for a night out with family, friends, colleagues, or even a bite by yourself.

Turning to the main dish, there are plenty of options. The burgers are cooked to perfection and juicy, so make sure you have plenty of napkins. All the burgers are at least two Angus beef patties (some have more) that you can customize with bacon, caramelized onions, cheese, etc. If burgers aren’t your thing, we suggest the Ultimate Meatball Sandwich. Delicious bread packed with meatballs, sauce, and cheese; this dish oﬀers hearty Italian ﬂavor. Other sandwiches include Bruce’s BLT, which comes with house smoked bacon, romaine hearts, beefsteak tomatoes, and avocado spread on sourdough

PhoenixInfinityChallengeBurgerCaptain America and Iron Man pose in front of a statue of the Hulk. Spiderman perched above the dining area of ComicX.

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It isn’t just the character fun that brings you to the table, the food is just as exciting as the atmosphere. There is something for everyone at your table to enjoy––from burgers, to pasta, salads, sandwiches, and more.

ComicX’s specialty dessert drink is Harry’s Butter Beer and it’s delicious. Other sweet treats include the incredible churro bowl and ﬂuﬀy smore’s dip.

Entrees that are sure to leave you full and satisfied include the Sticky Icky Ribs, Fish N’ Chips, and one of our new favorites, Mr. Fettuccini Alfredo Carbonara. It’s a very delicious and filling pasta dish sure to curb any pasta craving you might be having. If you are looking to grab a specialty cocktail – there are plenty of great theming options available. In the new Star Wars Lounge, there is a Blue Saber made with Corazon tequila, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Orgeat with a White Sugar Rim. There is also social media picture worthy Cantina Sunset, made with Corazon Tequila, Blue Curacao, orange, lemon, cherry, and Pomegranate juice. These drinks are only served in the upstairs lounge. There are plenty of other flavorful alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options in the main restaurant as well. Before you head home, be sure to save room for dessert.

For any fan of Harry Potter, you’ll recognize butter beer.

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Where do superheroes grab a bite? Turns out, it’s within this realm.

There is also a new spot for folks to check out inside the restaurant––the Star Wars bar and lounge. Located upstairs in the two-story establishment, the Star Wars bar

Looking for a good bite to start your meal, why not check out the Mozzarella Plate or Rockets Dirty Nachos – both great ways to kick things oﬀ for any foodie.

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Forbread.those searching for some lighter fare, there are a few salad options as well: the Blaze Buﬀalo Chicken, Little Gem Caesar, and the Green Goddess.

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THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… my dad. He is constantly learning and growing and I couldn’t be more impressed with his commitment to leading a fulﬁlled life.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS… daily meditation. It clears my head and rejuvenates me each morning.

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THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS… change your thinking, change your life.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY… “Sing 2.” We have already watched it about 10 times. Something about the color in this movie catches my attention and I can’t get enough.

HI, MY NAME IS… Sami Lange I’VE LIVED IN DESERT RIDGE FOR A LITTLE OVER TWO YEARS AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… it is so convenient. We have wonderful neighbors, large parks, convenient shopping, and the most gorgeous scenery to walk in.

THE PERFECT DAY… would start like every day with a hot cup of coffee and oat milk. Then it would include studio time with my kids, and I would cut and dye several hundred pieces of paper for a new paper quilt. A park visit and long walk would be included. An afternoon nap and barbeque with by my husband would finish off the perfect weekend day. MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… Arizona Helping Hands. There are a lot of ways to support this charity that provides for children in foster care. I like going on to the wishlist and purchasing items that get shipped directly to the Mycharity.favorite international charity is Room to Read. This organization provides books and builds libraries for children who wouldn’t otherwise have access. I previously partnered with Room to Read and created a charity drive to raise $5,000. I sold original artwork to fund the building of a library for fifth graders and 100% of the art sales went to the charity drive. MY LIFE IS… full. I consider this a beautiful thing despite having had a different vision initially. Several years ago we moved to Arizona from northern California to get closer to family and leave the fires. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made.

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS… anything by Adele.

THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS… my family. I don’t know how I would move through this world without them. The kindness, guidance, and support I get from my entire family is irreplaceable. MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… going to New York. I haven’t been yet. I hope to take a week in the next few years to travel there and spend a lot of time eating and visiting art museums.

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WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… a mathematician. I took extra math classes in high school for fun. I became an artist and librarian instead, so I think it all worked out.

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… waking up early for a quiet cup of coﬀee, heading to Paradise Valley Community College where I work as a librarian, spending time on homework with my kids, and making paper quilts in my art studio. MY FAMILY IS… everything. My husband and I celebrated 18 years of marriage this year, and our son and daughter keep us busy with interests in soccer, karate, and art-making.

THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… realizing my second grader won a game of Uno when I had 28 cards in my hand. I won’t pretend that doesn’t happen on the daily!

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s a new roofing business owner, Derek Forsgren set out to grow his company with an emerging product. He offered his customers permanent, color-changing lighting along with shingles and tiles. The concept has taken off in a big way. His company offers permanent holiday and accent lighting. It’s an all-in-one system for residential and commercial use.

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“Being able to hide the lights during the day and let them come out at night and be beautiful was important,” says Forsgren. So, he became the sole

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“Brittany Burk, my sister, suggested I look into these permanent lights for my roofing company,” explains Forsgren. “I said OK, but I wasn’t gung-ho on it. And then she told me again, ‘You need to take a look at this.’” Forsgren and Burk began researching lighting companies thanks to his sister’s nudges. Jellyfish Lighting, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, stood out for it’s standard of quality for being discreet from the street, energy-efficient, long-lasting, and maintenance-free.

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“The tree will have close to 6,000 LEDs,” says Forsgren. “I’m going through all the technical stuﬀ to ensure it works. After that, I think we’ll be able to see it from space.

“I like new challenges, such as figuring out how to add lights to a different style house and coming up with solutions,” Forsgren says. In addition, we’re starting to get a lot more commercial applications, so that’s fun to figure out.”

LEVEL 5 LIGHTING SHINES COMMERCIALLY, OUT OF STATE Forsgren ‘s roofing and sales expertise has grown Level 5 Lighting onto more than homes and backyards. Apartment buildings and restaurants have installed Level 5 Lighting, and Forsgren recently tested adding lights to the front of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. In addition, the owners of Safford Copper Mine, located in Graham County, Arizona, and eight miles north of the city of Safford, want Level 5 Lighting to illuminate a 150-foot Christmas tree for the top of the mountain.

The brilliant, robust features also drew Forsgren to Jellyﬁsh Lighting, which owns and manufactures the system in Utah. Weatherproof, bright three-diode lights are dimmable and use less than one watt per light at the most brilliant white. The controller is a modern Lenux based computer installed indoors that receives continual updates and is low voltage (rated for 25,000 hours, which is about 15 to 20 years of regular use). The computer and mobile app allow users to manage multiple colors, patterns, movements and eﬀects, light levels, sections of lights, and even each light individually. Owners can also save several nightly and weekly timers and calendar events for holidays and other special occasions.

authorized dealer and installer of Jellyﬁsh Lighting in Arizona. “They have the most discreet, powerful, and bright light on the market. The lights mount under home or building trim in a custom track color that encases all wires, so there are no exterior power supplies,” he says.

Jellyﬁsh Lighting only had one way of installing their lights, but being a roofer, Forsgren created several ways to add Level 5 Lighting to Arizona’s stucco homes with ﬂat roofs.

5 Lighting also oﬀers a three-year warranty on the “Wesystem.provide help with HOAs,” says Forsgren. “Some people will do it without permission. Others will ask and get permission. But the homeowner is responsible for Customersit.” can also use Level 5 Lighting simply to brighten a boring backyard. “It’s a great application for backyard living, pergolas, and the environment,” Forsgren says. “We can even put Level 5 Lighting on block wall fences to light up a backyard area for playing cornhole or golf.”

“They get snow, so the pitches on the roof must be a lot deeper. So, it’s a little more challenging.”

Forsgren says they typically sell out by Halloween.

“They’re always updating the controller,” Forsgren says. “The new features or updates get automatically added to your computer.”

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“EveryLighting.house is a little bit diﬀerent,” explains Forsgren. “Color is important. So, we make it a requirement to send out a sales rep on every appointment. First, we measure the whole house and discuss your needs and whether this is a good ﬁt. Then we give an estimate on Levelsite.”

Despite opening in June 2020 during Covid lockdown, with the first installation in September 2020, Level 5 Lighting has grown from a team trio — Forsgren, Burk, and Thomas Ferraro Jr. to 15 employees, including office administrators, certified lighting trainers, lighting installers, and sales representatives. Initially, Jellyfish Lighting trained and certified Forsgren in Utah. Now Level 5 Lighting has leads who train employees to install the system. Lighting installers must be certified in 90 days, and the company doesn’t subcontract lighting installation. All lighting installers work for Level 5, eliminating scheduling delays and providing workers’ compensation. Typically, a two-person crew installs the lights in a day. For commercial properties, it can take three to four people.

“I’ve always believed that you can be successful if you give good service and take care of your customer,” Forsgren says. “Be honest about what you’re doing and answer any questions. If you don’t have the answer, that’s OK. Call them back when you have the answer.”

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No wonder Level 5 Lighting has become the new Jellyfish Lighting authorized dealer for Nashville, planning to open three to five locations in the next one to three years. Nashville homes are a lot different, says Forsgren.

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• Support student and staff safety.

• Reduce the district’s need to eliminate effective programs and services to students and parents.

Q: Why is the district asking voters to approve an override when the state of Arizona increased funding for schools? An override allows the district to offer competitive salaries to attract and retain highly qualified staff to serve our students. Currently, CCUSD teacher pay ranks in the bottom 15% compared to other Arizona school districts. CCUSD lags behind surrounding school districts competing for teachers and staff. Since all school districts will be receiving the increase in funding, this gap will still exist because almost every school district in Maricopa County has approved M&O override funds to pay their teachers and staff higher wages.

Q: What is a Maintenance and Operations budget override? An M&O override seeks voter permission to exceed the “revenue control limit,” which is a spending limit set forth in the Arizona Constitution since 1980. This law allows school districts to ask voters for direct fund ing to supplement budget allocations from the state legislature. With approximately 85% of the maintenance and operations budget used for staff salaries and related benefit costs for the district’s employees, community support is necessary to offer competitive wages and maintain the excel lent programs and services that CCUSD offers beyond the basic state standard.

• Support academic programs including Advanced Placement (AP), elementary enrichment programs, gifted/honors, International Baccalaureate (IB), and World Languages.

Q: Is the override a tax increase?

Q: What happens if the M&O budget override is not approved? If an override is not approved, the CCUSD will struggle to retain and attract highly qualified teachers and lose staff to surrounding school districts that can offer more competitive salaries. In addition, the district will have to consider the following:

The district last passed an override in 2007, which expired in 2014.

Q: What is the difference between a bond and an M&O override? Bonds allow the district additional funding to use for capital items, such as new buildings, additions to buildings, land, school buses, and renovations to buildings, furniture, equipment, and technology. An override is used for “people and programs.” They fund operational expenses including salaries, ben efits, supplies, purchased services, utilities, and insurance. An override allows a district to exceed its budget limit up to 15%.

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• Increasing class sizes.

Q: What is the district’s history of overrides?

• Increase teacher and staff salaries to help CCUSD attract and retain qualified staff.

• Reduce student fees, including athletics.

• Closing a school.

• Reducing transportation options.

Q: How does Arizona fund schools? Arizona funds its schools based on the number of students and the miles students are transported. It is formula-based funding.

Q: How much of this override would be used on administration?

• Fund stipends for hard-to-fill positions and special education teachers.

• Increasing student fees.

By Cort Monroe, CCUSD Superintendent

Q: Many community members donate up to $400 to a school each year to obtain the Arizona tax credit. Why doesn’t the district just find new ways to get more people to donate?

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• Invest in career, technical, and vocational education, including computer science, engineering, coding, and JROTC.

Q: How long is an override in effect?

• Reducing, adjusting, and potentially eliminating student programs.

On Tues., May 10, the Cave Creek Unified Governing Board unani mously adopted a resolution for a 15% maintenance and operation budget override election to be held on Nov. 8. I would like to answer questions to help educate people about the upcoming vote.

By statute, tax credit monies must be used for extracurricular support for students. The district could not legally use it for regular expenditures such as new teachers, salaries, benefits, supplies, or utilities. Tax credit funding is important for providing out of school day opportunities for students, but it doesn’t provide more money for the district to spend.

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The district’s M&O budget override elec tion provides funding to the district for seven years. This additional funding would start in the 2023-2024 school year. Voters will be asked to reauthorize the override by the fifth year, or the district will receive reduced funding in year six and a further reduction of funding in year seven. After year seven, the override expires, and fund ing is reduced to zero if not reauthorized.

Q: How do I know the money will be spent as indicated?

• Maintain class sizes.

Zero. No override funds will be used for salaries of administrators.

Q: What exactly would a successful passing of an override mean to the Cave Creek Unified School District? A successful passing of an Override will be used to:

Arizona law is very specific in how school districts can spend the money they receive. The expenditures of the override will be presented to the governing board monthly and audited annually. A citizen oversight committee will be created to review override expenditures.

Q: Do other school districts have a 15% M&O override in place? There are 55 districts in Maricopa County, 48 districts currently have an M&O override in place. Out of the seven that do not have an override, six of them have under 760 students. Cave Creek Unified School District is the largest district in Maricopa County without an override –currently serving over 4,800 students.

• Redrawing attendance boundaries for our schools, which could include repurposing our schools.

• Reductions in operation and maintenance services.

Yes. The override would be a $0.21 prop erty tax increase, which would be $122 a year for a homeowner with a limited property value of $582,790 (the limited property value is the home value the county uses to assess the taxable value of a home).

By Nadine Bubeck As parents, we all want the same thing. We want our children to be happy. We want our children to be healthy. We want our children to love and be loved. And we want them to be good humans.

Problem is: how do we protect our children from the inevitable? How do we teach them to ignore and avoid bullies— to rise above the cruelty among us? How can we instill in our children to love themselves and radiate the self-esteem and self-worth we hope they will carry It’sforever?surely a scary feeling sending our kids off to school knowing mommy isn’t around to protect them from falling or getting their feelings hurt.

4. When your child misbehaves, respond by saying that they “made a bad choice.” This gives them the power to make the right choice next time. Avoid making statements like, “You always misbehave,” because it can negatively define the core of your child’s identity.

5. Recognize when your child makes negative statements about themselves. If your child struggles with math and makes a generalized statement such as, “I can’t do math,” respond along the lines of, “You do well in school when you work hard. Math is a subject that you may need to spend more time on.”

6. Resist comparing one child to another in the family. Asking, “Why can’t you be more like your brother” will eventually lead to a lowered sense of selfworth. Emphasize what makes your child unique.

A recent eye-opening study of 14,000 children in the United States found that as many as 40% of children don’t develop strong emotional bonds (what psychologists refer to as ‘secure attachment’) with their parents. Attachment refers to the impact that children’s early parental care has on their social and emotional development.

10. Volunteer with your child. When your child helps another person, it contributes to their own sense of self-worth. There are many ways to instill in your kids a passion to pay it forward.

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2. Give praise when deserved, without overdoing it. Empty praise or a ribbon for no effort is not meaningful. A true sense of self-worth comes from trying, failing, trying again, and succeeding.

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8. Respect your child’s cry. In other words, honor your child’s feelings and emotions. Instead of saying, “You’re 7 and too old to cry,” realize that shedding tears is a form of self-expression and it’s our body’s natural way to release upset feelings. In fact, crying lets the body rid itself of variants of the chemical cortisol, which is produced in times of stress

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1. Recognize your child’s small and large successes. Children develop self-esteem gradually. Telling your child they are smart is nice but pointing out something specific gives them proof to internalize this belief.

11. Be a ectionate with your child. Give hugs and frequently say, “I love you.” If your child knows your love is constant, your child will have the courage to try new things without fear of failure.

9. Maintain a positive home environment. If you and your spouse are constantly arguing, your child may not feel they don’t have control over their environment. This can cause them to feel helpless and recluse.

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As many get in the groove of back to school, now is an opportune time to prioritize feeding our kids with positive reinforcement. However, I’m no expert. I’m just a mom doing the best I can. So, after much Googling, I came up with a list of 11 easy ways parents can help their kids establish and maintain self-confidence.

3. When your child fails, emphasize the persistence they exhibited, not the outcome. For example, if your child doesn’t make a sports team, tell them you’re proud of the effort put into trying. Learning to apply effort and be persistent are skills that can be applied to all areas of life.

7. Show encouragement in many areas of your child’s life. If you only focus on grades, your child may believe they are only as good as their grades.

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There were also people who wanted to move, but due to COVID concerns they hit the pause button on their real estate goals. Now in a post-COVID restrictions world, a lot of people are ready to re-visit their real estate goals and get on with things. As we start the fall and look back at our summer months, there are some key factors to consider. You’ll read a lot of headlines and hear stories about how bad the market was in July. It’s true, sales were down, and inventory was up in July, but there are several reasons why this should not cause alarm bells to go off the way we’ve seen them represented in the press.

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The biggest Catch-22 was that we had a lot of people who wanted to move, but they were afraid to list their house for sale, because they were worried they wouldn’t find a home to buy. This was a realistic concern, as there wasn’t enough inventory on the market to choose from and when a home hit the market, it was typically a bidding war. Now sellers feel the freedom to list their home for sale and have the confidence that they will find a home to buy because now there is more inventory to select from. During the last two years, I’ve said so many times, “If everyone that wanted to move would just list their house for sale, then we could shuffle everyone around to where they want to be.” Now we can do that. If you want to move, now is a great time because you have options of homes to buy.Sq. - $285.93 $452,500 versus $400,000

Another post-COVID impact to our market is weddings. How many people do you know that put their wedding plans on hold? How many weddings have you seen in your social media feed these last few months? Weddings mean more housing demand as households are being created. All the plans that were on hold for two years are now happening at a rapid-fire pace to make up for that lost time.

We’re always asked, but don’t people want to move before school starts? The answer is no. Most people who move locally move within their school district and, again, they prefer to go on vacation in the summer rather than move when it’s 110 degrees. We typically see the start of the new school year as a sort of New Year’s resolution time. Once the kids are back in school, then families look at their goals for moving and what they want to accomplish prior to the holidays. For those that want to change school districts, we often find that they’ll prefer to move at the end of the school year and commute to their old school district for a short time. You may also be thinking, “but what about all those relocation buyers?” Yes, we continue to see a high influx of buyers coming to Arizona from other states, but those buyers are also wanting to finally travel and go on summer vacations. Plus, as much as we are a high demand destination, the reality is that the bulk of our buyer population is local. Additionally, historically we see a significant increase in demand from relocation buyers during the late fall to spring season.

The last few years have been a hectic ride for the real estate market. High demand and low inventory brought us record-breaking pricing and sales results. As we start this fall season, we are seeing a return to some normalcy with the real estate market.

While there are many layers to what causes an impact to our real estate market, there has been a lot of press and big headlines about interest rates. It’s an easy target for the press to highlight. The increase in interest rates has played a role, but interest rates are still attractive and while they’ve impacted the purchasing power for buyers, the change in market demand does not fall solely on interest rates. Our personal experience is that most buyers understand interest rates fluctuate and while what they could have afforded a few months ago is less now, they still want to buy. While the climate of our real estate market is changing, so is our actual Arizona climate. As our temperatures start to lower in the fall, we should see continued increases in buyer activity. Personally, I’ve always said our strongest real estate season is from 100 to 100, that means from when our temps dip below 100 degrees in the fall to when they hit 100 degrees in the summer. The future remains bright for the Arizona real estate market. Our prices indicate a lot of stability; inventory allows buyers more options, and we continue to be a top relocation destination. We also have a strong labor market and more businesses relocating to Arizona. There are many factors and many layers, but I hope this provided some added insight to what is happening in our real estate market. If you have questions about your neighborhood or home, please reach out to me at holly@henbest.com or 480-266-8785.

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8,058 versus 11,044 last year • Monthly Sales - 6,171 versus 9,139 last year • Monthly Average Sales Price per

The last two years were really like the ultimate Catch-22 of real estate issues and the good news is that in this new climate, there is some newfound freedom.

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*Data provided by the Cromford Report. Holly has been a Desert Ridge resident since 2000 and has been a Realtor since 2006. She is the leader of The Henbest Team with Realty One Group. Holly is ranked in the top ½ of 1 percent of Realtors in Arizona and is a certiﬁed luxury marketing expert. She has been ranked #24 in the Top 50 Realtors by the “Phoenix Business Journal” for the past several years and recognized by “So Scottsdale!” magazine as a Real Estate Superstar for 2019, 2020 and 2021. She’s also been the #1 ranked realtor at Realty One Group/ North Scottsdale for the past several years. Learn more at henbest.com. and while they’ve impacted the purchasing power for

The key factors are summer travel and weather. We’ve been living in a COVID world for the last two years and this summer was the first summer we could travel with more ease. If you’re on social media, you probably noticed more people traveling not only within the country, but abroad. Personally, I’ve seen more pictures of Europe on Instagram than I’ve ever seen before. When people are traveling, they aren’t looking at houses.

July has always been the biggest month for people to leave Arizona and vacation elsewhere. Not only is it hot, but school is out for nearly every school district. Some districts start at the beginning of August, and some go through June, so July is the one month that nearly everyone is out of school. When it’s hot, people are less inclined to look at houses, nor do they want to move and pack boxes, so the summer has always seen waning of activity. It was just more pronounced this summer compared to the previous two years when no one left town and even more pronounced as the pent-up demand to travel strongly hit this summer.

FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES

Many industrial chemicals and pesticides can cause inflammation. When possible, choose organic foods and “green” personal care and cleaning products.

Inflammation is a natural response by the immune system to events such as illness, trauma, physical stress, and chronic disease. Acute inflammation is a short-term healing process that warns our body of an injury. For example, if you break a bone, the body reacts quickly with redness, swelling, pain, and heat. This warns us to be more cautious of the injured area, preventing any further Chronicdamage.

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CHOOSE WHOLE GRAINS AND LOW SUGAR FOODS

Food allergies/sensitivities can often cause inflammation. Common foods that contribute are dairy products, eggs, gluten, and soy. A naturopathic physician can help you decide if food allergy elimination will be helpful for you.

Dr. Jenna Dye is a licensed naturopathic physician. Her role is to support the body’s foundation to restore and maintain optimal health. Together with her patients, this is achieved by identifying and removing barriers that may be impacting health while creating a healing environment. For more information visit drjennadye.com.

Intake of refined grains and simple sugars is associated with the risk of developing inflammatory mediated diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Diet and lifestyle play an important role in chronic inflammation. It is one of the simplest, yet most effective ways, to decrease your overall inflammation, protect your immune system, and make you a healthier you. Here’s what to do.

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inflammation is a low level of inflammation that is not visible. It is a result of prolonged acute inflammation, repetitive injuries, or even external factors such as chemicals, medications, nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, and metabolic diseases. If not addressed, this chronic inflammation can aggravate and/or lead to health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and diabetes.

INCREASE YOUR VEGETABLES AND FRUIT Colorful vegetables and fruit contain a variety of anti-inflammatory properties. Many fruits and vegetables are beneficial, however green leafy vegetables, berries, cherries, and pomegranate are excellent choices for a healthy diet. Tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and bananas are higher in sugar and should be limited or avoided while treating inflammation.

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WHAT IS INFLAMMATION?

Powerful anti-inflammatory herbs and spices include turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, basil, rosemary, and thyme.

Poly-unsaturated fats high in Omega-3 fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory benefits. The best sources include flaxseed oil, walnuts, and cold-water fish such as Processedsalmon.fatssuch as soybean oil, safflower oil, corn oil, and canola oil should be avoided. Avoid trans fats, which can be disguised in the form of shortening, margarine, and hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. Always read labels.

HERBS AND SPICES

Fructose, which is found in table sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and fruit juices can cause inflammation and hinder the healing process. These should be limited or avoided. It is best to eat complex carbohydrates that are unprocessed such as whole oats, whole rye, barley, and legumes.

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EWG (Environmental Working Group) is a great resource. Learn more via ewg.org.

STRESS REDUCTION Stress can be just as aggravating to the immune system as the foods we eat. Physical activity, yoga, nature, and plenty of sleep may be helpful ways to reduce stress, thus decreasing inflammation.

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By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks, PLLC often asked whether the revocable living trust we use as the cornerstone of our estate plans provides asset protection––protection from the creditors of the person creating the trust. The answer is no. While the revocable trust is a great estate planning and probate avoidance tool, it is not an asset protection trust. When you create this trust, you still have full control over the assets in the trust. Because of this, the law recognizes that they are your assets, and your creditors can get to them in the same way as if they were in your personal name and not in your trust. However, you can help your beneficiaries out by protecting their inheritance with a beneficiary asset protection trust. How do we do that? Instead of your trust saying that your beneficiaries get their inheritance outright (meaning the trustee simply writes them a check and they do with it what they want), your trust can direct that each beneficiary receives his or her share in a protective trust.

PROTECTIVE TRUSTS CAN KEEP AN INHERITANCE OUT OF THE HANDS OF CREDITORS

These beneficiary trusts do provide asset protection for the trust assets. An outright gift of the inheritance can result in a beneficiary’s creditors snatching all your hard-earned money. But when you leave the assets in a protective trust, your beneficiary will not lose his or her inheritance to bankruptcy or other creditor issues.

If you’d like to discuss asset protection planning for your heirs – or if you are interested in the revocable living trust for your estate planning, visit my website at libbybanks.com or call 602-375-6752 for a free initial consultation.

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Many of my clients like the idea of the beneficiary protective trust, especially after I mention that the trust can protect a beneficiary’s inheritance from his or her spouse. If a beneficiary has a marriage that’s a bit rocky will the inheritance end up in part in the ex-spouse’s name? Leaving the inheritance in trust can assure that your beneficiary keeps the inheritance in a divorce. The assets held in trust won’t be divided up, because the inherited trust is separate property, belonging only to the beneficiary and not his or her spouse. And what happens to the inheritance if your beneficiary dies after receiving it? With the protective trust, we can direct them to the beneficiary’s children or grandchildren. If your beneficiary puts the inheritance in joint ownership with his or her spouse, what happens when your beneficiary passes away? If their spouse remarries, there is a real possibility that the assets may go to the new spouse and not to your beneficiary’s children. Providing that the inheritance is to be held in a trust for your child, and then passes on to your grandchildren, can help prevent this unfortunate scenario.

PROTECTIVE TRUSTS CAN PROTECT THE INHERITANCE IN CASE OF YOUR BENEFICIARY’S SPOUSE, AND DIVORCE OR DEATH

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When: Sept. 8, 9, 10, & 11 Where: Multiple Valley locations (Fountain Hills, Glendale, Phoenix, & Goodyear) What: Free and open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars is the perfect show for the entire family and a great way to introduce ballet to young people for the first time. Performances allow Arizonans to experience dance in their community in a unique outdoor setting, complete with a professional stage, lighting, and costumes. Indulge in local food trucks with space for picnicking and for aspiring young dancers to move along with the performance.

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When: Sept. 23 – Oct. 30 Where: 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix What: Cancelled last year due to budget and safety concerns, the annual Arizona State Fair is back with amusement park rides, food vendors, and an array of agricultural exhibitions including everything from pig races to horse festivals. Info: azstatefair.com

When: Sept. 16 - 17 Where: Westworld of Scottsdale, 16500 N. 94th St., Scottsdale What: Shop over 120,000-square-feet filled with 160plus vintage curators and handmade artisans from across the country. Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and a unique shopping experience.

What: Hundreds of first responders and their supporters will climb 2,071 stairs, the same number of stairs as it took to get to the top of one of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers. The annual 911 Tower Challenge honors the first responders who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2011. Registration is $45. Proceeds benefit the 100 Club of Arizona.

MICHAEL BUBLÉ When: Sept. 20 Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is performing his new album Higher, along with his classic hits, including “Feeling Good,” “Haven’t Met You Yet,” and “Sway.”

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BALLET UNDER THE STARS

What: American pop/rock star Shawn Mendes’ fourth studio album Wonder (2020) made Mendes the youngest male artist ever to top the Billboard 200 with four studio albums. Among his accolades, Mendes has won 13 SOCAN awards 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, eight Juno Awards, eight iHeartRadio MMVAs, two American Music Awards, and received three nominations for a Grammy Award and one nomination for a Brit Award.

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ALAN JACKSON–LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD When: Sept. 30 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland, Glendale What: Presented by Silverbelly Whiskey… promoted by Live Nation…and named the Hottest Country Tour of the Summer by music fans at TasteofCountry.com… Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road Tour follows his fall 2021 announcement that he is living with CMT (Charcot-MarieTooth), a chronic inherited neuropathy condition. $1 from every ticket sold for the Last Call: One More for the Road Tour will be donated to the CMT Research Foundation, and will be matched by a group of CMTRF donors and board members. Info: gilariverarena.com

When: Sept. 29 at 11:30 a.m. Where: Chompie’s, 3212 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix What: Business Pros Connect is an Arizona-based networking group that offers a place for fellow entrepreneurs to form business relationships, bounce issues/ideas off each other and exchange referrals. Info: businessprosconnectfacebook.com/groups/

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By Tony Beal OUT NOW “Prey” A Comanche woman ﬁnds herself in new territory when she and her tribe are hunted by an alien with advanced weaponry.

“Vengeance” A journalist travels to a small Texas town to make a podcast around the death of a woman he hooked up with. Have you ever watched a movie and can tell that the writer spends too much time on Twitter? “Vengeance” is one of those movies, as BJ Novak seems to think he’s made something very insightful on the political divide between uppermiddle class Liberals and middle-class Republicans, when all he’s done is come off as someone who’s never met anyone from the latter group. Caricatures roam the story instead of characters (though Boyd Holbrook is trying), in a story that doesn’t seem to know what it’s even about. Is it about the assumptions we make about each other, or the justifications ones will make to deny the truth? I’m not even sure if Novak knows, and it’s hard to laugh at anything going on here or feel like anyone is in danger. By the end, none of it really amounts to anything, as if he himself has given up on the story by that point. You’ll have given up much earlier. “Day Shift” A vampire hunter ﬁnds himself in the crosshairs of a new danger as he struggles to secure money for his family. “Day Shift” almost realizes its potential, if only it could help itself. JJ Perry takes his stuntman past and uses those skills to direct some great action, with some of the most intriguing camerawork of the year and a nice mixture of practical and digital effects. Unfortunately, the script has an obsession with quipping and a selfawareness that is akin to the “Deadpool” movies, as if it needs to acknowledge the strangeness of the story. Sometimes, it’s enough to let the story of a vampire union play out without winking to the audience every five minutes. Still, the actors deliver and sell it well, with Snoop Dogg making the biggest impact—despite his lack of screen time as an old-timer cowboy character. In terms of action movies, Netflix has made worse with more money, and it’s worth a viewing for what it still pulls off.

“Predator” is a series that has always redefined itself with each installment, and “Prey” continues the trend with excellent results. Scaling down the action genre to its barest bones, director Dan Trachtenberg brings a vicious and exciting ride that doesn’t let up, while also introducing new and unique set pieces and ideas. Even then, it still lets the characters guide it, as Amber Midthunder and Dakota Beavers (the latter of whom is in his first role) are natural born action stars who shine as a sister-brother duo. Most of all, it brings back the fear that this series has been missing for a while with a brutal new creature. It’s a nice reminder that any series can come back with the right idea. “Bullet Train” A group of assassins on a Japanese train ﬁnd themselves connected in a way that puts them all at risk. Sometimes you watch a movie and can tell from the first few minutes that it won’t be for you, and yet it can still surprise you with how bad it is. “Bullet Train” is that kind of film that goes through the motions of having a big cast (including cameos), a funky tone and soundtrack, and enough humor and quirks to keep the audience’s interest. What it doesn’t do is make any of those characters likable (wasting a hugely talented cast), provide humor that’s actually funny or give you a reason to care about anything that’s going on. It can’t even deliver on the action, with choppy and ugly fight scenes that have little variety and no thought in the visuals beyond “flashy neon.” It’s a movie where you can tell everyone was only there because they were bored from COVID quarantine and wanted some quick bucks, and no one had any real passion. It’s an infuriating and obnoxious movie, a compilation of the worst aspects of modern action movies.

NEW SeptemberRELEASES2 • “Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul” (Theaters & Peacock) September 9 • “Barbarian” • “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva” September 16 • “The Woman King” • “See How They Run” • “The Silent Twins” (Limited) • “Moonage Daydream” (Limited) September 23 • “Don’t Worry Darling” September 30 • “Bros” • “Smile” • “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” (Amazon Prime) • The Greatest Beer Run Ever (Apple TV+)

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The contemporary hotel blends Tempe’s vibrant atmosphere and unique local culture with the brand’s Wellness at Westin pillars of well-being and features numerous biophilic elements throughout its 18 stories, 290 spacious guest rooms and suites, and approximately 21,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event Retreatspace. to a luxury room after a day of shopping on Mill Ave. and rejuvenate in spa-centric bathrooms complete with rain showers. Rooms feature Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds and tranquil décor in soft, relaxing hues. Well-appointed rooms and suites perfectly balance natural elements and modern minimalism, while offering sophisticated spaces complete with floor to ceiling windows providing breathtaking views of A Mountain.

The hotel also features signature restaurant Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, offering cuisine that evokes a fresh spirit of the Southwest using local, seasonal ingredients and flavors. The area’s newest go-to elevated dining destination, the restaurant recently launched a new brunch, lunch, and dinner menu curated by newly appointed Executive Chef Mario Ventura, the first expansion for the restaurant since its debut last fall.

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The Arizona Staycation package includes 15% off the best available room rates plus a daily $50 food and beverage credit to be used at any of the hotel’s three distinct dining concepts, including Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, Skysill Rooftop Lounge, and Cup of Joe Market Café, and is available to book now through Mon., Sept. 30. For more information about The Westin Tempe, or to book your stay, westin-tempe.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phxwt-the-visit

Located on the ground floor of The Westin Tempe at the corner of 7th Street and Mill Avenue, Terra Tempe brings a sophisticated, yet approachable dining experience to the neighborhood with a menu of modernAmerican cuisine that cleverly combines bold, rustic flavors with locally sourced ingredients to offer an authentic reflection of the Southwest’s history. Weekend brunch is offered from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

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“Is brunch truly brunch without a bevy of handcrafted beverages alongside a slew of classic dishes with a unique twist?” asks Chef Ventura. “Our first brunch menu is true to the Southwest essence of Terra Tempe, while also checking all the boxes of what weekend warriors are looking for in the ultimate brunch experience in the heart of the city.”

A selection of new libations that range from sweet and spicy to shareable compliment the brunch menu, including the Senorita Picante, Terra Tempe’s fiery spin on a build-your-own Bloody Mary with Hanson’s Habanero Vodka and the option to add bacon, shrimp, or a cream cheese stuffed jalapeno; Gotta Have It with Roku Gin, Luxardo Liqueur, St. Germain, and lime; and The Rum Brunch, a shareable cocktail for two to four guests crafted with Rum Haven Rum, pineapple, coconut milk, hibiscus, and black rum.

On the new dinner menu, guests can expect to see an array of dishes that utilize seasonal vegetables, seafood, and put Terra Tempe’s signature pizza-ovens front and center for an interactive dining experience. Favorites includes the New Zealand Mussels, green tipped mussels served with aji amarillo broth, Schreiner’s chorizo, pickled onions, cilantro, and a freshly-toasted rustic loaf; Gambas a La Plancha, spicy marinated prawns with spiced white bean puree, cucumber, and garnished with pickled onions; Bacon Wrapped Bison Meatloaf served with whipped herb potato, grilled asparagus and cherry BBQ sauce; and Vegetable Wellington with roasted peppers, summer squash, caramelized onions, forage mushrooms, asparagus, Boursin cheese, roasted tomato, and drizzled with a vegetable Additionally,demi.Chef Ventura has debuted a new lunch menu featuring 10 new dishes that include a variety of handhelds and light options. The Westin Tempe is offering local residents seeking a unique retreat with special discounts through September. The promotion is in tandem with the launch of the property’s brand-new weekly programing at the hotel’s 18th-floor Skysill Rooftop Lounge. A sophisticated nighttime spot, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of downtown Tempe and serves hand-crafted cocktails and an impressive selection of wines.

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