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The Home Issue HOME TRENDS TO KNOW

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2019 PUBLISHER

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Welcome Home “HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS.”

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Annemarie O’Donnell CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Michelle Guerrero, Alison Stanton, Georgann Yara CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

It’s a common phrase meaning that our homes are a central place in our lives—

Lindsay Borg, Lifestyle Media & Branding

where we rest our heads, nourish our bodies, and make fond memories with loved ones. It’s the epicenter of our worlds, where we start and end each day, and where we keep our most prized possessions. This month, we bring you our Home Issue, which is full of ideas for creating the best environment for your home. To hear about home décor trends from Justin Fultz, visit page 36 for what’s trending now. Or, turn to page 32 to see how interior designer Dena Thomas created a timeless bathroom. Wondering what buyers are looking for in today’s home? Realtor Mindy Jones Nevarez talks about the trend of multi-generational living on page 28. On page 24, Tim Anderson showcases his custom-made furniture. And if you have

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guests coming to visit who are going to stay at your home, be sure to visit page 16

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

for a fun local welcome basket put together from d’Vine Gourmet.

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

We hope this issue inspires you to appreciate the place you call home—both your personal dwelling and our shared community—whether you’ve just moved or it’s a place your family has occupied for generations.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTORS

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2019

FEATURES 24 Chandler Woodworker Creates Custom Designs Tim Anderson talks shop, farmhouse tables and barn doors

28 Multi-generational living is an increasingly popular trend Family members from multiple generations are seeking homes together

32 Classic design Make the most of your bathroom makeover

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36 Home Design Trends Exploring this yearâ€™s top picks in home improvements

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16 DIY 24 Locally Owned 28 Our Town 32 Open House 36 Trend Setter 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Giving Back

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CHANDLER RANKED AMONG TOP COMMUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Chandler has been ranked among the best places to live if you have a disability by WalletHub, a financial website that produces state and local rankings on a number of topics. WalletHub compared some of America’s most populated cities across 31 key indicators of disability-friendliness, including physicians per capita, park accessibility and rate of workers with disabilities. Chandler ranked 11th out of 182 cities, ahead of communities such as Minneapolis (#12), Denver (#14), San Diego (#28) and Portland (#30). “At least in part, I think this high ranking demonstrates

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LOCAL KIDS FINALISTS IN SPELLING BEE Local elementary school children participated in district spelling bees in January. Chandler finalists who will now go on to the regionals are Adam Teets from Knox Elementary; Nikasha Kapadia, Bogle Jr. High; Nealin Banerjee, Arizona College Prep-Erie; Mia Smith, Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom; Emma Xi,

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER CAMP Registration for the Girl Scoutsâ€“ Arizona Cactus Pine-Council (GSACPC) 2019 summer camps is now open for its four camp locations: The Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain (Phoenix), Camp Maripai (Prescott), Shadow Rim Ranch (Payson) and Willow Springs (Prescott). Each camp has its own special offerings, along with the traditional camp activities, to accommodate the diverse interests of every girl. Yet the purpose of Girl Scout camp remains the sameâ€”to provide girls a safe and supportive place to have fun, make new friends, and take risks while learning new skills and exploring the outdoors. All girls, K-12, regardless of whether they are currently a Girl Scout, are welcomed and all four camps offer sessions that vary in length, from weekend family camp and day camp, to overnight camps and three-week-long quests. Summer camp begins the week of June 2 and runs for nine weeks, with the last camp week starting in late July. As Girl Scouts believe all girls should have the opportunity to experience summer camp, CONTINUED >

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immersed in Shakespeare with the Utah Shakespeare Festival actors or a child inspired to create a work of art through the instruction of a teaching artist.” The grant was awarded to the Chandler Center for the Arts through an application submitted by the Chandler Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization contracted by the City of Chandler to program and raise funds for the Chandler Center for the Arts.

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assist residents during tax season. Each year Chandler’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign helps working families who earned less than $54,000 with free tax preparation and filing services. For the first time, the city has partnered with Mesa United Way to offer assistance at more East Valley sites. Nine tax preparation sites located in and near Chandler will operate

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through April 13. Free tax assistance will be available on a walk-in basis at the following locations, with the exception of one site that will take appointments only. All sites will prepare basic tax forms on a firstcome, first-served basis (with the exception of the Sun Lakes location). Interpreters also are available at some sites to assist Spanish-speaking residents. All volunteers are certified with the Internal Revenue Service and have completed the VITA training program. When visiting a VITA site for free tax preparation, all taxpayers must bring several items with them. View the complete list of what to bring online at ChandlerAZ.gov/VITA. The website also has locations of all East Valley VITA sites serving the community.

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GUESTS COMING TO VISIT AND STAYING AT YOUR HOME? Welcome them to Arizona with a gift basket that offers a true taste of Arizona. Each of the items in

this DIY basket, put together at Chandler’s d’Vine Gourmet, has a tie to Arizona. It’s a perfect gift for guests, says store owner Denise McCreery, because “it’s all locally made with love by artists in Chandler who truly care about your expe3.

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CHANDLER'S HISTORIC HOUSES ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO | PHOTOGRAPHY LIFESTYLE MEDIA & BRANDING

GLIMPSE INTO THE PAST THROUGH OUR CITY’S FIRST HOMES

IF THESE HOUSES COULD TALK, THEY COULD SHARE STORIES OF CHANDLER’S AGRICULTURAL HISTORY AND HOW THEY WITNESSED THE FIELDS SHRINK AS A NEW CITY GREW ROOTS. They could also reminisce about the days when an indoor bathroom was a luxury. Here are three homes that have witnessed generations of change.

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The McCroskey House

THE MCCROSKEY HOUSE was built in 1917 by the George Edwards family and is representative of many of the farming homes of the era, valued for their practical and inexpensive design. The home was mail-ordered and cost around $600. It arrived to its original homesite on the southwest corner of Dobson and Pecos in 30,000 pieces. When completed, the home had four bedrooms, a kitchen with no running water, and no bathroom. Later, one of the rooms was converted into a bathroom. Laura and Ralph Hoyt McCroskey moved into the house in 1933 and Laura called it home until 1987. Mona McCroskey donated the house to the City of Chandler, and it was moved to Tumbleweed Ranch, in Tumbleweed Park, located off McQueen Road, where itâ€™s used for educational field trips. It gives students the opportunity to see what life was like 100 years ago. People are welcome to view the outside of the house daily, and itâ€™s also open during park events. 2240 S. McQueen Road, Chandler

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CHANDLERâ€™S HISTORIC HOUSES

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The Edwards House

The McCullough-Price House

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THE EDWARDS HOUSE was built in 1913 by Will and Grace Robinson, a year after Chandler was founded. They ordered the Maples model from the Aladdin Company catalog. In 1923, the Edwards family, who built the McCroskey House, moved into the home after George Edwards passed away. The eldest daughter, Bertha, was a Chandler school teacher and lived in the home until she died in 1989. She was its last resident. The bungalow was originally located on Washington Street and was one of the first homes built in the neighborhood east of Arizona Avenue and north of Buffalo Street. It was moved to Tumbleweed Park after it was acquired by the City of Chandler in 2002. The house is currently closed to the public because it has not been restored. 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler THE MCCULLOUGH-PRICE HOUSE was built in 1938 by William D. McCullough, a Detroit resident who wintered in Arizona, and designed by Lescher and Mahoney, well-known Phoenix architects. It was once in the heart of 350-acres of alfalfa and cotton fields about a half a mile from Price Road, and was unique among the farmhouses popular in the area with its Pueblo Revival style and Art Deco influences. It had four bedrooms, maid’s quarters, a roof patio, and built-in barbecue. Art and Louise Price purchased the home in 1950. Louise was A.J. Chandler’s niece and Art was the first city attorney and justice of the peace for Chandler, and was instrumental in drafting the City’s constitution and by-laws. The home was donated to the City by the Price-Propstra family in 2001. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places but isn’t set up as a home. Instead, it houses the Chandler Museum’s East Valley

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Chandler Woodworker Creates Custom Designs TIM ANDERSON TALKS SHOP, FARMHOUSE TABLES AND BARN DOORS ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY MELISSA SHUMWAY PHOTOGRAPHY

TIM ANDERSON, A CHANDLER RESIDENT, HAS

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with them and draws up their vision. Once a decision is

He restored an old dresser in high school and helped his

made, they require a deposit to secure the materials and

grandpa repair the door on his barn. The first thing he

an installation date. The products are constructed, all the

built was a dog house.

hardware is assembled and then they install or deliver.

Today, he builds things like the custom-made,

“Everyone has different tastes and no two builds are

12-foot-long, reclaimed wood dining table he made for

ever the same,” says Anderson. “We love to meet our cli-

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shiplap and plank wall accents and custom barn doors,

“We are the busiest barn wood crafters in the

both sliding and hinged. The barn doors are his favorite

Valley,” he says. “We owe that to our referral program. All

to build, he says, because no two are the same.

of our customers who refer someone receive a referral

“Wood wall accents are more of an art piece. Typically, our clients leave that to us, but we encourage and invite their input during construction,” explains Anderson. All their products are custom-built, and their

fee. Some customers have paid for their projects in referral fee cash,” he says. They’ve been so successful that their goal is to open a second shop towards the end of the year.

showroom is their website and Instagram page.

“There is a night and day difference between cus-

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tom-built projects and big box store items. But nothing

visit their warehouse.

can substitute for quality and service after the sale.”

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years

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OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, MINDY JONES NEVAREZ, REALTOR AND OWNER OF THE AMY JONES GROUP AT KELLER WILLIAMS INTEGRITY FIRST, HAS NOTICED AN INTERESTING AND COMMON THREAD AMONG SOME OF HER CLIENTS: A DESIRE TO COMBINE HOUSEHOLDS WITH OTHER, USUALLY OLDER, GENERATIONS OF FAMILY MEMBERS. While many of Nevarez’s clients who are looking for multi-generational housing are hoping to provide additional care and oversight for older family members who are having health issues, she says others simply want to spend more time with them. “Oftentimes, it’s just about creating a loving environment for a third generation and giving the older children the ability to enjoy the grandparents’ involvement in their home and family life,” she says, adding that for families who are looking for multi-generational housing options, there are a number of opportunities. "For some, simply having another bedroom for a loved one that has an en suite bath is a good enough option; no separate entrance is needed. For those that are newer to the multi-generational living concept, typically they are looking for a little more separation of space so that the third generation has the feeling of their own environment to decorate, choose to engage or not to engage, and have space for privacy or quiet when desired.” Nevarez’s clients Christena and Merle Pfeifer are currently looking for a multi-generational home in Chandler that they can share with Christena’s parents. "Our inspiration to choose multi-generational living is simple: We feel this is the best way to ensure my parents will be handled with care, love, affection and still have a sense of independence,” Christena says, adding that they are looking for a home that includes a small, efficient and comfortable additional living space with a full kitchenette, eating space and separate bedroom. “Love is taking care of the ones who loved and raised us with the same love and care they gave us,” Merle says. “All of us will come to a point in our lives where we realize our aging parents or elderly family members will need to be cared for.” When working with clients like the Pfeifers, Nevarez says she likes to take the process very slowly and participate in the conversations about what needs need to be met in a home in order to make it a comfortable move for each generation. “The way that we work as a team is to ensure that we understand the needs of all of the family members,” she says. “I love working with families who CONTINUED >

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are looking for this type of arrangement because I can really be a part of what makes their family successful and then help them find a home that will allow them to thrive.” This desire to look after and live with older generations under the same roof has caught the eye of a number of builders like Lennar, Nevarez says, who are building homes that can accommodate everyone and their needs. “Over the last several years other builders have followed suit in seeing the need for flexible, multi-generational housing. The key transformation with these products, and probably the biggest change that I’ve seen in the need for multi-generational housing, is the desire for the additional space for the third generation to be larger, more equipped, and have the opportunity to be separated,” she says. Jason Ewing, owner of Ewing Custom Homes, says he has definitely noticed the recent trend of homeowners who are looking for multi-generational housing—in most cases, homes that have separate living quarters like an attached or detached casita. “They are looking for privacy and independence for family, and at least one bedroom anywhere from 400 to 1,000 square feet, depending on their situation. We feel adding this extra living space is an excellent selling point and adds tremendous value to any home,” Ewing says. Regardless of their reasons for wanting to combine households, Nevarez says the benefits are overwhelmingly positive. “We learn from each other and when we live together, we get to learn so much about our family’s history, we are able to notice the health needs of our family members sooner, and our younger generations benefit from the wisdom and involvement of a generation, which for so many is a lost art form,” she says. “There can certainly be challenges and as a family’s needs change, so do their living arrangements. But, more and more I’m seeing families looking for a way to make it all work under one roof.” To contact the Amy Jones Group or for more information about the home featured in these photos (home with a casita located in Falcon Estates), call 480.250.3857, visit AmyJonesGroup.com, or follow them online at Facebook.com/AmyJonesGroup/. March 2019 | Chandler Lifestyle

OPEN HOUSE ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

A Timeless Design MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BATHROOM MAKEOVER BY FORGOING TRENDS AND MIXING IT UP

WHEN IT COMES TO ACTIVITY PER SQUARE FOOTAGE, THE BATHROOM IS PERHAPS THE BUSIEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE. When it needs some well-deserved sprucing, making sure the new look is durable, lasts, and is resistant to design-of-the-moment fads should be a priority. So when interior designer Dena Thomas’ clients were remodeling their home and talks turned to the guest powder bathroom, Thomas ensured its longevity by not granting their initial wish. The Chandler homeowners had thoughts about creating a farmhouse look—currently all-the-rage—for the room that features a sink, vanity and toilet behind a wall divider. However, Thomas had other ideas to stave off what would eventually be an outdated theme. “It is a trend and I don’t live in trends. I wanted to go outside of the box a little bit,” says Thomas, owner of Dena Thomas Designs. She managed a compromise that pleased her clients with a mix that implemented a central farmhouse-style piece, supported by modern touches. This, Thomas explains, yields a look that’s timeless. A contemporary vessel sink and chrome faucet with a complementary framed mirror replaced a gaudy gray pedestal sink and dated mirror. A chrome hand towel bar and toilet paper holder are modern elements that complement the vanity, which boasts light wood and classic farmhouse flair. Chrome hardware here gives this piece a modern vibe that ties it into the rest of the room. 32

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A low-profile toilet was removed and a more modern, higher

For those who may cringe at the idea of wallpaper, Thomas

version brought in. A stunning crystal chandelier featuring LED

urges them to have an open mind with the contemporary rendi-

lighting is responsible for the illumination. Chevron classic brick

tions that are a far cry from the hard-to-remove and antiquated

flooring in a herringbone pattern complements wallpaper that

versions from decades ago. It can go a long way toward cre-

flaunts a motif composed of taupe gray and white shades. It also

ating that classic look that outlives whatever the “it” color of

covers the old baby blue paint on the walls.

the moment is.

“I wanted to stay neutral,” Thomas explains of her plans for the

“Wallpaper, to me, is timeless. It’s been around for a long time

powder bathroom that sits just off the kitchen. “Plus, they’re doing

and anything that comes and goes with the times is timeless,”

a remodel in their massive kitchen and the cabinets will be white

Thomas says. “The concept of putting wallpaper on walls has really

and gray, so I wanted to follow suit with that whole scheme.”

never gone away, just the concept of the design of the wallpaper.”

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If you’re pondering a bathroom remodel, Thomas offers some suggestions: + Personal taste over popular trends: “Grays are trending but for some, it’s depressing,” Thomas says. “What colors do you love or hate? Do you wear a lot of black or reds? Go with what speaks to you.”

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+ Light and bright: Shades in the white family create a brighter feel, which can be especially beneficial in a small space. Or, try something in the yellow clan that’s more neutral and creamier. + Quartz or quartzite: It’s durable and granite’s inexpensive, versatile and practical alternative. Dark tones show water spots, so if that’s something that you can’t live with or you’re not the type to wipe off every water drop immediately after using the sink, go with something lighter that’s close to a marble shade. “It’s clean, timeless, and you just can’t go wrong with it.” + LED it: “If you’re going to use recessed lighting, soft LEDs are so important, especially if you use cooler tones.”

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TREND SETTER ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO

White subway tiles continue to be popular in 2019.

EXPLORING THIS YEAR’S TOP PICKS IN HOME IMPROVEMENTS

UPDATING

COUNTERTOPS,

BACKSPLASHES

AND

FLOORING CAN EASILY TRANSFORM A SPACE FROM OLD AND DATED TO FRESH AND NEW. Get inspired with these 2019 home improvement trends. FLOORING “Waterproof flooring is the hottest thing in flooring and remod-

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eling right now,” says Justin Fultz, the owner of Let Us Floor You Inc. His business sells flooring, countertops, backsplashes, baseboards and trim molding. The new flooring is available in a variety of styles mirroring everything from decorative cement tiles to wood. It lacks the complications that comes along with grout, and it can be installed over existing tile. It’s also easy to take apart (like a giant jigsaw puzzle!). Although it locks together like laminate flooring, it lacks the echoey or click-clack sound that’s often a problem with that type of product. “You can throw it in a pool and take it out in a month and it still hasn’t swelled. It’s like a vinyl, but not. It’s a new laminate but it’s different,” says Fultz. “Waterproof flooring should be in its own category.”

Fultz is a fan of the product and likes how it creates consistency in the home, which is also popular this year. Most people are going with one or two types of flooring, and this product can transition from the bedroom to the kitchen to the bathroom. Gray tiles are a popular choice, but Fultz has some advice: “I always recommend people go with the gray-brown mix because the earth tones always come back around trendwise. If you go straight gray, then you will regret it later when the fad is out. I’ve been told by This kitchen is sleek with its white subway tile backsplash.

numerous flooring manufacturers that the natural colors are starting to come back around and will be more popular this coming year.” COUNTERTOPS White countertops with a either a swirl or veining has been the trendy choice in Fultz’s store. Quartz is stronger than granite, and there’s no worry about staining or sealing. Because it’s manmade, buyers can perfectly match the

This homeowner chose white quartz countertops.

product to existing countertops, whereas granite is a natural product that’s mined, so it is more difficult to match pieces. “Whether people choose granite or quartz tends to come down to [their] budget. In 2019, I think granite is coming around and taking over quartz,” says Fultz. The popularity of granite over quartz is tied to the more than 300% tariff placed on quartz this year. BACKSPLASHES Tiled backsplashes installed above kitchen countertops continues to be a sought-after home improvement. The most popular choice in tiles has carried over from last year—white subway tiles are still flying off the shelves, and so are cement deco ones with gray or white patterned designs. BASEBOARDS Fultz thinks simple is best and recommends

This kitchen sports white subway tile and quartz countertops.

flat baseboards with a small amount of design. “The less decorative you go the better you are in the long run. We found that out the hard way. My dad had a fancy base with five or six different ledges and the dogs liked it and it collected lots of dust,” he says. It’s safe to say gray is the new white, waterproof flooring is in and keep it simple in 2019. For more information on products, visit LetUsFloorYouInc.com.

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The cultural event will offer tradi-

Night Mardi Gras fundraiser. The

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and dancers from Russia and Eastern

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BUILDING COMMUNITY ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

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WHEN LISA O’HEARN MOVED TO CHANDLER FROM SAN DIEGO, SHE WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THAT THERE WASN’T ALREADY A LOCAL CHAPTER OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WOMEN BUILD, AN ORGANIZATION SHE HAD BEEN INVOLVED WITH IN CALIFORNIA. So, she did what any go-getter and community-minded person would do—she organized a new chapter. “The organization is a community of women

coming together to fundraise and build,” she explains. “It’s amazing the connectiveness that these women find with each other while giving back to the community.” It took about a year to get the new chapter off the ground, but it’s now going strong and the building of a home is underway. With Women Build, there’s a fundraising component and the actual build component, and the group focuses on building one home per year. For this group, a build site in Central Phoenix was identified and a family selected. “I like to tell people that Habitat is a hand up, not a hand out,” O’Hearn says. “The receiving family goes through a very thorough vetting process, ensuring they have the need, that they are legal U.S. citizens, and that they have at least 2 years of consistent income. They’ll put in 200-400 hours of sweat equity and go through counseling and financial counseling.” On a recent Saturday morning, the group met at the build site to meet the recipients of this home, sign the walls, and to kick off the build. Approximately 300-350 women will be on the property throughout the build, with a number of them from Chandler—including O’Hearn, Vaughn Wittwer, Sybil Imel, Desirae Barkan, Minerva Daniels, Lyssa Lopez, Sue Adame and Bethanny Crouse. The group also works until March 15 to raise funds (Classy.org/team/183963). The actual building begins April 27. For those interested in getting involved, contact O’Hearn at lisaohearn01@gmail.com. 42

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