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Arizona’s Western Lifestyle still lives in Moon Valley B Y S U S A N M E R C E R H I N R I C H S , R E P O R T E R , T H E M O O N VA L L E Y TAT T L E R Part of Arizona’s Western lifestyle is alive, well and thriving on a five-acre parcel of land directly east of the North Mountain Visitor Center on North Seventh Street. And chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley of Chicago, who spent time in the Valley, had a hand in developing that legacy, too. Tucked alongside the thoroughfare, passersby notice a parking lot frequently filled with horse trailers. Beyond them, they’ll notice a fenced arena; and looking carefully, they’ll see a small log cabin shaded with tall trees, too. The scene represents the home of what formerly was called the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse of Maricopa County. Now, its members refer to the volunteer group as the posse or the club. It’s not to be confused with the Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s posse. Instead it’s a group of members, both longtime and newer, who enjoy riding their horses and giving back to the community. Generations of area Arizonans gather regularly to participate in roping or riding events in their arena, or to honor members, or simply to socialize with dear associates -- one’s who’ll “always have your back” as longtime members Doug Patterson and Joe Arnold say, referring to the “best friends” in their respective lives. Charlie Kendall, also a member, says, “We still have maintained our group and our mission, in some regard, and it’s probably the best men’s club in Phoenix.” Three generations of the Ryan family have been posse members, with a fourth possibly in the wings. Edward T. “Ted” Ryan, Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a posse member in 1963. His son, Edward T. “Tom” Ryan, III, joined in 2008. Ted Ryan says he still rides with his grandchildren and says he’ll wait to see if they decide to join the group. “It worked for us,” he says of the camaraderie and riding skills enjoyed and honed over decades. “We’re hoping Tommy and the other age groups -- his generation and the one after -- if they will continue the friendships we’ve had. That’s one of the best things.” The group’s current vice president and presidentelect is Tom Ryan. He’s a horseman and a roper, too.

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“I grew up on the grounds here, going to posse events as a little kid and I just wanted to get involved, he says. “I love it, love it.” “One of the important things is that we’re a group that gives back to the community.” During a recent breakfast honoring longtime member Bill Brake, a past president, he recounted days when posse members volunteered with local law-enforcement officers to assist primarily in search-andrescue missions throughout Maricopa County. Then, Brake says, posse members actually could ride in officers’ cars and assist in their operations. “We did a lot of things,” Brake says. “When the sheriff’s department needed radio equipment and (it) didn’t have enough money to get it . . . we would sponsor an event to raise money for the sheriff’s department” so the radio equipment could be purchased. Posse members also were the original ones who rode horseback in area shopping malls during busy holiday-shopping seasons, he recalled; and they also assisted the Thunderbirds organization when that group sponsored the annual golf event formerly known as The Phoenix Open. However, as the Valley areas became more settled and law-enforcement activities became more officer-centric, sheriff’s-department officials decided that the still allvolunteer posse members would be required to participate in many hours of lawenforcement and gun training in order to continue with the activities in which they had participated. Former posse member Terry Horne, was active with the group and served twice as its president. “It was a great group of people, who did a lot of good work,” he said. “We never knew if we’d go to the Superstition Mountains or to the South Mountain range -- anywhere when a rescue was needed.” Horne recounted a humorous incident involving the rescue of one woman who had hiked in the South Mountains range and had become disoriented. After posse members rescued her, Horne said she became a bit angry over not being able to complete her rescue with a helicopter ride out of those mountains. Maxine Lakin, whose husband and father-in-law both were active posse members for decades, refers history buffs to a book Charles “Chuck” Lakin, her late husband, wrote about the posse. Entitled The Sheriff’s Mounted Posse of Maricopa County: A History, the tome came about as a result of the group’s members wanting to establish a record of their activities. It was drawn from meeting records and interviews with many of the initial members, according to the publication. Originally started in the

Breakfast for Dinner hosted by Scramble was a huge success for Lookout Mountain. Scramble stayed open late on April 6th to welcome the Lookout Mountain community. A portion of each person’s tab was donated directly to the school. The event raised over $500 for Lookout Mountain. Thank you to the team at Scramble for providing our community with great food for a great cause.

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late 1930s, when bona fide law-enforcement officers were few and far between in Maricopa County, the posse was established to assist these lawmen, often riding alongside them in vehicles or on horseback when responding to scenes requiring attention. One early Maricopa County sheriff, Lon Jordan, swore in posse members as his associates, the book states. Then the members would, on their own time, utilize their own mounts, their own weaponry and their area knowledge to assist law officers in their duties. Some of the original group members, along with Maxine’s, as she prefers to be called, father-in-law, Lloyd Lakin, and her husband, Chuck, both ranchers and businessmen, included, among others, men whose surnames still are recognizable: McElhaney, Tovrea, Marley and Waddell, and one state Supreme Court Justice, Judge Arthur T. LaPrade. “All of the posse members I knew were very outstanding and good citizens,” Maxine says. Initially meeting at venues like the Westward Ho hotel and The Stockyards restaurant, group members decided they needed a permanent site for their organization. That was when Wrigley stepped in, offering members a plot of land on what now are Arizona Biltmore grounds to lease for $1 a year. Years later, when the Biltmore wanted to expand, and when that Moon Valleyarea five-acre parcel was on the market, the group was able to purchase it. Once on site, the posse group built its club house -- still a comfortable log cabin with a fireplace, sofas, chairs and tables; the roping and riding arena with an adjacent announcer’s booth, outdoor stables and shaded ramada areas. So when you’re a passerby along that stretch of land at 12401 N. Seventh St. -right in our Moon Valley neighborhood -- take a closer look at the site. It may just be the venue allowing you to relax and retain the part of Arizona’s Western lifestyle you’ve been missing.

Updates from Moo n Va l l e y!

A great big thank you to the Tattler Readers and Moon Valley community for your overwhelming support of the Moon Valley Community Little Free Libraries (LFL). Both libraries have received generous donations and continue to see consistent use by the community. In the past two months we have had the pleasure of meeting many of our neighbors and seeing our younger visitor’s excitement in discovering new books. Barbara Renner, a resident and children’s author, generously donated four copies of her Lonnie the Loon Series and we met a few kind neighbors who even went out of their way to purchase books specifically for donation. We are grateful for the community support! We’re pleased to announce that the Moon Valley Neighbor’s Association (MVNA) has expressed interest in helping promote the growth and use of the little free libraries in our community! We are in the process of working out details, but if you are interested in stewarding a little free library on your property, or have an idea for a literacy activity please reach out to us at moonvalleylfl@gmail. com. We’ve already heard from two other neighbors interested in establishing LFL’s on their properties and we have a number of ideas for future events and promotions. Although there are over 80 registered little free libraries in Phoenix, to the best of our knowledge, with the MVNA’s support, Moon Valley will only be the second community association in the Valley to establish a community-wide effort. The Historic Community of Coronado has supported the promotion of the libraries for a few years and now boasts thirteen little Free Libraries! To find out more about Coronado’s libraries please visit: http://greatercoronado.com/lfl/ We’ve started a Facebook page to help our library users stay informed of new books, events or promotions. Each month, we will attempt to profile a new theme in the libraries, promote local authors or post suggestions and ideas for engaging youth and promoting literacy. We’ll also use this site to post contests and challenges for our users. Please look for our page at: Moon Valley Little Free Libraries. You can also contact us at the email above. Upcoming events for the Libraries include: April: Earth Day and nature take the center stage this month May: We will have a wide selection of children’s and adult biographies available in addition to other popular picks June: Summer Reading Challenge. Stay tuned for further details on the challenge!

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Renovation is Now Complete BY CO U N C I M A N B I L L G AT E S , CO U N C I L D I S T R I C T 3 We are extremely happy to officially welcome the newly renovated Safeway at the Moon Valley Shopping Center on the northwest corner of 7th Street and Thunderbird. We celebrated the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with Safeway representatives, Triumph Management Company, community members, and our Phoenix Planning Department on Wednesday, April 6. I was pleased to work with Safeway, Triumph, and our planning department to see that the renovation was completed and appreciate the multi-million dollar investment that both Triumph and Safeway have put in to the Moon Valley Shopping Center. Improvements included the expansion, renovation and modernization of the front and interior of the Safeway store and renovation to the entire façade of the Moon Valley Shopping Center. I look forward to a continued partnership and investment in Moon Valley. I encourage all of you to visit the Safeway store and center for yourself. Moon Valley is well-known for its beautiful homes, breath-taking views and most of all safe neighborhoods. We are seeing an uptick in theft and other criminal activity in our Moon Valley communities through NextDoor. NextDoor is a private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. You can sign up for free by entering your address at nextdoor.com. It is always good to remember that we all play an important role in helping to keep our community safe. The most important thing that we can do is to continue to call the police and report any crimes or suspicious activity. As residents, we are the eyes and ears for the Police and therefore, it is our duty to keep them informed of what is going on in our neighborhoods. Continue to be diligent and report any and all suspicious activity through our non-emergency, Crime Stop Hotline at 602-262-6151. If you see a crime in progress, call 9-1-1. Another great resource available are our local Phoenix Police Community

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Stressed OUT? BY DR. JAMEY REICHOW Oddly enough, not all stress is bad. In fact, stress is a vital part of our body’s ability to stay alive. There are inherent physical stresses that help keep our body erect and the walls of our blood vessels from collapsing. Also, the fight or flight response is a physical reaction to a perceived threat and is one of the most important survival instincts we have. This response causes the body to release steroids and neurotransmitters that affect blood flow, digestion, immune system, and so on. This kind of stress is a one time, in the moment, fleeting response to danger. It is known as acute stress. Acute stress is usually followed by a short period of recovery time as the body returns to homestasis. Unfortunately this is NOT the kind of stress most people complain about it; Chronic STRESS is. Chronic stress is reoccurring exposure to a consistent stressful condition causing the physiological stresses in the fight or flight response. However, because the stress either doesn’t go away or isn’t extreme enough to make us run, we never get to relax. The urge to fight or flee is suppressed but the hormones keep flowing anyway. Our bodies have little or no time to recuperate, and we end up in a constant state of low level adrenal arousal. Eventually this causes us to be fatigued, become more susceptible to illness, and a general malaise. Worse yet- Chronic stress can damage vital systems and lead to all sorts of health problems… -Huge demands on the heart and cardiovascular system; major trigger in angina (heart pain) -Heart rhythm abnormalities -Heart attacks and strokes -Suppresses body’s natural immune systemincreasing risk of infection/illness -Stress hormones stop the digestive processes leading to common flare ups in ulcers and inflammatory bowel disease -Chronic stress associated with development of insulin resistance leading to adult-onset diabetes -Can increase pain in people with arthritis or other joint problems -Back pain -Headaches -Sleep disturbances and sexual dysfunction -Detrimentally affect memory, concentration, learning -Exacerbates allergy reactions -Affects appetiteeither suppression or overindulgence -Depression or anxiety -And so on…

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A mother’s work never ends. Taking care of the kids, going to work, running errands, preparing meals, there’s hardly ever any time for just her. From the early stages of pregnancy, through the parenting years and beyond, moms experience high levels of mental, emotional and physical stress. A healthful way to help reduce and manage this stress is through regular, therapeutic massage. For new and expecting mothers, a prenatal massage brings more than pain and stress relief to the table. It provides aid with hormonal fluctuations, swollen ankles and muscle soreness and improves sleep through relaxation. But, with cargo as precious as a baby, the level of trust with a massage therapist should be as important as it is with a spouse or family member. It is essential for prenatal or postpartum women, their family members or a friend to know what to ask the massage studio before they schedule an appointment. -What is the therapist’s education? -Are they licensed by the state? -What is their experience with prenatal and postpartum massage? -Do they have the right training for properly taking care of pregnant women? The new Elements Massage™ in Moon Valley is part of a national franchise founded on the healing benefits of massage. Its therapists are trained and certified in every stage of pregnancy to ensure they deliver the most comfortable experience as possible for the mother and baby. The studio pairs the client with the right prenatal massage therapist by determining the type of massage desired, specific pressure needs and individual issues to provide the best experience. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to give an expectant mother a gift that is truly all about her before the baby arrives. Or, to reward mothers with an hour of personal relaxation and a break from their hectic lives. It is the gift of time. For while a mom’s time may no longer be her own, when she receiving customized massage therapy, the focus is all on her and taking care of her needs.

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Neighborhood Safety, Home Security & Appearance BY BRET T ALDIERI, PRESIDENT OF MVNA

Be Safe! I wrote last month about community concern of speeding cars in our neighborhoods. A resident captured it best – “Please drive like it’s your kids playing in the front yard near the street”. The distance to main arterial streets is short, so speeding may only reduce commute time by a minute or two, but that extra speed greatly reduces safety, increasing collision potential and possibly worse. MVNA is hosting a “Heed the Speed” meeting on April 21st at MVCC; social hour starts at 6:00 P.M., followed by expert presentations on traffic calming options and open discussion. Hope you can join us and be part of the solution.

more vital to call the Police (Crime Stop at 602-262-6151 or 911). I have spoken with our Police Commander and his department welcomes our calls.

Take Pride in Moon Valley! Safety and Security are most important. In order to keep Moon Valley the place we all love, attention also needs to be paid to property appearances. I’ve fielded numerous complaints of: cars street-parked overnight, large RVs & boats in driveways, yards cluttered with weeds / junk, or houses past-due for a fresh coat of paint. While our board doesn’t want to adopt a strict attitude here, we are exploring options to encourage all neighbors to abide by the CCRs accepted during home purchase. MVNA plans to highlight “Properties-That-Shine” on our website as positive examples. We also plan to step up notices to homeowners in violation, asking them to address the issue as outlined on the

Be Alert! Neighbors are expressing concern about crime, especially due to increased visibility from the App NextDoor. MVNA offers an optional annual security fee that funds a patrol service, and with increased participation, coverage can be expanded. It’s quite affordable at < $2 per week (cheaper than a coffee!) which also gets you a daily vacation home check. Please review your property for the basics: ensure windows and doors lock properly, use your alarm system, garage doors closed when not in use, bushes and trees trimmed to remove hiding spots, and lights with motion detectors installed. While ED EAS post suspicious activities, it’s it’s good Lto

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B Y LU I S R I DAU R A , U S P TA E L I T E T E N N I S P R O Playing tennis is one of the world's most popular sports hobbies. One of the best qualities about the game is that anyone can enjoy a day out on the courts. People don't have to be professional tennis players to reap the benefits of this fun sport. Getting young children to take an interest in tennis playing can benefit them in many positive ways. Children can get much needed exercise, learn sportsmanship, increase their physical strength and simply find hours of enjoyment when they learn to play tennis. Here are some reasons why tennis can be a good hobby and sport for a child: 1. Develops Hand-Eye Coordination - Children's tennis is one of the best games for developing coordination in all areas of the body. A child will learn how to focus and concentrate on the ball whilst developing fast footwork and flexibility of the upper body. All young children need to learn how to focus, concentrate and move the muscles at the same time. Tennis is the perfect sport for conditioning the motor reflexes of the body. 2. Battles Childhood Obesity - In today's society, there is an increasing concern with childhood obesity. Kids who spend all day indoors sitting with computer games and eating junk food are more likely to become overweight and suffer from negative health effects. Children's tennis gets them out of the house and into the fresh air where they can burn off calories. Not only does exercise improve health overall, it releases endorphins that alleviate depression and bad moods. Active kids are happier kids. 3. Fosters Teamwork And Sportsmanship - Children need to learn sportsmanship and fair play. Doubles tennis can teach kids the skills of working with others as a part of team. Tennis also teaches young children that competition can be respectful and that losing a game with grace is part of life in general. 4. Teaches Goal Setting And Perseverance - Getting children interested in playing tennis will also teach them that setting goals and not giving up can help them get better at the game. The values of goal setting and striving for the best is an important trait that all children need to succeed in many areas of life. Learning how to handle setbacks and difficulties early in life through a sport can help a child mature emotionally. 5. Tennis Is Simply Fun - Playing a good game of tennis is simply fun. Kids will enjoy picking out a racket, special shoes and a tennis outfit to play in. It gives them something to look forward to and allows for a healthy way to burn off energy. Parents will love the fact that tennis courts are available all year long. Children’s tennis has many positive benefits. Parents will love the affordability of tennis and kids will certainly enjoy the fun of the game. Gold Key Racquet Club located at 12826 N. 3rd Street is offering full and half day summer camp for children 5-14 years old, and every level of play from the absolute beginner to the advanced player. For more information, please contact Gold Key Racquet club at 602-993-1900 or get more information at www.goldkeyracquetclub.com.

If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. That well-worn maxim applies to many things in life, including, of course, tax advice. Someone saying you don’t need to pay taxes? Others claiming they can help you hide money off shore? It’s all too good to be true. In fact, some tax scams come up so often that the Internal Revenue Services keeps a list known as the “Dirty Dozen” — the 12 most common tax scams and bad advice. This year’s list includes some doozies: Identity Theft More and more, fraudsters are stealing identities so they can file fraudulent tax refunds. Phishing Have you received a suspicious email that takes you to a website asking for your personal information? It’s likely part of a “phishing” scam that should be reported to authorities. Return Preparer Fraud Some unscrupulous tax preparers prey on unsuspecting taxpayers, engaging in refund fraud or identity theft. Be careful whom you choose. Hiding Income Offshore There are some legitimate reasons to keep money in foreign banks, but that money must be reported. The U.S. government has aggressively pursued tax cheats using foreign accounts. “Free Money” Flyers and advertisements appearing recently in community churches suggest taxpayers can file a return with little or no documentation and receive a tax refund. These are primarily scams. Impersonation of Charitable Organizations In order to obtain personal information that can be used for identity theft, scam artists will pose as charitable organizations, often claiming to be helping victims of recent disasters. False/Inflated Income and Expenses Don’t provide false income to get a refund and don’t inflate your expenses. The IRS has seen people try

those tricks before, of course. Frivolous Arguments Promoters of frivolous tax schemes encourage taxpayers to make wild and bogus claims, such as that the U.S. government does not have authority to tax your income. Falsely Claiming Zero Wages Just because you tell the IRS you made nothing doesn’t mean the tax-collecting agency won’t soon find you’re lying. Be smart. Disguised Corporate Ownership Taxpayers use shell corporations to improperly obscure the true ownership of a business and reduce tax liability. The U.S. government is aggressively cracking down on this scam. Misuse of Trusts Tax scam promoters have for a long time claimed that you can transfer assets into trusts and avoid tax liabilities. These trusts rarely provide the tax benefits their promoters claim and may put you in significant legal jeopardy. Offshore trusts-THIS ONE IS BIG!!! You will be hearing more on this as you read because many notable global players are involved.

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Gold Key Racquet Club located at 12826 N. 3rd street is proud to introduce it’s newest Tennis Professional, and his name is Luis Ridaura. The club looked in the local as well as the international market before making a decision to bring Luis on. Luis is originally from Villahermosa, Tabasco in Mexico and was a former top 10 player. In addition to being a great player, he has several certifications including UPTA Elite Professional and has worked with top rank juniors. “ I am thrilled to be at Gold Key Racquet Club and working with a team of professionals that share my passion for Tennis” stated Luis. His focus will be developing and expanding the junior program at Gold Key, but he loves working with all ages and abilities.

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Designing a Closet DESIGN SOLUTIONS BY ROBERT ALAN MINOR Designing a closet is very similar to designing a kitchen. Space needs to be allocated appropriately based on your lifestyle, and the appropriate product choices can make all the difference. Closets can range from simple economical designs to formal closets with doors, drawers and jewelry cases. A wide variety of wood veneers, laminates, crown molding and even granite countertops are commonplace in today’s dressing suites. Be sure to keep a budget in mind when creating a storage system. As with designing a kitchen, the first step in creating a closet design is to determine your needs. One of the best ways to do this is through a wardrobe inventory. By taking a physical count of the number of shoes, the inches needed for long hanging items, short hanging items, accessories, purses, etc., you will gain a clear picture of how to design a system specifically for you. After your inventory, you are ready to start plotting out the space. Be sure to take accurate measurements at several different heights and note any obstacles, such as air vents, access panels, soffits and light switches that could hinder a design. Here are some basic design rules when laying out your closet space: -Closets utilize the entire wall space, floor to ceiling. Think vertically not horizontally, when creating solutions. Short garments can be hung one above another, and long-hanging sections can still offer shelving for shoes or folded items above. -Make sure all sections are accessible. You don’t want to put a bank of drawers where they will be blocked by a return wall. -Create a closet that reflects your lifestyle. Define “his” and “hers” portions of the space. Like items should be kept together as well. -Keep in mind that the design you create today may not be the design you use in five years. The best part about today’s closet systems is

their adjustability. You can move shelving and hanging to suit your needs season by season or year by year. A cornerstone in designing closet systems is to maximize flexibility by retaining standardized sections as much as possible, allowing for mixing and matching. Once you have a design in place, you need to determine how to make that design a reality. While it is true closet cabinetry is similar to kitchen cabinetry, closet components are made just for closets. Retrofitted cabinets may seem like a solution, but they often do not retain the versatility you may need two to five years from now. Functionality is a key element in closet storage. Closet system materials are made especially for that purpose. They neither take too much space nor compromise style or function. If you choose to design your closet and purchase your components without the help of a professional be wary of these common pitfalls: Not allowing enough space to clear the exterior closet doors. Designing a closet system that does not utilize every inch of wall space Don’t create dead corners. When working with corners, you should place hanging garments in one side of the corner, allowing 26 in. to 28 in. of clearance before starting a bank of shelves on the second side. Do not place two hanging sections against one another in a corner. Recognize that component systems show internal measurements. For overall measurements, add the width of a panel. Shelving needs to be placed above hanging sections and not below, so that shadows cast by the clothing do not obstruct the view of items on the shelves. The items on shelves should be placed on a higher level to ease accessibility and keep you from having to reach all the way down to the floor to pick a sweater or pair of shoes. Shoes should be stored at eye level or above, not at floor level. Closet systems should not go flush to the ceiling. The top of the cabinet can be used for off season and infrequently worn shoes or accessories. Lighting your closet space is also an important element. An overall, even lighting is best. I would always err on having more light than not enough-you can always add a dimmer. Always consider LED options! A well designed and organized closet is no longer a luxury but a necessity in today’s modern home! Interior designer Robert Alan Minor of Interior Resources has been designing and remodeling homes and offices since 1978. He lives and works in Moon Valley, where he can be reached by email at robertalanminor@aol.com, and by phone at 602-298-8038.

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Kitchens are the heart of the home and the number one room homeowners desire to remodel. Most homeowners want to improve on the kitchen design making them more functional. Below are a few items that are most important to homeowners. Open Space – Most kitchens are an informal gathering place where Owners socialize with family and friends. It is a comfortable lifestyle that should be tailored to each families need. Appliances – Most homeowners are very practical when it comes to appliances. Energy efficiency, busy lifestyle concerns and cost are important factors most homeowners take into account when purchasing appliances. The look of stainless steel appliances are one of the most popular finishes since the kitchen is constantly used as the entertainment hub of the house. Natural Light – Windows are an important source of kitchen light and provides natural ventilation for your home. They provide a design element that is pleasing to the eye and brings the outside into your kitchen. Large windows make a statement, and creates a larger look for your kitchen. Islands – Islands add several features to a kitchen. Additional seating for entertaining, food prep and additional storage are the most important factors. The design can make the island a focal point while providing function to your kitchen. Backsplash – This is an area where you can make a statement in your kitchen. The design should complement the walls, cabinets and flooring. Popular materials include glass tiles, subway tile, marble tile, stone, quartz and metal tiles. Contact Kirk Development 602 944-3658 to help you create your dream kitchen.

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Cough Relief the Natural Way WELLNESS IN MOTION BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER Remember when “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down” was the catch phrase of the day? Well, soon it might be, “A spoonful of honey means you don’t need any medicine,” because research suggests honey is an effective remedy for childhood cough. While we’re mired in the thick of another cold and flu season, it’s time to remind parents of two important points: First, the Food and Drug Administration says cough and cold medications are not appropriate for children ages 6 and younger and may actually be dangerous; and second, research suggests honey may be the best treatment of all for helping children suffering from cough and related symptoms.

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Let’s deal with the safety issue first. Over the past several years, the FDA has progressively investigated over-the-counter cough and cold medications, many either with dosing instructions for adults and children or for children only, depending on the type/brand. With little research done involving children only (after all, what parent would want their child to be the guinea pig in one of those studies?), the general protocol was for dosing recommendations to be extrapolated from adults to children. In other words, there was little to no hard data providing any sort of a basis for how much of a given cough/ cold medicine should be administered to children - or if it should be administered at all. Eventually, the FDA figured this out and ruled that cough and cold medicines were inappropriate for children under the age of 2, then extended the ban to children under age 6. Even the medications still considered appropriate for the 6-plus age group (at least for now) have come under fire, with more than a few product recalls for qualitycontrol issues that resulted in a number of products (cough and cold, allergy, fever) made by several drug manufacturers being removed from the shelves for several months in 2010. Wouldn’t it be great if our kids had something natural to help them get rid of those nasty coughs, or at least minimize their duration? Well, perhaps they do: honey. For example, in a 2007 Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine study involving 105 children ages 2-18 with upper respiratory infections, children who were given buckwheat honey (between 1/2 and 2 teaspoons prior to bedtime, depending on age) coughed less and slept better than children who did not receive any honey or who received honey-flavored dextromethorphan (the primary active ingredient in many cough and cold medications). Talk to your doctor for more information, and keep in mind that honey is not recommended for children in their first year because it may contain botulism spores, which can be harmful to young children’s underdeveloped immune systems.

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BEDTIME STORIES B Y T E R R Y R A T N E R , R N , M F A I’ve always dreaded sleep. As a child, I’d read with a flashlight under my blanket convinced that turning in meant missing out on fun. I tried to train myself to sleep with my forearm upright, my head propped on my palm, so that if my parents walked by my room, they’d see that I never slept and therefore didn’t need a bedtime. FYI: My favorite TV show, was ‘The Late, Late, Late, Late Show.” My obsession with sleep began when I became a nurse and started working the night shift—7P to 7A. I had to learn how to trick myself into sleeping during the day. My bedroom had blackout shades, white noise, electrical tape covering LED’s, and two noisy fans. I’d stuff small pieces of a cotton ball into each ear, looking like the Bug Out Bob toy. These tricks never left me—even after I switched to dayshift. Nowadays, I request my significant other to sing me to sleep with ‘Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur. Happy kitty, sleepy kitty. Purr, purr, purr.’ I know all the modern remedies for sleepless nights beginning with setting your thermostat at sixty-eight, placing magnets under the pillow, to waking up your partner (jealousy when you hear them snoring and you’re wide awake). I recently read an article about ancient Romans smearing mouse fat onto the soles of their feet and Dickens’ belief to position oneself in the precise center of a bed that faced north. A Canadian medical journal recommended hemlock–something you’d only try once. A bedtime-challenged friend used a ‘Glo to Sleep’ mask for a week but confessed that her experiments might be flawed since she also dipped into her calcium, mag, and zinc pills, magnolia bark, chamomile tea, a squirt of extra-strength Benadryl, and Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salts soaking solution which makes me wonder if her problem with sleep was that she had no time for it. Last year I invested in a ComforPedic mattress, and bought four down pillows, placing them strategically under and around my head. Add to that high threadcount cotton sheets and a mattress protector made from ‘climate-control fabric.’ But before you go out and spend huge sums of money trying to get your eight to ten hours of sleep a night, think about this. Although too little sleep can be deadly, too much of it can be equally dangerous. A recent study suggests that someone who sleeps more than eight or nine hours has a thirty per cent higher mortality rate than the person who sleeps seven hours. You don’t know what to believe these days.

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I know you readers are thinking about your own sleep deprivation. Although it’s not my place to call anyone a liar, I have to ask, “Are you sure you were awake all night?” There’s data to show that self-professed poor sleepers often overestimate the extent of nighttime wakefulness. But never fear, there’s a way around that. You can now wear your wrist Sleep Tracker, a chunky gizmo that cost a couple hundred bucks and looks like something Dick Tracy might wear. It calculates calories burned, sweat levels, and restlessness (including bathroom visits). I don’t know about you, but for me, just having a clunky object on my wrist would keep me up all night. I’d like to close with my latest working solution for a peaceful sleep and the best thing about it is it’s free. Roll over on your side (make sure your back is facing your bedmate) and ask your partner to take his or her forefinger and gently move it vertically up and down the length of your neck. It’s a type of pain free acupressure that works. The only problem is, he or she, has to stay awake to perform this maneuver. My cure for that is each time he begins to fall asleep and his finger quits moving, I jerk my neck just enough to wake him out of his stupor so that he can continue for a full five minutes. It might keep your partner awake, but it’s worth it. I guarantee you’ll sleep like a rock.

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She bends with the gusty wind, shedding her summer dressing. Whirling, around and around, she releases her leaves to the season. Her colors were vibrant: yellow, orange, and red. I enjoyed her colorful dance. Now she stands baren. Not one leaf remains. The freezing winter laces her branches with snow. Once again the tree is adorned with beauty. Months later the land reawakens with the warming of the sun. Green leaves emerge and flowers bloom. She sheds her leaves and the cycle begins again. As time moves forward we should realize that we too have our own personal cycle of life. We grow, hopefully stronger and wiser. All around us we can see things to be grateful for. The constant pattern of life, of the seasons, and that night flows into day. This is because our Lord is dependable. He loves us. We can feel His love and see His handiwork in all of creation.

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Avoiding the Income Limitation on ROTH Contributions BY D E N N I S J. R O G E R S , C PA , C FP ® Many high income earners find it difficult to save more than what is allowed by their employer plans on a tax favored basis. This is because of the income limitation for tax deductible IRA’s and ROTH IRA’s ($116,000 of income for the IRA and $191,000 for the ROTH). One option is the non-deductible IRA, but then there is no tax deduction for the contribution and the growth is taxed when it is withdrawn. There is a way to combine the non-deductible IRA’s benefit of no income limitations with the ROTH benefits of having no tax on the gains at withdrawal. It involves a two-step process. First, the taxpayer makes a contribution to a nondeductible IRA. This can be up to the annual limits of $5,500 each for 2015 and 2016 ($6,500 if you are over 50 years old). Once the IRA is funded, the next step is to do an IRA to ROTH conversion. There is no income limitation on ROTH conversions. Since the IRA that is being converted has a tax basis equal to the amount contributed, the only tax to pay would be any gains in the account between the contribution date and the conversion date. This should be negligible if the conversion is completed soon after funding the non-deductible IRA. If the taxpayer has any deductible IRA’s the benefits of this strategy are limited. This is because all of the taxpayer’s IRA’s are considered to have been converted proportionately, regardless of which ones were actually converted. If you do have regular IRA’s and your employer allows for personal IRA’s to be rolled into your plan, you still can accomplish this ROTH funding by adding an extra step. Simply roll your regular IRA’s into your employer plan before funding the non-deductible IRA. Now, the only IRA’s you have at conversion would be the non-deductible ones. There are regulatory and filing requirements, so you will need to consult a tax advisor to execute this correctly. Dennis J. Rogers, CPA, CFP® is a Registered Principal offering securities and advisory services through United Planners Financial Services. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Rogers & Kirby and United Planners Financial Services are not affiliated. He is a partner in a financial advisory practice in Phoenix that focuses on helping clients make smart decisions about their money based on their personal core values. He can be reached at dennis@rogerskirby.com or 602-748-1900.

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SHARON’S LISTINGS! MOON VALLEY NEW LISTING: Heart of Moon Valley! 2643 sq. ft home which is steps to Lookout Mountain Elementary. This 4 bedroom, 3 full baths, has Living area w/wood floors looking over grassy yard, Formal Dining Room w/wood floors & kitchen eat-in area open to family room w/fireplace! New exterior & interior paint 4/2016, Newer 2010 roof, low E Windows, French Doors & loaded w/storage closets! Kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counters, breakfast bar, big double door pantry. Master Bedroom w/huge walk-in closet, private bath w/oversized tub, dual sinks. 3 additional bedrooms, one used as an office with closet, additional bedroom oversized room w/closet & French Doors open to pool area. 3 regularly maintained AC units & Solar hot water heater efficient & works great. Backyard has large covered patio, pebble sheen pool, cleaning system, & great shaded, grassy lot which wraps around house RV Parking! 15009 N Hana Maui Drive $395,000 See this quick! MOON VALLEY CANYON NEW LISTING! Nestled on North side of Lookout Mountain! Hiking walking distance. Situated on an oversized 11,000+sq ft Corner lot w/wonderful curb appeal. This 3053 sq. ft house has Formal living w/FP & Formal Dining + office + full bedroom & Full bath downstairs. Family room, kitchen remodeled with stainless appliances, granite counters, island, refrigerator, pantry, eat in area, all overlooking pool & spa & lovely treed backyard. RV Parking/sport court builtin BBQ storage & 3 car garage! 1234 E Monte Cristo Ave SOLD IN 3 DAYS ON MARKET $420,000 MOON VALLEY! VIEWS! Wonderful family home in Lookout Mountain Views on Elevated hillside lot. Situated to take advantage of views to the North East Valley & South East Valley. This 3794 SQ. FOOT home with 4 bedrooms + 3 bath + theater room is almost completely remodeled w/beautiful, Large Italian stone kitchen imported Italian granite, Stainless induction range, microwave, veggie sink, wine cooler, & Thermador built in side by side, 5 x 8 island w/custom Tobacco colored cabinetry w/quiet close & walk in Pantry. Basement has large theater room w/projection, lights, sound & full bath Large Great room fireplace all open to kitchen & overlooks pool. Sep Laundry, shutters, glass block, ceiling fans throughout. Outside is backyard retreat w/ fireplace, Gazebo, BBQ, Pool, wired for sound, fogger for backyard patio & pool w/views East N, E, & S. 1923 E HILLERY DRIVE VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS!! $565,000 SWEETWATER VISTAS! $$$ MILLION $$$ VIEWS! Top Row Hillside gated enclave of 54 semi-custom homes w/stunning views to the East to the Superstitions, North to Black Mountain & Northeast Valley South to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with wonderful pink sunrises & sunsets behind the McDowell Mountains & Twinkling lights. All 2x6 quality construction, concrete tile roofs natural Gas heat, water heaters. This model hard to find on a premium view lot on the top row for views. This is a custom Torcello floor plan has Master bedroom downstairs w/classy closets, walk in shower & tub. Upstairs is customized with 2 full bedrooms, 2 full baths + den/family room opened up for 12’ of views which are gorgeous! The floor plan on listing. Great room floor plan with Formal dining, Kitchen with Granite, maple cabinetry, spice cabinet, pantry, Stainless appliances and travertine floors. Separate laundry room. Custom iron railings 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, water softener, Close to all arteries SR51, I17, 101. Popular area see quick! 12821 N 18th Place $350,000 SOLD! NEW LISTING MOON VALLEY! This is a very clean and meticulously cared for 1987 all block home in the sought after area of Moon Valley. 1880 Sq. ft home in mint but original condition with added Sun room w/ another 189 sq. ft with no steps anywhere! Covered front porch nice entry to Formal living room, Family room open to kitchen, laundry room with storage & deep sink, Sunroom, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Garage is a 2 1/2 sized garage, low maintenance lot w/ 11,656 sq. ft, patio and RV gate. Everything in this house looks new but no ugly tile to gut to make this very nice home to your taste. This will go quick w/the affordability factor of this price range & low inventory. Nice quiet neighborhood street, well-manicured & private. AC compressor replaced in July 2016 unit is 8 years old. Come see this home! 14226 N 9th Street $295,000 PENDING CONTRACT!

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MOON VALLEY $100,000-$3 MILLION ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 125 AVERAGE SQ FT: 3,095 LIST AVE= 559,005

PRICE PER SQ FT=

180.62

$100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES IN ESCROW (PENDING): 19

AVE SQ FT: 2,579 LIST AVE= 415,055 PRICE PER SQ FT=160.94 DAYS ON MARKET= 68 $100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES LAST 30 DAYS: 43 — AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,377 LIST AVE= 362,609 PRICE PER SQ FT= 150.27

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Address.....................……….…..Sq Ft…….…SP 13817 N 10TH PL 314 W KINGS AVE

Address.....................……..Sq Ft…………….…..SP

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217,000 15826 N 5th AVE

1,396

245,000

1,549

221,900 1255 E Le Marche AVE

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452,000

1014 E COUNTRY GABLES DR

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525,000

521 W WAKONDA LN

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510,000

249 W WALTANN LN

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325,000

518 W Beverly LN

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240,000

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225,000

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1,851

259,000

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328,000

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310,000 16235 N 10TH AVE

2,830

350,000

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2,568

468,000

13806 N 22ND ST

1,353

234,700 16440 N 1ST DR

1,632

253,000

650 W PORT AU PRINCE LN

2,157

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3,611

440,000

2,300

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229,000

2,345

310,000

3,300

374,000

2,490

439,000

2,460

350,000

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235 W Country Gables DR

2,135

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1242 E PRESIDIO RD

2,536

417,000 15 E Willow AVE

2,125

282,000

1308 E VOLTAIRE AVE

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600,000 134 W COUNTRY GABLES DR

2,717

460,000

THE POINTE TAPATIO ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 8 LIST AVE= 363,744 Closed: 3 AVERAGE SQ FT: PRICE PER SQ FT=

AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,139 PRICE PER SQ FT= 170.25 DAYS ON MARKET= 116 1,976 AVE LIST PRICE: 337,300 171.37 DAYS ON MAKET= 59

PENDING Address………………………………….…..SQ FT…………………....….PRICE 10619 N 11TH ST

1,602

259,000

1048 E DESERT COVE AVE

2,591

402,000

10821 N 10TH ST

1,735

299,800

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Steps to Getting the Best Price for Your Home B Y S H A R O N H E L L A N D, A S S O C I AT E B R O K E R The article for last month touched on the selling your home and trying to see through different eyes for what a buyer may look for and reasons they choose your home over the other properties on the market. It is Spring, the school breaks are over and the amount of listings coming on the market will soon be at the peak. When there is a shortage in the number of homes in any given range we say it is a Seller’s market, however when there are lots of homes for buyers to choose from they can be pickier about which home they want and it becomes a Buyer’s market. Seller’s market usually help you get the best price for your home where as in a Buyer’s market it may be less since the buyer have plenty of homes to choose from. Making your home as desirable as possible is not that difficult. There are 5 major components to this approach. 1. Entry of your home should be inviting. I often tell buyers if a seller has planted flowers in a pots around the house it is a pretty clear message that they love their home and take care of it. 2. Houses must be Clean & smell clean. That does not mean a house full of Plug ins. You need to find a source of the odor and remove it. Wash the dog or cat beds, always have a clean litter box. Try stepping outside and then come back into the house and smell. Most of us pull into our garages and never go to the front door! Door should be clean, windows clean, grout cleaned, appliances etc. If you open the oven and you have never used the cleaning cycle it is time. 3. Clutter, we are constantly telling our clients if you have not used it in 5 days then put away! If you have not used in 6 months it is time to be packed away. Kitchen counters should have zero clutter. Offices are the same, no papers all over the room. 4. Bedrooms & Bathrooms, Beds should be made, baths should be clutter free and do not have 10 bottles of shampoo in the bathroom. 5. Backyards and Garages, grass cut, pool clean, garage uncluttered. The goal is to not only sell your home but sell it fast and for the best price. If you can accomplish this, you need an experienced agent to help negotiate for you. This is a complicated business & your biggest asset so, hire an agent who knows the business.

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HIGH HEELS AND AUTO INSURANCE BY TO N Y KO M A D I N A For most of my 35+ years I spent in the retail car business, I’ve had a personal friendship with fellow Moon Valley resident, and Auto Journalist, Cathy Droz. A few years ago, Cathy decided to write a book about car buying and car dealership experiences, from a woman’s perspective. I was honored to consult (in a very small way) but I give full credit to Cathy for her insightful approach to something a lot of women (and men) simply don’t like doing: Car buying. In her book, “A Woman’s Guide to Buying a Car with Confidence and Street Smarts, Don’t Let These High Heels Fool You” she outlines in a straightforward, yet entertaining way, everything a woman needs to know about car buying. Using the purchase of a pair of high heels for comparison, she playfully and skillfully empowers the reader with the knowledge needed to make a good deal, and to further develop a relationship with the dealership service dept. Cathy correctly points out, doing a ‘wants vs. needs’ analysis should precede the dealership visit. Establishing a budget, understanding your credit score, knowing how you intend to use the car, and how long you will own it are a few considerations. Cathy says, “Doing your research in advance and understanding the process at the dealership, will ensure a good experience and allow you to make a better deal.”

Right to the point! There are a couple of considerations often overlooked however: Gas, and Insurance. With gas now at around $2.00 (down from almost $4.00 two years ago), it’s easy to ‘overlook’ gas mileage ratings. Don’t. Fuel prices can and will increase. Your insurance is very important too. It’s a mistake to have limited coverage, or low limits all in the name of saving money. Don’t let an accident ruin your life financially, due to an ill-advised policy with limited coverage. Just as you researched your car purchase, there are things taken into consideration when talking with your insurance company: -Drivers in the household, and driving records -Claims history (5 years) -Continuous coverage (policy lapses) -Repair expense, safety features -Discounts you may qualify-for Cathy makes another great point, “Whether buying a car, a pair of high heels, or insurance…do your research and work with someone you trust.” For more information on how to buy a car go to www.hercertified.com. If you would like a complimentary review and quote on your car insurance and a FREE copy of Cathy’s book, come see me at the Komadina Agency 805 E. Thunderbird Rd. #106. I can also be reached at: www.farmersagent.com/tkomadina 602-334-1955

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Estate Plannning BasicsThe Revocable Living Trust BY LI B BY BAN K S, T H E L AW O FFI CE O F LI B BY BAN K S, PLLC People often ask me how much money a person needs to have before they need a Revocable Living Trust for their estate planning. The truth is, there isn’t a magic number. The key factors are the family situation, the types and amount of property, and, then, the net worth of the clients who are putting together an estate plan. Another key factor is the goals of the client in doing an estate plan. Here are some considerations in determining whether your estate plan should be based on a Revocable Living Trust. The Revocable Living Trust Gives Instructions if you are Incapacitated Both a Will and a Revocable Living Trust contain instructions for distributing your assets after you die. But a Revocable Living Trust also contains your instructions for managing your assets and your care should you become incapacitated. The Trust provides for a trustee to step into your shoes to pay your bills, preserve your assets, liquidate properties if needed, and generally assure that both you and your finances are being cared for. The Trust makes is easy for someone to step in and take charge to assist you with maintaining your financial affairs. The trustee may need to do an accounting of what’s been done, but can use Quicken or QuickBooks to do so. Without the Trust, true control over your financial affairs may require your family to file a court proceeding known as a conservatorship. One attorney I know who regularly represents families in these proceedings described the action and the regular accounting to the court as “cumbersome.” In addition to being cumbersome, the conservatorship proceeding is quite costly. I recently asked for a quote on the cost from a conservatorship attorney, and the cost far, far exceeded the cost of the Revocable Living Trust. But money isn’t the only cost of conservatorship. The proceeding essentially asks the court to declare you incompetent to handle your affairs. There is a huge emotional toll on your family in having to ask the court to do make this ruling. The accounting takes time and must be done according to court specifications. This places a huge burden on your conservator and family. A Revocable Living Trust Avoids Probate and the Cost of Court Interference at Death

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A properly prepared and funded Revocable Living Trust (one that holds all of your assets) will avoid the need for a probate court proceeding on your death. It also avoids the possibility of disclosure of your assets to the public – those court filings are public record. The person(s) you select will be able to step in quickly to gather, sell and distribute your assets to your beneficiaries with no need for a court’s involvement. A Will, on the other hand, will require probate, unless you have done additional things to avoid probate. The person you have appointed as your personal representative (or executor) will have to ask the court to give them the authority to act for your estate. That’s right – the Will may say who is to act, but it doesn’t given them any authority to do so. Only the court can make them officially able to manage your estate. Also, the Will doesn’t automatically transfer property. Only a deed can transfer your home or other real property, so a Will doesn’t do the trick alone. Again, your personal representative has to be court appointed, and then can execute the deed. Other Considerations Cost of preparing your estate plan vs. costs to your family: When considering the choice between a Will based estate plan and a Trust based estate plan, consider the cost. Conservatorship is very costly, much more than putting a trust in place. My price for a basic probate is more than the average amount I charge for a trust. Types of property: If you have real estate, especially more than one property, a trust makes for a smoother transition than a will based plan. Out of state property: If some of your real property is out of state, a trust is imperative. Otherwise, you may end up with two probates: one here, and one in another state. Family situation: Do your children get along? If not, a trust may be a better option than a will plan. Do you have children from this marriage and from a previous marriage or relationship? That situation can be fraught with difficulties. With a Revocable Living Trust, we can provide for all the contingencies and be sure your money goes where you want it to when you are gone. Your net worth: Arizona has no estate taxes currently and the federal exemption for estate taxes is over $5 Million per person. Most of us don’t need a Trust to avoid estate taxes. However, we can put provisions in the trust to allow the surviving spouse in a marriage to make adjustments to avoid estate taxes in case the laws change or your financial situation booms. There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to use a Will or a Trust in your estate planning. There’s no one-size-fits-all here. To learn more, please consider attending my seminar on April 26, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at Stonecreek Golf Club, 4435 East Paradise Village Parkway South, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Or, call or email me to set up a complimentary consultation, where I can look at your unique situation and give you a personal recommendation. Go to www.Libbybanks.com for more information.

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NCL’s Senior Recognition Event BY DEBRA KLINE On Sunday, March 6, 2016, National Charity League, Inc., Moon Valley Chapter (NCL, Inc.) held their annual Senior Recognition Event at the Phoenix Country Club in downtown Phoenix. The purpose of the event is to recognize the service and accomplishments of the senior class over their 6-year journey while in NCL, Inc. From the time most of these seniors began their journey with NCL, Inc. in the 7th grade, to their graduation, these ladies will have totaled nearly 4,500 philanthropic hours in the local community. In addition to their philanthropic hours, they will have attended more than 50 league meetings and learned about relevant subjects such as finances, dating, cyber safety and nearly every aspect of the upcoming college experience. This annual event is traditionally planned and executed by the junior class. Mackenzie Ritscher from the Class of 2017 was this year’s chair. “This was a very rewarding thing to be a part of. The best part was seeing all the seniors faces and knowing they enjoyed the function we had been working on since Pictured: NCL, Inc.’s Class of 2016 June,” said Ritscher. Senior Grace Rich was presented the Senior Service Award for having the most calendar philanthropy hours over her entire 6-year period at NCL, Inc. The mother/daughter team of Megan and Elizabeth Simpson, along with sisters Alexa and Elise Pozniak and their mother Laurie Pozniak, achieved more than 50 volunteer hours of service this year. In addition, Alexa Pozniak was recognized as the senior serving the most on-calendar philanthropy hours for the year. The Moon Valley Chapter is proud of this organization, which makes our community a better place to live. NCL, Inc. is a philanthropic organization with 214 chapters in 25 states that all share the mission of fostering strong mother-daughter relationships through community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Class sizes range from 7th to 12th grade. Last year alone, the Moon Valley Chapter provided more than 6,000 hours of service to our community and was selected as the Outstanding Chartered Chapter in 2013. NCL, Inc. has been a part of the Moon Valley community for more than 20 years. For more information about NCL Inc., visit our website at www.nclmoonvalley.com Mothers and Daughters Serving Communities Together

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It’s All Happening in WESD Schools BY D R . PAU L S TA N T O N , S U P E R I N T E N D E N T, W E S D Spring is in the air! It’s hard to believe how quickly the year is flying by. Spring sports are in full swing, after-school programs are going strong, and students are preparing for end-of-year concerts and activities. As I have mentioned before, the learning that goes on after the regular school day has just as large an impact on students as what happens during the day. I want to share with you some exciting programs happening at the schools in your area. Lookout Mountain’s Focus on the Environment Lookout Mountain Elementary is a Community of Caring school, and as such, students and staff are committed to the environment. Lookout has reduced electrical consumption with automatic lighting systems and has reduced water usage with a xeriscape landscape plants and drip watering system. The students at Lookout Mountain wanted to do even more. In an effort to expand the school’s recycling program and teach others about recycling, Lookout students came up with the idea to start an environmental club. The students had discovered that about 150 pounds of recyclable materials were being thrown out each day, and they vowed to do something about it. With the enthusiastic assistance of teacher Craig Archer, facility manager, Bart Alexander, and parent, Julia Wright, the students are creating a video to teach other students how to recycle plastic, milk cartons, juice boxes, and all forms of plastic. This is a great example of a student-led initiative that will make a difference today and in the future! Mountain Sky’s Focus on Performing Arts Mountain Sky will be celebrating the arts is a huge way this spring. Student performers will be showcased at Mountain Sky’s production of “The Lion King,” April 21-23 at 7 p.m., with a special children’s matinee performance on Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. Like Mountain Sky’s Facebook page and watch for information on ticket sales in the weeks to come. In addition, more than 100 music students will be traveling to Anaheim, CA, May 13-15 to perform at Cypress College before three collegiate-level adjudicators. The performances by Vocal Premier, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz I, and Wind Ensemble will be rated and ranked according to the national scale for junior high performing

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Mountain Sky Junior High proudly presents Years and still Soaring

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Get ready to release your inner lion and lioness with Mountain Sky’s production of “The Lion King” April 21-23th! This year is Mountain Sky’s 30th Anniversary, and what better way to celebrate 30 years of Mountain Sky’s strong music and performing arts programs, than with the show that brought us “The Circle of Life”! In fact, all Mountain Sky Theater Arts’ alumni are invited to be a part of something special! Please email kirsten.dukeshier@wesdschools.org for more details. Families with little ones: There will also be a Children’s Matinee performance on Saturday, April 23rd at 1pm. There will be an interactive intermission that will be fun for the whole family! Tickets 6th grade and under $2 for this performance. Tickets are $4/student, $8/adults, and $22/Family Pack- two students and two adults. Hope to see you there!

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Make new friends while you enjoy Coyote Camp’s summer program. Our 1,500 sq. ft. facility is specially-designed for children. The goal of Coyote Camp is to provide a fun, safe and educational program while allowing children just to be kids.

On March 28, 2016 Sunnyslope Community Center’s (802 E. Vogel Ave. District 3) Scott Williams, Recreation Programmer accepted an award for “Outstanding Contributions” from NOPAL. The group of community leaders that come together to form NOPAL(North Phoenix Prevention Alliance Coalition) work in the north Phoenix area to keep alcohol and recreational drugs out of the hands of youth. This group has been a partner with the Sunnyslope Community Center since their inception in 2009. The group has assisted/partnered with the community center on several events including, youth summer programs, Fall Festival, Spring Fling, 4/20 Smokeout and 3 on 3 basketball tournaments. The group has also provided numerous presentation and information for the north Phoenix area on the harmful effects and deaths associated with youth alcohol and recreational drug use.

THUNDERBIRD CHEER PLACES 4th at NATIONALS!

The Thunderbird Varsity cheer squad competed at USA Cheer Nationals in Anaheim, California the weekend of March 18th. After two incredible performances, their finest of the year, they proudly took home the 4th place trophy in the Small Varsity Show Cheer Intermediate division. The journey to Nationals began back in July with six-day a week practices. For 8 months straight, the team performed and refined new stunting and tumbling skills. Their determination and camaraderie helped them overcome multiple injuries and last minute routine changes. For the five graduating seniors, the weekend was bittersweet. For many, it will be the last time they ever cheer and it was exciting to see them finish on such a high note. When asked to reflect back on their year, Coach Jennifer Kekic had this to say “All the hard work, dedication and perseverance paid off and that's what got them to finals. We had some set backs with injuries but we never let that get in the way of our goal for Nationals. The team worked together even harder.” Congratulations! Thunderbird Cheer on a remarkable finish to your season.

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Don't Lose Your Best Friend

BY MICHAEL MOREFIELD, A AWL & SPCA

One in three pets becomes lost during its rate was 20 times higher for lost cats lifetime, with only 15-20 percent of dogs returned with microchips and 2½ times higher home and less than 2 percent of cats. for dogs, compared to those without With National Pet ID Week starting April 17, microchips. the Arizona Animal Welfare League is reminding “But a microchip only works pet owners to have current identification on if its registration information is their pets at all times, and offering low-cost accurate, so people need to remember microchipping. to keep the contact information up “We have seen a significant increase in the to date,” adds Gardner. "Check the number of stray dogs brought to us over the last registration information you received 12 months,” says Judith Gardner, President & when your pet was microchipped to CEO of AAWL. “We do everything we can to make sure the contact information is locate owners, including posting their pictures current, and make any updates with on all the ‘lost and found’ websites out there, but the organization that registered it.” many of these animals cannot be returned home Low-cost microchipping available simply because they have no microchip or current If your pet isn’t microchipped, identification tag. Those with microchips are AAWL is offering to chip your pet at usually returned almost immediately.” its walk-in clinic for only $20 per pet, She says that 547 stray animals were brought including registration. The nonprofit Every week, several stray dogs like the one pictured here are brought to the AAWL to the no-kill shelter in the last 12 months, but only shelter. Despite the best efforts of the no-kill shelter, owners often cannot be located organization offers monthly low-cost because the pet lacks a microchip or current ID. In these cases, the pet is held for a 60 could be reunited with their owners. microchip and vaccination clinics. Increase the chance of finding your pet with certain time and cared for by AAWL, then put up for adoption. The next one will be held: these tips from AAWL • Make sure your pet has visible identification. A collar or ID tag Sat., April 16, 8 a.m. to noon — must be in line by 11:30 a.m. to be seen gives physical proof of ownership, and alerts someone who might AAWL’s Sonia Breslow Adoption Center, 25 N. 40th St., Phoenix find your pet that it has an owner looking for him or her. (east side of 40th Street, just north of Washington), in the lobby • Your pet should wear an ID tag at all times. There is no way to All dogs must be on a leash or in carrier and cats must be in carriers predict when or how your pet might get away from you. • A microchip is the best safety net for getting your pet back. Tags Select ID tags will be only $3. Owners can also get pets vaccinated at the walkand collars can come off, but a microchip is inserted securely and in clinic; all vaccines are $18 each or $45 for three vaccines (same pet). painlessly under the animal’s skin, staying with your pet. For future dates and more information on AAWL’s monthly walk-in microchip “Microchips greatly increase the chance that you’ll get your pet back if he or and vaccine clinics, as well as low-cost veterinary services by appointment, go to she is ever lost or stolen,” Gardner says. She cites a study that found that the return www.aawl.org and click on the Vet Services tab, or call 602-358-7267.

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The Secret of Earl Grey B Y O L I V I A W I N G E R T, C O - O W N E R S O U V I A T E ATM What sounds like the title of a suspense novel, is the story about the beginnings of a tea which can be considered one of the most popular among traditional black teas. While there are numerous opinions about when and how this tea blend was created, they all center on a political figure of the 18th century - Earl Grey. Earl Grey, the person, was born Charles Grey II in England in 1764. He spent most of his life in politics and in 1830, became Prime Minister of Britain. The Earl was very passionate about human rights and used his position to not only abolish slavery in the British Empire, but to also reform the child labor laws. These are the facts recorded in history books, however, what is a little bit more obscure and not so easily agreed upon, is how a very popular tea came to be named after this famous gentleman. One of the versions I read tells that during his political career, the Earl was very taken with a diplomatic gift he received - a chest of flavored black tea. He liked the tea so much that he asked British tea merchant Richard Twining to match the flavor of this mysterious tea. Twining created a blend of Indian and Ceylon black tea and added a bit of smoky Chinese Lapsang Souchong. He also used a special and rare ingredient which lent this tea its unique citrus fragrance and flavor. Since Twining blended the tea especially for the Earl, it was only fitting to name it after him – Earl Grey! The secret of Earl Grey – the tea that is, - lies in this special ingredient, the oil of bergamot fruit (Citrus bergamia risso). As secret as the ingredient, as secret is the place where we find bergamot. It is in San Gregorio, a tiny village in the province of Reggio Calabria, the southernmost part of the Italian boot where bergamot grows in luscious orchards that supply 95% of the world’s bergamot - this inedible fruit that gives Earl Grey its unique character and citrus flavor. While it is unclear how the fruit ended up in Italy, San Gregorio is the only place where bergamot is successfully grown on a larger scale. The fruit weighs about 3.5 ounces and is harvested in early spring. In the early days, the essence was extracted by squeezing the rind manually and collecting the liquid onto natural sea sponges that were wrung into bottles. This slow and messy work was later replaced by the macchina Calabrese, a wooden grinding wheel with a box to collect the essence. It takes 100 pounds of fruit to make one pound of essence, making bergamot an expensive flavoring agent. While there are less expensive, synthetically created essences that resemble the flavor of bergamot, the purest and finest bergamot essence can only be found in Calabria and a powerful agricultural consortium, the Consortia Del Bergamotto is responsible for overseeing its production and for making decisions which affect the global tea industry. The next time you purchase Earl Grey, let your tea purveyor lift the secret of its secret ingredient and make sure you get to enjoy a cup of true bergamot scented tea! As for the equally well known “Lady Grey” black tea blend, which by the way is only blended and sold by Twining, it is named after Mary Elizabeth Grey, wife of Charles II. People used to say that Earl Grey was too strong for the delicate female constitution and could cause rather strange impulses. Therefore, Lady Grey was blended to suit the female palette better and to ease women’s minds and hearts. Next to the traditional bergamot essence, the flavor of Lady Grey is softened by the addition of flower and fruit essences. Whether you prefer Earl or Lady Grey, make sure you are enjoying the true secret of the oil of bergamot in your cup. Cheers! Olivia Wingert is President and co-founder of Souvia ® Tea – where you find everything for the “perfect cup”

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON Apologies to Aretha Franklin. “The reverse mortgage has won some new respect.” This was the opening line from an article printed in the Wall Street Journal on March 21, 2016 by Robert Powell. The article was entitled “New Math on Reverse Mortgages.” Powell points out that as recently as a decade ago financial advisors felt that the RM was only for those of us that “didn’t prepare financially for retirement.” However, newly enacted safeguards have made this a product which many advisors are now integrating into sound retirement strategies. He defines Reverse Mortgages as “loans that give homeowners an advance on their home equity and allow them to delay repayment until the home is sold.” Another tenet of a RM is that the borrower can stay in the home, payment free, as long as they are able. The loan of choice is the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) insured by FHA (HUD). This loan has the most safeguards and fits the needs of the vast majority in the senior’s market. You must be at least 62 to qualify. Since there is no monthly payment on principal and interest with a Reverse Mortgage, and since the borrower or their estate never has to pay off more than the home will sell for, the only real risk of default is failure to pay property taxes and homeowners insurance, and failure to keep the home in reasonable condition. Yet in 2014, nearly 12% of HECM borrowers were in default on their taxes and insurance. The Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act of 2013 now prevents homeowners, in most cases, from taking all their equity at once. About 40% of the funds available (Principal Limit) won’t be dispersed until the beginning of the second year of the loan. Also, to qualify borrowers must demonstrate that they are able and willing to pay property taxes and HO insurance. The Lender can insist that an “impound set aside” be established from the funds available, and that the servicer of the loan pay these items as they come due. One more safeguard that has been enacted is protection for the non-borrowing spouse. Now, if a spouse does not qualify (too young) to be on the loan and outlives the borrowing spouse, they can stay in the home as long as they comply with the provisions of the loan and are able. There is too much content in this article to include in this piece. Next month I will write about the advantages and suggested financial-planning strategies

associated with a Reverse Mortgage. If you are even remotely interested in a Reverse Mortgage, I encourage you to find a knowledgeable mortgage loan officer that specializes in this product and discuss how it would work for you. This is a complicated subject – include your trusted financial advisor(s). - Gerry Johnson -

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The Metallic Years SENIOR MOMENTS BY DAN SEAGREN As I approach nine decades of living, reminiscing can cover a lot of territory. It is almost unbelievable how our civilization has changed in the last century compared to the centuries that preceded the one we live in. From trudging on roads with three or four feet of snow plus drifts on foot to get to a one-room schoolhouse where if the teacher was tardy the ink in the inkwell was frozen to zipping along on roads cleared of snow in a cozy school bus to a classroom toasty with out inkwells. I received a jewel from my cousin entitled On the Journey: A Collection of Poems and Stories written by her father. Bertil, Nancy’s father, recalled in his memoirs a conversation with his physician in his latter years: Like me, you have reached the metallic years with silver in your hair, gold in the teeth, steel in the bones, no iron in the blood but with lead in the seat. There were also references to my grandfather who died before I was born. I also never met my grandparents on my birth mother’s side nor my stepmother’s mother. My several summers even without the winters as a child on the homestead has helped me understand some of those earlier years and Bertil Swanson’s memories. And now

an acquaintance with those metallic years. I have as a person as well as a clergyman struggled with some of the ages recorded in Holy Scripture such as Adam and Methuselah who lived for centuries if taken literally. If taken figuratively I would be even more bewildered when now with all our medical skills, medicines and healthy provisions only a handful reach the early hundred years. But then, I won’t be around one hundred years from now to report on statistics then. Bertil married my father’s sister and told of his earlier years living with his parents and six siblings on a one room house (15’ x 17’) on 40 acres with considerable swamp land included from 1914-1927. The older children slept in the loft and often awakened covered with snow. Later a lean to kitchen (15’ x 10’) was added. In 1927 they rented a larger home and built their own in 1932 which still remains for another generation. Ah yes, our reminiscing can at times diminish some of our senior complaining, can’t it?

Moon Valley CC to Host Golf & Dinner Fundraiser for Helping Hands for Freedom

On Monday April 25th Moon Valley Country Club will play host to the Helping Hands for Freedom (HHFF) Heroes Golf Classic and Comedy Show. If you aren’t a golfer or can’t make the scramble, you are welcome to attend the dinner that includes the comedy of Michael Finney and auctions for only $35. You will also meet Debbie Lee whose son Marc Lee was featured in American Sniper and the first Navy SEAL killed in action in Iraq. Helping Hands for Freedom www.helpinghandsforfreedom.org is a 501c3 dedicated to supporting military children and families facing hardship as a result of injury or loss of life. It has a primary focus on the family as many times there are significant delays in receiving financial support for the surviving spouse and children of those who have lost their soldier in battle. HHFF helps the families with expenses ranging from basic monthly payments on cars or apartments to school supplies and by providing children after school programs, sports and education camps that help them deal with the loss of a loved one or a dramatic change in lifestyle. They are based in Phoenix and are proud of keeping their overhead costs low by relying primarily on volunteer and board member assistance. This year HHFF is also supporting a walk across America to assist in building a retreat center for families as well as a PTSD treatment facility for veterans returning with trauma. The walk starts in Atlantic City on April 28th and follows US 40

through the Midwest into Colorado, Utah and Nevada before ending in the Bay Area. You can learn all about it and donate if you wish at www.routeforthebrave.org Eric Snelz, a Moon member and resident since 1989 is on the board and chairs the event. He has had personal exposure to the consequences of the conflict as his son served two tours of duty in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Marine Corp. When his son returned the effects of PTSD and a traumatic brain injury resulting from the conflict drove home the need to help out those families less fortunate. Sign up starts at 10:30 with the scramble teeing off with a 12:30 shotgun start. The grill fires up at 11 on the patio. A buffet dinner starts around 5:30 after golf while you are being entertained by Michael Finney. A raffle along with a live/silent auction that features Del Mar and Cabo condos, Ping golf clubs, a private chef’s dinner and numerous gift packages concludes the evening. If you are interested in participating you can get all the details and RSVP at www.helpinghandsforfreedom.org . You can also call Darin Fishburn the CEO of HHFF at 602 845 1390 or connect via email at: dfishburn@helpinghandsforfreedom.org . Donations can be done online or sent to their office at 777 E. Missouri Ave #209 Phoenix, AZ 85014.

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Abuse of the Elderly I N C R E A S E S B Y J E R R Y PAT E , L I F E S B L E S S I N G S , C H I E F E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R Knowing Your Rights and Choosing A Good Home Has Never Been More Important.

Almost 14,000 cases of abuse, neglect and fraud were reported last year, an increase of 19% over the previous year, according to a Cronkite News analysis. The majority of cases- 9,408 involved neglect and many of those cases included selfneglect. Financial exploitation accounted for almost 4,000 cases with physical abuse involving 3,661 reported cases. A majority of financial exploitation involved family members. Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates cases involving abuse of vulnerable adults, people who are unable to protect themselves because of their physical or mental impairment. Cases of abuse in 2015 ranged from money being stolen to casino gambling and a case where a caregiver purchased a motorcycle. One caregiver used a client’s debit card to the tune of $36,000 in illegal transactions. One senior was found neglected to a point he was found with skin rotting on his hands. While many of these cases are so obvious that any reasonable person would agree abuse has occurred, a lessor known and less obvious form of abuse involving vulnerable adults occurs every day. These abuses range from forcing strict schedules of eating or sleeping, to not allowing freedom of movement inside and outside the home. Other forms include caregivers not respecting a refusal of medicine by a resident, neglect in daily continent care, and alienation of a resident who may be expressing unwanted behaviors. My favorite example is the home that doesn’t allow visitors during meal times or when they have strict hours when outsiders are not allowed to visit for any reason. Most vulnerable adults don’t know their rights when engaging assisted living services. The following rights are provided in law for all persons receiving assisted living care in a home or facility: RESIDENT’S RIGHTS A resident has the following rights: 1. Not to be discriminated against based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or diagnosis; 2. To receive assisted living services that support and respect the resident’s individuality, choices, strengths, and abilities; 3. To receive privacy in: a. Care for personal needs; b. Correspondence, communications, and visitation; and c. Financial and personal affairs; 4. To maintain, use, and display personal items unless the personal items constitute a hazard; 5. To choose to participate or refuse to participate in social, recreational, rehabilitative, religious, political, or community activities;

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6. To review, upon written request, the resident’s own medical record; 7. To receive a referral to another health care institution if the assisted living facility is not authorized or not able to provide physical health services or behavioral health services needed by the resident; 8. To choose to access services from a health care provider, health care institution, or pharmacy other than the assisted living facility where the resident is residing and receiving services or a health care provider, health care institution, or pharmacy recommended by the assisted living facility 9. To participate or have the resident’s representative participate in the development of, or decisions concerning, the resident’s service plan; and 10. To receive assistance from a family member, the resident’s representative, or other individual in understanding, protecting, or exercising the resident’s rights. A good home or facility operates in a culture of respect for the rights of its’ vulnerable residents. A few years ago I remember hiring a caregiver for our Moon Valley home. The new hire had an impressive resume of 6 years experience, all the requisite caregiver training and specialized training in dealing with issues involving dementia. My manager wanted to hire him. I interviewed the young man and agreed he would be a good fit. He started that week working with another caregiver under our orientation and training program that is required for all new caregivers regardless of their previous training and experience. On his second day of training his training caregiver needed to go to the grocery store for a couple food items. I was in my office and approved of the caregiver leaving since I was there and was available if the trainee had any questions or needed assistance. The trainee didn’t know I was in my office. During the time the training caregiver left I was interrupted in my work by the sound of our trainee yelling at a resident and using a very inappropriate tone and choice of words. When I approached the young man he was clearly surprised to see I was there. My response was short and simple, “We don’t operate that way here. Your orientation and training is over. You can leave now.” I share this because at Life’s Blessings we take these matters very seriously. People can come with impressive resumes and training but what they do behind the vail of non-supervision is what matters in caregiving. This is why we have cameras throughout our homes. We interview our residents. We look for signs. My manager and I make unannounced visits at different times of the day and night. In the end, there is no substitute for actively managing the care of those entrusted under our management. At Life’s Blessings our families are never refused access to their love-one, any time, day or night. When planning for care, choosing a home or facility that has a philosophy of care that fosters respect for people and their rights is a most important consideration. Life’s Blessings operates two care homes in the valley. LifesBlessingsHome.com

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The Story of the Gate of Heaven Miracle Photograph BY BARBARA JAMES We received a call that our dear friend Paul was slipping away. As we drove to the hospital, heavy with sadness, the brilliance of the sunset caught our attention and I was moved to snap a picture. Moments later, at the hospital, the exceptional beauty of the sunset was a topic of conversation among Paul’s friends. Paul’s daughter Drew walked in, tears streaming down her face. She looked at us and asked, “Did you see that sunset? My Dad was in that sunset.” A few days later, I discovered the camera lens had captured something not visible to the naked eye: An amazing, glowing building in the sky. There was even a distinct pathway in the clouds leading to it! For months, family and friends joined our efforts to explain the image. No building in our city looks like this. It was not an object in the car, reflected on the lens. I sought the advice of a professional photographer, who studied the image and the camera. His statement of authenticity is below. Six months after Paul’s passing, Dylan, age 13, was traveling on that same stretch of freeway with his mom. They were close friends of Paul’s family and Dylan had spent a great deal of time at Paul’s side during the final weeks of Paul’s life. Dylan was snapping photos of the sunset. Later his mother realized he had captured an image much like mine.

Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we are looking through the gates of Heaven John Lubbock 1834-1913

What is this? I’ve come to believe it is exactly what it appears to be: our souls’ destination when we pass. Paul was a photographer and a videographer whose favorite quip was: “Lighting is everything.” Paul flipped on the light, at just the right moment, sending us proof that all is well. How appropriate that his gift to us be this beautiful picture. Months later he winked at Dylan. As my friend said, a God wink! This experience has changed my life. I have no doubt that we move on to a sweet loving place when we die. My wish for you is that this brings you and those you love comfort, as it has me. Declaration of Authenticity - Chan Yu Chung, professional photographer and entrepreneur, has traveled the world for National Geographic and is considered an expert in camera technology and photography. Chung inspected the Gates of Heaven photo and the camera and concluded “the photo is original and untouched as it was originally taken, with no tampering or manipulation of subject matter”.

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Vietnam Veteran Era Military Honored by DAR BY FROST Y KROENING The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is honoring men and women who served in the military during the Vietnam War years. Many returned to the United States with little or no praise like the World War II veterans had upon their return. Some Vietnam veterans received a cold shoulder or derision. The NSDAR took part in the national effort to build the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance with the names of all veterans who died in that war. The living veterans now are remembered by receiving award certificates from DAR chapters Four veterans were honored in Moon Valley on February 16, 2016. They served in various capacities in the military. It is to be remembered that the draft was still in effect. Therefore, most young men did not have a choice of whether or not to serve. Many young men avoided the draft by going to Canada or finding ways around draft laws. It is not a judgment about their actions for each person has their own reasons for doing things. These men, however, served our country by courageously going into the military. Marilou Fellman, Honorary Regent, Camelback Chapter DAR, Ann Brandes, Current Regent, Camelback Chapter, and Frosty Kroening, Camelback Chapter Member made the presentations. Other Moon Valley residents who served in the military during the Vietnam War years may also be eligible to receive these prestigious awards. NSDAR has not forgotten the sacrifices these men made in their early lives. The people honored are: Clayton Cline, Jim Brasier, Glen Law, and Jim Kroening. Jim Brasier’s son, Michael, and daughter, Jennifer, were present to view the ceremony. Jim Kaye, Ray Sorenson, and Bill Dorn will receive their awards at a later date. In DAR, we are reminded of the interesting military actions that took place in the 1700s. Accompanying those, we remember the history of the negotiations that took place on both sides of the Atlantic. Together these actions convinced the world that the colonists meant business. The colonists wanted democracy, a republic of citizens who could vote for their own representatives. In the European governmental systems kings and queens and the aristocracy made decisions that often were not favorable for the common person. It was time to try something new. It was through sheer strength of ideas (some from the ancient Greeks and some from Native Americans) that our U. S. Constitution was written. The DAR salutes Vietnam era veterans who served in difficult times. And, we encourage every citizen to re-read the Constitution with all its amendments and stand ready to protect what is so precious to each of us.

Take Prediabetes Seriously By Patrick Knowles, M.D. If your doctor has told you that you have prediabetes, do you need to take action? Only if you want to avoid becoming diabetic. Prediabetics are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and may have some diabetic problems already. Keep in mind that diabetes causes more deaths a year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Doctors sometimes refer to high blood glucose levels as Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) or Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG), depending on the test used to detect it. You should be checked for prediabetes during your next routine medical office visit: n n

If you’re overweight and 45 or older. When your blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be a type 2 diabetic.

If your weight is normal and you’re over 45, ask your doctor during a routine office visit if you should be tested. If you’re younger than 45 and overweight, your doctor may recommend testing if you have any other risk factors for diabetes or prediabetes, including: n

High blood pressure.

Low HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides.

A family history of diabetes.

A history of gestational diabetes or if you gave birth to a baby weighing more than nine pounds. Belonging to an ethnic or minority group at high risk for diabetes. Although prediabetes and diabetes occur in individuals of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing the disease. It’s more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans/ Pacific Islanders, and in seniors.

You can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes by 58 percent by: n

Losing seven percent of your body weight (or 15 pounds if you weigh 200 pounds). Exercising moderately, such as brisk walking, 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Physical activity can help keep your blood glucose, blood pressure, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides on target. Exercise also strengthens your heart, muscles and bones.

Losing just 10 to 15 pounds can make a big difference. For some individuals with prediabetes, early treatment can return blood glucose levels to the normal range. Vietnam era veterans who wish to receive DAR awards for their service should email Frosty at greeniefrost@yahoo.com. We need the: -Name, -Which branch of the military the person served in, -The years served, and -An address.

Patrick Knowles, M.D., specializes in family medicine at HonorHealth Medical Group, 9327 N. 3rd St., #100, Phoenix, AZ, 85020, 602-371-3100.

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