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Arizona High School Rodeo Wanderlust is great, traveling is bethas over 300 competitors from ter. With the upcoming lift of the embararound the state as well as some go to end the blockade and direct flights, who travel from western New more US tourists will seek to experience Mexico, southern Colorado Cuba. But be prepared, keep an open and eastern Nevada. For one mind and brush up on your Spanish. weekend a month competitors The flight from Miami is only one gather to compete in bareback hour; the distance from the Florida Keys riding, saddlebronc riding, to Havana is about 90 miles. It seems bull riding, barrel racing, pole hard to imagine that so few miles can bending, steer wrestling, tie down roping, team roping, reigning make such a world of difference, but it cow horse, cutting, breakaway roping and goat tying. For each does. event, points are awarded to the top ten. In July, based on the Tourists are treated royally in this Tourists ar year’s point accumulation, the top four competitors in each event square mil small island nation of 11.2 million inhabare recognized and are invited to compete in the National Finals. The warmt itants and 43,000 square miles—about in their cur Last year, I started high school rodeo as a freshman, competing such as En the size of Virginia. Air conditioned only Ameri in barrel racing and pole, and was limited Cub coach buses took us from place to place. one of only two freshmen who Even thoug The warmth of the climate is reflectrooms are advanced to Nationals in Rock accommod ed in the warmth of the Cuban people Springs, WY. This year, I added who remain very polite in their curiosity reigning cow horse and cutting frontdoors news.com frontdoors 24 APRIL 2016 about foreigners. During my eight days, I ront with most tourist sites in Havana, the As waterf the along and again advanced to Nationals, stop a with began city the of mettour tourists from a variety of countries the such as England, Wales, Ireland, France, Germany and Chevrolet, an cars like Americ old 1950s to see the statue erected to Elian Gonzalez, this time in Gillette, WY. e to provid await obile Oldsm Chile. It is important to remember that only American tourists had restrictions, because of our and flee to pt Ford attem her in young boy whose mother died What makes High School the d aroun ride quick a or e a servic Havan taxi in father his to Elian of embargo, which has limited Cuba’s ability totrade. 50 Cuba. plus years of the The return Rodeo unique is the sheer effort a photo op. . are over 80 hotels in Havana area political battle became an intens Evene though there andorover 300 on the island, most of the best it takes just to participate. My rooms are booked well in advance by large tour groups. anisinflux of American esplanade, tourists, a broad Malecón The With family, who I would categorize We visited the very impressive Revolution Square which is the stretches which ll seawa and se finding accommodations can be tough. ay Becau roadw Cuba. a, as New Jersey, city-type, hybrid political and administrative center of Havan tion Square was in the coast Havana, for five miles , Revoluwith a stop along the waterfront values Acaltour thel city began toalong see the statue erected to Elian cultura and of Malecon provides drivers, now own an F250 pick- of its historiNational Monument in 2010. The most important the Cuba. A walk along a declared Gonzalez, the young boy whose mother died in her attempt to flee Cuba.The return of Elian to Havana residents with an oppor tunity to up, a 36’ living-quarters trailer, structures in the Square are a tall star-shaped tower, and the his father in Havana became an intense political battle. relax or socialize. In high tide, certain a four-horse “smaller” trailer statue of José Martí, Cuba’s national hero and acclaimed poet off and Ford and As with most tourist sites in Havana, the old 1950s American carscordon like ed Chevrolet, d areas are rly forme affecte area an city, Square is located on the highest place of the tioncourse Revoluof for around town, list. and and journa g signs are warnin Oldsmobile await to provide taxi service or a quick ride around theposted area. or a photo op. We s. of the Jesuit as The Hillfour, three, known sometimes highly visited the very impressive Revolution Square which is the political and administrative center of World Herit eing in Old Havana / Habana Viejo, a UNESCO trained quarter horses. To get to Nationals in Gillette, WY, for and the José Martí Memorial began in 1953. With the triumph Plaza Civic the of uction constr The city was likea in its glory day Havana, Cuba. Because of its historical and cultural values, Revolution was the declared into what gets a glimpseSquare of the original example, we basically packed up our entire housetion and put itry in 1959, construction partially stopped and some in Janua ation/renovation wor of the Revolu the de is lifted National Monument in 2010.deThe mostción” important structures the in blocka the Square areand a tallrestor star-shaped la Revolu the trailer. Then we loaded 10 days’ worth feed were andmodifi our ed. Beginning in the 60s it was called “Plaza making it one of the Plaza an writer, fell in lov seshorse Americ purpoof s famou the Hemingway, square tower, and the José feet, Martí, Cuba’s national hero and Ernest acclaimed poet and journalist. 775,000of of statue area has an Square.”weRevolu lution or “Revoin horses and hit the road for 20 hours. Arriving Gillette, weretion Square 1961, and for over fifty years, Havana’s Revolution Revolution Square is located on the highest place of the city, an area formerly known as The Hillwith interest is lined the largest city squares in the world. Since a We wandered over to the Plaza de Armas which met by 1500 other competitors, 1300 oftrailers and 1800 horses. and political events in Cuba, thus becoming social major most of site the been the plaza was b has e when Squar of the Jesuits. Spanish colonial buildings dating back to 1584 The local Gillette paper said the event created the 9th largest city plaza. the nd symbol of the political process in the countr y. surrou y exercises. Now The construction ofbook thestalls Civic Plaza and It is like strol militar for in Wyoming! Everything about this sport is big, expensive and No matter where we went, the t in Paris withou SeineMemorial the along José the Martí beganwater. in 1953. With has square he friendly. I was surprised to and polite always a huge effort! were Cubans (Habaneros) the triumph of the Revolution in January many sed witnes one on Michael Jack such a variety of international books, including All I can say is, “it’s worth it!” Arizona consistently has popular impor tant 1959,as construction partially and y is the Ambos Mun s for sale. 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I count down the days to our next high school rodeo where we also get to meet up with our other friends who live in different parts of the state. Through high school rodeo, we have gotten much more competitive and have experienced what it would be like to do this sport professionally. These weekends, with just us and our horses, only increase our drive to do better. We start our rodeo weekends by packing and leaving Friday, driving anywhere from two to five hours, unpacking everything, setting up our camp (usually in the dark) and then waking up at 4:30am to get ready for our first event at 7am when it is usually around 40 degrees! Many would think this is grueling work, but to us, it’s the highlight of our month. High school rodeo encourages kids to do everything on their own, so you won’t see parents out of their trailers until right when we run. We make our runs and then wait around until our next event. One of the hardest things about rodeo is not letting the waiting get to your head. That’s why we are so fortunate to have friends who rodeo with us. Although Quinn and I compete against each other, there’s nothing better than seeing her or one of my other friends succeed. One of my fondest memories is my last run at state finals in 2015 where I needed the go-round win to go to nationals. Entering the arena all I can hear is my friends, parents and friend’s parents cheering for me at the top of their lungs, and then after I won that round, getting rushed by everyone who was cheering for me. Those are the memories I will never forget and I can only thank rodeo for giving me those unforgettable experiences.

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Square has been the site of most major social and political events in Cuba, thus becoming a symbol of the political process in the country. The square has witnessed many important popular activities in Havana including the mass rallies in which Fidel Castro delivered fiery speeches typically lasting for several hours. Several large music concerts, such as “Peace without Borders II”(2009), and other momentous events, including the Masses offered by Pope John Paul II, and Pope Benedict XVI. The Malecón is a broad esplanade, roadway and seawall which stretches for five miles along the coast in Havana, Cuba. A walk along the Malecon provides Havana residents with an opportunity to relax or socialize. In high tide, certain affected areas are cordoned off and warning signs are posted. Being in Old Havana / Habana Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was fascinating. One gets a glimpse into what the city was like in its glory days and what will happen once the blockade is lifted and the restoration/renovation work begins. It is easy to see why Ernest Hemingway, the famous American writer, fell in love with Cuba. We wandered over to the Plaza de Armas which is lined with interesting Spanish colonial buildings dating back to 1584 when the plaza was built for military exercises. Now book stalls surround the plaza. It is like strolling along the Seine in Paris without the seem summon th water. No matter where we went, the Cubans (Habaneros)dancers were always politetoand Yoruba ofone Africa. The S friendly.I was surprised to see such a variety of international books,religion including slaves on Michael Jackson, as well as vintage 33RPM records forAfrican sale. Nearby is and the the Cathol Ambos Mundos Hotel where Hemingway wrote For Whom Bells Toll. fromthe Mexico City who were on Speaking of architectural design, our meeting with Miguel at the beginningCoyula, of their yea ...Continued on page Cuba. They were not21 allowed greeted me.

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B Y D E B R A S TA R K , CO U N C I LW O M A N Please join me in congratulating and welcoming the city of Phoenix’s newly appointed police chief, Jeri Williams. Chief Williams will officially start in October 2016 when Chief Yahner retires. Having worked with Chief Williams during her previous 22 year tenure with the city of Phoenix, I know that she is dedicated, intelligent, has experience in handling the most difficult police matters, and truly enjoys working with the community. After graduating from Arizona State University in 1988 with a degree in fine arts, Williams joined the Phoenix Police Department as a police trainee. Williams spent the next 22 years rising through the ranks of the Phoenix Police Department. During that time, she completed her master’s in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. From 2009 to 2011 Williams was an Assistant Chief responsible for providing police protection to more than half of Phoenix’s 500-plus square miles and overseeing 1,000 sworn and non-sworn police employees. Since 2011 Williams has been the police chief of Oxnard, California where she oversaw approximately 400 sworn and non-sworn employees as well as the management and operation of a $50 million budget. In Oxnard, Williams focused on community based policing, oversaw the implementation of police body cameras, coordinated training on use of force, legal issues and technology topics for 300-plus California law enforcement agencies, and guided the department during several high-profile events including large-scale community protests. She has a strong history of community service and has received numerous awards including being named California Assembly District 44 Woman of the Year in 2016 and one of Arizona’s 40 Most Intriguing Women in 2013. As a Phoenix native, Chief Williams has knowledge and understanding of our truly diverse community and will be instrumental in continuing our community outreach and community based policing methods. Her family is ingrained in the Phoenix community – her husband Cody Williams is a justice of the peace in south Phoenix and one of her two sons, Alan Williams, was signed to play for the Phoenix Suns earlier this year. I look forward to working with Chief Williams and am proud to represent the city of Phoenix as we are now the largest U.S. city with both a female police chief and fire chief. Please feel free to contact my office with questions or concerns regarding anything in Moon Valley at council.district.3@phoenix.gov or 602-262-7441.

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Losing weight, building strength, or working toward another lofty fitness goal takes time. That makes hitting a plateau, where forward progress seems extra hard or even impossible, especially frustrating. But don’t give up hope! These Anytime Fitness member stories and tips, told by their trainers, prove small choices and habit adjustments can often make a big difference and help propel you in the right direction. Make Sure You’re Eating- Clara was training hard, diligently following her program, and she lost a lot of weight. Still, we weren’t seeing the results to reflect the work that she was putting in. Something wasn’t adding up. After I requested she keep a food journal we discovered Clara was restricting her calories too much! It was a simple matter of making sure her calorie deficit wasn’t too extreme. Since then she’s dropped 4% body fat and 7 more pounds! —Jessica Greene, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Beebe, AR) Find the Right Shoes- Jamie told me that pain in her feet were preventing her from working out as frequently as she wanted to. I asked her, “What type of shoes do you wear?” She told that they were running shoes. I suggested that she invest in a pair of training shoes by either Reebok or Nike. The switch to training shoes has reduced her pain, which allows her to work out twice as much as she used to! —Ethan Smoorenburg, Certified Personal Trainer & General Manager/h2i (Lafayette, LA) Get Active OutsideThe Gym- Donna was training so hard in her sessions that she couldn’t even tell me bye on her way out of the gym, but her weight loss had stalled for quite some time. The weight only started flying off when Donna incorporated daily physical activity in the form of walks with her family. In her own words, “I don’t think I’m moving enough outside of our two training sessions to reach my goals.” —Mason Woodruff, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Jacksonville, AR) Focus on Functional Movements- Tyler told me that pain in his back was preventing him from performing in his everyday tasks for his job, which limited his time in the gym. We performed more functional movements in his sessions, such as kettlebell swings and planks to cater to his limitations, while bettering

his overall mobility. Tyler is now able to get through his day free of pain, inside and outside of the gym! — Ethan Smoorenburg, Certified Personal Trainer & General Manager/h2i (Lafayette, LA) Work Harder, Not LongerKathryn was frustrated by the size of her thighs despite her one-hour, 3x/week running routine. We traded those three hourlong runs with 30-minute uphill-walking high intensity intervals and added 30 minutes 2-3x/week of total body circuit training. She embraced the challenge and is feeling more toned everywhere! —Laura Burstein, Certified Personal Trainer & General Manager/h2i (Kensington, MD) Stay Hydrated- Sydney couldn’t seem to keep up with the amount of water her body needed to intake, so she created a gallon jug with a timeline. Now she is able to stay on track by seeing how much water she’s had and how close she is to completing her daily intake goal. —Kendra Scott, Anytime Fitness Member Experience Director (Greenbrier, AR) Don’t Be Afraid of Weights- Monica lost over 50 lbs through diet and cardio work. Then she wanted firmer muscles, but thought big weights would make her “big” again. I convinced her to try lifting heavier dumbbells and barbells and her energy level, confidence, and muscle tone are now much improved! —Laura

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Fitness Results ... Continued from page 6 Burstein, Certified Personal Trainer & General Manager/h2i (Kensington, MD) Robin came to us frustrated about the lack of changes in her shape, despite doing tons of cardio. We incorporated strength training four days a week into her fitness regime to add some metabolically active lean tissue, and the results have been phenomenal. She has busted through plateaus and finally got the results she was after. —Kendra Scott, Anytime Fitness Member Experience Director (Greenbrier, AR) Focus on Fuel- Vanessa showed me that she was tracking her nutrition, but was not seeing results. I suggested that she move about half of her carbohydrates to her meals directly before and after her workouts. Vanessa lost five pounds and two inches off her waist in the first month of slightly changing her nutrition! —Ethan Smoorenburg, Certified Personal Trainer & General Manager/h2i (Lafayette, LA) Laura thought she was as muscular as she could be since she was lifting challenging amounts of weight 5x/week. Her coach added two protein-packed snacks between meals and Laura’s lean muscle tissue increased without working harder in the gym! —Laura Burstein, Certified Personal Trainer & General Manager/ h2i (Kensington, MD) Prep Healthy Meals- Michael is a truck driver who became overweight from eating convenient foods on the go. I taught him how to cook a week’s worth of healthy meals with animal proteins, lots of vegetables, a little healthy fat, and moderate whole-grain carbohydrates. He’s losing 2-4 lbs/week and has so much more energy that he can’t want to get to the gym each day after work! —Laura Burstein, Certified Personal Trainer & General Manager/h2i (Kensington, MD) Break Bad Habits- Despite Jason’s success with adding strength and muscle, the body fat wasn’t coming off. Upon further assessment, Jason was eating properly during the week but ordering take-out and pizza on the weekends, especially on Sundays. Jason told me that he wasn’t even craving these types of food but had a habit of ordering via iPhone apps. We deleted all the pizza and delivery apps off his phone and voila, he was no longer ruining a week’s worth of eating well on Sundays. —Mason Woodruff, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Little Rock, AR) Make Small Swaps- For Robbie, it was all about eliminating the temptations in her cupboard. She had made the switch from chips to healthier options like pita, almond crisps, or crackers, but even those caused her to snack too much. To cut back on her daily calorie intake, Robbie finally decided to ditch all the crunchy snacks for foods like carrots or other crisp vegetables, and she hasn’t looked back. —Mason Woodruff, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Little Rock, AR)

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KEEPING MOON VALLEY BEAUTIFUL B Y F E L I C I T Y B A R R E T T, M V N A B O A R D M E M B E R During a recent drive through our neighborhood (ok, I was playing Pokémon Go with my son), I noticed quite a bit of construction going on. I realized how lucky we are to live in a community that is thriving, building, and renovating which reflects owner pride in each house on that street. Unfortunately, a few streets later I was greeted with a much different view and sadly no Pokémon. Overgrown trees and bushes speckled more than a few houses, weeds emerging wild in the rocks, plant debris scattered and at one house a backyard gate was completely absent. Properly maintaining your house not only helps to ensure its value but also keeps our neighborhood beautiful and safe. Investing time in trimming back trees and bushes, acts as a deterrent for thieves, who might otherwise find cover there. Updated lighting can add value to your home by bringing it to life, eliminating dark shadows to discourage potential intruders and trespassers to enter your property (likely playing Pokémon Go). With cooler nights and soon to be cooler weather, outdoor lighting can help extend the time spent outdoors; enjoying the neighborhood and meeting your neighbors. It is also important to thoroughly check

your property for standing water, especially after storms. Stagnate water can become breeding grounds for mosquitos (think West Nile and Zika). Places like pools and fountains, gardens and even on your flat roofs are all areas that should be examined to ensure standing water is removed and/or kept clean. Believe it or not most of Moon Valley (and most likely every neighborhood) are subject to CC&R’s. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) for each neighborhood are included in the purchase of your home located inside that mound of paper that you sign, and agree to follow in regards to your property. Ensuring that you follow those regulations is the first step but it is important to note that you do have the power to help positively change our neighborhood. There are enforcement options for properties not well kept using legal channels: reporting to your HOA, Neighborhood Association or filing a city complaint, but these waste valuable time and energy. We encourage you to get involved in our neighborhood and provide community leadership by making your property shine, planting new flowers, trees or even starting a neighborhood garden, organizing neighborhood clean ups but most importantly getting to know your neighbors. When you get involved, Moon Valley pride continues to grow and with it our neighborhood becomes a better and safer place to live and play (Pokémon Go). Let’s enjoy Moon Valley by keeping it clean. Frequent our website for community events and to register for our weekly email of top local stories. http:// moonvalleyna.org/ Moon Valley - Neighbors helping Neighbors

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Gold Key Racquet Club is proud to announce the addition of Tennis Pro Meagan Mortenson. Meagan, who is a graduate of Utah State University, has been teaching and coaching for over 8 years. She has a passion for both playing and instructing, and had great success coaching high school tennis in Utah. Meagan was recently brought on to the staff to help support the growing Junior Tennis Academy at Gold Key. “I am so excited to be here in Phoenix and am looking forward to working with the juniors” stated Mortenson. For more information on the Junior Tennis Academy at Gold Key or to schedule a meeting and discuss the benefits of tennis, please contact the club at 602-993-1900.

Relative is one of many multiple meaning words and I love teaching them. I tend to use the phrase, “All things being relative” more than I probably should. I’ve used it a lot in my head this summer as I’ve continued trying to live a Paleo Lifestyle. My fat is someone else’s skinny, and my skinny is someone else’s fat. It’s all relative. Like many other women, I keep a stash of ‘fat clothes’ and ‘skinny clothes’ because on summer vacation I lose weight and during the school year I gain. Teaching makes me fat. I’ve always known this to be true, but a Paleo book I’ve been reading proves I’m right. There are so many things that make us fat and unfit. Stress and not getting enough sleep are big culprits. Exercise is only the tip of the problem, so in addition to changing what I eat, I changed my exercise regimen. I not only went Paleo, I went Pilates too and I’m addicted. I don’t know how I’ll go back to working full time and not get my daily fix of Jamie Gore and her Pilate Barre studio next to Charrs! There are many ways to exercise and I’ve tried most of them in addition to always walking. I used to teach the old fashioned high impact aerobics and trampoline classes 32 years and 20 pounds ago. I suppose they still exist, but so many things have been invented since then. Since I’m not a very graceful person, as evidenced by all the bruises on my body, Zumba was not the thing for me. I was always going the wrong way and off a step. The bouncing wasn’t good for my old knees either. In this new way of doing Pilates on these big machines with ropes, pulleys, wheels and gadgets, I can be graceful. In fact, as the owner Jamie walks around monitoring everyone’s form, she evens tells me I’m doing a ‘beautiful’ job. I never got praise in Zumba, or any other class I’ve taken for that matter! The style of this type of workout is methodical, with soft music playing. The instruction is precise and helpful. A small movement, slight touch, direct correction makes one feel more from the workout. The classes go by way too fast. This is the only time that I’ve ever avoided looking at the clock; not because I’m lamenting how long it’s taking for class to end, but because I’m so disappointed that there are only 10 or 15 mins left. Again, all things being relative, not every form of exercise is for everyone, just like not every form of diet or lifestyle works for everyone. Whatever floats your boat will sink someone else’s. Crossfit and Zumba would make me so lame, I’d quit exercising completely. It’s all relative. I have friends who couldn’t live without those tough workouts, but I couldn’t function with them. We take what works for us and adapt. It’s too late for me to retrieve my beauty queen body, mostly because of age and gravity, but I can make the most of what I have and be the best that I can be. Some of my pageant friends stayed thin and fit, making me fat to their skinny, but others got way out of control, making me skinny to their fat. It’s all relative. Now that I’m facing down another birthday, getting dangerously close to 60, I have to brace myself for more wrinkles and gravity and fight back, while still being able to walk.

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This is Why I Chose Design & Remodeling DESIGN SOLUTIONS BY ROBERT ALAN MINOR I love the creative process and am fascinated by design, architecture and construction. I enjoy studying the surrounding environments of space, and the structure of buildings. My creative juices are always flowing. I am never without my sketchbook, notepad, digital camera and measuring tape. I love the constant focus on pushing design forward. Design is always evolving and always refreshing. I am open to new ideas and eager to change and improve. There is a therapeutic aspect in design. It is great to see the positive effect that an improved space can have on peoples’ lives. I get great joy out of seeing my clients’ thrilled at their new spaces…..their dreams become a reality! Interior design and remodeling bring together all the elements of art which include: balance, proportion, contrast and harmony. Each room is like a puzzle, and the goal is to get all the pieces to fit together seamlessly! Materials, textures and colors come together as one. I love sharing information, knowledge and giving useful tips. For me, there is an emotional attachment to every project and client. When working with a client, I am consumed by the project until it is completed. There is a level of trust and intimacy as you discuss every aspect of their daily lives and habits.

This connection is not only important to my business success, but often can be very deep and long lasting. I cherish the many enduring friendships made over my 38 years in the design profession. Every day is a new, fresh, and challenging experience. I am never bored. I love how personalities shine through, making each space unique, individual and an expression of their lives. Every home and client is different, and every project has its own special elements. I view design as a collaborative process so listening and understanding clients’ needs is extremely important. I enjoy research and am constantly adding to my knowledge base with new products, materials, technologies and eco friendly solutions. I strive to find cost effective, unique items and the most current of design items for my clients without being trendy. I find all aspects of design invigorating, exciting, fulfilling and fun! Interior designer Robert Alan Minor of Interior Resources has been designing and remodeling homes, offices and restaurants 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.

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR KITCHEN BY TOM SERTICH, KIRK DEVELOPMENT You don’t need to do a complete remodel to change your kitchens appearance. Below are a few ideas to spruce up your kitchen without breaking the budget. Painting - Changing the color, a new accent wall or multiple colors will do wonders for your outdated kitchen. Making a statement with color will brighten and create a contrast to other colors in your kitchen. Countertops – The two most popular materials for kitchen countertops are granite and quartz. Granite is a natural stone and no two pieces are alike. Granite can increase the value of your home. It is very durable and stands up well to heat, knives and general wear and tear. Granite should be sealed often to avoid stains. Quartz is manmade and is made up of resin and quartz chips. It is available in a variety of colors, easy to maintain and no sealing is needed. Marble is a natural stone surface and adds sophistication and beauty to any surface. Marble holds up well to heat but can stain easily. Scratching and chipping is another problem with

marble. Marble is a good choice at areas where you bake and need a surface for rolling out dough. Marble is usually limited to small areas in a kitchen. Backsplash – A new backsplash will give your kitchen a dramatic impact. You can install a 6” splash or take the material up to the bottom of the upper cabinets. Stone, tile and glass tile are only a few types of materials available. No matter what you decide, any of the above changes will have a huge impact on creating a unique look for your kitchen. Contact Kirk Development Company to help you decide which material is best for you. Call 602 944-3658 for a free in home estimate.

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3 Overlooked Causes of Stress and How to Eliminate Them

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Stress is a buzzword in health and wellness circles these days, as research and experience provide increasing evidence of the profound life and health consequences. Whether work-, home-, relationship- or just plain life-related, stress can weigh us down and impact every aspect of our existence. Combating stress before it starts is key to managing it, which means identifying the causes – some of which are commonly overlooked as stress triggers. Are you unknowingly creating stress in your life in any of the following areas? Let’s review three overlooked causes of stress and how to eliminate them: 1. Eating Habits: We’ll start here because eating is a major part of our daily lives; after all, most of us eat between 3-5 times a day. That’s ample opportunity to either reduce or exacerbate stress based upon when, what and how you eat. For example, skip breakfast and you’ll likely overeat at lunch and/or dinner, causing digestive dis-stress; eat fatty food and you could feel the same way, along with overall stress caused by feeling bloated. Over time, overeating will cause depression-related stress if you’re unhappy with your weight / body shape. The Solution: Eat sensible, balanced meals throughout the day that include plenty of fiber and are low in fat, helping ensure proper digestion and a comfortable feeling of fullness. 2. Fitness Plan: Your exercise routine can cause stress just as much as not having an exercise routine at all. Work out too much and you could strain something, putting your fitness goals on the shelf for days, weeks or even longer. Work out too often – or without varying your routine – and you could experience burnout and the stress that comes from not sticking to your exercise program. And skip too many workouts and you’ll constantly worry that you’re getting out of shape and losing sight of your weight-loss / fitness goals. The Solution: Schedule regular workout / exercise time and stick to it. Keep your workouts to 45 minutes to an hour, and perform each movement in a controlled fashion with the resistance / weight that’s right for you to avoid injury. Finally, vary your workouts every week, few weeks, or even every time to ensure you stay motivated and engaged. 3. Sleep Patterns: Whether you’re sleeping too much, too little or waking up feeling unrefreshed, poor sleep can contribute to stress because when you’re tired, you’re more likely to overreact, lose your cool and have difficulty concentrating, multitasking and getting through your busy day. The Solution: Work on your sleep routine so you get 6-8 hours of restorative, restful sleep every night. To help accomplish this, train yourself to go to sleep and wake up at around the same time; make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet, and you’re using the most comfortable pillow and mattress (if you’re waking up with neck and/or back pain, you might want to make a change); and avoid sleep inhibitors 2-3 hours before bed, including caffeine, fatty foods, vigorous exercise, and television / computers / cellphones.

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TALE OF TWO CITIES B Y T E R R Y R A T N E R , R N , M F A It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. . . I left Phoenix in June after living in the desert for forty-two years. The move, provoked by a heat allergy which exacerbated in the summer of 2014, took two years of planning, research, and travel (my favorite part of the process). I studied the housing market from California to New York, including a home in Cornish New Hampshire, where J.D. Salinger resided and wrote ‘Catcher in the Rye.’ I looked at ‘tiny homes’ with less than 600 sq. ft. and huge castles in small towns. Houses with ocean views, river views, and city views. Flipped homes, short sales, and homes with finished basements. I weighed my options: jetted or claw-foot tubs, walkin showers or original vintage bathrooms with black and white wainscoting tile. I looked at four plus ones, walkup tenements, 40-story buildings, cottages, ranch homes, and colonials. Zillow became my avocation—it allowed me to dream and gave me a sense of hope. I drove up the coast of Oregon to check out the dreariest city in the U.S.—Astoria, located at the mouth of the Columbia River, with a rainfall season of more than 200 days a year. It might have been the ‘storm watching’ that initially excited me—looking across the river, watching squalls drift in over the bar. But in reality, Astoria was far, far, away with no familiarity to the city or the people. I explored San Francisco, looking at homes priced way above my comfort zone in Mill Valley and Sausalito. I finally realized that if I wanted to live in NorCal, I’d better be willing to settle for a 450 sq. ft. home that needed lots of work. After a few years of travel and my constant threats to friends and family to move out of a Phoenix, I finally made a bold decision—to move back to the Midwest, to Chicago, where I was born and raised. I ended up buying a condo in a prewar 1927 building off Lake Shore Drive where my mother, and her two sisters grew up; a vintage apartment with barrel-

vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and balcony fire escapes resembling massive sculptures. The winning factors for moving to the Windy City—a combination of familiarity and weather. I live a block from the school my mother attended and six floors beneath the apartment she and my grandparents lived in. I love the unpredictable changes in the weather. The surprise of midnight showers with light shows out your window and cracks of thunder—loud enough to wake you from a sound sleep and then mesmerize you with its distant rumbling. But beware of the winter wind when it whips across your face like a sudden slap. Luckily, I should be back in Arizona for the winter and miss most of the chill. Chicago, with its massive transportation system— buses linked together with accordion-like structures, the ‘L’ train with stations north and south of the loop taking passengers on a scenic view of neighborhoods from 50 feet off the ground. Real neighborhoods with people, all ages, out strolling. Some with their dogs, some on skates or jogging, some in wheelchairs and walkers, but all of them active and vibrant. Cyclists are seen on all the Chicago streets, using two-wheel transportation instead of cars. Some with helmets, most without. Some driving with caution, others not caring thinking they will live forever. Last night as I walked home from the bus stop, a man stopped at a light, stepped out of his car and screamed at the top of his lungs to bikers gliding by, “Don’t you guys want to live?” They didn’t even look his way. Whenever I meet someone and tell them I’ve just moved to Chicago from Phoenix, they question my sanity. “Aren’t you doing it wrong? I think you’re going the wrong way. Have you experienced our winters?” And I tell them, “It is a far, far better thing that I do than I have ever done: It is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.”

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August 2016 | The Moon Valley Tattler | 602-765-0902 Sharon #1 Residential Agent 2014 Phoenix & Top 1% Companywide

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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 $365,000 SOLD SWEETWATER VISTAS NEW RENTAL! What a great house to rent in Moon Valley!! Gated Community of 54 homes on the mountain with fabulous $$Million$$ Views! See all the way to Fountain Hills! This 2001 smart home has 2x6 construction, natural gas, fireplace, formal living & Dining + Family room, 3 full bedrooms + loft, 2.5 baths! Kitchen is Eat-in with granite counters, Side by Side Refrigerator in place, microwave built in, dishwasher & stove, pantry, plus separate laundry room w/cabinets, soft water, iron railings. Covered patio + balcony both with views Pebbletec pool w/Rock waterfall! Energy efficient, 2x6 construction, Natural Gas, dual pane windows, Pool & front yard landscape included! These go quick!! Ready to move into, turnkey! Move in today! SHEA & 28th St! COMPLETELY RECONSTRUCTED IN 2011 from the walls up so everything is new - Roof, A/C, Electric, Plumbing, Windows, Doors, Kitchen, Baths, Flooring, Landscape, and more. This is an easy home to love. Perfect condition. Open floor plan. Chef’s kitchen w/ large kitchen island, upgraded SS appliances, slab granite countertops, w/ loads of storage in upgraded cabinets. Huge walk-in pantry w/freezer & wine fridge. Spacious laundry room w/more cabinets & laundry sink. Tile floors in main living areas, w/beautiful wood flooring in bedrooms. Water filtration system. Milgard dual-pane, low-e windows, insulated walls, R-30 insulation in ceilings and leased solar system provides low energy costs. Zen-garden style rear yard. This is not an investor flip. 10016 N 28th Place $385,000! UNDER CONTRACT MOON VALLEY! Only current listing that backs to mountain preserve!This kind of lot, a premium $30,000 upgrade, is so coveted that these properties rarely come up on the market. This home offers glorious mountain views, pool, heated spa and the quietest oasis one can imagine. Stunning interior boasts gorgeous kitchen, hardwood floors, updated bright master bath with heated jetted tub, open floor plan and fireplace. This neighborhood is a gem in the middle of Phoenix with an active hiking trail that traverses behind the house. This home has been meticulously maintained and cared for. A popular floor plan and exquisite backyard w/Mountain Preserve! 207 W Sweetwater Avenue $390,000 SOLD!

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MOON VALLEY $100,000-$3 MILLION ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 117 AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,902 LIST AVE= 502,891

PRICE PER SQ FT=

169.16

DAYS ON MARKET= 106

$100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES IN ESCROW (PENDING): 7

AVE SQ FT: 2,415 LIST AVE= 337,643 PRICE PER SQ FT= 141.69 DAYS ON MARKET= 56 $100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES LAST 30 DAYS: 35 — AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,332 LIST AVE= 361,663 PRICE PER SQ FT= 156.19

DAYS ON MARKET= 74

Sold: MOON VALLEY

Address....……………………….....…..Sq Ft…….…SP 16036 N 11th AVE 1092

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

1,678 216,500 402 E DEEPDALE RD

2,000 339,500

1108 E VILLAGE CIRCLE DR S

1,979 280,000 1933 E JANICE WAY

2,830 415,000

231 E CORAL GABLES DR

2,647 315,000 112 W BOCA RATON RD

2,587 500,000

15009 N HANA MAUI DR

2,643 375,000 712 E AIRE LIBRE AVE

2,476 365,000

933 W KATHLEEN RD

3,018 397,000

1819 E SHEENA DR

1,851 264,900

1945 E BECK LN

1,766 347,500

1944 E SEMINOLE DR

3,718 488,000

1608 E CROCUS DR

2,720 435,000

16405 N 9TH PL

1,734 325,000

325 E ACAPULCO LN

1,877 345,000

15239 N 5th AVE

3,000 377,500

12834 N 8TH AVE

2,144 400,000

1723 E WALTANN LN

2,349 364,900

1235 E BEVERLY LN

1,817 319,500 1708 E SHEENA DR

3,229 355,000

520 W SWEETWATER AVE

2,889 397,000 15615 N 18TH ST

2,362 380,000

715 E AIRE LIBRE AVE

1,743 285,000 342 E DEEPDALE RD

2,886 445,000

6 E Piping Rock RD

2,462 315,000 302 W SWEETWATER AVE

3,000 490,000

1120 E WALTANN LN

4,114 885,000

16036 N 11TH AVE 1113

1,315 205,000

103 W Grandview RD

1,720 255,000

128 W THUNDERBIRD RD

2,137 340,000

14614 N Hana Maui DR

1,927 347,000

16036 N 11TH AVE 1094

1,315 203,000

1837 E TIERRA BUENA LN

2,092 315,000

13238 N 8TH AVE

2,355 364,900

517 W SANDRA TER

1,246 206,000

THE POINTE TAPATIO ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 5 LIST AVE= 340,860 Closed: 10 AVERAGE SQ FT: PRICE PER SQ FT=

AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,240 PRICE PER SQ FT= 151.87 DAYS ON MARKET= 199 1,973 AVE LIST PRICE: 325,550 166.03 DAYS ON MAKET= 95

PENDING Address…….…SQ FT……..….PRICE Address………..…SQ FT……....….PRICE 950 E LOIS LN

1,384

222,000 11005 N 10th ST

1,807

325,000

10801 N 9TH PL

1,620

259,000 10622 N 11TH ST

1,765

276,000

10835 N 11TH ST

1,735

335,000 11240 N 11TH PL

2,518

397,500

1027 E SAHUARO DR

1,765

310,000 10819 N 10TH PL

2,264

335,000

11030 N 10TH PL

2,176

386,000 10614 N 11TH PL

2,700

410,000

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from Mexico City who were on their mission. We spoke in Spanish. Dressed all in white, they were at the beginning of their year of purification and would travel to numerous places throughout Cuba. They were not allowed to be photographed. Each time I saw them, they always smiled and August 2016 | The Moon Valley Tattler greeted me.

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s Cuba evolves, it will try to develop a new form of Socialism …. perhaps using the Scanurban planner and architect, was most dinavia model. It is apparent that there is serious concern about American businesses interesting. His enthusiasm for the rebuilding of Havana ‘taking over’ once the embargo is completely lifted. But I doubt that this will happen. was engrossing. Once the embargo is lifted, Cubans will B Y S H A R O N H E L L A N D , A S S O C I A THopefully, E B R OweK see E R the best in American entrepreneurship prevail and partnerships debe able to buy tools and materials (now in short supply and veloped. have Sometimes, a great deal to learn from the Cubans who have successfully lived with less for A home’s market value is the perception of theWe buyer. most often expensive) to accomplish this huge task at hand. What Cuba two generations. I read that Cuba is the seventh nation on the happiness scale. There is more to in a situation with multiple buyers, offers will be made that exceed the listing price. needs now is Home Depot. The scarcity of urban planners is rum and I look forward Buyers fall in love with a house so much thatCuba theythan are willing tocigars. risk that it might notto my return visit.

appraise at Appraisals are performed for lenders, not buyers. The purpose is to justify the sales price so that the lender for the buyers 28 can APRIL confirm 2016the buyers did not overpay for the home. Lenders historically want to make sure the house is not overpriced for the comparable sales. On appraisals, most weight is given to historical data - sales that have closed in the last three months. Whoever pays for the appraisal gets to view the appraisal! Appraisers are licensed by the State of Arizona and typically do their best to make sure the house meets or exceeds the price the buyer is paying for the house. However, it is widely known in the Real Estate world that there are good and bad appraisers. The appraiser needs to know the areas in which they are asked to appraise a home, unfortunately that does not always happen. Realtors have an opportunity to ask if the appraiser has appraised homes in the area and if not they can ask the Lender for another appraisal prior to going to the property. Appraisal can vary in price typical prices are between $350 and $450 depending on the type of Loan. FHA’s are $400 and the appraisal stays with the home for 4 months with a case number. So, if one FHA buyer does not close the house and another FHA buyer comes in a month later and offers to buy, the appraisal is still in force even though 2nd buyer may offer a higher price. Appraisals are a contingency in a real estate contract. Which means the appraisal has to be at least the sales contract price of the house or higher and the lower figure is always used. If the contract amount is for $300,000 appraisal is at $325,000 the Lender will use the $300,000 price for the Loan. If the appraisal comes in at $290,000 then the Seller can agree to sell for the $290,000 or the buyer can agree to pay the full $300,000, or buyer and Seller can split the difference and they agree at $295,000. In tight money situations where FHA buyer is putting only 31/2% down and is asking for help with closing costs this splitting is not going to work, the seller must come down or the buyer walks away. That is very hard on first time FHA buyers who will pay for a home inspection and then pay for an appraisal just to lose that money because the Seller will not sell for the $290,000. Conclusions: In all home sales that have a loan the appraisal is always going to be an issue that must be at least the sales price or higher. Ask your agent how to guide you through this process and get the house sold!

another concern. With the restoration and rebuilding of the center core, planners will need to also focus on new construction. Compatibility is of key concern. news.com so that the frontdoors news.com Architectural design isfrontdoors of great importance, face of Havana and the other cities has a consistent identity. We had another delightful lunch at the Jardin de los Milagros, a palador restaurant which is a quasi entrepreneurial / government partnership. They are usually run as a family business. Choices for our lunches were: seafood, chicken, pork and vegetarian – plus salad, rice and beans. Included was a welcome drink- a Mojito, the national drink of Cuba; flan, cake or ice-cream and coffee completed the meal. A visit to Callejon del Hammel (Hamel Alley) with muralist and painter Salvador Gonzales Escalona showed us how avante guarde the Cuban artists can be. There we were treated to a performance of traditional Afro-Cuban music and dance. The pedestrian only alleyway is filled with creativity including the sounds of drummers and other musicians. Art, dance, and music are integral part of Cuban life. Here the drumming, rhythmic chants and high energy twirling dancers seem to summon the spirit of the orishas, the Santería deities, which are part of the Yoruba religion of Africa. The Santeria can be seen as a combination or synthesis of the cult of the African slaves and the Catholic religion. In the hotel lobby where we stayed, I met three Santerias from Mexico City who were on their mission. We spoke in Spanish. Dressed all in white, they were at the beginning of their year of purification and would travel to numerous places throughout Cuba. They were not allowed to be photographed. Each time I saw them, they always smiled and greeted me. As Cuba evolves, it will try to develop a new form of Socialism….perhaps using the Scandinavia model. It is apparent that there is serious concern about American businesses ‘taking over’ once the embargo is completely lifted. But I doubt that this will happen. Hopefully, we see the best in American entrepreneurship prevail and partnerships developed. We have a great deal to learn from the Cubans who have successfully lived with less for two generations. I read that Cuba is the seventh nation on the happiness scale. There is more to Cuba than rum and cigars. I look forward to my return visit.

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Choosing a Successor Trustee for Your 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 The revocable living trust is a great estate planning tool. But many people don’t know about the asset protection you can provide your heirs with a trust. Putting your own assets in a revocable living trust doesn’t protect those assets from your creditors. The assets in your trust are still considered your assets because you continue to have complete control over them. However, you can use your trust to provide asset protection for your beneficiaries after your death. How can you do that? When you pass on your assets to your beneficiaries, you pass them on in the trust. Instead of giving all the assets to them outright, where they put it in their own bank account in their own name, you continue your trust and make them the beneficiary of the trust. Trusts Can Keep an Inheritance Out of the Hands of Creditors Without an ongoing trust, a beneficiary’s creditors can end up with all your hard earned money. Let me give you a real life example (with details changed to protect confidentiality). Son started a business, but in the economic downturn, it didn’t make it. He filed bankruptcy. Within a few months after filing, Mom passed away, leaving him everything in an outright distribution. It was all his. Except it wasn’t his. Instead, because he had filed bankruptcy, it all went to his bankruptcy trustee. Had Mom given him the assets in trust, with an independent trustee (someone other than him and someone whom he didn’t control), he could have completed the bankruptcy without using the assets in the trust. Then, when the bankruptcy was over, the assets in the trust could have given him a fresh start. A Special Note About Inherited IRAs: Not long ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that inherited IRAs are not exempt in a bankruptcy proceeding, and the bankruptcy trustee is permitted to take those funds to pay a debtor’s creditors. However, nine states have laws that protect inherited IRAs in a bankruptcy. Arizona is one of those states. Protect An Irresponsible Heir From Himself and Still Provide for His Welfare When we draft your trust to continue and benefit your beneficiaries, we protect them from their own spendthrift ways. Often, a parent is protecting a child with addiction issues from killing themselves with drugs the money left to them could buy. But leaving the money in trust doesn’t mean you don’t provide for them. The trust will allow for discretionary distributions to your heirs. Generally, we write in

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Visitor Center, 12950 Seventh St., in Moon Valley. Inside the great hall, one can see a replica of an historic locale whose many boulders had been adorned with petroglyphs. The Shaw Butte-area site has been compared to a sort of Stonehenge-like structure that’s located in England, archaeologists say. Built by the Hohokam and utilized more than seven centuries ago, the structure likely was used to tell time from the sun’s position, placards accompanying the display says. Unfortunately, many parts of the structure and its petroglyphs were destroyed by vandals. Now, Site Stewards maintain a continual survey of its remains, Pflepsen says. And this site is just one of “thousands” in our expanded neighborhood, one Site Steward says. This person advises people first and foremost “to be respectful” of the sites and to read informative sources about this program and the importance of protecting precious items. This person suggests one book in particular. It’s entitled In Search of the Old Ones, by David Roberts, a former City of Phoenix archaeologist. So what’s it take to become a Site Steward? The first point of contact can be with this website: www.azstateparks.com/volunteer/v_sitestewards,html.It contains information about how one can become associated with the program. Once accepted, participants can plan on four to six hours of classroom training, followed with four to six hours of field training. In the sessions, volunteers learn about the many laws surrounding antiquities; how to identify historic sites; how to detect vandalism; and how to determine if it’s a cold-case destruction or something that’s currently underway, Pflepsen says. But above and beyond all, maintaining secrecy in their stewardship monitoring remains primary, Pflepsen says. Longtime North Mountain Visitor Center volunteer Mazie Herr agrees. “They’d like to let the public see them (the sites), but they’re afraid of how to do it without vandalism.” Started under former state Governor Bruce Babbitt’s administration in 1986, the Site Steward program evolved as a result of a growing concern that Arizona’s cultural treasures were under increasing pressure from vandalism, theft and illicit sale. Now, 33 agencies work in partnership with the Site Steward program, including the City of Phoenix, the Salt River Pima Maricopa tribe, Luke Air Force Base and a host of federal agencies, among many others. “They could not do their work without the Site Stewards,” Pflepsen says. She cites some numbers: Since 2008, Site Stewards provided some $4 million worth of services and have filed 843 vandalism reports. They now monitor 2205 sites statewide. One local Site Steward says dozens, if not more, sites exist in our immediate area. Another cites many years of involvement in the program as “sort of an adventure.” “We are the premier program,” Pflepsen says with emphasis. She’s proud to cite that more than one dozen states across the nation have established programs similar to the Site Steward one here, as well as one in Canada. More information about antiquities and their protection can be obtained through the Arizona Archaeological Society and The Pueblo Grande Museum, in addition to the Site Steward website.

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Back to School at BellaBody Pilates B Y D E B O R A H L A V I N S K Y, P M A - C P T August signifies back to school month and I've used my summer vacation to refresh and renew so that I can continue to provide the highest quality instruction. I've experienced the beauty of the United States, learned from world-renowned Pilates instructors and am excited to bring all that goodness to you at BellaBody Pilates. What are your goals for this coming year? Is it to become stronger, more flexible, confident, or leaner? Need to improve your golf game? Training for your first triathlon or half-marathon? Finished with rehabbing an injury and ready to build back your strength? We have a variety of individualized programs tailored to help you meet those goals. A "Taste of Pilates" are three 55 minute private classes that explores the Pilates equipment, amazing exercise repertoire and takes your body to the next step. Did you want to spend special time working out with your mother/daughter, husband/wife or BFF? Duet twosomes are a fun way to make improvements in your health and fitness together as partners. The power of two helps keep you both on track to achieve your goals. There are several coffee shops within 1/4 mile to catch up and celebrate your successes after your sessions. We will happily

BellaBody Pilates would like to welcome Mariah Phillips as our new Yoga instructor. Mariah began practicing yoga as a child, watching her mother's practice and imitating her poses. This early awareness and appreciation for the physical self has woven its way through her life, eventually leading her to the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, where she graduated as an RYT-200. Mariah's teaching philosophy offers room to explore, grow, and appreciate their own bodies and minds, as well as providing a supportive space to move at the pace best suited to their needs. A strong believer in the "Lila" or playful aspect of yoga, she feels that enjoying a safe and rewarding practice is preferred to achieving a "perfect pose". Mariah has years of experience in Physical Medicine and Chiropractic care as a Rehabilitation Specialist and Medical Assistant, leading patients through their Physical Therapy protocol. She has an appreciation for "special bodies" that may have challenges in traditional yoga poses and strives to provide an inclusive, safe experience for all, regardless of skill or physical abilities. Classes will be forming in August. Contact Mariah at 480-695-7674 or wildfloweryogiaz@gmail.com for more information. put together Trios and "Core-tet" foursomes to circuit train on the equipment by request. All of these sessions will be personalized to your group's specific goals and are not the "cookie-cutter" classes found elsewhere.* All Pilates instructors at BBP are comprehensively certified on equipment and have completed advanced specialty trainings. We take your safety and well-being seriously. Join us for BellaBody Pilates' 2nd Anniversary! Wednesday August 17th from 5:30-7pm, BBP is hosting a party with free demos, goodie bags, healthy food and special 2nd Anniversary packages for new, current and returning clients. Stilo Skin Spa and Dr. Barbara Kluger, Podiatrist (and new neighbors) will be joining in the festivities! Come experience why BellaBody Pilates clients are the happiest and healthiest in Phoenix! Please RSVP to Deborah Lavinsky PMA-CPT, owner BellaBody Pilates, at 602-318-5068 or deb@bellabodypilates.com. *Duets, Trios and Core-tet participants must complete the "Taste of Pilates" prerequisite classes.

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TMJ Symptoms & How to Treat B Y D R . R A H U L K O D E , D D S , F A G D More than 15 percent of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain, such as jaw pain, headaches or earaches. The source of these aches and pains may be related to one or both of the temporomandibular (TM) joints. People with TMD may experience these symptoms: • pain in or around the ear • headaches and neck aches • tenderness of the jaw or jaw muscles • jaw pain or soreness that is more prevalent in the morning or late afternoon • jaw pain when chewing, biting or yawning • difficulty opening and closing the mouth • clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth • sensitive teeth when no other dental problems can be found TMD affects more than twice as many women (particularly those of childbearing age) as men and is the most common non-dental related chronic facial pain. Diagnosis is an important step before treatment. However, because the exact causes and symptoms of TMD are not clear, diagnosing these disorders can be confusing. Modify the pain. This can mean resting the joint, taking a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or applying moist heat to the painful areas. Practice relaxation techniques. Biofeedback or relaxation training may help to manage stress. Your dentist may prescribe a nightguard to prevent your teeth from grinding during sleep. Fix poorly aligned teeth. Your dentist may suggest some adjustment, including orthodontic treatment, to correct teeth alignment. BOTOX® is used as an alternative treatment for TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) disorders and associated jaw tension and pain. When injected into facial muscles afflicted with soreness and discomfort, BOTOX® relieves TMJ and jaw tension for many patients. The injections often eliminate headaches resulting from teeth grinding, and, in cases of severe stress, BOTOX® can even minimize lock jaw. Although BOTOX® treatment for these conditions is presently experimental; evidence indicates that it can be extremely effective. For More information, contact Rahul G. Kode DDS, FADG at smiles@ desertviewdentalaz.com. 602-866-9704

Annual Back to School Clothing Drive BY REBECC A E VEN National Charity League, Inc., Moon Valley Chapter (NCL, Inc.) mother and daughter teams volunteered over 1,000 hours this summer in the annual Back-toSchool Clothing Drive which took place July 18-21 at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. Forty-nine years ago a group of ladies got together in the first “Back-to-School Clothing Drive” to make school clothing for a group of children who lost everything they had in a fire. Today the Back-to-School Clothing Drive serves over 5,000 children each year providing school uniforms, backpacks, hand-crafted items and clothing so needy children can start the school year off ready to learn. The hand-crafted items are created by the “Stiches of Love” team which has over 500 volunteer designers who spend all year making clothes and accessories so that the children can go back to school with something that was hand-made with love for them. Suzanne Kramer, the Moon Valley Chapter Philanthropy Liaison to BTSCD, volunteered with her three daughters, Kandace, Erika, and Brooke. Mrs. Kramer stated, “Forty-nine mother/daughter teams from the Moon Valley Chapter covered over 200 five-hour shifts at this year’s event. During these shifts, back packs were stuffed with school supplies, clothes were sorted and volunteers acted as personal shoppers for the kids. Madison and Stephanie Ritscher of the Moon Valley Chapter helped work the checkout line. Each child was escorted through the “store” located in the gym at Grand Canyon University and was able to select a brand new pair of shoes, two uniform shorts, two uniform shirts, one sweat shirt and a handmade outfit from Stiches of Love. Madison said, “I like watching how excited the kids get when they show us all that they got from the store”. If you would like to support this much needed charity with a donation, please contact the Back-to-School Clothing Drive at (602) 256-9408 or visit their website at www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com NCL, Inc. is a mother/daughter philanthropic organization for girls in 7th to 12th grade that focuses on philanthropy, leadership, and cultural experiences. 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 Time to Dance

Royal Dance Works has had a busy summer. Six new, experienced teachers are joining the staff to complement the outstanding faculty that is part of the Royal family. Ready, Set, Dance is being offered for the first time. The class will include dance but also preschool and kindergarten readiness, all taught by a certified teacher with years of experience in the classroom. Also new is a class for Special Needs children, ages 14 and up. This group of dancers will be involved in performances around the Valley. The new Hip Hop teachers will add variety and style as the studio prepares for Phoenix Suns’ Halftime shows. Congratulations go to the Royal Senior Company for being awarded first place at the LA Dance Magic Nationals held in California. Jaci Royal, Thunderbird High School graduate, once again choreographed for So You Think You Can Dance. The routine for the top 9 contestants has reached 1 million views. And Carole Royal has presented seminars both in NYC and LA for the Dance Teacher Summit, a gathering of over 2000 teachers from all over the world. This has been a very exciting time for the neighborhood studio. And now classes start for the upcoming season. Be part of the excitement!

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The Don’ts

THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON We recently closed on a new purchase mortgage for an affluent individual with great credit. Should be pretty simple. He had plenty of resources for the down payment, he had a long history of paying his bills on time, and he had really great FICO scores. But we got down to the end and there was a major crush to close on time. Lenders routinely do what is called a “soft pull” on credit, just to see if anything has changed since the initial credit report was ordered. If there are things that need to be explained, we cannot close until the underwriter is satisfied with the explanations. This is not just my company; it is all lenders. Two items that popped up. The borrower had applied for and received a new credit card. He went to buy moving supplies from a big box store and they offered him a 5% discount if he applied for a new card. No one is blaming the borrower – this is human nature, but it requires an explanation. The explanation requires a “credit supplement.” Since this is new credit, and a monthly statement has not been issued, the card company has to be contacted by the credit agency to verify the terms, how much was charged, and the new credit limit. This can take three days, but with a conference call between the card company, the credit agency, and the borrower, it can be done in a couple of hours. Then new calculations have to be made to see if the borrower’s debt to income ratio is still in line. The other glitch was that the borrower had not yet listed his current home, as was expected. He decided to wait until he had actually moved, to simplify his transition. If there were a MLS listing, we might not have had to verify with his current lender that there were no missed payments. Underwriters are very “goosey” about “buy and bail” scenarios. The Realtors were livid. “Why wasn’t this done before?” The simple answer is that a soft pull is a requirement of funding. It happens on every deal. This deal was complicated by circumstances. Incidentally, we did close a day early. Here are some things a borrower should never do after applying for a mortgage: • Don’t change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job, • Don’t buy a new vehicle or make other major purchases, • Don’t excessively use your credit cards, or miss payments, • Don’t spend the money that is set aside for closing, • Don’t pay off debts or eliminate liabilities (unless it is required to qualify), • Don’t originate any new inquiries on your credit, • Don’t make any large (especially cash) deposits without contacting your loan officer, • Don’t co-sign for anyone. If you are involved in a mortgage transaction, or are considering one, be sure to keep your mortgage loan officer in the loop. It will make closing the deal a lot easier.

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B LO C K WAT C H E R B Y B L A N C H E LU K E S This is so cool. Block Watch in action! Looking out the window, which hopefully neighbors do often, there was a strange truck in a neighbor’s driveway. Well, this neighbor was good about letting their neighbors know they would be out of town until a certain date. Hmmm..... Since emails and cell phone numbers have been exchanged at one of the neighborhood block watch meetings, a quick call to them was initiated. This is where it becomes cool. In another part of the world, they answered their cell phone. Since they did expect anyone at their house, the homeowner quickly went to his cell app to view the cameras around their house. Wow, yes, they identified the worker’s truck and everything was okay, I have written about cameras before but this adds a whole different dimension to their value. No need to call 911. No need to drag security or an officer out in the heat. All was resolved in under 5 minutes. I repeat “How cool is that!” It is events like this that show the power of neighborliness. The author went on holiday a few weeks ago and kiddingly said: Remember the saying it takes a “Village to Raise a Child”. Well, in our case, it took a whole block watching out for us while we were gone. Watering plants, checking on the pets, fixing a sprinkler timer, picking up the newspapers, etc . I sincerely appreciate my neighbors and hope you are experiencing the same. Let us help you set up your Block Watch meeting. Contact Blanche at moonvalleybw@cox.net Oh, and by the way, we are looking for volunteers to be on the steering committee. Your two cents is needed.

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The Necessity of a Good Long Term Care (LTC) Plan - PART II BY STEVE BROCK In last month’s Tattler we discussed the certain likelihood of needing long term care (LTC) during your lifetime. The article pointed out the pros and cons of selfinsuring along with the incredible financial burden and emotional stress that is placed on family members. This month we will look at long term care solutions that are predictable, stable and guaranteed. First of all, where is the money to pay for your long term care coming from? • Single lump sum premium from bank account, CD, money market, mature annuity • Single lump sum premium from an IRA • Annual premiums from surrender free annuity withdrawals 1. Single lump sum premium from bank account, CD, money market, mature annuity. • 65 year old female repositions $100,000 into an LTC account. • Beginning total LTC benefit of $313,076. By age 80, total LTC benefits are $512,912. Guaranteed. • Guaranteed full return of $100,000 premium from day one. • Guaranteed $100,000 death benefit to heirs if LTC is not needed. • LTC benefits are income tax free. Single lump sum premium with older clients. • 81 year old female, in good health, repositions $100,000 into LTC account. • Beginning total LTC benefit of $230,387, tax free. 2. Single lump sum premium from an IRA. • Husband age 66 and wife age 64. Husband has an IRA from which he will not need money for income. • Husband transfers $100,000 from his IRA directly into a hybrid LTC policy. • Policy provides tax free monthly LTC benefits of nearly $3,000 for each client. • These benefits are guaranteed for each of their lifetimes. They can never run out of benefits. • Guaranteed tax free death benefit of $148,941 and cash surrender value growing to over $100,000. • Taxes on the $100,000 of IRA money spread over 20 years. 3. Annual premiums from surrender free annuity withdrawals. • 68 year old male has annuity from which he can take surrender free annual withdrawals of $10,000. • He buys an LTC policy into which he will pay annual premiums of $10,000 for ten years. • Beginning total LTC benefit of $227,990. By age 80, total LTC benefits are $409,437. Guaranteed. • LTC benefits are income tax free. • By the tenth policy year there is a cash surrender value of $80,000 and a death benefit of at least $100,000. The importance of having a good long term care plan cannot be overstated. What long term care costs can do to a retirement can be devastating. What long term care giving can do to a spouse or other family members can be even worse. Most long term care policies also include Care Coordination – care concierge that will assist with the claim process and help coordinate licensed inhome care givers or assisted living homes. I have clients who have taken out long term care policies because of this service. They not only understand the value of significantly leveraging an asset for long term care but also knowing that an LTC professional will help obtain the appropriate level of long term care and find the best care givers. Please contact me with any questions or to schedule an appointment for a SUNDAY Lookout Mountain personal long term care plan. Steve Brock 602-570-2742 brockworld@cox.net

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While sitting near the rear of the sanctuary in church recently, a young father came in followed by two preschoolers, a boy and a younger girl. As they entered the pew, the father sat down, his son sat on his left and the little gal went past both to stay close to her father on the right, cuddling up closely. Beautiful. Then I thought of the ancient wisdom of Honor your father and mother. Why? That the days may be long in the land I have given you. Huh? In other words, for survival, not only of the family but society, nation and even civilization. But isn’t that reading more into it than what is written? Maybe, maybe not. As the family goes, so goes the people is another saying. So, let’s probe into it. First, the family is the ideal way of procreation (reproduction) with parenting and relatives (aunts and uncles, cousins, grandparents near and far). Little children should honor their parents and should be taught how and why. But it does not end there. As the family grows, the children likewise grow and that principle never ends. The children marry and more little ones are added to the family. Now there are three generations, all advised to honor their parents. This includes the grandparents who are to be honored by the parents to honor the premise (Honor your parents; Parents, honor your parents (grandparents). Then it doesn’t end here. Grandparents, honor Great Grandparents. Now this certainly can become difficult to care for them, to support them as needed if able and it is much easier to let society, government or friends (who also may be aging) to do so. True, this may be necessary but doesn’t negate the original premise. Honoring parents should never cease. Honor can mean several things including respect, emulating ideal parents of all ages who are worthy, recognize, reward but not dishonor, disregard or dismiss. A final thought. Think of four levels of parenthood: poor, good, better, best. When I saw that father and his two preschoolers, I did not know them personally. I didn’t know where the mother was or who the grandparents are. But I could guess that their parenting was not on a lower scale but higher. Good parenting is so crucial, not only for little ones but the elderly as well. And is beneficial for neighbors, teachers, bosses, coworkers, uncles, aunts, cousins, elderly and society at large. Even if we have failed somewhat, we can and should make amends rather than ambling along nonchalantly.

Oregan Country Fair

BY FROST Y KROENING Summer in the Northwest can be cool and rainy. But, there are compensations like the Oregon Country Fair. My friend, Shirley, and I dressed in long pants, storm jackets, and waterproof shoes, and we carried umbrellas. We didn’t need all that paraphernalia. But if we had gone the next day we would have needed everything. The Oregon Country Fair (near Eugene) is something to put on the July agenda for next summer for sure. It reminded me of the hippie days of the 1960s minus the drugs and alcohol. Considered necessary during the 1960s, drugs and alcohol were not allowed at the Fair which makes the venue a safe place. And we all rode free buses to the fair, which makes the day even safer! The Fair features yoga, a wide variety of gentle music, crafts, dance, fortune telling, a clean energy corner, great food, poetry, books, and fabulous garb by the participants. Several people were on stilts, others were juggling (one using a glass ball). The best fun is gentle walking and people watching. A week-long camp for 14-18 year-olds helps kids know who they are by envisioning the kind of world they want to live in. After learning about self, young people are invited to get to know each other. Then the group is invited further into envisioning the kind of world they want when they become adults. The final step is to learn organizational skills and to speak in public about dreams and hopes. This seems such a lovely kind of summer process for young people who may be directionless. Doing searches together with peers in a gorgeous setting in a climate conducive to being outside in summertime must be wonderful. I’m putting the Fair on my list of things to do next year. Meanwhile, I’ll be cooling off in the pool in Phoenix and enjoying magical nights!

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‘The Best Medical Experience I Ever Had’

Phoenix Artist Delays Colonoscopy, Loses a Foot of Colon and Beats Cancer

Like so many of us, Phoenix artist Susan Lynch put off getting her regular screening colonoscopy far longer than she should have. “I didn’t want to do it,” she said. Today, however, her opinion has flipped, following a colon cancer scare and the “best-ever medical experience,” thanks to da Vinci robot surgeon Rick Low, MD, and his handpicked team of “wonderful” nurses and support staff members at John C. Lincoln Medical Center, 250 E. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix. “Get regular checkups!” she now says. She’s even committed to making sure that her children start getting their colonoscopies at age 40, just in case they inherited a genetic tendency toward the kind of problem she had. Her story started early in 2016 when her new family physician told her she really must get a very overdue colonoscopy screening. The test showed growth of a number of pre-cancerous polyps, including a massive two-inch polyp that was deeply embedded in her intestinal wall. Gastrointestinal specialists can usually clip suspicious polyps during a colonoscopy, thus stopping them from becoming problematic or cancerous. But these, including the “goliath” one, were too big and too embedded in her colon tissue to be removed through normal procedures. The colonoscopy would show she’d need a surgeon to remove the growths, but before that conclusion was presented to her, she had to wait for the test results. “Millions of things go through your brain while you’re waiting,” Lynch said. “Do I have cancer? Am I going to die?” “My daughter’s co-worker recommended Dr. Low, who’s the co-worker’s neighbor,” Lynch said, “and I really liked him when I met with him. He was so upbeat – the first thing he said was ‘You’re not going to die!’ and I really appreciated that.” She also appreciated the fact that Dr. Low was very clear and upfront about the risks and benefits of her surgery. “He told me everything that could go wrong, and while we were talking he mentioned that in 2018 a new medical laser device is going to be available that will make the procedure even safer. I wanted to wait for that, but he told me that would be a bad idea.” Still, as much as Lynch liked Dr. Low, she almost didn’t go to Phoenix for her surgery. “It was a long way from my home in Chandler,” she said, “and I didn’t know whether it would be a good place to get my surgery done.” “I really had to vouch for the hospital – I told her this would be the best healthcare experience you’ve ever had, that you’ll never want to go anywhere else,” Dr. Low said. “She was extremely reluctant.” In the final analysis and after serious prayer, however, her faith in God and Dr.

Low persuaded her to choose John C. Lincoln Medical Center. “I’m so glad I did,” Lynch said. “It really was the best experience, medically, I’ve ever had,” she said. She’s had a few, starting with a tonsillectomy in her 30s, childbirth and, more recently, arthroscopic surgery for a shoulder problem aggravated, she said, “by erasing so many chalkboards while I was teaching.” Who knew that chalkboards posed a health risk? When Lynch arrived at John C. Lincoln Medical Center, “The check-in process was smooth, the nurses were ideal and they had relaxing Zen music playing,” she said. “Dr. Low and his assistant met me and explained what would happen next, and then I got the IV and I don’t remember anything else.” Dr. Low did Lynch’s operation with the Medical Center’s da Vinci surgical robot through a single incision in Lynch’s belly button. It went smoothly and, today, she doesn’t even have the tiniest visible scar. “After vouching for the hospital as I did, I knew that everything in the hospital, including surgery, had to go perfectly,” Dr. Low said. “It was tricky because she had severe pre-cancerous polyps and I had to remove almost a foot of her colon, but she did remarkably well.” The fact that she was healthy and physically fit prior to surgery helped ensure her optimal recovery, Dr. Low noted. “I stayed in the hospital for four days,” Lynch said. “The nursing staff was awesome, just like Dr. Low promised they’d be.” “The nurses on 5 West came through with flying colors, just like they always do,” Dr. Low said. “I noticed one morning after Susan’s surgery that she was feeling down. The nurses assured me they’d take care of her and they did. The next morning she was feeling good again. That’s important because attitude makes all the difference in recovery.” “I got to go home on Mother’s Day,” she said, in time to celebrate with her husband, Stewart, and some of her five daughters, two sons, and 18 grandchildren. “When the hospital released me, they told me I could start doing anything I wanted, and I haven’t had any problems,” said the retired Valley Christian High School art and photography teacher. So she’s thanking God for her successful surgery and has gone back to golfing and yoga and babysitting for grandchildren, ten of whom live within 20 minutes of her East Valley home. And she’s planning to make sure everyone in the family gets all their recommended medical screenings on time.

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MOON VALLEY WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEONS WITH PROGRAMS & ACTIVITY GROUPS

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, October 8, 2016 10 am - 1 pm Moon Valley Country Club 151 W Moon Valley Drive

Moon Valley Women’s Club is a social and service club founded in 1970. Membership is open to women G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in living within our boundaries, which are comprised Neighborhoods) events demonstrates the of the following streets: North side of Thunderbird partnerships with the City of Phoenix, Phoenix Road, West side of Seventh Street, Homes on Paradise Police department, local businesses and local Lane/LeMarche Avenues, East of and including Moon community Block Watches This day is set aside Mountain and Coral Gables Estates, and South of by the City of Phoenix Police Department to Greenway including Moonlight Cove, Tamarac and Las celebrate community involvement. We are their Meridas. “Eyes and Ears,” and who better knows their own Members, their guests and prospective members are neighborhood than those that live in it. invited to join us for the start of the year for the Moon Valley Women’s Club. Our This will be our 4th Annual G.A.I.N. event sponsored first luncheon and social will be held on Thursday, September 15th at the Moon Valley Country Club. President Mary Henigar will welcome our new and returning by the Moon Valley Neighborhood Association and Moon Valley I Block Watch. members and guests and introduce this year’s Board. The menu for the luncheon And once again we’ll be partnering with the Phoenix Police Department and the Moon will include a choice of three entrees with a beverage and dessert for $24. Everyone Valley Country Club. This year our event will be on Saturday, October 8th. Bring the family out to enjoy the MVNA annual G.A.I.N. event. needs a reservation. During the social and luncheon time everyone will have an • Phoenix Police Department SAU (SWAT) opportunity to welcome our new and prospective members, ask questions and sign • Phoenix Fire Department up for activity groups, have photos taken for our Membership Directory and catch • Community Action Security up with friends you haven’t seen during the summer or meet your new neighbors. • FREE Bouncy House for the kids Annual membership dues are $20 to receive the monthly newsletter by email or • FREE pumpkin painting for kids $25 to receive newsletters in the US mail. All members will receive a copy of our th • FREE arts and crafts for the kids membership directory which is published in October. Thursday, September 8 is • Master Gardner – Fun Projects for the Kids the deadline for dues and reservations for our September luncheon. • Shred-a-thon (shred up to five boxes FREE) Future luncheons are planned at various locations including Pappadeaux Seafood • Walgreen’s Health Table for flu shots, blood pressure test, etc Kitchen, Anzio’s Italian Restaurant, Z’Tejas Grill and the North Mountain Grille. • Burgers and Dogs (all proceeds donated to The 100 Club of Arizona) Our programs will include a style show with fashions modeled by our members, • Arizona Game & Fish (Gila Monster, rattlesnakes) musical and dramatic entertainment, a local jeweler and other speakers. We will • Keep Phx Beautiful – Proper recycling also have our Annual Auction in February with the proceeds going to our Service • Kettle Korn & Lemonade Projects. • Fingerprinting by Phoenix Police Dept Explorers If you would like further information about membership, activity group • 100 Club of Arizona (Fallen Officers and Firemen) participation or our luncheons, please contact us at moonvalleywomensclub@gmail. • Drug take-Back program (no sharpies) com or phone Sandi Kogan at 602-375-1433. If you live within our boundaries, we • FREE face painting and Balloon Artist can send you a membership form and a copy of our August Newsletter by email or • Music by DJ Lanny Wade U S mail. • And lots more fun for everyone…..!

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DECOMPRESSION

Basic Back Care

BY DR. JAMEY REICHOW

Taking good care of our back and our spinal system is imperative for a life of feeling good and proper functioning. The central nervous system is comprised of the brain, spinal chord and nerves that exit the spine. The spine and nerves carries the vital information from the brain to all the parts of the body. Every cell, tissue and organ in our bodies is alive and functioning because of this communication. This communication must travel without interference for optimal functioning. When this system is unhindered we function properly and are healthy. The spinal column is the central support structure of the body. It allows us to stand erect, move, bend, twist and do all things we do. It houses and protects our spinal chord while allowing for nerves to exit innervating every part of the body. For these reasons it is imperative we take good care it. As such I wanted to offer some basic back care instructions that will help keep our spines in good shape... • Proper posture—stand and sit as erect as possible with your shoulders, back and head centered directly over the spine. • Do not sit with your legs crossed, except at the ankles • When lifting- bend at the knees keeping your back straight. • When carrying something heavy- hold the weight close to your body • Mothers of small children must be very careful to not bend from the back when lifting a child. • One third of our life is spent sleeping- a good firm mattress is important for support. The mattress should not have lumps or sag when lying on it. • Never sleep on your stomach. Sleep on your back or side. • When sleeping on your back- do not sleep with more than one pillow under your head. The pillow should support your neck according to its natural curve, allowing your head to rest in a neutral position. • When on your sleeping on your side- support the head and neck so your spine will remain in a straight line as you are viewed from the front. Your legs should be at a 30 to 45 degree angle. A pillow between your knees will help keep the pelvis level. • A shaped cervical pillow or a feather pillow is best. • Do not rest on the couch with your head propped on the arm rest. • When working in one position take small breaks every thirty minutes to an hour. This allows your muscles to rest. Take this time to stretch to reduce tension. These are just a few simple ways we can take better care of our back, but it’s not everything. Symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, dull ache, and stiffness are warning signs that there may be something wrong. So if you have symptoms, STOP SUFFERING, and call for an appointment.

Paradise Valley Woman’s Club Lock in the best pricing Get the best dates Secure your favorite banquet room Make your holiday stress-free Check off one more thing on your holiday to-do list Let us do the cooking for you this Thanksgiving. Pick up your Thanksgiving dinner, fully cooked and ready to go, from cranberry sauce to pumpkin pie or apple if you prefer. Celebrate the December holidays at the Club. Our professional planner will ensure the event occurs without a hitch, is within your budget, and most importantly - that you and your guests have an amazing celebration.

The Paradise Valley Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs, will now meet in the North Mountain Visitor’s Center, 12950 N 7 St. We support many charities; including, but not limited to, Girl Scouts, Veterans-men and women, Children’s Hospital, abused women’s shelters, Humane Society and many more. Our members staff the Gift-wrapping booth at Paradise Valley mall over the Holiday Season. We welcome guests to all of our meetings and are open for new members. The club meets every second Monday of the month, reconvening on September 12. A light lunch is served at 11:45 with the meeting commencing at 12:15. Please see our FaceBook page at GFWC Paradise Valley Woman’s Club. For questions or additional information contact club President, Sue Shipley at sdship@cox.net. We hope to see you at the meetings.

Photo of our Officers. Penny Peterson, Carol Duff, Joan Stempski, Sue Shipley

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