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THEY’RE ALWAYS READY, ALWAYS TRAINED It’s a local Arizona Army Triem says. National Guard legacy dating “As commander, I’m basically responsible for everything that happens, whether from more than seven decades I’m here of not,” he says of his part-time position. He also readily credits the fullago in our immediate Moon time, enlisted personnel who assist with his duties there, too, “ensuring we meet Valley neighborhood. our obligations on a daily The men and women basis.” linked with the beige building “Our main mission at 10222 N. Seventh St., is (that) we protect the just south of that roadway’s citizens of Arizona,” intersection with East Peoria Triem says. Avenue, have been protecting “In any instance where our community, our state, our there’s a natural disaster, nation and even the world for like the Rodeo-Chediski that amount of time. They’re fire. . . they’ll go out and soldiers belonging to the 855 aid in evacuations and also Military Police Company, as protect key properties,” the unit now is known, based Triem says. at the Sunnyslope Armory. He referred to the Going back to World 2002 wildfire destroying Commander Triem with an armed security vehicle War II, recall Pacific Theater hundreds of thousands of battles in New Guinea and acres in east central Arizona that ranks among the Continued on page 3 the Bismarck Archipelago state’s most disastrous. Members of the 855 M.P. Sunnyslope Armory Commander First Lieutenant northeast of Christopher Triem shows the height of a Light Mobile Tactical Vehicle, or LMTV, that is designed for hauling that nation and in Luzon, The Philippines. More recently, think of the liberation and defense of Kuwait in the late 20th century and the still-fresh-in-our-memories battles in Iraq, where various of the company’s soldiers served two tours of duty there in 2003-04 and in 2009-10. The men and women of 855 M.P. have been there, serving proudly and with dedication, providing critical-site security and military-base security, among other policing functions. While the local armory’s physical complex wasn’t built until the 1950s, it’s now under the stewardship of First Lieutenant Christopher Triem, the company Commander, and First Sergeant Lawrence Wegman, who was unavailable for an interview. Triem enlisted in the Guard about 10 years ago in 2006; this armory became his home base. The Guard took him to other armories and helped him earn a bachelor’s degree in Global Security and Intelligence studies from Prescott’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, before being able to return to the place where his military career began. He guides a tour of the facility with pride. “This is the first unit I was a part of when I first came into the Guard, so it’s kind of ironic, but at the same time very fulfilling, to come back year 10 years later as the commander of the unit,” The row of Humvees on Armory grounds

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also assisted law-enforcement officers during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, helping to maintain order during that horrific storm. Interior Sunnyslope Armory hallways are adorned with plaques and posters all germane to the company’s achievements throughout the decades. They provide written praise for jobs well done. Along one wall in Triem’s office, an armoire stands with shelves full 855 M.P. Company memorabilia. Another wall bears the unit’s gydons -- banners and flags -- depicting the 855 M.P. Company deployments. On the outside grounds, surrounded with chain-link fencing, an approximate dozen Humvees stand sentry, along with a vehicle called the Wrecker that’s capable of hauling damaged, heavy equipment. In addition, the site is filled with armed security vehicles, a mechanics’ truck, a kitchen truck and a mobile command unit which is sort of a communications center, among other vehicles. The company members are nicknamed the 855th Desert Warriors, a federal Defense Department attribution to their locale in the Arizonan desert. Just under 200 people form Commander Triem bears his company's gydons, standards the three Desert Warriors platoons. Two platoons, honoring the company's deployments each with 50 or more people, call the Sunnyslope Armory their base; the third platoon is located in Yuma. As a military-police unit, Triem says women have been able to enroll in such a command for many years, as opposed to units like combat, artillery or infantry, and others, for example, that only in January allowed women enlistees in all service branches.

During the 855 M.P. company’s late-June twoweek annual training exercises in and around Fort Bliss, whose acreage includes lands in eastern New Mexico and western Texas, soldiers worked on many defense-training maneuvers, Triem says. The tour included armored-security-vehicle training in some of the very large transport machines -- a first for any Arizona Guard company, Triem says. “It was quite a momentous occasion.” The stint also allowed for members to participate in response-training drills to prepare them for assistance in fire disasters, local disturbances and in other activities to assist law-enforcement officers. Disaster-type readiness exercises, too, formed part of that excursion, Triem says. The annual training differs from the mandatory, monthly weekend-long training sessions at the Armory that typically include practicing formations that can be utilized in a variety of civil-disturbance situations and physical-fitness workouts where company members sometimes run up and down neighboring peaks in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. And there’s another sort of military nostalgia occurring at the Sunnyslope Armory, too, Triem says. Periodically, veteran 855 M.P. members will return to that command to recount tales of their activeduty services while based at that site. “So we keep ourselves pretty busy,” Triem says.

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Trapped In Moon Valley LET TER FROM THE EDITOR

I love summer!!!!! What is not to like? I know, I know the temperatures rise, the dust and monsoon storms roll in, but the long days of summer are still the best. Now, I will agree that Phoenix might not be the best place for summering, but all around the country and other parts of our state are pure heaven right now. Lazy days, cold drinks, family gatherings, and many memories being made. As is sit in Northern Arizona with my windows open, a cool breeze billows in, the strong fragrance of green grass and pine trees fill the house, and I watch the golfers swing their clubs. Many days it is still so hard for me to believe that Arizona does have it all. Two hours and one half you can be golfing, hiking, fishing or camping in temperatures almost 40 degrees cooler than Phoenix. I am one lucky gal! Although I must admit, my favorite summer activities are having the time to spend with my niece and nephews, (they still like playing with me!) and doing all the fun things Aunts are supposed to do with them. This summer, I am working again at Camp Civitan, helping out in the kitchen alongside Brandon. A day off and he kicks my butt, as we pedal to town…. And in a few short weeks, I will be traveling with my niece on her long awaited “special trip” to Europe (stay tuned “Traveling Tattler” will report on that one!) #onetankofgas, is the new catch phrase, for summer vacationing, and with the low gas prices and few 100 dollars, you can get a great getaway, close to home, so pull out that map, and mark a spot… be adventurous. I hope you all are enjoying the dog days of summer , stay hydrated, and safe travels, and I will look forward to seeing your “Traveling Tattler” stories and photos.

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BETTER SLEEP FOR MOON VALLEY BY AARON VERBARG, DDS

A Dentist’s Role in Treating Sleep Apnea

A good night’s sleep is essential for good health. It has the power to restore the body, enliven the mind and potentially save lives. Yet many people don’t get the sleep they need. Sometimes this is caused by sleep-related breathing disorders – their own, or those experienced by their sleeping partners. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious, life - threatening disorder that is characterized by recurrent episodes of reduced or interrupted respiratory airflow for 10 seconds or more. This is caused by soft tissues near the back of the throat collapsing during sleep , so that they partially close off the windpipe causing snoring. Chronic loud snoring is a major indicator of OSA, but not all symptoms are so obvious – and audible. A person with OSA may wake 50 times per hour – without having any memory of it. Deep and restful sleep is prevented which may lead to low blood oxygen levels, high blood pressure, stroke, congestive heart failure, or diabetes. How can dentistry help? Snoring or sleep apnea can sometimes be treated with an oral appliance available at the dental office that’s designed to hold the lower jaw forward during sleep, repositioning the jaw and tongue to improve airflow and reduce obstruction. The oral appliance approach has been recognized as part of the standard of care for sleep apnea since about 1995. Oral appliances, which look like athletic mouthguards, are typically recommended as the first line of treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea. This treatment is backed by a great deal of scientific evidence; it’s a good remedy to try before moving on to more complicated breathing devices or surgery to remove excess tissues in the throat. A take home or sleep lab study may be recommended to determine the severity of the problem. Patients with high moderate or severe sleep apnea are generally not good candidates for oral appliances as it will not adequately resolve their apnea . Continuous Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy remains the standard of care for those patients. Sleep apnea patients dissatisfied with or unable to tolerate their current CPAP treatment are looking for alternatives to solve their sleep and snoring problems. Many turn to a dental solution in hopes of finding a less invasive and more comfortable treatment. Oral appliances are usually covered by medical insurance, rather than dental insurance and treatment should be done in collaboration with your general health practitioner. Only a dentist can fabricate, fit, monitor, and treat complications associated with oral appliance therapy used in managing sleep-related breathing disorders.

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ANYTIME FITNESS TO OPEN A NEW CLUB IN MOON VALLEY PLAZA LEASE SIGNED FOR THE WORLD’S FASTEST-GROWING 24-HOUR CO-ED FITNESS CLUB BY BILL NICHOLLS Working out is about to get a lot easier. No more excuses about an inconvenient gym location or limited hours. Anytime Fitness is coming to Moon Valley. Anytime Fitness franchisee Bill and Barb Nicholls confirmed that they have signed a lease for a 8,500 square-foot space and plans to build a gym in Moon Valley Plaza. Construction will start July 5th and be performed by Bel Southwest Construction. The target date for the club’s grand opening is mid-September. “What differentiates Anytime Fitness from other clubs is our focus on helping members get the results that they’re seeking,” said Nicholls. “Our gym will be small enough that we can provide personalized attention for all of our members. Whether weight-loss is your goal, or increased strength or improved balanced and flexibility – or a combination – we’re committed to helping you achieve those goals.” Nationwide, the average Anytime Fitness club has about 800 members. The gyms are staffed roughly 10 hours a day, but members can access the club whenever they like – even during unstaffed hours – using a computerized key-fob system. “We make it easy for our members to exercise whenever and however they like,” said Nicholls. “We’ll have personal trainers available to help you learn how to use all of the equipment and to develop an individualized workout plan, if you like. We’ll also have a state-of-the-art video projection system that allows members to choose from dozens of video classes whenever it’s most convenient for them.” Membership at one Anytime Fitness club gives members access to nearly 3,300 clubs worldwide at no extra charge. The layout of every Anytime Fitness club is designed for quick and effective exercise. At the new club in Moon Valley, members will have full use of top-quality

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THE HEAT IS ON! And On! What are Essential Oils? BY LEON OF TRY ME BIC YCLE SHOP

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Is it me, the bicycle, or the weather??? But I seem to be riding less and slower. We have the idea that we want to ride at a certain pace and that we are comfortable doing. When this doesn’t happen we start questioning “why”? It could be the bicycle has low tires that need aired up or even replaced. Or it needs a tune up with some oil, grease, and adjusting. The wheels could be bent so they are not spinning freely. Has the bicycle endured a bump in the garage or wherever you keep your bicycle? Or had a crash or fall that has not been addressed? So first it seems to me that one should air up the tires, and if they stay up, head to that local one-stop bicycle shop to have it checked out and then the necessary issues addressed. Sorry, if the tires don’t stay up, better load it up and take to the friendly bicycle service man. Then be careful how you load it when you pick it up! Also when it is so hot, it is OKAY to adjust your pace and ride slower. But always hydrate, hydrate, and then hydrate some more. One feels fairly comfortable while riding with the breezes flowing past you, but when you stop the heat seems to envelope one. So let’s keep it fun with a fully tuned and adjusted bicycle, adjusting our pace, and staying adjusted!!! Riding in Arizona, Leon Try Me Bicycle Shop

Essential oils are natural extracts of the life protecting fluids of natural vegetation. Plants defend themselves from pathogens in their environment with these stored oils. They are extracted via steam distillation or, in the case of citrus oils, cold pressed. Essential oils are some of the oldest and most therapeutic agents known that possess antifungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. Their aromatic properties work with the human limbic system and can stimulate calming or balancing responses. People have used essential oils as antidotes for centuries. Essential oils should be tested and analyzed throughout the growing, production, and packaging process to ensure quality and purity. Therapeutic grade essential oils can be used three different ways. 1.) Aromatically by directly inhalation or dispersed in the air by a diffuser. 2.) Applied topically. 3.) Internally. To verify that an essential oil is safe for internal use, look for the supplemental facts label on the bottle. Only oils with this label can be safely ingested. What benefits do pure essential oils provide? Their small molecular size and lipid solubility allows them to penetrate the skin and cell membranes. They have the potential to affect every cell of the body in 20 minutes and metabolize as do other nutrients. High quality essential oils are being used as effective options for emotional and physical health and wellness with tangible results. Learning about natural solutions is easy. For information regarding a free one on one wellness consultation or group classes, call Donna Padilla at (623) 433-6513. Elements Massage in Moon Valley is now offering essential oils based Aromatherapy Massage. Call (602) 412-1619 or go online at elementsmassage. com/moon-valley to book your appointment today!

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Thanks Councilman Gates & MV Summer Safety BY BRET T ALDIERI, PRESIDENT OF MVNA Bill Gates resigned his City Council position at the end of June to run for a vacant Maricopa County Supervisor seat representing our district. Bill was tireless in his efforts to improve neighborhoods in District 3, especially in Moon Valley. While none of us will agree on every position, I found Bill to be an honest, respectable councilman who put neighborhoods first while also being fiscally responsible. He was instrumental in getting the Safeway upgraded, the new Fry’s Superstore built, and various other new developments in our community. He has also been shepherding the Moon Valley & Pointe Lookout Golf course water solution that appears to be nearing the implementation phase. Bill, thank you for your service to our community!! Here’s a quick update on the water solution for the MVCC and Pointe Lookout Golf courses. A pipeline is proposed that will pump canal water up the wash near 19th avenue to the golf courses, reducing dependence on clean city tap water which reduces irrigation cost. The engineering firm recently informed me that the design is complete and is in final stages of signoff. This is no small feat, as Local, County and Federal requirements seemed to continually change and grow. Our hope now is for a fast design approval so contractor bidding can commence for an anticipated

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The Arizona Humane Society’s (AHS) Emergency Animal Medical Technicians (EAMTs) have seen it all and respond to more than 10,000 emergency rescues and animal cruelty investigations each year. Yet, with kitten season in full swing, there’s been a feline frenzy as animal rescuers save curious felines from precarious situations. A little tuxedo cat went for the ride of his life and managed to hang on while the driver traveled across the Valley on the 202 freeway. Upon arriving at their destination, they heared frantic meowing coming from the car’s engine. Fortunately, little 9-week-old Camry, was in good shape and was just a bit dirty and dehydrated after he was pulled from the engine by Emergency Animal Medical Technicians (EAMTs) from the Arizona Humane Society. The affectionate feline was thankful to have been rescued and purred the entire time during his medical checkup (which he passed with flying colors). Now Camry’s looking for a forever home. He likes playing in boxes, pouncing on toy mice, climbing into open cabinets and snuggling with you in bed. Camry is available at the Sunnyslope Campus located at 9226 N. 13th Avenue in Phoenix. His adoption fee is $100 and includes his neuter surgery and first vaccinations. For more information call 602.997.7585 and ask for animal number A534623. He may be adopted by the time you visit the shelter but there are hundreds of other kittens and cats who are waiting for a new home and you can see them all by visiting azhumane.org.

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A Cool Beach Look & Feel for Your Patio! DESIGN SOLUTIONS BY ROBERT ALAN MINOR Whether you reside in a patio home or an estate, your backyard is an integral part of your home. Living in the southwest, our patios have become a living space that is cherished and used as much as possible. In many cases it blurs the lines between the indoors and outdoors. This can be accomplished with exterior flooring and furnishings that coordinate with your interior style, colors and themes.

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One design element that is sometimes overlooked is effective exterior flooring. Most homes start out with either concrete or dirt as base for patios or areas around pools. Evolving choices has taken us from cool-decking, stamped concrete, bricks, pavers, natural stone, slate, tile & artificial grass. Each of these has its pros & cons, and some are very distinctive and beautiful. However, there is one type of stone that I find to be intriguing, and one of my favorites!

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4 Ways to Rise & Shine with the Power of Exercise

WELLNESS IN MOTION BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER

It’s 5:00 a.m. and you’ve just been roused for a quick trip to the bathroom, but that’s not nearly enough to get you out of bed and started with your busy day. So it’s back to the cozy sheets for another hour – time that could be well-spent on an endeavor that would accomplish two important things: help you stay fit and make certain it’s not hanging over your head the entire day. We’re talking about exercise, of course, something too many people leave until the end of the day – only to find their motivation and energy have waned beyond repair. Here’s how anyone, even the “I’m not a morning person,” can rise and shine with the power of exercise. 1. Prepare the Night Before: Making sure you get your morning exercise in starts with proper preparation the night before, ranging from a sensible bedtime (allow for 6-8 hours of restful sleep) to nutrition (no heavy / greasy foods) to attire (set out your workout outfit so it’s ready to slip on in the early-morning darkness). 2. Give Yourself a Reason: Too often, the best plans are easily abandoned first thing in the morning, when fatigue and a sense of “Wow, this is going to be a busy day!” sends your body and brain into a flight (From exercise) mode. Combat this tendency by giving yourself a reason to get up and go, whether it’s a new routine you’re going to try, new goals you’d like to meet or even a new playlist to listen to while you’re working out. 3. Don’t Do It Alone: An exercise buddy is a great idea for all hours of the day, but if you’re trying to get to the gym in the early morning, you need a partner who’s on your side to remind you - and who you don’t want to let down. Skip a day when you’re a solo exerciser and you’ve hurt yourself; do it when you’ve got a partner and you’ve hurt them, too. Team up to motivate one another and ensure you get the job done. 4. Shake It Up: Just because you’re exercising in the morning doesn’t mean you can’t mix up your routine every now and then, particularly if convenience dictates it. Just be cognizant of the fact that if you work out at a different time of day, once or a few times in a row, it may be harder to get back to your morning exercise routine. The fact is, fluidity and consistency are both key to a healthy relationship with exercise, just as with anything else in life. You need to teach yourself how to prioritize your workouts without feeling you’ve let yourself down / given up just because you had to change up the time. So use these strategies to start your morning with a great workout – and then get on with the rest of your day, confident that you’re building a better you and relieved that you’ve crossed “work out” off your To-Do List!

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TAKE ME AWAY B Y T E R R Y R A T N E R , R N , M F A On my thirteenth birthday, my parents brought an extra TV into my room and said, “Don’t abuse this gift.” It was a Zenith black and white set. I remember the portable stand, bulky screen with a set of rabbit ears. Back then I watched the commercials with interest—not distain. The ad I remember most clearly is the famous spot for Calgon, in which a beautiful woman who’s seriously about to lose her cool tells us about everything that is making her life unmanageable: Rush hour traffic, the baby (shot of infant crying), the dog! (Shot of an adorable sheepdog who appears to have done something wrong.) “That does it,” she declares, submitting to her nervous breakdown. “Calgon, take me away!” Then cut to a woman in an enormous round tub overflowing with bubbles. It was as if the woman had totally left Earth behind and floated into a different world. Despite having watched this commercial hundreds of times, I was never clear on what product it was selling. Was it the round tub? If it was just bubble bath, what did that have to do with the dog, the baby, or the traffic? I now realize that I was confused because I didn’t get the notion of a bath as transporting, an escape from the overwhelming pressures of the average female life. To me a bath was just a bath, and I never particularly liked taking a bath anyway. The Calgon commercial was selling the bath as a solution to a problem I was too young to understand. Then I grew up. I now know that there is a large industry connected to bathing. And although it existed before Oprah, Oprah blew it way up and out of proportion. Given how much she talks about bathing, I am fairly certain that she spends more time bathing than on dry land. It seems like most women agree with Oprah—not with me. They love to take baths—long, luxurious baths. I never liked to and still don’t. Yes, it feels good, but I never could understand why I should sip a glass of wine or read a book in the tub. It’s for washing one’s hair or body. It has a purpose and to just lay back and bask in the water produces nothing except wrinkled fingers and dried up skin. Besides the Calgon ad, there are two other images of women in the bath that have stuck with me all these years: one is Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman,” submerged in bubbles and rocking out to Prince, happy in the knowledge that soon Richard Gere will buy her out of prostitution. The other is Glenn Close, at the end of “Fatal Attraction,” apparently drowned by Michael Douglas but then popping

up one last time with a kitchen knife before getting shot in the chest and sinking back into the water. And don’t forget Psycho, oh no, that a relaxing shower scene, not the bath. I’m not sure why, but to me there has always been something miserable about bathing. The soaking, sitting, the water becoming dirty and cold within a short time, and the inevitable random hair floating up against your skin, and the obvious signs of pruning on your fingertips. It hurts my neck. I get hot, sweaty, and thirsty in the bath, and when I stand up I always feel like I’m going to pass out. And because I feel less clean when I step out, I have to take a shower afterwards to wash up. So hygiene wise, I’m going backwards. But these are just my physical issues with bathing. My conceptual problems begin with an ideology that the only place we women have as an escape route is a soaking tub. Getting into a bath seems a kind of surrender to the idea that we can’t really make it on land, that we’ve lost the battle for a bedroom corner or our easy chair in the living room. We concede all other space to the husband or boyfriend or kids and then convince ourselves that the bath is awesome. This is incredible. I’m submerged in a watery trough! I just love having grainy bath crystals imprinting themselves into my butt than be in my own room! What luxury! Ok, I’m being a bit harsh. It’s just that there’s something so sad about the philosophy of escaping into a tub filled with bubbles and scrunching down trying to fit your legs in comfortably and not ruin your hair for the rest of the evening. I worry that one day I’ll be a woman who ends up in the bath, reading a water logged book that I’ve been trying to finish for more than a year, wishing that there was more space for me. Perhaps that is why Virginia Woolf stressed the importance of having a room of one’s own. If you don’t fight for it, or insist on it, you might find yourself in that disgusting tepid water, pruning your body and dreaming of better days.

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BREXIT

BY D E N N I S J. R O G E R S , C PA , C FP ®

The United Kingdom’s vote to exit the European Union (Brexit) has been all over the news with all kinds of commentary on what it means to investors. News reports make statements about the markets being in “freefall”. While the first several days of trading brought downward movement in the markets, it is important to keep all of this in perspective. One thing we know for sure about the stock markets is that they do not like uncertainty. Many of the people who make trades every day are more concerned with what they will make or lose on a very short term basis and uncertainty fuels the push to sell. This is just the opposite of the interest of most individual investors. We are looking for long term growth in the value of our portfolios. A short term down market can be a great buying opportunity for us if we believe that the overall long term trends will be upward. Nobody truly knows what the longer term outcome will be of this historic decision by the people of the UK. There are a few things, however, that do seem highly probable. Most likely, markets will continue to experience quite a bit of volatility over the next few months while all of the participants begin to digest the implications of Brexit. Britain’s exit of the EU does not happen overnight. The actual terms of the withdrawal have to be negotiated including 80,000 pages of EU trade agreements. It is expected that this will take about two years to complete. In the meantime, Britain will continue to abide by EU treaties and laws, but will not take part in any decision-making on behalf of the Union. The UK itself will probably experience some economic impact during that transition. There will probably be a lack of capital investment and reductions in trade. In the long run, though, demand within the UK and the formation of new trade agreements will likely offset losses experienced in the short term.

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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 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!! $544,000 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 $275,000 SOLD! MOON VALLEY NEW RENTAL! What a great house to rent in Moon Valley!! Large corner lot remodeled with new open floor plan walls removed, new paint, new carpet all 6/14. Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, Updated cabinetry, breakfast bar, open to family room, baths updated w/higher cabinetry, sinks, faucets, Granite counters! Hidden little community with neighborhood park and playground & biking and walking path. Close to Lookout Mountain Preserve and trails. Home is situated on a North/south culdesac street with little through traffic. Huge oversized 11,000+ sq. ft lot with trees and sprinklers & easy to maintain lush landscaping. 2 car garage. Great rental conveniently located within close reach of 101, SR 51, I-17 shopping and more! 918 E Grandview Road $1750.00 Available

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MOON VALLEY $100,000-$3 MILLION ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 117 AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,946 LIST AVE= 505,324

PRICE PER SQ FT=

166.42

DAYS ON MARKET= 112

$100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES IN ESCROW (PENDING): 24

AVE SQ FT: 2,438 LIST AVE= 397,119 PRICE PER SQ FT= 161.67 DAYS ON MARKET= 66 $100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES LAST 30 DAYS: 82 — AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,238 LIST AVE= 346,478 PRICE PER SQ FT= 156.13

DAYS ON MARKET= 74

Sold: MOON VALLEY Address....……...…..Sq Ft……SP

Sold: MOON VALLEY

Address....…...…..Sq Ft…..…SP

Address..........……..Sq Ft….…..SP

2301 E EVERETT DR

2,054

235,000

217 W Braeburn DR

3,092

470,000

1920 E Redfield RD

2,164

285,000

501 W AIRE LIBRE AVE

1,615

245,000

14207 N 17TH PL

3,229

495,000

16029 N 7TH DR

2,106

290,000

15230 N 20th PL

2,018

315,000

606 W SANDRA TER

1,246

217,000

913 W Beck LN

3,018

427,000

13238 N 8TH AVE

2,355

364,900

13228 N 3RD ST

1,627

313,000

1002 W AIRE LIBRE AVE

2,095

302,900

15649 N 7th DR

3,046

385,000

1514 E ESTRID AVE

2,245

360,000

12 W CANTERBURY LN

2,403

345,000

15843 N 6th PL

2,710

369,400

1330 W Beck LN

3,018

410,000

1136 E FOREST HILLS DR

2,688

432,500

1116 E BRAEBURN DR

4,609

673,000

16015 N 10th ST

2,170

309,000

14258 N 23RD PL

1,511

200,000

15806 N 6TH DR

2,035

262,000

14233 N 22ND ST

1,353

233,000

16036 N 11TH AVE 1048

1,619

202,000

907 E GRANDVIEW RD

2,074

315,000

14205 N 14TH PL

1,760

389,000

318 E CORAL GABLES DR

2,240

270,000

1234 E JOAN D ARC AVE

1,779

293,500

16033 N 17TH PL

2,383

395,000

15469 N 13TH AVE

2,351

294,515

721 E KINGS AVE

2,286

311,500

620 E TAM OSHANTER DR

1,812

255,400

725 W BEVERLY LN

2,427

326,600

30 W CONRAD DR

2,218

327,000

15028 N 9TH ST

1,823

390,000

229 W SURREY AVE

2,509

375,000

915 W WILLOW AVE

2,770

350,000

207 W SWEETWATER AVE

2,480

390,000

15820 N 11th ST

2,820

439,000

620 E CANTERBURY LN

1,635

292,500

1603 E SHEENA DR

3,786

750,000

636 E PIPING ROCK RD

1,868

211,000

222 W CORAL GABLES DR

1,700

285,000

15817 N 11TH AVE

1,756

245,000

12647 N 2ND PL

2,616

370,000

1609 E WALTANN LN

1,839

320,000

15049 N 6TH ST

2,792

380,000

16039 N 16TH ST

2,720

382,500

33 E SEMINOLE DR

3,236

565,000

1439 E PARADISE LN

1,465

225,000

313 E Braeburn DR

2,907

2237 E ACOMA DR

1,556

215,900

1602 E CAMINO DEL SANTO

1,533

315,000

1208 E Beverly LN

2,324

322,000

14601 N 1ST AVE

1,951

347,000

19 E WINGED FOOT RD

2,389

355,000

13823 N CANTERBURY DR

2,247

394,900

13416 N 2ND ST

2,604

380,000

1939 E KAREN DR

2,068

317,000

14252 N 14TH PL

2,832

475,000

1002 E VILLAGE CIRCLE DR N

2,082

333,000

423,000

1306 E SHEENA DR

1,568

276,500

16002 N 4TH DR

1,950

269,900

2,713

460,000

1246 E CAPTAIN DREYFUS AVE

1,674

270,000

15249 N 7TH DR

1,912

334,000

14602 N 10th ST

3,000

345,000

1125 E ACOMA DR

2,492

403,000

14835 N 2ND PL

2,262

325,000

416 E LE MARCHE AVE

2,412

383,000

333 E DEEPDALE RD

3,600

415,000

519 E TAM OSHANTER DR

1,811

265,000

401 E DEEPDALE RD

138 E EUGIE AVE

1,947

270,000

2014 E FRIESS DR

2,019

200,000

1,324

235,000

1318 E Sheena DR

1,782

310,000

519 W KATHLEEN RD

14630 N 7TH PL

1,879

315,000

847 E Paradise LN

1,578

250,000

14212 N 15 PL

2,408

382,500

15045 N 20TH ST

2,018

286,000

1236 E PARADISE LN

1,817

286,000

840 E ROBERTS RD

1,708

320,000

THE POINTE TAPATIO ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 4 LIST AVE= 368,625 Closed: 6 AVERAGE SQ FT: PRICE PER SQ FT=

AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,303 PRICE PER SQ FT= 160.21 DAYS ON MARKET= 133 2,205 AVE LIST PRICE: 354,917 165.05 DAYS ON MAKET= 112

PENDING Address…….…SQ FT……..….PRICE Address………..…SQ FT……....….PRICE 11030 N 10TH PL

2,176

386,000 11240 N 11TH PL

2,518

397,500

11005 N 10th ST

1,807

325,000 10819 N 10TH PL

2,264

335,000

10622 N 11TH ST

1,765

276,000 10614 N 11TH PL

2,700

410,000

*Sales from MLS statistics & includes all participation brokerage firms.

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My Wonderful Millennial Buyer! 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 There is nothing that can prepare an Associate Broker in Real Estate for 25+ years than to sell a home to a Millennial Buyer. Who are Millennials anyway? Millennials (whom we define as between the ages of 18-34 in 2016) are projected to number 75.3 million. They are the baby boomer’s children for those Boomer generation of 51 to 69, and they are set to outnumber us at 74.9 million. They are very smart, very technological savvy, very fast, very cautious, picky, and they want instant information, instant gratification and do not want to work at jobs where they are not happy. Then tend to feel smarter than the rest of us and they probably are since they claim to know it all and better than the rest of us do. They are the new rebels, new inventors, new innovators who tend to be conservative in most ways with their purchases, unless they really want something, then, it does not matter as long as they have the money and can have it right away. Few would every consider paying for Cable services to watch TV, a phone land line, a leased car, if they can jump in an Uber car, or buy a movie ticket when they can stream it on their laptops. They have a tendency not to trust everyone and will overpay to pick the person they will use rather than a recommendation. There are many who witnessed their parents and parent’s friends lose homes in the recession, lose job security and many have heavy college debt for liberal arts, law degrees, and history degrees with less income or jobs than they hoped. There are many however who are doing very well, with good paying jobs, marriages, children, babies and pets. Many have been renting on their own when they decide to buy their first home, if they make anywhere from $65,000- $131,000, and typically in the 25% tax bracket. Typical rent for a 2 bedroom/2 bath can be as high as $1500 per month, or basically $.90 to $1.00 sq. ft depending on area and they receive $0 tax benefits or appreciation on the $18k per year. If they purchased a $250k home, (based on 3.625% over 30 years) with a payment for Principal, Interest, taxes & Insurance at $1381 per moth they would have an approximate monthly tax savings of $173.00 per month, which brings their adjusted payment to $1200 instead of $1500 per month to offset their income tax. Added appreciation along with write offs! This is general realized within the first 2 years of renting & paying taxes in the real world. Owning a home for $250k for 5 years with even average appreciation could be worth $330k. Parents of these millennials usually help with down payments and or closings costs, but Sellers are also willing to help with allowances for closing costs. This is a great time for everyone especially Millennials to buy!

AHS Adoption Spotlight Meet Harley

Those of you dog lovers who want a busy, wiggly, tag-along friend, meet Harley. This Cockalier (Cocker Spaniel and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) has a limitless supply of energy and could hike a mountain, chase a ball for hours in the yard, join you for a 3 mile jog and end the day by swimming a few laps in the pool. He greets you with delight and enthusiasm whether you’ve been gone for five minutes or five hours and his nubby tail never stops. The 1 year old is housetrained, loves kids and needs an active family who can keep up with the way he rumbles. Meet Harley at the Arizona Humane Society’s Sunnyslope Campus located at 9226 N. 13th Avenue in Phoenix. His adoption fee is $400 and includes his neuter surgery and vaccinations. For more information call 602.997.7585 and ask for animal number A537447. He may have been adopted by the time you visit the shelter but there are hundreds of other pets in need of a loving home. See them all by visiting www.azhumane.org.

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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 When clients come to me to establish a Revocable Living Trust, they are often unsure about whom to select as their successor trustee. You may have similar concerns. It’s an important decision. That successor trustee will be caring for you if you become incapacitated and for your family or other beneficiaries when you are gone. With the Revocable Living Trust, you and your spouse are the initial trustees. If something happens to you, your spouse serves alone, and vice versa. That’s the easy part. But how do you decide on who will take your place if you can’t serve? The following are qualities to look for in a successor trustee: 1.

Integrity and loyalty. For me, this is the most important quality. It saddens me when I get a call asking me to file a lawsuit to remove a trustee who is mishandling money or, worse, filling their own pockets. Pick someone who you trust implicitly, someone who you believe would never consider misusing the trust assets.

General business competence and willingness to seek assistance. You might think you need someone with investment savvy to be your trustee. What you really need is someone who is willing to seek out and listen to good counsel and advice, and someone with the capacity to discern between good and bad advice. Your trustee’s understanding of business and financial matters and his ability to find a good investment advisor is more important than his (perceived) ability to pick winning stocks.

Sensitivity to and understanding of your beneficiaries’ needs and circumstances. This factor is one that often keeps a client from appointing a bank, trust company or fiduciary as trustee. Will the institution be mindful of what you would want for your beneficiaries, or will it be too regimented about what it sees as a “need”? A family member may be a better choice for many people, simply because they will be more responsive to a beneficiary’s requests. Where there are substantial assets in a trust, however, a good compromise might be a family member and a trust company serving as cotrustees. In addition, a local institution may be more responsive. Ask the trust company questions about where the personnel of the trust company are located, and whether you will have one person who is your primary contact in Arizona.

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Knowledge of your assets and/or business interests. Are you comfortable with the trustee knowing what you have and how you operate? Do they understand your business or asset distribution? If not, that person may not be the best choice for your successor trustee. In addition, consider what assets you own. For instance, if your assets consist largely of commercial rental properties, you may want to pick a trustee who is familiar with commercial property management.

Similar values and attitudes about money. It’s important for a trustee to understand what you want for your beneficiaries in the way of distributions, access to the assets, and opportunities to manage the assets themselves. If your values and your trustee’s values are too incongruent, your beneficiaries may not be treated the way you want. If learning to work hard and make your own way is important to you, don’t pick a trustee that wants to pay for everything for a child. If you want a beneficiary to have the opportunity to learn how to manage the trust assets, pick a trustee who is willing to teach the beneficiary and will be open with the beneficiary about how the trustee is making decisions.

Willingness and ability to serve. Always ask whether the trustee is willing to serve, and has the time to do so. The initial work of a trustee can be quite time consuming, and ongoing maintenance and accounting take time as well. If your first choice for trustee is reluctant, that may be a sign that he doesn’t really have the time or ability to do a good job.

Geographic location. With globalization and advances in technology and communication, the location of your trustee and beneficiaries may not be so important. Still, the nature of your assets may necessitate selecting someone who is nearby. For instance, if you own several rental properties in Phoenix, a trustee in New York won’t be able to readily check on whether the property manager is really doing its job. The properties may be run down and lose value before the long distance trustee realizes it. Consider also that if you are incapacitated, you may want a trustee who is nearby. Keep in mind that you can choose different trustees for different roles – one trustee to act for you if you are incapacitated and another for after your death.

Cost and amount of estate assets. Last, you need to consider cost. Banks and trust companies generally charge based on a percentage of the assets under management. Many don’t offer trustee services for estates unless the assets amount to several million dollars. Private fiduciaries, who are licensed by the state, charge on an hourly basis. While they are often willing to manage smaller estates, many have limitations. A family member or friend may be willing to manage your estate whatever its size. Remember, though, that you should provide compensation for the work the trustee performs, even if he is your brother.

Selecting a trustee is important, but if you keep these principles in mind, you should feel confident you have made a good choice. Note: I’m putting together my “Trustee Manual – Checklists and Guidelines for Successor Trustees”, and it will be available this fall. For more information on obtaining this valuable information source, ORDER visit my NUMBER website (libbybanks.com) or YOU WILL NEED YOUR INSERTION (IO#): Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Libbybankslegal) To get a notice when the manual is available and for information on future seminars, subscribe to my newsletter at www.libbybanks.com.

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NCL, Inc. Assisting the Assistance League BY REBECC A E VEN National Charity League, Inc., Moon Valley Chapter (NCL, Inc.) assists the Assistance League with hundreds of volunteer hours every year. According to Stephanie Chastain, one of the founding members of the Moon Valley chapter and the Assistance League Philanthropy Coordinator, “This past year the Moon Valley chapter invested 594 hours of service to the Assistance League alone. “ The Assistance League of Phoenix improves the lives of children through philanthropic programs that fulfill basic needs, fosters selfesteem, and enhances quality of life. Each year, the organization provides thousands of school uniforms, takes hundreds of children to the symphony, gives hundreds of layettes to newborns born into poverty, and provides a new book to every child in nine Title 1 schools on their birthday. In addition, The Assistance League runs a beautiful thrift boutique, which has been honored as “The Best Thrift Shop in the Valley”. Claudia Canterbury, the boutique manager, asserted, “ We love our NCL volunteers! They help us do sorting, tagging and steaming of the clothes, and other projects that facilitate many of our happy customer purchases!”

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Mothers and daughters of the Moon Valley chapter have fun and work hard supporting the award-winning boutique. In June, Joan and Kelly Scott and Betsy and Megan Murphy, pictured above, beat the heat and helped those in need by serving at the donations intake center at the Assistance League. One of the big events of the thrift boutique is their “Christmas in July” sale, where you, can stock up on any Christmas decoration your collection may be missing. This year’s Christmas sale runs from July 12 - July 31. The Assistance League also gratefully accepts any donation of gently used items for their resale store. So clean out those closets and let go of it for the greater good! All donations are tax deductible. The store is located at 7044 North 7th Street in Phoenix near the corner of 7th Street and Glendale Avenue. 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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BY FROST Y KROENING I spied a book called “Hamilton: The Revolution” in the library. I am interested in reading all about The American Revolution. And, with the 4th of July coming up soon, I thought I might like to take a tour of Hamilton’s life. It turns out that Alexander Hamilton, the man on the $10 bill, is a fascinating character and one worthy of the new musical carrying his name. The book, by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter, is big, heavy, and very exciting! It is almost better than being at a performance because the background stories of each phase of the development of the Broadway show are spelled out. Alexander Hamilton’s role in the Revolutionary War is acted out (rather, sung out) and the true significance of the new nation is portrayed thus by the authors: “No colonists in the history of the world had defeated their mother country on the battlefield to win their independence. Few republics had managed—or even attempted—to govern an area bigger than a city-state.” And, “In the summer of 1788, Alexander Hamilton carried this message [the Constitution] to Poughkeepsie, where he pleaded with New York’s leaders to trust in the possibilities of union [of the 13 original states].” The authors continue, “It took an immigrant to fully understand the new nation, and to declare a fundamental hope of the American experiment: Under wise government, these diverse men and women “will be constantly assimilating, till they embrace each other, and assume the same complexion.” Hamilton saw that change requires hope. The authors of “Hamilton” spelled that hope out as “the hope that the American people could defy all expectation to overcome their differences and set each other free.” We carry that legacy with us each day into the future. The full scripts, along with the words of songs are in the book, along with beautiful photos of the singers in full costumes. I found it most readable and very inspiring. Imagine hip-hop music mixed with love songs. I can’t wait to see the musical on stage and hear the CD. The musical is based on the book, Alexander Hamilton, by Ron Chernow.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been taking real heat lately in the area of Veteran’s healthcare. However, one area where I think they really got it right is the VA Home Loan. This is a huge benefit that is often misunderstood and sometimes overlooked. It applies to qualified Veterans and the surviving spouses of deceased Veterans The main advantage of a VA mortgage is that there is no down payment. Generally speaking, a qualified Veteran can buy a home up to $417,000 with no down payment. The Veteran must have reasonable credit and a debt ratio that indicates they have the capacity to make the payments. The VA does not make loans to Veterans. They guarantee that if the buyer defaults for whatever reason the lender will be indemnified. Private lenders, which must be certified, make the loans according to VA guidelines. An upfront VA funding fee, is charged on each transaction. Typically, these funding fees can be rolled into the loan. For first time Regular Military users this fee would be 2.15% of the loan amount. For qualified Reservists and National Guardsmen, it would be 2.4%. Veterans receiving VA disability compensation are exempt from paying the funding fee. No additional monthly mortgage insurance fee is charged, compared to FHA loans and some conventional loans where a monthly mortgage insurance fee is charged. There are many other built-in benefits to a VA Home Loan. For example: •

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The Necessity of a Good Long Term Care (LTC) Plan BY STEVE BROCK How many of you would own and operate a vehicle without having any auto insurance? The odds of you having an accident and needing your auto insurance are less than 4 out of 100. How many of you would own a home and not have homeowners insurance? The odds of you having a house fire and needing your homeowners insurance are also less than 4 out of 100. How many of you have long term care insurance? According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, 70 out of 100 Americans, age 65 and older, will require long term care during their lifetime. And yet, hardly any of us have done any planning for the eventuality of requiring long term care. Due to the advances in health, nutrition and medicine, we are living longer lives than did our parents and grandparents. While it is a plus that we are enjoying longer life expectancies, we are also requiring more and more years of long term care. Many of us envision long term care as someone helping with our meals, making sure we take our medicines, bringing in the mail or running to the grocery store for us. Within the long term care industry LTC needs are defined by six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): • Bathing • Continence • Dressing • Eating • Toileting • Transferring (i.e. being able to get up out of a chair and walking into another room) Typically a person requires long term care when they can no longer do at least 2 out of 6 ADLs or are cognitively impaired, requiring supervision to prevent themselves from harm. LTC needs can be confronted in two ways. You can self-insure, meaning you really don’t have a plan – you’re just hoping that your poor spouse or one of your lucky children will be happy to bathe you and toilet you and spoon feed you and change your diapers. Too many of us have already experienced a parent, relative or friend going through this and have said to ourselves, “I don’t want my wife or my husband or my child to have to go through that with me. I don’t want that to be their last memory of me.” Or, you can have a long term care specialist help you design a plan that will put your mind at ease and fulfill your future LTC needs. Statistically at least 70% of us will require long term care (LTC) during our lifetime. LTC expenses are one of the primary reasons for the failure of a comfortable retirement, particularly for a surviving spouse. It is not uncommon for one spouse to run up significant medical bills and thereby leaving a surviving spouse having to downgrade his or her style. Although everyone realizes the logic of long term care planning, too many don’t ever plan. Let’s look at the different aspects of self-insuring. What are the Pros of self-insuring? • May not need long term care

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My Computer SENIOR MOMENTS BY DAN SEAGREN Have you ever wondered how the computer business got its names for its functions? Just imagine how we utilized these terms before the computer (as we know it) came along. This was sent to me by my kid brother Phil. If you want a challenge, see if you can add to this. Memory was something you lost with age An application was for employment A program was a TV show A cursor used profanity A keyboard was a piano A web was a spider’s home A virus was the flu A CD was a bank account A hard drive was a long trip on the road A mouse pad was where a mouse lived I bought my first computer in 1984, a portable weighing 47 pounds. It worked well, more like a typewriter, with few amenities. Then I owned a series of computers, mostly portables. My daughter gave me her used computer which was tiny in comparison, worked well, and I was on my way. Each computer successively was supposedly an improvement but not always. They could do more than the previous, more quickly, and kept adding features until today they are very efficient, fast, with spellcheckers, dictionaries, thesaurus, and the internet. In my experience they were temperamental at times, did things unexpectedly, changed without being changed, got invaded by bad guys out to get information or raise havoc. Programs were added that I requested only to find out that 4 or 5 other unneeded, unwanted, and sometimes pesky (a polite word) extras tagged along and had a way of hiding. We were forced to purchase new or updated programs hopefully to keep our computers free from bugs and bullies and did so to some extent.The really clever rascals seemed to be one step ahead of the good guys. Then, as the years crept up on me, and I didn’t have any nearby grandkids to fix my problems, I had to pay dearly for assistance which sometimes didn’t last. Now companies that provide the essentials get into my computer and make changes without telling me. So I wake up in the morning with a computer message: WE HAVE UPGRADED YOUR COMPUTER DO NOT SHUT DOWN. They also get in and do things without telling me. Why can’t computers be more like the good ol’ dependable typewriter? My old electric typewriter never quit. It ended up on a shelf raring to go but never got a second chance.

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SECRET SOCIETY GROWING IN MOON VALLEY B LO C K WAT C H E R B Y B L A N C H E LU K E S Secret Society growing in Moon Valley. Catching on like wildfire. Be cautious and alert if you are approached. There is no membership dues, so if they ask for money, don’t contribute. Give whatever money you want to your favorite charity. If they offer to provide you a membership list, definitely turn and run, there isn’t one. I can give you a clue, however, then it would be not so secret. Hum. So why is this so popular and you never heard about it? Well, that is what a secret is supposed to be. You are hearing about it now, that is if you are savvy and reading this month’s Block Watcher. Congratulations. Those of you who are a part of the society are grinning. I can see you! I can’t give you the name for it, because as I said it is a secret, however I can give some info on what the secret society stands for and does. Should you join, “Your charge is to everyday do something special. A prayer for someone or something, pick up a piece of trash, hold a door open for someone, initiate a smile, a thank you and/or a compliment and be helpful without being asked.” Now you can see why it is catching on, and imagine if EVERYONE did one thing each day. Wouldn’t the world be a better place. So, don’t miss out on being a part of the best kept secret. You can join without even being asked. Why? Just because! Don’t forget the Block Watch meeting the Third Saturday of July 17th. The Fourth tree from 7th Ave and Coral Gables in our own Moon Valley Park 3:30-4:30 pm Contact Blanche at moonvalleybw@cox.net

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Where the Desert Meets the Bay

MOON VALLEY WOMEN’S CLUB BEGINS NEW SEASON

Pointe Tapatio residents, Diane & Michael Stackwick are Baltimore natives and the former owners of the Coronado Café on 7th Street in Mid-Town Phoenix. The Coronado Café was a longtime favorite in the Coronado Historic District and the home of the “best crab cake” in Phoenix. Their new restaurant, the North Mountain Grille, is located in the former Salute/Marshalls space at 13216 N. 7th St. in Shaw Butte Plaza. Come and enjoy their new menu offerings as wells as some of your old favorites. North Mountain Grill features great steaks, chicken & seafood in a casual atmosphere with top notch service and affordability. Happy Hour begins at 4PM 7 days per week. Join us at the bar and stay for dinner in our newly decorated dining room. We look forward to serving you soon. Happy Hour 4PM-7PM 7 days $4.00 Well Drinks $2.00 Off Imported Beers $1.00 Off Domestics $6.00 Appetizers New menu items added daily!

MVWC is a social and service club founded in 1970. Membership is open to women living within our boundaries, which are comprised of the following streets: North side of Thunderbird Road, West side of Seventh Street, Homes on Paradise Lane/LeMarche Avenues, East of and including Moon Mountain and Coral Gables Estates, and South of Greenway including Moonlight Cove, Tamarac and Las Meridas. If you live within our boundaries, we can send you a copy of our membership form by email or U S mail. Our first luncheon of the year is on September 15th at Moon Valley Country Club. We will meet for a social followed by lunch. This is the beginning of another membership year for our club. It promises to be a year of luncheons at a variety of locations with entertaining and informative programs. September and October mark the beginning for our activity groups. We have over 245 members from their 20’s to 90’s. There are over 50 activity groups that our members can join. These include Gardening, Service Projects, Moms & Tots, Book Clubs, Walking, and several Bridge, Bunco, Pinochle and Dominoes groups. We also have Movies, Matinees, Restaurant Review and Genealogy as well as Wine Tasting and a Dinner Group to name some of our activities. There may be other new groups started by our members. If you are new to the area or haven’t joined recently, you are encouraged to come and meet your neighbors. Monthly luncheons with programs are usually held on the second Thursday of the month from September through May at various locations. Luncheon attendance is open to our members and their guests. We also have a monthly newsletter mailed or emailed to each member to keep them informed of club information, luncheons, and activities. Our dues are $25 per year to receive the newsletter by U.S. mail or $20 per year to receive the newsletter by email. The deadline for dues and September’s luncheon reservation is September 8th. If you would like additional information about membership, dues, group participation and details for the September luncheon, please contact Sandi Kogan at 602-375-1433 or email: moonvalleywomensclub@gmail.com.

~ Happy Hour ~ 4PM - 7PM, 7 days a week

4.00 Well Drinks $ 2.00 Off Imported Beers $ 1.00 Off Domestics $ 6.00 Appetizers $

13216 N 7th Street #B2, Phoenix, AZ 85022 33

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A Chiropractic Lifestyle BY DR. JAMEY REICHOW I have heard many people say in a concerned sort of way that once you start chiropractic care then you have to go for the rest of your life. Depending on your goals, I will say there is truth in this statement. Of course at Moon Valley Chiropractic our goal is to align ourselves with the goals of our patients. For instance, if you are only interested in getting out of pain and symptom relief then our approach will be to alleviate pain and provide symptom relief. These are always the first goal and chiropractic is highly successful at accomplishing this. But truly the ultimate goal of chiropractic is reaching everyone’s full potential in health and wellness. To achieve this goal, maintenance is important. The following paragraph is from: The Chiropractic Way: How Chiropractic Care Can Stop Your Pain And Help You Regain Your Health Without Drugs or Surgery. Paraphrasing: Chiropractic care isn’t a quick fix, although it can eliminate pain fairly quickly. Ideally it should be a lifestyle choice in the same way you choose to eat a healthy diet or exercise. I liken chiropractic care to session with a physical trainer. Initially, under the guidance of a personal trainer you need to work with him or her several times a week to establish proper physiologic function. Once this is established, you only need to check in once a month or once a quarter for a new set of exercises based on your current level of functioning. Once you’ve reached a good level of physical performance do you stop working out? Of course not. Similarly, if you eat properly for 3 months does that mean you can eat whatever you wish for the rest of your life. Obviously the answer is no. If you want to stay healthy and fit then you have to continue to eat properly and exercise. This is true for chiropractic. Chiropractic care is just as vital a part of a healthy lifestyle as exercise and nutrition. In the same way regular exercise is important for your muscular and circulatory systems, proper nutrition for the digestive system, chiropractic care is important for arguably our most important system--the nervous system, the system that controls every detail in the body. So let’s everybody get healthy and stay healthy! To Health! Dr. Jamey Reichow D.C.

DECOMPRESSION

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.

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Your Local Moon Valley Real Estate Specialists

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