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MUSIC & Hiking Read Now - 13 On a Mission to end homelessness - 3 Post covid Despair - 8 Challenges to triumphs - 14 These shoes were made for donating - 18

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On a Mission to End Homelessness There are nearly 3,500 children in foster care in Arizona between the ages of 13-17. As they age out of foster care, over half of them will end up homeless within the next year. When most people think about homelessness, they picture the chronically homeless, the person on the corner with a sign, looking forlorn and weathered from their experiences. This person matters just as much as anyone else, but it also is not your typical person facing homelessness. In fact, over 75% of homeless people will no longer be homeless within a year, and will never face homelessness again. They are children in care who age out of the system without a place to go. They are mothers, often with children of their own fleeing domestic violence. They are families evicted from their homes in a hurry without time to adequately plan for where to go.

At Locality Homes, we are dedicating March and April to ending homelessness. We estimate that 400 children in care will age out of foster care in March and April without a state ID. For a little under $5,000, we can change the lives of more than 400 children, saving our community between $12m and $20m. Locality Homes will match every donation to Homeless ID Project up to $2,500.

The first 100 people who donate $12 or more, will receive a Locality Homes mug. Those who designate their dollar-for-dollar tax credit to Homeless ID Project will be entered into a drawing for gift cards from some of our favorite local businesses and a free family photo shoot.

We believe that if most people knew that... +Homelessness is rarely a choice

+The majority of homeless people are children aging out of foster care, mothers with small children, families facing difficult financial realities +75% of the homeless population will not be homeless within a year, and will not face homelessness again +While $12 won’t solve homelessness, it will significantly ease the burden of transition, reduce anxiety, fear, and burden of a vulnerable population +Arizona allows a donation of $400 for individuals and $800 for families as a dollar for dollar tax credit to Homeless ID Project +Providing care for each homeless individual costs the community $30,000$50,000 per year +By providing $12 IDs, Homeless ID Project saved the community $14m-$23m in 2020 +A return of $60 per dollar, turning a $400 tax credit into a $24,000 return to the community, is a serious demonstration of that value We believe that if YOU knew this, you would want to be involved. Our co-founder, Richard Calhoun, was inspired by this mission and cites his own personal experience as a reason for joining the Homeless ID Project team.

“I think most people don’t realize how thin the line between security and homelessness is. I grew up the child of a teen mother and twice experienced homelessness myself, sleeping in our car as a kid, and couch surfing trying to find my place as a teen with an unstable home life trying to transition to adulthood. I got lucky. Not everyone has a network to help until they can find their way or identification and an address to apply for jobs, finish school, and qualify for additional help. $12 for a replacement ID should never be the barrier to helping someone who wants to help themself.

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PV Food Bank Takes Care of its neighbors B Y K AT H Y G L I N D M E I E R & A N G E L A A M B R O S E

Back in 1986, a few community members started collecting food in their garage to distribute to struggling families within the boundaries of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. From this humble beginning the PV Emergency Food Bank was born.

Today our organization operates out of a 3800 sq. foot facility located at 10862 N. 32nd St. and has hundreds of volunteers. Our motto, “Neighbors Caring, Neighbors Sharing,” reflects the strong community spirit that has been a part of this organization since its inception. We rely solely on cash and food donations and are completely run by volunteers. No government funding is accepted.

During the pandemic, we expanded our outreach to families, participated in the COVID relief fresh produce and milk program, and increased the protein content of food boxes and weekend backpacks. Last year, the food bank served 1,400 clients and logged 9,000 volunteer hours.

Generous donations from school drives, local churches and community service organizations help keep our shelves stocked. The food is sorted, cataloged, and monitored for freshness.

During the 2020 holiday season, we provided families with a special holiday

meal, including a turkey or ham — in addition to the standard family food box.

We have been blessed with many generous donors over the past 34 years.

Thanks to our dedicated volunteer grant writers, the food bank has received grants from the Phoenix Suns Foundation, the Dow Foundation, Season for Sharing, and others.

Our Weekend Food4Kids program provides an average of 800 backpacks per week to hungry students and is supported solely by cash donations. The food bank qualifies for up to $800 in Arizona tax credit donations, which help feed struggling families in our community.

Fewer school food drives have been held this year due to online learning, but we are hopeful that food drives will resume when students return to the classroom in March. We invite anyone interested in volunteering or in need of assistance to contact the food bank at (602) 867-9228. Appointments are scheduled in advance to assure privacy for recipients. Walk-ins are also welcome. Please bring proof of address and photo identification. The food bank is open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. COVID protocols are in place for the safety of our clients and volunteers. We look forward to seeing you soon!

New Bike Lane

Yes something is new after repaving 7st by the Point. The bike lane starts at the southwest corner parking lot on 7st at the very south end . It continues south over the hill and down past the road leading to the towers on North mountain. Then down hill toward Northmoutain Park . The lane ends so you need to take the sidewalk. North bound is found by going north on 9th street starting at Mountain View some twisting needed going through the Point homes. At the most north Point apartments the lane starts. There is 20 feet missing so riding on 7th st without a lane is necessary! Up the hill you go cresting at the Point Resort. Then down hill on the new lane just for you. It ends about 40 feet from Thunderbird so grab the sidewalk. Bike riding is fun and free!

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If it were not for bad luck, there would be no luck at all!

– Ray Charles and Jimmy Lewis sang it well.

Luck is one of those things, I have thought long and hard about. I am Irish, so the “luck of the Irish” is something I have always known. Grandpa loved the ponies and a betting man he was! Of course, luck played a big part in filling his pockets with “green stuff”, or so he thought, after many hours of studying the stats, and racebook.

But is luck or lucky just success or failure apparently brought on by chance rather than through one’s own actions. Some people sure have much more than others. It seems some people are born lucky and everything they touch turns to gold, while others are dogged by misfortune.

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Post Covid Despair

BY NICK C ARUSO, LCSW

Helping yourself and loved ones find their way back to a new normal after the COVID-19 Vaccination You received your second dose of the vaccine, you feel a sense of relief, and a sense of accomplishment. But, the next morning does not bring the sense of optimism and motivation you anticipated. Be patient with yourself and others, life after a pandemic is new territory. Remember crisis situations affect people differently so too may be the way we navigate the post vaccination process.

While some will head back to their old routines joyfully and with a sense of urgency to make up for lost time, others will do so with ambivalence, fear or trepidation. It is important to recognize that the pandemic and subsequent shutdowns have resulted in a wide range of emotions.

For many depression and anxiety are the result of so many months of restrictions, in which many struggled to envision a future. For some this secondary emotional crisis may prove as difficult to address as the virus itself. As was pointed out in a recent New York Times article, while for some temporary closures have offered a respite from the stresses of a hectic day to day life, which has made them more resilient moving forward, for others, especially those who already struggled with mental health conditions or limited access to care, fragility has been exacerbated.

Emerging research is finding that the pandemic has been especially challenging for young adults. Consider the many important milestones that have been placed on hold from schools and universities being closed, graduation ceremonies, to dating and socialization. Specific to socialization, consider this pandemic is occurring at a time when building social relationships is at the center of a young adults life. And, at a time when this population are last in line to receive the vaccine. It is little wonder health experts anticipate an increase in anxiety, depression, eating disorders and addictions among our youth.

Wherever one is in the prevention, treatment or recovery phase of COVID 19 it is important to help the members of our “inner circle” as well as members of our larger community know that they are not alone with the challenges that

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have resulted from the pandemic. Convey patience and tolerance with yourself and others getting on the other side of COVID 19, recognizing that arriving to a new normal takes as long as it takes.

Nick Caruso, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and Lecturer for Arizona State University's School of Social Work. Nick and his wife Eva have lived and raised their 3, now adult children in Moon Valley over the past 30 years.

BY B I LL & BAR B N I CH O L S What sets Anytime Fitness of Moon Valley apart from other clubs in the area? We provide a spacious, clean, and uncrowded facility with top-of-the-line equipment plus a friendly and fully certified training staff ready to answer your questions and help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Today we are talking about the technology side of fitness. Electrical impedance body composition scanning describes what the body is made of, differentiating between body fat mass, lean body mass and total body water to give you a snapshot of your health. A healthy balance between fat and muscle is vital for health and wellness throughout life. Scientific evidence shows that a healthy body composition will increase your lifespan; reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, early mortality, heart disease, hypertension, insulin resistance, impaired immune function and stroke. It can help reduce pain associated with arthritis and improve back pain. It will also assist in increase energy levels through improved metabolic function, and improved self-esteem.

Anytime Fitness of Moon Valley has invested in an Evolt 360 Body Composition Scanner. This body scanning technology charts 24 key metrics, provides calorie recommendations, and a macronutrient profile based on your individual results and your stated fitness goals. We provide all of our members with the opportunity to get this comprehensive picture of their current body composition.

When you want to get healthier, you’re most likely wanting to lose fat and gain muscle. But neither weighing yourself or calculating BMI differentiate between muscle and fat. The truth is, these methods tell you little about how healthy you really are. Body composition analysis accurately shows changes in fat mass, muscle mass, and body fat percentage. This information can help you validate your current health and exercise habits.

Scans of this type typically runs at least $40. Book an appointment for a tour of our gym and we are happy to provide a scan and reading at no charge. We can be reached at 602-795-8088 to schedule your appointment.

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Wise Words M O O N VALLE Y M AG I C BY D EB B I E ER BS TO E SSER There are some bumper stickers that crack me up and some. . not so much.

A funny one I saw-though very wise said, condoms are cheaper than diapers.

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I am not a hoarder, but I do have a very jam packed sewing room with cool things that are useful when I feel the impulse to craft or sew. Unfortunately it’s a very small room, so I don’t actually ‘create’ inside it unless I’m sewing. It has 2 closets and one is filled with fabric and crafty things, the other one is filled with clothes.

I do not subscribe to the saying if you haven’t worn the outfit in a year, get rid of it. That’s a terrible waste of money. Many years ago, when it was less expensive than buying what we seamstresses call ready-made, I made all of my clothes. A former colleague once commented that I must go shopping every week, as I’m always wearing something new. Actually, I have outfits that are 30+ years old hidden away. I rotate my clothes like stores do the merchandise on their shelves. Many of these clothes were made by me. I haven’t been able to convince Gary to ‘put away, not give away’ the clothes he no longer wants, so I do it for him! I call it the ‘vintage closet’ in the guest bedroom. Our boys go through it regularly. They love shopping second hand stores and this closet is much more accessible, and free. It’s not that I don’t get rid of things because I do, but I definitely keep my favs. Every year I go through my closets and donate, trash or hide.

My argument for clothing hoarding is that I save money shopping. I have fat clothes, skinny clothes, winter, spring, summer and fall clothes. I hand wash things I want to last and put them away for another year when no one will remember them and they feel ‘new’ again. The fact that I can wear things from 30 years ago is pretty amazing. I just discovered two outfits I made back in the ‘80s when I was teaching aerobics, and am so happy that I saved them. They fit and they’re sooo cute! I am now as thin as I was 36 years ago. While I don’t plan on ever having a size 6 or 8 fit snugly again, let alone the 10-12’s, I hang onto those things for my sister who is on this weight loss journey with me. I do purge though. Recently I got rid of 18 pairs of pants, took in 5 pairs and threw out 2.

It felt good and I decided that I didn’t need any new ones. Then I saw my friend in a cute pair of jeans and had to see for myself if Maurice’s on Bell between Famous Footwear and Target had anything I’d like on me. Oh My Goodness! They have the best, most comfortable jeans I have ever worn! I bought 3 pair all in a new, tiny size and it’s all Gwen’s fault!

There’s a saying that speaks about finally being happy once you’re whatever; rich, skinny, married, divorced, and that instead of ‘waiting until’ you should dig deep to find that happiness within yourself. I can’t argue that those are wise words, but I must say that being this thin has given me more joy than I could’ve ever imagined. I’m more comfortable in my own skin than ever before.

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Debbie Erbstoesser has lived in Moon Valley for 30 years, is a mother of 3 adult sons and has been married to Gary, her friend from High School, for 36 years. She is a gifted specialist in the Deer Valley School District.

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ESTATE Planning for tHE BLENDED FAMILY

BY LIBBY BANK S, PLLC THE L AW OFFICE OF LIBBY BANK S In first marriages, a couple generally have identical goals for their estate planning: take care of the surviving spouse for as long as he or she lives, then distribute what’s left to their children.

But second marriages can be different. The blended family – his children, her children and sometimes their children as well – makes for more complicated planning. Each spouse may have separate assets as well as their joint, community assets. Both usually want at least some of their assets to go to their own children after they die.

At the same time, they want to make sure the surviving spouse has enough to live on.

With a blended family, a couple has to put a plan in place if they want to be sure their goals are met. This won’t happen automatically.

Think about one of the most famous of blended families – the Brady Bunch. What happens if Carol and Mike have all their assets in joint tenancy and don’t have a will or trust? If Mike is the first to die, Carol will get all the couple’s joint assets. But then what happens when Carol dies? Without a will or trust, state law steps in. Arizona law says that Carol’s children get her assets.

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it to your imagination on whether those girls are going to share the wealth. If Mike and Carol’s plan was to divide everything between all six of the kids, the failure to plan made sure that didn’t happen.

What if Mike had a rental property that was in his name only and not in joint tenancy? Again, state law will step in if he doesn’t plan. Arizona law provides that on Mike’s death, Carol inherits half of Mike’s sole property and Mike’s sons get the other half. If Mike intends for Carol to get it all, he has to plan for that.

Mike and Carol may want to be sure that the survivor of them is well cared for, but they also want to be sure their own kids share in what’s left after they are both gone. They can plan for this in their trust. The trust can provide that some of their assets go to an irrevocable trust at the first spouse’s death.

The surviving spouse is the beneficiary during his or her lifetime. The trust, however, says where the assets left in the trust go when the survivor passes, and the survivor can’t change that. This way the first spouse to die is assures that some of the assets will be distributed to his or her children when the second passes.

What about Mike’s 401(k) and Carol’s IRA? If Mike is the beneficiary on Carol’s IRA, on her death, he rolls the IRA into his own name and can designate whoever he wants as a beneficiary. If Carol wants to be sure Mike doesn’t designate a new wife as the beneficiary after Carol passes, Carol has to plan for that. She can create a Standalone Retirement Trust and designate it as her beneficiary. The Retirement Trust can provide that Mike receives lifetime income from IRA in the Retirement Trust, but Carol gets to say who gets it after his death – whether it’s her kids or all six kids.

There are many factors going into estate planning for the blended family.

It’s a good idea for the blended family couple to discuss their individual estate planning goals together. If they are similar, then the task may be somewhat easy, and they can plan with the same attorney. If their goals and ideas are considerably different, separate attorneys may be needed, and perhaps even separate trusts.

Most couples do have one common goal, which is doing the right thing for everyone involved: themselves, their spouse, their children, and their spouse’s children. A good estate planning attorney can help put together a plan that accomplishes your goals. If you would like my help, call me at (602) 375-6752 or contact me on my website, www.libbybanks.com.

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Kids can enjoy cAMP HUBBARD DAY CAMP THIS SUMMER If you want your child to stay active, social, and “unplugged” this summer, Camp Hubbard is the perfect summer day camp option. Operating since 1998, this top-notch, coed sports camp is designed for ages 4 to 14. Kids will have a great time making new friends while also learning lots of new sports, games, and activities. Sports include: basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, archery, swimming and more. There are also different, weekly themes that the kids have a super-fun time dressing up for.

Camp Hubbard will operate from May 24 through Aug. 6 at three Valley locations: St. Bernadette Parish in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley Christian in Phoenix, and Griffith Elementary in Phoenix. Camp dates vary by location.

There are half-day and full-day options available. Half-day is from 8:30 to 11:30

WESD Updates for March

BY DR . PAUL S TANTON, SUPERINTENDENT, WESD

Dear WESD Partners and Community Members, One year ago, our lives changed as we began to learn about the COVID-19 virus and its impact on our families, our lives and our schools. We have a ways to go, yet, we have come so far. Thank you for your patience and support of your local schools during these unprecedented times.

WESD Social Worker Named Arizona School Social Worker of the Year I am proud to share that Emma Sanchez, social worker at Washington Elementary School, was named School Social Worker of the Year by the School Social Work Association of Arizona. She will be formally recognized at a virtual award ceremony on March 5th. Emma is the second WESD social worker in three years to receive this honor. The WESD is incredibly fortunate to have an amazing team of social workers and is truly proud of Emma’s contributions.

Now Enrolling Kindergarteners for the 2021 – 2022 School Year WESD is enrolling kindergarteners for the 2021-2022 school year. Our free, full-day program offers research-based curriculum that addresses reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education and art with plenty

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By Lila Baltman a.m. and the full day is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Costs: $250/week half-day; $315/week full-day. Siblings are $225 and $290. Single days are $80 per child.

Children must attend a full week of full-day camp this summer to qualify for the single-day registration. Full-day campers are required to bring their own, self-cooled lunch to camp on Mondays through Thursdays. Every Friday is “Pizza Friday” for all full-day campers. Registration includes a camper t-shirt and daily snacks. There is also “Extended Stay” childcare every day from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information and to enroll online, call Camp Hubbard at (602) 786-6789 or visit www. camphubbardaz.com

of time for exploration and play. You can learn more about our kindergarten program, meet our teachers and take virtual tours by visiting www.wesdschools. org/kindergarten.

WESD kindergarten is available to those who live outside the district through open enrollment. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors who have children turning five before September 1st 2021. To learn more or to register online visit https://www.wesdschools.org/registration.

Return to In-person Learning Update - We’ve started to see considerable improvement in the benchmarks. Maricopa County Department of Public Health has indicated that we should continue to see a downward trend in the benchmarks in the weeks ahead. With the current decrease in metrics WESD is planning for a return to in-person learning five days a week beginning after spring break, Monday, March 22nd. We have reached out to families, providing a choice between in-person and online instruction for the remainder of the school year.

When students and staff return, we will continue to implement mitigation strategies such as taking temperatures upon arrival; wearing face masks; washing hands frequently; social distancing,; and cleaning often. The district has also purchased high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) “scrubbers” that pull air in, remove contaminants, and discharge cleaner air back into the room. The HEPA filters in these machines are rated to remove 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns.

Now Hiring Teachers for the 2021 – 2022 School Year - WESD continues to hire teachers for the 2021-2022 school year. We will be hosting virtual interviews on March 8 – 11th. These interviews are open to current teachers, student teachers and those with college degrees interested in becoming teachers through alternative pathways. WESD offers extensive teacher support including mentoring and weekly professional development. We offer other great benefits such as competitive starting salaries and loan forgiveness programs. Interviews can be scheduled online at https://bit.ly/WESDjobs. For more information on teaching in the WESD, please contact Lydia Garcia, senior recruiter, at Lydia. garcia@wesdschools.org or call 602-347-2622.

Tax Credit- There is still time to reduce your state tax liability (up to $200 filing single or $400 filing jointly) by donating to one of WESD’s schools.

A tax credit donation to a WESD school puts your tax dollars back into our community where they will make a difference for our students. Any donation is greatly appreciated. For more information, please call 602-347-2737 or visit www.wesdschools.org/taxcredit.

Follow Us on Social Media - We encourage our community to follow us on social media (@wesdschools) to stay up to date with district news. We post district updates every Friday and regularly share good news about our schools, staff and students. Please visit our Web site, https://www.wesdschools.org for additional resources and information. The WESD is grateful for your continued support. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our family.

Gratefully, Dr. Paul Stanton, Superintendent

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Need your help to make the change

BY CHER IE MALKOFF

Thinking about selling your home, but nervous about finding a new place to live? Your fears are not unfounded. According to the Arizona Regional MLS, the inventory of single-family houses for sale is down 61% from this time last year. Add to this the influx of buyers from California, etc… and you have the largest housing shortage in recent memory. This is causing extreme competition and bidding wars among buyers. While wearing the seller’s hat, this can be a great situation with multiple offers, including full-price and above-list-price offers, from which to choose. The problem is on the buy side, where inventory is so scarce. So the downside for sellers is how to find your next home. As a buyer, you may need the proceeds from your current home sale or you wish to make an offer without contingency. Or you do not want to risk selling your home quickly only to struggle to purchase your next home, leaving you without a place to live.

If this is a concern for you, we may have the perfect solution! We now have exclusive access to the Knock Home Swap ™ program. This innovative program empowers qualified homeowners to buy a new home before they even list their current house for sale by providing funds for prepping your listing for sale, for your new home down payment, and for mortgage payment coverage until your current house is sold. It is the ultimate combination of convenience, certainty, and cost-effectiveness, allowing you to make a non-contingent offer (critical in today’s market) on a new house when you find it. We are a few of the only real estate agents in this market who can give you access to this convenient new program.

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BLOCK WATCHER BY BLANCHE LUKES For those of you who read the Block Watcher on a regular basis, you may remember the Good Deed Fellowship article. What a unique idea, doing a good deed each day. Well, with all the craziness going on in the world today we need to pull together and practice Kindness as well as the Good Deeds.

Lets make an effort to see every person (ha) behind the mask, and reach out if only with a smile or gesture of kindness. Perhaps we can turn the tides to a kinder gentler society now.

This may take some doing but I really think it needs to be done and NOW. Why are people so rude. Why are drivers always in a rush to get around you, even when you are going five miles over the speed limit. Why is there so many serious accident on our freeways I10 of 17 every day? In case, you haven’t notice {hic}, there is a fast lane on the left, a slower lane and exit on the right and a middle lane that should breeze along at the speed limit or so. So what is the problem!?!

Leave frustrations and problems at home or at the work place. Do not bring them in your car. Lets put things in perspective. It really is not that long ago when the covered wagon ambled along on their way to sunny Arizona. Many of the first settlers settled in Sunnyslope. That is not so far from Moon Valley and our American Indians gallantly rode horses on these here lands, It is not really that long ago. When we moved to Phoenix (1970) there was very little housing just north of North Mountain. The developers were having a field day buying up the land and building spec houses. The investors had foresight and bought up as much of Moon Valley land as they could. Speculating builders swooped in and homes started to pop up.

What foresight they had buying up the land, building a country club and then there were model homes on Hana Maui and Thunderbird Road. Even if you are not a member of the Moon Valley Country Club, I am sure they wouldn’t mind you popping in and seeing the pictures they have in their entrance foyer of the area at that time.

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Civitan Foundation to Replace Rose Johnson’s The Prayer of St. Francis Mural

BY TAYLOR COLE

Civitan Foundation, Inc. has selected Isaac Caruso, a professional outdoor mural artist in Arizona, to reimagine and replace a beloved 1998 mural by Rose Johnson with new artwork. The mural installation process will begin in March 2021.

Since October 2019, Civitan has owned the former mortuary building on the corner of Thomas Road and 16th Street, an area that has become one of Phoenix’s best-known hubs for mural art. In November 2020, the foundation posted a call for art via the Western States Arts Federation website and other local commissions. “Civitan hopes to carry on Johnson’s legacy by encouraging young artists to engage in designing a mural focused on the diverse, multi-dimensional and creative neighboring community, the unique character and history of the building, and Civitan Foundation’s integral place in the community,” said Donna Isaac of Public by Design, art consultant for Civitan.

Of 23 applicants, Caruso was selected from four finalist by a panel made up of two Civitan members, two community members, and an independent local artist. The decision was largely made based on Caruso’s experience in truly engaging community members with the creation of public works of art.

In a virtual Zoom forum scheduled for early March, Caruso will gather stories and ideas from the community and begin drafting the initial design.

Donna Isaac said that she and Caruso are currently discussing other ways for the community to give input.

“Civitan Foundation remains sensitive to the history of the mural that this community embraced. More than two decades after Johnson painted it, we hope to reinspire a new generation of localists who know that the humanitarian elements that were once depicted were not lost but were recreated in a way that reflects the continuous hardships and successes of the community that is here

today,” said Dawn Trapp, CEO of Civitan Foundation.

Despite best-laid plans before Civitan owned the building, six-figure costs and manpower were prohibitive to restoring the artwork. The mural had a crumbling foundation, heavy smatterings of graffiti, over-painting and elemental damage due to unwavering sunlight. The work of art was recently covered in beige paint to make way for the new mural.

The mural is just one piece of the full exterior and interior renovation project that is transforming the former Hanson Mortuary into an expanded Civitan Foundation location for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Civitan Midtown will serve as a vibrant community partner and gathering place for Coronado residents and visitors by housing a thrift store, coffee shop, art gallery and restaurant. The building and its programs will support at least 75 job-training, employment and education opportunities for Phoenix’s disability community. More information about the grand opening of the location will be shared at a later date.

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The very first thing they teach you in Loan Officer 101 class is that you cannot quote a rate on a new mortgage without first taking an application.

Well actually you can, but that rate better be high enough to cover all contingencies. Mortgage rates change daily and even hourly sometimes. The change is usually not very much, but the variation could sometimes mean 1/8th of a percent. Not every borrower gets the same rate. There are many variables that affect each transaction. First and foremost is FICO score. Banks, credit agencies and others are inundating us with opportunities to learn our score.

I have bank accounts with three different banks and each one has a section on their website where I can learn my score. Mortgage type FICO scores are a little different however. Mortgage lenders use a different algorithm. When pulling your credit, they consult the three major bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) and take the middle score of the three, disregarding the high and low scores.

Suffice it to say, the higher your score, the better rate you will qualify for.

Second, the amount of debt that one has, also determines rate. The Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) is calculated on each deal. Regardless of how well you pay, high debt to income adversely affects the offered rate. There is a fine line in this area. Lenders want to ensure that the borrower knows how to use credit, thus some credit is better than no credit, but too much credit is bad. Credit bureaus will divide the amount of monthly obligations by gross monthly income to arrive at a DTI figure. Below 35% is acceptable. I have seen DTIs into the low 50% range be approved depending on the type of loan.

Loan-to-Value (LTV) is the third factor. To calculate LTV, you divide the appraised value into the loan amount. An $80,000 mortgage on a home that appraised for $100,000 would elicit an 80%

LTV. An LTV of 80% is the gold standard. Below 80% Mortgage Insurance is not required on a conventional loan, above 80% it is usually required which adds an additional payment each month.

There are mortgages available with no money down.

FHA’s traditional requirement is 3.5% down so the LTV would be 96.5%. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have conventional mortgages with 3% down equaling a 97% LTV. A rule of thumb is the higher the LTV, the higher the rate. While this is not always true, one should explore the possibilities with a trusted loan officer.

Fourth the use of the property is a determining factor. Primary residences usually command lower rates. Second homes are very close, if factoring in the payments on both the primary and second home produces acceptable DTIs. Investment properties may be higher, however, with a valid lease a portion of the rental income may be usable in the income calculations. Condominiums have their own challenges. Refinances may be a godsend, but they have to meet the right criteria. Renovations loans are usually more expensive. One may want to consider a refinance shortly after completing a renovation.

To sum this all up, my company compares the offered rates of 20 or more lenders on every application. We choose the best offered rate, based on the criteria discussed above to quote to our borrowers. I quote at par, in other words, there is no points cost to secure this loan, and I also show the advantages of buying down the rate by paying points. One final thing to remember – the rate must be locked before it is binding, meaning a rate quoted today may not be valid tomorrow unless it is locked.

The next time you ask me what’s the rate today, I will say that they are “very good today, let’s take an application and I can tell you exactly.” I also say there is no cost or obligation to find out what your rate is today.

Music & Hiking

BY JULIE PEK

Who would have thought that you could listen to live music atop Shaw Butte? Imagine reaching the summit and finding Tim striking up a tune with one of his brass instruments. A retired general contractor from Indiana, Tim and his wife, recently purchased a Moon Valley area home to renovate.

When he’s not busy working on the house, Tim is hiking Shaw Butte and carrying one of his horns to the top.

“It’s a great way to combine the two extracurricular interests I have,” Tim said. “Before I retired, I sat in my chair way too much, and I was determined to get more exercise when I had the time.” Tim combines his love and talent for playing an instrument with the love of hiking outdoors. Back in high school, he participated in both track and music. Today he enjoys combining them again. Recently, I caught Tim playing festive music to a very engaged group of hikers. He usually starts with “Morning Has Broken” and then goes through a medley of what he calls “mountain songs.” You can hear him playing “The Hills are Alive” and other popular tunes.

He will even take requests.

He enjoys the trail and is known to strike up a conversation with a fellow hiker. Tim’s collection of brass instruments include baritone horn, baritone bugle, flugelhorn, trumpet, and cornet, and he has enjoyed playing for years in a group called The New Orleans Brass Band. If you’re hiking Shaw Butte, and you hear faint brass music as you reach the top, Tim will greet you with a smile and some notes to enjoy the day. Tim’s Hiking Tip: “Shorten your stride and keep your feet under you.”

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Challenges to Triumphs – Thunderbird High School Boys Basketball

BY KELLY CALCATERRA, CO-CHAIR OF THUNDERBIRD BOYS BASKETBALL BOOSTER CLUB Every October, high school boys convene in the Thunderbird High School practice gym to start training and get into shape for basketball tryouts in November. However, last fall the training and tryouts didn’t happen.

In December, boys were finally allowed to start limited practices and tryout with a lot of mitigation measures. The season start was delayed twice and eventually started in mid-January. Days before games were to commence, the Arizona Interscholastic Association cancelled all winter season sports due to the high COVID cases in Arizona. Then, they reinstated the season a few days later with more mitigation measures.

No one can deny, this roller coaster of events the boys (and all student athletes) have endured is extraordinary. It is important to note, our Thunderbird students have all been affected at an important time in their young lives. Our students must sit in front of screens all day, five days a week and try and learn Algebra, Biology, Spanish, Literature, etc. This harbors their physical activity, and any real interactions with adults or peers. High school is a time when students learn how to become independent and express who they are through clubs and sports.

Basketball or any sport/physical activity aids in this development and is a crucial aspect for wellness.

With such a rocky start, the THS basketball boys persevered. They play in masks. They don’t shake hands or high five. They get their temperature checked daily. They do everything that is asked of them, just so they can play. The freshman team has really made themselves known with an undefeated record, 10-0 so far. The JV and Varsity teams are also getting some crucial wins as they climb through their schedule.

The Varsity squad has five seniors this year – their final year to enjoy being at the helm of the program and mentor younger players. However, this is not possible this year. There is no interaction allowed between the squads. Only parents are allowed at games. Seniors also won’t have their recognition event with their families, peers, and coaches. If you know one of our senior players, please reach out to them and express your congratulations and best wishes. They are the heart of this program and will be missed.

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Just when you think you have mastered your phones new technology, the experts have come up with more ways to confuse us. Now we have technology that has produced Smart Homes that make our lives easier. The next time you are in the market for Smart technology you better do your homework to make sure you are getting the item that suites all you needs.

What if you could talk to your refrigerator through voice command?

What if an app on your phone can tell you your food inventory? Washers can start the load when you tell it to and notify you when it is done. Check your oven with an app so you can see when your food is ready. Check your home thermostat from your phone and raise and lower the temperature.

Surveillance cameras allow you to check up on your home and your pets while you are gone. If you are not sure if you have locked the house, closed the garage or turned off/on your air conditioning, there is a product for you. You can also mow your yard and clean your home with a touch of a button. Wireless speakers operated through your smart phone with incredible sound quality. Smart outlets that are controlled from your phone and can be turned on and off whenever you want. Smart doorbells notify you when someone is at your door.

This technology has some wonderful applications and pricing is becoming more reasonable. Be assured that the price will come down as technology catches up. If technology continues as expected, who knows what your home is capable of?

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The quest for more Cabinet Space B Y K AT H L E E N V I C K Besides the eternal quest for more counterspace in the kitchen is the need for more cabinet space. This can be relatively easily accomplished in three ways: taller wall cabinets, additional shelves in them and drawers in the base cabinets.

Most kitchens have 30” high wall cabinets, leaving a gap at the ceiling—and this gap is an unmitigated disaster. Not only is this space non-functional but, honestly, how often does the top of the cabinets get cleaned? Dust and grease create a layer of “yuck” up there. Thinking of only saving money by doing this not only creates misery for the person who has to use and clean the kitchen but limits storage. Installing taller cabinets not only solves that cleaning problem but adds additional storage.

Most 30” tall wall cabinets come with the standard 2 shelves; taller cabinets may come with an additional shelf. Purchasing an additional shelf for each cabinet creates more storage—and makes life easier by eliminating the need to stack things higher (and heavier when attempting to remove objects).

Base cabinets come standard with one squat drawer at the top and one narrow shelf below. While the top drawer is fine for utensils, wraps and folded kitchen towels its use is limited. AND having to bend down and search through lower (and dark interiors) cabinets is an actual pain—again, misery for the user. A better use of lower cabinets is to have the same squat drawer at the top and 2 tall drawers below. This makes life easier for the user and maximizes storage possibilities.

A word to the wise: when planning a kitchen cabinet layout, consider using the fewest, widest cabinets. AND, make certain that the shelves are adjustable. The narrower the cabinet, the less versatility. Fixed shelves also limit storage potential.

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A Fitter you = A better Fighter against Covid-19 Complications

BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER, DC

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Adoption Spotlight: GOOSE As charming as they come, handsome Goose (656448) is as silly and playful as his name. This one-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier and Australian Shepherd Mix was first brought to the Arizona Humane Society from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control through AHS’ Project Reachout Program.

This program allows AHS to transfer in pets from shelters that are overwhelmed when AHS has space to adopt them out, giving them a second chance at finding their forever home.

And that is exactly was Goose is looking for, a forever home! Goose is an energetic and playful boy that would do best with an active family that shares his interest in being the life of the party. He is very friendly, loves giving out kisses and makes it obvious that he is excited to see you. Because Goose is a little energetic and is always in the mood for playtime, he must meet and get along well with all dogs that he would be living with in his new home.

All AHS Adoption locations are temporarily closed, but AHS’ Virtual Adoption Matchmaking Program by appointment is available to place pets, like Goose, with their forever families! For more information, visit azhumane. org/adopt. Please note: This pet might have been adopted by the time of your Virtual Matchmaking Adoption by Appointment, however AHS has dozens more wonderful pets who also need loving homes. Please take a moment to meet some of the other dogs, cats and other companion animals at the shelter!

Interested adopters can view available pets on our Adopt pages on our website, and schedule an appointment online to meet their next furry friend! To see all adoptable animals right now, visit www.azhumane.org/adopt.

While vaccine seems destined to remain the buzzword when it comes to COVID, let us not forget about natural options that, while they may not prevent COVID-19 infection, appear to reduce the chances you will suffer serious consequences if you do end up contracting the virus.

Case in point: a new study that suggests adults who score high on an exercise stress test are less likely to be hospitalized due to COVID-19 compared to patients who score lower. Patients who completed the test between Jan. 1, 2016 and Feb. 29, 2020, received a test for SARS-CoV-2 between Feb. 29, 2020 and May 30, 2020. Among patients who tested positive, peak metabolic equivalents of task (METs), a measure of maximal exercise capacity, were significantly higher in patients not hospitalized compared to patients who were hospitalized.

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BASKETBALL BOOSTER CLUB Continued from page 14 Per Varsity coach, Chester Hayes: ‘As a coach who has been at the school

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Using COVID “At home” time to create beauty

BY FROST Y K ROENING Covid has spawned new and old hobbies by very creative individuals in Moon Valley. After helping her husband and friend put in new hardwood flooring and refinishing an old table, Gloria Hardy decided to get out her loom.

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) have an arts and crafts contest each year. Gloria decided to test her mettle by setting up the warp for weaving.

The setup takes time. It is quite mathematical. The steps include: a warp board, threading the heddles (needles), and threading the reed for spacing. Once all that work with lovely, soft wool in brown and beige was finished, she could begin weaving.

The weaving of Gloria’s wall hanging took three long days. Looking closely at the intricate design reveals that there is a place-holding yarn, called tabby, after each design row. It takes a lot of concentration to have all the geometrics come out right.

Gloria submitted photos of each stage of her project to the state DAR. The State DAR Arts Committee gave her entry first place in the weaving category. The photos and documentation have been sent to National DAR in Washington, D. C. In this process, DAR wanted to know about her Patriot’s wife who may have been a weaver too.

Gloria may have learned through this genealogy that she is descended from a person who arrived on the Mayflower in Plymouth in 1620.

We join the residents of Moon Valley in using this precious time at home to create objects of beauty. Gloria’s cat, Prince Charming, helped in his own sweet way. He often walks along the street with Gloria like a little dog.

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These Shoes Were Made for Donating & That’s Just What You Should Do. Civitan Foundation, Inc. is conducting a shoe drive from March 1st through April 30th to raise funds for their ongoing mission of providing exceptional life experiences for children and adults living with disabilities. Civitan will earn funds based on the total weight of the shoes collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all of the donated footwear. Those dollars will benefit (Cause).

Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new shoes at the following locations in and around Moon Valley: Bobby D’s Restaurant: 10604 Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Isa’s Pizza Restaurant: 777 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022 Flerish Thrift Store: 12625 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022 Civitan Foundation, The Village: 12635 N 42nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032 All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations. Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and grow businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales are used to feed, clothe, and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school.

“We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Stefania Munari. “We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they would like donate to us and help those less fortunate become self-sufficient. It’s a win-win for everyone,” added the Civitan DTA Program Coordinator.

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Dear Hesitant, Good for you for being a Google ninja! And bonus points for thinking about your digital safety. You’re so smart I’m amazed you need Google’s help at all! On the other hand, the internet is home to billions of web pages so without a search engine to lead you to the right website you might never find the menu of your favorite restaurant or the lyrics to the song that’s stuck in your head.

Google came out with the “I Feel Lucky” button way back when searching the internet with a specific phrase was a whole new concept. Before Google, people really had to know exactly where on the internet to go for information.

Then search engines came around. They take words you type into them and match them with websites that also have those words. They were kind of clunky at first and took a long time but as technology -- both the internet and computers -- have advanced, search engines have become faster and are better able to fine-tune results.

Google added the “I Feel Lucky” button as a way to show off a bit. They were telling searchers like you they could find exactly what you were looking for on the internet on the very first try.

No one knows for sure, but most people think the lucky button came from the famous phrase used in the 1971 Clint Eastwood movie Dirty Harry when Eastwood asks a would-be robber at gunpoint, “Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?”

Some super smart people can do an online search by picking and choosing exact words, but for most people searching can sometimes get tricky. You may not always get what you asked for, though mistakes can sometimes be pretty funny. Searching for “hair cat” instead of “hair cut” is a great example.

Just like technology (and people), the “I Feel Lucky” button has gone through some pretty big changes over the years. Since Google makes its money off of ads that show up at the top of search results, it realized the lucky button wasn’t so lucky for the company. Tom Chavez, a big deal advertising guru, estimated that because the lucky button kept searchers from seeing ads Google lost about $110 million in revenue per year. Whoa -- that’s a lot of dough to not make!

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HOOKED on BOOKS by Paula G. Cullison Reading has always been an integral part of my life. My father, an immigrant

from Italy, worked nights as a pressman for the New York Times. This meant that he brought the newspaper home every morning and we read ‘All the News That’s Fit to Print’. This has been the NYTimes slogan since 1896.

The New York Public Library Bookmobile stopped on our street. The treasures inside were numerous and my library card was a valued possession. My parents taught us that our job title was student and that education was the key to success in America. And so, we were serious about this and we three siblings graduated from various colleges within the City University of NY (in the 1960s). At that time, tuition was free.

As a college student, I did most of my research at the New York Public Library on Fifth Ave and 42nd Street. The Main Reading Room was awesome - like a cathedral of worship. After searching the card catalogue, I would submit the book info and wait for my assigned number to light up on the call screen. Then and there I fully understood why people name the NY Public Library, as a beneficiary in their wills.

Fast forward to having a young family and moving to Arizona. Beginning in the mid-70s, the Phoenix Public Library became our home away from home. The children attended Story Hour at the Acacia branch and always received the maximum number of ribbons during the summer reading programs. Mission accomplished: they loved to read and were always good students. The love for learning begins at an early age. In 1975, I joined the American Association of University Women Book Club. Discussing one’s thoughts about books was so gratifying. I have been a member of a local book club since 1994; we take turns hosting in our respective homes. Being in a book group has given me the opportunity to read and discuss a wide variety of works.

Book Groups are available at all public libraries where offerings go beyond books, audio books, e-books, DVDs, CDs. One can also attend lectures, special events, and author readings and signings which are offered for free. A few years ago, I took a refresher class in Chess at the Mesquite Branch from a 12-year-old champion chess player. In preparing for international travel, I often take advantage of the foreign language learning services. In the early days, I would listen to language cassette tapes in my Walkman, as I hiked Shaw Butte. My how times have changed! As you can guess, we are longtime Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.

In 2010, I wandered into the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek and attended one of their monthly Literary Salons. I was so impressed by the level of facilitation and discussion that I became a member. Although participation is free, I joined this independent library which operates on donations. I have since facilitated a number of discussions, had several international travel photography exhibits, have given several talks on traveling and have participated in their workshops for writers.

Ten years later, I still enjoy the lovely drive.

As a result of an invitation to exhibit my ‘Journey through the Emerald Isle’, I joined the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library in 2014 and have participated in their monthly Book Discussion Group. Not being of Irish descent (nor a literary scholar), I have learned a great deal from the works of: James Joyce, Angela Bourke, Joseph O’Connor, and a host of other authors.

Like with my travel related credit cards, I also have a number of other library accounts, i.e., Maricopa County Library and Scottsdale Public Library. Although I find it difficult to part with my own books, I donate them to the library, so they can raise needed funds. Public Libraries are critical to the continuing education of a population. They have become important community centers.

When traveling, I often visit bookstores and libraries. There is something special about holding a book in one’s hand and being among active learners. I invite you to visit my website wwww.paulacullison.com and read (free download) my new book: Paula: a Girl from Brooklyn In her book, Paula: a Girl from Brooklyn, Paula Cullison, the Moon Valley resident since 1974, hopes to inspire others to write and share their respective stories. The daughter of immigrants from Italy, Paula honors her later parents - Angelo and Constance Pace Giangreco - who believed in the power of education, as the key to success in America. Understanding the value of hard work and determination, Paula has composed her multi-faceted life.

The book which includes photographs, is available for free on her website https://www.paulacullison.com/books There you will also find her other books, published travel articles, and international travel photography. Send questions and comments to paulacullison@aol.com

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BY BRET ALDIERI, MVNA PRESIDENT

PLEASE VOTE! You might think that the national election is the most important, but that is upside down from how our country founders designed it. Local government should be the most important as it provides the easiest opportunity for citizen participation. Who can get to DC every week to tell representatives about your views on a particular bill?

You can however voice comments in person or via Zoom for every city council meeting. Now is the time to review the candidates and exercise your voice, it’s time to vote.

You might question why there is another election so soon after November.

In Phoenix, a runoff election is called when no candidate gets 50% or more of the vote, which can happen when there are 3 or more candidates running.

This was the case for our City Council District 3 during the last election in November.

We don’t elect city representatives on national party affiliation, but on their personal qualifications and ability to get things done. The rationale here is that the big parties create policy positions on the big national issues, which are not at all focused on our local concerns.

So it is more important to know the individual, their qualifications and experiences that have prepared them to be successful in representing us at the city council.

There are two candidates for our city council district 3 seat: Nicole Garcia and Deb Stark.

Deb Stark has always been available to our community. She attends every annual MVNA meeting, attends our community events, and engages with us on issues and solutions. Recall that she brought the water solution to the local golf courses, acceleration of major street re-pavement for safety, continues to address

homelessness, helped drive regulation for care homes and has begun looking into how to regulate party houses that can occur off short-term rental sites.

I did meet Nicole Garcia once as she knocked on my door one day, but don’t know much about her experience or qualifications for city council. She has a web site that outlines her priorities for uplifting small business, supporting safe communities and fiscal accountability, but nothing on her background other than time in administration with large and small companies across several industries. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Literature and Political Science from Northwest University.

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