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out with different holiday-themed shapes with sugar cookie mix and then go wild with the decorations. Plus, these typically keep in the freezer throughout My mother-in-law texted us from Spokane, Washington last night, December where good ole Santa will munch on them come Christmas Eve. informing us of their governor’s decision to keep the population in quarantine.

(P.S. I usually win the contest. ;) ) In Arizona, I know that many school districts have switched back to virtual What I love about Moon Valley is the tight-knit support of our community. learning, and it’s only November as I write this.

Even though we’re keeping things easy going, I’m supporting our community The point is: I am predicting a future lockdown in Arizona soon, and I’m businesses so I don’t have to do a ton of cooking. very much not looking forward to it. *Mamma Toledo’s Pie Hole: This place -- hands down -- has THE BEST But, I’m planning to be prepared for Christmas to still make it a memorable pecan pie. My mom’s a sucker for this stuff. one for my 3-year-old daughter Brynn.

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LET TER FROM THE EDITOR

2020, hmmmmmm I’ve always been a glass half full kinda gal, 2020 has sure made that a bit harder than usual for me and many of you as well.

I remember our “Holiday Party” last year, ringing in the “Roaring 20’s”, anticipating one of the best “years” on record. All the stars were aligned, bases loaded, pieces in place to hit the “home runs”, for our businesses, personal goals, family plans and every part of our lives. And then BOOM! A pandemic hits the world and turns us all upside down, swirling, tumbling and spinning us out of control in any ways.

Not to mention the many number of associates, friends and family members who have suffered major life challenges of life-threatening sickness, cancer, lost jobs, lost businesses and broken relationships, not even due to the pandemic climates.

But life does go on, and I am reminded daily by looking around me and finding the most brilliant, resilient, creative, and talented individuals are amongst us all. We choose our paths, we choose how we handle things, react and resolve and march on.

“Having your health” is much more meaningful to me today, not only as I grow older, but in truly paying more attention to your body, what it is telling you and how you will work with and for it. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the upmost important thing we can do, not only for ourselves, but our family and friend and co-workers.

As this year comes to an end, lets lift our glasses with a toast to : a healthy, wealthy, happy end, with glorious visions of the BEST 2021 ahead.

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WESD: Lookout Mountain National Blue Ribbon Award

BY DR . PAUL S TANTON, SUPERINTENDENT, WESD

Hello! I am Dr. Paul Stanton, the proud superintendent of the Washington Elementary School District. I would like to express my gratitude to our students, families, staff and community for your continued support and patience. This year has been unlike any other, and your ability to quickly adapt to changes is truly appreciated.

Return to Distance Learning Since the pandemic began, the WESD has used the benchmarks and the guidance from our state and local health officials, the Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction to determine the appropriate learning model for our students. Based on benchmark data, WESD made the decision to return to Online Distance Learning last month most likely through Winter Break and into the new year. Despite this change to the learning model, WESD teachers, administrators and staff remain committed to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of all of our students.

Lookout Mountain National Blue Ribbon Award I would like to once again congratulate Principal Trisha Heller and the rest of the team at Lookout Mountain Elementary School on being named a 2020 Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School. Lookout Mountain was formally recognized during the virtual National Blue Ribbon Award Ceremony hosted by the Department of Education on November 13 and 14.

Congratulations to the Lookout Mountain community on this incredible accomplishment.

Kindergarten Registration WESD offers a free, full-day kindergarten program that includes numerous enrichment opportunities such as art, music and PE, in addition to, high academics and opportunities for gifted students. Enrollment is now open

for the 2021 – 2022 school year. To register, visit our Welcome and Registration center, with extended hours and bilingual staff, located at 3200 W. Cholla Ave. Or, begin the process online at www.wesdschools.org/registration or by calling 602-896-6950. Please share with anyone looking to give their student a head start.

Give to Your Local School through Tax Credits Please consider making a tax credit donation to a WESD school. Tax credits are a great way to ensure that your tax dollars stay right here at a school making a difference in the lives of local students. You will receive a dollar for dollar reduction on your state income taxes (up to $200 filing single or $400 filing jointly). Whatever you can give to your local school is appreciated.

Donating is simple. Visit www.wesdschools.org/ taxcredit and you will improve the education of a child in just a few steps. Thank you for your support.

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Glendale Union High School District Earns Awards for Fiscal Responsibility

BY CIARA REYES Glendale Union High School District continues to show fiscal responsibility with taxpayer funds and has once again, earned the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) for its 2019 comprehensive annual financial report.

These awards represent a significant achievement and reflect the district’s commitment to transparency and high-quality financial reporting. This is the 30th year in a row that GUHSD has earned these awards.

Thank You to the Glendale Union High School District Community Special thank you to the Glendale Union High School District community for supporting the district and our schools by approving our recent bond initiate.

To learn more Glendale Union High School District news, visit @GUHSDAZ on Facebook.

Winter Camp for Kids at Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory School Camp Hubbard will offer an exciting, action-packed Winter Camp for children, ages 4 to 12, at the Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory School in Phoenix. Children will get to stay active and busy during their winter break playing basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, archery, field sports, and a variety of games. Camp Hubbard’s Winter Camp is offered in full-day and half-day options. Camp dates are: Dec. 21 - 23 and Dec. 28 - 30. The full-day option is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the half-day is from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Parents may sign their children up for the day.

Cost: $60 for a full day, $45 for a half day. Doors open at 8 a.m. Full day campers must bring their own self-cooled lunches.

Children do not have to be skilled athletes to have a great time at Camp Hubbard! Some campers have never tried many of the sports and activities that the staff introduces them to. However, the campers who are skilled athletes are challenged and motivated by the highly-qualified and dedicated staff members. The goal during Winter Camp is to guide and teach every camper according to their ability while making the activities fun and rewarding.

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boys team charity: Spreading some cheer during the holidays!

BY K E ATON BERG & W YAT T RE YNOLDS

2020 has been a year of challenges for sure. Along with adjusting to different school schedules and social situations, the members of boys team charity have been looking for creative ways to help others while being mindful of the restrictions that need to be in place. We are very excited about these events on the btc calendar!

On December 4th, many team members and their coaches gathered, packed, wrapped and bagged gift donations for families of a loved one who are receiving cancer treatments at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. This is an event sponsored by the Jaydie Lynn King Foundation Adopt A Family project.(www.teamjaydie.org) In addition, the Class of 2022 adopted a family through the foundation. Donations were made to ensure that the family would have some essentials and much needed cheer during the holidays. We are honored to have helped this wonderful organization.

Mom’s Place, a Neighborhood Ministries organization, is another place that has been in need for living essentials for their families whom they serve. btc was able to provide some Christmas gifts and assistance to the families at Mom’s Place. Working together for others is a wonderful way to celebrate this season of giving.

We showed some of the wonderful teachers in our community how much we appreciate them by providing some baked goods to the dedicated faculty at Mountain Sky Junior High. Some delicious cookies, treats and thank you notes were given to the school as a way to spread appreciation, love and support!

In September, the Class of 2024, assembled in the park for a team meeting.

The boys discussed ways of dealing with the changes in their lives this year.

Many talked about how exercising, spending time with loved ones and making sure to connect with others has helped them cope. While the community receives some wonderful service from the members of btc, the boys get so much in return. They are taking a part in the process to make the world a better place for all. These opportunities of service give the boys a chance to think of others and feel positive during some trying times.

We want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy holiday

season! boys team charity is a volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation in philanthropic projects in their communities. btc North Valley includes those living in 85022, 85023 and 85029 zip codes. To learn more, visit: btcnorthvalley. chapterweb.net/

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New Year, New You?

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If it’s one thing we might all agree on, it is that we are ready to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome a New Year! With the new year comes resolutions: goals for weight loss, for personal improvement, for career advancement, maybe even to put an estate plan in place.

Often, though, our New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside before Groundhog Day. If we want this to be different, we must take a different approach.

One way is to think of the resolution not as an ultimate goal to be achieved, but as habits to put in place that will lead us to the changes we want. Instead of focusing on losing weight, focus on eliminating that bad habit of snacking before bed, and establishing a new habit of eating more vegetables.

Another focus can be on WHO you want to be: who will you be when you reach your goal? If you are aiming for fitness, perhaps your new habit is spending Saturday morning on a bike ride instead of on the couch.

Think also about what will keep you from establishing new habits to reach your goal. If you live with others who don’t have to watch their weight, you may find yourself surrounded by temptation. You need to figure out how to deal with that.

Next, enlist help! Find an accountability partner who is working toward similar goals. Ask your family members to help. Maybe they can hide their treats where you won’t find them (or at least keep them off the counter!).

One resolution on your list may be to create a will or trust. This is a great goal and easy to achieve. Just take it one step at a time. Where to begin?

Get educated about estate planning! If you don’t know how to get started or what you might need, it’s easy to put off estate planning. One easy

way to get more information is to look at my website, www.libbybanks.com. We have many educational offerings in video and blog format, all designed to give you an overview on the why and how of estate planning.

Take advantage of a free consultation. I offer a free initial consultation to let you ask questions, learn more and see if I am a good fit for you. In this one-hour meeting, we talk about why it’s important to plan. We discuss your specific situation and what type of plan would be best for you, and the different parts of the estate plan and how they work to take care of your family.

Get a complimentary review of your existing plan. Change is inevitable, and many things may have changed since you last updated your plan. Are your children adults and your named trustees now too old to serve? Have the laws changed? Have your assets changed? Our free review will go over all these questions and make sure your plan still serves your needs.

Another way to meet your goals is to keep in mind the “why” behind them.

If your goal is to get fit, keep putting front and center why you want to do that. Is it to keep up with your children (or grandchildren)? To hike the Grand Canyon? To feel good or to look good? The reason behind your goal should be the motivating force.

If you’ve been putting off your estate planning, knowing why to do it can put you on the path to getting it done. Your why might be just to give yourself a little peace of mind that you have a plan in place. Maybe it’s to show your family you love them. Another goal I often hear from clients is the desire to maintain family harmony.

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Merry Christmas Moon Valley

BY BRET ALDIERI, MVNA PRESIDENT

Wow – it’s now December but what a challenging 2020 we all experienced. The MVNA board and I hope this article finds everyone well and ready for the festive season of Christmas. Moon Valley has a great tradition of embracing the holiday season and this season looks to be more impressive.

Recapping MVNA 2020 - while we didn’t host any events this year (beyond our Jan. annual meeting), we did help to facilitate communications and help those in need. We were able to get the City to repave 7th Street and fog seal Moon Valley Drive and surrounding roads. Thanks City Councilwoman Deb Starks!

Thanks to Brett Evans and the Moon Valley Country Club team who brought back the Moon Walk Par-3 course to playable condition. We plan to work with their team on further property improvements in 2021.

“Food-For-Lights” Food Drive Dates: Friday Dec 4, 2020 through Sunday Dec 27, 2020.

Check out our holiday map for locations or contact us for a donation pickup.

MVNA is conducting our 7th annual food drive. Please place non-perishable food items in our collection boxes to benefit the Sunnyslope Desert Mission Food Bank as you tour Moon Valley Christmas light displays. Dr. Aaron Verbarg, DDS on 7th street is also collecting food for this cause. Help us beat last year’s total food donation of 3,000 lbs! Thanks to Ron Wyckmans for leading this worthy charitable cause.

New MVNA App found at: https://app.moonvalley.org/ (NOT available at the App store). The new App facilitates home holiday decorating contest AND provides an easy to use map to locate holiday homes. Home decorating winner notifications due out by Dec 7th with yard signs.

The App map highlights food drive collection box locations and provides an annual dues payment option. We plan to bring more App features to better connect our community. Thanks Drew and Adam for the new MVNA App & website!

Christmas Eve Luminaries: Place luminary bags along your sidewalk at 6 PM on Christmas Eve (rain or shine). Wrap your candle in foil and use sand in the bag bottom for a good anchor and long candle burn.

Please renew your 2021 MVNA Membership and Security subscription now $150 Please pay on our website moonvalleyna.org or the on the new MVNA App https://app.moonvalley. org/ .

Our MVNA annual meeting will be held on Jan 13th, at 7 PM and will be a remote zoom meeting. Check our website for details. Please attend to get neighborhood updates, hear from city leaders, and vote in new MVNA board members. I’ve enjoyed leading your all volunteer MVNA board for the past 8 years. MVNA continues our mission to advocate community safety and security while also hosting fun and educational events.

In this season of thanks, I personally want to thank all our volunteer board members for their extra efforts in a challenging 2020 to bring improvements to our neighborhood. Thanks also to our first responders and medical personnel who tirelessly work 24/7 to keep all of us safe.

Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! And Happy 2021 New Year’s!!

Please be safe this holiday season.

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A Senior’s NCL Experience

BY CHARLOT TE MCCLELL AND As the year and Covid-19 goes on, the mothers and daughters of the Moon Valley Chapter of National Charity League, Inc., have continued to do service for the community. During this time it is especially important to recognize the senior class Ticktockers who have continued to give back to the community while still managing the stress of school and college applications. Senior Jamie Stelnik took time to answer some questions involving her experience with the National Charity League and how it affects her. I decided to do a quick interview with her.

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“My favorite philanthropy has been Homebase. It is fun cooking a meal with my mom and sister and the kids clap for us at the end, which is nice.”

What memories do you have of you and your mother during NCL? “Every time my mom, my sister, and I go to Homebase, we make an impromptu dessert from anything they have in the pantry and it is a great tradition!”

What advice would you give to the incoming NCL members?

“Make the most of every philanthropy event you volunteer at and really take the time to work with your mom.”

How has NCL shaped your perspective of service for the community?

“Serving the community not only has brought me immense happiness from seeing my work helping others, but it has also allowed me to grow closer to my mom, which is an unanticipated ‘side-effect.’ This helped show me that serving others can have more benefits than the obvious.”

Jamie’s responses demonstrate how NCL not only helps the community, but it helps us, the daughters, spend more quality time with our mothers. As the seniors’ time comes to a close, they will have so many memories to take with them of friends they made and the adventures they had.

NCL, Inc. is a philanthropic organization with over 200 chapters across the country that all share the mission of fostering strong mother-daughter relationships through community service, leadership development, and cultural experiences.

Members include girls ranging from 7th to 12th grade along with their mothers. For more information about NCL, Inc., please visit our website at https://moonvalley. natioanlcharityleague.org Mothers and Daughters Serving Communities Together

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Arizona Humane Society Adoption Spotlight: Hubba Bubba

Your body Loves Flavonols

BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER, DC

That’s great, you›re probably thinking .... But what are flavonols? Great question, so let’s start by answering it. Flavonols are phytochemical compounds present in a variety of plant foods and beverages, including broccoli, kale, tomatoes, apples, chives, cranberries, onions, red grapes, sweet cherries, and white currants. In other words, they’re hopefully a part of your daily diet already. But whether you get plenty of flavonols or none, here’s one reason why they’re an important nutritional component to good health: They help lower blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke.

Research findings published in Scientific Reports suggest people who eat a diet that provides the highest 10 percent of flavonols have blood pressure 2-4 mmHg lower than people whose diet provides the lowest 10 percent of flavonols. According to the researchers, this difference in BP is equivalent to that seen in people who eat either the Mediterranean or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet.

These findings are notable for two reasons. First, most studies that assess dietary habits rely on self-reported consumption, while this one actually evaluated nutritional biomarkers in the blood. Second, this study involved more than 25,000 people, making it a large study. In general, the larger the study population, the more reliable the results (compared to say, a study of three people, in which results could be due to chance).

We started with a question, so let’s end with one: Are you getting enough flavonols in your diet? If you’re only eating a few (or none) of the foods listed above, it’s time to start. Your blood pressure is counting on it.

Hubba Bubba’s (650145) story of survival is one that is truly inspiring no matter if you’re a fan of the classic chewing gum or not. The two-year-old German shepherd mix who was found to be struggling for his life when he somehow fell into a canal in Phoenix. Luckily, local police were able to safely get him out of the freezing waters prior to the arrival of an AHS Emergency Animal Medical Technician™ who quickly worked to get his body temperature up and transported him to the shelter’s hospital immediately.

Once in AHS’ care, it was found that this cute boy was hypothermic, had some minor wounds and was a bit lethargic but with some medical care he quickly recovered. Hubba Bubba would do best in a home where his family is patient and allows him to go at his own pace and kids that are at least 10 years of age. With lots of love and consistency, this handsome survivor is sure to be a great companion for his future forever family.

All AHS Adoption locations are temporarily closed, but AHS’ Virtual Adoption Matchmaking Program by appointment is available to place pets, like Hubba Bubba, 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.

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Moon Valley Neighborhoods: Shaw Butte A few years ago, I started hiking Shaw Butte regularly and have grown to appreciate this Moon Valley gem, which is practically my back yard. It’s about a 2.8 mile round trip to the summit, with a steady climb up 760 feet in elevation and is considered a moderate trail. As part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, it is also a service road, allowing vehicles to drive up to service the cellular towers. Mountain cyclists enjoy the rough challenge as well. The local fire department uses the trail for rescue training. It’s a well-used trail, and local Moon Valley favorite.

Many of the regulars call themselves the Shaw Butte Trail Hikers and have formed

BY JULIE PEK long friendships. A lot of problems have been solved on the trail, as hikers share their stories with one another. You hear about their families, friends, health challenges, vacations and you can’t wait to see them again to hear the next installment! This daily climb has been a perfect stress reliever, especially since COVID hit. It’s a great way to stay active outdoors, connect with nature and take advantage of another Moon Valley perk.

In the coming editions, you’ll learn more about Shaw Butte and the people who make it their daily routine. In the meantime, best wishes for a wonderful and safe holiday season.

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THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON

Friends invited us to go to Prime Rib Night at Moon Valley Country Club last weekend. We sat outside on the patio, east of the Grill. We wore our masks until we sat down. The friends we sat with (two other couples) are pretty cautious about social distancing and taking precautions. There were other parties on the patio, but well outside of the prescribed danger zone. My point is that we felt safe.

The prime rib was fabulous. I would highly recommend it.

We are not members of the Club. We used to be, but when we started thinking about retirement, that was an expense that we eliminated. We were never golfing members. We had a sports membership, which allowed our children to participate in all youth activities and us to work out in the fitness center, plus use all the other amenities of the Club.

We joined before our kids were in first grade. They grew up in the pool under the tutelage of Hal Easton. (Our son, Joe, is back coaching swimming on a limited part-time basis). We worked out almost every morning. Christine, Kim, Jan and several others became personal friends. Between swimming and working out, we made so many friends, many of whom we still see regularly.

We actually saw some friends the other night that we hadn’t seen recently. It

was fun saying hi. Several said “we read your article in the Tattler.” That’s great. I enjoy doing it and it brings in some business.

One high point of the night, was driving past our old home, right across from the club entrance. We down-sized a few years ago and moved a few blocks north to Coral Gables from Moon Valley Drive. We sold to a young couple, Joe and Kristin. As we drove past, Joe was out decorating the front with lights. We stopped and chatted for a minute or two. If they don’t win a decorating award, I will be really surprised.

I could blabber on for several more paragraphs, but I will wind down by saying how fortunate we feel to live in Moon Valley. This is our third home within about 10 blocks.

Moon Valley Country Club and the Moon Valley Tattler are both such great assets to our area. They both deserve your support. They both have been here longer than I, and I’m old.

One last thing, now is a great time to refinance your home, if you haven’t already. A regular refinance or a Reverse Mortgage is very prudent and timely.

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BY TOM SERTICH Remodeling is important to homeowners who want to stay in their home.

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KITCHEN/BATHROOMS: Kitchen and bathroom remodel projects are the most popular. They are both considered the heart of the home. It’s extremely important to address your kitchen and bathrooms needs so they reflect your lifestyle.

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BLOCK WATCHER BY BLANCHE LUKES R U Sure...

You’re fit as a fiddle! You’re disciplined! I see you riding your bikes religiously every morning and it is still dark. Some of you have flashing lights and/or reflectors on your bikes even a reflective bright shirt Yippee But a lot of you and the walkers wear dark clothes What! Moon Valley has no street lights and you walk the dark streets in BLACK! The speed limit is 25 mph. Want to bet as to the percentage of people that honor that? One distraction in the car and they have traveled how many feet? I am told it is approximately 37 feet a second almost half of the front of a house. Then they look up and there is someone I think it is a person but it is so dark Bam an Accident waiting to happen!

Use common sense. Wear bright reflective clothing AND have flashing bike lights as well as defensive skills.

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De Colores Domestic Violence Shelter: Clothing - $3000 Member Sponsor: Nancy Palmquist Moon Mountain Elementary: Scholastic Materials - $2200 Member Sponsor: Lora Simonsgaard Moon Mountain Elementary: Holiday Project - $3100 Thanksgiving Dinners - $600 Member Sponsor: Sue Sherman Sunnyslope Elementary: Holiday Adopt a Family - $3100 Member Sponsor: Mary Henigar Moon ValleyWomen’s Club members nominated these local organization for grant consideration. DeColores and Sunnyslope Elementary have been ongoing projects of the Club for many years. This is the second year we were able to expand our program to award three grants to Moon Mountain Elementary and continue offering Small Grants in Spring Results of successful fundraising efforts by the Club’s members, along with generous donations from community members and neighborhood vendors have been the Club’s main source of raised funds. However, due to COVID-19 our primary fundraiser, the Spring Auction cannot be held.

This comes at a time when needs are great. If you would like to help MVWC continue to enhance the quality of life of those in our community, a tax exempt donation can be mailed to: Moon Valley Women’s Club Service Project, 428 E Thunderbird Road, Box #539, Phoenix, AZ 85022.

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BY JOHAN SWART, CORNEL SWART & JAN SWART Recently we rented a vehicle from Hertz to travel to California; Hertz delivered the wrong size vehicle and we ended up with a Buick Encore.

Disgruntled with ending up with a Buick, but not having time to exchange the vehicle, we decided to use this tiny SUV and made the trip. We had not really paid attention to Buick’s in the USA, but having travelled to China many times, we were always amazed to see so many Buick and older model Volkswagen sedans being used as taxis and chauffeured transport vehicles. So we decided to look at bit deeper into Buick and what we found was quite surprising!

We found that in 2017, Buick apparently sold 1.4 million vehicles but the real surprise is that 80% were sold in China! Even more interestingly, we found that Buick played a major role in the USA vehicle industry. Seems the first two Buick automobiles were made in 1899 and 1900 by the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company. The company owner David Dunbar Buick first focused on making engines for stationary and marine engine production.

In 1904, a patent for the first overhead valve engine (OHV), patent, number 771,095, was awarded. This type of engine design is the fundamental engine head design principal currently used in modern engine design. The company name changed to the Buick Motor Company, and was moved from Detroit to Flint, Michigan. Automobile production quickly increased topping close competitors like Oldsmobile, Ford, and Maxwell.

Buick then developed the boxer engine which was the foundation of the highly successful Beetle engine. In the 1950s, Buick also developed the all-aluminum 3.5 liter V8 engine which they then decided was too expensive to build and sold the engine rights to British Motor Corporation (BMC). This engine powered many BMC vehicles that had a “Rover” in its name for nearly 40 years – it was hailed as one of the most reliable engines ever made. Eventually David Buick sold Buick Motor Company in 1906, to William C Durant, who then in 1908 founded General Motors. Buick was incorporated under GM and the rest is history. So, we were curious to see how good the Buick Encore was and whether the pioneering Buick spirit was still alive?

The Buick Encore is a small SUV powered by a 1.4liter turbocharged engine making 138 horse power at 4900 rpm and 148 lb.-ft of torque at a low 1850 rpm. Its power delivery falls pretty much in line with the new modern small capacity European turbo engines and hence developing lots of torque similar to a diesel engine. We got 27mpg on our trip which was okay and the boxy shape likely contributed to this. This engine worked well and felt powerful enough although turbo lag was evident and definitely does not have the Buick heritage of fine engines. The interior looked functional and the chrome features on the knobs gave the dashboard a bit of an upmarket feel although the plastics in the center console did not carry through to the door panels. A person sits high,

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typical of an SUV and leg space was like baby bears porridge – just right. The seats were comfortable and the ride smooth and quiet. We were impressed with the fact that the baby Buick took us to California and back without leaving us with body aches and feeling quite fresh after the trip. This is definitely a vehicle that does as well in the city as it does on the open road. The 8” LCD display was clear and featured Apple play and Android Auto. Apparently, Alexa is also available but be careful, Alexa will now listen to you in your car as well!

Safety features available were Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency

Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, IntelliBeam® auto high beams and Front Pedestrian Braking. Then there is a 5/5 NHTSA overall safety rating as well. Quite impressive.

At a starting price of $23K, this baby Buick is not really a bargain. This is one of the criticism in Europe as well – expensive for what you get. Reviews of this car in Europe were not really favorable and in the US Car and Driver magazine gave it a 6.5/10 rating. However this contrast between our experience and the press reviews reminded us of some movie reviews we read in the past that were very negative, although we thoroughly enjoyed the movie.

Yes, its shape is awkward, nearly like a Noddy car, but it is this shape that provides for a very comfortable spacious interior – so we guess practicality before styling was the order of the day. The Buick Encore is also sold as a Chevy Trax and in Europe as the Opel or Vauxhall Mokka – sadly it is an Opel product and GM literally only changed the badges and labeling based on the country the vehicle is sold in.

So is the Buick spirit still alive? – The answer is no – not in this baby Buick. However, the odd shape, safety and modern technology features at least break the bonds of the “old-person Buick” image and this car is youthful, modern and fun to drive. The baby Buick is not a pedigree Buick but should definitely be on the GenZ shortlist!

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The City of Phoenix’s $1.4 billion General Fund operating budget funds services that residents in the nation’s fifth-largest city depend on daily. These services include police, fire, libraries, parks, streets, senior centers, public works, and so much more—all services that affect residents’ daily lives.

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BY D EB B I E ER BS TO E SSER I don’t think I’ve ever been so ready for Christmas and apparently I am not alone. As I drive and walk through the neighborhood, there are many who have already decorated their yards and houses. Mind you I’m writing this in mid-November. I don’t remember ever seeing so many places decorated this early.

When I asked Gary how he felt about putting our tree up early, he looked at me like I was an alien. He knows that Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday since our boys were little and I never, ever impose one holiday on another. A week later around Halloween, I got a great idea from the radio. A man called in to say they too were ready for Christmas, but didn’t want to overshadow Thanksgiving, so they put up their tree and everyone in the family wrote words of thanks to hang on it.

I took it to the next level and Gary had buy-in. . .as long as he wasn’t expected to put up the lights outside, he was game for the tree inside. I wish I’d had this idea sooner so I could share it with you, my readers. Suddenly I had something to look forward to and be truly happy about, because outside our home, the world is a scary place right now. I took this man’s idea and embellished it by stringing white lights on the tree, no ornaments or tree skirt. We’ll put on the colored lights, ornaments and crown our tree after Thanksgiving.

Each of us is writing a heartfelt letter to everyone else in our family. A note with words of praise, thanks and love will be something we can all hold onto

for many years to come and of course we’re dating them; Thanksgiving 2020.

We’ll all have 4 envelopes to open and they will remain private unless anyone chooses to share. I know I can count on my boys to write something sweet, as they’re good at that.

I am ready for this whole ordeal of covid, lockdowns, virtual teaching, masks, and no hugs to be over. I am ready for the warm and fuzzy feelings, sights and sounds of “Peace and Goodwill.” While I am not going so far as to play Christmas music, I am enjoying the lights. Sitting in the early morning darkness looking at a lit tree is one of my most favorite things to do in December and the only reason I’m sad to take it down afterwards.

I am so ready for Dan and Larcy’s giant wreath and four words of Advent to go up on the wall at the end of our cul-de-sac. It always makes me smile as I turn onto our street to go home. While I’m ready for the tree and festive lights, I’m not so much for any major decorating. There won’t be a staff, friend or neighbor party this year. Even so, my idea of ‘toning down’ the décor a few years ago had John and Carolina dropping their jaws. John said, “This is toning it down?” Indeed it was and this year there will be even less.

November 2020 marks the 12th year that I’ve been writing MVM-Moon Valley Magic. As my friend Gwen said, it has changed. I had young boys 12 years ago at Lookout Mt and Mt Sky Jr. High where I was the PTO president. I also had 13 different volunteer positions I juggled between their schools, sports and our church. I wrote about all of it, and how our little ‘Pocket of Paradise’ here in Moon Valley had such an effect on everything; from the moms of the PTO and dads of Shaw Butte Little League, to the luscious green of our tree lined streets. My boys are now 25, 23, and 20. I’m not a stay at home mom anymore. I’ve been back in the classroom for 8 years now. I’m not ready to retire again just yet, nor am I ready to stop writing. Somehow I keep coming up with ideas!?! There might be months that I skip now and then, but for the most part, I’ll keep writing MVM. May Peace and Joy be with you all with a sprinkling of the Magic that marks this Season and our neighborhood.

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