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BY L AR A SM I T H, B TC N O R T H VALLE Y C L A S S O F 2022 CO -T E A M M A N AG E R Fall for high school seniors is a last hurrah of classes, dances, football games, yearbook pictures, and extra-curricular activities. But for a group of 26 boys, it’s also a chance to give back.

Since 2016, the boys team charity (btc) Class of 2022 North Valley Chapter has donated hundreds of hours of hands-on help to Valley organizations like Homeward Bound, Joy Bus Diner, Civitan House, and Desert Mission Food Bank, to name a few. In their final year with the philanthropic leadership group, the boys have pooled their time, talent, and resources to benefit one local organization.

“Each year, the graduating class of btc North Valley works with a philanthropy to complete a senior project. This year, our class chose to give back to Home’ Fur’ Good,” said 2022 Class President Nathan Mintz.

Over the years, the boys and their families have volunteered at the homeless shelter, which has saved thousands of dogs and cats from euthanasia since opening their doors in 2009. Partnering with the shelter’s Board of Directors and doing research resulted in a proposal to repair fencing, create a portable agility course, and build out a sensory garden and enrichment area to provide rescue dogs the ability to have a fun, relaxing, and stimulating environment during their stay.

Thanks to the boys, their families, donations of grader tires from M and J Construction, fencing and planting supplies, turf from The Synthetic Grass Store, and stepping stones from MDI Rock, the senior class was able to build out: A Portable Agility Course allowing shelter dogs opportunities for exercise and

endurance activities.

A Sensory Garden appeals to a dog’s sense of smell.

Sensory gardens are relaxing and calming for dogs that have anxiety or stress, which many rescue dogs experience.

A Sensory Path and Sandbox made of moveable, durable stepping stones with various textures have been placed throughout the shelter’s largest yard to stimulate the dogs’ feet and paws. Sand-filled tires serve as sandboxes to encourage activity and play.

Planning and execution took the group four months, with the official presentation to the Home Fur Good Board on Sunday, October 24, at a Dogs and Donuts Celebration.

Kindness In Action: The boys of btc know firsthand how a few hours of time and elbow grease can make a difference. But to hear directly from the recipients of their efforts is especially meaningful.

Here’s what Jaynn Truran, Home ‘Fur’ Good’s Director of Volunteers, shared about the new shelter enhancements: “This project means that our dogs will have new fun equipment to explore!

But it is so much more than that. The team really considered what dogs need, like different levels, different tactile experiences, and new fun ways to play and exercise.

It also allows our volunteers new ways to interact with our dogs, especially with the agility equipment. All of these things help to socialize and exercise our dogs, thus making them more adaptable and ready to transition into a home. But bigger than that, what it means and demonstrates is that people care. Kindness has not gone out the window, and community is so important. It has been so humbling to see the extensive planning and hard work that’s gone into this amazing project.

Home ‘Fur’ Good is so honored that the Class of 2022 chose us for such an important project!”

Interested in Rescuing a Furry Friend? Check out homefurgood.org for details.

Want Your Son to Develop a Love for Giving Back? The North Valley Chapter of boys team charity is a great place to start. Visit btcnorthvalley.chapterweb.net to learn more!

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Dr. Dean Rice, was my friend, mentor and partner in many crimes, not to mention the matchmaker that introduced me to my husband. We will miss his quick wit, readiness to always help, and funny jokes.

Dr. Dean A. Rice, beloved husband, father and grandfather; champion of the veterinary medicine profession, committed conservationist, and community leader; passed away at the age of 71 on October 13th after a multi-year battle with cancer.

Dean’s life was more than the leadership positions and accolades he gained along life’s journey. He changed lives for the better, especially for young people. He took a special interest in advancing veterinary medicine and in wildlife preservation.

He also had a dislike for the formal. For instance, he disliked being called sir. He preferred just Dean. “Sir? That’s my dad,” he’d say. Of course Dean had a lot of sayings. “You need to get your feces consolidated” or “It’s not going to matter five years from now” or when playing the board game Sorry, “the yellow one always wins.”

His commitment to raising the standard of veterinary medicine in Arizona extended far beyond the six successful practices he owned and operated and was reflected in his service as former President and Director of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA), his selection to the Association’s Hall of Fame, and his recognition as 1991 Arizona Veterinarian of the Year. He helped establish new levels of excellence in a series of leadership roles at the Phoenix Zoo, including chief veterinarian, executive vice president, chairman of the Animal Health Committee, Chairman and member of the Board of Directors.

To help future generations of equally committed professionals achieve their own potential, Dean also served as an adjunct clinical professor at the Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine and the visiting faculties of two community colleges. And as Director of Veterinary Science at the Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center (AAEC), an “early college” high school, he encouraged legions of young people to pursue their dreams of living out their love for animals and helped write the pre-veterinary curriculum.

Dean’s own love for veterinary medicine led to his role as conservationist. He annually led teams of students from AAEC to Africa and as head of AzVMA Africa Safaris, fellow veterinary professionals in tracking and tagging wildlife ranging from rhinos and elephants to giraffes at the Amakhala Game Reserve in South Africa. This may have been his favorite activity and he (stubbornly) was able to participate a final time earlier this year. Whenever asked about the dangers of his African adventures, he would respond, “I’ll be fine. I just need to be faster than one other person.”

The same dedication to having an impact on lives led him to leadership positions in community service. He was a member of the Tri-City Rotary Club for more than 25 years as well as a Paul Harris Fellow; Chairman of the Board and Director of the Arizona Boys Ranch; a member of the Board of Directors and the Steering Committee of the Arizona Animal Welfare League; a member of the Founding Board of Directors and of the Steering Committee of Gabriel’s Angels, an organization created to inspire confidence, compassion, and best behaviors in at-risk children through pet therapy; and a member of the Board of Directors for Friends of the Preserve, an elephant preserve in Fredericksburg, Texas.

As a proud graduate of Kansas State University and of the Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine, he established the Dr. Dean Rice Veterinary Scholarship to help reduce student debt for students in veterinary school.

Born November 18, 1949 to the late Ernest Rice and Nellie Anderson, Dean Rice is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kenda; daughters Jessica Rice of San Tan Valley, AZ and Chalice “Shelly” Roy (Stuart) of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren Halley and Sawyer Roy and Austin, Dakota, and Noah Hillenbrand, and siblings Gwen Dethlefsen and Ernie Rice. He was preceded in death by siblings Ken Rice and Jody Kella.

There will be a Celebration of Life event at a later date.

Donations can be made to Friends of the Preserve, Dawn Trapp www.visitthepreserve.com.

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Rookie Mom: A State of Gratitude B Y B R I G H I D CO N S TA B L E

With it being the month of Thanksgiving, here is a list of people, places, and things that make my heart swell with appreciation and joy.

1. My daughter is coloring her Trolls coloring book right next to me as we “work.” She makes me laugh and inspires me every day with her dramatic singing of JoJo songs, dancing moves during tap/ballet classes, and creativity with scrapbooks and drawing. Brynn blows me away and I am so grateful to be her mama.

2. My husband Adam, or “Dadam” as we call him, is my rock, my home.

We’ve learned each other’s rhythms as we age and carry love in a stronger way than that newlywed life from 7 years ago. I can look at him and feel safe, and always prioritize my self care so he can have a good life. He’s the reason we have this new and beautiful home, the reason Brynn will have a nice stock of money when she turns 18 to live her life debt-free, and the reason we are a stable family.

Did I mention how lucky I am to have him as my partner?

3. My sister, Molly, who is so authentic in being herself. She struggles with bipolar, like me, and her journey completely inspires me as we learn how to best take care of ourselves. Molly is more than my younger sister; she is my best friend who consistently makes me cry-laugh almost every week. She has a big piece of my heart.

4. My Mom, who is my light post. She is a mini-Brynn: fierce, smart, clever, and good. Mom and I may have different life paths, but I do feel her unconditional love and hope she feels mine in return.

5. I wish I could go on and give thankful words to everyone in my family.

But, I am grateful for my siblings: Meghan, Danny, and Paul, along with my very individual niece and nephews: Mara, Ben, Evan, Grayson, Owen, and Evan.

Without my sizeable family, I don’t think I would be as compassionate and empathetic without them.

6. Our new home. Adam and I have worked so hard to find our “forever home.” I love the mountains, the neighborhood, the amazing school for Brynn

that’s within walking distance, the wildlife in our area, and the fact that my childhood best friend, Nicole, guided us greatly with her knowledge of the home market. I’m so excited to make this home “our own” as we flex our interior design muscles in this new chapter of our lives.

7. My students. Teaching is hard, and I know I’ve gone back-and-forth in this career, but I’m sure this is my last year of teaching. There’s an analogy that teachers have: We can’t “save” everyone, but we can focus on the “starfish” in our classroom who need that extra love and guidance the most. So grateful or the way-too-many students who have a special place in my heart and make it the reason to get up and teach, even if it feels like 40 days into one teaching day sometimes!

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9. I’m grateful to Dawn, the publisher of the Tattler, and Hana, the creative director, who are truly bent on making the Moon Valley community relevant with this paper. Dawn has a major heart of gold and is here to bring joy to others. Dawn’s watched me grow since 2008 and gives me an opportunity every month to blah and write about things that move me. And of course Hana who is a rockstar mom, designer, and professor. The Tattler gang is such a talented group of women.

10. I’m grateful that my family and friends came out of the pandemic physically healthy. The pandemic truly transformed our family to appreciate the little things and give us more perspective on boundaries such as what we may or may not want. I’m also thankful for the magical group of women I work with who give me these life perspectives everyday!

Writing this made my heart tingle and perhaps this activity is something you can do yourself, either when you wake up or before you go to bed. In any case, I hope you surround yourself with those you love this Thanksgiving. And if you can’t…. Treat yo’self!

On a warm May morning my mom, sister, and I packed up our waters and snacks and headed out to participate in a National Charity League (NCL) event with an organization called HARRT. HARRT is an animal shelter located in Sunnyslope, Arizona. As we drove down a road that I had never been on and that had nothing special to it, we found a hidden treasure that many have no idea even exists. Anxiously, we walked up to a random white building that had no signs or directions and wondered if we were in the right place. Swiftly, we were welcomed by an awesome lady named Linda Bruce.

She greeted us with a warm welcoming smile and instantly I knew we were going to have a great time!

As we entered the front office, Linda excitedly explained all about how HARRT rescues animals that need help and then brings them to the shelter for “recovery.” Here they would allow the animals to calm themselves and get a good meal. For some of the animals, they had not eaten in many days.

Linda took us on a tour of the shelter and then we went to work. My mom, sister, and I along with a couple more mom/daughter groups went to work cleaning the shelter, helping make specialty food, and opening and organizing many bags of donations that the community had graciously donated to the animals. Though it was hard work, it was fun and knowing that we were able to help the animals made it all worth it.

When the work was done, we got to meet all the animals in the shelter. This was the best part of the day!

Linda explained how each animal had a special story about how they ended up at HARRT and they all had a special

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personality too. Some were friendly, and some had never been touched by humans and were what Linda called “feral”. We were not able to play with any of the animals on that day, but meeting all of them was special enough.

The shelter is a volunteer-based Arizona nonprofit organization that humanely captures lost family pets, homeless dogs, and homeless cats who are severely injured. Typically, these animals cannot easily be leashed, picked up, or captured through ordinary means. Bringing these animals to safety requires extraordinary patience, skill, and equipment, as well as time and resources. The shelter is happy to accept any items from bags of dog food to furry stuffed animals, as well as any volunteers that are willing to work hard for the animals that need the most love. This was by far my favorite charity I have done with NCL and would recommend it for everyone.

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Different Trusts Meet Different Needs in Your Estate Plan

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There are a number of different types of trusts we use when doing an estate plan. Here is a bit of information about a few of the most common trusts.

The Revocable Living Trust The primary trust we use in estate planning is the Revocable Living Trust (“RLT”). It is the foundation of most estate plans and has many benefits. It contains instructions for managing the assets in the trust during your life, upon your death, and if you become incapacitated. The RLT will also avoid the need for a probate court proceeding on your death. You can select the person(s) who will be able to step in quickly to gather, sell, and distribute your assets to your beneficiaries without a court’s involvement.

Irrevocable Trusts When we create an irrevocable trust, we create an estate plan that is intended to not be changed or revoked. Once we put it in place, the circumstances permitting a change to the trust are limited. An irrevocable trust has some specific uses. Most of them involve naming someone else to serve as the trustee of an irrevocable trust- which means transferring property out of your hands and out of your control.

There are four primary uses for irrevocable trusts: estate tax avoidance; providing for a spouse in a second (or third) marriage for someone with children from a previous marriage (blended family); asset protection; and protecting someone who receives government benefits.

Estate Tax Avoidance When the estate tax exemption was very low, many people set up an irrevocable trust to avoid or manage estate taxes. Estate taxes – or inheritance or death taxes as they are sometimes called – are calculated based on what you own (your “estate”) at your death. In order to avoid estate taxes, you might create a

trust and transfer some of your property out of your estate and into another person’s estate (your children, for instance) in order to avoid or minimize estate taxes at the time of your death.

Estate Planning for Blended Families An irrevocable trust can also be created upon your death to benefit a spouse in a blended family situation. This irrevocable trust can be used to care for your current spouse during his or her lifetime, while assuring that at your current spouse’s death, your children from your previous marriage receive what remains of the assets in the trust.

Asset Protection Trusts Asset protection trusts are another common trust designed to avoid creditors and protect assets. A RLT does not provide asset protection. This asset protection trust needs careful and considered planning. It must be created in advance of any trouble on the horizon. If you already have a claim coming down the pike, it is too late to start asset protection planning.

Protecting Government Benefits An irrevocable trust can also be established for someone who is receiving government benefits the family wants to keep for them. It can also be used to preserve some of the assets, such as the home, and still qualify a person for Medicaid long term care services.

Trust Planning for Retirement Assets A Standalone Retirement Trust (“SRT”) is for Retirement assets. The SRT can be used to manage retirement funds where the beneficiaries are minor children who are unable to manage the assets themselves.

For a person who is in a second marriage, with children from a previous marriage or relationship, giving your current spouse the money outright means that your current spouse can name a new beneficiary and is under no obligation to follow your wishes or leave anything to your children. The SRT is a great solution to this problem. This trust allows you to leave an IRA to your current spouse during their lifetime while assuring that whatever is left after your current spouse’s death goes to your children, or whomever else you may designate.

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“That trip changed my life.”

These are the words of a wife, mom, grandma, daughter and so much more. Coleen Harrington, 58, can tell you quite the stories from her 20-year hiking adventure.

“Hiking started as something fun to do with my husband John and our group of friends from Moon Valley Country Club,” she said.

Over the years she’s laced up her hiking L ACE UP FOR AN ADV ENTURE boots setting out for the WITH THIS AV ID HIK ER outdoors which provide

BY K YL A C ALLISON exceptional scenery allowing her recenter, gaining mental clarity ensuring she’s present for the most important part of her life – her family.

However, one trip changed it all and catapulted her to conquer her latest challenge – Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R).

“My 50th birthday gift to myself was to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro,” she said. “I wanted something special, unique, a challenge that would be my own.”

Hiking up nearly 20,000 feet to the Summit via the most difficult trail of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Western Breach, isn’t for the faint of heart. All indications showed ideal weather conditions, but it was anything but ideal.

While the sun did shine, she was met with severe thunderstorms, lightening, snow, wind and rain of which made the trek even more difficult.

Every season of weather and every product of mother nature I faced on that mountain she said.

“But that mountain gave me strength like never before,” added Harrington.

Fast forward six years … and here we are the latest challenge.

And, she’s done it again.

After an aborted attempt to hike R2R2R in 2019 and then with the COVID-19

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pandemic in 2020 Harrington was certain the third time was the charm.

And boy, was it charming.

With her brother Frank Attanucci, joining her for the first leg of the trip and her son Zach Dyer, an officer in the Marine Corps, on the last leg, it was experience she’ll never forget.

This time around the hike and the weather were ideal.

The blue sky scattered with wisps of clouds turned into the night sky with stars above and a slight breeze in the air. Continuing her journey the night sky opened up and dawned the morning she’d been waiting for.

“I made it,” she said.

After 48 miles and 25.5 hours, Harrington emerged from the Canyon.

It was at that moment her husband of 33 years John Harrington found himself overcome with emotion “Seeing my wife who trained so hard come out of that Canyon with our son.

You can’t put into words what that feels like.”

Making this moment even more special was who she did it with.

Four years ago, Attanucci suffered a major heart attack while hiking in the Valley. Harrington recalls the moment she received that phone call from her brother struggling to verbalize he needed help on the mountain. She called the paramedics who found him in distress. She rushed to his side on that mountain and it’s in the canyon she wanted him by her side for this amazing adventure.

“I love my brother,” she says. “He’s done R2R five times since his heart attack, so I knew he was the one I wanted next to me.”

Her son, a 16-year Marine, has the prowess, wherewithal and dedication only the few and proud have. She was thrilled to be able to experience his first R2R with him and is quite certain there are more planned for the future.

They were in this together training for eight months and ranging between five and 30 miles per hike numerous times each week.

“Family means the world to me and to have both my brother and son by my side with my husband and family at the finish line will be a moment I’ll cherish the rest of my life,” she said.

So what is next for Harrington? Golf! Golf lessons so that she may enjoy golfing with her husband well into their retirement years.

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MinisterioBut Un Ejercito few days there’s excited to announce the launch of its annual “Fed Up! Hungry for Change” Para Cristo (4013 W. Maricopa Street) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., or as long as still time to provide a holiday campaign, which runs now through Dec. 31. supplies last.

Phoenix Rescue Mission created the campaign in 2020 to start fixing how Oct. 23 and Nov. 13: West Phoenix Community Market hearty meal and more society has dealt with hunger in the past – primarily by treating the symptoms Created to distribute food that are donated from sources including St. Mary’s of hunger without addressing the root causes that stem from a lack of vocational Food Bank and the community. Food bags, hygiene items and cleaning supplies to a homeless neighbor. development, education, counseling, mental health services and other resources. will be given to families while supplies last. The public is encouraged to stop by “The holiday season can be an especially challenging time for families from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ministerio Un Ejercito Para Cristo (4013 W. Maricopa facing food insecurity,” said Ken Brissa, CEO. “We’re not only aiming to give Street). There is no cost to participate. ID is required. community members in need warm meals and food boxes with pantry items, For questions, please contact Angie Hatcher at (602) 346-3383 or ahatcher@ but also equipping them with access to addiction recovery services, vocational phxmission.org. contribution development, job opportunities, counseling, case management, and many otherYour generous Nov. 16 and Dec. 21: South Mountain Community Market life-transforming resources.”

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Dec. 11: Hometown Christmas Parade Beginning at 11 a.m. on Glendale Avenue in downtown Glendale, the public is encouraged to donate canned and nonperishable foods at the parade, which will go to the families served at the Hope for Hunger Food Bank this winter.

Dec. 18: Winter Wonderland Community Event (guests by pre-registration only) The Mission is partnering with local businesses, churches, and individuals to collect new, unwrapped toys, nonperishable foods, and toiletries. Gifts can be collected by hand or purchased on the Mission’s Amazon Charity List at phxmission.org/christmaslist. The Mission will then provide the gifts, food bags, and toiletries to families in need via its annual Winter Wonderland event. To volunteer at this event, please sign up at phxmission.org/volunteer.

For information on how to support Phoenix Rescue Mission’s “Fed Up! Hungry for Change” campaign, please visit www.phoenixrescuemission.org.

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There are four Hubbard swim school locations around the Valley - in Phoenix, Peoria, Mesa, and Goodyear - and all the swim schools are currently hiring.

Employment Details: Part-time and full-time opportunities are available No teaching experience is necessary, Hubbard provides training Starting wage is negotiable with prior experience Year-round employment, minimum of one year commitment to swim school Minimum two shifts per week Afternoons and weekends are required Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, and employee discounts for children’s swim lessons.

“Since swim lessons are what we are all about, all roles within the swim school teach swim lessons and even our General Managers get in the water and teach swim lessons,” says Ann Marie Sunderhaus, CEO of the Hubbard Family Swim Schools and Camp Hubbard. “Every day there is a new success story, a new smile, or a frightened child that begins to understand the aquatic world. We work to build smiles, confidence, and success. Our half-an-hour, once-a-week, swim lesson philosophy works! We love to see the swimmers who consistently attend their weekly class become comfortable, confident, and skilled in the water.”

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WESD Students Receive Perfect Scores on Spring 2021 AzM2 Assessment The WESD is proud of our students who received perfect scores on the spring 2021 AzM2 assessment. Over 40 students received a perfect score on the math portion and seven students received a perfect score on the English Language Arts (ELA) portion. Additionally, two WESD students received perfect scores on both portions. All of our students who received perfect scores were recognized by the Governing Board and received a personalized certificate. We are very proud of our students.

WESD Partners with GUHSD to Offer Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Services The WESD has partnered with the Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) and Embry Health to offer drive-through COVID-19 testing at the WESD Service Center Annex (1502 W. Mountain View Road, Phoenix, AZ 85021). Testing services are available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 to 10:00 p.m.; Wednesdays from 9:30a.m. to 2:00p.m.; Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and weekends from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

GUSHD also offers drive-through testing services at Apollo, Glendale, Independence and Moon Valley High Schools.

WESD is Hiring Support Staff The WESD has a number of full and part -time positions available for support staff roles including instructional assistants, paraprofessionals, crossing guards, food service workers, childcare workers, custodians, substitutes, office technicians and bus drivers and assistants.

We are proud to offer competitive salaries and other great benefits such as matched contributions to Arizona State Retirement, holidays, paid time off, discounts on WESD-sponsored childcare and insurance benefits for employees working more than 30 hours a week. To learn more about our open positions and to apply online visit jobs.wesdschools.org or call 602-347-2668. Please share with your friends, neighbors and anyone who is looking for a new career.

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Just because it’s 120 miles away don’t scratch it off the list of places to ride.

Tucson is usually a little cooler because it’s 1,500 feet higher than Phoenix. I road the Julian wash trail it joins Rillito wash and Pantano wash to go around greater Tucson. Paths are separate from busy roads and well maintained. Under passes under roads make for many miles of none stop fun. Don’t get lost like me down load a map or stop at a bike store. Tucson had lots of rain so city streets are a little rough. There are lots of bike lanes on streets and are 8 foot wide. Lots of bike friendly riding. In about 3 hours of riding saw 30 bike riders. In Phoenix lucky to see 10. Hope Phoenix discovers bike riding as car traffic becomes slower. Ride your bike it’s a beautiful day.

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DELL TRAILOR LEFT A WONDERFUL LEGACY OF EXCELLENT HOMES

BY FROST Y K ROENING Dell Trailor, a developer beginning work in the late 1940s, had a profound influence on the “look” of multiple Phoenix and Scottsdale neighborhoods. In Moon Valley there are many Hillcrest communities and at least two Gold Key developments

by Dell Trailor. Also, Turtle Creek. According to Sue Doefler, The Arizona Republic May 5, 2001, Dell Trailor was “ahead of the pack” and a visionary.

Doefler described Trailor’s communities as “Landscaped planned communities with family amenities, fancy entry monuments, curving streets, [plenty of windows, some with arches], and homes that beat the cookie-cutter look...” The look is Spanish/Mediterranean with varied exteriors and wroughtiron detailing. Lush landscaping was another feature of these popular small neighborhoods. Underground wiring was essential.

Each day I thank this inspired visionary for his ideas and work. These homes are well designed and beautiful. They are laid out in such a way as to create neighborhoods where people get to know each other and have “sociability.”

The building process may have been adopted from a Mexican standard at the time. They are made of concrete blocks filled with vermiculite and set very, very straight on the land. When we had new windows put in, the installer told us that he didn’t have to use any shims because the walls were so straight and true. For a 1970s home, that is amazing! As in Mexico, Dell Trailor homes were built to withstand hurricanes according to Tomas Doely who helped with this article. He knew Dell Trailor and shared many stories.

Golden Keys, a Dell Trailor development in Scottsdale, recently was featured in the August-September 2021Phoenix Home and Garden magazine. Dell Trailor also built many individual homes outside his planned neighborhoods.

Dell Trailor died in 1999. His son, Mike Trailor, said that his father tried to imitate the pure white buildings in the Mediterranean. In his most active period, Dell Trailor was building 800 to 900 homes a year in Phoenix, Tucson, Sun City, Lake Havasu, and Rocky Point, Mexico. We are grateful for the beauty and functionality of our Dell Trailor neighborhood. Imagine two parks (one with a pool and two kitchens) for 119 homes! Our challenge is to preserve the character and serenity of these neighborhoods.

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‘THANKING IT FORWARD’ FOR NATIONAL THANK YOU LETTER DAY (NOV. 14TH) B Y A LY S S A L O N G O Our country has found itself in turbulent times. Between the viral pandemic, civil unrest, and political polarization, it’s easy to overlook those people for whom we are truly grateful; those people who have dedicated their lives to helping others, to saving lives, to educating our youth, to making a difference in this world.

That’s why this year on National Thank You Letter Day, students around the country are being asked to “Thank it Forward.” National Thank You Letter Day is the brainchild of social activist, literacy advocate and the “Pied Piper of Civility” Carew Papritz, who created the yearly celebration to teach children—and remind adults— about the personal importance of paying gratitude forward in their daily lives.

“National Thank You Letter Day has always been about showing gratitude,” says Papritz, the award-winning author of the book The Legacy Letters. “This year, we are asking students to take the time to recognize those people that they believe have had an impact on the lives of those around them, such as teachers, parents, first responders, local leaders; anyone that has made a difference in someones’ life.”

Teaching Gratitude, Kindness, Manners, & Civility- National Thank You Letter Day was conceived not only to teach kids about the importance of gratitude, kindness, manners, and civility, but also an opportunity to teach critical literacy and communication skills. “Between social media, texting and remote learning, traditional communication skills are falling by the wayside,” says Papritz.

“National Thank You Letter Day is designed to help children get back to basics, and to show gratitude at the same time.”

World’s Largest Thank You Letter- In previous years, Papritz and students from his home town of Green Valley, Arizona drew large crowds with the creation of the World’s Largest Thank You Letter in 2018, and in 2019 mailing the letter through the US Postal service postmarked with the World’s Largest Stamp and Envelope.

Spreading the Word- This year, he is asking not just students, but school districts to take part as well. “We want students to “Thank it Forward” by sending along a thank you letter to someone they are grateful for, but we also ask that school districts “Thank it Forward” as well by highlighting the students’ letters on social media with the hashtag #NTYLD,” says Papritz. “Together, we can make gratuity go viral.”

Carew Papritz, also known as The Cowboy Philosopher, is the author of the multi-award winning book The Legacy Letters. Though fictional, The Legacy Letters has won acclaim as a life lessons book for all generations, gaining the distinction of being the only book in publishing history to win awards in both fiction and non-fiction categories. A Renaissance Man in an age that lauds the specialist, The Huffington Post says Papritz “intrigues and enlightens, charms and catalyzes change for every reader.”

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On Thanksgiving Day, the average American consumes a whopping 4,500 calories with 229 grams of fat. Studies show the I read an interesting post about donating to food banks and average person gains about 2 pounds from November to January. saved it. Now I can’t find it and the Tattler deadline was yesterday!

During the holiday season, Americans can experience added stress, especially I wanted to use the information for my November column when we celebrate if they don’t have a healthy eating game plan. While it’s important to follow Thanksgiving. So I’ll get this out, going off of memory and hope they can squeeze guidelines such as staying hydrated and getting enough sleep year-round, it’s me into the November issue. twice as important during the holiday season.

The list was compiled from actual recipients of the free food and those The USDA recommends Americans fill half of their plates with fruits and we work in the food banks and it was eye opening. My biggest take away was vegetables. Try using a smaller plate to provide the appearance of larger portions to not include cans of anything that need an opener. It turns out many people and skip alcoholic beverages. Allow a few special foods to indulge in with small, don’t own one. The next big thing that never occurred to me was seasonings! tasting size portions. The second bite will taste the same as the first, so savor that Basic spices like salt and pepper are needed, but also; basil, oregano, cinnamon, first bite and avoid second portions. thyme, rosemary and garlic powder. Condiments like ketchup and mustard are Desserts tend to be very high in calories. One piece of pecan pie has 500 great, whereas soy sauce isn’t as useful. Mayonnaise in plastic jars is better than calories compared to pumpkin with only half that amount. To save even more glass, as some food banks don’t accept glass jars at all. Cooking oil is a necessity, calories, eat the pumpkin souffle and throw the crust away. Remember, sugar can but vegetable oil is not healthy. The items they need most are protein like canned be addictive and the more you eat sweets, they more you crave them. chicken, tuna and peanut butter. Fruit and veggies that have a longer shelf life Here are a few food preparation tips to cut down on total calories: are nice, but canned/jarred produce lasts longer, as well as dried fruit (though it’s Use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken gravy. higher in sugar). Rice, bread, dried beans, pasta and oatmeal are appreciated. Dry Avoid eating the skin by selecting lean white meat. milk lasts much longer than fresh and doesn’t need refrigeration. Pancake mixes Serve steamed fresh vegetables in place of high-calorie casseroles made that only require water, and cereal that’s low in sugar. Bathroom essentials like with canned soup or cream sauces. toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion and lip balm, shampoo and conditioner.

Serve baked apples or fresh fruit in place of high-calorie pies.

I don’t know why some of these things never occurred to me, but I’m Budget dinner carbs by choosing only one item (starch, alcohol or happy to be made aware now. I’ll do my donation shopping differently from here dessert) to go with lean protein and vegetables. on. We have much to be thankful for while many are less fortunate, never getting Buffets can be a challenge with their plethora of choices. It’s best to survey the chances that others of us had. Despite working there just isn’t enough money the entire buffet line to develop an eating strategy before loading up your plate. to go around and without an education; there isn’t any hope for a better life.

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As any pet parent will tell you, the joy, love, and comfort that comes with adopting an animal companion is a blessing rivaled by few experiences life has to offer. What they’ll also tell you is that losing an animal companion can be more emotionally devastating than just about any of life’s many adversities. After experiencing such loss, it takes some pet lovers many years, if ever, before they are willing to open their hearts up to another fur (or feather, etc.) baby. For though they know they will be signing up for much joy, they also know they will be signing up for much pain. This is the unavoidable reality of loving a pet. The beautiful struggle.

I’ve always been a dog lover, but our beloved chihuahua/dachshund mix, Tyson, was my soulmate. He had a richness of spirit that could best be described as “old soul.” He loved with a warm depth that was somehow wise, tough, and vulnerable all at once. Losing Tyson in April of 2018 was one of the most emotionally painful experiences of my life, but it was also one of incredible spiritual growth.

In my search for healing, I’ve discovered a few things along my path that I would like to pass along to anybody who is grieving over a dearly departed pet.

Don’t buy into the mistaken idea that intense grieving over a pet is weird or inappropriate. Our relationships with our animal friends, though different from those with our human friends, are nonetheless very significant and impactful.

Sometimes even more so. The love we feel for another being is not determined by species, but rather by how our souls mesh. We must be gentle with ourselves and understand that our grief reflects our love- and there is nothing weird or inappropriate about that.

Don’t adopt another animal during your grieving process. For many, the natural compulsion when we are coping with the loss of a fur baby is to try and alleviate the pain by adopting another pet. The problem is, it is impossible to replace that magic with another pet. This isn’t dissimilar to the let-down that invariably comes from a “rebound relationship” after a breakup. The new pet simply can’t live up to our expectations, and we end up feeling dissatisfied. Worse, our healthy healing process is often hindered. This is unfair to both the pet and to us. Instead, spend time with a friend’s pet. Perhaps offer pet-sitting services, or even foster a pet awaiting their forever home. This way, we can offer and receive love and companionship from a pet while allowing ourselves to heal without setting a pet up for failure. When we are truly ready for a new fur baby, we will know it.

Don’t minimize the significance of your healing process, but rather open your mind, heart, and spirit to new experiences. For example, Reiki, which is a Japanese form of spiritual energy, offers amazing healing from not only physical ailments, but also mental, emotional, and spiritual difficulties. I discovered Reiki during my grieving process. I have since become a Reiki master and animal Reiki practitioner. It has definitely changed my life for the better.

Realize that though your pet has crossed the rainbow bridge, their soul is still very much alive and connected to you. Consider sitting quietly and, in your mind and heart, simply reach out to them. You’ll likely be very comforted by the beautiful love and peace you receive in return. You might also consider utilizing the services of an animal communicator to deliver messages to, and receive messages from, your pet. For some, this may sound far-fetched, but believe me when I say that animal communication is very real. It has the potential to facilitate great healing.

With the intense loss we feel when a beloved pet transitions, it can feel like a tragedy. The “tragedy” is only one of perspective. Rejoice knowing that you loved your pet and helped them learn their life lessons- and they did the same for you.

Find comfort and peace knowing that you provided them with love and friendship in a way that only you could - and they absolutely did the same for you. This makes their lives a wonderful success and anything but tragic!

The thing is, our pets are more than just our friends, companions, and protectors. They provide friendship, companionship, love, and protection with an innocent joy and dedication that is both pure and unconditional. All they want in return is love. We, their human companions, naturally reciprocate this pure, innocent love and dedication. In other words, our pets bring out the very best in us. They help us tap into our highest spirits because they make it safe to love with a vulnerability that is rare in most human relationships. The struggle is worth it!

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OLD SCHOOL HALLOWEEN

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AZ Humane Society Adoption Spotlight: Hazel Hazel (675373) is an adorable four years young American pit bull terrier that was rescued by an Arizona Humane Society Emergency Animal Medical Technician™ as an injured stray in early September of this year. Once in AHS’ trauma hospital, it was found that she had a swollen eye, some mild wounds and a mass – which were treated and removed over the course of a few weeks of treatment.

It was also found that Hazel has some ongoing medical needs such as allergies and a condition that may require eye drops indefinitely but we recommend following up with her future veterinarian to decide best course of action. This girl is an incredibly sweet tempered and mild mannered pup who is potty trained, walks well on a leash and loves to go on walks where she can get all the smells!

Everyone who knows her describes Hazel as a big ‘ole love bug who gives lots of kisses and is a big couch potato. This sweetheart also did great with other dogs and kids in her foster hero home but a slow introduction is always best.

The Arizona Humane Society’s Virtual Matchmaking Adoptions by appointment is available to place pets with their forever families. Interested adopters can view available pets, like adorable Hazel, and schedule an appointment online at 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.

The year was 1977, the first Halloween our almost three year old, Andy, would be joining his two older brothers in “dressing up” for our neighborhood trick or treat ritual. The good ole Halloween days! We weren’t consumed with stranger danger angst, tainted chocolate, or drugs disguised as Sweetums. Everybody knew the drill: One parent walked with the kids, and one stayed home to distribute treats, and block pets from bolting out the door.

“What’re ya gonna be for Halloween?” was a hot topic with the kids. The discussions would begin in mid September, and continued through the afternoon of October 31. It wasn’t a good idea to plan the outfit too early. Odds were good the costume would evolve, morph, elaborate, expand, diversify, synthesize and vacillate on the hour. Of course most of the costumes were homemade, and only the moms who had sewing talent got to show off. That left me without a prayer.

I would never have passed home-ec if my Aunt Helen hadn’t taken pity on me, and put the zipper in my skirt.

So, it stands to reason I always lobbied for the easy peasy costumes. I was thrilled, when, without any prompting, my youngest son decided he wanted to be a ghost. Score! Ghosts I could do. I determined that wrapping the sheet around his shoulders would be ok, (and easy.) It further allowed him to see where he was going. A twin sheet and a large safety pin. All right. Since I had not thought of a mask, we (I) decided some scary make up would do the trick. White powder on his trusting little face. Black eyeliner circles around the eyes. Done.

I lifted Andy up so he could see himself in the mirror. He screamed.

He started to cry, horrified at his ghostly image. With all the weeping, I could only make out a few words among the sobs.

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Finding the knots in your muscles and working them out; getting your spine or shoulder to move freely without discomfort... it is an art.

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Phoenix, AZ 85002 If you want to learn more about the program go to the Phoenix.gov website.

The program is very complimentry to Block Watch. Select an area, usually the block you live on, and put together a group to support regular patroling.

One must never be confrontaional, just an extra set of eyes to support law enforcement. Get to know your Community Action Officer, (CAO), and who it is that regularly patrols your block. (two different officers) We are in the Black Mountain precint. By calling them at (602) 495-5002 they can tell you who is your CAO, If you want to get formally involved with the program call Officer Brian Kornegay at the City of Phoenix at www.phoenix.gov 602 256 4303, You can sign up for classes at pnp.coordinator@phoenix.gov The PNP program began in 1994. The members average nearly 35,000 miles and 32,000 volunteer hours each year in their Neighborhoods!

This is over $741,000 in value to the community.

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Time to Visit Your Chiropractor – Even When You’re Not in Pain

BY NI CH O L A S WAR NER , D C

Why visit your Doctor of Chiropractic periodically – even when you’re not experiencing pain or other symptoms? Here’s why. The latest study on maintenance care for low back health suggests receiving chiropractic care periodically dramatically reduces the number of days you’ll experience “bothersome” low back pain over the course of a year.

Published in the multidisciplinary open-access journal PLOS One, the study included 328 patients ages 18-65 with nonspecific low back pain who experienced a favorable response to chiropractic care during their initial course of treatment.

Patients were then randomly allocated to one of two groups for one year: a maintenance care group that received periodic chiropractic care or a control group that returned to their chiropractor only when LBP symptoms were present. Every week, researchers assessed subjects’ low back pain with a single question: “On how many days during the past week were you bothered by your lower back (i.e., it affected your daily activities or routines)?”

During the 12-month tracking period, members of the maintenance care (MC) group made an average of 6.7 visits to the chiropractor, compared with 4.8 visits by members of the control group. Those additional visits correlated with 12.8 fewer days of bothersome low back pain, on average, for the MC group compared to the control group.

How important is 12.8 fewer days of bothersome LBP a year?

We’re sure you agree it’s worth a few additional visits to your chiropractor! And that’s the beauty of chiropractic care – it helps minimize the chances your pain will occur / recur, rather than treating it with medication once you’re already in pain. If you’re smart, you don’t wait until your car breaks down to take it to the mechanic, and you don’t wait until your teeth fall out to visit the dentist; so why wait until you’re in pain before going to your chiropractor?

As we mentioned at the beginning, this isn’t the first study – and likely won’t be the last – to suggest maintenance chiropractic care is more effective than symptom-guided care for low back pain.

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Moon Valley Country Club – Respect the Golf Course

BY BRET ALDIERI, MVNA PRESIDENT

A key component to the Moon Valley community continues to be Moon Valley Country Club. This goes back to our community’s inception when in the late 1950s, Bob Goldwater (Father of the Phoenix Open Golf tournament) and others had the idea for a north Phoenix community built around a golf course. When I first moved here over 10 years ago, I had the fortune to meet Ed Delph to learn more about our community’s early days. Ed Delph’s wife was a Jacobs, and The Jacobs family farm occupied the land east of I -17, including present day Moon Valley. The course was designed by Dick Wilson then later redesigned by Bob Cupp. The community went from being a Del Webb planned community to a semicustom home community, giving our neighborhood a very distinctive look and feel from other Phoenix communities.

Karsten Solheim, founder of Ping Golf, used to own and operate the club, and hosted LPGA tournaments for many years. This is where Annika Sorenstam had her historic “59” on March 16, 2001. The club has gone through ownership changes and is now owned and operated by CBONs under the leadership of their GM, Brett Evans. Club membership has grown since the severe 2008 downturn and is healthy again. You should know that there are various levels of Club membership available, the entry level gains access to the facility including the restaurant for dinner, one of the few fine dining options near us. Please think about supporting our local business and neighbor Moon Valley Country Club by becoming a member.

Golf Course Respect: The real reason for my article this month was not a history lesson but a plea to our community to treat the club golf course with the same respect you would show any good neighbor’s property. This means not being on the course during playing hours, always avoiding the

greens and tee boxes, and staying off the playing surfaces especially during overseed (now). The club has been kind to allow neighbors to walk the path before and after playing hours. We need to help the club, pick up trash and dog poop when we see it, and advise others on the “do’s and don’ts” relating to the golf course.

Unfortunately, there was a recent vandalization of the club where someone rode a motorized vehicle, possibly a golf cart after dark onto the newly planted fairways, causing damage. This is a very unfortunate incident and not one we can let happen again. Hopefully, the responsible party will come forward and address this issue directly with the Brett Evans, paying for the damage inflicted.

A quality golf course is key to how the club makes money; it is why golf members pay dues. We all need to help the club be successful, to continue to have this scenic course that runs through the heart of our community. Please do your part to respect the course.

The Christmas holiday light judging contest will resume this year December 3 – 5 and MVNA host a home-decorating judge bus to tour on either Friday or Saturday night that week to score the efforts. Houses that want to be included should contact MVNA to self-nominate. This is an “adults only” bus, open to neighbors for no cost on a first come, first serve basis. Please email MVNA if you would like to reserve a seat.

We are seeking neighbors to serve a 3-year term on the MVNA Board, especially a Communications Director and Treasurer. Please drop us an email or meet us on our MVNA Board meeting night. You can also sign up for our weekly news blast on our new website: www.moonvalleyna.org.

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Shaw Butte Trail: ABY Spiritual Hike JULIE PEK For the past 16 years, Beth came to Phoenix in the summer to visit her parents and took to hiking Shaw Butte. This year she relocated from Chicago with her husband and 3 children and hiking is her daily routine, even in the summer.

“Going to the mountain is a spiritual experience for me,” said Beth. “It’s a homecoming everyday when I take to the trail.” Beth likes to vary her hike by taking different routes and it’s usually dictated by how much time she has in the morning. Her favorite route is starting at the visitor center, taking trail 100 around the back side of Shaw Butte, making the climb to the summit and then coming back down the service road (trail 306). For a former marathon runner, and pastry chef, this is a great alternative to keeping in shape.

In the summer of 2020, Beth had a scare with spinal meningitis. Luckily it was diagnosed immediately. But she was facing possible blindness and she became a stroke risk. She had to cut back on all her physical activity. She wondered if she’d be able to hike Shaw Butte again. Slowly she recovered and that’s when she and her family decided to make Phoenix home. She needed to be near her mountain. This was possibly her cure.

“Watching the sunrise is a perfect start to my day,” said Beth. Most days she hikes by herself but on occasion she meets up with Rich, her dad. Once she braved the trail carrying her 3-year old son all the way to the summit. He enjoyed it…and so did Mom!

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Keep one foot in front of the other.

The topic of many of my recent articles has been “Reverse Mortgages.” There is a reason for this. I am receiving several inquiries every month about this exact topic.

The crux of the situation is that the vast majority of households which are nearing retirement age do not have savings sufficient to allow them to maintain their present lifestyle when they actually do retire. Phasing into retirement can present a huge dilemma. What sacrifices are going to be necessary when the salary is no longer rolling in?

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The Reverse Mortgage of choice is the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) which is underwritten by FHA/HUD. At least one person involved in the transaction must be 62 or older. A bank or other mortgage lender makes the loan under HECM guidelines. FHA then indemnifies the lender against default by the borrower, but more importantly indemnifies the borrower against default by the lender. If, God forbid, something catastrophic happens FHA will step in and protect the interests of both parties.

Some benefits of a Reverse Mortgage are: • No mortgage payments ever as long as you live in your house (must still pay taxes, insurance and HOA dues) • FICO scores are not the determining factor in qualifying • Closing costs are rolled into the mortgage (out of pocket expenses may include the appraisal and HUD required counseling) • Non-Recourse – never owe more than the home will sell for • Keep Title to your home • Upon leaving the property - the home is sold and the HECM balance is repaid. Equity stays with the borrower or estate There are lifestyle-altering implications with a Reverse Mortgage. Family members, a trusted friend and/or your financial advisor should be consulted in the process. Discussions with adult children reveal that they often prefer for their parents to live more comfortably rather than leave a small inheritance. It is wise to include them in the required counseling process.

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Four GUHSD Students Earn National Merit Semifinalist Standing

Academic excellence continues as Glendale Union High School District is pleased to announce that the following students have been named Semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program:

Lia Arencibia Rodriguez (Top Left)- Moon Valley High School Henry Calkins (Bottom Left)- Sunnyslope High School Ryan Cotter (Top Right)- Sunnyslope High School Aria Gibbons (Bottom Right)- Thunderbird High School

Recently, the GUHSD Governing Board announced the 2022 National Merit Semifinalists during their regular meeting. All Semifinalists received recognition and a certificate of achievement from the GUHSD Governing Board.

National Merit Semifinalists are selected every September from 1.5 million entrants across the United States. Out of the 50,000 students with the highest PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index scores, approximately 16,000 high academically performing high school students are notified that they have qualified as semifinalists.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the prestigious Merit Scholar title. Winners can receive one of three different types of National Merit Scholarships, including the $2,500 National Merit Scholarship, corporatesponsored scholarship, and college-sponsored scholarship.

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Save the Date for Future Freshman Night Save the date for Glendale Union High School District’s upcoming, signature event Future Freshman Night, on Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. During this event, eighth-grade students and their families will discover why GUHSD is the top-performing high school district in the Metro-Phoenix area. Join us to learn about our nationally recognized academics, championship athletics, fine and performing arts courses, resources for college and career opportunities, plus much more! A virtual option will be available. Please visit www.guhsdaz.org for more information about your local school’s Future Freshman Night.

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