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BY SU SA N M E R C E R H I N R I C H S , R E P O R T E R , T H E M O O N VA L L E Y TAT T L E R When your computer laptop monitor goes blank or your hard drive becomes unresponsive, what are you going to do?

If your cell phone doesn’t ping or apps aren’t downloading, do you know how to make them function again?

What if you want to learn computer code, build a robot or start experimenting with artificial intelligence?

Where would you start?

If you don’t have answers for any of these questions, a group of enthusiastic, very technologically savvy young people working in a recently opened Moon Valley store will teach you how to solve existing device problems yourself or learn a cutting-edge skill.

At Generation Tech Support, or Gen-Tech, located in the Shaw Butte Plaza, at 13236 N. Seventh Street, staffers will explain what your device’s problems are and how you can right an issue.

Andrew Lane, 16, is one of the Gen-Tech technicians.

“We have people come in and they either have

questions about something tech related or they have a (tech) problem with something,” says Lane, 16, who will be a Paradise Valley High School junior. “And essentially what I do is educate them on how to solve it. A big thing about what makes us different from other companies is that we actually work to educate the people on how to do it themselves, instead of just having us fix it for them.”

He says incoming clients mostly are experiencing difficulties with their cell phones or their computers.

Lane says he’s always been a device fixer, tinkering with items like old DVD players, vintage computers or phones, to make them work again, so his fascination with technology began at an early age and continues.

“It’s educating people on how to keep up with tech, because there’s tech coming up all the time,” Lane says of Gen-Tech’s business model, which includes a great human element.

“I treat everyone here like they’re family,” he says, adding his favorite technological device is a “really nice Windows laptop.”

The ideas for the business evolved with Moon Valley ....Continued on page 5 resident Debbie Kovesdy,

School Connect Hosts Meetings at GenTech Support School Connect is lucky to be able to host some of our meetings at Generation Tech Support. On Thursday June 22, we had a meeting to learn more about valley organizations serving students in families in the community. We had representatives from Goodwill, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix Rescue Mission, CarePortal, Teach One to Lead One, First Things First, Department of Economic Security, Cross Benefit Inc., No Teacher Left behind, Backpacks 4 Kids AZ, Civil Air Patrol, Family Bridges, Golf Program In Schools, Child Evangelism Fellowship, Boys Hope Girls Hope of AZ, Safe Families for Children, a member of the Washington Elementary School Board, and of course, Generation Tech Support! schoolconnectaz.org

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B Y K I M G E O R G E , L O N G R E A LT Y U P T O W N The first thing a client asks when getting ready to list their home is, “what do you think we should price it at?” Of course, this is a logical question, but also the most important one. Realtors do a lot of research prior to listing your home for sale on what similar homes are selling for in your area. There are several reasons that it is a good idea to follow the advice of a trusted professional and not list your home too high to begin with. Many sellers feel that it’s a good idea to over price your home to start, to leave some room for negotiation. This isn’t always the best strategy. I will tell you why.

Statistics prove that your listing will get the most traffic in the first 2 weeks on the market. When your Realtor lists your home for sale, it is sent out to all potential buyers, through many different means as a “new listing”. Today’s tech savvy buyers are immediately comparing it to other listings they may have seen in the area and because buyers have so much information at their fingertips, they usually know right away if the home is over-priced. Often buyers won’t waste their time viewing your home if they know it’s over priced and they know that a new listing is not likely to take a reduced offer.

The next point at which your home is sent out to all potential buyers is when you do a “price reduction.”

At this point, buyers often get the idea that you are getting desperate to sell or start to wonder, “what is wrong with this home,” which affects their offer price.

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The best plan of action is to take the advice of your agent and price the home reasonably from the start. Sales data from ARMLS shows that homes priced right to begin with usually end up selling within 97.9% of the asking price, in an average of 39 days. Homes over-priced average 114 days, and sell for 91.3% of asking price.

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TRAPPED IN MOON VALLEY

LET TER FROM THE EDITOR

Do you volunteer? Do you have a special charity? Do you belong to a group of any kind?

I had the pleasure of attending the Arizona Fraternal Order of Eagles State Convention this year in June at the Embassy Suites in Paradise Valley. Approximately 150 Eagles from all around the state converge to share their year’s success stories, rituals, comradery and most importantly report on the total funds raised for the many charities they support. Eagles are: People Helping People. I have been a member for about 11 years, but I’m always completely amazed at the amount of money raised for local, research, national charities and non-profit organizations. This year the grand total was $174, 212.33, this money is raised by weekly raffles, pancake breakfasts, steak frys, game nights, penny drives, and just digging deep for pocket change, this is a huge amount of money considering most dinners cost under $10.00! The list included: Alzheimer $16,898, Cancer Fund $25,628, Children Charities $20,632, Diabetes 9827 just to name a few.

I share this story because we are lucky to have a local Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie so close to Moon Valley, just a little south on Hatcher and 7th Ave. in Sunnnyslope.

This is a private club with minimum dues of approximately $35.00 per year. It’s a place to go and enjoy a great meal, indulge in cold beverages, sing karaoke, play darts or shuffleboard and conjugate with some great hard working individuals working towards helping each other and the community in which they live. Eagles are very patriotic and love their home, country and God. If you are looking for a place to go, volunteer, make new friends and feel like you make a difference, I encourage you to consider a visit. I personally have helped raise money, delivered meals, toys and clothes to those in need, enjoyed some delicious meals, sang karaoke ( please don’t tell anyone, it is not on video) lost in shuffleboard, but most of all made some lifelong friendships I cherish and know I always have a friend to call on in times of need.

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a former veteran Shadow “We’re primarily an instruction facility . . . and we’ll clean up your digital life for Mountain High School you . . . and help you understand it,” Sullivan says. technology teacher. During her more than 16 years’ tenure at the school, not only did They took the idea to a national skills competition, where their presentation won she instruct classes in a host of technology disciplines, but also, she and her students the top prize. Later, with more idea development, the group independently submitted served as the campus so-called technology fixers. a grant application to Cisco Systems.

“I’ve always been a geek . . . and have been that way all The technology networking giant awarded a Services my life,” Kovesdy, now the Gen-Tech chief executive officer, Cisco Global Impact grant and a second one, a Digital Devices • Tablets says of her longstanding interest in technology. “And when product-service grant, which, respectively, helped • Samsung Galaxy • Amazon Kindle • Wearables • Apple iPad • Lenovo Tablet • Windows Surface • Fitness Tech • Google Nexus technology came about, I was building computers 20 years establish the current Gen-Tech site, then helped Smart Phones ago.” expand its offerings.

• Android • Windows • iPhone She explains she’d encourage her students to present their “They could see that we were a very cool Applications • Software Programs technological ideas to her, whereupon she would come up the company to invest in and thought we could do • Email support, Gmail, Outlook • Video, Media, Graphic production • Microsoft Office 365 • Cloud computing, Dropbox resources, materials, funding or money, which would enable some other outreach, and we’re doing it, “Kovesdy • Google Apps, Documents, Presentations • Educational Tech, Vex Robotics, Mindstorms • Apple iWork, iLife, iTunes • Entertainment Apps, Netflix, Steam, Gaming • Website design, Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD • New Exciting, Emerging Technologies the young people to do what they want to do. says of the second grant.

• File Conversion, Productivity tools, Excel • Setting up apps to fit customer needs • Photo management, Digital Books “Sometimes it’s (the idea’s) really out of the box,” she says.

“I’m very, very proud of the kids who work Computing Devices • Laptops A few years ago, she and some of her students came up there,” she says. “They are the lifeblood of the • Various PC and Windows Laptops • Google Chromebooks • MacBooks with the business idea for a technology education center that company; they are stakeholders in the company.” would exist as an independent entity. They envisioned it as a “The kids are very, very much part of the shop with open spaces, like a community center, where people company. The company is definitely for them, of could enter with their various them; and without them I wouldn’t want to do it.” ours. or use ly, d electronic devices Sullivan says, “This is a good and really vices al de y frien r digit ght b u u o ta y s Bring ologie stions. ew techn e e and questions about valuable idea and so far, we’ve come really far.” u n q -o -to your ing n . One Bring trend . d you ent ls ence aroun evelopm xperi rofessiona E d e n them, then learn “And I’m really proud of how far we’ve come.” gp esig nal D carin are d fessio ssions arties. Pro ch se All te on. Tech P orkshops. how to solve their The shop operates with nearly 30 employees, w ti c instru ustom gs. C M Trainin to 6 P M d A ir 0 1 rb particular problem mostly high-school students from the Paradise unde Open t & Th Stree 22 of 7th ix 850 orner et, Phoen with technicians’ Valley, Glendale and Scottsdale districts, and C st re we South orth 7th St N .com pport 13236 su h c assistance. opened in September. Tastefully painted in .gente www Wesley Sullivan, complementary hues, the shop door opens into 18, was one of the spacious lobby dotted with standard-sized Kovesdy’s students and high-top desks and accompanying chairs and originally helping comfy sofas. Interior partitions can subdivide develop the idea. He larger rooms into smaller work spaces. now works as a GenGen-Tech’s first summer tech camp on site gives people who want to know more Tech manager and about technology lots of hands-on experience in a range of disciplines. Courses are will be a sophomore offered in Lego model building, robotics, computer coding and STEAM – science, at Arizona State technology, engineering, art and math – classes.

University’s Barrett Honors College, where he’s studying for a computerThe half-day, week-long camps run throughout July and cost $299. One-on-one information systems/business degree. device counseling sessions cost $30 an hour.

He says Kovesdy and the then-students formulated the shop’s idea as a place that You can contact Debbie and her amazing team at would serve as a people-based technology-education center to teach clients how “to www.gentechsupport.com or by calling 602.374.5624. prevent it (a malfunctioning device) from breaking in the future.”

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Design Mistakes to Avoid DESIGN SOLUTIONS BY ROBERT ALAN MINOR Buying before measuring. Always do your precise measuring before ordering or purchasing furniture, accessories, lighting and building products. You don’t want to be stuck with a sofa that is too large or overwhelming for your space, or worse stuck in front of a passageway.

Buying and displaying too many small accessories. Purchase fewer, more impressive pieces for greater impact. If you already have a collection of special items, consider grouping them on a shelf or table or highlighting them in a cabinet with clear glass doors.

Too many personal photos on display.

Uncomfortable & flimsy dining chairs.

Cables, wires & extension cords not hidden & too conspicuous.

Avoid following too may FADS! Hanging artwork too high on the wall. The bottom of the artwork should be 8-10 inches above the top of a piece of furniture; such as a sofa, chest, table, buffet or headboard. You can be more creative when there is no furniture involved, and lower them even more. Most homeowners forget that art is also seen and appreciated while sitting not only standing!

An overabundance of fake trees and arrangements.

Not working with the style of your home. This does not mean your decorating scheme has to exactly reflect the period your house was built, but it should be sympathetic.

Forgetting to carry in your wallet, purse, or car all of current paint colors, fabric swatches, pertinent measurements and room photos.

Lighting that is not appropriate or too bright & glaring for the rooms in your home. Not balancing task lighting with proper mood lighting. Install dimmers!

Buying incandescent or halogen lighting when there are LED options to consider.

Trying to shop and buy for your house in one day. This method does not work and will only be frustrating for you. It will also look like you did it in one day!!!!

A stark all white interior paint color or a color that is too pale in tone. Remember, the larger the room the more depth a wall color needs. Experiment with a shade darker when looking at sample paint chips.

Not coordinating a color palette for your home that flows throughout the entire

house. Colors need to complement one another for a flawless look.

Forgetting the exterior front entry of your home. Entrances have a profound psychological impact on those who come and go because they create a first impression, and also convey symbolic meaning.

Furniture that is positioned around a perimeter of a room. Unless your room is extremely small, try floating your sofa, chairs and tables in a grouping that brings your guests and family closer together – a conversation grouping. Be creative and experiment with different angles and positions.

Cheap looking ceiling fans that don’t coordinate with a room style. Ceiling fans are a focal point in any room. When guests enter a room their eyes will quickly focus and look up to ceiling fans and chandeliers.

Not spending enough time accessorizing with appropriate accent pillows. Pillows can bring personalization, interest and life to a simple room, but they have to be the correct color combination and size.

How many pillows end up on the floor because they don’t conform to the backs of people sitting in front of them? Use feather/down blend inserts without question! I always use a 50/50 ratio for comfort and a reasonable price point.

Clutter, clutter, clutter.

Not consulting with a design professional when you run into a dilemma or cannot make a decision!

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Moon Valley Magic Lies in Communicating M O O N VA L L E Y M AG I C BY D E B B I E E R B S T O E S S E R We have this big, white handprint on a new red towel and it won’t wash out. No one knows anything about it, but that’s the norm in this house. It’s always, “It wasn’t me!” around here. My philosophy is; if you live in a house of one you don’t have to communicate, but we don’t-live in a house of one, so we do-need to communicate. If we’re out of milk, or bread, or when the washing machine got a mysterious crack in it, I just want someone to speak up and communicate. I don’t consume milk or bread, so I won’t know we’re out if I’m not told, and the crack? Did they honestly think I wouldn’t notice?

The day Joel walked in to say that he’d backed into the mailbox made my heart happy. He actually talked! We weren’t mad. The damage was minimal and he didn’t hurt anyone. The mailbox survived and the car was an easy fix. It was also an excellent life lesson to not drive when you’re tired. If you can’t get out of a 6:00 am sports session at school, then go to bed earlier.

I don’t usually have to worry about Jaden communicating, but rather that he hears what needs to be addressed. In fact, that is the second problem in our home right after communicating; actually listening and noticing that socks and shoes need to be picked up and the trash smells, and then of course doing something about it. I posted a cute chalkboard sign to communicate the menu so that I wouldn’t have to keep answering “What’s for dinner?” However, they don’t

read it, so they still ask.

I send group text messages to the men in my family because we seldom are all together at the same time, and since listening is so difficult, (no audio learners here), I use a visual. Sometimes I’ll even include a picture of the dirty sink, or the clutter that is all theirs, with a message to please clean up. I have to clearly communicate which food is my lunch for work or is off limits because it’s for a party etc. If we’re out of post-it notes to label the food with, I send a text.

I sent Jon a text about a pool basketball hoop that appeared under our clothesline last month. It wasn’t there when I hung sheets out and took them back down, but there it was afterwards. It happened to be curbside pick-up time, when we can put out the good and the bad, clear the clutter and save ourselves a trip to the dump. I’m always happy to watch someone haul off our junk to repurpose, saving it from the landfill. Jon did just that, but didn’t tell any of us that he planned on taking it back with him to ASU. Again, no one knew anything about it or where it came from and the only one not home to answer my question was Jon, so I sent him a text. If he had just communicated it in the first place!

Communicating is such a simple thing to do, but something the men in my house still grapple with. It only requires vocal chords and forethought, but that seems to be too much. Of course this lack of communication is at its worse during vacations when all of our boys are home. During the school year Jon and Joel have no problem communicating that they need money and they do communicate with each other which is nice.

I’ll admit that communicating doesn’t always do any good. I explained that the new red towels were on the new patio furniture to protect the new red cushions from the sun and that they weren’t for pool use, but they still get used. Thus the white handprint, Jon and I finally deduced was probably sunscreen and got baked into the fibers of the towel by the sun, never to be removed. *Sigh

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Your Heart Hates these Medications

WELLNESS IN MOTION BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER

If you haven’t figured it out yet, your heart is a big deal – a very big deal, and we’re just talking about the health side of things. So let’s keep figuring out ways to keep it as healthy as possible for as long as possible. Avoiding use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for even a few days is one way, suggests research.

This finding is big because NSAIDs are so readily available and commonly used for everything from headaches to back pain. Think Advil, Motrin and similar overthe-counter medications. In this large study (nearly 500,000 participants ages 4079), NSAID use for one to seven days increased the risk of suffering a heart attack by 24-53 percent: 24 percent for celecoxib (Celebrex), 48 percent for ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), 50 percent for diclofenac (Voltaren) and 53 percent for naproxen (Aleve).

Heart attack risk increased with higher doses and higher duration of use.

Does this mean if you take NSAIDs, you’ll suffer a heart attack? It depends on your cardiovascular risk, general health and other factors. But you certainly don’t want to take the chance, particularly if there are safer options available to deal with your pain. That’s where chiropractic and other drug-free therapies can make a big difference.

By the way, this isn’t the first time (and won’t be the last) that over-thecounter medications have been linked to dangerous health outcomes. While the pharmaceutical industry, mainstream advertising and even your medical doctor have made NSAIDs seem like the first choice for managing pain, increasing research suggests they should be one of the last.

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Vacation Advice from One of our CAOs

BY BRET ALDIERI, MVNA PRESIDENT Summer is here and I faintly recall just 2 months ago mentioning that we had not yet seen 100 degrees.

Well, the heat is here now with a gusto! Please stay hydrated and avoid the sun during peak afternoon hours. Summer time also translates to vacation time, so it’s a great time to escape the valley heat. I include the following safety tips provided by one of CAOs (Community Action Officers) – Debra Wehr from the Desert Horizon Precinct.

Tips to keep your home safe while away. An empty house is a tempting target for a burglar. Please use these following tips to help safeguard your home while you are on vacation.

• Ensure good locks are on all doors and windows, and use them! For sliding doors or sliding windows, you can pin them with a drill & nail or add a clamp or bar for extra security.

• Ask a neighbor to watch the house while you’re away. It’s a good idea to leave your vacation contact information with a neighbor so you can be reached in case of an emergency.

• Never leave your house keys hidden outside your home.

• Stop all deliveries, or arrange for a neighbor to pick up your mail, newspapers and packages. A locking mailbox is good year round, especially good for when

you are away.

• Install plug-in timers to turn lights and a radio or television on and off at appropriate times. This helps to disguise the fact that you are away.

• Leave your blinds/shades in a normal position. Don’t close them unless that is what you do that when you are home.

• Close and lock the garage door. Ask a neighbor to occasionally park their car at your home as you normally would. Vehicles parked outside should be moved occasionally to appear that they are being used.

• Notify your police department that you plan to be away. Patrol officers may have the opportunity to periodically check your residence.

Note from MVNA: In Moon Valley proper, our contracted security service includes a daily vacation check of your home and property. If you’re a subscriber to MVNA’s Community Action Security service, please let them know you’ll be away (602697-7492) and they’ll put you on their vacation watch list.

Enjoy the summer, especially if on vacation and be safe while home and away.

Please frequent http:// moonvalleyna.org/ for community updates, activity and event notices. Moon Valley - Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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Stressed Out?

BY D R . JA M E Y R E I CH OW, D.C .

Oddly enough, not all stress is bad. In fact, stress is a vital part of our body’s ability to stay alive. There are inherent physical stresses that help keep our body erect and the walls of our blood vessels from collapsing. Also, the fight or flight response is a physical reaction to a perceived threat and is one of the most important survival instincts we have.

This response causes the body to release steroids and neurotransmitters that affect blood flow, digestion, immune system, and so on. This kind of stress is a one time, in the moment, fleeting response to danger. It is known as acute stress. Acute stress is usually followed by a short period of recovery time as the body returns to homestasis. Unfortunately this is NOT the kind of stress most people complain about it; Chronic STRESS is.

Chronic stress is reoccurring exposure to a consistent stressful condition causing the physiological stresses in the fight or flight response. However, because the stress either doesn’t go away or isn’t extreme enough to make us run, we never get to relax. The urge to fight or flee is suppressed but the hormones keep flowing anyway. Our bodies have little or no time to recuperate, and we end up in a constant state of low level adrenal arousal. Eventually this causes us to be fatigued, become more susceptible to illness, and a general malaise. Worse yetChronic stress can damage vital systems and lead to all sorts of health problems…

• Huge demands on the heart and cardiovascular system; major trigger in angina (heart pain) • Heart rhythm abnormalities • Heart attacks and strokes • Suppresses body’s natural immune system- increasing risk of infection/illness • Stress hormones stop the digestive processes leading to common flare ups in ulcers and inflammatory bowel disease • Chronic stress associated with development of insulin resistance leading to adultonset diabetes • Can increase pain in people with arthritis or other joint problems • Back pain • Headaches • Sleep disturbances and sexual dysfunction • Detrimentally affect memory, concentration, learning • Exacerbates allergy reactions • Affects appetite- either suppression or overindulgence • Depression or anxiety • And so on…

Reducing or eliminating the effects of any kind of stress is one of the great benefits of regular chiropractic care. Studies have demonstrated that immediately after an adjustment, many people experience a relaxation response returning to a normal, natural, healthful state.

Chiropractic is founded on the principle of mind, body, and emotions being part of the same organism. When we reduce the level of physical stress, through the adjustment and the muscle work we do, we in turn reduce the mental and emotional stress. Chiropractic and massage can really serve as a bridge for the body physical, mental, and emotional states.

If you’re in pain, have chronic stress levels, feeling fatigued or suffering from some of these other symptoms listed above - call to make an appointment. We can help!

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Unique Bathroom Designs B Y T O M S E R T I C H , K I R K D E V E L O P M E N T C O M PA N Y When you think about remodeling your master bathroom, why not give it a unique design that reflects your lifestyle. Master bathrooms are one of the most important rooms in your house so why not make it a relaxing retreat. Don’t just refresh the area, make larger showers, whirlpool tubs and separate vanity areas. You can even make a large open shower with a dry off area. Free standing tubs make a beautiful addition to your spa like retreat. If you want to go one step further, you can install an electric fireplace to give the room a romantic touch. With help from Kirk Development Company we can incorporate your ideas with our design to make your master bathroom a one of a kind retreat.

Call Kirk Development Company at 602 944-3658 for a free in home estimate.

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Pilates and Golf Can Suit You to a Tee B Y D E B O R A H L A V I N S K Y, P M A - C P T & O W N E R Looking to shave a few strokes off of your golf game? The hot summer months are a great time to focus on improving your golf game in air-conditioned comfort.

The perfect golf swing requires balance, stability, flexibility and power – all in a split second. BellaBody Pilates “Pilates For Golf” training program combines the best of the Pilates method with unique sports-specific training drills to make sure your body is in the optimum condition each time you swing the club. By focusing on building core strength (the muscles in your trunk – abdominals, back and buttocks), you will build strength and muscle endurance from the inside out. Strong core muscles improve your posture, allowing you to maintain proper spinal alignment throughout your swing. Improved flexibility will help you move through your swing rotation with a smooth, powerful rhythm.

The sessions will teach you how to increase your balance, core strength, flexibility, and ultimately drive the ball farther. You will progressively build on the principles of Pilates each week and learn golfspecific movement patterns and stretching. You will also learn pre- First Tee warmup and post-round cool down techniques. Pilates is a mind-body approach that improves your mental game as well as your physical game.

Your initial session will consist of an assessment of your swing, strength and flexibility. From this assessment we will create a program that best fits your needs and goals. We offer private and duet (twosome) 4 and 8 week packages that includes training on Pilates apparatus. All packages purchased in July and August will receive a 10% discount off the full package price.

Call Deborah Lavinsky PMA®-CPT at 602-318-5068 or email deb@bellabodypilates.com to schedule your golf conditioning program now.

RECENT THUNDERBIRD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP Recent Thunderbird High School graduate, Rebekah Berg is the proud recipient of a $5,000 Community Service Scholarship from Desert Schools Federal Credit Union. The award is dedicated to recognizing Arizona seniors for their volunteer service within the community while maintaining above-average grades in school. This year the credit union provided $27,500 in scholarships to seven winners, including Rebekah.

The incoming Grand Canyon University freshman shares, “Volunteering provides me an opportunity to serve and love others the same way I was served and loved, which has made me the woman I am today. I enjoy volunteering because not only do I get to influence and serve my community, but I have the privilege to learn more about myself and my character in the process of doing so.”

Rebekah will be earning her degree in Christian Studies with an emphasis in youth ministry and a minor in Business Administration. Her ultimate goal is to open a non-profit organization one day for those suffering from emotional, mental or physical trauma and abuse.

KEEP YOUR CHILD ACTIVE THIS SUMMER Summer Tennis Academy Gold Key Racquet Club’s Summer Camp is amazingly affordable!

Not only do we keep your kids busy over the summer, but they will learn a sport that will last a lifetime! Did we mention that we include lunch and snacks?

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MOON VALLEY CLASSIFIEDS ADULT CARE

Best Care Home of Moon Valley A State Licensed Home established in1996 is owned and operated by a Registered Nurse. Accepts all levels of care. For more information, please call Tess Baylon BSN,RN at 602-548-1082.

Moon Valley Assisted Living LLC Moon Valley’s finest adult care home along the 12th green of MVCC. State licensed and RN owned (602) 790-5863

Need a Caregiver? We provide in-home care giving services with love and compassion.

Call Life’s Blessings for a free consultation at 602.466.3005.

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Kim's House Cleaning Affordable, Dependable, Owner Operated, Professional Service You Can Trust, 15 Years Experience, Excellent References 480-540-9272 Professional, but Personal. Cleaning fine homes since 1982. Also, house and pet sitting. Vince or Cheryl 623-694-3747 or 623-694-1695

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SHOULD YOU REVISE YOUR OLD A-B TRUST?

B Y L I B B Y B A N K S , T H E L AW O F F I C E O F L I B B Y B A N K S , P L L C I review many joint trusts for couples, and some of them are quite old. Often, they require a split into “A” and “B” trusts on the death of the first spouse. The B trust is usually the deceased spouse’s trust and contains his or her separate property and his or her share of the community property. The surviving spouse still benefits from the trust, at least to the extent of receiving income. However, that trust is irrevocable. It cannot be changed. In addition, that trust now has its own tax identification number and the trustee must file separate tax returns for that trust.

The reasons for putting such a trust in place vary. For a blended family, having the deceased spouse’s share in an irrevocable trust assures that the beneficiaries he or she named will always get the inheritance after the death of the surviving spouse.

Also, some of the older trusts were designed to avoid federal estate taxes back when the exemption was much lower (at one point only $650,000). Estate planning attorneys divided the trust into A and B Trusts (also called “Marital and Family Trusts” or “QTIP” and “Bypass Trusts”) in order to avoid pay federal estate taxes at your death.

Now, however, the federal estate tax doesn’t kick in until your assets are over $5.45 million ($10.9 million per couple). In addition, Congress has made a person’s federal estate tax exemption “portable.” In simple terms, “portability” means that when the first spouse dies, the surviving spouse can pick up the deceased spouse’s unused federal estate tax exemption and add it to her own exemption. Portability of the exemption has been made permanent.

Because of this change in the federal estate tax laws, not many of us need to worry about or plan for federal estate taxes. That shifts the focus to another tax concept: Income tax basis.

Income tax basis refers to the cost you paid for an asset, plus any amount paid for improvements, less any deductions you’ve taken against the asset. Your basis is used to determine the amount of capital gain or loss when the asset is sold. As an example, if you bought an asset for $100,000 and sold it for $300,000, you pay capital gains tax on the difference -- $200,000.

In the estate planning world, we can get what is called a “step up” in basis for our heirs. That means, instead of inheriting at the low basis of $100,000, our heirs can Thank you to everyone that has invested in me and Candy’s Kitchen. You have have helped me financially, emotionally and physically to get this off the ground. Thank you for your generous donations of time and labor. I could not have done this without your support and I am excited for the future. I know that Candy’s kitchen will be a success due to your support. Now come on in and eat some great home cooked food!

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inherit the property with a basis set at the fair market value at our death. This can eliminate or greatly minimize the capital gains taxes at the time of sale. We must do the proper planning to get this step up in basis.

Let’s compare what happens with a modern trust versus what can happen with an old A-B Trust.

Our savvy couple, Fred and June saw their estate planning attorney every three to five years as she suggested. They have a modern trust that capitalizes on portability and maximizes the step up in basis. It doesn’t require the creation of the A and B trusts on the death of the first spouse. If Fred dies in 2015 and none of his $5.45 million exemption is used, then his wife, June, can add Fred’s $5.45 million exemption to her own exemption so she now has an exemption equal to $10.9 million.

Because Arizona is a community property state, all of the community property and any separate property passing to June from Fred’s estate, in the revocable trust, or by right of survivorship will receive a full step up in basis to the fair market values as of Fred’s date of death. That means if June sells that asset they bought for $100,000 after Fred’s death, she now reports her basis as the value as of Fred’s death -- $300,000 – and she pays far less in capital gains taxes. If she keeps the property for her life, then when June dies, her heirs receive a full, second step up in basis to the full fair market value as of June’s date of death.

Then let’s look at George and April. They put together a typical 1990s estate plan, which uses A-B trusts to ensure full use of both spouses’ federal estate tax exemptions.

Unfortunately, they never went back in to see if they should update their plan.

Using the above scenario with George and April, if George dies in 2015, April is stuck with A-B Trusts that were drafted using decades old planning priorities. The B Trust is funded with George’s share of the estate (in a community property state like Arizona that means half of the community property). The B Trust assets have a basis calculated as of George’s death in 2015. Their heirs won’t receive a step up in basis for the assets remaining in the B Trust when April dies (and often, that is decades later).

When they sell the assets in George’s trust, they will pay capital gains taxes (as much as 20%) that could have been avoided with proper planning.

Everyone should have their estate plan reviewed every three to five years. In particular, if you are married and your estate plan is more than a few years old, please contact us for our no charge review so that together we can determine if an A-B Trust plan still makes sense for you and your family. Call 602-375-6752, email Libby@ libbybanks.com or go online to schedule a consultation at http://libbybanks.com/ schedule-an-estate-planning-meeting

DO YOU NEED A WILL OR TRUST? Do you have a minor child who may need a guardian?

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Getting Started with Google Suite

What’s happening at

B Y K AT E LY N W E B E R In a rapidly changing world of technology, businesses are becoming more innovative in workflow applications to stay up-to-date on increasingly important new technology.

Stay ahead of the curve by becoming well-versed in Google Suite.

Launched in 2006, Google is consistantly increasing office functionality, with a recently updated layout of their collection of apps.

Google Suite’s advancements in this technology have been groundbreaking in terms of online applications.

Several influential businesses use Google Suite and its services including Whirlpool, SunGard Financial Systems, JDA Software, General Mills, Coca Cola, HTC, Best Buy and many school districts and government entities.

More and more companies are following in suit, integrating the use of its applications into their employees’ daily workflow. Its unity with business streamlines many complicated features of the corporate world, including communication, productivity, distribution, and analysis.

But the real excitment is what Google Suite has done for the everyday user especially advantageous in everyday tasks. Scheduling, notetaking, email are shared seemlessly across all your devices; phone, ipad/tablet and computer. G Suite can be used to jumpstart creativity in various kinds of projects, organize thoughts and aid in administration of information. Since Google Suite is used by creating a Google account-- which is free-- it is easily accessible by anyone with a computer and a wifi connection. You can work offline as well!

Google Suite includes Gmail, Google Drive (used to share and keep track of files), Google Hangouts (a video chat service for one-on-one conversations or larger groups) Google+ (a social media platform), Google Docs (a compatible, online document creator), Google Sheets (spreadsheets, charts, and graphs), Google Sites (an easily manageable platform for creating a website), Google Slides (a presentation application), as well as many other applications for note taking, group organizing, and feedback collecting.

These applications are often praised because of how easily files can be shared, edited, and sent. Google Suite works seemlessly on Windows computing systems as well as Android and Mac operating systems.

While Google Suite and its contents can seem daunting and impossible to tackle, Generation Tech Support offers classes specifically for the purpose of educating and simplifying the Google Suite. Come learn about Google Suite and all aspects of technology at Generation Tech! We’re here to help you with all your technology, digital device and computer questions!

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Get Answers about Tech Phones, tablets, iPad, laptops Mac, PC, Windows, Chrome, Android, Linux Apps, calendars, email, games, Skype, Dropbox Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Google, More!

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Tech for Kids beyond the screen. Hands on innovative technologies are featured at GenTech in tech play dates, kid techshops, weeklong and half-day tech camps. Kids learn and play STEAM educational technologies. Cutting edge technologies for big kids too.

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1614 E Paradise Lane—$1,500/MO PATTY & SHARON’S LISTINGS! MOON VALLEY: SWEETWATER VISTAS – NEW LISTING! Gated Community of 54 homes on the mountain with fabulous $$Million$$ Views! See all the way to Fountain Hills, East to McDowell’s, N to Black Mtn, S Mountain Preserve! This 2001 smart home has 2x6 construction, natural gas, fireplace, formal living & Dining + Family room, 3 full bedrooms + loft, 2.5 baths! Kitchen is eat in with granite counters, refrigerator in place, microwave built in, dishwasher & stove, pantry, plus separate laundry room w/cabinets, soft water, iron railings. Covered patio + balcony both with views small pebbletec pool w/water feature! Energy efficient, front yard landscape included! Where are you going to get a newer home energy efficient with these views!! These go quick!! Ready to move into, turnkey! Move in today! 12629 N 19th Street - LEASED $1850 POINTE MOUNTAINSIDE GOLF LOT Golf Course Lot! Master Bedroom Downstairs! What a great home-you can live downstairs w/Formal Living & Dining Rooms & Family Room open to eat-in Kitchen w/island.

Master & Powder Room down, without ever going upstairs! Plenty of room upstairs w/ 3 bedrooms & Full bath for all the visitors! Beautiful setting on the Golf Course surrounded by Lookout Mountain Views! Two community pools to entertain. Outdoor covered patio w/elevated lot for views across the golf course. This lovely, charming home has been meticulously maintained by owner w/AC serviced every 6 months. Home has security system, intercom, lots of storage, inside Laundry w/Washer & Dryer included, cabinets in Laundry room w/entry to 2 car garage & garage cabinets. You'll be proud to call this one home! 1339 E Sheena Dr - $385,000 th

MV RENTAL AVAILABLE April 15 – 1614 E Paradise LN – Absolutely adorable home to rent in Moon Valley surrounded by much larger homes! Paradise dead ends to the East. This is a great room with vaulted ceilings, with Formal dining, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 walk in closets, and a wonderful yard and shed out back. This home truly lives large with the great room and is a perfect little home with 2 car garage! It comes with Washer & Dryer, new refrigerator, new Granite counter tops!

Looks like a little cozy cottage! For Rent at $1650 per month, owner pays for landscaping maintenance $1500 / month LEASED HILLCREST RENTAL! -– What a wonderful Property! A Perfect ''10'' Private front courtyard, new roof, new AC, Crown Molding, beams, newer daul pane windows & doors. Amazing outdoor covered room patio feels part of the house! RO & H20, newer appliances, Granite Slab counter tops, side by side refrigerator & washer & dryer included. Granite bath counters, newer toilets, faucets, flooring, & neutral oversized tile, Open Great Room to kitchen with fireplace! Wonderful backyard with grass, Citrus trees, 2 huge paver block covered patios! 2 car garage w/built in cabinets & workshop! This is truly a darling place to live. The community is green with lots of walking places and Community Pool! Landlord pays for landscaping! $1750 LEASED! 515 E TAM O’SHANTER MOON VALLEY RENTAL! 7TH AVE & BELL: Perfect Home & Great Location. Close to 101 Fwy. N/S Exposure. Your buyers will not be disappointed. Beautiful kitchen w/Maple Cabinets & Granite Counter tops, Brand new Frigidaire side by side Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave built in & new dishwasher, 3 cabinets w/easy slide pull-out shelves.

Breakfast Bar Island. Freshly painted throughout. 18'' Tile thru out carpet in bedrooms. Slate/Stone Floor in Master Bath. Upgraded lighting. Ceiling fans in bedrooms & family room. 2'' wood blinds in living rm, kitchen & family rm. Bay Windows, Vaulted Ceilings, plant shelves. Garage has storage, epoxy floor, shelves/work bench. Home is at end in cul-de-sac area only neighbors on 1 side, large paver block patio for entertaining no maintenance backyard! 519 W Muriel Drive $1600 per month.

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515 E Tam O’Shanter Dr—$1,750 / MO MOON VALLEY $100,000-$3 MILLION ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 105 AVERAGE SQ FT: 3,123 LIST AVE= 565,017

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AVE SQ FT: 2,127 LIST AVE= 369,511 PRICE PER SQ FT= 175.95 DAYS ON MARKET= 87 $100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES : 40 — AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,432 LIST AVE= 400,260 PRICE PER SQ FT= 168.18

DAYS ON MARKET= 70

Sold: MOON VALLEY

Sold: MOON VALLEY

Address...…………......…....SqFt……..…SP

Address...…………......…....SqFt……..…SP

1256 E VOLTAIRE AVE

325,000

854 E SANDRA TER

2,074

315,000

1,261

194,000

2,697

719 W GRANDVIEW RD

2,108

314,000

2026 E VISTA DR

844 E ROBERTS RD

1,315

239,900

16428 N 7TH PL

2,291

329,000

1027 E VILLAGE CIRCLE

2,053

326,700

16405 N 7TH DR

2,642

377,000

1201 E MARCONI AVE

2,523

498,000

841 E ACOMA DR

2,180

396,500

500,000

15235 N 11TH ST

3,246

410,000

1,700

265,000

120 W WOOD DR

2,450

468,500

232 E Marconi AVE

2,395

334 E CARIBBEAN LN 2114 E EVANS DR

1,750

287,000

310 W Kings AVE

1,553

232,000

16210 N 9TH PL

1,877

310,000

409 W BEVERLY LN

1,395

236,500

2101 E HILLERY DR

1,440

280,000

1831 E LUDLOW DR

2,038

305,000

221 W SWEETWATER AVE

2,581

454,500

16242 N 11TH PL

1,786

312,500

586,000

20 E WALTANN LN

2,214

415,000

370,000

1920 E SHARON DR

1,812

275,000

14632 N 19TH PL

2,997

115 E PARADISE LN

2,565

231 E CORAL GABLES DR

2,647

400,000

719 E BOCA RATON RD

1,784

300,000

401 W GLENEAGLES DR

5,028

785,000

217 E CORAL GABLES DR

2,376

350,000

847 W MOON VALLEY DR

4,613

920,000

15864 N 9TH AVE

2,642

430,000

1108 E Paradise LN

1,931

305,000

29 W CONRAD DR

2,245

349,900

221 W Beck LN

2,144

385,000

1067 E SEMINOLE DR

2,972

450,900

614 W FELLARS DR

1,395

237,500

13630 N 12TH PL

2,115

415,000

920 E WALTANN LN

8,898

1,400,000

15808 N 8TH ST

1,555

260,000

THE POINTE TAPATIO ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 12 AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,049 LIST AVE= 357,017

PRICE PER SQ FT=

Sold: 4 AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,723 PRICE PER SQ FT= 175.27

176.60

DAYS ON MARKET= 43

AVE LIST PRICE: 301,875 DAYS ON MAKET= 50

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1,391

250,000

10863 N 11TH ST

2,127

379,000

10632 N 7TH PL

1,608

270,000

1101 E TAPATIO DR

1,765

278,500

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

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In past articles, we have talked about how a we can help you get your home ready for sale. Not only the obvious things like pricing and marketing, but how to declutter, upgrade, stage, complete repairs and necessary removal of items, that is, make your home ready to show to the public. What happens when you just don’t have the time to do all that? Well, an experienced Realtor knows how to take care of situations when you have no time to do anything. How many times is it just too overwhelming for the family to handle?

We just had a young woman, “Vicky,” call us. She was referred to us because she was put in charge of her Grandmother’s affairs, needs to sell her home, and her lawyer told her to call us to help get this done quickly and reasonably. We are your best resource for getting things done! This can be totally overwhelming for someone coming into the area who knows no one!

We met Vicky at her Grandmother’s house and it was immediately obvious what needed to be done. After thirty years as a Realtor there aren’t many situations that we haven’t experienced and helping someone sell a relative’s home is a situation we’ve encountered many times.

Fortunately, Vicky, who is from Maine, was in town, and we were able to sit

down at her Grandmother’s dining room table with her to work out the details of a sale. We can’t tell you how many times we have both worked with relatives who were out-of-state, and even out of the country, and were not able to make it to Moon Valley to take care of things. And there were a lot of things to take care of at Grandmother’s home!

Grandmother had been in a nursing home for a while, the pool and the backyard had not been maintained. We were surprised that there was still water in the pool, and we will not tell you what color it was! Inside the home wasn’t much better. This certainly was not Grandma’s fault as she had not been in the home in a couple of years and there were no local relatives to pitch in. Vicky was determined, with our help, to turn things around. In many cases, the only place for Grandma to go is a very expensive nursing home, necessitating an immediate sale of a property to pay all the expenses.

We laid out a time table to get the house on the market. The key thing was to get the house clean and minor repairs taken care of (which were disclosed by a pre-listing Home Inspection). And the house, like many of our homes in Moon Valley, had good bones, we just need a buyer see beyond the existing condition.

In short order, we had: An organizer, a pool service, landscaper, carpet cleaner, cleaning crew, and handyman show up and do what they needed to do to make the house presentable and ready to sell. We also arranged for unwanted furniture be picked up by a charitable organization, and trash and unwanted items removed.

Two weeks later we had a renewed gem on the market, house sold in 2 days and Grandma is in Maine with Vicky and her family.

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Boys Team Charity North Valley Chapter: Seniors Make a Difference with Their Final Project B Y E L L E N K R E A M E R , C O - T E A M M A N A G E R , B T C C L A S S 2 0 17 A group of elementary age children now have a spruced up playground including a fence decorated with motivational tiles and a new basketball hoop thanks to the 2017 Seniors from boys team charity (btc) North Valley Chapter. The Senior Project is an annual expectation by btc for the Senior class. They must choose a project that benefits one of the current philanthropies. After exploring several different ideas the Senior group voted to work at the St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Watkins Family Dining Hall Facility in South Phoenix.

The group worked with representatives from SVDP and discussed a couple of options for projects at their large facility but ultimately decided on a detailed plan to refurbish and update the playground. The 2017 group had 17 boys and they along with their parent (coaches) mapped out the project and got to work. It was scheduled in phases and went over three full weekends.

The work consisted of; sanding and applying stain and sealant to all of the wooden benches and planters, the removal of an old worn privacy screen from a chain link fence and replacing that with about 60 tiles that were painted by the boys and parents with bright, happy colors and fun, motivational sayings.

The tiles were then drilled, wired and hung along the fence and the walkways were power washed and existing pavers that had been previously decorated by the children

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There was lots of trimming of overgrown shrubs and pulling of wild grasses and weeds. The final touch was new plants for the planters and a brand new basketball hoop that Director Cynthia Bach said the children will love!

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Thunderbird. These boys have been together for the full 6 years (7th grade – senior year) and have performed many hours of volunteer service. Congratulations to this class and best of luck in college!

Btc North Valley 2017s: Gianni DeNicola, Jason Francis, Ben Grimm, Andrew Hoiby, Chase Johnson, Colton Johnson, Danny Kreamer, Ryan Lange, Elliott Magri, Nathan Moorman, Hadden Newlander, Hunter Paulus, Jeffrey Peterson, Ben Schneider, Sam Schneider, Andrew Tom, Travis Wanless

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The new incoming board of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL, Inc.) Moon Valley Chapter gathered for a changing of the guard so to speak in the cool pines of Flagstaff, Arizona on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Past President, Frankie Wheeler, handed over the reigns to incoming President, Kristen Solheim when the board gathered for their first official meeting of the year.

“This year’s chapter theme is Find the joy in your journey, “ stated incoming President, Kristen Solheim. “I feel like we, as mothers and daughters going through this experience together, get into NCL, Inc. for many different reasons, all thinking about coming out at the end with the same thing.

But I feel like what you put in really determines what you get out of it,” stated Solheim.

The group conducted official chapter business while also taking time to socialize and get to know one another better. Past President, Frankie Wheeler stated, “What I love the most is that everyone we work with is in it for the community and gives so many hours graciously and without expectation of recognition. It is such a wonderful team of women, and we are so thankful for the identity of our chapter.”

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BY STEPHANIE RITSCHER Accessorizing your home can be just as overwhelming as creating the design of the overall room with the sofa, chairs or rugs. It is the smaller items that warm up the space and really add your’ personal signature to the home. Think about when you first move into a space. All the furniture is dropped off and placed but we don’t feel like we have moved in until we start placing all of our well gathered mementos around that speak to who we are. All of our items can have a story. What story does your home tell about you?

When planning to accessorize or re-accessorize a room, start by removing all the existing items from the room into an adjacent room. Clean and refresh the items, then evaluate what you want to keep. It is hard to determine the value of a piece when it is still sitting where it has always been. We all get used to seeing things the way they were and it can be difficult to change things up. Buying a few new pieces to mix with some of your’ existing favorites can really reawaken the space. Save some of the rest for another space you plan to refresh later. Accessories should vary in size, shape and interest. (Meaning not all picture frames, decorative balls or candle sticks, please) Some will be personal, such as gifts received or pieces you have picked up on travels. Other items will be selected to work with the theme of the space and the last group will be items that simply are needed to pull the rest all together. A tall candleholder with a small picture of your family may need a medium size plant to go with it for balance as an example. Not everything needs to be purchased new as you can re-purpose vases, jars or bowls from other areas, giving them new life. A glass bowl given to you as a wedding gift could become a pot for plant or that interesting cigar box you never used could now hold remotes.

How much is too much? It will vary from person to person. A good way to find out is to use a holiday as a guide. If, when the decorations are up, you feel the home feels warm and inviting, then you probably need more accessories on a day-to-day.

If during the holiday accessorizing, you feel it is cluttered, you probably have just enough or too much. I find I have to put several of the day to day accessories away during the holidays in order to have balance in my space.

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B LO C K WAT C H E R BY B L A N C H E LU K E S Drones, Transients, Virtual Block Watch Program and much more . What a power packed meeting we had at our Black Mountain precinct General Meeting on June 14, 2017. We were privileged to meet our new City of Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams.

There is great leadership there. She complimented the programs Phoenix has in place and the quality of officers we have to implement them and work with us. There is expectation that many positive things are coming our way in efforts to deter crime.

Do not hesitate to call 911, or the non emergency number 602 262 6151 if you have any concerns. As I indicated in a previous article the, 911 operators are very well trained to ask lots of important questions.

While they are gathering the information, they are simultaneously alerting the police in the field.. Just remember that the 911 calls are for life threatening needs and immediate help. That is why the non emergency number 602 262 6151 is so helpful , then we don’t tie up the lines for those really in real immediate need.

It was also pointed out that you can use the Silent Witness number.

That phone number is 480 948 6377 or 1 800 343 TIPS(8477) can be used to get information to law enforcement. Take a few minutes and go to their website. I did not know that they are independent and a nonprofit.

Also there are some programs in place at the City of Phoenix in the Human Services division. You can volunteer to support what they are doing like the homeless program.

As for the Virtual Block Watch program contact your Community Action Officer. They will direct you to the appropriate officer. If you do not know who that is, feel free to send me an email and I will help you find out. This will be a very helpful program once it is in place. Once you determine who is your CAO they are very reachable via email.

The next community meeting will not meet again until September the Second Wednesday. Hope you will put it on your calendar and join us. This is an easy way to communicate your concerns and get valuable information for our community.

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Reverse Mortgage A Good Solution

THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON

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?

One asset older Americans often have is equity in their homes. Whether or not their home is paid for, a Reverse Mortgage might be a good solution.

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 No credit requirements to qualify Closing costs are rolled into the mortgage (no out-of-pocket expenses) Settlement options include: Pay off your current mortgage Receive an additional income stream Have an available line of credit Any combination of the above Non-Recourse – never owe more that the home is worth 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.

It is important to find the right Reverse Mortgage Specialist to help you in the process. It is doubtful that Tom Selleck is going to show up at your front door. Ask around and interview prospective loan officers until you find one with whom you are comfortable to help you through the process.

If this sounds like a possible solution for you, there is no cost or commitment to investigate.

The Constitution of the United States

BY FROST Y KROENING (…its only keepers, the people. – George Washington) “If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair.

The event is in the hand of God.” This is quoted from George Washington’s speech to the Constitutional Convention delegates.

The Preamble to the Constitution also is very inspiring. It says, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

These ideas are powerful and what could be called “a tall order.” Yet, we have seen again and again that when we begin to go off kilter, we find ways to right ourselves. I have been reading about the 11th to the 18th Centuries in Europe. Kings and Queens and religious rulers and despots came and went and war was constant. When the immigrants came to America, they came from many different countries and cultures. They’d had wars and they didn’t see the point to war. It was too costly from all viewpoints. They wanted to work hard enough to create a document that would stand the test of time, provide peaceful ways to solve disputes, and create something that had only been talked about by philosophers: INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM. This was begun in England, but in the New World it was new. Native Americans led the way to the idea of federations of peaceful co-existent tribes. Everything came together to create this idea that has appealed to people round the world.

I feel humbled by our Ancestors’ work and pledge to keep moving forward with my fellow citizens to create “a more perfect union.” Moon Valley people understand how it is to build a thriving and happy community where people respect each other’s views. We keep the debate open about how to keep the dream of freedom alive and well. Everyone’s ideas are needed. We have a LOT of FUN along the way! Along with the natural beauty of this place, we celebrate the spirit of the people who live here in peace and serenity.

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Preparing for the New School Year

BY D R . PAU L S TA N T O N , S U P E R I N T E N D E N T, W E S D Hello! I am Dr. Paul Stanton, the proud superintendent of the Washington Elementary School District. While our teachers and families are enjoying their summer break; my team and I are preparing for the new school year, which begins for students on Monday, August 7.

If you are new to our district, please contact the Welcome and Registration Center at 602-896-6950. They can answer all your questions about our schools and what each of them will offer for your child.

Last year, I mentioned that the WESD Governing Board has strategic areas that we focus on each year: student achievement, community relationships, facility planning, fiscal accountability, school safety, talent management and technology. These areas of focus are embedded in everything we do in the district, from departments to schools. To plan and improve for the year, every school completed 90-day plans and each plan incorporated these strategic areas. For the schools, areas of emphasis typically fall under student achievement; social, emotional and

behavioral and parent/community engagement (community relationships). Before the summer recess, every school provided an update on their strategic planning.

They shared their successes, their challenges and lessons learned. After each and every presentation I can truly say I was inspired! Our principals, teachers and staff are deeply committed to doing what is best for students; helping them close the achievement gap and providing an environment where students feel safe, nurtured and supported.

As we turn our focus to the new school year, we are committed to making continued growth, both for our students and our teachers. We are providing professional support to our teachers, with an emphasis in mathematics. A team of teachers has been working all ...Continued on page 28

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MEMBERSHIP IN THE MOON VALLEY WOMEN’S CLUB IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2017/18 SEASON Our boundaries are bordered by the following streets: North side of Thunderbird Road, West side of Seventh Street, Homes on Paradise Lane/ LeMarche Avenues, East of and including Moon Mountain and Coral Gables Estates, and South of Greenway including Moonlight Cove, Tamarac and Las Meridas. If your residence complies, we would be pleased to send you a membership form by U S Mail or via email.

MVWC is a social and service club founded in 1970. We have over 245 members from 20 through 90 years of age. We can boast 50 activity groups open to all members. These include Gardening, Service Projects, Moms & Tots, Book Clubs, Walking, and several Bridge, Bunco, Pinochle, and Dominoes. We also have an Investment Group, Movies, Matinees, Restaurant Review, as well as Wine Tasting and a Dinner Group to name just a few, with new groups launched each year.

If you are new to the area or haven’t joined recently, come and meet your neighbors. Luncheons are usually held on the second Thursday of the month from September through May. Attendance is open to members and their guests. There

will be a variety of venues, with entertaining and informative programs (car pooling can be made available if requested). We also have a monthly newsletter mailed or emailed to each member to keep them informed of club information, luncheons, and activities. Our dues are $25 per year to receive the newsletter by U.S. mail or $20 per year to receive the newsletter by email. The deadline for dues and September’s luncheon reservation is September 7th.

Begin your membership with attendance to our opening luncheon, September 14th. Before lunch is served there will be a meet and greet social, sure to make you feel at home. Sign up lists for the various activity groups, beginning in September and October, will also be on display to entice potential members.

There’s bound to be something for everyone. And if nothing peaks your interest, initiate a new group.

For information about membership, dues, group participation and details for the September luncheon, please contact 602-350-3188 or email us at: moonvalleywomensclub@gmail.com.

TMJ/ SYTMPTOMS HOW TO TREAT

BY DR. RAHUL KODE More than 15 percent of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain, such as jaw pain, headaches or earaches.

The source of these aches and pains may be related to one or both of the temporomandibular (TM) joints.

People with TMD may experience these symptoms: • pain in or around the ear • headaches and neck aches • tenderness of the jaw or jaw muscles • jaw pain or soreness that is more prevalent in the morning or late afternoon • jaw pain when chewing, biting or yawning • difficulty opening and closing the mouth • clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth sensitive teeth when no other dental problems can be found TMD affects more than twice as many women (particularly those of childbearing age) as men and is the most common non-dental related chronic facial pain.

Diagnosis is an important step before treatment. However, because the exact causes

and symptoms of TMD are not clear, diagnosing these disorders can be confusing.

Modify the pain. This can mean resting the joint, taking a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or applying moist heat to the painful areas.

Practice relaxation techniques. Biofeedback or relaxation training may help to manage stress. Your dentist may prescribe a nightguard to prevent your teeth from grinding during sleep.

Fix poorly aligned teeth. Your dentist may suggest some adjustment, including orthodontic treatment, to correct teeth alignment.

BOTOX® is used as an alternative treatment for TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) disorders and associated jaw tension and pain. When injected into facial muscles afflicted with soreness and discomfort, BOTOX® relieves TMJ and jaw tension for many patients. The injections often eliminate headaches resulting from teeth grinding, and, in cases of severe stress, BOTOX® can even minimize lock jaw. Although BOTOX® treatment for these conditions is presently experimental; evidence indicates that it can be extremely effective.

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WESD... con't from page 26 summer on new mathematics guides, developing inquiry based lessons and materials that will help our students not only solve math problems, but become critical thinkers.

Additionally, teachers will receive professional development throughout the school year about best practices in teaching math. We are committed to providing the necessary tools to help everyone achieve!

If you haven’t already done so, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. There you’ll find student, staff and partnership success stories that highlight the WESD family and community members. Each and every day, we share at least one good news story on social media.

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time – it’s the beginning of a new chapter in our students’ lives; it’s the opportunity to take lessons learned from the previous year and set a new course for success; it’s the chance to make a difference in the life of child. We believe that all children will be successful and we look forward seeing our students on August 7.

Insuring Your Bicycle

BY LEON, TRY ME BIC YCLE SHOP Bicycles seem to get stolen often. Insurance would be great. If purchased with a major credit card, they are often covered. It’s important to read the fine print on your credit card agreement. Also your homeowners or renters insurance will cover bicycles with a deductible and/or depreciation deducted leaving very little reimbursement.

Some bicycle lock companies will warranty against theft for two or three years free. After that time $6 - $12 per year has you covered. The bicycle needs to be registered with them plus the broken lock from the stolen bicycle must be returned to the lock company.

Best guarantee against theft of a bicycle is to lock it up with a good lock, the more spent on a lock the better lock. Outside lock it to a post or something so that the bicycle can’t be carried off. Also it’s important to lock it up in the garage for the times the garage door gets left open.

U-lock, chain, and link locks are better than cables. A combination of all the above is best.

The best insurance against bicycle theft is a great lock or locks and using them.

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We know you have choices regarding your child or grandchild’s education. Thank you for choosing the WESD family to educate them. I look forward to a great school year!

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Natural Sunburn Relief B Y O L I V I A W I N G E R T, C O - O W N E R S O U V I A T E ATM “Arizona summer time --- but the living is not easy!” We have been in into the triple digits for weeks some time now and won’t get a reprieve until will be for weeks to come. With the sun high in the sky and temperatures soaring, many of us hibernate during the summer months, or get up early to run errands before a parked car turns into a toaster oven or since Arizona summers tend to reach well into September or even October. While it’s probably best to spend more we will there is no end in sight.

Summer is the time inside, avoiding sun exposure completely is impossible. Therefore it is important to protect our skin at all times from damaging UVA and UVB rays.

Unfortunately, getting sunburned is much more common that it ought to be. In a recent survey conducted in partnership with Village, The Skin Cancer Foundation learned that 42 percent of people polled get sunburn at least once a year.

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Chamomile Chamomile is wonderful for the skin – gentle, relaxing and its anti-inflammatory properties help the skin heal. Use cold chamomile infusions as a compress, or spray it on the affected areas.

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Lavender Not only good for relaxation, to soothe headaches and calm nerves, lavender can be used to treat minor cuts, scrapes and insect bites (antiseptic) and helps calm inflamed, sunburned skin.

It is beneficial for all skin types – even the most sensitive skin, offers immediate relief and may accelerate the healing process.

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HEADLINES SEN I O R M O M EN T S BY DAN SE AG R EN Headlines here will include quotations and expressions like short quips. OK? I will not elaborate on all of them but only if they need more information.

A new Worm, known as EternalRocks, that Utilizes seven Stolen HackingTools from the NSA (No Strings Attached​? National Security Anarchists​? National Security Agency? No Sugar Added?) @250 definitions of NSA

ObamaCare’s Secret History

The 2016 Election and the Demise of Journalistic Standards

Equal Treatment for Mosques and Churches

James Comey has gone from hero to zero and back more times

Immelt Never Met an Air Conditioner He Didn’t Love

than seems humanly possible Envisioning the Car of the Future as a Living Room on Wheels Amazon Gets Into Real Estate Are You The Only One taking Your Medicine?

Deadly Blaze Ravages London High Rise Turkey Court Convicts A Judge of Terrorism Iran Navy Vessel Confronts U.S. Ships and Helicopter Egypt to Cede Islands to Saudis For Film Composers, A Whole New Score Golf’s Biggest Villain Gets Major Test

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This is merely a cross section of news, advertising, headlines showing how many different topics to choose from: to amaze and to enlighten, to ignore, to be intrigued, bored, angered, bewildered,disappointed; foreign, political, scientific, commercial and on and on. Yet, what would we do without news, good, bad, horrifying, begging, enlightening, conflicting, edifying, learning, frightening, uplifting, depressing, funny, serious, degrading and so on.

Seems like there is something for everyone, somehow, somewhere.

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