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The School of Rock - and Silversmithing B Y S U S A 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 It all started when a young boy disobeyed the nuns at his Flagstaff school, landing him various sentences to that building’s basement as time-out punishment. While in that subterranean area, he was supposed to help out the school maintenance man and he says he did. But what he really learned there paved the way to an artisan skill that’s remained a passion of his to this day. Master silversmith Doug Duffy learned ancient silver-working skills from a fullblooded Navajo man, a master silversmith himself, who then worked as the school’s caretaker. The elder counselled Duffy about the importance of younger people’s passing on knowledge of this precious art to succeeding generations. The youngster took the words to heart. “I was a regular every-day cut-up,” Duffy says of the youthful behavior that subsequently opened his mind and hands to learn the precious metal’s pounding-, cutting- and solderingtechniques and stone selection necessary to produce the beautiful

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pieces of jewelry he creates to this day. Right now, he’s got about 10 to 12 personal projects in the works. “What the nuns really didn’t know was that the janitor was teaching me how to do silver work,” Duffy says with a grin, adding he “pretty regularly” was sent to the basement. “And it (silversmithing) just kept going from there,” Duffy, now 83, says. “I just fell into it and liked it.” “He taught me how to solder sterling-silver pieces together and make what we call bezels. The bezel is a piece of sterling silver that goes around a stone you’re using to make a piece of jewelry out of.” Once a bezel has been affixed around a stone and to a backing, it can be trimmed to produce the piece of jewelry its creator envisions. The stones can be of any type; some of Duffy’s favorites include turquoise and agate. He wore a stunning turquoise-and-silver traditional Navajo-style bracelet during this interview -- of course, a piece he created himself. After an honorable discharge from the United States Navy, the Arizona native returned home and later retired after 32 years working for what, through mergers and acquisitions, became Honeywell, now the French company known as Bull. Throughout his working career, silversmithing continued to remain foremost on his mind and retirement allowed him to “really take off” when it came to perfecting his delicate skill. “I read a lot of books and I watched a lot of videotapes, and I just really kept going on my own,” Duffy says of his preferred activity. He volunteered at the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, then at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, during the 1980s, later becoming an employee tour guide. Augmenting his Left: Doug Duffy displays cases of silversmithing classes there, Duffy added jewelry he's created. lapidary courses, too. Below: Plaque showing the various Oh, yes, and while at the museum, jewelry-making steps he met a woman, Shirley Cote, then the museum’s assistant curator, who later became his wife. “Doug has made me jewelry in the past and he’s also taught me how to make (sterling-silver) ropes and silversmithing,” Cote says. Personally, “I like Rhodochrosite and I like Labradorite, because it has a shine to it.” The couple maintains a complete silversmithing workshop in their home; and Duffy’s loaned some of his personal equipment to the shop where he teaches classes at the North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 ....Continued on page 3 N. Seventh St., in Moon Valley.

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Silversmithing ...continued from front page Leslie Spencer-Snider, one person who’s taken Duffy’s class at the NMVC, says she learned a great deal from him. “He’s an awesome instructor . . . he’s a very good teacher,” Spencer-Snider says. “And he also has taught classes on how to make glass beads.” Duffy currently conducts an introductory silversmithing class the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. at the NMVC, followed by three consecutive Saturday sessions there. His next one starts Saturday, June 3; and preenrollment is preferred, Duffy says, as he prefers to teach just four students at a time. Those wanting to learn an ancient art must register and pay $150.00 for the four-session class and plan on spending another $100-$125 for silver and materials needed to make jewelry. Once students have learned his techniques and completed his course, they can work at their leisure in the silversmithing shop at the NMVC every Thursday. People interested in participating in one of Duffy’s classes can contact the NMVC at 602-343-5125 to register for an upcoming module. If planning for the future, information can be obtained on the NMVC website: <www.northmountainvisitorcenter.org> and click on the Events & Newsletter tab. Silversmith Doug Duffy at his work bench

Phoenix Market Continues to be Strong 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 theme for the 2017 real estate market still continues to be low inventory. Last month in North Phoenix, there were 7% fewer homes on the market than the same time last year. North Phoenix also saw a 12% increase in closed sales, year to date, from the same time period in the previous year. This scenario continues to create a sellers’ market for properties priced under $400,000. It varies depending on neighborhood, but North Phoenix saw an average of 1-10% increase in median sales price year over year. The hottest area continues to be Central Phoenix, with a 11-20% increase in home prices over last year, as buyers are looking to move towards metropolitan areas that boast high walkability scores. The revitalization and infill building in many areas of Central Phoenix, may play a role in this trend. There

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Its June…. The 6th month of the year, 2017 half over! Or we can say it’s just the beginning of the 2nd half of 2017, regardless, it is the kick off of the summer season in Arizona, and many patriotic celebrations ahead for America in the new few months. I was out of the country and at the beach for Memorial Day, and have to report that the colors of the USA were flying high everywhere I looked. Bathing suits, beach towels, hats, and shirts sporting Red, White and Blue, proud Americans. Having lived with and around Marines for the past 30 years, this really just warmed my heart. True love for the USA. With summer time comes the welcomed and dreaded hot temperatures. Many of us will be traveling north for the reprieve of the heat, many will be hosting pool and BBQ parties, I know we hear it everywhere, but please stay prepared: carry water in the car, assign a DD pool watch, and remember to also hydrate and to reapply sunscreen. The Moon Valley Tattler, hopes to hear from you, we want to publish many wonderful “summer vacation” stories this year, The Traveling Tattler will be saving pages for our “arm chair travelers” …….. Go out, make memories, create traditions, but more importantly be SAFE. WHO:

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ARIZONA WOMEN’S PARTNERSHIP AWARDS $31,500 IN GRANTS The Arizona Women’s Partnership, Inc., an all volunteer philanthropic 501 c(3) nonprofit which provides grants to grass roots charities that assist under-served women and children at risk in Arizona, is pleased to announce its 2017 Grant Recipients. Now in its 15th year, AZWP has recently awarded a total of $31,500 in grants to the following: Alice's Place - provides counseling and shelter for victims of domestic violence in Winslow; Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents - provides needed services and family camp; Arizona South Asians for Safe Families - provides culturally sensitive support services to victims of domestic violence; Arizonans for the Protection of Exploited Children & Adults - provides shelter and counseling for sexually abused girls at Natalie's House; Constructing Circles of Peace - provides domestic violence counseling services in Nogales, AZ; Desert Sounds Performing Arts - provides musical instruments & instruction for low income children in Chandler; Grand Canyon Music Festival - provides opportunities for Native American youth in music composition and performance; H.A.V.E.N. Family Resource Center - provides domestic violence and family counseling services in Lake Havasu City; Rim County Literacy - provides literacy and ESL classes and books for children and adults in Payson; Santa Cruz Council on Aging - provides services to the elderly in Nogales, AZ; Southwest Valley Literacy Association - provides English language / adult reading programs in West Phoenix; Unlimited Potential - provides education programs for Hispanic women & families in South Phoenix; Welcome to America Project - provides household furnishings to refugee families in the Phoenix Metro area; Yavapai CASA for Kids - provides services for abused, abandoned, neglected children in Prescott; and Y.E.S. for Navajo Youth- Dine’Bike’yah-Teec Nos Pos - provides leadership programs for youth on the Navajo Nation. The Arizona Women’s Partnership, Inc. has awarded over $380,000 in grants since its formation in 2002. The amount awarded annually is dependent upon the success of fundraising efforts. This year the Violet M. Johnson Family Foundation contributed another $25,000 to the Arizona Women's Partnership in honor of their maternal grandmother. "We are grateful for this donation and for all of our generous supporters", noted Paula Cullison, Arizona Women's Partnership - President and Founder and long time Moon Valley resident. "This year we also had a $1,500 matching grant from Ralph and Roxanne Martin and a $1,000 donation from Les Dames d'Escoffier International - Phoenix Chapter", she added. The Arizona Women's Partnership - Faces of Hope photography exhibit will be in the Phoenix College library until June 30. For more info visit: www.azwp.org / e-mail: azwpinc@aol.com

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Help Keep Moon Valley Neat, Tidy & Safe BY BRET ALDIERI, MVNA PRESIDENT Safety First! In May, I wrote about summer safety but forgot to mention a couple of key topics. The first is speeding cars through our neighborhoods. I repeat something I heard a year ago, “please drive like it’s your kids playing in the front yard near the street”. The distance to main arterial streets is really short, so speeding doesn’t gain any time, but that extra speed greatly reduces safety, increasing collision potential and possibly worse. If you witness a speeding car – snap a photo of their plate and call Crime Stop! Safety also requires an awareness of the presence of wild life in our community – namely coyotes, raccoons, javelina and roof rats. It’s important to keep a close eye on both small children and pets – especially early in the morning or around sunset, times when most of our wild animals are out. I encourage everyone to NOT FEED these animals – it makes them comfortable around people which sets up for a bad encounter for a child or a pet. If you have citrus on your property – it’s important to keep the fruit off the ground to discourage animals feeding in your yard. Summer months are vacation time – so it’s not too late to sign-up for our MVNA Security services, which includes a daily vacation home check while you are

away. It’s quite affordable at < $2 per week, cheaper than a cup of coffee! Neat & Tidy - The summer season is just arriving, so most of the spring flowers that can’t tolerate the intense heat are dying. Now is the time to remove the spring plants, and replace with heartier ones for summer blooms. You can try planting vinca, sweet potato vine, cana-lilies and more. In addition to neat & tidy yards, Please abide by the CCRs accepted during your home purchase; which includes keeping yards tidy, not parking on the street, or storing vehicles in plain view. We have stepped up notices to homeowners in violation, asking them to address any non-compliances. We want all our neighbors to be safe and enjoy our unique community. Please frequent http://moonvalleyna. org/ for community updates, activity and event notices, to contact us about an issue / concern or to volunteer your time: Moon Valley - Neighbors helping Neighbors

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Phoenix averaged more than 100 days in the triple digits last year. The city of Phoenix has launched the "We're Cool" outreach campaign. The campaign promotes the locations that have been designated "We're Cool – Heat Relief Network" spots throughout Phoenix and offers free bottles of water and indoor locations to cool off. "We're Cool" campaign volunteers will be connecting these individuals in need to heat relief-resources like hydration and cooling stations. The city of Phoenix Human Services Department is soliciting donations to stock the "We're Cool" locations through the next five months. These donations are tax deductible. For additional information please visit phoenix.gov/heat. Recyclebank and the city of Phoenix are partnering to reward residents for helping to make our community a cleaner, greener place. People join Recyclebank for different reasons. Some join because they want to get rewarded for recycling in their community, some just want to learn about living more sustainably for themselves and their families. No matter what inspires you, we’d love to share our tips and reward you for making a positive impact in your community. If you aren’t a Recyclebank member, join now at recyclebank.com/phoenix.

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Maricopa County Reads is the award-winning summer reading program provided by the Maricopa County Library District to all public libraries within Maricopa County. The primary goal of the program is to interrupt the summer slide, the common term given to the learning loss experienced by children while transitioning between school years. The secondary aim of the program is to promote early literacy among pre-readers and their families during the summer months. All 62 public libraries within Maricopa County - and more than 77,000 children, teens and adults participate in the program annually. Discover exciting challenges, earn badges, and find fun events at your local library! Reading for at least 20 minutes a day helps build a strong lifelong reading habit. Visit maricopacountyreads.org/ and sign up today. Also please contact my office at 602-262-7441 to: -To register a neighborhood or business organization with the city -To start a Block Watch in your neighborhood -To recommend a venue for a future District 3 event -If you own a business that is opening or expanding in #phxD3

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Converting an Extra Bedroom Into an Office DESIGN SOLUTIONS BY ROBERT ALAN MINOR A lot of older homes suffer from ordinary architecture and too little space. Lifestyles have changed dramatically over the years making the family room & kitchen the hub of the home. We are making better use of the space we have, but how can we make the space look like more?

simply by changing the accessories. There is flexibility in simplicity! • Furniture that is low, simple, and minimal. The less confusion that meets the eye, the more open and unconfining the room. Low style furniture makes the ceiling seem higher.

Let’s look at some ideas to make your family room work: • Link the indoors with the outdoors. One way is to link the smaller interior space with the larger exterior space. This can be done in many ways. Sometimes it’s appropriate to enlarge or add windows, and install french doors. Adding a water feature or fountain in your yard is also a wonderful visual effect, especially when it can be seen from your family room. It is also great idea to hang a mirror opposite a view. The impact of the view is doubled. What about a skylight? • Break down interior barriers. Designers are fond of tearing down the nonsupportive walls between rooms to create the sense of a larger room. Is there a non-bearing wall that separates your family room and kitchen? Consider removing this barrier and making it one large great room. Is there a hallway wall that can be removed or a doorway opening that can be made larger? Even removing a portion of a hallway wall can make a dramatic difference. • Continuity of color stretches space. A continuous color on walls and floors is the most effective way to unify and simplify space. A pale color reflects light, so it makes a room seem more airy and open. When large scale furniture matches the walls or floors, it seems to disappear into the background and take less space. This is a favorite designer device for tricking the eye and creating the illusion of openness. With continuous neutral color on the walls, floors and furniture, I often use a variety of textures to create interest in a room. In a scheme like this, contrast in color often comes in accessories. This contrast can set off important accessories, or even enhance those that aren’t exceptional. An added advantage of this scheme is that you can change the entire mood of the room

The less furniture there is, the more space there is. Multifunctional furniture such as storage ottomans, tables with storage, and bookcases concealed or built into sofas are all answers to beautifying and simplifying small spaces. Consider using glass top or metal tables. • Verticals make the ceiling seem higher. Tall trees, floor-to-ceiling window coverings, tall bookcases….these vertical lines draw the eye up and down. Suddenly the ceiling seems taller. • Diagonals make the room seem larger. A diagonal line is the longest line you can draw through a rectangular or square space. A diagonal line also has energy, making walls appear farther away. It breaks up the boxiness of the square shaped room. Try floating furniture arrangements! • Look at built-in storage options. If you need storage space, build storage closets along one wall. Floor-to-ceiling bookcases with flip-down surfaces can create tabletops for desk, bar, work or hobby areas. • Allover, even lighting can make a room seem larger. Ceiling downcans that wash the walls with light are a great solution for small spaces. Floor uplights positioned behind plants also give an illusion of depth and drama. Remember to install dimmers. This is especially important for ceiling lighting so you can change the mood of your room at the flick of a switch! Interior designer Robert Alan Minor of Interior Resources has been designing and remodeling homes, offices and restaurants since 1978. He lives and works in Moon Valley, where he can be reached by email at robertalanminor@aol.com, and by phone at 602-298-8038.

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Moon Valley Magic Lies in The End 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 The end comes in many ways. The end of the school year (yah me!), the end of life, the end of a time period at a certain school….it’s endless the kinds of ‘ends’ there are, I’m reading all about them on Facebook! This particular school year was the ‘year from hell’ as I put it. It couldn’t end fast enough. It began with my dad dying in August on our 32nd wedding anniversary and while I was gone a whole new curriculum was launched. I had 3 subs in 3 days, so I only took 3 days of bereavement instead of the standard 5 that the district allows. I returned too soon, and was promptly haunted by a person who caused more stress I absolutely did not need. She came highly recommended, even though she constantly used ‘myself’ incorrectly! (see my column in Sept. 2015 about ‘myself’ and sounding like a fool.) By the spring semester I was much better, but still not healed. The end of life comes and sometimes we’re not ready for it. When my dad died, it was sudden. The cancer wasn’t supposed to take him yet and in fact it was something else that ended his life so abruptly. I only mention this to remind us all that the ones left behind continue on far past the funeral/memorial. I read about a situation like mine many years ago. To this day I really try to remember to check in

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on the grieving person AFTER a month or two or six. There are so many people who come for the actual funeral/memorial and then forget about the living. The end of the school year is full of anticipation and dread. The young ones cry and say, “You’re the best teacher I ever had!” What do they know at such a young age? In a few years there will be a high school teacher who rocks their world and they forget about you, (but wait! I’ve had ‘old’ students I taught as 2nd graders contact me and STILL say I was amazing!?). There’s the end of an elementary school year and beginning of Junior High, and there’s the end of Jr. High and beginning of High School. Finally, there is the end of High School and the beginning of College. I’ve survived all of them, but next up is the end of college. *gasp! I don’t know if I’m ready for that chapter, unless when college ends they’re off the ‘payroll’ and making their own rent, insurance and cell phone payments! That would be really nice! However, let me end this with a reminder to those of us with New Seniors at Thunderbird High School. The end is near and believe it or not, their ‘senior picture’ has to be done THIS summer. Their picture for the yearbook is free if you go to Grads Photography.

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Looking for Summer fun? BY MIKE EWING Looking for some summer fun? Moon Valley Country Club is loaded with clubs for kids , activities for the whole family and amazing time for adults! With dive in movies, pool parties, happy hours, as much golf as you can take! Summer specials are going on now for memberships. So don't hesitate to be a part of our ever growing family! Some of our upcoming events includes: July 3rd Fireworks show, Sports Camps for all ages, Fitness classes and much, much more! Coming soon is our Fall Open house on August 18th! Come experience life as a MVCC member! Stay tuned for more details! Contact Director of Membership for more info! Mike Ewing , 602-375-4451, mewing@ moonvalleycc.com

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Paula Cullison, an International Travel Writer and Travel Photographer is featured in Local Exhibits Paula Cullison, a local international travel photographer and travel writer invites you to do some 'arm chair' travel. Paraphrasing Dr Seuss, she notes: 'Oh, the Places You'll go ... Oh, the People You'll Meet along the way!' 'Travel continues to enrich my life', Paula stated. 'Have Passport - Will Trave'l, her exhibit which features 18 framed (16 x 20) photographs of 13 countries, is being featured at the ASU West Fletcher Library (2nd floor) at 4701 W Thunderbird Rd until Sept 10th. Paula is also featured in the current Community Art Exhibit at the Anthem Civic Building until Sept 14 and The Desert Foothills Library on Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek until Sept 10th. Her ' Journey through the Emerald Isle' will be on exhibit at the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix until June 30th. 'To Cuba with Love' which consists of twelve 16 X 20 photographs on canvas continues at the Paradise Valley Community College library until December. Paula will be offering a travel writing workshop this Fall Dublin, Ireland - M.J. O'Neill's Pub at the Maricopa County library in Gilbert. For more info visit www.paulacullison.com or email paulacullison@aol.com

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A Guide to the Best Air-Cleaning Houseplants BY A N N E W R I G H T- L E V I + M I C H A E L L E V I House plants contribute to our well-being. They help clean the air which aids in better sleep and breathing indoors. Plants absorb toxins (like ammonia, benzene and formaldehyde) from the air at the same time that they take in carbon dioxide, which is then processed into oxygen through photosynthesis. The microorganisms associated with the plants are present in the potting soil (Our favorite at WITG is Uni-Gro - which contains vermiculite, pumice, bone meal, blood meal, cottonseed meal, alfalfa meal and earthworm castings and is available in store), and these microbes are responsible for helping the plant’s cleaning effect. Although houseplants are great indoor air cleaners, some are more effective than others at filtering out pollutants and toxic chemicals in the air. WITG has picked 5 favorite hardy plants that clean the air the best: • Spider Plant. The easiest to grow, making them a great choice for beginners or forgetful owners. Needs bright, indirect sunlight. Removes the following toxins: formaldehyde and xylene. • Dracaena. There are over 40 varieties of Dracaena plants. This plant

likes brightly filtered light. Removes the following toxins: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and xylene. • Ficus. This plant has some serious air-cleaning abilities and can grow to be 10 feet tall. Very low-maintenance, you can grow this plant in bright, indirect sunlight. Removes the following toxins: benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. • Snake Plant (Mother-in-Law’s Tongue) This is one of the hardest houseplants to kill. It does need occasional watering but prefers drier conditions. Removes the following toxins: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and xylene. • Aloe Vera. This houseplant is extremely easy to care for and contains some serious health aids. The plant leaves contain a clear liquid full of vitamins, enzymes, and amino acids that have wound-healing, antibacterial, and antiinflammatory properties. Removes the following toxins: formaldehyde.

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Massage Therapy at Moon Valley Chiropractic BY D R . JA M E Y R E I CH OW, D.C . Many of us already know how great massages feel. However, some may not know the therapeutic value in having the body’s soft tissue properly worked on and are unaware of the of the benefits that a licensed massage therapist has for overall health and wellness. I think the average person understands that soft tissue work can help decrease tension and stress, which is hugely important, but there is much more. Massage benefits the body by increasing circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid, flexibility, pain relief, and can speed up recovery and healing time. At Moon Valley Chiropractic, we encourage all of our patients to experience the benefits of coupling the chiropractic adjustment with the benefits of massage therapy. It’s a nice marriage between chiropractic and massage therapy. When paired with chiropractic, we address areas of soft tissue to improve symmetry and balance in the body. This combination of care improves how we feel, how we function, and how we respond to stress. A body that is aligned and balanced ensures that all systems are functioning at their optimal level, and when we function at our best, we feel at our best. Recently, we have made a change to our “treatment protocol”. We are very excited to offer our patients the option for a custom massage. Now, the “when”, the “where”, and the “how long” are up to the patient. Josh Wooldridge, LMT, has technique ranging from light touch lymphatic drainage to deep tissue and trigger point therapy. We, now, are able to tailor our therapy to each individual’s preference and needs. Massage therapy, of any length, is now offered at Moon Valley Chiropractic 7 days a week. Please call to schedule your personalized massage on your time. Mr. Wooldridge’s fees are $1/minute, $50/hour, or $70/90 minutes.

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Pilates, Pregnancy and Beyond 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 Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time in women’s lives. Hormones create many changes including fatigue, nausea, mood shifts, backaches and sleep disruptions. Daily activities like exercise need to adapt to the growing baby yet maintain the health and well-being of the mom. I am frequently asked about whether it’s safe to start or continue doing Pilates during pregnancy as well as when it’s safe to begin exercise after the baby’s delivery. First, always consult with your physicians/he knows you and your medical history best. If you are given the green light, then the next step is to choose your exercise wisely. Although pre-pregnancy you may have been the “Planking Queen” at your last Pilates studio, did you know that you could be at risk of Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)? Many of your activities of daily living—bending over to pick up groceries, twisting to put your other children in their car seats or doing planks and traditional crunches can cause this separation. Diastasis Recti (DR) causes back pain, umbilical hernias, and loss of functional strength in the abdominal core. All of your hard work prepregnancy will be a distant memory. If your core feels “mushy” postpartum despite your attempts to firm it up, its time to do a “Rec” Check. Crunches and planks will just make it worse. To prevent DR, there are specific pelvic floor conditioning exercises and adapted core conditioning exercises designed for pregnant women to help support the growing baby, teach proper movement, maintain functional core strength and stabilize posture. We have an ongoing program at BellaBody Pilates for working with pre and postnatal women. If you are postpartum and already have DR, these exercises will help you restore your core function. Surprisingly, not only women have DR—men can have this too, especially golfers (sorry guys!). The strong forces of the golf swing along with being overweight contribute to the DR tear. A simple test can be performed to see if you have DR and if you are a candidate for DR Restoration. For more information or to schedule your “Rec” Check, call Deborah Lavinsky, PMA®-CPT at 602-318-5068 or email at deb@bellabodypilates.com

Local Tennis Star Joins Team at Gold Key Racquet Club

Gold Key Racquet Club is proud to announce the addition of Aleeza Kanner to the tennis staff. If you have followed tennis in the Valley over the past decade, you are probably familiar with Aleeza and her amazing tennis career. Aleeza Kanner was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ and has been playing tennis since she was 6 years old and competing since she was 9. She was ranked #1 in the Southwest division in the 10’s, 12’s, 14’s and 16’s and ranked #3 in the 18’s. Nationally, she ranked top 100 in the 16’s and 18’s. Kanner went to Sunnyslope High School where she played #1 singles and #1 doubles all four years. She earned a full-ride scholarship to Marquette University’s D1 program, competing all four years. She was awarded Big East All-Academic Team all four years and was named International Tennis Association Scholar Athlete her senior year. She led her team as captain senior year. She participated in other programs outside of tennis. She belonged to Sigma Delta Pi, Chi Alpha Sigma, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and Alpha Sigma Nu Honor society, an organization admitting students ranked top 10% of their class. “I am so excited to be working with Tennis Director Luis Ridaura and the rest of the staff at Gold Key” stated Kanner. “I am looking forward to sharing my experience and helping develop junior players at the club!.” Gold Key Racquet Club is locally owned and is located at 12826 N. 3rd Street, which is just south of Thunderbird at the base of the beautiful North Mountain Preserve. For more information, please call 602-993-1900 or visit www.goldkeyracquetclub.com.

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EIGHT REASONS PEOPLE AVOID OR DELAY ESTATE PLANNING 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

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NEW LISTING—$350,000

1339 E Sheena Dr—$385,000

12369 N 17th Ave—$380,000

FOR LEASE—$1,650/ MONTH

1614 E Paradise Lane 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 - $350,000 or lease for $1900.00 POINTE MOUNTAINSIDE GOLF LOT - NEW LISTING! 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 MOON VALLEY PRESERVE LOT ! Nestled in a secluded hillside Moon Valley cul-de-sac at the base of Shaw Butte this light-filled elevated Moon Hills home offers stunning valley and mountain vistas of North Mountain Preserve. Over 20 miles of hiking, biking, and riding trails are within minutes of your front door. Great curb appeal and a low-maintenance front yard invites you into this bright and immaculate home. Hand-finished engineered hardwood maple floors throughout provide beauty and easy maintenance living. The Master bedroom is its own oasis with Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, spacious storage with two closets - one a walk-in - and French doors that lead you to the restful backyard. There is plenty of additional storage in the home with 3 interior storage closets, built -in storage chests in the two guest bedrooms, and an attic in the garage. The view-filled backyard offers room for bountiful entertaining with a built-in natural gas BBQ, long, covered patio, and a grassy area. 12639 N 17TH AVE - $380,000 SOLD MV RENTAL AVAILABLE April 15th – 1614 E Paradise LN – 3 bedroom/2 bath/2 car garage. Great Room home with Kitchen Open to Family Room. Nice-sized grassy yard. Mountain Views. $1650 / month HILLCREST RENTAL! -– 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath / 2 Car Garage. Great Room open to Kitchen. Huge Lot with Grass & Citrus, Private Courtyard, Cul-de-sac lot. Large pablock walkway and 2 covered patios. $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 pullout 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!

12629 N 19th St – Also for lease $1900/month

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MOON VALLEY $100,000-$3 MILLION ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 102 AVERAGE SQ FT: 3,171 LIST AVE= 585,343

PRICE PER SQ FT=

179.14

DAYS ON MARKET= 97

$100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES IN ESCROW (PENDING): 21

AVE SQ FT: 2,187 LIST AVE= 358,873 PRICE PER SQ FT= 166.06 DAYS ON MARKET= 51 $100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES : 46 — AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,246 LIST AVE= 361,050

PRICE PER SQ FT= 162.82

Sold: MOON VALLEY

DAYS ON MARKET= 63

Sold: MOON VALLEY

Address...…………......…....SqFt……..…SP

2101 E LUDLOW DR

2,222

310,000 121 W SOUTHERN HILLS RD

3,521

615,000

1735 E REDFIELD RD

2,721

417,000 1021 E VILLAGE CIRCLE DR S

1,582

269,000

1734 E REDFIELD RD

3,229

480,000 1325 E ROWLANDS LN

1,757

292,900

511 W KATHLEEN RD

1,324

245,000 15020 N 19TH WAY

2,428

424,905

16219 N 1ST AVE

2,113

399,900 609 W GRANDVIEW RD

1,726

260,000

17 E ASTER DR

2,905

435,000 15641 N 19TH PL

1,755

265,000

311 W TAM OSHANTER DR

3,055

650,000 1006 E GRANDVIEW RD

1,522

295,000

301 E WALTANN LN

2,547

458,000 1412 E LE MARCHE AVE

2,618

335,500

805 E Boca Raton RD 23

1,932

329,409 44 W CANTERBURY LN

1,980

400,000

15838 N 15TH WAY

2,701

385,000 14215 N 14TH DR

5,084

901,705

13842 N 20TH ST

1,193

250,000 14035 N 8TH PL

1,859

310,000

1002 E VILLAGE CIRCLE DR N

2,081

363,800 1535 E WINGED FOOT RD

1,800

329,500

1805 E WINCHCOMB DR

2,222

299,000 216 W WINGED FOOT RD

2,510

345,000

101 E Joan D Arc AVE

1,933

240,000 1938 E SEMINOLE DR

2,564

450,000

16038 N 4TH DR

1,567

242,500 15847 N 19TH PL

1,060

221,000

511 W BEVERLY LN

1,553

235,000 16036 N 11TH AVE 1104

1,650

226,500

1701 E PARADISE LN

2,932

425,000 2026 E Evans DR

1,750

265,000

2107 E Hearn RD

1,193

218,000 15036 N 8th WAY

1,932

295,000

618 W AIRE LIBRE AVE

2,057

250,000 1822 E HEARN RD

2,665

362,000

344 W THUNDERBIRD RD

1,987

328,000 522 W SANDRA TER

1,553

249,700

717 W BECK LN

3,309

410,000 34 E BOCA RATON RD

3,195

380,000

1254 E JOAN D ARC AVE

2,698

429,000 1542 E REDFIELD RD

3,448

615,000

101 W CANTERBURY LN

2,655

450,000 1433 E PARADISE LN

1,213

251,000

THE POINTE TAPATIO ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 7 AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,406 LIST AVE= 399,629

PRICE PER SQ FT=

Sold: 4 AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,854 PRICE PER SQ FT= 170.57

168.35

DAYS ON MARKET= 62

AVE LIST PRICE: 313,000 DAYS ON MAKET= 18

SOLD Address.….…………………………………....…SQ FT.....................….PRICE

10819 N 10TH PL

2,351

340,000

10450 N 9TH ST

2,195

383,500

728 E Peoria AVE

1,144

223,000

10839 N 10TH PL

1,726

290,000

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

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You’ve decided is it time to sell your home but you’re wondering what happens when you are actually on the market and it’s time to show your house. If you’ve read this column before, then you know it’s important to select an experienced Agent – a professional who will help you get your house ready for this very important time, when buyers visit your home, and decide whether they want to buy it! A professional sign is in the front yard, and the house is priced correctly for the market. It is clean, de-cluttered, professionally photographs have been taken, it is listed on the Multiple Listing Service, which means it is an invitation to all real estate firms belonging to MLS to sell your home. The lockbox is on and it is ready to show! And your agent has set up the first showing appointment with you, then it is Show Time! How do you know your home is correctly priced for the market? That is why you hire a professional Realtor to sell your home. If your home is price properly you will get showings and a contract. If your home is too high for the market you will get showings and no offer to purchase. Simple as that! If you overprice it, you sit on the market . . . it is a proven fact! Here a few things to have ready for every showing: -Keep your home looking just like the photos, clean, de-cluttered, free of pet hair. -Flush the toilet. Gross? Well, your buyers think so, too! And put the toilet seat down! -Turn on the lights – ALL of them! Yes, no one likes a dark house!! -Open all the curtains and blinds. -Lock up all your valuables - jewelry, cash, prescriptions. Put them in a safe or out of sight. -Turn off the alarm or see if you can remotely turn off your alarm for showings -Round up and take the pets with you. No one is interested in your pet python. -Lock the door. The buyer’s agent will use a Supra lockbox to access your home – and will lock up when they are finished. The lockbox not only securely stores your keys, it also communicates to your agent who enters your home, and what time they entered your home. Showings last anywhere from 1-60 minutes. It is a good thing if buyers spend more than 15 minutes in your home. Plan to be out of the house for an hour. You’ll want to leave early in case buyers show up early. -After the showing, the buyer’s agent will get an email asking for their buyer’s feedback. Your Agent will communicate this feedback to you. If your house smells like cats, there most likely will be feedback about it. None of it should be taken personally, change what is wrong and it will help sell your home! Let’s do it, let’s sell your home!

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NCL, Inc. Motivational Moment BY DEBRA KLINE The Moon Valley Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL, Inc.) held its spring kickoff meeting on Sunday, May 21 at Lookout Mountain Elementary in Phoenix. It was a jam-packed agenda, which included the changing of the guard so-to-speak, as outgoing Chapter President, Frankie Wheeler, handed over the reigns to incoming Chapter President, Kristen Solheim.

Newton centered his presentation around the topic and importance of “maturity”. He insisted to the group of moms and daughters in the audience, “You will make good decisions in life if you come to learn the meaning of maturity.” Here is an outline of his definition for “maturity”:

The highlight of the meeting, however, was an appearance by championship mind-and-body motivational speaker, Mack Newton. Newton has been Director and Chief Instructor at Newton Fitness Performance Center/Newton Taekwon-Do Center in central Phoenix for over 24 years. His list of physical accomplishments are numerous and impressive; however, his strength of mind is of equal stature. Newton elaborated on his own personal story where he overcame a severed spinal cord and the paralysis that went along with it despite the behest of his doctors. As if that were not enough, shortly after his 70th birthday, he suffered a debilitating stroke that rendered the right-side of his body useless. While today he walks with a slight limp, he continues to use both the strength of his mind and body to persuade his limbs to function at an optimal level.

The ability to control anger Patience Perseverance Unselfishness Ability to face discomfort and defeat Humility (ability to say “I was wrong”) Dependability (ability to keep your word) Art of living in peace with what you can not change At 72 years of age, Mr. Newton proclaimed to the audience, “I’m in the prime of my life and my best years are ahead of me.” With his beautiful wife, Natasha, and adorable five-year-old son, Nelson, at his side, I have no doubt that he is right. The audience seemed to agree by giving him a standing ovation at the end of his presentation. Bravo, Mr. Newton, Bravo! NCL, Inc. is a philanthropic organization with over 200 chapters across the United States that all share the mission of fostering strong mother-daughter relationships through community service, leadership and development and cultural experiences. Class sizes range from 7th to 12th grade. For more information about NCL, Inc. visit our website at www.moonvalley.nationalcharityleague.org. Mothers and Daughters Serving Communities Together

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Long Time Moon Valley Resident Awarded Doctoral Degree Sarah Dayle Herrmann has received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Arizona State University. Sarah attended Lookout Mountain Elementary School from kindergarten through 6th grade, and completed junior high at Mountain Sky. She graduated with honors in 2006 from Xavier College Preparatory. Sarah completed her undergraduate work at the University of Arizona, receiving her B.A. in Psychology from The University of Arizona Honors College in 2010, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Because of her extensive background as a volunteer mentor and counselor, Sarah developed a strong desire to enter the field of psychology and began her graduate program at ASU in 2012. She credits her time at Lookout Mountain and Xavier for sparking her interest in the experiences and performance of low-income and underrepresented students. She received her M.A. in Social Psychology in 2014 and was awarded her Ph.D. in Social Psychology in May 2017 for her dissertation, â€œCrossing Classes: A Test of the Social Class Bicultural Identity Integration Model on Academic Performance for First-Generation College Students.â€? During graduate school, Sarah taught courses in Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Cultural Psychology at ASU and Glendale Community College. She also developed and taught the first psychology course for the ASU Prison Education Program at the Arizona State Prison Complex at Florence. Sarah was the recipient of the prestigious Cialdini Dissertation Project Prize in Social Psychology, the ASU Graduate and Professional Student Association Outstanding Research Award, and twice received the student-nominated Teaching Excellence Award. She is an active member of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. Sarah has accepted an Assistant Professorship in Psychology at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, beginning Fall 2017.

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Re-Purposing Space BY STEPHANIE RITSCHER As summer approaches and school ends, most of us find ourselves with a little extra time to focus on those projects we have been procrastinating with all year. One request I get a lot is to create better use of some of the unused space in our homes. We all have hall niches that house extra pieces of unused furniture, front closets that do not hang coats and storage spaces we could clear out. A popular re-purposing for these spaces has been for wine storage. Many think that you need a large amount of space in order to put in something tasteful. Wine storage can be created with or without refrigeration thus making any type of space ideal. The creativity of the space comes from the lighting, wall finishes, configuration and entry door to the space. The first element to decide is the space you have available, the second is how much you need to store in it and whether the space will be displayed or private. If the space is purely decoration, then the type of storage you pick can be more open and flexible such as crates mounted on the wall in a creative design. As the storage needs increase, so does the design requirement, in order to use all the space to its maximum value. A designer can help you navigate these decisions and offer you choices that best fit your needs in order to come up with a designed space, perfect for your unique style and home.

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Downsizing - Is It for You? THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON Note: This is a rehash of an article that I wrote several years ago, updated to current conditions. Why – because I’m downsizing with the scenario I present below and that is happening during the next three days. I recently attended the Moon Valley Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting, and was amazed that almost all the neighbors in attendance were in my approximate age bracket. I see many younger people living in Moon Valley (our schools attest to that) but I bet the majority of our homeowners are retired or near retirement. So are my wife and I. We are bandying about the idea of downsizing, as I’m sure are some of you. I’m tired of maintaining a large home that has several rooms I step into only a few times a year, taking care of a pool that I spent less than an hour using this summer, and trimming bushes and mowing a lawn that grows at a horrific rate. Not to mention the fact that although we have amassed a reasonable retirement (we are not going to starve), a good portion of our wealth is tied up in our residence. Money magazine in their September, 2015 issue has an article sub titled “Downsizing Done Right.” They make the point that the chief reason for downsizing is cost cutting. In the article they cite knowledgeable individuals who stress the importance of doing your due diligence before you make a move. Here are some things to consider: • “Here or there?” The costs of selling, buying, and moving are prime considerations – this could be easily 10% of the sale price of your old place. Property taxes and HO insurance in your new locale must be looked at. And, the convenience and accessibility of shopping and entertainment are paramount. • “Condo or single-family home?” FHA has reinstituted their “spot approval” process, so if you are looking at a condo in a development that doesn’t have FHA approval, you may still be able to work it out. Conventional loans must go through at least a “limited review” process. Deed restrictions, maintenance fees, assessments – check them out. What is the percentage of live-in ownership? 51% is the magic number for approval. • “Buy or rent?” If you are going to consider another move within 5 years, it may be better to rent. • “Now or later?” You are likely better equipped for the physical and emotional stress in your sixties than in your eighties. Your goal should be to avoid having to move again. From a lenders standpoint, I remind you that you can purchase a home with a Reverse Mortgage. (Exactly what I am doing). You can put approximately half down and put the other half in savings or investments, and have no principle and interest payments for as long as you stay in the residence. It is worth investigating.

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"Oh You're a Dentist? Great Because I've Got this Question" B Y N E E T U G U P T A , D . D . S . , F. A . G . D . Frequently when I come across someone for the first time, there is a certain, shall I say, reaction I tend to get once my profession is learned. Generally speaking, I could categorize the response in about 3 ways: Fear (oh my goodness I hate the dentist… if I slowly start stepping backwards and run, will she notice?), Shocked (why would you ever want to look in people’s mouth’s for a living?!), and Elation (oh I should show her my tooth and see what she thinks- maybe she can answer my questions…) Thankfully, the last scenario tends to occur most often- a dental health question based sometimes on curiosity, but mainly of a genuine lack of knowledge. So, I thought I would tackle a few (of the many) questions I have encountered over the years. I’m sure you may have wondered about one of these yourself  When should I bring my child in to see the dentist? I recommend bringing them in as early as possiblenot to get their teeth checked per say, but to start getting familiar with the dental office environment. I have many of my patients bring their young babies in with them to their hygiene appointment so they can see it’s not scary, and get familiar with faces in the office. As they get older we might do a fun visit where they sit in mom or dads lap, get a quick look, and leave with a toy from the treasure box. Then, when it’s their turn, they are ready to go, and most often excited! Bringing them in at a young age allows for earlier decay prevention, healthy hygiene habits, and seamless and consistent dental visits. Because I’m pregnant will I get bad teeth? People tend to believe that pregnancy causes their teeth to go “bad” and

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Facts About Our Amazing Friends - Hummingbirds BY FROST Y KROENING Cathy Wise, Education Director for Arizona Audubon, recently provided this information about the hummingbirds we see in our yards. These tiny creatures buzz around like they owned the place! Many hummingbirds live here year round. We can help them and they help us by pollinating the plants we love. Feeders help them, but they must be cleaned regularly and stocked with sugar water with no coloring added. During our spring season of flowering plants, hummingbirds may prefer real flower nectar rather than sugar water. Cathy told us that hummingbird wings do not flap like the wings of other birds. Their wings make figure eights...about 78 "eights" per second. Their hearts beat an unbelievable 1,260 times per minute! If cold weather puts the birds in a state of torpor, their heart beats can drop to 150 times per minute. If they are found by people, they may look dead, but they may be in survival mode. It is best to keep a distance from baby birds, moms, and nests. Females are the only ones who build nests, and protect and feed the young. Males are busy elsewhere after mating. Arizona has 16 species of hummingbirds. North and South America are the primary habitats for hummingbirds. Africa has other species similar to hummingbirds but no real hummers. There are 300 species of these amazing birds. We are likely to see Anna's, black-chinned, and Costa's hummingbirds in Phoenix, with rufous hummingbirds migrating from Mexico to Alaska. They need to feed and rest on the way. Flowers that we plant and feeders help them do that. Nests are made of spider silk and bits of green leaves for camouflage. As the young birds grow, the nest stretches. Hummingbirds do not use the same nest twice, but other birds might use the nests. When young birds fledge, people believe something has happened to the hummingbirds. Usually, though, it is a good sign. The birds are out and about and thriving. Hummingbirds build nests in places where predators are unlikely to access the eggs and babies. It is a great privilege to see and hear these amazing birds in Moon Valley. Fairy duster and Parry's penstemon are two of the plants hummingbirds feed on. They also eat many insects for protein.

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Updates from GUHSD 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 U.S. News & World Report announced in late April that Glendale Union High School District schools once again received recognition by the national publication. Of the schools, seven ranked among the top 100 for the state of Arizona and four were nationally recognized on the America’s Best High Schools list. GUHSD schools have continuously made the U.S. News & World Report – America’s Best High Schools list since 2008, adding to its impressive resume of academic achievements. In 2013, GUHSD earned the National Advanced P l a c e m e n t

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More City of Phoenix Bike Paths BY LEON, TRY ME BIC YCLE SHOP The city of Phoenix wants to raise our bicycle riding rating to Platinum which means more bicycle pathways for safer riding with less interaction with vehicles. Some bicycle pathways are already established but enhanced with green paint to help drivers see them better and thus not drift into the pathways. Green paint has been added to the path at 7th Ave & Coral Gables. Other paths downtown have had green paint for some time already. A special traffic signal and crosswalk has been added at 19th Ave and Greenway which connects the AZ Canal Path with the Cave Creek Wash Path. This completes an eight mile nonstop path except the traffic signal light which you can control. I tried the signal and it works great giving you 30 seconds to cross. This is advantageous when you have other riders, especially slower and younger ones. The safer bicycling riding in Phoenix means more riders, and; the more safe riders brings more bicycle paths. Big wins for all, the City of Phoenix, and for health and fitness!!! Be Safe and Ride more to get more paths, Leon, Try Me Bicycle Shop

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AHS Adoption Spotlight - Meet Cotton Ball Cotton Ball would be a wonderful pet! The small American Eskimo may be vision impaired, but has a proverbial heart of gold. The 10-year-old was found blind and abandoned but he doesn’t allow his lack of sight to interfere with the things that are important to him, such as going for walks and cuddling on laps. His other scenes are fine-tuned to help him navigate through life and he sniffs out treats and can hear when you come home. His new family should take some care around the house, keeping furniture where it is and leaving his food and water in the same place. Cotton Ball is housetrained, and would appreciate having a canine friend in his new home to serve as his “seeing eye dog.” Meet Cotton Ball at the Arizona Humane Society’s Sunnyslope campus.

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Retiring Someday? SEN I O R M O M EN T S BY DAN SE AG R EN Retirement as we know it today is a far different experience than it was yesterday. Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the first social security act in 1935 with subsequent changes. Until then, retirement was almost an unknown reality. Those approaching retirement soon about 65% worry they won’t have a comfortable retirement; 72% believe they’ ll have to delay retirement and even worse 69% worry that savings and investment will not keep up with inflation according to a recent study by the U.S. Society of Actuaries. It’s pretty well known that savings and investments for retirement as well as retirement plans like pensions, IRAs and 401k and 403b plans are fading, not growing. Years ago savings paid a healthy percentage compared to present rates which compounds the diminishing potential. Centennials are noted for their accumulated debts although they have more years to recover. Unless changes are made by employers and Uncle Sam favoring retirement, it appears that the ideal solution to retiring tomorrow lies with individual potential retirees. There are many determinants facing prospective retirees. This may include not retiring, working beyond age 65, a reduction of substance (status), moonlighting (working at a secondary job), inheritance let down, family breakdown, parental assistance, investing profitably, increased age for eligibility, new methodologies for investing including evasive self discipline and political will. Our ancestors worked beyond retirement age, lived shorter lives and somehow managed without a retirement design. They didn’t live in the shadow of retirement because it was mostly non existent. The more well-to-do folk usually lived quite well until the very end. The same holds true in today’s retirement. It is interesting what retirement actually means: where a person stops employment completely. A person may also semi-retire by reducing work hours. Retire synonyms: to step down, leave office, retreat, withdraw, terminate and many others expressions. Retirement means different things to many: quit work to find another, travel, writing memoirs, researching genealogies, babysitting, gardening, stagnating, read and browse, join or enjoin, study or dream, experiment, exercise and so forth not excluding earning more somehow. Living longer, healthier, adequately insured with decent investments and a nest egg, close friends and family availability, adequate living quarters are among signs of planing in advance, the earlier the better. Depending on Uncle Sam or Aunt Lavish, luck or good fortune may or may not be self-fulfilling (a mechanism of crisis which highlights the role of expectations). May retirement welcome you with open arms, not with thumbs down or a clenched fist.

Professional Volunteers Needed for STEM Academy Summer Camp June 5-8 Program for Grades 4-5-6 at Moon Mountain

A team of volunteer professionals will join teachers at Moon Mountain Elementary School, 13425 N. 19th Avenue, to offer a hands-on, project based STEM Academy summer camp experience for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. The four-day summer camp, June 5-8, is presented through a partnership of the Washington Elementary School District and HandsOn Greater Phoenix and its education program, Your Experience Counts. The STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Academy is designed for a total of 80 students –20 students each enrolled in one of the four tracks for exploration during the camp: Robotics & Coding; Renewable Resources; Bricklab Engineering; or Forensics Investigation Lab. To provide expertise, mentoring and collaboration with the students, more than 100 volunteers with experience in technology, communications, engineering, science, education and other professional fields, are being recruited. Classes will be held each morning of the four-day camp and volunteers will work alongside students for at least one morning of the camp and/or for the final day showcase event. To register for one or more days of the camp, visit www.handsonphoenix.org/, or for more information about the STEM Academy, contact Mike Beardslee, Educational Programs Manager: mike@handsonphoenix.org; 602-973-2212 x239.

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