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Escape to the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness B Y A L E X A N D R A T R E AT Here comes the heat! And we are headed north— joining with the Phoenician masses that reasonably break to their elevated neighbors for escape when the summer hits. With an ever growing (dare I say feverish?) Valley impulse to hike, climb, and ride through the local preserves, we seek our trails elsewhere when temperatures rise. And we have options. To many, the West Fork Trail at Oak Creek Canyon, is option number one, and respectively so. Being one of many wondrous choices, this is Sedona’s gem. The trail is considered by experts as one of the best in the country, let alone Arizona. Approximately 11 miles from Uptown Sedona, and past the frequently overcrowded rims at Sliderock, the trail’s head awaits. An abandoned apple orchard guides the way to the trailhead. The 100-year-old trees produce sweet, crisp green apples and give way to an atmosphere of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers in the process of pollination. The towering red rock canyon allures city dwellers into its cooler temperatures, at 20-25 degrees lower than the city of Phoenix. The remains of what was once the Mayhew’s Oak Creek Lodge lay just past the orchard. The lodge, once known for great recreation, food, hospitality, and celebrity guests, is all but ruins after a 1980 fire. The trail officially begins shortly after passing what is left of the lodge. A Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness sign marks the beginning of the great escape. The forest is lush with vegetation. Wild blackberries play hide and seek beside the path. The creek crosses over the trail, thirteen times to be exact, constantly greeting and babbling to hikers along the way. Children are not easily lured from the magic of the creek bed. But the hope of another creek crossing keeps their eager feet upon the trail. Ferns climb the red canyon walls and there is no shortage of pine and fir trees filtering the cool summer breeze. The trail, with minimal elevation variety, is rated easy to moderate and stretches out to six miles round trip. Hikers of all levels and ages enjoy the trail, some taking in every inch of it, while others select to turn back half way. In the cool summer air, hikers can be spotted ham-
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The Rookie Mom: You shape the Moon Valley community B Y B R I G H I D C O N S TA B L E Talk about coming full circle. I began working at The Tattler as Dawn Trapp’s publication coordinator in March 2008… Over 10 years ago. At the time, I was 23 and transitioning careers: from publication to education. Coming off my first “real” job as Features Editor at Arizona Foothills Magazine, I was searching for an in-between job that would keep me stabilized while working on my graduate degree in secondary English education at ASU. But I never imagined working at The Tattler would spark my future interest in building a family here. At the time, I lived in Tempe and would drive back and forth every day to Moon Valley, visiting establishments like Moon Valley Grill, The Codfather, and Sincerely Yours Hair Salon. This position allowed me to openly talk to owners and community members in order to help build quality content for The Moon Valley Tattler and its readers. Although I’m an Arizona native, the north valley was foreign to me. I had to learn how to navigate the community through a different lens. (The east valley and north valley definitely have different values.) Now working here gave me a sense of tightknit community -- smaller and more established, like taking a turn in a neighborhood where all the roots are straight from boutique owners, restaurants entrepreneurs, and the people who loved them. In a way, it seemed like a small town. The Moon Valley was a best kept secret. I never imagined that -- 10 years later -- I would end up living here… And writing for The Tattler again! But building and living in a caring community for
my family to flourish in is what matters most to me. Now, at 33, I commute and teach humanities electives at ASU Preparatory Academy in downtown Phoenix. My Welsh husband, 14-month-old daughter Brynn, and I live at The Cove at North Canyon. And aside from teaching, I also freelance write for Phoenix and North Valley Magazine, and am a North Phoenix City Moms blog contributor. It’s valuable to me to celebrate the people, businesses, and stories who help shape Arizonans’ lives. For instance, last February I gave birth to my now 14-month daughter Brynn. It was the best and scariest change that ever happened in my life. After she was born, I went through postpartum depression for about five months. I could have been holed up in my house with my daughter. Yet, I have my community to thank for helping me through this natural life journey. You know that saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That doesn’t only apply to children. It matters to each and every one of us. Living in a close community atmosphere who knew my family lifted me up. My daughter and I are frequents at Juniper Public Library toddler time; I attend yoga with Nyla three times a week at Yoga Pura (the owner Eric is always there with a huge smile); and my daughter attended Anderson Preparatory Academy with director Polly, and teachers Courtney, and Ashley who nurtured her when I was first without my daughter during the day. (I was inconsolable, yet Brynn was at ease with those caring teachers.) Adam and I take morning hikes at Lookout Mountain and then grab brunch at Scramble. I chat about my life with Jen at Sincerely Yours Salon while she does a balayage. And, my psychiatrist in Moon Valley Corporate Center, Dr. Ewa Szafraniec, is the most invested doctor I have ever had in my life. People move and shape the Moon Valley community
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mocking over the creek or picnicking in a breathtaking grotto. It seems there comes a time in every West Fork hiker’s journey that one must be still in an attempt to address all the beauty before them. Eventually, when all the snacks are gone and shoes thoroughly soaked, it is time to head back to the car. Did I mention a change of shoes and clothes makes a warm welcome back at the car? If timed well, a trip to Indian Gardens Café and Market, located in Oak Creek Canyon, will round the day out nicely. The historic general store serves breakfast and lunch with a variety of items in the market available all day long. Coffee drinks, craft beer, wine, and good food await anyone not too eager to get back to the scorching Phoenix heat.
through their life experiences -- good or bad -- that we inevitably have. I am grateful for living in an established neighborhood that values its small entrepreneurial bubble where we can support one another. As you read this, I want to say “thank you.” Thank you for living and creating a community of support that can often get lost in the world. I believe in giving back and know this is best read through my actions. So when you grab your cup of Joe from Pie Hole or pint at Lookout Tavern, I invite you to share your story and connect with your community members.
Real Estate Wire Fraud is a Growing Problem 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 Buying a home is so exciting and often happens as a result of saving up your hard-earned money for some time. Imagine the heartbreak, if just days before you get the keys to your new palace, someone steals all of your closing funds. Hackers and people wanting to commit acts of fraud on unsuspecting individuals never have a shortage of methods to do so. We are all getting pretty familiar with the warnings about spoof emails pretending to be your bank or scammers that call individuals claiming to be the IRS or some other agency and claiming you have money due. If you haven’t bought or sold a home in the last year or so, you may not be aware of the latest trend in the scam world involving unsuspecting buyers and sellers. Criminals gain access to email accounts through stolen passwords and then will search for messages related to real estate transactions. They will then send a message to a person in the process of buying a home that looks like it’s coming from the real estate agent or title representative. They provide the buyer with wiring instructions for sending their closing funds, but the funds are unwittingly going directly into the hacker’s account and cannot be recovered. Obviously, this affects the seller too, as days before the home is supposed close, the buyer loses all of their funds to purchase the home and the deal falls apart.
The problem has become so widespread, that in a recent survey, 1/3 of agents said that they had been involved in a transaction where a scammer had attempted to, or had been successful in getting their hands on a buyers’ funds. As a result, many real estate brokerages are requiring buyers and sellers to sign disclosure forms alerting them to the problem. Title companies also often include a warning about wire fraud in all of their correspondence and have increased their security protocols. There are a few other things you can do to keep yourself safe now and in the future. Avoid using free wi-fi where strangers can access your information. Call your agent or title company representative to confirm any emails or requests for personal information that you receive. Always use strong passwords and change them frequently, especially if you are involved in a real estate transaction or any other transaction where emails with confidential information may be sent back and forth. It’s nearly impossible to know what tactics thieves will use to try and steal your money, but you can do so much to help protect yourself by educating yourself on the latest scams and by verifying an emails or phone calls that you receive that just don’t seem right.
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TRAPPED IN MOON VALLEY LET TER FROM THE EDITOR Everyday Epiphanies…I love to read, and follow many little daily meditation books. In 1996, I received a gift in the mail from my college roommate Jessica, Simple Abundance, A Daybook of Comfort and Joy. By Sarah Ban Breathnach. We had lost touch for a few years, but had recently connected via snail mail, and with a hand written note, thanking me for reaching out, she wanted me to “Feed the Soul”. Jessica had just suffered losing her college sweetheart, and husband to a small plane crash, and was now alone with her little ones. A rough time for sure, and here she was sending me the book, to help me on my journey of good health, and feed my soul and fill my life with simple abundances. Jessica died a few years later from Cancer, we never had the chance to actually see each other. This book has been part of my daily reading for years, sitting by my coffee corner. Sometimes, I will pick it up and read a few days, then it will get hidden amongst some of the others and I may not pick it up for years. But of course when I do, I think of her and her battle with all of life’s hardships, and relish our crazy college days in Upstate New York. Simple Abundance is a book I have shared with many staff, girlfriends, and family members throughout the years. I always have at least one copy in my closet ready to ship off to someone I believe may benefit or need a little lift. This book was printed in 1995. It continues to amaze me on how relevant a daily read can be. As if it was written just for you, just for today. It actually correlates to something that is happening right now, today! Something you may be struggling with, rejoicing, or just simply living day to day. Over the years, I have picked up a few more little daily reads, and continue to start each day with the silence of sitting alone, reading one or more, and then engaging in some mediation, reflections, prayer, and thankfulness. I’d like to share a few passages with you for May: Everyday Epiphanies: today a new sun rises for me, everything lives, everything is animated, everything seems to speak to me of my passion, everything invited me to cherish it. – Anne De Lenclos
I am now receptive to the idea that…… there are some things that I can live without! Fear will do anything, use anyone, to throw you off track, keep you off base and move you in the wrong direction. Today I am devoted to eliminating all fear-based reasons, excuses and habits– Iyanla Vanzant. H a p p y May…. summer is coming.
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What Should You ask a lender? BY DANIEL R. BROWN As we all know, buying a home can be a very time-consuming task. One of the most important steps in the process is finding a mortgage company. To answer what may feel like an endless list of questions for you, we’ve put together a video series called #AskALender with help from our friends over at JFQ Lending, Inc. Each video covers a specific topic, from choosing a lender to qualifying for a loan. By breaking down the process into a few, simple steps, this video series can make the process of buying a home painless and easy! The first step in obtaining a mortgage is choosing a lender that best suits your individual wants/needs. Pricing, communication, and experience are all important factors to consider. Lender pricing options for your mortgage will be based primarily on two factors – your credit score and down payment. Together, these determine what mortgage amount you’ll qualify for, what your interest rate will be, and overall fees and costs for your mortgage. Outside of pricing, buyers should look for a lender with experience and a great reputation for communication. Poor communication can add frustration to an already long process. Choosing a company that responds promptly to phone calls and emails can be a crucial factor in your home buying process. It is recommended that you meet with multiple lenders to get a few quotes and learn about each business. Once you’ve chosen a lender, there’s more to learn about the real estate buying process. First you’ll want to get pre-approved by the lender you chose. Second, you will need to determine your down payment amount. Finally, you’ll need to make sure the mortgage payment you are looking for is something you can afford and fits into your budget. Being pre-approved makes better use of your time and your Realtor’s. In today’s market, you may not even be allowed to look at certain homes if you haven’t been preapproved yet. These steps are just the beginning of the lending process. To learn more about what to ask your lender and find answers to your other real estate questions, watch the #AskALender series here: MyriadAZ.com. To search homes in your neighborhood for FREE visit: ViewPhoenixMetroHomes.com. Until next month, Daniel Brown, CEO/REALTOR® Myriad at My Home Group
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May Community Column – Re-Engaging Opportunity Youth B Y M AY O R S TA N T O N Many times over the years, I’ve said that the future of our city depends on the success of our youth. It seems obvious, but the reality is this is a reminder we need – all across Arizona, we must do more to lift up every child. In Phoenix, we’ve put special attention on “opportunity youth,” ages 16 to 24, who neither work nor are in school. Research shows that if we don’t get this population re-connected into our economy quickly, and help them build the skills they need to compete, it could be an enormous long-term drain on the local economy. In fact, the Morrison Institute estimates that for each “opportunity youth” in our community, taxpayers bear a burden of $51,350 a year. In our community, this was an especially urgent challenge. Six years ago, a Measure of America report found that nearly one in five young people in this age range fell into that category – one of the highest rates of opportunity youth in the nation. These alarming numbers got us to roll up our sleeves and find a solution. We teamed up with ASU, the Maricopa County Education Service Agency and many others to get these youth on the path to education or employment. By partnering with local non-profit and community organizations, we became the first city in the nation to develop a model to standardize services at 12 re-engagement centers and share data to track our progress. Through this re-engagement network, we’ve provided support services to hundreds of youth, helping them stay in school, get back in school, or earn a job. We’re changing lives by turning libraries into learning centers. Today, more than 120 adults are going back to school and learning skills through the library’s Career Online High School. Even better, so far 70 percent of those who earn their diploma through this program have gone on to enroll in post-secondary education options. Our efforts are paying off – and creating opportunity. Because of this strategic partnership by city and county leaders, educational professionals and the nonprofit community to form reengagement centers, we’ve seen a significant drop in the number of opportunity youth in the region. This year’s Measure of America report even highlights Phoenix’s efforts as a model for others. Each of our youth deserve the opportunity to succeed – and we all have a stake in the future of every youth. We still have much work to do, but the progress we’re making shows we can make a real difference for our youth and change the course of our future for the better.
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About May Flowers
I’ve learned something about May flowers, The ones brought by those April showers. Like the blossoms of sweet memories I savor, As time passes, they too, lose their flavor. I tried hanging them upside down to dry But they weren’t as pleasing to the eye. Their beauty was in the life they expressed, A property their empty shell no longer possessed.
Anti Glare Each day brings new ways my heart can soar, When I focus on what is; not what has gone before. How sad, some may say, To let fond remembrances whither away, But, I like to think, it’s the empty vase, That invites a new bouquet.
Roseanne
The past has its place; it does not belong in today. It acts as a cloud keeping the sunshine away.
Garage Sales B LO C K WAT C H E R BY B L A N C H E LU K E S What a fun thing to do: stop by a Garage Sale. Most often one does not need anything or there is a specific item that could be added to a collection. I am amazed at what can be found. Periodically cleaning out the house of “Stuff” is not a bad idea. Have you thought about how much we collect through the year! Our local Neighborhood Association has been hosting one the first weekend in March and possibly again in October. Knowing that, one can plan to do spring and fall housecleaning, possibly sell the stuff, and then schedule your favorite Charity pick up the following week. Collaborating with a neighbor or two makes it real fun. This is where knowing your neighbor through Block Watch comes in handy. If you however choose to do your own garage sale at another time may I suggest 1). whatever signs you use be consistent in size and color.2) Write BIG as motorist are driving by 3) possible put street and dates on the sign 4) Ample signs on busy streets like two or three , 5) PLEASE take down your signs when the sale is over. What a waste of time and gas looking for the garage sale that isn’t!!! As a lover of garage sales may I make these suggestions also. Clean, orderly and labeled with prices really helps. It is a tremendous job when done periodically or even the first time. I would guess though that those that are clean do better. Friday and Saturdays are the most popular starting a 7am and ending early afternoon. When there is a sign mid week one wonders if there really is a garage sale, or was that a sign left up from the weekend? Happy Garage Sales!
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One common question I often get is, “why do I need anti-reflective on my eyeglasses”? This is a very good question and I hope I can explain its use and necessity to you. Anti-reflective and anti-glare are the terms used to describe the material added to your eyeglass lenses to reduce the amount of glare or reflections you experience. This material has multiple purposes, the first being to reduce or eliminate reflected light or glare. This reflected light or glare comes from a multitude of sources. Some of those being phones, video games, the sun, other vehicles, windows, school white boards, or fluorescent lighting found in schools and most offices. Have you ever noticed someone in a picture with eyeglass lenses that look white and you cannot see their eyes? This happens with the absence of anti-reflective material on the lenses. This results in the light not being reflected or the glare is not eliminated from the camera flash, or other light sources in the room, even the sun outside. The second reason for the addition of anti-reflective material is that it helps to reduce scratches on the lenses. Some anti-reflectives come with a 1 or a 2 year warranty to remake the lenses if they become badly scratched. Truly good cleaning practices go in conjunction with reducing lens scratches but, care and cleaning of your lenses is a different topic to discuss. The third reason to get anti-reflective material is that some anti-reflective materials make your eyeglass lenses more “hydrophobic”. This means that they repel water off the lenses more efficiently. We all get our eyeglasses wet or sweat gets on them and this feature helps to roll the moisture away like “water off a duck’s back” making it easier to see. The next reason to get anti-reflective is that it helps to reduce smudges on your lenses. We all touch our eyeglasses throughout the day and, for the most part, don’t realize we do. I can’t tell you the amount of times I have caught myself adjusting my eyeglasses, in the gym, by touching the lenses and later thinking “how did my eyeglass lenses get so dirty”? Anti-reflective helps resist the smudging from the oils on our hands or the environment around us. Along with this feature, you also can get the benefit of the lenses now repelling dust instead of attracting it. Lastly, is the addition of blue light filtering. Some anti-reflectives now have this in the material and it is of great benefit to anyone who spends time on digital devices. We all love our computers, phones, and tablets but, the blue light our eyes are exposed to from these devices is not healthy and therefore a good idea to reduce. Have you noticed all the new settings on digital devices to help lower the amount of blue light exposure from using it? Those would not be now available if it was not an important concern. So, with what you have learned in this short article why would you not investigate the different anti-reflectives or anti-glare materials available to you? The benefit of it greatly out weigh the cost associated with it. Finally, if this has peaked your interest on this subject, go and see your local optician and enquire what anti-reflective is best for you, your life, and your activities! I am the optician located at Crystal Optical 401 E. Bell Road Suite 24., Phoenix, AZ 85022 and am happy to answer your questions.
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Pain Pills Don't Go Away After Back Surgery WELLNESS IN MOTION BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER We can debate the necessity of spine surgery until the proverbial cows come home, but a few concerning realities are becoming apparent: it's performed far too frequently and it doesn't mean your pain will go away. In terms of the latter point, a recent study in the peer-reviewed journal Pain found that patients who took prescription opioid pain meds before undergoing lumbar (lower back) fusion surgery were overwhelmingly likely to continue opioid use long term following surgery. Among nearly 2,500 adult patients who underwent fusion surgery, almost half used opioids long term (at least four prescriptions filled in seven months) prior to surgery. Among those presurgical users, a whopping 77 percent continued use long term following surgery, while 14 percent continued use on a periodic basis. Only 9 percent discontinued opioid use or used them postsurgically for only a short period of time. Of the 77 percent who continued long-term use, 45 percent actually had their dosage increased following surgery. And to top it all off, 13 percent of patients who did not use opioids before surgery became long-term users after the procedure. So, is spine surgery failing to take away the pain, or is opioid use a hard habit to break? Both probably deserve equal blame. That's why nondrug, nonsurgical options – such as chiropractic care – for back pain are landing front and center in the health care conversation. If you're experiencing back pain, schedule a visit with a doctor of chiropractic as your first provider choice. Why? Because research suggests back pain patients who see a chiropractor first are far less likely to undergo spine surgery compared to patients whose first contact is with a spine surgeon. Less chance of surgery, less chance of addictive pain medication; now that's a win-win for your health.
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Arizona Women’s Partnership Awards $33,000 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 2018 Grant Recipients. Now in its 16th year, the Arizona Women's Partnership has recently awarded a total of $33,000 in grants to the following: About Care for the Elderly - provides services to the underserved elderly in the East Valley; Alice's Place - provides counseling and shelter for victims of domestic violence in Winslow; Arizona South Asians for Safe Families - provides culturally sensitive support services to victims of domestic violence in the Phoenix Metro area; 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; Furnishing Dignity - provides household items ot the needy in the Metro Phoenix area; Grand Canyon Music Festival - provides opportunities for Native American youth in music composition and performance in Northern AZ; H.A.V.E.N. Family Resource Center - provides domestic violence and family counseling services in Lake Havasu City; Kids in Focus - provides photography programs and mentoring to at risk youth in Phoenix; Rim Country Literacy - provides literacy and ESL classes and books for children
and adults in Payson; Southwest Valley Literacy Association - provides English language / adult reading programs in West Phoenix; Stepping Up for Seniors - provides services for the disadvantaged elderly in Metro Phoenix; Welcome to America Project - provides household furnishings to refugee families in the Phoenix Metro area; Yavapai CASA for Kids - provides services and clothing for abused, abandoned, neglected children in Prescott; and Y.E.S. for Navajo Youth- Dine’Bike’yah in Teec Nos Pos - provides leadership programs for youth on the Navajo Nation. The Arizona Women’s Partnership, Inc. has awarded over $400,000 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; together we continue to make a difference in the lives of others", noted Paula Cullison, Arizona Women's Partnership - President and Founder and long-time Moon Valley resident. The Arizona Women's Partnership Faces of Hope, photography of the faces of women and children assisted through its grants to nonprofits, is available for exhibit. For more info: www.azwp.org / azwpinc@aol.com / 602-863-9744
Spring Has Sprung Lying barefoot on a grassy hill, I followed the flutter of an orange butterfly as it caught the wave of a breeze. Warm sunshine, soft upon my face, combined with the musical sound of a nearby stream, transported me to heaven.
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My dog’s slobbery tongue tickled my feet, jarring my euphoria. I sat up, barely had time to ruffle her ears before she headed toward the stream. Struggling to my feet, I followed her wagging tail. The cold water flowed above my ankles as I waded in, not far from where Mitsy pranced and barked, chasing shadows. My day reached its high point when I spotted a patch of wild flowers. After picking a handful, I hurried home to bring them to Mom. Orange poppies were her favorite. “Mom, these are for you.” I said, displaying them proudly. Her smile, along with the aroma of my favorite fried chicken, expressed her gratitude and love so much more then a mere thank you. I love spring! Don’t you?
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Is Yearly Garage Door BY TIM BOHART Maintenance A Good Idea? Of course it is! The garage door is usually the largest and heaviest appliance in your house. To neglect it is to go against most manufacturer’s recommendations. There’s a whole host of reasons for maintaining your garage door: the biggest factors being safety, cost, and convenience. It is in your best interest to spend the time to ensure your garage door is running at its best possible performance. WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? Consider the safety aspect Having periodic service performed on your garage door means an expert can provide a complete inspection and thorough analysis of the condition of all parts involved in the system. This allows potential issues to be addressed the moment they start to present themselves and provides the homeowner with additional peace of mind that there won’t be an accident or unexpected breakdown. Avoid Expensive Repairs With properly performed maintenance, you can reduce the amount of wear and tear that occurs from normal use of a garage door. Upkeep and service should be done on a regular schedule that is determined by how much a household uses the door. DASMA recently published an article showing a trend that most homeowners are using their garage door as their main entry point. The more often your garage door is used, the more strain is placed on the door and operator. With that in mind, a maintenance plan can be created that suits your individual needs. This ensures that parts are serviced and their life extended as much as possible, and consequently this prevents minor repairs and breakdowns from building up and creating costly situations. We here at Gateway Garage Doors and Gates hope this helps to explain the importance of maintaining your garage door and operator system. We try to educate our Licensed | Bonded | Insured clients and help them make informed decisions at all points of AZ the service process. ROC #303981 Tim Bohart, Owner Gateway Garage Doors & Gates Rep ies air/R GARAGE DOORS & GATES • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL sor s e epla c ce | G | Ac ate Operato rators e p O r o o D r | s Licensed | Bonded | Insured AZ ROC #303981
A Chiropractic Education BY DR. JAMEY REICHOW Throughout my years of practice, I have been approached by patients inquiring about “what it takes to be a chiropractor”, or “is chiropractic a doctorate program”, “how long is chiropractic school”, and so on. Inspired by these questions, this month’s topic focuses on clearing up some of these familiar questions. The Council on Chiropractic Education is the agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for accreditation of programs and institutions offering the doctor of chiropractic degree. Chiropractic and medical education are similar. According to the Annals of Internal Medicine in 2002: “A recent study described U.S. chiropractic curricula as an average of 4820 classroom and clinical hours, with about 30% spent in the basic sciences and 70% in clinical sciences and internship. Medical school curricula average about 4670 hours with a similar breakdown. Compared with medical students, chiropractic students spend more hours in anatomy and physiology, but fewer in public health. Both programs have similar hours in biochemistry, microbiology, and pathology. Chiropractic curricula provide relatively little instruction in pharmacology, critical care, and surgery but emphasize biomechanics, musculoskeletal function, and manual methods. The Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) represents all accredited colleges and programs which serve its institutions and their students, the profession and its patients, and the public by advancing chiropractic education, research and service. ACC states the following regarding chiropractic: “Chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure and function and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. In addition, Doctors of Chiropractic recognize the value and responsibility of working in cooperation with other health care practitioners when in the best interest of the patient.” Chiropractors are often thought of as back and neck pain doctors since spinal adjustments are more effective for these problems than any other type of treatment. However, chiropractic is far more than that. Many patients see chiropractors as their primary doctor for diagnosis, care, supervision and referral as needed. D ASE
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Homeowners See Biggest Equity Increase in Four Years BY TOM BO NE T TO, T HE LEND IN G COACH Rising home prices might be a little frustrating for would-be buyers right now. But let’s take a look what’s happening for those who already own a home to see the true benefits of ownership. Home equity increases are being seen throughout Phoenix and the rest of the country – and this bodes well for the economy – and those who purchase or refinance a home in the coming months. This is just another piece of good news regarding home ownership – and it’s another great reason to purchase or refinance right now. It Pays to Own Your Own Home - According to industry benchmark CoreLogic’s recent Home Equity Report, American homeowners saw a 12 percent year-overyear jump in equity from 2016 to 2017. Though the average homeowner gained $15K in equity for the year, in some states, it rose as high as $44,000. Though increased equity certainly spells good news for existing homeowners, it also bodes well for the country’s economy at large. Most experts agree that wealth gains spur additional consumer purchases, the rise in home equity wealth during 2017 should add more than $50 billion to U.S. consumer spending over the next two to three years. What This Means for Today’s Buyers - Owning a house provides the owner with a valuable asset and financial stability. By purchasing a home, you’ll have an asset that, in most cases, will appreciate in value over time. A $200,000 home today should see an increase in value to $250,000, $300,000, or more—depending on how long you plan to live there and market conditions. This makes your home one of the best investments you can make and a way to establish a financial foundation for future generations (aka your kids). A home can be the ultimate nest egg, providing you with a great investment for retirement. The longer you own your home, the more it should eventually be worth. The Refinance Market- As housing values across the country continue to steadily increase, homeowners now have access to a much larger source of equity. With current mortgage rates low and home equity on the rise, many think it’s a perfect time to refinance your mortgage to save not only on your overall monthly payments, but your overall interest costs as well. Since rising home values are returning lost equity to many homeowners, refinancing can make a good deal of sense with even a small difference in your interest rate. Homeowners now have options to do many things with the difference. More home equity also means you won’t need to bring cash to the table to refinance. Furthermore, interest rates can be slightly lower when your loan-to-value ratio drops below 80 percent. Remember, purchasing a home is a fantastic investment opportunity and gives the best chance of building long-term wealth. Make sure to reach out to a qualified mortgage lender for refinance information and a real estate agent for help when looking to purchase that new home.
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Talk to Your Children About Their Inheritance 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 Not many parents like to talk to their children about their wealth. How much money people have is usually considered a private matter, something it’s not polite to talk about. But if you fail to talk to your children about how much they may inherit, you could leave them unprepared to handle even a modest amount. Talking about the inheritance is important now more than ever before because children of baby boomers are predicted to inherit more wealth than ever before. It has been estimated that baby boomers will inherit $12 trillion from their parents, and they will leave an additional $30 trillion to their own children over the next 30 to 40 years. Many who have created some wealth for themselves are concerned that letting their children know how much they have will take away the motivation to be productive and involved citizens. They often want their children to learn how to live in the world and be productive and successful in their own right. Even those who are not as wealthy may not want their children to know how much they have. They may be concerned that all of their savings will be needed for retirement, medical expenses, and end-of-life expenses. If that turns out to be the case, their kids would not receive an inheritance they may have been counting on. But not knowing what they may inherit leaves children in the dark and can hinder their ability to be wise with an inheritance. Those who inherit a substantial amount may be unprepared to handle that much money. They may mismanage it, be the victim of unscrupulous advisers, or be irresponsible in their spending. Stories of inheritances being squandered in these ways are all too common. Experts agree it is important to talk to children about money and wealth, at least
in generalities. There is no need to show them bank and financial statements. Instead of concentrating on money and material things, talk to them about your values, the opportunities money can provide, and what you want to accomplish with it. If family is something you value, talk about how to avoid money squabbles with siblings and how to maintain family harmony. Let them know it’s more important to you that your children have each other than to gain a fortune at the expense of those relationships. It is also important to talk to them about who will manage your estate when you are gone. If your children are young adults, you may have someone else managing the inheritance until they are old enough to manage the money on their own. If you have older children, you may have picked one child to wrap up your estate. All of your children should know this ahead of time. If you are in a second marriage, it may be a good idea to advise your children if you are leaving everything to your spouse first and that they will only receive an inheritance after both of you are gone. Don’t leave these things as a surprise to be discovered when they are grieving and emotions are running high. Setting your children’s expectations now may avoid problems later. A good estate plan can take into account all of these things. It can assure that your children don’t receive an outright inheritance until they are old enough and mature enough to handle it. The right plan will help avoid possible problems. Your plan should reflect the values you cherish most. If your plan doesn’t do this, or worse, if you have no plan in place, I’d be happy to work with you to do your estate planning. Call me at 602375-6752, email Libby@libbybanks.com or go to my website, www.LibbyBanks.com.
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GenerationZ Cars - Hyundai Kona BY J O HAN S WAR T & CO R N EL S WAR T In one of my classes I decided to create a list of cars I would like to own one day. This was not a simple task considering that I had to take into account the affordability of the vehicle, maintenance costs, resale value, usability and of course, the “this car puts me in a warm and fuzzy place” factor, and most importantly the GenZ-factor. I came up with a list. To my surprise the top ten vehicles on the list ended up to be quite a good compromise of all of the above. There were exotic vehicles ranking at the top and I realized that if I am not going to be the founder of a very successful “CarBook”, “CarChat”, “InstaCar”, or CarDows”, company, I may never own any of the exotic cars on my list. But I wasn’t satisfied, and needed to fill one more slot. But that’s where I found it.
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Where Do I Begin the Process of Selling my Home? B Y PAT T Y S C H M I D A N D S H A R O N H E L L A N D How and where do I begin the process of selling my home? Our Moon Valley friends, neighbors, and clients have asked this very question, usually with a combination of excitement and fear, for the many years that we have been an Arizona residential real estate agents. And those extreme feelings of excitement and fear are perfectly normal - your home is typically your largest investment - and selling a home is not something you do every day. You want everything to go smoothly and ultimately with a favorable financial outcome for you. Experienced real estate agents understand both your feelings - and your monetary goals because this is something we encounter with our clients on a daily basis. You are excited! Perhaps about the next stage of your life - but also fearful that you won’t be able to get on with life because of uncertainty about the current real estate market. Will you get the price you need to make that next step? Can you find a new home that will be as wonderful as your current home? What are the unknown pitfalls in the selling process? And… Who can best represent your interests in achieving your goals? That’s where a professional real estate agent comes in. How do you know what a professional agent can do for you? The National Association of REALTORS® suggests asking your prospective agent the following questions: How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? Like most professions, experience is no guarantee of skill. Much of real estate is learned on the job. How many homes did you and your real estate brokerage sell last year? This will touch on how much experience they have, and how up-to-date they are on the local market. What designations or certifications do you hold? Real estate professionals must take additional specialized training to obtain these distinctions. Designations and certifications help define the special skills that an agent can apply to your real estate needs. How many days does it take you to sell a home? How does that compare to others? The REALTOR® you interview should have information about their performance on hand and be able to present market statistics from their local MLS to provide a comparison. What’s the average variation between your initial listing and final sales price? This is one indication of a REALTOR®’s pricing and negotiating skills. What specific marketing systems and approaches will you use to sell my home? Your agent should have an aggressive, innovative plan and understand how to market property online. Will you represent me exclusively, or might you also choose to represent the buyer? While it’s usually legal to represent both parties in a transaction, your REALTOR® should be able to explain his or her philosophy on client obligations and agency relationships. Can you recommend service providers who can help me obtain a mortgage, make home repairs, and so on? Practitioners should be able to recommend more than one provider and let you know if they have any special relationship with any of the providers. How will you keep me informed about the progress of my transaction? The best answer here is a question. A real estate agent who pays attention to the way you prefer to communicate and responds accordingly will make for the smoothest transaction. Could you please give me the contact information of your three most recent clients? Ask their former customers if they would use the agent again in the future. With the information found from asking these ten questions you can make an informed decision about who can best represent you and your real estate needs. And ultimately be on your way to selling your home and achieving your personal goals.
How Smart is Your Home? 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 Just when you think you have mastered your phones new technology, the experts have come up with more ways to confuse us. Now we have technology that has produced Smart Homes that are supposed to make our lives easier. The next time you are in the market for Smart technology you better do your homework to make sure you are getting the item that suites all you needs. What if you could talk to you refrigerator through voice command? What if an app on your phone can tell you your food inventory? Washers can start the load when you tell it to and notify you when it is done. Check your oven with an app so you can see when your food is ready. Check your home thermostat from your phone and raise and lower the temperature. Surveillance cameras allow you to check up on your home and your pets while you are gone. If you are not sure if you have locked the house, closed the garage or turned off/on your air conditioning, there is a product for you. You can also mow your yard and clean your home with a touch of a button. This technology has some wonderful applications and pricing is becoming more reasonable. Be assured that the price will come down as technology catches up. If technology continues as expected, who knows what your home is capable of?
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912 W Gleneagles Dr—$475,000
12645 N18th Pl—$318,000
SOLD! -SWEETWATER VISTAS
MOON VALLEY MOUNTAIN VIEWS
15835 N 6TH DR—$265,000
12829 N 18th Pl—$343,000 PATTY & SHARON’S LISTINGS! MOON VALLEY CHARMER! - 912 W Gleneagles Dr — SOLD IN 1 Week! This is what everyone is looking for! All Block 2590 Sq. Ft, 4 bedroom,2.5 bath, split plan Master on one side, w/nice big yard and pool! Welcome home ready to move into! Paver block private courtyard entry, Dual Pane windows, Open formal Living & Dining rooms open to Kitchen updated contemporary Cherry cabinets, granite, stainless, pantry, island overlooking pool & wonderful entertaining backyard w/remodeled pool paver block patio the length of house, firepit, lots of additional parking slab w/side loading garage Lovely Stone Gas fireplace in Family Room, large size bedrooms, inside laundry room, side loading garage. Roof redone 2010, Meticulously maintained by owners for over 20 yrs lots of pride of ownership in this lovely home! Great neighborhood, Great Street across from Golf course. 912 W Gleneagles Dr - $475,000—SOLD! NEW LISTING! – SWEETWATER VISTAS! - 12645 N 18th Pl - SOLDIN IN 1 WEEK! Where are you going to find a 2x6 energy efficient home w/Natural Gas, $$Million Dollar Views$$ Hillside Gated Private Community, Extra insulated w/2 bedrooms, + large office, Great room w/ Dining room, open kitchen w/all appliances including Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer,Laundry Room 2 full baths, huge Master Suite w/amazing views, huge walk in closet, auto blinds in Living room, outdoor covered Patio, Viewing Deckfor under 400K???? It is right here! See this quick these go fast! The floor plan and specs are under the documents on these energy efficient homes. Only one in the neighborhood for sale!! Upper Row! This has a 2 car garage with cabinetry, soft water, gas hot water heater 2014, & your own mail box!! No cluster mail here! 12645 N 18th Pl - $318,000—SOLD! FABULOUS FAMILY HOME - 1202 W Dahlia Dr - This is a fabulous two story 4 bedroom 4 bath Moon Valley custom family home, which sits on well over 1/3 of an acre. It also includes an upstairs bonus room with an expansive deck overlooking Moon Mountain to north. This property also has fabulous views of North Mountain/ Shaw Butte to the south. Beautiful granite kitchen countertops with butcher block island. Enormous breakfast area, formal living room and dining room, family room with a wet bar and fireplace. Hardwood flooring throughout, including newly installed carpet in all four bedrooms and bonus room. The entire interior has also been newly painted, including brand new fixtures throughout. Gated pebble tech sparkling private pool with expansive grass backyard. RV gate - a must see! 1202 W Dahlia Dr - $595,000
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1202 W Dahlia Dr—$595,000
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MOON VALLEY $100,000-$3 MILLION ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 85 AVERAGE SQ FT: 3,220 LIST AVE= 616,111
PRICE PER SQ FT=
187.03
DAYS ON MARKET= 112
$100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES IN ESCROW (PENDING): 21
AVE SQ FT: 2,199 LIST AVE= $384,510 PRICE PER SQ FT= 175.17 DAYS ON MARKET= 47 $100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES : 41 — AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,404 LIST AVE= 397,224 PRICE PER SQ FT= 167.20
DAYS ON MARKET= 62
Sold: MOON VALLEY
Sold: MOON VALLEY
Address...…………......…....SqFt……..…SP 301 W MARCONI AVE
1,454
250,000
14412 N 15TH DR
6,781
1,200,000
1102 E PARADISE LN
1,934
815 E LE MARCHE AVE
Address...…………......…....SqFt……..…SP 1635 E WALTANN LN
2,080
365,000
1055 W INDIAN HILLS PL
2,228
395,000
335,500
820 W MOON VALLEY DR
3,492
595,000
1,489
269,900
301 E PORT AU PRINCE LN
2,131
376,500
14423 N 6TH ST
2,050
385,000
15835 N 6TH DR
1,511
265,000
15832 N 9TH AVE
2,314
397,000
402 E PORT AU PRINCE LN
2,200
385,500
526 E PORT AU PRINCE LN
2,244
409,000
1427 E SANDRA TER
2,454
412,500
419 W GLENEAGLES DR
2,683
550,000
1401 W ASTER DR
3,893
699,900
975
225,000
16036 N 11TH AVE 1042
1,664
242,500
15015 N 20TH PL
2,018
270,000
318 W BEVERLY LN
1,553
259,000
1805 E HEARN RD
2,019
341,500
301 W Monte Cristo AVE
1,925
284,000
13428 N 13TH ST
3,607
525,000
15402 N 20TH ST
1,680
317,000
1201 E MEADOW LN
1,846
375,000
718 W AIRE LIBRE AVE
3,309
393,000
1934 E VISTA DR
2,804
470,000
218 E Acapulco LN
2,822
485,000
1801 E PARADISE LN
14039 N 13TH ST
2,002
300,000
614 W AIRE LIBRE AVE
1,615
289,900
428 W GLENEAGLES DR
2,356
15841 N 7TH DR
3,312
110 E WILLOW AVE
399,000 405,000
1,972
324,000
15208 N 7TH DR
2,320
472,500
15822 N 6TH DR
2,034
289,000
142 E LE MARCHE AVE
2,873
500,000
1310 E Rowlands LN
2,285
328,000
301 E JOAN D ARC AVE
1,673
256,000
717 W SWEETWATER AVE
2,910
360,000
1014 E FOREST HILLS DR
3,178
465,000
848 E CORAL GABLES DR
2,885
420,000
THE POINTE TAPATIO ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 4 AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,038 LIST AVE= 398,450
PRICE PER SQ FT=
Sold: 2 AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,878 PRICE PER SQ FT= 175.85
196.12
DAYS ON MARKET= 65
AVE LIST PRICE: 303,750 DAYS ON MAKET= 113
SOLD Address.………………………………………………….SQ Ft……………..PRICE 10810 N 9TH PL
1,735
317,500
11008 N 10TH ST
2,022
290,000
*Sales from MLS statistics & includes all participation brokerage firms.
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Fix it Up! THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON The title above is borrowed from a very informative article in the May, 2018 edition of Money magazine. Home renovations have become an American obsession they point out. We are expected to spend $340 billion fixing up our homes this year, which is about four times as much as we spend annually on vacations and is on an equal plain with our 401(k) contributions. The article cites Remodeling magazine by saying that home renovations may not be the greatest investment because typically you only recoup about two thirds of the cost of the project upon sale. I somewhat disagree. I just fixed up my home of 30 years and turned a tired home into a salable property. I seriously doubt that my home would have sold without all the upgrades we put into it. I’m convinced we got at least a dollar for dollar return on our investments. We are somewhat off topic because I have been talking about return on investment (ROI). However, if you intend to stay in the home the point is moot. Your dream home is not called a dream home because it is practical, but rather because it suits your fancy. The article suggests that: “What you do need to do is plan carefully and make smart choices.” While not geared specifically toward the southwest there are some great ideas that point out where you get the most bang for your buck and make living in your home more comfy. Some projects that you can achieve for only a few hundred dollars are: Organizing with shelving and clear plastic storage boxes. This easy and a real stress reliever. Updating with new technology lighting can save big dollars in the long run. Repainting the interior of your home is something you can do yourself if you are so inclined, and the results can be dramatic. Sprucing up your lawn and outdoors is a great investment. Curb appeal is by far the best seller of a home and if you are staying it is a great attitude adjustor. Insulation, while not readily apparent, is a great return on investment. If you want to go a little further, kitchen and bathroom remodels, opening up living space, new windows, hardwood floors, and room additions can all be rather pricey but the end result is stunning. My suggestion is that if you are considering a major remodel you should engage the services of a professional to guide you through the planning and implementation. If you are wondering how to pay for all this, there are some great Renovation Loans out there. I wrote about them in my March article. FHA and Fannie Mae have several programs to make your dream home a reality. Get with a trusted mortgage loan officer and explore your options. Like Money magazine says now is the time to “Fix It Up.”
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WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THOSE LEMONS? MAKE PIES. By Frosty Kroening This recipe is from http://bakedinaz.com. It was given to me by a yoga buddy who loves the lemons I bring to class. I have shortened the recipe to fit the newspaper format. ARIZONA SUNSHINE LEMON PIE Set oven to 350 degrees. Make one nine inch deep dish pie crust or take a frozen one out of the freezer. Wash one lemon and cut the whole lemon (including the peel) into small pieces, discarding the seeds. Place the lemon pieces in a blender and blend until the lemon is well-processed. Add four large eggs, 1/2 cup butter (melted), one teaspoon vanilla, and 1 and 1/2 cups sugar. Blend again. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake at 350 degrees about 40 minutes. Cool the pie in the refrigerator. The topping is simply 1 cup whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar. Whip the cream and sugar until peaks form. Serve pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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In the Land of Joanna Brady BY SHANNON E. PERRY About 40 years ago, my husband and I stayed in the Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee, AZ, but hadn’t been back since. This spring, we decided to stay there one more time. Another incentive to go there was the fact that I am a fan of J. A. Jance who writes about Joanna Brady, the fictional sheriff of Cochise County who often goes to Bisbee. Bisbee is 11 miles from the Mexico border so that can be an element in some of the novels. Bisbee was founded in 1880 as a mining town with copper, gold and silver deposits. It is the Cochise County seat and has a population of approximately 6,000. It is in the Mule Mountains at 5,500 feet elevation, and in 2016 earned the title of the Best Historic Small Town. It is a delightful place to visit. We had a nice drive to Bisbee which took about four hours (it is 225 miles from our Phoenix home to there). On the way we stopped in Tombstone, walked around, and saw the men preparing for the shootout. On the way into Bisbee, we stopped to look at the Lavender Pit, an inactive open pit mine in the city that is mentioned in Jance’s books, then drove on into the city and checked into the Copper Queen. The open pit mine cover a large section of the city. We had a delightful walk around town, stopping in many shops where I purchased three rings; one of copper, one with Bisbee Blue turquoise, and my favorite, a poison ring! Poison rings have a container which can hold poison or another substance. During the sixteenth century, they were popular in Europe. Outside the Copper Queen a couple of vehicles were parked which advertised tours of Bisbee, including one featuring Joanna Brady sites. I selected that tour. While we drove around Bisbee, the driver pointed out a number of buildings and places featured in the novels. Jance includes a café which she calls Daisy’s but is based on a café in Bisbee of a different name, a Catholic church, a Methodist church, Brewery Gulch where there were gambling halls, saloons, and
crib houses, and a little outside city limits, the Cochise County Jail where Brady has her sheriff’s office. Jance uses the setting of Bisbee but changes the names of those buildings and places she includes. Outside town is High Lonesome Road which would lead to Joanna’s High Lonesome Ranch if it existed. We drove through Warren where Jance lived as a child. We saw the elementary school she attended and the surrounding neighborhood. We saw some of the stairs featured in the Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb which is a five-kilometer run featuring 1,034 stairs through the city. Way beyond my capacity! On the way home, we stopped at Holy Trinity Monastery, which Jance has mentioned in her novels (although she gave it a different name). We toured the chapel, saw the huge cross, and then walked around the fish ponds for a refreshing stop on our way home. I am waiting to read about finding someone dead in one of the ponds or in the chapel or even in the rooms where the monks stay. Joanna Brady fan or not, it was a delightful visit.
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Food, Coffee, Art, & Plants… what else makes a good home? B Y J E R R Y PAT E For many, Assisted Living can be a dreaded reality. For residents of Life’s Blessings Assisted Living, they often wonder why they didn’t make this transition sooner in life. You may ask, what makes the difference between the Life’s Blessings experience and that of many other homes? For us it is simple. We embrace a simple philosophy that everyone enjoys a loving, living, happy environment and we fill every room with lively plants, World-class art and décor, the aroma of fresh coffee or espresso, the occasional baked cookies or muffins and all of this with a hug is the Life’s Blessing’s experience. Love can’t be faked… and the truth is we love our residents. We recognize that as we age our world gets smaller. Much smaller. So small that a seemingly insignificant mishap in the life of an average-age adult becomes an obstacle to happiness in the life of an advanced-aged senior. At Life’s Blessings we understand this. It really does boil down to the little things. We strive to recognize what makes a good day for each of our resident family members and we do what we can to make it happen for them. Our home is donned with art from Cuba, Italy, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, and all over the world with much of it displayed in galleries before finding its’ home at Life’s Blessings. We love to try different foods and like a typical family, we have pizza nights. We have fun. We enjoy life…. We strive to make every day meaningful and enjoyable. Our residents enjoy continued freedom in every area of their lives where we can assist them in achieving it. We take pride in providing a passionate level of care where the dignity of everyone’s life experience is fully respected and honored. We offer full service Assisted Living in our home and care in your home for Moon Valley residents. Life’s Blessings Assisted Living Home is located at 16009 North 6th Place (West of 7th Street) between Paradise Lane and Coral Gables. Our web address is LBHome.care and we can be reached at 602.466.3005.
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B Y M O L LY K R E S L I N , D O National Charity League, Inc., Moon Valley Chapter (NCL, Inc.) celebrated the Senior Class of 2018 on March 18, 2018 at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia. The “Our Senior Stars” theme was an elegant affair honoring the senior class and their years of service in NCL, Inc. Chapter President, Kristen Solheim, opened the meeting and introduced Principal Perry Mason from Mountain Sky Junior High School. Each year, at the Senior Recognition Event, mothers and daughters donate dresses and shoes to the Dress Quest Philanthropy Initiative. These dresses are given to students at Mountain Sky Junior High for graduation and other important events. Principal Mason described how important these donated dress are to the students and their families, allowing many of these young women to feel a sense of dignity and pride during a special time in their lives. The junior class presented the senior class with gifts of monogrammed shower caddies and luggage tags. Annie Caris, Class of 2019 President, stated, “We would like to thank the Class of 2018 for setting an excellent example of service and leadership; I hope our class can live up to your wonderful example.” Each senior class mother and daughter pair were introduced and various awards were given. Senior, Kinsey Clyne, stole the show, receiving multiple awards including the 2018 Ticktocker Award, Mission Bell Award, Copper Servant’s Heart Award and Senior Service Award. NCL, Inc. is a philanthropic organization with over 200 chapters across the country that all share the mission of fostering strong mother/daughter relationships through community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. For more information about NCL, Inc. visit our website at www.nclmoonvalley.com. Mothers and Daughters Serving Communities Together.
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Washington Elementary School District NEWS 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’m Dr. Paul Stanton, the proud Superintendent of the Washington Elementary School District. Summer break is quickly approaching. The WESD offers a variety of programs that will keep your students engaged over the break. Walking on Sunshine KidSpace Summer Camp KidSpace, WESD’s licensed childcare program, is available for all K-8 students May 23 through July 27, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. KidSpace is offered at Chaparral, Lookout Mountain and Orangewood. Students will receive free breakfast and lunch and activities include fun field trips, sports, science experiments, nutrition activities, swimming and water safety, summer cinema, art, music and more. Visit https://www.wesdschools.org/Page/1023 for more information and to register your child today. Summer Gifted Program The WESD is also offering a three-week summer gifted program on three campuses: Orangewood, Chaparral, and Lookout Mountain. The program will consist of three classes per campus in which students explore one topic tied to an in-depth theme: K-2 – Exploring the Great Big World Under the Sea; 3-5 – The Dangerous Desert: Dare to Survive it!); and 6-8 – Being Courageous When It Counts. Visit https://www.wesdschools.org/Page/50 for more information. Free Breakfast and Lunch Once again this summer, WESD is pleased to offer free breakfasts and lunches to children ages 1 to 18 Monday through Thursday beginning May 29 and running throughout June 21. More specific information is available from the Nutrition Services Department, at 602-896-5232. Washington Resource Information Center
The Washington Resource Information Center (WRIC) is located at Ocotillo Elementary School. The WRIC is a one-stop shop for resources and referral information for food, clothing, medical services and more. They also offer parent support programs, early literacy programs, and a kindergarten redlines program. Stop by and see what services the WRIC has to offer! For more information call 602-347-2422 or visit www.wesdschools.org/Domain/100. WESD News Congratulations to the Mountain Sky Economic Club. Mountain Sky Junior High students competed at the Mayors’ Challenge for Economic Education, hosted by the Arizona Council on Economic Education. The Eagles Econ Teams earned first place, third place and fourth place in the Quiz Bowl. The students were also challenged with acting as financial planners for a fictional couple. Mountain Sky students earned a first and second place award, also receiving Judges’ Choice awards. Students who placed first in the case study each received a $100 cash prize and second place winners received $25 dollars. Follow us! It’s not hard to find great news about our students, staff and community. Please make sure to like us and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn so that you can stay in the know about events, student and staff recognitions and important updates. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest news on our Web site at www.wesdschools.org. We know that you have choices regarding your child or grandchild’s education. As always, thank you for choosing the WESD Family. Dr. Paul Stanton Superintendent
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Walkin' Out in Solidarity 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 I wasn’t entirely wrong last month, but I was rushed. About half way through writing MVM the night before the deadline and two days before getting on a plane to see my mom who has stage 4 lung cancer, I got a call that my husband had been hit by a stray baseball and I needed to get to Thunderbird High School’s field. We spent the rest of the evening in the ER and after all the tests and doctor visits over the course of 2 weeks were done, we’d spent over $1000 on medical bills. It could’ve been much more expensive, but I’m a teacher and we have great benefits. The benefits of teaching aren’t usually tangible, but in terms of health insurance it is. The pay is bad, everyone knows that, but I don’t have much to complain about. I did not agree to ‘walk out’ because I have any personal issues, as I work for a great district in an A+ rated Title 1 school. I stand in solidarity with the other teachers who don’t have it as well as I do and the support staff who don’t get paid unless they work, though they work for peanuts. Support staff includes; the office, instructional coaches, librarian, counselors, custodians paraprofessionals/teacher aides…a school can’t run without them. They are an integral part of a school campus and they are not in our government’s plan to get raises. That’s wrong. We have several severely handicapped students in our school population. Those para-professionals are the ones to change their poopy pants; our nurse, who is a real RN gives them something clean to wear, administers medication, does follow up on a plethora of issues. They get bit, spit on and kicked for extremely low wages. I don’t know why they stay, but I’m glad they do. Funding for our schools has been low for years, but during the Great Recession our legislature slashed $1.5 billion in K-12 monies. Proposition 123 only restored 18% of those cuts, however prop 123 was just a way to avoid paying back the full amount owed to AZ schools. In 2000 voters approved prop 301 to increase sales taxes for education funding. Ten years later school boards took Ducey (the state treasurer at the time) and our legislature to court because they didn’t receive all the 301 money. Five years later in 2015, Ducey and the Legislature lost and came up with Prop 123. It was never ‘new’ money. It was a solution to a 5 yr lawsuit and court ordered repayment plan to pay back what was stolen from schools years ago. There’s never enough money to do the things that need to be done, like fixing a batting cage net. On every campus corners are being cut because money’s been cut. I have continued to stand on sidewalks outside Thunderbird High School
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Newer Investors: Don’t Panic if Bear Market Returns
If you’re in your twenties or thirties, you might be starting to focus more on investing to reach your financial goals. Because of this, you also may be more attuned to moves in the financial markets. Depending on your age, you may have only experienced the bull market of the past nine years, so you might not know what to expect – or how to respond – whenever the next bear market strikes. Of course, just recently, you’ve witnessed a market correction – a drop of at least 10 percent in the major stock market indices, such as the S&P 500. This sudden plunge made big news and reminded many investors of how volatile the financial markets can be. But a full-fledged bear market usually isn’t identified until the markets are down 20 percent from their recent highs. Plus, bear markets, unlike corrections, tend to linger for a while. The last “bear” emerged from hibernation in October 2007 and stayed on the prowl until early March 2009. During that time, the S&P 500 declined by about 50 percent. Clearly, investors were not happy – but the market recovered and moved to new heights. This long and strong run-up may have obliterated your bear market memories, if you ever had them at all. And that’s why you might want to familiarize yourself with some of the bare facts about bear markets: • Bear markets may provide good buying opportunities. When gas is expensive, you may just buy a few gallons at a time – but when the price falls, you’re probably more likely to fill up your tank. The same principle can apply to investing – when stock prices are down, your investment dollars will buy more shares. And the more shares you own, the greater your ability to build wealth once the share price rises. In short, a bear market may provide you with a chance to buy quality investments at good prices. • Bear markets don’t last forever. No one can predict precisely how long bear markets will run, but they’ve typically been much shorter than bull markets. So, while you might not particularly like looking at your investment statement during a decline, you can take some comfort in knowing such downturns are a normal feature of the investment landscape. • Bear markets don’t affect all investments equally. If you only own U.S. stocks, your portfolio may well take a sizable hit during a bear market. But other types of investment vehicles may not be as directly affected – and some may even show positive results. Consequently, you could reduce the bear’s “bite” if you also own a variety of other investments, such as international stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and so on. However, while owning this type of diversified portfolio can help reduce the impact of market volatility, it does not guarantee profits or protect against losses. A bear market can be challenging. But by making the right moves, such as staying patient, looking for buying opportunities and maintaining a diversified portfolio, you may be able to prevent a market decline from becoming unbearable. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
It feels a bit odd to be discussing July fireworks in early May, but these events have to get planned well in advance. Thank you to all who donated to keep this tradition alive in Moon Valley – celebrating our country’s independence with fireworks launched over the golf course. We raised over $15,000 in the span of a few weeks. This MVNA event is open to the entire community and look forward to seeing many of you there to enjoy the show! On a different topic, those of you who travel Thunderbird road hopefully have taken notice of the new construction happening just east of 7th Street. This is the new Moon Valley Canal water pipeline. This pipe is being installed in reverse (from the end point) in order to get the Thunderbird portion completed first, so that the road will be ready for new pavement this summer. There was a neighborhood pipeline celebration breakfast held last Friday morning at the Pointe Tapatio Resort attended by City Councilwoman Deb Starks, Mayor Candidate Daniel Valenzuela, and other members of the community. Deb thanked the efforts of former City Councilman Bill Gates (for starting and staying on this project) but also Daniel Valenzuela who helped us to get the city support required for approval. The pipeline project will continue with ties into the Pointe Tapatio Resort (hole 15 lake off Thunderbird), Moon Valley Country Club (hole 5 lake off Coral Gables and Southern Hills, and Cave Creek Golf Courses; ultimately connecting into the canal
near Dunlap and 19th Ave at Rose Mofford Sports Complex. I believe a separate construction company from the one installing the pipeline itself will make the final connections into the golf clubs. This project should generate significant water savings to the clubs, making our community more ecology friendly and responsible by removing this burden off city water treatment infrastructure. This is a great example of a private / public partnership to benefit our community. Lastly, the city has been preparing Coral Gables (between 7th Ave. and 7th St.) for its planned new pavement this summer – first step is improving all of the sidewalk cross points which is nearly complete. There is also construction occurring to improve the maintenance road access to North Mountain, which does cause lane closures going south on 7th Street. Please be cautious in these construction areas around our community for the safety of the workers, pedestrians and fellow motorists. Encourage all our neighbors to get involved to help make Moon Valley an even better place to live. To stay current with MVNA Events, visit: www.moonvalleyna.org updated weekly. Moon Valley - Neighbors helping Neighbors
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Local Junior Tennis Team Represents Arizona at Sectionals B Y D O N TA L B O T Gold Key Racquet Club, located in Moon Valley, has produced not one, but two junior tennis teams that will represent Arizona at the USTA Junior Team Tennis Sectionals to be held in Albuquerque New Mexico in August. The playoffs were held in Mesa in early April where Gold Key Racquet Club was the only program that had teams competing in both the 14 and 18 year old categories. The Program Director and Coach, Luis Ridaura, was elated and stated, “I am so proud of all of the kids! Not only did they come and compete, but they all showed great sportsmanship and teamwork!” Teamwork can be a challenge in a sport like tennis because it is most often an individual sport. The thing that makes USTA Junior Team Tennis so exciting and fun for the kids is that it is a true team tennis format. Match formats feature boys and girls singles and doubles as well as mixed doubles. All team members who train at Gold Key Racquet Club dominated the competition in Mesa and showed off their true talent, skill and determination to win. This accomplishment is exceptional when you consider that the oldest player on the 18 & under team is 16, and the oldest player on the 14 & under team is 13 years old! Coach Ridaura enthusiastically commented, “This year we are looking to gain more experience and have some fun! It’s exciting that we have several more years to develop these talented and dedicated young players with the goal to win Sectionals and advance to Nationals.” You can learn more about Gold Key Racquet Club and the Junior Academy by going to www.goldkeyracquetclub.com.
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Should I use a Waterpik and Does it Replace Flossing? The first Waterpik was developed in 1962 however you might have seen or heard more about Waterpiks in recent years. Waterpiks are a great tool but they DO NOT replace flossing. Waterpiks do a wonderful job of flushing food and debris between teeth, under braces, and around dental work such as bridges and implants. Unfortunately, they do not remove plaque (bacterial colonies) like floss does because effective flossing literally “wipes” the sticky harmful plaque off of your teeth, more specifically between the teeth where the toothbrush does not reach. However, combining both Waterpik and floss can help you to achieve great results! Here are some of the top reasons you may be a candidate for a Waterpik: Helps to reduce periodontal infection (gum disease) When a patient has periodontal disease they also have deep pockets (the area between the gum & tooth) that are impossible to reach. Not keeping these pockets clean allows the bacterial colonies to multiply at the base of these pockets and results in bone infection. String floss can only reach 3mm deep but the pulsating pressure action of the Waterpik will reach down into those deep periodontal pockets. It reduces the inflammation Studies show that people who add the Waterpik to their dental home care routine do a better job at reducing bleeding and gingivitis (reversible inflammation) due to the breakdown of the bacterial colonies. It helps people with Diabetes Diabetics are at a much greater risk for periodontal disease and often have more inflammation. Waterpiks help because they are able to provide diabetics with better home care. Unstable periodontal disease can lead to uncontrolled diabetes. It is safe and gentle around dental implants
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Maintenance of dental implants is critical to reduce risk of failure & increase long term survival rate. Many people believe that once they have an implant they are out of any risk but the colonies of bacteria can still harbor around implants & need proper maintenance just like our natural teeth. Cleaning around orthodontic appliances Orthodontic appliances such as braces can be tedious and challenging to keep clean which usually results in patients being non-compliant, especially skipping flossing. The Waterpik helps to reduce plaque & food debris in those hard to reach places while going through orthodontic treatment. Poor hand dexterity Many people suffer from disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or have hand injuries that make it impossible to floss. In cases like this it is critical that something is cleaning between the teeth even if it is not floss. Waterpiks require less manual dexterity and are a great aid in still helping to maintain healthy gums. So, does the Waterpik replace flossing? No but as a registered dental hygienist I have seen positive outcomes with my patients that use the combination of flossing, brushing, and Waterpik. I personally recommend this routine to my patients and practice it myself at home. Beyond the initial investment, all you need is water and it is appropriate for people of almost any age. Waterpiks are easy to use and usually take about one minute to cleanse the entire mouth. The water stream should be aimed at the gumline and followed throughout the mouth. Start in the back and work your way around pausing about three seconds between the teeth and remember to do the insides as well! If you ever have any questions be sure to ask your dental hygienist, we are always happy to help!
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News from Phoenix District 3 Councilwoman Stark on PROPOSED licensing program, draft ordinance, and stakeholder input for Structured sober living homes B Y C O U N C I L W O M A N D E B R A S TA R K Background: Currently, structured sober living homes do not require a City license and are not regulated by the City of Phoenix. At the direction of the Phoenix City Council, staff developed a proposed licensing program and draft ordinance to regulate structured sober living homes. If the proposed licensing program and ordinance are approved by the City Council, structured sober living homes will then be required to obtain a City license and comply with the related City ordinance, once the new requirements go into effect. Â Scope: The proposed licensing program and regulation is only for structured sober living homes as currently defined by Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 9-500.40 (C): Any premises, place or building that provides alcohol-free or drug-free housing, promotes independent living and life skill development and provides structured activities that are directed primarily toward recovery from substance use disorders in a supervised setting to a group of unrelated individuals who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction and who are receiving outpatient behavioral health services for substance abuse or addiction treatment while living in the home. Proposed Licensing Program Includes: Licensing structured sober living homes. Licensing structured sober living home managers. Establishing City-required minimum operation and supervision standards for the home. Requiring an initial application inspection and a yearly renewal inspection for the home. Fees charged to license applicants to fully recover the costs of the application process and required inspections: Structured sober living home license $1,500 Structured sober living home license annual renewal $1,500 Structured sober living home manager $200 Structured sober living home manager annual renewal $40 Public Input: Licensing staff collected public input related to the proposed licensing program and draft ordinance during February.
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A summary of comments collected can be found online at: www.phoenix.gov/ licenseservices under News & Updates. Elements of the Initial Draft Ordinance that were Modified Based on Public Input: Addition of a requirement that applicants disclose all business names under which they operate other homes. Removal of the high school diploma or GED requirement for managers. Clarification that parole/probation will be a basis for denial only if the parole/ probation is related to one of the offenses specifically listed in the ordinance as a basis for denial. Revisions to the requirements related to manager presence on site to allow managers to be off premises on a limited basis. Exemption from work/volunteer requirements for residents who are diagnosed with a disability (including mental illness) that prevents them from meeting the requirement. Clarification of reasonable accommodation procedure for license applications. Exemption for homes that do not provide meals from the requirement to post/ inform residents of meal schedules. Clarification that unpaid taxes or fees are only a basis for denial for a structured sober living home license, not a manager license. Contact: If you have any questions about this notice or anything related to the proposed licensing program or draft ordinance, please contact City Clerk License Services Supervisor Denise Archibald at denise.archibald@phoenix.gov or by calling 602-262-7003. Respectfully, Debra Stark Councilwoman City of Phoenix Council District 3 #phxD3
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What is wrong with the Pine trees in the Valley? BY BEN JAMIN MCGO NIG LE Extensive research has shown that many issues have arisen with our Pine trees around the beautiful valley of the sun. At the end of summer our customers notice the symptoms of their Pines developing a disease called Pine Blight. One of the first visible symptoms is what we in the arbor community call “die-back”, with these trees exhibiting noticeable browning needles in sections of the canopies. With normal annual rain fall and good watering practices, scheduled fertilization and treatments, the Pines seem to recover very well by spring. However, studies have shown that Pines have been severely affected most recently by a fungal pathogen called Diplodia. As a result, when the browning becomes visible, much damage has already affected these stressed Pines. Another common problem that causes “die-back” are Pine Mites. These moisture sucking insects are very small, but can do extensive damage to these trees. It is highly recommended that an expert in the field of Arbor care be contacted to assess the tree’s needs. A Certified Arborist can, in most cases, treat the infected trees with success, and can recommend seasonal watering tips based on the specific landscapes in which the Pines are growing, in order to assist in the process of recovery.
YES, THAT WAS A HARRIS’S HAWK YOU SAW! BY FROST Y KROENING Now and then there is a dark shape in the sky just over the tops of our beautiful trees in Moon Valley. Usually the “shapes” are owls, kestrels, or red-tailed hawks. This time, though, the bird had a white band on the edge of its tail and was chocolate brown in color. It was BIG! One couldn’t miss it! Liberty Wildlife women made a presentation recently and brought a Harris’s hawk to show. Liberty Wildlife’s mission is to resolve in a positive way issues between wildlife and people. The three birds they brought were injured to the point they have become “education ambassadors.” “Honey” was a gorgeous dark chocolate, regal bird. I said to myself, “Hey! That’s the bird I saw at the Moon Valley Country Club! Harris’s hawks are unique in that they hunt for prey in “packs.” They are communal. They come together into family groups at the time of reproduction. In order to assure food for young, one bird will begin chasing doves, pigeons, etc. Other members of the pack cooperate until waiting hawks grab prey to be shared. In the packs there is an alpha female. She has two mates...one her real mate and the second a backup. The rest of her pack are females. Harris’s hawks sometimes reach their long talons into ground holes to spook animals so they come running out so they can be herded. Harris’s hawks build stick nests in trees. Honey unfortunately was electrocuted due to building a nest on a power pole. Her mate was killed. Harris’s hawks weigh only two pounds. They cannot carry off small to medium-sized dogs, but they can lift rabbits, lizards and other smaller species. Harris’s hawks are daytime hunters. They have dark ridges over their eyes to protect them from the sun. Harris’s hawks are becoming common here because of our irrigation, trees, and abundant prey. They are unique to the southwest United States and northern Mexico. Honey and other “educational ambassadors” can be seen at Liberty Wildlife. Go to libertywildlife.org to see the visiting days and times. Meanwhile it is fun to keep an eye on the sky for Harris’s hawks and other amazing birds.
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Beatles vs. Stones show comes to the Piper Theater on May 10 The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 54 years ago. The argument at the time, and one that still persists, was that the Beatles were a pop group and the Stones were a rock band: the boys next door vs. the bad boys of rock. So who’s better? These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, throw down - a musical 'showdown' if you will - on May 10 at the Virginia G. Piper Theater at 7:30 pm courtesy of tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show. Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the county's top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles' career. They face off against renowned Stones tribute band Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show, who offer a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion. Where did the idea for the show come from? “Music fans never had a chance to see the Beatles and the Rolling Stones perform
on the same marquee,” said Chris Legrand, who plays “Mick Jagger” in the show. “Now, music aficionados can watch this debate play out on stage.” The Scottsdale show is part of a 110 stop tour of the U.S., Australia and Canada and has been touring since 2011.The show also performs long term residencies for
a number of the Harrah’s Casino properties. The pro duc t ion includes some of the more popular songs from the two rock pioneers and covers the scope of their musical careers, although the set list for Satisfaction usually includes Rolling Stones songs up to the 1980s. "They certainly have more pop songs but we're a really great live show. The fans are in for an incredible night of music!" says LeGrand. During the two-hour show, the bands perform three sets each, trading places in quick set changes and ending the night with an all-out encore involving both bands. The band members have their outfits custom-made, since avid fans know exactly what the Beatles and Stones wore onstage during different time periods in their careers. There’s a lot of good-natured jabbing between the bands as well. “Without Beatlemania, the Stones might still be a cover band in London,” said Chris Overall, who plays "Paul". “There’s no question that the Beatles set the standard.” The audience naturally enjoys top shelf tributes to two legendary bands in the same evening. Like The Idaho Statesman said: "If you see only one tribute show, see this one...smart and loads of fun." “It’s just a fun time and a cool back-and-forth nonstop show,” Overall said. “We’re going to bring it all. It’s going to be an evening of high-energy music,” said Legrand. Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown comes to the Virginia G. Piper Theater on May 10 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35-$55 and may be purchased by phone
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The Largest and BEST Auto Museum is Right in our Neighborhood BY DAV E R E C K E R
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The Martin Auto Museum is home to over 65 vehicles, and offers the opportunity to trace automotive history for more than a century. We display a variety of cars from every era, beginning with a replica of the first patented gasoline automobile and progressing through brass and nickel era vehicles through an incredible selection of muscle cars of yesteryear. We are curators of automobile history, from past to present. Our goal is to protect and preserve these fine automobiles for future generations, and share the joy embodied in the American automobile.
About the Owner: Mel had moved to Arizona when he was only 16 years old and started his own auto-repair garage in Mayer the next year. He moved to Phoenix and opened a gas station and towing business, and soon opened a wrecking yard and automotive auction company. While staying firmly rooted in the automotive business, Mel later became involved in the sale and development of commercial real estate. Mel’s love of cars led to a substantial collection, which he organized into a private collection in 2005. In 2008, he founded the Martin Auto Museum so he could share his passion with others. The Martin Auto Museum is an Arizona non-profit corporation incorporated in Arizona in 2008 and is recognized as a qualified 501 (c)(3). Donations to the Museum are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Come In and Play! BY BILL AND BARB NICHOLLS Anytime Fitness of Moon Valley is offering FREE fitness sessions on Saturdays throughout the Month of May! “Somewhere along the line, people started believing that exercise had to be hard work,” said Anytime Fitness owners, Bill and Barb Nicholls. “That’s simply not true. Many forms of exercise will have you smiling and looking forward to your next workout – and we aim to prove it.” On four consecutive Saturday’s our “May Free Workouts” (May 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th) will be lead by certified personal trainers and designed for people of every fitness level. The workouts will feature fun events like body weight exercises, using versatile equipment such as battle ropes, kettle bells and medicine balls. Everyone, in the neighborhood is welcome to participate (minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian), space is limted so please call to reserve your spot! “At Anytime Fitness, we’re passionate about helping people ‘Get to a Healthier Place’. That can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s losing weight or gaining strength. For others, it’s improving balance or flexibility. The important thing is to find physical activities that you enjoy, and often with
someone you enjoying doing them with, so being active is something you look forward to – rather than dread.” “We’ve recently developed new fitness programs and a mobile app to help our members stay active whether they’re at the gym, in their homes or anywhere else,” said Nicholls. “The May Free Workouts are another example of our firm belief that there are countless ways to lead a healthy lifestyle. You just need to find activities that are right for you – and we’d love to help you do it.” WHAT: “May Free Workouts,” hosted by Anytime Fitness of Moon Valley WHEN: 9:00 am and Noon each Saturday in May WHO: People of every fitness level WHERE: Anytime Fitness, 15610 N 7th Street Space is limited, please call 602795-8088 to reserve your spot. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle.
Located in the heart of Moon Valley, The Martin Auto Museum is Arizona's largest automotive museum, and a premier destination for car enthusiasts. The museum features 65 rare and unique vehicles along with a large collection of memorabilia, where visitors can trace automotive history over the past 100 years. This non-profit organization is open to the public and available for parties, club meetings, and weddings. We also encourage all learning institutions to engage their students and come for a visit.
MARTIN AUTO MUSEUM Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. We're conveniently located on the northbound I-17 frontage road at: 17641 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix AZ 85023.
15610 N 7th St • Every Saturday in May 9:00 am and noon Please call to reserve your spot
The Martin Auto Museum is an Arizona non-profit corporation and is recognized as a qualified 501 (c)(3).
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