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THUNDERBIRD HIGH PROUDLY HONORS LEGENDARY FOOTBALL COACH BY SU SA N M E R C E R H I N R I C H S , R E P O R T E R , T H E M O O N VA L L E Y TAT T L E R

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Building Dreams And Granting Wishes One Child At A Time

Fred and Sally Cohill started Wish Builders in 2006. They had been giving back to the community during Touchdown! Go Chiefs! Touchdown! Touchdown! The words echoed frequently during former Thunderbird Christmas for years. In 2006 was they started with the current program of “adopting” families and providHigh School freshman football coach Jack Storey’s career. In addition to his passion teaching his THS students the won- ing for then during the holidays. The first year they ders of science, Storey relished the gridiron, the game and overall adopted 50 families. In 2014 they adopted 534 families the thrill of encouraging youngsters to perform at their best, no which included 1,795 children. Every Family Receives One Wrapped Toy For Each matter what the endeavor, his family, colleagues and friends say. Child In The Household Ages Birth to 18, One Basket And to honor him in an indelible way for his accomplishments, Glendale Union High School District and THS administrators Full Of Essential Household Items And One $25.00 approved naming the school’s football venue Jack Storey Field. Grocery Store Gift Card. This continues to be a family operation. Fred Ceremonies took place Sept. 16 on site with the kind of dignified and Sally’s children and grandchildren shop for gifts ceremonies associated with great accomplishments. Before a crowd of some 100 onlookers, Storey’s wife, Sally, throughout the year including a major effort on black their three daughters and many family members were joined by Friday. The organization became an official 501c3 in THS and GUHSD officials, Phoenix City Councilman Bill Gates, 2014 with Mike Lee (son-in-law) taking on the role of at least one of Storey’s former players and several teaching col- president to ensure that the organization started by leagues who all gave kudos and recounted fond memories about a Fred and Sally continues to grow and serve the community for the next generation. Skyline Wish Buildman who remains so esteemed. Storey lost his battle to Alzheimer’s Disease in 2008, oldest ers Inc. Has No Overhead Expenses! Most Of Skyline daughter Debbie Granillo sadly remembered. Yet the legacy of his Wish Builders Work Is Completed By Volunteers, Including Employees Of Skyline Builders & Restoration, work and his achievements lives on. Inc. Who Volunteer Their Time Throughout The Year. Family and friends provided boundless praise of the man who contributed so much to our community. And while none of the Because Every Child Deserves The Opportunity To immediate Storey family members knows exactly who started the momentum leading to the ultimate footballBelieve In The Unbelievable. field naming, they’re thrilled with the remembrance. Wife Sally Storey: brushed away tears during an interview. How can you help? “I’m very overwhelmed with the honor and it’s very well deserved,” she said. “And I would be the best one to know that.” The couple was married for 54 years. Cash Donations Granillo, by her mother’s side and flanked by her sisters, said, “We’re very honored to have this field named Approximately $75.00 Can Complete A Wish For after my Dad. Football meant a lot to him; family meant a lot to him, as did his career. He has lots of friends A Family Of 6. Wishbuilder’s Welcomes Donations Of here.” Any Amount, Big Or Small. “It’s just wonderful,” middle daughter Susan Haydukovich, said. “It keeps the family together.” Youngest daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Reid, made remarks during the start of the ceremony, thanking the Toy Donations district and community members for their efforts in creating this long-lasting recognition for her father. Also, Wishbuilders Collect NEW Toys For Boys And granddaughter Kimberly Laux, talked of the “great honor” in naming the football field after her grandfather in Girls Ages Birth Through 18. You Can Drop Items By a later interview. Kind words from one of Storey’s former frosh players, in addition to those of Storey’s colleagues, and THS Our Office Or Contact Us And We Can Pick Them Up. Please Leave All Toys Unwrapped So They Can Be administrators, reflect the family members’ thoughts, too. Augie Jimenez played on Storey’s freshman team during the 1976-77 season and said he also enjoyed his Easily Sorted. classroom time with him as one of his earth-science students. Goods Donations “He was a wonderful man,” Jimenez said. “He was very caring, very demanding, but also very understanding. 2401 North 24th Avenue He was just a wonderful man. He taught me the lesson of never giving up, of never quitting.” Phoenix, Arizona 85009 Kathleen Adams, a retired English teacher, knew Storey for many years over the course of their THS careers. “Jack was the best,” Adams said. “I’m married to a football coach and he told me Jack was the best. The kids info@skylinewishbuilders.com Tel: 602.485.8309 respected him; he had a great insight into kids,” adding Storey could teach kids how to live with dignity and integrity. Check out how Moon Valley has come together Craig Johnson, a retired English teacher and former high-school coach himself, said he and Storey were to support WishBuilders on pages 22 & 23. friends for more than four decades. Continued on page 3...

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October 2015 | The Moon Valley Tattler | 602-765-0902 Continued from front page... “The thing I remember the best, besides his being a great person, was he came here with a bunch of 20-somethings to start Thunderbird High.” Former THS principal Dr. Jennifer Johnson, who said while she didn’t know Storey personally, knows his fellow teachers always spoke highly of him during her tenure at the school. “He leaves a pretty good legacy,” she said. “Whenever Jack’s former colleagues would talk about him, they’d say what a great role model and inspiration he was for the students; he earned the respect of his colleagues and the families associated with Thunderbird.” Current THS Principal Jeannie Paparella said, “It’s a great event when we get to look at the accomplishments of a teacher and really do something to honor that teacher and for being a coach.” “It’s the least we can do to name a facility after him.” Dave Doerre, a former THS math teacher, counselor and sports coach himself, recalls opening THS with Storey. In addition to his passion for teaching, Doerre said, “He (Storey) loved coaching. He loved coaching freshman football . . . he didn’t want to be a JV (junior varsity) coach; he didn’t want to be a varsity football coach.” “He was such a good motivator. We all liked Jack for who he was . . . and that’s why so many people thought this was a good idea -- to name the field Jack Storey Field.” At the end of the formal ceremony, the banner draped over the THS footballfield press box was removed to bear the site’s new name: JACK STOREY FIELD. The letters of the much-loved coach’s name are in THS blue, outlined with the school’s white and orange and painted on a white background. And who knows, maybe the coach with the kind smile, looks through those letters, too, still encouraging those freshman football players.

My football “Storey” is about my Dad, Jack Storey! BY SU SA N H AY D U KOV I C H My love of football is a direct correlation of my love for my dad. My dad coached football in the Glendale Union High School District at Washington High School and Thunderbird High School from 1958-1988. That adds up to 30 years. He always coached freshman football. He felt he could make more of a difference in freshmen both on and off the field. He was also always the “line” coach, knowing that the linesmen made the most difference in a football team, but at the freshman level the line got very little recognition. My dad had many sleepless nights trying to figure out how he could instill in a certain player the right way to do a play or how he could involve a deserving young man more in plays. I have heard many “coaching” stories over the years from young men that were touched by my dad. Stories about how he would do mud drills with them, how he would find a place on the team as a manager for a young man who had asthma and couldn’t play but really wanted to, how he turned a player around from bad to good, etc. There were also young teachers that aspired to be coaches that my dad mentored. My dad endured many great seasons, many good seasons and many lousy seasons. You see, football to my dad wasn’t about winning or losing. (Although it was all the better when he had a winning team! )Football gave my dad an opportunity to inspire, to teach, to mentor, and to make a difference. I hear many football players “storeys” about their childhood and I think…. that is just like a Jack Storey “story”! In fact in honor of my dad, Thunderbird High School is dedicating the football field to my dad’s name. It will be called “Jack Storey Field”. Our family chose to have the dedication after the 1st home freshman game in August 2015. I can’t wait. It is so deserving. What does my Dad’s football career have to do with me? He instilled the love of football in me. As a young girl in Continued on page 24... the 60’s, I would get to go to the Washington

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Trapped In Moon Valley LET TER FROM THE EDITOR Sky Blue Pink: noun, adjective -a jocular name for a nonexistent, unknown, or unimportant colour; This dictionary definition could not be more far than the truth!!! It was my mother’s favorite color for as long as I can remember. And surrounds me, on the happiest days, and or the times I need it most! Now there is a more scientific reason: Take a look at light through a prism and notice all the different colors that you can see. Light that looks white to our eyes actually is made up of many different colors. Each color can be thought of as a light wave with a different wavelength (or size). Within the small range of wavelengths (or colors) that we can see with our eyes, the shorter waves are blue and the longer ones are red. When light comes from the sun, all these light waves of different wavelengths travel through empty space. When they reach Earth’s atmosphere, the light waves can interact with particles in the air like dust, water droplets, and ice crystals. Because of the extremely small size of visible light waves (less than one millionth of a meter), these light waves also interact the tiny gas molecules that make up the air itself…. Blah blah..

children when pestered about names for colors, as a “mind your own business” offputting reply to an unwanted question, a sarcastic description of some over-the-top or inappropriate color, as a hand-waving term meaning “whatever color you want”, or a dismissive comment to the effect that color doesn’t matter. As well as some of the earliest examples of sky-blue pink appear in US sources in authors’ children’s stories, with millions of copies sold of the Uncle Wiggly’s stories. ( I have never seen or heard of those books, and not sure if Mom’s inspiration, but will now have to find). I really love to research different topics and oddities, but there is usually a reason or method to the madness. Curious minds and a sense of need to know usually fill my head, but after doing so with sky-blue pink, I have come to the conclusion that the only thing that matters, is: It was Mom’s favorite color — one not found in crayon boxes, but rather, witnessed in beautiful sunsets and sunrises, and warms my heart and soul and a great reminder that she watches over us and sends little signs of love.

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1. An interior designer can help you achieve a master design plan. This is essential for any homeowner. The primary goal is to create a cohesive look for the entire home. Sometimes, people feel that their projects are too small to warrant a designer. This is mistake. Even the purchase of a “simple” sofa can have a direct effect on room proportion, style, color and placement of other furniture. A realistic plan will make life easier for future purchases and help avoid costly mistakes. It also provides coordination throughout your home. 2. An interior designer has a wealth of knowledge, education and professional training. A good designer belongs to various design organizations which provide continuing education, seminars and workshops. They keep up with new products and receive a myriad of design publications. While keeping abreast of current trends, they can filter this to provide a classic timeless look. 3. An interior designer can be a source of education for you and your family. The world of interior design is dynamic and ever changing. To keep up with current and new technology, take advantage of the designer’s time with you. Ask questions and learn as much as you can. 4. An interior designer will assess your needs and your lifestyle. They are able to determine the best resources available to satisfy your needs and then make your vision become a reality. 5. An interior designer takes into account function of the space or spaces, traffic flow, ease of use, proper lighting, durable finishes, safety and other considerations unique to your project. They can also advise on structural changes to your home. 6. An interior designer has buying power that most individuals cannot access. Professionals can purchase directly from manufacturers, design showrooms, wholesalers and craftsmen. There is a world of fabric and furnishing designs available exclusively “to the trade only”. Although bargains are not the primary reason you should hire a designer, most offer the best pricing possible. Design fees vary with the scope and complexity of the project, and many professionals offer a fixed percentage above their cost for furnishings purchased. Remember, interior designers are not “mobile” furniture stores; you are paying for their expertise, talent, creativity and imagination. As a consumer, be wary of stores that offer “wholesale to the public”. With some exception, most of this claim is just NOT true. 7. An interior designer has a rolodex worth millions. A good designer has working relationships with a variety of craftsmen, contractors, fabricators and manufacturers. Designers are continually assessing and updating their workforce. It is to your advantage to tap into this valuable resource pool. 8. An interior designer is aware of the time frame to complete a project. They realize that miracles do happen….occasionally! Their expertise prepares you for honest realistic expectations. In today’s world we are at the mercy of many unforeseen obstacles. Empty promises make no one happy! Designers know the right way to assert pressure to get things done in a timely fashion. 9. An interior designer provides guidance through the decision making process. Perhaps the toughest aspect of decorating is selecting from a multitude of choices available. Designers know their sources well enough to edit down the options and offer seasoned advice to steer you through the process. 10. An interior designer has the expertise to prevent costly mistakes and save you valuable dollars in the long run. Designers will give you direction on how to spend your money now – and plan for future phases of the decorating process. If you are on a budget, you need a professional to help allocate your dollars to get the most impact for the money you spend. It is wise to engage a design professional when you start to formalize your ideas! A professional interior designer can give you peace of mind, knowing that your project is in good hands.

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My Addiction B Y T E R R Y R A T N E R , R N , M F A I’m addicted to ancestry.com. It started innocently with a free twoweek membership and an occasional quick search every couple of days. But then an hour or two of researching turned into five, six, or seven. It became a compulsion—my fix for the day. That was nine months ago. This obsession began after my father died. I wanted to fill in the blanks concerning his life. I had heard stories about his childhood, but wasn’t privy to any details. I never thought about probing into ‘the rest of the story’ while we lived under one roof and when I left home at an early age, I was too angry to care. His childhood circumstances were deferred by my own perceived injustices while growing up. I had the basic facts: Before his first birthday, he became an orphan. His father left his mother shortly after he was born and she was unable to care for him. As a small boy in Chicago, he lived in a variety of foster homes. “Couples would take me in for the money, but I felt only one couple, the Wagoner’s, really loved me.” He only mentioned this once to me, but I never forgot it. Why aren’t we more curious at a young age? Why don’t we ask pressing questions when family members are still alive? Are we, as children and young adults, so consumed with living that we have no interest in those who came before us, or is it self-absorption that consumes our daily life and prevents us from exploring family secrets? My first search in ancestry began with my paternal grandmother Elizabeth Samuelson. I quickly learned her real name, Louisa, from an online birth certificate and that she had a twin sister, Margareta, whom I never met. They were born on June 18, 1897. My grandmother Elizabeth died on my thirteenth birthday. That fact connected us through the years even though I hardly knew her. I found a marriage certificate for Margareta to a man named Jack James, from Missouri. They were both 23-years old. From his death certificate, I learned he was a bartender in San Francisco who died years later from tuberculosis. No trace of Margareta until I open up a 1940 census showing her current residence in a boarding house in L.A., and listing her work as ‘hotel maid.’ The last trace of Louisa (alias Grandma Elizabeth) placed her in Chicago living with my father, who was 25-years old at the time. Next to my father’s name under ‘occupation’ was the word ‘Lawyer’ printed in black bold letters. I gathered from that information he was supporting his mother. My searches often followed trails not planned and received answers that were never expected. One clue led to another and more twists and turns followed. My grandmother had four sisters and three brothers from her mother’s first marriage. It turned out that my great grandmother married twice and had an additional four children with her second husband. And all along I thought I had come from a small family! I’ve met a few of my new cousins who are amazed at my findings. I took the time to compose a family tree for my new relatives. They were astonished by my discoveries—family history and faded photos. My favorite find: a photo of my great grandmother Rose as a young girl, with mischief in her eyes. And yes, there is a definite resemblance. I remembered the early clue about the Wagoner’s and decided to search them out. I confess to looking them up while on a roll. After a few hours of searching, I found Percy Evan Wagner’s obituary and verified dates and names. From his wife’s obit, I found a nephew, Chip, who lived in the Midwest and I emailed him my story. He quickly responded and asked for details about my father: date of birth and where he lived in Chicago. Chip told me, “Yes, my aunt and uncle had a foster child when they were first married. I’ll look through some of their photos and get back to you.” Ancestry, with the help of Google, created a detective who cannot be stopped. I do this for my father and for my own piece of mind. I want to create a real family for him and an extended family for me and whoever else needs one. My addiction never leaves me, although it can stay dormant for weeks at a time. Now is not one of those times. My sister-in-law recently asked me to find her biological parents. Turns out her father was in the Detroit Giacalone family running the gambling operations out of the Anchor Bar during the 50s and 60s. Her biological mother was a dancer and bartender who had an affair with ‘Good Looking Solly’ before he was murdered in 1971. I felt as if I struck gold, I found the missing jewel, I pieced the puzzle together. I wonder what I’ll uncover next.

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Autumn - Perfect Weather for Outdoors in MV BY BRET T ALDIERI, PRESIDENT OF MVNA

October has provided much welcomed relief from 100+ degree summer days! Autumn is a great time to enjoy the outdoors – both mornings and evenings. However, daylight hours are shrinking so to be safer, wear bright colors, reflective clothing and/ or carry a light to be visible in the dark to motorists. Shorter daylight hours are also inviting for prowlers and thieves. I have a few tips on how to make your home safer. First, remember to close your garage door when you are not outside. This is a common occurrence in our neighborhood and represents a big temptation to potential burglars. Our Security service reminds an average of 2 residents a day to close their garage. Additional safety tips: -

Light your yard, Install motion lights, Trim trees & bushes to eliminate hiding places

Connect a couple of indoor lights to a timer

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Ask your neighbors bring in trash cans if not home, put newspapers on hold when away

Install a locking mailbox (available at local hardware stores)

Lock all doors on cars parked outside, remove valuables and your garage remote (you can purchase key chain sized garage door remote or program your car instead)

Install a home security system

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Sign Out of Online Accounts ASK MR. MODEM Q. When I go to my online bank accounts and other sites that I have to sign into, does it make any difference whether I sign out or just click the X to leave? I’m thinking it doesn’t make any difference, but what is your opinion, Mr. M?

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A. Yes, it makes a huge difference. Make that HUGE difference! Never ever, ever, EVER leave an account that you logged into without logging out. Failing to log out is tantamount to departing your home and leaving the door open. 99.99 percent of the time everything will be fine when you return. On the other hand, it is only going to take one time when you return to find your home ransacked or a colony of raccoons having taken up residence that will change your life forever. And then it’s too late.

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Less Sleep = More Colds

WELLNESS IN MOTION BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER You’re not getting enough sleep, night after night, but you continue to push it, hoping it won’t do any harm. Then cold season hits, and you find yourself getting even less sleep because you come down with more colds than usual. It’s a vicious cycle you can’t seem to escape: lack of sleep, cold, lack of sleep, another cold. Is there a connection? Definitely, according to a recent study that suggests people who sleep less than six hours a night are more likely to catch the common cold than people who get more sleep nightly. In the study, published in the journal Sleep, researchers tracked 164 men and women for a week, monitoring their sleep patterns. At the same time, they exposed all study participants to the rhinovirus, better known as the common cold. Results showed that while only 18 percent of participants who more than six hours nightly contracted a cold, 39 percent who slept less than six hours did. On average, sleeping less than six hours a night made participants more than four times more likely to contract the rhinovirus compared to participants who slept seven hours or more. In an article on CNN.com, Shalini Paruthi, director of the Pediatric Sleep and Research Center at Saint Louis University, summed up the research findings: “It looks like an adequate amount of sleep allows our body to mount a better immune response.” Having trouble sleeping? More colds may be on the way this fall (and all year round). Talk to your Chiropractor about the health benefits of adequate sleep and how you can ensure you get restorative, rejuvenating sleep tonight– and every night.

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Step 8: Take Action on Your Plan “To will is to select a goal, determine a course of action that will bring one to that goal, and then hold to that action till the goal is reached. The key is action.” Michael Hanson The real test of how serious you are about changing your financial life and living a life of value comes in the action. You have to actually do it. I began running when I was in high school on the cross-country team (yes that was 44 years ago). I have been in races of all distances. However, I had never run a full marathon. I had read all kinds of articles on preparing for a marathon. I had even written out a specific plan, but never actually did one. On February 12, 2001 I turned 45 years old and decided it was time to go for it. I registered for the Ocean State Marathon and paid the fee. I booked my travel arrangements to Providence, Rhode Island so I could etch my commitment in stone. I put together a specific training schedule and started doing the work. I was completely committed. I hardly ever deviated from my schedule over the next nine months. Saturday morning runs often started at 4:00 to get twenty miles or more in before it was too hot. When it was still too hot, no matter how early I started; I drove to Prescott, parked my car, ran twenty miles and drove home. I was determined and committed! Then came September 11, 2001 - only six weeks before my marathon. I never even considered canceling my trip. If I could not fly, I would have driven. Fortunately, they started flying again and on Saturday, October 27, 2001 I crossed the finish line of my first marathon. You probably have a similar story of something you really committed to and made happen. All you have to do is take that same dedication and focus to your financial life. Whether you have decided to work with an advisor or do it all yourself, it is time to move forward. You have the plan all written out, start working the plan. Make sure you have deadlines and a follow up plan. Keep moving forward. Once you are moving with the plan, it is a matter of monitoring and making adjustment as you move forward. Now: just do it! Dennis J. Rogers, CPA, CFP® is a Registered Principal offering securities and advisory services through United Planners Financial Services. Member FINRA/SIPC. Rogers & Kirby and United Planners Financial Services are not affiliated. He is a partner in a financial advisory practice in Phoenix that focuses on helping clients make smart decisions about their money based on their personal core values.

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On November 3, voters within the Glendale Union High School District will be asked to approve the sale of $70 million in bonds which, if approved, will be used to renovate and maintain schools, improve energy efficiencies, and to purchase school furniture, equipment, technology and buses. Thunderbird High School, at 1750 W. Thunderbird Road, is a member of the Glendale Union High School District. Historically, the district received capital funding and facility funding based on formulas. The state has not adhered to its funding formulas. Since 2009, the district has been cut $33.3 million in capital funding. In addition, the facility funding for the district intended for major renovations and preventive maintenance of buildings was underfunded by $48.7 million and was completely eliminated in 2013. If approved, the bonds will be issued in phases as funds are needed for capital expenditures. The estimated additional annual cost to taxpayers with a home assessed at $100,000 would be approximately $29. All nine high schools within the district, including Thunderbird High School, would benefit from the bond approval. Proposed capital improvements include critical repairs to old roofs, air conditioning systems, flooring and cafeteria infrastructure. Additionally, technology, furniture and equipment to support schools and buses for reliable transportation are part of the proposal. For more information about the election or to find out more about the GUHSD Bond Program, contact Kim Mesquita at 623-435-6001.

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Greetings! It is hard to believe that we’ve already reached the end of the first quarter of the 2015-2016 school year in the Washington Elementary School District, an award-winning school district in your neighborhood. These first few months have flown by as I have gotten to know many parents and community leaders through my visits to schools, our Parent Leadership Team and the recent Community and Family Engagement event that brought together more than 200 school administrators, parent leaders and faith-based partners to discuss building school communities. Later this month, on October 21 at 9 a.m., we will hold our first Business Advisory Team meeting of the year. If you are a business owner or community organization representative, please consider joining us at the Moon Valley Country Club to hear information on the great things happening in our community and schools and to network with one another. For reservations, contact Jill Hicks, Community Engagement and Marketing director, at 602-3472644 or jill.hicks@wesdschools.org. Success Story Every school in the WESD has a Gifted Enrichment Program, and the District has two center-based Gifted Programs for highly gifted students. Lookout Mountain Elementary School’s Enriched Academic Program (LEAP) provides learning experiences beyond the regular classroom to more than 100 students

who have qualified in one or more of the three gifted areas – verbal, quantitative and nonverbal. LEAP also provides depth and complexity of information while challenging students with appropriate acceleration and expansion. Students are continually encouraged to become global thinkers, innovative problem solvers and expert communicators via engaging, integrated and challenging curricular units of study. For those qualifying quantitatively, the pacing of the math curriculum is accelerated one year in advance while reinforcing the students’ grade level concepts. The afternoon enrichment program incorporates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills within thematic units such as economics, architecture, inventions, cultures, animal studies and changes over time. Literature studies are used to inspire a love of reading and expand vocabulary. Students are also required to research and present both cooperative and independent projects. Most importantly, assistance is provided for students to recognize their strengths, needs and individuality while achieving their potential and contributing to the overall school community. If you want to learn more about LEAP and other programs at Lookout Mountain Elementary School, please reach out to Principal Tricia Heller Johnson at 602-896-5900 or tricia.heller@wesdschools.org.

WESD is off to a great start this school year. We want you to be part of it. I encourage you to regularly visit the WESD Web site at wesdschools.org and follow us on social media. We want to share our successes with the community. If you get your information using Facebook, please “like” us at wesdschools. If you are a user of Twitter, please “follow” us at wesdschools. Please share with your neighbors the many ways they may learn about WESD.

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What’s happening on 7th St and Thunderbird? Pizza Contest - Win $1000 and a free pie for a year from the “Best” Pizzeria in Phoenix!

So, you all know we won 2nd place in the Non Traditional division of the International Pizza Competition in Las Vegas last Spring against almost 100 different competitors from all over the world. This year we want 1st! We want you, our best fan club, to submit your suggestions so Joe & Isa can begin to create and test your favorite combinations for the best in the world. Like us on Facebook & submit your ideas. Remember, you can’t change our perfect crust, Pomodoro, or buffalo mozzarella but anything else goes. You can make two submissions, one for our classic Neapolitan round thin N.Y. crust, and one for our N.Y. Sicilian square deep dish. Make all of your submissions by Christmas. We will take them to our test kitchen of Joe and Isa and decide the winners to take to Vegas in March. If we take your pie to Vegas, you will receive a free pie a month for a year. If we win, you will receive $1000 and a free pie a week for a year. Foodies, get your palates going and let’s win for Moon Valley, Phoenix, and America in the 2016 International Pizza Challenge. Visit on Facebook at Aiello’s Restaurants and make your submissions today. 602-938-7492

Aiello’s is having our One Year Anniversary

Moon Valley, help celebrate our one year anniversary of Aiello’s East Coast Italian. It is a smaller replica of the Aiello’s that was on Central and Camelback, with the same delicious food and warm ambiance. A quaint Italian Bistro with patio seating serving Southern Italian fare, Italian wine and a full bar – Aiello’s East Coast Italian. Come for lunch or dinner in our anniversary month of November, wish us Happy Anniversary, and receive $10 off any bottle of wine. Like Aiello’s Restaurants on Facebook to stay up-to-date on other great specials. Be sure to pick your number now for tombola, our game of Italian bingo, to receive a free dinner on Joe. www.aiellositalianrestaurant.com 602-547-3354

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Bring your brains and your team for a fun night of Trivia. Win a gift certificate for your next dinner every Thursday at 7:30. Come early to grab a burger and beer and have a great night out all in the neighborhood. Football fans, what’s better than happy hour all day at the bar and on the patio on Sundays. Have fun and enjoy your Mac N’ Cheese N’ Bacon burger as just featured on the AZ Republic. If brunch is just your speed, try our Eggs Benedict with a house $6 Bloody Mary, made with jalapeno vodka and our house made Bloody Mary mix, or a $5 Mimosa. www.charrburgerbar.com 602-993-2427

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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS October 17 & 18, 2015 – The

“Music in the Mountains” acoustic music festival will be held on October 17th and 18th, 2015, in the North Mountain Visitor Center (NMVC) exhibit hall by Save Our Mountains Foundation (SOMF) from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on both days. The event is free and open to the public. Hundreds of people attend the event yearly, and over 20 bands and musicians (listed below) have offered their talents for the festival. The beauty of the mountains, in combination with lovely music, is truly an experience to be had.

THE OUTLAW ROBIN HOOD

Oct 16th and 17th at 7:30pm, and Oct 18th at 2:00pm. Tickets $6-$12. Paradise Valley Community College Center for Performing Arts. An action-filled play for all ages!

ALICE COOPER’S PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING COMPETITION

Thursday, Oct 22 and Friday Oct 23, 6:30pm. Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts. Second round Battle of the Bands.

FREE BARRE CLASS AT BELLA BODY PILATES - WEAR PINK!

Wed. Oct. 21 5:30-6:25pm Donations gladly accepted for the “Breast Cancer Research Foundation” RSVP text 602-318-5068 or email deb@bellabodypilates. com to reserve your spot at the Barre.

PHOENIX FOOD DAY

The event offers the public education on healthy eating and nutrition, “real food” samples, gardening tips, workshops, and live music. Join in the “Apple Crunch” at Noon and help set a record for the “most participants in an apple-crunching event in downtown Phoenix.” 10 am - 2 pm. Free.

E3 EDUCATION EXCELLENCE EXPO AND PROF. BASEBALL GAME

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. to attend E3 Education Excellence Expo that will showcase the work of public school district students from around the state. The location is Salt River Fields (7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ) and tickets include an Arizona Fall League professional baseball game. Tickets are $8. The E3 Expo will provide a visual and experiential showcase of the top achievements/projects produced by public school students throughout Arizona. The Expo is presented by Support our Schools Arizona (SOSAz ~ www.supportourschoolsaz.org)

HIKE AND WRITE GROUP Every Friday at 8am –

Take a short hike on one of our beautiful trails, then meet at the Visitors Center to w r i t e , share, and respond to one another’s work. Contact Karen at (973) 997-7204.

ICED COFFEE AT NMVC 1st and 3rd Saturday – At the North Mountain

Visitor Center’s Exhibit hall area, we feature fresh iced tea and iced coffee generously donated from the Save Our Mountains Foundation. Call (602) 343-5125.

COMING IN NOVEMBER LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL

November 7th 1 – 4pm, Food, Fun, Rides, Games, Lookout Mountain School, Coral Cables and Central

FREE VETERAN BREAKFAST

ZOMBIE WALK 7

FREE family-friendly, community building event at Heritage & Science Park in Downtown Phoenix. The spectacular 1.5-mile walk through the heart of Downtown Phoenix is a gruesome parade that attracts a large crowd of gawkers. Come for the zombies but stay for the music, costume contest, makeup tent, children’s activities, vendors, street food and beer gardens. 2-11 p.m.

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus will provide a free breakfast to veterans from 6:30-9:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the hospital, 18701 N. 67th Ave. in Glendale.

11TH ANNUAL CERTIFIED LOCAL FALL FESTIVAL!

FREE TO ATTEND! Sat., Nov 14th, 10:00 AM 4:00 PM, PORTLAND PARKWAY, DOWNTOWN PHOENIX

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Join us for a Party in the Park at Moon Valley Park on October 3 from 11-3 PM. Free food, fun, and bounce house!

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Our Wednesday night schedule has resumed with a meal at 5:30 ($4 per person, $12 family max) and classes for all ages at 6:30. AWANA for children age 4 through 6th grade. Come and join us!

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Pumpkin Ale BREWSPRINT BY ROBERT BERKNER Hello all, time for another BREWSPRINT ramble. Today’s topic is Pumpkin Ale. You probably already love, or hate, the beverage but let’s add a little context to this All American Ale. The beer brewed through much of early American history was light on barley, beer’s primary ingredient. To make up for this lack of fermentable sugars pretty much anything that could be thrown into a brew was. Some malted barley was imported from the homeland, and a bit produced here, but not nearly enough. During the American Revolution a British embargo and naval blockades made it even worse. During these times the pumpkin, a native to North America, developed a reputation as America’s plant of need. Not the tastiest of squashes, it was often ignored, or fed to the livestock. But when things were tough, the pumpkin was there. It was the ultimate sustainer of life. And valued ingredient in beer. This utilitarian roll not only gave it a special place in the heart of American culture but also created a contradictory desire to find better ingredients to replace it with. This desire, the difficulty of brewing with pumpkin and the industrialization of beer production led to its demise. The modern spiced version has undergone a huge revival. The first new Pumpkin Ale was brewed at Wild Bill’s Brewery in 1985, inspired by a recipe of George Washington’s. Unhappy with the flavor, the brewer added pre-mixed pie spices from a store and started what has grown well beyond cult status.

Most of the starch in a pumpkin gets broken down into simple sugars and fermented out. Beyond that the pumpkin adds some mouth feel and body but very little flavor. What you actually smell and taste are the spices. And pumpkin really is a pain to brew with. For these reasons some brewers opt to brew a Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ale instead, but mislabel it as a Pumpkin Ale. As far as at North Mountain Brewing, if we call it a Pumpkin Ale, it’s going to have pumpkin in it. So now, with breweries big and small putting Pumpkin Ales out mid-summer to beat the market (think about all the Christmas decorations already hitting the shelves), why should you try our Pumpkin Ale? Working off of the recipe we brewed last year, Barking Pumpkin Ale starts with our own blend of pie spices then adds real Vanilla Beans, Dark Belgian Chocolate, Brown Sugar, Cocao Nibs and the Espresso blend of coffee from Grinders Coffee. And plenty of pumpkin. At about 9% ABV, this complex beer is nothing like your typical Pumpkin Ale. Then there’s the two Bourbon Barrels we will be filling for a future time. This next North Mountain Brewing Beer Appreciation Group is Sunday, October 25th at 2:00 P.M. Come early for food and a brewery tour. Pumpkin Ale is, no surprise, this month’s topic. With about 8 different versions being tasted for $10 it is as good of a deal as it is fun. Hope to see you there. NMTBrew.com

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1435 E LeMarche Ave—$218,000 1633 W Acoma Dr—$339,500

It’s Gone! Leased $1,450/mo

LEASED! 12829 N 18th Pl—$349.900

10410 E Cave Creek Rd, #2108—$1,000/mo SHARON’S LISTINGS! 1. MOON MOUNTAIN VISTA! NEW LISTING! Moon Mountain Vistas! Hidden neighborhood Gem nestled into the preserve. This lovely home is meticulously maintained! Wonderful home 3 sides w/Mountain Views, Master Suite downstairs! Great Room floor plan, formal dining room, updated kitchen, 3 Beds + bonus/game/loft/bed w closet, 2.5 baths, Updated & meticulously maintained 16 seer AC's, 3 yr old Roof, appliances, refrigerator French style w/ice & H20 conveys & loaded w/ cabinets in the eat in kitchen, Neutral tile thru out. Hardwood floors stairs & bonus room & is loaded with storage comes w/ inside laundry, washer/dryer, 3 car garage custom cabinets everywhere! Outside is a beautiful lagoon style pool, waterfall, Island BBQ, Hot tub, top of the line Security doors front & Rear doors! See this quick it is ''10''. 1633 W ACOMA DRIVE $339,500 SOLD 2. NEW LISTING SWEETWATER VISTAS! $$$MILLION$$$ VIEWS! Where are you going to find a gated Mountain hilltop community home with no steps, 2x6 construction, 2 car garages, energy efficiency, smart homes, R-30 insulation, dual pane windows, soft h20, plantation shutters, refrigerator, 3 bedrooms + bonus room w closet + loft, 2.5 baths, laundry area with Washer & Dryer convey. Open floor plan and views every day and night all the way to the Superstitions. This is it! 2018 sq ft 4 bed, 2.5 baths. Master bedroom downstairs, master bath with double sinks, jacuzzi & separate shower, big walk in closet. Great room with Gas fireplace w/heatilator, gas heat, & hot water, security system. Kitchen w/granite counters, maple cabinetry w/crown molding, pantry, & stainless appliances including refrigerator, gas range, microwave & dishwasher, separate laundry room w/cabinets. Covered patio & added patio area, has in-ground rock spa with jets, can be used hot or cold fueled by gas heater, outside beehive gas fireplace and views to the east of the Superstitions & the McDowell Mtns, North to Black Mountain. Private back yard with landscaping, mature trees, Custom flagstone Kool decking, 2 car garage w/ cabinets, Epoxy garage floor. Lush and Green! It has Master downstairs, 2 bedrooms up + office big room w/closet + loft & 2 balconies one upfront one back. The entire downstairs is 20x20 neutral tile which looks similar to travertine. ½ bath on stairs. New carpet installed, new paint, ready to move in and enjoy! 12829 n 18TH Place $349,900 SEE THIS QUICK! 3. MOON VALLEY FOR LEASE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath darling home with eat in kitchen, big Great Room, oversized flagstone patios, upper viewing deck in yard. This will go quick! $1450.00 per month 1435 E LeMarche LEASED! 4. POINTE TAPATIO AREA FOR LEASE! Very cute upper condo with views 2 master suites split, Great room w/ fireplace, balcony, Eat in Kitchen, laundry room & walk in closets for lease for $1000 furnished or unfurnished 3month, 6 months or yearly. Gated community with Community Heated Pool & Heated Spa, Beautiful Sunsets & Mountain Views! Spa both Heated & Tennis court. Quiet complex ready to move in. 10410 N Cave Creek Road Unit 2108 Call quick on this one. 5. MOON VALLEY COMING SOON! Lovely ranch home with 3 bedrooms & pool + small office off Master bedroom. Meticulously maintained for years by same owner! Formal Living and Dining, Family room open to kitchen with eat in area! Private backyard with covered patio and lovely pool. Call Sharon for information.

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$100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES IN ESCROW (PENDING): 18

AVE SQ FT: 2,277 LIST AVE= 420,833 PRICE PER SQ FT=150.35 DAYS ON MARKET= 92 $100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES LAST 30 DAYS: 38 — AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,353 LIST AVE= 336,067 PRICE PER SQ FT= 143.58

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

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

1131 E Redfield RD

2,277

326,000 901 E BECK LN

2,885

416,850

848 E CORAL GABLES DR

2,885

389,900 1215 E Rowlands LN

2,008

328,000

1562 E CROCUS DR

2,720

435,000 225 E PARADISE LN

2,260

395,000

1311 E LE MARCHE AVE

2,656

427,160 16036 N 11TH AVE N 1061

2,270

265,000

14427 N 20TH PL

1,650

225,000 15835 N 2ND AVE

2,809

409,000

15852 N 16TH ST

1,852

307,500 12817 N 15TH AVE

2,539

262,000

332 E DEEPDALE RD

1,932

360,000 14440 N 10TH ST

2,699

390,000

14824 N 19TH ST

3,409

445,000 426 E CAROL ANN WAY

2,432

375,000

1132 E CORAL GABLES DR

4,501

550,000 14618 N 22ND ST

1,998

235,000

15857 N 7TH DR

2,314

335,000 15210 N 19TH WAY

3,014

340,000

409 E FOREST HILLS DR

2,718

461,500 1825 E BECK LN

4,772

735,000

14824 N 15TH AVE

5,132

890,000 15209 N 7TH DR

2,365

286,000

2347 E EVANS DR

1,677

182,000 15809 N 11TH AVE

2,106

305,000

15237 N 6TH CIR

2,194

267,000 15839 N 19TH ST

2,157

209,900

14264 N 21st ST

1,750

265,000 310 W SANDRA TER

1,395

222,000

2020 E GELDING DR

2,222

286,000 1209 E ACOMA DR

1,616

245,535

1259 E VOLTAIRE AVE

2,850

409,000 14801 N 21ST ST

2,100

215,000

15235 N 10 ST

2,640

500,000 621 W AIRE LIBRE AVE

2,057

256,000

14039 N 14TH PL

2,169

385,000 814 E CORAL GABLES DR

2,644

280,000

1,303

207,000 1701 E PARADISE LN

2,932

412,000

2,383

384,000 1973 E HILLERY DR

2,708

375,900

351 W Sumerset DR 1719 E KATHLEEN RD

THE POINTE TAPATIO ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 8 AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,136 LIST AVE= 366,088 PRICE PER SQ FT= 172.64 DAYS ON MARKET= 54 CURRENT CLOSED 3 AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,958 CLOSE AVE= 318,667 PRICE PER SQ FT= 165.37 DAYS ON MAKET= 35

SOLD Address………………………………….…..……..SQ FT………......….PRICE 10643 N 11TH PL

1,985

340,000

1043 E SAHUARO DR

1,765

288,000

1018 E BECKER LN

2,123

328,000

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B Y S H A R O N H E L L A N D, A S S O C I AT E B R O K E R Traditionally Real Estate in the Valley has been very busy in October for over a decade with the exception of 2 years ago when the house market flattened out for 9 months after the Government Shutdown for 15 days. Last year we anticipated brisk sales and were disappointed in October of 2014 not being as strong as the norm. It appears this year there is a good chance we are on track to be busy, however, lack of inventory and climbing Prices may stop Buyers from buying a home. New guidelines are in effect as of October 3rd, 2015 which in reality is supposed to protect the buyers from predatory Lending practices. It tightens up time periods in which different steps of the Real Estate buying and selling must adhere. Only time will tell in the next month or two how this is all going to affect the buyers. Some Lenders believe they will not be able to close a home in 30 days anymore due to the Buyer’s required disclosures, but there are Lenders who also think it is not that big of a deal. Question: My home did not appraise for the price we signed the contract for now what? Answer: Every appraiser is different and an appraisal is one person’s opinion for one day. There are things an agent can do to help bring the appraisal into the value of the sales price. Listing agents can meet the appraiser, provide comparable sales within last 6 months, provide lists of upgrades to the home, condition of the home and compare to other sales of comparable homes. The appraisal process is dealt out through a network of appraisers so the Lender does not know who the appraiser will be until the Appraiser assigned to the property makes the appointment. Agents can also question the appraiser on his knowledge of the area and if he or she has done many appraisals in Moon Valley. Based on the information given Listing Agents can request a new Appraiser. Listing Agents can also make sure that the appraiser does not get into the house without the Agent being present. The Seller nor the Buyer should be present during an appraisal In the event the appraisal comes in at a lower value than the sales price the appraisal can be disputed. It is not easy to do this, basically you are disputing the sales the appraisers used and disputing his facts. The buyer has paid $400 plus to have the appraisal done and after a review of the disputed comps and why, the Loan committee agrees they can throw out the appraisal, and order a new one. Another fee of $400 plus for the second appraisal. There are many Lenders who will not even let the agent try with discouraging words to bring the value up. Question: What happens if the appraisal comes in $10,000 below the sales price? Answer: The Seller has some choices, if it is unlikely to dispute the appraisal, then the Seller can reduce the sales price of the home to match the appraisal price. The Buyer could split the difference and then the home would sell for $5000 less. There are some buyers that do not care that much about the appraisal price unless it effects their ability to buy the home. If the appraisal is $10k low than the buyer has to come up with more money for their Loan, if the Seller will not adjust the Sales price to the appraised price.

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For many years I have advertised my Real Estate/Property Mgt business and my wife’s Dental Practice in the Tattler. This community has generously supported our businesses and we thought it was time to give back. The main reason we moved to Moon Valley was the reputation of the school system. Immersed in Real Estate, I personally see the correlation between high quality school systems and increased property values, not to mention we are providing a supportive platform for our children to succeed. With that said, our schools are always facing budgetary challenges BUT as a community we can work together and provide the support that is so desperately needed. I am President of the Moon Valley Business Networking Group. We meet bi-weekly at the Moon Valley Grill on Wednesday mornings. The 30 plus businesses that attend this meeting have generously offered their products and services for the Inaugural MOON VALLEY RAFFLE. ALL of the proceeds generated by the raffle will be distributed as follows: • •

50% of the proceeds will be evenly donated to Lookout Mountain Elementary, Mountain Sky Jr High, and Thunderbird High School 50% of the proceeds will be distributed to WISHBUILDERS Charity (founded by a Moon Valley Family and featured on the front cover)

You do not need to be present during the drawing November 5th, 2015.

How much are tickets and where do I buy them? Tickets are sold (CASH OR CHECK) in the following increments: $5 per single ticket, $20 for 4 tickets (PLUS 1 bonus ticket) $50 for 10 tickets (PLUS 5 bonus tickets) $100 for 20 tickets (PLUS 15 bonus tickets) $200 40 tickets (PLUS 30 bonus tickets)

A number of retail locations have volunteered to sell tickets. Please visit these locations and thank the employees/owners for supporting your community and schools. If possible, support them by purchasing their product or service. EmbroidMe (420 E Bell Rd #12, Phoenix, AZ 85022) Souvia Tea (15414 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022) Gentle Hands Dentistry (6036 N 19th Ave #210, Phoenix, AZ 85015) Anderson Preparatory Academy (14235 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022) Finally if you are unable to visit these locations, I will come to you with tickets in hand. Please contact me at (623) 202-3127 or email me at jimmysadre@cox.net In closing, please support the local businesses that have stepped up to the plate and offered their products and services to better our community and schools. Additionally, I would like to acknowledge the Tattler. They have donated their time and services in the design and creation of this 2 page spread. Once again I am honored to call Moon Valley home and I cannot thank my Moon Valley neighbors enough for their support of Top Producers Realty and Gentle Hands Dentistry. I look forward to a successful raffle and a community coming together to support one another. Hassan “Jimmy” Sadre Proud Moon Valley Resident

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Avoiding Taxes on Your Estate

BY LI B BY BAN K S, T H E L AW O FFI CE O F LI B BY BAN K S Protecting Against the Generation Skipping Transfer Tax Last month, my article talked about gifting to children and grandchildren. Many of us want to help our children and grandchildren. This month, I want to help you protect against the tax bite that giving gifts to grandchildren could cause. If some or all of your estate bypasses your children and goes directly to a grandchild, your estate could have to pay a tax called the generation skipping transfer (GST) tax. This is a very expensive tax, and is imposed in addition to the federal estate tax. “Skipping a generation” means you make a “skip” past a living child, leaving the inheritance directly to your grandchildren. This tax also applies if you leave assets to a non-relative who is more than 37 1/2 years younger than you. Why do we even have this tax? Well, in the past, generation skipping trusts were common, especially among the wealthy. The grandfather would set up a trust that distributed only income (no principal) to his children. The trust principal would be distributed later to his grandchildren and future generations. This allowed the trust assets to grow estate tax-free and appreciate in value. It avoided the heavy taxation that would have occurred if each generation had been taxed on the full inheritance. The Rockefellers are one family who used this concept to great advantage, building (and retaining) considerable wealth for several generations. Eventually, of course, Uncle Sam decided he wanted his share of taxes, just as if each generation had received its inheritance and paid taxes on it. So, if you leave substantial assets to your grandchildren and future generations - bypassing your children’s generation -- these assets may be subject to the GST tax. The good news is that everyone has an exemption from this tax. In 2015, the GST tax exemption is $5.43 million per person. You and your spouse could potentially leave over $10 million to your grandchildren and future generations without having to pay the generation skipping transfer tax. Are you worried that estate and other taxes could deplete your assets before they reach your heirs? A properly executed estate plan can make all the difference. Taking advantage of the federal estate tax exemption and the GST tax exemptions will allay your fears, but in order to minimize your taxes you must plan ahead. To learn more about putting a proper estate plan in place, call our office for your free initial consultation, or attend one of my free seminars. My Estate Planning MythBusters seminar will be held on October 29 at 5:30 at the Stone Creek Golf Club, 4435 East Paradise Village Parkway South, Phoenix, AZ 85032. A light meal is served, and the course is just one hour. Go to http://libbybanks.com/event.php for information and to reserve your space or email Libby@libbybanks.com.

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Continued from page 3... High School games with him. Just him and me! He was the statistician for the varsity games. I would sit in the stands and watch every play intently. On our way home from the games he would teach me about football and we would discuss certain plays. We would always stop at our local Circle K to get a coke and a candy bar and we would be home in time to watch the reruns of Perry Mason on TV at 10:30. Those are my fondest memories of my childhood. I wouldn’t trade them for the world. My dad would call me his “Buddy ‘ol Pal”. When the Arizona finally got a football team in 1988, my husband and I got tickets for us and our 3 girls (our 4th wasn’t born until 1991) at ASU stadium. It was quite costly but so worth it! It was amazing to see real professional players! Our girls are all grown now, but they were raised going to their grandpa’s (Jack Storey’s) football games, watching Thunderbird High School Games, cheering for ASU football (all 4 are ASU grads), and of course, watching our Cardinals on TV and cheering them on every Sunday! Now we text each other during the games, checking up on each other making sure they saw that last play and know the current score. Not to mention, we had a Family Fantasy Football Pool last year that I WON! And I didn’t even have Peyton as my quarterback! I love football. I love my dad for instilling the love of football in me. My dad passed away in 2009 with complications from Alzheimer’s. When I watch football I think of my dad. I love to watch football! This is my football “Storey” P.S. In this day where a lot of negativity has come about in the NFL, I have had nothing but great experiences with the Arizona Cardinals organization. As a PE teacher in Phoenix, Arizona, I have entered a few “contests” that the Cardinals have sponsored. One was recognizing a teacher that made a difference in the classroom. The teacher I nominated won! She received 2 tickets to a game, a free Patrick Peterson Jersey, 2 Cardinal scarves and she got to go down on the field. She was in heaven. I also entered about 10 students who were a positive influence on their peers and they all got tickets to a game courtesy of the Arizona Cardinals. It is so nice to have an organization that gives back to the community. Thank you Arizona Cardinals and NFL!

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What Are the Benefits of Barre-based Ballet Inspired Training? B Y D E B O R A H L A V I N S K Y, P M A - C P T Are you looking for a fun, fast paced class that works your total body without feeling beat up afterwards? My solution is barre-based, balletinspired training. The principles of ballet barre training can benefit every exerciser, but can seem intimidating. I took my first ballet class at age 13 because I was clumsy and my mom thought it would help me become more graceful. Wearing a black leotard and pink tights during puberty was not my cup tea-- so I know what you’re thinking. Beginning a barre-based class as an adult can feel awkward especially if you feel uncoordinated, are overweight or if you are of the male persuasion. Let me tell you why you should give barre classes a try. For the average adult or “weekend warrior”, barre classes can help improve muscular imbalances and flexibility. Many people have some combination of both. BellaBody Barre offers small, personalized classes with attention to imbalances, injuries, weight sensitivities and gender. Do we play traditional ballet music? We work out to a variety of music ranging from 80’s cardio, current hits, and often take requests from participants. Do you need to wear a leotard and tights? Absolutely not! Any clothes that you can move comfortably are appropriate. Men should wear compression shorts under their usual baggy shorts. No ballet or toe shoes needed although we do require wearing socks with a grippy bottom and have ToeSox available for purchase.

What types of exercises can you expect to do during a barre class? You won’t be throwing tires, climbing ropes or power lifting. Instead, the focus is on improving areas of weakness: hips, inner/outer thighs, ankles and feet working in external rotation: plié squats, curtsey squats and lunges, leg swings, leg circles, and Pilates-based floor work. We work to increase flexibility by using the barre to stretch. Strengthening the ankles and feet helps improve gait and balance through barefoot training, calf raises, and working on the balls of the feet in “releve”. Upper body exercises include variations of planks, push ups, using hand weights and bands targeting specific muscle groups. BellaBody Pilates is hosting a free Barre class on Wednesday October 21st from 5:30-6:30pm. Wear pink for breast cancer awareness month and donations to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation are gratefully accepted. Reservations are required. Call or text 602-318-5068 to reserve your spot at the Barre. Come discover why BellaBody Pilates was awarded Thumbtack’s Best of 2015 for customer service and reviews!

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History of Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol When the program first started in 1995,

P.N.P. members donated over 5,468 hours of their time patrolling their neighborhoods. By 2004, they spent over 26,000 hours and traveled 77,490 miles assisting the police officers of the City of Phoenix Police Department by driving through their neighborhoods and watching for suspicious criminal behavior, fights, traffic problems, stolen vehicles, and missing persons. By 2009 members logged over 53,000 miles and volunteered over 25,000 hours of their time to their neighborhood! That is over $527,000 in value to the community.

Citizen Patrols?

Crime prevention is every citizen’s responsibility. Some communities in Phoenix already have conducted citizen patrols with success. Providing these patrols often gives people a stronger sense of ownership in their neighborhood, as well as drawing neighbors together in a common cause. The citizen patrols can be conducted on an ‘as available’ basis and are by no means mandatory. The Phoenix Police Department provides the training and tools to volunteers who would like to become more involved in crime prevention around their neighborhoods.

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There are qualifications and disqualifications to be a part of this program. See Phoenix/police/pnp website. which does include a background check. with acceptance into the program handled on a case-by-case basis. Final approval for participation in the Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol program will be at the discretion of the Patrol Division Assistant Chief of Police The last 2015 class is November 7th , 2015 To register contact Brian.kornegay@ phoenix.gov or call 602 256 4303 It lasts about four hours and is really an eye opener. It helps you understand when and who to call and how to be a better witness/observer Well worth your time. Blanche Lukes Moonvalleybw@cox.net.

Schools where students are eager to learn are back in session. And many students ride their bicycles to school in order to park closer, thus a shorter walk to classes. However, some of the bicycles are locked up during classes and many are not. On Facebook, you can see pictures taken four weeks ago showing how people lock up their bicycles. Locking one wheel to nothing will not do as they can then still be carried off. Locking at least one wheel, preferably both wheels, around a bicycle rack or pole is the best. A combination of cable, chain, and U locks work well. Consult your knowledgeable bicycle shop or mechanic as to the best application for you. It would, of course, be the very best if we would not have think or deal with the theft of our bicycles, or of any of our personal property. Also, some other examples of our, yours and mine, tax dollars at work for bicyclists. There is a new bridge on 15th Avenue north of Dunlap crossing the Arizona Canal, thus easier connection to the bicycle path. Also on 15th Avenue south of Dunlap are “green” bicycle paths. This one has a narrow green strip on each side of the street, leaving only a narrow six foot lane in the center of the street for vehicles. This definitely slows traffic, creating a safer place for bicyclists and their families. In 2013 another example of the “green” safe lanes was done at 7th Avenue and Van Buren to 15th Avenue and Roosevelt. See you riding the safe lanes, but if you need to park your bicycle, please lock it up!!! Leon Try Me Bicycle

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DOWNSIZING - IS IT FOR YOU? THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON

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

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Please join us for a community event! Lookout Mountain Elementary School

Fall Festival! Saturday, November 7th 1—4 pm Lookout Mountain 15 West Coral Gables Drive

GAMES! BOUNCE HOUSES! DJ! DANCE PARTY! FOOTBALL CAVE WITH SNACKS! FOOD,DRINKS,CANDY!

Come One Come All! Ticket prices start at $1.00 Wristbands available for $15.00 (unlimited inflatables, most games) If you would like to volunteer or make a donation for the event please call 602 490 3956

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Don’t Underestimate the Workplace SENIOR MOMENTS BY DAN SEAGREN

We are in the process of relocating to a Retirement Community. After about twenty moves in our married life, this may be our final destination. Hardly novices, we are sorting through our accumulations to determine what tags along, what we toss away, and what to do with the rest. In the process, some memories rekindled others. Let me share one page in my memory bank: some of my earlier jobs. My first payday came early in life when I inherited a magazine route. In a good week, I made fifteen cents, better than my nickel allowance which disappeared. That was followed by a paper route but I didn’t have to do the collecting. A neighbor across the street invited me to work in his shop after high school. We made jigsaws, band saws and the like, and I did a little of everything except the serious stuff. The Uncle Sam came along and drafted an older friend who turned over his lawn job in an elite part of town so I added that to my repertory. Then Uncle Sam tapped me on the shoulder and I was on a new payroll until I went to junior college. I had an assortment of tasks then and during vacation periods including one year of making candy (Polka Grisar or Swedish mints) where I regularly tasted other tempting candy giving my Dentist a lot of work. On to the university. I worked for two years in three Sororities and gave piano lessons to some youngsters to help an overloaded musician. In Seminary, I worked my way through all three years on the staff of four churches: Baptist, Methodist, and my own denomination. No, I didn’t get rich but I did end my nine-year academic training with no debt. How did this prepare me for my career? Good question. I’ve been pastor, in youth and music work, college professor, international pastor (Sweden and Mexico), and a retirement center chaplain. None of this was on my horizon during my academic years. Earlier, the several summers I spent on the farm, of no help early on but later I took on various tasks. Ironically, those summers were a bonanza for a city kid making many aspects of the Bible come alive, enriching my life immeasurably now that I look back. Amazing, isn’t it, how our past shapes our future? Checked your memory bank

“The opportunities available to residents here are amazing!” JOE

Maintenance Technician, Beatitudes Campus

CHOICES THAT COME AT THE END OF LIFE

When families anticipate the birth of a baby, health care planning shifts into high gear. Who will be the doctor? Which hospital? Who will be in the delivery room? But when families anticipate the death of a family member, often no plans are made. “It’s something many people don’t like to talk about,” said Susan Levine, executive director of Hospice of the Valley, a not-for-profit agency serving central Arizona. “And that’s unfortunate because creating a quality experience at the end of life is every bit as important as welcoming a newborn at the beginning of life.” Here are some questions to consider. Q. What is hospice care?

A. Hospice patients are cared for by a team of healthcare professionals who focus on the whole person — physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Team members include: A physician or nurse practitioner who provides pain and symptom relief. A nurse who visits as needed. A nurse’s aide who gives personal care, such as bathing. A social worker who offers emotional support and help with matters such as living wills. A chaplain (if requested) who tends to spiritual needs. A volunteer who visits patients and provides breaks for the family caregiver. A bereavement counselor who offers grief support and education. Medications, medical equipment and supplies that are related to the lifelimiting diagnosis are covered by Medicare or insurance and delivered to the patient’s doorstep. Patients can keep their own doctor. The team works with the patient’s physician — or the patient’s physician may elect to have the hospice doctor oversee the care, which is provided at home, in a nursing home, group home, or an inpatient palliative care unit. Q. When is it time for hospice care? Continued on page 29

It’s funny, how living a rich life has so little to do with money and so much to do with helping people you care about. Like the friends you make among residents and staff of Beatitudes Campus.

MEET JOE.

When you’re trained in construction and maintenance, the idea that working for a retirement community could be the best job you ever had is not likely to cross your mind. But, that’s what friends are for – in particular, one who works there and sings its praises in an all-out effort to recruit you. That’s how Joe found his way to Beatitudes Campus two years ago and he’s so glad he did. Any given day finds him and other members of the maintenance team updating apartments for new residents, working on full-scale renovations, or making service calls to apartments or garden homes. For Joe, doing his part to keep Beatitudes Campus in top shape is work to be proud of. Even better, is getting to know the residents and being part of the community of people who live here and work here – it’s the people that make this such a special place. Joe invites you to discover how living at Beatitudes Campus can enrich your life, too. To schedule a private tour, call (602) 995-6100.

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October 2015 | The Moon Valley Tattler | 602-765-0902 Continued from page 28 A. Hospice care is for people with a life-limiting illness who want comfort care rather than curative treatment. A physician must certify that the person’s life expectancy is six months or less, but that time frame is flexible. Services can be extended beyond six months. Some people go on and off hospice care as their conditions change. Some people “graduate” from hospice because they get better. It is time to consider hospice care when one or more of these circumstances apply: loss of function or physical decline; increase in hospitalizations; dependence in most activities of daily living; multiple diseases or conditions; increase in emergency room visits, and continuing weight loss. Medicare and insurance companies require patients who elect to use their hospice benefit to forego curative treatment for their life-limiting illness. Q. What is palliative care? A. Palliative care focuses on the person’s physical, psychological and spiritual needs. The goal is to achieve the best quality of life possible by relieving suffering and controlling pain and symptoms. Palliative care is always part of hospice care. Some hospices offer palliative care services to individuals with serious illness who are still undergoing treatment or are not ready for hospice. Palliative care programs recognize the broad spectrum of chronic illnesses, such as dementia, heart disease, lung disease and cancer. Some patients progress through palliative care programs to hospice services. Others get better. Q. Does everyone with a life-limiting illness automatically get hospice and palliative care? A. No. Healthcare consumers have a choice about whether to get hospice and palliative care. They also have a choice in hospice providers. There are many hospices. Q. How can I choose a hospice and palliative care agency? A. Ask questions of the hospice agency and consult with your healthcare providers, family and friends. Here are some questions to pose: Do you have staff on-duty 24/7 – not an answering service? Do you offer specialized services for specific diseases, including dementia, heart and lung disease? Is a hospice palliative care unit near the patient’s residence in case inpatient care is needed? How long has the hospice been in business? Is it a for-profit or not-for-profit hospice? Is a palliative home care program available to patients with late-stage chronic illness who are not ready for hospice? Q. How do I determine whether hospice care is appropriate? A. Anyone can contact a hospice to request an evaluation to see if hospice care is appropriate. Q. Do I have to pay for hospice care? A. The cost of hospice care is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. If the patient doesn’t have insurance or financial means, care is available through some not-for-profit hospices. The Hospice Medicare Benefit does not cover room and board in a group home, assisted living facility, or nursing home under most circumstances, except for brief nursing home stays of a few days for acute symptom management. Q. How does hospice help the family after a death? A. Hospices offer grief support services to families after the death of a loved one. This may include one-on-one counseling, grief support groups and printed educational material about the grief process.

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Life’s Blessings

Smile Again!

Getting older is just another phase in the many transitions of life. At Life’s Blessings you can live these years to your fullest and surrender the frustrations of not being able to do everything you were once able to do.

In addition to our assisted living homes, we provide In-Home Care services for people who want to continue living in, and receive assistance, in their home, If you need help with cooking, changing, laundry, bathing, cleaning, house chores and other life issues, a caregiver can assist you in your home.

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Assisted Living • Adult Day Care Respite Care • In-Home Care

Let us take care of your living needs so you can relax and enjoy this new transition. Smile again… and become a member of The Life’s Blessings family. Our residents enjoy theater, worship, movies, and other events. We eat great food, drink the best coffee, and we have espresso whenever we want. Life’s Blessings is living with excellence and dignity. Just let go and come live with us!

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B Y J E R R Y PAT E It is a rare occurrence to have a yearly inspection by Arizona’s Department of Health Services result in 0 deficiencies for an assisted living home. An inimitable feat is to do it twice! The management, caregivers and staff at Life’s Blessings Assisted Living Homes achieved the exceptional in obtaining 0 deficiencies in both DHS inspections held at their Central Corridor and Moon Valley homes on August 3 and October 1, 2015, respectfully. DHS inspections include a survey of resident medical charts, medications, provider orders, employee records, facility compliance, grounds and even pet licenses. An employee file is observed for required background clearance, health screening, certification, continuing education and training in special needs of particular residents. Resident files are surveyed to determine if caregivers and staff act according to doctor’s orders, if a resident’s care/service plan addresses adequately all assistance needs of residents and the requisite plan of action, if meds are given properly and if other required documentation of care and services are in order. Facilities are checked for obvious health violations and safety standards. All rooms are inspected for cleanliness and safety. Pest control records, swimming pool maintenance records, smoke detector logs…. all are observed for compliance. In the end, it is an exhausting process of probing a facility, its’ residents and staff to ascertain conformance with department regulations. When considering an assisted living home a prospective resident or representative may ask for a copy of the most recent health inspection (or “survey” as DHS refers to them) and the facility manager will provide a copy for review. Also you may view survey’s online at www.azdhs.gov.

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Senior Class of Boys Team Charity Refurbish Mom’s Place Nursery

Elderberries - Mother Nature’s Flu Shot! B Y O L I V I A W I N G E R T, C O - O W N E R S O U V I A T E ATM

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From September 25-27, the senior class from the North Valley Chapter of Boys’ Team Charity (BTC), a non-profit organization that provides parents and sons with the North Valley League opportunity to volunteer together in the community, completed the annual senior project. This year the seniors decided to help out Mom’s Place, one of the 20 philanthropies that BTC North Valley supports. The purpose of Mom’s Place is to help young mothers with access to resources, parenting and problem resolution skills so they can learn how to raise a child in a safe and nurturing environment. According to Erik McGregor, president of the BTC senior class, volunteering at Mom’s Place was a, “rewarding experience.” He also said it was, “a great way to end our six year journey with Boys Team Charity.” Members of the class met with Susan Leon, director of Mom’s Place, during the summer to learn about her most pressing needs. She asked the class to refurbish one of their rooms that serves as play room, nursery and storage. The class then planned the project and figured out what supplies they would need. During the three days of actually working on the project, the seniors pulled and replaced the carpeting, repainted the walls, added window shading, drapes and wall decorations, and just overall cleaned up the place. Ms. Leon was very happy with the drastic change. What was once a drab room has been completely transformed into a cheerful room suitable for children of all ages. Additionally, at the BTC North Valley general meeting, members donated gift cards totaling almost $700.00, which will all go to Mom’s Place for new toys and supplies. The senior class wants to thank all of their parents who helped them, and in particular class advisors Jackie Sutter, Gretchen Hansen and Heather Ellison along with Tone McGregor, who was the BTC philanthropy liaison to Mom’s Place for many years. Special thanks to Riddle Painting for donating the paint and supplies, David Strafford for donating the carpeting and Bill Ellison for all his help getting extra supplies when needed. We could not have done it without you.

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Now is the time to prepare your body for the season that nobody likes to celebrate – Flu season! According to the Center for Disease Control, flu season starts to peak in November and continues to peak through April. It is therefore wise to arm yourself against that nasty virus and build your body’s immune function. While there are many herbs to help to strengthens immune function, treat cold and flu symptoms and to shorten the duration of an illness, elderberry (Sambuccus nigra) is Mother Nature’s version of the flu shot and can actually help prevent you from contracting the virus altogether. In fact, Elderberries have been extensively studied in Europe and are widely used to maintain respiratory health, treat respiratory infections and to prevent colds and the flu. What makes Elderberry such a powerful herb and just how does it work? Flu viruses are primitive organisms that need the body’s cells as a host to replicate themselves. They puncture the cell walls with little enzyme-coated spikes called hemaglutinin and so break into the cell. Research has shown that elderberry has chemical compounds that disarm these spikes and prevent the virus from entering the respiratory cells thereby working in a prophylactic way. Growing up in Germany, my mother got us through the winter by making sure we got our daily dose of elderberry syrup. (The adults, on the other hand, preferred a glass of elderberry wine!) She would make many batches of the syrup and I have kept up with this tradition in my family as well. In recent years, elderberry syrup has been gaining in popularity here in the U.S. too and can be found in many health food stores. But why spent a lot of money, if it is so easy and fun to make in your own kitchen. All you need is: ½ cup of dried Elderberries 3 cups of spring water ½ -1 cup of honey * In a saucepan, bring the elderberries and water to a boil. Turn down the heat, cover and let simmer for 30 to 4o minutes. Strain the liquid, making sure you mash the berries in order to get every drop of the decoction. Add the honey to the warm liquid and fill in a glass bottle. The syrup will keep in the fridge for 3 months. Take 1-3 tbsp per day for as a preventative remedy or 1tbs every 2-4 hours to treat cold symptoms. Elderberries are safe and can be taken over extended period of time! *(don’t give honey to children under the age of 1)

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Hoot & Howl Your Way through Bearizona during the Howly Growly Owly Festival Fall is a great time to visit Bearizona Wildlife Park; the animals are active in the cooler weather and are all sporting lustrous fur coats in preparation for winter. Bearizona is hosting Howly Growly Owly Festival weekends in October. Visitors are encouraged to dress up in costume and kids that do will get a “beary” special treat! Festivities Include: Howl-O-Ween Express: Hop on the windowless bus that takes visitors through the drive-through animal exhibits. This is about as close as you are going to get to our animals, so you don’t want to miss out. Patrons can howl with the wolves in the Alaskan Tundra & Arctic Wolf enclosure and watch the bison interact with a special Howl-O-Ween enrichment treat. Bus rides depart from the Fort Bearizona parking lot at 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. every Friday and 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October. Growly Bear Cave: Check out our array of jack-o-lanterns that adorn the inside of the Kindergarten Bear Cave. Scarizona at Bearizona Haunted House: Those who dare can walk through our super scary Haunted House (PG-13 Rated) open Friday 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Saturday ave Sunday 10:00a.m-5:00p.m. Raptor Show: Guests should plan to catch an Owly Raptor Show at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m., after visiting Fort Bearizona’s baby and smaller animals. Photo Ops: Several areas of the park are decorated in different themes so visitors can take photos with their families. Scavenger Hunts: Both adults and children can get in on this fun activity. Check in at the front of Fort Bearizona Walk Through with the attendant and get your scavenger hunt form. After you complete the scavenger hunt make sure to turn in your card at the gift shop for a prize. Bearizona’s mission is to promote conservation through memorable and educational encounters with North American wildlife in a natural environment.

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AHS Adoption Spotlight It had been days since Bo had a meal, months since he was groomed and years since he had received medical care and Emergency Animal Medical Technicians rescued the young 3-yearold from cruelty and neglect. It took hours for medical staff to groom the matted Irish Wolfhound/ Golden retriever mix and afterwards, Bo went into surgery to have his wounds treated. After weeks of care, sweet Bo is now ready to start a new life with someone who will shower him with love. He’s a loyal and enduring dog who enjoys the simple things in life like a warm dog bed, belly rubs and a casual walk. Meet Bo at the Sunnyslope Campus located 9226 N. 13th avenue in Phoenix. His adoption fee is $110 and includes his medical treatment, neuter surgery and vaccines. For more information call 602-997-7585 and ask for animal ID number A517801. Bo may have been adopted by the time you visit the shelter but there are many other adoptable pets at the Arizona Humane Society who need a home. Visit azhumane.org to see them all.

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The Trip of a Lifetime Special Visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame BY B R A N D O N M I L L S PAU G H On my 13th birthday, the gift I was most excited to receive was the one from my aunt. It is her tradition that for each of her nieces and nephews 13th birthday, they get to go on a trip of their choice. Being a huge baseball fan, I had already known what I wanted my trip to be based around. Although nearly four years late, the trip my aunt had planned was one I could never imagine. We were going to the National Baseball Hall of Fame to see one of my childhood heroes, Randy Johnson, get inducted. Finding out the Big Unit was voted in to the Hall of Fame was a gift itself, but actually going to see him get inducted was going to be an experience of a lifetime. During the week of the inductions, the atmosphere in Cooperstown is amazing. Baseball memorabilia shops up and down the field, the smell of hot dogs in the air, and thousands of fans who love baseball just as much as I do. The museum is easily my favorite part of the town. It'll never get old learning about the history of America’s Pastime, and being able to see the history in the museum makes you appreciate it that much more. I get lost in the museum, and I hardly notice that hours went by when my aunt and uncle text me from outside of the museum asking me if I’m almost done for the day. There just isn't enough time in the day to actually go through the museum, and it never gets old with the updated exhibits they put up all the time. The best was still to come though, the induction festivities hadn't even started yet. The night before the induction, there was a parade where all of the Hall of Fame members went down Main Street. I have never seen so many legends next to each other at one time, seeing recently inducted members such as Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux to members who were inducted before I was even born such as Hank Aaron, Whitey Ford,

and Joe Morgan all within 15 feet of me. It was also special to see the powerhouse class of 2015 of Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, Craig Biggio, and of course, Randy Johnson. The induction day was one of the most memorable of my life. 45,000 plus people on a giant lawn screaming their hometown heroes name anticipating their speech. Even with the sun beating down on everyone thinking they were in the Arizona heat, everyone was excited as can be. This was the big event, one I have been waiting years for, to finally see a Diamondback make it into the Hall. 5 hours later with the worst sun burn of my life, it was over. Although Johnson’s speaking skills were not as “electric” as his fastball, it was still an amazing experience to see him get inducted along with the rest of the 2015 class. Before we left, I had to do one last thing, go back to the museum and visit the room with all of the Hall of Fame plaques. This is possibly my favorite room in the museum. As you walk around the room it is as if you are walking through time. You first look at the very first class of inductees from 1936 to today. It is a breathtaking experience, as you get to see the best to ever touch a baseball all in one room. I couldn't possibly leave without going through this room one last time. Going to the induction of Randy Johnson was an experience I will hold close to me forever. I couldn't have asked for a better present, and I hope to keep the tradition going with my future nieces and nephews, and hopefully I can take my Aunt and Uncle on a trip of their choice one day. Thank you again Aunt Dawn and Uncle Ed.

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A “Wicked” NCL Event B Y E M I LY VA L E N Z U E L A On September 20, the Moon Valley Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) Class of 2017 met to see the blockbuster Broadway musical “Wicked” at ASU’s Gammage Auditorium. NCL is made up of three pillars including philanthropy, leadership development and cultural experiences. The goal of NCL is to foster the mother-daughter relationship through these three pillars. Our “Wicked” 2017 cultural event began with a pre-theatrical brunch at Paradise Bakery. We enjoyed a nice mother-daughter breakfast before heading to the show. The wonderful performance put on by the cast of “Wicked” left us laughing at moments and shocked at others. The musical describes the untold story of the witches of Oz. It begins with the back story of two witches, one glamorous and popular, and the other born fiery with emerald-green skin. The two meet in the Land of Oz, and eventually develop into the characters of Glinda, the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. The story then illustrates the friendship that grows between the two and the journey they take together. The entire “Wicked” experience was a great way to get mothers and daughters together to experience this cultural event, and make memories that will last a lifetime. I highly recommend catching this musical the next time it comes to town. For more information about NCL, visit our website at www.nclmoonvalley. com Mothers and Daughters Serving Communities Together

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The NCL experience is intended to be a six-year mother-daughter commitment that begins at the start of your daughter’s 7th grade year and ends with her graduation from high school. Mothers with daughters entering grades 7, 8, 9 or 10 are eligible to apply for membership during the chapter’s annual membership selection period. Since NCL is a sponsorship organization, prospective members must be sponsored by two active, current members of the MoonValley chapter of NCL. If you know mothers who are active, current members of the Moon Valley chapter of NCL, we encourage you to ask them about their NCL experience and if they’d be willing to sponsor you during our next drive. Your sponsors should meet with you to discuss all membership obligations and work with you to complete all paperwork by the published due dates. We also encourage you to attend a Prospective Member Meeting, which are generally held in November each year. In the fall of 2015, our chapter will next invite members to submit Intent to Sponsor Forms for prospective members for the 2016-2017. NCL gives priority to prospective members with siblings who are current NCL members and to members in good standing who are transferring from other NCL chapters. We only accept applications during the annual membership selection period and do not maintain a wait list. For the 2016-17 prospective membership drive, our chapter will take applications for the Class of 2022, which will include daughters entering 7th grade in August 2016 and graduating from high school in 2022. We will also fill any vacancies for classes of current 7th, 8th and 9th graders. Please check back in the fall of 2015 for Intent to Sponsor Forms (for current members to complete) and for Prospective Member Packets. Questions? Please contact the Moon Valley chapter of NCL Membership Committee at maureentuskai@gmail.com.

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Local Cafe offers Much! Live Entertainment, High Quality Food and Service BY JOHN MARSHALL Where can you go to dinner that is nearby, that has high quality food and service, and at very affordable prices. Have you tried Moon Valley Cafe? The Cafe now offers dinner from Thursday to Sunday. serving 13 different entrees including fresh cut Steaks,Prime Rib, Salmon,Cod .Pasta, BB Ribs, Turkey dinner, Chicken, and Fajitas. Also, you can get all you can eat Spaghetti on Thursdays and Saturdays, and all you can eat Atlantic Cod on Fridays, plus home made deserts. You can also join the Cafe on Sunday afternoons for LIVE MUSIC and Specials all Day including free chips and salsa!!!!!! Our Family loves the place and you would too! The Cafe now has a new Dessert Display with Homemade Pies, Cannolis, Bread Pudding, Apple Cinnamon turnovers, Eclairs, Cheese Cakes, Chocolate Mouse Cake, Carrot Cake and More, with a special touch from Candy, the Dessert Queen of Moon Valley. The Cafe is now taking orders of pies for that special events or upcoming Holidays. We will be open for Thanksgiving and Christmas for a complete champagne breakfast or dinner, so make your reservations now. Have you thought about the Cafe as a great place for CATERING a Special Party, Birthday, Golf Outing, Banquet, Women or Men’s Club, Wedding or any Special Event, and at very affordable prices. The Cafe can handle up to 175 participants with a Catering Menu ranging from an assorted Appetizer menu, to Full Course Dinners including Prime Rib and Filet Mignon. See our ad below!

Want to know how much your home is worth? BY DAV E D IX Well, thankfully the real estate crash has come and gone. 2012 was at or the bottom of the market and we have seen a nice increase year after year in the Moon Valley area. In 2012, the average home sold for $271,000 at a square foot price of $111. In 2013 we realized the largest recent gains in prices. Homes on average in 2013 sold for $333,000 or $132 a square foot. The average sold home in 2014 was $372,000 at $146 a square foot. There was a small increase so far in 2015. Through the end of August, the average sold price for a home in Moon Valley was $380,000 at $148 a square foot. Many home owners like to use websites to get estimates for the value of their home. The problem with those websites (rhymes with pillow) is they simply use raw data. Their analysis does not include upgrades to the home or location (on or off the golf course, backing to a busy street for a couple of examples). If you want to get a good sound estimate for the value of your home, contact a REALTOR who specializes in the area. If you are needing a good REALTOR in the Moon Valley area, please contact one of our Long Realty Moon Valley Specialists who would love to help. Agent contact info is on our the Back Page of the Tattler or go to our website at www.longrealtycamelback.com or call me, Dave Dix, Designated Broker at Long Realty Camelback, 602-686-1503 or my partner, Melinda Eslinger at 602-999-6126.

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