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More Classroom Volunteers Needed; Training Dates Set - Volunteers Help Improve Student Learning BY MICHAEL BEARDSLEE Classroom volunteers trained and placed by Your Experience Counts contribute significantly to student learning and motivation according to both principals and teachers in an end-of-year survey. One principal commented, “The YEC volunteers not only provide extra support for the students, but become coaches and encouragers for the teachers. They become an integral part of the classroom.” More than 100 teachers and principals completed the survey at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. According to Mike Beardslee, YEC Program Manager, 92% of principals and 90% of teachers said that volunteers made a significant impact or contribution to student learning. 93% of teachers said that their volunteers helped improve student Margee Beardslee, a volunteer in the Washington Elementary School District, has supported students at Orangewood (pictured) and Moon Mountain Elementary during her 4 years with YEC. motivation to learn. Your Experience Counts serves schools in the West Valley (Dysart Unified and Imagine Desert West), East Valley (Mesa Public Schools), and Phoenix (Osborn, Balsz, and Washington Elementary School District). “We placed 92 volunteers in 25 schools last year,” Beardslee stated. “Based on requests for support from teachers, we will need 40 new classroom helpers to join us this school year.” While many volunteers are retired from professional fields, the military and education, others are stay-at-home moms, part-time workers or college students. Several husband-wife teams serve as volunteers. Most volunteers spend two-to-five hours per week in grades three through six working as a partner with a mentor-teacher supporting small groups of students in math, reading and other subjects, including STEM. Dealing with large class sizes and the need to provide small group interventions, teachers particularly value having a trained and caring adult volunteer to support them. Elena Dowers, a teacher at Moon Mountain Elementary, says of her volunteer Margee Beardslee, “I loved having the support for my English Language Learners. My volunteer could adjust to the needs of the student. I have some great ideas for next year and would love to have a volunteer again.” Margee, a retired teacher and seasonal resident, plans to return to the classroom in November. Mae Nevarez, who taught a second-third grade combo class last year at Solano Elementary in the Osborn District, said of her volunteer, Maria Salvucci: “She has helped many struggling students in math. The kids love having her in the room and the extra attention she gives them. I hope she can stay with me for a long time!” YEC, a program of HandsOn Greater Phoenix, provides extensive training for volunteers in reading and math strategies and small group management. Two-day training sessions for new and returning volunteers are scheduled for: Aug. 22-23 in central Phoenix; Sept. 24-25 in Mesa; and Oct. 3-4 in Surprise. Training dates for volunteers in north Phoenix are being planned in conjunction with WESD for early November. For more information, or to volunteer for the 2018-2019 school year, contact Beardslee, mike@handsonphoenix.org; 623-223-9248; or visit http://handsonphoenix.org/YEC
Tattler goes to Austria! This past July, the Moon Valley Tattler traveled to Graz, the second-largest city in Austria and the capital of the province of Styria. Moon Valley next-door neighbors, Mrs. Hara Evenson-Sanders and Mrs. Natalie Walker posed for pictures with the Tattler at the top of the Schlossberg, the city’s castle mount, under the Clock Tower, the famed landmark of Graz built in the year 1560. Natalie, an Austrian native, greatly enjoyed pointing out the historical sights and culinary delights of her hometown to Hara and her family. The visitors from Moon Valley especially loved the famous dark-green pumpkin seed oil of the region, also referred to as the “green gold” of Styria.
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Regrets
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BY DEBBIE ERBSTOESSER My experiences and ‘life lessons’ too numerous to recount, have given me the realization that, for the most part, I have no regrets. I think that’s a good thing, but there are those little nagging ones that undo any ‘good’ that I feel. In High School I wanted to befriend a girl on the bus, but her friends terrorized me. She didn’t, but her friendship with the mean girls made me keep my distance from her. Forty years later we connected on facebook before our 40th High School reunion and we’re friends now. I don’t regret taking 10 years off to be home with my boys. It means that I’m not retiring when other teachers my age are and my pension is pretty tiny, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I can’t get those days back. I dropped whatever I was doing to read to them so that they’d have a love for books and they did - until they started going to school and had to read for assignments, versus reading for the fun of it. Once I saw the damage the compulsory reading did to my children, I regretted having to do that to my students, yet teachers don’t have a lot of autonomy. We’re forced to do things that are not always what’s best for children, because someone who has no experience in the classroom is making those decisions for us and mandating what we do. That is regrettable, but againnot my fault.
I don’t regret ending friendships that caused me pain. Sometimes we have to take care of ourselves at the expense of others. I didn’t get that for a long time, but thankfully I eventually did. I regret that we’ve entered the last chapter with our children. Our last son has gone off to college and our lives will never be the same. It’s supposed to be this way and I know it is as it should be. I’m just sad that now and forever more, our children come ‘home’ as visitors, yet I’m happy that they’re doing so well. They’re normal, well adjusted, smart and independent. We did that! No regrets! I don’t regret putting my marriage first all these years. Our 34th anniversary is August 25th. I knew that when our children were gone, it would be just the two of us and if we didn’t take care of each other and our relationship, that a time would come when we didn’t know each other anymore when they were gone. Then we would be gone too. What a waste. It wasn’t always easy of course, as no marriage is perfect, but we stayed committed to ‘us’ and now that we’re ‘empty nesters’ I have no regrets. Besides, we modeled for our boys what a long lasting marriage looks like, warts and all. I’ve been praying for their wives since I was pregnant with them. Whoever they are, wherever they are, I don’t regret a single prayer.
BY KIM GEORGE Thunderbird High School’s 15th Annual Golf Classic and Auction will be held this Fall and we hope you can join us for one, or both, events! This is Thunderbird’s largest fundraising event of the year and it benefits the entire school. Proceeds from past events have been used to provide items such as: computers and smartboards, expansion of the student quad with awnings & seating, remodeling of the fitness room including new fitness equipment, and many other items benefiting the science, language, math, theatre, dance, music, and P.E. departments. The golf tournament will be held at Moon Valley Country Club beginning at 1:00 on Sunday afternoon, September 16th. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, tee gifts, lunch and fun contests and awards. Register as a single player or get a group together for a foursome. Various sponsorships are also available. The Solheim residence in Moon Valley will be the location for our celebration on Saturday, September 15th. The Happy Gilmore themed event begins at 6:00 and will include silent and live auctions as well as food, entertainment and an open bar. Some items included in our auction will be custom Ping golf clubs, Disneyland Parkhopper tickets and the highly sought after Sophomore THS parking passes and reserved, premium seats for the graduation ceremony in May. Tickets cost only $50 per person, so pull out your plaid pants and argyle socks and join in the fun! Auction and golf event tickets, as well as golf sponsorships can be purchased online at www.thsevent.com. There are a limited number of golf spots and auction tickets available, so act fast! For further information, contact Denise Dominguez at (623) 330-8719 or Kristen Solheim (602) 432-2512.
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Keeping up with new trends – Do I need to? BY STEPHANIE RITSCHER As we discussed in our last article, the design market has changed significantly. In the past, when you wanted to know what was new or trendy, you bought magazines or visited model homes to see the latest “in” items. You then worked with a local designer to find the right items for your home, as most of the products were not readily available to you. Today, with so many online stores, the choices are endless. I have found that it has become more complicated to know what to choose and a little advice and direction can put you back on the right track. Big bold colors seem to be replacing the trend of the “all white” but does that mean that we are now painting our homes over again? I don’t think so. I have always felt that trends are just that, trends! This industry (like fashion) needs to keep things moving so consumers stay interested and excited. We just need to pick a moment/style in time and state that this is our look. Little adjustments can be made as time goes on to keep the look current, but they can be simple changes in pillows, accessories or art. The bottom line is that your home is YOURS and it needs to reflect the style and personalities of the occupants. I would also advise you to finish the look or the room at the time you started it. Colors do slightly skew with each season and you don’t want to find yourself in a position where you can’t find the right towel or bedsheets because the blue became slightly green. The reality is that if you loved it when you did it, you will love it long past the current stylings. If good old fashion traditional is your thing or an urban loft look, go with that, I guarantee the style will be around again.
Rookie Mom: Are We Raising Role Models? B Y B R I D G H I D C O N S TA B L E I’m worried that my 18-month-old daughter has the “only child syndrome.” My husband wants to soak up as much “baby Brynn” as we can. And although a second child is on the horizon (from an extremely far point of view), I do worry about my daughter being lonely or even developing a different (shall we say selfish?) perspective. I can’t help it. I grew up as the fourth of five children; there was controlled chaos everywhere. My role model was my oldest sister Meghan, the oldest by nine years. I went to the University of Arizona because Meghan went there. I was interested in drama because Meghan was interested in that hobby. I had a crush on the Disney cartoon fox Robin Hood because she had a crush. You get it. Luckily, my many older siblings have many children, and Brynn is free to play and look up to any of them. And for Brynn, that person is Mara. Mara is Meghan’s oldest child and I am extremely proud that she and Brynn are friends. This summer, Mara established a “summer squad” where she gave us each a nickname. She regularly attended Brynn’s toddler time at the library, swam with her during swimming lessons at Sunnyslope Pool, and showed her
around the Phoenix Zoo. From a 12-year-old girl spending her summer with an 18-month-old, I have to say that I was not only impressed with humbled. I’m proud of how selfless this little girl can be sure make my daughter feel safe, loved, and valued. And I can’t help but wonder, how many children actually have role models, outside of parents, who are putting an investment in his or her interests? Do you think we spend enough time showing our children how to be a leader or how to nurture others through kindness, hard work, and making smart choices? Furthermore, what is it to be a role model in our community? It’s more than volunteering or being compassionate. Being a role model is a selfless act of investing in others for the sole purpose of making their life a little bigger, a little stronger, and a little easier. When I was young, I viewed my oldest sister as a role model because I envied her interests. But now looking at Mara with Brynn, I’m so proud that she’s choosing to be interested in my daughter who will then be interested in how Mara succeeds. It’s about being there for one another and creating a relationship of support. That’s being a true role model.
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Is Vaping still bad for you? WELLNESS IN MOTION BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER
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I know summer is hot and riding a bicycle is more of a challenge. So leaving the valley is one solution. Rides I have made the new Pantano wash path in Tucson. Went east out of town. Lots of mountain views and smooth new path. More jack rabbits that I have seen in years. No traffic underpasses at busy road crossings Also rode Jim Thompson trail in Sedona. Dirt trail in the tree shaded area north of town lots red rock views. Vacation in Iowa brought more rides. Sioux Falls has a path going around town through parks also along the river 19 miles total. Ragbrai is a ride across Iowa roads are closed 10 to 20 thousand riders each day .I rode one day Ames to Newton mostly flat except for last 6 miles. Man on side of rode warned riders to hydrate 3 more hills to town second hill was said to be beastly! Ride more drive less easy said hard to do. Phone is now fixed after 10 months broken I’m still here! Leon Try Me Bicycle Shop
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Why Didn't Aretha Franklin have a will? B Y L I B B Y B A N K S , T H E L AW O F F I C E O F L I B B Y B A N K S , P L L C Sadly, Aretha Franklin passed away recently. The Queen of Soul gave us so much joy with her music. What a surprise to learn that she passed away with no will. With an $80 Million estate, she needed far more than a will. She needed planning to avoid or minimize taxes, planning for the assets she left and to preserve her legacy the way she would want. By failing to plan, she lost the opportunities that were available to protect her estate. Why didn’t she have a plan in place? We may never know. But I do know some of the reasons people fail to make a will or put other estate planning in place. Here are a few of those reasons - debunked! Estate planning is talking about my death and that’s morbid and depressing. For many people, talking about what will happen to their estate is very difficult and depressing. They avoid it because they don’t want to think about death or what will happen when they are gone. Some worry that by putting a plan in place, they are potentially bringing about their own demise! However, estate planning is about more than your death. When we do an estate plan, we also make a plan for your incapacity. If you are in a car wreck and can’t handle your finances, who will pay your mortgage, keep the lights on, and keep the bills paid? We want to make it easy for the right person (someone you pick ahead of time) to take care of your finances if you couldn’t –including as you age. It may not be fun to take care of your estate planning. My clients often tell me how painless I made the process. Working with an attorney you trust, like, and can relate to helps make the planning much more pleasant. I’m not old enough to worry about estate planning yet. Many clients come into my office saying that they realized they were at “that age” and needed to do estate planning. At my estate planning seminars, when we discuss this issue, I flash a picture on the screen: Prince! Prince died at 57 years old. He clearly was not planning on that, because he didn’t make a will or do any form of estate planning. Another example is James Dean. He died at 26, and his assets went to a father who left him to be raised by an aunt and uncle after his mother died. Was that what he wanted? Probably not, but by failing to plan, he left the decision to state law – and the law gave it to his father. No matter how old they are - any couple with children should have a plan . A homeowner, regardless of their age, should have a plan. And every adult should have a Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney so that the person they appoint can handle their affairs if they are incapacitated. The truth is we don’t know what the future holds. I hope my clients don’t need the plans I put in place for many, many years after we complete the estate plan. But the peace
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of mind they get from having that plan in place – just in case – is a wonderful feeling. I don’t want to give up control and if I create a trust, I will. The revocable living trust that is the cornerstone of much of my planning doesn’t cause you to lose control – it gives you more control. During your lifetime, you are the trustee and the beneficiary. You are in charge, and you can change, revise or revoke the trust. You can buy things as trustee, sell the property as trustee and deal with all of your property in the trust much like you do when you own the property outside the trust. The trust also gives you control when you are incapacitated. Instead of leaving it to chance or to the family to decide, you have chosen who is going to succeed you as trustee and take care of you and your finances.. You provide guidelines for the trustee. On your death, you have designated who is going to wrap up your estate, who gets your assets, and when and how they will receive their inheritance. My estate won’t be subject to estate or inheritance taxes, so I don’t need a plan. Aretha couldn’t claim this one! However, many people believe that, because the federal estate tax exemption is $11.2 Million, they don’t need to worry about planning. However, there are other taxes that proper estate planning can avoid or minimize; one example is capital gains taxes. Also, there are other expenses besides taxes that we avoid with proper planning. The biggest is court costs and attorney’s fees. Without a proper plan, we will likely have to file a court proceeding called a probate to settle your estate. In my office, that costs more than most of my estate planning work – sometimes by a substantial amount. I’ll be gone, so it’s somebody else’s problem! This is a mistaken belief. As we mentioned previously, estate planning deals with what happens when you are incapacitated and who will deal with your finances when you can’t. You’ll still be here, and it may be a big problem for you. Without a proper plan, your loved ones will probably have to go to court to get control of your finances so they can pay your bills and take care of you. That means the money that should go towards your care is going into the pockets of one or more attorneys. Avoiding that is your problem, and failing to plan can cause problems for both you and your family. If you haven’t done your estate planning, think about doing it now. A proper estate plan will make things easier for you and your loved ones throughout your life. For more estate planning information, schedule your free initial consultation. Call me at (602)375-6752, email libby@libbybanks.com or use our scheduling app on my website: Libbybanks.com.
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BTC Painting Party
BY MEL ANIE HULL
Dozens of blank canvases became one-of-a-kind masterpieces as the cafeteria at Lookout Mountain Elementary transformed into an art studio for the Boy’s Team Charity Class of 2023. Elizabeth Buchanan, a 25+ year art educator from the Glendale Elementary School District, provided guidance to 20 boys and their parents. She created Moon Valley Paint Party in 2016 to give kids and adults the opportunity to create a work of art worthy to hang on the wall. For her, it’s an opportunity to share her passion for painting while also helping kids in need. Proceeds from her paint party events are used to help fund art programs in Title 1 schools. During the event, Ms. Buchanan offered a choice of possible themes for the project. The group voted to create a patriotic, desert landscape. Once the theme was chosen, she provided step-by-step instruction as she painted her own canvas on stage. This was not a paint-by-numbers affair. Creativity was encouraged as the budding artists each put a unique twist on their work. By the end of the party, no two completed canvases looked the same. After the paint party a parent commented, “Thank you so much for hosting this. My son never would have had this experience if it wasn’t for BTC. We both had a great time!” Boys Team Charity strives to create new, shared experiences for our teenage boys and their parents while also giving them the opportunity to develop a passion for helping others. Many of these experiences come through the giving of their time and talents to charitable organizations and community out-reach. More than a dozen philanthropies are supported by BTC that range from animal shelters to food banks to neighborhood ministries. We have already completed a total of 1975 philanthropy hours in our first three months of the 2018-2019 BTC year. Other events are designed to expose the boys to something new, such as a jiu-jitsu self-defense class, college preparation from an admissions expert, defensive driving in a simulator, routine automotive care and maintenance, teambuilding in an escape room and discovering their inner Picasso. If you are interested in hosting a Moon Valley Paint Party, call 602-403-4156. If you know a boy in 7th to 11th grade who would like to be a part of our organization, please look us up online at BTC North Valley.
Cherie Malkoff, GRI, rCRMS, REALTOR® Associate Broker
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There he was in his favorite place—the garage. He loved the smell and feel of wood, and he could tell you what kind of tree different woods came from. This wood is from a pine tree. This wood is from a rose bush. I got a good tree education as a child. “Grandpa, what are you making now?” I asked. “Can’t you tell by the form? Stick around and watch,” he replied. As time went on a chair emerged. “Don’t sit on it until the paint dries,” Grandpa said. He made a chair and a table. For my birthday he made me a bed. It had a heart carved on the head board and at the foot. He made all of the wooden furniture in our home. Hour after hour slipped by in the presence of my talented Grandpa.
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Announcing the Bride & Groom to Be! Mr. and Mrs. Michael Audisio of Moon Valley are very happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle Christine Audisio to Mr. Brandon Ambler of Scottsdale. Mr. Ambler is a graduate of University of Arizona while Ms. Audisio graduated from Arizona State University. A wedding is planned for Spring, 2019.
GenerationZ Cars BY J O HAN S WAR T & CO R N EL S WAR T
Michelle Audisio & Brandon Ambler
Generation Z are dreamers. We like to think big, take the risks, and seize the moment. It’s a 50/50 shot with our decisions and we know it; so do our parents. That’s why we took a bold move to review a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S. If you are not familiar with Mercedes-Benz, it is a luxury vehicle brand that is known for its style and elegance. It holds a certain status that draws attention to the eyes of many and it’s most Presidents choice of state vehicle! In contrast, the AMG versions of Mercedes makes sure we cannot stereotype the brand. Point in case, the AMG GT S has a sporty and the flashy look and not exactly what you’d expect from Mercedes. The crackling exhaust and ferocious appearance makes this car an untamed beast of nature. The history of AMG gives it the character it has today and we must go back in time to understand how it all happened. It started when alumni engineers Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher founded AMG as a racing engine company (near Stuttgart in Germany). The letters “AMG” stand for Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach (the birth town of Aufrecht). AMG was very successful and in 1993 became a high-profile seller of modified Mercedes-Benz cars, Daimler-Benz AG decided to partner with AMG. They acquired 51 percent of AMG shares in the beginning of 1999 and in 2005, Aufrecht sold AMG to MercedesBenz ……. and that is where AMG comes from. With all of this in mind, we decided to let the car guide and speak to us about its heritage. The AMG GT S is the second fastest car in the Mercedes line-up. Words cannot describe how it felt to drive this car. The car has 4.0 Liter Biturbo V8 producing an incredible 503 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds! The exterior of this car looks stunning, especially the optional designo Selenite Grey Magno and the high gloss black 19” and 20” inch rims. The carbon fiber exterior package (everything on the car such as the rear view mirrors, rear diffuser, front lip, and side skirts carbon fiber trim); makes the car lighter and more aggressive in appearance. The features on this AMG GT S include the AMG aerodynamics package, a panorama roof, AMG exterior carbon fiber package, AMG interior night package, AMG Dinamica performance steering wheel, a carbon fiber interior trim, leather and alcantara seats with silver stitching throughout the cabin, and a high end Burmester Surround sound system that was excellent. The infotainment system in Mercedes is still a button-operated unit without touch screen functionality. However, it gets the job done. The interior is made of durable materials with a luxurious quality feel to it. Safety features include, a rear view camera and blind spot assist. Looks are one thing when it comes to a car. What really matters is how it performs and operates. This car has various drive modes that actually do change the car behavior and exhaust sound! There is a comfort, sport, sport plus, race, and then individual modes. In the comfort setting, the exhaust noise is great but muted, the ride is actually very absorbing and quiet, and the road noise is minimal. However, in race mode, the car does not hold anything back. It transforms into a caged lion with a deep, loud, crisp, fierce roar noise that wants to be king of the road and run wild. Okay, so maybe GenZ is not all about electronics. We appreciate looks, untamed noises, and beautifully constructed car interiors & exteriors. If you want a fast, loud, and exciting car by Mercedes, the AMG is phenomenal! This particular Mercedes AMG GT S was loaded with many goodies and certainly put a big smile on our faces. This car has a base starting price of $130,825, that is way out of a GenZ’s budget, but nonetheless we are dreamers. Anything can happen in a dream if you will let it. It’s your dream after all.
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September 2018 | The Moon Valley Tattler | 602-765-0902 PATTY SCHMID
REALTOR ®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties #1 Residential Agent 2017 Phoenix & Top 1% of Agents Nationwide
COO, Board of Directors, Luxury Home Tour of Arizona, Former Board Member, Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS, Former Board Member, Arizona Association of REALTORS
cell: 480-889-4449 email: Patty@TheSchmidGroup.com www.AccessMoonValley.com
SHARON HELLAND
Associate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties #1 Residential Agent 2017 Phoenix & Top 1% of Agents Companywide
MOON VALLEY AGENT
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GATED MOON VALLEY RENTAL READY FOR MOVE MOVE-IN
12629 N 19TH ST—$1,900/MO MOON VALLEY CHARMER
POINTE RESORT CONDO AT TAPATIO CLIFFS
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10410 N Cave Creek Rd 2108—$169,900 SWEETWATER VISTAS
912 W Gleneagles Dr—$475,000 PATTY & SHARON’S LISTINGS! MOON VALLEY: GATED SWEETWATER VISTAS – NEW RENTAL LISTING – LEASED ! - 12629 N 19TH St! Gated Community of 54 homes on the mountain with fabulous $$Million$$ Views! See all the way to Fountain Hills, East to McDowell’s, N to Black Mtn, S Mountain Preserve! This 2001 smart home has 2x6 construction, natural gas, fireplace, formal living & Dining + Family room, 3 full bedrooms + loft, 2.5 baths! Kitchen is eat in with granite counters, refrigerator in place, microwave built in, dishwasher & stove, pantry, plus separate laundry room w/cabinets, soft water, iron railings. Covered patio + balcony both with views small pebble Tec pool w/water feature! Energy efficient, front yard landscape included! Where are you going to get a newer home energy efficient with these views!! These go quick!! Ready to move into, turnkey! Move in today! 12629 N 19th Street – available for $1,900/Mo! LEASED! NEW LISTING! POINTE RESORT CONDO AT TAPATIO CLIFFS 10410 N CAVE CREEK RD 2108 NOW UNDER CONTRACT!- This unit in gated Pointe Resort Condo at Tapatio Cliffs is located close to shopping, restaurants, hiking and biking trails (close to North Mountain Preserve), and two major shopping malls. Wonderful upper level unit with open great room split bedroom floor plan. New A/C in July of 2017 and recently painted inside. Access the spacious patio which is accessible by two sets of Arcadia doors from the master bedroom or living room with a mountain view! The community includes 3 pools, 3 spas, tennis and basketball courts. 10410 N CAVE CREEK RD 2108 - $169,900 – READY FOR MOVE-IN! NOW UNDER CONTRACT! MOON VALLEY CHARMER! - 912 W Gleneagles Dr — SOLD IN 1 Week! This is what everyone is looking for! All Block 2590 Sq. Ft, 4 bedroom,2.5 bath, split plan Master on one side, w/nice big yard and pool! Welcome home ready to move into! Paver block private courtyard entry, Dual Pane windows, Open formal Living & Dining rooms open to Kitchen updated contemporary Cherry cabinets, granite, stainless, pantry, island overlooking pool & wonderful entertaining backyard w/remodeled pool paver block patio the length of house, fire pit, lots of additional parking slab w/side loading garage Lovely Stone Gas fireplace in Family Room, large size bed-rooms, inside laundry room, side loading garage. Roof redone 2010, Meticulously maintained by owners for over 20 yrs lots of pride of ownership in this lovely home! Great neighborhood, Great Street across from Golf course. 912 W Gleneagles Dr - $475,000—SOLD! NEW LISTING! – SWEETWATER VISTAS! - 12645 N 18th Pl SOLD IN 1 WEEK! Where are you going to find a 2x6 energy efficient home w/Natural Gas, $$Mil-lion Dollar Views$$ Hillside Gated Private Community, Extra insulated w/2 bedrooms, + large office, Great room w/Dining room, open kitchen w/all appliances including Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer, Laundry Room 2 full baths, huge Master Suite w/amazing views, huge walk in closet, auto blinds in Living room, outdoor covered Patio, Viewing Deck for under 400K???? It is right here! See this quick these go fast! The floor plan and specs are under the documents on these energy efficient homes. Only one in the neighborhood for sale!! Upper Row! This has a 2 car garage with cabinetry, soft water, gas hot water heater 2014, & your own mail box!! No cluster mail here! 12645 N 18th Pl $318,000— SOLD!
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Sellers, It Is Time To List!
MOON VALLEY $100,000-$3 MILLION ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 90 AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,950 LIST AVE= 556,791
PRICE PER SQ FT=
185.01
$100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES IN ESCROW (PENDING): 20
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AVE SQ FT: 2,817 LIST AVE= $499,125 PRICE PER SQ FT= 175.54 DAYS ON MARKET= 137 $100,000-$3 MILLION CURRENT SALES : 32 — AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,771 LIST AVE= 467,350 PRICE PER SQ FT= 174.98
DAYS ON MARKET= 77
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1007 E AIRE LIBRE AVE
339,000 08/24/2018
15856 N 18TH PL
349,000 08/08/2018
102 W THUNDERBIRD RD
385,000 08/24/2018
1627 E PARADISE LN
443,500 08/08/2018
930 E WALTANN LN
745,000 08/23/2018
1550 E Paradise LN
545,000 08/08/2018
1830 E HEARN RD
350,000 08/21/2018
902 E SANDRA TER
350,000 08/07/2018
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14835 N 15TH AVE
635,000 08/21/2018
15638 N 7TH DR
375,000 08/06/2018
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14002 N CORAL GABLES DR
705,000 08/21/2018
14610 N 7TH PL
388,000 08/03/2018
• Showcased Listings on Zillow Premier Preferred Agent – 86% reaching buyers • AccessMoonValley.com • Sharon & Patty have 29 & 28 Years of Real Estate experience, respectively • 5 minute return phone calls • Complete Listing Presentation binder for your home, for buyers to review. Brochures, comparable homes, maps, plat & info on schools, businesses, churches in the neighborhood! • *Virtual Home Tour* on all listings– Buyers can view 24 hours a day on thousands of websites. • Computer literate Agents with latest listing techniques for you! • Education and Communication • Color Brochures • Flyer Box w/Brochures Goes up Immediately • Extensive Advertising • Associate Broker License
15621 N 9TH AVE
435,000 08/17/2018
15823 N 16TH ST
405,000 08/03/2018
43 W CANTERBURY LN
590,000 08/17/2018
2031 E VISTA DR
259,000 08/01/2018
14036 N BURNING TREE PL
280,000 08/16/2018
16036 N 11TH AVE 1125
243,500 07/31/2018
12811 N 15TH DR
322,500 08/15/2018
2002 E EVERETT DR
260,008 07/31/2018
15620 N 7TH DR
410,000 08/15/2018
15826 N 16th ST
515,000 07/31/2018
15237 N 19TH WAY
430,000 08/15/2018
1011 W AIRE LIBRE AVE
305,000 07/30/2018
1202 W DAHLIA DR
505,000 08/14/2018
14818 N 10TH ST
325,000 07/30/2018
1303 E VICTOR HUGO AVE
720,000 08/13/2018
13050 N 13TH LN
435,000 07/30/2018
16036 N 11TH AVE 1022
310,000 07/27/2018
13612 N CANTERBURY DR
387,200 07/27/2018
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14243 N 14TH DR
1,726,000 08/10/2018
13222 N 1ST AVE
482,500 08/09/2018
THE POINTE TAPATIO
ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 8 AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,985 LIST AVE= 360,925
PRICE PER SQ FT=
184.11
DAYS ON MARKET= 73
Sold: 4 AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,981 AVE LIST PRICE: 332,500 PRICE PER SQ FT= 178.08 DAYS ON MAKET= 57
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730 E PEORIA AVE
275,000 08/08/2018
806 E BECKER LN
335,000 08/06/2018
11226 N 11TH ST
375,000 08/07/2018
1039 E DESERT COVE
345,000 08/03/2018
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Fair Housing at 50 - Expanding Access to Opportunity
B Y PAT T Y S C H M I D, R E A LT O R
2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act. While Fair Housing benefits everyone, the National Association of REALTORS® continues to reflect on the work that still needs to be done—to end discrimination in housing markets and to promote housing opportunity for all. REALTOR® members across the country have the opportunity and responsibility to increase efforts to support diversity and inclusivity in the real estate market. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability. Where people live has a direct impact on the quality of their health, education, and access to economic opportunities. Discriminatory housing practices create racial and economic segregation in communities that can lead to disparate outcomes in overall quality of life. Fair housing supports the development of racially and economically diverse communities. Health - Three important and inter-related aspects of residential housing that have links to health include the physical conditions within homes; conditions in the neighborhoods surrounding homes; and housing affordability, which not only shapes home and neighborhood conditions but also affects the overall ability of families to make healthy choices. Where someone lives effects both their physical and mental wellbeing. Fair housing has a role in fostering healthy people and neighborhoods. Education - Housing factors that affect education include housing quality, residential stability, affordability, and neighborhood location. Often, children are assigned default public schools based on neighborhood locations. While other options may exist such as
out-of-boundary public schools or charter schools, a range of factors may prevent parents from choosing these options. The presence of affordable stable housing can support holistic community development, including new or improved schools, tutoring, and strong outof-school-time programs. Communities with high concentrations of poverty and a history of disinvestment may have less access to the type of housing that can bring about positive change to local schools. Fair housing has a role in creating and expanding educational opportunities. Economic Opportunity - Neighborhoods are becoming more segregated economically. The number of poor people living in neighborhoods with concentrated poverty doubled from 3 million in 2000 to 6 million in recent years. At the same time, high-income households have become more likely to live in largely high-income neighborhoods. Housing plays an important role in low-income households’ ability to achieve and maintain the stability necessary to pursue their financial goals and escape poverty. The stability provided by affordable housing can help households secure and maintain employment, increase their savings, and take steps to become self-sufficient. Fair housing has a role in creating neighborhoods that are economically diverse. REALTORS® remain dedicated to promoting inclusion and diversity throughout the real estate community, as expanding homeownership, as well as stable, decent and affordable housing, promote positive outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Patty Schmid is a top producer, 28-year veteran in residential real estate, COO of the Luxury Home Tour of Arizona, former Board Member of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors and the Arizona Association of Realtors, and Team Leader of The Schmid Group.
COLD PASTA SALAD FOR 25 PEOPLE 4 boxes (16 oz.) each macaroni shells 2 pkgs. (10 oz.) frozen, chopped spinach, cooked and drained 6 tbsp. dried basil 18 cloves garlic, cut into tiny pieces Cherry tomatoes
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Moon Valley G.A.I.N. Even Sept 29th - Open to All BY BRET ALDIERI, MVNA PRESIDENT It’s surprising to hear from neighbors who have yet to experience our annual neighborhood G.A.I.N. event. It’s a fun event planned in concert with the City of Phoenix to connect our police and fire department with our residents. MVNA utilizes a Police Department grant that helps fund these activities. G.A.I.N. event Saturday, Sept 29th from 10AM to 1 PM, Moon Valley Country Club parking lot, 151 West Moon Valley Dr. 85023 This is our 7th annual G.A.I.N. event! G.A.I.N. stands for Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods and is a Phoenix Police Department community outreach program. This event is now in the final planning process – so participants could change. However, here’s an outline of expected activities: Free Family fun activities: Arts and crafts activities with a DJ providing festive music. Kids can take the Bike Safety Rodeo with free bike helmets (limited supply), play in a bouncy house, color pumpkins and get their faces painted. There’s fun for adults also, with a display of teardrop campers, old cars, and police and fire vehicles. Bales of straw backdrop will be arranged for family photos, just in time for your
holiday photos. There will be puppies for adoption, and Walgreens will once again be offering flu shots, (bring your insurance card). Profits from the few pay items will benefit The 100 Club (Charity that supports families of injured or fallen police and fire personnel). There are burgers and hot dogs for lunch, a dunk tank where you pay for a few balls to try to dunk one of our guests (police, fire or MVNA directors), a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle (last year someone won ~$200). FREE services offered: Shred-a-thon and Drug Take Back (no sharpies) hosted just prior to G.A.I.N. in the MVCC parking lot: (NOTE: Shred-a-thon available 7AM - 10 AM). We welcome our surrounding community residents to attend this fun, family event. Frequent our website for community events and to register for weekly email of top local stories and events: http://moonvalleyna.org. Get & stay connected with our unique Moon Valley community.
Moon Valley - Neighbors helping Neighbors
AHS Adoption Spotlight - Snickers Originally rescued by the Arizona Humane Society as a stray back in 2017, Snickers is a seven-year-old tortie that is just as sweet as the candy she is named after. Quickly adopted after her short stint in AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™, this unique lady found her way back when her owners had to surrender her back to the shelter due to not being able to afford her care any longer. Snickers is a beautiful girl both on the inside and out who is a big snuggler once she warms up to her surroundings. This loving feline prefers a quieter house where she can explore, spend time with her people and find all of the best places to take a tiger snooze. Meet Snickers at the Arizona Humane Society’s Sunnyslope Campus located at 9226 N. 13th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Her adoption fee includes her spay surgery, vaccines, microchip and a free follow-up vet exam with VCA Animal Hospitals. For those interested in learning more about Henry, please call 602-997-7585 and ask for animal number 560061. If she has already been adopted, please visit azhumane.org to see our photo gallery of adoptable pets waiting for their forever home.
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HomeReady 97
THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON
I recently reacquainted myself with a mortgage for which we don’t get much call in the Moon Valley area. This loan could be a very valuable option for your children, grandchildren, friends and perhaps even yourself. It is the Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgage. Fannie bills it as being “designed for creditworthy low-to moderate-income borrowers, with expanded eligibility for financing homes in low-income communities.” There are several versions of this loan, but the ones that I am going to expound on are the 3 percent down versions. They are called the FNMA HomeReady 97 and the FNMA Regular 97. The “97” refers to a 97% Loan to Value (LTV) requirement. The great thing is that the down payment can come in the form of a gift, cash (mattress money), Community Seconds down payment assistance programs, sweat equity, and of course, savings. We can do these loans for borrowers with FICO scores as low as 620, however, with a FICO of 680 or higher, the terms become much better. Mortgage Insurance is required, but the cost of coverage could be much less than that of a regular conventional loan. Also, comparatively the interest rate on these are very lucrative. To summarize, some advantages are: lower rates, lower down payment, and lower fees. There are some caveats that must be noted. The Regular 97 version requires that at least one of the parties be a “first time home buyer” (defined as no home ownership within the last three years). The HomeReady 97 imposes upper income requirement limits, which equates to $69,100 in certain areas of Maricopa County. In other words, if you make too much money, you may not qualify. However, any area deemed a “low income area” has NO income limits. You can Google “HomeReady Income Eligibility Tool,” and a website will come up. You put in a specific address and it will show if there is an income limit. A 6-hour homebuyer education course may be required. In comparisons that I have seen and done, these are better deals for the borrower than FHA and Down Payment Assistance programs. Again, there are others versions that equate to even more flexibility with a little more down. Freddie Mac also has similar loans. This is a good loan to keep in the back of your mind. If questions arise, get with a knowledgeable independent mortgage loan officer who can help you explore all your options and make a reasoned recommendation.
Lots to do in Moon Valley B LO C K WAT C H E R BY B L A N C H E LU K E S Just a reminder about our coming GAIN Day events (Getting Neighbors Together) GAIN Registration The GAIN registration page for 2018 is up and running, visit www.phoenix.gov/police/gain-online-registration. It is not too late to plan your own GAIN Day event. Even if you don’t register, just getting neighbors together once a year helps pull the community together. As you learn who lives on your block you also learn what pets belong where, just in case they get out. Even toddlers manage to scoot out and that recently happened in a neighboring community. We stand ready to assist you in setting one up a block watch on your street. It is very easy and you will really enjoy the benefits. We have lots of opportunities and programs brought to Moon Valley Recently our community had a CPR class and then there have been and will be additional presentations like the Active Shooter (Run/Hide/Fight) It was put on by the Phoenix Police Department, Homeland Defense Bureau put on one to help prevent, protect, respond to terrorist attack ,the CERTS program for community Emergency Response., and the PNP training. (ie. Phoenix Neighbors on Patrol.) Right now one of the ways to get this kind of information is to see if it is posted on Next Door or if you get emails from the Moon Valley Neighborhood Association. These two vehicles are proving to be most affective to get the news out. Also there is a calendar on http://www.phxblockwatch.org Don’t forget the monthly meetings with Black Mountain Community Officers held the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. The Deer Valley Senior Center at 2001 W Wahalla Ln (19th Av just south of the 101) 6:30 pm to 8pm. Coming Soon at the Moon Valley Country Club is The foundation Fighting Blindness AZ Chapter. They are hosting a "Dining in the Dark" Event on Saturday October 20th 2018. 6 pm there are Cocktails and an Auction and Dinner is at 7pm. For more information and to support this activity go to www.fightblindness.org/ arizonadinner You can also contact Diane Steffe Event Assistant at 310-201-3005 and DSteffe@ fightBlindness.org
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Holy sedan! When Bell Honda gave me the opportunity to test drive a 2018 Honda Accord EX-L, I couldn’t say yes, please and thank you fast enough! Since most of the cars I test drive these days include seating for nine, captain’s chairs (my fave), tons of cup holders and a lot of folding seat options, the idea of driving an unpretentious, yet fully loaded sedan made me squeal with excitement! It is sleek, stylish and seating is plentiful, especially for my family of five. Nine times out of ten, I have at least two out of three kids with me at all times and at the rate they’re growing, especially their attitudes, the space in the Accord definitely did the trick! Can we start with the way the car looks? I was super impressed by the sophistication of the vehicle and how it’s changed over the years. Even the girls thought they were traveling in a limo for the weekend. When I would think of a sedan, I envision a four door, boring, boxy vehicle. You know, what your retired parents might drive. Not so with the Accord’s case. The European-inspired fastback design along with 19- inch Glint Black Alloy wheels and Decklid Spoiler gives the Accord a fresh, younger look…similar to me after Botox! I like to think that I’m an amazing driver, but as my children and husband have both pointed out to me in the past, it’s not exactly a strong quality (except when I’m test driving, of course!). The Honda Accord EX-L actually makes you a safe driver. It boasts a full suite of safety and driver assistive technologies such as LKAS (lane keeping assist system) – this will actually adjust the steering wheel to help you stay in your lane, RDM (Road Departure Mitigation System) – if you happen to cross over a lane without signaling, your vehicle will move you back to your starting lane, or provide braking (#drivinggoals). Add to that CMBS (Collision Mitigation Braking System), ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), TSR (Traffic Sign Recognition) which displays speed-limit sign information to assist the driver while the vehicle is moving. The camera can recognize the speed limit sign for all to see…great for backseat drivers ages 4 through 8! The 8- inch display audio touch screen does its job nicely and makes it so convenient to swipe my way through every Taylor Swift song until the right one is found, and listened to, over and over and over again and again. Overall, the 2018 Honda Accord is one sedan I would own. The space is large enough for the family and the feel is impressive. And while I chauffeured my girls around town all weekend for girl scouts and birthday parties, I also filled the trunk with groceries, dog food, bicycles and a great find at the consignment shop. I didn’t mind it a bit and either did the girls as they mentioned several times, this is easy to get in and out of compared yours mom … it is also prettier and cleaner. Thanks girls. 2018 Honda Accord EX-L – As tested M.S.R.P. $30,865 Car was parked with emergency brake on for photos Vehicle provided by Bell Honda 7th Avenue and Bell Road – Moon Valley
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Get Your Child Into a Sport That Will Last a Lifetime! The Gold Key Tennis Academy The after school junior tennis program is up and running. Sessions run for 4 weeks and is available for ages 4 to 18. We offer classes for the beginner up to the advanced tournament player. More information is available at club's website or stop by the club anytime. Not sure where to start your child? They can try a class for FREE!
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Why I pay so much for Club Baseball BY K I M G E O R G E It is that time of year again when club baseball takes over our house. We have a lot of baseball families in our lives that surround us, and I would not have it any other way. My son is 13 years old and has been playing baseball for about 8 years. To this day, he still loves the sport. How do I know? Because I ask, not just once, but regularly. I ask him a couple times a month to make sure he still loves what he does. Yes, there are plenty of times he is tired, sore, in a slump, missing parties, or just on a losing streak and during those times his love may seem distant. But, at the end of the day he still loves it and so I will continue to ensure he gets to PLAY... Play (verb): to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. I waited to put him on a club team for quite some time as I saw the kids getting burned out, or the parents making the kids play. I vowed I would never do that, I wouldn’t live vicariously through my children. Today I think parents get lost in the competition and forget that these are just kids, and it is just a game. Again, my son is 13 not 18. He will not be drafted any time soon, he will not be going to MLB next year. He will be having fun doing something that he loves, and it is my job to make sure he gets the best out of it. I have plenty of parents and friends criticize my decision on club ball due to the time that, not only my son spends, but time that I must commit as well. Let me start by telling you the time is not wasted as some may say, I love baseball. I love watching it on television, in person, and I absolutely love watching my son out there. I don’t ever look at the weekends spent at the ball field as time lost, I look at it as a great opportunity. I am truly blessed to be able to have the opportunities that I do with my kids and the share the time that we spend. I have heard it all, and I have thought long and hard as the years have passed as to why I continue with CLUB TEAMS. “You have to drive so far for practice” How many of you get to sit uninterrupted for at least 4 hours a week in a car with just you and your 13-yearold boy? It’s amazing the things I find out, the stories we tell, and the secrets we share. If you want to know who is dating who, and who is mad at who just ask me! “You have to sit and watch him practice until 9:30 at night” I don’t have to, I choose to. Most parents don’t stay at practices, when I am able, I always choose to. When was the last time you saw your teenager interact with other adults as though nobody is watching? I get to see him at the end of a 2-hour practice following a 3-day tournament giving every last piece of energy to ‘finish strong’ through sprints. That is inspiration at its finest. I get to watch him push himself and hear the coaches encourage him when he thinks he has no strength inside. Also, it is about an hour drive so I kind of must stay at the practices with this team. “It takes up at least 2 weekends per month. What a waste!” I am his mom, it doesn’t “take up” my time, it IS my time. I am blessed to sit outside with family and share in something we all love. “How do you find time, you are always so busy” When my kids were born I knew I had only a limited amount of time before they grow up and move on with their amazing lives, I am always busy and sometimes I wonder how I do it as well. But, if it is important to you then you make time. What is more important than seeing a smile on your kids face that you could never recreate, but you will remember forever? I will always have the time. “Ughhh, You are always at baseball” Yes, we are always at baseball. “What about your daughter, doesn’t she get bored?” Of course, she does, she is 9, she is always ‘bored’. But, she doesn’t have to come, she chooses to. Her and I sit on the sidelines, we laugh, we talk, she has friends to play with AND she has mastered her gymnastics skills in the beautiful grass. She may love being his little cheerleader as much as he loves playing in a game. Also, most places have a play area for kids as well… crane machines and it’s a slam dunk! So, I get to take time and take my daughter to the park a few weekends a month to play, have picnics, make new friends, eat snow cones, and watch baseball. Doesn’t sound too bad now huh? Finally, “I am so glad my kid doesn’t play sports.” I am so glad that my kids do. I would never have it any other way. I love my weekends, I love my early mornings, my late nights, and my messy house. Club baseball has never been about playing a sport. I am in this for the investment.
I am not paying for just a club baseball team, I am investing in my son’s future. Now, a lot of people may take this to mean I am spending the money now, so he gets a scholarship, or gets drafted later on, and personally I could care less about either of those. Obviously, I want the best for my child and I pray these things come to him if that’s what he wants in life. I will do whatever I can to ensure I give him the opportunity to make it happen, but that is not my “WHY?” I am not investing in BASEBALL, I am investing in SEAN. For a small fee each month, I get to teach my son discipline, sportsmanship, confidence, winning, determination, losing, being a part of a team, being a member of a community, and respect I get to see him develop emotional strength, physical strength, and mental strength. I see my son deal with the humbleness of winning, and the toughness of losing. I am not paying for these coaches to teach him to steal a base, I am paying for them to show him it’s okay if he tried to steal and gets out. You don’t always succeed at something on the first try, next time try harder. I am not paying for him to learn how to bat, I am teaching him that he may not get things done the first time, but he can’t give up, he must keep trying. I don’t care if he knows how to pitch, but I promise he will know that even when he is struggling and at the lowest points in life there are people who will still be there cheering for him. I am not paying for him to get to be the best catcher, he may let every ball roll right past and that’s okay but, he will know that he needs to do his part to contribute to the team, and people depend on him. I am not paying for him to play with his old friends who he has been playing with forever, I am putting him out there, out of his comfort zone with nobody else but him to depend on. At 13, he can walk up to a group of strangers and leave with a group of friends. I am not paying for him to be given a spot in the lineup I am committing to a lesson that he will need to work hard to get what he wants nothing will ever be handed to him. This young man knows, if you want something… you go get it! He will learn to control his own destiny. I am not paying the umps, he will get bad calls and sometimes it’s not fair. Well, my son will know that sometimes life may seem unfair, but he will have to pick up and move on. I am paying for him to learn that sometimes there are things in life that he can’t control, he could have the best game ever and still lose as a team. I am not paying for a winning team, I am investing in the fact that he will know the only thing that matters is that he tried his hardest, he can only worry about things HE can control. He is learning to WIN, but to stay humble. He is learning to LOSE, and yet keep his head up. I am not keeping him on a team because we are locked into playing with them, I am showing him that in a world full of unlimited choices, his word is the strongest commitment he can give. Loyalty will take him further in life than any opportunity. I am not paying to have a coach teach him the basics of baseball, I am treasuring the people who believe in my son like I do. Club baseball is expensive, and I am by no means wealthy, I am just a mom with 2 kids, a full-time career, and a whole lot of pride! I have watched my 13-year-old teenage boy strike a kid out to win the game, then go tell him ‘great try’ before going back to his dugout. I have been blessed to see my son walk up to a boy to make sure he was okay because he saw that the boy was sad after an error he made. I have watched him run laps for not looking his coaches in the eye while communicating. With a heavy heart, I have been a shoulder to the kid who now towers over me while he sheds tears of disappointment. I have witnessed the smile and joy in his heart shine through when he has made the play of the game. I have stood silent as he sat on the bench for an entire game because he didn’t put in the effort to earn his spot. I have watched him so proudly as he goes alone after each game to shake the hands and thank the umpires for their time. I have jumped up and screamed louder than I thought possible when he hit his first home run. My son will make lifelong friendships, he will learn lifelong lessons, and he will do it all while having FUN! So, while I sit in my chair with my sunflower seeds and keep score, I know in my mind that it doesn’t matter who wins because WE already have. I am raising a little man I am so proud to call mine! Therefore, now when people ask me how I pay so much to have my son play on a club team, I know in my mind that it is indeed priceless.
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NCL, INC. MOVES TO HEAD OF THE CLASS AT BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVE BY J E N N I F E R B OY L E As students pile off the bus and line up inside the Grand Canyon University Arena, there is a buzz of excitement and energy in the air. Volunteers from the Moon Valley Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL, Inc.), as well as other NCL chapters and organizations throughout the Valley, are visible throughout the stadium. These volunteers are busy checking students in and out, handing out clothing and supplies, and guiding them through dental screenings. The 2018 “New Clothes, New Beginnings” annual distribution event occurs each July, assisting more than 5,000 high-need K-6 students from over 260 Maricopa County Title I schools. Each student is assigned a personal shopper to help select a new wardrobe including two pairs of shorts, two polo shirts, a sweatshirt, a belt, socks and underwear, a pair of sneakers, a backpack filled with school supplies, handmade items, dozens of school supplies, and personal hygiene items. The distribution event, along with other Back to School Clothing Drive programs, is designed to help these students build the self-esteem and confidence that will enable them to successfully learn, achieve and advance within their schools and communities. This is a special event for both the students and volunteers. Megan Boyle, member of the Moon Valley NCL, Inc. class of 2022, said, “This is one of my favorite events of the year. The students range from little ones to teens, and all are so excited to be getting things like school shorts, shirts and shoes that many of us take for granted. Their smiles and excitement are contagious.” NCL, Inc. is a philanthropic organization with more than 200 chapters across the country that all share the mission of fostering strong mother/daughter relationships through community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. For more information about NCL, Inc., visit https://moonvalley.nationalcharityleague.org/. Mothers and Daughters Serving Communities Together.
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TURNING FINANCIAL STRESS INTO STUDENT SUCCESS
By Jennifer Boyle School can be a stressful time for both parents and kids as everyone is adjusting to new schedules and homework routines. Add to that the financial stress that comes with back to school, and it can become downright daunting for families facing hardships. According to the 2018 Backpack Index, the average cost per child for back to school supplies and extracurricular activity fees is $637 for elementary school children, and more than double that for high school children. This makes getting the supplies students need to succeed completely out of reach for financially struggling families. Acutely aware of this need within our local community, the National Charity League, Inc. (NCL, Inc.) Moon Valley Chapter collected a truckload of school supplies donated by members during the August membership meeting to assist teachers and students at Sunnyslope Elementary School. The Principal of Sunnyslope Elementary, Chance Whiteman, spoke to the group about the school’s “Kids at Hope” program and the importance community groups like NCL Moon Valley are making in the lives of their students. Whiteman said, “These programs, such as adopting families and donating supplies, provide hope to students. We can’t eliminate every risk factor, but we can provide the factor of hope. It shows the importance of what we do when we come together.” NCL Moon Valley also participated in the 2018 Back to School Clothing Drive’s “New Clothes, New Beginnings” annual distribution over the summer, which helped more than 5,000 high-need K-6 students in Maricopa County Title I schools. NCL volunteers served as personal shoppers, helping each child select a new wardrobe including shorts, shirts, shoes, undergarments and a backpack filled with school supplies. The distribution event, along with other Back to School Clothing Drive programs, helps students build self-esteem and confidence, enabling them to successfully learn, achieve and advance within their schools and communities. NCL, Inc. is a philanthropic organization with more than 200 chapters across the country that all share the mission of fostering strong mother/daughter relationships through community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. For more information about NCL, Inc., visit https://moonvalley.nationalcharityleague.org/.
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Hello from Moon Valley PosTal Center BY D E B R A A N D D OY L E S CO T T We want to thank you, our customers for your kindness and tell everyone that you have made us feel welcomed, we value your patronage and appreciate your confidence in us. Let me take this opportunity to introduce us, to you as the new owners of Moon Valley Postal Center, Debra and Doyle Scott. I moved to the Phoenix Metro Area 7 years ago for a position as Healthcare Administrator and always missed having owning another business. I am happy to say, we decided to embrace this endeavor together and appreciate the opportunity to serve you. We have enjoyed living in Moon Valley for 5 years, I can say we can’t imagine living anywhere else. It does not begin to describe how great it is owning a business that many of you gather at on a regular basis. My husband moved here in 1959 and grew up in his Fathers Printing Business, which his brother still runs to this day. He worked in the Federal government in both Washington DC and the Arizona office for the past 15 years. It is our desire to keep you satisfied with our services and the new “Supporting Local Artist” products we have brought in and know, “You are our inspiration in doing our very best”.
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BY D R . PAU L S TA N T O N , S U P E R I N T E N D E N T, W E S D Hello! I am Dr. Paul Stanton, the proud superintendent of the Washington Elementary School District. While the 2018-2019 school year has just started, so many exciting things have happened. To stay up to date on the latest news make sure to like @WESDSchools on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. WESD feature stories will also be posted to our Web site at www.wesdschools.org. Over the summer, the Washington Elementary School District has worked diligently to complete the many projects that were in the Bond Plan approved by voters in 2010. Thanks to the approval of the 2016 Bond Election, the District has been able to begin work on the next group of planned projects. New adaptive playgrounds, HVAC units, remodeled buildings and classrooms and updated parking lots are just a few projects that have been completed at our schools. The projects identified in the 2016 Bond Plan are expected to continue through the year 2022. I want to take this opportunity to thank you – our parents, grandparents and neighbors – who support us and made these improvement projects possible. We are thankful that you are a part of our WESD family. In May, the WESD Governing Board called for a special Maintenance and Operations Budget Override election. This Override asks voters within the District to approve additional maintenance and operations funding for their local schools. This budget is earmarked for specific educational purposes. The WESD currently provides full-day kindergarten, gifted services, enhanced music, art and PE opportunities, and intervention for all students with override funds. WESD would like to continue these programs for students. The Maintenance and Operations Budget Override Election will take place on November 6, 2018. If voters approve a continuation of the override, the tax rate will remain about the same. If the override is not approved, the current 15% M&O override would continue through the 2018-2019 school year. The District will plan to reduce the budget by over $6 million in each of the following three years until the budget capacity is completely eliminated at the end of 2020-2021. Ultimately, current student programs and services may have to be reduced or eliminated. WESD strives to make responsible decisions that demonstrate we are accountable to ensure effective fiscal management. The WESD has consistently operated within all approved budget limits each fiscal year, including the override authority previously given. The override was originally approved by voters in 1990 so it will not be a new tax for our community – it has been in effect for nearly thirty years. For more information regarding the M&O Override, please visit the WESD website at www.wesdschools.org/domain/97. Again, I thank you for your support of the WESD Family.
Moon Valley Real Estate Group is At It Again!
On September 29th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm there will be a FUN Day for everyone! The Moon Valley Real Estate Group is joining with the Moon Valley Neighborhood Association to provide activities and games for kids. Their booth will involve fishing for prizes – sounds a bit “quacky,” but it’ll be FUN! This annual Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) event is raising funds for the 100 Club of Arizona (benefiting families of fallen first responders). Walgreens will be there giving Flu Shots -- bring your insurance card. There will be pet adoptions. All this FUN is taking place at the Moon Valley Country Club parking lot. Moon Valley Real Estate Group Agents will be on hand and are looking forward to another community project! Call (602) 316-0988 for questions.
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Phoenix Mayor Thelda WilLiams September column
MOON VALLEY WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEONS WITH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITY GROUPS
Back to school time is a fresh opportunity to instill a love of learning and offer new encouragement to our students. In Phoenix, we know it’s important to provide access to eduMoon Valley Women’s Club is a social and service club founded cation and opportunity for our youth because when our students in 1970. Membership is open to women living within our boundarsucceed, our city succeeds. ies, which are comprised of the following streets: North side of ThunThat’s why Phoenix libraries strive to offer not just a wealth derbird Road, West side of Seventh Street, Homes on Paradise Lane/ of knowledge, but also resources and opportunities for our youth. LeMarche Avenues, East of and including Moon Mountain and CorAs the school year begins, I encourage you to make visiting the al Gables Estates, and South of Greenway including Moonlight Cove, library part of your family’s routine. Tamarac and Las Meridas. At all library branches, students can find study spaces and Annual membership dues are $20 to receive the monthly newshelp with homework by accessing online research databases. letter by email or $30 to receive newsletters in the US mail. A Phoenix library card also gets you experiences with a CulMembers, their guests and prospective members are invited to ture Pass. Theses passes, provided by Act One AZ, offer free admission to several local arts and join us for the first Moon Valley Women’s Club luncheon of the comcultural institutions. These arts and culture experiences broaden the horizons and help open up the ing season. Our 2018/2019 Board will welcome new and returning world to our youth. Through the MACH1 programs at Burton Barr Central Library, students can members along with guests. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, also have fun by working on crafts and projects or by learning code, not even realizing they’re pickSeptember 13th at the Moon Valley Country Club. Our social being up valuable new skills. gins at 11:00am giving everyone an opportunity to welcome new And although the school year just began, it’s never too early to think about college. College Deand prospective members, ask questions, sign up for activity groups, pot is a college access center located at Burton Barr that offers free services, also available in Spanish. have photos taken for our Membership Directory and catch up with First generation college students may feel they don’t have anyone to guide them through the friends you haven’t seen during the summer and meet new neighbors. process of researching and applying for college and financial aid. Staff at College Depot are available Three entrees (including a vegetarian option) will be offered with bevto help navigate the process. College Depot is about breaking down barriers because everyone should erage and dessert for $26. have access to a quality education, and accessing it is the first step. Future luncheons are being planned at various venues along with When Burton Barr reopened this summer, College Depot was able to expand—tripling in size interesting and entertaining programs. We hold our Annual Auction by adding 8,000 square feet and 66 new computers, and increasing capacity for programs and events. luncheon in February with all proceeds College Depot staff can offer students one-on-one appointments and workshops to help with going to fund our Service Projects. college planning, applications, exploring careers and majors, reviewing personal statements, and If you would like further informahelping with financial aid forms and scholarships. tion about membership, activity group Learning doesn’t end at a certain age—it’s never too late to pursue an education. College Depot participation or our luncheons, please offers Career Online High School for adults to earn an accredited high school diploma and career visit our website at www.moonvalleycertificate online. Advisors can also offer guidance with resumes and career paths. womensclub.org, email us at moonvalAs parents send their children back to school, safety is of upmost importance. I urge residents to leywomensclub@gmail.com or call drive carefully—be alert, slow down near schools, stop for children crossing the street, and stop for 602-350-3188. If you live within our buses loading and unloading kids. boundaries, we will send you a memThis school year, I wish your students and family a successful year with renewed inspiration bership form and a copy of our August to achieve your goals. Newsletter by email or U S mail.
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