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Mountain Sky Teens Wake Up! BY PERRY MASON You might see them in the neighborhood or at a community event working, sweating, but having a good time together performing public service. Their goal is to wake up! Get out! And make a difference in their world. While they have the motivation, the time, and the energy, they surprisingly don’t have the reputation for such work because they are middle schoolers. That’s right! Students at Mountain Sky Junior High have elected to be part of a club focused purely on being good citizens and performing community service through weekly meetings and monthly outings. Paid for by a Moon Valley Neighborhood Alliance approved block watch grant, the Wake Up! Club is run in conjunction with the MVNA block watch, City of Phoenix Police Department, and Mountain Sky Junior High. The intent of such grants is to help students wake up to the world and see the possibilities for helping in the community and learning about being good citizens. Each Wake Up! Club is assigned a City of Phoenix School Resource Officer to deliver law related education (LRE) and provide resources for the club like speakers and opportunities. The Officer assigned to Mountain Sky’s Wake Up! Club is Officer Sara Hall, a veteran to the North Valley who has a heart for helping youth make good decisions in life. The Wake Up! Club will be busy this year. Already the small but mighty 25 BY NOLAN HOIBY teens have worked at St. Mary’s Food Bank giving up their Labor Day weekend and impressing the staff with their speed and efficiency. In Boys team charity (btc) is a volunteer service an hour and a half, the group packaged 17,000 meals organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit for the elderly, who depend on those boxes. The group in young men, grades 7-12, through active participation worked so hard and so fast they finished an hour ahead of parents and sons in philanthropic projects in their of schedule. While working, they were even told to shut communities. The boys team charity North Valley League down to take a fifteen-minute break for water because members live throughout the North Central Valley of the staff were worried they were getting overheated. After Phoenix AZ. The focus of our organization is growing, ten minutes, the group was begging to get back to work. learning and giving back to the community together. Sweaty faces and cut hands did not diminish their Currently btc is in the middle of our active year which sense of accomplishment. Dancing to the music while runs May through April. Each year we partner with working and giving each other high fives, the group 20 different philanthropies around the valley donating laughed while making hundreds of boxes, placing over 3000 service hours and 200 personal donations thousands of canned and packaged food into those boxes, to these organizations. We currently have 132 families and breaking down other boxes to be recycled. “I love and 155 boys in our North Valley League. I have had working here together to help other people. There are the privilege of being in the “middle” of btc as I am the people who are starving and need water to stay hydrated. middle brother. My older brother is a senior in high These could be family members or friends, and I want to school active in his sixth year with btc. Each year the help”, said new 7th grade member Jordan. senior class chooses one philanthropy to work with to The week prior to going, the Wake Up! Club spent do a major project. This year’s senior class is working on their weekly meeting learning about St. Mary’s Food Bank redeveloping the playground at St. Vincent de Paul though research. “They were impressed to know that St. Dream Center in south Phoenix. It was great having for h Darcy a dog available Mary’s Food Bank was the first of its ...Continued on page 3 Cade and Nolan Hoiby wit ...Continued on page 3 cue & placement

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a big brother show me the ropes and watching how he has made new friends and has had great learning experiences with all of the philanthropies he worked with. I also had a lot of fun this year as it is my little brother’s first year in btc. We just went and worked together serving meals and helping children with their homework at St. Vincent de Paul and assisting at the Home Fur Good animal rescue. It was great to help guide my little brother and watch the smile on his face with all the joy he got from helping others. One of my favorite philanthropies I have been helping with for the past three years has been Desert Mission Food Bank. Btc is a great experience for all involved, a win win! One experiences a feeling of joy and gratitude while benefiting another. As you can see being in the “middle” of btc is a great thing! Please visit our website btcnorthvalley.chapterweb.net to find out more information.

kind in the U.S. and that they were going to be a part of that legacy” said Perry Mason, Mountain Sky’s Principal and co-sponsor for the Club. He and Karen Mull, the school’s Social Worker, took on the club to provide what they know students are capable of when given the chance – making the world a better place. Ms. Mull adds, “It is great to have an opportunity to have the Wake Up! Club on campus to work with the community and develop young minds”. This year the group will go to St. Mary’s one more time, work the Purple Strides for Pancreatic Cancer Walk, the Kiwanis Walk-A-Thon, the Veterans Day Parade, G.A.I.N event, clean Moon Valley Park, twice beautify the Mountain Sky Campus, Shop with a Cop, and more. Like their shirts say, “you’ve got to choose between right and wrong”. These teens have chosen to connect to their world through hard April 2016 by volunteering at Pat's Run work and friendship. That lasting spirit has Lance, Andrew & Nolan Hoi already spread to others as the groups is expanding its numbers. “I get the satisfaction of knowing we can help others and make the community better, said two-year member Trenton. Paula Cullison at her latest art exhibit. Her photos The grant pays for the officer, transportation and materials, are amazing. The Sonoran Arts League reception but does not supply water or food. For those items they depend at the Anthem Civic Center was a huge success. on donations. After they work together, they share a snack or Thanks to those who came out to support the event. meal to add to the bonds of the work. “It is funny, with so much Paula enjoyed meeting the attendees and answering technology and distractions in the world, it is great to watch their questions about her photography. It was fun! these kids discover the best way for humanity to commune is The Art in Public Places show will remain on exhibit still through hard work and food”, said Principal Mason. So, until Jan 27th. Thank you Paula for inviting us! if you see them out give them a hand, or if you support their efforts, maybe donate a case of water or a lunch after their work. Either way they will be out their waking up to the community we are so proud to be a part of.

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BY M A R A N DA M I L L S PAU G H , C U R R E N T A S U S T U D E N T For my 21st birthday I got the greatest gift I could have asked for. I was given an experience that some people only dream about. This exciting opportunity was part of a familial tradition, which consisted of my aunt taking each of her nieces and nephews on a vacation, wherever their hearts desired at the age of 13. At thirteen, I decided that I was set on going to Disneyland, but I was told to give it more thought. So about eight years later, I finally decided to take a trip to Europe, more specifically, a cruise so that we could see as much as possible. The vacation began with our first flight to New York City. After arriving, even though we were exhausted, we decided to explore the city. I was surprised that even late at night there was still so much going on. After a little shopping and some pizza, we made our way back to the hotel so we’d be ready for our flight to Spain the next day. Finally, we were on our very long flight to Barcelona, Spain. The best part about Barcelona besides all the shopping, was the surprise tour that Dawn booked for us. It included a tour through the gothic part of the city, a boat ride, and ended with a helicopter ride. I thought it would be scary but it ended up being really fun. After a couple of days, we boarded Carnival’s brand new ship, Carnival Vista. We had one day at sea where we were able to explore the ship. We had a lot of fun dressing up for dinner and going to the piano bar. The next day we arrived in Sardinia, Italy. The things I remember most about Sardinia were the steep hills, and their strange delicacy, horse steak. Obviously I went for some homemade pasta for lunch and not the horse meat. Within the next few days we visited Naples and Livorno, both of these ports we spent shopping in the Italian markets. I loved visiting all the clothing shops and seeing how different European clothing is different than the American clothing I am used to, and I ended up buying a lot of clothes. Next we visited Rome, a city I found to be the most interesting, specifically the famous Coliseum and the beautiful paintings on the walls and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Rome is where I also had my favorite meal of the whole trip, which was a huge plate of spaghetti. After leaving Italy, we arrived in Marseilles, France. Once we were in port, we immediately searched for a tour of the city. Our tour, though short, gave us a good overview of the city. France was one of my favorite places to visit because it felt most like being somewhere new. Almost nobody spoke English, which gave us a challenge of finding our own way around, but it also made it really fun. Our last stop of the trip was Palma de Mallorca, Spain. This was the most beautiful city we visited. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR We went on a peaceful boat ride that took us around the edge of the city, then got back on the ship early Being an aunt is truly the highso that we could try out the sky course. It was a little scary, but I’ll never forget the look on Dawn’s face light of my life, and these special when we had to cross the single rope. It was one of my favorite memories. trips have been the best gifts Finally, we arrived back in Barcelona. We spent our last two days in Europe finishing up our I could have shared with them. shopping and going to the beach. Going to Europe with my aunt was a great experience. I am so happy Things are things, but our that I got to spend that time with just me and Dawn visiting all those different countries. I’m glad that memories will live forever. I waited 8 years to decide where I wanted to go because it turned into the best trip of my life.

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Police Changes & GenYES B Y D E B R A S TA R K , CO U N C I LW O M A N There have been some recent changes in our police department. I would like to thank Phoenix Police Chief Joseph Yahner for his years of service and congratulate him on his retirement and also welcome our new Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams who was sworn in on October 28th. I look forward to working with Chief Williams to address concerns in District 3 and to continue to keep our community safe for residents and business owners. I will be hosting a meet and greet with Chief Williams on December 8th from 6:00 – 8:00PM. Additional details are posted on Phoenix.gov/district3 or you are welcome to call my office at (602) 262-7441. Did you know that November is National Entrepreneurship Month and we have a great story to showcase? Generation Tech Support is a new technical support center is at the southwest corner of 7th Street and Thunderbird Road. The business was an idea developed through the Shadow Mountain High School GenYES program. The goal is to consistently expand and improve technology services to communities while teaching students entrepreneurship in a successful working model. The students provide technical support and instruction on anything from Google Docs to your iPhone to programing small appliances, like your household Rumba. The center was funded in part by a grant from the Cisco Foundation and students work together to make company decisions as stakeholders, learn new technologies, and are actively involved in the operational aspects of the business. GenTechs will benefit in scholarships and company profits. For additional information about Generation Tech Support please visit gentechsupport.com. As the weather continues to cool down in Phoenix it means that more tourists are in town and out on the roads enjoying our beautiful weather and we are also entering into the holiday season. Please remember that it may take a little longer to arrive at your destination and I encourage you to exercise patience with your fellow drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Lastly I hope that you, your family, and your neighbors enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving. Due to the holiday please note that Thursday, November 24 solid waste collection moves to Friday, November 25 – and Friday, November 25 collection moves to Saturday, November 26. Phoenix City Hall and Municipal Court Building will be closed on both November 24th and 25th. Respectfully, Debra Stark | Councilwoman, City of Phoenix, Council District 3 602-262-7441 | council.district.3@phoenix.gov

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Three of the best remodel projects to increase the value of your home are Kitchens, Moon Valley Neighborhood Association (MVNA) held another very successful bathrooms and windows. A master plan of the areas you want to remodel will give G.A.I.N. event (Getting AZ Involved in Neighborhoods) on Saturday, October 8, 2016 you the best results. If a kitchen or bath is remodeled and the layout and flow are at MVCC –our Fourth Annual. Estimates of 400+ residents visited with our Black not considered, your finished project will not give you the return on investment you Mountain Precinct Police Department and Phoenix Fire at this City of Phoenix sponsored expect. outreach event. What a blast! KITCHENS Our GAIN Day morning started out iffy - with pouring down rain, thunder and This is the hub of the home and the first room most buyers want to look at. A lightning…we all just glanced over at one another, while drinking coffee and eating good kitchen design is imperative. The work space and flow of the kitchen will make donuts, and thought “What now?” But low and behold, it stopped and left us with a or break your remodel. Cabinets, appliances and countertops will compliment a good gorgeous day, albeit a bit warm and humid for October. design. FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION. Then the crowds came. The giggling kids had their hands in paint with free pumpkin BATHROOMS painting, crafts, basil seed planting, face painting, balloons and the always fun Bouncy An updated bathroom should have two sinks, custom shower and good lighting. House. Adults enjoyed vintage cars, AZ Roundup Club w/ teardrop RV, Humane Society The design will be determined by the size of the space available. Small items that make Pet adoption, AZ Game and Fish display, DJ Lanny Wade, Kettle Korn and much more. a difference are crown molding, new fixtures and a fresh coat of paint. Phoenix PD Explorers also did fingerprinting for the little ones. WINDOWS A check in the amount of $1000 was presented to The 100 Club of AZ at the The first impression anyone has of your home is the exterior curb appeal. New Wednesday, October 26th Coffee with a Cop at Times Square Restaurant. Thanks to windows will give your house an instant face lift while also providing energy efficiency. all of you for helping Moon Valley donate to this charity that provides support A good quality window does to AZ families of our fallen first responders (both Police and Fire). Their Moto make a difference. is: “STANDING BEHIND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO STAND A good master plan BEHIND THE BADGE”. will give you increased This event was accomplished through the Neighborhood Block Watch Grant function and livability of Program. Thanks everyone who came out to enjoy a day of visiting with the local your home and will result Precinct. Special thanks to Sylvia and Richard Iodice who have organized and in improving your most championed every one of these annual MVNA events. important investment. Call Our team looks forward to doing another one next year and we can always use Kirk Development Company, more volunteers. So get involved with the MVNA and get to know more people in 602 944-3658 (A Design our community. It’s a lot of fun and I think you could even lose weight. Build Company) to improve Holiday Season is fast approaching! Just a quick reminder about the Moon the return on your investment. Valley annual Christmas Home decorating contest; judging is scheduled for Dec 9th. Please email us if you want your home to be judged. If you want to be a judge, we have scheduled 2 Trollies; a donation to our holiday food drive gets you on board. Greg Malone, Sgt Scott Cain, Cmdr Chuck Morin, Sylvia Iodice, Ofc Tom Owsley, Al and Laura Contreras (The100 Club of AZ), Richard Get Moon Valley updates on our website at www.moonvalleyna.org, and signup Iodice, Nan Norton, Lt Chuck Williams and Ofc Drew Miller. for our weekly email blast and pet patrol notices. Participate to help make our SED LEA community a stronger, safer place. Moon Valley – Neighbors helping Neighbors

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Enter “central stage” are the new category “gravel” bicycles intended for graded dirt roads, as well as forest or country roads. They are most like hybrid bicycles, but have lower or drop handle bars. The tires are 700c using a 30 mm width tire, not the 35 – 42 mm found on hybrids. Shocks or rubber cushions are on front and back to ensure a smoother ride. Disc or center pull brakes are common providing a safe stop in wet or muddy conditions. These bikes are lighter in weight than hybrids but heavier than common road bicycles. This new style bicycle adds to the places we may ride, as well as, with new people, or those who want to ride something new in new places. Several “gravel” bicycle group rides are being posted, along with notices of races on forest or country roads. So get yourself set up with a new style “gravel” bicycle and enjoy riding with your “biker” friends in different places or meet some new friends in new places. May we all remember and be Thankful for our many blessings, our friends new and old, our freedoms, and the beauty of the country we live in.

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MAKING A SPACE LOOK BRIGHTER AND LARGER

DESIGN SOLUTIONS BY ROBERT ALAN MINOR Q: We recently decided to downsize by purchasing an older detached patio home. Now that we are getting ready to move in, the house looks much smaller than when it was first shown to us. It is also very dark due to few windows. What can I do to make it less gloomy and appear more spacious? A: It is a mixed blessing to look at an empty house in the real estate market. On one side it is nice to focus on a clean slate, without any furniture or objects to distract you. You can also do a quick inspection of the interior paint, nail holes, damage and other flaws. On the other side many rooms are deceiving when they are without furnishings. It can be a real challenge to place all of your possessions without doing some serious homework. Always carry a tape measure with you. When you find your perfect home, measure each room and make a floor plan. Take into consideration doors, windows, walkways, air vents and other obstacles. This is especially important when you are downsizing to a smaller home. Start your organization/ elimination process immediately. Don’t wait till the movers arrive. Most of my clients ask me to coordinate their move and place their furniture. This works extremely well and can be very efficient. I am always amazed at two statements that are usually made by my clients and friends, “I don’t really have that much furniture and stuff”, and “we will make it work and fit”. I don’t believe it for a second, without a master plan! One of the first projects to do in your new home is closet organization. Look at all storage areas. New shelves, drawers, baskets and pullouts can be a welcome addition to any closet. Most systems and components can be purchased at your local home store. Don’t forget the garage area. Floor to ceiling cabinets are a must for a clutter free home. Consider removing an interior non-bearing wall. Our lifestyle today is much more casual than when your home was built. Rooms are more open and multipurpose. Remove a wall in a small formal dining room to make your living area functional and spacious. It also makes the dining area more practical with a less cramped or claustrophobic feeling. Eliminating a wall between your kitchen and family room is also effective. Consult a licensed contractor before you become too aggressive in removing walls yourself. In some cases a beam or post may be necessary for support when removing a load bearing wall. Consider filling in a sunken dining or living room. Sunken rooms restrict furniture placement. They are now considered so out of date! Unify your home with one theme. Be consistent with colors, fabrics and flooring that complement one another. When choosing floor tile, use 18” or larger tiles for a look that visually expands a room. To update old dark wood cabinetry, doors and moldings, consider having them professionally painted in a neutral warm color. Avoid a stark white tone for your walls. This can actually have too much contrast with your furniture…..calling more attention to your small room. Pick a rich warm wall color that blends with your furniture and fabrics. Evaluate all of your existing windows and doors. Adding or enlarging a window can make a dramatic difference in your interior space. Let more light in, and enjoy your exterior views. Use glass block if you want more privacy. What about installing a skylight? They are available in every configuration, and easy to install. Replace a window in your master bedroom with french doors to really open your room. This can also be an effective addition to almost any room in your home. Be creative with window coverings. Remove heavy draperies and replace with simpler solutions – panel track, shades, wood blinds. For a more formal look add fixed drapery panels on both sides of a window. Wood shutters can also be a beautiful and practical option; but, remember they also cut down the amount of light filtering into a room. Simplify your furniture and accessories. Remember to keep the scale of all you furnishings in proportion to your room size. If you have collections, use built-ins or wall units to display them. Enjoy your new home! Interior designer Robert Alan Minor of Interior Resources has been designing and remodeling homes, offices and restaurants since 1978. He lives and works in Moon Valley, where he can be reached by email at robertalanminor@aol.com, and by phone at 602-298-8038.

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Should You Invest in a ROTH or Traditional IRA? BY D E N N I S J. R O G E R S , C PA , C FP ® There are three options when it comes to investing for retirement on a tax favored basis besides your employer’s plans. These are the Traditional IRA, the ROTH IRA, and the non-deductible IRA. The non-deductible is best used only if you do not qualify (based on income limits) for either of the other two. If your income qualifies you for a choice between the ROTH and the traditional, there are a number of factors to consider. The traditional IRA gives you an immediate tax deduction in the year you fund it. That means that if you are in a 30% combined federal and state tax bracket the $5,500 IRA contribution would only really cost you $3,850. You do, however, have to pay tax on it when you take the funds out for retirement. The ROTH IRA is funded with after-tax dollars. The nice thing about it is that when you take it out for retirement you pay no tax on any of it. So, the earnings on the ROTH are never taxed at all. If you expect to be in a lower tax bracket when you retire, the traditional IRA is probably your best bet. If you expect to be in a higher one, then the ROTH makes more sense. If you think your bracket will be the same, it would not matter which one you use. You may be subjected to an additional 10% penalty if you take withdrawals from either account before age 591/2. ROTH IRA’s also require that you wait 5 years after the first deposit to take distributions. You are required to begin taking taxable distributions from the traditional IRA at age 701/2. A ROTH IRA has no requirements for withdrawals during the owner’s lifetime. This can be a very effective wealth-transfer vehicle if you do not need the money during your lifetime. Your beneficiaries also will avoid paying taxes on it as they take withdrawals. Material discussed is meant to provide general information and it is not to be construed as specific investment, tax or legal advice. Neither United Planners nor its financial professionals render legal or tax advice. Please consult with your accountant or tax advisor for specific guidance. 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. He can be reached at dennis@rogerskirby.com or 602-748-1900.

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M O O N VA L L E Y M AG I C BY D E B B I E E R B S T O E S S E R ...Commitments and Life’s Little Pleasures There are so many deadlines and they aren’t magical, but when they’re met they are! Work must be done, meetings attended, quota’s made, grades inputted, etc. All the stress of having to meet the deadlines takes a toll on a person. That’s where the ‘little pleasures’ comes in. I’m facing down this school year with a commitment to ME. I refuse to give up on all the work I put into getting healthy. I leave my job and go workout way more often than I have in the past. I have to, because I need my health and sanity more than I need this job! The Pilates Barre Studio between Charr and Aiello’s on the SE corner of 7th St and Thunderbird offers a ‘Happy Hour’ that is Healthy. And what is crazy to me is that I’m leaving there at 7 o’clock at night sometimes!? I used to be in my p.j’s at that hour! My husband of 32 years knows a good deal when he sees one. Allow a wife her ‘me’ time and make dinner 2-3 times a week (instead of his previous zero), or deal with the alternative. It’s working out nicely and we are happy. There are many stressors in life and I’ve read a LOT about letting those stresses in life ‘go’ on facebook, but that’s ‘La La Land’, not real life. We ‘real-lifers’ have mortgages to pay and kids to care for. The only way to make sense of the madness is to make sense of us. So whatever your thing is, wherever your sanity lies, live it. Embrace your time and own it. Mine is lying on the Reformer at the Pilates Barre Studio and hearing an instructor say that my form is ‘Beautiful’ because I sure don’t hear that at work. I get plenty of praise at home, so no complaints there, but comparing the hours I spend at home to work isn’t equal. I am so grateful for texting, which didn’t exist in our early years of marriage. Now love messages can be sent between breaks-prep and recess, and no one has to hear the gobbily goop. Feeling my old body go through the motions of a workout that taxes me, yet leaves me wanting for more is more than magical. It’s more than Jamie Gore saying to make that hour our ‘Happy Hour’, it’s more. It makes the stressors of the day drain away and makes me feel stronger than I am and by the time I get home, I’m a happy wife and mom. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that dinner’s already made and most of the time, the dishes are done too!

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In past generations, oral cancer was most likely linked to smoking, alcohol use, or a combination of the two. In addition to tobacco of any kind and alcohol, age and eating habits can influence your risk as well. But even as smoking rates have fallen, oral cancer rates have not followed suit. More recently, there has been a rise of oral cancers associated with the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV 16). Men are twice as likely to develop this type of cancer, and men over 50 are especially vulnerable. Other factors that may increase the risk of oral cancer include: chronic rubbing from rough teeth, dentures or fillings, poor oral hygiene, medications that suppress the immune system, and a family history of cancer. Keep in mind that sun exposure can cause cancer on the lips. Dentists look for early signs of mouth cancer during regular checkup appointments, but it is also important for you to recognize warning signals so you can bring them to the attention of your dentist right away. What are symptoms of mouth cancer? Signs of mouth cancer can include loose teeth, difficulty swallowing, ear pain, unexplained bleeding, change in speech, and a sore that doesn’t heal. The most important thing to note is that sores in the mouth, whether they are related to trauma or variation of canker sores, should fully heal within a few weeks. A sore tongue, a thickening or lump, or a white or reddish patch on the inside of the mouth, crusts, and swelling on the gums can also be a sign of oral cancer. Cancer can develop in any part of the oral cavity. Early detection and prevention of this disease is the key to survival. New technology in oral cancer detection… The subject of oral cancer detection is an exciting and constantly progressing area of research and technology. Detection tools are becoming more accurate and less invasive. At our office, new technology known as the Velscope, a hand-held device, is used to give us a better view of the oral cavity and the changes that can be happening at a cellular level. It does not diagnose cancer, but it is a welcome adjunct to the oral examination and takes only two minutes. It is a fantastic non-invasive screening device that aids in finding abnormalities not visible to the naked eye. The Velscope emits a harmless bright blue light which allows self-fluorescence and detection of changing tissue. Exams can be more thorough and any suspicious areas can be further investigated for oral disease. As health care providers, we play a vital role in our patient’s oral and overall health. Using the Velscope can help detect hidden lesions before they have a chance to progress, which will improve the chances of living a healthy life.

Compassion is defined as sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. I believe my gift is what leads my heart to want to make a difference in my community. Riding around the Phoenix area in my parents’ car, I would see homeless people sprinkled on too many street corners. Our eyes connect and my heart begins to race. Tears form in my eyes; the kind of tears that sting. I know I am a young teenager with limited resources, but I also know Jesus is calling me to use my gift of compassion as a means to help others. I always ask my parents for money to donate to those needy souls on our streets. Sure, they give me what they have, but they do not always have cash. One Sunday, I was driving home with my sister from a football game and we stopped at a red light. Her eyes met a needy, hungry, homeless person. Our hearts instantly stopped and our souls went cold. She frantically asked me to reach for a half-eaten bag of popcorn from our tailgate gathering. It was all we had, and that lonely, desperate hand was incredibly thankful for our closeto-nothing donation. I knew at that point that I needed to create something that allowed my heart to never be without something to give the homeless I encounter. The feeling of wanting to never be without drove me to create my own non-profit organization. It’s called Never Without. I contacted family and friends to donate goods: large plastic bags, bottled water, granola bars, and hand wipes. I spoke with the coordinator of my school’s National Junior Honor Society to see if Never Without could be adopted as one of its monthly charitable missions. She was kind enough to accept my proposal. We collected, assembled, and distributed over 150 treat bags in the Phoenix area. I feel my treat bags have an invaluable component that separates my donation from a generic donation. I insert a small card with a simple spiritual message in every bag. I make sure that each of my donations leaves the needy recipient with hope, love, and faith. I want our exchange to remind them of the love that Jesus has for each of us.

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Is High Stress Worse than Saturated Fat? WELLNESS IN MOTION BY DR. NICHOLAS WARNER We’ve all heard by now about the profound benefits of a healthy diet and the profound negative consequences of a high-stress lifestyle. But which is more important in terms of your overall health and wellness? According to recent research, stress is the first issue to address. Here’s why. A study tracked nearly 60 women who ate a meal high in saturated fats (fatty meats, high-fat dairy, etc.) and then two weeks later, ate a meal low in saturated fats. Meals were similar in other nutritional aspects, such as calories, carbohydrates and protein. Before each meal, the women completed a questionnaire that gathered data on depressive symptoms and daily stressors in the previous 24 hours. Researchers also took blood samples to assess inflammation (a marker of stress) before and after each of the two meals. Women who reported low levels of stress before eating the high-saturated-fat meal experienced higher levels of inflammatory markers after eating the saturated fat meal compared to eating the unsaturated fat meal. However, for women with high levels of pre-meal stress, even eating the “healthier” (low-saturated-fat) meal did little to reduce their initial inflammatory markers.

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Moon Valley Went to Congress: Some Thoughts about Matters There B Y S U S A N M E R C E R H I N R I C H S , S TA F F R E P O R T E R He calls the immediate past political climate, “Completely beyond anything that I could ever imagine in my entire lifetime.” And when it comes to the United States Congress’ seeming inability to work with the current presidential administration, he categorizes it with the word intransigence. This man knows of what he speaks, for he’s witnessed the process from the inside, and did so for 16 years. Meet John B. Shadegg, a Moon Valley resident for nearly a quarter century and an eight-term Republican member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona’s third Congressional district. These days, you might see him strolling the local links but he’s not golfing. At least not much at all just yet, for he still spends up to 30 percent of his time in Washington, D.C., working as an attorney and lobbyist representing “a variety of issues that I think are important,” Shadegg says, citing public policy, energy, water and natural-resource issues, among other items. A shareholder at Polsinelli, a full-service, Kansas City, KSbased law firm with 20 offices nationwide, including one in Phoenix, Shadegg authored an article published in the Oct. 11 Arizona Republic. His letter stated the case for the continued operation of the Navajo Generating Station near Page, despite environmental groups’ arguments for site closure. “I try to add to the discussion there,” he says of the piece that mentioned the plant’s history, resource utilization, economic impact and strategic importance in our state’s growth. The 67-year-old Phoenix native’s road toward politics began at an early age. His godfather was an attorney and his father, Steven Shadegg, served as Barry Goldwater’s Western regional forces director during the late senator’s 1964 campaign. By the time the University of Arizona undergraduate and law-school graduate received his degrees, Shadegg already had interned with former Governor Jack Williams. And he also had assisted his father in managing political campaigns for successful political candidates locally, in Idaho and in Nevada. “And then, that’s when I got hooked,” Shadegg says, citing the men’s vitality and energies. Also, a clerkship with Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice James “Duke” Cameron fueled his political fires.

Shadegg says in 1978, he sent out a political resume that helped him land a job as a campaign manager for a successful Colorado candidate. Then, after managing campaigns, the next step became apparent to him. “I decided that if I, as Steve Shadegg’s son, started to run campaigns for money here in Arizona, they would decide that I was a campaign manager. And making the switch from campaign manager to candidate, I was afraid, would be very hard, because everyone would have pigeon-holed me,” he says. “And by then, I had decided that I didn’t want to just manage campaigns. I wanted to actually be the guy out front,” Shadegg says of his transition toward becoming a candidate. In those intervening years, Shadegg had become active in Arizona Republican politics while working in former State Attorney General Bob Corbin’s office and while volunteering countless hours assisting GOP candidates in their quests for public office. By 1994, Shadegg had risen to the point where he ran in a successful race to win the state’s third Congressional district seat that had been held by Republican Jon Kyl, who himself just had won his own campaign for a U.S. Senate seat, representing the Grand Canyon state. Shadegg waxes thoughtfully on his 16 years in Congress. He served on many committees and subcommittees, such as the Natural Resources, the Homeland Security and the Commerce committees, among others. “I care a lot about timber and cattle and cotton, so for me, being on the Natural Resources committee was a lot of fun,” he says, adding, less partisan acrimony surfaced when lawmakers concerned themselves with natural-resources issues. His most important and longest-tenured committee role: Serving on the Commerce committee, with its jurisdiction over healthcare and energy, issues he cites as ongoing passions. “That was the place to be,” he says. Shadegg rose in Congressional stature to assume the fifth-highest House leadership position when elected as Continued on page 13

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Shadegg ...Continued from page 12 chairman of the House Republican Policy committee. But the glacial pace at which issues were resolved and the building intransigence in the nation’s lawmaking body proved increasingly burdensome over his more than a decade and a half in that legislative branch of government. “What I discovered in Washington was that there are lots of smart Congressmen, but there are very, very, very few Congressmen with courage,” Shadegg says. “And I thought that was just crazy. It never occurred to me that if you get elected and then go back there (to Washington) . . . how you vote on bills would be decided by what leadership wanted you to do.” “And it just drove me nuts.” On Jan. 14, 2010, Shadegg announced he would not run for a ninth term. These days, Shadegg says he doesn’t become involved in local politics very much, but occasionally will offer advice to those who ask. He helped raise funds for some local candidates whom he likes during the recent political season. “But it’s always done as to whether they’ve demonstrated courage -- do they think for themselves, because I think that’s what they’re supposed to do,’ he says. When it comes to Moon Valley, Shadegg can’t say enough good things about our community. He reads The Moon Valley Tattler. He enjoys the vibrancy of younger people and families moving into our area; and he enjoys his constitutionals. “I find it to have a stronger sense of community than any other neighborhood I’ve ever lived in, Shadegg says. He and his wife, Shirley, built their current home on a lot he says the late golf magnate Karsten Solheim once owned. “When we bought our lot, we got invited by the woman across the street . . . we got invited to her house for a Christmas party, and which was for that section in the block -- for the neighbors in that area,” Shadegg recounts. “And we went, because we owned the lot and we still got invited; and we were the youngest people there. They now have that same party and we’re the oldest people there.” Here, a few parting thoughts: Shadegg laments the decline of bookstores. And about the newly elected President of the United States: “I think whomever is the next President will have a greater interest in Congress and the legislative branch,” Shadegg says. “So I expect there will be more activity in Congress and more issues for me to become involved in. Shadegg can be reached at jshadegg@polsinelli.com

Snoozing in the Dental Chair BY DR. SCOTT A. SIMPSON DDS Moon Valley Dental Office Offers Hope for the Dental Phobic For some people going to the dentist can be a terrifying experience. The drills, the smells and oh, that awful needle! But now there’s a new way for the dentally challenged to get their needed treatment without having to go through all the fear and anxiety. And, what’s more, they won’t remember a thing. It’s called Moderate Sedation dentistry and it’s at a dental office near you. “The way it works is quite simple,” says Dr. Scott Simpson. “One hour before the appointment the patient simply takes a pill that we have dispensed to them. By the time they arrive for their appointment they are very relaxed.” The patient is then shown to the dental chair. They are in a state of sedation but are able to respond to their environment. An IV is then placed and medications are administered to create a customized level of sedation to insure patient comfort. Dr. Simpson explains, “The patient is NOT ‘knocked out’ into hospital level anesthesia which would be unsafe – they remain conscious but they will feel absolutely no pain and in fact will have little or no memory of the experience.” The patient’s vital signs are monitored constantly throughout the treatment. “When they awaken a friend drives them home and in an hour or so they are back to normal,” says Dr. Simpson. “Except that they have no bad memories, experience no pain or anxiety.” Is Moderate Sedation dentistry only for chickens? Dr. Simpson says no. “That’s why in our practice we chose to add sedation dentistry to our treatment options. Some people, while they are not at all afraid of dental treatment, are highly resistant to anesthetic. They just can’t get numb. Other people simply don’t have the time to make repeated visits to the dentist and would rather have all their work done in one long visit. Moderate Sedation takes care of both problems.” For more information on Dr. Simpson’s practice and Moderate Sedation, visit www.phoenixsedationdentist.com or call 602-943-4220.

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November 2016 | The Moon Valley Tattler | 602-765-0902 Sharon #1 Residential Agent 2014 Phoenix & Top 1% Companywide

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SOLD!

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SHARON’S LISTINGS! MOON VALLEY NEW LISTING: Welcome Home, this is the one you have been waiting for! Great Location w/beautiful sunset views of Lookout Mountain! Home is meticulously maintained, immaculate & a perfect turnkey! Vaulted ceilings, Formal Living & Dining rooms, Large open Kitchen/Family room w/Fireplace! Great big island, under cab lighting, newer appliances, Stainless French Refrigerator, built-in Micro, & pull out drawers! Washer & Dryer convey, 4 Bedrooms, 2 remodeled bathrooms, French doors, Ceiling fans, surround sound thru out, Soft H2O, newer water heater, Security system, Milguard dual pane windows, plus huge AZ Room w sep/AC unit across the back of the house overlooking sparkling Pebble Tec pool, new filter, Gazebos for entertaining, patios, fruit trees, Meyer Lemon, Pink Grapefruit, & Orange! Picture Perfect! 823 E Forest Hills $375,000 - SOLD IN 2 DAYS! MOON VALLEY PATIO HOME COMING SOON! Absolutely charming Pottery Barn Patio home in Central Moon Valley with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, Great room with Vaulted ceilings, Gas fireplace, remodeled throughout Kitchen with eat in area, Granite Counters, Stainless appliances, newer neutral Tile floors, French doors, wonderful patios all lush and green, walk in closets, North/ South location & 2 car garage with storage! This is what everyone is looking for ready to move in remodeled with Taste and Charm! Call Sharon for sneak peak at this lovely home! $325,000! MOON VALLEY NEW LISTING COMING ON MARKET! Single Family home in Lookout Mountain Elementary area with approx. 2400 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths split plan, Open kitchen with eat in area and fireplace, Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, big walk in Pantry, Refrigerator convey, Remodeled Kitchen and bathrooms, inside laundry room, Dual AC, Split floor plan, Master bedroom with huge walk in closet, dual pane windows, new sliding doors, lovely patio on South side, Patio off Master bedroom, large lot 10,000 + sq ft, entertaining area and sparkling Play Pool, 2 car garage, RV parking no with no obstacles, 2 RV gates & Grass yard to play in North/South location !! Call Sharon for information and sneak peek! Coming Soon - 419 E Country Gables - $425,000 NEW LISTING! 28th St & Thunderbird It is what everyone is looking for! Single Level 2400 sq. ft. approx. home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, remodeled kitchen & Baths w Pool! 11,438 sq ft lot quarter of an acre N/S! Minute you enter past the Gabion Basket Wall into the paver block courtyard you know this is a special home! Brick pattern contemporary neutral tile throughout! Hickory custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, granite counters, recessed lighting, Peninsula island, loaded w/storage, custom paint, new interior doors throughout, ceiling fans everywhere! Formal living, dining in Family room, Dining used as office, 4 nice sized bedrooms, 2 Remodeled Baths w/higher vanities, Master located on back of the house with entry to pool! The Pool & Backyard is Botanical Gardens meets Resort w/cobalt blue all tile pool w/ gorgeous lush desert landscaping this is a lovely yard to come home to! LOCATION, LOCATION SR51, 101, 17! 2833 E Hillery Drive – Under contract in 6 days!

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MOON VALLEY $100,000-$3 MILLION ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 101 AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,889 LIST AVE= 484,455

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AVE SQ FT: 2,130 LIST AVE= 330,720 PRICE PER SQ FT= 156.02 DAYS ON MARKET= 108 LIST AVE= 362,606 PRICE PER SQ FT= 156.08

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16036 N 11th AVE 1071

1,619

217,900

82 E Canterbury CT

2,249

265,000

15823 N 15TH ST

2,011

305,900

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1,757

280,000

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3,240

465,000

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4,449

780,000

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2,563

315,000

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2,217

388,000

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1,927

353,000

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2,041

360,000

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295,000

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220,000

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253,000

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THE POINTE TAPATIO ACTIVE HOMES ON MARKET: 6 AVERAGE SQ FT: 1,892 LIST AVE= 337,665 PRICE PER SQ FT= 177.15 DAYS ON MARKET= 91 Sold: 3 AVERAGE SQ FT: 2,326 AVE LIST PRICE: 365,333

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382,500

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1,608

316,500

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2,797

397,000

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Selling Your Moon Valley Home 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 How and where do I begin the process of selling my home? My Moon Valley friends, neighbors, and clients have asked this very question, usually with a combination of excitement and fear, for the more than twenty-five years that I have been an Arizona residential real estate agent. And those extreme feelings of excitement and fear are perfectly normal - your home is typically your largest investment - and selling a home is not something you do every day. You want everything to go smoothly and ultimately with a favorable financial outcome for you. Experienced real estate agents understand both your feelings - and your monetary goals - because this is something we encounter with our clients on a daily basis. You are excited! Perhaps about the next stage of your life - but also fearful that you won’t be able to get on with life because of uncertainty about the current real estate market. Will you get the price you need to make that next step? Can you find a new home that will be as wonderful as your current home? What are the unknown pitfalls in the selling process? And… Who can best represent your interests in achieving your goals? That’s where a professional real estate agent comes in. How do you know what a professional agent can do for you? The National Association of REALTORS® suggests asking your prospective agent the following questions: How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? Like most professions, experience is no guarantee of skill. Much of real estate is learned on the job. How many homes did you and your real estate brokerage sell last year? This will touch on how much experience they have, and how up-to-date they are on the local market. What designations or certifications do you hold?

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Choosing a Successor Trustee

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 When you establish a Revocable Living Trust, one of the most important decisions you must make is who will be the successor trustee. That successor trustee will be caring for you if you become incapacitated and for your family or other beneficiaries when you are gone. With the Revocable Living Trust, you and your spouse are the initial trustees. If something happens to you, your spouse serves alone, and vice versa. That’s the easy part. But how do you decide on who will take your place if you can’t serve? The following are qualities to look for in a successor trustee: Integrity and loyalty. For me, this is the most important quality. It dismays me to get the call that a trustee has been mishandling money or, worse, filling their own pockets with trust assets. It is essential to select someone you trust implicitly, someone you believe would never consider misusing the trust assets. General business competence and willingness to seek assistance. You might think you need someone with investment savvy to be your trustee. What you really need is someone who is willing to seek out and listen to good counsel and advice, and someone with the capacity to discern between good and bad advice. Your trustee’s understanding of business and financial matters and his ability to find a good investment advisor is more important than his (perceived) ability to pick winning stocks. Sensitivity to and understanding of your beneficiaries’ needs and circumstances. This factor is one that often keeps a client from appointing a bank, trust company or fiduciary as trustee. Will the institution be mindful of what you would want for your beneficiaries, or will it be too regimented about what it sees as a “need”? A family member may be a better choice for many people, simply because they will be more responsive to a beneficiary’s requests. Where there are substantial assets in a trust, however, a good compromise might be a family member and a trust company serving as co-trustees. In addition, a local institution may be more responsive. When you interview a trust company, ask if the person who would serve as the primary contact for the trustee is located in Arizona or is out of state. Knowledge of your assets and/or business interests. Are you comfortable that the trustee knows what you have and how you operate? Do they understand your business or asset distribution? If not, that person may not be the best choice for your successor trustee. In addition, consider what assets you own. For instance, if your assets consist largely of commercial rental properties, you may want to pick a trustee who is familiar with commercial property management. Similar values and attitudes about money. It’s important for a trustee to understand what you want for your beneficiaries in the way of distributions, access to the assets, and opportunities to manage the assets themselves. If your values and your trustees are too incongruent, your beneficiaries may not be treated the way you want. If learning to work hard and make your own way is important to you, don’t pick a trustee that wants to pay for everything for a child. If you want a beneficiary to have the opportunity to learn how to manage the trust assets, pick a trustee who is willing to teach the beneficiary and have them involved in decision-making. Willingness and ability to serve. Always ask whether the trustee is willing to serve, and has the time to do so. The initial work of a trustee can be quite time consuming, and ongoing maintenance and accounting take time as well. If your first choice for trustee is reluctant, that may be a sign that he doesn’t really have the time or ability to do a good job. Geographic location. With globalization and advances in technology and communication, the location of your trustee and beneficiaries may not be so important. Still, the nature of your assets may necessitate selecting someone who is nearby. For instance, if you own several rental properties in Phoenix, a trustee in New York won’t be able to readily check on whether the property manager is really doing its job. The properties may be run down and lose value before the long distance trustee realizes it. Consider also that if you are incapacitated, you may want a trustee who is nearby to watch over your care as well as the money being paid for your care. You can appoint one trustee for incapacity and another for when you are gone. Cost and amount of estate assets. Last, you need to consider cost. Banks and trust companies generally charge based on a percentage of the assets under management. Many don’t offer trustee services for estates under $1,000,000 (or more). Private fiduciaries, who are licensed by the state, charge on an hourly basis. While they are often willing to manage smaller estates, many have limitations. A family member or friend may be willing to manage your estate whatever its size. Remember, though, that you should provide compensation for the work the trustee performs, even if he is your brother. Selecting a trustee is important, but if you keep these principles in mind, you should feel confident you have made a good choice. I’m always happy to discuss these choices with you. Give me my office a call (602) 375-6752 or email me at libby@libbybanks.com.

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Holidays and Healthy Teeth BY DR. RAHUL KODE The holiday season brings family, fun and food, especially irresistible sweets. Food and festivities bring to mind health, nutrition and your childs oral health. As a mother of a very active toddler and infant, I know how challenging it is to take care of their teeth. Did you know cavities are the MOST common childhood disease? And are five times more common in children than asthma, according to a report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Also, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Hygienists Association: • Before the age of 5, more than 50% of American children will be affected by tooth decay. • Every dollar spent on preventative dental care saves anywhere from $8 to $50 on restorative treatments that would be needed without it. • A total of 51 million school hours are lost each year by children who are not receiving regular, preventative dental care. • Twenty percent (20%) of adolescents between the ages of two and 19 have untreated cavities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These statistics, although alarming, serve a purpose. It is imperative parents prevent their children from becoming a statistic, by encouraging good oral hygiene. There is a great rule-of-thumb called the 2-2-2 rule that helps remind children and parents to

see a dentist twice a year, brush your teeth twice a day and for two minutes at a time! Below, are some tips for protecting your child’s teeth from decay: • Choose candy that can be eaten quickly and easily to limit the amount of time sugar is in contact with the teeth. For example, sticky candies like lollipops, gummy fruit snacks, caramels, taffy and popcorn balls. • Limit consumption of sour candies that may contain acids (such as citric acid) to intensify the sour flavor. These acids can contribute to dental erosion and cavities. • Encourage children to eat a small amount of candy in one sitting followed by a glass of water or a thorough tooth brushing. • Encourage children to eat a good meal prior to trick-or-treating, so there will be less temptation to fill up on candy. • Consider purchasing non-food treats for those who visit your home, such as coloring books or pens and pencils. As a parent, I know it can be an everyday battle to try and get our little ones to eat and drink healthy. We want our children to enjoy the holidays and sweet treats. Cavities left untreated can lead to pain, tooth loss and can affect overall health. Taking your child for regular dental visits will ensure good oral health. From all of us at Desert View Dental, we wish you a happy holiday season! For more information or questions please contact us at (602) 866 9704 or smiles@ desertviewdentalaz.com Address: 770 E. Thunderbird Rd, Suite B Phoenix, AZ 85022

It’s official!

Last Thursday, a happy group of Moon Valley folks celebrated with the GenTech crew to officially “cut the ribbon” of the student entrepreneurs first store: Generation Tech Support located at 7th Street & Thunderbird. “What a remarkable opportunity for the students and great service to the community,” Councilwoman Debra Stark exclaimed! “We all need tech help and these students know tech!” Generation Tech Support promotes their services, “From our generation to your generation… Learn Tech” and the kids and their tech instructor Deb Kovesdy, provide helpful information, training, tips and tricks for many computing devices like laptops, phones, iPads, apps, social networking and more. The kids are fun to work with and the store will soon be offering lively workshops in: G Suite, Google Apps, iPads, Microsoft, and advanced tech for adults. Also, in January robotics for big and little kids.

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ANYTIME FITNESS NOW OPEN IN MOON VALLEY PLAZA BY BILL AND BARB NICHOLLS What differentiates us from other clubs is our focus is on helping members get the results they’re seeking. Our Club has something for all levels. We have all the equipment you will find in a typical big box gym plus features you will not find there: • TRX • Virtual Training room • Synergy Cage, kettle bells, ball return, bands, jump ropes • Private dressing rooms, restrooms and four private showers

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About the Owners Bill and Barb loved to visit gyms while traveling and especially enjoyed the convenience and friendliness smaller locally owned gyms have to offer. They spent most of their careers in the Financial Industry, mostly in management. After retiring 4 years ago, Bill had more time to devote to his love of working out, and Barb, looking to make a career change they began researching franchise opportunities. Now wanting to give back to others and make a social impact they are opening their one and only location in Moon Valley which they plan to manage jointly.

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The Art of Cupping Tea 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 Just like wine connoisseurs, tea aficionados appreciate the differences in flavor and aroma of the over 3000 different tea varieties. While some tea-drinkers prefer the consistency of a blend, such as English Breakfast, others enjoy the fluctuations in character of a single origin tea, which is influenced by seasonal changes, early or late harvest, elevation and soil quality. Regardless of our preference, the tea quality is very important and experienced tea tasters spent countless hours evaluating the leave style, aroma and taste of teas. What the “nose” is to the perfume industry, the “tea taster” is to the tea industry. Tea tasting, or cupping, is a very structured process during which the quality of the dry and infused leaf is examined, as well as the color and aroma of the liquor and finally the taste of the infusion. 1. For the cupping process, the leaves are placed in a container and lined up in a long row on the tasting bench. The taster weighs a specific amount of each tea and puts it in a special small brewing vessel. Sometimes this is a lidded mug (Gaiwan) or a small porcelain teapot. The brewing vessels are always white so that the color of the infusion is easier to assess. 2. Boiling water for black teas, and slightly cooler water for green and white teas, is poured over the leaves which are than allowed to steep for 3-6 minutes depending on the varietal. 3. After the steeping, the infusion is poured into tasting bowls and the infused leave is collected on the lid of the brewing mug. 4. Like a wine taster, the tea taster slurps the tea into his mouth which is quite a noisy affair, but necessary because the tea needs to hit all taste buds to unfold its character. Tea tasters taste hundreds of samples of different teas from different estates regions and seasons every day. In fact, it takes a long time to become a professional in this art. At least five years of training are needed before becoming a tea master, however even after many decades of tasting, these tea masters will tell you that they are still learning and honing their skills. While we won’t offer tea master training, if you are interested in learning about the many nuances in aroma and flavor of orthodox teas, sign up for our popular TEA 101 tasting – It is a journey into the world of tea, that will introduce you to the art of cupping tea!

Well-Rounded Education 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, again! I’m Dr. Paul Stanton, the proud Superintendent of the Washington Elementary School District. To begin, I would like to say, thank you. Thank you for taking the time to volunteer in our schools and participate in our community meetings and events. For those of you who are parents in the WESD, thank you for nurturing and encouraging your student and supporting the teacher’s efforts in the classroom. In the WESD, we know the importance of a well-rounded education. To enhance the learning in the classroom, we offer extracurricular sports, clubs, fieldtrips, and character education. This gives students a chance to apply their learning, take leadership roles, and learn the value of working as a team. If you are not familiar with the public school tax credit program, it provides Arizona residents a dollar-for-dollar reduction in state income taxes. The credit is $400 for married taxpayers that file a joint return and $200 for single taxpayers or heads of households. If married taxpayers file separate returns, each spouse may claim one-half of the credit that would have been allowed. You do not need to have a child enrolled in a school to take advantage of this tax credit. Tax credit donations may be made at any time of year; however, donations must be made on or before April 15 to be applied to the prior year’s taxes. The WESD is participating in Tax Credit Tuesday on November 29, 2016. This campaign highlights the multiple areas in which one can contribute a tax credit. As a resident of the WESD, I hope that you would consider donating to a school in the District. The dollars can be used for items like new athletic uniforms and equipment, character education programs like Rachel’s Challenge, and special field trips. You can learn more about how to contribute at www.wesdschools.org, www.TaxCreditTuesday.org, or by stopping by any school office to pick up a contribution form. The most important part of a well-rounded education is quality teachers. There is currently a teacher shortage in Arizona; therefore, the WESD is starting our recruitment efforts earlier than ever! We recently hosted the first of four Teacher Interview Fairs and the remaining fairs will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Administrative Center, 4650 W. Sweetwater Ave., Glendale, 85304, on the following dates: Saturday, December 10, 2016, Saturday, January 28, 2017, and Saturday, February 25, 2017. Interviews will be conducted for those interested in teaching: kindergarten, elementary education, special education, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, general music, art and special needs’ preschool. If you know someone who may be interested, please share! They should apply online at jobs.wesdschools.org. Human Resources will contact qualified applicants directly to preschedule an interview. Walk-in applicants are welcome. Thank you in advance for your continued support of the WESD schools. We know you have choices regarding your child or grandchild’s education. Thank you for choosing the WESD family.

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON Some really neat things are happening in the mortgage industry. In case you didn’t know, Fannie Mae has a “HUGE” database. About 60% of all mortgages written in the United States are underwritten by Fannie Mae and almost all of their loans are approved by a computer program called Desktop Underwriter. If something is out of the norm, the loan may be underwritten manually but this is rare. If you read my article from September, “Paperwork UGH,” the gist was that there is so much paperwork and it was taking way too long to do a mortgage. The changes listed below may alleviate some of this burden. NO APPRAISAL CONVENTIONAL LOANS While not too great for appraisers, this could really speed up the mortgage process. Currently appraisals are taking between 10 days and two weeks. Included in the Desktop Underwriter approval could be a “Property Inspection Waiver” which basically says that Fannie has enough information to approve that the value is sufficient to move forward. The Property Inspection Waiver is not automatic, thus on custom homes it might not be available, but in areas where all the homes are similar it should work. By the way, credit scores have no bearing on this waiver. Right now, this is only available on Fannie Mae conventional loans. It does not apply to other mortgages like FHA or VA. The borrower must have at least 20% equity. Only single family residences or Attached PUDs are eligible, not condos or manufactured homes. Primary residences, second homes and investment properties

are eligible. Both purchases and no-cash-out refinances work with this enhancement. Special program loans like down payment assistance, renovation loans and HARP do not qualify. The borrower may still desire an appraisal even if the property is eligible for the Property Inspection Waiver, but once the appraisal has been completed it must be used. An appraisal costs about $500. There is a $75 fee to use the waiver, thus the savings is about $425. DAY ONE CERTAINTY On December 12th, Fannie Mae is supposed to update Desktop Underwriter to allow electronic collection of items such as year to date payroll information. Income calculations on other income sources such as bonuses, commissions, retirement income, etc. will be automatically performed. Tax return and asset information can also be collected electronically. Borrowers already agree to this electronic gathering via the credit report, but now the need to provide paper copies of bank statements, asset statements, pay stubs, tax returns and so on will be eliminated. Together, these developments could cut the time to process a mortgage in half. Pre-qualification is the first step in the mortgage process. Find a trusted Mortgage Loan Officer and get the process rolling. There should be no cost associated with getting pre-qualified. The next step – get ready to move.

Why These TEN QUESTIONS are Very Important When You Call 911 B LO C K WAT C H E R B Y B L A N C H E LU K E S At the Black Mountain Precinct General Meeting October 12th, 911 communications were explained. Allie Edwards and Stacie Hainke are trainers for 911 operators and dispatchers. They stressed that operators need to ask 10 questions in order to serve us well. This does not mean that the operator is not, at the same time, DISPATCHING help to you! The questioning, however, continues in order to further assist the police or fire personnel. If you are in danger, you must report that right up front. The 10 questions the 911 operator will ask you are: 1) where did the incident happen, 2) what happened, 3) when did it happen, 4) was anyone hurt, 5) were there any weapons used, 6) by what manner did the perpetrator leave, 7) which direction did he or she go, 8) description of the perpetrator, 9) did the perpetrator steal anything, and 10) our names. We do not have to give our names. It helps

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Thanksgiving SENIOR MOMENTS BY DAN SEAGREN Thanksgiving means giving thanks. The question remains: how do we give thanks? There are countless ways I suppose. Verbally: in person, over the phone, to an audience, to family and friends, and even person to person is welcome. Then it can be done physically: sending a card or a letter, posting words via the multitude of media options: radio, TV, newspaper, journals, texting, email, web page, a pat on the back, a tender smooch, a gift, social medium and so on. If we run out of ideas, we can deliver or send a gift, flowers, candy, or . . . Thanksgiving was first celebrated in the U.S. in 1621 after the first harvest in the New World, a three-day feast with both Pilgrims and Native Americans in attendance. It was celebrated off and on until 1789 and made an official Federal Holiday in 1863 with both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln giving it status. Lincoln set the tone “Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens” and was instituted on the last Thursday in November officially and ever since. Over the years Thanksgiving had a religious meaning to give praise to God and thanks for harvests that would be beneficial for the winter months as well as feasting. Today Thanksgiving has both religious and secular meanings with its four-day holiday as well as the beginning of the Christmas season (now closer to Halloween) and has lost some of its original thrust of giving thanks. Thanksgiving Day once a year in November remains a welcome reminder. Thanksgiving traditions go way back and spread widely. Thanksgiving Day in Canada is our de l’action de grâce and is celebrated officially on the second Monday of October since 1957 or on any day of that week. How many international Thanksgiving Days are you acquainted with? So why do we need reminders to give thanks? I suppose like other things it is too easily forgotten. Songs have been written but probably sung primarily in churches. Traditional meals use baked or roasted turkey as the early Pilgrims did with its stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy and/or sweet potatoes, cranberries, autumn vegetables and pumpkin pie. A good reminder of giving thanks for bountiful harvest, victories in war and civil liberty, and for “useful knowledge”, and for God’s “kind care” and “His Providence” among countless others reasons. The beauty of Thanksgiving is that we can add our own thanks in thought, word and deed. Why not do so this season with so many blessings mingled with activities that tend to assault our memories.

Today's Retirement Planning BY STEVE BROCK I think it’s safe to say than Gen Xers and Millennials won’t be able to count on Social Security for a comfortable retirement. Nearly 80% of working people do not believe they will be able to comfortably retire by age 65. And yet, less than 40% of working people have implemented any type of plan for retirement. Most people put more time and effort into planning a two week vacation than they do a twenty year retirement. Too many young people tell me that they just can’t afford to put any money away at this time. I tell them, “You have no choice! No one is going to take care of you in retirement. You have to pay yourself first – optimally 10% of your take home. This needs to be in your budget – the same as rent and utilities. Then you look at all of the other things that you may or may not be able to afford, such as the $60 a month you spend at the coffee shop or the $50 a month for premium cable channels. Don’t go out to eat so often. It’s easy to save a couple hundred dollars per month by eating at home. Besides it’s healthier cooking at home. Maybe have a special night once a week to go out to dinner. Before you know it, you’ve freed up $300 or $400 a month that can be put into a sensible plan that will give you a good life in retirement.” Simple plan: -Pay yourself first -Create a realistic budget -Learn retirement planning options -Create and implement your retirement plan -Do it now -Stick to it The new types of retirement plans offer: -Market like growth without market risk -Allows money to be taken out before age 59 ½ without tax penalty -Can take money out tax free and it never has to be paid back -No restrictions regarding level of income or amount of contributions -Income during retirement is tax free and non-reportable -Retirement vehicle can be passed on to surviving spouse or other heirs income tax free Using after tax dollars will allow you to pay tax on the seed now and not the whole harvest later. Complete planning is not only how to get to retirement but also how to get through retirement. You want to plan your retirement to last your lifetime. Seniors and Gen Xers – start a tax free college fund or retirement plan for your grandchildren and/or children with no contribution restrictions.

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Season of Giving for NCL, Inc. BY M E G H A N H U T T E N M E Y E R , C L A SS O F 2020 The Moon Valley Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL, Inc.) is a philanthropic partner with Honor Health’s Desert Mission Food Bank (DMFB) located at 9229 N. 4th Street in Phoenix - just over the mountain off of 7th Street. DMFB is a place where families in need can go for help in stocking their pantry with good, healthy food. Since 1927, DMFB has been serving daily about 250 people from 19 different valley zip codes. Many families worry about where their next meal will come from and Desert Mission is there to help. The food bank provides monthly emergency food kits, which contain essential foods like beans, rice, peanut butter and canned vegetables. “We feel privileged to have an opportunity to provide a helping hand to our neighbors in need,” says DMFB Warehouse Manager, Angie Avila. I recently volunteered with some of my friends from NCL, Inc.’s Class of 2020 along with other NCL, Inc. members. We had a great time and got a lot accomplished! We spent several hours sorting through tons of different types of donations that the food bank had received, and got to spend some time learning about their mission and who they

help, which I thought was really cool. So how can you help? Actually, it’s pretty easy to do and will make you feel great about yourself. There are many opportunities available, whether you want to volunteer, organize a food drive, donate food or just give them some money to go towards supplies. You can learn how to get more involved by going to their website www.desertmission. com or calling them at (602) 870-6062. Hope to see you there! NCL, Inc. is a philanthropic organization with over 200 chapters across the United States that all share the mission of fostering strong mother-daughter relationships through community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Class sizes range from 7th to 12th grade. For more information about NCL, Inc. visit our website at www.nclmoonvalley.org.

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Kick Holiday Stress to the Curb with Therapeutic Massage BY J E FFR E Y C R E N S H AW O F E L E M E N T S As the exhausting and hectic holiday season comes and the New Year peeks out on the horizon, many of us find ourselves stressed out, maxed out and bloated to the max. Although the holidays are a time for making memories with family, friends, co-workers and your children, the festivities unfortunately can include chaotic family obligations that leave you feeling worn out both mentally and physically. Too much of a good thing can lead to stress (hosting 20 of your closest friends and family for holiday dinner), overindulgence (having seconds, thirds and fourths of Grandma’s famous gingerbread cookies) and exhaustion (too many cocktail party functions combined with late nights by the fireplace drinking too many glasses of homemade eggnog). Instead of wrapping up your holiday season as a bundle of stress that leaves you with a chaotic digestive system, give yourself the gift of massage to rejuvenate your body and restore your system with positive energy. Whether you need to release tension, reduce stress or simply relax and feel your best, regularly scheduled therapeutic massage sessions are essential for promoting your overall mind and body wellbeing. Massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach to wellness based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself and stabilize your systems. Regular monthly massages provide relief to people of all ages and all walks of life from the competitive athlete to the home gardener or the over-stressed business person. It is the perfect recipe for helping you unwind from the holiday stress and prepare yourself for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year.

The Man Behind The Girl at the Deep End of the Lake Moon Valley resident, Sam Lee Jackson has just published his long awaited mystery thriller, The Girl at the Deep End of the Lake, through Armchair Books. Sam and Carol, his wife of almost 40 years, have lived in the Hillcrest area of Moon Valley for almost five years. They moved from Illinois a year after they were married, and have always lived in the north central part of Phoenix. It didn’t take them long to realize that Moon Valley was really the crown jewel of neighborhoods. And, this couldn’t be truer than at Christmas time. Every year Carol, and son in law Lance, who owns Arizona Weed King, Inc. with them, harnesses the big company trailer, filling it with bales of hay, Mom’s, Dad’s and kids, and see all the fantastic Christmas lights Moon Valley is known for. Come on, who can miss the dancing Santa’s? Sam has been a big fan of serial popular fiction. His favorites range from John D MacDonald to Robert B Parker and Elmore Leonard. He has always been drawn to character driven plots, and the more characters that reoccur in subsequent novels, the better. Each new book is like revisiting old friends. He had been primarily writing western novels, but as anyone in the industry knows, westerns have seriously waned in popularity. Then, Robert B Parker died in January of 2010, Elmore Leonard followed in August of 2013. It was about then that Sam and Carol were making the rounds of the humongous Moon Valley yard sale that happens once a year, and Sam spied a box of Robert B Parker books. He lamented that Mr. Parker was gone and wouldn’t entertain him anymore. Carol told him to quit whining and get to writing. Thus, the Jackson Blackhawk series were born. Jackson is a highly trained operative who steps on an IED and loses his foot, and his profession at the same time. Now he is a boat bum, reading, fishing and drinking on a houseboat moored at Lake Pleasant, just north of Phoenix. America has an epidemic of young impressionable and disenfranchised girls who are seduced away from their dysfunctional families. Lured out into the streets by gangs, who then turn them to drugs and prostitution. When gang members make the mistake of dumping one such doped up girl off the end of Jackson’s pier, he dives deep to save her. When she disappears back into the streets two days later, Jackson recruits his old partner, Blackhawk, and they wade into the mean streets of Phoenix, taking on drug dealers, murderers, and two of the bloodiest cartels in the Southwest. Sam will have a book launch at the new North Mountain Grill on Saturday, November 19th starting at 5pm. Come and enjoy some of Dianne’s finest happy hour drinks, and food specials, and have your book signed by Sam, in person.

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Happy Hour | Monday - Saturday 4PM $5.00 House Wines, $4.00 Well Drinks $2.50 Domestics, $3.50 Imports Appetizers $6 to $12

Visit www.NorthMountainGrille.com to view our menu. Delivery available. Book your Holiday Luncheon or Dinner with us. Patio is open! Come and enjoy our newly remodeled bar area. Join us for Sunday Brunch!

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As I Grow Older the Golden Years by Martha Santos

As I grow older. I come to see, how kind, how gentle you treat me, sweet precious. I am ever grateful for your peaceful behavior, your love is steadfast. I adore your soul. You consider me first, you are there for me and I am there for you. Being married to you for 60 years is sheer joy. My feelings of appreciation grow stronger. Even though I age and my health is failing, still, you stand by me. For these reasons, I will love you forever. For Rod and Connie Carter

A Chiropractic Lifestyle BY D R . JA M E Y R E I CH OW, D.C . I have heard many people say in a concerned sort of way that once you start chiropractic care then you have to go for the rest of your life. Depending on your goals, there is some truth in this statement. Of course at Moon Valley Chiropractic our goal is to align ourselves with the goals of our patients. For instance, if you are only interested in getting out of pain and symptom relief then our approach will be to alleviate pain and provide symptom relief. This is always the first goal and chiropractic is highly successful at accomplishing this. But truly the ultimate goal of chiropractic is reaching everyone’s full potential in health and wellness. To achieve this goal, maintaining proper spinal alignment is important. The following paraphrased paragraph is from: The Chiropractic Way: How Chiropractic Care Can Stop Your Pain And Help You Regain Your Health Without Drugs or Surgery- Chiropractic care isn’t a quick fix, although it can eliminate pain fairly quickly. Ideally it should be a lifestyle choice in the same way you choose to eat a healthy diet or exercise. Chiropractic care has a similar approach to that of a physical trainer. Initially, under the guidance of a personal trainer you exercise together several times a week to establish proper physiologic function. Once this is established, you only need to check in once a month or once a quarter for a new set of exercises based on your current level of functioning. Once you’ve reached a good level of physical performance do you stop working out? Of course not. Similarly, if you eat properly for 3 months does that mean you can eat whatever you wish for the rest of your life. Obviously the answer is no. If you want to stay healthy and fit then you have to continue to eat properly and exercise. This is true for chiropractic. Chiropractic care is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. In the same way regular exercise is important for your muscular and circulatory systems, proper nutrition for the digestive system, chiropractic care is important for our most important system-the nervous system, the system that controls every detail in the body. So let’s get healthy and stay healthy!

FOR SALE 10655 N 9TH STREET, #203 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo in Tapatio Village. Enjoy resort style living from this 2nd ﬂoor corner unit. 1656 sq. ft. and great mountain views. For details and to schedule a showing contact:

www.northmountaingrille.com 602-866-9905 13216 N 7th Street #B2 Phoenix, AZ 85022

JULIE PEK 602-316-1875

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Child Crisis Arizona provides emergency shelter for up to 71 children who have been removed from their homes. Please join us in supporting their mission by donating a new, unwrapped toy for the holidays. Toys can be dropped off at our office now through December 17th. For more information on volunteer opportunities and programs offered by the Crisis Center, visit www.ChildCrisisAZ.org. Thanks for your support!

Why List with Long Realty The FOX Group? • Dedicated REALTORS® specializing in Moon Valley and surrounding areas. • Local office at 7th St. and Thunderbird, inside the Dunkin Donuts Building. • Your property showcased and flyers displayed inside Dunkin Donuts. • Maximum exposure of your home through Open Houses and REALTOR Tours. • Work with agents who live in Moon Valley and support our schools and community events.

Your Local Moon Valley Real Estate Specialists

Dave Dix 602.686.1503

Jackie Briggs 602.717.4844

Susan Mukai 602.550.2427

678 East Thunderbird Road • Phoenix, AZ 85022 Independently Owned and Operated.

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