Explorer July 13, 2022 by Times Media Group

EXPLORER The Voice of Marana, Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson

July 13, 2022

Volume 29• Number 28

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INSIDE Time for a Change

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he Tucson-area real estate market has slowed down this year because of the rise in interest rates. But it is continuing to thrive despite higher rates and an increase in home prices, market observers say. Jodi Koch, president of the Tucson Association of Realtors, said higher interest rates limits the number of homebuyers. However, she said, high-end houses continue to receive great offers. “We are seeing homes stay on the market a little bit longer, and we’re even seeing some home price reductions,” Koch said. Realtor.com reports that Tucson is still ranked as one of the top hottest real estate markets this year. Volume is expected to grow by14.2%, while home prices are expected to increase by 8%. Jeff Rohde, an author in the area of real estate, finance, investment and general business sectors, wrote an article on the Tucson-area real estate market in June. Among his findings were: • The median price of a single family Tucson home has increased 17.9% year over year. • The current median price is $385,000, the Tucson Associate of Realtors reports. • Home inventory is low and many firsttime homebuyers are opting to rent.

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leaders, educators, proficiency in reading and math, and increased opportunities for career and technical education (CTE) for students. The EFA survey expands upon research from the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization Center for the Future of Arizona’s (CFA) Arizona Voters’ Agenda’s survey of Arizona voters across the political spectrum with a history of electoral participation. The CFA survey asked what voters want from political candidates. “When the president isn’t at the top of the ticket, voter turnout is lower,” Bentz said. The consulting firm projects that voter turnout will be at about 60% with an older, more Republican electorate. The minority political party that is not in control overcompensates with participation in elections. “The 2022 statewide election is consequential to Arizona’s future,” said Amanda Burke, executive vice president of CFA. “The purpose of this research is to not only create awareness but also build a positive agenda that focuses on solutions and counter the narrative of division and polarization.” The series of open-ended questions was conducted in both English and Spanish and spanned across a variety of issues regarding policy and values concerning education, economy and inflation, water, environment, election reform and immigration. For issues to be included on the Arizona Voter’s Agenda, at least 50% or more of the sample size had to “strongly agree.” This enabled CFA to create a nonpartisan platform with shared values. “Arizonans want a plan,” Burke said. Some of the overall key findings from twothirds of the sample group said they would choose candidates based on their plans, not on factors such as political affiliation or ideology. Voters also identified education among the top three most important issues facing the state and most important issues to discuss. “Education is instrumental for the future success of our state,” Burke said.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TIME FOR A CHANGE One thing we take for granted in the United States is our ability to make changes to our government every four years. This was brought home to me recently by a visiting Chinese worker who lamented there is no possibility of changing a government you don’t like in his native country. So, with the approaching election, we should evaluate the performance of our local Oro Valley government and decide if a change is warranted. Here are a few issues I find problematic in Oro Valley as we go to election on Aug. 2. Oro Valley has twice voted against bonds to build out Naranja Park, yet we now learn that we have a $25 million bond and plans for expansion of Naranja facilities, which was decided upon in executive session and without any voter input. None of this money is earmarked for improvement of the community center — which is still not

ADA compliant. The secretive nature of this debt certainly indicates it’s time for a change. Two years ago, the town spent a great deal of money on consultants to conduct a community survey which did not identify an overwhelming desire for splash pads or skateboard parks, yet this is in the future plans for Naranja Park. Of issue, none of the recent bond money is earmarked for community center improvements. The money for an elevator in the community center was allocated months ago, yet it is still not a reality as the center will have to be completely redesigned to make most efficient and handicap-friendly use of the space. Simply, this issue has been cast aside. During the previous two years, a supporting beam at the entrance had to be braced and replaced before it collapsed. Time for a change. While the current mayor and council did

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finally realize the golf courses could be a financial and tourist asset — although it took 700 people attending a council meeting to make the point — the town failed to allocate the funds to make timely improvements in irrigation and equipment, resulting in millions of dollars of increased costs due to increased interest, construction and labor costs. Time for a change. Although we have not officially defunded the police in Oro Valley, the force is still not fully staffed and is working in an antiquated building. While our population increases our police force has decreased and our school resource officers have been reduced by 50% in our high schools. Speeding abounds on La Canada and La Cholla, which have become major northsouth thoroughfares. Thefts have been reported in daylight in the community center parking lot and the golf course has experienced vandalism of some equipment. It’s time for a change. Danny Sharp has deep roots in Oro Valley, knows our town, was our police chief for 20 years and served as Oro Valley’s interim town manager for some 15 months. He is known and respected nationally and understands our issues, finances, restraints and more importantly the opportunities we have planned for, selective growth that will benefit our town and contribute to the lifestyle we’ve come to expect in Oro Valley. It’s time for a change. Elect Danny Sharp, mayor, on Aug. 2, as well as council member candidates Rodman, Hurt and Erceg. Janis Johnson Oro Valley CHECK OUT METROPOLITAN TUCSON I’m afraid not many Oro Valley voters have put on their Mary Anns and gone through metropolitan Tucson lately — certainly not recent editorial writers. Take some friends on a ride, and head on down to Swan and Glenn, from there to Downtown on Speedway, or go west on 22nd. In fact, anywhere that the Tucson City Council has been in charge. The Metro buses are now free, but completely unrideable by citizens, turned into “hop on hop off nuisance tours” until the

end of the year. Now Tucson is making its annual sweep of ditches and culverts with no clear plans for any relocations, as usual, to everyone’s detriment. When real issues like “crimes of opportunity” continue to increase in Oro Valley — as they have and will — we should depend on Danny Sharp to advise and lead our town, and I am glad he has volunteered to run. Let’s be real: The time for voting on a slate of politicians that saddled us with that shed of a clubhouse we never needed, more or less 3/4 of a million-dollar elevator for it, is past. We have serious challenges that need to be addressed. David W. Cabbage SHARP OMITS FACTS Former news anchor, Bob Schieffer, used to call this “the silly season,” that time of year when politicians tell voters whatever they think will get them elected. Current mayoral candidate, Danny Sharp, illustrates Schieffer’s observation quite well. In the June 22 Explorer, Sharp claimed that public safety has suffered under Mayor Winfield. That’s curious considering that the town recently announced that, “OV was ranked the No. 1 safest place to live in Arizona for 2022 by Elite Personal Finance, using FBI statistics and crime scores.” Sharp also asserted, “I mean this town was founded on the premise of strong public safety.” No, it wasn’t. According to the Oro Valley Historical Society, zoning and land use issues were the reasons that Oro Valley’s founding fathers wanted to gain control of this area. Oro Valley founding father, Jim Kriegh, frequently stated that he wanted to incorporate Oro Valley because he feared that if Tucson annexed the area, that he would lose his “country living” way of life. Kriegh was also not happy with the planning and zoning decisions that were being made by Pima County. To that end, Kriegh ensured that Oro Valley’s first general plan would “protect the natural beauty and qualities of the existing desert environment” and “encourage the preserva-

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tion of the mountains, foothills, and hillsides.” Yet Sharp has stated that he is all for building five- to six-story hotels and apartments in Oro Valley. Does that sound like the “country living” that Oro Valley’s founding fathers envisioned? During the mayoral debate on June 28, Sharp blamed Winfield for the closing of Best Buy at Oro Valley Marketplace (OVM) and for the closing of ACE Hardware on La Canada. Sharp omitted the fact that half the storefronts at OVM have been empty since it opened in 2008 (Winfield didn’t become mayor until 2018) and that the town recently admitted that we never had the population to support OVM. ACE Hardware is closing because the owner of that plaza recently raised their rent. Sharp has been harping about “transparency” for months. Meanwhile, his own campaign is hiding the truth from voters. Robert and Diane Peters Oro Valley Want to see your opinion in the paper? Send your letter to the editor to tucsoneditor@tucsonlocalmedia.com. Submission does not guarantee print. Limit your letter to 350 words. Guest commentaries should be limited to 750 words.

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ids are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety at home, at school and in their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic, which affected kids in all those places, only exacerbated the problem. The surgeon general issued an Advisory on the Youth Mental Health Crisis to highlight the urgent need to address the growing concern. “It is normal for children to experience emotional distress as they develop and mature,” said Vivek Murthy, U.S. surgeon general. “However, the number of youth struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide over the past decade have increased. The future well-being of our country depends on how we support and invest in the next generation.” Even pre-pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States having a mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The pandemic has been incredibly dis-

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havior directly and indirectly. Each child needs a team of actively involved adults at home, school and within the community leading by example and encouraging sucRobyn Knecht is director of counseling for St. Joseph’s Indian School. (St. Joseph’s Indian School/Submitted) cess. Similarly, encouraging friendships with peers who demonstrate positive habits ruptive for youth since it has affected rou- and good decision-making skills provides tines, access to social activities and virtu- a sense of connectivity and beneficial peer ally every aspect of their lives,” said Robyn pressure. Knecht, director of counseling for St. JoEncourage academic seph’s Indian School, a Native American achievement and aspirations residential school that helps students move beyond the cycle of poverty, addiction and Not every student is destined to be valemental illness with an education and op- dictorian, but every student can give their portunities for a best effort. Encourage and recognize effort brighter future. in studies, be conscious of struggles, and “Offsetting those work with educators to find additional supimpacts requires port when needed. Talk about the future an active response and impress upon your child many careers from trusted adults require further training through college, that promote trade school or another form of advanced healthy develop- education. Talk with your child about setment and well-be- ting academic goals and equip him or her ing.” with the tools necessary to achieve them. If you’re con- Find things your child is passionate about cerned about your and encourage participation in activities children or another that foster development. child close to you, Set clear expectations consider these tips for behaviors and values from Knecht and St. Joseph’s. Although it’s natural to test limits, kids need clear boundaries. Consistently comCreate a sup- municating your expectations for behavport system of ior and values sets a bar for your child and family, peers demonstrates your care and commitment and teachers to their success. Backing up your expectaThe people sur- tions with reasonable consequences when rounding youth your child falls short teaches responsibility influence their be- and accountability.

Teach coping and problem-solving skills How your child responds to and navigates challenges is as important as the outcome. Teaching your child how to accept disappointment, navigate conflict and be solution oriented in the face of adversity can serve him or her throughout life.

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Edkey Inc. earns Cognia system accreditation By Tucson Local Media Staff

dkey Inc. Family of K-12 Schools, also known as Sequoia Schools, earned system accreditation by Cognia, a nonprofit that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts and education service providers. Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts and charter school support organizations that meet rigorous standards focusing on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meet the needs of learners, and effective leadership. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the system and all of its schools are accredited and that Edkey is recognized across the nation as a school system that meets Cognia Standards of Quality and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. “Systems accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Edkey and each of our schools a nationally recognized mark of quality,” said Mark Plitzuweit, Edkey chief

executive officer and president. “It demonstrates to our communities our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.” To earn accreditation from Cognia, a school district or charter school support organization must also implement a continuous process of improvement and submit to internal and external reviews. School systems in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a five-year term. Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and chief executive officer of Cognia, said, “Cognia System Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school system and its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments where all students can flourish. The Edkey Family of K-12 Schools is to be commended for demonstrating that it has met high standards and is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.” Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission

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MUSD students to receive backpacks, school supplies By Scianna Garcia Tucson Local Media

arana Unified School District will give more than 1,000 students new backpacks filled with school supplies, thanks to the Youth Education Supporters (YES). Nearly 100 community members donated over $14,000 to buy 1,100 backpacks, which will be distributed to students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 21, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Thornydale Elementary School, 7651 Old Father Road. “A lot of people may not realize that someone on their own street might need help,” said Dot Santy, team lead for YES. “We think poverty is going on in some other country, half a world away, but really it’s going on right here. The goal is to help those kids, because we really believe education is their future.” YES is a volunteer group partnered with Marana Unified School District to organize projects to support students who need financial assistance. They work with individual donors,

neighborhoods, businesses, foundations and community partners to help students be successful. In 2021, YES collected cash, backpacks and school supplies valued at over $30,000 to support over 1,200 students as they headed off to school. “The number of businesses partnering with us is growing, which is wonderful,” Santy said. “We reached out to private individuals and churches, and really anybody in Marana, because we feel it takes a village to raise a child and provide a good education.” The Marana Police Department has played an integral role in contributing to the school district, most recently with the backpack donations. YES formed in 2019 when an increase of student poverty was noticed within the community. It first raised money for Success of Students (SOS), a school district fund to help students in need receive necessary items, like prescription glasses or field trip fees.

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This is a fund within the student services department that relies on charitable donations. Many of those who donated toward the backpacks directed their donations to SOS. Along with this, YES has been a part of other charitable events such as Holiday Share, a program that aims to provide a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal to every needy family in the district. The Marana Unified School District includes 17 schools and 12,000 students. About 47% of these students are eligible for free or reduced lunches, more than 220

have experienced homelessness, and more need financial assistance. With the upcoming school year near, YES volunteers acknowledge the need for school necessities within the district. With backpacks and supplies ranging from $50 to $80, there are families in the district who can’t afford it. “With what’s happening today, with the rising prices and gas going up, there’s a lot of families that are barely making it, living paycheck to paycheck. The cost of school supplies is just too much for them,” Santy said.

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5 tips to ace college entry exams By Family Features

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ecause most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test can be a critical component of that process. While it can oftentimes be hard to deal with the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test meant to show your mastery of certain subjects and concepts, such as reading and mathematics, consider these test prep tips to help boost your score while simultaneously lowering stress.

Register early To allow yourself as much flexibility as possible, taking college entrance exams during your junior year of high school is encouraged. If you don’t get an ideal score, you can refine your approach and retake the exam with a better idea of what to expect.

Take a practice test Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or ACT exam. Taking practice tests under realistic conditions can help you gain a better understanding of the content of the test, improve your time management and help combat test anxiety. You can use your practice test as a baseline to set goals and focus the rest of your prep on areas you would like to improve before the real thing.

prep course can put you through the paces and hold you accountable. Complete with homework and in-class practice, prep classes can range from small groups to larger classes taught by test experts. Some school districts even offer after-school programs dedicated to ACT or SAT prep.

Gather supplies To help reduce test-day stress, gather everything you’ll need the night before. Check the list of banned items — cellphones aren’t permitted — to make sure you don’t accidentally bring something you’re not allowed to have. Ensure your bag is packed with your admission ticket, valid photo identification, several sharpened pencils with erasers, an approved calculator (with fresh batteries) and a watch (if allowed).

Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast While it can be tempting to stay up late the night before the test to cram, you’re likely to perform better with a full night’s sleep. Sleep is important for retention, and eating a balanced breakfast before heading out the door can aid in your ability to focus. To make your morning easier, prep breakfast before bed to keep an early morning from starting even earlier. Remember, the college admissions process involves more than just test scores. Visit elivingtoday.com for more education tips and information.

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hen one writes a column a few days in advance of publication, it’s usually pretty safe to assume there will not be any huge upheavals between the time of submission and the moment it reaches the public. Such is not the case with the shifting landscape of college football, because the two Los Angeles schools sold their institutional souls for a few extra bucks and the chance to play Rutgers some Saturday morning in the near future. The way things happen these days, by the time this comes out, the University of Arizona could be joining the Big 12 Conference, which for a long time only had 10 teams, while the Big 10 had 12 teams. The Big 12 may soon have 16 teams, and U of A may be one of them — or not. Maybe the remaining Pac teams will tough it out, go back to being the Pac-10, or add some teams. Maybe the Pac will be no more, which would be a travesty. I was born and raised in Southern California, and my first memories of college football were of the Pac-8. I remember one year, UCLA suffered a weird upset loss but rose up and beat USC in the rivalry game. Both teams ended up 6-1 in conference play, but UCLA had won the head-to-head matchup and should have gone to the Rose Bowl. Somehow, the conference athletic directors got together and voted to let the losing USC team go to the Rose Bowl instead. I thought it was terribly unfair, and for quite a long time, I felt bad for UCLA. Though, after the Bruins and the Trojans sold out, I don’t feel bad for either of them. I hope they both lose all the time. I hope they lose to every Big 10 opponent, and when they play each other, I hope it ends in a 0-0 tie and the game has really lousy TV ratings. (I know a college football game can’t end in a tie, but then, I also used to know for an absolute fact that USC and UCLA would never leave a conference in which their geographic

and situational settings are perfect and one in which their roots go back a century.) This nonsense has been going on for a while, but it really picked up steam last year when Texas and Oklahoma decided to leave the Big 12 and move to the Southeastern Conference. They were perfectly positioned so one — or maybe even both — of them would be in the four-team College Football Championship every year. Now they’re likely to be the sixthor seventh-best teams in the SEC. Oh, they’ll go to bowl games, but there’s no way that they’ll be sniffing a run at the championship. Not only that — neither school really needed the money. Texas has its own TV network. It’s like the Pac-12 Network, only way better and it has viewers. Oklahoma is awash in booster money. It makes no sense for either of them to leave their geographic coziness in the middle of the country to have to go play in Florida and Georgia. But if that was considered crazy just a year ago, it now seems just mildly impulsive compared to what the LA schools are doing. UCLA is just a few miles away from the Pacific Ocean and will now be in the same conference with a school that’s less than an hour’s drive from the Atlantic Ocean. Over the year, I’ve read how basketball players at the LA schools loved making the Arizona swing and didn’t mind going to the Bay Area or Oregon. But they were not fond of the cold and altitude of the Utah/Colorado trip and downright hated the lousy weather on both sides of Washington state. But that will be nothing compared to the 10-hours-in-the-air road swing through Iowa and Minnesota in late January. Maybe the extra few bucks will help keep them warm. The LA propagandists claim their new conference affiliation will help with exposure with recruits and athletes. Yeah, well, they’re going to have to be worrying about a different kind of exposure when they make that trip to Nebraska in midwinter. There are serious concerns as to what ef-

It is uncertain how the travel time to Minnesota and Iowa will affect the two LA schools moving to the Big 10 conference. (Stock image) fects all the long-distance travel will have on the athletes — both physically and in the classroom. Time will tell. In the meantime, I have to say I sincerely hope both schools fall on their collective athletic faces. It was a craven thing they have done.

And I really hope when UCLA comes calling and asks if the Wildcats would like to play a nonconference men’s basketball game to keep the rivalry sorta alive, I hope U of A Athletic Director Dave Heeke tells them to drop dead.

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o help families have their young children protected from COVID-19, Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Avenue, will host a free vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Children’s Museum Oro Valley, 11015 N. Oracle Road, will also host a free vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Museum admission will be free at each location on the day of the clinic during regular museum hours thanks to support from Arizona Complete Health. Staff from El Rio Health will administer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for anyone

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As long as people are involved, there’s a possibility of error, not to mention disappoint or even rejection. That’s what makes the risks you take so remarkable. You’ll be admired for your bravery, but by now it’s easy for you. The more you accept yourself, the less you worry about the occasional slights of the world.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have learned the ins and outs of a daunting process, and now you’re at ease with the way it works. Having figured out the maze, you’ll help others through it. Your relaxed position allows you to see things as interesting and beautiful. With a little work, you’ll communicate in a relatable way about your experience. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Human interaction involves a million tiny details, and it isn’t possible to get all of them right. Even if you could make one person overwhelmingly satisfied, everyone wants something different. It’s not possible to please everyone, but this week it is absolutely possible to please yourself, and that will be a beautiful start.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). New environments will bring out a different side of you and do the same for the others around you. The spirit of discovery is afoot. Fun questions invite surprising answers. No matter how long you’ve known a person, there’s always something new to learn. You’re especially compatible with Libra and Aries these days.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have a dependable crew, and they depend on you, too. Even so, you’ll appreciate the autonomy others exhibit and grow from what’s learned in the spaces when you’re apart from one another. You’ll flex your power outside of a relationship and then reconvene. The relationship grows mighty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Bonds are born of necessity and curiosity. You’ll start an educational journey. The skill is difficult to obtain, but you’ll add it with practice. Learning within a team will be the fastest, easiest and most complete way. Like soldiers chanting as they march or sailors singing as they row, a group will unite in noise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Take your time getting to know new people. First dates, interviews and the like don’t give you much to go on. Those situations only give you an account of what a person wants to present. To observe someone in action is better. Also, once a person says, “trust me,” you start to have your doubts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The way you give your love is totally unique to who you are. It’s not something you can explain, define or measure, but you’ll get plenty of evidence that the relationship you have with someone is a thing unto its own, and it makes you feel quite alive indeed! A domestic vision will come together as planned. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You know so much about the world and yet your mind is still open. That’s why your input is vital in a group. You’ll have to poke around a bit for the truth this week, in the name of healing a situation. You’ll figure out how to help people work together. The sunshine pours in and the good times roll.

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2022 MONSOON SUPER SALE

Explorer and Marana News, July 13, 2022

SUPERSavings

STOREWIDE

in-stock SAVE

FREE DELIVERY

‡

$99 minimum purchase. Some TO YOUR ROOM exclusions apply. See below for details.

in-stock

SAVE

55%

51%

under

$23

a month

48 month No Interest 1

SAVE

53%

988

Choose Gray or Merlot

Leather Seating Reclining Sofa Features dual recliners in rich chocolate leather with leather match in non-wear areas. Reclining Loveseat $968 • Rocker Recliner $588

SAVE

Choose

5 Pc. Counter Height Dining

688

blue

Set includes 42" round table with popular display shelf & 4 padded stools in either gray or merlot finish. Table extends to 42" x 60" oval.

in-stock

Queen Mattress

388

88 in-stock $

EA.

a month

30 month No Interest 1

698 Queen or Full Bookcase Headboard!

4 Piece Bedroom Set

Includes bookcase headboard, dresser, mirror and 1 nightstand. Mattress not included. 32"w 4 Drawer Chest $218 • 23"w 4 Drawer Chest $178

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CENTRAL

NORTHWEST

520-624-7443

520-531-9905

gray

PURGEL 8" Memory Foam

Accent Cabinet with drawer

$26

30 month No Interest 1

51%

beige

under

a month

SAVE

75%

Oak, Gray, Black, White or Cinnamon Finish

under

$25

Fully assembled. Cash and carry. While quantities last. 20"w x 14"d x 30"h

under

$18 Twin Mattress $278 Full Mattress $378 | King Mattress $548 Mis-match Foundations from $99

a month

24 month No Interest 1

TODAY - SAT 11 - 8

SUN 11 - 6

‡Free Delivery is shipping to your room of choice, not including set-up or trash removal. $99 minimum purchase. Some exclusions. All finance offers are available on qualifying purchases made with your Sam Levitz Furniture Credit Card between 07/12-08/01/22. Purchase APR is 29.99%. Minimum interest charge is $2. 24/30/48 Months Equal Monthly Payment No Interest Financing¹ Financing¹ | Minimum purchase required (24 (24 Months: $388; 30 Months: $688; 48 Months: $988). 24/30/48 Equal monthly payments required. Subject to credit approval. See store or web-site for full details. Crazy Hot Buys & Price Match Items - always at the lowest price. | Prices in this ad valid 07/12-08/01/2022. All savings are from our warehouse discount individual item prices.

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