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Cadet Alex David Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Ford of Mesa, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday, May 25. A 2009 Red Mountain High School graduate, Ford concentrated his studies in Geospatial Information Science. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army within the engineers branch.

one blood donor. Jay recruited more than 100 donors this past year for the four blood drives.

Jeff Sorkness is the new PGA director of golf for Las Sendas Golf Club. Jeff comes from the Talking Stick Resort where he held the same position for the past eight years. Jeff has worked for Troon Golf for the past 18 years in Colorado and Arizona.

Angela Velazquez told us how proud she is of her daughter, Lorena. The Attention Red Mountain 13-year-old will perform Cadet Alex David Ford Wrestling Alumni: The with the Mountain View school is looking for you.

High School band in this year’s Macy’s The sports team is trying to compile a Thanksgiving Day Parade. contact list of past Red Mountain High Brittany Stevens of Mesa is scoring School wrestlers, as the program wants high grades at Indiana State University. to start a tradition of honoring past She’s made the dean’s list for the 2013 teams and members. Alumni should send their info to krhare@mpsaz.org. spring semester.

Jaymes “Jay” Hawker was awarded the “Best Blood Drive Recruiter” 20122013 at Highland High School for his volunteer class GC 105. For the class, students were required to find at least

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A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health was awarded nearly $15,000 from Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation as part of its annual grant cycle promoting oral

health and disease prevent programs in the Grand Canyon State. The school’s Smiles Across Pinal County will provide dental sealants, oral health education, dental screenings, fluoride varnish applications and information on lowcost dental clinics to 300 children in the Apache Junction Unified School District. For more information, visit www.atsu.edu/asdoh.

TrustBank recently expanded into the East Valley with a new office at 1525 S. Greenfield Rd. TrustBank is a 100year old financial institution who is insured by the FDIC and has achieved a five-star Superior rating from Bauer Financial, an independent bank rating company. TrustBank’s branch at 1525 S. Greenfield Rd. in Mesa is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The Silver Star Playhouse in East Mesa, which most recently produced “Pirates fo the Scaribbean,” abruptly announced that it was closing for the summer due to light ticket sales.

Officials with the theater, in the former location of the Broadway Palm, say it may reopen in the fall.

County Assessor Keith Russell has been tapped by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill the East Mesa justice of the peace vacancy.

Daniel Velazquez, a physical-education teacher at Wilson Elementary School in Mesa, was awarded a $5,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona for implementing a health and wellness program for fifth-graders.

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“Cover your eye and read the letters to develop, validate and distribute the on the chart.” This method of vision program, EyeSpy 20/20 came together testing is well over 100 years old and, as a valuable vision evaluation tool that doctors say, is not an effective way to evolved as the technology did over the catch certain eye conditions. course of that decade.

However, two Valley professionals “I jumped in with both feet,” stated have developed an innovative method Tirendi who was temporarily blinded to help find serious eye conditions in as a child. He embraced the chance to children—one that is highly effective develop the video game and he spent and entertaining for children. EyeSpy time learning about children’s vision, 20/20 is a specialized video game-based related disorders and the biology of the vision test developed and designed eye.

by Dr. James O’Neil, During development, M.D., and Electrical and the game was tested at Computer Engineer the Storm Eye Institute Richard Tirendi. in South Carolina for EyeSpy 20/20 screens scientific validation and, visual acuity and depth after a few years, they perception. Some of gave it overwhelmingly the vision issues it can positive reviews. catch include near From left, Richard Tirendi “I know there are and farsightedness, and Dr. James O’Neil, M.D., children and their developers and designers of eye misalignment, EyeSpy 20/20. families who have been cataracts, astigmatism positively impacted and amblyopia (lazy eye). Lazy eye by this,” Tirendi said. “I think that’s is often undetectable to untrained what’s so overwhelming about this personnel and can be missed with whole endeavor is the ability to build traditional eye tests when children something that is a legacy. It’s truly an peek or memorize the eye chart. If honor.” caught too late, amblyopia can cause a VisionQuest 20/20 is an East Valley permanent percentage of lost vision in nonprofit set up to help schools, adulthood. government agencies and other special “Amblyopia (lazy eye) is the poster groups get access to affordable and child for pediatric ophthalmology,” effective childhood vision screenings O’Neil said. “It’s a condition that using the EyeSpy 20/20 video game. happens only in children and has to The screening video game does not be treated in childhood while the have to be administered by a doctor. vision system is still undergoing its Results are equally reliable, whether development to be properly treated.” administered by an experienced vision Realizing that kids take to video professional or a parent volunteer, games, he thought it would be great to making it affordable and convenient to develop a game that could also serve interested groups. as a vision test. So he teamed up with Dr. James O’Neil is part of the longtime friend Tirendi.

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Alana Smith took silver, shown here with gold medalist Lizzie Armanto, in the inaugural Women’s Skateboard Park at X-Games Barcelona. At age 12, Smith is the youngest medalist in X-Games history.

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By Lynette Carrington The X Games is an action- Around the same time, he began taking packed, international event that skateboarding lessons at Kids That Rip! includes competition in the sports of and fell in love with it. As the youngest skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, to compete on the ramp at X Games, surfing, BMX, Rallycross and Moto he is looking forward to returning next X. It is an adrenaline-filled rush of an year to compete. event that recently included three East Jagger Eaton took a respectable sixth Valley skateboarders who traveled to place in the “Big Air” event at X Games Barcelona, Spain, to participate. All and was the youngest competitor to three competitors take the ramp. The also happen to be 12-year-old will be students at the Mesa going into seventh skateboard school, grade doing online Kids That Rip! school. Much like Trey Wood traveled Trey, he finds the to Barcelona as an flexibility more alternate for the “Big conducive to his Air” event. Wood busy schedule. He stays very busy spent 10 days in Barcelona with with skateboarding his family while and his schooling. competing in the “I’m homeschooled X Games and they because of how much got to do a bit of I travel,” said Trey. sightseeing.

He loved traveling “It was amazing,” to Spain to compete Trey Wood practices his tricks on one said Jagger, who and he has also been of the halfpipes at Kids That Rip! in Mesa. fell in love with to Brazil and Mexico.

He originally became interested in skateboarding almost immediately as a skateboarding when he was 6 years old youngster. He trains at Kids That Rip! and used to watch the sport on TV. every day that he is home.

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In addition to her medal win at X Games, Smith was also inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for her achievement of becoming the youngest person to medal at the games. Although she travels quite a bit for skateboarding competitions, she anticipates that she will be able to juggle skateboarding and the increased demands of junior high schooling when she goes to Fremont Junior High this fall.

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For the first time in nearly a decade, the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, led by Conductor Keith Lockhart, will perform in the Valley on Nov. 16.

“The Best of the Boston Pops” presented by the Arizona Ford Dealers is being held at Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St. in Mesa.

The world-famous orchestra will play its way through a variety of American music, from blockbuster Broadway show tunes to Hollywood silver screen classics.

For fans of all ages, there’ll also be a patriotic sing-along and a medley of holiday favorites sure to put everyone in the spirit of the forthcoming season.

The evening will conclude with a show- stopping fireworks spectacular choreographed to Tchaikovsky’s Overture of 1812 and Stars and Stripes Forever.

This epic musical event pays tribute to the landmark Hohokam Stadium, opened in 1977 and rebuilt in 1996. It is the grand finale happening before the venue closes for a $20 million renovation. Plans call for the stadium to re-open when the Oakland Athletics begin Spring Training in 2015.

The Boston Pops, in its 128th year, features gifted musicians conducted

by such geniuses as Arthur Fiedler, John Williams and now Lockhart.

One of Fielder’s great dreams was to establish a series of outdoor orchestral concerts for the people of Boston.

In 1929, one year before he became conductor of the Boston Pops, his dream became reality and the Esplanade concerts were inaugurated.

Among many illustrious performances over the years, the annual Fourth of July concert was first held in 1976, when 400,000 people attended as part of the Bicentennial celebration. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it was the largest audience in history for an orchestra concert. That record has since been broken twice, first in 1998 and again in 2003, when more than a half-million people attended that year’s concert.

Doors open at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. The performance begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25, $39 or $49.

Field level floor seats are $75 and $95. Tickets may be purchased at the Mesa Amphitheatre and Mesa Arts Center box offices or online at www. bostonpopsmesa.com.

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Pilgrim Lutheran Offers Discounted Tuition for Kindergarteners Pilgrim Lutheran School will be offering half off the regular tuition for all kindergarteners, a savings of more than $2,000. With scholarships available, the cost could be reduced even more.

More than 500 students have graduated from Pilgrim’s kindergarten program, having benefited from small classroom sizes offering more one on one attention.

Because of the increased emphasis on the language arts, blocks of time throughout the day have been designated to guided reading, reading groups and reading aloud.

Besides the language arts, there are also times designated specifically to math, social studies, science, handwriting and Bible study.

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To further enhance learning opportunities, kindergartners spend Monday and Friday afternoon with the first- and second-grade classroom. Pilgrim Lutheran School kindergartners also enjoy an expanded competitive sports curriculum as well as opportunities for music lessons. In addition to Bible study times, every subject is taught in the light of God’s word. Pilgrim also provides hands-on learning opportunities with real world applications.

Pilgrim Lutheran School is in its 43rd year of educating children academically and spiritually. For more information, call the school office at (480) 830-1724 or visit website www.pilgrimmesa.com.

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Valerie Kaff, 2012-13 Mountain View High School senior, has been named the Gatorade Arizona Softball Player of the Year, according to USA Today.

The award recognizes athletic excellence, outstanding academic achievement and exemplary character—including volunteerism, sportsmanship and leadership—on and off the field.

Kaff is the first Gatorade Arizona Softball Player of the Year to be chosen from Mountain View.

“Val is a phenomenal talent and team player,” said Joe Goodman, Mountain View’s head softball coach.

“What makes Val so special is that she is a phenomenal talent, but her priorities all season have been about the team and about winning games.

Added assistant coaches Giles Mead and David Tellef, “She never allowed her personal ambitions to supersede what we were trying to accomplish as a unit.”

The 5-foot-7 right-handed pitcher posted a 27-7 record in the circle along with a 0.84 earned-run average this past season, leading the Toros (27-8) to the Division I state tournament loser’s bracket final. Kaff struck out 431 batters and walked just 65 in 216.2 innings pitched to go with 16 shutouts and two no-hitters. At the plate, Kaff batted .310 with two home runs, 18 runs batted in and a .406 onbase percentage.

Kaff maintained a 3.65 grade-point average. She volunteered at a homeless shelter, a food bank and the Salvation Army. She also spent her free time as a youth coach and umpire.

“It’s a great honor to win for Mountain View,” Kaff said. “To be the first to win this award for Mountain View softball and to represent them for the last time is special.”

Kaff automatically becomes a finalist for the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year Award, which was not announced by press time.

She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball on an athletic scholarship at Michigan State University this fall.

For 28 years, The Gatorade Company and USA Today High School Sports have honored the nation’s best high school athletes in football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball and track and field.

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Pre-selected patients will get a free exam and a pair of gently used glasses that best match their prescription.

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By Tracy House The children are outside swimming and Kim Hansen can share a few minutes of her time. The older children are looking after their younger siblings and it’s quiet in the house that is usually bustling with activity. Hansen sits at her kitchen table, hands crossed in front of her, the raucous squeals of laughter muffled from outside.

Hansen’s four biological daughters are on their own, married and starting families, but at home are her nine adopted children, all of whom were drug exposed before coming to live with her. The children have varying degrees of learning disabilities, from minor delays to profound disabilities.

Of her nine adopted children, Andrew, who is now 14 years old and going into eighth grade, is the

one Hansen calls her special needs child. “The day to day with him is significant,” she said closing her eyes remembering. She tries to not get teary-eyed every time she talks about his journey.

Andrew was 1-week-old when he came to Hansen. She adopted him at 8 months old. Hansen said Andrew was a completely typical baby up until he was 4 years old when he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor on the brain stem called a medulloblastoma, which is related to the drug exposure in utero shortly after conception.

Three days after the diagnosis Andrew had surgery. The cancer was on the brain stem and could not be completely removed. As a result, Andrew became disabled.

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“When he came out of surgery, nobody realized the severity, nobody—even the surgeon—expected any of this,” Hansen said. “He developed this condition called posterior fossa syndrome, which they thought he would get his speech back but he never has and it’s been 10 years now.

Everybody realizes that he’s not ever going to speak.”

“Technically he is diagnosed with CP, cerebral palsy, which is injury to the brain,” Hansen Kim Hansen and Andrew take a snack break after said. “And it was injury to his swimming. brain that left him like this. We have Andrew is able to walk with a walker just learned to adapt the best we can and has a companion dog, but requires to meet his needs. We’ve come to the numerous therapies. realization it’s never going to change.”

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It may feel a bit early, but the truth is that now is the perfect time to start scouting out the back-to-school deals to find what you need so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Here are a few tips to help you save on school supplies.

1. Find out what you can reuse before you start shopping.

Backpacks, calculators, rulers, scissors and binders are all items that can last more than one year.

2. Start shopping now for basics. If you don’t already have your school supply list, stock up on the basics (pencils, paper, notebooks, etc.) and wait until you know exactly what you need for all the extras. Insider tip: Not sure you want to visit a bunch of different stores? You can price match the sales at Walmart.

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4. Take advantage of reward programs. Office supply stores often offer “free after rebate” or “free after rewards” items. By

understanding how each of these programs works, you can pick up name-brand school supplies like pens, paper, highlighters, Sharpies, etc. for just a few pennies after rewards. The drug stores also have reward programs with free or cheap items each week during the backto-school season, so make sure you are checking those ads, too.

5. Shop the loss leaders. Each week the office supply stores and national retailers like Target and Kmart offer school supply loss leaders. These are the penny, 10-cent and “free after rebate” items that help drive traffic to the stores. Try hitting up each of the office supply stores each week and only buying these loss leaders.

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Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense.net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget.

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Andrew is learning American Sign Language but has difficulty using signs and needs somebody who knows him to interpret. “My goal, my hope is that one day he’ll be able to actually spell words, and even if he could finger point, even if it takes him half an hour for a greeting, that would be such an accomplishment,” Hansen said, taking a deep breath to hold back the tears.

They’ve come a long way, Hansen said, but are probably as far as they are going to be able to go with Andrew.

For a long time she tried to do it all herself but realized through this lifechanging event she needed to let others help.

“It’s very hard to release that responsibility, especially to someone

else,” she said. “As he got a little bit older, for those first several years we always thought he would improve and this would just be a short-term situation and I was always completely and totally hands-on working to get to that point. And then we started crossing that bridge of this might be as good as it gets, as close to back to normal as we’re going to see.”

If Hansen has any advice for other mothers who are facing a significant situation, it’s to find somebody who has worked through the system and to connect with someone who can help figure things out. She also mentioned finding good help—respite and habilitation workers, friends or families—you are comfortable with because you do need a break.

Hansen doesn’t rest until Andrew is tucked safely in bed each night. “It is 24/7 truly,” she said.

Tracy House is a busy AZ Modern Mom of four, freelance writer and former educator. She writes about motherhood, family, sustainability and Arizona. Contact her at tracy@ azmodernmom.com.

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Help develop a love for learning According to Kim Freehan, early childhood specialist for Mesa Public Schools, preparing children for kindergarten is an exciting time. It’s when they grow into independent and enthusiastic learners. Children who develop a curiosity and a desire to figure out how things work, along with an interest in the world of books and language, will do better in their school career. Parents can help their children develop a passion for learning by building confidence in their ability to learn. Exposure to a variety of books will increase children’s language skills and self-expression. Children love words that are unique, and it is fun to experience young learners using them in daily conversations. Can your child speak clearly to express thoughts, feelings and ideas or answer questions about key details in stories? Here are a few activities to stimulate learning in your child.

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“If these skills are not developed prior to kindergarten, they may struggle with behavior in groups and with peers.”

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SuperstitionSprings.com The family friendly concerts feature A Boy Named Sioux on July 6 (outlaw country); Raun Alosi Band on July 13 (variety of covers); The Rave on July 20 (pop and rock); and Desert Dixie on July 27 (new and classic country).

Interfaith Community Sunday Celebration WHEN: Sundays in July at 10:30 a.m.

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COST: Call for cost INFO: (480) 593-8798, www. meetup. com/Interfaith-Community or interfaithunitychurch@gmail.com Interfaith Community is a spiritual community of “Love in Action” and welcomes persons of all faiths. Each Sunday morning the Rev. Julianne Lewis delivers practical, thoughtprovoking and often humorous messages that explore the richness of life as spiritual beings sharing a human experience.

“Weird Al” Yankovic WHEN: Sun., July 7, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theatre, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $32 to $40 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www. mesaartscenter.com “Weird Al” Yankovic brings his “The Alpocalypse Tour” to the downtown Mesa venue for the three-time Grammy winner’s only Arizona appearance.

East Valley Michigan Club WHEN: Wed., July 10, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Charge for meals INFO: (480) 986-7085, (480) 6109864 or jilanctot@cox.net “When we meet, we eat!” Repeats for breakfast fourth Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m.

Slightly Stoopid with Atmosphere WHEN: Thurs., July 11, at 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St., Mesa COST: $35 INFO: (480) 644-2560 or www. mesaamp.com Prepare to get your chill on. The laidback reggae/rock of Slightly Stoopid blends with the peaceful, thoughtful rhymes of Atmosphere for a mellow, one night only show in Mesa.

Second Friday: ‘50s Night WHEN: Fri., July 12, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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WHERE: Brunswick Zone, 1754 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: $15 members; $25 nonmembers INFO: www.mesachamber.org Bring the staff for some team building while networking with other Mesa Chamber of Commerce members during the organization’s July Taste of Mesa.

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski These are busy days for “Weird Al” that he decided to give it a go.

Yankovic.

“She said, ‘You’d be pretty good at He’s on the road for the third year writing children’s books.’ I said, ‘I have promoting his successful album to agree with you there!’ Then ‘When I “Alpocalypse,” which peaked at No. Grow Up’ did quite well.

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“I’ve been writing these books in Late last month, Yankovic released verse and, obviously, had a few decades his second children’s of practice writing book, “My New song lyrics. I’m pretty Teacher and Me,” the comfortable with that follow up to the New form. I’m pretty much York Times best-selling in touch with my read “When I Grow inner child, too. The Up.” All the while, he’s combination of that halfway done with a seems to work well for new album. me.”

So it’s not surprising Literary career aside, he’s doing back-to- “Weird Al” Yankovic’s latest book, Yankovic’s priority is back interviews, “My New Teacher and Me,” was music. His concerts, released in late June to positive in only 10-minute reviews. which feature frequent intervals, from a recent costume changes to go tour stop in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. But along with his plethora of topical hits Yankovic is such a fast talker, reporters ranging from “Eat It” to “Perform This glean a wealth of information out of Way,” are a work in progress. He could the multi-hyphenate entertainer in a completely revamp a tour, however, matter of minutes. half of the show would have to remain Despite the number of projects he because the hits are what fans want to is working on, Yankovic is particularly hear. proud of “My New Teacher and Me,” a “There is a lot of work that goes into heartfelt story about a young boy and it,” Yankovic said. “I edit all the video his relationship with his new teacher, elements on my laptop and I have a Mr. Booth. whole crew that works to make sure “I’d always thought I’d be fairly good everything is working the way it should at it,” said the three-time Grammy be. There are a lot of things that can go winner, who performs at the Mesa Arts wrong on any given night—computer Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7. goes down, server dumps, something “I was always thinking that at some happens with an instrument. point, I’d like to take a shot at children’s “But it’s an adrenaline rush to step books. I always admired Dr. Seuss and out on stage and hear the audience Shel Silverstein.” laugh, cheer and respond to your stuff.

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Birth Father’s Rights and Obligations in Adoption Pending before the U.S. Supreme Court is a case nicknamed after a young girl that two families are fighting for. “Baby Jessica” lived with her adoptive parents for two years before they suddenly lost custody.

The biological father, despite having signed away his parental rights prior to the adoption, gained custody of a child he’d never met due to a federal law offering special considerations for cases involving children of Native Americans. The biological mother is now inadvertently excluded from the daughter she thought she sent to a better life. Although uncommon, this case highlights how dangerous adoption proceedings can be.

State law is no different. Arizona law attempts to balance the rights of mothers, fathers and the adoptive parents. Arizona adoption laws are highly technical, however, and the slightest mistakes can result in an irreversible and unintended outcome. For example, in anticipation of an adoption, biological fathers are often sent a “notice of potential birth father” from birth mothers or their attorneys. This can be as simple as a single page, can be mailed to father as young as 15 years

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In other words, don’t wait to consult an attorney until it is too late.

Adoption proceedings are extremely emotional for all parties involved. Adoptive parents need to have finality and assurance that their adoption was handled correctly.

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Trinity Christian School A Genuine Educational Alternative Educational choices made for a child are some of the most valuable decisions parents can make. Trinity Christian School is a nondenominational, private Christian school that offers something different. Founded by the late Rev. C. Truman Davis, the school’s direction is now under the direction of Headmistress Jean E. Davis with Principal Janet Mattausch and Office Manager Tina Drappo.

Trinity Christian sits in a serene desert setting, north of Ellsworth and McKellips roads. Each morning, the school day starts with a half hour chapel service. “Anyone is welcome to attend,” stated Vice President of the Board Don Gaylord. The service includes prayers, hymns, readings from Scripture by the older male students and lessons read by volunteer chaplains. on the town

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Sales Over $300,000 for the Month of May 2013 ADDRESS 3055 N. Red Mountain #185 2640 N. 76 St. 6165 E. Riverdale St. 3060 N. Ridgecrest St. #176 6334 E. Viewmont Dr. #38 6526 E. Omega St. 2943 N. Ricardo St. 3060 N. Ridgecrest St. #76 6202 E. McKellips Rd #72 2927 N. Rowen Cir. 6330 E. Omega St. 6645 E. Redmont Dr. #7 7528 E. Torrey Point Cir. 3743 N. Morning Dove Cir. 6255 E. Oasis St. 8140 E. Sienna St. 3430 N. Mountain Ridge #54 7920 E. Sierra Morena Cir. 7943 E. Sugarloaf Cir. 2118 N. Calvin Cir. 6956 E. Sugarloaf Cir. 4055 N. Recker Rd. #64 5962 E. Viewmont Cir. 8234 E. Palm Lane 7546 E. Kael Cir. 6446 E. Trailridge Cir. #29 4320 N. Essex Cir. 3208 N. Ladera Cir.

SQ. FT. 2,452 2,217 2,834 2,732 1,978 3,231 3,039 2,732 1,818 2,451 3,191 2,396 2,574 2,446 3,612 3,427 3,232 3,330 3,437 4,057 3,330 3,538 2,894 3,563 8,403 7,213 5,300 8,107

SUBDIVISION Las Sendas County Island Red Mountain Ranch Las Sendas Red Mountain Ranch Ridgeview Estates Ridgeview Estates Las Sendas Tuscany Villas Las Sendas Mesa Desert Heights Red Mountain Ranch Las Sendas Las Sendas Mesa Desert Heights Las Sendas Las Sendas Las Sendas Las Sendas Estates at Desert Shadows Las Sendas Red Mountain Ranch Red Mountain Ranch County Island Saguaro Vista Red Mountain Ranch Las Sendas Las Sendas

PRICE $323,000 $325,000 $325,000 $340,000 $349,900 $360,000 $365,000 $370,000 $370,000 $379,000 $390,000 $396,000 $410,000 $410,000 $411,000 $440,000 $445,000 $455,000 $462,500 $475,000 $487,000 $575,000 $619,900 $620,000 $651,000 $875,000 $1,265,000 $1,900,000

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