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October 2018

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October 2018

on the cover Boo! 10 Tricks, treats, and fun await at Hallowscream

association 4 From the Developer 4 Team Info 5 Manager’s Message 6 Board Report 6 News Briefs 7 By Design 8 Communications Brief 9 Landscape Log

lifestyle 10 Featured Event 11 Scrapbook 12 Featured Activity 13 Resources 14 What’s Happening 15 Important Phone Numbers

community 16 It Takes a Village 16 Vistancia Elementary 17 Lake Pleasant Elementary Vistancia Village A Community Association P: 623-215-8646 Mountain Vista Club Association Office F: 623-215-8647 18 Liberty High School 29701 N. Sunrise Point, Peoria, AZ 85383 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Website: myvistancia.com 19 Blackstone Country Club facebook.com/vistanciavillageassociation instagram.com/villageatvistancia 20 City of Peoria

Email: [email protected] ® 21 City Briefs Phone: 480.648.4859 www.p2oPublishing.com 21 Police Beat

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Vistancia to Host Grand Opening of Four New Neighborhoods in The Village at Vistancia By Mark Hammons Vice President and General Manager

If you would like to show your friends and family what it is like to experience all of the things that make this community an amazing place to live and what sets it apart from other communities in the Valley, bring them to tour new home models at the grand opening of four new neighborhoods by David Weekley Homes, Richmond American Homes, Gehan Homes, and William Ryan Homes in The Village at Vistancia. The Vistancia “Grand Opening in the Park” event will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Desert Mirage Park, located off El Mirage Road and Desert Mirage Drive. The event is free and fun for the whole family, featuring entertainment, refreshments, children’s activities, model home tours, and much more! Help us showcase all the reasons that make the Vistancia community so unique! For more information about the event, call 623-933-6233, visit vistancia.com/events, or stop by the Vistancia Information Center, open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at the gated entrance to Blackstone at Vistancia.

the team

Dick Rosenhagen Melissa Parsons Kelly Strand Community Manager Assistant Community Manager Lifestyle Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Casey Doscher Adam Rosen Stephanie DeAlba Administrative Coordinator Communications Coordinator Covenants Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Susan Claeys Jake Monday Mark Vaughn Design Review Coordinator Maintenance Director Maintenance Supervisor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Roberto Gonzalez Hannah Crosby Clyde Pechstedt Maintenance Associate Lifestyle/ Communications Assistant Community Patrol [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Dave Hachtel Jim McGoldrick Aaron McDowell Community Patrol Community Patrol Community Patrol [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] association | 5 manager’s message

Thank You For the Before I begin, I’d like to thank each of that is what makes a community special. you sent a warm welcome email to me. I You may not remember the parking Warm Welcome am excited to be part of the Vistancia violation you received (you may, but I’d By Dick Rosenhagen team and look forward to serving you hope not), but it will be hard to forget Community Manager and working with your Board of Directors the smile on your child’s face as they to lead the community into the future. travel down the candy trail at As Craig told you in last month’s article, I Hallowscream, or the fun and new have spent the last 13 years in friends you will meet at a card game, communities served by CCMC across the yoga class, or other event. It’s the Valley. Everywhere I’ve gone, I’ve taken friendships and connections you make CCMC’s purpose to heart and made it a that make this a place you are proud to top priority in that community. call home, and I am excited to help lead the way. “Build community by bringing people together in the neighborhoods where I hope you will help build community; they live and the offices where we work. attend events, join a committee, and Simply put, we create experiences that attend our Board meetings or town hall connect people.” meetings. If you see me at these events, out touring the community, or in It is evident this is happening in Vistancia Association Office, please stop and say already, and I promise you it will continue hello. I look forward to meeting all of you with everything we do. and working on our purpose together. But, this can’t be done without you. Your input, your attendance, your memories; 6 | association board report

news briefs

TRASH COLLECTION DAY CHANGED TO TUESDAY The City of Peoria has changed trash collection day in the community. All trash and recycling pickup will now be on Tuesday every week (excluding holidays). This change will be effective the week of Oct. 1, meaning your first trash pickup in October is Tuesday, Change is Never Easy, but Oct. 2. Sometimes Necessary Please remember the following By Kayte Comes community guidelines regarding Director | Board of Directors trash bins: Bins must be stored out of public view, which includes view fences. One of the main goals of the Board of Directors is to be as transparent as Please store bins behind a solid fence possible with the community. It does not make sense to be deceitful; the or in your garage. Bins should only five of us who serve on the Board are homeowners in this community, live in be placed on the street, never on this community, and ultimately want the best for our families, friends, and the curb or obstructing the sidewalk, neighbors. to allow for easy pick-up and safe Earlier this year, an idea was brought up to change the Board meeting pedestrian travel. schedule to every other month, while having a town hall meeting in the Bins should not be placed on the months a Board meeting is not scheduled. When I first heard this idea, I had street earlier than 6 p.m. the day some reservations about the Board’s productivity and having the ability to before collection and must be hear committee reports, recommendations on proposals, and official votes removed no later than noon the day on agenda items. But, the town hall concept gives the Board the chance to sit after collection. and listen to industry experts and residents in a more informal environment and have speakers provide us information about our growing area. I think many of us moved to the community for the desert scenery and open space. With the economy improving, so too is our landscape and commercial areas within the community. These meetings will be your opportunity to learn more about the community, ask questions, and have your voice heard about the area we call home. I am looking forward to having meaningful dialogue with residents and brainstorm potential items that could add value to the community for the Board to consider at a Board meeting. While the schedule is to hold a Board meeting every other month, please keep in mind that this schedule is subject to change; certain issues may arise that require a vote that can only be taken at a Board meeting. I encourage all of you to attend these town halls as well as our Board meetings. All meetings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the MVC Clubhouse. Check our eNews and Facebook page to stay current on dates and topics of these meetings. If you’re unable to make it to the meeting, there’s still plenty of ways to get involved. Volunteer for one of our committees or at events and make new and lasting relationships with our fellow residents. That’s why living in Vistancia is a lifestyle, not just a place to live.

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HERE! by design Promote Your Business Your Promote Have a BOOtiful Halloween! By Susan Claeys Design Review Coordinator

As a former Washington resident, fall always brought back to school for kids (which starts after Labor Day there), changing of the colors of leaves on deciduous trees, and the unique smell in the air of fireplace smoke, wet dirt, and fallen leaves. Everyone even looks forward to wearing sweaters and boots and digging out fun fall decorations. Transforming your porch, patio, and other outdoor space with decorations to get in the fall spirit can be a great way to brighten up your home and bring a smile to your neighbors and those passing by. Fall-colored leaf containers (both real and fake), door wreaths, scarecrows, pumpkins, cornstalks, and other

seasonal decorations are not exclusively considered Halloween. Decorations using

LOOK! spiders, webs, headstones, ghosts, laser lights, trick or treat signs, skeletons, and

YOU

other holiday decorations are normal Halloween decorations.

MADE MADE Decorating for the holidays is defined in the Design Guidelines under “Holiday Decorations.” Decorating for holidays outside of November and December can start one week before the holiday and must be removed within a week following the holiday. We encourage you to participate in decorating in the various holidays but also recommend being respectful of your neighbors. Thoughtfulness goes a long way. While there is a huge selection of lights and large-scale decorations available, please remember the overall impact. Before you get started, think about how your holiday decorations will impact your neighbors. Make sure any spot lights are focused on your home and they are turned off overnight. Any bright displays that have voices or music should only play until 8 p.m. so that you and your neighbors can have a peaceful night. Getting into the holiday spirit can be a trick and treat for everyone. Happy holidays and enjoy decorating responsibly!

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LIVE FROM VISTANCIA, IT’S LIVE! By Adam Rosen Communications Coordinator

Whether it’s a song or two from a concert, showing off a new addition to the family, or presenting a talent to the world, more people are broadcasting live streaming video on social media platforms. If you’ve followed and liked our Facebook page, you may have even seen our venture into the live streaming world. We’ve broadcast songs from Concert in the Park, showed off some of the fun teens were having during our Teen Summer Series, and given a first look at events like Hallowscream. These live broadcasts have received rave reviews, and we explored ways to deliver more live content to you. Last month, we debuted “Live in the Village” on our Facebook page. This live show, featuring hosts Kelly Strand and Hannah Crosby, takes you into the lifestyle world of the community. Take the host chat of a talk show, combine it with community events and things you should know, and you have our newest way to communicate with you! We have exciting ideas to keep it fresh, including taking the show “on the road” through the community, and perhaps a special guest or two. We’ll even take questions and possibly give away some special items as time goes by, so you won’t want to miss a live episode! “Live in the Village” will be live on our Facebook page the first week of every month. Check our Facebook page later this month for an exact date and time for the next episode and tune in. association | 9 Annual planting, using alyssum as a border flower, petunia in the middle, and snap dragons as a backdrop landscape log

DLC’s Winter Flower Guide By Dean Rodrigues DLC Resources Field Manager

Red geraniums One of the many advantages to living in our climate is that we can have vibrant, colorful flowers in the cooler months. Now that temperatures are starting to cool down, it’s time to switch out summer flowers with winter flowers, or winter annuals, that will last you through the spring. You will see DLC Resources crews planting new flowers for the winter this month, and you can do the same in your own yards. The flowers listed below are recommended by DLC Resources for the winter months. They are ideal for both pots and planter beds. GERANIUM Geraniums are a great option for fall and winter. They come in a variety of colors like red, white, and pink. They are a tall flower that grows to be about 10-12 inches. This makes it a great flower to layer behind smaller annuals. Geraniums grow in full sun and do not require shade.

Purple, red, and white petunia SNAP DRAGON As the name suggests, snap dragons are known for their petals that look like dragon faces and open and close like mouths when squeezed. They are very tall, usually growing over 20 inches. This makes them excellent as a backdrop flower or a center flower to a round arrangement. PETUNIA Petunias are great as border and center flowers, depending on the height of your arrangement. They come in a very large array of colors, including yellow, white, pink, red, and purple. They will grow in pots and planters, but you will also often see them in hanging baskets. CYCLAMEN These pink and white flowers require full shade. They might grow nicely under a porch or tree. Cyclamen are known for their unique petal shape and for being hardy and easy to take care of, even as indoor plants. Petunia and yellow snap dragon ALYSSUM Alyssum is a border flower, best for highlighting taller, more vibrant flowers. Alyssums have small clusters of tiny flowers that come in a variety of colors. For the best results, plant these flowers with a good potting soil and use an organic osmocote fertilizer. Put at least six inches of new soil in your pot or planter. If your pot or planter is in direct sunlight, you might need to water twice per day. For more information on winter annuals, visit our learning center at dlcresources.com/learning-center. 10 | lifestyle featured event

We All Scream for Hallowscream! By Kelly Strand Lifestyle Director

What will it be this year: a superhero, wizard, animal, princess, or something else? Whether your costume is one of the above or a homemade delight, it’s time to get it ready for the biggest Halloween celebration in the community! Our annual Halloween celebration, Hallowscream, will be full of spooks, pumpkins, candy, and fun from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at the Mountain Vista Club. There’s plenty to see and do for kids and adults of all ages, like getting spooked at our haunted house! We won’t bring in evil spirits, but we will have an inflatable haunted house full of scares and spooks in the Gymnasium. If horror isn’t your favorite, you can make a splash with your Halloween decorations with our new attraction, the pumpkin splash! Visit the Mountain Vista Club lap pool to find a magical land of pumpkins in the water. You won’t have to get your costume wet; it’ll be ring toss to take home your very own pumpkin! Special thanks to the Vistancia Vipers for volunteering to wrangle the pumpkins and deliver them from the water. Note: The pumpkin splash is not included in the $5 per child admission fee. This will be an additional $3 for the fun of choosing your own pumpkin out of the pool! Once you’ve got the perfect pumpkin for carving, trick or treat yourself along the candy trail! The sweet-filled walk around the Event Lawn and Cactus Garden should tide over every child for the five days before the big candy haul on Halloween. The trail will be easier than ever for kids to stroll through and enjoy the event with different times for entry. Buy your tickets early to avoid the lines and to make sure your kids get the candy trail time they want. All this fun is just $5 per child! Buy your tickets online at myvistancia.com/Hallowscream or in the Lifestyle Office. lifestyle | 11 scrapbook

TEEN GLOW POOL PARTY It was a night to remember as local teens came together to say farewell to summer and our Teen Summer Series with our Teen Glow Pool Party! The Mountain Vista Club pools were full of fun, games, and glow!

DUELING PIANOS A sold out audience filled the Association Office for Dueling Pianos! Adults enjoyed a fun, relaxing evening taking in musical hits from long and not so long ago.

SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THESE EVENTS AT MYVISTANCIA.MYPORTFOLIO.COM OR FACEBOOK.COM/VISTANCIAVILLAGEASSOCIATION 12 | lifestyle featured activity

Chalk It Up at Chalk Couture By Hannah Crosby Lifestyle Assistant

What used to be a child’s coloring stick has now become a decorative touch in homes. Chalk has grown in popularity over the last decade, and we’re excited to announce our new class, Chalk Couture, to the community. Chalk Couture offers a creative yet simple way to keep your home full of decorative chalk signs. After purchasing a chalk board you like, you will be able to replace the chalk on the sign with new words and designs. Class instructor Martiza Anderson talks more about herself and how Chalk Couture works below. “I was born and raised here so Arizona is my home. My family is everything; I have been married 20 years to the love of my life, Myron, and we have six children, ages 16 to 11 months. I’m not a crafty person but have always wanted to be. When I heard about Chalk Couture and tried it out and saw how easy it was, I was excited to finally be crafty and make pretty things! Chalk Couture makes it easy to create amazing home décor using their product. We have a large selection of beautifully designed chalk transfers. The transfers are a reusable silkscreen that can be used on a variety of surfaces. The chalk transfers are used with Chalkology paste, a water-soluble crafting paste that goes on wet, dries hard, and washes off of nonporous surfaces with water. Once dry, it will not smear or smudge and has a durable yet smooth finish. Create your own masterpiece, no matter what your crafting ability may be, over and over again. Beautify your home and spice up your life with Chalk Couture.” The class launches at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in the Clubhouse. The rustic framed chalkboard is 18”x24” and is $35 for either project. The round hanging board is 10” and is $25 for either project. Register at myvistancia.com/chalk. You’ll receive a follow-up email from Maritza to confirm which chalk board and design you would like, and she will send an invoice for payment. Visit chalkcouture.com for more information. lifestyle | 13 resources

Learn more about all Association sponsored classes and clubs online at myvistancia.com.

Hallowscream Friday, Oct. 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Mountain Vista Club Event Lawn $5/KID, $3 FOR PUMPKIN SPLASH | MYVISTANCIA.COM/HALLOWSCREAM Tricks and treats await! New this year: a pumpkin splash where you’ll be able to take home your own pumpkin out of the pool, a haunted house, and a photo booth to capture the memories of your fun night! Register First Friday early for to get your preferred time for the candy trail and avoid the long Friday, Oct. 5 | 9 a.m. | Association Office lines. FREE Join fellow residents for coffee and donuts. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends. First Friday is sponsored by Edward Jones of Vistancia. Corks & Canvas Friday, Oct. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Association Office $35/PERSON | BYOB Whether you have never picked up a paintbrush in your life or you are a seasoned artist looking to have a fun and creative night out, Corks & Canvas is for you. Canvases, easels, aprons, brushes, paint and professional step-by-step instruction will, and you will go home with your own masterpiece! Payments can be made to Beth Hill from Palate2Palette at [email protected]. Village Café & Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 13 | 9-11 a.m. | Mountain Vista Club Grab a free breakfast with your friends and neighbors at the Village Café then do some early holiday shopping during the Holiday Bazaar. Vendors will sell their crafts, jewelry, and other items. Community Garage Sale Saturday, Nov. 3 | 7-11a.m. Complete your fall cleaning and sell some of your treasures or buy some new items during the community garage sale! Night Under the Stars Saturday, Nov. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Association Office An enchanted evening full of music, fun, and friends! Check next month's magazine for more information on this fun night out.

Storytime Tuesday, Oct. 16 | 10 a.m. | Association Office FREE This month’s theme is “Falling into Fall,” hosted by Ms. Juanita from Blue Goose Fun Time Adventures. Food Truck Night Thursday, Oct. 18 | 5-8 p.m. | Mountain Vista Club Parking Lot Try a new type of food or pick up your favorite! Check facebook.com/ Food Truck Night VistanciaVillageAssociation for which trucks you’ll be able to enjoy closer Thursday, Nov. 15 | 5-8 p.m. | Mountain Vista Club Parking Lot to the event. Save the cooking for next Thursday; visit a food truck and grab dinner! lifestyle | 15

Storytime Tuesday, Nov. 20 | 10 a.m. | Association Office Our monthly storytime continues. Visit myvistancia.com and facebook.com/vistanciavillageassociation closer to the event for this month’s theme! Thirst Thursday Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Association Office Enjoy live music and a night out with your friends at the “Stumble Inn!” IMPORTANT

Iron Sharpens Iron PHONE NUMBERS Saturdays | 7-8 a.m. | MVC Clubhouse FREE “Iron Sharpens Iron” is a new men's group. There will be guest speakers, ASSOCIATION video, and interactive discussions which Association Office 623-215-8646 will empower men to boldly step up and improve their character and integrity Community Patrol 480-313-2685 at home, work, and in the community Association Emergency (Midnight-8 a.m.) 800-274-3165 so that no man walks alone. Email [email protected] for more information. EMERGENCY SERVICES Police and Animal Control 623-773-8311 Police North Valley Tip Line 623-773-5077 Fire Department 623-773-7279 Arrowhead Hospital 623-561-1000 North Peoria Emergency Center 623-561-2022

CITY OF PEORIA City Hall 623-773-7000 Post Office 623-979-8533 Sunrise Mountain Library 623-773-8650

Basics of Essential Oils PUBLIC UTILITIES Wednesday, Oct. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | MVC Clubhouse Thursday, Oct. 18 | 9-10:30 a.m. | MVC Clubhouse Southwest Gas 877-860-6020 Essential oils are often used for immune support, relaxation and sleep, APS (Electric) 602-371-7171 stress relief, emotional balance, skin care, respiratory health, green cleaning, and even muscle tension and pain. Learn about essential oil City of Peoria Water and Trash 623-773-7160 safety, how they are produced, and common methods of use. You'll also learn to create a more natural, healthy lifestyle with aromatherapy. PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOLS Cynthia Campbell, certified essential oil coach, gives you an excellent foundation in essential oils, safety, and hands-on blending techniques for District Office 623-486-6000 you to make blends for yourself, family, and friends. Lake Pleasant Elementary 623-773-6575 Vistancia Elementary 623-773-6500 Liberty High School 623-773-6525

CHURCHES Cross of Glory Lutheran Church 623-224-8839 Spirit Song Church 623-824-1357

A PERSONAL & CONNECTED COMMUNITY WE CARE ABOUT YOU BECAUSE JESUS DOES. SERVING YOU IN VISTANCIA Cross of Glory Lutheran Church Worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am at Lake Pleasant Elementary School - across from Foothills Pool 16 | community It Takesvillage a vistancia elementary good neighbor recognition Hello Vistancia Families! By Joshua Rawlings Principal

Doing What Neighbors Do The school year is off to a great start. The weather is finally starting to cool down - at least by Arizona standards - but the learning taking We accept submissions on myvistancia.com for our It Takes a place in our classrooms is starting to heat up! Village good neighbor recognition program. This month, we Students and teachers have learned new faces, new rooms, and recognize this quarter’s winner, Carol Simpson, nominated by new procedures. We continue to push students to achieve at their Jane Kays. academic best, and leadership lessons are in full swing at each grade For being selected, Carol, as well as nominator Jane, will level. Our fall sports are underway with cross country, flag football, receive $258 toward their assessments. and volleyball. The Drama Club is holding auditions for this year’s In nominating Carol, Jane wrote: production, and class representatives have been chosen for Student Council. “We built the first house in Mountain Gate, and Steve and Carol Simpson built the second one. Carol and I have gotten As always, thank you for your involvement and enthusiasm. When to know each other well over the last 11 years, and she is that we all work and collaborate, we move the barometer from great to person who quietly does for others without being asked. extraordinary. When an elderly woman moved in nearby, it wasn't long until Carol was bringing her garbage cans to the garage. On days we were away and return late, ours would also mysteriously be at our gate. I used to bring her a little something from our trips until she asked me to stop because she felt "she was just doing what neighbors do.” Each month, I would like to include a primer covering one aspect of “The Leader in Me.” This month’s topic is Habit #1: Be Proactive. This She's always glad to watch the house and dog when we travel is the habit of personal responsibility. The paradigm we seek to engage despite her already caring for her husband’s 100-plus-year-old with this habit is “I am free to choose and am ultimately responsible grandmother who lives with them and various other relatives for my own happiness.” The practices the students will learn include that she checks in on. Her greatest gift to us, however, was the use of proactive language, pausing and responding as opposed to when we were away from home. She noticed that there was reacting, and focusing on our Circle of Influence. Students will learn water literally gushing from our garage door. She kept calling more and more about each of these principles and habits throughout until she reached us. It turned out that the water heater was the year and we look forward to the rich conversations this will spark overflowing, and her quick thinking and tenacity saved us in classrooms and at home. thousands of dollars. We hope you enjoyed the third annual Vistancia/Lake Pleasant Rivalry Carol is an unsung hero who does many unseen things for Volleyball Game. It was great seeing everyone turn out for the event! those in our neighborhood. We are glad to call her a neighbor and a friend.”

Do you have a good neighbor you believe should win $258 toward their assessments? Visit myvistancia.com to fill out the It Takes a Village good neighbor recognition form today.

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Personalized Learning Goes Digital By Dustin Hamman Principal

We are excited to announce that Lake Pleasant staff and students are beginning a journey down the path of personalized learning. This is very new to us all and yet exciting at the same time! We are exploring digital content - support software that engages students to learn academic standards at their current academic level. Teachers are also supported by utilizing data and information from the software to modify instructional practices and groupings. The support software Imagine Learning is being utilized in K-8 classes (K-6 ELA, 3-8 Math), IXL (K-2 Math), Flex Literacy (3-5 ELA), and Study Sync (6-8 ELA). Staff has started professional development courses regarding personalized learning and our digital content is just now beginning to be put in front of our students. Early on, we are noticing that the students really enjoy the incorporation of digital learning and our staff appreciates the opportunity to extend their reach to each child through the support of the digital software. FALL FESTIVAL IS NEXT MONTH! Our annual Lake Pleasant Silverhawk PTO Fall Festival will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, and will be bigger and better than ever! Tickets will be sold in advance for $10 or at the door for $12. The Festival, which is open to the public, will include 20-30 vendors, food trucks, a ballistic swing ride, rock climbing wall, band and choir performances, multiple inflatables, face painting, a craft table, concession stands, and cotton candy sales! If you’d like to volunteer or have questions about the Fall Festival, email the PTO at [email protected].

Stay up to date by checking out the Lake Pleasant Elementary website at peoriaunified.org/lakepleasant and liking us on Facebook! Lake Pleasant is a school of choice built on trust, community and collaboration. We are invested in providing meaningful experiences promoting individual success and a passion for lifelong learning. 18 | community liberty high school

Liberty Honors Military with Pat Tillman Memorial Game By Liberty Newspaper Staff

“More than a game” is a cliché phrase that has lost its meaning to many people. But look no further than the story of Pat Tillman to find the truth of the phrase: the things athletes do on the field can transcend the boundaries of the game. Tillman’s decision to leave behind an NFL paycheck to serve his country resonates with Americans on so many levels. The dedication to his country, the willingness to serve, and the selflessness he exemplified made him a legend. Not just in Arizona, where he is revered, but across the entire country; you don’t have to look far to find mention of Tillman’s name. Leland High School in San Jose, California, is Tillman’s alma mater. This year, Leland brought their varsity football team to play a game in Arizona, the place where Tillman forged his legend. Liberty Head Coach Mark Smith helped organize the game, envisioning the creation of an annual Tillman memorial game that paid homage to all branches of military service. The event was meant to be, in every sense of the phrase, more than a game. Student Council Adviser Genna Laird playing a large role organizing the event. “When we heard that we were playing Leland, our Athletic Director Aaron Coughanour encouraged us to get involved in the Pat Tillman Foundation,” Laird said. That involvement took shape as a fun run dedicated to raising money for the foundation which supplies military veterans and their spouses with academic scholarships. “We had over 200 people participate and made over $1,700 that will be part of the donation to the foundation,” Laird said. That wasn’t the only source of income though. Liberty’s Student Council designed and sold shirts to honor Tillman, and teachers paid to wear jeans for a day. In total, the school was able to donate $3,100 to the foundation. During the game, both teams wore uniforms with camouflage accents to pay homage to both veteran and active service members and first responders, as Liberty faced out to an enormous lead and won 56-7. The most jaw-dropping number from the night was the halftime score; Liberty scored 42 points, the number Tillman wore at Arizona State. That score, and the overall aura of the night contributed to the idea that there were bigger things at work in the hearts of all the athletes. There was a distinguishable reverence that permeated the whole night’s proceedings. It felt like freedom; freedom that was paid for by those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. And that’s no cliché. community | 19 blackstone country club

Blackstone Country Club Golf Course Begins Annual Overseeding By The Vistancia Information Center With cooler weather and seasonal changes upon us, it’s that time of year again to begin the annual overseeding process at Blackstone Country Club. The Club will begin the overseeding process and the course will close beginning Monday, Oct. 1, through Thursday, Oct. 25, and will re-open for play on Friday, Oct. 26. This annual overseeding process ensures a beautiful course during the winter season and provides for ideal turf conditions year-round. Club members can still enjoy all other Club amenities during the course closure, including the 24-hour fitness center, dining facilities, resort pools, tennis courts, driving range, and golf shop. There will also be a kickoff party in November for Club members to celebrate the new golf season. Blackstone Country Club offers several choices for Golf Membership, including Equity, Non-Equity Junior Golf, and Non-Equity Corporate Golf. In addition, an Equity Social Membership is available. To learn more about membership opportunities, contact Helen Doney at [email protected] or call 623-707-8700. 20 | community city of peoria

Peoria’s Water: The Past, the Present and the Future By Bridget Binsbacher Mesquite District Representative | Peoria City Council

Here in Peoria, our motto is, “Peoria has enough money, visit peoriaaz.gov/conservation or call water to use, but never enough to waste!” It is 623-773-7861 for more information. because of our sound water management policies, To help secure Peoria’s future water resources, we the collective effort of our residents, and robust need to engage our youth. Peoria is committed to water conservation programs that we can survive developing tomorrow’s leaders and environmental and thrive in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. stewards through STEM water education. We will Did you know that even though the earth’s surface add a second water festival on Oct. 10, reaching is covered with 70 percent water, only 2.5 percent is more fourth graders than ever before. fresh water, and of that, only 1 percent is accessible? We are proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish With the average American household using 300 in Peoria. From our reclaimed water system, to our gallons per day, it is very important to do everything ability to acquire water rights, to obtaining and we can to conserve this precious, life-sustaining maintaining our Assured Water Supply Designation, resource. we are continuously keeping vigilant over the single The City of Peoria has several water conservation most important resource on the planet: water. rebates to help residents offset some of the Peoria’s ability to lead with the utmost confidence associated costs of implementing water saving isn’t happenstance – it is a result of highly capable practices. For example, we provide rebates for industry experts who are passionate, educated, and smart irrigation controllers, high efficiency toilets, masterful at what they do. Our water resources and for lawn removal and conversion to low-water management team arms us with the necessary use landscape. We also host free Sustainable knowledge needed to successfully advocate and U workshops that focus on how to water your lead to ensure that our water supplies are protected landscape properly, how to program your controller, and sustainable for future generations. and more. To learn how you can save water and

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? If there is something you would like to see in our district or if you have any concerns, I want to know. Contact me directly at: 623-773-7306

[email protected] PEORIA HOSTS FIRST FILM FESTIVAL @bridget.binsbacher The City of Peoria is proud to announce the start of a brand new festival. @bab_bridget In partnership with the Phoenix Film Foundation and Phoenix Film Festival, Sign up for my newsletter by visiting peoriaaz.gov/e- the Peoria Film Fest will bring the best of on screen entertainment to Peoria. news – select “Mesquite District Update” and enter Screenings will be held for a mix of both upcoming independent and studio your email address. Thank you for the opportunity releases from Oct. 19-21 at the Harkins Arrowhead Fountains 18 Theater. to serve you. The Huntington University Center for Digital Media Arts will host additional activities as well. Visit peoriafilmfest.com for more information. community | 21 police beat

City of Peoria Selects New Police Chief By Charles Bezio city briefs North Precinct Commander, Peoria Police Department

After a national search, resulting in 55 applicants and narrowed down to PEORIA OPENS NEW RIVER TRAIL four finalists, the City of Peoria is excited to announce Art Miller as the HEAD AT WESTBROOK VILLAGE new Peoria police chief. The opening of a new trailhead on Miller spent most of his career, from 1978 to 2012, with the Los Angeles the east side of 83rd Ave. north of Police Department. For 20 years, he held upper-level management and Union Hills is the latest in a series of leadership roles in the LAPD. For the past five years, he served as chief projects to provide access to miles of police in South Pasadena, California. of bicycle and walking trails. The trailhead, which provides “Chief Miller not only brings a vast breadth access to the 16.5 miles of paved of experience, but his impressive and diverse trails along the New River, offers background, education and achievements parking, a shaded ramada and a make him a uniquely qualified candidate for drinking fountain. This is the city’s this position,” said City Manager Jeff Tyne. “His second trailhead along the New expertise in community policing and predictive River Trail. The first opened a year policing as well as his proven track record of ago at 75th Ave. and Deer Valley crime reduction, align precisely with the goals Road. and priorities of our City Council.” “A key part of maintaining an “The city manager’s process for filling the exceptional quality of life is directly important position of police chief, left no tied to creating an ease of access to our natural amenities,” said Mayor stone unturned,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat. “It Cathy Carlat. “The City of Peoria is was thorough and inclusive of everyone in our proud to offer an exceptional trail community, from citizens to police personnel system that allows residents to to state leadership. Chief Miller comes to us with the highest of hike, bike, and experience the great recommendations, and his extensive expertise will be a significant asset Sonoran Desert.” to our growing city. I hope residents will join me in welcoming Chief The New River Trail extends from Miller as he takes the reins as Peoria’s chief of police.” Bethany Home Rd. in Glendale to Miller is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the U.S. Army West Williams Rd. in north Peoria. The Point Leadership Program. He holds a master’s degree in leadership from city is working with the Arizona Woodbury University and an undergraduate in business administration Department of Transportation and from the University of Phoenix. the city of Glendale to extend the trail to Happy Valley Rd. over the In his time with LAPD, he presided as the commanding officer over a next two years. 300-member special operations team including units from SWAT, K-9, horse mounted, dive team, crime suppression, and security detail. He also served as commanding officer of two large metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and as officer in charge of internal affairs, reserve officer recruitment, public information office, detective division and the office of the ombudsman. While serving as police chief in South Pasadena, his proactive approach to community and predictive policing led to five consecutive years of reduced crime rates. 22 | calendar 2018 OCTOBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 105 6 Bootcamp 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Bootcamp Bootcamp Bootcamp 5-7a.m. OR 8:30-9:30 a.m. 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Bootcamp 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Aquaria Swim | 8-10 a.m. 5 a.m., 6 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Barre Fitness | 8:15-9:15 a.m. Aquaria Swim | 8-10 a.m. Aquaria Swim | 8-10 a.m. Valley Cheer Tippie Toes Dance Flex Yoga | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Aquaria Swim | 8-10 a.m. First Fridays | 9 a.m. 7:15-9:15 a.m. 8:15-9:30 a.m. Drop-In Tennis | 8-10 a.m. Tumble N Dance Drop-In Tennis | 8-10 a.m. Water Aerobics | 9-10 a.m. 9-10 a.m.. 10-10:40 a.m. Drop-In Tennis Water Aerobics | 9-10 a.m. Water Aerobics | Sound Beginnings | 9:45-11 p.m. 8-10 a.m. Women's Bible Study Canasta | 12:30-4 p.m. Flex Yoga | 10-11 a.m. Pickleball | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Pickleball | 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. 10 a.m.-noon Tumble N Dance Let's Play Music Pickleball | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mah-Jongg | 12:30-4 p.m. Valley Cheer | 3:45-6 p.m. 4:15-6:30 p.m. Corks & Canvas | 6:30-8:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-1:20 p.m. Viper Swim | 5:30-7:15 p.m. Valley Cheer | 3:45-6 p.m. Tumble N Dance Basketball | 7-10 p.m. 2:30-7:10 p.m. Pickleball | 7 p.m. Viper Swim | 5:30-7:15 p.m.

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