Nobody Sells More Real Estate in Arcadia than The Robert Joffe Group Find out What Your Options Are Call 602-989-8300 Today! This sprawling Arcadia ranch is absolutely fantastic! The massive horse property is nearly 2 acres and includes 2 homes! The long gracious drive leads to the main house that screams for family gatherings for generations to come. The beautiful kitchen has a butcher block island, 3 dishwashers, 2 ovens, 2 warming drawers and 6 commercial grade refrigerators! The warmth of the home shines throughout every room including the great family room, huge living room and dining room, and terrific master suite which is only one of 6 bedrooms in the main house. The gorgeous pool is surrounded by a phenomenal brick deck and huge entertaining patio with an outdoor kitchen. The second home is perfect for guests, a mother-in- law, or even a rental with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a beautiful great room and a terrific kitchen. The address is perfect, the grounds are pristine and the character and charm are unparalleled in this market! This rare find is truly something to be seen! Call Robert 602-989-8300 or Rebecca 602-799-8229. 6613 EAST EXETER ARCADIA’S BEST WWW.THEARCADIA411.COM • WWW.THEROBERTJOFFEGROUP.COM This elevated hillside estate is elegance personified! From the moment you enter this awe inspiring masterpiece you can’t help but be overwhelmed by its elegance and beauty. With its extravagant old world design, every inch is truly opulent and the extraordinary amenities are too numerous to list. Simply imagine a home designed and decorated with so much passion and grandeur that it takes your breath away! From the dramatic gourmet kitchen to the full theatre with projection screen or the perfect kids’ wing and regal living and dining room, every inch is custom designed from wall to wall! The sophisticated finishes include hickory floors, venetian plaster, hand laid mosaic tile, antique wood beams, custom ceiling design, canterra columns and surrounds, hand painted European sinks, furniture grade cabinetry, exquisite wine room, walk up wet bar, the finest granite, limestone and marble, imported fixtures and so much more! Lightly lived in and built by the highly acclaimed Bedbrock Construction, this sophisticated show piece has been created with unimaginable taste and offers dramatic style from the inside out including the most glorious mountain views from every vantage point. This is honestly a theatrical masterpiece nestled in the heart of Paradise Valley! Call Robert for pricing 602-989-8300 4334 EAST DESERT CREST NEW LISTING This exquisite custom estate is more than words can convey! From the time you enter the gracious courtyard entry lined with vine covered walls, you’ll be struck by the elegance, warmth and character of this resort style estate. Its drama mirrors that of Italy’s finest, with finishes that are of the finest quality. The beauty of the chef’s kitchen, restaurant style wet bar and wine cellar will take your breath away, not to mention the billiards room, regal dining room, full media room with its own kitchen, and wonderful guest quarters. True beauty is sprawling through every inch of this glorious home with extraordinary custom finishes. Wood beams, Venetian plaster, copper fixtures, breathtaking lighting, cantera columns, designer flooring and every bedroom designed and decorated to perfection! This European inspired manor’s beauty has equally dramatic grounds with a breathtaking pool, spa, ramada, full kitchen and mountain views that are so pristine that it seems you can reach out and touch them. This home’s true elegance will impress even the most discriminating buyer! $3,495,000 Call Robert 602-989-8300. 4838 EAST PALOMINO ROAD SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE This exceptional home abounds in all the finer amenities. Completely remodeled making this the nicest home on the market under $2M. Truly one of the nicest kitchens you will ever see!! Warmth and character throughout. A wonderful split floorplan with a spacious home office and a detached two room guest house. Over sized 4+ car garage. All the finishes you expect to see: tumbled travertine, distressed hardwood, granite, canterra fireplaces, Subzero, Viking, etc. Mature desert landscaping with minimal maintenance! Located in a small gated community of Clearview Edition on an extremely private lot. Easy to show. (5155 SF Main/660 SF Guesthouse). Call Robert 602-989-8300. 4211 EAST CLAREMONT ABSOLUTELY EXCEPTIONAL This is the only lot left on the highly coveted Exeter Boulevard. It sits on the north side of the street with pristine mountain views and a perfect building envelope, this ¾-acre lot is an amazing opportunity to build your dream home at a dream address! $1,100,000. Call Robert 602-989-8300. DREAM LOT! 5656 EAST EXETER Arcadia living at its finest! This home has a wonderful open family room with a huge fireplace including a beautiful hand carved marble mantle. The gourmet kitchen includes Clive Christians Cabinetry, a huge granite island, two dishwashers, wolf range, sub-zero frig, cappuccino coffee maker, wine frig and so much more. Custom Edgar Berebi Hardware Collection in kitchen, laundry, and master. Coffered ceilings in family room and master. The master retreat is cozy and comfortable with a beautiful hand carved marble fireplace mantle and the master closet is a must see!!The basement includes 3 charming kids rooms, a game room, media room and kitchen/laundry room. Outside is perfect for entertaining with a double sided fireplace, gas grill, pool with custom water features, spa! $2,149,000. Call Lara 602-628-7332. 4115 NORTH JOKAKE NEW LISTING This is a fabulous custom estate located in a phenomenal gated cul de sac. Romantic design and Tuscan charm inhabit every inch from the glorious fountain courtyard to the multiple patios, each its own European style vignette. The magnificent kitchen is a chef’s dream with double ovens, double dishwashers, warming drawer, stone, granite and pristine custom cabinetry. The special kids’ wing is incredible with oversized bedrooms, a play loft and huge den. The regal dining room and exquisite family room are glorious entertainment spaces and the master retreat gets five stars for sure! The sophisticated design elements include a butler’s pantry, elegant wine room, amazing guest house, custom touches in every bath, solid wood doors, wide plank wood flooring, limestone, canterra fireplace surrounds, furniture grade cabinetry, barrel ceilings and more. The luscious grounds have unimaginable taste from the zip line and vine enclosed pool to the exquisite mountain views! This opulent home simply has it all and is truly something. $2,895,000. Call Robert 602-989-8300 or Robin 602-380-8735. NEW LISTING 5434 EAST MARIPOSA

Arcadia fullback Sosaia Maafu is poised for a big season after rushing for 648 yards last year. Photos by Dale Messmer. Quarterback Cole Richardson has a year under his belt, but one of the biggest questions heading into the season is if he’ll have the protection from his offensive line that he needs. Titans enter new season with con fi dence, questions By Wayne Schutsky While the start of the Arcadia football season is still weeks away, fans will have plenty of storylines to pour over in the days leading up to the opening televised game against Coronado on August 26. One of the biggest questions facing the coaching staff over the summer revolved around who would line up under center for the Titans. The team struggled through the air during last year’s 6-5 fi nish, and head coach Jim Ellison decided to go into the summer with a little competition at the quarterback position between incumbent senior Cole Richardson and junior Payson Kendle. Instead of naming a starter at the beginning of camp, the staff would give incumbent both quarterbacks equal reps during passing league before it made its fi nal decision regarding the position. “We’re going to give them equal opportunities and decide when it is time,” Ellison said during passing league. “I don’t plan on going into the season with a platoon system.” Both quarterbacks showed their merit during the summer and forced the coaches to make a dif fi cult decision, said Ellison. “We are really comfortable with both guys back there, but we are going to go with Cole,” Ellison said. Richardson’s experience at the varsity level and improved decision-making capabilities ultimately allowed him to keep the job. However, Ellison is quick to point out that the decision should not discount Kendle’s talent or work ethic. Richardson showed huge heart last year but sometimes struggled with his accuracy. If the second-year starter’s passing-league improvements translate on game nights, the Titan passing game should be in much better shape than last year. Kendle, who showed his mettle with a couple of big throws against Williams Field last season, will still see some playing time due to the fact that Richardson will also be playing on the defensive side of the ball as a safety. “We will need Payson to step up once in a while,” Ellison said. “I am comfortable putting him out there in any situation.” Some of the blame for last year’s passing woes can also fall on the unsteady receiving corp. Dropped passes and sloppy routes hurt the offense’s momentum and shook the quarterback’s con fi dence. This year, Ellison thinks things will be different with his wide outs. “I have three guys I can trust out there,” Ellison said. Sophomore starter Alex Reynolds will anchor the group and provide a sure- handed target for Richardson to throw to. Continued on page 58 Page 56 August 2011 A RC A DI A SPORTS PAGE A RC A DI A SPORTS PAGE