Page 48 October 2012 Interview Continued from page 47 By Kyle Renick The Arizona Fall League celebrates its 20th anniversary with the season starting Oct. 9. The league offers offseason baseball, bringing together players from different Major League Baseball organizations. Its purpose is to help players jump classi fi cations and hopefully go on to successfully play in the majors. “Over the years, the league has become a part of the player-development process for most MLB organizations,” said Arizona Fall League executive vice president Steve Cobb, a one-year resident of Arcadia. Players are sent to the Arizona Fall League by their respective organizations and assigned to one of six AFL teams, all named in themes of the Southwest: the Mesa Solar Sox, Phoenix Desert Dogs, Scottsdale Scorpions, Peoria Javelinas, Salt River Rafters and Surprise Saguaros. “When you attend a Fall League game, you have an opportunity to see players from multiple (MLB) teams in one game,” Cobb said. The Salt River Rafters, for example, will include players from the Diamondbacks, Rockies, White Sox, Nationals and Blue Jays. Continued on page 49 boost from Emma Watson when it came to actually getting it made. “Her insisting that this happened is the reason why, ultimately, we found the funding and why we got to make the movie that we made. I owe her a lot.” As for cinematic inspiration, he included on his list such classics as Rebel Without a Cause, The Graduate, The Breakfast Club and Stand By Me . “I was just crossing my fi ngers that I could make a movie that even belonged as No. 10 on that list,” he said. “Hopefully people fi nd it honest, because I know it’s honest. And hopefully people will fi nd it inspiring and fun as well as dealing with tougher subjects.” As for the future, this author and director is already two-thirds of the way done with his next novel, which he also plans on making into a fi lm. This one’s a little different. “It’s my tribute to Stephen King, who’s my favorite writer,” he said. “I’ve loved making movies based on books that I wrote and I know I’ll love doing it with my next book.” While waiting in anticipation for the next creation by Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wall fl ower can be found in select theaters across the country, including our own neck of the woods. Fall League celebrates 20th season p p p p AVENSCROFT HARON D. R S T C L F HE AVANAGH AW IRM, P.A. Attorney at Law Wills - Trusts - Estate Planning - Probate www.sharonravenscroft.com sravenscroft@cavanaghlaw.com / (623) 815-7451 Contact Sharon D. Ravenscroft, Esq., Beneficiary Deed in essence is a “pay on death designation” for real property. Upon a person’s death, the named beneficiary can record a death certificate and obtain title to the property. Probate is not needed. Without a Beneficiary Deed, real property needs to be probated unless it is held in trust. The Beneficiary Deed is fully revocable until the owner dies or if there are two owners, until the last owner dies. The Beneficiary Deed is a great tool for people who do not want to have a trust and have “pay on death” designations on their accounts. The Beneficiary Deed is not a good tool to leave real property to more than three people or to minors or to adults with special needs receiving government assistance. A Why a Beneficiary Deed? Sharon’s practice focuses on the preparation of wills, trusts and other estate planning documents, such as powers of attorney, domestic partnership agreements and premarital agreements, as well as trust administration, probate, creation of LLCs and business law. 13250 N. Del Webb Blvd. Suite B Sun City, AZ 85351 1850 N. Central Ave. Suite 2400 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 13250 N. Del Webb Blvd. Suite B Sun City, AZ 85351 1850 N. Central Ave. Suite 2400 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Why a Beneficiary Deed? When I walk into a home I see its full potential. That’s because I’ve successfully renovated dozens of them over the last ten years. As a Realtor I use that unique knowledge and know-how to help buyers spot great deals and sellers maximize value. My clients tell me I give them priceless advice. I’d love to do the sa me for you. -Kelly Real Estate Priceless Advice Know-how Knowledge Renovation Kelly Knapp. Realtor. Renovator. Kelly Knapp The MacLean Team 602.882.1332 kellyknapphomes@gmail.com Appetite Suppressant Lose up to 20-30 lbs. the first month. Eating Your Own Food - No Shakes or Packaged Foods B12 shot with Lipotropic fat burners included Medically Supervised Weight Loss 444 St. Michaels Drive, Suite C Located at St. Michaels Professional Center FITMedicalWeightLoss.com (602) 374-7226 2200 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 104 Phoenix, AZ 85016 PHOENIX (602) 374-7226 2200 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 104 TEMPE (602) 374-6821 2155 E. Conference Dr., Suite 115 FITMedicalWeightLoss.com $50 OFF your fi rst visit

Page 49 October 2012 AFL Continued from page 48 The Arizona Fall League got its start in 1992 when Major League of fi cials wanted to create an offseason league to allow players to stay in the United States and play under MLB regulations. The alternative before AFL’s institution was for players to go to places such as the Dominican Republic to play and practice, where MLB organizations had no control. Now, with 20 years as a successful training ground for up-and-coming players, the Arizona Fall League is considered by many MLB organizations to be a “prestigious” league, Cobb said. The AFL has helped to produce names like Ryan Braun of Milwaukee, Ryan Howard of Philadelphia and Josh Hamilton of Texas. Many more big names have come through the Arizona Fall League on their way to the top, making the league a kind of “graduate school” for baseball players, Cobb said. The league also is a stepping stone for aspiring managers, umpires, administrators and other game of fi cials to work their way up in the system. It is a place for scouts to get a look at the MLB organizations’ prospects. Even though about 75 players go on to MLB each year, many people do not know of it and the league promotional budget is limited, Cobb said. “We’ve been touted the best kept secret in Major League Baseball,” he said. “The people who know about it love it, but we are not as well known.” The games are played at six venues in the Valley: Mesa Hohokam Stadium, Peoria Sports Complex, Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale Stadium and Surprise Stadium. Ticket prices begin at $7 for adults and $6 for seniors and children. For scheduling and more information, visit www. mlbfallball.com. Fiber Arts Arizona will premier Oct. 4 with an opening reception at Shemer Art Center. The juried exhibition features textiles in a variety of materials, seeking to expand the de fi nition of textiles. The show runs at the Shemer through Nov. 15. For more information, call 602-262-4727. Do it for someone you love www.ThePinkLightDistrict.org A company you like and trust. Vanyo Insurance Group, Inc. 8040 East Morgan Trail, Suite 5A, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-1297 480.998.4014 • www.vanyoinsurance.com SAVE MONEY on your insurance AND get a FREE APPETIZER at Kitchen 56... call for details! Event Parking: MarketPlace at Central, 115 E. Dunlap, or Sunnyslope High School, 35 W. Dunlap sunnyslopecommunity.org 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday Oct. 13 American Valet Join us along Central Avenue between Dunlap Avenue and the canal for an evening with more than 100 artists and live music featuring: The Amazing Coconauts t Refugees from the ’60s Bourbon Myst r Decades Too Late r Donjay r Andy Naylor Carol Pacey, Bree Cole and Shane Hunt r Michael Salerno r Sya 9370_0912 Empire Power Systems