Page 46 October 2 0 1 4 Hopi learns about compost By Christina Surrano In an hour-long presentation last month, Hopi third-grade through fifth-grade students were educated about the important reasons behind the recently adopted lunch waste composting pilot. J.D. Hill, co-founder of the local cooperating business, Recycled City, explained the importance of the soil cycle to the enthusiastic students who appeared to be genuinely excited about turning food back into dirt. He explained that nutrients from the soil go into the plants, which create food, but only 60 percent of that food actually gets eaten. Ninety-five percent of that uneaten food is currently taken out of the nutrient cycle and ends up in landfills. However, all of that food waste could be composted and used to replenish the soil. And that is exactly where the lunch food waste from every third Friday per month, for these select classes, will go. If the pilot is deemed successful, there is a possibility of expanding it to other grades and more days. The compost will end up in the soil of Recycled City’s community gardens located in a U.S. Department of Agriculture’s designated food desert in downtown Phoenix. According to the USDA, “Food deserts are defined as urban neighborhoods and rural towns without ready access to fresh, healthy and affordable food. Instead of supermarkets and grocery stores, these communities may have no food access or are served only by fast food restaurants and convenience stores that offer few healthy, affordable food options.” A large part of the greater purpose behind the efforts of J.D. and his partners is to empower people living in food deserts to create their own fresh, healthy food source. Because the students at Hopi have a better understanding of the program in which they are participating, they can feel proud about taking better care of the planet and others in the community by disposing of waste more responsibly. Jim Ebbert 480-298-4405 jimebbert@hotmail.com Your Dream Home Awaits 5161 E. Pasadena Avenue Offered at $1,550,000 Voted Best Home on the Arcadia Camelback Tour, this spectacular estate is truly a dream home! Situated on nearly an acre at the base of Camelback Mountain with amazing views this beautiful 4,098 square foot, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath estate with three car garage is located in the highly sought after neighborhood of Royal Palm Estates. It features a private gated entrance at the end of a cul-de-sac with a resort style pool and spa. An ideal home for entertaining, this large estate is move-in ready, features its very own private entrance to the Royal Palms Resort and has plenty of room to build a guest house. MLS 5108435. View more photos and drone video of this beautiful Arcadia estate at 5161.jebbert.com. 5119 N. 41st Street Offered at $948,000 This is the quintessential classic Arcadia ranch style home! Situated on a very quiet cul-de-sac this 3,556 square foot, 4 bedroom + office/den, 2.75 bath home with 2 car garage sits on a 20,390 square foot lot and features a large lap pool and gorgeous views of Camelback Mountain. MLS 5106424. View more photos and drone video at 5119.jebbert.com. 4901 E. Calle Ventura Offered at $1,398,000 New to Market. A beautifully remodeled residence located in the private and gated Arcadia Estates community. This 4,205 square foot 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3 car garage home is the largest home in the highly coveted Arcadia Estates. Sitting on a 19,443 square foot lot, this home back up to over three acres of private park. Completed upgraded with new high-end stainless steel applianc- es, solid hard wood floors, granite counter tops and new interior and exterior paint with designer fixtures. A few minute walk to Hopi Elementary and Arcadia High School, shopping and dining. This is the best possible value for luxury living in Arcadia! Look for the properties website soon at 4901.jebbert.com.

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