6 JANUARY 2019 In memory of Sara Kay Lemons Vaules Dear Readers: I am very sorry to report that Sara Lemons Vaules – the author of the column that normally appears in this space – passed away on December 8, 2018. Sara was 45 and was blessed with two children, Riley, age 14 and Kyra, age 11. She was an active volunteer at their school, Archway Veritas, and she was involved with the women’s ministry at Redemption Arcadia Church. Sara penned her column “Chem-Free Life” for almost two years. In that time, she educated her fellow Arcadians with a variety of natural and organic alternatives to encourage a chemical-free lifestyle. Sara brought her unique expertise to us and crafted a column that was a reader favorite. All of us at the Arcadia News extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Lemons and Vaules families. A celebration of life service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Redemption Arcadia Church, 3330 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 85018. To honor Sara’s memory, a college fund has been established in the names of her children. Visit Ugift529.com Donation codes: Riley Vaules J9U-M0E Kyra Vaules 80Q-P7U — Greg Bruns, Publisher Arizona’s top-rated allergists are expanding into the Arcadia neighborhood! Both Dr. Jain and Dr. Hill are accepting new pediatric and adult patients. OPEN IN MID-JANUARY! For more information, visit our website at arcadiaallergy.com. Call 480-626-6600 to make an appointment today! Dr. Neal Jain and Dr. Jennifer Hill are board-certifi ed specialists in Allergy and Immunology. Both trained at the #1 Respiratory Hospital in the world, National Jewish Health, which is also the only facility dedicated exclusively to the treatment of respiratory, cardiac, allergy, and immune related disorders. Both Dr. Jain and Dr. Hill are nationally recognized experts in their fi eld who remain actively involved in research and believe in using the latest scientific evidence and technology to guide their treatment decisions in order to provide you and your family the best care possible. Both Dr. Jain and Dr. Hill are Arizona natives and Arcadia residents who are looking forward to sharing their experience and expertise with their neighbors. They will continue to provide individualized, high quality allergy care at their sister affiliate practice, San Tan Allergy & Asthma, in Gilbert. Opening on January 14th, 2019, Arcadia Allergy & Asthma will be the first of its kind with a dedicated food allergy center, a severe asthma clinic, and an eczema clinic. Come join us for an open house on January 16th between 6 and 8 p.m.! 4840 E Indian School Rd. #101 3641 N. 56th Street, Phoenix • 480-945-9537 • poppreschool.com Northeast corner of 56th St. and Indian School Preschool Registration for Fall 2019 begins on February 1 for New Families Prince of Peace Preschool is ideally located in the heart of the Arcadia neighborhood. Established in 1967, we value our rich history and are honored to serve the families of the close-knit Arcadia community. We appreciate the generations of families that have passed through our school and we look forward to watching future generations grow and learn with us during their precious preschool years. We strive to provide every child with a great preschool experience that includes: Experienced and Loving Teachers Developmentally-Appropriate Curriculum Weekly Chapel and Afternoon Enrichment Classes Large Classrooms, Playgrounds and a Gymnasium For Children Ages 2-5 Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. We welcome you to our school and invite you to call us at 480-947-5645 to schedule a tour during January or February. Registration forms received in February have priority placement in our Fall 2019 Classes. Those received after February may go into a “Wait List” status. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting your family!

7 JANUARY 2019 By Mallory Gleich The beginning of the year is prime time for citrus gleaning, and the Arcadia neighborhood has no shortage of citrus trees ripe for the picking. Gleaning – the process of removing abundant ripe fruits from citrus trees – has become a familiar event for Arcadia residents. From January until March, neighborhoods collect their excess oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruits and tangerines and donate them to local food banks. The importance of gleaning was recognized after the discovery of roof rats back in 2001 and prompted Arcadia’s Citrus Program, which was a group of volunteers who would come out and collect citrus from the surrounding neighborhoods. Unfortunately, the program was suspended in 2015 after the Asian Citrus Psyllid was found in fruits and trees in western Maricopa County. The group had previously collected more than 3 million pounds of citrus during the years they were in service and donated them to food banks all around the Valley. The Asian Citrus Psyllid is a little bug that can carry bacteria called Citrus Greening, which destroys the production of fruit, eventually killing the tree. Some food banks will still accept citrus donations, although there may be some restrictions. Before heading to the donation centers, make sure to check whether the fruit will be allowed. St. Mary’s will be accepting donations this year as well providing gleaning services starting January 14. For information about St. Mary’s, visit firstfoodbank.org. HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank in Phoenix will also be accepting donations. For more, visit desertmission.com. United Food Bank and Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank will not be accepting citrus donations this year. IT’S TIME 2001 and prompted Arcadia’s Citrus Program, which was a group of volunteers who would come out and collect citrus from the Unfortunately, the program was Asian Citrus was found in fruits and trees in western Maricopa County. The group had previously collected more than 3 million pounds of citrus during the years they were in service and donated them to food banks TIME ROOF RAT TIPS • The roof rat is dark brown or black and measures 13 to 18 inches including the tail. They weigh 5-9 ounces and are slim, nearly hairless and have large ears. • Common signs of roof rat activity include hollowed-out fruits, damage to plastics on electrical wires and unsettled pets. • Roof rats are most commonly found around swimming pools, laundry rooms, attics, garages and patios. They spend 90 percent of their lives four feet or more off the ground. • Roof rats nest outside in trees, woodpiles and in dense vegetation like oleander bushes. Inside, roof rats prefer to nest in the upper levels of a building in the attic and ceiling. For more information about roof rats and preventative measures in the Arcadia neighborhood, visit roofrat.net. Desert Valley Pediatrics - Arcadia 4840 E. Indian School Rd, #100, Phoenix, AZ 85018 623-877-PEDS (7337) • www.dvpeds.com M – F 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Phones open at 8:00 AM) We do prenatal meet and greets! SPECIALIZING IN: • Same Day Flu Shots • Newborns & Infants • Well Child Exams Arcadia QUALITY CARE • CONVENIENCE • REPUTATION Christopher Spiekerman, DO Ann Oland, MD Kristen Stanley, DO WE HAVE FLU SHOTS! @DVPedsAR Call now to schedule a same-day flu shot or sick visit. Steve Caniglia Start the New Year off with a bang! Come see this extraordinary new listing in Arcadia Lite! Gorgeous, builder model home in popular Arcadia area gated community! Gourmet chef kitchen sports large island with breakfast bar, granite countertops, Restoration Hardware-style stacked cabinets, gas cooktop and high-end stainless steel appliances. Wood & travertine flooring, box window seats & entertainment bar with wine fridge. Fully retractable sliding glass door leading from family room/kitchen to gorgeous backyard. Professionally landscaped front & back, built-in BBQ, huge covered patio, solar heated pool/spa combo with water feature, gas fire pit & travertine sun deck. Spectacular master suite with three customized walk-in closets, walk-in shower, separate tub & double sinks. 2 car garage with Tesla/EV charging receptacle & 1 car garage with built-in workshop. Owners have put over $100,000 in improvements into the home since purchasing it in 2012! This home is also energy star certified with far lower electric bills than a normal home of this size. This is a must see! Listed for $899,000. MLS#5835282 3345 N. 34th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018 www.thecanigliagroup.com • 602-301-2402 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • 4619 sq ft • 10,221 sq ft lot • built in 2012 • 3 car garage