4 FEBRUARY 2019 With Arizona celebrating its 107th birthday this month, we present to you a bit of a western theme for our February issue. As a student in the Scottsdale Unified School District in the 1980s, I remember a time when we were released early from school to attend the rodeo during the western week that culminated with the Parada del Sol on Saturday. Herb Drinkwater was Scottsdale’s mayor then and it was well known that we were attending school in the West’s Most Western Town. We didn’t come across many photos of Herb at the parade while researching artwork for our Parada del Sol story. However, we did find a shot of the Cavalliere Blacksmith float from the 1960s (page 34). The Cavalliere family has run their Blacksmith Shop in Old Town since 1909 – three years before Arizona even reached statehood. Passing the business down from generation to generation, they are still located in their original adobe building. This issue has a lot of great ideas for things to do this month (e.g., the Parada on February 9). One notable item is the Barry Goldwater: Arizona Highways Collection photo exhibit at the Scottsdale Museum of the West. The famous Arizona politician was also a prolific photographer who left behind more than 15,000 photos. He once proclaimed that his photo books are his “last will and testament to my love for my native state.” Also, don’t miss our story about the El Chorro Lodge. Find out why this historic watering hole is famous for more than just its sticky buns. Until next month, thank you for reading the Arcadia News! — Greg A. Bruns, Publisher FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK THIS MONTH’S WINNER: Livia Rice, kindergarten teacher at Hopi Elementary Nominated by: Linda Manywounds This is your second time winning Teachers We Love. How does it feel? It feels awesome. There are a lot of fantastic teachers in this complex. What an honor to win twice amongst all of these great educators. I was so surprised when I was presented with the award again. What inspired you to become a teacher? I was a daydreamer when I was a kid so school was pretty hard for me. I never dreamed of being a teacher when I was little, but got interested in teaching after I had to spend some observation time in an elementary classroom for one of my college courses. I loved the energy and the honesty of the kids. I was hooked after that and enrolled in the School of Education at my college the next day. What is your favorite part about teaching at this level? I have been teaching kindergarten for 20 years. There are many things I love about this grade, but what I love most is the progress I get to see each year. When the students come to kindergarten, they cannot walk in a line, have about a five-minute attention span, constantly want to know when it’s lunch time, and always “miss their moms.” But by the end of the year, these same kids are fluent or emergent readers, writing complete sentences, can count to 100 and can walk in a line. Seeing that transformation in 180 days is just the best part of my job. It’s exhausting, but it is the best. How does it feel to be teaching on a brand-new campus? It is awesome. The last building under construction just opened. It has been a long process, but it was worth it. I miss the design of the old campus, but the true spirit of Hopi is the students, staff, parents and the community. Have you always taught at Hopi Elementary? I also worked at Tavan Elementary for eight years. This is my 12th year at Hopi and I have loved every minute of it. What unique teaching styles do you use? I am excited for these kids to learn so I bring that excitement into everything I teach. I am loud and animated. I have a lot of energy and work really hard to get all of my students engaged. If you show the kids you are excited about teaching then they will be excited about learning. Where did you grow up? I am from Raleigh, North Carolina. After I graduated from college, I taught for one year in North Carolina then I moved to Arizona. I commuted to the Arcadia neighborhood for over 16 years. I loved the area so much that I didn’t mind the traveling. I also brought both of my kids to Arcadia for school. They both went to Hopi and now my daughter is at Ingleside and my son is at Arcadia. My family just moved into the area last year and we are thrilled to be here. Winning teachers receive Arcadia News gift items, a gift certifi cate for the Phoenician Spa and a gift certifi cate to Postino. All winners are invited to an end of school year celebratory luncheon. 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WIN15MB2 48254 Arcadia Blind & Shutter LLC 2921 N 68th St Ste 1 Scottsdale AZ 8-5 480-248-8047 Measuring and Installation Ask about Follow Us At Facebook or Twitter The Art of Window Dressing TM idea booklet with this ad * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for qualifying purchases made 5/5/15 – 6/30/15 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. Offer excludes Nantucket™ Window Shadings, a collection of Silhouette ® Window Shadings. Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations may apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. © 2015 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of HunterDouglas. Solera ® Soft Shades Warm up a room with a cool look. 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2018 TAVAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES RESULTS (1/01/2018-12/31/2018) Active Homes - 87 Homes Homes Sold - 215 Homes Average Sale Price - $632,000 Average Sold $ Per SF - $270 Average Days On Market - 87 days There is currently 4 months of home inventory. (based on 2017 sales results) 2018 home sales have decreased 10% this year. (based on 2017 sales results) 2018 home prices have increased 3%. (based on 2017 sales results) 2018 $ Per Square Foot prices have increased 5%. (based on 2017 sales results) 2018 Homes are taking 10% more time to sell. (based on 2017 sales results) 2017 TAVAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES RESULTS Homes Sold - 241 Homes Average Sale Price - $612,000 Average Sold $ Per SF - $257 Average Days On Market - 78 days Arcadia Real Estate Stats 2018 HOPI SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES RESULTS (1/01/2018-12/31/2018) Active Homes - 125 homes Homes Sold - 310 homes Average Sale Price - $1,275,000 Average Sold $ Per SF - $352 Average Days On Market - 136 days There is currently 5 months of home inventory. (based on 2017 sales results) 2018 home sales have increased 12% this year. (based on 2017 sales results) 2018 home prices have increased 11%. (based on 2017 sales results) 2018 $ Per Square Foot prices have increased 6%. (based on 2017 sales results) 2018 homes are taking 15% more time to sell. (based on 2017 sales results) 2017 HOPI SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES RESULTS Homes Sold - 276 homes Average Sale Price - $1,140,000 Average Sold $ Per SF - $332 Average Days On Market - 116 days visit Tommy Atkinson .com West USA Realty Cell: 602-625-6020 6143 E Exeter • $ 1,995,000 4 Bedroom/ 5 Bath • 5,329 square feet COMING SOON West USA Realty Cell: 602-625-6020 West USA Realty Cell: 602-625-6020 Free MLS Access • Complete list of ALL Hopi properties for sale Complete List of ALL Tavan properties for sale