26 MARCH 2019 By Tom Helms To some, “downsizing” is a vile, nasty word. People tell themselves, “I just can’t throw it away, I might need it. It belonged to my mother. I have to keep all the records. It’s valuable and the kids might want it.” To others, downsizing is a way to shed the shackles of stuff: empty, simplify, dump out and welcome in the new. Take the best and scrap the rest. We are constantly re-creating ourselves. Change, good or bad, is a stark reality and the only thing that gets us through is our attitude – and possibly a little help from your certified personal property appraiser. First, find the place that you will call home. Don’t even start downsizing until you know that you are going to move and know where. It simplifies everything. You will start moving all items that you want and leave the rest that won’t fit and/or that you no longer want. Start cleaning closets, cabinets, storage areas and the garage. Decide which treasures will follow you to your new home. It is like an overseas trip: you pack your suitcase, carry it around the block, come home and take about half the stuff out because you realize you just don’t need everything you packed. The same applies to your upcoming move. Contact your children and other relatives and ask, “Do you want this or that?” If they do, give the item to them today. If you can live without the desk or hutch or set of dishes, get it out now. If someone says to you, “We might want this,” let them know that “might” is not in your vocabulary. Storing items for a later date will only cost you and most likely, it will outweigh the value of the item. Your children may want nothing. Or, they don’t want it and they have no kind way of telling you. What should you do? You have two choices: If what is left over totals $5,000, you will need an appraiser. Everything that you do not want goes into the appraiser’s report. You not only have a taxable write-off, but you will be helping the charity of your choice. The only bad news is that 99% of the charities will not come in and box, bag, load and haul your unwanted treasures off to their local recycling headquarters. You have to prepare everything for a scheduled pick up. This might add more labor to an already stressful situation. There is a local auction house that we work with to help reduce the anxiety. After you move and have taken everything you need and a few things you don’t, the auction house will come in and empty everything and leave your house “broom clean.” Your treasures are then auctioned off and the proceeds will be sent to you. — Email me at damshill@yahoo.com or write Ask the Appraisers, c/o Jeffrey Pearson; 5525 North 12th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. The downsizing dilemma ASK THE APPRAISERS Need home repairs? Remodeling? Choose Quality Choose Professional Need home repairs? Remodeling? Choose Quality Choose Professional Choose Professional Choose Licensed Visit www.roc.az.gov Arizona Registrar of Contractors 1700 W. Washington St. Ste. 105, Phoenix, AZ 85007 1-877-692-9762 Choose Licensed Choose Licensed Choose Licensed Visit 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! Arcadia QUALITY CARE • CONVENIENCE • REPUTATION Christopher Spiekerman, DO Ann Oland, MD Kristen Stanley, DO @DVPedsAR Call now to schedule a same-day flu shot or sick visit.

27 MARCH 2019 By Miriam Cruson The 48th Annual Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction was held at WestWorld of Scottsdale in January. Although there was no shortage of amazing machines, something quite spectacular came out of this auction. A recently restored 1925 Ford Model T with an original 4-cylinder engine was a true rarity to see, but the generosity that poured out from auction participants was especially memorable. Carolyn and Craig Jackson paid $1.1 million for a freshly minted 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby VIN 001, which went toward the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 001 that went for $2.5 million to Hendrick Motorsports benefitted By Mallory Gleich On Sunday April 7, Arcadians will wake up, toss on their running shoes and head to 48th Street along the Canal to participate in the 7th annual Team Taylor Arcadia Fun Run. Nine years ago, Mark and Katie Cosmas lost their daughter Taylor to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Looking for a way to honor her, they came up with Team Taylor in 2013 as a way to raise awareness and support for SIDS research – and the support has grown immensely. In 2018, it raised $165,000. This year, the goal has grown to $200,000 for SIDS research, education and prevention. The organizers are hoping to have 1,200 runners participate. “Only in our wildest dreams did we think this would become such a staple in people’s event calendars. But most importantly, it’s become a place for other families like us that have lost a baby to SIDS to come and remember their child taken much too soon,” Katie said. In November, Mark and Katie plan on throwing a 10th birthday bash in honor of Taylor. They are also working with the United Way in Southeastern Michigan. In addition to all the cars that were sold to auto enthusiasts, $9.6 million was also raised for charities in three days, through donations made on the block and beyond the hammer prices and sales. As of January 20, Barrett-Jackson has reportedly donated over $114 million to charity. This can only be achieved by generous car donations that are put up for auction, the kind hearts at Barrett-Jackson and of course those people willing to make that winning bid. Active 20-30 Club to create additional runs in up to 25 markets across the country. “Mark runs a lot and we always dreamed of taking Taylor to his races. Ironically, she only ever did a 5k with us right before she passed. I remember it like it was yesterday… she loved the wind and being outside with us. It’s only fitting that we do a run in her memory,” Katie said. Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction gives back Team Taylor ready to run HOW TO REGISTER: WHO: Everyone! Come run, walk, scooter or bike. Bring your four- legged friends, too. WHAT: The 7th annual Team Taylor Fun Run. WHERE: Starts and ends at 48th St. and the Canal. There will be an after party at OHSO. WHEN: April 7, 8 a.m. start time. HOW: Register at TeamTaylorAZ.com. Registration is $45 until April 5 and weekend of race is $50. • The Arians Family Foundation – $100,000 — 2019 Bennington SW Series Boat. • Barrow Neurological Foundation – $100,000 — 2015 Ford Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GT. • Task Force Dagger Foundation – $100,000 — 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Rusty Wallace’s Kodiak NASCAR Race Car. • Shriners Hospitals for Children – $300,000 — 2018 Ford Fusion NASCAR Race Car. • Childhelp – $165,000 — 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe. • Gary Sinise Foundation – $1,310,000 — 1981 Jeep CJ7 Custom SUV. • Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation – $600,000 — Jeff Gordon’s 2016 Corvette C7.R. • Henry Ford and Petersen Automotive Museums – $500,000 — 2015 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R. • JDRF – $1,100,000 — 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 VIN 001. • Operation Homefront – $525,000 — Chevrolet Bumblebee Camaro Collection (3). • American Heart Association and The Bob Woodruff Foundation – $2,100,000 — 2020 Toyota Supra First Production VIN 20201. • Fighter Country Foundation – $200,000 — 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet. • United Way SE Michigan – $2,500,000 — 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 001. Below is a list of grateful beneficiaries, the amount they will receive and the vehicle auctioned to benefit them. PHOTO: KATIE COSMAS T H E M A R I LY N