Well, I guess we are a real town now.  The new McDonald's just opened.  I took the kids after church on Sunday to offically open the place.  I wish they would have built a children's play center, but they didn't.  Kind of a funky layout to the parking lot, too.

The Big Mac sure tasted good, though..  I still remember when all we had was the QC Cafe and Rudy's. 

Frequently Called Queen Creek

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Why live in Queen Creek, Arizona?

Why would anyone want to live in Queen Creek?  Well, I can think of some good reasons.

First of all, the real estate market in Queen Creek presents a good value.  You can get a nice house in Queen Creek for hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper than say, Chandler or Gilbert.  Homes in the Pecan Creek subdivision are in an ideal location.  Pecan Creek is about 7 or 8 miles closer to the 60 than Johnson Ranch.  You get a straight shot right up Ironwood to the 60.  Ironwood Road is being widened to 2 lanes each direction.  You can drive from Ocotillo to Route 60 without any traffic headaches.  Queen Creek used to have some pretty bad traffic problems.  The Ellsworth loop road is being built, and we actually have street lights now. 

Queen Creek is in the process of building a Target, a Wal-Mart Superstore, Old Navy, etc.  We have a new sushi restaurant called Sushi Creek.
Looking for a great place for kids to learn??  Try the new Kumon.  I haven't tried the new Chinese food place, Golden Harvest.  Anybody tried it yet??  Let me know if the food is any good.

WATCH OUT FOR PREDATORY LENDERS

Here are some warning signs:
• Sounds too easy. “Guaranteed approval” or “no income verification” regardless of borrower’s current employment,credit history, and assets. These claims indicate the lender
doesn’t care about whether you can afford to make the payments over the long haul.

• Excessive fees. Higher lender and/or mortgage broker fees than are typical in your market. Because these costs can be financed as part of the loan, they are easy to disguise or downplay. On competitive loans, fees may be negotiable. It is common for home buyers to pay only 1 percent of the loan amount for prime loans. By contrast, a typical
predatory loan may cost 5 percent or more.

• Large future costs. High-risk adjustable rate mortgages where the payment rises a lot after the “teaser rate” period are seldom appropriate for families who already have had
problems repaying other loans. Home buyers should avoid large single “balloon” payments (a lump sum due at the end of the loan’s term).

• Closing delays. The lender delays closing, so your commitment on a reasonably priced loan expires.

• Over-valued property. Inflated appraisals that allow excessive fees to be included in the loan and result in the borrower owing more to the bank than the home is worth.

• Barriers to refinancing. Prepayment penalties that make it hard for a borrower to refinance in order to pay off a high-cost loan by taking advantage of a low-cost loan.

• No down payment loans. These loans may be split into two mortgages, with one having a much higher cost. Home buyers should be sure they can afford the payments.

• Unethical document management. Ethical lenders and brokers always require you to sign key loan papers, and never ask you to sign a blank document or a document dated before the date you sign.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For immediate advice, call 888.995.HOPE to speak to a counselor on how to avoid foreclosure. Available in English and Spanish, 24/7. Or visit www.995hope.org for more information.

HUD Resources:
• For a list of HUD-approved counseling agencies, by state, go to www.hud.gov/counseling.

• HUD’s Internet page—“How to Avoid Foreclosure”—is aimed at borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages, but can help other borrowers as well. Go to www.hud.gov/foreclosure.

Freddie Mac: “Keeping Your Home, Protecting Your Investment.” Go to www.freddiemac.com and search for this brochure by typing in the full name of the brochure.

Ginnie Mae: For a simple calculator to help homebuyers estimate how much they can afford to spend, read “How Much Home Can You Afford?” http://www.GinnieMae.gov.

“Looking for the Best Mortgage” is a brochure issued by 11 federal agencies on how to shop, compare, and negotiate the best deal on a home loan. www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/mortgage/mortb_1.htm

Americans for Fairness in Lending: To find consumer resources related to a variety of lending issues, go to www.affil.org

Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages (the “CHARM” booklet) issued by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS).
http://www.FederalReserve.gov. At the FRB site, click on “publications and education resources” and then on “consumer information brochures.”

Credit-reporting agencies:
• Equifax 800.685.1111 www.Equifax.com
• Experian 888.397.3742 www.Experian.com
• TransUnion 800.916.8800 www.TransUnion.com
Go to www.AnnualCreditReport.com to ask for a free copy of your credit report, once a year, or call 877.322.8228.

COUNSELING RESOURCES
Non-profit organizations dedicated to helping consumers avoid foreclosure can be invaluable.

• NeighborWorks® organizations work with the Homeownership Preservation Foundation to support a nationwide assistance number—888.995.HOPE. You can speak with a counselor, day or night, to help you get back on track financially. (English and Spanish)

• Reputable counseling agencies, such as NeighborWorks® organizations, can help you avoid foreclosure. Look up your nearest NeighborWorks® organization at www.nw.org

• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website has a list of HUD-approved counseling organizations, by state (www.hud.gov/counseling). We recommend that the list be used as a starting point to find good counselors. You also can call 800.569.4287 or TDD 800.877.8339.

• Watch out for questionable counseling companies who advertise that, for a minimal fee, they will assist homeowners by hiring a lawyer to defend the foreclosure in court or negotiate lender assistance on the borrowers’ behalf. You should call a HUD-approved counseling organization, a local NeighborWorks® organization, or 888.995.HOPE before you pay or sign anything.

Lost in Translation

Every realtor who has been out with clients shopping for Queen Creek real estate knows the disappointing experience of walking into a house and recalling the description in the mls, wondering if you're in the right house. Whoever wrote that thing and lured you and your clients to the doorstep must have an amazing imagination.

After seeing over 1000 homes over the years, I offer to Queen Creek home buyers this brief, only partly tongue-in-cheek translation.

Charming, adorable: Small

Cozy: Really small

Exclamation mark in listing (single): This house isn't getting much interest.

Exclamation marks in listing (two): This listing is in trouble; it won't sell.

Exclamation marks in listing (three or more): Will somebody, ANYBODY buy this house?

Location, location, location: The only thing going for it is the name of the town, and these are the cheap seats.

Bring your updating ideas: Bring your contractor.

Ready for your personal touches: Get ready to rip up carpet, tear down wallpaper, and hire a personal shopper at Home Depot.

Investment opportunity: Knock it down and build a new house.

Room for expansion: Has a yard. (If you had a spare $100,000 laying around after the down payment, maybe you could build something.)

Don't miss out/hurry: We are getting truly desperate to sell this place.

YES! You can afford to live in Scottsdale!:  See "location, location, location."

No HOA:  The neighbors have 2 cars up on blocks in the driveway and Uncle Larry lives in the pop up trailer in the front yard.

Honey, stop the car!!:  The only people who would even consider living in this house are currently living IN their car. 

Mrs. Clean lives here:  This place is very ugly, but hey, it is clean. 

Beautiful, excellent quality Bass wood blinds, faux wood blinds, shutters, honeycomb cellular shades, verticals, and more. All at unbeatable prices. For a free estimate call Kim at 480-233-1783.

Realigned Rittenhouse Road at Ocotillo Road to be opened June 18

The opening of the realigned Rittenhouse Road in the vicinity of Ocotillo Road is scheduled to take place Monday, June 18. The old intersection of Rittenhouse and Ocotillo roads, which was severely skewed and located immediately adjacent to the railroad crossing, will be permanently closed at that time. All Rittenhouse Road traffic will then use the new roadway alignment, crossing Ocotillo Road at the new traffic signal approximately 1/4 mile west of the railroad tracks.

The new Rittenhouse Road will be continuous across Ocotillo Road at the new traffic signal activated last week. Through traffic will no longer need to turn in order to stay on Rittenhouse Road. Drivers should remain alert through the work zone and pay careful attention to the electronic message signs for guidance.

Although the new roadway alignment will be open, traffic will still be restricted to one lane in each direction as construction continues along various sections of Rittenhouse Road. The completed 4- to 6-lane roadway is expected to fully open to traffic on or about Oct. 31, 2007.

Fulton Homes donates $3 million to Town of Queen Creek
for library, parks, transportation

The Town of Queen Creek recently received a $3 million donation from Fulton Homes
for design and construction of the new Queen Creek Library children’s area, parks development,
and transportation improvements within the Town.
The Fulton’s $3 million contribution is designated to be used in the following ways:
- $1 million towards the design and construction of future Town park facilities.
- $1 million towards the Town’s five-year Transportation Improvement Program.
- $1 million towards the new Queen Creek library children’s area. In recognition for
this contribution, the Town will name the children’s area of the library the “Mary Lou
Fulton Children’s Center”.
This additional funding for the new library allows the Town to enrich the interior design of
the children’s area by including exciting thematic elements. Based on planning meetings with
the Town’s Youth Commission and other youth who frequently use the library, the Town’s
design team came up with a “Four Seasons of Nature” concept that incorporates colorful
landscapes of autumn trees, ice-capped mountains, spring flowers and a relaxing summer
beach. These lovely images will serve as a vibrant backdrop for children’s programming in the
Mary Lou Fulton Children’s Center.
”Building a quality community requires so much input from so many stakeholders,” states
Queen Creek Mayor Art Sanders. “In Queen Creek, we try hard to maximize public resources to
the benefit of all our residents, and we are delighted about the partnership we have melded with
Fulton Homes for our parks development program, our new library and also our streets
network.”

Villages at Queen Creek Neighborhood Association
Associated Asset Management
7740 N. 16th Street, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Phone: (602) 957-9191
FAX: (602) 957-8802
Website: http://www.AssociatedAsset.com

San Tan Mountain Chiropractic Clinic

Dr. Bill Wagner
270 E Hunt Highway Suite A-2
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Johnson Ranch Area
480-882-2222

Queen Creek Chiropractor

 The Town is working on 13 new intersection traffic signals to be complete and operational by the beginningof Spring 2008. Please note that construction timelines could be delayed by a variety of factors. Prior to construction, the Town will be installing notice signs at each location where the signals will be installed.

The following intersections are included: Rittenhouse/Ellsworth; Cloud/Ellsworth; Ocotillo/Crismon; Queen Creek/Crismon; Sierra Park/ Ellsworth; Queen Creek/Sossaman Ocotillo/ Queen Creek High School; Hunt/ Hawes; Rittenhouse/ Ocotillo; Chandler Heights/ Hawes; Riggs/ Ellsworth; Ellsworth/ Chandler Heights; and Rittenhouse-Gary/Combs.
 
In addition, with the intersections noted above, there are approximately 10 intersections planned to be installed with the Ellsworth Loop road which are currently under construction spring 2008.

New Home Builders are everywhere in Queen Creek:

• Fulton Homes
• Shea Homes
• VIP Homes
• Highland Homes
• Pulte Homes
• Del Webb Homes
• Elite Homes
• Custom home builders
• Horse Property
• Beazer Homes
• Nicholas Homes
• Standard Pacific Homes
• Capital Pacific Homes

More retail stores are coming to Queen Creek, thanks to De Rito Partners, Inc.  The project, named Queen Creek Fiesta, will be adjacent to Vestar's Queen Creek Marketplace on the southwest corner of Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Roads in Queen Creek.  Retail stores that are planned include McDonald's, Arby's, Discount Tire Co., El Pollo Loco, KFC, Brake Masters, IHOP, Macayo's, AmTrust Bank, and Circle K.  Retail space is still available.

UTAZ Development will soon add over 70,000 square feet of office space to the town of Queen Creek.  The Queen Creek Professional Village will be located on the southwest corner of Rittenhouse and Ocotillo Roads, here in Queen Creek. 

Construction at the Shoppes at Indigo Trails is underway.  Located on the southeast corner of Ocotillo and Rittenhouse Roads here in Queen Creek, the retail center will be anchored by a CVS pharmacy.  Also included will be a Taco Bell, Domino's Pizza, Long John Silvers, Auto Zone, Tacoma Cleaners, Nails of the World, and Wells Fargo bank. 

Vestar Development recently announced the opening of Phase I of the 1.1 million square foot Queen Creek Marketplace at the southwest corner of Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Loop Roads, here in Queen Creek.  Phase I will include Super Target, BevMo, Tilly's, Kohl's, Ross, OfficeMax, PetSmart, Sports Chalet, Old Navy, Circuit City, Shoe Pavilion, Famous Footwear and Cost Plus World Market.  Phase I is scheduled to open in early 2008. 

Statement of Faith

We believe in one God who exists in three distinct personages: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.

We believe God is the Creator of all things and that He created all that exists out of nothing.

We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son and Savior of the world. We believe that Jesus, the divine son became human, was born of a virgin, ministered in word and miracle, died for our sin, was raised bodily from the dead, ascended to God's right hand and is coming again for his people.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who encourages, guides, comforts, and transforms in the way of Christ. We believe everyone who accepts Christ as their Savior will receive the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit who acts as a comforter, guide, and advocate on our behalf.

We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, written Word of God and the authoritative rule for all matters of faith and practice.

We believe that man, created by God, willfully sinned and as a result, is lost and without hope apart from Jesus Christ, whose death, burial, and resurrection, opened the way for salvation.

We believe that salvation - the forgiveness of sins - comes by grace through the blood of Jesus Christ. It is offered to all persons, all of whom were created in the image of God.

We believe that the Church is the body and bride of Christ, was founded on the day of Pentecost, and consists of all Christians everywhere.

We believe that death seals the eternal destiny of each person. The saved will be assigned eternal life; the unsaved will suffer eternal separation from God.

Meets at Walker Butte Elementary School
Johnson Ranch Community
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
480-882-9530

http://www.epicchristianchurch.com/

The Church At Queen Creek is an interdenominational church made up of people from many different backgrounds coming together to worship in one Spirit. We are an evangelical body of believers open to the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit. You will find our services uplifting, our worship heartfelt, our people friendly, and our preaching encouraging.

WE'RE FRIENDLY

Lets face it, some churches are downright stuffy! Some pastors won't give you their time! That's not us! We strive to create a friendly, comfortable environment where everyone is welcome! The pastoral staff and our church community are committed to building a relationship with you and your family. Come check us out and make The Church @ Queen Creek your home.

WE'RE RELEVENT

We want each service to be fun, creative, and relevant to your life. Our services begin with contemporary, heartfelt, and upbeat music from the band, which is followed by a humorous and relevant message from the pastor.

WE'RE FAMILY

As we said, we're committed to you and your family. You are special to us because you are special to GOD! We are more than willing to get our hands dirty with you in fulfilling God's purpose in your life! We're just one big happy family!

WE LOVE KIDS!

We have exciting programs for kids of all ages including childcare from 0-23 months and pre-school kids from 2-4yrs. Dream Big is for children from Kindergarten through 6th Grade. We take every precaution to make sure your child is safe, comfortable, and has tons of fun!  

STREET ADDRESS:
Meeting at the Queen Creek High School Fine Arts Building
22149 E. Ocotillo Rd.
Queen Creek, Arizona
85242

OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS:
530 E. Hunt Highway
Suite 103-271
Queen Creek, Arizona
85234

PHONE NUMBER:
480.570.8414

FAX NUMBER:
480.458.5675

EMAIL:
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http://www.thechurchqc.com

Located in the Southeast Gilbert / Higley / Queen Creek area, Rock Point is a different kind of church where: 

• The focus is on RELATIONSHIPS, not religion
• The atmosphere is CASUAL and the people are REAL
• The teaching is BIBLE based
• Our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds.
• The COFFEE is HOT and MUSIC is ROCKIN!

"Together, we're striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible - a church with relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. In short, we'd like to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can influence and encourage the entire community, one life at a time.

Our mission is to lead people into a fully committed relationship with Jesus Christ by creating environments where people are encouraged and equipped to KNOW Jesus Personally & Passionately, GROW in Spiritual Maturity and in Community with others, and GO Serve Christ and Share Him with the world.

 We have designed our church to function like a mountain climbing adventure!  We invite guests to prepare to climb by getting to KNOW Him personally and passionately , begin the climbing by GROWING in our friendships and maturity, and reaching the summit and guiding others by serving with our gifts and sharing our faith.  

So, whether you're a spiritual explorer who is just starting to ask questions about God, or a committed Christian who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, you can find a home here at ROCK POINT.

 You'll find that this is a place where you really matter....because you matter to God."

  Bill Bush - Lead Pastor

http:/www.RockPointChurch.org

Berean Baptist Church 

http://www.bbcqc.org/

Amadeo Church meets at Power Ranch Elementary School
From Germann (in between Power & Higley) take Ranch House Parkway South until you see Power Ranch Elementary. Turn into the school parking lot and you will see the signs. We are meeting in the gym.

http://www.amadeochurch.com/amadeo/

Welcome to the
Queen Creek Farmers Market
(An event to help raise funds for Skyline Ranch Elementary School)

QC now has a Farmers Market.

The first Saturday of each month from 7AM - 2PM October thru May held at Skyline Ranch School located at 1084 West San Tan Hills in Queen Creek. 
Click for directions.

Each month enjoy the best of what the area has to offer:
 
*  Arts & Crafts
*  Farmers Market
*  Great Shopping
*  Community Groups

If you are interested in reserving a booth for your business, group, crafts, or other items please contact Adam at the Marketplace office at (602) 363-8660 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

We are looking forward to bringing one more great event to the Queen Creek area.

Lawn Plus Landscape

Lawn Service
New Yard Packages
Lawn Overseeding & Fertilizing
New Sod & Seeding
Granite/Rock Installation
Sprinkler & Dripper Systems
Clean-up's
Weekly Maintenance
Trimming
Plants & Supplies
Specializing in Services for Realtors, Property Managers & Investors
Residential & Commercial 

I guess Queen Creek isn't a sleepy little cowboy town anymore.  We now have a sushi restaurant in Queen Creek,  Sushi Creek is now open for business on the Northeast corner of Ellsworth Road and Ocotillo Road, just behind the Circle K.  Has anybody eaten there yet?? Is the food any good??  Let me know what is on the menu...

Jordan Rader Foundation

Our Mission… Providing financial and emotional support to deserving families who are grieving the loss of their child.
1. To comfort and support families who have tragically lost their child. 2. To work as mediators between grieving families and local mortuaries, recommending those that can provide discounts and wonderful service. 3. Ultimately, to provide financial aid to every deserving family who has to bury a child after a tragic, unexpected death.
	"I remember planning Jordan’s funeral and realizing that was going to be the last thing as his mother I could do for him. To be able to give a family something they could otherwise not afford, such as a sign in book for guests, a picture collage, or an outfit for their baby to be buried in is an enormous privilege." - Victoria

http://www.jordanraderfoundation.org for more information.

London's Run

London's Run benefits the Phoenix Children's Hospital Center for Blood Disorders and Cancer. It is held in honor of London Solomon, a courageous six year old who passed away last year from Leukemia. There will be a breakfast for purchase to benefit London's roommate Madison Barton, who just underwent a bone marrow transplant. There will also be a Blood Drive at the event. All entrants will receive a t-shirt and refreshments.

 http://www.londonsrun.org for more information.

Date: Saturday, February 3rd
Location: Schnepf Farms
24810 S. Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242

Voters Approve J.O. Combs District Unification

Voters in the Pinal County J.O. Combs school district have approved the $18 million bond to supplement state funding on a new high school.  By 2009, students will be able to attend high school in their own community.  J.O. Combs students will now have a high school of their own.  Previously, students had to go outside the district to Queen Creek, Higley, Coolidge, Apache Junction, or Florence High Schools. 

J.O. Combs could be able to teach high school as early as fall of 2007. However, district officials have not decided whether students will be taught in existing facilities or wait until the new high school is built in 2009.

Voters also approved the $30 million bond to supplement state funding on new elementary and middle schools.

The San Tan Heights subdivision off of Hunt Highway in Queen Creek has two elementary schools.  The Mountain Vista K-8 School and The San Tan Heights Elementary School are in the Coolidge Unified School District.  These San Tan area schools have Queen Creek mailing addresses, but technically they are in Pinal County.  

 San Tan Heights Elementary School
2500 W. San Tan Heights Boulevard
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242
(480) 888-2930 Phone / (480) 888-2932 Fax

Mountain Vista K-8 School
33622 N. Mountain Vista Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ  85242
 

Coolidge Unified School District
221 West Central Avenue
Coolidge, Arizona 85228
(520) 723-2040 District Office / (520) 723-2043 Fax

Jennifer L Crutchfield
Independence Realty Professionals, Inc.
Cell: 602-369-0322
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Queen Creek Unified School District #95

Queen Creek Unified School District
Queen Creek High School -- Home of the Bulldogs
Queen Creek Middle School -- Home of the Wildcats
Queen Creek Elementary School -- Home of the Eagles
Desert Mountain Elementary School -- Home of the Coyotes
Jack Barnes Elementary School -- Home of the Lion Pride
Frances-Brandon Pickett Elementary School -- Home of the Mustangs

J.O. Combs Elementary School District

J.O. Combs Elementary School District serves 2500 students in Queen Creek and the surrounding community.

J.O. Combs Elementary School District currently has three school sites, two serving grades K-5 and our Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. Locations and links to each school's Web site are included below: