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heir mission is simple: To improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and other life challenges through the power of outdoor recreation.

Formerly known as River of Dreams, Daring Adventures began in 1991 as a City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation program. When the city shuttered the adaptive recreation component in 2011, a group of committed volunteers saw its value and took on the responsibility to fundraise and continue the lifechanging activities for this underserved population.

to Daring Adventures large variety of adaptive recreational equipment including bikes, sit skis, kayaks, etc.

Since branching out on its own from the City just four short years ago, the organization has grown threefold. In 2015, they served more

than 1500 participants, hosted 100+ activities and received 4500+ volunteer hours valued at over $100,000!

General donations can be made by visiting www.daring-adventures. org/donate.html

Over the past 25 years, Daring Adventures has taken more than 1,200 people whitewater rafting.

Programs expanded to include adaptive hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, kayaking, sled hockey and more. These events are possible due

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CITY NEWS

IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE AT DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE

WITH INVITING UPGRADES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS SOPHISTICATED SHOPPING. A COMMUNITY HUB. A HIP, ALWAYS-WELCOMING SOCIAL OASIS THAT ENGAGES ITS NORTH PHOENIX NEIGHBORHOOD. In February, Desert Ridge Marketplace set out to craft that exact atmosphere when it announced a $15 million renovation, which outlined polished updates throughout the center—part of Desert Ridge’s mission to grow with the surrounding demographic. Now, with construction nearly complete, shoppers and diners can begin to experience the upgrades and community events at the new-and-improved Desert Ridge Marketplace as the center continues its improvements.

Desert Ridge has received positive feedback from shoppers, who have noticed new, modernized portal entries into The District and an updated, refined color palette, accented by dark wood exterior paneling. Eco-friendly turf has replaced grass and concrete as part of Desert Ridge Marketplace’s mission to go green, which also includes eight new, environmentallysavvy EV charging stations located on the north side of The District.

music and classic family events like Bubble Bash (May 20). The splash pad perimeter has been updated with lush, new turf, making it the perfect place during warm weather to enjoy the fun-in-the-sun Summer Splash event (Tuesdays throughout June and July). Little ones can jump, slide and swing at the new children’s play area, while bigger kids can enjoy obstacle course-style elements, including a climbing wall.

Palm trees have replaced large, bulky planters in The District’s “core,” creating an open shopping atmosphere that makes storefronts easily accessible. Palm trees have also been added to the reimagined Barnes & Noble fountain area, with the addition of a full turf lawn. The area will host mainstay events like Movies in The District with a new LED screen to be installed in August, complemented by stylish, comfortable seating.

Children won’t be the only ones having fun. Another massive, curved, state-of-the-art LED video screen will make the District Stage area the ideal spot for entertainment-seekers to gather after enjoying a meal at chef-driven concepts like the soon-toopen Barrio Queen or the criticallyacclaimed Sizzle Korean Barbeque, now open in The District. Couples can listen to tribute bands play throwback hits on Friday and Saturday nights throughout May, plus test each other’s skills on the bocce ball court, due to be completed by the end of the month.

Guests can also take advantage of newly-installed, high-speed Wi-Fi, available for free throughout The District.

“We are listening to the community and love the feedback we are hearing about the renovation,” said David

The fully remodeled District Stage area is nearly complete and back in action, just in time for the center’s weekly live

Malin, Vice President of Acquisitions and Development for Vestar. “With so many new and exciting elements being added to Desert Ridge Marketplace, we believe the center continues to evolve into the destination the North Valley wants and needs.”

Desert Ridge Marketplace is located at 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix.

To keep up with social media updates on the renovations and changes that are underway, you can like the center on Facebook or visit shopdesertridge. com.

About Desert Ridge Marketplace: As Arizona’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination, Desert Ridge Marketplace delivers the ultimate shopping experience in a distinctive outdoor setting.

Immerse your shopping senses in a unique blend of specialty retailers; restaurants and entertainment venues spread over 120 acres. The center’s 1.2 million square feet of retail space – home to more than 100 retailers and restaurants – is a one-of-a-kind lifestyle destination you’ll want to come back to again and again.

Desert Ridge Marketplace is located in Phoenix, Arizona, just north of the Loop 101 on Tatum Boulevard.

For more information, visit www. shopdesertridge.com.

VALLEY RESIDENT AND FORMER PLAYBOY BUNNY RELEASES NEW BOOK IN 1962 WHEN THE PLAYBOY CLUB OPENED IN NEW YORK CITY, THE TOWN WAS BUSTLING WITH PRETTY WOMEN who wanted to be the next bunny, of such an iconic brand. In 1970, Barbara (Bobbie) Barbella, an aspiring actress saw a cover of Playboy Magazine, and said “I want to be that girl.” Not long after, Bobbie was the newest bunny at the New York City club. As a bunny in New York City, Bobbie met celebrities such as Sammy David Jr., Joey Bishop, Elton John and John Cassavetes. Her first ever customer was Johnny Carson, who asked her to go for a ride around Central Park with him.

In August 1970, Bobbie met the man of her dreams on a slow night at the club. Jules was 40 years older than her though. After many trials and tribulations, Bobbie and Jules wed on

January 20, 1973 in Roseland, New Jersey, and moved down to Miami together.

Bobbie and Jules moved to Arizona in 2003, as Jules health was declining. Bobbie knew that when he passed away, she wanted to be close to her family. Jules passed away in 2006 after a long-marriage of 33 years.

Bobbie has just released a new book, Ageless, which tells her story of being a Playboy Bunny and her life with Jules. Her life with Jules was so unique, she wanted to honor his legacy by telling their story, and inspire others to know that when true love is involved, anything is possible.

Bobbie is happily remarried to her husband Jimmy and lives in North Scottsdale. Her book can be purchased on Amazon.

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WORKING FROM HOME IS A PIECE OF CAKE FOR TAPPETITE CREATOR TWENTY-THREE YEARS AGO, KAY DIGGS IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST with the intent to pursue an education, become financially independent and provide for her kids.

Diggs pursued a career in medicine, but as a single mother of two, knew she needed more time at home.

With a knack for baking, Diggs thought of opening her own bakery to generate a steady income, but the thought of working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and away from her children didn’t appeal to her.

Diggs decided she would get a state license and start baking from home. However, finding customers was a constant struggle. She began to wonder how she would find consistent customers interested in buying her products. Thus, Diggs vision for Tappetite was born.

Tappetite is a digital, peer-to-peer marketplace for bakers to sell their homemade goods locally. A peer-to-peer marketplace allows suppliers or vendors to sell their products or services to consumers, in contrast to the traditional business model, where one institution provides various products to various consumers. In a peer-to-peer marketplace, every consumer can also be a vendor; the communication between the provider and consumer is direct.

As Tappetite founder, Diggs wanted to empower other stay-at-home bakers seeking to be financially independent.

Her mission is to provide a reliable and modern marketplace for home bakers, one that connects consumers with easily accessible products, and sellers with a platform to lend their services.

With technological advances in constant motion, peer-to-peer business models are becoming increasingly popular. Apps like Uber, which allows regular car owners to operate like taxi drivers; Etsy, an app used to buy or sell handmade or used goods; and OfferUp, used to make buy-

ing and selling used goods locally simple and direct, are flooding the market.

Charles Giles, professor of practice in the marketing department of the W.P. Carey School of Business, classifies the business model under a sharing economy, or bringing people that might have a need together and doing it in the most efficient way possible.

Though peer-to-peer marketplaces appeal to both consumers and providers because of efficiency and lower price points, there are certain hurtles that must be jumped before a peer-to-peer business can truly take off.

“It’s all about reputation. As a business owner, how do I get 5,000 sellers for my marketplace if I’ve got no buyers? And how do I get my buyers to buy something if I have no market for the product?” said Giles. “You have two markets that you have to understand, and between [the buyer and seller], how you are going to get both to buy in.”

Tappetite launched at the start of the year, with a campaign to help 21 female Syrian refugees start careers as home bakers.

Diggs has worked with International Rescue Committee to help these women earn food handler’s licenses and begin selling their goods through the Tappetite website.

“When the refugees come here, especially women, they desperately need a job.

But if they can’t speak English or can’t work as much as they need to, it’s hard for them to support themselves,” Diggs said. “Some of them are single mothers.

Many of them have big families and one income isn’t enough. Resettlement helps them for a few months, but after that, they’re on their own.”

Staci Lichterman, founder of her business Pop Culture Travel and a recent customer of Tappetite, chose to purchase from the site when she realized she’d be supporting families adjusting to their new lives

in the United States. She also believes the app will introduce Syrian culture to a society who’s rarely exposed to it.

“As much as we hear a lot about Syria as a place, we don’t hear much of anything about the culture,” said Lichterman. “But everybody eats. So, having the opportunity to learn about culture through food is an amazing benefit.”

Diggs, being Middle Eastern herself, identifies with these women and works with them closely. She started working with the refugee community when she learned that IRC was having needed volunteers to teach classes for earning a food handler’s license.

“I volunteered to help and I met so many women,” Diggs said. “I wanted them to pursue something that could get them the most money that is available.”

Diggs had the idea for the campaign when she began noticing a pattern. Newly arrived refugees were often participating in bake sells as fundraisers for their families. These are either in conjunction with IRC events or in other areas of the community, like local churches.

At first, IRC volunteers or church members are excited to support refugee families and purchase the goods. Eventually, however, the excitement from these “customers” dies down, especially after refugee families are months past resettlement. Diggs goal in the campaign is to connect these women directly with paying customers.

“This way they have sustainable income, not just a volunteer that’s excited for a while,” Diggs said. “Tappetite is what they can use when the volunteers disappear. When the bake sales are over, they’ll still have a job.”

Diggs often offers them advice, both professional and personal, and encourages them to think and operate as business owners and entrepreneurs.

“Outside of Tappetite, my role is to be of moral support for them. To encourage them all that things get better.” Diggs said. “I always remind them that eventually they’re not going to be refugees anymore. I want them to set themselves up for success so they can start making a real income.”

Since the campaigns launch, bakers who have sold through the site or at events have grossed approximately $3,000.

For now, the food can only be ordered through the site (orders must be placed 48 hours in advance), and then the goods will be delivered to the customers home or event. Diggs says she’s working with the women to soon have the baked goods made to order.

Though there are endless nuances in hosting a peer-to-peer marketplace, Diggs is optimistic for the success of the application. Tappetite goes beyond simply connecting hungry customers with easily accessible, homemade baked goods in a timely manner. Digg’s main concern is empowering people who want to work from home and earn sustainable income.

The peer-to-peer app for Android and IOS is currently in development and is set to launch in coming weeks.

About the author: Judy Mwanzo is an Arizona State University student studying journalism and mass communication. In addition to reporting, she enjoys digital marketing and public relations.

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BUSINESS

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By Ryan Englin, CEO of Inspire Business Concepts

The quality of the list is arguably more important than the size of the list.

email address, give them something they will value.

is something your customers will want to share with their friends and family.

hile the average person receives over 150 emails per day, email marketing is still a very effective way to market your business. In fact, the return on investment for email marketing is one of the highest out there – some studies say up to 4,300 percent!

Here are three ways to get started in building a high-quality list.

This could be a promotional coupon, a free item, or even valuable content that is only available when you sign up.

If you already produce valuable content for your website, repurpose it and include excerpts in your newsletter. Or deliver content they can only get from the newsletter and let them know about it before they sign up. It could be special offers, coupons, event notifications, or useful DIY tips.

For email marketing to work, you need to build a list of high-quality, highly engaged customers or prospects and doing this right is time-consuming.

Add the asking process to your customer touch points – at the time of sale, when you’re providing service, or as a personal follow-up.

Although it may be tempting to add every email you’ve ever received to your list, if someone is not likely to remember you then it’s best to skip them and add the customer who will.

Train your employees (and yourself) to start asking for email addresses.

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1. ASK You’ll probably feel uncomfortable doing this, but most people are willing to give their email address if they believe you will deliver them value.

2. OFFER VALUE If you want someone to provide their

Just make sure whatever you offer you follow through. Oh and don’t make subscribers have to do something else to receive your offer. If they do, it’s not an offer. We recently saw an offer from a car dealership giving a $25 Amazon gift card if you signed up on their website. However, once we received the email, it was only AFTER we test drove a vehicle.

Building a high-quality list takes time, but with a little bit of effort, you’ll have another path to bringing in customers to your business.

3. START A NEWSLETTER Promote your newsletter on your website and through social media.

Make sure the content is valuable and

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Phoenix Commercial Brokers (owner) A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… I am an early riser and into work by 7:00 usually. Always check the Deer Valley market first, sales, leases and see what’s new! My best days are full of tours, meeting with clients and showing property. I always have documentation to do and respond to client e-mails. Then I wrap up my day with dinner, helping the kids with homework and playing a little backyard soccer.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING/WORKING IN DEER VALLEY IS… The best thing about working commercial real estate in Deer Valley is this new exploding market. There is still huge opportunity for growth here.

YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE YOU COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY...

The best character ever in any movie has to be Captain Augustus (Gus) McCrae in Lonesome Dove. Hard life and great spirit. In my opinion, it’s the best Western ever. But be careful it’s a tear jerker!

MY FAMILY… I’m blessed with the most beautiful Brazilian wife in the world. She is even more beautiful inside than out, and that’s hard to imagine when you see her. We have two Braz-irish kids together, 8 and 4, and their older sister, 28, lives in Texas.

THE BUSINESS LESSON I LEARNED THE HARD WAY IS… Follow-up. We work so hard to establish our client relationships but without follow up we are so easily and quickly forgotten.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT… My family would say it’s college football but the truth is it’s my family.

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… A fireman, so I became one for 22 years with Tucson Fire Department. I spent 10 years as a paramedic and 10 years as a fire captain. I’ve got some stories when you have time. I’ve delivered 5 babies in my career which was very exciting.

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS...

I have only sang one time in my life because my wife (who is a great singer) said she’d sing with me. Of course she bailed in the middle of “Suspicious Minds”. You know…

ELVIS. Thank god I can dance a little like Elvis because the song bombed.

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THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… My real estate partner who’s so successful and so generous (he anonymously donates 80 college scholarships a year). It’s inspiring.

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MY FIRST JOB WAS… Believe it or not the copper mines hired us for our summer job driving earthmovers at the mines. These are dump trucks that you climb an 8 ft. ladder just to get into the driver seat.

Scary and big fun.

MY LIFE… Has been quite a road. Started as a high school teacher/coach then a haberdasher selling custom suits in Phoenix. Then moved on to the Tucson Fire Department and now commercial real estate for 18 years. It’s been fun and no, I’m not 90 years old…I just stay busy! Some of my careers have overlapped.

I’M CURRENTLY WORKING ON… A new Deer Valley Airpark 2020 Annual Commercial Real Estate Report.

THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS...

My wife. She’s a gift from God, no doubt.

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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Having lunch at the beach Café with the family and watching the kids play in the sand.

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You better love to show up for work everyday or find another business.

No problem in business is a bad as some of the real problems I saw on the Fire Department – life changing problems! My worst day in business didn’t come close to some of the worst days I saw as a fireman. It definitely gives real perspective in life.

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My Office® Business Suites provides efficiencies and professional services in the business suites environment that allow small, homebased and growing businesses to be competitive and professional at competitive prices.

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ness Suites are two successful women, Shelley Bade and Jill Pogrant. “As owners of small businesses ourselves, we can see through the eyes of those who rent from us. We understand the dynamics of the local marketplace and choose to be very involved in the day-to-day operations.”

With technology and economic times, the landscape of office space continues to change. Bade and Pogrant have developed a solid operations model and continue to search the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area to find additional premium locations where their network of businesses can effectively and efficiently grow their businesses.

The dynamic duo Bade and Pogrant have taken on independent responsibilities to ensure that their business is able to operate smooth-

ly and flourish. Shelley Bade is responsible for strategic partnerships, marketing, site selection and risk management of the organization. Her knowledge of commercial real estate and running small businesses has helped My Office® in its implementation of alternative office space concepts for business owners and professionals. Jill Pogrant is responsible for leasing and service contracts, site operations and relationships with businesses in the My Office® network.

She has been active in the business arena of Greater Phoenix for 30 years, and is a small business owner herself.

Knowing that each business has different needs and budgets, My Office has tailored multiple suite solutions. Whether you are a startup in need of a Virtual Office or have grown into needing a private office, you can be sure to find a plan that is the best fit for you.

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EDUCATION

HOW TO CATCH UP ON CREDITS WITH PRIMAVERA

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very year, 1.2 million U.S. students drop out of high school.

That’s about one in four high school students who will not graduate. Earning your high school diploma is extremely important. You can learn more in this article.

If you’re thinking of dropping out, don’t. If you’ve already dropped out, it’s not too late. There are several schools and programs designed to help you get back on track.

One of these schools dedicated to helping credit-deficient students get back on track is Primavera Online High School.

Primavera is Arizona’s largest high school. About 43 percent of its students come already behind on credits.

And each year, thousands of former “at-risk” students go on to receive their high school diploma.

Learn more about recovering credits through Primavera Online High School below.

recovery program; it’s a public charter high school. However, Primavera has a few unique programs and personalized support that can make students more capable of catching up and graduating than at another school.

HOW TO CATCH UP ON CREDITS TO GRADUATE Full-Time Students Primavera’s curriculum is separated into two courses every six weeks. By the end of the traditional semester, a student at Primavera will finish the same 6-7 courses a traditional student has; they just split it up differently.

After students successfully completes a six-week block with passing grades, they can request to enroll in an additional course each block, equating to three courses every six weeks. By the end of the school year, a student can finish up to six additional semester courses.

As a refresher, here’s how to catch up on credits with Primavera:

You Don’t Need a Credit Recovery Program to Graduate on Time Primavera is not a credit recovery program, as aren’t most schools. A credit recovery program tends to consist of a students sitting on a computer, reading documents, taking quizzes and passing the course.

Concurrent Enrollment You don’t have to leave your current school to catch up on credits. Primavera also offers part-time enrollment. This means you would enroll in one six-week class while attending your traditional high school. Since Primavera is 100 percent online, you can go to your current high school, come home and log in to start Primavera coursework.

Primavera is an accredited high school, which means it’s not a credit

Primavera credits are transferrable to all Arizona public schools by law. But

before enrolling with Primavera, we recommend you check your school’s policies. You can learn more about transferring Primavera credits in this article.

Sometimes life circumstances can make it difficult to add on courses.

If you are behind and unable to take on extra work, you can still earn your high school diploma. You can stay with Primavera until you are 21. However long it takes you to finish high school is not important, so long as you earn your accredited diploma.

Looking to recover just a class or two quickly? Summer school might be your best option.

Credit Recovery Through Primavera’s Online Summer School For catching up on one to two semester courses quickly, we recommend enrolling in a summer school course.

Summer school courses are condensed into four weeks. Coursework is accelerated so students can finish a semester course in just a month. Students are allowed to take one class per block, and there are generally about two to three blocks each summer. That means you can finish up to three classes during your summer.

Summer 2017 sessions are May 30 and July 5.

PRIMAVERA GRADUATES Over the years, Primavera has helped thousands of credit-deficient students graduate on time.

Here are a couple student stories: “I’ve had a rough high school career that put me in a bunch of different schools and left me behind in credits.

Primavera has helped me change that and was a great way to catch up and learn plenty of things on the way!

The way I finished was just realizing, I HAVE to do this. Don’t just drop out and give up after working for a couple years on it. Just be motivated and understand that having a diploma helps out a great bit in the real world…Good luck to all of you and understand that it’s all worth it in the end!”

-Joey Hergatt, Graduate “My experience doing Primavera Online was great. I encountered credit problems at the beginning of my sophomore year, so my school recommended taking online courses.

At first I thought it was hard and that it needed a lot of focusing and dedication. Thanks to the help of all my teachers and student advisors, I was able to do so! I even became confident in asking for all the help I always needed, that’s how helpful and nice the teachers and advisors were with me.

Even though I came upon many conflicts and would fall behind on homework, the teachers always had a backup plan to help me move along and succeed. I enjoyed Primavera, it offered a lot of flexibility! I highly recommend Primavera!”

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TWO DEER VALLEY UNIFIED STUDENTS WIN COOKING UP CHANGE COMPETITION

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arry Goldwater High School’s Michael Griffin and Jason Forrari won Cooking up Change competition held last month with their MJ’s Curry with Zesty Curried Corn and Potatoes and Darn Good Bananas menu.

Cooking up Change® is a national healthy cooking competition launched by Healthy Schools Campaign. It challenges teams of high school culinary students to create menu items that are not only healthy, but also meet nutri-

tion guidelines and the budgetary constraints (about $1 per meal) that School Food Services programs across the country face today. It’s a program that allows students to be involved in the conversation as campuses across the country strive to serve healthful, great-tasting school food that their classmates would enjoy eating at school.

The winning Deer Valley Unified student meal will be served at district schools and the winning students win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. in June to

compete at the national competition at the U.S. Department of Education. There’s also a chance the student meal will be served to U.S. Representatives in D.C. Teams of two or three culinary students from the District’s Culinary Arts programs followed a rigorous recipe development process with a limited list of ingredients to create dishes that are low in calories, fat, sugar and sodium. The District’s Food Services dietitians carefully checked each recipe to meet nutritional requirements.

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• June 2017 • 11

EDUCATION

TIPS TO MAKE MATH YOUR CHILD’S FAVORITE SUBJECT

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or many students, math can seem like a chore. Not only are the concepts sometimes tough at first, but teachers are required to keep their lessons moving at a particular pace, making it easy for any student to get lost in the classroom shuffle.

Parents however, can help make math more fun and engaging at home, helping students excel in school and enjoy themselves in the process. Here are a few ideas and tips for doing so.

• Pie Graph: Bring pie graphs to life by using real pies. First, bake together, assigning your child all the tasks that use numbers and math: measuring, counting and setting the timer on the oven. After the pie has cooled, it’s time to demonstrate the visual concept of halves, quarters and thirds.

Ask your child to convert these fractions into percentages and decimals.

Correct answers get a sweet reward!

• Gear Up: Math is no fun when one is not equipped to succeed. Ensure your child has a high-quality calculator that’s appropriate for his or her grade level. The K-12 line from Casio includes basic calculators, scientific calculators and graphing calculators that contain up-to-date functions that help distill math concepts.

• Play Shop: Teach kids how money works, while reinforcing adding, subtracting, and how tax is calculated.

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Take turns being the customer and the shopkeeper. This is also a great opportunity to learn about budgeting and saving.

• Use Free Fun Resources: Online math games can reinforce classroom concepts in a way that is fun and allows students to set their own pace.

Check out free online resources like the Lesson Library at casioeducation. com. Their collection of graphing games can be used with a graphing calculator to help students better understand graphic concepts and the equations behind them.

• Play Ball: Cater to your student’s extracurricular interests. If your child has a love of sports, make a game of assessing team and player statistics.

If your child loves music, evaluate favorite songs for patterns, rhythms and intervals. Literature buffs may find that poetry can be mathematical.

Those who like to work with their hands will find the need for math in crafting, sewing and model kit building.

Math is not only essential to academic success; its mastery is useful in all facets of life -- from understanding one’s finances to landing a job in an emerging technology sector. Help students get a leg up in their math classes by encouraging a love for the subject.

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TRUHIT FITNESS OPENS NEW NORTERRA LOCATION

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ruHIT Fitness is excited to announce their new Norterra location will open June 1, 2017. Jared and Jodi Barnum and Mike and Jenni Schreiber are the franchisee owners and the new location is at 1125 W. Pinnacle Peak Dr., Phoenix, Ariz. 85027.

The brand new 4,600 square foot gym will be equipped with an onsite daycare and a state of the art personal group training and workout area. The Norterra location will be

open Monday-Friday from 5:30am11:30am, closed from 12-4, and reopen 4-7:30pm. Weekend hours will be Saturday only 8-11am.

TruHIT’s philosophy combines personal group training and workouts, a customized meal and nutrition plan combined with high intensity training. The locally owned gym started with 150 members and has grown to over 1,000 members at six Valley locations.

“We’re very excited to bring TruHIT to the neighborhood,” said Jared Barnum, franchisee owner. “Not only is TruHIT a great work out, it is also a great community providing support for nutrition, fitness and creating life changing results.”

us unique. We take the time to understand their fitness journey, their overall objectives and the results they want to see. From there, we provide a right-sized personalized approach to fitness that is tailored to their lifestyle.”

The official grand opening celebration will be July 9, 2017 and the start of the first monthly challenge at the Norterra location. The monthly challenges are called Fit Camp Challenge and they are free for 4 weeks to new members. During the grand opening, TruHIT will be giving away swag bags complete with a t-shirt or tank top, a sticker and water bottle, to the first 50 memberships. Classes are approximately 1 hour long and focus on HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). Monthly memberships are priced at $99 for unlimited classes or guests can enjoy a $15 drop in class rate.

About TruHIT Fitness: Founded by Ken & Shelley Fearer in 2013, TruHIT Fitness was created to build a community dedicated to both exercise and nutrition. TruHIT has created a fitness facility with members in mind by offering flexible class schedules and energetic group training, combined with individual goal tracking, child care for the busy parent and personalized nutrition plans, all provided at the most affordable monthly fees. The motto is “20% exercise, 80% nutrition; 100% MINDSET”; we live and breathe these principles every day. Franchisees are available in Arizona and throughout the United States. To learn more or inquire about becoming a franchisee owner, visit: http://truhitfitness.com/.

According to Ken Fearer, TruHIT founder, “Fitness is not a one-sizefits-all model and that’s what makes

DENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN’S ‘BABY TEETH’

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arents and caregivers may be underestimating the importance of dental care for children’s “baby teeth.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 63 percent of children ages two to four see the dentist at least annually.

Most dental benefits cover preventive care visits twice a year with no outof-pocket costs, and these visits are important for small children.

Baby teeth, (also known as primary teeth), play an important role in a child’s overall healthy development.

If cavities begin and are left untreated, they can become painful and possibly infected. Loss of these teeth prematurely may impact eating, speaking, learning and self-esteem. Baby teeth help guide the way for permanent teeth to erupt into proper position.

“Tooth decay is preventable. The

investment of only a few minutes each day on the part of parents and caregivers, coupled with regular dental checkups, goes a long way in creating healthy smiles to last a lifetime,” says Dr. Diane Monti-Markowski, clinical program director for Cigna Dental.

She offers these oral hygiene tips for those caring for small children: • Plan to have your child visit the dentist by his or her first birthday or within six months after the first teeth appear.

• As a child’s teeth start to come in, brush them gently twice a day with a child-sized toothbrush and water.

• Begin flossing a child’s teeth daily when there are two teeth that touch.

• Do not put your baby to sleep with a bottle of formula, milk, juice or any other liquid other than water.

• Consider introducing toothpaste for children who are two and older and are able to follow directions to spit after brushing. The American Dental Association recommends using fluoride toothpaste about the size of a grain of rice for children younger than three years old and a pea-size amount for children three to six years old. By age three or four, your child should be able to brush with your supervision.

“Adults can also reinforce the importance of oral health by their attitudes,” adds Dr. Monti-Markowski. “Encouraging good habits and showing a positive manner when visiting the dentist can lay the foundation for children to maintain healthy teeth throughout their lives.”

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• Make brushing fun. Let your child pick out the color of his or her toothbrush. Play a favorite song or set a timer to help children understand that good brushing takes about two minutes twice a day.

Find more tips at Cigna.com/ dental-resources. For detailed questions or concerns about a child’s oral health, it is important to consult a dentist.

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• June 2017 • 13

KIDS’ CORNER

PARENTAL CONTROLS: CUTTING SCREEN TIME AND SAFEGUARDING WHAT KIDS ARE DOING

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o you miss the days of simple, tangible safety measures like covering electrical outlets and securing cabinet latches? It can be difficult to navigate how to keep your kids safe in an increasingly digital world that is dominated by personal mobile devices with Internet access. Thanks to the technology boom, the young and vulnerable could be exposed to a sea of inappropriate content and extraordinary risks.

Children depend on their parents and other adults for online safety and protection. Here is a breakdown of your parental control options.

THE BASICS – CONTENT FILTERING Content filtering is a way for parents to block access to inappropriate content.

You can set it at the household level through your router or Internet provider.

Alternatively, you can set it on individual devices or individual apps.

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ing on the Safari browser and limiting media streaming apps to only use Wi-Fi and not cellular data. Parents can also prevent in-app purchases and implement an approval option before the child can download an app.

Android devices include parental control settings such as restricting children from downloading an app with specific maturity ratings and preventing in-app purchases by requiring authentication.

Although blocking adult content in the web browser is not possible, Google’s SafeSearch can prevent searches for adult content.

PARENTAL CONTROL TOOLS There are many comprehensive parental control tools available on the market.

Top-rated utilities include ContentWatch Net Nanny 7, Qustodio Parental Control and Symantec Norton Family Premier.

Before implementing anything, it’s important to consider which operating system your family’s devices use and whether you’re looking for a whole-network system or a device-specific one.

Amazon Video: Parents can block video content based on selected audience categories: general, family, teen or mature. Set different categories for different registered devices. Access to parental controls is protected by a PIN. Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick have parental control settings directly on the device.

Children of all ages are using technology. Of children age two and younger, 38 percent have used a mobile device for media. Of age eight and younger, 21 percent use smartphones. 56 percent of children ages eight to 12 own cell phones. And in the age 13-17 bracket, 91 percent access the Internet on cell phones or other mobile devices.

Good communication is not to be overlooked. An endless amount of tech protection will only go so far. Discussing online risks, concerns and privacy is just as important as any parental controls that are put in place.

MEDIA STREAMING SERVICES YouTube Kids: This kid-friendly app presents limited content that is safer for kids. Just set your child’s age to determine the content on the homepage. A built-in timer can limit how long your child spends with the screen. Search can be turned off to limit content to only selected videos on the home screen. Additionally, your child’s viewing history can be reviewed so you can monitor activity.

CHOOSING A PHONE/TABLET iPhones and iOS devices have more parental controls than Android devices.

Some settings on an iPhone include restricting adult content from load-

Netflix: There are four maturity levels that can be applied to individual profiles: little kids, older kids, teens and adults. Access to parental controls are protected by a PIN.

Access scheduling is how parents can set up schedules and time limits for Internet access. Look for availability in apps.

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Hulu: “Family” and “Kids” genres can help you find appropriate content to watch, but there are no customized parental controls available through Hulu. Mature content is only accessible to account holders who must be age 17 or older.

Prime Music: There are no parental controls to block songs with explicit lyrics.

Spotify: There are no parental controls to block songs with explicit lyrics.

Apple Music: Parents can use iTunes to restrict access to music, videos and podcasts with explicit content.

Google Play: Explicit content can be blocked on the radio feature, but not with on-demand streaming.

Amazon Echo: While it may be a hit when the voice-activated device answers your kids’ homework questions, Amazon is not currently supporting children’s accounts on Alexa-based device (Echo, Tap and Dot). However, if you are playing games like “Simon Says,” the device will bleep out profanity rather than repeat it back to you. Parental controls can be set on the apps you connect to the device (if available).

Google Home: This artificial intelligence assistant is a competitor to the Amazon Echo, with many of the same voice-activated features. One of the known drawbacks of this first-generation device is that there is currently no functionality for multiple Google accounts. So everything from search histories to account settings will be aggregated across the family, and there is no way to isolate Mom and Dad’s functionality from what the child can access.

As your kids grow and technology changes, so too must the ways we establish technological safeguards.

Start with an ongoing dialog about the role of technology. A two-way conversation is helpful to the whole family.

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Camera Obscura My Cousin Rachel Beatriz at Dinner Night School Random Tropical Paradise 11:55

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FRIDAY, JUNE 23 Transformers: The Last Night The Bad Batch The Big Sick The Beguiled FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Baby Driver Okja Despicable Me 3 The House

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Reviewed by A.D. Beal KING ARTHUR LEGEND OF THE SWORD Throughout Legend of the Sword, it’s clear that director and co-writer Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes) was not the right person for the film. His style, comedy, and editing (especially the editing) just don’t fit with the story of King Arthur. This is really a shame, because the cast could portray their characters amazingly in a better film. This film was intended to be the first in a series of six, or potentially even eight films. If this is an indication as to what we can expect in the sequels (should they go forward), then I don’t have high expectations for them.

SLEIGHT After his mother’s death, a young street magician (Jacob Latimore) turns to dealing drugs at parties to support his little sister. When she is kidnapped by his supplier, he uses his sleight of hand and keen intelligence to find her. With only a 90-minute run time, Sleight moves along rather quickly. JD Dillard’s debut makes the most of its $250,000 budget, and the visual effects are quite impressive regardless of the minimal budget. The film showcases how great of an actor Jacob Latimore can be, as well as the rest of the cast. The ending seems a bit anticlimactic, however overall, it doesn’t detract much from the film.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 2 Vol 2 continues Marvel’s winning streak, but it isn’t as fresh as the first film.

Some of the humor in the film feels a bit forced and derivative of the first film.

On top of that, some characters (both new and old) feel as if they were written to be annoying. Thankfully, other characters continue to be worth investing in, and a few (such as Michael Rooker’s Yondu) get more well deserved screen time. This movie also proves to be one of the rare Marvel films with a great villain (though I won’t spoil who that is).

ALIEN COVENANT 10 years after Prometheus and nearly 20 years before the original Alien, Alien Covenant focuses on the crew of the Covenant discovering a signal on a rogue planet, that also happens to house the Xenomorphs that we all know and love.

The biggest problems with Covenant are spoiler related, so let’s just say it really messes with the continuity of the series. It also feels like two different films (a Prometheus sequel and a straightforward Alien film) were mashed together, which really hurts the tone of the film. And while the creatures do look good up close, the CG feels very rubbery. That said, it is a very good looking film (New Zealand is where the film was shot), with Dariusz Wolski returning to provide cinematography. The cast is also great (Danny McBride and Michael Fassbender in particular), even if they do make some really stupid decisions (we’re talking Millburn from Prometheus levels of stupid).

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SAFETY

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SAFE SUMMER DRIVING TIPS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

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arm weather means more young drivers on the road as they head to summer jobs, parties and embark on road trips.

Often, young drivers feel invincible, but they shouldn’t take their safety for granted.

Many experts say driver safety begins with tires, as they are the only thing connecting a car to the road. To help teens and young adults stay safe on the roads this summer and all year long, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) offer these tire safety tips.

• Check tire condition. Damaged tires can shorten tire life and even cause tire failure. Visually check tires for cuts, cracks, splits, punctures and bulges. If any of these conditions are

spotted, or if there are any doubts about the condition of the tires, have them professionally inspected.

• Check tire pressure. Proper air pressure improves fuel consumption and helps prevent uneven wear of tires. It also offers drivers better control, which is important for those with less experience behind the wheel.

More than 50 percent of American vehicles have at least one under-inflated tire, according to a Rubber Manufacturers Association survey.

To test pressure, wait until tires are cool -- a minimum of three hours after driving. Then, remove the tire’s valve cap and press the top of a tire pressure gauge firmly on the valve stem. A reading will pop up on the gauge. If the reading is lower than the recommended level, add air and check

again. Once the recommended pressure is reached, replace the valve cap.

• Check tire tread. Proper tread depth helps maintain traction, improves handling of the vehicle and prevents hydroplaning. To check it, insert the edge of a penny into the most worn groove of the tire tread, with Lincoln’s head down and facing the driver. If the top of Lincoln’s head is covered by tread, there is at least a minimum acceptable amount of tread. If the top of his head is visible at any point, it’s time to replace the tire.

• Make it a habit. Technology can prepare young drivers for safer driving. For example, the free Tread Wisely app from Cooper Tire and NOYS, informs users how to check their tires using helpful videos and allows them to set automatic monthly reminders to

perform tire checks. Other videos on the app instruct young drivers how to change a flat tire, what to do if they are in an accident, and how to handle other issues on the road. The app also includes a unique “I got there” feature, which reminds young drivers to let parents or friends know after they make it to their destination safely, using pre-loaded text messages.

More tire tips and information about the Tread Wisely app can be found at TreadWisely.org.

“As a parent, you can’t help but worry,” says race car driver Johnny Unser, whose teen daughter Loni uses the Tread Wisely app. “However, you can give your kids the tools and information they need to succeed out there on the road.”

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USDA PROVIDES FOOD SAFETY AS WEATHER WARMS, YOU CAN HELP TIPS FOR KITCHEN CONFIDENCE PREVENT WILDFIRES ALONG HIGHWAYS

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service invites home cooks to gain kitchen confidence by brushing up on food safety.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year about 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses, leading to 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Many of these illnesses can be prevented by changing behaviors in the kitchen.

Kitchen confidence is the confidence in your ability to safely prepare delicious meals for your loved ones and yourself.

Even armed with grandma’s best recipes, cooks can unknowingly make food safety mistakes that can make people sick. Be confident in your food safety skills with the following resources: FoodSafety.gov, the Meat and

Poultry Hotline at 1-888MPHotline and the FoodKeeper app.

Among the many tools available on FoodSafety.gov is the FoodKeeper.

It’s available on the website, and as a mobile app for smartphones and tablets.

With more than 100,000 downloads onto Android and iOS devices, the FoodKeeper is quickly establishing itself as the go-to quick reference guide for safe food storage. Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, the FoodKeeper helps limit food waste by providing storage information on more than 400 food items, including produce, baby food, dairy products, eggs, meat, poultry, and seafood. The FoodKeeper also offers customizable notifications that sync with smartphone calendars to remind users when it is time to use, freeze or dispose of products.

Protecting families from foodborne illness is one of the Food Safety and Inspection Services’ primary goals.

Our food safety specialists on our Meat and Poultry Hotline can personally answer your food safety questions on weekdays year-round. This toll-free telephone service helps prevent foodborne illness by answering questions about the safe storage, handling and preparation of meat, poultry and egg products.

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ike a lot of Arizona these days, the hillsides along State Route 87 south of Payson look mighty green after a wet winter. But that didn’t stop a brush fire from breaking out last week after a vehicle dragging chains threw sparks off the roadway, backing up traffic as first responders addressed the blaze.

When warmer temperatures turn all that ground cover brown, there will be even more reason for precautions to prevent brush fires along highways.

“Everyone can help prevent fires,” said Jesse Gutierrez, the Arizona Department of Transportation’s deputy state engineer for statewide operations. “That starts with making sure your tires are properly inflated, being careful not to park over tall grasses and ensuring that chains aren’t dragging.”

During the winter and spring, ADOT crews mow vegetation along highway shoulders. Crews also remove brush, thin trees and spray fire retardant within the ADOT right-of-way to prevent fires and slow the spread of those that occur. But motorists have an important role as well:

• Don’t park in tall grass, as the heat from parts under your vehicle can start a fire.

• Make sure nothing is hanging from underneath your vehicle and dragging on the pavement.

• Dragging chains during towing can cause sparks. Never substitute parts when towing.

• Check tire pressure before you travel. Exposed wheel rims can cause sparks.

ADOT participates in the “One Less Spark One Less Wildfire” campaign that the U.S. Forest Service and other land management agencies launched to focus on the role drivers and homeowners play in preventing wildfires.

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Upon the completion of Loop 101 to I-17 connecting Scottsdale to Deer Valley Airpark, we witnessed an explosion of growth and development starting in 2005 that really transformed the airpark into a business park. Previously Deer Valley Airpark was a heavy industrial park but almost all new construction 10 years ago was light industrial, high-end office and significant retail development.

There has been a slow and steady recovery in the Airpark beginning about 3 years ago. Large multi-tenant lease products: Pinnacle 7, Park Ladera, Corridors Industrial Park, Desert Gateway, 1 East Deer Valley and Enterprise Deer Valley and others have been built or are under construction during this period.

Most of these are 100,000 to 200,000 sf projects, and all available for lease.

Two large freestanding industrial developments available for purchase came on line or are under construction currently. SPV Pinnacle Peak Phase 1 & 2 offering 10,000 to 15,000 sf for purchase at Pinnacle Peak and 19th Ave and Spectrum Ridge on 7th Street (which has already sold out their 8 buildings.)

Pricing is approaching the all-time highs we saw in 2007and 2008.

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A carrier’s lien is meant to help transporting companies secure payment by allowing them to hold goods being transported as collateral when a customer refuses to pay. However, a new Arizona law prohibits this behavior under certain circumstances.

The attorney general has received nearly 150 complaints in the last two years regarding hostage load situations, and the Better Business Bureau ranks moving companies at No. 15 on its list of industries with the most complaints. In some cases, a mover’s initial-quote inexplicably jumped upon arrival to the destination, leaving movers with the dilemma of paying artificially inflated prices or having their belongings wrongfully withheld.

ing companies no longer have a security interest in the goods being moved, and disputes over charges must be handled after items are unloaded and delivered to the consumer. However, this law only applies to intra-state moves of consumer household goods. If it crosses the border, then federal law applies.

Consumers should always have the price terms stated in writing at the outset. If faced with a hostage load situation the best resolution is to call local law enforcement and contact an experienced attorney.

Alexander J.N. Karam is an attorney at Smith-Paknejad.

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THINGS TO DO TOPIA – AN EVENING AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

WHEN: Now-June 10, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m. nightly WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ COST: $36-80 DETAILS: Ib Andersen’s vision for dance in the desert continues to evolve, take chances, and challenge our emotional boundaries. In 2017, expect the unexpected as Ballet Arizona continues its series in the Garden to present a sensory experience unlike any other. A presentation of movement, sound and multimedia on a stage that embraces the desert as a stunning backdrop for the enchanting choreography of Mr. Andersen. Audiences are invited to arrive early to enjoy a meal (available for purchase) as the sun sets. Click here for a menu. A full cash bar is available as well. While waiting for the performance to begin, patrons have the opportunity to observe the dancers warming-up on stage, part of the pre-show preparations not usually visible to audiences. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www. balletaz.org

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WHEN: Saturday June 10, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

WHERE: Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ COST: Free DETAILS: The 42nd Annual Mighty Mud Mania offers muddy obstacles for people of all ages and ability levels. There are even non-muddy activities for those who prefer not to get muddy! The event includes the Original Mud course, Mini Mud, Mud Nursery, Mudville, Extreme course, and Inflatable Slide Arena. The event is free for everyone to attend, mud courses are free for anyone 0-17.Pre-registration is available online. For more information and to pre-register visit: www.scottsdaleaz.gov

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