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Reaching for the Summit From Dr. Chamberlain’s Desktop

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further we have yet to travel. Nevertheless, we pick ourselves up and, step after step, we inch our way up to our goal because we know, in the end, it will be worth it.

For me, the vision for Chamberlain Orthodontics began many years ago. I had a vision to make our practice the best orthodontic office in which to work and to receive care in the East Valley.

We have had a wonderful journey in accomplishing this goal. Recruiting and training the best staff possible. Implementing ideas that patients would love and that would create a memorable experience for them. Having hours of operation that would accommodate patients on their schedule and placing the best technology and learning the most advanced techniques for efficiency and comfort.

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By Dr. Kenneth Baca is good in my district (and We all know what that includes the parents happened at Desert Vista. and the hardworking For some, the natural educators who do their feeling is to want this best every day to teach to go away. Many wellour students). I believe intentioned people have my responsibility as an said, “Don’t worry, this educator is to help the too shall pass.” Many have leaders of tomorrow advised that I put this learn from the mistakes behind me and move on. Dr. Kenneth Baca of today; therefore, I will I do not believe that is the right thing defend Desert Vista and all Tempe to do.

Union high schools. They are some of Ideas can speak louder than words. the best schools in Arizona.

It was a very bad idea to spell out the While negative behaviors happen “N” word. There are no excuses for everywhere, our focus must be this behavior, and it would be a bad this community. The right thing idea to think this incident will “just to do is continue the social justice pass.” It would also be a bad idea to not conversation, not just in our schools continue a dialogue among all of us but in our places of worship, with our who are outraged. In fact, it would be neighbors and within our own families. a bad idea to not use this incident as an There is a lot of work to do. It begins opportunity to focus on the injustices by taking on the issues together and that still need to be corrected, no confronting discrimination, prejudice and bigotry in every setting. matter where they occur.

Dr. Martin Luther King promoted Discrimination and ignorance appear in many settings, but it is the idea that community leaders, particularly disturbing to see these government officials and policy makers behaviors in a school setting. School have a responsibility to confront should be a place of safety, a place injustice anywhere it occurs because where ideas are explored, where to not do so would endanger justice learning happens, and where all everywhere. Dr. King also said, “We people are treated with respect. must accept finite disappointment, Prejudice, discrimination, and bigotry but we must never lose infinite hope.” have no place in our schools; and it While I am deeply disappointed by is my responsibility to address and the actions of my students, I remain correct any misconception that what hopeful that we have all learned from this experience. occurred can ever be tolerated.

Each of us has a choice. We can Our shared history must be one that acknowledges the historical injustices continue to blame and point fingers, whose influences remain with us today. or we can choose to forgive teenagers We must not gloss over the painful who, through ignorance, became parts of our shared history or refuse to comfortable using a racial slur so acknowledge that injustices still exist. hurtful to many. While we must hold There must be zero tolerance for any them accountable for their actions, we behavior that diminishes the dignity must also understand that many of our children have not lived a life subjected of another person.

I was outraged by what these to hate and discrimination. Let us use students did. I was also saddened and this opportunity to teach all children disappointed, but I cannot allow the so that history does not repeat itself. actions of a few to overshadow all that

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El Cerrito, California, police chief Sylvia Moir has been appointed to the same positon in Tempe, according to City Manager Andrew Ching.

Moir is the first externally appointed chief in Tempe since 1968. She has served as chief in El Cerrito since 2010, as well as a commander in Menlo Park, California, and various roles in the Sacramento Police Sylvia Moir Department.

Moir has a Master of Arts in organizational management from the University of Phoenix and will be awarded a Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Defense from the Naval Postgraduate School in March.

“Chief Moir distinguished herself through an exhaustive interview process for her intellect, judgment, compassion, enthusiasm and ability

to engage employees and community members,” Ching said. “I am confident that her 26 years of law enforcement experience will serve Tempe well, allow for a seamless transition in leadership and move our department forward.”

Moir said she is “excited and honored to join the Tempe team.”

“To build upon the tradition of superb policing that Tempe is known for, promoting positive organizational change and strengthening our partnerships will be my immediate focus,” she said.

Following the retirement of Police Chief Tom Ryff on Dec. 1, Tempe invited applications from internal and external candidates and received a diverse array of responses. Ching praised the expertise and poise of the other two finalists, Tempe’s

Acting Police Chief John Rush and Christopher Vicino, assistant police chief in Riverside, California.

Tempe hosted public forums at the beginning of the search process to get input on residents’ priorities for public safety. In January, the City conducted two employee forums and one public forum with the three finalists. An online survey and hardcopy evaluation forms also were used to gather input.

Ching expressed gratitude for the thoughtful participation of employees and community members throughout the search process.

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longtime resident of Tempe, my objective has been to find the best person to serve this city and the Tempe Police Department as chief,” he said. “I believe Chief Moir is the right person at the right time for Tempe.

She will collaborate internally and externally to help us realize the full potential for policing in Tempe, and will do so always in the community’s best interest.”

Moir is expected to start work in Tempe on March 21, following her certification as a peace officer in Arizona.

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Boise State a ‘good fit’ for Austin Dixon

By Troy Lynch Corona del Sol offensive lineman Austin Dixon said that the decision to go to Boise State University and play football was all on him, and there was no pressure from anyone reassuring that he made the right choice.

“I really felt like it was a good fit for me,” Dixon said. “Not just football wise, but academically and the relationships with the coaches. I felt really good about that.”

Before committing to BSU, Dixon visited the Universities of Wyoming and Hawaii and was offered scholarships from eight schools. Dixon committed to BSU earlier in early February.

“I’m excited for him,” said the student’s father, Darren Dixon.

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him, not just playing football but academically and becoming a man.”

Surprisingly, the 6-foot-6, 265-pound offensive lineman didn’t get a lot of playing time his junior year at Corona del Sol. However, after a major growth spurt of 3 inches and 55 pounds between his junior and senior years, Dixon started receiving national attention.

“My senior year was a good experience and it came out like I wanted it to,” Dixon said. “I definitely wanted to change how my junior year went to my senior year.”

“He really didn’t stand out until his senior season,” Dixon’s father said.

“It all got crazy a few months ago, because I’ve never been through this process either.”

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neighborhood hearsay What will Tempe residents do while Tempe Town Lake is shut down?

Probably what they usually do, but with this addition: Sit around and wonder where all the fish are going.

As everyone in the East Valley knows by now, Tempe Town Lake is getting a new dam—the country’s largest, hydraulically operated steel gate dam, as a matter of fact. Seems the old one was due for replacement and the new one will last a great deal longer. Water activities at the lake closed Feb. 10 and are not schedule to re-open until April 30. (The timeline could change, depending on weather and construction progress.)

To accomplish this, all the water is being sucked out of the lakebed, so construction can proceed apace. The present water will be moved into SRP canals until the end of April, when its equivalent will be pumped back in.

But what about the fish? Will they also go to the canal? Or will they be fished out prior to the draining? Will area restaurants see an increase in the number of fish dishes with names like Trout a la Tempe and Mill Avenue Bass?

Tempe officials warn: “Stay out of the dry lakebed during this time.”

For “dry” here read “muddy.” Have questions? Email townlake@tempe. gov.

have conducted antiques seminars, with all proceeds going toward the museum. The seminars continue through February, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Tempe History Museum Program Room, 809 E. Southern. Admission is $15 for each session. Call Julie Ramsey for more information: (480) 838-2414.

Café Lalibela, a widely acclaimed Ethiopian restaurant, has opened a market next door to the eatery at the southeast corner of University and Hardy roads. Ethiopian spices, teas, jewelry and crafts are for sale at the market, which is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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The 14th annual Tempe Empty Bowls program will take place over two days from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a $10 purchase of a hand-made bowl, optionally containing a simple meal of soup supplied by Whole Foods, you can help feed the hungry in the community. Location for the Feb. 26 event is Sixth Street Park in downtown; location for the Feb. 27 event is the courtyard between Tempe Public Library and the Vihel Center at 3500 S. Rural Rd.

“Questers International” is a group of folks dedicated to volunteering time to preserving artifacts of our history.

The Hayden’s Ferry chapter of QI is named after the original name given to Tempe, and as you can imagine, it is out to save as much of old Tempe as possible.

It may be too late to do anything about Monti’s, the fabled steakhouse that was, prior to being an eatery, home to the Hayden family.

But the local QI won’t let go of the Queen Anne Petersen House Museum, the last rural farmhouse in the area, completed in 1892. To give financial support to the City-owned museum, the Questors since 1997

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‘Court of Honor’ ceremony acknowledges excellence of Boy Scout Troop 697

By Jillian Carapella Developing leadership skills is also “A commitment is what transforms a an important aspect of the Troop 697 promise into a reality.” experience, as demonstrated by 15-yearTroop Committee Chairwoman old troop member, Cole Graham.

Nancy Graham read this famous “I’m the senior patrol leader,” said Abraham Lincoln Cole. “I was elected, but quote at the start first I had to go through of Boy Scout Troop an interview with Mr. 697’s Court of Honor Bradley to make sure I Ceremony recently, was up to it.” highlighting one Cole helps to organize of the troop’s core patrol groups within values. his troop, and plays a According to Scout Court of Honor emcees Zach Wells role in planning each Eric Christensen give introducMaster Christopher and meeting for the month. tion speech.

Bradley, the purpose “Patrols are the way of the Court of Honor is to recognize we organize different duties, so we scouts for their achievements, whether have different groups for each task,” it’s different ranks or merit badges. explained 11-year-old scout Zachary “[Our scouts] take responsibility Wells. for things,” Bradley said. “They’re Being a part of Troop 697 has proved competent, they know how to take care to be a positive experience, especially of themselves, and they’ve committed for 16-year-old Harrison Bradley. to serving their community.”

“I’m definitely a lot better off having

Troop 697’s Senior Patrol Leader Cole Graham, in front, as well as Eric Christensen and Zachary Wells at podium.

been a scout,” said Harrison. “It’s an experience to teach leadership, to work well with others, and to lay back and enjoy the outdoors.”

These experiences enable the scouts to earn merit badges, which are awarded for excellence in completing tasks regarding the understanding of the outdoors, and demonstrating skills that vary from proper knife usage to learning to build a positive community.

“My favorite badge is my energy badge,” said Cole “We got to learn how energy was made, and this also helped

me with my career because I want to be an engineer.”

As far as the future is concerned for Troop 697, a trip to Washington, D.C., might be in order.

“The biggest thing on our list right now is to go to the 2017 Jamboree in Washington, D.C.,” said Nancy Graham, “It’s where Boy Scouts from all over the world can come and be one brotherhood; it’s recognizing there’s hundreds of thousands of young men who can share the same camaraderie in one place.”

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Reading is a crucial skill for young students from kindergarten through third grade. In Arizona, it is a necessary one to move onto the fourth grade. At the start of each school year, more than 500 Tempe children wait to be paired with an adult volunteer from the City of Tempe’s Experience Corps to help them become more skilled and confident readers.

Adults age 50 and older who would like to tutor a young student, and can commit to a full school year, can learn more by attending an Experience Corps information session, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, or Wednesday, March 30, at Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd.; Tuesday, April 19, at Westside Multigenerational Center, 715 W. Fifth St.; Tuesday, May 17, or Tuesday, June 14, at Tempe Public Library.

“It’s been said that up to third grade you learn to read; after that, you read to learn,” said Rebecca Bond, Experience Corps project coordinator. “We are appealing to older adults who have free time during the day to join our program and give these students that personal attention that can make them better readers.”

Experience Corps volunteers work in 10 Tempe Elementary School District schools and the Boys & Girls Club’s Ladmo Branch, providing one-on-one early literacy tutoring to young students. Volunteers do not need any special skills, just a willingness to share their experience, time and patience; and the program provides comprehensive training, support services and orientation for them.

Christine Busch, Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 superintendent, calls this group “dedicated.”

“This dedicated group of community volunteers is like none other,” Busch said. “They are as committed as district employees in the sense that they are consistently reliable and passionate in improving student achievement. Their passion for making the world better for the children of Tempe Elementary District shines through in everything they do.”

For more on the program, visit www.tempe.gov/ExperienceCorps or contact Rebecca Bond at (480) 8582464 or Rebecca_Bond@tempe.gov or Deena Monsegur, 480-858-2457 or Deena_Monsegur@tempe.gov.

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• The impact of rising taxes on retirement cash flow • The Good News and Bad News affecting 401(k)s and IRAs • Where did those deductions go? How your taxes change in retirement STRATEGIES TO CREATE AN EFFICIENT RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTION PLAN • 3 basic retirement accounts and when to use each • Tax-deferred or tax-advantaged accounts • When an investment is truly “tax-advantaged” • The ideal timing of a Roth conversion • When IRAs and 401(k)s trigger Social Security taxation • Strategies to reduce or eliminate taxes in retirement SOCIAL SECURITY MAXIMIZATION • The world of Social Security is changing dramatically in 2016 • Triggers of Social Security taxation • Understanding today’s Social Security thresholds

• How to eliminate Social Security taxation • Latest Social Security maximization strategies AVOIDING DISTRIBUTION DANGERS IN RETIREMENT • “Rate of Withdrawal” rules have changed • How to ensure you won’t run out of money in retirement • How to liquidate your retirement assets in the right order • How to protect against “sequence of returns” risk • How to minimize or eliminate dreaded Required Minimum Distributions HEDGING AGAINST MARKET LOSS • The impact of dramatic market loss in retirement • Is “buy and hold” appropriate in retirement?

• How to protect against the two types of investment risk • How to protect your assets from stock market volatility • Why “asset allocation” alone may not be enough • How to truly diversify your retirement portfolio PLANNING FOR LONG-TERM CARE • How a long-term care event may affect your retirement • Medicaid spend-down rules • Community spouse rules • The four common alternatives to pay for long-term care • Recent innovations in longterm care planning

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COLLEGE MONEY GUIDE Dear Reader, The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is dedicated to expanding access and increasing success in postsecondary education for Arizonans. The ACPE not only serves as a forum for all sectors of higher education to come together to address opportunities and challenges, but also works to increase student financial assistance and identifies and implements strategies to help students and families plan, enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

The value of college has been confirmed by a new set of income statistics, reported by the Economic Policy Institute. This study reports that a four-year degree has never been more valuable. The premium in 2013 was 98 percent more an hour in wages on average over wages for a worker without a degree.

Moreover, postsecondary education remains a key building block to a successful future and produces citizens who contribute to our community. The consistent reporting of such positive outcomes keeps the public convinced that a college education is a goal worth pursuing, both for our children and ourselves.

The following article written by Deena Lager is designed to help families take positive steps toward college enrollment and also offers an overview of ways to pay for college. This is important information to consider to avoid the situation portrayed by Jason Houle, a University of Wisconsin demographer, in his November 2012 study. His research revealed a growing burden of student debt is being experienced by middle-class families. He reported that middle-income families rack up, on average, more student loan debt than both high-income and low-income families. To counter this trend, the commission offers an opportunity to regain some of this lost financial ground through the Arizona College Savings (529) Program where savings benefit from both state and federal tax advantages. Information on this program is available at www.az529.gov.

We hope you enjoy this article and gain insight about maximizing the value of higher education and a greater understanding about options for financing a higher education.

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COLLEGE MONEY GUIDE Senior countdown

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO PAY FOR COLLEGE? n 2010, researchers at Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce forecasted that by 2018, 63 percent of all jobs will require at least some college and that there will be a shortfall of 300,000 college graduates each year through 2018. In order for America to reach the national goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020, every American needs to complete at least one year of education beyond high school.

In today’s economy, having just a high school diploma will not secure your future. Whether you plan to complete a certificate, an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree, the following information includes a checklist that will help you get ready for college and information to help you find ways to fund your education beyond high school.

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WINTER SENIOR YEAR • Contact the admissions and financial aid offices of the vocational, community colleges or universities you plan to attend to ensure you are aware of all deadlines and requirements.

• Apply for scholarships.

Your goal is minimizing the amount of loan funds you may need to borrow.

• Go to www.fsaid.ed.gov to apply for an FSA ID—one for you and one for your parent. You will each need your own email address and FSA ID to e-sign the Free Application for Federal student aid (FAFSA).

• As soon as possible after Jan. 1, complete and submit your FAFSA along with any other financial aid applications required by your school of choice. You can complete the FAFSA online by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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• If you still need assistance, attend one of Arizona’s statewide College Goal FAF$A events for free help. Visit www.collegegoal. az.gov/college-goal-fafsa to find a location near you.

• Use FAFSA4caster at www. fafsa4caster.ed.gov to estimate how much federal student aid you might receive. This information will help you and your parents plan ahead. Compare the results in the FAFSA4caster to the actual costs at the colleges to which you have applied.

SPRING SENIOR YEAR • Continue to stay focused in school. Second semester grades can affect scholarship eligibility.

• Stay involved in school- or community-based activities that interest you or let you explore career interests. Consider working or volunteering. Remember it’s quality, (not quantity) that counts.

• Complete any last scholarship applications.

• Review your college acceptance letters and the financial aid awards you have received.

For each school you are considering, what will be your family’s remaining expenses after financial aid is credited? Compare this remaining “expense” as an evaluation factor between colleges.

• When you decide which vocational, community college or university you want to attend, notify that school of your commitment and submit any required financial deposit. Many schools require this notification and deposit by May 1.

HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE When planning how to pay for college, families should view the following resources as pieces of a pie that fit together to make a whole plan.

1. Federal student aid 2. Scholarships 3. Savings FEDERAL STUDENT AID The first step to paying for

college each year is to apply for federal student aid. Most colleges, universities, and scholarship foundations require students to complete the Free Application for Federal student aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for any state, institutional or private grants or scholarships. This free application will also determine if you qualify for any federal financial aid programs.

You should never pay to complete a Federal Aid application!

The U.S. Department of Education awards about $150 billion each year in grants, work-study funds and loans with favorable repayment terms to more than 15 million students. Federal student aid can be used to pay for education related expenses, such as tuition and fees; room and board; books and supplies; a computer; and transportation.

TYPES OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID There are three main types of federal student aid: Grants: A grant is free money that does not have to be repaid.

Eligibility for federal grants is based on financial need and a minimum grade point average (GPA).

Work Study: This is a work program through which students with financial need can earn federal aid money to help pay for school. The program encourages community service work or work related to the student’s course of study. Jobs can be located on or off-campus, however students are not allowed to work more than 20 hours per week during school. While workstudy income is reported as taxable income when completing the FAFSA each year, it is also reported as financial aid income and is excluded from the financial needs calculation for the following year.

Student Loans: A student loan is money borrowed from the federal government to help pay for education that must be repaid with interest. Students may borrow money for vocational, community college, university or career school.

Student loans offered by the federal government usually offer borrowers lower interest rates and have more flexible repayment options than loans from private

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banks. The current interest rate for undergraduate federal student loans is 4.29 percent. Other benefits of federal student loans are: • no collateral is required and they do not require a credit check, • loan amount eligibility each year is based on grade level • all borrowers get a sixth-month grace period before beginning repayment, • repayment follows a standard 10year plan, but you could sign up for an income-driven repayment plan, • interest paid on federal student loans can be tax deductible, • certain types of teaching or public service may qualify for loan forgiveness, • loans may be discharged if you become totally and permanently disabled.

The best resource for more information about federal student aid programs is www.studentaid. ed.gov. You can visit the website to see what questions are trending and learn about any new changes to the application process each year.

Apply for federal student aid any time after Jan. 1 during your high school senior year. You should apply no later than Feb. 14 to ensure you meet most college and university priority filing deadlines of March 1. If you are unsure of the priority financial aid and scholarship filing deadlines at the schools you are interested in attending, contact the admissions or financial aid office right away to find out.

Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA online. It takes about 26 minutes on average to complete the application online.

If you have any questions while filling out the application, call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-4333243).

If you would like free in-person assistance to complete the FAFSA, the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education is coordinating Arizona’s statewide College Goal FAFSA events. Visit www.collegegoal.az.gov/collegegoal-fafsa to find a location near you.

SCHOLARSHIPS Everyone wants free money to help them attend college. There are many types of scholarships (they

Free sources of information include: • The U.S. Department of Education’s free online scholarship search at www.studentaid.ed.gov/scholarship • FinAid! The Smart Guide to Financial Aid at www.finaid.org/ scholarships • Peterson’s Scholarship Guide at www.petersons.com/scholarships • FastWeb Scholarship Search at www.fastweb.com • Scholarship Search by Sallie Mae www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/ scholarships • Arizona Community Foundation at www.azfoundation.org • The Endowment Scholarship

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don’t all require that you have outstanding grades!), and they are provided by many different organizations.

Each scholarship provider has its own application process and rules to determine who will receive its scholarship.

Your job is to find as many scholarships for which you think you might qualify, and apply by the deadlines.

Grants and scholarships are often called “gift aid” because the money is free, a form of state or private financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Grants are often needbased, while scholarships can be merit, talent or skill-based. Some scholarships have both a need and a merit component. Be sure to read the qualification requirements for all scholarships and grants you intend to apply for.

Grants and scholarships can come from federal government agencies, state government agencies, directly from your college or career school or a private or nonprofit organization. No scholarship is too small since every dollar counts! You might be able to get a scholarship for being a good student or a great basketball player, for being Polish, for being a member of a certain church, or because your parent works for a particular company.

There are many scholarship options out there. Find out more through research, apply for any grants or scholarships you might be eligible for and be sure to meet the application deadlines.

Note: There is no “secret” scholarship money out there. You don’t need to pay a consultant or join a society just because they say they can help you find scholarships.

You should never pay to receive free money for school. Avoid scholarship scams.

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SAVINGS Many people forget about savings as an important component of their plan to pay for college.

Some families feel like it may be too late to start saving, but that’s not true. According to a longitudinal study released in 2012

by Washington University in St. Louis, “children with any college savings are six times more likely to attend a four-year college than children with no dedicated college savings account.” While the dollar amounts saved in the study were not significant, involving the child in the act of saving clearly expressed the family’s intent for the child to go to college. In addition, the study found that a child with college savings of $500 or more was five times more likely to graduate from college than a child with no savings account. It is never too late to continue saving for your child’s college education.

Involve the student and other members of your family in saving toward their college goal. If you have not opened a tax-deferred college savings account, you can find information about the tax advantages at www.az529.gov.

Any contributions made to a 529 College Savings account by an Arizona resident can be claimed as an Arizona income tax deduction, up to $2,000 each year for individual tax filers or $4,000 for married couples filing jointly.

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COLLEGE MONEY GUIDE that it is cheaper to save than to borrow. The chart below represents average college attendance costs for schools in Arizona during the 2014-15 academic year. *Source: College Board, Annual Survey of Colleges

INVESTMENT OPTIONS The State of Arizona offers one of the most diversified 529 College Savings plans in the country.

Arizona’s 529 Savings Plan benefits include: • Contributions and earnings grow free from federal and Arizona State income taxes when used to pay qualified higher education expenses.

• College savings offered through three financial institutions that include choices of FDIC-insured CDs, mutual fund options, and agebased portfolios.

• Assets are not considered when determining Arizona financial aid awards.

• Savings can be used at all U.S. Department of Education accredited universities, colleges, private colleges and vocational schools in the United States, as well as

eligible foreign institutions.

• Allows for anyone to make contributions (grandparents, family members, friends).

• Ability to begin saving with as little as $15 a month.

• Ability to change account beneficiaries within the same family.

• If there are still funds left in the account after your oldest child completes their college degree, the account beneficiary can be changed from the oldest child to another member of the family.

According to the chart below, the beneficiary could be changed to another sibling, to the beneficiary’s spouse, back to the parent to complete a PhD, or to a grandchild.

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Spring is in the air and it’s stimulating my desire to grow beautiful flowers.

Unlike past years when I’ve given in to this urge, I’m finally accepting reality: I have a black thumb and no amount of sunlight and chirping birds is going to change that. I may not be able to keep plants alive but I have an X-acto knife and I know how to use it!

You will need: Aluminum cans, X-acto knife, scissors, 20-gauge 18-inch green annealed floral wire, bottle caps or colorful beads, hot glue gun. law talk

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Use a hot glue gun to affix a bottle cap or colorful beads to the centers of the flowers. Once the glue has solidified, turn the flower over. Bend one edge of the green annealed floral wire into a spiral and apply generous amounts of hot glue to affix the floral wire to the back of the flower.

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To make leaves for your flowers, cut the top and bottom off of a can, then cut from end to end and flatten the aluminum so it sits flush. Use your scissors to cut leaf shapes, leaving a long enough stem to wrap around the floral wire.

Use a dull pencil to score veins

Cutting cans Rinse and dry the cans you will be using so they aren’t sticky. Hold the can gently but firmly in one hand and use the X-acto knife to slice the top off the can. Once the top is removed, use the scissors to even out the cut edge. This will help with marking future cut lines.

To get evenly divided strips, I first bent the cut edge in half, creasing the two corners, then repeating the procedure to divide the top into 4 pieces. Repeat the process twice more, folding the can into quarters and then eighths. The final bend came from finding the halfway point between two adjacent creases.

I ended up with 16 creases which I used as the starting point to cut straight down to the bottom of the can, leaving me with 16 strips of aluminum radiating out from the central hub of the can’s base.

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Fold the leaf stem in half, apply a small dot of hot glue, then affix to the stem of the flower using a pencil to hold the edges together until the glue cools down.

Enjoy!

The beauty of these flowers is that they can be displayed indoors and outdoors and in a variety of containers. Set them how you want, walk away and don’t worry about keeping them alive!

Woven petals design Choose one of the strips of aluminum and fold it at approximately a 45-degree angle so that the end rests in the center of the third strip to the right. Repeat the process with each third strip, folding it to cover the sharp edge of the strip that was folded onto it.

After a full rotation, continue the process until all of the strips have been folded over. Tuck the last folded strip under the piece that it’s end rests on, this will lock the design into place.

Curled petals design Fold each of the strips of aluminum so that they are perpendicular to the table.

Curl each strip of aluminum around a pencil or other small, round object until you reach the top of where the strip is folded at an angle. The smaller the object, the tighter the curl. Curling with the printed edge out will make a very colorful flower, curling with the inside facing out will create a mostly silver flower.

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February 2016 20 Frankie Avalon . . . . . 7:30pm 21 Lee Ann Womack . . . . . 7pm 27 Steppin’ Out LIVE with Ben Vereen & Trio . 7:30pm

March 2016 4 The Second City Fully Loaded. . . . . . . 7:30pm 5 Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show . . 7:30pm 8-13 Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding Times Vary 18 Rita Rudner . . . . . . . 7:30pm 25 Flamenco Kings starring Los Vivancos . . 7:30pm

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WHEN: Monday, March 7, through Friday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Teens can relax with their peers for two hours of after-school gaming fun. Teens meet at the library to play video games and socialize.

WHEN: Wednesdays, March 2 through April 27, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: Call for cost INFO: (480) 350-5500

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An Evening with Dr. Seuss

Come celebrate all things Dr. Seuss.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Color Me Happy

Families will listen to audiobooks while practicing mindfulness and enjoying coloring sheets for all different levels.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 9, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-5500

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It’s time to go to sleep but Bunny isn’t ready. With the help of his friends and a few moments of pure magic, he is finally ready to say goodnight.

WHEN: Through Sunday, April 10, various times WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $18 and $26 INFO: (480) 350-2822 or http://bit. ly/1T8tdo8

This indoor play area is designed for children ages 5 and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision.

WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Treehouse at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 754 E. Germann Rd., Chandler COST: $2 to $3 INFO: (480) 782-2900 or www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed

During the two-week spring Nature Camp, kids ages 7 to 12 can explore the natural world through fun games, activities, experiments, hikes and crafts.

WHEN: Monday, March 7, through Friday, March 11, or Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18, various times WHERE: Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler COST: $79 to $158 INFO: (480) 782-2890 or http://1.usa. gov/YVTo9A

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Angels vs. A’s

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim kick off their Spring Training season against the A’s.

WHEN: Thursday, March 3, at 1:10 p.m.

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10 Arizona Aloha Festival

Celebrate South Pacific cultures through dance and musical performances, food, kid’s crafts and more fun at Tempe Beach Park.

WHEN: Saturday, March 12, through Sunday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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with a party host, pizzas, sodas and full access, also are available. to date: staying on the board for about After taking in the parkour course 20 seconds. (“Geez, Mom, you didn’t know what With franchises potentially going that was?”), watching some talented global, it’s an idea that’s taken off as tumblers on the largest air floor in the successfully as its skaters. world, surveying the dodgeball court Monthly memberships cost $99 a and marveling as a pint-sized skater month for an individual and $199 a nailed a rail slide and headed for the month for a family, or you world’s deepest indoor can play till you drop on bowl, my son was ready a day pass for $20 or $40 to try the trampolines. for a family.

He stowed his shoes Membership includes in a cubby (any valuables just about everything but such as cellphones can the cafe’s food (which you be checked at the front can purchase on site and desk), hopped over the eat in community-style protective pads onto seating designed to foster one of many individual a community atmosphere). trampolines and With entrance, guests jumped—and I mean have access to open jumped. With several David Hosey checks out the play as well as unlimited selection at Kids That Rip. trampolines and two educational clinics. p ro f e s s i o n a l - q u a l i t y, Not everyone’s ready to go pro, and super-bouncy spots, kids can get extra that’s fine with KTR. spring and air in each jump—whether “What we’ve found is that there’s a they’re looking to try some tricks, build small percentage who really want to coordination or just jump. take it to the next level, but most kids With bouncing under his belt, my son just want to come play,” Bower said. headed to the edge of the jumping area To accommodate both groups, he for some more serious leaping. Here, said, the center offers both ongoing staffers are ready to spot or supervise open gym hours and specialized classes kids as they try everything from a taught by experts. Some kids “graduate” simple jump and seat drop to front and from casual open-gym play to the back flips, twists and handsprings. My tougher classes, which are often taught son opted for the former, and ended by professional-level instructors. up with more of a belly/back flop If you or your kids are looking for than a seat drop, but hey, he landed expert training, you can find beginner, in a professional airbag, like stunt intermediate and advanced classes performers use. That’s gotta count for in tumbling, skating and scootering, some cred, right? parkour, cheer, trampoline and Ninja I don’t know if my son will ever be training. popping an ollie—or even standing You can also bring a team for a confidently on a skateboard—but we dodgeball tournament on select days, still found tons to love here. He’s not or join a team. (Don’t worry; they use sure if he wants to come back to learn foam balls.) Mini-sports are offered for scooter tricks, to fly into that airbag a athletes 6 and younger, with offerings few more hundred times or to train like including Mom and Me, Workout a Ninja, but he’s definitely sure he’ll be and Waffles, Parkour Obstacle Course back.

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6. Haven Gould and Allison Roseboom craft together. 7. Brayden Westfall does the super hero obstacle course. 8. An Imperial Scout checked out the action. 9. Jack Bearesford poses as The Falcon for the costume contest.

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By Jill Pertler

Owned by cats I have two cats, or better put, they have me. Cats aren’t actually owned by humans. It’s a fallacy perpetuated by dogs that delight in being owned and coming when they’re called.

My cats grace me with their presence when they want, not when I call. They strut through the house with the dignity of royalty. Never mind they were both abandoned as kittens. One was found in a cardboard box on the side of the road, the other wandering the parking lot of a home improvement store. Technically, they have humble roots and should be thankful we took them in and provided a warm spot for their naps.

But they know nothing of technicalities or humility. They are cats. And as such, they are assured, without any hint of a doubt, they are the supreme beings of our domicile, the planet, and most likely the entire

universe. They possess powers and authority incomprehensible to mere humans.

Not only that, they may want to kill us.

Cat research made the news recently when a study compared domestic cats to larger cats in the wild saying both breeds have strong characteristics related to dominance, impulsiveness and neuroticism. And, both are predators with an instinct to hunt and eat their kill. Some researchers concluded that our cats would kill us, if only they could.

Trouble is, we’re too big.

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Unfortunately, as a simple human, I am not as evolved as the feline species and as such have not yet mastered the skill of telepathy. I can only guess what they desire because when I get up to fetch a cup of tea from the kitchen, they follow me greedily and alternate the death stare between their treat dish and yours truly.

Which brings me to the most astounding and impressive fact about my elusive and elite felines. Despite their haughty temperament and persnickety demeanor, I’ve taught one of them to perform a cat trick.

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Someburros celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, but its heritage dates back another 14 years to Poncho’s, a small restaurant in South Phoenix which the Vasquez family launched in 1972.

The Vasquez’s modest take-out business began with Isabel Vasquez cooking in the family kitchen where she prepared one pot each of red chili, green chili, rice and beans, served with warm homemade tortillas. The dishes’ popularity surpassed expectations, so in 1975, the Vasquez family converted their home into a full-fledged restaurant and bar. Over the years, Poncho’s has developed into a Valley favorite, tradition and icon, with President Bill Clinton stopping by the restaurant. comm. spotlight

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In 1986, Isabel’s son, George, and his wife, Mary, opened the first Someburros in Tempe to create an eatery that combined the original family recipes from Poncho’s with a fast-casual atmosphere that on-the-go families could enjoy without having the wait of a traditional sit-down Mexican restaurant.

Someburros—and the Vasquez family—continued to expand over the next three decades. George and Mary’s three children—Tim, Amy and Jennilyn—also joined the family business and run the daily operations of the Someburros restaurants. The seventh location debuted last fall inside Tempe’s Sun Devil Stadium. Three new Valley locations are planned this year.

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“It’s all about family,” she said.

“We have always been family and community oriented. We strive to be a big part of the community by offering a family-friendly setting and giving back to our neighborhoods.”

A 30-year anniversary celebration is planned for October to thank the community, but the final details are not firmed up yet. It may include a festival at Sun Devil Stadium featuring live bands, food, drinks, bounce houses for the kids and donkey rides, Vasquez said. Someburros restaurants will celebrate with promotions.

It’s really about the food, though.

Known for the red and green chili, Isabel’s signature rice and beans, and large selection of burros (19 ranging from $3.50 to $7.45), Someburros serves other dishes as well.

One of the most popular dishes is pollo fundido—marinated chunks of chicken breast wrapped in a flour tortilla then deep fried and topped with jalapeño cream cheese, grated cheddar and green onions, served

with rice ($8.50). Another is tostada verde, a delicious layering of green chili, grated cheddar cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes and sour cream on a crispy flour tortilla ($6.45).

The menu also features 12 combination platters ranging from $7.65 to $8.75, salads, soup, appetizers, a la carte items, desserts, kids’ plates and breakfast. Drinks range from soft drinks to the superb house margarita ($4.50).

With its large portions, low prices, fast service and authentic Sonoran, freshly made food, it is easy to see why Someburros has been a mainstay in the community for many years.

Someburros 101 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe 85283 (480) 839-8226 3461 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 85226 (480) 726-8226 www.someburros.com

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events calendar Feb. 20, 2016 - Mar. 20, 2016 Lakeshore Music Presents Monty Alexander, Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton—The Original Comprised of a drummer, multitasker and pianist, The Original brings history and musical excellence to the Valley. Over the decades, the trio has combined to record more than 70 albums.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $25 to $40 INFO: www.tempe.gov/city-hall/ community-services/tempe-centerfor-the-arts/new-tca-event-calendar

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger Watch the youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

Specializing in improv, Shlesinger tackles everything from the art of dissing men to dating show etiquette.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 25, to Saturday, Feb. 27, various times WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $22 INFO: http://tempeimprov.com

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Taste in Tempe Explore your taste buds to the fullest at the third annual Taste in Tempe.

Offering more than 30 independent restaurants and exclusive craft breweries, the annual event expands to Neil G. Giuliano Park.

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Neil G. Giuliano Park at Hayden Ferry Lakeside, 80 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $59 in advance; $69 at the door.

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Carly Rae Jepsen Catch the Canadian songstress as she brings the Gimmie Love Tour to the Marquee. “Call Me Maybe” is sure to be on the setlist.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m.

WHERE: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $25 INFO: http://luckymanonline.com/ events/

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Fetty Wap with Post Malone Enjoy the new wave of hip-hop brought to you by Fetty Wap with special guest and “White Iverson” coiner Post Malone. Expect Fetty Wap to perform his chart-topping single “Trap Queen,” among other hits.

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $74 to $96 INFO: http://luckymanonline.com/

Vance Joy Since the release of his debut album in 2013, the Australian singer has enjoyed platinum-selling success and several hits such as “Riptide” gain global recognition. Elle King and Jamie Lawson open.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 1, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $28 to $38 INFO: http://luckymanonline.com/

Tempe Comedy Series: Gert the Joke Lady Gert the Joke Lady is a warrior to say the least. The 95-year-old Austrian is a Holocaust survivor and has dedicated her life to enjoying the lighter side as a stand-up comedian.

WHEN: Friday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10 to $25 INFO: www.tempe.gov/city-hall/ community-services/tempe-centerfor-the-arts/new-tca-event-calendar/npage-2 Art After Work: O’Keeffe’s Calla Lilies Unwind after work with friends and co-workers at the gallery. Included with the price is a beverage, art supplies, canvas and instruction.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 16, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $35 INFO: www.tempe.gov/city-hall/ community-services/tempe-centerfor-the-arts/new-tca-event-calendar/npage-2

Indrahanush 2016 Witness cultural exchange at the annual Indrahanush Festival. Featuring Indian classical with Western dance, the event offers an evening soaked in cultural education and entertainment.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $25 to $75 INFO: www.tempe.gov/city-hall/ community-services/tempe-centerfor-the-arts/new-tca-event-calendar Melanie Martinez with Alvarez Kings After gaining notoriety on the popular television show “The Voice,” Melanie Martinez signed with Atlantic Records and has enjoyed a string of successes.

Her song “Carousel” was featured on FX’s show “American Horror Story.”

The Alvarez Kings will be opening.

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill

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Ace Frehley Dubbed one of the greatest guitarists of all-time, the former KISS lead guitarist and founding member brings his wicked skills to the Marquee.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, at 8 p.m.

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Tempe Comedy Concert Series: Class Clowns Comedic veteran Tony Vicich brings his illustrious stand-up comedy show, Class Clowns, to the TCA. WHEN: Friday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10-25 INFO: www.tempe.gov/city-hall/ community-services/tempe-centerfor-the-arts/new-tca-event-calendar/npage-2

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Film, TV and stage personality Ben Vereen has been blessed to have a 40-year career, one that has been honored by colleges around the nation and most award shows.

The legendary performer is touring the world to say “thank you” to fans for supporting him and allowing him to make audiences smile.

The 69-year-old “Roots” star is set to play the Chandler Center for the Arts as part of “Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen and Trio” on Saturday, Feb. 27.

“I’ve never been to Chandler, Arizona,” Vereen said via telephone.

“I look forward to meeting the people of Chandler who built such a beautiful facility.”

According to Vereen, the show pays tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., and features songs like “Defying Gravity,” “Mr. Bojangles,” “For Good” and “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries.” Vereen will also share stories about his career and his humorous yet positive spin on life.

“It is fun,” he said. “It’s my thank you to my audiences for this wonderful, fantastic career I have had. I tell them about my journey they’ve allowed me to have. We just generally have fun.”

Vereen continues to have fun himself. Last year, he appeared in “Top Five,” a Chris Rock-directed feature film. Vereen complimented Rock on his directorial skills. He said that each project he works on is a learning experience.

“I learn another aspect of what I do and how to approach it,” he said.

“I also teach master classes. I leave myself open to learning and I take those lessons I learn and pass them on to my students. I call them the steps toward excellence and the excellence is you.”

He also starred alongside Richard Gere in “Time Out of Mind,” for which he received a Variety Oscar Critics’ Pick mention. “‘Time Out of Mind’ is about the homeless and I play a character named Dixon, who befriends [Gere’s character] in a homeless shelter,” he said.

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Vereen says thanks to longtime fans with performance “It’s not blaming anything. It’s like a day in the life of a homeless person.

Richard wanted to do this to give voice to the voiceless.”

Vereen is passionate about the United States remedying its homeless problem. As a matter of fact, he’s downright frustrated.

“You’re spending money to put up the camps and keep them homeless,” he said about states that provide such service. “Give them money to put them back in homes and make them viable citizens, so they can help the communities.”

He considers everyone equal so friends, family and strangers should all be helped when necessary.

“We are all our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers,” Vereen explains. “Someone reached out to me. I want to be there for them as much as we can.”

His acting abilities have garnered him several nominations and awards.

For his work on “Grey’s Anatomy,” he earned a Prism Award, while he was nominated for an Emmy for “Intruders: They Are Among Us.” Vereen also has seven Emmy Awards under his belt for “Ben Vereen: His Roots” and a Golden Globe nom for “Ellis Island.”

He doesn’t keep any of his awards at his home. Instead, he donates them to Boston University, which is archiving his career.

“The accolades are wonderful and marvelous and I thank the people for acknowledging me,” Vereen said.

“My want is to continue to give them what I do and then allowing me to do that. The opportunity to give is more [satisfying].”

He hopes audiences are just as satisfied with “Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen and Trio.”

“I hope they have a good time,” Vereen said. “I hope they walk away with a good message and a good time.”

“Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen and Trio” starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler.

Tickets are $38 to $58. Call (480) 7822680 or visit www.chandlercenter.org for more information.

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