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Teacher raises alone won’t improve Arizona’s schools

SHE DIDN’T WANT A FUNERAL.

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ So on a Thursday afternoon in April, right about the time school bells rang, the #RedForEd movement to raise teacher pay and restore education funding finally saw #Green.

There was Gov. Doug Ducey centerstage, surrounded by grinning educators and legislators, vowing to give Arizona teachers precisely the 20 percent pay raise they have been demanding for weeks.

The math felt like an SAT question: If you give public school teachers a 9 percent raise this year added to the 1 percent you gave them last year, plus 5 percent in each of the two years after that, what do you get?

Re-elected, most likely, if you’re Doug Ducey.

That day’s political optics were fantastic for the Governor, a Republican who was likely to win re-election in November regardless of #RedForEd. Education is one of the only issues that moves the needle at the polls.

And there was Ducey, taking action, looking leaderly, blunting the attacks of critics who say his accomplishments on education have been either insufficient or fictional.

At the same time, the promise of 20 percent raises came without a tax hike.

Ducey told us he and his staff would have a “long weekend” ahead, presumably locating $700 million dollars stuffed in the state’s couch cushions.

If you believe that education represents any community’s most important priority – and I do – Ducey’s news was welcome for two reasons.

One, better pay for teachers will keep better teachers in the classroom longer and attract better qualified professionals to teaching. By Ducey’s estimation, the full impact of the raises would push the average teacher’s salary in our state to about $59,000 a year by 2020. No more would we hear how Arizona ranks dead last in America when it comes to teacher pay.

Then there’s the second reason Ducey’s news meant something: The sooner we

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stop talking about teacher pay, the sooner we can discuss substantially improving student achievement in Arizona. Because let’s face it: Saying teacher pay is what ails Arizona education is like saying his hair is what ails Donald Trump.

Oh, it’s a problem. But it’s not the problem.

By every measure, Arizona’s public education system is not where it needs to be when it comes to preparing children to be competitive in the workforce or succeeding in life upon adulthood.

Twenty percent of Arizona kids don’t graduate high school in five years, much less four. National test scores tell us that only one in three Arizona eighth-graders are proficient in math. In reading? 30 percent. In science? 25 percent.

I don’t mean to lay the blame for such underachievement at the feet of Arizona schools or Arizona teachers.

I’d need another dozen columns to lay out all the factors that contribute to this dismal situation: disengaged parenting; misplaced values; the velocity of today’s childhood; the disintegration of an American culture that once prided itself on hard work.

But the truth is the truth: Saying you value education as a state only rings true if you provide education the necessary resources and if your state’s education system actually prepares students to succeed. #RedForEd made more demands besides giving teachers 20 percent raises, including restoring $1 billion stripped away from K-12 schools during the Great Recession.

While the additional demands may be lost in the noise surrounding Ducey’s press conference – and the movement’s doubts about his sincerity – there remain multiple unchecked boxes when it comes to making Arizona’s schools better.

A 20 percent raise for teachers? It’s a good start. But a 20 percent hike in the number of Arizona eighth-graders who can do math and read proficiently? That should be the real goal here.

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You only touched on Trump’s fallacies in the article. Some additions are: “I have a plan, a very secret plan to defeat ISIS in 30 days,” “I know more than the generals,”“North Korea will not have ICBM missiles,” “this new tax plan will not benefit me or my family.” As of today, Trump’s verifiable lies and mistruths number over 2,000, way over your message limits to print.

Sadly, old, white male Republicans don’t want the truth shown to them.

deliveries in their driveways all up and down the street. My home is skipped over every month and I have no idea why. I was able to read an issue when someone left it at the pool area. What gives?!?

I too am appalled by the lack of respect being shown to the office of the presidency of the U.S. The problem is, the disrespect is being shown by the president himself. Not only is this person a proven liar and egomaniac, but he has turned the White House into a three-ring circus that is being ridiculed by the rest of the world. By filling important positions with nonqualified people who will feed his sense of importance, then firing them and replacing them with more of the same, he is changing our national anthem from “The Star Spangled Banner” to “Send in the Clowns.”

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Dear Gabby Gayle: Q During spring break, my husband and I went to a movie. There were a couple of kids in front of us, maybe thirteen years old, male and female. As the movie went on they became more lovey-dovey. I can tell you they were not watching a movie.

As a mother of five, I had the biggest urge to tell them they were too young and this was not the place for this kind of behavior.

My dear husband said, “It is none of your business. That is what Gabby Gayle would say.” Well, I want to know what you would say!

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they will ask the couple to leave. If you were to say something to them, I doubt they would listen. They would probably say, “Mind your own business!” I do agree with your feelings, though. What is a 13-year-old doing smooching and why is she even on a date? Yikes!

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Gabby Gayle: Q IDear have been a widower for six months. My wife died after a long illness that lasted for years. I loved her very much, but I prayed for her to die and be relieved of her pain. It appears that some of my family members and friends do not understand why I am not grieving. I feel relief and I feel happy for her. In my belief system, I believe she is in a better place. I am lonely and feel like reaching out for female companionship. I told my daughter and she was shocked and said, “Dad, you should wait at least a year.”There was much more conversation about it, but that is the gist of it. What do you think of this business of waiting a year? I respect your common sense! Whatever you write, I will show to my daughter.

Signed, LB

LB: A Dear Your wife has been lost to you for a long time, and you grieved all the time she was ill, right? You loved her and cared for her and now she is gone. Please do not let people “should you to death.” Others will say you should do this and you should do that. What you really need to do is what is right in your own mind. Stand tall and do as your heart tells you to do. Loneliness is a sad state of affairs. No other person knows what you have been through or how you feel. Those that say you should wait a year are probably talking about a situation where someone dies suddenly and the other person turns to the opposite sex because they can’t handle the grief.

Sometimes those persons make decisions for all the wrong reasons. That is not your situation. Good luck to you. Stand strong.

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Oakwood Creative Care annual fundraiser focused on performing arts Oakwood Creative Care’s fifth annual fundraiser was held on Thursday, April 12, at the Mesa Arts Center. This year’s “Oakwood Dignifies” fundraiser was focused on performing arts. Local artists provided interpretations of Oakwood Creative Care’s members’ stories, in between segues by event emcee Al Heggs of Heggs Auto Group. George Bliss of Mesa was honored with the Dr. Clifford Harris Award at the fundraiser.

Mesa-based Oakwood Creative Care provides an innovative “day club” approach to senior care, with a focus on those who experience challenges and disabilities. “Oakwood Creative Care is a remarkable place that looks at senior care in a very distinct and fulfilling way,” said

Oakwood Creative Care CEO Sherri Friend and “Big Al” Heggs at the 2017 Oakwood Dignifies fundraiser.

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Sherri Friend, president and CEO of Oakwood Creative Care. “With each year, we have more of our story to tell, and we want to continue to tell our story in a way that is as unique and engaging as the way we care for our members.”

For more information, visit oakwoodcreative care.com.

Ukuleles available for checkout at Sun City and Fairway Libraries The Sun City and Fairway Libraries now offer 10 ukuleles for checkout, thanks to a donation from the 170-member Sun City Ukulele Club.

The club, which meets regularly in the music room above the Fairway Library, donated six of the instruments to the libraries last year, and in March they donated four more. To celebrate, the The Sun City Ukulele Club hosted Heidi Swedberg and The Sukey club invited renowned ukulele duo Jump Band for a concert and workshop in March. (Photo courtesy Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward to Sun City Ukulele Club) 4 Supervisor, praised the partnership. “Good perform and give a ukulele lesson to an audipartnerships help drive great services,” he said. ence of about 100 people.

The instruments are in high demand at the “The community expressed a need, the Sun libraries, according to Sun City and Fairway City Ukulele group stepped up to fill that need, and our county library system made them Libraries manager Brianna King. “There are 19 available to the public. We’re grateful for the checkout periods in a year,” she said. “Every single one of those six ukuleles (donated last year) donation, and hope our residents continue to take advantage of the physical and digital rehas been out every single checkout period.” sources available at our libraries.”

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Sun Lakes Jazz Fest & Dance set for May 19 Phoenix Entertainment Circle will host its first annual Sun Lakes Jazz Fest & Dance on Saturday, May 19. Entertainment includes singer Lyn Jackson, an Arizona resident with a repertoire that includes R&B, pop and jazz. Jackson has opened for Regina Bell, Minnie Riperton, the Chi-Lites and Lou Rawls.

Headlining the fest are Gabriel Bey and Spooky Kool, a popular Phoenix-area Spooky Kool headlines the Sun Lakes Jazz Fest & Dance on May 19. (Photo courtesy spookykool.reverbnation.com) jazz act. The evening will conclude with dancing to selections from DJ EL Lanier, win- Tan Ballroom, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes. Tickets cost $25 for general admission, ner of the 2014 Insomniac EDC Las Vegas Dis$35 for VIP (includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres covery Project Competition.

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Humana announced as exclusive Arizona sponsor of National Senior Health & Fitness Day Health and well-being company Humana has been announced as the exclusive Arizona health plan sponsor for the 25th National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 30.

As sponsor for the day, which is expected to draw more than 100,000 older adults to participating health and wellness events nationwide, Humana will support such events as health fairs, fitness walks, exercise demonstrations, health screenings and presentations by health and fitness experts.

“This year is the 25th anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the nation’s largest older adult health promotion event,” said Patricia Henze, executive director of the program. “We are pleased to be working with Humana in Arizona and with more than 1,000

local organizations nationwide to organize older adult health and wellness events on Wednesday, May 30.”

Mark Iorio, Central West Region Medicare President for Humana, said, “Our sponsorship of National Senior Health & Fitness Day in Arizona is an example of Humana’s deep commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve to achieve their best health. We do this by partnering with likeminded, health-inspired people and organizations that share our values and want to make a real difference in improving the health of our communities.”

For more information on National Senior Health & Fitness Day, visit fitnessday.com/ senior or email info@fitnessday.com

UnitedHealthcare offers Apple Watch to members UnitedHealthcare recently announced that their employer-sponsored wellness program, called UnitedHealthcare Motion, will give UnitedHealthcare members in Arizona an Apple Watch.

UnitedHealthcare Motion is a digital wellness program that provides users with access to activity trackers that can allow them to earn up to $1,000 a year by meeting certain daily walking goals. People enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Motion will be able to receive and start using Apple Watch after paying only tax and shipping, with the option to apply

program earnings toward the full purchase price of the device. Program participants can earn the Apple Watch in as little as six months by meeting daily walking goals. After that, program earnings will be deposited into the members’ health savings account (HAS) or health reimbursement account (HRA).

Since UnitedHealthcare Motion’s inception, participants have collectively walked more than 180 billion steps and earned nearly $30 million in rewards. For more information, visit uhc.com.

Fry’s Food & Drug offers discounts to seniors the first Wednesday of every month People who have Fry’s VIP cards and are at least 55 years old can receive a 10 percent discount with their cards at all Fry’s locations on the first Wednesday of every month. The discount works for everything except prescription drugs, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, postage stamps, taxes, gift cards

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To sign up for a VIP card, customers can register at any of the 119 Fry’s locations in and around Arizona, or online at frysfood.com.

Area Agency on Aging Region One earns only COA accreditation nationwide The Area Agency on Aging Region One, which encompasses Maricopa County, remains the only Area Agency on Aging out of 620 in the nation to achieve renewed accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA).

“Accreditation represents the fulfillment of countless hours of hard work and the dedication of many people, most notably your staff and members of your board and leadership,” said COA president and chief executive officer Richard Klarberg. “In essence, the Final Accreditation Report provides a unique view of your organization as seen through the eyes of highly experienced professionals.”

Accreditation is based on assessments of the Area Agency on Aging Region One programs like HIV Care Directions, Family Caregiver Support Program and Mosaic Elder Refugee Program, among others. The agency received top

scores for ethical practice, financial management, governance, human resources, performance and quality improvement, risk prevention and management, administrative and service enrollment, client rights and training and supervision.

“COA accreditation underscores our commitment to serve the community and the diverse individuals we support every day,” said Area Agency on Aging president and CEO Mary Lynn Kasunic. “But the fact is we could not consistently achieve this level of recognition and validation without the deep, sincere and focused commitment of our staff, board and volunteers.

They are a great team of people dedicated to helping those in our community who need a helping hand. That is a true credit to them.”

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5 steps to start an online business

BY JUSTIN FERRIS Thanks to the internet, starting and growing a business has never been faster, easier or less expensive. Whether you want to turn a hobby into a part-time source of income or launch an innovative full-time venture, there are plenty of tools and sources of knowledge to help.

First, a quick reality check. Like any

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Start with a plan

There are successful people who have accidentally stumbled into an underserved and lucrative online niche, but it’s usually best to have a plan in mind.

Decide the focus of your business

Do you have a hobby or passion you want to pursue? Is there a specific skill set you’ve developed over the years in other jobs? Have you noticed a gap in the market for a particular service or product?

Try to focus on areas with low overhead such as making videos, shooting photos, writing eBooks, hosting a podcast, consulting, or graphic design. If you do deal in physical items, stick to products with high profit margins or items you would be making anyway.

Look at the existing market

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business startup, your venture will need determination, planning, good marketing and a bit of luck to succeed.

Despite the stories, very few people become overnight billionaires online.

That said, you can make a livable income with the right steps.

use, how they interact on social media and what kind of marketing they employ. Also, pay attention to what they aren’t doing. It could be because the strategy doesn’t work, but it could also be an overlooked avenue for success.

Play to your strengths

Think of what you can do to make your product or service stand out.

If you’re detail-oriented, promote your product’s high quality. Good at interacting with people? Spend time on social media building customer loyalty. Have decades of experience?

Highlight your accomplishments.

Don’t discount your weaknesses either. For many online businesses, especially in the arts arena, authenticity builds connection. If your products lack polish, play up the “each one is unique” angle. Share your mistakes or life challenges – at least as they relate to your business. Sometimes buyers want a story as much as the item being sold.

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Every business needs a central platform to be the main starting focus.

There are endless sites and services on the internet, but here are a few major ones to get you started. Note that most of these are free to use, but take a cut of your profits.

Bandcamp (bandcamp.com/artists) – There are a lot of places you can sell your music online, but Bandcamp generally offers the most profit per sale.

CreateSpace (createspace.com) – This Amazon.com service provides the tools to self-publish and sell eBooks to a worldwide audience.

Ebay (ebay.com) – Resell garage-sale finds, buy low and sell high at auctions, or promote your own self-made items.

Etsy (etsy.com) – The go-to place to sell handmade crafts, art and other custom wares to a receptive audience. iTunes (itunespartner.apple.com/ podcasts) – The most popular place

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to upload and promote podcasts. You should also post on Google Play (play. google.com/music/podcasts/publish).

Kickstarter (kickstarter.com) – Get funding for your proposed product, film, music, game or other projects.

Shutterstock (submit.shutterstock. com) – Sell your amazing photographs as stock photos.

SquareSpace (squarespace.com) – A popular place to build a business, portfolio or personal website. It includes plenty of easy-to-modify templates and a built-in store option.

YouTube (youtube.com) – The world’s largest video-sharing site lets you attract an audience on just about any topic from parodying popular songs or explaining highly specialized topics to demonstrating a hobby, reviewing products or whatever else you can imagine. Once you get a large enough audience, you can monetize your videos through the built-in ad system.

Expand your company

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About.me (about.me) – Get a free page to promote yourself or your business. You can link to all your sites and social media accounts from one spot.

Bookkeeping – As your business grows, keeping the books gets more important. Check out the free online service Wave (waveapps.com) or the powerful free Quickbooks alternative GnuCash (gnucash.org).

Competing platforms – Spread your brand to similar platforms to see if you can attract a larger or more diverse audience. Just type the existing platform name and “alternatives” into Google.

Google Domains (domains.google) – For $12 a year, you can get a custom domain name that points people toward your website, online store or About.me page.

Keep learning – The internet is full of resources to learn about running and growing a business. Some sites to start with are Entrepreneur (entrepreneur.com), INC (inc.com) and HubSpot (blog.hubspot.com).

Patreon (patreon.com) – Many YouTubers, podcasters and other online creators use this site to raise money.

It allows your fans and followers to set up recurring monthly payments to support you, so you can keep producing the work they enjoy.

Social Media (facebook.com, twitter. com, pinterest.com, instagram.com, shapchat.com) – Social media might be one of the greatest marketing revolutions in history. You can make a personal connection to your customers and followers – for free. Each site has its own audience and ways to interact, so try them all to figure out which ones fit your style best.

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Taking Technology to 11 The smart way to build your smart home

BY JUSTIN FERRIS You’ve got your trusty smartphone, your too-big-for-the-room smart TV and maybe a smart thermostat. So why not take the leap and smart-ify your entire home? The only obstacles are the cost and the bewildering array of options. Fortunately, you can limit both with a bit of planning.

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The Amazon Echo ($99.99) boasts a high-quality microphone array that can hear voice commands across a noisy room, as well as the powerful Alexa assistant. It will control any Alexa-compatible gadget and can tap into Amazon’s vast

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Scamming Seniors

Financial abuse of seniors costs older Arizonans millions each year. Here’s how authorities are fighting it – and what you can do to avoid being fleeced.

BY JIMMY MAGAHERN Tom Gerbing met her at his Catholic church, St. Pius X, in Tucson, a woman in her mid-40s who claimed to suffer from the same ailments that had recently taken his wife, Maxine.

Donna Iman told Gerbing, 89 at the time, that she was suffering from pancreatic cancer, and was unable to work. Out of sympathy for the younger woman whose plight mirrored his departed wife’s, Gerbing had agreed to pay Iman $4,000 a month to cover what she said were her mounting medical expenses.

When it was finally discovered four years later that Iman had been lying to Gerbing about a cancer that she didn’t actually have, prosecutors determined that Iman had bilked Gerbing out of nearly $2.2 million dollars. Instead of putting the money toward medical expenses, Iman had spent the money on a plot of land at the base of Mount Lemmon for a house she was planning to build, expensive home furnishings, cars for her children and other various expenses – including cosmetic surgery and a flight to Florida to take in a NASCAR race.

Her exploits, for which she was sentenced in Pima County Superior Court to 6.5 years in prison and forced to repay more than $2 million in restitution to Gerbing’s family (the World War II colonel died in June 2015, 11 months after the sentencing), have landed Iman at the top of the Arizona Adult Protective Services Registry. The list, created in 2006 to track cases of elder abuse, is maintained by the Arizona Department of Economic Security’s Adult Protective Services division. The cases that don’t involve physical abuse wind up at the Financial Exploitation Unit.

“It ends up being less than a third of all of our cases, but still the number of reports every year is pretty high,” says Roberto “Bobby” Rivera, the APS program administrator. “We had about 2,500 cases last year,” he says, noting that the 6-yearold FEU is currently staffed with only one manager and five investigators. “If you do the math, there’s no way a six-member team can investigate each of those exploitation cases. So the vast majority is

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Donna Iman was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for conning an elderly man in Tucson out of more than $2 million. (Photo courtesy Arizona Department of Corrections)

handled by field investigators.”

Just scanning the registry, which currently lists over $14 million in recorded theft charges, is like bingeing on a halfdozen seasons of American Greed. A caregiver draws out nearly $1 million from her employer’s account over four years without their knowledge. A 36-year-old Cottonwood man uses a revoked power of attorney to transfer title of an elder’s pickup truck and two travel trailers to his name, and taps their funds to feed his casino gambling habit. Others merely find ways to funnel monthly withdrawals from the victim’s bank account to pay for gym memberships and cell phone bills.

“I handled a case in 2016, when I was the manager of the FEU,” Rivera says, “where we received a report from a major financial institution saying they had concerns about their 93-year-old client. Over a period of eight months, her checking account had dwindled by over $650,000. The investigation revealed that the woman’s daughter had been assigned as the power of attorney over her checking account, and she unfortunately had a very bad spending addiction through the Home Shopping Network.”

The office of Attorney General Mark Brnovich also coordinates a Task Force Against Senior Abuse (TASA), which maintains its own list of cases involving financially exploited vulnerable

adults. And again, the stories can be heartbreaking. In one, a Tucson hair stylist took advantage of a 20-year friendship with a 94-year-old client by becoming her power of attorney after the older woman began suffering from dementia.

The hair stylist wound up gambling away $300,000 of the woman’s life savings within four months, along with buying herself a new car and dental implants.

In another case, a maintenance worker at a senior residential care facility stole jewelry from at least eight of the residents and sold their wedding rings, necklaces and earrings to pawn shops in order to buy opioids on the street. In yet another case, a 62-year-old woman acting as power of attorney for her disabled 88-year-old mother drained nearly $800,000 from her mother’s retirement account while failing to pay bills – including HOA fees, prompting foreclosure proceedings on her mother’s house.

“People work hard all their lives to plan for retirement,” Rivera says. “And when someone comes in – someone they trust – and takes advantage of a situation where they can’t protect themselves due to their physical or mental impairment and depletes their funds, I can’t really think of anything worse. That’s why I do this.”

All in the family

uncertainty is that cases of financial abuse often go unreported, either because some of the victims, who may be suffering from factors of cognitive decline such as dementia, don’t realize they’ve been taken advantage of, or – in nearly 90 percent of the cases, according to the National Adult Protective Services Association – the financial abuse is committed by family members, who the victims are reluctant to incriminate.

“A lot of times we’re stepping into a situation where a family dynamic is present,” Rivera says. “In that case involving the 93-year-old lady, we tried to contact her and she slammed the door on us.” Other family members are often difficult to talk with, too. “The son was torn between trying to protect his mother by providing us information in the investigation that would ultimately send his sister to prison. So it makes it very difficult to get any information.”

The FEU tries to work with the banks, which often market themselves as the depositors’ watchdogs for suspicious activity regarding their accounts, but in the end, banks have no legal obligation to report suspicious financial transactions.

That was the ruling in a recent Arizona case involving a 79-year-old woman in an assisted living facility whose son, designated power of attorney, drained $160,000 out of her Arizona Federal Credit Union account, largely to pay for a drug habit that ultimately killed him.

To make matters worse, credit union officials withdrew another $30,000 to cover unpaid credit card balances and overdrafts racked up by the son. Maricopa County Superior Court judge Thomas

Nationally, the U.S. Department of Abuse...continued on page 16 Justice estimates that $3 billion is stolen or defrauded from millions of elderly Americans every year. But the figure may actually be much higher: A 2015 poll of roughly 2,000 people age 50 to 70 conducted by True Link Financial, a San Francisco-based financial services provider for seniors, asserted that financial elder abuse actually costs closer to $36.5 billion annually.

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Abuse...continued from page 15 Marquoit found the credit union’s actions “distasteful,” but ruled, “There is generally no fiduciary relationship between a bank and a depositor under Arizona law.”

In the case of Wanda Adams, the 93-year-old woman whose 58-year-old daughter, Janine Adams, withdrew a total of more than $650,000 from her mother’s checking account over a series of 59 online transfers, the bank took its time notifying the FEU. “Unfortunately, the financial institution didn’t alert us until there was only $900 left,” Rivera says. “The daughter did receive a three-year prison sentence in this case. But the client had passed away before the end result.”

If you see something, say something

So what can you do to avoid being a victim of financial abuse? Dave Kistner, Arizona market manager for Wells Fargo Advisors, offers these tips.

“Organize your estate,” he says. “No matter how old you are, it’s a good idea to update and organize all your financial documentation, including your will, financial powers of attorney, real estate deeds, insurance policies,

Janine Adams withdrew a total of more than $650,000 from her mother’s checking account over a series of 59 online transfers. (Photo courtesy Arizona Department of Corrections)

pension and trust documents, birth and marriage certificates and Social Security paperwork.” Keeping good records, and giving one or two trusted friends or family members oversight over them, can make it easier to spot the red flags that could signal financial abuse.

It’s also important to train those trusted

family members and friends to keep watch over indicators of financial abuse, should you suffer from the cognitive decline perpetrators take advantage of.

“If they notice someone who’s not really known to be a good friend of that elderly person all of a sudden helping them with the bills and finance, that’s often a red flag,” Rivera says. They should also be on the lookout for frequent large “gifts” to a caregiver or new “sweetheart,” experts say. Such people may not have the elder’s best interests at heart.

The DES maintains a hotline number for reporting suspected elder financial abuse, at 877-SOS-ADULT (877-7672385), with operators available seven days a week. Rivera says a lot of the calls they get come from city officials concerned about unpaid utility bills. “The city is aware that this is an elderly person living alone,” he says. “If it appears they’re having trouble making their payments, often we’ll hear about that.”

If a trusted person is monitoring the elder’s bank statements, unusual transactions are reliable red flags. “If they know that the elderly person rarely uses the ATM to withdraw cash and all of a sudden they see a lot of these transactions, or if they spot a

lot of purchases that seem excessive or unnecessary, that’s telling us that someone else is probably using the card.”

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a not-for-profit organization authorized by Congress to protect America’s investors, also maintains a hotline, at 844-57-HELPS (844-574-3577), and says Arizona is one of their top 10 states by call volume. As part of the organization’s ongoing effort to thwart financial exploitation, FINRA adopted rules earlier this year requiring brokers to make reasonable efforts to obtain the name and contact information for a designated trusted contact person for senior account holders.

“There’s also a theft statute now that addresses criminal abuse of a power of attorney,” Rivera says. “It states that the POA cannot benefit from that relationship and that any kind of financial decisions must be made for the principal’s benefit.”

In the end, though, it’s often up to that trusted contact to make the first call. “We all know relatives, neighbors or friends that are getting on in years,” Rivera says.

“So we should always have our eyes and ears open to the indicators of possible financial abuse. If something doesn’t look right, we need to hear about it.”

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Never too Late

Life keeps getting better for 2018 Ms. Senior Arizona

BY NIKI D’ANDREA When it comes to her philosophy of life, Cheri Seith quotes Victorian novelist George Eliot: “It’s never too late to be what you could have been.”

Eliot would have known. The English writer, who was born Mary Ann Evans, built a career on her writing talent, moxie and male moniker – nevermind her gender. Much like Eliot, Seith has built a second career on her talent, philosophy and grace – nevermind her age.

At 73, Seith has more energy and enthusiasm for life than most people half her age. The Surprise resident won the Cheri Seith was named 2018 Ms. Senior Arizona. (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo) Ms. Senior Arizona competition this year, and will represent domestic violence.

“Really, it’s the people that keep me the Grand Canyon State at the national Ms. Senior America Pageant, held in there. It’s the people you go out and meet, and it’s Herme and Ken and all the Atlantic City, New Jersey in October.

“Life just keeps getting better. And I people involved in the pageant,” Seith hope everybody understands that,” Seith says. “It’s just a wonderful organization. I says. “If you just keep active and never can’t say enough about it. It does change give up – well, like I said in my philosophy, one’s life when you enter.”

Seith spends a lot of time performing ‘It’s never too late to be what you could in community theater, and says the have been.’”

Seith had never heard of the Ms. rehearsals were more fun than work for Senior Arizona Pageant when her friend her. Her talent performance – a rendition Lee Lotze entered – and won – the of the Al Jolson song “Swanee,” done in competition in 2013. Lotze encouraged the style of Judy Garland, who famously Seith to participate in the pageant. “And I performed the song in 1951 at the said, ‘Oh, I’m really not a pageant person,’” Palace Theater on Broadway – brought Seith recalls with a laugh. “So it took a the house down at the pageant. Seith spent a year and a half putting together while.”

Once Seith finally agreed to enter the a one-woman-show tribute to Garland competition and began the weeks of called “Over the Rainbow,” and fell in rehearsals leading up to the event (held love with the tune. “(Judy Garland) March 24 in Surprise), she was hooked. In made (that song) her own. And after particular, she was struck by the passion that, her audience demanded that she for the pageant and for charitable causes keep this in all of her concerts,” Seith held by pageant director Herme Sherry explains. “So that’s the one I chose. It’s her and her husband, Ken Sherry. Proceeds arrangement, actually.”

The talent competition might have from the pageant and other Ms. Senior Arizona events benefit the Cameo been familiar, but Seith admits the Foundation, which assists victims of first part of the competition – when

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contestants have 35 seconds each to tell the audience about their “philosophy of life” – was initially intimidating. “I was scared to death,” Seith says. “I thought, ‘A speech? I have to give a speech?’”

Toastmasters helped Seith conquer her fears. She joined the public speaking group specifically to craft her philosophy of life speech and hone her delivery. “I joined Toastmasters and they did help me. I thought maybe they’d help me write the speech, but no, they teach you how to create it yourself,” Seith says.

“One day, finally, after thinking and thinking about ‘what is my philosophy?,’ finally I just sat down, and my philosophy is about choices. Life is about choices…

I’ve made some good choices in my life, and I’ve survived the bad ones,” Seith adds with a laugh. “I suggest anyone that is concerned about public speaking, join Toastmasters.”

Originally from Ohio, Seith spent her career in airlines. She worked with TWA for 25 years. “That was back in the golden years. A flying career was good back then. We served gourmet meals and… served on china and crystal and silver,” Seith recalls. “Life was great. I got to meet dignitaries and movie stars and regular people just like me. People used to get all

dressed up on flights.”

As Ms. Senior Arizona, Seith hopes to set a positive example for other seniors. “I love going out to all the senior communities. We perform in all the independent and assisted living facilities, and I just love to show the seniors and set an example for all these seniors to keep going. Just because you reach a certain age doesn’t mean that life is over. It really does get better,” Seith says. “And a lot of (people) we perform for have maybe had strokes and they can’t communicate, but they smile with their eyes. And a lot of them want to come up to you afterward and tell you their story. And they’re all fascinating.”

“One man came up to me when I did the Judy Garland show, and he was a hundred years old, in a wheelchair,” Seith recalls.

“And he had his video for the Wizard of Oz, and he said, ‘I was the projectionist for the Wizard of Oz.’ So you start talking to these people, and even though they can’t speak very well at that age, some of them are sharp as tacks. That’s what’s so fascinating, and I just want to go out and communicate to people of all ages to respect those seniors, and listen to them, listen to their stories. Make them happy.”

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Legendary performers stop at Chandler Center for the Arts June 1

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON The Monkees’ Mike Nesmith and Micky Dolenz will touch on all aspects of the legendary band’s 50-year career when they kick off their tour Friday, June 1, at Chandler Center for the Arts.

“This is the first time Mike and I have done a show together – just the two of us,” Dolenz says.

Over the years, Nesmith has sporadically joined original members of The Monkees on tours as he keeps busy with his business, Videoranch. Previously, Dolenz toured with Davy Jones, who died in 2012.

“A few years ago, Peter (Tork) and I went on the road, just the two of us, because Nes couldn’t make it that year,” Dolenz explains.

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Nesmith and Dolenz, along with a backing band, will celebrate The Monkees’ career, from their 1966 debut hit “Last Train to Clarksville,” to their 2016 album, Good Times. The Mike and Micky Show will incorporate all the classic songs including “I’m a Believer,” “Daydream Believer,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” and “Listen to the Band.” Songs from Nesmith’s band, First National Band, will be included as well.

“We always do the big Monkees hits in their entirety – no medleys or anything – so that doesn’t change a whole lot,” Dolenz says.

Choosing the touring musicians was a collaborative effort for Dolenz and Nesmith.

“For me, the musicians obviously have to be able to play the music and have the sensibility for that kind of music,” he says.

“The Monkees’ music is pop rock.

“I have tended to surround myself with people who enjoy the music. You can hire a musician who plays really well, but isn’t crazy about the music. But it’s also important to have people who travel well. On tour, we have a joke. ‘They pay us to travel. We sing for free.’ Any The Monkees Present the Mike and Micky Show will feature the musician would probably group’s hits, along with the songs from Mike Nesmith’s band, First agree with that.’”

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Parkinson’s Boxing, noon to 12:45 p.m.

Tuesdays in May, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, $50 for J members, $70 nonmembers, 480-481-7015, healthandfitness@vosjcc.org. This 45-minute class improves stamina, speed, coordination, postural imbalances and encourages deep breathing. Preregistration required.

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1, noon to 1 p.m.

Tuesdays in May, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free, $8 for guests, $50 for 10 classes, registration required, 480481-7090, healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

Let’s Knit, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free, 480-481-7033, harrietc@vosjcc. org. Share the pleasures of knitting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? They’ll teach you.

Wednesday, May 2

Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

848-5146, evfanaz.org, evfanaz@gmail.com. A nonreligious and nonpartisan group, East Valley Friends and Neighbors welcomes anyone who wishes to get better acquainted with others and to participate in social and charitable activities.

Let’s Talk Current Events Discussion Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free, 480-481-7033, harrietc@vosjcc.org. Bill Adler leads stimulating discussions each month on current events. Bring ideas to share with the group.

Parkinson’s Cycle, noon to 12:45 p.m.

Wednesdays in May, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free for members, $8 for guests, $50 for 10 classes, registration required, 480-481-7015, healthandfitness@ vosjcc.org. The stationary cycle workout to music awakens areas of the brain effected by PD and strengthens the lower body and improves motor skills.

Thursday, May 3

Drums, Rhythm and Relaxation, 6 to 7 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Avenue, Mesa, charge depends on how many cards are purchased, 480-832-9003. It’s $900 progressive.

Parkinson’s PWR!Circuit 3, noon to 1 p.m.

Thursdays in May, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free for members, $8 for guests, $50 for 10 classes, registration required 480-481-7090, healthandfitness@ vosjcc.org. This class includes PWR!Moves 1 & 2 movements for a more advanced workout with instructor-guided exercise stations to improve cardio, strength, agility, coordination and balance. Participants must be able to walk 150 feet on their own with or without a cane or walker.

Friday, May 4

Chair Yoga, 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays in May, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Tai Chi, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Fridays, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc. com.

Tai Chi, 1 to 2 p.m., repeats May 18, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Lane, Glendale, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Sunrise Yoga, 5:30 a.m., repeats May 11, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free for members, 480-481-7090, healthandfitness@vosjcc.org. Join the group for a yoga practice at sunrise. Class is held outside in the east amphitheater. Dress appropriately and bring water.

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Saturday, May 5

Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Lane, Glendale, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Art Class, 10 a.m. to noon, repeats May 19, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Tai Chi, 3 to 3:45 p.m. Saturdays in May, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Meditation, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays in May, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Meditation, 6 to 7 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Lane, Glendale, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Karaoke Night, 6 to 9 p.m., repeats May 19, Sunland Village, 4601 E. Dolphin Avenue, Mesa, $2 at the door, 480-832-9003.

Paula Goldsmith Book Signing, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Half Price Books, 6339 E. Southern Avenue, Mesa, free admission, charge for books, 480-325-8354.

Author and speaker Paula Goldsmith will sign any of her four books, which will be available for purchase. Guests will receive a free gift with each book purchase.

Sunday, May 6

Scottsdale Concert Band with Tuba Soloist Patrick Sheridan, 3:30 p.m., Chaparral High School, 6935 E. Gold Dust Avenue, Scottsdale, free, scottsdaleconcertband.org.

National Cutting Horse Association Nationals, various times through May 11, WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, free, nchacutting.com.

Western-style equestrian competition with horse and rider working as a team to demonstrate the horse’s ability to handle cattle.

Monday, May 7

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2, noon to 12:45 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road,

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Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Guild Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Lady of Lourdes Madonna Hall, 19002 N. 128th Avenue, Sun City West, free admission, 623214-5180. The women’s guild will install officers for 2018-2019 before a showing of the film Life of Father McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus.

Members can partake in a bag lunch, bunco, cards, games and an ice cream treat after the movie.

Tuesday, May 8

Spirituality Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, free, 480-3146660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Sun Lakes Republican Club, 6:30 p.m., Arizona Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Boulevard, Sun Lakes, free, 480-802-0178, slgop.org. The meeting features visits by U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Kelli Ward and Speaker of the Arizona House J.D. Mesnard.

Wednesday, May 9

General Cancer Support Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Lane, Glendale, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Thursday, May 10

Lymphoma & Leukemia Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Radiation Support Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Professor Jeremy Dauber: Jewish Comedy: A Serious History, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, $18 donation, vosjcc.org/dauber. Jeremy Dauber traces the origins of Jewish comedy from Biblical times progressing to the Twitter age and explores the ways Jewish comedy has dealt with persecution, assimilation and diaspora through the ages, as well as a range of comic masterpieces from Talmudic rabbi jokes to Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Friday, May 11

Fly By Night, various times to June 2, Brelby Playhouse, 7154 N. 58th Drive, Glendale, ticket prices vary, 623-282-2781, brelby.com. A melancholy sandwich maker’s mundane life is transformed by two out-of-this-world sisters. This darkly comedic musical takes place during the northeast blackout of 1965, as a few lovable characters learn to find hope in a world beset by darkness.

Saturday, May 12

Breast Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, free, 480-3146660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Sunday, May 13

Chair Yoga, 1 to 2 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Monday, May 14

Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Monday Movie Matinee: Hester Street, 12:30 p.m., the Bureau of Jewish Education on the Ina Levine Jewish Community Center Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, janet.rees@jfcsaz.org. Max McQueen, former film critic for the East Valley Tribune, will host a discussion session following the film.

Open to seniors 60 and older, as part of the JFCS Creative Aging Project.

Tuesday, May 15

Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable: Difficult and Broken Ground: The Terrain Factor at Shiloh, 6:30 p.m., Scottsdale Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, free, 480-699-5844, scottsdalecwrt.org.

Thursday, May 17

Breast Cancer Support Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Lane, Glendale, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Drums, Rhythm & Relaxation, 6 to 7 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Discussion with the Rabbi, 11 a.m. to noon, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 602-4927670, chani@sosaz.org. Gather together with Rabbi Levi Levertov for a stimulating discussion on an issue relevant to Judaism in contemporary society.

Friday, May 18

Spirituality Support Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Saturday, May 19

Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Women’s Health and Wellness Expo, 8 a.m. to noon, Mountain Vista Medical Center, Outpatient Lobby Entrance, 1301 S. Crismon Road, Mesa, free, registration required, mvmedicalcenter.org/ womensexpo. The event offers health screenings and health improvement tips. Women will also enjoy complimentary spa, beauty, health and wellness treatments, and presentations.

Falcon Warbirds’ Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., Falcon Warbirds’ Hangar, 4626 E. Fighter Aces Drive, Mesa, $8, 602-705-4413, mesaaz.gov.

Fans of the sky and road will be satisfied with this show of shiny machines made for the air and land, hosted by the Falcon Warbirds. Pilots and car owners will visit, share stories and show off their rides, alongside a hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon and coffee. Proceeds benefit EAA Warbird Squadron 50.

Sunday, May 20

Free Sunday at the i.d.e.a. Museum, noon to 5 p.m., i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa, 480-644-2468, ideamuseum.org. Visitors during the upcoming Free Sunday will be able to enjoy the Sonoran Safari exhibition, which features art and activities highlighting the landscape and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert. The HUB Gallery and ArtVille allow guests to design a dream machine in Robot Corner, create artwork electronically in iArt, and play with soft blocks in ArtVille.

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Monday, May 21

Head & Neck Cancer Support Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Tuesday, May 22

Yoga in the Rainforest, 5:15 p.m., Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, $20, 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com.

This all-levels yoga class is taught by professional teachers from India Bee Yoga. Yogis will find their inner peace inside the 10,000-square-foot conservatory, surrounded by lush vegetation, flowering plants and 3,000 tropical butterflies.

Attendees just need to bring a mat and get ready to fly.

Wednesday, May 23

Metastatic Cancer Support Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Survivors Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Friday, May 25

Cancer and Caregiver Support Group and Dinner, 6 to 8 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers’ Business Office, 700 W. Warner Road,

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Chandler, free, reservations required, 480-3146660, ironwoodcrc.com Cave Creek Balloon Festival, 5:30 to 10 p.m., Rancho Manana Golf Club, 5724 E. Rancho Manana Boulevard, Cave Creek, $15-$75, 480488-0398, cavecreekfestivals.com. This Memorial Day weekend celebration is the biggest annual single-day event in Cave Creek. The festival has something for everyone, including a Civil Air Patrol color guard presentation, a flyover by the Deer Valley Composite Squadron and glowing hot air balloons. The night concludes with live music from Western Fusion and a patriotic fireworks show.

Phoenix Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., repeats May 27, WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, $5-$9, 800-977-3609, phoenixpetexpo. com. Featuring exhibitors, adoptions, discounted vaccinations and pet care seminars, this convention has something for every pet owner.

Bring your favorite four-legged friend along and enjoy a day of live entertainment, author readings and giveaways.

Butterfly Wonderland Birthday Bash, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, various pricing, 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com. Visitors are invited to celebrate Butterfly Wonderland’s birthday, with a Memorial Day weekend celebration. Guests will enjoy complimentary face painting, lifesized reptile and butterfly characters onsite, a caricature artist and musical entertainment.

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Phoenix Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., repeats May 27, WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, $5-$9, 800-977-3609, phoenixpetexpo. com. Featuring exhibitors, adoptions, discounted vaccinations and pet care seminars, this convention has something for every pet owner.

Bring your favorite four-legged friend along and enjoy a day of live entertainment, author readings and giveaways.

Butterfly Wonderland Birthday Bash, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, various pricing, 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com. Visitors are invited to celebrate Butterfly Wonderland’s birthday, with a Memorial Day weekend celebration. Guests will enjoy complimentary face painting, lifesized reptile and butterfly characters onsite, a caricature artist and musical entertainment.

butterflywonderland.com. Visitors are invited to celebrate Butterfly Wonderland’s birthday, with a Memorial Day weekend celebration. Guests will enjoy complimentary face painting, lifesized reptile and butterfly characters onsite, a caricature artist and musical entertainment.

Tuesday, May 29

The Humans, various times, ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, $20-$150, 480965-3434, asugammage.com. This hopeful, uproarious and heartbreaking play takes place at one of the world’s most intense locations: the Thanksgiving dinner table. A Pennsylvanian family breaks tradition to visit the youngest daughter’s Manhattan apartment for the holiday and finds their fears and follies laid bare throughout the evening.

Monday, May 28

Multiple Myeloma Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, free, 480-3146660, ironwoodcrc.com.

Memorial Day Service, 9 a.m. to noon, HD South: Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, free, 480-926-1577, hdsouth.org.

The service begins at 9 a.m. and includes a flag ceremony, the laying of wreaths and recognition of veterans in attendance, as well as musical entertainment and a variety of speakers.

Butterfly Wonderland Birthday Bash, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, various pricing, 480-800-3000,

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Marion Ross writes of Happy Days in new memoir

BY NICK THOMAS From 1974 to 1984, TV audiences knew Marion Ross as the sitcom mom dispensing patience and wisdom during the 11-season run of the ABC hit series Happy Days. But Marion’s days were not entirely happy.

In her March memoir, My Days: Happy and Otherwise, her “otherwise” reminiscences include a bad first marriage and the challenges confronting an actress and single working mother.

Even her early years on Happy Days weren’t always cheery, thanks to TV hubby Tom Bosley.

“Tom didn’t particularly want me to play his wife, so he was tough on me for a while,” recalls Ross from her home in Woodland Hills, California.

She says the rough treatment lasted the first few seasons. “Eventually, I won Tom over and learned to love and admire him

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even though he had picked on me. That wasn’t really who he was, and I came to realize he was a fine man.”

The entire cast soon developed a bond that lasts to this day. “We really were like a family growing together. I saw the kids grow up, get married, and have their own babies. We’ve all remained close.”

Raised in Minnesota (Watertown, Albert Lea, and Minneapolis), Ross was determined to act from an early age. “I was a middle child and my brother was very sickly, so I didn’t get all the attention. I secretly decided I’d better become rich and famous!” she says with a laugh. “I read all the arts and theater magazines and saw acting as a way to achieve that. At the library, I’d look up famous actors in books like Who’s Who? I wanted to learn how they became successful.”

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the first volume of Noël Coward’s autobiography. “He began on the stage as a child, so by 13 I was planning to be successful too,” says Ross, whose family moved three years later to California where she graduated college and began to realize her dream in theater. But it soon evolved into film and television.

“At 25, I landed a role in the TV version of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit and actually got to work with Noël Coward!” she recalls about the 1956 produc- Marion Ross’ book was published on March 27. (Photo special to LLAF) tion. “The first reading of the script was at Humphrey Bogart’s eggs and on one wrote ‘M.R loves C.G.’ I house because Lauren Bacall (his wife) gave it to his assistant, a suave fellow who was in the production. Can you imagine protected Gable from everyone. Gable being a young actress doing that on a eventually just said ‘Thank you very much’ Sunday? I just loved it!” to me.”

Ross’ film career began with Paramount It was, Ross says, a great time to be an three years earlier with Ginger Rogers in actor.

Forever Female. She would later work with “All the stars ate in the studio’s dinother movie legends including Clark Ga- ing room. Marlene Dietrich would come ble in Teacher’s Pet. swooping into the room and a hush “Some actors just have an aurora and would fall over the place. Those early Gable did. It was Easter, so I colored some days in Hollywood were just so thrilling, almost more than I could bear.”

Though she has no future acting plans, she says working on the book brought back many memories. “I had to be talked into writing the book by my family but now I’m having fun discussing it,” says Ross, who turns 90 in October and is planning some book signings in the Los Angeles and New York areas. “I’ve certainly had more happy days than ‘otherwise.’ ” Marion Ross and the cast of Happy Days. (ABC Publicity Photo)

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by Donna Pettman

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21 Untamed horse 24 Apiece 25 Second person 26 Wheel center 28 Basic assumption 32 Piquancy 34 Afternoon beverage 36 Water conduit 37 Come in 39 Sprite 41 Stitch 42 Tin Man’s need

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Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

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Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

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GO FIGURE!

by Linda Thistle

The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

43 18-Across’ ennead 45 Follow relentlessly 46 Slope transport 47 Jason’s ship 48 Life stories, briefly 49 Exemplar of thinness 53 Round Table title 54 Upper surface 55 “Yoo-hoo!”

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BY KENNETH LAFAVE The origin of the name “May” as applied to the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar (also known as “the calendar”) probably traces to “Maia,” the ancient Greek goddess of fertility, May being (in colder climes) associated with the warming up of weather... and physical urgings.

Shakespeare called it “The merry month of May.” The noun became a verb when celebrating those physical urges became known as going “maying,” a term now obsolete.

“Mayday” or “May Day” refers to the first day of May, associated for at least a century with socialism, though prior to that it indicated the full arrival of spring and dancing around the “Maypole.” But

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Celebrities born in May include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, George Clooney, Billy Joel, Bono, Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Stephen Colbert, Cate Blanchett, Janet Jackson, Bing Crosby, Pete Townshend, Cher, Bob Dylan, Ian McKellan, Orson Welles, Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Bob Hope.

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When she was lost over the Pacific after leaving Papua New Guinea, Amelia Earhart was on her way to what island?

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Travel Henry VIII & Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court, home of Henry VIII.

BY ED BOITANO

Photos by Deb Roskamp

When one pictures English King Henry VIII, they’re generally images of an obese and egoistical king, who was no stranger to the royal casting couch, despite his marrying a number of his conquests. But this is not the Henry of early years – he was an avid hunter and sportsman, a helpless romantic, sublime dancer, and highly educated man who actually composed his own songs and played numerous musical instruments. Henry was in born in 1491, the second son of King Henry VII. He was once a tall and slender man, considered physically attractive and charismatic by many. But a tragic jousting accident led to a lifelong, unhealed

wound on his leg, ending his physical days of sport, dancing and hunting. He was confronted with daily excruciating pain that added greatly to his discomfort in walking. His metabolism changed, too, and with his preference of feasting on wild game, generally served in fattening pies and then washed down with gallons of wine to help diminish the pain, he became a whale of a man. Henry was also a man who never ate his vegetables, dismissing anything dug from the ground as suitable to only the common man. No English king, though, was more responsible for laying the groundwork for making the British Empire the world’s greatest power, lasting for 200 years.

Henry VIII is considered the “father of

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the Royal Navy.” He built up the fleet to 50 or so vessels, despite a few sinking due to the extra weight of heavy armament. This portrait of Henry VIII hangs in his former palace.

He also instituted new weaponry, armor and longbow 40s, was unable to produce a male heir, archery competitions, which he would he turned his eyes on one of Katharine’s incorporate into his army, making the ladies-in-waiting, Anne Boleyn. He archers a highly skilled and terrifying instructed Wolsey to ask Pope Leo X to annul his first marriage, but when Wolsey adversary to their enemies.

Henry’s third marriage was to lady- failed to succeed in this impossible task, in-waiting Jane Seymour, who finally Henry broke with the church and married produced the son he desperately desired, the then-pregnant Anne Boleyn. Henry Edward, in 1537. Sadly, Jane Seymour was excommunicated from the church, died after childbirth. Henry ordered a and the English reformation began, in queen’s funeral, and is buried next to her which he appointed himself head of the in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Church of England.

Hampton Court attracted Henry’s As part of the Tudor dynasty, King Henry attention, and Woolsey, who had fallen VIII ruled England from 1509 to 1547. out of favor, wisely gifted him the palace.

Henry VIII & Hampton Court Henry was a lavish spender, always in Palace With the death of Henry’s elder brother, need of income, so he ordered 800 wellhe became heir to the English throne, but funded monasteries be disbanded and was considered unfit to rule at the age of their lands and treasures taken for the 10. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey was awarded crown. No expense was too much for the title of Lord Chancellor, and stepped Henry as he began to enlarge Hampton in to rule the nation and amassed Court. He already owned over 60 houses a considerable fortune. Sparing no and palaces, yet few were large enough expense, Wolsey built the original Tudor to hold or feed his assembled court palace, Hampton Court Palace, along the of 1,000 subjects. A vast kitchen was Thames, then on the outskirts of London. built, quadrupling the original size. The It was considered the finest palace in renovation of the palace followed the England. Henry was soon anointed king, design by Wolsey’s Gothic Tudor and and, in the Tudor tradition, married the Baroque architectural-style, adorned widow of his brother, Katharine of Aragon with Renaissance ornaments. from Spain. When Katharine, now in her

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Henry VIII...continued from page 26 Henry used Hampton Court to demonstrate magnificence and power through lavish banquets, extravagant court life and expensive art. By the 1530s, Hampton Court became a palace, a hotel, a theatre and a vast leisure complex. It was Henry’s favorite royal residence, and only two of his surviving ones.

The palace was once again renovated and enlarged by architect Christopher Wren, when King William III and Mary II (1689-1702) took the throne in 1689. A highlight is the formal Baroque landscape with its radiating avenues, fountains and gardens.

Today

A visit to Hampton Court today is an amazing step back into history. I was overwhelmed by its scope and size, and could easily have spent days there. At its gatehouse there’s the astronomical clock, made for Henry VIII, and 30 suites used for the grandest visitors. Docents in the courtyard offered colorful history.

Once inside, I was confronted with the lavish use of half-timber, rectangular and bay windows, carved wood-paneled walls, lavish moldings and design. Two staircases lead to the 106-foot long and

40-foot wide Great Hall banquet room where Henry would “play” the role of a Renaissance monarch. The hall features a spectacularly decorated hammerbeam, and walls covered by Henry’s most treasured tapestries. I was pleasantly surprised to find everything so accessible, making it easy to become part of the experience. I felt like a monarch sitting at Henry’s place at the grand table, or lying down in a large sleeping room, which I assumed was for less distinguished guests, since there was only straw on the floor as bedding.

Not to be missed are the royal tennis courts where Henry would play, and the Chapel Royal, with its magnificent vaulted ceiling, where he would pray. Also on display are works of art from the Royal Collection. Was King Henry VIII the king of consumption? You can join the guided king’s cook tours to find out, as well as be part of many other tours. Hampton Court is easy to get to, just 12 miles southwest and upstream of central London. It’s also fairly inexpensive for what you receive, plus the very essential London Pass (the only way to see London) is accepted.

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A time-traveling trip to an earlier America

BY ANDREA GROSS

Photos by Irv Green

I’m standing on a mesa 370 feet above the New Mexican desert. The sky is turquoise blue, the winds are blowing, and nearby a few people are making pottery while others are preparing food on outdoor ovens. This is the Acoma Pueblo, the oldest continuously inhabited community in North America.

As my husband and I stroll the mesa’s dusty roads, we feel as if we’ve been transported to another world, one that existed a century or more ago. We want to learn more about this world, to experience it as best we can. Thus we decide to time-travel to an earlier America.

The next day we return to Acoma, and in the following weeks we expand our journey to include three other parts of the country: the antebellum South, the rugged Northwest, and the more established Northeast.

The Ancient Southwest

In my mind, it’s 1861. Abraham Lincoln has just been elected president, the coun-

try is at war, and 2,000 miles from the battlefields, Pueblo Indians are living in mud homes hardened by the sun. Their village, part of present day New Mexico, won’t become part of the United States for another 50 years.

Sky City, as the pueblo is often called, isn’t like most so-called living history museums, which are filled with reconstructed buildings and costumed interpreters. It’s authentic to the core, a genuine community where about 50 people choose to live in their ancestral homes and follow ancient traditions. Acoma offers us an unfiltered view of a time and world long gone. It’s exactly what we wanted.

The Pacific Northwest

A 45-minute boat ride from Seattle takes us to Tillicum Village, where we’re introduced to the lifestyle of people who lived in the Pacific Northwest long before white settlers began arriving in the early 1850s.

We’re greeted by a man in Indian garb who hands us an appetizer of steamed clams before leading us to a long buffet table filled with fresh fruits and veg-

Grand oak trees line the road to Oak Alley plantation, which is built in the Greek Revival style.

etables, venison stew and salmon that was prepared over an open-pit fire. “This is the same type of food that was eaten by Chief Sealth, the Duwarmish Indian leader after whom Seattle was named,” he says.

After dinner, we watch a multimedia show, replete with masked dancers and a narrator who relates ancient tales. Like the village itself, the presentation doesn’t focus on a specific tribe but instead helps visitors understand the beliefs and traditions of

a generalized group of people. To ensure cultural accuracy, the show was developed with the help of local tribes.

The Antebellum Southeast

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Eleven original buildings are still standing on the old Bronck family property.

America...continued from page 33 open to visitors. Each plantation is different, and each deepens our understanding of the country that Abraham Lincoln was elected to govern.

We begin at Whitney Plantation, which is dedicated to interpreting the experience of enslaved people in Louisiana. Although we walk through the plantation home, which has the oldest kitchen in Louisiana, it’s the memorial walls and first-person slave narratives that more fully transport us back to the past. It’s a sobering introduction to

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the Antebellum South.

At Destrehan, we see an old sugar plantation. At Laura Plantation, we tour a house that was home to four generations of a Creole family, both free and enslaved. And at Oak Alley, we get a multi-dimensional view of antebellum life by touring six reconstructed slave quarters as well the stately master’s home.

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Not far from the well-known living history sites of the East Coast such as Plymouth and Williamsburg, both of which represent specific time periods, is the Bronck House,

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Tillicum Village lets visitors glimpse the beliefs and traditions of life in the Pacific Northwest centuries ago.

a lesser-known and truly fascinating museum in Coxsackie, New York. Here visitors can immerse themselves in the life of one family for 276 years.

Pieter Bronck, a Swedish immigrant, purchased the land from the Katskill Indians in 1662. The property passed from generation to generation until 1939, when the last family owner willed the entire complex to the Greene County Historical Society.

There’s a 1663 stone house, a 1738 brick house, and a kitchen dependency (detached kitchen). In addition, there’s a 13-sided barn built in the 1830s, a New

World Dutch Barn and a Victorian Horse Barn. Taken together, these structures show how the family was affected by the changing economy and new architectural techniques.

As was the case with Acoma, Tillicum Village and the Louisiana plantations, the Bronck House is indeed a passport to another world.

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Dining Taco Artist

Chef Rich Hinojosa takes CRUjiente tacos outside the box STORY & PHOTOS BY NIKI D’ANDREA Chef Rich Hinojosa takes his tacos seriously. The co-owner of CRUjiente Tacos is constantly coming up with innovative takes on the Mexican classic. Many of his dishes have never been done before, which has required some trial and error and much scheming. “I lose sleep at night over tacos,” Hinojosa says.

But the chef’s insomnia is a wake-up for the taste buds. Some of Hinojosa’s creations are outside the traditional taco box, but both rewarding for the culinarily curious and safe for the picky purist. CRUjiente Tacos has taken numerous trophies at taco competitions, including the Grand Champion title at the 2017 Arizona Taco Festival and the People’s Choice Best Dish Award at Devour Phoenix. The trophies and medals are on display throughout

the Arcadia restaurant.

There is, of course, a traditional – and perfectly tasty – crunchy beef taco on the menu without any unexpected ingredients, but CRUJiente’s ever-changing selection of chef inventions is where the shockingly good flavor amalgamations happen: Szechuan beef cheek with peppercorn and mezcal; ahi poke with seaweed, sesame and sweet soy sauce in a tarot root shell; Texas wagyu beef with creamy horseradish and mushrooms.

“When coming up with the concept, I realized I hadn’t really seen anything like this. It’s a little tricky when you stretch the boundaries on something,” Hinojosa says. “I took tacos in a different direction than any restaurant I’ve ever seen. There’s a lot you can do here. It’s not just tortillameat-salsa-cilantro – which I love to eat, but I thought you could take a different

Chef Rich Hinojosa likes stretching the boundaries of traditional tacos.

route, and why not impart fine ingredients and new techniques?”

One of CRUjiente’s popular tacos in the early spring was the braised lamb with ancho potato puree, heirloom carrots and pickled onions. Hinojosa described it as a “Mexican Shepherd’s Pie,” and says the recipe came from his childhood memories in Texas, where he grew up eating Mexican food, especially tacos.

“I’ve always had a huge love for food, from a really young age. Food was more than sustenance to me when I was a child. I always wanted to try new things. I grew up eating tacos,” he says. “All the tacos on the menu are a story of me and my childhood. The lamb taco was from a trip to Mexico when I was 12 years old. I can still smell the roasting goat when I think about it.”

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The Kahlua-style pork taco was one of Hinojosa’s favorites. That taco takes him back to Hawaii, where he was chef at the Tropica at the Westin Ka’anapali resort.

“That was one of my favorite things to eat in Hawaii,” he says. “The flavor is just ridiculous.”

While the taco menu changes regularly, one menu mainstay is the posole rojo

packed with pork, plump hominy, lime, onion, jalapeño and cilantro. The pork is flavorful but not fatty, and the fresh onions bring a nice bite to the soup while cilantro gives it a bright kick. Also a surprise on the “regular” menu side was the Caesar salad, which is not typically a remarkable thing. But CRUjiente’s iteration is fresh with a slightly sweet dressing and comes topped with hot, made-to-order croutons.

Speaking of crunchy, crujiente means “crispy” in Spanish. Chef Hinojosa’s tacos come on both hard and soft tortillas, but he doesn’t have a personal preference: “I think tacos belong on whatever it’s best to eat on.”

Seared shrimp tacos with pickled vegetables, basil and a Thai coconut curry sauce; and slow-poached octopus tacos were also seasonal standouts. The latter led people to question the very definition of a taco, but also their experiences eating octopus, which tends to have a rubbery texture. The octopus in CRUjiente taco’s was incredibly tender. That was achieved, Hinojosa says, by slow-poaching the octopus for 24 hours before peeling and charring it.

Whether the tortilla is hard-shell, soft, corn or flour, Hinojosa views it as a platform for performing on people’s palates. Because he is a taco artist, and, he says, “My tortilla is my canvas.”

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Apple Roses Ingredients: - 3 crisp apples - 2 sheets of puffed pastry, thawed - 6 tablespoons butter, melted - 1 cup brown sugar - 6-8 tablespoons of water - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice - Cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon, mixed) Directions: Thaw puff pastry according to package. Slice the apples in half. Peel and core, then cut into very thin slices.

Place slices in bowl and cover with

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water and lemon juice. Microwave for 5 minutes until slightly tender, then drain into a colander. Place thawed pastry on a floured surface. Roll each puff pastry sheet to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 6 equal portions. Spread butter over pastry then sprinkle with brown sugar.

Place apple slices along top edge of dough, overlapping slices slightly. Fold bottom half of dough up over bottom part of apple slices. Starting from one end, roll dough to form a rose-shaped pastry. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

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On the Rise

Wildflower Bread Company opens newest location in Gilbert STORY & PHOTOS BY ERIC NEWMAN With an open kitchen, funky wall decorations, a walk-up juice and tea bar and light casual music to accompany a great meal, it is not difficult to see why Wildflower Bread Company has spread across Arizona, with the most recent location popping up in Gilbert.

Wildflower marketing director Allison Georgeoulis says Gilbert, because of its recent growth V12 Kale salad. and economic success, was an easy choice for the Scottsdale-based restaurant.

“Gilbert is an up-and-coming area because of the auto dealerships and all of

the new residential areas that are being built up here. The Rivulon complex is going to have a hotel and there’s corporate offices, so there was really a demand to have a breakfast lunch and dinner place here, and we fill that,” she says.

Wildflower founder Louis J. Basile Jr. grew up in New Jersey and worked in his family’s restaurant business as early as five years old, which he said built in him an understanding of just how important family meals are.

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other, he hopes Wildflower can serve as a place for families and friends to come together and strengthen interpersonal bonds, at least for an hour or two.

“We want people to be able to go out to eat and have that family experience of sharing a meal together, but not have it cost an arm and a leg, and that’s what the Wildflower’s always been about,” he says.

Wildflower serves real meals to customers, despite being more of a relaxed establishment, with the goal of serving bistro-quality food and drinks at a casual price point.

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Dishes such as a chorizo frittata with cheddar, potatoes, perfectly-roasted red bell peppers, scallions, avocado, cilantro and salsa; an Alaskan salmon chopped salad; and a cavatappi homemade macaroni and cheese sprinkle the menu in Gilbert, along with local beer and wine options on tap.

But if Wildflower hangs its hat anywhere, it is on its bread.

Bakers, or “breadheads” as they are called by Basile, do not just fire up the microwave and shove in some pre-made loaves. Rather, breadheads go through an extensive, six-week baking course, and the bread is baked fresh at the beginning of every day.

“All of our bread is actually baked here fresh in the restaurant, and the huge ovens are used to bake it. And then the bread that doesn’t sell that day is actually donated at the end of the night,” Georgeoulis says.

With 15 locations already, and even more in store for the coming years, Basile says Wildflower has exceeded his expectations. As for his restaurant-loving parents who have since passed away, he said the new, quirky location, along with a quality menu at fair prices, would please them.

“I know they’d be incredibly proud of what we’ve created here, and I wish they could see this restaurant, because this is the coolest restaurant we’ve built yet,” he says.

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Aging Today

Radiating Your Inner Glow

BY BOB ROTH

Managing Partner of Cypress Homecare Solutions

Who wakes up in the morning, looks in the mirror and thinks, “Wow, I wish I had spent more time in the sun when I was younger?” Who can remember a time when suntan lotion did not even have an SPF number? The constellation of freckles taking up permanent residence on our epidermises is proof that we Baby Boomers did not know any better. So how can we explain that despite all we know about the detrimental effects of UV radiation from the sun, our kids and grandkids continue to chase Apollo’s golden chariot?

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and here in the Valley of the Sun, we have, on average, 299 sunny days per year. This means that even if we aren’t actively seeking the savage tan, exposure to harmful UV radiation is a reality we must actively seek to prevent. Millions of Americans receive a large portion of their sun exposure when they don’t even realize it – in their cars. Ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation can penetrate through car windows.

Windshields are specially treated to block UVB and UVA, but a car’s side and rear windows allow UVA to penetrate.

Dermatologists have found that consistent with these findings, you can observe whether a person is a passenger or driver for the majority of their lifetime based on the amount of sun damage to the left or right side of the body. UV exposure is cumulative, and research has proven that skin exposed to sun shining through window glass, even in the office, can lead to significant skin damage over time.

Remember, even if you are a moving target, you are still susceptible to the sun’s harmful radiation. In and out of the car can add up to a long walk during peak UV index. Exposure is cumulative from year to year as well as from hour to hour.

Self-examination for changes in moles and freckles can hold the key to prevention. At skincancer.org, you can download a printable body map and self-examination schedule to keep track of any spots that you notice on your body.

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An open sore... that does not heal within three weeks.

UV radiation from the sun also can harm your eyes. Extended exposure to the sun’s UV rays has been linked to eye damage including cataracts and macular degeneration. Wearing the right sunglasses (not necessarily the most fashionable pair) is necessary for protection. The single most important thing to look for when buying sunglasses for eye protection from the sun is to look for a sticker or tag indicating that they block 100 percent of UV rays. It’s easy to think that the dark lens is protective, which is a false sense of security. Sunglasses are a fun and easy solution. Now if only we could stop leaving them everywhere.

These reminders are helpful, and with all these life experiences under our belt, I am pretty sure that I am preaching to the choir. My readers are packing a 50-pound suitcase for a vacation with 10-pounds of sunblock. How do we convince our kids, the young adults not under our supervision anymore? As parents and grandparents it is so frustrating. I think to myself: I slathered you with lotion, cut your grapes in half so you wouldn’t choke, kept you in your car seat until you were practically old enough to drive, and look what you

are doing to that beautiful young skin!

This barrier between us and the environment can only stay at peak efficiency of good health with proper precautions.

Retaining a youthful appearance is really the icing on the cake. If we could only help our youth understand that most people who are unhappy with how their skin is aging can cite sun damage as their chief complaint.

The irony is that many would want to turn back the clock to the skin they had in their 20s, which is the demographic whose mantra is “the person with the darkest tan wins.” How do we as a society

reset the ideal of beauty from sun-kissed to radiating your inner glow? I wish I had the answer.

We can start by walking the walk and talking the talk. Be an exemplar of sunwise habits. Avoid compliments such as, “what a great tan.” Tell your story if you have suffered from skin cancers or mole removals. As life so often comes full circle, I am reminded of the saying, “Youth is wasted on the young,” which I just found out while writing this column was originally said by George Bernard Shaw and not my mother.

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Hospice Is Hope

A personal connection spans decades, miles

(Below) Claire’s card to Victoria. Victoria Moe (Gennaro), 106, and Claire Isakson, 14, bonded over Victoria’s history on the Orphan Train. (Photos by Lin Sue Cooney)

BY LIN SUE COONEY At Hospice of the Valley, we are privileged to serve some pretty amazing people. Every patient has a story, but the tale of 106-year old Victoria is truly remarkable -- so unique that an eighthgrader from Minnesota flew all the way to Arizona to meet her!

14-year-old Claire Isakson, a student at Christ’s Household of Faith School in St. Paul, was doing research for the Minnesota History Day Competition. She spoke with an historian who told her about Victoria – the oldest known survivor of the Orphan Train – which carried homeless children from crowded cities along the east coast to foster homes in the rural Midwest. From 1854 to 1929, about 200,000 orphaned, abandoned youngsters or homeless youngsters were given new homes and families.

Claire sent Victoria a handmade card, then followed up with a phone call. The

lively 45-minute conversation so moved Claire and her mom, they decided to meet in person. Claire even used babysitting money to buy her own plane ticket to Arizona.

She learned that Victoria Gennaro was only 6 when she boarded the Orphan Train in 1918 to come live with the housekeeper of a Catholic priest in Easton, Minnesota.

She arrived in very poor health, but soon thrived. “Life was a blessing,” she says.

“School was fun – and there was plenty to eat.”

The little girl who didn’t know a thing about her birth family grew up to touch the lives of thousands of other families when she became a nurse. Her last job brought her to Arizona, where she cared for newborns at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Victoria married and had two children – who gave her seven grandkids, 10 great-grandkids and four great-great

grandchildren.

But her family grew again… when she turned 99. Thanks to Ancestry.com, she located a nephew in Seattle, who knew more about the birth family that gave her up almost a century ago.

He revealed that her parents were Sicilian immigrants who struggled to care for such a sickly baby shortly after arriving in Manhattan. As an act of love, they relinquished Victoria to the Foundling Home in New York, hoping another family could give her a better life.

And that’s exactly what happened.

Victoria was the only one to get an education and have a profession. None of her four birth siblings had those

opportunities.

“Everyone else felt sorry for me when they heard my story,” she says, “but I never did. My life has been full of way more good than bad.”

And now Victoria’s story of strength, optimism and courage will be told at the state History Day competition in Minnesota – the same place she departed the Orphan Train all those years ago. If Claire wins the state title, she’ll advance to Nationals in Washington, D.C. in June.

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Three ways to shut down online scams If you’ve used technology for more than 30 seconds, it’s likely you’ve encountered a scam or two. Right now, thousands of cunning people worldwide are trying to separate you from your money and personal information. Don’t despair, though; you can quickly identify and shut down almost any scam if you know what to look for and remain vigilant.

Like legitimate sales strategies, most scams target humanity’s three main weaknesses: fear, sex and greed. Fortunately, just like sales resistance, you can develop scam resistance with a little practice.

Forgo Fear

You get a phone call from a Microsoft tech support agent saying a virus is tearing through your computer! You need to let the agent remotely connect BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! This is a common – and successful – fear-based scam. Just like a “you owe taxes” pop-up message from the “IRS” or a “you’ve been hacked!” email allegedly from your bank, it pressures you to act before you really think through the situation.

Falling for these leads to hacking attacks, and lost money and personal information.

Whenever you encounter a phone call, computer pop-up, or email that edges you toward panic, that’s a sign you should take a few minutes to calm down and think things through. In most cases, you can see through the scam fairly quickly. For example, Microsoft doesn’t proactively call users.

In cases when you aren’t sure, contact the organization – such as your bank – directly and ask if there really is a problem.

Hint: Don’t use the contact information in the email or from the phone call.

You can also go to www.consumer. ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts and look through the Federal Trade Commission’s large database of reported scams. While you’re there, you can click the “File a complaint” link at the very bottom of the page to report the scam.

Sidestep Sex

To quote the old adage, “sex sells,” and that’s very true when it comes to scams.

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into clicking, which opens them up to malicious attacks. Those are fairly obvious, but there are more subtle versions, such as “catfishing” and “sextortion.”

Say you meet someone from far away on a dating site and you really connect with them emotionally. You might even send them revealing photos or video.

Then one day, they say they want to come visit – if you help pay for it. Or a tragic – and expensive – situation arises and they need financial help. Maybe they use the revealing photos to blackmail you.

In all these cases, there’s a scammer on the other end faking the relationship. According to the FBI, victims lose an average of $5,000 to $10,000 in these types of scams. As a rule, never send revealing information or money to someone you don’t actually know in person – and only then if you can verify it’s really them asking for it.

Say Goodbye to Greed

It’s easy to feel sorry for the Nigerian royal family. They’re continually overthrown and forced to move sizable piles of money out of the country. Fortunately, people just like you can help them save their treasure – and get a nice cut of the loot!

You might think the centuries-old 419, or “Nigerian,” scam is too absurd to still work, but tens of thousands of people fall for it every year. Even more fall for one of the slicker modern variants. Fortunately, there are two big red flags for these and other greed-based scams.

The first is the gut reaction that says, “this is too good to be true.” Whether it’s an offer for a cut of royal treasure or an email with a truly unbelievable deal, listen to your gut, not your wallet.

Secondly, follow the money. If someone promises to send you a lot of money if you send them a little money first – it’s a scam.

Were you asked to send money through a wire transfer? It’s a scam. Did someone ask you to cash a check and send a portion of the money back to them? Surprise! It’s a scam.

In short, whenever you encounter something online that triggers a strong emotion, it’s always best to stop and evaluate the situation. You might just save yourself from making a mistake.

A chicken (or three) in every yard!

Since 1999, I have kept hens in my backyard here at the Urban Farm, and I am a firm believer that everyone with a yard should keep three of them as pets.

There is the obvious reason for doing so – we get breakfast every day, but there is so much more to having these friendly workers in our yard.

Chickens nurture the lazy gardener/ farmer in me, as they do a lot of work in my landscape so that I don’t have to. They add fertilizer to my soil, eat bugs and weeds, and in my case, mow the backyard lawn. There are a few things you need to know, however, before you start your new adventure.

Begin by checking with your neighborhood services department in your city to see what the rules for keeping poultry are for your area. They will be able to inform you if you can keep hens and the rules for doing so in your city.

The next step is to understand that chickens are essentially pets and need to be treated as such. Making sure that they have fresh water and plenty of food each day is required, and a predator-proof coop is essential.

In my neighborhood, near 16th Street and Bethany Home Road, in the past year there have been coyote, fox, bobcat, raccoon and owl sightings, all of which could and would love to make a meal out of your new pet. One more thing to consider is some kind of simple misting system to keep them cool through our hot summers. Although this may sound like a lot, once you get your ducks in

row, keeping chickens is quite easy.

Now that you have your chicken house in order, your next step is to decide chicks or pullets. Chicks arrive to you as “day old” and require you to take the place of mother hen in raising them, with a protected roost and a heat lamp to keep them warm. The big value going this path is that you can hand-raise them so they will come when you call. Pullets are teenagers and are ready to live in your coop, but may not be as friendly.

Finally, I want to bust up a couple chicken myths. Roosters don’t just crow at sunrise – they knock out the tunes 24/7 and you don’t need one to get eggs. So unless you are a glutton for ear-piercing punishment, stick with hens.

Taking on a flock of hens is highly rewarding and will nicely feed your belly, but you need to go in with your eyes open and prepared to make a bit of a time and money commitment. But the effort is worth it in the form of entertainment, work accomplished in your yard and a nice healthy egg for you to eat most days of the year. Interested in a free online class all about chickens? Visit urbanfarm.org/chicken.

What to plant in May

May is a great time to plant squash, cucumbers, melons, pepper, okra and eggplant. Give yourself a head start by purchasing organic plant starts. Next, by putting up some afternoon shade, you can help your plants produce well into the summer. Finally, add a thick layer of planting mix around your plants to insulate from the heat and hold water in the soil longer.

Farmer Greg resides at the Urban Farm in North Phoenix. He is a blogger, podcaster and teacher of all things urban farming. Reach out to him at FarmerGreg@urbanfarm.org, find his podcast at urbanfarmpodcast.com and his blog and online classes at urbanfarm.org. Download his free desert planting calendar at plantingcalendar.org.

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T HE F INISH L INE Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness Sports Commissioners: Where Are They Now?

Don’t Miss Albuquerque’s Old Town Fun It may now be only the spring of 2018, but the National Senior Games will take place in just a little over a year. Whether you’re going as an athlete, a relative of an athlete, or a tourist, you’ll want to start planning now to make the most of the time you’ll have in this delightful city.

Throughout the summer, Albuquerque’s Old Town is alive with music, dance and wonderful arts and crafts unique to the Southwest. Colorful folklorico dancers will surprise you with their enthusiasm and skill. Mariachis

will sing and play songs, both old and new, that will have your feet tapping and your heart singing along. There is a pride in their heritage that will make you want to learn more about this enchanting place and its people.

In addition to watching the wonderful entertainment, take a stroll through the delightful stores, where you will find some of the best handmade jewelry and art available. The wonderful plazas and the friendly people will make you glad you made time for Old Town.

The dictionary defines the word “commissioner” as “the administrative head of a sport.” In Arizona Senior Olympics, “commissioners” take on the responsibility of planning and implementing the competition for that sport at the Annual Arizona Senior Olympic Games. So now that the 2018 games are over, where are the sports commissioners? Where do they go and what could they be doing?

First of all, every sport commissioner is a volunteer, chosen because of their passion, expertise and ability in their sport. They know the sport, the rules and various aspects for creating a successful event.

Here is a snapshot view of several of our commissioners and a few tidbits about them.

1. Judy Gillies, longtime swimming commissioner, introduces a key volunteer. Judy is known throughout Masters Swimming as one of the best certified officials in the nation and is in high demand for her skills. She is devoted to

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her sport and to ASO. 2. Tom Stillwell, attorney, ASO Board Chair and powerlifting commissioner. He has been an active volunteer for all 37 years of the games.

3. Shuffleboard commissioner Rob Robinson, shown here with two key volunteers, was a well-kept secret until a few years ago. Since that time, Rob’s reputation for his ability, skill and enthusiasm have put him in demand by other states as well as the National Senior Games.

4. Marci (in blue) and Larry Welton are commissioners of trap and skeet and sporting clay shooting. Besides being leaders in several Arizona shooting organizations, Marci is an expert grant writer and Larry works in the world of forensics.

Each month, we will feature a few more of our great commissioners. These people work throughout the year to make the ASO Games a success. ASO thanks them for their great service to seniors.

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We Need You on a Committee Arizona Senior Olympics is a volunteer organization. Our programs are supported by fees and donations which go directly into the programs that we offer. Here is a list of those committees that we encourage you to join. These are the things you will need to be an effective volunteer: • A car so that you can get to meetings and events.

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a positive impact on the lives of others.

• A positive, “can do” attitude.

• Enthusiasm for the mission of ALFF/ASO. • Attention to detail and follow-up.

• Achievement-oriented.

Our committees are: hospitality, sports, registration, public relations, awards, events and ambassadors.

For a detailed description of a committee in which you have an interest, call our office at 602-274-7741.

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Vacation Time! Watch Out for Falls

It seems that every website on the net has a section for “FAQs.” That, of course, is because every organization knows that some questions seem to be asked over and over again and there is hope that answering them once - in print – will suffice. That may be futile, but we’ve decided to give it a try, and this column will appear each month in the hope of answering all your questions about the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation or Arizona Senior Olympics. are there different registration Q Why systems in different states for the senior games? state is an independent entity.

A Each The games in that state are usually members of the National Senior Games Association (NSGA). Each state chooses their own registration system based upon 1) the needs of their state games, 2) the cost of the software (typically $3$5 per person who registers), 3) whether or not the program is “user-friendly” for the athletes; 4) whether the program is capable of producing the needed reports required by the number and complexity of the sports being offered.

In larger states such as Arizona where 30+ sports are offered, the problems are complicated by the fact that each sport is unique, with different information required to make for a successful competition.

Those who create software make their living by the number of people who purchase their system. Software programs such as Word, Quickbooks Excel, etc. have millions of users, making millions of dollars for their creators. Senior Games, on the other hand, is a very limited market and consequently, there are less than a dozen multi-sport programs available.

Hopefully, software can be obtained that meets the needs of the games so that it can be retained until familiarity makes its easy to use.

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are registrants charged a fee Q Why for a paper registration? are many reasons some A There people want to do a paper registration rather than registering online.

For some, it’s due to the way they feel about technology in general. Many people have very little experience using computers because their line of work did not require it. Others have a strong aversion to sharing information about themselves online, due to feelings of mistrust about their security being compromised.

On the other side of the equation is the additional work placed upon volunteer staff, who have to enter the data into the ASO computer system. Many of the paper registrations that are received are unintelligible or incomplete, requiring a call to the registrant for clarification or additional information. This often requires several phone calls and waiting for answers. Some have asked why their data must be put into the software system at all, but sorting thousands of registrations by sport, gender, age, and nearly 200 events is literally impossible to do by hand. The $5 fee enables us to recover the costs that are incurred due to the additional cost.

It’s that time again! Seniors all over the country are planning vacations.

If they are Arizona “snowbirds,” then they may be going back home. Others may be planning to take grandchildren to a National Park, to the beach or maybe to Disneyland. No matter where they plan to go, it’s likely that a vacation will actually be more physically rigorous than activities they practiced throughout the winter months. At the beach, there is the sand and the unpredictable ocean waves. In the mountains, there may be hiking or boating. At a theme park, there will be lots of walking and getting on and off of rides and exhibits.

Wherever seniors go this summer, one thing is sure and that is the presence of fall hazards. Unless you intend to spend your summer in bed, it is a good idea to give some thought to some simple ways to plan not to fall.

Shoes should be a major consideration to traveling seniors. Many think that the best shoe is an athletic shoe for those long vacation days. Or you might opt for sandals or the ever-popular zorries or flip-flops. Whichever you choose, be sure that they firmly support your foot and the front toes will not drag when you walk.

Begin now to start strengthening your legs and you will be in great shape for your summer vacation.

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do I have to have my own Q Why email address in order to register? computer software uses only A The your email address to identify you.

People must register as individuals using their unique email so that they can be sorted the same way they compete: as individuals. For those without computers, we suggest that they ask a relative or friend who has a computer to help them obtain a free email address and then be willing to accept the few emails they will get confirming their registration.Those with smart phones can create a free Google email (gmail) account even if they use it only once a year for registration. The ASO office is happy to help those who need it to establish those accounts.

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