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ecently, I had the opportunity to attend the Chandler National Little League Mid-season Jamboree event at Snedigar Park. As I was walking up Dr. Thomas Chamberlain to the fields I noticed a long line of people with large gift baskets in their hands. They were setting up for their annual auction to help support the league and their teams. I was impressed with the creativity and the abundance of the gift baskets. There was everything from an assortment of family games, sports tickets, autographed

items, grilling equipment etc. The teams were out on the fields and warming up for their games that morning and with the morning fresh crisp air and the baseball all around, I couldn’t help but think that this is the iconic American feel. It’s a feeling of comfort and community. It was a sense that you belong and get along with all your neighbors and their families. I mentioned this to my friend, Vivek and he felt the same way. It was a wonderful moment to share and to feel such a part of the community.

The day went along as usual. We set up our Chamberlain Orthodontics sponsor booth and gave a lot of baseball bats and balls away to excited and grateful kids. I bid on

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Wisdom teeth are almost certain to cause problems if left in place. This is particularly true of impacted wisdom teeth, such problems may occur suddenly and often at the most inconvenient time. While the kids are out for summer break, there couldn’t be a better time to take care of this preventative procedure The average mouth does not have room for the third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth,” to come in properly. These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems such as swelling, stiffness, pain and illness. The pressure from the wisdom teeth may move other teeth and disrupt the orthodontic of natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom tooth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. It is now recommended that impacted wisdom teeth be removed early to prevent these problems.

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Tempe first to ban smoking in cars with kids In what is the first of its kind in “I don’t think there are too many Arizona, the City of Tempe has ap- people out there that are doubting proved an ordinance that will ban the effects of smoking, or secondsmoking in cars with minor pas- hand smoke,” Schapira said. “Letsengers. The ordinance takes effect ting people know, not only is it June 20. unhealthy, but it’s illegal in the city Councilman David Schapira hopefully will have some impact.” spearheaded the Tempe Police ordinance that Department Cmdr.

Mike was unanimously Horn explained approved by the this is a secondgoverning body. ary offense. “It’s Schapira, who similar to a seat is the father of belt violation,” two, said he had he said, which tried to intromeans a police duce the meaofficer can issue sure at the state a citation only level when he if a vehicle is was a legislature, stopped for anbut it was never other possible heard. When he violation. was elected to the “It is a civil Tempe council, offense,” Horn he introduced it said. “The first at the city level.

Councilman David Schapira introduced the “It’s an acute idea of banning smoking in cars with minor time you get that citation problem in Ari- passengers to the Tempe City Council. you can go zona,” Schapira said. “When it’s hot in the summer through diversion for it.” A fine of and we’ve got our windows rolled $50 is imposed for the first violaup, it’s really disturbing to me to tion and $100 for each subsequent drive down the road and see a kid violation. The first violation can be strapped into a car seat in the back waived if the person cited attends seat and a parent in the front seat an approved smoking cessation propuffing away on a cigarette with gram.

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ASU Professor Charles Arntzen bested actors, artists, musicians and entrepreneurs to take the No. 1 spot on Fast Company’s list of “100 Most Creative People in Business” for his research on the ZMapp, a tobaccoderived drug used to treat Ebola.

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Six-time Olympic gold-medal-winning swimmer Amy Van Dyken will serve as the keynote speaker for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Gala, “A New Generation of Change,” from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, 60 E. Fifth St. in Tempe. The athlete was paralyzed when her spinal cord was severed in an ATV crash in the summer of 2014. Van Dyken, an advocate for persons with disabilities, will inspire the audience with her tenacity, drive and determination to live life to the fullest and not let disability stand in her way.

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Detective Russell Elden Welker. Officer Kevin Louis Weeks. Officer Robert Lyle Hawk. Lt. John Eaton Bradshaw. Paramedic Firefighter Ed Gaicki.

Night Marshal Cyrus Spangler. Officer Albert Nettle. K-9 Baloo. K-9 Murph.

These are the names of the fallen heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty for the City of Tempe since 1919 and, with the community’s help, the municipality wants to honor them with a new Public Safety Memorial at the entrance of Tempe Beach Park at Tempe Town Lake.

“Our plan is to build the memorial for fallen firefighters, police officers and police K-9s,” said Assistant Police Chief Angel Carbajal.

“The mayor and council are in full support of the project. The estimated cost of the project is $350,000. The mayor and council have already committed to provide half of that money, $175,000, and so our challenge is to raise the other half.”

Events have been held, such as the police department versus fire department flag football game (PD won), and now to continue to raise funds, a Fallen Heroes Memorial Reception is being held at Four Peaks Brewery, 2401 S. Wilson St., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, June 20. 98KUPD’s John Holmberg will be the guest emcee and Walt Richardson will perform. There are 150 tickets available at a cost of $50 each.

“In addition to the $50 to attend the event, we’re going to have a live and silent auction. We have a number of items and we’re still collecting,” Carbajal said.

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Carbajal, who has been a Tempe police officer for 24 years and the assistant police chief for eight years, said Paula Weeks, Officer Kevin Weeks’ mother, is expected to be in attendance for the Fallen Heroes Memorial Reception. Weeks died after crashing his police motorcycle on the Loop 101 near East Broadway Road in 2006.

The suggestion for the memorial began with some officers several years ago, but it was recently, with the support of the Tempe police chief, mayor and council, that the idea gained traction.

While the memorial is still a work in progress, donations are being collected by the Tempe Police Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), to fund the design and construction of the memorial.

Carbajal said the hope is to have the memorial completed for unveiling on Sept. 11, 2016.

“It’s a pretty aggressive timeline,” He said. “We can use all the help we can get. We cannot do this without the communities support and help.”

Carbajal said the public can check the Tempe Police Foundation website, www.tempepolicefoundation.org, for upcoming events that will benefit the memorial. Donations are accepted at www.tempepolicefoundation.org. To learn more about the memorial or read about the officers, firefighters and K-9 officers who gave their lives for the safety of Tempe, visit www. tempe.gov/publicsafetymemorial.

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Valley dual graduates pose with Rio Salado College President Chris Bustamante during their recent commencement ceremony.

38 Valley students graduate college before high school A record number of Valley students have already received their associate degrees before graduating from high school, thanks to Rio Salado College’s dual enrollment program.

There were 38 dual enrollment grads from 10 different high schools this year, 26 of whom who took part in Rio Salado’s 2015 Commencement Ceremony at Comerica Theatre on May 5. This represents a record number of graduates, commencement attendees and schools participating in Rio Salado’s dual enrollment program.

The students come from Deer Valley and Heritage high schools in Glendale; Brophy College Prep, Desert Vista, Horizon, Mountain Pointe and Xavier College Prep in Phoenix as well as Tempe’s Corona del Sol, Marcos de Niza and McClintock high schools.

Approximately 7,000 students earned high school and college credits simultaneously through Rio Salado’s dual enrollment classes. Classes are taught in person at each school by high school instructors who meet the qualifications to teach college classes.

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than those who don’t,” said EJ Anderson, Rio Salado director of community partnerships for early college. “Dual enrollment is one of the best strategies to improve a student’s ability to go to college and graduate on time.”

Anderson said parents play a key role in the program.

“The dual enrollment program has really flourished in the past few years as students, parents, teachers and administrators see the incredible benefits,” Anderson said.

Dual enrollment credits transfer to all Arizona public colleges and universities, as well as many public and private colleges and universities outside of Arizona.

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Tempe woman hopes to boost self-esteem with new book

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As a mentor and foster parent, uses simple words and watercolor ilTa’keria Russel has met numerous lustrations to engage young readers young girls who were and keep their atdissatisfied with their tention. She shares hair texture and skin the message that color. They yearned to girls should “embe different. brace the color of Now the Tempe resitheir skin and acdent is trying to help cept themselves these girls see they’re whether they are perfect the way they mixed with many are through words as different races she embarks on a writor born with just ing career. She hopes one.” her first children’s It teaches that poetry book, “Little everyone is differBrown Skin,” will boost ent and each perher readers’ self-confison is beautiful dence. in his or her own “I wanted to be that way.

Tempe resident Ta’keria Russel’s first person for them,” Russel book, “Little Brown Skin,” is available said. “It doesn’t matter at bookstores nationwide.

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About five years ago, she learned about group homes and foster care, which opened her Tempe resident Ta’keria Russel published her first book, “Little eyes to a new world. Brown Skin,” to help young adolescents gain self-confidence.

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Austin Hornbaker, a senior at Tempe Corona del Sol High School and physics aficionado, earned associate degrees in arts and science at the commencement ceremony.

“Dual enrollment allowed me to complete most of my associate in science (AS) degree by taking the classes I needed to take anyway to graduate high school,” Hornbaker said. “As it turns out, the AS and AA are so similar that I have completed the requirements for both degrees.”

With two associate degrees under his belt, Hornbaker will have the first four semesters of his bachelor’s degree in physics completed before he even sets foot on the ASU campus this fall.

“I will be able to jump right into the interesting physics classes instead of spending my first two years completing general education requirements,” Hornbaker said.

For more details about Rio Salado’s dual enrollment program, including scholarship opportunities, visit www. riosalado.edu/programs/dual or call

(480) 517-8080.

Rio Salado College is one of 10 Maricopa Community Colleges and one of the largest online public community colleges in the nation, serving nearly 59,000 students annually with more than 30,000 online. Founded in 1978, Rio Salado offers more than 600 online classes, 100-plus degree and certificate programs and general education courses. The college also provides support for dual enrollment, military and incarcerated students and serves as one of the largest providers of adult basic education in Arizona Graduates include: • Brophy College Prep: Kevin Mead, Michael O’Gara • Corona del Sol: Steven Dykstra, Austin Hornbaker, Samuel Juetten • Desert Vista: Angelique Cappo, Chase Boeke, Eric Kooinga, Megan Yousefelahi, Rex Moore, Sepehr Rostamzadeh, Tessa Reinhart • Heritage: Andreas Grossen • Marcos de Niza: Elizabeth Bierwagon • McClintock: Katie Canevit • Mountain Pointe: Kyra de la Torre, Shugri Abdulle, Teresa Velasco.

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Amanda Petersen of Tempe earned a BAH in political science from Berry College in Mount Berry, Georgia. Featured speaker Lee Walburn provided words of inspiration for the graduates. Walburn is an award-winning former editor and writer for Atlanta Magazine and the Atlanta Journal Constitution and a contributor to the Rome News-Tribune in Rome, Georgia. Archived video of the graduation ceremony is available at www.berry.edu/webcast.

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Summer is great time to prepare kids for kindergarten

By Alison Stanton

Summer break is in full swing, and many families are busy with pool parties and vacations.

The season is also the perfect time to prepare kids for kindergarten, according to a press release from First Things First, a statewide organization that funds early education and health programs that help young students find success in kindergarten.

Schools expect 5-year-old children to arrive for their first day of kindergarten with basic academic and social skills, First Things First noted in the press release. It requires more than academic readiness, however.

“Kindergarten today is really more like first grade used to be,” said Wendy Jung, a kindergarten teacher in the Tempe Elementary School District.

“Children have to sit still a lot, but kindergarten is not just an academic experience. It’s also a social experience.”

Jung explained that parents can help

their little ones by settling into a sleep routine.

“Children who are successful have routines and schedules that didn’t just start when kindergarten started,” she said.

“Parents can be thinking about how early children will need to get up during the school year and adjust bedtime during the summer.”

To help families and caregivers prepare children for kindergarten, First Things First offers several key tips.

First, parents and caregivers should read with the child at least 20 minutes per day. Try books that repeat words about familiar objects; involve activities like counting, identifying colors, objects or letters; or, are about things your child likes. Ask questions about the story like, “What do you think happens next?” according to the statement.

Talking and singing with the child everywhere is also a great way to pre-

Workplace training leads young mother to college degree Rhiannon Lay was determined not It paved the way for Lay to earn a colto be a drop-out statistic when she lege degree.

USAA is one of became a mother several Valley comduring her junior panies that partner year at Apollo High with Rio Salado ColSchool in Glendale. lege to offer indusSo she transferred try-specific workto Mesa Distance place education.

Learning Program Employees get cusand completed her tomized training that high school certifiearn college credits cation online. leading to certificate After high school, and degree compleLay got married tion. Employers get and was raising her a more educated and three young daughengaged workforce. ters. She worked in “Since 2002, more the banking industhan 5,000 USAA try and took some Lay recently graduated employees have succlasses at a for- Rhiannon with an associate’s degree from Rio cessfully completprofit college.

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pare him or her for kindergarten; this can be done at home, in the car or at the store.

In addition to establishing a regular sleep schedule, First Things First suggests creating predictable routines for waking up and dressing, meal times, and bath and bed times.

Do a test-run of the big day by practicing all the activities that will happen in the morning and at school, the press release said, adding that this will help the child overcome any fears.

Include waking up at the scheduled time, walk to the bus stop and talk about where to sit. If you drive, talk about landmarks on the way. Pack a

lunch and practice opening things together.

Incoming kindergarteners can also practice their writing skills by drawing with crayons, chalk and markers.

Parents can ask the child to tell them about the drawings.

Parents should also talk to their kids about the changes that are coming when they start school.

Be positive, and give your child the opportunity to ask questions or express fears. Read books with your child about starting kindergarten.

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and government partnerships at Rio Salado.

During her first year at USAA, Lay enrolled in a certificate program.

“I was determined to set a good example for my daughters and let them know they can do anything they set their mind to,” Lay said.

When the certificate program ended, Lay met with a Rio Salado adviser and learned that some of her previous college credits could be applied to a degree program.

“Employees can accelerate their degree completion when they consolidate workplace training with additional credits earned at Rio Salado or elsewhere,” Lawrence said. “Many times they only need a few courses to earn their degree.”

Lay graduated from Rio Salado in May with an associate degree in organizational management, and has already experienced the benefits of her education at work.

“We’re encouraged to think outside the box to solve problems and find innovative solutions, so I find myself

putting my coursework into practice almost daily at USAA,” Lay said.

Although she admits going to school while working full time and being a full-time parent was a lot of hard work, Lay plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree at ASU in the fall.

“Nothing worth having comes easily,” she said.

For more information about Rio Salado’s corporate and government educational partnerships, visit www. riosalado.edu/partnerships or call (480) 517-8512.

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Chelsey Fruth and Brennan Vance of Tempe earned bachelor’s degrees from University of San Diego. Chelsey has a bachelor’s degree in communication studies.

Brennan studied accountancy and graduated cum laude. The University of San Diego is a Catholic institution of higher learning committed to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and the creation of ethical leaders. Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls approximately 8,300 undergraduate and graduate full-time equivalent students.

Briana Furch of Tempe graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans with a master’s degree in public health and tropical medicine. The ceremony was held on May 16 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome with keynote speaker comedian Maya Rudolph. Rudolph received a Tulane President’s

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Medal. Honorary degrees were given to best-selling author Walter Mosely, philosopher and Parliament member Onora O’Neill and internationally renowned jurist Hein Kötz.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Jake Merdich of Tempe, a first-year student majoring in electrical and computer engineering, has been named a Charles O. Thompson Scholar for the 2014-15 academic year. Named in honor of the first president of WPI, this honor recognizes outstanding performance by first-year students. To be eligible for membership, students must achieve all A’s and B’s (with a minimum of six A’s) in their academic subjects during their first three terms at WPI. Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Massachusetts, WPI is one of the nation’s first engineering and technology universities.

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We visited David Hosey checks out the waist gunner position dedicated to restoring, preservthe Arizona inside “Sentimental Journey,” an American B-17 Flying Fortress. ing and displayWing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum ing historical aircraft at sites and on tours. CAF is based out of Texas, but in Mesa.

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The museum includes a main exhibit area, working hangar and an outside area. All sections are open to visitors, but you will need to be accompanied by a docent for the working hangar David Hosey looks at restored aircraft from WWII and other wars at the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa. and outdoor area.

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By Jill Hanks, Tempe Union High School District Tempe Union High School District has just gained nearly 3,200 new alumni. These young adults officially capped off their high school experience and are now transitioning to college and careers after already proving successful in so many ways.

All six comprehensive high schools earned “A” grades from the Arizona Department of Education, the Class of 2015 earned more than $62 million in college scholarships, TUHSD’s student athletes won 28 team and individual state championships in 2014-15, and when faced with tragedy, students chose to conduct themselves with grace and purpose.

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Tempe Courage Award Recipients: Compadre Academy’s Sabrena Santa Cruz; Corona del Sol’s Ridge Vanderbur; McClintock’s Karlee Mueller; Tempe High’s Jessica Elkin, Trey Holley and James Escobar Tempe Union students have a long history of strength in academics, athletics, arts and community service and with just a week left in this school year, the entire community witnessed their strength in healing. The students led the way in how to show compassion and gratitude in a time of heartbreak. They took care of each other, prayed together and stood together as one.

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Stepping stones/pet memorials Unfortunately, we had to put one of our dogs to sleep not long ago. This is the first time my kids have been old enough to comprehend death and they’ve been extremely upset over losing their beloved pet and have been searching for a way to remember him. While it’s very easy to purchase stepping stone kits at the craft store, we wanted to personalize every aspect of this project so we compiled our supplies on our own.

David Hosey looks at a Pratt and Whitney R-4360 Aircraft Engine.

Ingredients: Cement Aluminum pie tin or plant saucer Glass beads, broken tile or other weather-resistant decorations Toothpick Bucket Mixing stick

Set out the aluminum pie tins or plant saucers that you intent to use. Mix up the cement according to the instructions on the package, and then pour the mixture into the molds, almost to the top. You’ll have to work quickly on this project as most cement sets up quickly, especially in Arizona’s dry climate.

One of my kids tried to make a portrait of our dog in glass beads, the other opted for sticking as many pretty pieces into the cement as it would hold.

I made a bone-shape out of the glass beads. You can also add weatherproof acrylic paint to the wet cement and swirl it around for a pretty marbled look. We used the toothpick to write our dog’s name, and set them out to dry.

If you intend to walk on your stepping stones, I recommend waiting at least 24 hours before setting them out, just to make sure the cement has set completely. They should pop out of their molds very easily and if you have extra cement left over, you can reuse the molds to make more.

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If you have a history buff or plane cluding missions to Italy, Yugoslavia, aficionado in your family, this muGreece and Albania. seum is well worth a Outside, we vislook. ited “Sentimental Hours are Tuesday Journey,” an Amerithrough Sunday, 9 a.m. can B-17 Flying Forto 3 p.m. June through tress. The plane— September. (October complete with through May, hours World War II-era are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Betty Grable pinup daily.) Plan to go early art on the nose—is if you want to tour the a massive, four-enoutdoor areas while gine heavy bomber David turns the crankshaft in a Curtiss-Wright R-1820 radial aircraft the weather is still built in 1944. engine, the type used in B-17s. comfortable.

After a brief tour Admission is $5 for and presentation on kids 5 to 12; $15 for the plane’s mechanadults; and $12 for ics, visitors were alseniors 62 and older. lowed to check out AAA discounts are ofmuch of the inside fered. Children youngof the craft—far er than 5 are free. For enough up to look a splurge, you can take into, but stay out of, a ride on a number of the cockpit and far iconic warbirds (beenough back to pretend to be a gunner, David checks out the cockpit inside tween $95 and $850, Sentimental Journey, an American depending on the which my son did B-17 Flying Fortress. craft). Call (602) 448with gusto.

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Miss D’meaner & the Felonies Miss D’meaner & the Felonies energize the stage with a unique blend of alternative/rock-pop cover songs from the 1970s onward.

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and country. It is continuously adding new material to ensure its repertoire remains relevant.

WHEN: Saturday, June 20, through Sunday, June 21, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

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Cake Cake is an American alternative rock band from Sacramento, California. Formed in the ‘90s, CAKE incorporates a wide range of genres into its music, including country music, Mariachi, new wave, college rock, fun, Iranian folk music, Brazilian music and hip hop.

WHEN: Sunday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $40 to $50 INFO: (480) 829-0607 or www.luckymanonline.com

Watercolor Painting The emphasis of the class is on the use of materials as they apply to still life, landscape and portraiture.

WHEN: Tuesdays through July 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: $54 INFO: (480) 350-5211, www.tempe.gov/pyle or www.tempe.gov/brochure Chair Yoga Learn to breathe slower and deeper, increase flexibility and strength, improve memory, sleep better and boost the immune system through this class.

WHEN: Wednesdays and Fridays, through Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: $55 INFO: (480) 350-5211, www.tempe.gov/pyle or www.tempe.gov/brochure Tempe Comedy Concert Series: Ernie Green and Funny Friends Lakeside Buffalo, New York, native Ernie Green is an emerging, opinionated and hilarious comic who is a regular at the Tempe Center for the Arts. He has gathered eight of his friends for a night full of comedy.

WHEN: Friday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Lakeside, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10 to $25 INFO: (480) 350-2822 or www.tempe.gov John Butler Trio The Australian roots and jam band, led by vocalist and guitarist John Butler, is headed to the United States to perform hits and songs from their latest album, “Flesh and Blood.”

WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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WHERE: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $30 INFO: (480) 829-0607 or www.luckymanonline.com The Pangean Orchestra The Pangean Orchestra was born in the desert in 2010. Since then, their groundbreaking sound and incredible ability to harmonize seemingly incompatible instrumentations have been inspiring audiences, music lovers and musicians around the world.

WHEN: Sunday, July 12, at 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-5100 or www.tempe.gov

Comedian Max Amini Max Amini was born in Tucson and was raised on the East Coast. He graduated from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television in 2004. As an actor, Amini has more than 50 films and television credits.

WHEN: Sunday, July 19, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $22 INFO: (480) 921-9877 or www.tempeimprov.com

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Beer and honey glazed salmon It’s the perfect recipe for summertime. A beer and honey glazed salmon with a great story attached to it! So let me start here.

How often do think about where a food product originated or what went into the manufacturing of it when you open the can, tear into a package or pop open the top of a beverage? The next time you come across the amber beer from the Alaskan Brewing Co., you’ll know the story behind it.

It’s how I found out about this sweet and savory recipe for beer and honey glazed salmon.

If anyone knows the hardships of operating a brewery in Alaska—with its often limited access and perennial harsh weather—it’s Marcy and Geoff Larson. They founded Alaskan Brewing Co. at age 28 in 1986.

The duo wanted to craft beer the way it was done more than 100 years ago during the gold rush, when there were more than 50 breweries and 142 saloons catering to miners who were thirsting for gold. But miners followed “that thar” gold, and when it dried up, so did the breweries and

saloons. All are gone now except for one—the Larsons’ award-winning brewery in Juneau.

Alaskan Brewing Co. started with the support of 80 Alaska neighbors, and the first batch of beer sold out overnight. It ushered in a new era of liquid prosperity, unencumbered by 1897 gold rush era rules that stated “no liquors, malt or vinous, could be imported, manufactured or sold, save by special permit and then only for use for medicinal, mechanical or scientific purposes.”

Today, the brewing company has more than 100 major medals and awards to tip their glasses to—almost half of which are, you got it... gold!

This recipe comes straight from the brewery and Tom West, Alaskan Brewery’s production assistant. The amber beer used in this recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and stout to give salmon a nice full-bodied glaze.

It’s a simple recipe that all comes together in one pot on the stove, then mopped over a piece of fresh Alaskan salmon.

Beer and honey glazed salmon 1/4 cup amber beer 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon lemon pepper Splash liquid smoke (about 1/8 teaspoon) 2 lbs. fresh wild Alaska salmon or halibut

Combine all ingredients in a saucepot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low and allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from the heat and cool. May be made in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to use.

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ly. Watch closely to prevent burning.

Cooking time depends on the type of fish and its thickness. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Jan’s Notes: Before basting, I reserved about 1/2 cup of the glaze to pour over the salmon after plating it up. As the recipe noted, I basted often to give the salmon a sweet and savory glaze.

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Nabers was named Small Business of the Year by the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce.

Located just outside of the Chandler Pavilions off Ray Road and 54th Street, Nabers is like a chameleon that shines with each color change.

Approaching the brightly hued restaurant that proclaims it’s “where friends gather,” we expected to see a neighborhood diner of sorts. Inside, we were pleasantly surprised at the turn of events.

Nabers, with its Americana wood accents and large dance floor, puts an emphasis on live music. But, again switching gears, the food isn’t typical bar fare. Owners Dick and Pam Nenaber strive to serve fresh and from-

scratch American comfort food.

My husband and I checked out Nabers on a Sunday afternoon, when the dining establishment was quiet.

We perused the menu online before we arrived and our mouths were watering at the very thought of the dishes we were going to order.

From the list of appetizers—all of which are discounted by $3 during happy hour—we chose the pulled pork potato skins. Oh my gosh, are we glad we did. The pork was braised in cider and chipotles and doused in Nabers’ Arizona Gold barbecue sauce. It is stuffed in

crispy fried potato skins, topped with Tillamook cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon and green onion, then drizzled with chipotle aioli ($10). The barbecue sauce was sweet with just a hint of spice and nicely complemented the aioli. The pork was juicy and accompanied the potatoes well.

My husband went heavy for his main dish—the Bacon Behemoth Burger, a 60/40 blend of Angus beef and Applewood smoked bacon. The meats are ground fresh and hand pressed into a half-pound patty are garnished with smoked gouda, an over-easy egg, more crispy bacon, fried onion straws, all of which are set in a toasted brioche bun with bacon aioli and speared with a beerbattered fried pickle ($13). My husband, a hamburger aficionado of sorts, loved the burger but with its “behemoth” size, the burger is kind of hard to eat with your hands. He cut it in half and tried to eat. Still, no luck.

So he went the fork-and-knife route.

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On the opposite end of the menu, I looked at the “Small Plates” section and chose the chicken skewers ($9.50), which were amazing. The grilled chicken skewers were brushed with raspberry jalapeño sauce and served with a handful of fries. I’m not a big fan of fries, but these were delicious—crispy on the outside with just enough soft potato inside.

Nabers is the quintessential entertainment hotspot. Besides the delightful dishes, it offers happy hour daily from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., country music and dancing, trivia, cornhole, ping pong, a large patio with misters and oversized televisions to watch sports events.

Reservations are accepted for the restaurant named Small Business of the Year by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce.

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Collins Comfort Masters: Keeping customers comfortable for 30 years financially speaking

Since Collins Comfort Masters opened for business in 1985, the family-owned, full-service HVAC company has strived to live up to its name by keeping its customers as comfortable as possible.

From air conditioners that conk out in July to heaters that need repair on a cold winter’s day, Collins Comfort Masters is ready, willing and able to help, according to Mark Mariano, director of marketing and advertising.

“We are heating, air conditioning and plumbing contractors, and we can handle anything and everything related to those fields,” Mariano said.

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“We install systems, and then we’ll be around to maintain and service it,” Mariano said. “We’re not just selling a box or a service; we are selling peace of mind.”

One thing that helps to make Collins Comfort Masters stand out from the competition, Mariano said, is that the company has been hired as contractors for some local big-box stores.

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Business Bureau, the company’s wide range of accreditations, certified and highly trained technicians and more, Mariano said Collins Comfort Masters delivers on its promise of outstanding service.

“Customers want to know that the technicians who are going into their homes are reliable. Ours must pass background checks and drug checks,” Mariano said, adding that the employees will also put on booties and cover the carpet near the front door.

“They often leave the home cleaner than the way they found it,” he said.

Because the owners of the company understand that HVAC and plumbing emergencies can take place at the least convenient times, Mariano said they offer service 24/7, including on weekends and holidays.

“We have a manager on call every day of the week,” he said.

Another popular feature of Collins Comfort Masters, Mariano said, is its referral program, which rewards people who help bring in new customers.

“We will literally write our customers a check,” he said.

Mariano, who has worked with the company for 10 years, said he especially enjoys the family environment at Collins Comfort Masters.

“We have a lot of fun. We know how to play, but we definitely know how to work, too,” he said.

“I’ve had a lot of opportunity to grow and advance within the company, I love the way I’m never bored, and I never say ‘I don’t want to go to work.’”

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For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at gcu.edu/disclosures.

Please note, not all GCU programs are available in all states and in all learning modalities. Program availability is contingent on student enrollment. 15COBE0006

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Rio Salado College is an accredited institution. Online classes may have in-person components, testing requirements, block calendar guidelines and require proof of legal residency. Payment plan options and financial aid are available to those who qualify. *$84/credit for Maricopa County residents.

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