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They see themselves capable of being the best. They see themselves with the capacity of being really good at what they do. The word “deserve” comes from two Latin words meaning “from service.” You deserve 100 percent of everything you make and enjoy as long as you get it from serving other people.

2. They are courageous.

Successful people work to confront the fears that hold most people back. The two biggest enemies to our success are fear and doubt. When you do something repeatedly, you develop a habit. Make a habit throughout your life of doing the things that scare you. If you do the thing you fear, the death of fear is certain. So face your fear.

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4. They are prepared.

Successful people review every detail in advance. They do things that the average person is not willing to do. They make sacrifices the average person is not willing to make. But the difference it makes is extraordinary. Successful people are more concerned about pleasing results than they are about pleasing methods.

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5. They are continuous learners.

High achievers recognize that if they’re not continually getting better, they’re getting worse. They read, they listen to CDs and they take additional training. The professional never stops learning.

6. They are responsible.

100 percent of us are self-employed—we are presidents of our own personal services corporation. You work for yourself, and the biggest mistake we can ever make is to think we work for anyone else. The person who signs our paycheck may change, our jobs may change, but we are always the same. We are the one constant. You’re the president of your own career, your own life, your own finances, your own body, your own family, your own health.

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Shen-Yi Michelle Chang believes in Chang said she was honored to giving back to the community. be selected in recognition of her In addition to serving on the community service work.

City of Chandler Human Relations “It is for everything combined, and Commission and the City’s General acknowledges my efforts for community Plan Update Advisory Committee, service and the work that I do for the Chang helped organize the Taiwan community and also for my profession Little League visit to Chandler last year, and the Asian community, with the and she is coordinating the Taiwan communities in Chandler Little League’s particular,” she said. forthcoming visit to Taiwan.

While she was in Taiwan, Chang, who owns DA FA Chang said she enjoyed Realty and Investments LLC meeting the other honorees in Tempe, said she enjoys during a group chat and serving on committees other events. in Chandler, which she “It’s a very vibrant and described as “very diverse dynamic group, and we got Shen-Yi Michelle Chang to bounce ideas back and and dynamic.” was named by Taiwan “It’s great to get involved President Ma Ying-jeou forth,” she said. with great outstanding as one of the OutstandThey are staying in touch Global Chinese leaders like the council and ing through a Facebook group.

Female Entrepreneurs. the mayor, and I’m proud to In addition to feeling be part of a team that is trying to build humbled to have been selected as an the city even more.”

Outstanding Global Chinese Female Chang is also the founding president Entrepreneur, Chang said she is of the Asian Real Estate Association of especially pleased to network with likeAmerica-Arizona Chapter and is the minded women. president of the Taiwan Benevolent “I can learn from the other ladies Association of Phoenix. and successful entrepreneurs around Chang serves as the treasurer of the world and get to know successful the Arizona State Chapter Women’s women who are not just good at Council of Realtors as well, and is the business but also have big hearts to give former president of the Arizona East back to their local communities,” Chang Valley Chapter Women’s Council of said.

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“I can apply this knowledge to serve Recently, Chang was recognized by the local community better, and to help Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou as one create more business for Chandler.” of the Outstanding Global Chinese Chandler Councilman Jack Sellers has Female Entrepreneurs. Chang said she known Chang for a couple of years. He is one of 29 women from six continents said he was pleased when he heard she to receive this honor. was named as an Outstanding Global This summer, Chang flew to Taiwan, Chinese Female Entrepreneur. where she and the other Outstanding “I think she is very deserving,” Sellers Global Chinese Female Entrepreneurs said. met with Ma at the Taiwan White “The real strength of the City of House.

Chandler is our cultural diversity, and In July, Chang traveled to Los Angeles, becoming acquainted with Michelle where she and one other honoree has reminded me why it is such a great attended a reception and banquet with strength.”

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“These are guys who want to sing.

Maybe they sang in high school or college, but now their work doesn’t involve music, and they’re looking for an outlet,” Larson said.

“As cheesy as it may sound, the Orpheus Male Chorus is family.”

Hapip seconded that observation, and noted that returning to rehearsals after the summer is “like schoolkids getting together and comparing notes on what happened during vacation.”

Previous Orpheus seasons have consisted of two concerts, one during the winter holidays and in spring. This year, the group will add a fall concert, to be performed twice at different locations on the same day. The “Legacy Concert,” which pairs Orpheus with the Phoenix Children’s Chorus, will be performed twice on Sunday, Oct. 4: 2:30 p.m. at Velda Rose United Methodist Church, 5540 E. Main St., Mesa; and again at 7 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. Seventh St., Phoenix.

Larson chooses repertoire with the intention of pleasing both his singers

and their audiences.

“I start with a stack of music a foot and a half high,” Larson said. “I choose some things that fit them easily, and I pick one or two pieces that are bones for them to gnaw on, challenging music but still singable. I’m all over the map in my selections, from sacred to Broadway.”

The Orpheus “has had its ups and downs over the course of 86 years,” Larson added. The Orpheus Male Chorus was founded 86 years ago, in 1929.

The 2015-16 season will be its 87th. That makes it the oldest continuing performing arts organization in the Phoenix Brook Carter Larson has served as Orpheus’ artistic metro area. director since 2009.

One of the biggest downs came during World War II, the group, Larson said, noting that when many prospective members got the chorus lost six members this year busy doing something else. Even the but gained 15 new ones. Membership director enlisted in the Army, leaving stands at “about 90,” between a third the group leaderless. and half of them from the East Valley.

The Orpheus is on an upswing.

For tickets and more information, go More men than ever want to sing with to www.Orpheus.org.

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By Kenneth LaFave Gary F. Hapip of Tempe was happy singing in a community choir, a standard mixed group of sopranos, altos, tenors and basses (SATB). As a bass singer, Hapip didn’t always get to sing the lowest notes available to him, because SATB arrangements rarely required them. But when he sat in with the Orpheus Male Chorus, a whole new musical world opened.

“It set me right down into the lowest range, where I was most comfortable,” Hapip said.

Around him, 80 men singing produced a startling sensation.

“It was a unique sound like no other I’d ever heard. I decided to switch groups.”

The retired insurance executive has spent the last five years singing with Orpheus, and serves on its board of directors.

Brook Carter Larson of Mesa, Orpheus’ artistic director since 2009, recruited and auditioned Hapip. Larson said his chorus is made of men much like him.

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The new place will serve a limited menu of the restaurant’s awardwinning pasties, some grilled cheese sandwiches, and soups.

Now that Halloween is approaching, will you be trick-or-treating with the kids or going to a neighborhood celebration? While trick-or-treating numbers are declining, we’re fond of the annual tradition. Just be sure to walk with your kids and keep them safe.

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17. The second location—the first is in Old Town Scottsdale—will be found at 640 S. Mill Ave, near Sixth Street.

Visitlooking backwww.dierkswhiskeyrow.com/ expensive homes tempe/. Judging from the website, Bentley will expand his business across the country to Chicago next year. Bentley, an Arizona native, said, “I grew up going to a lot of great bars and restaurants on Mill Avenue and I’m really excited about bringing my own concept to the area. With our unique country music culture and awesome food and drinks, the Tempe Whiskey Row location will be something very special.”

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There are now angels among the devils. French Fry Heaven has just opened on the ASU Tempe campus and if you’re a fry fan, this really is paradise. The fries themselves are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, but the topping options— oh, the topping options! Poutine is a given, but we also recommend the garlic parmesan chicken and pulled pork.

In recognition of the service of arts advocate and former City Councilwoman Barbara J. Carter, the City of Tempe is renaming a room at its popular Tempe Center for the Arts.

A dedication reception, complete with the unveiling of a plaque in Carter’s honor, will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the center, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.

Carter has long been a champion for the cultural life of our community. She was a member of the Tempe Municipal Arts Commission in the 1990s. In both roles, Carter pursued the planning and construction of a community arts center at the future Tempe Town Lake—the beautiful Tempe Center for the Arts is the result.

It’s time to schedule that babysitter. Now! Oktoberfests are in full swing, and while some are kid-friendly, maybe it’s best to leave the little ones home while you hop on over to SanTan Brewing Company’s version in Chandler, or the Valley’s classic Tempe Town Lake Oktoberfest.

Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa will be celebrating its 20th year at its current location. The restaurant-meetsmusic-venue will offer 1995 pricing! A fourtopping pizza is just $13.59, rather than the normal $18.99, so now is a great time to get

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Safely dispose of expired drugs at ‘take-back’ event

By Tracy House In a statewide effort to encourage residents to safely dispose of unused or expired drugs, the Tempe Police Department is partnering with the Arizona Drug Enforcement Administration for a “take-back” event.

Residents can anonymously bring in prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Tempe Police South Substation, 8201 S. Hardy Dr. The police department and the DEA will safely dispose of medications, according to Molly Enright, community affairs public information officer.

Tempe Police encourages residents to turn in the medications instead of flushing them down the toilet, which negatively impacts the water supply and environment. Events like these also help prevent prescription drug

abuse, addiction, theft and resale trafficking.

“Many young people, unfortunately, if they’re looking to experiment with drugs, those can be found in the household medicine cabinet,” Enright said.

“Kids inadvertently think it’s a safer opportunity to get high, and as we know, the narcotics and opiates particularly are extremely addictive.”

Medications will be taken to the DEA incinerator for proper destruction. “It’s door to door, to incineration. Those drugs will be accompanied by law enforcement,” Enright said.

Typically, she said, residents bring in about 300 pounds of medication.

Meanwhile, statewide the numbers are a staggering 6,000 to 8,000 pounds.

Labels with personal information do not need to be removed from the bottles. Disposables will be

Enjoy fall fun in Tempe

By Tracy House With the cooler weather comes plenty of family-friendly fall events throughout the Valley. Tempe is no different.

From complimentary movies to the Kids Swim Free program at Kiwanis Recreation Center, there are numerous fall offerings to enjoy.

The Kids Swim Free program runs through Dec. 3 at Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All-American Way. Two children, 7 years old and younger, swim free with each paid adult admission. Fees for additional children range from $3 to $5 for children 2 and older. The afternoon session is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and beginning Monday, Oct. 5, the evening session runs from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call (480) 350-5201 or visit www.tempe.gov/kiwanis for more information.

The free movie series begins Friday, Oct. 2, with “101 Dalmations” on the big screen on the north soccer fields at Kiwanis Park, at Ash Avenue and Baseline Road. Movies in the Park Page 12

runs Friday evenings through October.

Bring blankets, snacks or dinner. Go to www.tempe.gov/movies, or call (480) 345-5200 to see the full lineup of features.

Get your glow on at Tempe Town Lake, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, as you paddle around the lake with glow-in-the dark accessories.

Kayak and other equipment are provided. Registration is required: $35 for adults age 18 and older, $20

for youth ages 10 to 17. Participants must be 10 years or older and must be accompanied by an adult if under 18. Visit www.tempe.gov/boating or contact the Boating Office at (480) 350-8069 for more information.

incinerated by law enforcement. The take-back event is unable to safely accept glass, syringes, injectables or sharps of any kind.

Enright said it doesn’t take much time to bring in the unused or expired medications. “Come in, dispose of the medications into the containers

that we have. You can literally park your car, walk in, dispose of the medications and walk back out to the car within 1 to 2 minutes.”

For more information about the Tempe Police safe drug disposal event, call (480) 858-6148 or (480) 350-8691.

Tempe Sister Cities’ Oktoberfest is Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11, at Tempe Beach Park. Put on your polka shoes and come out for the annual event. Information is at www. tempeoktoberfest.com It’s going to be a Spooktacular time at the 38th annual Family Halloween Carnival, presented by the Tempe Diablos, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Kiwanis soccer fields.

The free event features carnival games, live entertainment, face painting, food booths, train rides, inflatables, a toddler play area and more. Activities require three to four tickets, which cost 25 cents per ticket. Dress up and participate in the annual Halloween costume contest for possible prizes.

For more information go to www. tempe.gov/halloween or call (480) 350-5200.

Learn from Tempe’s water conservation experts how to plan, design and maintain a xeriscaped yard at the series of workshops beginning 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the SRP Center for Water Education at the Rose Eisendrath House, 1400 N. College Ave. Classes run through

Nov. 14. To register, call Richard Bond at (480) 350-2627, or visit www. tempe.gov/conservation for more information.

Plan a neighborhood block party from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, as part of Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN). Neighbors across the city will be throwing parties to get to know each other. For more information go to www.tempe.gov/ gain.

There are more exciting events taking place around Tempe throughout the fall season. To see what else is happening, go to the Tempe Newsletter on the City of Tempe website, www.tempe.gov.

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By Samantha Pouls Sen. John McCain cautioned against the passage of the Iran Nuclear Agreement, stating that the Islamic State group will use the windfall of sanctions to attain weapons and support.

“ISIS is as evil a force as we have encountered since Nazi Germany,” said the Republican about the group also known as IS. Under the agreement, which has yet to be passed, Iran may keep its nuclear facilities, but under no circumstances can it develop or acquire nuclear weapons.

President Barack Obama is facing stiff opposition from the Republican Party on the issue. Yet, as of today (Sept. 8), the president had received the votes necessary to keep the Republicans from blocking the agreement in the Senate.

McCain spoke at ASU’s Memorial Union Sept. 3 on behalf of Christians United for Israel, which shows Christian support for the nation.

McCain spoke of the lack of force the United States used when negotiating with Iran.

“Secretary John Kerry and his minions caved on every major issue,” he said.

While the Iranians refused to negotiate, McCain said the Obama administration continuously gave way to anything that was needed for the deal to move forward.

In response to nuclear inspections, McCain explained: “Now we are relying on the Iranians for inspection and I’m not making that up. I’m supposed to approve of this agreement and I don’t even know the details.”

McCain was visibly frustrated with the lack of care that went into the agreement by the Obama administration.

“It is a good thing that the president did not call the agreement a treaty, because the next president can easily get rid of it. This agreement is nothing but a delusion,” McCain said.

For some, the lifting of economic

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sanctions on Iran creates apprehension for Americans. Now that U.S. troops have pulled out of Iraq, there are those who question whether the militant group will gain support and power throughout all Islamic nations.

Grocery clerk Zoe Ketchelidis, 52, explained, “Iranian interests are too limited to use them for the right purposes. I’ve never heard of Iran helping a neighboring country just for the good of it.”

While McCain stressed that the Quran does not support violence, he did state that the way that IS interprets the book is harmful.

“ISIS poses a direct threat to the United States and without American influence and power, really bad things can happen,” McCain replied.

However, for some, technology and the voice of young Americans are all that is needed to spread influence throughout the nation.

Although McCain referred to the audience as his “friends,” some in the auditorium pointed out that young people may know very little about the issues surrounding the Iran Nuclear Agreement.

Audience member and Campus Outreach Worker for Jewish Arizonans on Campus, Chana Goldstein, 40, stated: “On [the ASU campus] it is really important that we talk about the deal because this is the future of our leadership. I think that if students want to make a difference, they need to educate themselves.

People can do amazing things if they stand up for them.”

Although McCain is not optimistic about the agreement, he claimed, “a little prayer doesn’t hurt.”

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Museum captures the true ‘spirit’ of the West

By Tracy House A lot has changed in Old Town Scottsdale over the 20 years since I lived in “The West’s Most Western Town.” Showing my kids the area and spending time with them at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West was like turning back the clock and immersing myself in the Wild West.

The huge, open and airy museum opened its doors in January with rotating exhibitions of Western art and cultural treasures on loan from some of the world’s foremost collectors and institutions.

My daughter, Megan, and son, Jacob, passed a few hours with me roaming through the halls of the building, admiring the numerous paintings, sculptures, artifacts and interactive exhibits throughout the museum.

To begin our tour of the 43,000-square-foot museum in Scottsdale’s historic arts district, we followed the wagon wheels suspended from the ceiling. There are eight exhibitions to view, but these change throughout the year to showcase the

artistry from 19 Western states.

Walking through the galleries, we were treated to artwork depicting the Lewis and Clark expedition, bronze sculptures, Native American pottery and blankets and of course, the western collection of cowboy artifacts.

This was by far my kids’ favorite area.

They especially enjoyed a competitive game of “Chutes and Ladders” on the table-size game board decorated with hand-painted waterfalls and Pueblo Indian-style Kiva ladders. Displays of sheriffs’ badges, Old West guns, spurs, saddles, saloon and gambling paraphernalia, playbills from Wild West shows and interactive puzzles piqued their curiosity and kept them engaged. Included were John Wayne’s boots, photos of the Lone Ranger and numerous other Wild West memorabilia in the collected works.

Top: Jacob House takes a moment to rest while out on the trail. The 3-D painting offers a fun photo opportunity.

Left: Jacob and Megan House have a competitive game of Chutes and Ladders at one of the interactive displays.

Moving throughout the collections, Jacob was interested in the artwork showcasing a reverse-perspective painting, an optical illusion, and found it engaging to study the examples on display. There are numerous photo opportunities and Megan made friends with a bison on loan in the hallway near the courtyard.

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Jacob and Megan House compete to see who can complete their puzzle first at one of the kiosks.

Warming her hands by the fire, Megan House takes a little break from the museum tour.

carrying unique western items from artists throughout the 19 Western states.

The museum provides a visual journey of the West, past and present, through its varying perspectives, artworks, authentic voices and inspiring accounts of life

is plenty to see, so wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to take your time through the exhibits to learn how the settlers persevered and tamed the West.

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Join the crew at Sea Life Arizona through Sept. 20, as they gather for a week of events themed after the greatest mateys to sail the ocean.

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COST: Starts at $10 WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5 p.m. to INFO: www.visitsealife.com/Arizona/ 6 p.m. news-and-events WHERE: Escalante Community Center, 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe photo page events calendar diy Childsplay: “Sideways Stories 2 COST: $2 from Wayside School” INFO: (480) 350-5800 Based on Louis Sachar’s beloved

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WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Public Library Meeting Room A, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-5277, www.tempe.gov/brochure or www.tempe.gov/library

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Movies in the Park Enjoy a film outdoors during the month of October. The movies are “101 Dalmations” (Oct. 2); “Big Hero 6” (Oct. 9); “Strange Magic” (Oct. 16) and “Paddington” (Oct. 23).

WHEN: Fridays at dusk WHERE: Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-5200 or www.tempe.gov/familyfun

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Construct X-Wings, AT-AT Walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, Settlements and Fortresses.

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“Apple Farmer Annie” Make apple muffins, play apple games and create apple art prints.

Story is “Apple Farmer Annie” by Monica Wellington.

WHEN: Monday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

WHERE: Edna Vihel Building, Stage Room, 3340 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: $15 INFO: (480) 350-5287

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Family Pajama Stretch Participants are invited to stretch and play in their favorite PJs. The class is perfect for families.

WHEN: Mondays, Oct. 12 through Oct. 26, from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

WHERE: Riverside—Westside Community Center, 715 W. Fifth St., Tempe COST: $28 per child; $15 additional child INFO: (480) 350-5277

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Mask Procession The festival includes mask making, fun activities for kids and performances by local artists.

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 11, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.childsplayaz.org/puente

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slices of life

By Jill Pertler

A letter to me 20 years ago We all change a little each day. Our experiences mold us. I’m not the same person I was 20 years ago—and I’m not just referring to my pants size.

It would be interesting (to say the least) if we could go back and talk to the person we were two decades ago.

What advice and insight would we give? And would the person we were then listen to us now—or not?

Dear me from 1995, You are embroiled in the business and “busyness” of parenting. Two young children depend on you and you’re about to top that off with a couple more in the coming years. I know. It sounds overwhelming, but you can do it. Sleep is overrated anyway and adult naps were invented for a reason.

You feel as though this stage and their neediness will never end.

Believe me, it will. You might think you know it all at this point (that’s one thing that hasn’t changed about us during the last 20 years) but you don’t. Not really. We never do. But I do have a few snippets of knowledge that might benefit you now and in the years to come.

First, I have some good news: They will grow up. You will sleep through the night on a regular basis and as an added bonus you won’t have to set a substantial portion of your weekly spending toward diapers.

Next, I have some bad news: they will grow up. It will come more quickly than you ever could have imagined. And as you lie awake in bed at 2 a.m. you will recall their

middle-of-the-night cries with fondness and longing. There will even be times when you wish for it to happen again, maybe just once, to be able to smell their baby breath and remind you that you are a young mama.

Even though you will delight in their growth, it will be a pain like you’ve never experienced before. Their dependence—and following independence—defines your being. That is OK. The eventual independence will feel good, after a time. You may even get back to some of the old hobbies that you nearly forgot you used to enjoy—gardening, crafting, your husband.

Help your children prioritize. Be kind. The importance of family. Good friends. Good choices. Good grades.

Worthwhile activities. Sports. In that order.

Teach them to take responsibility for their actions. I fear responsibility is getting lost in our age of

entitlement. “I was wrong,” and “I’m sorry,” are important phrases for them to practice and master.

Talk to them. Keep an open dialogue.

Answer their questions and they will answer yours. Often this will be at midnight when you are beyond tired or when you have a work deadline that’s overdue. Kids are lots of things, but convenient isn’t one of them. Take the time on their time. It’s all you’ve got.

Finally, don’t be too hard on yourself. You’re doing the best you can. You’ve always got tomorrow to be the perfect parent.

Thanks for listening.

Sincerely, Me from 2015.

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Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Hooray! It’s finally cooling down. To encourage my kids to spend more time soaking up vitamin D, I decided to build them a new swing out of an old pallet.

Pallets are everywhere, and if you play your cards right, you should be able to pick one up for free. If it’s bulk trash time in your neighborhood, you will probably see some sitting in front of your neighbor’s yard or discarded behind stores like Lowe’s or Fry’s.

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Sand the edges of the boards to remove splinters and sharp edges. At this point, you can either call the swing finished and move on to the next step or you can apply paint, wood stain or fabric to further smooth out the rough wood. Paint or wood stain can add a really neat look to the swing, especially if you are planning on putting it in your front yard. I opted to use some outdoor fabric I had picked up as a remnant and, folding the edges over so they won’t fray, used decorative nails to hold it in place.

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Take advantage of this free wood and get to building!

You will need the following: One pallet, 4-#6x3 1/2” wood screws, one box of #6x1” wood screws, hammer, electric drill, saw, sandpaper, rope, optional: outdoor fabric and decorative nails, paint or wood stain.

Step 1 Completely disassemble the pallet. If you have access to a reciprocating saw, you can quickly saw through all the nails holding the pallet together. If you don’t have a reciprocating saw, you can do it old school with the back of a hammer.

Step 5 Unroll your rope and cut it in half, melting the ends to prevent fraying if needed. Tie each rope end to one corner of the long boards used in the frame of the swing. Bring the two ropes together approximately 18" above the frame and tie together, forming a triangle.

You may need to do this a couple of times to get the swing to hang evenly.

I had my kids stand next to the swing to determine how high to hang it, then used the level app on my phone to make sure it was hanging horizontally.

Step 2 Using the support boards from the middle of the pallet, (usually a 2”x4”) measure and cut two long pieces at 24" and two shorter pieces at 12". Form into a rectangle with the shorter boards on the outside of the longer boards, and screw together, two screws on each corner, using the 3 1/2" wood screws.

Step 3 Cut two 12" boards from the discarded slats and using one screw on each end, attach to the underside of the frame. Flip the swing over. Starting in the middle and working your way to the outside, attach boards to the top of the swing using two screws in each end. You can cut the boards down first or do what I did, attach the boards and then cut them down after everything has been secured. Please note, the best thing about pallets is also the worst thing about pallets—they use cheap wood. Some of the wood is hard and some is soft. Some screws will go in really nicely, others will require more finesse. On the plus side, this isn’t supposed to look like it came out of the Ethan Allen furniture catalog so imperfections are not only okay, they add character!

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By Jill Hanks The City of Tempe has taken Katie White may have moved on notice of her efforts. Last spring she to ASU, but her impact is still felt at was named a 2015 Tempe Top Teen Corona del Sol High School. and now the Tempe Community In 2013 Katie Council is honoring recruited her two her community best friends to create leadership with the Corona’s Make-AYouth Humanitarian Wish Club to support Scholar Award and their community Scholarship.

Katie and Make-A-Wish said “the feeling is Arizona. To their beyond words” to surprise, 70 students be recognized with showed up at the other outstanding first meeting. citizens at the 32nd “My biggest goal annual Don Carlos was to help make Humanitarian Award wishes possible for Ceremony on Sept. sick kids but also Katie White is a 2015 Corona del Sol 29. graduate. to show that high Corona’s current schools kids do good; we can, we will and former Make-A-Wish Club and we want to,” Katie said. sponsors said the honor is well And they did, hosting events all year deserved. long to raise money. Katie said club “She is an amazing student. She’s members were inspired most by the one of the most dedicated, hardannual Walk for Wishes in Tempe. working, perfectionists that I have Fifty Corona students formed the ever had the pleasure to teach and to event’s largest non-corporate group work with as a sponsor,” said Corona and walked a 3K loop lined by Wish teacher Brandy Walker, who formed Kids, children with life-threatening the club with Katie. medical conditions. Walkers got to meet them, take photos and ask about their wishes.

“There was a boy whose wish was to be Batman. They even had the Batmobile out there and we all took pictures and were saying ‘Hey Batman.’

It was incredible.”

In 2014 the mission grew personal.

Classmate Ridge Vanderbur was diagnosed with cancer and the club dedicated the year to him, organizing Corona del Sol Make-A-Wish Club members participate in the Walk for Wishes at fundraisers and positive thought circles. Tempe Marketplace.

Ridge died before receiving his wish but Current club sponsor and Corona his heartbroken classmates were proud to donate the $4,000 raised in his name teacher Bailee Roth adds, “Katie is such a servant for what she is passionate to Make-A-Wish Arizona.

Katie said she believes the club about, a selfless leader who recognizes was instrumental in bringing the need and strives towards it.”

Katie is focusing on studying human community together and hopes her legacy will be that students see the nutrition at ASU. Her goal is to attend value in joining school clubs and medical school, become a doctor and travel to developing nations to help helping others.

“It doesn’t matter your background women.

“I never realized how good charity or where you come from, we can make our community better and have fun work can make you feel and I hope I inspire others to get involved.” doing it,” said Katie.

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Walk-in Wednesdays Open Mic Night Participate or just watch and enjoy a range of Valley musical talent.

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Hello Friday This happy-hour event overlooks Tempe Town Lake.

WHEN: Fridays, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Lounge, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: No cover charge; prices vary for drinks and appetizers INFO: Go to www.tempe.gov and search for “hello FRIDAY” Lane Change The alternative band celebrates the release of its debut album.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 19, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.lanechangerocks.com

Summer Ends Festival Hozier, Kanye West, J. Cole and Brand New headline this four-day festival.

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 27, various times WHERE: Tempe Beach Park, Tempe Town Lake, COST: $54.50 to $100 per day INFO: www.summerendsaz.com

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King of Glory Lutheran Church Fall Concert Series The KOG Fall Concert Series opens with CAFE Flutes—a seven-member flute choir with instruments ranging from piccolo to the 10-foot contrabass flute.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: Free will offering INFO: (480) 838-0477 or www.kogaz. org An Evening of Blues with Hans Olson and Chuck Hall Arizona Blues Hall of Famers Hans Olson and Chuck Hall will each perform a solo set, followed by a combined set.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern, Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempe.gov/museumevents “Company” Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical about relationships is produced by ASU’s Lyric Opera Theatre.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m.; repeats on various days and times through Oct. 4 WHERE: Evelyn Smith Music Theatre at the ASU School of Music, 50 Gammage Pkwy., Tempe COST: $8 to $21 INFO: www.music.asu.edu/facilities/ smith.php

Zumba and Group Fight These high-octane fitness programs are presented by Tempe YMCA. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; repeats every Tuesday WHERE: Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ fitness

John Calvert, guitar The Phoenix guitarist performs folk, jazz and classical stylings.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Barnes & Noble Fountain at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.johncalvertmusic.net A Race for Maggie’s Place A variety of running, walking and dash events benefits Maggie’s Place, which assists expectant homeless women.

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 4, starting at 7 a.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Registration from $25 to $40, depending on event.

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Healthy Cooking for Seniors This class teaches seniors how to make nutritious, delicious meals with minimal ingredients.

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. Fifth St., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 858-2420 ASU Symphony Orchestra The orchestra, under the baton of Carl St. Clair, performs Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10.

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: ASU Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.asugammage.com

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Tempe Oktoberfest Autumn’s arrival is celebrated German-style, with music, food and a carnival featuring a dozen rides for children and adults.

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 9, from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Beach Park, Tempe Town Lake COST: Admission is free; all-day ticket for carnival rides is $30 INFO: www.tempeoktoberfest.com Back in the Saddle Phoenix-based musicians pay tribute to Aerosmith.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.facebook.com/ backinthesaddlephx Tempe Historical Society Lunch Talk Grady Gammage Jr. talks about “Growing Up a ‘Native’ Sun Devil.”

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern, Tempe COST: Free; bring your own lunch INFO: www.tempe.gov/museumevents

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Comedian/hypnotist Flip Orley understands what it’s like to be in the audience at his shows. In some ways, he’s in the crowd himself, as he watches his hypnotized volunteers act out.

“I get to watch the things develop and I get a laugh along with the audience with how creative and interesting the audience members are,” Orley said.

Valley residents can get under his spell from Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18, when he performs at the Tempe Improv. This is a homecoming performance for Orley, who graduated from Central High School, and attended U of A before finishing at ASU. “It’s always fun for me to come back to Phoenix,” said Orley, who now lives in Louisiana to be with his 10-year-old son. “If it’s not home, it certainly home away from home. It’s a sentimental favorite.”

During his shows, Orley isn’t the

type of comic who picks on people for the sake of getting a laugh. He likes his fans to feel like they’re in a safe environment.

“That’s never been my attitude,” he said. “I want my audience to have fun and leave the stage and remember the show. I want them say, ‘That was really fun. I’m glad I did it.’ If they weren’t volunteers, I want them to wonder what they would have felt and how they would have responded.”

Orley has been interested in hypnosis since elementary school, but didn’t start pursuing it heavily until high school and, even more so, in college. At U of A, he took psychology classes and studied hypnosis “anywhere and everywhere” he could. At that point, he was working with students privately to help them improve memory, sleep and grades, or to decrease stress.

“At 18 or 19, I was getting on stage, starting stand-up comedy,” he said. “I was going to school on one hand and doing comedy and doing hypnosis, but not together.”

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“A guy who I had known and been really good friends with, he was fairly insistent on me trying hypnosis on stage,” he said. “He was pretty persistent. I said to him, ‘If I try it once will you leave me alone?’”

Orley contacted a club and had to convince its owner that he was serious about doing a hypnosis-themed comedy show. He offered Orley a spot during a Monday open mic night.

“I was surprised that it worked,” he said. “I got volunteers and I was surprised that people came up to me afterward and started offering me jobs for decent money. At the time, I was aggravated that my friend was harassing me, but who knew at the time I would change the focus of what I wanted to do?”

While he’s found success as a comedian/hypnotist, Orley said that’s far from his greatest accomplishment.

“My son is the best thing I’ve ever done,” he said. “I love being a parent.

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Nestled in a tiny space next door to the sprawling C-Fu Gourmet Chinese restaurant, Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant is a must-go destination for lovers of the subtle flavors of Japan.

“Shimogamo,” is the name of the district in Kyoto from whence hail the restaurant’s owners, Yoshi and Sanae Otoho. Their family crest adorns the wall behind the sushi bar and the printed menus.

The bottom line for great sushi is freshness and quality of aquatic and agricultural ingredients, plus a sushi chef who knows what to do with a knife. The art of the roll is especially demanding. On our recent dinner expedition to Shimogamo, we ordered two simple rolls—plain avocado ($4.50) for the youngest one in the group, and yellowtail ($6.75) for the rest of us—plus a more complex specialty of unagi (fresh water eel) with cucumber ($8). All were wellcomm. spotlight

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The rich flavors of panko shrimp, miso mayo, tobiko and avocado make up the “Shimogamo” roll.

Moving on to small dishes, we ordered fried calamari ($7.50), which my calamari expert at the table pronounced perfectly prepared.

They were fresh and light, not overly breaded or soggy—two common complaints. I went for the Dynamite Lobster ($8).

The three of us split a pair of entrees.

The Shimogamo steak ($15) was an eight-ounce prime rib eye, marinated in garlic-infused olive oil, then grilled to a tender, medium pinkness and served, Japanese style, off the bone and cut into two-bite squares. The texture of the grilled black snapper in creamy dill sauce ($9.50) was unexpected, Snapper is a delicate fish and apt to flake, but the three small filets on my plate were firm, moist and succulent.

I’m not sure how we had room for dessert, but I’m glad we did, because I got to experience cappuccino Jell-O ($5.50). Our waiter assured me it is very popular in Japan. Served with cream and syrup on the side, it is frankly an acquired taste. Go instead for the decadent tempura ice cream ($5.50), scoops of vanilla and green tea encased in crunchy tempura batter.

P.S. One of my dinner companions was so impressed, she went back for lunch the next day. If you’re in the mood for an exotic roll, she recommends the house’s special “Shimogamo” roll

For dessert we had the cappuccino Jell-O, with cream and syrup.

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Devil’s Food Chunk Brownies October. It’s a devilish month with ghosts and goblins and such.

But I’m being quite the evil one here in my kitchen as I stir up a devilishly delicious treat that takes chocolate brownies to a new level.

Not only is there devil’s food cake mix added to the box of brownie mix (my longtime secret to moist brownies), but on top of the cooked brownie, I stack more

chunks of brownie.

Then, to make matters even more scrumptious, it is drizzled with a rich and creamy caramel sauce. Oh, I’m such a bad ghoul.

If you have a recipe that you think our readers would love to try, email me. While you’re there, check out more recipes and cooking tips at www.jandatri.com.

Chocolate Brownies with Caramel Sauce Drizzle 1/2 cup quick cooking oats 1 box devil’s food cake mix 1 box brownie mix 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups water 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons strong coffee or 2 teaspoons instant espresso 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoons Hershey’s chocolate syrup, optional 1 bag (8 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided Caramel sauce to drizzle

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 9 x 13 shallow baking dish.

(Some use a jelly roll baking sheet or quarter sheet pan.)

Mix together oats, dry devil’s food cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, water, oil, coffee, cocoa, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips and 1 cup of the walnuts until well blended. (Reserve 1/2 cup walnuts for topping.)

Bake according to brownie mix package instructions. (Do not overbake brownies.) When cool, cut in squares. Place three to four squares in freezer.

When hardened, cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Drizzle a small amount of caramel sauce over brownies. Place

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In a skillet or small pot, combine sugar, boiling water, butter, vanilla and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and cool until thickened.

Do not burn bottom of the pan.

I wanted to share some tips for making perfect brownies. If you have a Pure Convection element in your oven, use it. It will give you the best even cooking. Also, it’s hard to tell when brownies are done. When the aroma of chocolate coming from the oven hits me, I know the brownies are just about done. Halfway through the baking process, I open the oven and gently pat the top of the brownies.

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Please open your door to U.S. Census workers in October and November 2015.

Each person counted in Chandler means about $318 in funding every year. This money helps pay for essential public services such as police and fire protection, trash collection, properly maintained streets, parks, libraries and more.

“We’re counting on you Chandler! With just a few minutes of your time, you will be helping the City receive the funding necessary for many City services you rely on to stay safe and healthy.”

– Mayor Jay Tibshraeny More Info: chandleraz.gov/census

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LOCAL BUSINESS

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