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Child have Buck Teeth? New Research Points to Higher Risks of Trauma From Dr. Chamberlain’s Desktop

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arents who have a child with an overjet, or what is commonly referred to by people as “buck teeth,” know some of the problems that may arise as a result. While they realize that their child may be at a higher risk for being teased or even have more difficulty biting into certain foods, they may not be aware that it actually puts their child at a higher Dr. Thomas Chamberlain risk for dental trauma.

Research in the “Journal of Dental Traumatology” reports that children who have an overjet are at a higher risk for experiencing dental trauma at some point. With the teeth protruding out more, it puts them in a vulnerable position that may lead to traumatic experiences that include chipped teeth or fractures, dislodged teeth, knocked-out teeth, and root fractures. The study also indicates that males are

at a higher risk for the trauma than females are, and that those children who have an overjet that is greater than 6 mm have four times the risk of dental trauma.

Overjet can occur for a variety of reasons, including heredity, improper alignment, thumb sucking, overuse of pacifiers, and overcrowding of teeth. Left untreated, it can also impact speech, leading to impediments. As most children who have an overjet can attest, it is also an aesthetic issue that may attract unwanted attention to those who have it. The good news is that overjet can successfully be corrected by working with an orthodontist.

Today, there are several treatment options available to help correct an overjet, thus reducing the risks of dental trauma and other related issues. Options range from braces and dental appliances to surgery for extreme overjet situations. The important issue for parents to remember is that it is a treatment that should not be ignored. Getting a proper treatment timeline may save the child years of problems and help them to avoid dental traumas.

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Parents who have a child with overjet will want to make an appointment with an orthodontist.

During that visit, the severity of the condition can be assessed, and treatment options and timing can also be discussed. This is just one more step toward helping their child to avoid further injury, and move closer to having optimal oral health!

Journal of Dental Traumatology 2013; 29 (April): 110-114. Title: “Prevalence of Traumatic Injuries to Permanent Dentition and its Association with Overjet in a Swiss Child Population.” Authors: Scholtz J-P, Hakeberg M., et al.

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CFHM Department which places a greater emphasis on resource allo- Ambulance dispatch cation, data collection, cost containIn the past, ambulances were aument and patient choice. tomatically dispatched along with Here is a brief overview of some CFHM units on the majority of 9-1-1 of the innovative programs recently calls. Once dispatched, ambulances implemented by CFHM. were used to transport patients on approximately 60 percent of the calls.

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Admin librarian for the Sunset Branch shares her story

Chandler Museum encourages youth to explore their roots

By Michelle Talsma Everson The City of Chandler is home to four libraries—Downtown, Hamilton, Sunset and Basha.

Each library houses books, of course, but is also a resource for the community in a variety of ways, including: access to the Internet and computers, events, adult education resources (job searching tools, etc.), access to online media, free online education courses, spaces to study and meet, and more.

There are programs specifically for kids, teens and adults and the staff often coordinate activities out and about in the community. The libraries’ reach definitely moves past the four walls of each branch’s building.

Sue Hoffman plays an important role in the Sunset Library. She has worked for 10 years as the admin librarian for the branch, managing the day-to-day operations. She also takes the library on the road to large City of Chandler events, such as the Mayor’s Day of Play, Spooktacular and the Chuck Wagon Cook-off.

“We are really fortunate to have a community that is very supportive of the library,” Hoffman said. “People tell us that they love the library. We love to hear it because it means we’re doing something right.”

Hoffman’s path to becoming a librarian was a unique one. In college, she said, she was an art major with a minor in bookbinding. “So I’ve always

By Michelle Talsma Everson Genealogy, or the study of family history, is a fascinating exercise that allows people to learn about their lineage and history.

“Family history isn’t just the study of many generations ago but also includes understanding our parents’ and grandparents’ lives,” said Tiffani Egnor, the curator of education for the Chandler Museum.

“Genealogy is a great activity for kids because it is a way they can study the past by looking at people they are closely connected with—their family members. Rather than just studying history through historical figures in the textbooks, genealogy gives youth a chance to study people that they personally know or are related to. Doing genealogy research is like being a detective, so youth really enjoy this aspect of it as well.”

Through the “Explore your Roots: Genealogy for Kids” programs, the Chandler Museum will provide tools for youth to learn about their family history and record their genealogy.

The programs take place at each Chandler Library branch over winter intersession: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Basha Library; 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Sunset Library; 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Hamilton Library; and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Downtown Library.

Egnor said that, during the program,

had a love for books as objects,” she explained. She earned her master’s degree in library science from Indiana University and originally planned to be an archivist.

“However, helping people navigate the world, as we [librarians] sometimes do, is a very rewarding experience,” Hoffman said. “It’s hugely satisfying to help a patron find the perfect read or help them apply for a job online when they’ve never done that before.”

Before working for the City of Chandler, Hoffman was employed by St. Joseph County Public Library in South Bend, Indiana, and Lakewood Public Library outside Cleveland in Lakewood, Ohio.

So, what exactly does a librarian do?

“I get to see what is published, which is a lot of fun,” she said. “I usually have way more checked out on my library card than I could ever read. I really like the patrons coming into the library. It’s great to connect with the community. I also really love the staff at Sunset. We have a great crew of people who are dedicated to making our patron’s experience outstanding.”

She added that one fun fact is that the Sunset Library’s building was renovated a few years back, and patrons love the look.

To learn more about the Sunset Library, and the other Chandler library locations, visit www.chandlerlibrary. org.

participants will complete various activities and take home a journal to record family memories. Attendees may bring a family photograph or family story with them to add to their journal.

“They [participating families] will visit various stations that each has a different topic with a coordinating journal page.

As they visit each station they will acquire journal pages and then put them together at the end for a unique journal to take home,” she said.

“Some of the journal topics include family celebrations, comparing then and now, and family photos or illustrations. Participants will also be given the tools to make a family tree as well as a family timeline and fill in as much information as they know. We will provide additional resources of places to do research and find out more.”

The “Genealogy for Kids” program is one of several outreach programs that are hosted by the Chandler Museum and take place at libraries.

She added that the events are drop-in programs so families can come anytime during the time frame to complete the activities.

“Genealogy is a great activity for kids because it is a way they can study the past by looking at people they are closely connected with—their family members,” Egnor said.

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Low-acuity response For nearly a year, the CFHM Department has been using a pair of two-person crews in smaller, specially designed trucks, to cover less urgent 9-1-1 calls. These low-acuity response units operate between 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., when emergency call volumes are highest. Each crew is staffed with either one paramedic and one emergency medical technician (EMT) certified firefighter or two paramedics. By using these twoperson medical crews for less criti-

cal calls, the standard four-person engine and adder crews are available to respond to more significant emergencies that may arise.

These are just a few of the ways the Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department continues to look for opportunities to be innovative in its approach to meeting the community’s future healthcare challenges.

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Crowds at the annual event enjoyed free movie showings. He will repeat that offer at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Those free holiday movies include these four favorites: “Elf,” “A Wonderful Life,” “Home Alone” and “National Lampoon: Christmas Vacation.”

Pollack’s over-the-top light display will run until Jan. 2.

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ies. What better way to celebrate the holidays.”

Want more holiday lights? Pollack and his Motown-themed float will be participating in two holiday light parades this season.

Pollack will join the Fantasy of Lights Parade from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, as the parade marches through downtown Tempe spreading the spirit of the season with live music. Admission is free.

Pollack will also take part in the APS Electric Lights Parade, which has been a holiday tradition for the past 27 years. Join Pollack on at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in Phoenix.

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By Kerry Fehr-Snyder The Chandler Police Department is poised to outfit its force with bodyworn cameras, a growing trend to counter citizens armed with video recorders.

The issue is expected to come before the seven-member City Council in December. If approved, the cameras would be deployed in February.

Chandler has been testing bodyworn cameras for more than a year on about 40 officers while weighing legal issues, replacement parts and related issues.

“Obviously, it’s a big expense, and one of the big concerns is storage” of recordings, said Sgt. Joe Favazzo.

“There are huge, huge issues involved here.”

More police departments have been using cameras since the August 2014 shooting death of an unarmed black teen, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri, by a white police officer. The shooting and decision not to prosecute the officer sparked a wave of riots in the predominately black community.

As of 2013, 75 out for the wellpercent of police being of anyone forces didn’t use in my home and body-worn camnot calling the eras, according news media to to the Nationrecord things al Institute of going on in my Justice. But in home.

September, the “Right of priJustice Departvacy is the most ment awarded important thing.” $20 million to Roe added that 73 agencies, he is worried including the about unintendGlendale Police ed consequences Department, to that often come purchase bodywith introducing Chandler has been testing body-worn camworn cameras. new technology. eras for more than a year on about 40 offiIn Chandler, cers while weighing legal issues, replacement “Some people at least two city parts and related issues. think making all councilmembers have questioned the these videos will be great, but I don’t use of cameras on privacy grounds. want the Facebook jury with a bag of “I’m concerned for a couple of rea- Cheetos to be judging our officers.” sons but mainly personal privacy,” said Councilwoman Nora Ellen also is Councilman Terry Roe, a former offi- reluctant for Chandler police to use cer with the Mesa Police Department. cameras because it would constitute “If I had an emergency of a lifetime an invasion of privacy.

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Chandler City officials formed a three-member committee to study issues surrounding body-worn cameras. The committee’s findings had not been finalized as of deadline.

Two manufacturers have submitted bids to sell Chandler its body-worn cameras. They are Taser International, based in Scottsdale, and Safariland, which recently acquired Vievu in Seattle.

Chandler officials estimate it would cost $1.5 million to outfit the majority of its 330 officers with cameras, batteries and chargers. The City would use money obtained from criminal fines and isn’t expect to impact its budget for the first five years.

The City has budgeted a full-time employee to review and edit the videos to meet public records requests if the City Council approves the use of cameras.

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The Chandler Unified School District soon will use School Messenger, a notification system to serve families with timely information about school or district emergencies, such as school closings due to weather. In the event of an emergency, parents or guardians will receive a phone call, email and text with important information. Additional features to follow later this school year include notifications regarding absences, student safety and special events.

Parents or guardians who have a cellphone listed as the school’s emergency contact information should have received in late October a text at that number for opting in.

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Where did the year go? It’s that time again to look at winter recreation classes for the entire family. Registration for hundreds of recreation classes and activities offered by the City this winter is now open for residents. Check out classes, schedules and registration information by viewing the new interactive version of the Break Time magazine at https://www.chandleraz. gov/content/Break-Time-brochure. pdf.

The Nearby News welcomes Megan Marples to our intern staff. A student at Corona del Sol High School, Megan helps out with the Nearby News weekly. She is also on the school’s newspaper staff. She approached the Nearby News about interning. Talk about ambition!

Don’t forget about Thanksgiving Family Assistance Day at the Chandler CARE Center from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The annual event brings together CUSD schools and work sites to support families in Chandler by providing the makings of a Thanksgiving meal. In 2014, they served 660 families with the help of hundreds of donations and 160 volunteers.

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By Tim J. Randall BASIS Chandler high school student Likith Surendra epitomizes the values that the Heisman Memorial Trust highlights each December, when the Heisman Memorial Trophy is presented to the most outstanding college football player of the year.

In partnering with Wendy’s, the Heisman Memorial Trust, has for more than 20 years, also recognized high school senior student-athletes who “excel in athletics, academics and community leadership” and demonstrate “great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.” according to the Trust and Program statements.

Likith, or “Lucky,” was recently honored as one of 20 Arizona nominees to be considered for advancement as a state finalist to the national Wendy’s High School Heisman Program. He did not advance as the Arizona finalist to the National Heisman. Nonetheless, he was pleased.

“I was really excited that I was chosen as one of the 20 out of so many

possible student-athletes,” Lucky said.

The senior, who plays soccer for BASIS, is also an incredibly gifted student with a straight-A grade point average.

“Lucky is a kind, compassionate young man who, despite being extremely bright, does not allow his abilities to overshadow his warm nature and his genuine desire to help others,” said the school’s AP Biology teacher, Dr. Karyn Fought. “He is often placed in laboratory groups where students need his organizational skills and his ability to mediate in classes that require group collaboration.”

Lucky’s athletic prowess has been on display for three years at the varsity level.

“Lucky is a dedicated and hardworking soccer player. He constantly runs endline to endline on the wing for us and is a critical member of our team,” said Coach Derek Ray. “There is a noticeable difference to the team when he is not out on the pitch. We will miss his leadership and hustle next year.”

While soccer is important to him, Lucky realizes that eduction and learning are his top priorities.

“Starting in February to graduate with high honors, I will be starting a selfdirected three month program, where I will conduct research at Barrow Neurological Institute,” he said. “I am really excited to get the opportunity to do my own research on ion channel neurons.”

The young scholar has quite a few things on his plate as he approaches his last semester at BASIS. Already he is a National Merit Semi-Finalist and a National Honor Society Student.

Additionally, he is the school’s public relations officer for the American Red Cross.

Building his resume for the college application process, which he is now feverishly working on for multiple schools, including the U of A and

ASU, Lucky can point to his experience as a hospital volunteer at Dignity Health this past summer. “I was the shift leader and oversaw the other volunteers,” he said.

When discussing his future, Lucky talks of medical school. “I am looking at pre-med and the biological sciences,” he said.

Shawn Gathas, a college counselor and AP teacher at BASIS, notes that “Lucky is extremely dedicated and has a love of learning, but also applies the learning,” she said. “He continues to build knowledge.”

With support from his parents and a younger brother, who also attends BASIS, Lucky’s future looks bright indeed. “Lucky is an encouraging young man at our campus, and he always made it a priority to improve school culture,” said Stephanie Terrell, head of BASIS.

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By Kimberly Hosey The holiday season is fast approaching, and there’s so much to do, see, hear, make and contribute in the Valley. It’s hard to pick just one. So we chose a handful. Here are just a few ways to make your holidays with kids or teens even more special.

PLAY Rawhide’s Snowy Christmas at Wild Horse Pass If you’d like to take in some Southwest fun and maybe have a stunt show with your holiday festivities, head to Rawhide Western Town and Event Center for its third annual Rawhide Snowy Christmas. Thousands of holiday lights will festoon the town as it

celebrates the season kicking off at 5 p.m. Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 3.

During Rawhide’s regular hours—Fridays 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.—the venue will continue the celebration with nightly Christmas

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Goal setting teaches toddlers and preschoolers lifelong skills Now that the New Year is approaching, millions of Americans have set goals for themselves on things they would like to do or improve upon. For parents and caregivers of children 5 and younger, this New Year’s tradition offers a wonderful opportunity to expand children’s learning.

As 2016 approaches, parents can engage their children in conversations about past years’ celebrations and upcoming resolutions. Adults can share resolutions they have made in the past and talk about how setting goals helps us grow and learn. They can also talk with their children about setting realistic and achievable goals for themselves.

The two most important parts of this conversation are: it must be a backand-forth dialogue between a caregiver and a child, and the child must arrive at their resolution on their own. For toddlers and preschoolers, some simple resolutions might include: • Reading together for 30 minutes every day

• Brushing teeth every day, or learning to do it on their own • Trying one new fruit or vegetable each month • Less TV or computer use to make time for family games or physical activity • Learning to tie their shoes or get dressed on their own • Getting to bed by a certain time every day • Learning a new sport or musical instrument.

In these discussions, help your child decide how they will monitor their progress and what good rewards for progress might be: a new book, stickers on a calendar, a visit to a museum or local event, etc. As the year progresses, use successes or challenges as opportunities to talk about setting higher goals or adjusting old goals to be more realistic. Focus always on the positive—such as progress made or obstacles that have been overcome.

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ger. Two light shows feature the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Winter Palace” and “Polar Express.” Kids will enjoy talking to the interactive Jengo the Talking Giraffe, returning with his pal Tortuga the talking tortoise. For an extra fee kids can touch the stingrays in Stingray Bay, ride a camel or take a spin on the Endangered Species Carousel. ZooLights run from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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Camps at Children’s Museum of Phoenix The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is celebrating winter break with a series of crafty camps for kids 5 to 8 centering around learning, wintertime, animals living in cold climates and more. Kids in the first session; Monday Dec. 21, through Wednesday, Dec. 23, will learn about snow— and the more fun, edible version, ice cream—the science behind germs and the common cold and will make art projects and play as they prepare for Santa’s visit. The “cool” fun continues in the second session Monday, Dec. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 30, when campers will learn all about animals that survive in cold climates, whether it’s the Arctic or the desert!

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Children’s Museum of Phoenix 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix (602) 253-0501 www.ChildrensMuseumOfPhoenix.org Monday, Dec. 21, through Wednesday, Dec. 23 Monday, Dec. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 30 Fill out and submit a camp application at http://childrensmuseumofphoenix. org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015Winter-Camper-Applications.pdf.

HEAR “The Nutcracker,” Ballet Arizona Well, “hear” doesn’t quite cover it: more like “hear, see and experience.”

Still, the music of “The Nutcracker” will stay with you for years. I still find myself humming the tunes some 25 years after learning them. There are always a number of performances to catch each season, but Ballet Arizona’s is particularly well known for its long run and fantastic performance: Animals, colors and fantasy take over the stage in a truly immersive way. Three casts of professional dancers and 140 youth chosen through open auditions perform accompanied by The Phoenix Symphony. If you’re looking to capture childlike wonder or an interest in the fine arts for you kids this holiday season, this is a great bet.

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Step 1: Acquire the tires Unless you have a gearhead in your circle of acquaintance, chances are good you don’t have old tires laying around, just waiting to be made into a craft project. While the thought of finding 4-6 used tires may sound daunting, it’s actually very easy and in almost all circumstances, free. It just requires going to a shop like Discount Tire and asking. Every time I’ve needed a craft tire, not only have they given me what I need, they’ve even helped find “the best” tire for my project. In this case, I recommend various sizes although I learned that truck tires are much harder to paint than car tires. biz box

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Step 2: Tire painting Spread out the drop cloth and stir the paint. Get the roller saturated and paint the outside edge of the sidewall of one of the tires, then use the roller to paint the tread. I found it was easiest to paint when the tire was right side up, rolling as I went along. Have your kid(s) use the paintbrush to fill in any gaps in the tread you may have missed.

Place the tire on its side, then paint the entire sidewall that’s facing up. This will be the upside as you stack the tires later. Repeat for all tires.

For the tire you’ve designated as the head, you’ll want to paint both sidewalls completely, as well as the inside of the tire because this one will be visible from all sides.

Step 4: Assembly Stack the tires as desired with the fully painted sides facing up. Hide an extension cord inside the tire stack to bring power to your snowman’s face. Place the head on top then connect the face’s male plug to the extension cord.

I used a scarf I found at a thrift store and a 7.5-feet x 8-inch light net (found at Walmart) to make a scarf for my snowman. I happen to have access to go-kart tires which are exactly the right size to make a top-hat, but all craft stores are selling super-cute winter hats at a discount and any of them will work great for this project.

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Step 3: Lighting the face Straighten the wire hangers but leave a 90-degree angle with about 1.5 inch on the end of one.

Drill a hole in the edge of the sidewall and insert the short angled end of the hanger. Bend a 6-inch to 8-inch triangle in the middle of the hanger, then extend to the other side of the tire. Repeat drilling and inserting other end of the hanger.

Repeat process for the mouth, but bend the second hanger into a smile instead of into a carrotshaped nose.

Gather eight lights into a cluster and wrap a zip tie around them to secure them into an eye shape. Use another zip tie to secure this cluster to one side of the nose bend, with the excess lights facing the nose. Wrap the extra light string on the hanger between the eye cluster and the plug and secure at the edge with a zip tie. Wrap about 20 more lights around the nose cone and secure the tip with another zip tie. Repeat the eye-cluster process on the other side of the nose.

Use the remaining lights to wrap around the mouth wire as many times as needed until all of the light string is used up, securing the end with a zip tie and making sure the end plug is hidden inside the tire.

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East Valley troupe Ballet Etudes 7 Chandler Family Bird Walk presents its 29th annual production of This bird walk is guided by memthe Christmas ballet. bers of the Desert Rivers Audubon SociWHEN: Friday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m., reety. Loaner binoculars will be available. peats lawSaturday, Nov. hearsay 28, at 2 p.m. andmeet your neighbor talk WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8 a.m.

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WHERE: Downtown Tempe COST: Free for spectators INFO: www.downtowntempe.com

Ages 12 to adult are invited to learn how to use glitter paint to create a festive Yuletide platter.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: As You Wish Pottery, at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10, plus cost of the pottery of your choice INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events

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More than 40 vendors sell everything from fresh produce to handmade tamales and homemade breads.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 3, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Original electronic music and projected visuals combine with narrative to tell the Christmas story. Included in the presentation are jazzy versions of Christmas songs played by the Russ Schmidt Quartet featuring Fred Forney.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempe.gov

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Vega Arts Dance Theatre presents its version of the holiday classic featuring the Peanuts gang. The story is told entirely through dance and cirque techniques.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Tickets on sale Tuesday, Nov. 24; see website for prices INFO: http://1.usa.gov/1RddkJ0

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The award-winning boys choir presents its holiday music show.

Founded in 1947, the Phoenix Boys Choir is among the world’s bestknown youth music ensembles.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $35 INFO: https://tca.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=2210

Q: What do you love about your profession?

Willis: There is true joy in teaching history in a way that brings the content to life, making it relevant to teenagers. It’s all in designing curriculum and instruction so students are engaged and excited about learning. History is a road map for navigating the present and preparing for the future.

Q: What is your favorite part of your school day?

Willis: Greeting students as they arrive. I stand in the hallway during every passing period, making eye contact and smiling with students.

Whether they know me or not, they always smile back. It is as if it is intrinsically human to reciprocate a smile with a smile.

Q: What motivates you?

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who motivate me.

And here are a few examples of how they inspire me.

“Your class is the reason I come to school.”

“This hour is my favorite hour of the day.”

“I graduated high school Dobson High School teacher Misty Willis helps students realize because you their potential. wouldn’t give up on me.”

Q: What do you learn from your “I am the first person in my family to students? go to college because of you.”

Willis: They show me that the human “I wanted you to have a copy of my spirit is boundless, resilient and infirst college paper because you are the spired. They make me laugh and cry. one who taught me how to write.”

But most of all, they make me profoundly optimistic for the future.

Q: What are your classroom goals?

Willis: My goal is for students to be inquisitive, critical thinkers and problem solvers. I want them to build their academic skill set, including reading, writing, analysis and presentation skills. And to understand that history is a circle that is connected to today.

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By Laurie Struna Mesa Public Schools Misty Willis is a criminology and social studies teacher at Dobson High School, and the recent recipient of the 2015 Kids in Need Foundation, National Teacher of the Year Award.

Willis started her career in early childhood education before becoming a high school teacher. Born to be an educator, her earliest recollections are of lining up her stuffed animals in front of a chalkboard to instruct them.

For 11 years, she has helped students realize their potential and understand they can achieve anything they want to.

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Q: How do you reach your students?

Willis: I respect them, and they automatically reciprocate that respect to me and their peers. I listen to them because I am genuinely interested in what interests them. I tell my students that I don’t teach history because I love it, even though I do. I teach because I love kids.

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Respected among automobile collectors, the Corvette Club of Arizona (CCA) recently held a car show at Thorobred Chevrolet of Chandler where proud owners showed off their ‘Vettes.

Throughout the year, CCA members enjoy a full calendar of photo page events calendar events and activities designed around their cars. According to its website, the group also hosts weekend tours (called “drivers” by the club members), competitive and charity events, picnics and other social gatherings. For more information, visit www.corvetteclubofarizona.com.. Photos by Tim Sealy

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6. Gene Kelso brought his “lady friend” to the show. 7. Brandon and Ani Hutchins love their ’08 Vette. 8. The car show wasn’t just for street machines. This drag racer was trailered in for the day. 9. Classic ‘60s Corvettes are always a crowd favorite.

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By Jill Pertler

Growing Up Blowing out 18 candles on your birthday cake is a huge milestone.

It happens in an instant. You are an adult! As such, you can vote and get married. You can serve in the military, get a tattoo, donate blood and get called for jury duty. You can even win the lottery (because you are finally old enough to buy a ticket).

Even though you can do all these things (and more) being 18 does not make you a grownup.

I’ve witnessed this firsthand with some of my own kids. They are young adults and independent in so many ways but they are not yet grownups because being an adult and being a grownup are two different things. One is immediate and automatic, the other is not.

A grownup has the ability to discern a running toilet from anywhere in the house. This is accompanied by the in-

ability to ignore a running toilet from anywhere in the house—even and especially at 2 a.m. An adult flushes and doesn’t give it a second thought or listen.

When you are an adult, you eat when you are hungry, whatever time of the day (or night) that might be— even and especially at 2 a.m. When you are a grownup you anticipate other people’s hunger more than your own.

When a grownup sees a police car in the rearview mirror he experiences a sense of security. An adult breaks out in a sweat and hopes he wasn’t speeding—again.

Adults have been known to lie about their age by increasing it. Grownups have been known to lie about their age by decreasing it.

Adults pay the rent; grownups pay the mortgage. Adults have jobs;

grownups have careers. Adults stay up way past midnight; grownups attempt to stay up past midnight when they are waiting for their adults to return home. Adults wake up late on a Saturday morning; it’s the perfect time to catch up on sleep. Grownups see the weekend as a perfect time to catch up on some yard work.

Grownups cut the cheddar on the cutting board. Adults cut the cheese wherever they can. Grownups secure the bread bag with the twist tie after making a sandwich. Adults aren’t aware there is an actual purpose for a twist tie.

Adults put their dirty dishes in the sink. Grownups rinse their own dishes along with whatever other dishes adults have left in the sink, put them in the dishwasher, run the dishwasher and return two hours later to unload it.

When you are an adult, the best part of the holidays is getting presents.

When you are a grownup, the best part is giving them.

Adults do not consider it out of the ordinary to watch an entire season of “The Walking Dead” on Netflix in one

day. Grownups watch one episode each week. They are aware there is a way to buzz through commercials, but that seems like a lot of work.

Adults run to the grocery store to grab something for dinner—usually from the frozen foods section. Grownups go to the store with a list and spend a considerable amount of time contemplating produce and whether organic really is worth the extra money.

Grownups keep an accurate budget of spending and income. Adults say, “Budge-what?”

Adulthood is awarded to you on your 18th birthday. Growing up is a process. For some of us, it is a neverending one. I’ve always said, “Growing up is realizing there is no such thing.”

If this is true, none of us will ever be completely done growing up. I kind of like that thought.

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Chon Thai Food is located in what can only be called an Asian cuisine shopping center. Szechwan and sushi restaurants stand in close proximity.

It would be possible on a week night, given a relatively light turnout for dinner, simply to show up, park your car and then decide what called to you.

Will it be a feast of sashimi tonight?

Or shall we make it a Kung Pao evening? Then again, a good Thai curry is hard to resist.

Chon Thai Food’s interior is brightly lit and a little plain, the supersized flatscreen TV on the south wall is a nod to Americans’ constant need for television. But seating is comfortable and the staff is very eager to help. To our hostess’ request for a drink order (coffee, tea, juices and soft drinks only), I responded with my latest enthusiasm: a Thai Arnold Palmer. She’d never heard of it, but when I explained it was comm. spotlight

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My companion and I shared an appetizer of crab puffs, called here “Crab Delight” ($4.99). Crab puffs are ubiquitous in all Asian restaurants now, and too often they are an oily pastry stuffed with uninspiring cream cheese barely touched by crab.

Not so at Chon Thai.

The creamy inside was flecked with small, but discernable bits of crab meat and the puff pastry was crisp and inviting.

We shared a pair of entrées: Pineapple Shrimp Curry ($10.99) and Chon Thai Rama Chicken ($7.99). As my companThe Pineapple Shrimp Curry blends heat and tangy sweet- ion pointed out, such a ness. combination provides a like an Arnold Palmer, with Thai tea balance of light and heavy. The clarinstead of the regular stuff, I was pre- ity of the curry, in coconut milk with sented with the restaurant’s first such lime leaves, was offset neatly by the concoction. If you like Thai tea, try it more substantial chicken, cooked in in this version with lemonade. It has a peanut sauce and served over lightly both the sweet smoothness of Thai steamed broccoli and spinach. tea and the citrusy kick of lemonade.

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brightened by the sweetness of the pineapple. We had ordered it at medium heat, but be aware: Medium at Chon Thai is more like hot. Try mild if you want medium, and avoid the hot dishes altogether if medium is too much for you.

The chicken was a delicious foil for the thick peanut sauce, and the vegetables were not overcooked. Fresh ingredients and careful preparation are the restaurant’s hallmarks. Desserts, as in most Asian restaurants, are few in number, but the fried bananas and ice cream ($3.99) hit the sweet spot.

As you may have noted by now, Chon Thai’s prices are very modest. At a time when even fast-food prices approach $10 for an entrée item, Chon Thai is a gourmet deal.

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Rock Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry and Apricot Preserve Glaze If you’re “game” to veer off the tried and true path of preparing the standard turkey for your holiday meal, Rock Cornish Game Hens are a delicious option. The kids in our family absolutely love them because they think they are miniature turkeys and they each get one of their very own.

The great thing about Rock Cornish Game Hens is that they are available all year long. (Just give yourself a few days to thaw them out, because you’ll find them in the frozen food section.)

So they not only make a wonderful holiday dish but also great for a “new year—new you” dish in January when you’re still feeling the glow of the holidays but you’re ready to start eating a bit more healthy.

For some reason, I thought these delicious little birds had been a part of our culture for centuries, but in the research I did about them, I was shocked to learn that, although the U.S. patent

and trademark office shows no ownership filings for the breed, the first Rock Cornish Game Hen apparently made its debut only in the 1950s. A poultry farmer named Jacques Makowsky first raised Guineas, but later, after much experimenting came up with a crossbreed of Cornish gamers and Plymouth Rock hens. The result was a plump little bird with all-white meat and a distinct gamy flavor. (That’s because these little 1-pounders are given a high protein diet that generally includes cranberries, acorns and other nuts.)

Other food historians credit chicken mogul Donald John Tyson for creating the Rock Cornish game hen by crossbreeding White Rock hens and Cornish hens in 1965. I’ll let them sort out the breeding rights. In the meantime, don’t mind if I take credit for creating a wonderful recipe that you’re going to thoroughly enjoy all year long.

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Rock Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry and Apricot Preserve Glaze For the hens:

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In another medium saucepan, combine apricot preserves, cranberry sauce, optional dried cherries or cranberries, honey or brown sugar, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 5 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. When hens are cooked, lay them on a bed of rice and spoon glaze over top.

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Robert Randolph and the Family Band Robert Randolph and the Family Band is an American funk and soul band led by pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph.

He’s performed with Eric meet your neighbor Clapton and collaborated with some of the best musicians out there.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 21, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (with Randolph hitting the stage around 8:30 p.m.)

WHERE: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 125 E. expensive homes Commonwealth Ave., Chandler COST: $20 to $65 INFO: www.downtownchandler.org/ downtown-chandler-concert-series

Trombone Shorty New Orleans-bred trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty blends rock, hip-hop, funk and jazz.

WHEN Saturday, Nov. 28, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (with Trombone Shorty hitting the stage around 8:30 p.m.)

WHERE: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler COST: $20 to $65 INFO: www.downtownchandler.org/ downtown-chandler-concert-series The Neil Sedaka Legacy Musicians pay tribute to the songwriter behind “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” “Laughter in the Rain” and “Calendar Girl.”

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino’s Ovations Live Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: (800) 946-4452 or www.wingilariver.com Tanya Tucker Tanya Tucker has scored hits with songs like “Delta Dawn,” “Love’s the Answer” and “Would You Lay with Me (in a Field of Stone).”

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino’s Ovations Live Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $24 to $65 INFO: (800) 946-4452 or www.wingilariver.com

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Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Event Drivers with disabilities can become racing pros at a special event offered

by Barrow and Bondurant.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 4, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving at Firebird International Raceway, 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler COST: $45 for children younger than 18; $88 for adults. Proceeds benefit St. Joseph’s Barrow.

INFO: (602) 406-6280 Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale More than 20 vendors will have holiday items available for purchase, including quilts and blankets, Norwex, Partylite Candles, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Avon, Mary Kay, jewelry, stained glass, wood crafts and other handcrafted items. Baked goods will also be available for purchase.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Epiphany Lutheran Church, 800 W. Ray Rd., Chandler COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 963-6105 A Motown Holiday Show Remember all the Motown hits with this variety show.

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino’s Ovations Live Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: (800) 946-4452 or www.wingilariver.com

Chris Burton Jacome A regular performer at the Desert Botanical Gardens “Luminarias,” Jacome is one of the top U.S. flamenco guitarists.

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

WHERE: Ed Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3000

Sun Lakes Chorale’s Holiday Concert The concert is dubbed “We Need a Little Christmas.”

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes COST: $10 INFO: (480) 883-6997

Instead it’s a holiday party.

WHEN: Monday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Sun Lakes Country Club, 2601 Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes COST: Donation of cash or nonperishable food for Matthew’s Crossing accepted.

INFO: (480) 895-1162

The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s Michele Michaels Michele Michaels will talk about the programs and services offered by her agency. As the hard of hearing specialist for Arizona, she provides outreach, education, training, information and resources. Michaels will answer questions and concerns WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 10, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Ed Robson Branch Library, Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3000, halib72@ gmail.com or reggiefaith@gmail.com.

Holiday Music with Sosco Duo Celebrate the season with your favorite holiday standards as performed by Sosco Duo, talented flute and guitar duo.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Ed Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3000

Craig Ferguson Craig Ferguson is best known for his show, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” but he’s a well-versed comedian who played Drew Carey’s evil boss on “The Drew Carey Show.”

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino’s Ovations Live Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $47 to $137 INFO: (800) 946-4452 or www.wingilariver.com Spirit of Christmas The 28th annual show, hosted by Tom Booth, is an energetic variety performance featuring more than 100 dancers, singers, a horse and carriage and special guest entertainers.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12, through Sunday, Dec. 20, various times WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $26 and $30 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Sun Lakes Democratic Club Meeting There is no speaker at this meeting.

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The Texas Tenors: “Deep in the Heart of Christmas” The Texas Tenors have performed more than 800 concerts around the world since its 2009 run on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST $42, $52 and $62 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org LeAnn Rimes: Today is Christmas Tour with special guest Ellee Duke Having sold 44 million albums, LeAnn Rimes is a force with two Grammys, three Academy of Country Music and 12 Billboard Music awards under her belt.

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A three-day celebration of arts, entertainment and libations will bring nearly 400 juried artisans to the streets of downtown Tempe this December.

One of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind, Tempe Festival of the Arts is held each fall and spring. This autumn’s artist-driven event takes place from Third Street to University, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6. It is open to the public and admission is free.

Easily accessible via Valley Metro Light Rail, the event is ranked as one of the top fine arts festivals in the nation, with artisans from all over North America flocking to Tempe to showcase their works and unique pieces. The award-winning festival is set to draw as many as 225,000 guests looking for one-of-a-kind art pieces, jewelry, décor and more.

The juried artists fall into 16 categories including fine art, ceramics, photography, sculpture and jewelry.

Artists will be onsite to discuss their

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craft and conLantana, as well nect with festival as Arizona Music attendees.

This Hall of Fame inyear’s featured artductee Walt Richist, Geoffrey Aaron ardson.

Harris, draws inspiSeveral festival ration for his digital firsts this year inpaintings from his clude the intropassion for vintage duction of food toys. His contemtrucks and the porary pieces offer Festival After Dark a nostalgic quality, nighttime lounge making bold use of programming. color and illustratFestival food is a ing the “atomic age” top attraction of fascination of years the event, and the passed. addition of several While strolling local food trucks through downtown including The Geoffrey Aaron Harris is one of the Tempe, attendees Grilled Cheese are treated to mu- featured artists for this year’s show.

Truck, The Main sic, entertainment and interactive Lobster Lady and Sip-n-Sliders comperformances. This year features live plement the standard food fare and music all weekend including The Joe Cottage Edibles offerings.

Costello Project, The Resonators and An annual favorite, festival attendRonstadt Generations. Emcees in- ees may enjoy the AZ Wine Festival clude KJZZ on-air personality Blaise and the Art of Beer. AZ Wine Festival

is teaming up with eight of Arizona’s best wineries, featuring servings as well as purchases by the glass, bottle or case from Page Springs Cellars, Pillsbury Wine Company, Sonoita Vineyards and more. The Art of Beer offers craft connoisseurs the chance to enjoy local brews from local breweries including Gordon Biersch and Four Peaks Brewing Company.

Tempe Festival of the Arts brings a distinctive shopping experience to the downtown district. Each year this famed festival receives more than 1,600 applicants looking to participate and sell their art. With more than $1.6 million of original art sold on average, the fall festival is perfect for finding unique holiday gifts at affordable prices. The introduction of some festival firsts and an amazing roster of artists and entertainment are sure to make this year’s festival bigger and better than ever.

For a complete list of artists and festival details visit www.tempefestivalofthearts.com.

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Randolph expects 2016 to be breakthrough year

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski A self-professed big sports fan, Robert Randolph has done his bit to contribute to recreational activities.

A customized version of Robert Randolph and the Family Band’s song “Take the Party” is used as the theme song to “SEC Nation,” a traveling college football pregame show.

“I’m always following sports,” said Randolph, known to be a master at the pedal steel guitar. Rolling Stone named him one of the 100 greatest guitarists.

If that isn’t enough, his New York Mets made the World Series. In an interview before the World Series ended, he was very excited about the prospect of the Mets winning it all. (The Kansas City Royals beat the Mets.)

But he’s just as thrilled about his forthcoming album.

“I got a new record that should be done in the next month or so,” he said.

“It should be cool. I have a lot of great songs. I’ve recorded so much material that we’ll just lay everything down and see which songs actually make the final cut.

“This time I don’t have too many guests. I recorded with Buddy Guy and Carlos Santana and some of those guys. Hopefully some of those songs make the record. If not, I have enough great material that the fans are going to love it.”

He has appeared on songs by both of those artists as well. Randolph said he and his funk-blues band best known for the song “Ain’t Nothing Wrong with That” will let others choose which tunes make the collection.

“I usually tell them to send me a list of their favorites,” he said.

“Sometimes you could write a song and get too attached. It could be really good or not that great. All of us music artists go through it.”

He went with a different approach for the album that has yet to be named.

Instead of writing songs in the studio, Randolph penned the tracks when he was inspired.

“This time I wrote songs on the fly, at least twice a week,” he said.

“You feel them and then you just go. I just keep it going. I went into the studio. I did a demo and then I would

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Robert Randolph and the Family Band perform on Saturday, Nov 21, as part of the Downtown Chandler Concert Series at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park.

come back, record them and let people listen to them. Sometimes in the past, we’ll wait to record this song in the studio. Once it’s on the record, it’s on the record. Six months later, by the time we play it live, it’s a completely different song.”

To hold off recording them and listening to them two to four months later worked out better for Randolph and his band.

“I’ve learned from other people like Clapton and Dave Matthews that that’s the way to do it,” he said. “You cut a thing, step away from it, come back and add this, take this out. It’s a normal musician thing.”

Randolph expects to play some of the new songs when he performs as part of the Downtown Chandler Concert Series on Saturday, Nov. 21.

“I’ll play at least about four of them,” he said. “I’m not sure which ones. But we have some shows before then.”

For 2016, Randolph is expecting it to be a breakthrough year for the band.

“We’re looking at 2016 to really sort of be a next-level year,” he said. “There are talks about big tours, big shows with some other big bands. It’s really supposed to take it to another level.”

Robert Randolph and the Family Band perform Saturday, Nov. 21, as part of the Downtown Chandler Concert Series in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler.

The music runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with Randolph hitting the stage around 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $65. For more information, visit http://www. downtownchandler.org/downtownchandler-concert-series.

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