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The Town of Gilbert recently passed new ordinance had been passed, but an ordinance that gives residents she only has a handful of chickens and the right to have chickens and other said she wasn’t worried about it. Their small animals on lots that are as small neighborhood does not have an HOA as 6,000 square feet. Those living on and the home lots are of typical size. larger lots would be allowed more A code compliance administrator animals. with the Town, Adam Adams said The new ordinance is part of the he receives about 5,000 to 6,000 Land Development Code that took complaints per year. Less than 1 effect April 26. While some Gilbert percent of those are related to fowl. residents have expressed concern that “Most of those complaints are about allowing up to five chickens (or ducks, a noisy rooster in a backyard,” he said turkeys, rodents or other specific Adams also explained that when birds) on home lots might promote there is a complaint that comes into noise or odors, other residents cheer the Town of Gilbert’s office regarding that they can exercise the property a fowl, they will follow-up with right. a personal visit to the household “It would have had an impact if associated with an alleged complaint. we didn’t actually take “One of our five inspectors an ordinance and make we have would go by an ordinance change at and try to make initial the very last meeting,” contact. We would let said Gilbert Councilman them know of the alleged Jared Taylor. complaint and work with “The council members them to make sure they’re clarified measurement Landen, Jayden and Lisa in compliance,” he said. issues in the ordinance Rowley are North Gilbert Gilbert residents who to make it more specific. residents who own several live within HOAs are We have an agrarian chickens. encouraged to contact past. There were some residents that the HOA to find out if chickens are were able to have chickens on their allowed per the CC&Rs. property and then our code restricted “One of the reasons I liked it (the one of the zonings that was just a few ordinance) is that it gives a lot of hundred feet shy of that other zoning. latitude and then if the CC&Rs want They said, ‘Why can you have a noisy to be more restrictive, that’s up to dog, but you can’t have any chickens...’ them,” explained Taylor. He noted that and it was a reasonable thing, so we CC&Rs could not be less restrictive looked at it as a council.” than the ordinance, but they could be North Gilbert residents Jeremy and more restrictive, including banning Lisa Rowley enjoy owning chickens in fowl altogether. their subdivision. They have had them Another bill (Senate Bill 1151) is for 10 years. being considered by the Arizona Lisa Rowley said that she has never Legislature that would essentially take received any complaints about her away the ability of a municipality to chickens and in fact, many of her ban urban chickens in their zoning. neighbors have chickens, too.

Although it would be yet another “People don’t complain about the victory for those that like their hens,” she said. “They might complain chickens, a municipality would still be about roosters because they’re the able to say how many fowl a resident ones that make the noise, but I think could have. Republican Sen. David sometimes people forget that roosters Farnsworth was the main sponsor are the noisy ones,” she explained. of the bill which addresses fowl Lisa Rowley was not aware that a regulation. classifieds

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Congratulations to Christina FuocoKarasinski, who was promoted from managing community editor to executive editor of the Times Media Group, which owns the The North Gilbert Breeze.

Members of the Gilbert Leadership Class XXII showed off their talents by completing a garden restoration project and mural on behalf of Page Commons, a housing complex for seniors. The class raised more than $6,300 and received several in-kind donations from local businesses to fund the restoration project.

The new restaurant Blue Lemon entered the town on the proverbial right foot by partnering with the Gilbert Education Foundation to raise money for local families in need. Blue Lemon is located on the southwest corner of Baseline and Greenfield roads.

Speaking of coming to town, Mayor John Lewis welcomed Plumbing Medic, 75 W. Baseline Dr., Suite F30, to Gilbert with a Gilbert Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony. He also

hosted a ribbon-cutting for Rita’s Ice Custard at 1551 E. Elliot Rd., Suite B2.

Other businesses coming to town were Thinique and The Joint (Councilman Ben Cooper’s family business), 1652 S Val Vista Dr., No. 127, in Dana Park, Mesa; and Sun Valley Medical Billing, 2323 E. Guadalupe Rd., Suite 100, Gilbert.

The real estate research site Movoto. com published an article on the safest cities in Arizona, based on FBI crime statistics from 2012. Gilbert ranked third out of 42 locations with populations over 10,000.

Gilbert officials said “not now” to building a $20 million BMX headquarters which pretty much nixes the partnership to bring a 4,000seat arena, museum and public park to 10 acres of Town-owned land near Greenfield and Germann roads.

SanTan Village launched a solar power initiative in partnership with Panasonic to install 2,877 solar panels on several rooftops at the Gilbert shopping center.

Although the panels are out of sight on the roof, the benefits certainly will

be noticed: The new solar installation is set to yield an estimated 758kw of clean energy—enough power for approximately 110 homes The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a fifth weekly referral team—an industry exclusive group of professionals who work to build strategic partnerships with one another and understand the products and services provided by each member of the group. Interested in joining? Call Sara Clifton at (480) 941-6321.

The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety awarded the Town’s police department with several traffic safety grants to conduct traffic enforcement and purchase safety equipment. An $110,000 Driving Under the Influence Grant will fund overtime costs during DUI enforcement for multi-agency DUI task forces. A $70,000 Neighborhood and School Zone Speeding Enforcement Grant was awarded to conduct additional speed enforcement in neighborhoods and

The Town of Gilbert is streaming events like Town Council and Planning Commission meetings online and via mobile Apple and Android devices.

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More than 100,000 leaders from around the world are expected to attend the Leadercast event to hear from dynamic speakers who will share inspiring, encouraging and motivational messages. Attendees will learn how to improve leadership skills and will have the opportunity to network with other leaders in Gilbert.

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When Sarah Ellery was diagnosed with breast cancer, she knew her life would change forever.

What the Gilbert mother and grandmother didn’t know is that her battle would also change thousands of other lives for the better.

“I’m very fortunate that I have a very dear, loving family,” said Ellery, who will be officially in remission five years in December. “My husband and my daughter were in with me when the doctor told me the news. I couldn’t even look at my daughter, I knew we would fall apart.”

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Gilbert Photographer Showing Works at Mesa Kinkade Galleries

By Lynette Carrington The Thomas Kinkade Gallery has been known for its limited edition art and collectibles in its locations nationwide.

The gallery recently made a rare move and incorporated the works of Gilbert photographer Jim Moon as a featured artist through June at its Superstition Springs Center and Arrowhead Towne Center locations.

“I took photography classes in junior high and high school,” Moon explained.

In the late 1990s, he did architectural photography, but after he had a heart attack nearly 10 years ago, he looked to his hobby.

“My wife decided I needed a different hobby besides work,” he said.

So, he bought a new camera and shortly thereafter went on a storm chase and captured exquisite images.

“That moment sort of changed my life and reignited that passion.”

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his or her works featured in a Thomas Kinkade Gallery. At the Superstition Springs gallery, director DeAnne Furr Kleiner, as well as owners John and Rachel Hickey, couldn’t have been more excited.

“I came across Jim because my parttime employee is friends with his daughter,” Furr Kleiner said.

“I saw his photos on Facebook and I looked at them and just said, ‘Whoa.’

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By Meghan McCoy The East Valley Friends and Neighbors organization is a firm believer in the ties that bind friendship, companionship and charity work.

Ethel Marques serves as its publicity officer and first vice president in charge of programs.

She got involved after moving from Australia to Scottsdale, and then onto Mesa. Marques has found East Valley Friends and Neighbors to be a great resource for meeting people.

“You can come to us and make friends,” she said.

The club, which has a strong female presence, is a meeting place for folks who are seeking friendship, because they are homebound, they are from out of state or because they merely want to increase their circle of friends.

It meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Grace United Methodist Church, 2024 E. University Dr., Mesa. She said many of the members arrive around 9 a.m. to socialize before the short business meeting at 10 a.m.

Members bring coffee, tea and cakes to enjoy during the activities or featured speaker. For April, members decorated Easter hats with donated decorations for a holiday hat parade.

But that’s not the only get together.

The club hosts luncheon meetings at different restaurants on the third Wednesdays.

On the fourth Saturday, members meet at a restaurant, which attracts anywhere from eight to 30 people.

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The East Valley Friends and Neighbors organization packed food for “Feed My Starving Children,” one of many charity events the group participates in.

In addition, the club has many women’s activities, including seeing films; reviewing books; playing games like pinochle, dominoes, shanghai, mahjongg and canasta; golf, and stitch and chat.

Men meet up for an informal breakfast at different restaurants to socialize.

Originally dubbed the Welcome Wagon Club of Mesa, the East Valley Friends and Neighbors, which hosts two charitable events per year, costs $25 annually for a single or couple. That grants members a monthly newsletter, membership directory and participation in group functions, annual fundraisers and general meetings. Those interested can attend a meeting and event to help them decide if they want to join.

“I enjoy the friendship and companionship and the fact that you always have someone to call if you needed help,” Marques said.

Members send each other emails asking for recommendations and help when needed.

For more information, visit www. evfanaz.org.

The Higley Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled its 2014-15 season starring a wide variety of acts ranging from acclaimed pianist Ang Li to the music of Led Zeppelin.

Upcoming Highlights Include: A Nov. 2 performance by acclaimed pianist Ang Li A Nov. 15 performance by Second City as part of the comedy group’s 55th anniversary tour A Dec. 27 performance of “Lamb Chop’s Christmas Show,” with Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop.

A Jan. 23 performance by country star Collin Raye The return of “One Great Night of Folk Music” in March.

Season ticket orders will be taken through May 1. Organizers said this is the least expensive way to purchase tickets, with adult tickets sold at 20 percent off the regular season price.

Purchase three or more shows to qualify. Season ticket orders can be placed by contacting Robert Zucker, operations manager, for an order form, at (480) 279-7193 or by sending an e-mail to robert.zucker@husd.org.

Individual event tickets will go on sale May 5.

Higley Center Main Stage: “Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin:” Sunday, Sept. 28 B.J. Thomas: Friday, Nov. 14 Second City: 55th Anniversary Comedy Tour: Saturday, Nov. 15 Winston Churchill: One-Man Play: Friday, Jan. 9 Collin Raye: Friday, Jan. 23 Johnny Rivers: Saturday, Jan. 31 The McCartney Years: Friday, Feb. 6

Ryan Shupe and The RubberBand: Saturday, Feb. 7 John Sebastian of Lovin’ Spoonful: Friday, Feb. 13 Roger McGuinn: Saturday, Feb. 14 Utah Ballroom Dance Co.: Saturday, March 28 World of Music Series: Ang Li: Sunday, Nov. 2 Craig Einhorn, fingerstyle and classical guitar: Sunday, Nov. 9 A Man’s Requiem: SEOP Dance Co. of South Korea: Wednesday, Nov. 12 Singing the Good Old Songs: Singalong old folk standards: Sunday, Nov. 16 David Nachmanoff, singer-songwriter: Sunday, Jan. 11 Bill Boycott Band: Sunday, Feb. 15 One Great Night of Folk Music: Saturday, March 7 Chris Proctor, National Champion Fingerstyle Guitar: Sunday, March 8 Acoustic Eidolon: World Music for the Soul: Sunday, March 15 Family Series: Circus Electronica: Circus and acrobatic acts with theater lighting and live DJ: Saturday, Oct. 25 Christmas with the Nelsons: Friday, Dec. 12 Alley Cats’ Christmas Jingle Bell Rock a cappella: Sunday, Dec. 14 Lamb Chop’s Christmas Show with Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop: Saturday, Dec. 27 Nelson Illusions: Saturday, April 11.

For more information, call (480) 279-7194 or visit www.higleyarts.org.

The Higley Center for the Performing Arts is located at 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert.

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Salt River Tubing recently reopened for the season, but the event means more than just the beginning of another summer for President/CEO Henri Breault. It marks his 50th year in tubing.

“Tubing has been in my blood for decades,” Breault said. “What a way to make a living...watching people having fun in the sun and enjoying the great outdoors. I truly feel that I have never worked a day The “Rocking Rodeo Roundup” is also dubbed “More Kids in the Woods” hoedown. in my life.”

In 1938, the Breault family launched Labor Day weekend from Friday, Aug. one of the first tubing operations in 30, through Monday, Sept. 1. the United States on the Apple River in “National Get Outdoors Day: Salt Somerset, Wisc. In 1941, Terrace Tubes River Pirates” is on Saturday, June 7. was featured as a unique recreation Fourth of July weekend, tubing will experience in Life Magazine, as well as honor the United States with “Bag National Geographic, the New York It for Bucks Take Pride in America” Times, Time Magazine and Playboy event from Friday, July 4, through magazine.

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Choosing a Camp This Summer Starts with Questions

By Tracy House Day camps, overnight camps, out-of-town camps. From sports and drama camps, to cooking and engineering camps, there are as many types of camps as there are kids who go to camp and choosing the right one for a child can be one of the most important decisions parents make.

Ginger Pauley, executive director of American Camp Association (ACA), said the first thing a parent should consider when choosing a camp is the age of the child.

“If it’s a young child, say 7 years old or 8 years old, and they’ve never been away from home, I would suggest that they first put them at a day camp because that’s an area where the child will be comfortable coming home in the afternoon and wouldn’t have to stay overnight,” Pauley said.

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“I would never put a child in an overnight camp if they’ve never stayed the night at a friend’s house or grandma and grandpa’s where they’ve been away from their parents.”

Parents, Pauley said, should consider the child’s interests when thinking about a day camp.

Most of the camps that have been accredited through ACA, said Pauley, are in northern Arizona and have gone the extra mile. They’ve taken every step to assure that the camp is safe.

She continued that camps that are not credited by ACA can be very safe.

“There are many reasons why they don’t do accreditation, where they can’t afford accreditation,” Pauley said.

“It could be a church camp, where they don’t think they need to. Boy Scouts, where they don’t think they need to.”

Accredited or not, choosing the right camp starts with gathering information about the camp, which can include the philosophy of the camp, how the staff is trained, what the disciplinary procedures are and what the camp fee includes, such as transportation, meals and activities.

Specifically, for the children, parents should ask about the ratio of campers to counselors and practices of taking the campers out on field trips. “It depends on the age of the children,” Pauley said. “I believe the ratio starts with 1 to 5, depending on the younger kids. As they get older, it goes up exponentially. If they’re a teenager, it’s going to be 1 to 10. If they’re going out in groups there are always two people with them, one at the beginning, one at the end. They do the buddy system; they do count off, to ensure the child is safe when they’re out.”

Camps in Arizona are governed by the county in which they are located,

and Pauley said there is no statemandated ratio.

Pauley said parents should always ask how the staff at the camp is hired.

“They should always ask the director what the rules are of the camp. What are the training procedures? Anything they want to ask, the camp director should be willing to answer that. If they’re not, don’t put the child there.

When my children were growing up, if they (the director) couldn’t answer the questions, they’re not going.”

“You want to know your child is safe,” said Pauley. “You want them in a safe environment.”

From information about how to choose a camp to the benefits of the camp experience and even how to deal with homesickness, camp visits and a list of questions to ask the director, the American Camp Association has articles, publications and research available for parents on its website at www.acacamps.org.

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By Tracy House Moms-to-be in the East Valley have an opportunity to experience childbirth the way nature intended—naturally.

Valley Women for Women is a caring community of experienced nurse-midwives who offer the genuine experience of childbirth where the person in charge is the mom.

Janice Bovee—one of the nursemidwives at VWFW with 16 years experience as a nurse-midwife and 22 years of labor/delivery and emergency room nursing experience—explained VWFW is an OB/GYN practice, with 14 female physicians, five full-time nurse midwives, four women’s health nurse practitioners and one female physician assistant.

Bovee said the difference between a birth with a nurse-midwife and an

OB/GYN is “we spend more time with our moms in the office and we’re with them the whole time during labor.”

She clarified that during labor in the hospital, a labor nurse takes care of the mother-to-be until the doctor comes in for the delivery. Nurse-midwives are present during the entire labor process through to delivery. Whether it’s wiping a brow, holding a hand or offering words of encouragement, the nurse-midwife is present monitoring mom.

“The other most important thing is we believe in the normalcy and the normal process of pregnancy and birth and that it’s best not to intervene and that Mother Nature usually doesn’t need any help, but if she does we can help her.”

Bovee explained the nursemidwives deliver in the hospital and can take care of most emergencies.

In the case that a mother may need a cesarean section, doctors are on hand and the nurse-midwife is there to assist or serve as birth support. Bovee said the rate of cesareans is only 5 percent for VWFW compared to 33 percent nationally. She credits the low percentage to minimal amounts of medical intervention and watchful waiting for normal processes during labor.

“We don’t induce unless there’s a real true medical reason and consider the mother normal until proven otherwise.” she added. “In labor we have them eating and drinking, walking and moving. They’re not treated like a patient with an IV, put in bed and put on a monitor. We don’t do that unless there’s a true medical reason for it.”

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COST: $12 to $18 WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, INFO: (480) 924-6260 or 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert http://thepalmstheatre.com Everyone’s favorite 2-dimensional hero COST: $50 INFO: (480) 503-6256 or is given new life on the stage in “The www.gilbertaz.gov Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.” This child care and babysitting course photo page events calendar recipe corner helps build confidence, self-esteem 2 Mother-Daughter and skills necessary to care for infants Spring Tea and children.

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7 Buzzin’ Around Story WHERE: Gilbert Community Center, hearsay meet your neighbor Time talk 130 N.lawOak St., Gilbert WHEN: Sat., May 3, from 11 a.m. to COST: $25 per couple; 11:30 a.m. $5 additional sibling WHERE: Mesa Public Library—Red INFO: (480) 503-6270 Mountain Branch, 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa The spring tea is open to ladies ages 2 to 17 and their mothers, grandmothers, COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-3100 or aunts or biz boxfamily friends. dolores.frangella@mesaaz.gov Story time is presented by 3 Hershey’s Track and Field professional storyteller, Ms. Kate.

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WHERE: Williams Field High School, 2076 Higley Rd., Gilbert COST: $5 INFO: (480) 503-6200 or www. gilbertaz.gov/parks/sports-youth.cfm The Town of Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a local Hershey’s Track and Field Meet for boys and girls 7 to 14 years old.

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WHEN: Thurs., May 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Arts Studio at Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $16 INFO: (480) 644-6520 or www.mesaartscenter.com These combos are fused with different cultural flavors and some funk thrown in to make them fun. The class is for ages 6 and older.

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WHEN: Saturdays May 3, through May 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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WHEN: Sun., May 4, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Target offers free admission Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum the first Sunday of every month. The Sun., May 4, event will feature Sherry Finzer Trio.

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WHEN: Every Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: McQueen Park Activity Center, 510 N. Horne St., Gilbert COST: $1.50 for residents; $2.25 for nonresidents INFO: (480) 503-6294 or www.gilbertaz.gov A clean, safe, indoor play area for children and their parents to have fun.

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declare May “Mom’s Month.”

Yes, I am declaring the ENTIRE month we celebrate moms. I know you’re thinking this is because I’m a mom. It’s more than that. You see, when you have shared a similar experience with someone, you understand that person more than someone who hasn’t.

As a mom, I know what goes into being a mom. I know what it feels like to desire to be the best and yet come up short. I can relate to the sacrifices that we joyfully make in being “mom.” What it means to be crazy tired, and yet find yourself up all night with a child that doesn’t feel well, has had a bad dream, or doing a stupid science project. The struggle within between using the degree you fought hard to obtain, or staying home to wipe noses and run carpool.

It’s a daily task of keeping everyone on schedule, making sure homework, doctor’s appointments, piano lessons, laundry, vacuuming and dinner not only get accomplished but with some level of consistency and excellence.

The mom quickly packing a special lunch while alternately making sure the briefcase holds all she needs for the day’s meetings at work, or those moms who find themselves micromanaging teenagers to complete college and scholarship applications and honor curfews. Not to mention, the list of hopes, dreams, desires and tasks that belong to us moms!

Please understand that I’m not whining - we have made the choice to be moms. But moms are just like the rest of the world, making choices, then finding we need to be reminded of why we chose the way we did. In the grand scheme of life, this is the best profession we could ever have imagined. I have learned how to overcome the biggest of power struggles that could bring any corporate executive to their knees and have an amazing solution to dealing with severely loud tantrums wielded by selfish people. I can go from nurse, cook, counselor, bodyguard, referee, teacher, taxi driver to warden all in under an hour - a feat that takes compassion, self-control, intelligence, stamina,

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perseverance, wisdom and a whole lot of grace!

It’s in the having done this myself, that I appreciate the moms around me. Mom to mom, I appreciate what you go through to raise and build up healthy kids who will turn into adults with character and integrity.

Kids who know their potential and that good sportsmanship and a strong work ethic are highly valued and rewarded. The moments where you have to sit by and let your child walk through a rough time, wanting so desperately to rescue them, but knowing that in resisting you teach them problem solving and the importance of standing up for themselves and what is right.

Several years ago I was listening to a local radio program. A caller had just called in to try and win one of the contests they were running. The radio personality asked the woman what her name was and what she did for a living. She responded with her name first, followed by, “… and I’m just a mom.” I will never forget the response by the radio personality.

He replied, “Just a MOM! There is no such thing as JUST a mom! My wife is a mom. She stays home with our kids, and I don’t know how she does it. I could never do what she is accomplishing every day, and I appreciate her for it. Please, don’t ever refer to what you do as such a menial thing. It’s a put-down, and you deserve much more for all your hard work.”

Affirm the moms in your life during this month, whether it be your own mom, your wife, friend, or co-worker. The list of reasons for why moms should be valued and encouraged could go on and on. Each story is unique and different and helped create legacy—destiny. The simple fact that you are reading this would imply that someone turned you from a thought into a reality. Join me and celebrate the moms in your life.

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Nurse-midwives maintain a relationship with the mother through the process, even if complications arise and a physician becomes involved.

Bovee has been part of 1,368 deliveries in her 16 years. “The midwife service (at VWFW) did 430 births last year...The buzzword about midwives is ‘We don’t deliver babies, the mother does.’ We assist her. We take no credit for all the work she’s doing. It’s her birth and we’re just there to make sure everything goes safely.”

As more women embrace midwifery as an option for childbirth and go back to the natural ideas, Bovee suggested that moms-to-be choose a midwife who will listen to them. “Listen to their wishes and desires. Listen to their concerns.”

There is a misconception that all deliveries by a nurse-midwife are done at home. Bovee said, “All of our births are in the hospital, either at Mercy Gilbert or Chandler Regional (medical centers).”

Another misconception Bovee mentioned is that women who go to

a midwife in the hospital cannot have an epidural. “Oh yes they can,” she said. “If she desires an epidural and she’s progressing very well, we go for it.”

“What I love is that we get to do the best of all worlds,” Bovee said. “We get to do the traditional midwifery stuff which is home style, low intervention and then we can add medical intervention if the mother wants it or if she needs it. The person in charge at all times is the mother.”

Valley Women for Women has three office locations in Gilbert and Chandler. The midwives are located at the 3815 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert, office. For more information about Valley Women for Women, visit www.valleywomenforwomen.com or on Facebook at Midwives at Valley Women for Women.

Tracy House is a busy AZ Modern Mom of four, freelance writer and educator. She writes about motherhood, family, education, sustainability and Arizona. Three of her four children were delivered by midwives. Contact her at azmodernmom@gmail.com.

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As you are doing your spring cleaning, set aside some of the items you plan to get rid of and host a garage sale. The weather is perfect in the Valley and it is a great way to make some extra cash! Here are some tips to help you have a successful sale.

Pick the Right Date and Time.

Weekends are best for garage sales, but make sure you don’t pick a holiday weekend because you won’t get as many customers.

Talk to your neighbors about the date to see if they also want to do a sale. The more sales in a certain location, the more likely people will park and walk around.

Also, make sure you start early to maximize your selling time—and yes, shoppers are out early to buy!

Variety is Key. Don’t limit your garage sale. Start collecting items from all areas (baby stuff, tools, clothes, mirrors, toys, books, photo page

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dishes, appliances, etc.). General rule: If you haven’t used an item in the past year, you don’t need it. Sell these items that you don’t need—and someone else does— and make some cash!

Price Reasonably. People are looking for a bargain when they are garage sale shopping. Don’t price your items too high and be willing to negotiate with the buyers. Remember you don’t want it anyhow and everything you don’t sell you will have to lug back inside or to a donation center. You’ll also want to make the prices visible so buyers can look, shop and buy with ease.

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Pick up garage sale signs at the hardware store or make them yourself. Make sure that the signs point people to your street and that your sale is very visible.

Your signs should be large and neatly written so drivers can see them from the road. You can also advertise your sale on Craigslist and the newspaper.

Don’t Forget the Details. Have cash and change on hand so you don’t lose a sale. Extras that help include: grocery bags for buyers, extension cords for people to test electronics, and hangers for all clothes you are selling. Make sure all your items are clean, neat and nicely displayed.

Follow these simple tips and enjoy a successful garage sale!

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Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense.net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget.

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Grandma Lupe’s Tacos This month, in honor of Mother’s Day, place in our family gatherings was I pay tribute to Guadalupe Valenzuela more a factor of our abiding love for Peyron Proctor or the woman who first “Grandma Lupe.” She was fried them up and they’re the beloved mother and darn good. grandmother who left a “Grandma Lupe started treasured recipe behind making these tacos as a for five generations to young bride in Tucson, enjoy. on a small four-burner Here’s the story Grandma Lupe at her stove gas stove. It was 1920 from Grandma Lupe’s in 1920. and Arizona was in its granddaughter, Hayley Gibbons. infancy. A tiny woman (she wore a “When there’s a cause for celebration size 2 1/2 shoe), Lupe was known for or a need for comfort, only one food her hospitality, her skill at stretching a fits the bill in our house—Grandma meal and her tacos.

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The pork was so tender and flavorful that each bite was perfection. Each of the house specialties, burrito dinners and on the grill entrees comes with rice and a choice of pinto or black beans.

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Facebook (including private messages), Twitter, and text messages are frequently used in court proceedings regarding custody, child support and alimony. Although Arizona is a no-fault state, issues such as criminal conduct and substance abuse can still have major impacts in a divorce. Parties’ motivations in the divorce can also be important for seeking reimbursement of attorney fees. For example, in child support or alimony disputes, claiming financial hardship will be more difficult when the opposing party shows pictures of your recent vacation that you wrote about on Facebook. Tweeting about your wild weekend might not be a good idea, especially if it happened to coincide with your parenting time.

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be very careful about what they post or write. Even when private messages are not publicly viewable, they are often intercepted, shared by someone else, subpoenaed by the opposing party or discovered by tracking software.

Although Arizona law prohibits the unauthorized interception of electronic communication, it frequently happens. An incriminating statement (or photograph) made in a careless moment can be documented forever. There may be no way to erase content once you hit the send button.

The social media accounts of children can also be useful. The courts are generally reticent, with good reason, to interview or involve children in the divorce proceeding.

But often the children may be acting out or expressing themselves online, which provides the court extra information without involving children directly.

Because most divorce proceedings are open to the public, this leaves people vulnerable to embarrassment or worse when their private details are laid bare. As a general rule, if you do not want it broadcast, do not write it or post it. You could sink your entire case in 140 characters or less. If you or someone you know is in need of legal assistance, contact the attorneys at Rowley Chapman & Barney Ltd. at (480) 833-1113 or www.azlegal.com.

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Amazing Kidz Pediatric Dentistry provides a full range of dental prevention and treatments focusing on children. Dr. Larry Shults and his staff enjoy catering to their young patients and revel in their oral hygiene successes. Shults notes that good dental hygiene begins at a very young age.

“Our team is focused on the prevention of dental disease in children,” stated Shults. “Along with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, we recommend a child’s first dental visit be by age 1 to establish healthy dietary and oral hygiene habits with the child and their parents.”

Shults spends a lot of time doing outreach at local elementary schools and instructing proper brushing techniques and healthy snack and eating choices. “We always find it rewarding when patients come into the office and inform us that they have practiced the techniques or have stopped eating or drinking sugary foods and snacks.”

The entire staff at Amazing Kidz recently went to the annual Arizona Dental Convention for continuing education courses and Shults furthered his education in the area of sedation techniques for kids. The office recently added to the number of treatment rooms, and purchased new equipment in its back office to assist on the town

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Dr. Larry Shults welcomes new patients to Amazing Kidz Pediatric Dentistry.

staff with their growing practice and patient needs.

This summer Amazing Kidz will co-host a pool party in August with the orthodontic office of Garn and Mason. They will also cosponsor the City of Mesa Pumpkin Splash in September with Robison Orthodontics. “We love being a part of such a great community and look forward to doing more outreach and around Mesa,” said Shults.

Amazing Kids Pediatric Dentistry is located at 3549 E. Brown Rd., Suite 102, Mesa. Visit www. amazingkidzdentistry.com or call (480) 634-5686. Join the practice on Facebook, Google Plus and Pinterest and be sure to ask about the “CavityFree Under the Sea Club.”

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