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Gilbert Club Awards Mom Entrepreneur of the Year
Chandler business woman, Angela Harrolle, a mom of two children and owner of several businesses including the Fed Realty Group and restaurants CHoP, e Living Room, e Sushi Room and Humble Pie, was recently awarded the 2013 Mom Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Gilbert-based Mom-e Club’s fourth annual Mom Entrepreneur Celebration.
Harrolle was among the top 10 finalists who vied for the chance to win the title. Finalists hailed from all over the Valley and Southern California, and were chosen by a judging panel after each mom submitted a video entry on their role as a mom entrepreneur. Videos were then voted on in a national contest over a three-week period and the winner was determined by total unique votes.
Sponsored by e Mom-e Club, a national networking and support organization for mom and women entrepreneurs, the Annual Mom Entrepreneur Celebration pays tribute to all hard-working, dedicated mom entrepreneurs and honors them in front of their colleagues, family and friends. All finalists received complimentary professional video shoots in April by Basix Media a complimentary hair and make-up style session by Rolf’s Salon, roses and personalized, specialty gifts the night of the event.
Top 10 finalists included: Johnell McCauley of Peoria, Jennifer Shumway of Gilbert, Melanie Gallagher, Jamie Allen Bishop and Elizabeth Hughes of Scottsdale, Jarrett Ransom of Phoenix, Sonia Kang of Tempe, Angela Harrolle of Chandler, Tara Overholser of Mesa, and Kim Fuller of Long Beach, Calif.
“I’m so thankful that such an amazing organization has been developed to promote strong women,” Harrolle said after being crowned.
“It’s wonderful that we have an outlet to network, support, and promote mom entrepreneurs everywhere. What an honor it is to be chosen as the 2013
Mom Entrepreneur of the Year. I hope that I will be able to encourage women to turn their dreams into realities.”
She is the fourth Mom Entrepreneur of the Year to receive the award. Past recipients include Karen Nowicki of Chandler (2010), Shannon Rozas of Mesa (2011) and Dr. Susan Wilder of Scottsdale (2012).
For more information on e Mom Entrepreneur of the Year award or to watch the 2013 finalists’ videos, please visit www. momentrepreneurcelebration.com or call (480) 570-2615.
e Mom-e Club, founded in September 2010 by mom entrepreneur Tisha Marie Pelletier, is a national networking, support and encouragement organization for busy mom and women, aspiring and established, entrepreneurs to connect with like-minded, intelligent women. e organization hosts multiple chapter meetings throughout Arizona including Holbrook, Southern California and New Jersey, social mixers, its annual event and gatherings, and provides members numerous benefits such as a grant award, member directory, educational webinars, discounts and more. For more information, please visit www. mom-eclub.com.
How to Sell Your Home Without an Agent and Save the Commission
Gilbert - If you’ve tried to sell your home yourself, you know that the minute you put the “For Sale by Owner” sign up, the phone will start to ring off the hook. Unfortunately, most calls aren’t from prospective buyers, but rather from every real estate agent in town who will start to hound you for your listing.
Like other “For Sale by Owners”, you’ll be subjected to a hundred sales pitches from agents who will tell you how great they are and how you can’t possibly sell your home by yourself. After all, without the proper information, selling a home isn’t easy. Perhaps you’ve had your home on the market for several months with no offers from qualified buyers. This can be a very frustrating time, and many homeowners have given up their dreams of selling their homes
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neighborhood hearsay
Jaymes “Jay” Hawker was awarded the “Best Blood Drive Recruiter” 20122013 at Highland High School for his volunteer class GC 105. For the class, students were required to find at least one blood donor. Jay recruited more than 100 donors this past year for the four blood drives.
Arizona’s private Pet Network Group, AZ Pet Professionals, will be donating two pet oxygen mask kits
to the Gilbert Fire Department this month. After being contacted by AZ Pet Professionals, Capt. Robert Foster graciously accepted the donations. Several of Gilbert’s fire trucks have pet oxygen mask kits on board but they were still in need of two more kits.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center has successfully performed its first stem-cell transplant in a patient with multiple myeloma. The patient, a
65-year-old man from the San Tan Valley area, received an autologous stem-cell transplant following highdose chemotherapy.
Congratulations to former Gilbert volunteer Chelle Bullard. She recently started a personal assistant business.
Jessica D’Ambrosio, now in the eighth year of her teaching career and her fifth in the Higley Unified School District, has been named the district’s teacher of the year.
Phoenix assistant chief counsel, Michael Hamblin, has been hired by the Town of Gilbert as its new inhouse attorney after contracting with a private firm for decades. His salary is $150,000.
Wallis Berry started a job recently as the new cook at My Place in the Gilbert Senior Center. Welcome! The 1996 graduate of the International Culinary Academy has worked 17 years in the food and beverage industry and has experience in supper
clubs, country clubs, corporate dining and in the hotel industry.
Play ball! D.J. Peterson of Gilbert High School went to the Seattle Mariners as the No. 12 overall selection in the Major League Baseball draft. He was the highest East Valley player to get selected since former Desert Vista catcher Corey Myers went No. 4 to the D’backs in 1999. Peterson’s little brother, Dustin, and Riley Unroe were both second-round selections in the MLB draft. Peterson, who batted .540 with 10 homers and 39 RBIs this year for Gilbert, went No. 50 overall to the Padres. Unroe, who batted .553 with 10 home runs, 59 RBIs and 25 stolen bases for Desert Ridge, was selected at No. 60 by the Tampa Bay Rays.
What’s the buzz in your neighborhood? New babies or grandbabies? Announcements? Engagements? Let us know! Email hearsay@nearbynews.com.
Everlasting Love
Sunrise of Gilbert Community Celebrates
Residents’ Anniversaries
By Lynette Carrington
Seventeen couples at Sunrise of Gilbert Senior Living recently celebrated 937 years of marriage collectively. Looking as much in love as they day they met, they were there to celebrate and pass on their marriage advice to a special young couple that was in attendance at the ceremony.
Chris Robilotto, pastor of guest services at Sun Valley Community Church, officiated at the ceremony and shared love-related Biblical passages from Corinthians and Philippians. He also shared some of the best advice he ever received for a successful marriage, “If you want it to be successful, serve her,” Robilotto recounted.
Gilbert Mayor John Lewis also was in attendance and congratulated all the couples. He also shared a few words of advice that have helped him in his marriage.
“I make sure that I always get the last two words and those words those are ‘yes, ma’am,’” Lewis said. His marriage is now 32 years strong with a family that includes nine children and six grandchildren.
A lovely young newlywed couple was on hand to listen to the triedand-true advice that the couples volunteered. Valerie and Fidel Perez have worked at Sunrise of Gilbert for several years where they originally met, then fell in love and eventually married. e couple even held their wedding reception at the facility. e residents were overwhelmingly supportive and loving toward the couple who are now a part of the larger Sunrise of Gilbert family. ey
were happy to pass on their words of marriage wisdom.
Carlton and Phyllis Ruud have been married for 67 years. ey met when Phyllis’ parents purchased the farm next to Carlton’s when she was 12. e couple started to date two years after high school. eir advice to Valerie and Fidel was “Both put your trust in the Lord.”
Bill and Carmela Allison have been married for 65 years and were introduced to each other by a mutual friend. ey told the young couple, “Never go to bed mad at each other and don’t be afraid to say you’re sorry.”
Philip and Kathleen Peterson married 67 years ago, met in fourth grade and attended school together all the way through college. ey said, “Always be in love and tell the truth, and listen patiently; don’t criticize.”
When the celebration came to a close, the couples and all the guests were treated to cake and other treats in the main dining rooms. Just beyond the celebration was a trip down marriage memory lane with a table full of photos of the happy couples on their wedding day. Included in the display was a gorgeous lace-covered gown from the wedding of Roy and Fernel Downing on Nov. 15, 1942. It was Fernel’s wedding dress and was purchased at Miller’s Department Store for $14.95. e gown looked as new and as lovely as the day it was purchased. Congratulations to all the couples who celebrated on this special day.
For more photos from this celebration, see our Neighborhood Photos feature on page 12.
Residents at Sunrise of Gilbert shared their wedding day memories.
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Caring for a Special Needs Child
By Tracy House
e children are outside swimming and Kim Hansen can share a few minutes of her time. e older children are looking after their younger siblings and it’s quiet in the house that is usually bustling with activity. Hansen sits at her kitchen table, hands crossed in front of her, the raucous squeals of laughter muffled from outside.
Hansen’s four biological daughters are on their own, married and starting families, but at home are her nine adopted children, all of whom were drug exposed before coming to live with her. e children have varying degrees of learning disabilities, from minor delays to profound disabilities. Of her nine adopted children, Andrew, who is now 14 years old and going into eighth grade, is the
one Hansen calls her special needs child. “ e day to day with him is significant,” she said closing her eyes remembering. She tries to not get teary-eyed every time she talks about his journey.
Andrew was 1-week-old when he came to Hansen. She adopted him at 8 months old. Hansen said Andrew was a completely typical baby up until he was 4 years old when he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor on the brain stem called a medulloblastoma, which is related to the drug exposure in utero shortly after conception. ree days after the diagnosis Andrew had surgery. e cancer was on the brain stem and could not be completely removed. As a result, Andrew became disabled.
“When he came out of surgery, nobody realized the severity, nobody—even the surgeon—expected any of this,” Hansen said. “He developed this condition called posterior fossa syndrome, which they thought he would get his speech back but he never has and it’s been 10 years now. Everybody realizes that he’s not ever going to speak.”
“Technically he is diagnosed with CP, cerebral palsy, which is injury to the brain,” Hansen said. “And it was injury to his brain that left him like this. We have just learned to adapt the best we can to meet his needs. We’ve come to the realization it’s never going to change.”
Andrew is able to walk with a walker and has a companion dog, but requires numerous therapies.
Because of his weakened condition, Andrew needs assistance with everything—putting on his clothes, eating on his own, using the restroom.
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Andrew is learning American Sign Language but has difficulty using signs and needs somebody who knows him to interpret. “My goal, my hope is that one day he’ll be able to actually spell words, and even if he could finger point, even if it takes him half an hour for a greeting, that would be such an accomplishment,” Hansen said, taking a deep breath to hold back the tears.
ey’ve come a long way, Hansen said, but are probably as far as they are going to be able to go with Andrew. For a long time she tried to do it all herself but realized through this lifechanging event she needed to let others help.
“It’s very hard to release that responsibility, especially to someone
If Hansen has any advice for other mothers who are facing a significant situation, it’s to find somebody who has worked through the system and to connect with someone who can help figure things out. She also mentioned finding good help—respite and habilitation workers, friends or families—you are comfortable with because you do need a break.
Hansen doesn’t rest until Andrew is tucked safely in bed each night. “It is 24/7 truly,” she said.
Tracy House is a busy AZ Modern Mom of four, freelance writer and former educator. She writes about motherhood, family, sustainability and Arizona. Contact her at tracy@ azmomdernmom.com.
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Back to School Know-How: 5 Tips to Save on School Supplies
It may feel a bit early, but the truth is that now is the perfect time to start scouting out the back-to-school deals to find what you need so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Here are a few tips to help you save on school supplies.
1. Find out what you can reuse before you start shopping. Backpacks, calculators, rulers, scissors and binders are all items that can last more than one year.
2. Start shopping now for basics. If you don’t already have your school supply list, stock up on the basics (pencils, paper, notebooks, etc.) and wait until you know exactly what you need for all the extras. Insider tip: Not sure you want to visit a bunch of different stores? You can price match the sales at Walmart. Items that are often available to
price match include name-brand items like Sharpie, Crayola, Bic pens and Elmer’s glue.
3. Buy plain and personalize. e simple undecorated school supplies cost less and they are just as effective. You may even find that the store brand is cheaper. But to kids, they may not be as fun, so let them personalize their supplies with stickers, labels and colorful doodles.
4. Take advantage of reward programs. Office supply stores often offer “free after rebate” or “free after rewards” items. By
understanding how each of these programs works, you can pick up name-brand school supplies like pens, paper, highlighters, Sharpies, etc. for just a few pennies after rewards. e drug stores also have reward programs with free or cheap items each week during the backto-school season, so make sure you are checking those ads, too.
5. Shop the loss leaders. Each week the office supply stores and national retailers like Target and Kmart offer school supply loss leaders. ese are the penny, 10-cent and “free after rebate” items that help drive traffic to the stores. Try hitting up each of the office supply stores each week and only buying these loss leaders. Come back next month for tips to save on back to school clothes!
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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top ten family events
July 1-31, 2013
1 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’ Built to Amaze
WHEN: Mon., July 1, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
COST: $15 to $95
INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
Catch the animal experts, acrobats, aerialists and more astounding talent before Ringling Bros.’ Built to Amaze leaves town.
2 Disney’s “High School Musical”
WHEN: Fri., July 19, thru Sat., July 27, various times
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Piper
Repertory Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa
COST: $19
INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life, thanks to the Copperstar Repertory Co.
3 Roar and Snore With a Dinosaur
WHEN: Fri., July 12, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. MacDonald, Mesa COST: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers; registration required INFO: (480) 644-3553 or www.azmnh.org
If you tried to sleep around a dinosaur millions of years ago, you would have been snapped up! These days, kids between 6 and 12 can sleep in the presence of dinosaurs overnight.
4 “Princess Grumpypants” Tea Party
WHEN: Wed., July 17, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: PIEfection, 6731 E. Brown Rd., Mesa
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 218-7437 or www.piefectionaz.com
Author Vivian Stearns-Kohler signs her newest children’s book, “Princess Grumpypants,” about a grump-gone-good.
5 Youth Summer Art Classes
WHEN: Tuesdays in July, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Art Intersection, 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 201, Gilbert COST: $20 for pre-registration, $25 for drop-in INFO: (480) 361-1118 or www.artintersection.com
Each week Art Intersection teaches
kids about a style of art, then each participant has a chance to create their own interpretation. For children ages 9 through 14.
6 Family Bounce Night
WHEN: Tuesdays in July from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Bounce U, 1166 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert
COST: $9 for first child; $8 for siblings INFO: (480) 632-9663 or www.bounceu.com
Children must bring socks. All children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
7 Parent and Child Sign Language: Look What I Can Do!
WHEN: Mon, July 1, at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Baby Town, 3787 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert
COST: $12 for each parent and child combination (four participants minimum, eight maximum)
INFO: info@babybasics4u.com
Students will learn American Sign Language vocabulary to do with movement and actions like walk, run, swing and potty training.
8 Wildflower Kids
WHEN: Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Wildflower Bread Company, 3425 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (480) 507-9565 or www.wildflowerbread.com
A craft time for children, the event includes free milk and cookies.
9 Chick-fil-A Family Night
WHEN: Tues., July 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Chick-fil-A, 905 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa
COST: Charge for meals; free activities INFO: (480) 834-0573 or www.cfarestaurant.com/ mesariverview/home
Enjoy wholesome activities and special events while chowing down on chicken.
10 Golfland Sunsplash Mesa Nighttime Swim
WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays throughout July from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Golfland Sunsplash Mesa, 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa
COST: Varies, see website for details INFO: www.golfland.com/mesa Swim while watching the stars.
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Nothing stands the test of time like true love. Recently, Sunrise of Gilbert held a special wedding anniversary tribute for their residents that encompassed a total of 937 years of wedded bliss. Through all the happiness, fond memories, trials and tribulations, each couple looked as in love as the first day they met. Their love is eternal and their bond strengthened through the years. From their many years of life experience, the couples had words of wisdom to pass on to a very special newlywed couple that the residents have come to know and love. For more on this event, see the story on page 5. Photos by Lynette Carrington
1. Joan and Bill Sullivan. 2. Carmela and Bill Allison. 3. Carlton and Phyllis Ruud. 4. Newlyweds Valerie and Fidel Perez, employees at Sunrise of Gilbert. 5. Robert and Evelyn Righi. 6. Walter and Helen Sadlon 7. Robert and Mildred Martin 8. Russell and Ann Schultz
INDEPENDENCE DAY
For Yankovic, Career is a Juggling Act
Grammy Award Winner Performs in Mesa July 7
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
ese are busy days for “Weird Al” Yankovic.
He’s on the road for the third year promoting his successful album “Alpocalypse,” which peaked at No. 9 on e Billboard 200 album chart. Late last month, Yankovic released his second children’s book, “My New Teacher and Me,” the follow up to the New York Times best-selling read “When I Grow Up.” All the while, he’s halfway done with a new album.
So it’s not surprising he’s doing back-toback interviews, in only 10-minute intervals, from a recent tour stop in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. But Yankovic is such a fast talker, reporters glean a wealth of information out of the multi-hyphenate entertainer in a matter of minutes.
that he decided to give it a go.
“She said, ‘You’d be pretty good at writing children’s books.’ I said, ‘I have to agree with you there!’ en ‘When I Grow Up’ did quite well.
“I’ve been writing these books in verse and, obviously, had a few decades of practice writing song lyrics. I’m pretty comfortable with that form. I’m pretty much in touch with my inner child, too. e combination of that seems to work well for me.”
“Weird Al” Yankovic’s latest book, “My New Teacher and Me,” was released in late June to positive reviews.
Despite the number of projects he is working on, Yankovic is particularly proud of “My New Teacher and Me,” a heartfelt story about a young boy and his relationship with his new teacher, Mr. Booth.
“I’d always thought I’d be fairly good at it,” said the three-time Grammy winner, who performs at the Mesa Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7.
“I was always thinking that at some point, I’d like to take a shot at children’s books. I always admired Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein.”
It wasn’t until a few years ago, when he was approached by a book editor,
Literary career aside, Yankovic’s priority is music. His concerts, which feature frequent costume changes to go along with his plethora of topical hits ranging from “Eat It” to “Perform is Way,” are a work in progress. He could completely revamp a tour, however, half of the show would have to remain because the hits are what fans want to hear.
“ ere is a lot of work that goes into it,” Yankovic said. “I edit all the video elements on my laptop and I have a whole crew that works to make sure everything is working the way it should be. ere are a lot of things that can go wrong on any given night—computer goes down, server dumps, something happens with an instrument.
“But it’s an adrenaline rush to step out on stage and hear the audience laugh, cheer and respond to your stuff. It’s never old to me as long as the fans stay with me.”
events calendar
July 1-31, 2013
“Hairspray: The
Broadway Musical”
WHEN: Fri., July 5, thru Sat., Aug. 24, various times
WHERE: Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert
COST: $24; $10 (youths ages 6 to 18) INFO: www.haletheatrearizona.com/ shows/damn-yankees/ Queen-sized teen Tracy Turnblad, who has all the right moves, turns her passion for dancing into a spot on the local TV dance program.
Gilbert Farmers’ Market
WHEN: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Gilbert Farmers’ Market, 222 N. Ash Dr., Gilbert COST: Free admission
INFO: http://gilbertmarket.com
Buy local and support the community at the every Saturday farmers’ market.
Learn about dinosaurs and the history of paleontology through a whimsical and entertaining story. Kirby Soderberg’s one-man performance includes real dinosaur fossils, audience participation and plenty of clowning around.
Are you ready to take a groundbreaking step away from your favorite author or book? Stop by the Southeast Regional Library for personalized recommendation. Just give the expert adult services librarians the names of authors/books you have enjoyed, and they will find similar “read-alike” materials for you.
Chamber Chat
WHEN: Wed., July 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Apple Dumpling Café, 3076 E. Chandler Heights, Suite 101, Gilbert COST: Free but charge for meals
INFO: (480) 892-0056
Meet up with other chamber members for lunch. This informal gathering is a fun way to share conversation with other professionals and learn more about businesses in the community.
Skywatch
WHEN: Fri., July 12, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch’s library classroom, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert COST: $3 donation requested
INFO: www.riparianinstitute.org
Learn about the galaxy during this event suitable for children ages 10 and older.
Bird Walk
WHEN: Sat., July 20, at 6 a.m.
WHERE: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch’s preserve parking lot, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert COST: $5; reservations required by emailing kathe.coot@cox.net
INFO: www.riparianinstitute.org
Experienced birder Kathe Anderson leads the group.
Dragonfly and Butterfly Walk
WHEN: Sat., July 27, at 7 a.m.
WHERE: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch’s Dragonfly Ramada, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert
COST: $5 donation
INFO: www.riparianinstitute.org
It’s flier season and a great time to learn some basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures.
Postherpetic neuralgia is the indescribable nerve pain that continues long after an outbreak of shingles has healed.
If you take medication for the gnawing pain on postherpetic neuralgia, local doctors need your help testing the effectiveness of an investigational medication. All qualified participants in this research study will see a doctor and may receive the investigational medication plus all study-related care and procedures at no cost. Compensation for participation may be available.
If your shingles are gone, but the pain remains, call or visit our website to see if this study is right for you.
By Kathy Kerby
Salerno’s Restaurant and Pizzeria
If you have been looking for an authentic Italian family restaurant, look no further than Salerno’s Restaurant and Pizzeria on Guadalupe Road, just west of Recker Road, in Gilbert. It was opened in 2004 by three generations of the Salerno family who were recent transplants from Chicago, where they had owned restaurants for almost 40 years. Rosario, the son of Vincenzo, told us that they have a huge following from Chicago because their food “tastes like home.” at is why “people drive from Tucson, Glendale, Casa Grande and Scottsdale to eat food that is homemade,” he proudly added.
by Tracy, the catering manager. We were quickly seated in the large dining room with lots of Tuscan red and forest green complimenting a large Italian mural and numerous pictures. Lakin, our server, brought the menus and took our drink orders.
e three-page dinner menu includes appetizers, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and specialties with seafood, veal and chicken, as well as desserts and wines.
crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, as well as a fresh green salad with homemade croutons. Lou’s Italian roast beef sandwich ($7.95) included tender roast beef with grilled onions and melted mozzarella cheese on a large roll. Katie’s baked mostaccioli ($7.95) had yummy layers of pasta, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, ground beef and homemade red sauce. My lasagna ($7.95) was a delicious marriage of pasta, cheeses, meat and sauce. We also ordered two slices of pizza—one pepperoni and one sausage ($6.50)—and if you like thick Chicago-style pizza, this is the place for you! It was great for lunch and even better the next day. If we had to choose a favorite to recommend, it would be the baked mostaccioli.
catering business, in addition to the restaurant. So, for those of you who shun the chains and prefer to dine at a “mom and pop” (or in this case “grandpa and grandma”) establishment, you will want to visit this friendly, authentic taste of Italy by way of Chicago.
We planned our visit to take advantage of the lunch menu’s reduced prices and were immediately greeted
e one-page lunch specials are good on Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include pizza, pasta and sandwiches which all come with a choice of side (soup, salad, garlic bread or fries.)
After placing our orders, we enjoyed delicious warm bread which was
My daughter Katie loves tiramisu so we shared this tasty dessert. Needless to say, she was in mocha heaven as she carefully savored each delightful bite. As we were finishing our lunch, Grandpa Vincenzo came out and addressed us and all our fellow diners and said “How was the food?” How nice to feel like family.
Salerno’s has a huge take-out and
Stop by for lunch or dinner on Tuesday through Sunday and tell Vincenzo and Rosario that you read about them in the North Gilbert Breeze.
By Scott R. Rowley
Birth Father’s Rights and Obligations in Adoption
Pending before the U.S. Supreme Court is a case nicknamed after a young girl that two families are fighting for. “Baby Jessica” lived with her adoptive parents for two years before they suddenly lost custody. e biological father, despite having signed away his parental rights prior to the adoption, gained custody of a child he’d never met due to a federal law offering special considerations for cases involving children of Native Americans. e biological mother is now inadvertently excluded from the daughter she thought she sent to a better life. Although uncommon, this case highlights how dangerous adoption proceedings can be.
State law is no different. Arizona law attempts to balance the rights of mothers, fathers and the adoptive parents. Arizona adoption laws are highly technical, however, and the slightest mistakes can result in an irreversible and unintended outcome. For example, in anticipation of an adoption, biological fathers are often sent a “notice of potential birth father” from birth mothers or their attorneys. is can be as simple as a single page, can be mailed to father as young as 15 years
old, and is effective even without his parents knowing. Failure to timely respond within 30 days can result in the permanent and irreversible exclusion of that father from the adoption proceeding. is result is extremely harsh, because it bars a father from objecting to the adoption—even months before the birth occurs. Fathers have an obligation to respond within 30 days and must take additional steps if they object to the adoption. Filing a paternity action is one such step, and can be done before the birth of the child. Registering with the putative father registry is another, but likewise has a short timeframe. In other words, don’t wait to consult an attorney until it is too late. Adoption proceedings are extremely emotional for all parties involved. Adoptive parents need to have finality and assurance that their adoption was handled correctly. Both biological parents and birth parents need to assert their rights to avoid unintended consequences. If you or a loved one have any questions regarding paternity or adoptions in Arizona, contact Rowley, Chapman & Barney.
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Teaching Principles of God, Family and Country
Nancy Genys has been on a mission to create a stimulating, challenging and inspiring curriculum for a school of her own for years. She came close to starting a school on seven different occasions. After reviewing curriculum models throughout the United States and having long conversations with school owners, she knew she was ready.
en life threw her a curve ball with the deaths of two of her children in less than three years. at put the school on hold. A year and a half ago she finally came upon Kimber Academy and knew she had found exactly what she wanted—and the timing was right.
e dream of opening her school became a reality this year.
“I wanted something that would provide the best academics possible for my two young children,” Genys said. “I knew this was it. I am very close to God so I loved that Kimber curriculum incorporates my Scriptures of choice in their academic application as they do for all children at the school.”
e school uses a trio of principles revolving around God, family and country as their benchmark. e school offers educations for students age preschool through 12th grades and elective classes that homeschoolers are also welcome to attend.
“We have a full array of dance, music, acting, Spanish, science, arts and crafts, chess, tennis, guitar, etc.,” Genys said. “We also have regular school activities. Keep in mind, our students only attend three half days a week. at is all they need and amazingly, can progress a grade every 90 days if the parents direct it.”
Parents determine the pace at which their child is educated and, therefore, the school develops unique relationships with its parents because the school is self-governed. Self-
governing is an important component of its overall success.
“Parents set the pace for their children,” she said. “Together they set goals and then meet with the dean monthly to see how they are doing and if they set realistic goals. e parents truly are in charge of their child’s education. Students are tested three times annually with a test designed by Simon and Schuster (who create the ACT and SAT tests). is provides an unbiased assessment on each student’s knowledge.”
All instructors at Kimber Academy are certified to teach Kimber curriculum.
Enrollment for the Kimber Academy will be limited to 200 students and tuition is very affordable. Parents are invited to tour the campus by appointment.
“Common Core (curriculum) is dangerous,” Genys said. “It is not designed for the betterment of children and, if parents are looking for alternatives (we do not use common core and won’t), Kimber Academy is a solid choice. We also don’t do data tracking on children either.”
Reserve a space as soon as possible to ensure your child can attend. Kimber Academy believes that nurturing a love of learning in every child is top priority.
Kimber Academy is located at the Clearview Cultural Center at 1355 S. Clearview Avenue (south of Southern Avenue). Call (480) 659-5980 or visit www.KimberAcademyMesa.com for additional information
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