Desert Breeze: October 2014

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After my greeting the receptionist reacted more positively to me. However, the visit didn't seem to get better. After waiting for 18 minutes in the lobby, I was finally called back to the exam room and waited yet another 14 minutes (yes, I was counting at this point).

By the time I was able to see the doctor, it was over 30 minutes past my scheduled appointment time. It really was an eyeopener that there are still many health practices out there that do not place customer service as a priority.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Sleep Apnea

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Chandler Chamber Introduces Two New Leads Groups

When Steve Greenhalgh joined the Chandler Chamber of Commerce more than 10 years ago, he did so with the intent of strengthening his business, Arizona Pest Prevention.

What he discovered was a group of like-minded business owners with the chamber who worked hard at cultivating new business leads.

Greenhalgh recently joined the Thursday West Chandler leads group, one of two new groups tailored for Chandler Chamber of Commerce members.

“Leads groups create the best opportunity for building new relationships,” Greenhalgh says.

“It allows us to get to know folks we probably didn’t know prior to joining and as the groups grow, that same pattern continues.”

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Commerce has many leads groups.

Ten years ago, Greenhalgh was one of the first several chamber members who helped found one of the original leads groups that meets Friday mornings. He has seen the track record of value of the leads groups and there are now many.

“This will bring our total up to seven different leads referral groups,” said Terri Kimble, CEO and president of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.

“The whole purpose of those groups is to help with economic and social development between our members and also to be able to help them to pass leads and hopefully generate money.”

Some leads groups meet in the morning, some meet midday and others meet in the evening. “The reason why we have so many different leads groups is to be able to

accommodate different people’s schedules,” notes Kimble.

“Everybody at each meeting has a ‘commercial’ they have to do or to just tell everybody in the group about themselves.” Each meeting also features tips on marketing or other suggestions designed to help individual businesses.

Kimble continues, “From within the group there will be a keynote speaker that will talk more about their business.” Group members learn about that business and how it may be of service to other business owners in the group and vice versa.

Special announcements are made and referrals are shared amongst group members.

The two new leads groups meet weekly. The South Chandler group meets at Bernard’s at Ocotillo Golf

Resort from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and the West Chandler group meets at Nabers Music, Bar and Eats from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Membership is open to Chandler Chamber of Commerce members and dues are $35 annually.

Any business wanting to join a leads group may have two free visits before deciding whether to join as an ongoing member. Membership in leads groups permits only different trades or professions so that no other competing business will be part of the group.

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An Open Letter to Chandler Public Library Cardholders

Dear Chandler Library cardholder, Beginning Nov. 1, Chandler Public Library cardholders will no longer have access to the Greater Phoenix Digital Library from Overdrive.

Leaving the GPDL consortium was not an easy decision, but we felt that you deserved more from your digital collection. As a member of GPDL, we had limited control over what materials were included in the collection, your waiting times for popular books were excessive and you weren’t able to access and download this collection directly from the Chandler Public Library’s catalog.

We felt that you—our customers— deserve better.

We are excited to announce that Chandler cardholders now have access to their own digital collection of e-books and e-audio using the 3M Cloud Library! This collection has over 3,500 titles and will continue to grow. We have worked hard to develop a collection that is responsive to your reading trends, focusing on new, popular releases. Best of all,

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your wait time for those popular titles will be far less than before. The one down side to this change is that we are unable to transfer any holds you may have with Greater Phoenix Digital Library. However, many of these titles are currently in our 3M Cloud Library so you should easily be able to place a hold, if not check them out, immediately!

The 3M Cloud Library is a simple way to browse, borrow and read popular fiction and nonfiction titles from your Chandler Public Library!

• Download the app. Download the 3M Cloud Library App from the Apple App Store, Google Play, NOOK Storefront or install the PC or Mac 3M Cloud Library Apps. www.3m.com/us/library/eBook • Log into our library on the app.

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out and read e-books from your Chandler Public Library! You can also browse and checkout digital items directly from the library’s catalog and monitor your digital holds and checkouts through your library account.

• Read on multiple devices. The 3M Cloud Library automatically syncs to all your devices that have the 3M Cloud Library App downloaded to them. You can start reading on your tablet and continue later on your phone—right where you’ve left off! Please note, black and white or nontablet Kindles are not compatible with the 3M Cloud Library. Compatible devices are iOS App, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android App, Android Phones,

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While we recognize that this may impact you, we are confident that once you give the 3M Cloud Library a try, you will agree that this was a sound decision.

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gridiron report

By Seth Cox

Thunder Unravels Mid-Season But Boasts Exciting QB Desert Vista High School Thunder 16440 S. 32nd St., Phoenix www.desertvista.schoolfusion.us/ Head coach: Dan Hinds 2014 record: 1-6 Things have not gone as well as the Desert Vista Thunder had hoped for in its 2014 season. However, the kids are playing hard and getting close. They have three games remaining to turn things around.

After a solid 1-1 start, the Thunder’s season took a quick turn for the worse in week three with a 41-21 loss to the Boulder Creek Jaguars.

Defensively the Thunder had no answers for the Jaguars’ quarterback, who threw for three touchdowns, or their running back, who ran for three as well. It was a quick start for the Jaguars, as they led 27-7 at the half before Desert Vista revved up the offense.

T.J. Roberts ran for 95 yards and a touchdown and also returned a punt for a touchdown. Quarterback Alex Farina threw a touchdown pass to junior Matt Shepardson, but it was not enough.

Week four of the season continued the tough trend for the Thunder, as they were beaten by Marana Mountain View 44-20.

Roberts still put up good numbers running the ball, rushing for 113 yards and two touchdowns and junior Isaiah Ford ran for 53 yards and a touchdown as well. The Thunder could not, however, stop the potent Mountain View offense.

In week five of the season, the Thunder could not prevent the big quarter for their opponent in Cienega High School and lost 27-18.

The Thunder got three more rushing touchdowns from Roberts, Ford and junior Drew McIntyre. The Thunder defense unraveled, though, as Cienega scored 17 second-quarter points, and did just enough in the fourth quarter to put the game to rest.

Game six was rivalry week for the Thunder as it matched up against powerhouse Mountain Pointe. It was not quite what the Thunder was hoping for, as it was blown out 49-14.

The Thunder defense struggled to contain the Pride’s powerful rushing attack, as it gave up more than 350 yards on the ground. It only mustered 204 yards of offense in the game.

McIntyre ran for a touchdown and Farina threw a touchdown to Roberts, but those were all the offensive highlights for the Thunder in the game.

Things did not get much better for the Thunder in game seven of the season, as it took on Division II powerhouse Centennial High School.

It turned out to be another rout over the Thunder, this time 56-14.

The Coyotes were able to impose their will early and often against the Thunder, getting ahead 35-7 at half time, and extending that to 49-7 by the end of the third quarter.

The Thunder gave up five passing touchdowns to Centennial, but also gave up 227 yards rushing as things have seemed to go from bad to worse.

It’s been a very tough year for the Thunder, but it has games it could win on the horizon. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that Roberts is one of the most exciting players in the state.

Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities has planned a fall full of events to raise money for the organization.

Pub Quiz is back The Pub Quiz has returned and it’s armed with new subject matter and thought-provoking questions—and a twist on scoring. Coach and Willie’s hosts the event at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19.

Patrons can test their knowledge on history, people, science, politics and entertainment. The evening benefits the Student Ambassador Program.

Entry fee is $10, which is tax deductible through the Sister Cities’ nonprofit status. Bring those extra dollar bills for the bonus questions.Cash bar and restaurant menu available.

No cellphones allowed. To register, visit www.chandlerirish.org. For more information, contact Ellen Harrington at (480) 600-8509, chan.to.tull@gmail. com.

Coach and Willie’s is located at 1 E. Boston St., Chandler.

Southwest tea to benefit exchange program The fourth annual ChandlerTullamore Sister Cities’ Southwest Tea is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Chandler’s Community Center ballroom, 125 E. Commonwealth.

Coach and Willie’s will provide lunch, with desserts created by the bakers on the tea committee. Food is

served around live entertainment and basket giveaways. The top raffle prize this year is a women’s beach cruiser bike. Proceeds will further the CTSC mission of education, business and cultural exchanges.

The event is open to the public, however, reservations are required.

Advance tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for children ages 11 and younger.

At the door, tickets will be $20 for adults and $10 for children 11 and younger. Payment must be made at www.chandlerirish.org. For more information, contact Sharon Anderson at duner@cox.net or (480) 229-4924.

Wine and Design Evening Save the date for the Sister Cities’ Wine and Design Evening. SanTan Sun News’ publisher emeritus and entrepreneur/artist/singer Laurie Fagen will lead a make-and-take class on Monday, Nov. 17, at Gangplank in downtown Chandler.

The event starts at 7 p.m. and participants will create Celtic designs from polymer clay. Cheese and fruit platters, plus wine, water, soft drinks or hot tea will be served. The cost of the event is $25; payment can be made on our website, www.chandlerirish. org, or mail payment to “CTSC” at P.O. Box 1474, Chandler, AZ 85244-1474. The event benefits the organization’s Student Ambassador Program. Contact Harrington for more information.

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Dogs of all breeds have fun at the City of Chandler’s annual Woofstock held at Tumbleweed Park.

Tumbleweed Park Goes to the Dogs Nov. 15

By Meghan McCoy A pet psychic, massage therapist, Spend the day with the family’s canine pals at the seventh annual caricaturist, photographers, face Woofstock from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. painters and a balloon artist will also Saturday, Nov. 15, at Tumbleweed be on hand during the event. Dogs can also get microchipped and have Park, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.

Woofstock is considered one of low-cost vaccinations.

New this year is a dog obedience the City’s fastest-growing events, with 250 to 500 dogs participating, trainer corner, which will teach folks according to Hermelinda Llamas, easy cues for their dogs, as well as the City of Chandler special events different techniques to use while coordinator. She attributed it to training a dog. Pet owners can also the sheer enthusiasm of dog lovers learn how to keep their animals safe who call Chandler home. The day and healthy.

“We even do a pet contest and of fun incorporates something owners can dress up for everyone—dogs their dogs in their included. favorite costume,” she Various groups and said. organizations will First, second and offer demonstrations, third place prizes will be including one by awarded. the Chandler Police The event will feature Department’s K-9 a Walk of Honor around unit. Blazin’ K-9s will the park. For $25, Llamas hold a flyball racing said, participants can tournament.

“Those dogs can get Blazin’ K-9s will participate in sponsor a sign, which the seventh annual Woofstock, loud and rowdy as their which is slated to take is placed along the trail. owners become very place Saturday, Nov. 15, at The funds that are raised Tumbleweed Park. go to the American competitive,” she said.

The park will also have booths Service Animal Society.

Those without dogs will be fine at scattered throughout the grounds, showcasing every potential item that the event, as Maricopa Dog Animal a dog owner could want, ranging from Control and Care will bring adoptable dogs to Woofstock. clothing to food to leashes.

“A lot of folks come and end up “We also have items that aren’t dog related, but might be of interest,” leaving with a new family member,” she said.

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Prior to 1961, the closest hospital to Chandler was Mesa’s Southside Hospital.

In the late 1950s, Chandler residents successfully campaigned to establish the state’s first hospital district, a tax district that would support a rural hospital. The campaign resulted in the construction of Chandler’s first hospital, a 42-bed facility on the southwest corner of McQueen Road and Chandler Boulevard. As Chandler grew, the small hospital struggled to serve the growing population. In 1984, Chandler Regional Hospital opened at its current location on the southeast corner of Frye and Dobson roads. The hospital has since undergone two major expansions, the most recent of which was completed in August.

The $125-million expansion added nearly 100 beds to the hospital, expanded several departments and gave Chandler Regional Medical Center, as it’s now called, the only Level I trauma center operating in the Southeast Valley.

Members of the Chandler Community Hospital public contact committee hold up “Vote yes” stickers during the campaign to approve the creation of Hospital District No. 1 in 1958.

Above: Chandler Community Hospital, June 22, 1961. Photo taken shortly after hospital’s opening.

X-ray technician Marvin Berry shows off the X-ray equipment in Chandler Community Hospital, 1961.

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Left: Community leaders Jackson Bogle, Eddie Basha and Marty Humphrey at the grand opening event for Chandler Regional Hospital, 1984.

A free, family-friendly festival featuring music, trivia games and fireworks is expected to attract more than 4,000 people to Tumbleweed Park from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25.

The four-hour Fall Rhythm Fest, presented by SRP, is celebrating its 28th year. This year’s featured acts include Adrenaline, who will take the stage at 5:45 p.m., and Colton Avery, who will play acoustic music beginning at 8 p.m.

In between the two acts at the festival, adults can play trivia games, while kids can limbo. City of Chandler Recreation Coordinator of Special Events Stephanie Feldaverd said a DJ will play music during the intermission, and kid’s interactive games presented by Extreme Events will be available.

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Adrenaline will play at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Tumbleweed Park during the annual Fall Rhythm Fest.

snacks or drinks they can bring those as well. We ask that no alcohol is brought.”

Molly’s Tamales, Kettle Heroes, All Fun Ices, Hamilton High School and Sticks and Cones will offer food and drinks for purchase during the fest.

An eight-minute fireworks show will conclude the night at 9 p.m.

“It’s very family friendly,” Feldaverd said. “Come out and enjoy a night together and hear some music and enjoy a fireworks show.”

For more information, visit www. chandleraz.gov/rhythmfest.

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Congratulations goes out to James Ugalde, who was admitted as partner in the Phoenix office of Quarles & Brady LLP. The Chandler resident practices in the firm’s Commercial Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Group.

Thanks to the quick response from the Chandler Fire Department and Chandler Police Department, CHoP’s recent early-morning fire, fueled by natural gas, was confined to the back of the building. The restaurant, located at 2625 W Queen Creek Rd., reopened Oct. 14 after a brief closure.

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SanTan Brewing in Chandler is out to create a buzz. The hometown brewery had released its Vault Series of high

ABV beers, including the first release, Count Hoppula, at 9.1 percent ABV. The Chandler Farmers Market returned to downtown Chandler in early October with new vendors and more family-friendly activities. The weekly Chandler Farmers Market is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park. Among the new vendors is Bakluva, a Tempe bakery and catering service that specializes in the sweet Greek treat baklava. Another debuting vendor is Patti’s Joy, which features lavender products. There will be a coffee truck, too. Info: www. downtownchandler.org.

Seton Catholic Preparatory recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a gala event at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Tempe. Father Joseph Nicholas Patterson founded Seton in 1954.

Today, it remains the only Catholic college preparatory high school in the East Valley within the Diocese of Phoenix, welcoming students of all faiths. The school was named in honor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint, founder of the

Social Box Neighborhood Eatery, located at 1371 N. Alma School Rd., has a social awareness vibe going on. In addition to delightful dishes like pizza, egg rolls, seafood guacamole and nachos, the restaurant will host fundraisers for community organizations. The next event will benefit the Chandler Education Foundation’s Teacher Scholarship Fund from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Visit www.socialboxeateries. com for more information.

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By Meghan McCoy

The City of Chandler is offering a safe alternative to trick-or-treating with the 33rd annual Halloween Spooktacular from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Downtown Library Plaza, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. Morethan1,200peoplewillconverge on the plaza, which will also host a costume contest, according to City of Chandler Recreation Coordinator for Special Events Stephanie Feldaverd.

The contest will be split into different age categories—0 to 4 years old, 5 to 7 years old, 8 to 10 years old and 11 and older. There is also a category for the best overall family costumes.

“Last year we had a group come out as ‘Hook,’” she said of the different characters from the movie “Hook.”

A first- and second-place prize will be given to the best boy and girl costumes for 0 to 4 years old; best super hero, cartoon character, best princess and scariest costumes in age groups 5 to 7 and 8 to 10. The best overall costume will be given for

participants 11 years old and older.

The evening will be filled with different events, which are free or affordable. For haunted house fans, there will be an attraction organized and designed by Teens Actively Serving Chandler. Five City departments will provide trunk-ortreat for the youngsters. A souvenir photo opportunity and frame to capture this year’s memories will be offered for $3. Face painting will be $1. Feldaverd said the money raised will go toward the Mayor’s Youth Commission.

A pumpkin patch with 250 pumpkins will be part of this year’s Halloween Spooktacular, with families allowed one pumpkin. Kids will have the opportunity to paint their pumpkins and leave them to dry before heading home.

An array of eight carnival games will fill the plaza, as well as an assortment of other interactive games and arts and crafts.

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Last year, kids dressed in costumes painted pumpkins they picked from the pumpkin patch during the annual Halloween Spooktacular.

Witch’s Broom Race. Feldaverd said participants will use a broom to push a pumpkin down a designated path around a witch’s broom and back to the starting line. She said only five participants will compete at one time in different age groups.

“The winner will receive candy,” she said.

A cupcake walk and pumpkin bowling are other games the

Chandler Resident Joins High-End Auction House

By Tracy House For Chandler resident David that for about a year.”

Wilkinson, a 26-year career in fine From there he took an entry-level arts has propelled him to his new, position at Trailside Galleries in prestigious position as Scottsdale in 1988. the director of specialty “I started out at the auctions and events bottom—the packing, with J. Levine Auction shipping, sales guy,” and Appraisal, a highhe said. “And then I end auction house in worked my way on Scottsdale. up to director of that “The art world is gallery.” an interesting career,” Wilkinson was there Wilkinson said. “My 12 years before moving move here (J. Levine) to Legacy Gallery in is using my skills in the Scottsdale in 2000, art world. Basically in where he was the the gallery business you director for 14 years. put on shows; they’ve David Wilkinson has been hired by Wilkinson is hired me to take those J. Levine Auction and Appraisal responsible for talents and expertise to in Scottsdale as the director of taking an idea, specialty auctions and events. The put on fine art auctions.” Park Promenade resident started theme or collection, Wilkinson graduated in September with the high-end and marketing it, auction house. from ASU with a potentially pulling in degree in broadcasting, working for other consignments and selling it then KDKB radio station selling airtime through the auction. The position was advertisements. “I didn’t enjoy the created for him. door-to-door cold-calling. I was in “We have 12 specialty auctions, Page 14

which is why I was hired here, to put on specific specialty auctions.”

Those include automobile memorabilia, fine jewelry and coin auctions.

“Each month, between November and August, we will have one, if not several, of these auctions in those months.”

He said he’s always enjoyed working with people and has a special place in his heart for artists.

“A lot of times artists, are not understood. They think with a different side of their brain. They don’t have the marketing or business background. I always helped artists with that side as much as I could.”

Wilkinson said his tastes run the gamut of representational to impressionistic art. “I like all types of art. The quality rises to the top.”

The Park Promenade resident lives with his wife, Cherie, of almost 25 years. He has two children, Zach, 22, and Katie, 19. “My family is a huge part of my life,” Wilkinson said.

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youngsters can participate in this year.

Participants will receive a Halloween cupcake when they end up on a certain number when the music stops.

The Chandler Lions Club will have refreshments, drinks and snacks for sale at the event.

For more information, call the Chandler Special Events Hotline at (480) 782-2735 or visit www.chandleraz. gov/default.aspx?pageid=605.

Specialty Auctions at J. Levine Auction and Appraisal Nov. 20: “Treasures from The Vault” Fine Jewelry and Timepiece Auction Dec. 11: “Timeless Currency” Coin, Currency and Stamps Auction Jan. 8: Automobilia Auction Feb. 12: J. Levine Art Auction March 5: Native American Art Auction March 19: Sports Memorabilia Auction April 2: Luxury Handbag and Accessories Auction April 16: Photography and Print Auction May 7: Musical Instrument Auction June: 4: Firearms Auction July 9: Books and Historical Manuscripts Auction Aug. 13: Fine Jewelry and Timepiece Auction J. Levine Auction and Appraisal is at 10345 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.jlevines.com or call (480) 496-2212.

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce prides itself on providing the community and its members with more than 300 events a year.

All events are held at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, unless otherwise noted. For more details and to RSVP to any of these events, visit www. chandlerchamber.com, call (480) 9634571, or email the organization at info@chandlerchamber.com. Call for costs of events. No refunds within 72 hours of event.

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Jarnagan loved her experience with scouting so much, she is now leader of Girl Scout Troop 951 in Chandler, as well as a service team member. Her daughter, 10-year-old Kayden, began scouting in kindergarten as a Daisy Girl Scout and is now in her mom’s troop.

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As you are preparing your Thanksgiving feast and creating the list of items that you are thankful for, add this: You can celebrate your Thanksgiving feast and enjoy knowing that you didn’t spend a fortune. Check out my simple tips for creating a budget-“thankful” Thanksgiving below.

Reuse! Instead of buying disposable plates, napkins, tablecloths or utensils, use what you have on hand. Although you may save time on clean up, you’ll end up spending more money for the convenience.

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El Palacio of Chandler recently hosted its annual Rockin’ Taco Street Fest, which boasted a taco-eating contest, a salsa competition, live entertainment, a street taco station, a margarita hut, Corona sand bar, beach games and a chance to win a vacation getaway. The restaurant is located in Crossroads Shopping Center, 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Photos by Tim Sealy

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Alina Casillas and Carrie Gomez take in the sights, sounds and tastes of the Rockin’ Taco Street Fest. 9. The “Big Kahuna” water slide is no match for Max Kannapel. 10.

One of the younger dancers with Ballet Folklorico, Renee Trujillo, dances like she’s been doing this for years. 11. Scentsy vendors Jeffrey and Susan Wilson have a colorful and sweet smelling display.

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and never hesitates to participate in our activities.”

Jarnagan said she also feels that being involved in scouting can help kids build friendships that will last a lifetime.

“These girls will go into the tough junior high and high school grades with a network of support from their fellow troop members, which will hopefully enable them to stand up to peer pressure, bullying and other difficult situations.”

And, just like she got to take part in a variety of memorable experiences, Jarnagan said she loves the opportunities that scouting provides.

“Last year, my fourth-grade junior troop got to work with engineering students at ASU to build wagons used in our cookie sale,” Jarnagan said.

“We also went to Posh Restaurant in Scottsdale where the chef and restaurateur Josh Hebert taught the girls how to make Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches. And we completed a service project at Friends for Life Animal Shelter in Gilbert installing

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new flooring and using part of our cookie proceeds to cover the cost of the project.”

Theresa Motes said she has had the pleasure of watching several of her children participate in scouting. In addition to her 10-year-old daughter, Daisy, who is also in Troop 951, three of her sons have participated in the Boy Scouts of America.

Both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have helped the Chandler mom’s children learn about important character traits and make new friends, she said.

“They have been able to recognize through Scouts that as individuals we are responsible for taking care of our community,” she said.

Motes said Daisy, who began as a Daisy Girl Scout in kindergarten, loves the way she and her friends have been able to make a positive impact on the community.

“Daisy has blossomed into a confident young lady and has been enriched by the powerful Girl Scout promise that she holds in her heart,” Motes said.

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Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party

The event features a slew of activities including traditional fair fare and concerts by the likes of Barenaked Ladies and Queens of the Stone Age. WHEN: Through Sun., Nov. 2; various times, closed Mondays and Tuesdays WHERE: Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix COST: $5 to $10 INFO: www.azstatefair.com

More than 20 hot air balloons on display and over 2,000 pounds of candy will be passed out to trick-or-treaters.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, and Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $5 to $10 INFO: (480) 270-5000 or http://srfballoonfestivals.com

Go on a hayride, navigate the corn maze and roast some marshmallows over the bonfire.

WHEN: Through Sun., Nov. 2; Thursday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek COST: $17 INFO: (480) 987-3100 or www.schnepffarms.com

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Songs from the beloved film accompany fun new songs to bring a fresh telling of the story to a new generation of kids and families.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 17 and Sat., Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 19, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale, 8250 E. Rose Ln., Scottsdale COST: $5 to $7 INFO: (480) 789-1918 or http:// actoneyouththeater.org/shows.html

Residents are invited to enjoy food trucks, carnival games, face painting, a petting zoo, inflatables, rock wall, train rides and more. All of the games are free.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Sun Valley Community Church, 6101 S. River Dr., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.sunvalleycc.com/tempe/ funfest

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“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane”

Young people of all ages, from toddlers to teens, will enjoy carnival games, arts and craft activities, costume contest and a haunted house.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Library Plaza, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2735

Take a trip through the haunted forest, win candy at the game booths, enter into one of the many competitions for costumes and decorating pumpkins.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: South Eldorado Ball Field, 1909 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 312-0217 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/fallfest

With his handmade silk suits, wide array of hats and tiny gold pocket watch, Edward Tulane was the most exceptional toy in Abilene’s room.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, through Sun., Nov. 16, matinee and evening shows WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $15 to $25 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov

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Festival of the Superstitions

The weekend festival for the family includes vendors, food booths, beer garden, live entertainment, car show, petting zoo, hay maze and train rides.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sun., Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, 567 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction COST: Free INFO: http://festivalofthesuperstitions.com

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Children can get dressed up in their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat through all the shops in Scottsdale Towne Square.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Towne Square, northwest corner of Scottsdale and Thunderbird roads, Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (602) 482-8262

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Hob Nob Sports Grill in Chandler is the quintessential sports bar. With multiplesized televisions—including those that patrons control in private booths—and a huge stuffed bear sporting a Chicago Bears’ No. 54 Brian Urlacher jersey, I knew I was entering big-fan country.

I asked the most dudely of my buddies, Greg the engineer, to join me at the Hob There is more than a daily serving of nutrients in the Nob Sports Grill in Chandler. I Arizona Bowl and Beet It juice. walked in and immediately discovered ($7.95), beer-battered shrimp ($9.99) that everyone saw me at the entrance and Philly cheese steak ($7.95).

If Da Bears are playing Sunday taking photos because the mirrored outside is see-through glass from mornings, there’s breakfast including some highly recommended eggs inside.

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We weren’t there on a cheese grilled and then Bears or Black Hawks or set on fire with brandy White Sox game night, and a squirt of lemon)— and it was early so there indeed an unusual item were small smatterings of on a bar food menu. folks drinking and dining Owners Andy and John around various sections Spentzos serve this and including a separate room other family-favorite and an elevated table Greek recipes, including enclave. There seemed to a tasty gyro sub ($5.45), to put some spark in the Your first clue this might be be some friendly “Cheers” regulars in casual T-shirt bar’s traditional game- a Chicago sports bar is the attire chatting at the bar day food. furry greeter just inside the and being welcomed It was happy hour so front door. the Mediterranean appetizer was just by the citizen-review sites, much$4. Bottles of Stella were $3.50 and the acclaimed bartender, Jenna. She says Maker’s bourbon I ordered showed up on game nights, it is standing roomas a well whiskey but for $3 for a healthy only with the crowd singing team pour, I could live with it. Especially fight song in between plays and jersey with the big portion of a half slab of raffles all evening.

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CTS and Chandler High School Orchestra Award-winning CTS rock band and Chandler High School Orchestra will perform a benefit concert honoring the life of Wendi VanBriesen with their “Freedom Rock Experience.” All proceeds go to the VanBriesen family and the orchestra.

WHEN: Mon., Oct. 20, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $22 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org

BLEND: Phoenix Meets Houston BLEND is an evening of modern and contemporary dance works showcased in a shared concert event between the Phoenix-based Conversion Dance Project and the Houston-based Rednerrus Feil Dance Company.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, and Sat., Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $18 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org Kansas Coinciding with the celebration of its 40th anniversary, the band Kansas was inducted into the Kansas and the Georgia Music halls of fame as recognition for its achievements from its native and adopted home states.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $30 to $77 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Fall Rhythm Fest The Fall Rhythm Fest will feature musical acts Adrenaline and Colton Avery, as well as trivia games and a fireworks show.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: visit www.chandleraz.gov/ rhythmfest Latin Comedy Jam VII The Latin Comedy jam offers a blend of situational and topical comedy from the nation’s top Latino comedians Shayla Rivera, Willie Barcena, Steve Trevino and Robert Rodriguez.

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WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $15 to $35 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com TASTE The food event features unlimited tastings from some of the best local restaurants.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Ocotillo, 2855 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler COST: $65 to $130 INFO: (602) 276-2499 or www.tastechandler.com A Glorious Harmony: The Phoenix Youth Symphony and the Phoenix Boys Choir The Phoenix Youth Symphony, comprised of the Valley’s top student instrumentalists, pairs with the Phoenix Boys Choir for an afternoon of music making.

WHEN: Sun., Oct. 26, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $5 to $10 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org Ziggy Marley A six-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter and producer, Ziggy Marley carries on his dad’s legacy.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 31, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $36 to $90 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com “Center Stage, A Culinary Murder Mystery” Mayhem ensues when Molly’s boyfriend, plastic surgeon and tabloid favorite, Hugh Van Helsing, is found bludgeoned to death in the Green Room with a mannequin leg from the Little Black Dress exhibit.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $125 for dinner and mystery show INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org

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WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $18 to $28 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-Off Using historic cooking methods, authentic 1880s chuck wagons from around the Southwest compete to cook the best meals fit for the trail.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 7, and Sat., Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sun., Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tumbleweed Ranch at Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen, Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2751 or www.chandleraz.gov Merle Haggard Merle Haggard, the Okie from Muskogee, returns to Arizona.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 7, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $43 to $125 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Rock the Block The main stage will feature prominent artists from Arizona’s music scene and the community stage will be reserved for local performances from community artists and dancers.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Chandler, Arizona Avenue between Chandler Boulevard and Frye Road COST: Free INFO: (480) 855-3539 or www.chandlerblockparty.com Power of Pain Foundation’s National P.A.I.N. Summit This event will offer multiple education

and exhibition opportunities for patients, caregivers, public and health care professionals in the search for answers to the complex questions surrounding chronic pain illnesses and disabilities.

WHEN: Fri. Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org Comic Pain Relief The Power of Pain Foundation is hosting the Comic Pain Relief series with hypnotist Tom DeLuca. He will select audience members to step on stage and become part of the show, providing an interactive experiences that is family friendly.

WHEN: Fri. Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $10 to $25 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org Ode to Peace/Embrace Thanksgiving Ode to Peace/Embrace Thanksgiving is a music and dance tribute with poetry and readings from east to west embracing Thanksgiving and America.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $15 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org Woofstock Local rescue and pet vendors will be on hand with tops and treats for dogs.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: www.chandleraz.gov

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Pieces of 8 Offers Fashion Choices, Advice It’s easy to find somewhere to shop in the Valley—but knowing how to shop can be a challenge, especially for busy women. Denise Huddleston, owner of Pieces of 8 Boutique in south Tempe, helps women find their unique style and shop to fit it.

Pieces of 8 Boutique is located at 9030 S. McClintock Dr., Suite 102, Tempe.

However, Huddleston is on a mission to bring style to women—figuratively and literally.

“I try to bring the clothes to the woman versus the woman to the clothes—I want to bring it to you,” she said.

The boutique provides personal styling and shopping, small fashion shows, private parties, women’s expos and more in addition to maintaining shopping hours.

Huddleston said she’s always loved fashion.

“Chanel is my favorite designer ever since I was a little kid,” Huddleston said. “I’ve always loved fashion. This is the next chapter in my life, and I’m seeing where it will take me.”

She hasn’t always been a stylist. After studying business and graduating from ASU, Huddleston started a trucking company with her husband, which they ran for 27 years. A couple years ago the couple sold the business, and she decided to return to a lifelong passion.

“It’s pretty different,” Huddleston said of trucking. “But the logistics helped—getting things here and there.”

An affinity for staying on the move also stayed with Huddleston. Seeing styles from cities like her original hometown of Chicago, as well as New York and Los Angeles, has inspired her own eye for design and style.

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is realized through everything from fashion house calls, where she goes through clients’ closets to organize clothes they already have into stylish outfits; to “corporate vending,” in which she sets up in business conference and break rooms and displays her fashions, available to workers throughout the day.

“People don’t get a chance to go out. I think it can really build morale,” she said.

If a client shops with Huddleston, styling services are free, Huddleston said. If they choose to shop elsewhere, she still offers a consult for $50 to $75 an hour.

She usually travels to the client, takes their measurements and offers advice like which colors and styles would be most flattering for their individual body type and the look they would like to achieve.

She loves to introduce the uninitiated to the world of fashion.

“People are afraid of it; they think you have to be a movie star or rich to have a personal stylist, and that’s not necessarily true,” she said.

“Really, any woman—a mother looking to get back into her style, a young adult entering the professional world—anyone looking for something a little trendy but still conservative, or just a little fun...I can bring fashion to you,” Huddleston said.

Pieces of 8 Boutique is open for shopping 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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By Jeff Breese at Flores Wealth Management

Financial Planning:

Helping You See the Big Picture Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you—and each comes with a price tag attached.

That’s where financial planning comes in. Financial planning is a process that can help you target your goals by evaluating your whole financial picture, then outlining strategies that are tailored to your individual needs and available resources.

Why is Financial Planning Important?

A comprehensive financial plan serves as a framework for organizing the pieces of your financial picture.

With a financial plan in place, you’ll be better able to focus on your goals and understand what it will take to reach them.

One of the main benefits of having a financial plan is that it can help you balance competing financial priorities. A financial plan will clearly show you how your financial goals are related—for example, how saving for your children’s college education might impact your ability to save for retirement. Then you can use the information you’ve collected to decide how to prioritize your goals, implement specific strategies and choose suitable products or services.

Best of all, you’ll know that your financial life is headed in the right direction.

We help clients pursue their goals by identifying financial needs, developing a plan and managing their wealth.

• Flores Wealth Management was recognized by Phoenix Business Journal and NABCAP as one of the top wealth management firms in Arizona in June 2012 and 2013.

*The Barron’s list is a state-by-state ranking of America’s top financial advisors. The rankings reflect advisors’ assets under management, revenue generated for their firms, quality of service and regulatory records. NABCAP criteria based on evaluation process in which 20 categories of practice management were assessed including Assets Under Management (A.U.M), and revenues produced. Visit nabcap.org for further information.

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your personal circumstances or the economy. Here are some of the events that might trigger a review of your financial plan: • Your goals or time horizons change.

• You experience a life-changing event such as marriage, the birth of a child, health problems or a job loss.

• You have a specific or immediate financial planning need (e.g., drafting a will, managing a distribution from a retirement account, paying longterm care expenses).

• Your income or expenses substantially increase or decrease.

• Your portfolio hasn’t performed as expected.

• You’re affected by changes to the economy or tax laws.

Don’t wait until you’re in the midst of a financial or major life crisis before beginning the planning process. The sooner you start, the more options you may have.

Some Members of the Team The financial planning process can involve a number of professionals.

Financial planners/investment advisers, accountants and tax attorneys, estate planning attorneys and insurance professionals are all key experts to consult with when building your financial plan. The most important member of the team, however, is you. Your needs and objectives drive the team, and once you’ve carefully considered any recommendations, all decisions lie in your hands.

Sorting through Complications The ultimate goal of your financial plan is to ensure it is tailored to fit your specific needs no matter how complicated they may be. Financial planning professionals are trained to listen to your concerns, identify underlying issues and help you find common ground as it pertains to your family’s needs, goals and differing ideas.

It is also important to understand that the feedback and recommendations from your financial planning professional are simply that.

You retain control over your finances at all times. Recommendations will be based on your needs, values, goals and time frames. You decide which recommendations to follow, then work with a financial professional to implement them.

Why Can’t I Do It Myself?

You can, if you have enough time and knowledge, but developing a comprehensive financial plan may require expertise in several areas. A financial professional can give you objective information and help you weigh your alternatives, saving you time and ensuring that all angles of your financial picture are covered.

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Individual experiences may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

The Financial Planning Process Creating and implementing a comprehensive financial plan generally involves working with financial professionals to: • Develop a clear picture of your current financial situation by reviewing your income, assets and liabilities and evaluating your insurance coverage, your investment portfolio, your tax exposure and your estate plan.

• Establish and prioritize financial goals and time frames for achieving these goals.

• Implement strategies that address your current financial weaknesses and build on your financial strengths.

• Choose specific products and services that are tailored to meet your financial objectives.

• Monitor your plan, making adjustments as your goals, time frames or circumstances change.

Staying on Track The financial planning process doesn’t end once your initial plan has been created. Your plan should generally be reviewed at least once a year to make sure that it’s up to date.

It’s also possible that you’ll need to modify your plan due to changes in

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“Pencils, Parents, Precepts and Practicalities.”

H O W PA R E N T S C A N N U R T U R E H I G H - L E V E L L E A R N I N G Children are born with great capacities to learn. However, we are also finding out that parents and teachers can play a large role in nurturing the skills necessary to acquire knowledge, think critically, analyze and manipulate information.

These high-level skills are Linda McFadyen identified by educators and researchers as “executive functions.” Executive functioning skills are those used to execute everyday tasks such as organizing, prioritizing, planning, goal setting, time management, remembering, shifting, flexible problem solving and self-monitoring and self-checking. The part of our brains that manages these executive function skills essentially acts much like an “air traffic controller,” managing incoming information and making sure that tasks are successfully accomplished. It takes several different executive skills to perform a single task.

For example, getting dressed for school involves planning ahead for the weather, logically beginning the task in a timely manner, managing emotions about wanting (or not wanting) to wear a certain outfit, and maintaining sufficient attention to complete the task. Executive functions help children complete chores and homework, save money for a desired toy, follow rules, keep track of belongings, do mathematical problems in their heads, and think logically, among many other important things.

By understanding the crucial value of executive functioning, parents can encourage their children to become adept at them in many different ways. A productive year at school is linked to a productive year at home. So here are some tips that will help you instill some of these high levels skills within your own children: • Have your children keep their bedrooms and activity areas neat and clean. This takes organization. Parents can guide their children how best to accomplish this by breaking it down into smaller tasks and by establishing regular schedules for this activity. You should follow through to make certain this is done to completion. Keep the experience positive not punitive: “You are welcome to do your favorite activity when this is done.” “Please pick up the toys you want to keep.” (Anything left behind must be collected and stored out of sight. Your child can earn them back doing other chores.)

• Set up a nightly routine for your child to pack their own backpack and lay out clothes for school the next day. Put the assembled backpack next to the door from

which your child will leave.

• Talk to your child about what they need to do to be on time for school in the morning. Make a list of what they have to accomplish then talk about the amount of time they need to complete these tasks and still be on time. By working backward your child can then determine what time they need to get up in the morning—a time they have decided.

• Establish a routine for leaving for school in the morning. Teach your child how to make a checklist for items to bring to school in the morning: lunch bag, backpack, signed papers to go to the teacher, jacket, shoes for P.E., etc.

• Expect children to perform simple chores such as bed making, setting the table for meals, folding dishtowels, or rinsing dishes. Help them understand that they have an important part in keeping the family running smoothly.

• Homework can provide opportunities to instill executive functions, as well. For young children, homework should be completed in a designated area that is visible to you. Keep the space free of clutter and stock it with the basics—paper, pencil, ruler and protractor, etc. Eliminate all distracting audio-visuals like radio, TV, phones and iPads.

You can inspire your child through your own example by using homework time to quietly fold laundry, pay bills, prepare dinner or read a book or newspaper.

• Help your child form a check list, establish a calendar of due dates, write to-do lists, or utilize a day planner.

Help them think about scheduling “have tos” first and then filling in “want tos.”

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• For older students, discuss how they plan to manage their time throughout the week. This includes balancing study time with outside activities. Let them establish a written schedule that to which they can adhere.

For many students, these skills develop by trial and error over time, but parents can help their children master proficiency in these executive functions and thus increase their skills to manage life’s tasks. Brains mature at individual rates—even among children of the same age or grade.

Working with each child on appropriate skill development allows for increasing success and the ultimate development of a skilled “air traffic controller.”

Linda McFadyen is the reading and curriculum coordinator at New Vistas Center for Education, a private preschool and elementary school located in Chandler. NVCE is designated a Top 10 School by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and earned the title of Top Elementary School in Arizona in Science and Engineering by Intel, Helios and other high-tech companies.. For more information, call (480) 963-2313 or visit www.newvistasaz.com.

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