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AVOIDING SHORTCUTS From Dr. Chamberlain’s Desktop

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hen I was 10 years old I took a bike ride with my buddy Jeff.

We lived on the outskirts of Reno, NV and that meant there were endDr. Thomas Chamberlain less choices of dirt trails we could choose from to ride on the back side of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

This particular day we chose a trail that traveled along a large canal. After about four hours, we could see the sun was getting low and we knew we had better head back.

There was no bridge to cross the canal for miles and, as 10 year old boys, there was no such thing as backtracking.

So we decided to take a shortcut. We were about 30 feet higher than the canal on a cliff and if we could just walk our bikes down, we thought we could carry it across the canal. Since I was the genius

who came up with the idea, I went first. I wasn't 10 feet down the cliff when I lost my footing and my bike and I went head over heels down the rest of the cliff and into the canal. Bruised, dazed and my glasses and bike now missing, I had no idea what had just happened.

Luckily for me, a man and a woman happened to be hiking along the other side of the canal and saw my fall.

The man clutched me out of the canal and likely saved my life. There were no cell phones in those days so after a time, we made it back to their car and drove home, pulling in much after dark, with my parents and the police waiting for me. I learned so many lessons about this incident. I was so grateful for that couple, in the middle of nowhere, going for a hike at the time I was falling.

Do we have people like that in our lives? When we try to take the treacherous shortcut to safety, is there that person in our lives who is there to help us out? If so, my suggestion is to tell them, “Thank you.” Let them know of your gratitude for being there. So what does this have to do with orthodontics? Think of it this way.

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With an eclectic collection of new and pre-owned CDs, vinyl, movies, toys and vintage and modern video games and systems, Zia Record Exchange has built an empire out of the zest for music of all kinds, catering to the whims of a multigenerational clientele.

Now, Zia is expanding into a larger space at the northeast corner of Alma School and Elliot roads to continue to bring music to the masses.

After a decade in Chandler, Brian Faber, partner, vice president and general manager, said moving into the larger the location will allow for the expansion into books.

“The vinyl section will more than double,” he added. “The music section will increase by a third. The movie section will increase by a third. We’re adding an entire book section to the store. It’s a mini bookstore, about 2,500 square feet.” classifieds

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In addition to books, the store is adding a musical instrument section for buy, sell or trade.

“Anything you can imagine, if it’s entertainment or a personal aspect, or pop culture, like board gaming, we’ll have it in this building,” Faber said.

Zia offers an array of entertainment choices.

“Part of what we’ve learned over 35 years is how to be multigenerational, so that parents can come in with their young kids, with their teenagers, people starting on their own can come in and find not only a great selection and fun stuff, but they find a great value,” he said.

“They can exchange their stuff and get credit or cash or they can get a lot for their money.”

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Zia Record Exchange is expanding into a larger space at the northeast corner of Alma School and Elliot roads.

store is more than twice as large as the current Chandler store.

“Everyone is so excited across the board,” Faber said. “We’re a local company. We’re a small company. It’s a big store, but we’re still a small company.

We build our own fixtures. Everything you see in the store is made or done by someone who works for Zia, so it’s all local businesses. This is great for the community. We all get connected to it.

That level of excitement is contagious.”

Faber credited the success of Zia to the staff and customers. “I think Zia is very different than other retailers in a sense that people who work in our stores are so much like our customers, so there’s that commonality that’s

shared between the two that makes for a very good experience.”

Looking forward to celebrating its 35th year, Zia has a long history in Arizona. The first store was opened by its founder with his personal record collection in 1980 at 19th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix. Zia has since expanded to six stores in Arizona, two in Nevada and two in New Mexico.

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Desert Vista Calls It Even for Season So Far Gridiron

Football season has begun and that can only mean one thing: Time for the Desert Vista Thunder football team to get rolling again.

It was only 2011 when the Desert Vista Thunder celebrated its second state title, but things have changed a little since then.

After a stellar 9-3 campaign to follow up its 2011 state championship, the Thunder fell to a meager 4-6 in 2013. It is looking to rebound with a strong 2014, and get back to its proud football tradition.

Desert Vista High School Thunder 16440 S. 32nd St., Phoenix www.desertvista.schoolfusion.us/ Head coach: Dan Hinds 2014 record: 1-1 Game one of the 2014 season did not

start the way the Thunder envisioned, as it fell to the Basha Bears 31-23.

The game started with the Thunder struggling to rev up the offense early, but as the game wore on, the Thunder’s running game, led by T.J. Roberts, began to wear down the Bears defense.

The Thunder fell behind 14-0 early, but clawed its way back, thanks to a Riggs Tamburo field goal, and an interception return for a touchdown by Cade Van Raaphorst, who also had a sack in the game.

Roberts would add two rushing touchdowns, to go along with 104 rushing yards, but it was too little as the Thunder came up short in its first game of the season.

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For the Thunder, though, game two would be a chance to get back on track, and get back to its winning ways, as Desert Vista would throttle the North High Mustangs 58-6.

The Thunder was led by Roberts, who had another big game on the ground—this time in a winning effort.

Roberts ran for 146 yards and four touchdowns on the day, as the Thunder’s offense made light work of the Mustangs’ defense.

Also running for touchdowns were junior Isaiah Ford and sophomore Lelon Dillard, as the Thunder trio combined for six touchdowns.

Tamburo kicked three field goals in the game, including a 44-yarder and a school record 50-yard field goal to go along with five extra points.

The Thunder defensively dominated the Mustangs, holding them to 58 yards on offense for the evening, and getting a defensive touchdown from Steven Hartshorn-West, as the Thunder controlled the tempo on both sides of the ball.

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Logan Saloman, a fifth-grade student at Basha Elementary School, placed third in the North American finals of the Hershey Track and Field Games in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He earned a bronze medal for his softball toss of 141 feet,looking 10 back inches. Logan was expensive homes able to have his ribbon autographed by gold medal winners Carl Lewis, Dan O’Brien and Rafer Johnson. Congrats Logan!

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Winners will be announced by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny’s 2015 State of the City address. Visit www.chandleraz.gov/ connect for more information about the awards.

Sept. 15 marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and, in honor of it, WalletHub assessed the minority

business climate within the 150 largest U.S cities. As a result, Chandler is the 10th best city for Hispanic entrepreneurs. No. 1 was Pembroke Pines, Florida, and Gilbert took fourth.

For the full report, visit: http://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worstcities-for-hispanic-entreprenuers/6491.

In more WalletHub news, Arizona managed to place ninth on the list of the best places to retire. Peoria took the No. 10 spot nationwide, followed

by Tempe at 18, Mesa in 21st place, Tucson at 24, Gilbert two spots behind at 26, Chandler at 31, Glendale No. 36 and Phoenix at 48.

Two-term Tempe City Council incumbent Shana Ellis abandoned her bid for re-election in the November runoff and asked her backers to join her in supporting fellow incumbent Robin Arredondo-Savage.

Cox Arizona kicked off its live broadcast coverage of this fall’s high school football season. Throughout the fall, Cox7 will continue to highlight the best of Thursday and Friday

night football. After the game, fans can relive it online by viewing expert commentary, game highlights and local player and team features. Among the games on TV are Basha at Westview at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25.

The Chandler Police Department has created an LGBT Police Liaison Committee comprised of several sworn and civilian police employees and supervisors. The decision to form the committee is a proactive step to facilitate training and communication that will enhance the knowledge of the department and the community regarding issues faced by LGBT individuals, the PD said.

the honor for the fourth year. Mountain Pointe and Tempe high schools are in their second year, while Marcos de Niza High School marked its first year with an “A” rating.

Dutch Bros. Coffee locations across the Valley—including Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe—combined to raise just shy of $24,000 to Ryan House. The 10day fundraiser in late August ended up raising $23,907 for Ryan House, which offers care for children with lifethreatening diseases.

Tempe Union High School District received an “A” rating, as did all six of its comprehensive high schools, from the Arizona Department of education. The district along with Corona del Sol, Desert Vista and McClintock high schools have all received

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Family Grateful for Fire Department’s Help, Donation

By Tracy House While shopping at a supermarket, Edward Castanon came upon a team from Chandler Fire, Medical and Health Department raising funds for a charitable organization.

When he told them he would donate if they reciprocated, he never expected the return to be so great.

The Castanon family was trying to raise funds for an operation needed by 9-year-old daughter Savanah, who was diagnosed with multiple hereditary exotosis (MHE) in 2007.

“What it is, is bone mass builds up at the end of the bones,” Castanon explained.

Savanah has had surgeries on her hands, ankles and right knee to shave off the bone masses.

“It’s ongoing for the rest of her life,” he said. “Usually it stops when she stops growing. It doesn’t only affect your stature, but it also affects your nervous system. They believe it can give off autistic-type syndrome.”

Sometimes Savanah is so tired that she has to use a wheelchair.

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Savanah and her siblings, Josiah, 6, and Mikayla, 7, attend Lauren’s Institute for Education. Savanah has also been diagnosed with autism, and her brother and sister are special needs as well. The children do not have any of the same diagnosis, a rare occurrence in families with more than one special-needs child.

In January, Savanah and her mother will head to Florida for a hip surgery to remove the extra cartilage that is causing her discomfort. She will be a patient of Dr. Dror Paley in West Palm Beach, Florida. The fire department helped fund the initial consultation with Paley in June.

Castanon said he was able to secure a round-trip flight with Miracle Flights, but there were still costs for the doctor visit which was $1,050 and other expenses. “I decided to do a car wash,” he said. After speaking with the fire department, he said they offered to bring a fire truck to the car wash and donate money for the trip.

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didn’t ask for that,” says Castanon.

The firemen washed cars and asked questions about his daughter.

“They were just awesome,” he said. “They took the time out to not only show up, but to wash the cars.”

In addition to helping with the car wash, the fire department gave Castanon $500 toward expenses. and her dad, Edward Castanon, wanted to extend The former marine Savanah, their gratitude to the Chandler Fire, Medical and Health and his family moved to Department for their charitable contribution that helped send Chandler in 2012. He’s Savanah to Florida to see a specialist. grateful for the selflessness of the going to Florida for the second fire department to help his family get surgery. His wife, Kristina, will Savanah to Florida. accompany Savanah. The two will be Right now, the family does not have in Florida for almost a month. They insurance; Castanon will be applying will be taking another Miracle Flight, for insurance through the open but expenses for the trip still need enrollment process in November. to be covered. Castanon says they’ll The procedure for Savanah is not probably plan another car wash in covered, however. Castanon isn’t the next few months.

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By Tracy House Cellphones, like driving and voting, have become a rite of passage, but at what age is it appropriate to give a child one? For parents thinking about getting their children their first phone, there’s more to consider than the argument, “Everyone else has one.”

Tracey Fejt, a mother of four children ages 12 to 16, said parents have a lot to consider when it comes to cellphones and kids. She waited until her children were in junior high before getting them phones.

“Being a parent, I did set some guidelines for my kids,” said Fejt, a registered nurse, injury prevention coordinator/outreach manager at Cardon Children’s Medical Center.

Among the guidelines are limiting the number of people allowed to

contact and the number of texts.

“Parents should be aware if they want to give those younger elementary students a phone...it should be for an emergency.”

Fejt also sets time limits on phone use. She finds it important to discuss with her children when phones are appropriate and when they’re not appropriate.

Children will emulate adult behavior.

Fejt said it’s vital for parents to show restraint with their cellphones, particularly while driving.

“Parents should be aware that kids are watching those habits,” she said. “So we wonder why teens are texting and driving. Well, they’ve seen their parents do it all these years. So if it’s all right for their parents, it’s all right for them.”

Parents also need to consider shutting off the phone at night.

“How many kids go to bed with their phone on and they’re up all night?” she said.

She suggested having a docking station in one place so that all the phones can be monitored.

“I think the docking station and seeing all the phones is a good thing parents can do.”

Every parent is going to have a different reason for deciding when their child needs a cellphone. Tracey Fejt “I think of it as a rite of passage for children,” Fejt said. “Every kid develops differently, so some kids are extremely mature and ready to handle it and other kids are not.”

There is no tried-and-true appropriate age for giving a child a

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cellphone. Fejt said to consider if the child is ready for the responsibilities that come with a cellphone.

“Once your children do get older, parents need to remember you have to have a phone talk,” she said. “Sexting is huge with kids and parents don’t necessarily think about talking about it, but then those pictures get out and they get passed around. Clearly, having that talk with them, too, has to do with responsibility.”

She mentioned stressing to children not to give out their numbers randomly or to get others without knowing the person first.

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New imaging technologies are helping us better understand how the brain grows and changes. We now understand that our brains develop well into our 20s and, even after that, continue to be quite malleable.

From 35 years of working Linda McFadyen with bright and motivated students at New Vistas, we have long been aware that IQ is not a predetermined number, but one that parents and educators can greatly influence in positive ways.

Noted psychologist and education researcher, Dr. Richard Nesbit concurs, stating, “The accumulated evidence of research, much of which is quite recent, provides good reason for being far more optimistic about the possibilities of actually improving the intelligence of individuals, groups,

and society as a whole, than was thought by experts even a few years ago.”

Since the founding of our school in 1979, we have marveled as we watch children dramatically increase their ability to reason, solve problems and think abstractly—all essential skills that are basic to IQ levels. We are now better able to understand the science behind our results at New Vistas, namely, that our children consistently perform on average two to six years above grade level.

Nesbit’s research helps us to understand what we have already seen and experienced in our own students—that children’s brains are not the product of a genetic lottery but of a consistent, structured, positive and nurturing environment, coupled with heredity.

So, schools and how they teach, as well as, parents and how they parent, count. Here are the common threads that seem to link what our own parents and teachers do on a daily basis with Nesbit’s research and findings. In each case, all three: parents, teachers and Nesbit’s conclusions point to the fact that adults in positions of

influence can indeed, influence a child’s IQ. They can also contribute to the child’s ability to acquire life-long skills, thus, serving as facilitators of overall academic success.

IQ is positively correlated to adults who: • Utilize and encourage high levels of vocabulary and actively engage children in adult conversations.

• Encourage analysis and evaluation of interesting aspects of the world.

• Model organizational skills and support organizational development in children.

• Foster creativity and problem solving.

• Demonstrate the value of delayed gratification and patience.

• Praise children for effort, not just for “being smart.”

In short, the adults in a child’s life can help to enhance not only learning, but increased cognitive ability simply by offering new challenges in an encouraging, supportive environment.

Neuroscientists from Columbia University in New York and Harvard University have discovered that the brain can and will adjust itself when confronted with new challenges—even through adulthood.

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.

• Encourage and model constructive ways to handle frustration.

• Offer games and activities that foster focus memory, listening, concentration, conflict resolution and inhibitory control.

• Provide opportunities for physical activity and value recuperative rest.

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Fall—with its cooler temperatures and delicious food—is my favorite season. I love pumpkin-flavored everything so, this year, I thought it would be fun to do easy DIY crafts that showcased this.

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Celebrate the magic of fall with a whole host of activities.

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“Wonderland!” is an unabashedly silly adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking Glass” with hip-hop music, and an upbeat, coming-of-age story that audiences of all ages will adore.

WHEN: Thurs., Sept. 25, through Sun., Oct. 5, matinees and evening shows WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Nesbitt/ Elliott Playhouse, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $11 to $15 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com

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about those issues,” she said, referring to bullying and harassment.

There are other health issues for parents contemplating a cellphone for a child. Fejt mentioned radiation, though it has not been proven to affect health, as another consideration in younger children with cells. In addition, holding up a cellphone with a shoulder, as well as continual texting can result in wrist, elbow, shoulder, thumb and finger pain.

Besides the safety and health issues, parents should be aware of plan charges and usage of the cellphones and monitor how they are being used.

Sharing the cellphone plan can result in overages that teens and kids are not aware of.

“It’s a privilege to have that phone,” Fejt said. “If they do something, that privilege does get taken away.”

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WHEN: Through Sun., Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $12 to $25 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov

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Chandler Center for the Arts recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a weekend full of dancing, singing and art. This year’s season features a bevy of acts including Larry the Cable Guy, Black Violin, photo page events calendar Dmitri Matheny and Paul Williams. For more information, visit www.chandlercenter.org.

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Chandler Teen Logs 500 Hours of Community Service

By Scott Shumaker When 15-year-old Nicole Gehret received her certificate of completion for 80 hours of volunteer work at Chandler Regional Medical Center this summer, she brought her total middle and high school service hours to more than 500.

This would make a busy schedule for anyone, but the Seton Catholic Prep sophomore also manages a 4.0 grade point average, plays on Seton’s golf team, serves on the student council and works as a student mentor at her school.

Gehret is one of the few students who were accepted into the Dignity Health East Valley Summer Volunteen Program. It gives outstanding high school students a rare behind-thescenes look at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers while they serve the community.

“We give them meaningful work,” said Barb Farmer, volunteer coordinator for Dignity Health.

Farmer said student volunteers serve in almost all areas of the hospital, including the intensive care unit. They are also mentored by hospital staff, including top doctors involved with cutting-edge procedures.

Gehret said she has always been interested in a medical career, but the experience at Chandler Regional this summer sparked her interest in surgery.

“You’ve really got to go see for yourself what it’s like in a lot of different perspectives,” she said. “You got to see what it’s like as a patient, or the patient’s family visiting, and the health professionals that work there.

So you really got to view it in a unique way. I learned a lot.”

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Nicole Gehret, a sophomore at Seton Catholic Prep, recently completed a prestigious summer volunteer program at Chandler Regional Medical Center, adding 80 hours of community service to her total of over 500.

Prep’s Toastmasters Club, in which members speak in front of large audiences.

Her communication skills came in handy while delivering flowers to Chandler Regional’s patients. “(The patients) are really going through probably some of the hardest experiences of their entire lives, so they’re really in a vulnerable state,” she said.

“And so you have to have good people skills and you have to understand that you want to be something that they look forward to, and something that brightens their day.”

Gehret said she would like to return to the Dignity Health volunteer program for the next three summers.

“Well, in the next year, of course, I’m going to keep my academics up, keep my grades great, and I plan on being a part of this program next year as well,” she said.

“But I really just want to continue my community service.”

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Watercolor Painting: Beginning and Intermediate Everything from how to apply the paint to composition and color will be covered.

WHEN: Saturdays, Sept. 27, through Nov. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Tumbleweed Recreation Center Art Studio, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler COST: $63 residents; $86 nonresidents INFO: (480) 782-2908 or www.chandleraz.gov/content/adultteen-classes.pdf

Little Black Dress Through The Decades Join Robert Black, founder and former owner of The Ford/Robert Black Agency, for pink champagne and petit fours while he discusses the history of the little black dress.

WHEN: Sat., Sept. 20, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $125 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org

Corner Store Country Run The event will include a farm-themed course, as well as a country fair with live music, food, a beer garden, carnival games and giveaways.

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WHEN: Thurs., Sept. 25, from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-3580 or www.chandleraz.gov/water DSB: Tribute to Journey DSB is one of America’s top Journey tribute acts.

WHEN: Fri., Sept. 25, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Composting with Bokashi: Meet Your Microbes Meet Morgan Coffinger from Bokashi Evolution and learn this easy, cheap, odorless way to convert your food waste into rich, black gold using microbes.

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Downtown Chandler Farmers Market More than 40 vendors have fresh produce, tamales, barbecue sauce, hot dogs, soap, fine arts and crafts, honey, granola, herbal remedies, cheese, salsa and much more every Thursday for the farmers market.

WHEN: Thursdays, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Purchase of items INFO: www.chandleraz.gov “Smart” Irrigation Controllers A new generation of products are available that will automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on actual site and weather conditions.

WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-3580 or www.chandleraz.gov/water Latin Legends Latin Legends is a collection of some of the hottest Latin groups on tour, including Malo, Tierra and Thee Midniters.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 3, at 8 p.m.

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Oktoberfest Fans of polka, music, German food and craft beer will don their lederhosen and dirndls as they gather in Chandler for Oktoberfest and enjoy performances from Iration and Reel Big Fish.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 4, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

WHERE: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $10 to $15 INFO: (602) 276-2499 or www.santanoktoberfest.com Ancient Art of Porcelain Painting Celebrate an artist’s connection with nature using natural materials to paint with oil on porcelain.

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WHERE: Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler COST: $11 residents; $15 nonresidents INFO: (480) 782-2895 or www.chandleraz.gov/content/adultteen-classes.pdf Chandler Symphony Orchestra Since its humble start in 1993 as the San Marcos Symphony, these dedicated, professionally trained musicians have provided the community with the opportunity to hear great music at no charge.

WHEN: Sun., Oct. 5, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org One of These Nights: The Eagles Tribute Join One of These Nights as it takes the audience on its version of a hitfilled show featuring the music of The Eagles.

WHEN: Sun., Oct. 5, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations Live! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Chandler Indian Art Market A weekend event filled with entertainment, food and authentic Native American art.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 10, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 12, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Purchase of items INFO: www.chandleraz.gov Harvey Girls in the Southwest Meet one longtime Chandler resident who donned the Harvey Girl uniform at the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Lodge.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 11, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2800 or www.chandlerlibrary.org Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program The Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program is a traditionally diverse cultural event in which young Indian participants represent their tribes by sharing tribal traditions through song, dance, dialogue and traditional dress with the opportunity to earn scholarship funds to further their education.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $7 to $12 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Chandler Mariachi Festival The festival features a vibrant musical journey of the music and traditional dances of Mexico.

WHEN: Sun., Oct. 12, at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $20 to $50 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Children’s Storywriting Workshop The workshop will touch upon concept, picture, creative nonfiction and chapter books.

WHEN: Wednesdays Oct. 15 through Nov. 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Pan-Seared Pork Chop Casserole Casseroles are amazing. Their makeahead versatility is a great helper in the kitchen. But casseroles also provide the opportunity to let ingredients meld, often creating more robust flavors as they cook. Then, there’s the pan-seared method of cooking, where ingredients cook quickly on the outside, searing in those wonderful juices.

One of my all-time favorite dishes combines pan searing and casseroles.

In this recipe, the pan-seared pork chop is finished in a casserole dish and smothered with sautéed mushrooms.

Ah, the best of both worlds! To make this fall favorite even more delicious, I’ve given you a simple recipe for homemade apple chunks as a perfect accompaniment, too!

Look for big, thick bone-in pork chops for maximum flavor and make a plan to dish up a plate of goodness for any weeknight or Sunday supper.

Pan-Seared Pork Chop Casserole 4 (1/2-inch-thick bone-in) pork chops 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup flour for dredging 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup (1 medium to large) sweet yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, slivered or chopped 1 tablespoon parsley 1 1/2 pounds fresh white mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup marsala or sherry wine or chicken broth

Step No. 1: Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.

Step No. 2: Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.

Dredge pork chops lightly in flour.

Step No. 3: In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Place pork chops in skillet and cook over medium high heat until browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a plate and cover.

Step No. 4: In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté onions and garlic until soft and golden brown. Stir in mushrooms, parsley and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Cook for 10 minutes.

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of the mushroom mixture on the bottom of casserole. Place cooked pork chops over top of mushroom mixture. Top with remainder of mushrooms.

Step No. 6: In same skillet, add wine and 1 tablespoon of butter, and gently scrape up all remaining browned bits in pan. Bring liquid to a gentle boil and then pour over top of mushrooms in casserole dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve with homemade apple chunks.

Homemade Apple Chunks 4 to 5 firm apples, peeled, cored and sliced thick 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 dash of fresh grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons brandy, optional 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

In a medium saucepan on high heat, add all ingredients and cook for about 5 minutes until apples are soft but still chunky. Serve hot or warm.

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My best foodie friend, Eileen, said she heard about this cool coffee and wine bar with a great open mike night that we should try. It sounded too good to be true. After a few visits, we had to agree that Talebu Coffee and Wine Bar lives up to its reputation as a hip, independent coffeehouse that serves delicious food and hearty wine pours, plus is Place your order from the back counter and choose a home for the young WiFi wizards from an array of comfortable seating options. and a notable venue for young chicken salad, but it was more bread musicians. Oh, and there is the very and not much filling. Side choices are good coffee. fruit or olives—go with the latter. The In a strip mall facing Alma School desserts are worth every calorie and with a drive-thru, we were pleasantly so large you’ll have to share or go-box surprised inside by the towering it. I even loved the key lime pie and, ceilings and big view windows. Cozy for me, it is rarely dessert without couches and seating are arranged in chocolate. groups and by a small area in front Also, you’ll find smoothies, the for musicians. There is a stylish wine usual coffee suspects, juices, hot bar, also. During one Sunday session, chocolate, Italian sodas and Mexican a young guitar-strumming singer Coke. Try one of the frappes. There’s was joined by a few members of the even an adult Grasshopper that is audience who left their brunch fare creamy mocha blended with creme de briefly for a set. Thursday open mike menthe, topped with chocolate sauce night shows area youth are thirsty for a and whip cream. place to show off their musical talents.

The laptop legions seem to call this Instruments are even provided. place home, even with music in the The wine menu is limited but air. You do order at the counter but for $11 for a really generous pour the staff seemed more relaxed and less of bubbly Ecco prosecco, I had no “trained.” problem saying yaaas to the selection.

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In 2003, Kyle Herrig was working at a local physical therapy clinic when he saw an upsetting trend.

“A lot of my clients were doing physical therapy, but too often their insurance dictated how many sessions they received, pressuring them to pay out of pocket,” Herrig said.

So he decided to use his athletic training skills to provide postrehabilitation care in 2004.

Herrig continued to work on the side with clients, and steadily got busier.

In 2007, he decided to open his own business, Triplex Training, which was located at the physical therapy clinic.

By 2011, Herrig was working in his business full time, and he moved into a different location. In early September, Herrig moved Triplex Training to its new facility in Chandler. He is planning on hosting a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in late October; the date will be posted on the website, www.triplextraining.com.

“I built up a following slowly and gradually, so I was able to move in with a base of clients,” he said.

In addition to working on injury prevention, Herrig said other people come in to stay in shape. Most clients come in on a regular basis and use it as their strength training, he said.

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On a daily basis, owners are confronted with countless interdependent issues that require their decision-making abilities. One of these issues is the future ownership of the business by someone else.

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Issues to consider include: • Who makes major decisions?

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Assess Your Current Management and Support Team The quality and depth of your management team goes hand-in-glove with your owner dependence ranking.

Are you an owner who has hired and empowered managers with key roles in your company? Or are you an owner who sees the hiring of managers as an expensive exercise that has failed in the past and you’ve concluded that it is easier, cheaper and more personally profitable for you to do the heavy lifting?

A transferable business is one that has the right people in the right places, along with incentive plans to keep them focused on achieving successful results for the company.

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Understand and Evaluate Your Industry Transfer Statistics

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You can develop an exit mindset, reduce your company dependency on you and hire great managers.

This does not necessarily mean that your company is transferable. Until someone is identified as having the financial and business acumen to run your company, it may not be transferable. And, if you are in an outdated industry, you may have a tough time finding investors or individuals who are interested in entering your space.

Knowing how companies in your industry transfer will not only answer the question of whether or not there is demand for your business, it will also point in you in the direction of understanding the value that you may receive for your business.

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Review and Act Upon Your Company’s Relative Performance Finally, do you understand the profitability of your company relative to others that are in the same business as you? After all, it is profitability that drives value in a business transfer. The key is knowing whether or not your profit margins and overall company performance is above or below market expectations.

A company that has profit margins below others in your industry may be difficult to transfer because owners should assume that when it comes time to transition ownership of the company, other, like-kind businesses will be available for purchase. If an investor or a future owner sizes up your company versus another and your profit margins are lower than the others, then that buyer is likely to purchase your competitor’s business instead of yours. Of course the opposite is true of companies that have superior profits.

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Any opinions are those of Jeff Breese and not necessarily those of Raymond James. We are located at 2370 W. Ray Rd., Suite 2, Chandler, AZ 85224. You can reach us by calling (480) 820-0705, and we invite you to visit our website www.floreswealth.com. Material in this article provided with permission by Pinnacle Equity Solutions Inc., ©2010

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