Desert Breeze: November 2014

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Boys & Girls Club of East Valley is a communitybased, character building, youth development organization. They deliver the highest quality programs and provide opportunities to assist youth and teens in developing their self-esteem, values and skills in a safe and fun environment. Their professionals guide members through personal, educational and social development to realize their full potential and become

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Our giving tree is adorned with ornaments listing children’s ages from 5yrs to 18yrs old, and gifts ranging from $15 and $25. So when you are running around town, please stop by one of the Chamberlain Orthodontic offices, pick out an ornament or two, and help make a child’s season brighter. A Giving Tree has been set up at both of our office locations.

“Nothing is more satisfying than just giving to someone,” I have always loved the truth of this statement. It seems in my life, whenever I have had

the opportunity to give to someone, I have received much more in return.“ said Dr. Thomas Chamberlain. “This is an easy and convenient way to share some of the abundance with which we have been blessed.”

The ornaments will be on the trees until Dec 12th, although we hope that the tree will be bare long before that time.

Simply pick out an ornament from the tree, shop for the gift and return the gift to one of our offices in a gift bag. The ornament is our gift to you to hang on your tree!

If you have any questions about the Giving Tree, give our office a call at 480-448-2477. Thank you in advance for your support this holiday season!

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As is often the case when tragedy light runner in Gilbert while riding his strikes, the community bands motorcycle to work on Oct. 28. together to grieve and support those Services for Holmes were held on left behind. Recently, the tight-knit Nov. 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ community of Chandler was shaken of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in to the core after two police officers Mesa, while Payne received a full were killed in separate incidents only military funeral at the Chandler days apart. The community, supported Center for the Arts on Nov. 8. Both by the Chandler Police were buried at the Valley Department, organized of the Sun Mortuary & vigils and fundraisers in Cemetery in Chandler. the aftermath, to help the “I am most proud of city heal and make sense how our employees, both of two senseless tragedies. sworn and civilian, have “The men and women pulled together in support of the Chandler Police for one another,” Duggan Department are grieving said. “The outpouring of as a family does,” said support from our public Chandler Police Chief safety partners and the Sean Duggan.

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Duggan explained. “We realize said. “Numerous incident stress police work by its very nature is a debriefings have taken place and dangerous profession, regardless critical incident stress management of the position an officer holds in a team (CISM) members are available department. The motor officers in our 24/7 to help lessen the impact on department’s Traffic unit are highly personnel exposed to traumatic skilled in the operation of events.” their motorcycles. They are Several organizations have required to re-certify twice come together to raise money a year and log well over for the officers’ families. On 2,000 hours a year on their Nov. 5, the Chandler Law motorcycle.

Enforcement Association “Police motorcycles are teamed up with Famous an effective and necessary Dave’s restaurant to serve tool for not only traffic lunch at the Chandler Police enforcement, but are useful Phillip Terry of Department headquarters in in the general deterrence Famous Dave’s BBQ exchange for a donation. In up tasty pulled the evening, police officers of crime. With that being served pork sandwiches and said, our department will cole slaw in honor served gifts in a “Tip a Cop” continue to seek and employ of Chandler’s fallen event at Famous Dave’s in officers. best practices in all realms Gilbert. Donations from of policing in order to mitigate the both events were split evenly between inherent dangers of our profession.” the two families.

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“The expression of support from our community has been overwhelming and comforting,” Duggan said.

He adds that the community can still support the officers’ families.

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Anyone on the East Coast will tell you that winter is the worst time of year for gaining weight, but does anyone else feel the opposite effect in Arizona?

These temperatures allow us to get outside and active, all while getting a tan looking in the 70-degree weather.

Luckily expensive homes back we can rock bikini bods all year round!

ASU alum and PGA Tour champ Phil Mickelson will be taking time off from his Enbrel commercials to join his brother in coaching the ASU men’s golf team. Why do we get the feeling that we’ll suddenly see more pros come out of ASU? Area residents will undoubtedly rejoice on Thursday, Nov. 20, when a developer begins to raze the longtime eyesore Elevation Chandler near the Loop 101/Loop 202 interchange. The structure will come down at 10 a.m. and should take 24 hours, officials said. Construction crews will use an excavator to remove the structure in sections.

Closing after nearly 60 years in business, Monti’s La Casa Vieja in

Tempe is auctioning its historical memorabilia, including framed artwork, a maps, vintage menus, unique fixtures and sports memorabilia. Bidders can preview the memorabilia from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the restaurant, 100 S. Mill Ave. Bidding will begin at 7 p.m. in person and online at samauctions.com. A second auction for furniture, fixtures and restaurant equipment will be held 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 8, with a preview of the items at 8 a.m.

The Mill Avenue District has a new name! A rebranding campaign has reimagined the campus hub as, simply, Downtown Tempe. With the new name came a makeover for the business district’s former website, www.millavenue.com. The new Internet address is www.downtowntempe.com.

Five years after forming, the Chandler Business Alliance is calling it quits after its Dec. 3 meeting. In an email to members, CBA officials said they considered changing the group but they ultimately felt that “changing what we do would move away from

our original mission.” For more information, email the organization at chandleralliance@gmail.com.

The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa in Chandler will be home to the AFC team playing in Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, Feb. 1, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. The $170 million Wild Horse Pass resort opened in 2002 off Interstate 10. The resort sits on 2,400 acres of the Gila River Indian Reservation and includes the Whirlwind Golf Club with a 36-hole layout, the Forbes Four-Star Aji Spa and the 1,000-acre Koli Equestrian Center.

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Jetpacks are here, ya’ll. One ASU master’s student has created a jetpack to help U.S. soldiers run faster. If these ever come to a commercial market, you can bet we’ll lead the Ironman Triathlon that year.

Tempe High School art teacher Russ Cannizzaro and 25 students are designing Arizona’s ornament for the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 in Washington, D.C. It’s holiday season, which makes us feel all warm and

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The 1938 McCullough-Price House, with its faux adobe look, latillas and vigas, is a quintessential example of Pueblo Revivalstyle architecture. Commissioned by William McCullough, a wealthy Detroit businessman, and designed by notable Phoenix architects Royal Lescher and Leslie Mahoney, the house sat on 320 acres 3 miles outside of Chandler.

McCullough was a gentleman farmer in the truest sense of the word. He referred to the house as his “farm,” although he actually leased the surrounding fields to farmers and never actually participated in farming himself.

McCullough died a few years after he built the house, and it passed through several owners until the Price family purchased it in 1950.

Arthur Price was Chandler’s first town Diane Propstra Willian holding a attorney and he drafted the town’s charter. kitten in front of the house. Willian is Suzanne Price Propstra’s daughter.

Marrying into the Chandler family, Price was No date. a business partner with Dr. A.J. Chandler. The Price family owned the house until 2001, when they donated it to the City of Chandler. After extensive renovations, it reopened as the Chandler Museum at 300 S. Chandler Village Dr.

Above: McCullough-Price House is the home of the Chandler Museum.

Above: May 30, 2007, Suzanne Price Propstra, who donated the house to the City, cut the ribbon. Propstra was Dr. A.J. Chandler’s greatniece.

Right: The Price family in front of the house. No date.

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ICAN Hosts 11th Annual Festival of Trees Gala

ICAN, Positive Programs for Youth, is hosting its 11th annual Festival of Trees gala from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Rd., Chandler.

This year’s theme is “An Evening Among Stars.” The vintage Hollywood-inspired affair will include a cocktail reception, This one-of-a-kind pendant was designed by followed by a five-star meal and Randy Coffin in memory of Dave Trout. Tickets for exclusive VIP after party with live the drawing are $100. diamond at the center. Tickets for the entertainment by Chuck E. Baby.

Ticket prices are $150, with a limited drawing are $100 and participants number of tickets available for $250 do not need to be present to win. that include the event and the VIP Drawing tickets can be purchased at after party. Tickets can be purchased www.icanaz.org/festivaloftrees.

Festival of Trees benefits ICAN, a at www.icanaz.org or by contacting Cassie Patris-Browne at (480) 874- free, family-centered youth service that provides a full complement 7577.

The highlight of the evening will of programs proven effective in be a drawing for a one-of-a-kind equipping youth to achieve personal pendant, designed by Randy Coffin and academic success by tackling in memory of Dave Trout for the substance abuse, gang involvement passion that he so profoundly felt and and juvenile delinquency.

Specifically, eight of 10 young expressed through his generosity to the ICAN organization. The pink and people in the areas they serve are blue sapphires represent the youth living in extreme poverty. Four of whose spirits shine at ICAN each day, those children will go to bed hungry at while the outer circle of diamonds night and eight will be using drugs or represents the organization and alcohol to cope with the harsh realities the solid foundation that the ICAN they face. Joining gangs becomes a donors and volunteers provide. At the more viable choice than graduation center of the piece is a star of hope; in the community ICAN serves. For a combination of yellow, white, and more information, visit www.icanaz. rose gold with an exquisite one carat org or call (480) 821-4207. classifieds

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By Seth Cox

Desert Vista Ends Season on High Note Gridiron

Desert Vista High School Thunder 16440 S. 32nd St., Phoenix www.desertvista.schoolfusion.us/ Head coach: Dan Hinds 2014 record: 3-7 After a crushing loss to Division II powerhouse Centennial High School in Week 7, the Desert Vista Thunder ended a disappointing 2014 season with a strong finish, winning two of their last three games.

In Week 8, the Thunder shut out the Dobson High School Mustangs, 17-0.

Desert Vista quarterback Alex Farina threw two touchdown passes to senior T.J. Roberts as the Thunder secured the victory with a 14-point fourth quarter.

The Thunder’s defense bottled up the Mustangs’ offense. Sophomore linebacker Chad Porter was all over the field, racking up 13 tackles. Senior linebacker Cade van Raaphorst, son of legendary Arizona State quarterback Jeff van Raaphorst, also contributed to disrupt the flow of Dobson’s offense.

Junior defensive back Isaiah Ford chipped in with an interception, as the Thunder’s defense kept the score close until the offensive outburst in the fourth quarter.

In Week 9, the Thunder had its best offensive game of the season, beating rival Corona del Sol 36-22.

The offense was led by Roberts, who compiled 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Ford, who finished with 80 rushing yards and a

touchdown. The Thunder controlled the tempo of the game, even though Farina struggled for most of the evening.

Defensively, the Thunder again stepped up. With interceptions from Adonis Battle, Michael Curto and Steven Hartshorn-West, the Desert Vista defense made life difficult all evening for the Aztec’s passing game.

In the season finale, Desert Vista’s players and coaches knew they had a battle against fourth-ranked Brophy, but played the Broncos tough all evening before falling 21-18.

Farina threw for 205 yards, while Roberts completed his senior campaign with a stellar performance, compiling 113 receiving yards, 28 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Roberts finished the season with 791 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns, as well as 484 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.

The Thunder struggled defensively to stop Brophy’s potent rushing attack, surrendering 234 yards on the ground.

It was a tough season for Desert Vista, as the Thunder played some of the best teams in the state. The team struggled early to find consistent performances from the offense and defense each week, but as the season went along, the team found some cohesiveness and put together its best three weeks of football to end the season.

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East Valley Moms Gluten-Free is More Than Just a Fad Diet

By CariAnn Hunt It acts as a poison in the body.

This is how Madeline Bolander described the effect of gluten on those with celiac disease, a disease of the intestines with which she was diagnosed one-and-a-half years ago.

The 17-year-old Gilbert resident said it was difficult to adjust to ridding her life of gluten. She brings her own food when she goes out to eat with friends, but that proved to be hard.

Although there are many restaurants in her area, Bolander said, “There are only about four restaurants I completely trust.”

But more than that, she had to get new makeup, lotion and other products because many contain gluten.

She said there is a surprising amount of products with gluten in them, and she has to be careful. She said anything that could possibly get into her mouth had to be changed.

Bolander specifically remembers finding out she couldn’t use just any kind of ChapStick.

“I do a lot of research and label reading,” she said.

Christy Luedtka, co-president of the Gilbert-based Celiac Disease Foundation Arizona Chapter, said a gluten-free diet is somewhat of a fad, but for those with celiac disease, the lifestyle is a matter of life or death. The country is paying tribute to those with restricted diets this November during gluten-free diet awareness month.

Gluten is the protein found in

Brought to you by: wheat, barley and rye. Luedtka said when those with celiac disease have gluten, the villi in the small intestine shrink and lose the ability to absorb nutrients. Luedtka said celiac disease is hard to diagnose as there are more than 300 symptoms, including abdominal pain, skin rashes and weight loss.

people who regularly attend meetings.

Luedtka said the purpose of the organization is to educate, bring awareness, create a community, and share practices.

“We’re able to give hope to those struggling,” Heller said. “That’s the best part about this job.”

One of the group leaders’ strategies is to create smaller support groups Helping Others throughout the Last January, Valley. Heller said Brigette Heller and the group is getting Luedtka became The Celiac Disease Foundation Arizona co-presidents of the Chapter brought a group to Sweeties younger with more foundation that was Candy of Arizona to find gluten-free pro-active moms.

Brigitte Sand, a started in Arizona candy for Halloween. four years ago. This donation-run foundation member, said the group organization has grown, boasting 300 offers people throughout the Valley to 400 Facebook followers and 30 to 50 ... continues on page 15

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Kids—as well as adults—dressed up in their best “Star Wars” regalia to celebrate “Star Wars Reads Day” at the Hamilton branch library. Performers in “Star Wars” costumes read to kids and posed for pictures. GameStop also was on site to play games as children ate Firehouse Subs’ “Wookie Bites” photo page calendar and “Cookie Shippers.” events LEGOs were available so attendees could make “Star Wars”-inspired creations. Photos by Tim Sealy

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1. James Lake and Jackson White dressed up as clone troopers. 2. Named for a character from the expanded “Star Wars” universe, Mara Jade Wirtanen shows off her Yoda costume.

3. Michael Lau gets to hold the blaster of Imperial Stormtrooper Clint Randall while his dad, Leslie, looks on. 4. From left: Adam Holden, Elly Snyder, Zoë Wallace with dad, Sean, Liam Wallace, Angela Mercado, Clint Randall and Irene Wallace. 5. Patti Baxter and Mark Chittenden hearsay meet your neighbor represent the Empire’s finest with the help of young Ashlyn Knight. 6. Zoë Wallace’s dad, Sean, can’t keep a straight face as his daughter meets her first Stormtrooper. 7. Susan Salcido of Firehouse Subs provided refreshments with her helpers Hayden Baker and Aidan Salcido.

8. “Star Wars” fans Caden, dad, Josh, and Chance are decked out in preparation to meet some characters from the movies. 9. Two members of Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes, the cantina band from “Episode IV,” help a Stormtrooper try to draw a crowd. 10. You don’t see this every day: An Imperial Stormtrooper tries to wave down passing cars. 11. Hamilton expensive homes looking back Library proved that reading is important in every galaxy, not just ours.

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In 2008, Miranda Sings decided the world should know how famous Visitors can take an ELFIE selfie, star in their own holiday video, explore Santa’s she was, so she put her videos online.

Observatory using ELF-RAY Vision, test WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy out the “Naughty O’ Nice Meter” and pasta vixen mom cents financially speaking Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe enjoy a memorable photo with Santa.

COST: $25 WHEN: Through Wed., Dec. 24, INFO: (480) 921-9877 or various times http://tempeimprov.com WHERE: Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler COST: Prices vary; check website 7 “The Nutcracker” INFO: www.santa-hq.com Enjoy the classic story, presented photo page events calendar recipe corner

by Ballet Arizona, accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony playing 2 D-backs Baseball Academy Tchaikovsky’s famous score.

The D-backs Baseball Academy WHEN: Fri., Dec. 12, through Sun., is offering an elite player development Dec. 28, matinee and evening hitting program for boys and girls performances ages 8-18.

Personalized hitting hearsay meet your neighbor law talk WHERE: Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second instruction from the likes of Mark St., Phoenix Grace and Robby Hammock.

COST: $25 to $163 WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and INFO: (602) 381-1096 or Fridays in November, December and www.balletaz.org January from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking biz box looking back Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale expensive homes 8 “Winnie-the-Pooh COST: $50 to $600 Christmas Tail” INFO: (800) 821-7152 or Come enjoy a holiday tale featuring www.dbacks.com/academy friends from the Hundred Acre Woods put on by the Valley Youth Theatre.

ZooLights WHEN: Fri., Dec. 5, through Tues., Dec. 3 More than 3.8 million lights glow 23, various morning and afternoon in a total of 700 sparkling displays. performances WHEN: Mon., Nov. 24, through Sun., WHERE: Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. Jan. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

First St., Phoenix WHERE: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin COST: $18 Pkwy., Phoenix INFO: (602) 253-8188 or COST: $10 to $18 www.vyt.com INFO: (602) 273-1341 or www.phoenixzoo.org “Walking with Dinosaurs:

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Gilbert Days Parade

The parade is a celebration of the town’s heritage and involves many local schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations and special interest groups.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: On Gilbert Road from Guadalupe Road to Elliot Road, running south.

COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov

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“You really have to break them to get the proper diagnosis,” Sand said. who have celiac disease or a nonNeither could go through with it, so celiac gluten sensitivity a chance to they had genetic testing done instead. get together and share experiences.

Luedtka said she spends anywhere Luedtka, Heller and Sand all have from five to 20 hours a week children with celiac disease. Heller volunteering for the organization. and Sand found it difficult to get their She said that balancing everything is children diagnosed as patients have to sometimes a struggle, but being a part add gluten back into their of the group “makes me feel diet for the results to be like I’m doing something accurate. good.”

When their child began The Celiac Disease having symptoms, they Foundation has meetings decided to experiment and each month.

“Cookies try to find out what the for Kids” is set for 6:30 problem was on their own. p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Ultimately, they took their 10. The location has not children off gluten. yet been decided, but will When they noticed a Ryan Luedtka, a be announced soon. The considerable difference 5-year-old who has charge is $5, with a $20 cap with their child after going celiac disease, shops per family. The event will with his mom during gluten free, they decided to an outing to Sweeties include a guest appearance get tested for celiac disease. Candy of Arizona to from Elsa and Anna. purchase gluten-free But, when they found candy for Halloween.

Anyone is welcome to out they had to put their attend. To get information children back on gluten in order to on this event and any others, go to the be accurately tested, Heller and Sand Facebook page under Celiac Disease said it was heartbreaking to make Foundation Arizona Chapter. For any their children sick. questions, email arizona@celiac.org. ...continued from page 12

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People tend to overspend at the holidays and much of that can be alleviated by setting a budget and sticking to it. You may know how much you want to spend on presents, but have you planned for Christmas dinner? That meal can set you back— especially if you are entertaining many guests.

Here are some tips to help you save and stick to your budget this Christmas.

Take advantage of sales starting now. We will see new sales each week with items that you will eventually need for your holiday dinner. Baking products and canned goods on sale can be stored in your pantry, while fresh produce, like squash and cranberries, can be frozen and stored. Shop each week and grab the items on sale so that you aren’t paying full price right before your holiday meal. photo page

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Watch for rare coupons and rebates. During the holidays, you are sure to see some rare coupons, including savings on meat and produce. Snag these when you see them. Also be sure to save any “try-me-free” offers you run across, rebate forms, gift with purchase forms, or any other savings opportunities that come your way.

Make inexpensive sides. Some side dishes are quite filling and only cost pennies per serving.

Great examples of these would be bread items and potatoes.

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Have everyone pitch in. Even if it is just a side dish, rolls or a pie, don’t be afraid to ask your friends and family to bring something to dinner. People love to show off their favorite recipe, too, and it will help cut down the overall cost for your meal.

Keep dessert simple. You don’t need an extravagant dessert to finish your meal. Most people will be stuffed by then anyhow! Dollar stores carry ready-made pie crusts and pie filling for just $1 each. Or pick up fresh fruit, serve with ice cream and drizzle with honey for a light refreshing treat.

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Hope Inspires Students at SHARP School

By Laurie Struna | Photos by Tim Hacker Hope comes in many forms. For trust and unconditional positive regard. the students at SHARP School, it Seven core behaviors are targeted is in the wisdom of a 6-year-old during therapy sessions: attachment, goldendoodle—a therapy dog named confidence, self-regulation, affiliation, awareness, tolerance and respect.”

Hope—and her handler, Pam Reinke.

The therapy dogs and their handlers Hope is one of several pet therapy dogs from Gabriel’s Angels that visit the meet with groups of 10 or fewer school on a rotating schedule several students for 30 minutes, every other week. The time includes times a month. SHARP is an activity like brushing part of Mesa Public Schools the dogs, reading stories, and services the special listening to the dog’s education community heartbeat, brushing the from kindergarten through dog’s teeth, learning pet 12th grade. Its students are first aid and other practical at different stages in their skills. emotional development, “Students are motivated and the dogs are able to to do well because they connect with the students.

“The dogs teach our students the know the dogs are coming back. And same things we work on each day, they love spending time with the but in a different way,” explained dogs!” Weigler shared.

Cathy Weigler, school counselor at SHARP. “The kids respond to the Teaching Students About dogs without behaviors because it’s Overcoming Adversity In January, Hope was in a car all nonverbal and, therefore, learning becomes intrinsic. Students develop accident and almost died. She pulled relationships with the dogs, fostering through but lost her left rear leg.

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Students shed tears and wrestled with emotions when they heard about Hope’s accident. Students learned about empathy and expressed their thoughts on handwritten cards.

“Hope would smell the cards from the students,” Reinke recalled. “She would look at me with that ‘When do we get to go back to school?’ look that she associates with the scent of our visiting bag.”

They returned to school three weeks after the accident. With a gentle touch, students ran their fingers through her soft fur with the most love that they could find in their hearts, taking extra care to avoid touching the incision.

Curious about the injury, they peppered the handler with questions like, “Will her leg grow back?” or “What did they do with her leg?”

“We explained that her leg was in the place that they put all legs that are broken,” Reinke said.

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When asked how pet therapy dogs make a difference in the lives of these students, Reinke said, “The last thing I heard when they were given Hope’s paw print were these words, ‘I know that no matter what might happen to me, I can get through it because of what Hope has been through. If she can do all she does with three legs, I can handle anything!’”

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WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 20, from 6 p.m. to meet your neighbor 7 p.m.

WHERE: Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: www.chandleraz.gov

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WHEN: Fri., Nov. 21, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $72 to $150 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Understand the difference between age-related memory loss and dementia during this one-hour workshop.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2800 or www.chandlerlibrary.org Pot those Plants—Container Gardening Class Master Gardeners Cherie Czaplicki and Eileen Kane with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will teach attendees all they need to know on growing vegetables, flowers and succulents in container gardens.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2800 or www.chandlerlibrary.org Fishing Clinic and Outdoor Safety Event There will be many fun family safety activities, information and demonstrations provided by the Chandler Police Department. Sport fishing instructors from the Arizona Game and Fish Department will provide instruction, rods and reels to loan and free bait while supplies last.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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WHERE: Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: www.chandleraz.gov Ballet Etudes’ “The Nutcracker” Witness Clara’s magical journey as she encounters life-sized mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum fairy in “The Nutcracker.”

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 28, through Sun., Nov. 30, and Fri., Dec. 4, through Sun., Dec. 7, matinee and evening shows WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $25 to $29 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org Big Bad Voodoo Daddy This year marks the 21st anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s arrival onto the music scene with its big-band style.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 29, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $19 to $35 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com 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 more every Thursday, except holidays.

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 30, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Purchase of goods INFO: www.chandleraz.gov Learn Chinese This class is intended for students who have little or no previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.

WHEN: Tuesdays Dec. 2 through Jan. 20, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler COST: $22 residents; $30 nonresidents INFO: (480) 782-2900 or www.chandleraz.gov/recreation Bob Newhart Bob Newhart has spanned two successful television shows, 14 feature films and sold millions of albums worldwide.

WHEN: Fri., Dec. 5, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $45 to $99 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade of Lights Watch the most unique tree light up the night when the mayor flips the switch at 8 p.m., after the 7 p.m.

Parade of Lights.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: www.chandleraz.gov/specialevents

INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Dmitri Matheny’s “The Snowcat” An original musical production by flugelhornist and composer Dmitri Matheny, “The SnowCat” is the heartwarming tale of a little girl’s search for her wandering white cat on a chilly afternoon.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 13, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $8 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org

Arizona Youth Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” The Arizona Youth Ballet will delight all with a wonderful reading and dance.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 6, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WHER: Hamilton Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2800 or www.chandlerlibrary.org

“Spirit of Christmas” Hosted by Tom Booth, the “Spirit of Christmas” is an energetic variety show featuring a cast of more than 100 dancers, singers, a horse and carriage, special guest performers and a champion hoop dancer.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. at 7 p.m.; and Sun., Dec. 21, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $24 to $28 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org

Patti Labelle R&B star Patti Labelle—who is also an author and actress—visits Chandler just in time for Christmas.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 6, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $69 to $159 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com

Vikki Carr Celebrating her fifth decade in music, Vikki Carr has released more than 60 best-selling records.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 13, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $25 to $70 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com

Three Dog Night Legendary music icons Three Dog Night celebrate their fourth decade of playing rock music.

WHEN: Fri., Dec. 12, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $35 to $79

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WHEN: Sat., Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler COST: $4 residents; $6 nonresidents INFO: (480) 782-2900 or www.chandleraz.gov/recreation

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Guava-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cuban Salsa It was love at first bite—for me and for everyone else at the event catered

by Scottsdale Chef Linda Martin. A guava-glazed pork tenderloin with Cuban salsa prepared by Linda was all people could talk about, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the recipe and serve this ultra-flavorful dish to friends and family.

Linda is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef who is a Valley favorite with more than 14 years of experience.

She is a popular chef at Sweet Basil Cooking School and Gourmetware in Scottsdale, the featured chef for

Dacor Luxury Appliances and the owner of her own catering company, Linda’s Dinner Designs. I’ve had many dishes created by her, but the guava-glazed tenderloin has become an all-time favorite.

This month, if you’re looking for an exquisite meal for family and guests or just an easy weeknight meal, you can’t go wrong with this pork specialty. Thank you, chef, for sharing it!

For more information about Chef Linda Martin or to reach her, visit www.lindasdinnerdesigns.com

Guava-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cuban Salsa (4 servings) For the Pork: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 can guava nectar (found in most grocery stores in the juice section) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt Two (3/4 pound each) pork tenderloins Cilantro sprigs for garnish For the Salsa: 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 jalapenos, minced 1 garlic clove, minced Kosher salt

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cup. Add the soy sauce, ketchup, cayenne pepper and salt. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. Set the pork in a 9 inch-by-13 inch baking dish. Brush all sides of the pork with half of the glaze.

3. Light grill to medium high. Grill the pork, turning and brushing with the remaining glaze until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes, or until cooked through (with an instant-read thermometer 150 degrees). Transfer the cooked pork to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.

4. While the pork is resting make the salsa: In a bowl, mix the cilantro, oil, vinegar, onion, chives, jalapenos and garlic. Season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl.

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Arrange on a serving platter. Pour any accumulated juices over the pork. Garnish cilantro sprigs and serve the salsa on the side.

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A Valley favorite for locals, out-of-town visitors, and weekend brunch goers, Si Señor Restaurant elevates typical Sonoran Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients and authentic peppers from Covarrubias’ farm in Hatch, New Mexico. Patrons can Mexican music wafting in the air and the big Si Señor sign expect big portions, welcome diners to affordable, New Mexico Hatch chili cuisine. small prices, tables with big comfy carne–smothered with a choice of chairs and luscious, free sopapillas for the signature red chile sauce or the kicked-up Hatch green sauce (if you dessert.

Some will assume Si Señor is a can “handle the heat”). The soft taco corporate restaurant chain because was delicious, the tamale had a nice the establishment runs such a smooth texture and was tasty, and the cheesy operation and there are two sister enchilada was practically inhaled by establishments in New Mexico. Rest me it was so scrumptious. A warm assured, it’s not. Si Señor combines tortilla accompanied the platter, neighborhood charm, authentic perfect for dipping in what was left recipes and warm, friendly service. of the red chili sauce. Regrettably, I This amicable atmosphere is created had to ask for a to-go box, so I could by owners Martin and Irene Castillo, save enough room for the amazing who moved to Chandler and opened sopapillas.

A la carte items range from $3.95 the family’s third restaurant in the Southwest. The couple followed for a shredded meat gordita, tamale the formula that made the family’s or taco to $8.25 for a chimichanga. two restaurants in New Mexico so Entrees include several varieties of rib eye steak, including the Hatch successful.

We started off our meal with Green Chile Steak, Si Señor Steak and a Cazadores Margarita ($9.50), a Piñon Steak, as well as an amazing delicious cocktail made with Cazadores Southwest Chicken Breast platter.

Tequila and Grand Marnier— Other menu favorites include fresh pleasantly not-too-sweet nor overly salads and appetizers like nachitos, potent. Si Señor also serves domestic nachos and quesadillas. and Mexican beers, reasonable priced It was no surprise to see so many between $3.50 and $4.50. Seemingly families dining at Si Señor, considering bottomless tea and soda glasses are the casual atmosphere, discounted constantly being re-filled by the wait children’s plates, and big-screen TVs staff for only $2.35. strategically placed to view when an The classic margarita was the perfect important game or race is underway. drink to sip with the complimentary The Hatch Green Chili Steak on the chips and salsa—both red and green menu looks amazing, so next time I’m varieties—plus a bean dip that was in the neighborhood, I’ll probably be flavorful and smooth with no greasy saying, “Yes, sir,” to Si Señor. overtones.

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C2 Tactical in Tempe has become the one-stop shop for shooting enthusiasts, gun collectors, law enforcement professionals and citizens who want to become better equipped to handle a gun. Vice President of Operations Vincent Vasquez opened C2 Tactical in March 2013 and it has become a destination for those wanting to further their gun skills and those seeking supplies, ammunition and service.

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The Concealed Carry Weapons course is one of the most in-demand classes at C2 Tactical.

“The class includes topics like interacting with law enforcement, what to say, what not to say, mindset, awareness, safe gun handling, when to ask for an attorney and proper storage. It’s a really comprehensive class,” Vasquez stated.

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