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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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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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Football Season in High Gear With high school football kicking into high gear in Arizona, the ongoing seasons for Corona del Sol and Mountain Pointe could not be more different.

The Corona del Sol Aztecs are under new leadership in head coach Cory Nenaber and will be looking to return to their winning ways. A former Aztec, Nenaber has his work cut out

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Meanwhile, down Knox Road, the top team in Division I, Mountain Pointe, looks to repeat its dominant 2013 season. It’s off to an even more impressive start in 2014 as it looks to repeat the state championship.

Corona del Sol High School Aztecs 1001 E. Knox Rd., Tempe http://cdsaztecs.weebly.com/football. html Head coach: Cory Nenaber 2014 record: 1-1 It is a new era in Corona del Sol football and coach Cory Nenaber has his work cut out for him as he enters his first year leading the Aztecs. Following

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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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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.

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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.

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a 3-7 2013 season that saw former head coach Tom Joseph fired, Nenaber was hired away from Maricopa High School to return the Aztecs to their former glory. Through two games in 2014, he has the Aztecs on the right path, but there is clearly work left to do.

In game one of the season, the Aztecs played the Buena (Sierra Vista) Colts and, behind a powerful run game and opportunistic defense, held on for a 30-27 win.

Colin Freeland carried the ball 25 times for 293 yards and a touchdown as the Aztecs’ offense grinded out a big win.

Quarterback Matt Asta only completed six passes in the game for 52 yards, but he used a big 20-yard catch from Daunte’ McEwan for a touchdown.

Defensively, the Aztecs forced two turnovers—an interception by Jacob Onofrio and a fumble recovery by Josh Cuellar—and recorded three sacks

by Cassius Peat, Alex Sheppard and Elijiah Hassell as the Aztecs’ defense held on late for the win.

For the Aztecs, game two will

definitely be one of the lowlights, as Corona del Sol was blanked by the Horizon Huskies 42-0. The Huskies completely dominated the Aztecs.

After a stellar performance against the Colts, Freeland only managed 36 yards as the Aztecs found no room to move on offense.

Defensively, the Aztecs porous pass defense was their downfall in the second game as Horizon quarterback Dalton Sneed completed 14 of 18 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns.

Through two games, Freeland ranks second in Division I in rushing.

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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.

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.

Mountain Pointe High School Pride 4201 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix www.mphsfootball.com/ Head coach: Norris Vaughan 2014 record: 3-0 The Mountain Pointe Pride, the reigning Arizona high school Division I football champions, is playing with a chip on its shoulder. It has sent a message through its first

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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put on another outstanding offensive display, running the ball two times for 57 yards and a touchdown as well as catching three passes for 65 yards and a touchdown.

Senior Frank Matchinsky and Tyree Shivers each caught one pass as well, taking their lone receptions in for long touchdowns. Alston threw only eight passes, completing seven of them for 173 yards and the three touchdown passes.

The Pride continued to dominate opponents on the ground as well, as it rushed for a combined 280 yards and six rushing touchdowns, two from Cross and Leonard, as well as one from junior Luis Ascencio.

The stout defense was more impressive, surrendering only 61 yards of offense all night as the host Mustangs gave little resistance against the formidable Pride.

When the Mountain Pointe Pride finally had its first home game of the season, it had already reestablished itself as the best team in Arizona, but the team is still playing like it has something to prove each week.

The Pride rolled to a 48-6 win over visiting Caesar Chavez, this time led by Leonard, who racked up 158 rushing yards on only 12 carries to go along with one touchdown.

Alston “struggled,” by his standards, completing only eight of his 14 passes, but managed to still throw for 184 yards and three touchdowns, as he continues to build on a stellar first season as starting quarterback.

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three games, winning by a combined 178-19, producing some impressive moments along the way.

In game one of the season, the Pride traveled to Sparks, Nevada, to take on the Reed High School Raiders in the Barry Sollenberger Classic 66-13.

Senior quarterback Garvin Alston completed seven passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns, but it was Mountain Pointe’s ground game that broke Reed’s back. Mountain Pointe carried the ball as a team 36 times for 308 yards and five touchdowns.

Paul Lucas showed how versatile he is, as the senior ran for 92 yards and two touchdowns. He caught two passes for 53 yards and a touchdown, and took a kick return back for a touchdown. Lucas accounted for three of the Pride’s nine touchdowns.

Robert McCallum, Brandyn Leonard and Jaqunn Gipson each scored a touchdown, and Tyrek Cross added two touchdowns, as the Pride used a multiple-prong attack to wear down the Raiders.

The Pride added a defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery and runback by Ke’Shawn Churchwell in the first quarter as the outcome of the game was never in doubt.

Game two of the season saw Mountain Pointe back in Arizona and asserting its dominance over the local high school teams as it systematically dismantled the North Mustangs, running away from the host team 64-0.

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Folklorico dance is always a popular part of the October Tempe Tardeada celebration.

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By Joan Westlake Tempe’s Hispanic heritage and growth for nearly a century. This year’s founding families will be honored committee is Yvonne and Tommy from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. Albidrez; Joe Arredondo; JoLyn 5, at the annual Tardeada gathering Arredondo-Gibbons; Normalicia at the Tempe Community Center on Blanco; Dora, Manny and Manny the southwest corner of Southern Jr. Bustoz; Cindy Espinoza; Clemmy Avenue and Rural Road. A tardeada, Gomez; Anthony Gutierrez; Eva pronounced tar-day-ah’-duh, is a Marin; Isabel Ruiz; Jaxinta Shaffer; social dance traditionally held on Hugo Tapia; and Santos Vega.

Sunday afternoons.

Since its beginnings, This year’s event is the Manny Bustoz Jr. City of Tempe’s 16th and his wife, Dora, annual Hispanic Heritage have been involved Festival and culminates with the Tardeada.

Hispanic Heritage This year, their son, Month by honoring the Manny J. Bustoz, joins historical significance of them on the advisory Hispanics within the city. group, continuing the The day’s free activities family’s contributions feature continuous to Tempe.

Five entertainment, dancing, generations of Bustozs community booths, have left their marks historic exhibits and lots on Tempe beginning Five generations of notable of arts, crafts, bounce Tempeans began in the 1920s with Joaquin and houses, the Game Truck, with the arrival of Joaquin Ramona Bustoz, who mega-obstacle course and Bustoz. came to Tempe in the other activities for the entire family. 1920s to farm and work in the school Vendors sell Mexican and festival system that honored their 35 years of foods at family-friendly prices. service by naming Bustoz Elementary Ginny Belousek, a senior diversity School after them. specialist forTempe, has worked on Manny Jr. says his father enjoyed the Tardeada for more than a decade. the Tardeada celebrations not only She said it began as a museum exhibit because of its festivities but because on the barrios of Tempe but quickly it serves as a reunion where many grew into celebration that draws generations gather to visit with people from around the Southwest. friends and neighbors from the The festivities include the Tempe past and share stories with today’s History Museum’s Family Albums Tempeans. exhibit, which is a fun way to learn The free event is open to the public. about the city’s roots.

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Mike Lisi gets emotional when At 55 years old, Lisi’s re-enrolled he recalls his 13-year career as co- in ASU and, with Gryder’s help, he operative education coordinator/ became a certified teacher. In 2005, teacher at Hamilton High School in he earned his master’s degree in Chandler. education.

Lisi is passionate about his job.

His first student teaching job was After spending 34 years as a middle at Corona Del Sol in 2001 with Sandy manager at Salt River Project, he Swanson, who used to send business switched gears and decided to teach co-op students to work with him at business and help students find paid SRP in the 1980s. internships that often turn into fulltime jobs.

Learning the Ropes “After working with students over a Lauren Tuttle, who works in human couple years, I’m able to place kids in resources as a member of the learning jobs with various employers based on technology team at SRP, worked 20 their skill levels and work aptitude,” hours a week while taking Lisi’s class said Lisi, who lives in Tempe. at Hamilton.

“When I can match a student with “I am the first line of support for our a potential employer, and then the team inbox and phone where I answer employer keeps the questions people have student while they’re about training,” Tuttle in college, this creates said. “I also work a win-win for both with our learning the student and the management system (entering) class employer.” rosters and running Over the years, the various reports.”

68-year-old teacher The business has helped place his program at Hamilton, students in internships she said, helped at SRP, Chandler her become more Regional Medical confident and Center, the City of develop interviewing Chandler, Chandler and resume-writing YMCA, Gilbert Mercy skills.

Medical Center, “I really love my job Target Financial and Maricopa Library Tempe resident Mike Lisi is the co- and I am grateful for operative education coordinator at the opportunities that District.

Hamilton High School.

I have had because of “A requirement of the business co-op class is for being in Mr. Lisi’s business classes,” students to work a paid internship Tuttle said.

Lisi gets to know his students well during the school year,” he said. “One of my responsibilities is to work with before finding that perfect internship employers in the East Valley and for them.

“I try to find out what is going to advocate for my students, so they can make this kid tick,” he said. “Once we get a paid internship.” determine that, I determine where we need to go with it.”

Career Change The business program also includes Lisi was just about to retire when he ran into Dr. Robert Gryder, one of his an entrepreneur course that includes working at Gangplank to learn about professors when he attended ASU. “He remembered my name,” he start-ups and how to share resources.

“The kids start a business. They said. “He said, ‘Are you still interested in teaching?’ and I said, ‘I am about to create a business and sell their product retire, but yeah I would really love to at school during the Christmas holiday,” he explained. do that.’”

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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.”

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“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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His passion for percussion has spurred hundreds of students to also pursue drums at Corona del Sol. “We have 40 sets of steel drums and 54 people in the steel drum band,” he said.

The percussion section also includes drums, congas and an electric bass player. Once a year, Werner holds auditions and stresses that participation is a commitment. More than 100 kids attend the tryouts.

“Being committed to the group is a big thing,” he said. “A lot of kids have already heard the band since we play out at the elementary schools and different events in the community and the kids know if they want to be involved.”

Their itinerary also includes gigs at Disneyland.

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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.

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A Legend in the Hallways of Tempe Union

By Jill Hanks Of Lavonne and Manuel Martinez’s eight children, Jim always needed the extra push. The third child and oldest boy was perfectly happy inside, while the rest of his athletic siblings were playing outside. It was his mother who always challenged Jim to join the others and get out there.

“She was one of the toughest coaches I ever Jim Martinez won a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics had,” he said. “It’s interesting held in Los Angeles. He is now coaching wrestling at Corona del Sol High School. that I’m the one who had the successes I had, but was the one Alan Rice called Jim one of the who needed the biggest push.” pioneers for Greco-Roman wrestling, Jim went on to become the 1977 who pushed the sport to new heights.

Minnesota State Wrestling Champion, It’s humbling praise.

Big 10 Champion, and two-time All“I’m truly astonished that people, American wrestler at the University especially those in the wrestling of Minnesota. But it wasn’t until community who review the depth and 1982, at age of 23, that he learned breadth of my career, would put me in about Greco-Roman wrestling, a that category.” classic style of upper body wrestling, He says he couldn’t have achieved it common in Europe. His catapult to without the influence of his family— success is nothing short of amazing. hard-working parents and dedicated Just four weeks later, he took second siblings who “have always been there, place at the national championship in the worst defeats and the greatest and within two years wrestled his way celebrations.” onto the U.S. Olympic team.

And so, it is fitting that when Jim is The United States has just 15 inducted into the Hall of Champions, Olympic medals in Greco-Roman the entire Martinez family will also wrestling. Jim earned one of them—a be honored with the Legacy Award bronze won at the 1984 Olympics for excellence in wrestling—Jim’s in Los Angeles. The entire Martinez two older sisters were wrestling family was there to cheer him on. cheerleaders and all five brothers After a few more years of world wrestled competitively. Their mom competition, Jim had a career in helped organize tournaments, and insurance, and later in real estate. their dad, who died in 2003, never At age 50, he took his first coaching missed a match. job, heading up the wrestling team at “He’d be bustin’ the buttons on his Corona del Sol High School. In each suit coat with pride. He loved and of five seasons they’ve finished in gave everything to see us compete,” Arizona’s top seven, including a state said Jim. championship, all while also working Now back in the sport he says as a substitute teacher in the Tempe changed his life, Jim can think of Union High School District. nowhere he’d rather be. He hopes his But most of those who pass him in legacy at Corona will be a successful the school hallways have no idea Jim is program where even those who won’t one of the most influential athletes in see the greatest success as wrestlers the history of Greco-Roman wrestling. will have an incredible experience.

On Oct. 18, he will be inducted into “I can’t make state champions out the Alan and Gloria Rice Greco- of everybody,” he said. “But I can Roman Hall of Champions at The make them walk away feeling like a National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan champion.”

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Fall Festival

The festival features a 7-acre corn maze, spider web rope climb, Mickey Mouse and his band of friends rubber duck race, mini hay maze, will perform in a musical mash-up of pumpkin patch, pedal race cars, barrel mega proportions during Disney Live! train ride and farm animals.

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Nov. 2, during hours of operation WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. WHERE: Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Jefferson St., Phoenix Power Rd., Mesa COST: $39 to $84 COST: $9 INFO: www.usairwayscenter.com INFO: (480) 650-6611 or www.vertucciofarms.com photo page events calendar recipe corner Arizona State Fair

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The event features a slew of activities including traditional fair fare 7 National Butterfly Day Stop by the As You Wish table in and concerts by the likes of Barenaked the lobby to paint your own ceramic Ladies and Queens of the Stone Age. pottery piece.

WHEN: Wed., Oct. 10, through WHEN: Sat., Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to Sun., Nov. 2, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. hearsay meet your neighbor law talk 3 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 12 WHERE: Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, from 10 a.m. to E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale 10 p.m. Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to COST: $5 9 p.m. Sundays INFO: (480) 800-3000, ext. 207 or WHERE: Arizona State Fairgrounds, www.butterflywonderland.com 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix biz box expensive homes looking back COST: $5 to $10 INFO: www.azstatefair.com 8 Dragonfly and

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“Wonderland!, The Musical Adventures of Alice”

Help your babies or toddlers explore the world around them in this fun and highly interactive program.

WHEN: Thurs., Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., or 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: $45 general; $40 member INFO: (480) 481-8123 or www.dbg.org/childrenprograms

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

WHEN: Tues., Sept. 23, at various times WHERE: KidsPark, 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 220, Scottsdale COST: $8 first child; $4 second sibling; $3 each additional sibling INFO: (602) 788-2445 or www.kidspark.com

“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

Butterfly Walk

It’s flier season, and a great time to learn some basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures.

WHEN: Sun., Sept. 28, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Dragonfly Ramada, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert COST: $5 donation INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov

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Chandler Young Actors Group, Music Theater Camps

During this one-week intensive “Glee”style camp, campers will learn pop songs and hip-hop dance moves under the professional direction of Kristen Drathman and her team.

WHEN: Mon., Oct. 6, through Fri., Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $175 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org

10 “Charlotte’s Web”

Meet Wilbur, an endearing piglet in grave danger of ending up as pork chops, and Charlotte, the spider who becomes his true friend.

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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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.

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

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A Legend in the Hallways of Tempe Union

By Jill Hanks Of Lavonne and Manuel Martinez’s eight children, Jim always needed the extra push. The third child and oldest boy was perfectly happy inside, while the rest of his athletic siblings were playing outside. It was his mother who always challenged Jim to join the others and get out there.

“She was one of the toughest coaches I ever Jim Martinez won a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics had,” he said. “It’s interesting held in Los Angeles. He is now coaching wrestling at Corona del Sol High School. that I’m the one who had the successes I had, but was the one Alan Rice called Jim one of the who needed the biggest push.” pioneers for Greco-Roman wrestling, Jim went on to become the 1977 who pushed the sport to new heights.

Minnesota State Wrestling Champion, It’s humbling praise.

Big 10 Champion, and two-time All“I’m truly astonished that people, American wrestler at the University especially those in the wrestling of Minnesota. But it wasn’t until community who review the depth and 1982, at age of 23, that he learned breadth of my career, would put me in about Greco-Roman wrestling, a that category.” classic style of upper body wrestling, He says he couldn’t have achieved it common in Europe. His catapult to without the influence of his family— success is nothing short of amazing. hard-working parents and dedicated Just four weeks later, he took second siblings who “have always been there, place at the national championship in the worst defeats and the greatest and within two years wrestled his way celebrations.” onto the U.S. Olympic team.

And so, it is fitting that when Jim is The United States has just 15 inducted into the Hall of Champions, Olympic medals in Greco-Roman the entire Martinez family will also wrestling. Jim earned one of them—a be honored with the Legacy Award bronze won at the 1984 Olympics for excellence in wrestling—Jim’s in Los Angeles. The entire Martinez two older sisters were wrestling family was there to cheer him on. cheerleaders and all five brothers After a few more years of world wrestled competitively. Their mom competition, Jim had a career in helped organize tournaments, and insurance, and later in real estate. their dad, who died in 2003, never At age 50, he took his first coaching missed a match. job, heading up the wrestling team at “He’d be bustin’ the buttons on his Corona del Sol High School. In each suit coat with pride. He loved and of five seasons they’ve finished in gave everything to see us compete,” Arizona’s top seven, including a state said Jim. championship, all while also working Now back in the sport he says as a substitute teacher in the Tempe changed his life, Jim can think of Union High School District. nowhere he’d rather be. He hopes his But most of those who pass him in legacy at Corona will be a successful the school hallways have no idea Jim is program where even those who won’t one of the most influential athletes in see the greatest success as wrestlers the history of Greco-Roman wrestling. will have an incredible experience.

On Oct. 18, he will be inducted into “I can’t make state champions out the Alan and Gloria Rice Greco- of everybody,” he said. “But I can Roman Hall of Champions at The make them walk away feeling like a National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan champion.”

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events calendar Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2014 Meaning in the Landscape This exhibition brings together photographers Bob Estrin and Dick George, who work in distinctly different styles, but share commonalities, such as their love for meet your neighbor unusual landscapes throughout the Southwest.

WHEN: Sat., Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Connections Cafe Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe expensive homes COST: Free INFO: www.tempe.gov events calendar

Sharing Walk Help honor Down Syndrome during a stroller-friendly Sharing Down Syndrome Walk, which will also include a continental breakfast, music, face painting and an awards ceremony.

WHEN: Sat., Sept. 20, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe COST: Donations INFO: (480) 926-6500 or www.sharingds.org College Connect L.I.F.T. Workshop Free College Connect L.I.F.T.—learn, investigate, fund, transition—workshop is held for high school students and their parents.

WHEN: Sat., Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: Free INF: (480) 350-5500 or www.tempe.gov/library El Puente Theatre Festival and Mask Procession This unique celebration features an afternoon of food, music, games and cultural performances.

WHEN: Sun., Sept. 21, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov “The Book Thief” While subject to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others while a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.

WHEN: Tues., Sept. 23, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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WHERE: Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. Fifth St., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempe.gov ASU School of Music Showcase The ASU School of Music commemorates the 50th anniversary of ASU Gammage with a blockbuster concert celebrating the dedication of the building in 1964.

WHEN: Tues., Sept. 23, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe COST: $24.25 INFO: (480) 965-3434 or www.asugammage.com Pancake Breakfast An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be held at the Cahill Senior Center.

WHEN: Wed., Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. Fifth St., Tempe COST: $3 INFO: www.tempe.gov Oktoberfest Patrons 50 years and older are invited to celebrate Oktoberfest with a traditional lunch of bratwurst and sauerkraut on a bun, German potato salad, and dessert while being entertained by the Bad Cactus Brass Duo. WHEN: Thurs., Sept. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Pyle Adult Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: $5 members; $6 nonmembers INFO: (480) 350-5211 or www.tempe.gov Travis Thurman Local star Travis Thurman is the quintessential performer—a singer, dancer and actor.

WHEN: Fri., Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10 to $25 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Canasta Join others for a game of canasta at the recreation center.

WHEN: Fri., Sept. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempe.gov

Tim Barber Walk for POP The sixth annual Walk for POP will help honor prostate cancer survivors, as well as those lost to the disease.

WHEN: Sat., Sept. 27, at 7:30 a.m.

WHERE: Tempe Kiwanis Park, 6111 S. All America Way, Tempe COST: $15 to $25 INFO: (480) 964-3013 or www.prostatecheckup.org/walk-for-pop La Voz de Tres—“Ojos Negros” Chilean vocalist Natalia Bernal, keyboardist Mike Eckroth and sevenstring guitarist Jason Ennis blend the infectious rhythms and songwriting traditions of Latin America with original compositions and choice picks from the Great American Songbook.

WHEN: Sat., Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $29 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov 50th Anniversary Open House ASU Gammage opens its doors to the public to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Every hour, birthday cake and refreshments will be served compliments of Whole Foods Market.

WHEN: Sun., Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 965-3434 or www.asugammage.com/ support/50th-anniversary-events Ralph O’Neill Arizona Ace Local historian Alan Roesler will talk about WWI Mexican-American Ace Ralph O’Neill.

WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-5500 or www.tempe.gov/library In the Spotlight Join host Walt Richardson and four singer/songwriters for a night of live music.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 w. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Al Lubel Within one year of leaving a law practice, Al Lubel won the $100,000 grand prize for comedy on “Star Search” and was one of the last

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comics to appear on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10 to $25 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Tour de Fat Tour de Fat is New Belgium Brewing’s traveling celebration of all things bicycle.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Town Lake, 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $5 to $10 INFO: www.newbelgium.com/events/ tour-de-fat/tempe.aspx Tempe Tardeada Festival The Tempe Tardeada is the City of Tempe’s 16th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, which features many free activities, such as live entertainment, dancing, arts and crafts, face painting, inflatables, the Game Truck, and the Tempe History Museum’s Family Album exhibit.

WHEN: Sun., Oct. 5, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Community Complex, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-8979 or www.tempe.gov Art After Work: “The Scream” Individuals will be painting Edvard Munch’s classic masterpiece “The Scream” and casting away worries and things that make individuals want to scream.

WHEN: Wed, Oct. 8, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Gallery, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $32 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is a three-day festival featuring music, food and entertainment for children.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 12, from 5 p.m. to 12 p.m., Sat., Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Town Lake, 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempeoktoberfest.com

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The little black dress has had a exhibition because the whole idea of profound impact on women, as well as fashion as art is something that has the fashion industry. been fascinating to me for a very long The Vision Gallery is celebrating that time.” with “The Little Black Dress: Through The process took Black about six the Decades,” which is on display months. He went decade by decade, through Oct. 25. It marks the gallery’s starting with the 1920s, choosing first fashion collection. designs by the likes of Geoffrey “We put this together Beene, Mr. Blackwell, specifically for the Halston, Tom Ford gallery,” said curator for Gucci, Norma Robert Black, of Robert Kamali, Gianni Versace, Black of Fashion and Schiaparelli, Chanel, Ford Robert Black Jean Paul Gaultier and Agency in Scottsdale. local designers Angela “When we were asked Johnson, Galina Couture to do an art exhibit for and Joy Li. A few of the the gallery, we came up dresses are from Black’s with a few ideas, but store Fashion by Robert one that I thought that Black in Scottsdale, people would relate to which he co-owns with and the easiest was the Doreen Picerne. little black dress because From the peek-a-boo Little Black Dress curator Robert it is the most classic of Black singled out his favorite emerald green sleeve all design pieces.” and hemline accents on “LBD” by designer Patrick From demure and Kelly, noting its simplicity in the Roy Halston LBD understated, to bold design and fabric but with bold to the whimsical “mood and outrageous, each splashes of color and artistic checklist” LBD by “LBD” is a work of art. craftsmanship.

Moschino, each designer The Vision Gallery’s comprehensive represented has left an indelible mark collection is easy to navigate and on the world of the little black dress. simple to understand.

Vision Gallery is located at 10 “It was a long process putting E. Chicago St., at Arizona Avenue. this together,” said Eric Faulhaber, Call (480) 782-2695 or visit www.

Chandler’s visual arts coordinator. visiongallery.org for additional “We’d always wanted to do a fashion information.

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By design, Spokes on Southern has a casual, pub-like atmosphere that is inviting to all kinds of folks from around the neighborhood. The building is a sprawling warehouse that is warmed by the staff as well as the families and locals who frequent it. The restaurant is divided into areas so that families, couples and singles can all find a place to feel This partially enclosed area at Spokes serves as a play corral for kids but then transforms into a comfortable.

“We have kids now, too,” says stage for local musicians and karaoke.

Rochelle Geryo, who along with her Sunday plus 10 p.m. to closing Monday husband, Erick, is one of the owners through Thursday. There are drinks of Spokes and Boulders on Broadway. specials and $3.95 ample servings of “Our whole philosophy is we treat this wings, turkey sliders, queso or other like our house and we want everyone bar fare but with some flair. to feel comfortable.”

The choice of three from a selection General manager Cooper Parkinson of seven bruschetta ($9.99) makes for runs the day-to-day operations at a good start to the meal. Particularly Spokes but, living in between the two tasty is the chili-lime shrimp topped sibling restaurants, Geryo, along with with cilantro and tzatziki or the pear, a number of staff, are involved at both. caramelized onions, and balsamic I’ve found a wide range of patrons reduction on a bed of brie. Burgers ($9 depending on the time of day and to $10) range from basic to gourmet where you sit. Immediately to your ingredients such as pecan pesto or right as you walk in is a small room IPA sausage. Salads ($7.99 to $11.99) that works for family and business and sandwiches ($8.99 to $10.99) rise gatherings but can double as the video above the standard. The Costa Rican game room. To your left are tables and Caesar is romaine lettuce, Caesar a very traditional bar with televisions. dressing, roasted peppers, jalapenos Walking in, there is a large area with and parmesan cheese. Bleu cheese, tables and booths along the edge plus cheddar, and brie on sourdough is a small, enclosed stage that serves as the pub’s version of a grilled cheese. a kids play area but morphs into a live Spokes sliders are ground chuck, music and karaoke stage. In the very pecan pesto, roasted peppers, and back is an elevated area for private romaine and pico de gallo on a pretzel gatherings and, on some evening, roll. There’s also a Southwestern serves as an artists’ gallery with tables flavors menu with most items, such featuring arts, crafts and other local as the shrimp street tacos and carne creations. asada tacos around $8.99.

The spacious ramada-covered patio Spokes is not a fast-food joint, overlooks a charming duck pond. although happy hour items can arrive Unfortunately, a few smokers can pretty quickly. Be warned that the render the area too toxic to breathe. kitchen can be very, very slow and it is Like any good cycling bar, there are consistently inconsistent. But, for the places inside to stash your bike as well price, quality/selection of food and as an admirable selection of craft beers atmosphere, Spokes is worth the ride. and cocktails. Watch for monthly Spokes on Southern beer-pairing dinners that range from $30 to $50.

1470 E. Southern Ave. Certainly an attraction at Spokes is Tempe 85282, the happy hour, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

(480) 307-9920 www.spokesonsouthern.com Monday through Friday, and all day comm. spotlight

The collection of little black dresses represents the versatility and staying power of a dress that is a staple in every woman’s closet.

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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.

Step No. 5: Grease with oil a casserole dish that is approximately 9 inches. Place half

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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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.

Herrig said when it comes to exercise, his philosophy revolves around getting the body more upright, and using it in a functional, life-like position. comm. spotlight

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Kyle Herrig, owner of Triplex Training, said he offers functional exercises that can help treat aches and pains.

“When an injury happens it’s often because we are doing more complex movements so it makes sense to focus on more functional exercises that can prevent these injuries from happening.”

Exercises can also be geared to each client, as well as their activity and ability levels, Herrig said.

“I have worked with a 70-year-old who has had a hip replacement all the way to Olympic and professional athletes.”

No matter who he is working with, Herrig said it’s a pleasure to watch his clients improving.

“Seeing someone who has dealt with pain or weaknesses be able to live a pain-free life is very rewarding, or a runner who is doing OK but is now running better than ever due to the additional exercise is very satisfying.”

Triplex Training is located at 2701 W. Queen Creek Rd., in Chandler.

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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.

Owners who are thinking about the future and are asking the question, “Who will own my business next?” need to consider “Is my company transferable?” and “How do I go about creating a transferable business? recipe corner

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option and the relative valuation that will produce the overall best result for each owner. Every owner and every company are different in their goals. The most important part of an exit-planning process is that business owners are clear in what they want to achieve and begin to think through the manner in which they are going to achieve that goal.

This means that exit planning is an educational process that assists owners in considering not only what is going to happen, but also what owners can do to make that vision a reality.

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Measure and Manage Your Company’s Owner Dependence Next, measure and manage the amount of dependence that your company has on you. A transferable business is one that can be owned and run by someone other than you. Many privately held business owners do not have transferable businesses because they are indispensable.

Issues to consider include: • Who makes major decisions?

• Are excess personal expenses paid by the business?

• Are systems established so that the business runs independent of your individual efforts?

• Is there a reliable and empowered management and support team in place?

If that dependence is high, then your company may not be transferable.

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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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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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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.

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• 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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