Desert Sun: October 2014

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October 15, 2014

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It’s hard for teenagers to imagine what life will be like for high school students 25 years from now, but at Compadre Academy, a time capsule is being left behind to give future students a better understanding of who came before them.

The students’ time capsule was recently buried inside a new building to celebrate the completion of a $13.6 million school renovation project. The “Renovation Celebration” was attended

by Compadre students and staff, the Tempe Union High School District governing board and superintendent, Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell, Councilmembers Joel Navarro, Robin Arredondo-Savage and Shana Ellis, and community members.

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highlighting the best of Compadre and its current students.

Compadre Student Council President Stefanie Martinez said, “It’s really cool that when they open the time capsule, the students will get a sense of who we were and what was important to us.”

TUHSD Superintendent Kenneth Baca said the renovation project would not have been possible without the support of the community and he thanked them for their commitment to Compadre Academy and Tempe Union.

“Our new campus gives our staff the ability to take our academic instruction to the next level and help close the achievement gap so all of our students can find success,” said Compadre Academy Principal Ed Flores. “Our new building will also act as a rallying point where our students, parents and expensive homes

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environment from the traditional comprehensive high school. Students come from all over the district, as well as from outside the district, for Renovation Project Highlights: the family atmosphere, flexible and • 58,000 square feet of new building individualized learning schedules, and space: Two two-story, 18-classroom accelerated academic programs. buildings with science and computer Luis Delhaes, a 2014 graduate labs, 7,000-square-foot gym, who was a featured speaker at the cafeteria and kitchen, offices, front celebration, attributed his academic entrance and lobby. success to the nontraditional environment offered • A new roof, HVAC

by Compadre. replacement, storm sewer “The smaller size and and expanded capacity for individual attention water, gas and electrical make a difference,” lines.

Delhaes said. “You’re The “Renovation Celebration” • Funds supported through was attended by Compadre not a number here. and staff, as well as They care about you.”

2012 voter-approved bond students city and school officials.

For Marcos de The project allows Compadre, which Niza High School Principal Sean had operated at two different campuses McDonald, who was Compadre due to the high number of students Academy’s principal from 2006-2014, enrolled and limited space on the main the celebration provided closure. campus, to house its programs on one “This is a special place and I’m so campus. thankful to have been a part of it. I’ll Known as Tempe Union’s “School of still come around,” said McDonald, Choices,” Compadre Academy provides who then added, “Once a Lobo, always students an alternative learning a Lobo.” staff can come together and work in partnership to make our school and community a better place.”

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Mountain Pointe Vies to Remain Tops, while Corona is Building The Desert Sun News area has been fortunate to see the contrasting seasons of the Mountain Pointe Pride, who tries to remain atop the Arizona high school landscape, while Corona del Sol is building something new but experiencing growing pains.

Mountain Pointe entered the season as the No. 1 team in the state, and one of the top high school teams in the country. Through eight games, the team looks good but it’s not the overwhelming favorite to repeat.

Meanwhile, down the road, the Corona del Sol Aztecs are trying to find their footing under new coach Cory Nenaber, while taking their lumps through the first eight games of the season.

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Corona del Sol High School Aztecs 1001 E. Knox Rd., Tempe http://cdsaztecs.weebly.com/football. html Head coach: Cory Nenaber 2014 record: 1-6 After a 1-1 start for Corona del Sol, things went south on the Aztecs, starting with a 28-18 loss to visiting Skyline High School.

The Aztecs’ offense was led by senior quarterback Gaige Carter, who threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns, both caught by senior wide receiver Tyler Stehr.

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Mountain Pointe High School senior Paul Lucas was presented with an honorary game jersey on Oct. 2 to commemorate his selection to the 2015 Under Armour All-America Game presented by American Family Insurance.

Paul is expensive the homes first studentlooking back athlete from Mountain Pointe to be selected for the All-America Game.

He is the only running back from Arizona and one of just four players from the state to make the 2015 roster.

The eighth annual Under Armour All-America Game is Friday, Jan. 2, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, and will be televised live on ESPN2. The Selection Tour presents official jerseys to the 90 Under Armour All-Americans in front of their family and friends.

When the Travel Channel set out to crown America’s favorite craft brewery, it sent film crews to 16 craft breweries from Portland to Tampa. Then it turned to the nation to decide its favorite.

Tempe-based Four Peaks Brewing Co. soared to the top. “We’ll toast to that,’’ said Randy Schultz of Four Peaks, an Arizona craft beer staple since the

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mid-1990s. “It’s nice recognition not only for us, but for the entire Arizona craft beer scene as well.” Watch the Travel Channel segment here: http:// blog.travelchannel.com/the-travelingtype/2014/10/06/four-peaks-brewingis-americas-favorite-craft-brewery/ Embrace the cool weather! Check out a movie in the park in Tempe. Visit www.tempe.gov/city-hall/communityservices/recreation-services/moviesin-the-park for a full list of times, dates and family-friendly movies being shown at Kiwanis Park.

Tempe Marketplace has two new stores! Total Wine and Nordstrom Rack found new locations on the east side of the shopping complex. Sam’s Club will also find a home on the east end, opening in 2015 for all of your bulk shopping needs.

INCOMING! Are you ready for the snowbirds to make their descent upon the Valley? Prepare for the population of your city to increase as our lovable neighbors from the north settle in our temperate-weather home this winter.

Carter also ran for a touchdown, but the Aztecs could not hold off the Coyotes and their swarming defense, sacking Carter six times in the game and causing a fumble.

After falling to 1-2, the Aztecs traveled to Anthem to take on undefeated Boulder Creek, and fell 35-7. The Aztecs’ offense struggled as Boulder Creek scored two defensive touchdowns and ran away with the game late as they scored 21 fourth-quarter points.

Carter struggled at quarterback, throwing for only 70 yards and a touchdown, caught by senior Dylan Freese.

Defensively, the Aztecs struggled to stop the Jaguars’ running game but defended well, only giving up 139 yards and getting two sacks and an interception on the evening. It wasn’t enough, though.

Game five of the season was, again, a good effort but the fourth quarter spelled doom for the Aztecs, as they fell 34-20 to the visiting Mesquite Wildcats.

It was another struggle offensively for the Aztecs, as Mesquite held them to 183 total yards of offense.

The Aztecs’ defense kept them in the game all night, holding Mesquite to 182 total yards of offense and forcing three turnovers, one interception and two fumbles. It scored a touchdown on one of the fumble recoveries as junior defensive back Jacob Onofrio took a Mesquite fumble and returned it 36 yards for a touchdown.

While the Aztecs continued to try and piece together an offense, the defense appeared to turn a corner after two consecutive strong performances— until game six.

Game six saw the Aztecs face off against the Brophy College Prep Broncos and it was a night to forget for the Aztecs, as they fell 55-7.

Junior Jacob Rose caught the lone touchdown from new quarterback, junior Austin Freese.

In the season’s seventh game, things continued to be tough, as the Aztecs

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The city of Tempe was recognized Oct. 7 after it was selected as the 2014 eCity of Arizona by Google. The award recognizes the municipality with the strongest online business community, which entails using the Internet to find customers, connect with clients and improve the local economy.

The Tempe Farmers Market, located at 805 S. Farmer Ave., is home to hundreds of freshly made, locally grown products, ranging from breads to dog treats to salad dressings. The Farmers Market also has a coffee and sandwich bar where the order is prepared for customers as they browse the aisles. The Tempe Farmers Market is open for business every day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Mountain Pointe High School Pride 4201 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix www.mphsfootball.com Head coach: Norris Vaughan 2014 record: 6-2 When the season started, the Pride not only looked like the best team in Arizona, but one of the best teams in the country. After eight games, the Pride is trying to figure out where that dominance went, and how it can get it back.

In game four of the season, the Pride put on another show in a 73-0 win over an overwhelmed Maryvale squad.

The Pride’s defense was everywhere, sacking the Maryvale quarterback six times and holding the squad’s offense to -15 yards all night.

Offensively, seven different players scored touchdowns, including sophomores Isaiah Pola-Mao and Jaydon Brooks.

Game five was one of the marquee games on the schedule from the start, and it delivered in every aspect of the game as Mountain Pointe beat the visiting Chandler Wolves 45-42.

The Pride used a record-setting rushing performance, getting 285 yards and two touchdowns from Paul Lucas. Meanwhile, Brandyn Leonard rushed for 241 yards and three touchdowns, as Mountain Pointe rushed for 543 yards on the evening.

Defensively, Mountain Pointe started fast, forcing two Chandler turnovers and turning them into quick

points. The team held on late, as the Wolves rallied in the fourth quarter to bring it to 45-42. The Pride offense ran out the clock for the win.

For game six, the Pride lost its first match in 19 games to fellow state powerhouse Hamilton Huskies, 3010.

The Pride lost Lucas after his first carry of the game and his absence seemed to loom large. The Pride’s rushing attack was held to only 190 yards, and its lone touchdown was scored early by senior Tyrek Cross, after the Pride defense intercepted a Huskies pass.

Mountain Pointe rebounded nicely in game seven, beating Desert Vista Thunder 49-14. Mountain Pointe’s rushing attack responded to the loss of its leader Lucas, with a complete team effort, running for 350 yards and five touchdowns. The Pride was back on track after three TDs by Leonard and two by Cross.

Garvin Alston arose from his mini funk, throwing for two touchdowns— one to senior Zach Blohm and one to sophomore Pola-Mao—after not tossing any in the previous two games.

The Pride defense was excellent, holding the Thunder offense to only 204 yards.

Game eight was, perhaps, the most heartbreaking so far in the Pride’s season, as it lost to Brophy College Prep Broncos 31-28 on a late field goal.

Brophy would keep the ball out of Mountain Pointe’s hands most of the first half, as the Pride defense struggled to get off the field. Brophy went into halftime with a 21-14 lead.

Leonard would do all he could to get the Pride back in the game, finishing with 216 yards and four touchdowns on the evening. The Pride just couldn’t turn the corner.

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By Meghan McCoy ASU faculty, staff and students will host an array of free activities during Earth and Space Exploration Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.

“We showcase what we do and bring out families and kids and give them a good, fun day,” said Robert Burnham, of ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration. “It has been really popular. Thousands of people show up for it.”

The 17th annual event will take place at the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 4, 781 E. Terrace, Tempe. Burnham said this is a great activity for families who are interested in the world around them.

The event, geared toward children ages 5 and older, will include the opportunity to take a journey into the universe at the ASU Marston Exploration 3-D Theater. The theater, he said, is a live show combined with computer-generated and live narrators.

“It is much more interactive and engaging,” Burnham said. “It’s not like going to a movie theater to watch a movie.”

The event will give the community an opportunity to view EarthScope, while learning about earthquakes and the study of Earth’s interior.

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most popular activities. ASU has an extensive collection of such artifacts.

“It’s been collected over many years,” Burnham explained. “It’s a combination of going out and searching for them and donations by people who have collected themselves.”

A moon rock collected by Apollo 15 Commander Dave Scott will also be on display.

“It’s one of the biggest specimens picked up by an astronaut,” he said.

Attendees can also take a geology field trip to A Mountain, otherwise known as Tempe Butte, during the event. The walking pathways are typically off limits to the public.

“This will take people over to a part of the mountain that you can’t normally explore,” he said.

A robotics demonstration will also be a part of the festivities. Burnham said robotics plays a major part in exploration and an important part in getting to know the world.

“Many of them are about the size of a microwave oven,” he said. “These are objects that move on wheels or tracks and carry instruments and are under radio control or cable control.”

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With the holidays fast approaching, celebrants are creating shopping lists and then considering where to buy gifts. One holiday shopping alternative that helps the less fortunate is Feed My Starving Children marketplace.

Marketplace items are Madrine and her dependents display a handmade available throughout the year, Ugandan grass basket that can be purchased at the but many themed gifts are Feed My Starving Children marketplace.

A Feed My Starving Children offered only during the holiday season.

“We’ve had the marketplace since volunteer and artist from the the beginning and it has evolved and Minneapolis area has also created really grown,” said Janine Skinner, unique quality glass ornaments for $80 development adviser for the Tempe that provide 365 packaged meals. Other gifts available include hand-woven Feed My Starving Children.

“The marketplace is wonderful Ugandan grass baskets ($26), handmade because it’s supporting people that bird whistles from Nicaragua ($12), we’re feeding. We’ve always had hand-woven Guatemalan scarves ($35) T-shirts and coffee mugs, but we’ve and Haitian metal holiday ornaments ($10 each or three for really expanded $25). One particular the items that are market place item supporting our has unique story. mission partners in “My daughter was these Third World in the Philippines countries.

It’s working this fabulous because summer, she needed it’s a win-win all the way around.”

A handmade Haitian coconut nativity set a travel wallet and Feed My is a thoughtful holiday gift available at the she bought one here,” said Barb Starving Children Feed My Starving Children marketplace.

Harris, public is a nonprofit organization for which individuals relations representative for Feed My and groups volunteer to weigh and Starving Children.

Unknowingly, her daughter was pack life-saving food packages that are shipped overseas. Recipients working for an organization that include impoverished residents of makes the travel wallets. “They were Haiti, Cambodia, Tanzania, Uganda, out to lunch one day and one of her Malawi, Ghana, Bangladesh and co-workers said excitedly, ‘Our group makes that wallet.’ On one of the days Ethiopia.

With every marketplace item, they were out traveling in the middle of shoppers are informed via special tag nowhere, her daughter got to meet the how many meals are provided with people that made her wallet. So it went each purchase. Every meal produced full circle.”

Feed My Starving Children costs Feed My Starving Children 22 marketplace merchandise is available cents to create.

“People are looking for gifts that year-round and can be purchased have a little bit more impact and online or at the charity’s office, 7965 maybe you don’t want to buy another S. Priest Rd., Suite 106, Tempe. tie,” noted Skinner of how market Marketplace hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. place gifts are unique.

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By Alison Stanton Stephanie Jarnagan joined the Girl Scouts when she was a third grader growing up in Chandler. She stayed with the organization through high school, where she won a Gold Award for producing a newsletter for high school and junior high students that focused on service project opportunities.

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

“I can’t speak highly enough about my experience as a Girl Scout and it’s the prime reason I am so passionate about being an active leader now,” Jarnagan said.

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Although boys and girls can typically join the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts at any time of the year, many troops are actively recruiting right now. Schools often post signs about upcoming troop meetings that parents can attend with their kids to learn more about the program.

To get involved in Girl Scouting, Jarnagan said, parents can also enroll their daughters through the local council website, www.girlscoutsaz.org.

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school fostered Jarnagan’s interest in journalism, she said, and eventually led her to a fullride scholarship to ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

“I also earned a college scholarship through Girl Scouts for receiving my Gold Award,” she said.

Now that she’s a troop leader, Jarnagan said she loves watching Kayden and the other girls in her troop experience the many up Junior Girl Scout Troop 951 recently collected more than 3,000 books from other local Girl Scout sides of scouting. troops as part of their Mission Bookworm children’s “One of my favorite benefits of book drive in support of Cops ‘N Kids Chandler. on and despised photos,” she said.

Girl Scouting, particularly in the elementary school years, is how we’re “Since our troop is a safe place for girls able to instill confidence in girls,” she to be themselves and we’ve forged an incredible sense of camaraderie said, One of the girls in Troop 951 within my troop, she has blossomed was very shy when she started in into one of the most kind, funny and respectful young women in my troop kindergarten, Jarnagan recalled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In fact, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce has many leads groups.

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

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

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

Some leads groups meet in the morning, some meet midday and

others meet in the evening. “The reason why we have so many different leads groups is to be able to accommodate different people’s schedules,” notes Kimble. “Everybody at each meeting has a ‘commercial’ they have to do or to just tell everybody in the group about themselves.” Each meeting also features tips on marketing or other suggestions designed to help individual businesses.

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

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

The two new leads groups meet weekly. The South Chandler group meets at Bernard’s at Ocotillo Golf Resort 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

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Thursdays. Membership is open to Chandler Chamber of Commerce members and dues are $35 annually.

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

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

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

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

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24 Carrots features a Arizona Bowl and Beet It juice. reading enclave as you walk in, big flavorful item on one visit and we had chalk boards with the juices and food to share the few left from what was the specials of the day, tables that often “baked fresh daily” choices. There is move to accommodate groups plus a an ocean of juice choices. The bakery few outdoor spots. There is a view of offers gluten-free items, too. the kitchen, self-serve water station Appetizers and soups are $4 to $10; and a dessert case temptingly sitting salads and entrees around $10 and by where you place your order. juices or smoothies $5 to $8.

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“I Hear America Singing” The Arizona State University men’s, women’s and Barrett choruses present choral music by Whitacre, Lauridsen and more.

WHEN: Tues., Oct. 21, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $5 to $10 INFO: www.tempe.gov Fall Arts and Crafts Boutique The boutique will feature handcrafted items, holiday gifts, prize drawings and food.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sat., Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 350-5211 Customer Appreciation Halloween Costume Party Trick or treating for everyone early in the evening. Event also features music, food and costume contest.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: 1STOP-Fitness, 1700 E. Elliot Rd., Suite 17, Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 831-7867 or www.1stop-fitness.com Wendy Liebman Wendy Liebman was a semi-finalist on “America’s Got Talent.”

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.; and Sun., Oct. 26, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $20 INFO: (480) 921-9877 or http://tempeimprov.com Bill Philipps Psychic medium Bill Philipps has been

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WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $22 INFO: (480) 921-9877 or http://tempeimprov.com Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror Theater Arizona Pro Arte offers audiences an opportunity to explore music through an unusual mix of the arts.

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

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10 to $22.50 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Tempe’s Halloween Carnival The event will feature carnival games, live entertainment, face painting, food booths, train rides, inflatables and a toddler play area.

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

WHERE: Kiwanis Park, 6111 S. AllAmerica Way, Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-5200 or www.tempe.gov/halloween Stand-Up Paddling Introduction This class will teach participants the basics of stand-up paddling.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE: SRP Town Lake Marina, College Avenue and Curry Road, Tempe COST: $27 INFO: (480) 350-8069 or www.tempe. gov/home/showdocument?id=27075 Cooking Instruction: Homemade Pasta With Chef JoAnne’s help, learn how to make linguini, ravioli and farfalle by hand and a sauce to serve with each.

WHEN: Wed., Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Dennis J. Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. Fifth St., Tempe COST: $25 INFO: (480) 350-5200 Halloween Paddle Enjoy an evening out on the water paddling while being treated to spinechilling stories told by a professional storyteller. Costumes are welcome.

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

WHERE: SRP Town Lake Marina, 550 E. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe COST: $15 to $30 INFO: www.tempe.gov

Trick-Or-Treat Dress up in your spookiest costume and join others for some trick-ortreating throughout the library, as well as Halloween-themed stories.

WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-5500 or www.tempe.gov Trip to Roosevelt Lake Take a kayak trip in this overnight trip to Roosevelt Lake.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 1 (informational meeting), and Sat., Nov. 8 through Sun., Nov. 9 (trip), at 9 a.m.

WHERE: SRP Town Lake Marina,550 E. Tempe Towne Lake, Tempe COST: $150 INFO: (480) 350-8069 or www.tempe. gov/home/showdocument?id=27075 Bryan Callen Bryan Callen was in “Hangover 1” and “Hangover” 2, as well as in the Showtime special “Man Class” and “Ride Along” with Kevin Hart.

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 6, at 8 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.; and Sun., Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $20 INFO: (480) 921-9877 or http://tempeimprov.com Diwali Day Hear ancient stories, legends and myths and learn about the art of rangoli and celebrate this festival of lights.

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Edna Vihel Activities Center, 3340 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: $5 INFO: (480) 350-5287 or www.tempe. gov/home/showdocument?id=27075 Ironcare Splash and Dash Splash and Dash takes place in a relaxed atmosphere that is suitable for athletes of all levels.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, at 7:30 a.m.

WHERE: Tempe Town Lake, between Mill and Rural roads, Tempe COST: $35 to $40 INFO: www.4peaksracing.com

Singleton Moms Superhero Bolt Come dressed as your favorite superhero and run to support single parents and their families battling cancer.

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

WHERE: Road Runner Sports Tempe, 43 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe COST: $15 to $35 INFO: (480) 818-5285 or https://roadrunnersports.fundly.com/ smsuperherobolt ART After Work Unwind from the workday with professional instruction and a takehome painting.

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 12, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $35 INFO: (480) 350-2880 or www.tempe.gov/ArtAfterWork Doug Benson Doug Benson of “Last Comic Standing” and “Super High Me” has released one album per year since 2008.

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 13, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $17 INFO: (480) 921-9877 or http://tempeimprov.com Turkey Time Fun Learn about different Thanksgiving traditions and make a centerpiece for your table.

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Edna Vihel Activities Center, 3340 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: $5 INFO: (480) 350-5287 or www.tempe. gov/home/showdocument?id=27075 Holiday Pop-up Gallery Exclusive fine art and handmade gifts in ceramic, steel and mixed media by artists Sandy Blain, Esmeralda DeLaney, Sandra Luehrsen and Joan Waters. Plenty of parking and wheelchair accessible.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (preview party); Sat., Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sun., Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Waters Studio, 2141 E. Cedar St., Suite 1, Tempe COST: Free INFO: (602) 565-1358 or www.AZOpenStudio.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Your income or expenses substantially increase or decrease.

• Your portfolio hasn’t performed as expected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why Can’t I Do It Myself?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

which your child will leave.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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