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Mountain View High School Student Council’s second annual Running with the Bulls 5K may not have any bulls, but it boasts plenty of spirited toros who work together to raise funds for AZBrainfood, the Ronald McDonald House and the school’s scholarship program.

But it’s not just the A group of Mountain View High School Toros and teachers Mountain View High were excited to participate in 2014’s inaugural 5K event.

School Toros who are lending a hand organizing the Running with the Bulls. from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. “I was never much of a runner and 10. The community, including title a few years ago I found it, fell in love sponsor Wright Orthodontics, is with it and went and did a 5K,” Norton helping the students. said. “I thought it would be a good Wright Orthodontics’ marketing thing to do at the high school level.” director Althea Beltran joined the The Mountain View Student event committee with Council is a member of Dr. Jack Wright’s wife, The Arizona Association Janeen, to encourage of Student Councils, the Wrights’ daughter, which annually chooses a Claire, in her student charity to be the recipient council’s endeavors. of various fundraising “I do a lot of expos The Running with the Bulls events in the state.

5K event is 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for companies like New Saturday, Jan. 10, at Mountain This year, the Ronald York Marathon and View High School. It benefits McDonald House was Boston Marathon, so I the Ronald McDonald House, chosen. and the Mountain know there are certain AZBrainfood “The more we found out View Scholarship Fund. things you have to have about Ronald McDonald for your runners to make them feel House, the more it became a heartfelt like they want to come back and be choice,” Norton said. happy that they did the event,” Beltran Mesa-based AZBrainfood is also said. a recipient of the 5K-raised funds. It The 5K race will include professional discreetly provides a backpack of food timing with chips provided by www. to hungry children for the weekend to racetimers.com, results posted on help keep them healthy.

“It’s another organization that is easy a large monitor and online after the event, and a video of individual for high school kids to get behind,” Norton added. A portion of raised runners as they cross the finish line.

“People don’t get medals, they get funds also go to the Mountain View cowbells at the end, so it’s really a cute Scholarship Fund.

Running with the Bulls starts and concept,” Beltran said.

Running with the Bulls also features finishes in Mountain View High a free, quarter-mile fun run for kids, School’s Toro Stadium, 2700 E. Brown Rd., Mesa. Early online registration is but registration is still required.

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Akash Kumar is an exchange student from India attending Mountain View High School as a senior. He will live in East Mesa until June. Here as part of a Department of State program, Akash is a student journalist in India. Read his work at www.jeevanmag.com. Email him at akashmanofsky@gmail.com.

Mesa Nov. 10, 2014 Three months in the United States and life is beautiful and busy!

My experience so far has given me memories to cherish and lessons to remember. When I return to India, I’ll be changed for the better, ready to confront every situation life has to offer.

I received the passport to the Toro Nation at Mountain View High school and was ready to be a skinny Toro (I admit I am skinny).

On my first day at Mountain View, I learned that American high schools are way different from their Indian counterparts. In India, students sit in the classroom and teachers walk in and out, while here it’s just the opposite. Schools in India require the students to be dressed up in school uniforms—from ties to shoes.

Students aren’t permitted to carry electronic devices like cellphones and yes, we don’t use calculators in our math class (“maths” in British English but “math” in American English...a small but significant difference). The public display of affection between opposite sexes is nearly forbidden.

My first days at the school were difficult! I had to adapt to a range of situations. Socializing was tough

as every hour here has different classmates. Some of the classes were way too easy. So, I changed my schedule in a week. American History easily became my favorite core class. Among the other classes I have are AP Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, American Literature, Yearbook and Model United Nations. Model UN is super fun!

Given my passion for writing, I joined the Mosaic writing club. I was elected president of my school’s European culture club, even though I do not know any European languages.

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Brock Campbell, Alex Randall Atkinson are newest Eagle Scouts. honored Nov. 8 at Trinity E. University Dr., Mesa.

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Coach Travis Katzenmeier’s baseball team featuring players from Mesa and Apache Junction won a Little League championship Nov. 8.

The team was the top squad in the Arizona Little League District 7 Fall Baseball, which is for players between ages 8 and 10. More information about Arizona Little League District 7 and winter baseball signups can be found at www.azd7.com.

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Neighborhood: Manchester Park Family: Husband, Chris Bowler; son, Trevor, and daughter-in-law Emily Bowler; son, Nick, and daughterin-law, Emily Bowler, and their son, Liam; and daughter, Ali Mills, and son-in-law, Andrew Mills, and their daughters, Aurora and Jade Favorite Play: “Les Miserables” Hobbies: Quilting, scrapbooking and baking

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Occupation: Theater manager at the Tuscany Theatre and general manager at Actor’s Youth Theatre What are some favorite things that you and your family do in Mesa?

“We like to attend shows at the Mesa Arts Center because there are so many unique types of performances there,” Kristin said. “We also like eating at our favorite restaurant in downtown Mesa called Sweet Cakes Café. We frequently go see movies at either Riverview Cinemark or Superstition Springs Harkins.”

Do you and your family do volunteer work in the community?

“Most of what we do for Actor’s Youth Theatre is volunteer work,” she said. “My husband makes logos, takes the actor photos and deals with the website. We team up with community organizations sometimes with our

Chris Bowler; Andrew and Ali Mills; Kristin Bowler; Emily and Nick Bowler; Trevor Bowler; and Aurora Mills.

shows. We’ve worked with Child Crisis Center, Hope Women’s Center and the Veteran Tickets Foundation to name just a few. We like to give our actors a chance to give back and help others when possible. We are also very involved with our church. I’m a Sunday school teacher and Chris is the Sunday school president.”

What are your feelings about the fun and collaboration of live children’s theater? “I love to see the teamwork that goes into putting a

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production together with volunteers helping with costumes and props, painting and building sets. We work with wonderful families and fantastic kids. There is nothing like the energy on an opening or closing night of a show when everyone is so excited. My son, Nick, met his wife, Emily, during ‘High School Musical’ at Actor’s Youth Theatre and they became AYT’s first wedding after Nick proposed at Mesa Arts Center. They’ve now been married almost two years and have a son named Liam.”

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The year 1895 marked the beginning of a time when train travel turned a seven-hour journey by wagon into a quick, 45-minute trip. The Maricopa and Phoenix Railroad and Salt River Railroad, both later acquired by the Southern Pacific Railroad, were a popular mode of transportation. The train depot located at Third Street (now University Drive) was opposite Depot Park, later called Drew Park and then Rendezvous Park. Passengers would ride the train down to Depot Park for picnics and holiday celebrations.

Around the turn of the century, a new depot was built between Macdonald and Robson. The station provided transportation from 1929 to 1982 until passenger service was discontinued. The station was destroyed by a fire in 1989, which took with it an opportunity to reuse a Mesa landmark.

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By CariAnn Hunt For some it’s a long-time tradition, and for others, it’s a tradition in the making.

The 57th annual Christmas Idea House will be put on by the Desert Club on Thursday, Dec. 4, through

The Desert Club displays its many different decorations and holiday treats in the kitchen of the 2013 Idea House.

Saturday, Dec. 6. This year’s theme is Joyeaux Noel.

The Desert Club, which started in 1946, is a group of women who strive to help those in need. The Idea House began in 1958 and is the club’s only fundraiser. It uses the money from the Christmas Idea House for scholarships and grants for East Valley high school seniors.

Each year, the Desert Club finds a beautiful home in the East Valley to decorate. The owners of the home temporarily “move out” while the women decorate the house in all its Christmas splendor.

“It’s really jaw-dropping,” said club president Carol Jordan.

This year’s home will be a 9,000-square-foot custom home in Gilbert.

Candy Zeper, co-chairwoman for publicity and 31-year club member, said all the items, which include decorations, gifts and treats, will be for sale. Items will be sold for anywhere from $2 to several hundred dollars.

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The group hosts a gala and silent auction on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 p.m. to start off the event. There will also be two Christmas brunches Friday, Dec. 5. One will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the other from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets for both events can be purchased at www. christmasideahouse.org.

The public touring of the The Christmas train brings back childhood home is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. memories.

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By Alison Stanton Since 1933, Catholic Charities Community Services has worked with Valley residents, providing needed services like counseling and a wide variety of programs.

“We are here for the whole community, and we serve the most vulnerable people, providing them with permanent solutions,” said Rebecca Sauer, program manager for Catholic Charities Community Services.

“We have programs that serve refugees, unaccompanied minors, homeless people and many others, and we have housing and low-income apartment services and counseling services.”

The nonprofit organization, which has five locations in the East Valley including two in Mesa and one in Tempe, works with people of all faiths. For example, Sauer said there is a parish site at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mesa, but people do not have to be a congregant to get help.

To help ensure that as many people as possible can get the assistance that they need, Catholic Charities Community Services offers its services on a sliding scale. Those who see a licensed therapist pay between $35 and $90 per session, depending on their income, and those who work with a master’s degree-level intern pay between $25 and $70 per session.

“Each one of our interns has his or her own area of specialty and expertise, and we also offer free domestic violence counseling as well as free pregnancy counseling services,” Sauer said.

The organization helps people ranging in age from around 5 years old to adults.

“We do have some individuals who come back to us a few years after they

have received help, because as their lives have evolved, different issues have come up again, or they have a new challenge going on. They wouldn’t come back to us if we weren’t good at what we do,” Sauer said.

Catholic Charities Community Services tries to make it as convenient as possible for people to get the help that they need.

“I always tell my new interns that the work that they will do is truly amazing, and that what they will experience in their career is for individuals to ask them to walk with them on their life journeys for a short distance,” she said.

“It is such a privilege and an honor to help others, and it’s very fulfilling to see them go in the right direction.”

Anna Smith has worked as a counselor for Catholic Charities Community Services for almost 12 years. She said many of her clients are dealing with anxiety and some are also battling depression.

“I love the agency and the ability that we have to help people from all backgrounds, and that we reach out to everybody,” she said.

“I’ve had many people tell me ‘it took me a long time to find a counselor, because some of them wanted $200 per session and I couldn’t afford that,’” Although Smith said she doesn’t typically stay in touch with her clients after they have finished their treatment, she enjoys watching how the counseling has a positive impact on their personal growth.

“Watching them blossom is so rewarding,” Smith said.

For more information about Catholic Charities Community Services, call (602) 749-4405 or visit www.catholiccharitiesaz.org.

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The office of Dr. Timothy H. Kindt, family and cosmetic dentist, is participating in the Toys for Tots campaign again this holiday season and it is hoping to surpass last year’s totals.

In 2013, Kindt’s practice collected more than 14 boxes of new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls, and $400 in donations. To encourage the community to donate, Kindt is hosting a toy collection event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in his parking lot of his practice, 1244 N. Greenfield Rd., Suite 105, Mesa.

The event will include the Mesa Fire (upon availability) and Police departments, a kid’s craft zone, popcorn, face painting and refreshments from Safeway and Starbucks. The Waffle Love food truck will donate a percentage of its proceeds to the event. Members of the Marine Corps will be on hand to collect the toys.

Rep.-elect Rusty Bowers will greet the community. Santa Claus will arrive at 11 a.m.

Anyone who would like to donate, but is unable to attend the event, may still drop off toys at the office. For more information call Kindt’s practice at (480) 981-0094.

‘We Three Spies’ Celebrates Christmas The community is promised to have a heartwarming time as they watch the enthusiastic children and youth of Red Mountain United Methodist Church perform the musical “We Three Spies” at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7, in the church sanctuary.

The musical opens with the introduction of the “Christmas Intelligence Kids,” a group of ordinary kids who secretly bring holiday cheer to those around them. But three spies, Agents E, L and F, try to stop the Christmas Nativity play the group is preparing. The role of these three spies is crucial to the plot of the play.

They ultimately learn that God is in control and is bigger than any obstacle presented to them.

A cookie celebration will follow the performance in Madsen Hall.

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Sunday, Dec. 14 Family Advent Fair 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 Service of Remembrance and Hope 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 Christmas Eve Services 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 Red Mountain Ringers in Concert (held at Desert Botanical Garden) 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28.

Red Mountain United Methodist Church is located at 2936 N. Power Rd., Mesa. For more information, call (480) 981-3833 or visit www.rmumc. com.

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By Meghan McCoy The magical story of believing will fill the stage at The Palms Theatre as the iconic story of “Miracle on 34th Street” comes alive in time for the holiday season.

Scottsdale’s Janine Smith, who has been in love with “Miracle on 34th Street” for years, was given the opportunity to play Doris Walker this year.

“It’s my favorite Christmas show of all time,” she said. “I had the opportunity to audition for it and was thrilled to be able to play the part.”

As Doris, Smith plays a Macy’s executive who is in charge of the Thanksgiving parade.

“The story starts out with finding a new Santa for the parade,” she said.

Danny Karapetian, also a Scottsdale resident, said although he has never seen the movie, he is very excited to play Fred, a lawyer.

“It’s such an iconic story,” Karapetian said.

“I know the story and the iconic scene where they bring the postal bags into the court room. I don’t want to watch the movie before the show because I don’t want to be influenced by it. I want to discover the story through the lens of the story we are doing. When we close on Christmas Day maybe I will sit down and watch the movie.”

Throughout the play, Smith said Doris teaches her daughter, Susan,

how to only believe in real things.

“She does not want her daughter to believe in the fantasy world where she would get hurt,” she said.

At the parade, Karapetian’s character meets Susan, a young girl who does not believe in Santa Claus.

He introduces her to the man in red.

“To get to be the guy who defends Santa is pretty cool,” he said.

Karapetian’s first play was in sixth grade when he played Santa in “What, No Santa?”

“Musicals are so accessible to anyone, especially a show like ‘Miracle on 34th Street,’” he said.

The story comes through a lot stronger in musicals than plays sometimes.”

Overall, the play, Smith said, leaves audience members in the Christmas spirit.

The Palms Theatre is located at 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and 1:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays (including Christmas), Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15 to $52. For more information, call (480) 924-6260 or www.thepalmstheatre.com.

At The Palms Theatre, Chef Mark Belcher will cook up such favorites as pot roast, shrimp pasta and his famous pineapple casserole. In addition, the buffet will also include bleu cheese sliders, tangy chicken wings and sweet and salty maple bacon popcorn for show-only patrons.

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Story and photo by Kimberly Hosey Recently, my son and I went back in time billions of years. Then we went on a few archeological expeditions, browsed a gallery of modern photography and finally, I put him in jail.

We went, of course, to the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa.

During a visit there, you and your family can learn about anthropology, archaeology, history, Native American civilizations and many fields of scientific research. Of course, we really went for the dinosaurs. It’s known as the “dinosaur museum,” after all.

Some of my and my son’s favorites, however, weren’t the showstoppers like the towering camarasaurus, fearsome tyrannosaurus, or iconic triceratops. While those are amazing and guaranteed kid (and adult) pleasers, we really rejoiced in finding

treasures at the museum that we didn’t know about before: the crazy, horned skull of a “crowned crocodile” that was actually part of a group of mammallike reptiles that lived around 267 million years ago; the spiny, intricately detailed trilobite fossils, part of a group including more than 10,000 species; and the dinosaur juveniles—and nests!

If all you want is to marvel at some giants, they’ve got you covered, but there is much more to paleontology, not to mention other branches of natural and social science, and the museum explores many of them.

We were captivated by “Origins,” a permanent exhibit that showcases astronomical events through images and displays and teaches visitors how to “look into the past” simply by examining the stars around them.

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

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

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

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can buy boxed or real potatoes for mashed potatoes for less than a few dollars. These are tasty, filling sides that don’t cost much and everyone enjoys.

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

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

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The Spirit of the Southwest Parade includes brightly colored floats, helium Santa will be available for photos and balloons, equestrian units, charitable visits at his winter home, located near organizations and local celebrities. the JCPenney Court.

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The kids in Room One are gearing up for a celebration, but when Junie B. draws The D-backs Baseball Academy is tattletale May’s name for the Secret Santa offering an elite player development giveaway, she hatches a plan to leave her hitting program for boys and girls nemesis with a stinky lump of coal. hearsay ages 8-18.

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Sundays WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Fridays in December and January Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tempe WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking biz box expensive homes looking back COST: $12 to $25 Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov COST: $50 to $600 INFO: (800) 821-7152 or www.dbacks. com/academy 8 “The Nutcracker” Presented by Ballet Arizona, accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony ZooLights 3 playing Tchaikovsky’s famous score.

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Charles Dickens’ timeless classic features traditional music, songs, dancing and special effects.

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of all time, with a wing span of up to 10 meters and a skull that topped 2 meters.

And after our days at the museum, my son and I will soon have the chance to spend our own night at the museum.

In conjunction with 20th Century Fox and the release of “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,” the museum will host Overnight at the Museum Friday, Dec. 5.

This evening will include crafts, activities and scavenger hunts as well as making and watching the museum’s own version of “Night at the Museum.

Kids are invited to come dressed as their favorite characters from the movie to participate in making the video, which will be posted to YouTube.

Kids and parents will also receive a bedtime snack, a continental breakfast in the morning and a free ticket to the advance screening of “Secret of the Tomb.”

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By day or night, the museum fosters learning and participation. From crawling through a lava tube, handson displays, skeleton puzzles, trivia questions, panning for gold (“fool’s gold,” anyway) and more, the process of discovery thrives.

And, come on, your kids might whine when you leave places, but it’s not often you hear “Mooom! I want to go back to jail!”

Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children 3 to 12, $8 for students 13 and older with an ID, $10 for seniors 65 and older and free for kids 2 and younger. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The museum is closed Mondays and holidays.

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At a recent parenting class, one parent observed, “One of my challenges is I focus on what’s wrong, rather Eva Dwight than what’s right.”

Another parent added, “I want to spend more time enjoying my children instead of only being focused on what we need to do next or what’s on the schedule.”

A number of us nodded our heads, acknowledging our similar desires for who we want to be as parents. In “Connection Before Correction” last month, I focused on our children’s need to connect with us so that they will accept correction when it becomes necessary. But parents also need that connection, as a reminder that our kids are the most important people in our lives and time is fleeting. After all, it’s good to remember that we like this job.

We can focus on what’s right with our children by noticing and acknowledging their contributions: • “Thanks for bringing in the groceries.”

• “I appreciate that you are honest with me.”

• “It’s nice that you chose to go out for dinner with your dad and me. We enjoy having you with us.”

• “You really put in the time to get your homework done. I can see that paying off when I check the grade portal.”

Even if it’s expected that they do what they do, verbalizing our appreciation cements their feeling of connection and contribution, and motivates them to continue positive behaviors. And it cements our own awareness of just how many positives they add to our lives.

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come up. What to do? It doesn’t matter.

Just have fun together. Try setting up a board or card game and playing for 20 minutes each night, so the game takes an entire week to play out.

My husband has taken to sitting nearby while our son plays video games before bedtime, making comments or asking questions about the game.

The kid and I are reading “Hamlet” together. Sure, it’s homework, but we always find something to laugh about, whether it’s a Shakespearean turn of phrase or our growing awareness of our sorely lacking vocabulary.

For parents who are struggling to connect, have your child choose the activity. Even if it’s not your thing, do it anyway and find something to appreciate (out loud) about the activity or your child’s skill in doing it. Next time, you get to choose—but purposely choose something that the kid will like, too. Grow the connection with baby steps.

When I asked for my son’s thoughts on this topic, he said to reiterate that the activity isn’t the important thing.

That’s just the means to an end, and the “end” is that you’re together, remembering that you like each other, and that creating your family is the best thing you’ve ever done.

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1. Mesa Mayor John Giles expresses his excitement over this park’s opening. 2. Beckie Holmes rides the little bridges. 3. Floyd Hawkins and grandson, Aiden Hawkins, take hearsay in the shade. 4. a break was ecstatic after the ribbon was cut. 5. The riders meetEveryone your neighbor loved the Desert Trails pump track. 6. Sean Coleman Jr. gets right back up after a little fall on the ramps. 7. Charli Klein smiles as she rides the many hills in her Brownie Scout vest. 8. The more advanced bikers showed off their skills on the higher hills.

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By Laurie Struna, Mesa Public School District Hope comes in many forms. For the students at SHARP School, it is in the wisdom of a 6-year-old goldendoodle—a therapy dog named Hope—and her handler, Pam Reinke.

Hope is one of several pet therapy dogs from Gabriel’s Angels that visit the school on a rotating schedule several times a month. SHARP is part of Mesa with emotions when they heard about Public Schools and services the Hope’s accident. Students learned special education community from about empathy and expressed their kindergarten through 12th grade. Its thoughts on handwritten cards. students are at different stages in their “Hope would smell the cards from emotional development, and the dogs the students,” Reinke recalled. “She are able to connect with the students. would look at me with that ‘When do “The dogs teach our students the we get to go back to school?’ look that same things we work on each day, but she associates with the scent of our in a different way,” explained Cathy visiting bag.”

Weigler, school counselor at SHARP. They returned to school three weeks “The kids respond to the dogs without after the accident. With a gentle touch, behaviors because it’s all nonverbal and, students ran their fingers through her therefore, learning becomes intrinsic. soft fur with the most love that they Students develop relationships could find in their hearts, taking extra with the dogs, fostering trust and care to avoid touching the incision. unconditional positive regard. Seven Curious about the injury, they core behaviors are targeted peppered the handler with during therapy sessions: questions like, “Will her leg attachment, confidence, grow back?” or “What did self-regulation, affiliation, they do with her leg?” awareness, tolerance and “We explained that her respect.” leg was in the place that The therapy dogs and they put all legs that are their handlers meet with broken,” Reinke said. groups of 10 or fewer Students self-identified students for 30 minutes, with Hope’s injuries. Their every other week. The time stories and statements includes an activity like brushing the of their own illnesses or issues were dogs, reading stories, listening to the brought to the forefront. They felt a dog’s heartbeat, brushing the dog’s sense of ownership and responsibility teeth, learning pet first aid and other for their pal Hope. To commemorate practical skills. the special year, Gabriel’s Angels made “Students are motivated to do clay paw imprints for each student. well because they know the dogs are When asked how pet therapy dogs coming back. And they love spending make a difference in the lives of these time with the dogs!” Weigler shared. students, Reinke said, “The last thing I heard when they were given Hope’s Teaching Students About paw print were these words, ‘I know Overcoming Adversity that no matter what might happen to In January, Hope was in a car me, I can get through it because of accident and almost died. She pulled what Hope has been through. If she through but lost her left rear leg. can do all she does with three legs, I Students shed tears and wrestled can handle anything!’”

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Koz equates the Koz is no stranger process of choosing to Arizona and his who to include on his visits to the Valley annual holiday tour started when his to casting a movie. parents and other “We try to figure family members were out what elements we snowbirds who came want represented,” down from Canada. he explained. “This “We’ve been year our lineup is playing there for spectacular and is so many years and three vocalists that one of my favorite Dave Koz brings the Dave Koz and each come from such Friends Christmas Tour 2014 to Mesa areas on the planet is different perspectives Sedona, just a couple Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and bring a whole hours away. So many Dec. 17. breadth of musicality beautiful things to see in Scottsdale to our show.”

Maysa, whom Koz called “Patti area...and one of my best friends is from Scottsdale, so a lot of good LaBelle and Chaka Khan all wrapped up into one person,” marks her first memories.” Koz said.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas year with the tour. South African Tour 2014 marks the show’s 17th singer and guitarist Butler has been a fixture in the shows. After years of anniversary.

“For a nice Jewish boy, something being asked, Grammy Award-winner is wrong with this picture,” Koz joked Cross has joined the show and Koz at his own expense. “The genesis of couldn’t be happier.

“This show is about friendship this tour is one that came from a very onstage and providing an environment authentic place.”

Back in the 1990s collaborator, for our audience to come and for pianist and friend of Koz’s, David two hours forget about any issues, Benoit was doing a radio interview problems, trials and tribulations and with Koz after both had recently lost just enjoy and remember the essence of what it means to be alive and a parent.

“He just blurted it out and said, celebrate that,” Koz said.

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Classic Country Christmas This knee-slappin’ production includes perennial holiday hits made famous by Kenny Rogers, Faith Hill, Randy Travis, Loretta Lynn and more.

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“The Elves and the Shoemaker” Business has taken a turn for the worse for Eric, the shoemaker of Grimmsville, when one day his daughter, Shannon, is confronted by a stranger who offers her a magical medallion that holds the charm of the elves.

WHEN: Fri., Dec. 5, and Sat., Dec. 6; Tues., Dec. 9; Fri., Dec. 12, and Sat., Dec. 13; Tues., Dec. 16; Fri., Dec. 19, and Sat., Dec. 20; Mon., Dec. 22, and Tues., Dec. 23; Sat., Dec. 27, and Sun., Dec. 28; and Tues., Dec. 30, matinee and evening shows WHERE: The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $18 INFO: (480) 924-6260 or www. thepalmstheatre.com

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WHERE: Ishikawa Elementary School, 2635 N. 32nd St., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 472-7700 “Swingin’ Christmas” Set in the style of a classic TV Christmas special, this concert will put attendees “In the Mood” with such Yuletide gems as “Happy Holidays,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and “White Christmas.”

WHEN: Mon., Dec. 8, and Tues., Dec. 9; Mon., Dec. 15, and Tues., Dec. 16; and Mon., Dec. 22, and Tues., Dec. 23, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $25 to $48 INFO: (480) 924-6260 or www. thepalmstheatre.com Christmas Boutique Brunch The brunch will include a craft and bake sale, silent and live auctions, music by Becky Medaris and a speech by former Convention and Visitors Bureau Sales Manager Donna Yecke.

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WHERE: Superstition Springs Golf Club, 6542 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa Cost: $13 INFO: Jan at (480) 254-4083 or Dianne at (480) 276-9437 “Holidays with Orpheus” The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, Arizona’s longest-standing, continuously performing choral arts organization, opens its 86th season by presenting “Holidays with Orpheus.”

WHEN: Tues., Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Velda Rose United Methodist Church, 5540 E. Main St., Mesa COST: $20 INFO: (602) 271-9396 or www. orpheus.org East Valley Michigan Club’s Christmas Party This group of Michiganders celebrates the holidays. There will be o gift exchange; instead there will be a charitable contribution.

WHEN: Wed., Dec. 10, at 2 p.m.

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WHERE: Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.defproject.org Got Roots Open House The salon celebrates its clientele with free samples, product discounts, and reduced rates on services for the holidays. Open to the public.

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WHEN: Fri., Dec. 12, and Sat., Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 981-6199 “Trains in the Garden” Christmas Open House Tours The event features 16 private homes plus Cardon Children’s Medical Center with G-Scale garden railroads in their backyards.

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Christmas Cantata More than 100 members of Love of Christ Lutheran Church’s choir and orchestra will perform “Hope of the Broken World” by David Clark and David Clydesdale during the cantata.

WHEN: Sun., Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. services WHERE: Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 E. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 981-6199 Mythbusters Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage’s show promises to be an outrageous evening of entertainment featuring brand new on-stage experiments, behind-the-scenes stories and some all-time favorites.

WHEN: Tues., Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $36 to $152 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www. mesaartscenter.com Live Nativity Gather around the fire and listen to Christmas music and watch a live performance of that first Christmas in the manger, or enjoy the photo booth with nativity costumes, a petting zoo, tractor-pulled hayride, leather crafts and refreshments.

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WHERE: Boulder Mountain Community Church, 9390 E. McLellan Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 986-0006 or www. bmcchurch.org “Rave On!” Celebrating the music of the Winter Dance Tour, the final concert of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, this production honors their memory by capturing the rocking spirit of that final tour that also included Dion and The Belmonts.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 27; Tues., Dec. 30, and Wed., Dec. 31; and Fri., Jan. 2, matinee and evening shows WHERE: The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $15 to $52 INFO: (480) 924-6260 or www. thepalmstheatre.com An Evening with Paula Poundstone Comedienne Paula Poundstone helps Mesa celebrate prepare for the new year with a performance at the MAC. WHEN: Wed., Dec. 31, at 8 p.m.

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

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

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Place a saucepan over medium high heat. Add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil “shimmers” add the onion and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the guava nectar and bring to boil. Cook over high heat until reduced to 1

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

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

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

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Other rules apply to gifts to be made at the time of the giver’s death, such as through a will.

Despite an expressed intent to give a gift upon death, the giver can revoke the gift any time before passing away. Also, a gift may be voided by a showing of fraud or duress. (This doesn’t mean you should take away your child’s presents if you learn after the fact that he or she wasn’t “good for goodness sake.”)

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By Lynette Carrington The Serrano family has been Andy Serrano, employee relations engrained in Chandler for nearly manager for Serrano’s and Ric Serrano’s 100 years. Evolving its business from second cousin, adds that nearly all of clothing stores to many successful the restaurant’s menu items are made restaurants, the family has managed from family recipes. to change with the times while still “About 75 percent of what is on honoring its roots, business ethics and the menu today is what was available recipes. when the first Serrano’s Arriving in Chandler opened,” he said. in 1919 after moving In honor of their 35th from Tucson, Ernie and anniversary, Serrano’s Eva Serrano founded restaurants are offering Serrano’s Clothing Store a special menu each in downtown Chandler.

Tuesday through Dec. It grew to include several 30. other Valley locations, Andy and Ric Serrano, together The “Turn Back including the restaurant with many other family Tuesdays” menu includes at 1021 S. Power Rd., members, are instrumental many of the restaurant’s in preserving the Serrano’s Mesa. favorite dishes, including culinary legacy and moving it forward for new generations.

After malls moved the taco, tostado and into the area and squeezed out enchilada combo, as well as the independent stores, there was a shift in unique chile relleno, which is baked the family’s business in the late 1970s, and not fried. The menu also includes said Ric Serrano, president and CEO of appetizers and desserts.

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In a retail development, Bashas’ “What took us into the restaurant supermarkets recently started carrying business was opportunity,” Ric Serrano Serrano’s Original Salsa. said. “The Chandler building was Serrano’s has one location each in owned by my dad’s brother and a Tempe, Gilbert and Queen Creek, restaurant had just closed and it lent two locations in Mesa and the original itself to a new opportunity.”

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When it comes to legacy planning, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the person(s) or institution to manage your assets after you are gone. You may be leaning toward choosing a family member or friend to serve as the executor of your estate and/or trustee of any trusts you establish. But given the significance of a fiduciary’s responsibilities, an independent professional is often the wiser choice.

A corporate fiduciary can navigate the often murky waters of trust management and estate settlement, bringing technical expertise, tax planning knowledge and continuity of service across generations.

Consider some of the key advantages of choosing a professional fiduciary.

• Technical Expertise: A professional fiduciary has expertise in virtually all aspects of trust and estate administration and will work with you to see that your estate plan benefits you and your heirs.

For instance, a trustee named by a fiduciary is responsible for evaluating and prioritizing the needs of trust beneficiaries. As such, the trustee must ensure that the trust’s assets are allocated in a way that provides current income while ensuring enough principal growth to satisfy future beneficiaries’ needs.

The trustee must also manage the tax consequences of distributions and file income tax returns on behalf of the trust.

• Continuity of Service: Unlike an individual trustee or executor, a corporate fiduciary will be in business for generations and can provide continuous services.

This continuity is particularly valuable when administering socalled “dynasty trusts” that can theoretically last forever.

• Objectivity: A trustee or executor is often called upon to weigh one beneficiary’s needs and desires against another’s. For a family member or personal friend, these potential conflicts can be difficult recipe corner

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to manage, while a professional fiduciary can employ objectivity and impartiality when making decisions and carrying out the terms of your will or trust.

• Cost: If you do use a bank or trust company to manage your estate, expect to pay a fee. Ask the company for its schedule of fees and determine which services are included for the standard fee and which entail added cost. Executors— either individuals or corporate— are also entitled to receive a fee. In most states, attorneys who serve as executors cannot collect both an executor’s commission and regular attorney’s fees, so if you are going the professional route, consider using an attorney as your executor.

While the cost of retaining a corporate fiduciary is the most-cited reason that many individuals object to their use, it helps to remember that a professional can more than pay for itself in the objectivity they bring to the table (which helps avoid potentially costly disputes), regular

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Leverage Strengths by Naming Cotrustees You may be able to capitalize on the benefits of both a corporate fiduciary and an individual trustee by naming one of each as cotrustees. State law typically gives you the right to determine the types of estate decisions that require both of their consents, those that only the corporate trustee can make—such as dealing with investments—and those that only the individual can decide—such as determining which pieces of property go to which beneficiaries.

Speak with your trusted financial adviser and attorney to determine the most appropriate structure for your family’s estate plan.

Source: The American Bar Association’s “ABA Guide to Wills and Estates: Chapter 10: Choosing the Executor or Trustee.”

Gabe Hoffmann is senior vice president of the investment firm MorganStanley Wealth Management. He and his wife, Mazie, live in the Arboleda community

of northeast Mesa, where they are raising their three children. Hoffmann can be reached at (480) 345-4731 or gabriel.d.hoffmann@ms.com.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters. The opinions expressed by the authors are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. The information and data in the article or publication has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation

by Morgan Stanley with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, investment, strategy or product that may be mentioned. © 2014 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 1023196 [10/14].

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As owner of Dr. Laser, Sami Khaled takes a great deal of pride in his knowledge of the machines and equipment that is used on his clients.

Whether someone comes in for pigmentation issues, acne care, hair removal or other types of skincare treatments, Khaled said he and his employees Sami Khaled, owner of Dr. Laser in Mesa, has been in the laser business for more than 30 years. Here he performs strive to give top-quality a skincare treatment on a client. Many clients come to Dr. Laser for help with pigmentation in their skin, which is the care and treatments. result of sun damage.

Khaled, who has been in the laser business since 1982, used Khaled said he is able to keep the to work as the director of the advanced prices for the skincare treatments as optic laboratory at the City College of affordable as possible.

“We can pass the savings onto our New York. Through his work, Khaled said he helped to develop a double customers,” he said.

While many of his clients in cavity dye laser for the treatment of arteries in the heart that didn’t require California typically ask for hair removal services, Khaled said most traditional surgery.

“I just love laser treatments,” he said. people who walk in the door of Khaled eventually moved to the Mesa location are interested California and opened skincare in treatments to remove the clinics in Beverly Hills. After recently pigmentation in their skin.

“A lot of people have dark spots on relocating to Arizona, he opened Dr. Laser this fall. The California locations their skin due to the sun,” he said.

In addition to skincare treatments, are still open, he noted.

“What sets us apart is our Khaled said Dr. Laser offers natural experience, knowledge of the business and organic skincare products that are free of toxins and other potentially and expertise,” Khaled said.

He also trains doctors, nurses harmful ingredients. Clients may and technicians on how to use the purchase the skincare products, and they are also used during treatments. equipment.

Although Dr. Laser has not been “We know the machines more than anybody else in the United States, and open for that long in Mesa, Khaled we are consultants for machines in said business is going very well.

“So far business has been very good, China, Israel and other countries. We know the machines that are needed and it’s a new adventure every day.”

Dr. Laser is located at 6016 E. for the treatments, and we understand McKellips Rd., Suite 1, in Mesa. For the safety requirements.”

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