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Recalling his youth in a poor country, “I wanted to be able to capture the Dr. Pravin Dugel said he and his wife stories of all the people that I met,” she strive to raise their children to remain said. humble and engaged. Traveling While her father performed overseas with his daughter, Brenna, surgeries, Brenna, with the help of to restore sight to the Nepalese was a Ruit’s daughter as interpreter, took natural progression. photos of the patients and asked Dugel is the managing partner of for their stories. She is planning on Retinal Consultants creating a book with of Arizona, with 25 the proceeds going offices in Arizona, to the Himalayan including two in Cataract Project and Scottsdale. He has had Project SENA. a longtime interest in Dugel operated on human development some patients who and international had traveled as many ophthalmology. as seven days to the outreach camps.

Taking his expertise Some walked and to Nepal over the hitchhiked, while holiday season others were carried was part of Dugel’s Elderly Nepal residents had sightmission to provide restoring eye surgery performed by on a loved-one’s back. free eye care to those Dr. Dugel.

“You realize when they can’t see, who are in need. Working with Dr. Sanduk Ruit, an ophthalmologist and it’s not just that they can’t see, it’s that founder of the Himalayan Cataract they can’t live,” Dugel said. “They can’t Project in Kathmandu, Dugel and work, they can’t eat. There’s no social Brenna volunteered for 10 days in the support whatsoever. They’re left in a corner, they can’t interact, so these remote areas of Nepal.

Brenna, an eighth grader at Phoenix patients are very sickly, very gaunt.

Country Day School, said she went The whole family is outcast because to discover more about nonprofits they can’t survive. These are patients and learn from Ruit. While in Nepal, that are not just not seeing, they’re not Brenna took photographs of her living. These are patients that not only need to be fed, they need to be housed. journey.

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SUSD Celebrates its Newest National Board Certified Teachers National Board Certification is one of the highest achievements in the teaching profession. Recently, 15 Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) teachers earned this credential by completing the rigorous National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) process and two teachers renewed their credentials. SUSD now has 89 board-certified teachers.

The newly certified teachers are Jackie Switalski Oates, Kiva; Darci Aronson, Redfield; Judy Droz, Cherokee; Jessica Valencia, Hohokam; Robin Wynne, Laguna; Amy Johnson, Saguaro; Casey Boerner, Chaparral; Joe Olney, Chaparral; Ted Anderson, Chaparral; Tom Roxborough, Coronado; Linda Graham, Laguna; Emily Cochran, Hopi; Diana Bode, Hopi; Debbie Hawkins, Laguna; and Jill Schadt, Cherokee.

Nancy Rose, Arcadia, and Malcolm Leinwohl, Chaparral, renewed their credentials. They will be recognized at the Tuesday, Feb. 10, Governing Board meeting.

“We are very proud of our teachers who have completed this rigorous process” said Dr. Andi Fourlis, executive director of instructional service.

“This year, SUSD is ranked first in the state for the number of qualifying candidates, and we are currently ranked second in the state for the number of NCBT.” The Scottsdale Unified School District Foundation annually grants money to SUSD teachers who have submitted plans for pursuing National Board Certification. Through an application process, funds are allocated for coaching and workshops from the AZ K-12 Center through the Bill and Sue Jenkins National Board Certification Educator Scholarship Program, as well as federal funding provided to the state department of education.

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Brenna spoke to about 35 people.

She recalled a man who was blind and could not provide for his family.

“He started to lose his sight and lost his job, so he couldn’t send his children to school anymore,” Brenna said. “All of his children had Dr. Pravin Dugel, right, and his daughter Brenna, to drop out of school; two of them spent 10 days in Nepal over the holiday season had to find jobs and the other four as part of the Himalayan Cataract Project.

“It’s not just math, it’s the quality of were going to have to stay at home and farm. This man had never been able to restoration of sight,” he said.

“In these eye camps, the vast see his youngest daughter. Within 10 minutes, Dr. Ruit was able to remove majority are done absolutely free. Not his cataracts, so now he’s able to see only are they done for free, they’re again and he’s going to have a higher housed for free, they’re fed for free quality of life being able to get back and they’re transported for free. Their his job. He’s able to see his family and post-operative care is free.”

He said there are some patients spend time with them.”

Another woman Dugel worked on who do have the means to pay for the was finally able to see her child after procedure and that money is used to the procedure. “We have an amazing offset the medical expenses for those video of her seeing her 3-year-old who cannot pay.

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The professional Arizona United Soccer Club will play in Scottsdale Stadium beginning in April, according to the club.

“This is the next step in professional soccer’s evolution in Arizona,” said Arizona United Soccer Club owner Kyle Eng. “Our mission is to serve the entire Arizona soccer community, and this move will bring the beautiful game to a wider audience. With Scottsdale Stadium’s proximity to restaurants and nightlife in downtown Scottsdale, our supporters will enjoy a game day experience that is second to none.”

The spring home of the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, Scottsdale Stadium has won praise for its intimate sightlines, fan-friendly facilities and central location. The City of Scottsdale partnered with the soccer club.

“The people of Scottsdale love sports, and soccer is definitely among the most popular,” said Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane.

“That’s why we are so excited to welcome the Arizona United Soccer Club to Scottsdale Stadium and downtown Scottsdale. It’s a great venue in a great location, and it will provide a great home field advantage for Arizona’s only professional soccer team. We can’t wait to kick off the season.”

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Arizona United Soccer Club played its 2014 USL PRO home schedule at Peoria Sports Complex after Eng bought the club a little more than a month before the season opener. Arizona United Soccer Club averaged about 3,200 fans in 16 home matches, posting a 7-7-2 record.

“We are grateful to the City of Peoria and the Peoria Sports Complex for their support and hard work in our first season,” said Eng, founder and owner of Peoria-based Arrowhead Advertising.

“With their help, we provided a first-class venue for our players, fans and partners.”

In Scottsdale Stadium, the soccer pitch will run north and south, with the north goal in front of the left field wall and the south goal along the first base line.

“We’re looking forward to a long and successful partnership,” said Scottsdale Stadium Supervisor Jeff Cesaretti.

“Professional soccer will expose the stadium to a new audience and Scottsdale Stadium will provide a unique experience for soccer fans.”

For full season tickets prices call the Arizona United Soccer Club front office at (623) 594-9606 or email info@ arizonaunited.com. Season ticket deposits are $50, and season tickets start as low as $165.

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Everyone loves burgers…and brats… and beer. How about all three combined? Yup. Hopdoddy Burger Bar, a new restaurant that opened off Scottsdale Road just north of Shea Boulevard, is serving up a beer-braised brat Gridiron Brat,” the two looking back burger.

Dubbed the “Lil’ meats are covered with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, melted provolone cheese and sweet grain mustard, then sandwiched between a fresh-baked poppy seed bun. Yummy!

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Hopdaddy is located at 11055 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tilted Kilt will be serving up beer, as well as bratwurst and pulled pork sandwiches at this year’s Waste Management Phoenix Open from 9 a.m. to close Tuesday, Jan. 27, through Sunday, Feb. 1. Located on the 18th fairway, the infamous Tilted Kilt deck gives a stunning view of the golf course. Designed and decorated to look like an actual Tilted Kilt, the tent remains one of the largest food and drink tents at the open, holding 500 to 600 people. Un-

like some VIP tents, Tilted Kilt is open to all attendees.

Not sure what to do for your significant other for Valentine’s Day? The award-winning Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort is offering couples a chance to turn up the heat with its Sweethearts Sanctuary escape.

Available Friday, Feb. 13, through Monday, Feb. 16, the Sweethearts Sanctuary package includes a two-night stay (tax included), a 60-minute couple’s massage at Sanctuary Spa, Valentine’s Day dinner at the award-winning Elements and a romantic rose petal turndown. Reservations are available at www.sanctuaryaz.com. Rates for the package start at $1,866 based on a two-night stay. Who says you can’t buy love?

Come on, admit it. You were a fan of Sonny Crockett from “Miami Vice.”

Who wasn’t, right? Well grab your Armani jacket and pastel undershirt and head over to Arizona’s only Alfa Romeo dealership to test drive the new 4C. Technically, Crockett drove a Ferrari, but you get the point. Like its fa-

mous Italian cousin, Alfa Romeo is a premium luxury car perfected by more than 100 years of Italian engineering. The newly opened Alfa Romeo & Fiat of Scottsdale is located at 16301 N. 78th St. This is Arizona’s first and only dealership of the legendary Alfa Romeo brand. Roll down the windows, put the pedal to the metal and crank up some Jan Hammer.

The Scottsdale Ballet Foundation is hosting its Summer Ballet Scholarship Audition for ballet students. The cost to study at an out-of-state summer ballet program will knock your socks… or ballet slippers off. This year, award money from the foundation will total $2,000. The audition is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Scottsdale School of Ballet studios located at 14455 N. 79th St., Suite C. The audition fee is $25 per child. For info, visit www. scottsdaleballetfoundation.org.

to use as gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and the holidays. More than 5,000 books will be available, including paperbacks, hardbacks, cookbooks, children’s books, audiobooks and DVDs. All items will be priced at $2 or less, and on the last day of the event, you can stuff as many books as you can fit into a grocery bag for only $10 per bag. All proceeds from the sale will benefit local outreach ministries.

In preparation for the book sale, Desert Foothills is accepting donations of gently used paperbacks, hardbacks and audio books. One hundred percent of donations will benefit the local community. Contact Dwayne Richard at (480) 710-2403 for more information.

Desert Foothills Lutheran Church is holding its eighth annual book sale from Friday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, Feb. 15, at 29305 N. Scottsdale Rd., in the Fellowship Hall. Stash extra books

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By Meghan McCoy A Notre Dame Preparatory High my first three rounds and then I lost School senior bested 1,500 players round five and won six and seven.” when he tied for first place in the U.S. The rounds consisted of 90-minute Chess Association’s 2014 National games and 5-second moves.

K-12 Championship.

“The game with better players took Having played chess since he was longer because (we were) more evenly 6 years old, Nick DesMarais of Notre matched,” DesMarais said.

Dame Prep won six of seven games, With the win, DesMarais raised his tying master chess playU.S. Chess Federation er Sami Sen, a Vancourating to 2,124 points, ver, Washington, senior. making him only 76 “I’m very happy,” Despoints away from Marais said. “I have achieving master status. gone to four or five He is also in 40th place tournaments on the on the USCA roster for national level. (I have) 17-year-old U.S. playnever gotten that close ers. to winning. It’s a good “I am very proud of result for me and a lot him,” said his father, of fun.”

Rich DesMarais. “He Chess players came Nick DesMarais fell in love has done well.” from 50 states to com- with chess in the first grade.

Nick’s love of the pete in the tournament. Players took game began when he saw another stuon opponents from their grade level dent carrying a trophy in first grade. for seven rounds.

“It’s very rich and deep,” he said of “I kept on playing harder people chess. “It’s not like Monopoly. There is until I lost,” DesMarais said. “I won no luck and there is a lot more possi-

bilities than most board games. There is a lot of psychology because you have to psyche out your opponent.”

The game has also brought father and son closer.

“It’s good bonding between me and my dad because we have been playing for so long,” DesMarais said.

They started taking joint coaching lessons Nick DesMarais, a senior at Notre Dame Prep, won six out with master chess play- of seven games, and tied for first at the U.S. Chess Associaer Joel Johnson when tion’s National K-12 Championship in Orlando. in person, which eventually turned DesMarais entered the third grade.

“Right from the start, I knew he had into additional sessions through Skythe potential to be a very good player,” pe and the Internet Chess Club as Johnson said. “As with all young play- DesMarais improved.

DesMarais hopes to play for and ers, Nick enjoyed playing more than pushing himself to be a better player. study at Vanderbilt University or He frequently relied on his talent to Washington University in the fall.

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The Ford Model T, introduced to the buying public in 1908, has been called the “most famous motor vehicle ever built.” The car that helped transform the landscape is celebrated as the first car marketed for the “multitude.” But as historian John Rae writes, Henry Ford grew up on a farm in Michigan and also imagined the Model T as a “car to help the farmer.” The Model T was rugged and could be modified for a variety of needs, including pulling plows. The accompanying photos show that early Scottsdale residents, often involved in agriculture, found the Model T to be a useful addition to the family.

Top: Besides carrying passengers, the Model T could be used on farms as portable engines. Belts were fitted to the Model T’s axle or wheel, as in this undated photo, and used to pump water, move conveyor belts or generate electricity.

Left: This early automobile ferried passengers and mail from the Ingleside Inn to Scottsdale and Phoenix.

Clarice Kimsey sits on a crate in what appears to be a Model T missing its body. Kimsey’s husband, Mort, ran Scottsdale’s first gasoline station.

Rena and Gabe Brooks of Cactus Road pose with daughter Emmagene in a 1920s Model T. Gabe Brooks worked as a machinist and well-driller.

Somehow the men of the family have arranged for the unidentified women in this photo to wash what appears to be an early Model T in Scottsdale.

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By Meghan McCoy Thanks to two sponsors, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is able to once again distribute free tickets to veterans and students. This year, teachers can participate as well.

“Two sponsors stepped up and specifically wanted to sponsor the program, so we can continue to do it,” said Assistant Director Ally HaynesHamblen about Tiffany & Bosco P.A. and Great American Title Agency Inc. The SCPA has been offering free tickets to veterans and students for two seasons. However, Haynes-Hamblen said theater staff was looking for a way to expand the program and so it included teachers.

Active duty and retired veterans need to show their military ID or proof of service to receive tickets. Students and teachers just need to display

a current school ID. Tickets can be requested by phone or at the box office.

Some of the programs in which they want to develop bigger audiences for are dance, classical and world music programs. Haynes-Hamblen said the hope is that by offering free tickets, they will take a chance to appreciate new artists.

Nearly 3,000 tickets were used during the 2013-2014 season for the free ticket program, which are valued at nearly $100,000 in total.

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The remaining participating events include: • Indian Ink Theater Company on Saturday, Jan. 25 • ASU Concerts at the Center: The Vocal Music of Johannes Brahms on Monday, Jan. 26 • Close Encounters with Music Dvorak Serenade on Wednesday, Jan. 28 • Wendy Whelan: Restless Creature on Tuesday, Feb. 3 • ASU Concerts with Music Sergei Rachmaninoff: Russian Orientalia on Wednesday, Feb. 18 • ASU Concerts at the Center: Christopher Creviston and Friends on Monday, Feb. 23 • ASU Concerts at the Center: The

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By Lynette Carrington Relationships don’t always go as views conducted and the case studies planned, and sometimes they can be- performed.

“The goal was helping people who come volatile.

In her book “Bait and Switch: Sav- are in a relationship with someone that ing Your Relationship After Incred- creates a lot of chaos,” Hunter said.

“Most people think ible Romance Turns you can’t be in a relationInto Exhausting Chaos,” ship with someone with author Megan Hunter a high-conflict personalexplores people with ity, but I take a different high-conflict personview because I’ve seen alities who are involved it work once we underin romantic relationstand how to do someships…who eventually thing differently.” struggle in those relaTell-tale signs of hightionships. In her book, conflict relationships Hunter touches on might include frequently how those individuals placing a romantic partare inherently different and the best strategies Megan Hunter is also the co- ner in a no-win situation founder of the High Conflict or relying on a romantic to make those relation- Institute. partner to satisfy all of ships work.

The book, which is available at local their needs and then blaming the partbookstores and Amazon.com, is com- ner because they don’t.

She is careful to explain that she prised of Hunter’s personal experiences dealing with these couples during is not an attorney, though she has consultation. The book also details the worked in the legal field for several research she’s completed, the inter- years.

She was a child support case worker cases involved these types of personin the Dawes County Attorney’s Office alities. in Nebraska, then was a child support “Bottom line, these are cases that reand family law specialist with the Ari- ally damage the kids,” Hunter said. zona Supreme Court. She Hunter decided to focus continues to train in the leon the topic as a career after gal and mental health fields meeting San Diego attorney in the United States, AustraBill Eddy 10 years ago when lia and Canada. she was setting up highIn Arizona, Hunter beconflict personality training came involved in high-confor family court judges. In flict cases.

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Incredible Romance Michael Douglas and Kath- Turns Into Exhaust“She has been someone leen Turner, who portray a ing Chaos” contains committed all this time to violently dysfunctional cou- helpful information really trying to help families about people inple. with high-conflict divorces,” She pondered why family volved in high-con- Eddy said. law and mental health spe- flict relationships.

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Arizona’s premier winter music festival, Musicfest, begins Thursday, Jan. 29, and runs through Thursday, March 5, featuring headliners including Rosanne Cash, Steep Canyon Rangers and New York Polyphony.

The performers include several Grammy-nominated artists. Cash is up for Best Americana Album for “The River and the Thread,” as well as Best American Roots Song and Best American Roots Performance for “A Feather’s Not a Bird.” Steep Canyon Rangers are nominated for Best American Roots Song and New York Polyphony have been nominated for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance.

The 2015 festival takes place at various venues in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

The festival will offer 14 concerts, beginning with “Hotel California—A Salute to the Eagles” on Thursday, Jan. 29, at Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale.

Single tickets and bundles for Arizona Musicfest concerts are on sale at www.azmusicfest.org; visit the website or call (480) 840-0457 for more information. The rest of the schedule follows.

Feelin’ Groovy—The Era of Simon and Garfunkel 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. $23-$65; $10 with college ID. The Duke Ellington Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. $23-$65; $10 with college ID. New York Polyphony 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. MIM Music Theater, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. $47.50-$57.50.

Mike Kocour Quintet 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10. Troon Country Club, 25000 N. Windy Walk Dr., Scottsdale. $49.

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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 and Janáček Glagolitic Mass, Arizona Musicfest Orchestra, Chorus and Soloists conducted by Robert Moody 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. $49-$65; $10 with college ID. The Bronx Wanderers 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. $23-$65.

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Residents Invited to Serve on Boards, Commissions Scottsdale residents are invited to apply for volunteer positions on 12 City boards and commissions.

Openings exist on the Airport Advisory Commission, Board of Adjustment, Building Advisory Board of Appeals, Environmental Quality Advisory Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Relations Commission, Judicial Appointments Advisory Board, Loss Trust Fund Board, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Personnel Board and Tourism Development Commission.

Information about the functions of these boards and commissions as well as the application can be found on the

City’s website at www.ScottsdaleAZ. gov/boards.

The positions will be filled in February. Applications should be submitted by Friday, Jan. 30, to give council members adequate time for review.

The application form, which is valid for one year, can also be emailed to interested residents who call (480) 312-7977, or may be picked up in the city clerk’s office in City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

The council will nominate from the applicant pool Feb. 3. Those nominated will be interviewed Feb. 17 at a City Council meeting. Following the interviews, the council will appoint residents to three-year terms.

City of Scottsdale Safety Events Residents can take advantage of two events this month and going forward.

Saturday shred events take place at Walmart, 15355 N. Northsight Blvd., between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Feb. 28, March 28 and April 25. Donations of $3 per box are requested to help with

children’s programs.

The City’s next electronics recycling event will be held at the North Corp Yard at 9191 E. San Salvador Dr., from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.

For questions, call (480) 312-3111 or visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

Firefighters, Chefs Join Forces to Raise Funds Firehouse cooks and restaurant chefs throughout the Valley are set to battle fires in the kitchens of the Allstate Appliance Scottsdale Showroom, 15250 N. Hayden Rd., from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in an effort to raise funds for the 100 Club of Arizona.

The 6-Alarm Cookoff will showcase a sizzling spectacle as seasoned chefs pair up with firehouse cooks. Awardwinning restaurants participating in the event include Vermont Sandwich Company; Executive Chef Chris Wolven of The Henry; Dewd Ranch BBQ; Tryst Café; Chef Fred Flores of Culinary Dropout at Scottsdale Waterfront; and Chef Cesar Vasquez of Distrito.

“In an effort to serve those fire, law enforcement, public safety personnel who serve our community so valiantly when tragedy strikes, it’s events such as this that enable us to serve, support and provide financial assistance to their families in their time of need,” said Sharon Knutson-Felix,

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“Building awareness of the need, our services and our community impact is something that this event will allow us to do in a fun, light-hearted and impactful way.”

Attendees will enjoy a host of dishes from local restaurants that will tempt the taste buds with fare ranging from light appetizers to signature dishes, all of which include a variety of accompanying spirits sponsored by Dirty Tequila, Agave Underground, Angels Envy Bourbon Whiskey and Copa Wines. Soda, water and other nonalcoholic beverages will also be available.

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4. Kids from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s educational programs gather around the table, anxious to see the LEGO model. 5. With the help of Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation President Sean Malone, the kids lift the cloth revealing a huge LEGO Model of Taliesin West.

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Cards If your kids are handing out cards at school, look at buying packs of smaller cards rather than individual cards that will cost more. You may also want to check the dollar stores for discount cards. There are also many free printable Valentine’s Day cards that you can make yourself.

If you are mailing cards, send postcards, which have less postage than cards with envelopes. You can also send free eCards to long-distance loved ones (try www.BlueMountain.com for one example).

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Move the date. Celebrating after the 14th can save you a headache from the crowd and any higher rates that may be charged. If you want to celebrate on that day, try going for lunch rather than dinner.

Skip the wine. Alcohol is expensive and can increase your chances of spending more. If you want to celebrate with a bottle, pick one up at the store and enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. You’ll easily save at least 50 percent on the bottle.

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Flowers Roses tend to go up in price (up to double) around Valentine’s Day. Seasonal flowers will be much less expensive. You can also mix up the colors, sizes and types of flowers to create a unique bouquet that costs less.

Check larger retailers like Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart for flowers. They buy flowers in bulk, and pass the savings onto the costumer.

Potted plants are also a less expensive option that will last longer than a week or two. You save money and your loved one continues to enjoy your present.

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Enjoy ice skating in the Valley of the Sun. WHEN: Through Sun., Feb. 1, various times WHERE: CityScape, 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix COST: $6 to $12 INFO: (602) 772-3900 or www.cityskatephx.com

The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are coming to town with their unrivaled family show, featuring some of the greatest athletes on the planet.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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Take advantage of this opportunity to bring the whole family—dogs included—to the garden.

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The warm winter we’ve had, thus far, has sent my orange tree into a tizzy and I’ve already got more ripe oranges than I know what to do with. Or do I? Looks like it’s time to see what I can do with four oranges and some craft supplies. law talk

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Hold an orange in one hand and stick the tip of your knife into the top of the fruit next to the stem. Carefully bring the blade of the knife around to start a spiral cut of the peel, which you will continue the entire circumference of the orange. You want the entire peel to stay intact. Once it is removed, gently spread it out, rind up, on the cutting board. Using your knife, gently remove as much of the rind as possible without cutting the peel. You want the peel to be bendable.

Choose one end of the peel and cut the end off at a right angle to the rest of the peel. Starting with the cut end, tightly curl the orange peel, trying to keep it as even as possible as the side that wants to be the bottom will end up being the top.

When the peel reaches the halfway point, the remaining peel will form the outer petals. Use the curl at the end of the peel to form the base of your flower. Set on a plate and either let stand indoors or out in the sun for at least 24 hours so it will dry in its new shape.

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Place on the candle warmer and enjoy!

Orange Peel Flower Wreath The neat thing about orange peel flowers and orange leaves is that they keep their color and shape once they’ve dried. But if you’re too impatient (like me!) to wait for them to dry, you can use a length of floral wire inserted horizontally through the base of the flower to hold it in place and add it to the wreath.

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Arizona State University student Andrew Boyle, right, practiced long hours to prepare for the prestigious piano competition.

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his teacher, as well as doing a lot of soul searching and mental preparation.

The competition was comprised of three rounds, with 28 competitors in the first round. Each participant played for 20 to 25 minutes.

The second round included a 40-minute recital with the eight semifinalists. The final round had three finalists.

“The music is a classical music competition,” Boyle said, adding that he did not write the music that he performed.

He began playing the piano 14 years ago after taking interest in the instrument.

“I enjoy being able to communicate with people and with audience members,” he said. “The music that has been written with the piano is so rich.

I like to always be able to bring that to people because most people don’t get a lot of exposure to it. I feel there is something valuable to continue to play these wonderful pieces that are written for the piano.”

After Boyle graduates from ASU, he hopes to pursue his education as a pianist with a master’s degree and continue to compete.

“Any other younger pianist in the area, I encourage them to continue to follow their own love for the piano and not hold anything back and really go for it,” Boyle said.

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Although Boyle did not win the competition, he said the overall experience was very beneficial.

“Regardless of the outcome, I have grown very much in preparing for the competition and really having to push myself to reach a level of perfection,” Boyle said. “I have also grown a lot from listening to other competitors.”

This year, 205 pianists, representing 42 countries, applied for the international piano competition, three of which were ASU students.

The winner of the competition, Sung Chang, of the Republic of Korea, earned top honors and the $15,000 David Katzin Award and a featured solo with the Phoenix Symphony.

The competition included an opening gala recital on Sunday, Jan. 4 and competition Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 9. The closing winner’s recital was held on Saturday, Jan. 10.

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“Rapture, Blister, Burn” This artfully crafted show was the runner-up for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in drama.

WHEN: Through Sun., Feb. 1, various times meet your neighbor WHERE: The Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 406, Scottsdale COST: $15 to $20 INFO: (602) 765-0120 or www.thestudiophx.org “Late Nite Catechism” Ruling her classroom with razorsharp wit, Sister teaches her students (her audience) everything she knows about sins and saints while doling out rewards and reprimands.

WHEN: Through Fri., March 27, various times WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $39 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org “Late Nite Catechism III: ‘Til Death Do Us Part” Sister offers up the latest dogma fresh off the Internet.

WHEN: Through Sat., March 28, various times WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $39 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Sunday A’Fair Celebrating its 28th season, Sunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by the Valley’s top musicians.

WHEN: Selected Saturdays through April 5, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Includes: Jan. 18, Jan. 25 and Feb. 15 WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Mark Sullivan The New York Times bestselling author discusses “Thief,” the latest installment in his Robin Monarch series.

WHEN: Wed., Jan. 21, at 7 p.m.

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Goldwater Blvd., Suite 101, Scottsdale COST: Free admission; charge for book INFO: (480) 947-2974 or www.poisonedpen.com Michael Carson “Layers” Uncovering the layers of a Michael Carson painting has been dubbed an “adventure.” Visit with him at his artist reception or simply view his paintings during the exhibition.

WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 22, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (artist reception); exhibition runs from Thurs., Jan. 22, through Tues., Feb. 10.

WHERE: Bonner David Galleries, 700 E. Main St., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 941-8500 or www.bonnerdavid.com

Nu-Blu Nu-Blu’s newest album, “All the Way,” includes a duet tribute to George Jones that features Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Sam Moore as well as another breakout hit, “That’s What Makes the Bluegrass Blue,” with bluegrass superstar Rhonda Vincent.

WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Cattle Track Arts Compound Theatre, 6105 N. Cattle Track Rd., Scottsdale COST: $15 to $25 INFO: (718) 374-1086 or www.brownpapertickets.com

Newcomers Club of Scottsdale Luncheon Special guest is author Arthur Kerns, a former FBI agent from Scottsdale, who has traveled the world as a security consultant.

WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 22, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 7600 E. Gainey Club Dr., Scottsdale COST: $25; reservations by Mon., Jan. 19 INFO: (480) 990-1976

Artists of Scottsdale Ranch Art Show The seventh annual show will feature 20 local artists selling original work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, in addition to mixed media work, ceramics, and jewelry. In addition, the Virginia Piper Cancer Outreach Program is the beneficiary for the silent auction.

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Ranch Community Association clubhouse, 10585 N. 100th St., Scottsdale COST: Free admission INFO: www.artistsofscottsdaleranch.com

Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show Come watch some of the finest quarter horses and riders compete in reining, working cow, cutting and roping.

WHEN: Fri., Jan. 23, through Sun., Feb. 1, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.suncircuit.com

Taste of the NFL Party with Purpose Taste of the NFL brings its world-class recipe for food, fun and football to Scottsdale. The country act Little Big Town provides the entertainment.

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 31, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $700 to $9,000 INFO: www.tasteofthenfl.com

Waste Management Phoenix Open A field of 132 players, including Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, will vie for the $6.3 million purse, the $1.1 million first-place check and 500 FedExCup points.

WHEN: Mon., Jan. 26, through Sun., Feb. 1, various times WHERE: TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale COST: $30 to $3,600 INFO: www.wmphoenixopen.com

Wendy Whelan’s “Restless Creature” Ballerina Wendy Whelan has collaborated with four choreographers to create a suite of duets performed by her and each choreographer.

WHEN: Tues., Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $39 to $69 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

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WHEN: Wed., Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $29 to $59 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Salt River Fields’ Street Eats The world’s leading food truck experience features 50 vendors of food.

WHEN: Sat. Feb. 7, and Sun., Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $12 to $50 INFO: www.saltriverfields.com Occident Meets Orient This concert series showcases the faculty and students of the ASU Herberger Institute School of Music.

WHEN: Mon., Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $10 (free for students, teachers and veterans) INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel He discusses “Torment and Triumph: Franz Liszt, Satan or Saint?”

WHEN: Tues., Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $29 to $49 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival Thunderbird Artists brings artists of all calibers to the waterfront.

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 13, through Sun., Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale COST: $3 INFO: (480) 837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com Dog Rescue to the Ranch The Arizona Small Dog Rescue brings an adoption event to Scottsdale Ranch.

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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I got this recipe from Michael Garcia, executive chef of Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Chandler. He often makes this Garcia family favorite for his kitchen staff and I was lucky enough to be there the day he was stirring up a fresh bowl full.

“My grandmother, Nana Lena, originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, made this as a neutral recipe, meaning it’s designed to add as much or as little heat as you want, and it’s still wonderful,” Garcia said.

He added that his Nana Lena knew seafood, and she taught him to blend it into perfection with this dish!

As a young boy, Garcia would ride his bicycle almost every day to his Nana’s house and watch her prepare traditional Mexican dishes.

“Nana would say, ‘Michael, are you hungry?’ Are you kidding? I was always hungry!” Garcia recalled. “I’d stand there in the kitchen and watch her make my favorite things like homemade corn and flour tortillas and ceviche!”

Thankfully, this recipe has no chance of being forgotten. Garcia has begun a new tradition with his four sons. They make Nana Lena’s ceviche every Sunday—especially during football season.

“We prep it together and the first bowl is ready by the beginning of the second game,” he said.

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2 lbs. (about 70-90) small uncooked shrimp 1 (28 oz.) can baby clams with juice 3/4 cup lime juice (approx. 3-4 large limes) 4 medium jalapenos, roasted and diced fine 3 cups cucumbers, peeled and diced 1 cup red onion, diced 2 cups fresh tomato, seeded and diced 2 cups celery, diced 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper 2 tablespoons chile powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less if you desire less heat) 2 cups ketchup 5 cups Clamato juice 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped fine avocado for garnish 2 cups jack cheese, shredded (optional)

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pepper directly over the flame using tongs. Turn peppers until skin bubbles up and blackens, about 1 to 2 minutes. For oven broiler method, place peppers in a shallow sheet pan.

Broil on high heat until bubbling and blackening occurs.

Follow same method for grilling indoors or outdoors.

When blackened, remove skin and dice. Add to remainder of ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate ceviche for at least four to five hours to allow seafood to marinate.

Ceviche is done when shrimp is pink. Just before serving, top with slices or a few pieces of chopped avocado for garnish. Serve with saltine crackers or tortilla chips and top with jack cheese, if desired, to reduce heat from peppers.

Jan’s Note: If you prefer a less spicy ceviche, start with a little less jalapeno peppers, chili and cayenne. Add as needed to your desired taste.

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My family is always looking for plac- gave the entrée a nice pop of flavor. As es to eat a late breakfast, so we were she stopped by to check on our meal happy to discover the colorful Dona experience, Kay said, “We don’t even Kay Café. own a freezer. We shop every day and Owner Dona Kay, who we only shop local.” greets every guest at the While the café is open, door with co-propriDesLauriers and the staff etor Mark DesLauriers, work in tandem, preparwhipped up special paning catering orders for cakes that weren’t on the Dona Kay Catering in the menu. The lemon cransame kitchen. berry pancakes ($8) were Kay brought out a cup tangy, flavorful and fluffy of fresh blackberry jam and among some of the for the English muffins best pancakes in town. that accompanied the My two sons are omelet Denver omelet. The jam aficionados and ordered The lemon and cranberry was made by her mother the Denver omelet ($8). pancakes are not on the from blackberries that It included ham, peppers menu but can be ordered were hand-gathered in and cheddar cheese, and anytime at Dona Kay Oregon. served with rosemary- Café.

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Distraught callers in the early morn- option for the seniors at no charge to ing hours have become the norm for her clients.

Susanne Schaeffer, who owns the “As a senior service company, I help Scottsdale senior families find care for placement service their loved ones; everyAbove and Beyond. thing from in-home care “The most comand nursing care to asmon calls I get are sisted living and people from families in criwho are bed-bound and sis where they have much more,” she said. just learned that A former employee their mom, dad, of adult protective seraunt, uncle or other vices, Schaeffer unrelative doesn’t get derstands how overSusanne Schaeffer, owner of to go home from Above and Beyond, is devoted to whelming it can be for the hospital, and helping families find care for their family members to find they will need to senior loved ones. the best placement for find them care,” said Schaeffer, who their loved ones. also serves as lead social worker.

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When Amanda Myers was young, she frequently rearranged her bedroom furniture and played house with her sister.

As a teenager, Myers worked for her grandmother, Bernadean Fuller, the longtime owner of Stevan’s Furniture and Interior Design.

Beautiful pieces of artwork that are for sale adorn “I remember being 15 and the walls of Stevan’s Consignment. working with my grandma, helping her “What helps to make us unique is with inventory and cleaning the bath- that we are set up like a design store; rooms,” Myers said. we are trying to carve out that niche When Myers considered opening a and so we offer interior design services business, it was only natural for her to as well.” gravitate toward the furniture and deCustomers who are unsure of how sign business. they want to decorate or redecorate Myers opened Stevan’s Consign- their home can meet with Myers, who ment in Scottsdale in July 2013, con- will travel to their home and see the tinuing the family tradition of offering spaces they are working with. beautiful and top-quality furnishings.

“The first hour is complimentary and Her grandmother comes in for a cou- then I charge $75 an hour,” Myers said. ple of hours a week to help out, and “I like to go to their home and gather her mom, Barbara, works for her as a information about the space, and talk bookkeeper. to them about their goals as well as “We try to keep beautiful things in their budget. I take it all in and conthe store at all times,” Amanda Myers sider the design aspect.” said. “We take high-end furnishings, Myers also has a faux finisher on art, tapestries and bronzes. We try to staff, and a personal buyer is also availconsign wonderful things.” able to help people get the best furConsignment customers sign a 90- nishings for them. day contract that offers a 50/50 split on “About 40 percent of our clients are the sale price, or 55 percent as a store repeat customers, and we have some credit. regulars who tell us that our store is the Myers said she works with a variety first stop that they make.” of clients who wish to sell their highMyers said meeting her customend furnishings: couples who are di- ers face-to-face and going into their vorcing or downsizing, people who are homes to do interior design consultahandling an estate, those who have just tion is the highlight of her day. a few pieces to consign, and more.

“Our motto is ‘helping create your If a customer has a large amount of perfect space,’ and I love interacting furniture to consign, Myers is happy with customers and having them invite to go to the home to assess it. In most me into their personal space,” she said. cases, though, clients will email her “I love it when I transform a space so a photo of what they wish to consign completely and to see them so happy along with manufacturer information with it. I truly feel like I was bred to do and a description of the piece’s condi- this.” tion.

Stevan’s Consignment is located at In addition to her ever-changing in- 15770 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, ventory of consigned items, Myers said Suite 102, in Scottsdale. For more inshe also buys bronzes, art, rugs and formation, call (480) 607-0143 or visit other items from manufacturers. www.stevansconsignment.com. on the town

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The town of Carefree elicits images of unspoiled desert landscape, massive saguaro cacti and dramatic sunsets.

The town has also become synonymous with mystical Native American Arts Festivals. And the queen of the arts festivals is the “Bird,” Roberta Toombs-Rechlin of Magic Bird Festivals.

Magic Bird Festivals was founded in 1989 by ToombsWorld Champion hoop dancer, Moontee Rechlin, nicknamed “Bird” Two-time Sinquah will be performing throughout the weekend and her husband, Lester at the Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival Rechlin, who provides “the held on Jan. 23-25. steered her professional career to magic,” according to Toombswhere it is today.

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She moved to Santa Fe in 1977 to Toombs-Rechlin is practically a native herself, having moved to Arizona work in the art business with a friend. with her family, from Springfield, Il- When she returned home to Phoenix, linois, when she was 7. “I have dust in she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. my veins,” she proudly stated.

“I quickly realized I had fallen in When people talk about pillars of the community, Toombs-Rechlin is love with the small-town artist comexactly that in Carefree and nearby munity way of life,” she recalled.

So in 1982, she moved to Cave Cave Creek, where she resides. Her Creek, which had the same smallstory is 100 percent Americana.

“I grew up one of six children in town charm of Santa Fe. There she Maryvale during its infancy in the very met her future husband.

“It was then I knew that I was best days of that community,” she said. smack-dab in the heart “That’s when World War of the most magnificent II veterans like my dad Sonoran Desert, replete found affordable homes in with vistas unsurpassed,” Maryvale thanks to John Toombs-Rechlin waxed F. Long and the VA (Vetpoetically. “And I was erans Administration).” back in a small town, full “At first, I missed climbof unique personalities, ing the trees in the big bohemian artists, real and little woods nearby cowboy ranchers and the our Springfield home, but like…all living side by side I soon fell in love with in a one-of-a-kind dythe Arizona sunshine namic.” that guaranteed many Toombs-Rechlin dabplay days outdoors. I was The fourth annual Carefree Festival of Fine transfixed by the lush So- Chocolate & Fine Art will bled in art herself, she said, but came to the realnoran Desert and even be held over Valentine’s Day weekend. ization that some people loved the summer heat.” were born to be artists, As a young adult, Toombs-Rechlin was content working for Pruden- while others were born to be art fatial Insurance, until an inspirational cilitators, leading to the creation of experience in Santa Fe, New Mex- Magic Bird Festivals.

“My husband said to me one day early ico, changed her outlook on life and on the town

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in our productions of Cave Creek Art & Craft Festivals in the 1990s that he saw me becoming one of the premier Arizona artists’ events facilitators,” she recalled. “That is when I decided to concentrate my time and efforts in the arena of artists’ facilitator rather than becoming an artist myself.”

Magic Bird Festivals will host five events in Carefree this year, with two notable ones slated in the next two months: the fourth annual Carefree Indian Market & Cultural Festival and the fourth annual Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate & Fine Art. The Carefree Indian Market & Cultural Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m.5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., Carefree.

More than 100 highly acclaimed artists will display traditional and contemporary creations celebrating Native American artisanship. This festival is expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors.

“What better way to celebrate the great state of Arizona and the unique community and venue of Carefree then to honor the first citizens and indigenous peoples of the Americas whose tribal presence is so prominent here,” Toombs-Rechlin said. “It is an educational and entertainment experience unsurpassed by any museum because it is alive and it is now in the present day.”

The fourth annual Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate & Fine Art is scheduled during Valentine’s Day weekend.

This four-day festival runs from Thursday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 15, in the Carefree Desert Gardens. More than 100 exhibitors of fine art, chocolate and handmade confections will display their wares beginning on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and continuing Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“All of our festivals offer something for everyone,” she said. “They include quality, well-produced entertainment and foods, and they are just fun.”

Magic Bird Festivals also hosts the Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival, the Carefree Christmas Festival Gift Market and the Carefree Days Festival. Admission is free. For more information about Magic Bird Festivals, visit www.magicbirdfestivals. com or call (480) 488-2014.

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NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System) ID 2611 • AZ - Guaranteed Rate, Inc. - 14811 N. Kierland Blvd., Ste. 100, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254 Mortgage Banker License # BK-0907078 • NMLS ID: 226251 LO LIC: AZ - 0912063 - 0907078 • 14811 N. Kierland Blvd, Suite 100 • Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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