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Earlier this month, I wrote about an experience I had while traveling on the plane from Buffalo to Phoenix. The article reviewed a conversation I had with a Dr. Thomas Chamberlain gentleman about some steps to determine if an orthodontics office would be a good fit. It discussed the difference between a general dentist and an orthodontist and how Google reviews can reveal much about a practice before you make the first phone call. Today I’d like to go further on some ideas you can use to help determine your decision on an orthodontist. After all, if 93-percent of people surveyed feel that a good-looking smile can help determine your employment and career status, then it must be an important decision.

After an initial search, involving a look at Google reviews, a phone call to the office is the next step. You should be looking for timeliness of the appointment and the hours they keep during the week. Believe it or not, but some offices

only operate 8am - 3pm. That may not be a problem if you work from home or home school your children but for many others that can become restrictive. Hopefully the phone visit made you feel comfortable as well. Next, you are on to your first visit. Most, if not all orthodontic offices offer a free orthodontic exam. However, not all will give much time to that exam, and some may not take initial records like photos and a panoramic x-ray. This is a very important step and helps the orthodontist and the patient make some decisions on what may be necessary for treatment. A good orthodontic office will take these records and give you a copy of them to go over at home.

Further, during the exam process, make sure you are looking at the office. Is it clean and tidy? Is it running on schedule while you are there? Does the staff seem happy to be there and are they patient to help and answer questions? When looking at the orthodontist, ask yourself, does he or she seem trustworthy and competent? Is their demeanor pleasant or abrasive? You will be working with this person closely for the next several months so you want someone who you feel you can communicate with. Are they approachable? Look at the equipment in the office.

Is the office using technology that will help make the process more efficient on your time?

Will the technology in the office make your treatment more predictable? Look at the treatment plan. Is it something you can understand and conceptually agree with? Lastly, look at the treatment fees. There is some variation with treatment fees but even more so with how those fees are broken up and taken care of. Do they offer “pay in full” discounts, multi-child discounts, and are they contracted with your insurance? Do they offer extended payment arrangements, zero-interest financing or lower down payment arrangements? A good orthodontic office will try to meet your needs in every aspect of the visit.

Naturally, I didn't mention all this to the man sitting next to me on the plane (I am passionate about what I do, but I also have empathy for any captive audiences that didn't choose who they happen to sit next to). However, the conversation sparked some important thoughts that I wanted to share in this article. I hope you find it helpful with your orthodontic search. If you happen to read this article and come to Chamberlain Orthodontics for a consultation, I would love to hear how we live up to the above questions.

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Children can once again play around the magnificent tree at Makutu’s Island now that new owners have renovated and reopened the Chandler landmark.

Owners Kiran Vedantam and Kiran Bapatla said they worked tirelessly to improve their hometown youth attraction after it closed in January.

They spent more than $500,000 in upgrades to the 20,000-square-foot facility.

“The day we got the keys, we started the remodeling,” Vedantam said.

The refurbishing includes painting the animals around tree.

“Luckily we were able to get a good artist. He’s a really talented guy,” Vedantam said.

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up high, like 15 to 25 feet,” Bapatla explained. The bungee experience does have an additional cost to the entry fee.

The makeover includes changing the redemption-and-gaming center to be more open and spacious for parents to watch over kids. Classic games like Pac-Man were added for the parents to enjoy while the kids are playing.

“It’s not just for kids. For parents, we want to make sure they also have an opportunity to decompress,” Vedantam explains.

Safety was the most important concern for Vedantam and Bapatla throughout the refurbishing. “We require that parents be here with the kids, and when they leave we’ll have to check their bands and make sure they’re safe,” Bapatla said.

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shows, featuring dance, Bollywood entertainment and musicians. Enrichment Makutu’s Island owners Kiran Vedantam and Kiran Bapatla classes will also be offered with managers Rob Mal and Rich Iwanski in front of the to include art and yoga for massive Banana Tree centerpiece children during the week. options are also available. “We’re While the bigger kids have the run offering a lot of healthy choices.” of the massive tree with four levels WiFi and USB outlets are also of fun, toddlers 3 and younger have available for parents who choose their own area to play with parental to stay all day. The café offers food supervision. Extra seating has been choices that will include wraps, pizza added for parents to relax while kids and other snacks. frolic throughout the enormous tree Admission to Makutu’s Island is $10 with mazes and slides. plus tax per child, for unlimited play The facility offers three different in the main area. Socks are required to birthday packages in private rooms. play. The first adult admission is free Parties can be streamed live for with the child, $5 for the second adult. grandparents and family not able to Club passes are available. attend.

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Austin Family Dry Goods Store In 1899, a young entrepreneur named William S. Austin bought a modest 20-acre farm on the southwest corner of today’s Ray and Price roads.

Austin made efficient use of that land, growing alfalfa, raising a small dairy herd and keeping bees. He also opened the W.S. Austin General Store. Despite its location 10 miles from Tempe and 4 miles from Chandler, the store received plenty of business from the surrounding area, including the nearby

W.S. and Lorena Austin, in front of their home, c. 1910.

small communities of Hightown and Kyrene. Austin and his wife, Lorena, raised three boys on the farm. The eldest boy, A. Warren Austin, became a schoolteacher and state dairy commissioner. The youngest, Elbert, died in the 1918 flu epidemic. Their middle son, Wilfred G. “Bill” Austin, taught and coached at Chandler High before becoming the superintendent of Chandler schools. Chandler High’s football field is named for him.

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By Chandler Public Library Are you looking for a good book?

Here at the Chandler Public Library we have numerous resources to help you find your next read (who knows, it might become your favorite!) and a few websites you might find helpful.

The blue “Read” tab on our website, www.chandlerlibrary.org, is a great place to get started.

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By the way, don’t forget to follow Chandler Public Library on Facebook and join in on some of our book discussions and recommendations on social media.

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Happy 25th anniversary Chandler Center for the Arts.

The center is expensive homes looking back hosting a weekend full of fun and entertainment starting Friday, Aug. 22, and running through Sunday Aug. 24. Music acts, kids’ activities and much, much more are planned for the celebration weekend that is free to the public.

The kiddos are back to school, but it’s still blisteringly hot out. Make sure to send them out the door with plenty of cold water to keep them cool throughout the day. Once you’ve done that, it’s time to celebrate your newfound freedom! (We suggest indulging in a mani-pedi.)

Family night fun is planned at the new Chandler Fashion Mall splash pad. The unveiling is 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30.

After being postponed through the summer, the water fun is sure to excite the kids and give mom and dad a much needed respite from all the shopping.

Want a taste of Phoenix without leaving the East Valley? You’re in luck! Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, one of Phoenix’s most popular breakfast joints and a Southwestern chain, is expanding into Gilbert and Tempe! The Tempe location will be located directly next to ASU on College Avenue in the revamped Art Annex Building. The Gilbert location will make a home in the town’s Heritage District on the northwestern corner of Gilbert Road and Page Avenue.

If you’ve been looking for a place to combine your love of video games and microbrews, a new secret hideaway in Tempe is for you! Endgame, a bar with gobs of gaming systems played on flat-screen TVs, will debut in the fall. A $10 cover lets you play games all day.

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Chandler National Little League didn’t quite make it to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, but it still had notable exhibition games recently when it faced off against a team from Tainan City, Taiwan, at the Snedigar Sportsplex on Aug. 12 and Aug. 14. As part of its visit, the Taiwanese team experienced cultural bonding with Chandler youth and visited professional baseball facilities and the Grand Canyon.

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Cleaning up our yards in the aftermath of the last series of storms to roll through, we can only be thankful that we didn’t end up with a tree on top of our house!

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Chandler Wolves Chandler High School 350 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler www.chandlerwolvesfootball.com Head coach: Shaun Aguano 2013 record: 11-3 Chandler football is more than a powerhouse program that competes for state titles.

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Chandler was the only high school in the nation to have produced three players in the 2013 NFL draft (Dion Jordon, Markus Wheaton and Marc Anthony).

Next year, a Chandler grad is likely to be drafted in the first round if UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley turns pro as expected.

The beneficiary of this good fortune is head coach Shaun Aguano, who notes these players are “home-grown guys from the Chandler area.”

This year, he will field another team filled with stars, most notably Bryce Perkins, who is widely considered the state’s best quarterback.

Perkins is athletic, has the mind and instincts for the game, and, “He has vastly improved his throwing motion,” Aguano said of Perkins, who has committed to play at ASU, where his father Bruce played as a running back.

“He is going to be very hard to stop.”

Chandler is coming off an 11-3 season in which the Wolves defeated rival Hamilton in the regular season but were beaten by the Huskies in the state semifinals.

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This season, “I think we can contend, depending on our chemistry,” Aguano said.

“We’re pretty deep at the skill positions, and our offensive line is very good. On the defensive side, we’re a little young but we are talented.”

When it comes to the state playoffs, “I think we’ll be there at the end.

“I am excited. I think our kids are excited. We are ready for the season.”

In addition to Perkins, the Wolves feature Justin Jan, a 6-foot 3-inch, 200-pound wide receiver who controls the middle of the field.

The offensive line is anchored by 300-pound center Vinny Vitale, while the top running back is junior Chase Lucas, who already has received offers from ASU, Notre Dame, Oregon State, Arizona and Utah.

On defense, safety Mason Moran, who doubles as the backup quarterback, has an offer from Boston College, Aguano said.

Other defensive leaders include lineman J.W. Windsor and middle linebacker K.T. Tilini, who’s “going to be a Division 1 kid as well,” Aguano said.

While all these players are making up their minds on where to play in college, “I never try to sway them,” Aguano said.

“I really stay out of it.”

At the same time, he acknowledges, “I would love to see our kids stay in state.”

In any case, they’ll continue to attract interest—and recruiters—throughout the season.

Chandler High Aug. 29 at Centennial Sept. 5 Buena Sept. 12 at Valor Christian Sept. 19 at Mountain Pointe Sept. 26 Cesar Chavez (homecoming) Oct. 2 at Hamilton Oct. 10 at Gilbert Oct. 17 at Perry Oct. 24 at Basha Oct. 31 Highland

Seton Sentinels Seton Catholic Preparatory High School 1150 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler www.setoncatholic.org/athletics/ football.cfm Head coach: Rex Bowser 2013 Record: 11-2 Almost everything has gone right for the Seton Catholic Prep Sentinels in football the past few years.

Nothing is expected to change this season when the Sentinels return the bulk of their starters from an 11-2 team that had only nine seniors.

That means the Sentinels should have a shot at the Division 4 state title.

“I think we’ll be in the discussion because we have so many guys back,” coach Rex Bowser said.

Bowser is entering his seventh season as head coach. The first few years were “a little bumpy” when the Sentinels were playing in a division with schools that had around three times as many students, he said.

“You can do that once in a while,” he said. But game after game, “It wears you down a little bit.”

But the past three years, playing in Division 4, the Sentinels have gone 36-4, including the state title run in 2012.

This year, Bowser is looking at senior Zach Wade and junior Garrett Boyd to lead the Sentinels at quarterback.

“It’s going to be one of those two guys,” Bowser said. “Wade, being a senior, probably has the edge right now.

“Whoever plays quarterback will be good,” the coach said. “I don’t see a drop-off from past years.”

Adding punch to the offense will be running back Antonio Campanella, a third-year starter.

“Campanella is a good one,” Bowser said, pointing out the senior is coming off a season in which he rushed for nearly 1,300 yards with 20 touchdowns.

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In addition, “Our entire receiving corps is very solid,” led by senior George Wolter, an all-state returnee, and junior Brandon Garcia.

Garcia, Bowser said, started as a running back, moved to receiver and ended up as the team’s second-leading receiver last season.

“He’s a very good all-round athlete,” the coach said.

The most improved area should be on the offensive line, which returns senior guards Stephen Fugger and James Terrill, Bowser said.

“We’ve never had enormous people.

But our offensive line will be very mobile, very athletic,” Bowser said.

Defensively, the Sentinels return three of four starters in the secondary, including receiver Garcia, who doubles as a cornerback, plus safety Dominic Johnson.

Another standout figures to be Patrick Larsen, who returns at outside linebacker.

The Sentinels open their season at home on Aug. 29 vs. Estrella Foothills.

They close out the regular season at home Oct. 31 vs. Rio Rico then hope to start a long run in the playoffs.

Bowser sees “the usual cast of characters” competing for the state title, including White Mountain powers Blue Ridge, Show Low and Snowflake.

Also, “River Valley was the state runner-up last year and has lots of kids coming back. And I look for Coolidge to make some noise this year.”

As will the Sentinels.

Seton Catholic Prep schedule Aug 21 Globe Aug. 29 Estrella Foothills Sept. 5 at Maricopa Sept. 12 at Snowflake (homecoming) Sept. 19 Cortez Sept. 26 at Coronado Oct. 3 Florence Oct. 10 at Coolidge Oct. 17 Combs Oct. 24 at Chino Valley Oct. 31 Rio Rico

By Mike Tulumello Mesquite Wildcats Mesquite High School 500 S. McQueen Rd., Gilbert www.gilbertschools.net/domain/215 Head coach: Jim Jones 2013 record: 11-2 The Mesquite Wildcats were a big surprise last year. They’re hoping to make this happen two years in a row.

Jim Jones’ team rolled to a stunning 11-2 season, including a sectional title, before finishing with a loss to ever-tough Chaparral in the state semifinals for Division 2.

“Last year, I inherited a solid group of kids who had been in the program,” Jones said. “We were blessed with a senior-laden team.

We had good speed on the team.

“To be a success, you need good players at every position. And at a couple of positions, we had exceptional players.

The coaching came more in guidance and leadership.”

Jones came out of retirement to accept the post at Mesquite. He had been the head coach at Mesa Red Mountain for more than 20 years.

His challenge was to wake up a program that had not been particularly successful.

“I was asked, ‘Would I consider applying for the position?’” And because, “Retirement was not suiting me very well,” he applied.

“I was fortunate to step into what I did.”

His team may need to be a surprise once again, as they return a modest amount of starters, four on offense and three on defense. The Wildcats have an unsettled situation at quarterback, with Jones, saying, “We’re not even close to making a decision,” but that his two leading candidates “are both capable.”

Perhaps their biggest strength is their offensive line, led by Cornell James, Marcus Harris and Philip Perez, Jones said.

“We’re going to be pretty strong up front.”

Defensively, “We’ll be pretty young,” with perhaps eight juniors starting.

“The success of our defense will depend on quickly they mature into varsity players.”

Lineman Pesai Pulotu “probably will be the anchor of the defense,” Jones said.

A hopeful note is that the program’s junior varsity team lost only one game last year.

“We’ll see how fast they become football players.”

The perception, he acknowledged, is that this will be a rebuilding season.

“Everybody is untested. We could be a pleasant surprise. Or we could be a disaster.

“But we’ve had a tremendous offseason, and I expect us to be in the middle of things.

“Our goal is to get into the playoffs.

Once we reach the playoffs, we’ll try to get to that last (championship) game of the season.”

Mesquite High School schedule Aug. 28 Gilbert Sept. 5 at Williams Field Sept. 12 Tucson Mountain View Sept. 19 at Ironwood Sept. 26 at Corona del Sol Oct. 2 at Westwood Oct. 10 Cactus Oct 17 Poston Butte Oct. 24 Marcos de Niza Oct. 31 at Campo Verde

Mustangs Building Strong Culture for Football Program

By Mike Tulumello Dobson Mustangs Dobson High School 1501 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa www.dobsonfootball.com Head coach: George De La Torre 2013 record: 2-8 Building the culture of football is the goal of third-year Dobson coach George De La Torre.

The Mustangs are coming off a 2-8 season, one win better than the previous year.

But the program has been boosted by an impressive 8-1 season turned in last year by the junior varsity, including wins over Brophy Prep and Desert Vista, the coach said. And that JV team will provide many of the regulars for this year’s varsity.

This year’s team features 31 juniors and 14 seniors, De La Torre said.

The coach has much experience from working at other, more traditionally successful Mesa schools and, he believes, “Dobson has an opportunity to do some things. We need to build up a culture of football” before big changes can be noticed on the scoreboard.

“We are very good at many things at Dobson,” he said. “But football seemed to be lower key.”

So De La Torre started a freshman academy, where kids from junior high could get acclimated to the studentathlete culture.

So those kids stuck together and form this year’s impressive junior class, he said.

“You have to make kids believe it’s special to be part of the program,” he said.

As a Division 1 program, Dobson has to play powerhouses such as Chandler and Hamilton and the schools that are considered rivals, such as Mountain Pointe (the defending champions) and Desert

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Though the Mustangs aren’t loaded with major-college prospects, “Our kids have responded well,” the coach said.

Competition exists “at every position,” including quarterback, where junior Nick Riddle, who started much of last season, will be challenged by senior Brandon Rivera and junior Corey Evans.

Whoever is under center will get help from the return of top receiver Anthony Ford, the coach said.

And the quarterback will get protection from senior Dan Verducci, who, at 6-foot-4, 280 pounds, could get interest from Division 1 colleges.

“He really shined in summer camps,” De La Torre said. “I think he can play Division 1. He runs very well for a big kid.”

On defense, the Mustangs will get senior leadership from outside linebackers Isaiah Douglas and Trase Colburn.

Another key returnee is senior Collin Erickson, who plays safety on defense and receiver and running back on offense, the coach said.

All of this should add up to improvement and a better football culture.

Said De La Torre, “We want to be the best at being better.”

If they succeed, they may even get better results on the scoreboard.

Dobson High School schedule Aug. 29 at Mesa Sept. 5 at Poston Butte Sept. 12 Raymond Kellis Sept. 19 at Maryvale Sept. 26 Gilbert (homecoming) Oct. 2 Apollo Oct. 10 Corona del Sol Oct. 17 at Desert Vista Oct. 24 at Brophy College Prep Oct. 31 at Mountain Pointe Page 11

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By Tracy House Checking children’s eyesight may seem like something that can wait until they are in school. But developmentally, the sooner children have their eyes evaluated, the better.

Dr. Lisa Mihora, an ophthalmologist with Banner Health, offered some insight for parents about visiting the eye doctor.

Mihora said newborn children should be evaluated if they are born prematurely.

“There is no age that is too early to do an eye exam,” Mihora said.

“If there was an infection or fetal distress during pregnancy, the child should also be seen early on.

“The other question we always have is, ‘What is the family eye history?’

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with that is if there is any history in mom, dad or siblings.”

Strabismus (when the eyes are not properly aligned) and amblyopia (lazy eye) are two hereditary eye conditions.

From the ages birth to 3, unless there is an indication of an eye condition, ophthalmologists rely on the pediatrician for eye care, Mihora said.

“The bottom line, though, is if there’s any question, it’s never too early.”

The American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus recommends the first official visit should be between ages 3 and 5.

“Prior to starting school is the recommendation,” Mihora said.

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screening is to diagnose problems at a younger age.

Preparing a child for an eye doctor visit is important. The first thing the doctor should do is interact with the child.

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Checking vision one eye at a time and sometimes together using letters, numbers, pictures or tumbling E’s, depending on a child’s verbal skills, is the next step in screening. Next would be a glasses’ prescription check.

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Before requesting the items, keep this in mind: • Many of these offers require that you sign up for the emails in advance, so my recommendation is take some time now and sign up for ones that you want online (visit the businesses’ website for more information). When your birthday comes around, you can be surprised with all your new offers.

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If you have more than one child, you know how different they can be from each other.

One child will breeze through school with a love and passion for learning while another child does not seem to have the same intrinsic motivation to learn.

One child naturally embraces Carol Elias responsibility with enthusiasm while the other needs constant nudging to organize and follow through with school commitments. Each child’s needs are unique.

In the face of these differences parents sometimes make the mistake of compartmentalizing behaviors at home as unrelated to successful academics at school. In fact, the two are strongly linked. Behavior and academics do have a very strong positive correlation. Therefore, it is essential to bridge this gap with practical strategies that will motivate your child to succeed in school.

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For decades researchers have pondered whether IQ (Intelligence Quotient) can be manipulated or is it simply a static product of our DNA and therefore unalterable. We will talk about recent research and explore the adult behaviors that make a difference in your child’s IQ. If IQ is not static, what are effective ways to enhance your child’s IQ? Teach your child strategies to learn math concepts. Math is now one of the most important subjects taught beginning in preschool. We will discuss the best ways to go over work to correct answers; how to use problem solving to understand math content not yet introduced, and other tips.

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Model and teach practical winning behaviors that yield life-long results. These are the seemingly simple lessons which are often underestimated by parents. It is here that we will drive home the importance of behavioral expectations that begin with you. We will help you to establish a plumb line or reference point to measure daily improvement of your child’s behavior resulting in a favorable academic outcome.

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“The main focus with the child’s eye exam is that both eyes are seeing well and both eyes are equally aligned,” Mihora says.

AAPOS recommends children are checked every year or two, unless the child is having other issues or complaints about his or her vision.

Mihora is an ophthalmologist who was active for 10 years. Her specialty is in ocular facial plastic surgery.

For more information, or to find a provider, visit Banner Health at www. bannerhealth.com.

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By Carol Herz, Mesa Public Schools Where in the outcome of their competition. The world is Rachel classification process takes several Shea? days; she then stays through the Now that she’s competition to ensure that each Rachel Shea, right, one of only 15 athlete has been classified fairly and poses with friends people in the appropriately. from the International Paralympic Committee. world to have Her first stint as an international ascended to the rank of technical classifier was April 16-28, when she classifier for the International went to Sao Paolo, Brazil, for the 2014 Paralympic Committee, the answer International Paralympic Committee may be “everywhere.”

Athletics Grand Prix Caixa Loterias By day, Shea’s a Mesa Public Schools games and passed the international adapted physical education teacher, technical-classifier examination. helping disabled students improve “It was amazing to work with people their gross motor skills so they from all over the world and learn the can integrate into regular physical different techniques they use in their education classes. But her second love countries,” Shea said. is volunteering with the Paralympics Now that she’s an international where, over the last 14 years, she has classifier, she’s excited about being worked her way up from the United able to see the world while giving these States to the International Paralympic incredibly motivated athletes the best Committee. possible competition experience.

Before the games begin, Shea Shea, who is based at Pomeroy evaluates and then classifies and groups Elementary School but is responsible athletes into classes to minimize the for all southwest region schools, has impact of their impairment on the taught in MPS for 20 years.

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I admit, we’re regulars at Pita Jungle. I can take guests with the most discerning tastes and have them leave happy. The fusion of flavors at Pita Jungle will wow folks who merely love Mediterraneanstyle food or those who just want to eat healthy.

At the restaurant, the meals are fresh, with selections including Not all of Pita Jungle’s offerings are traditional pitas, salads, wood-fired pizzas, Mediterranean fare. The chicken del sol is a wonderfully flavorful cross between soup and stew. healthy burgers and wraps.

A favorite was the chicken del sol On this particular trip, my daughter ($9.39).

Tender pieces of chicken, and I started with the Mediterranean antipasto platter ($10.99), a huge combined with tomatoes, garlic, black plate of hummus, baba ghanoush beans and sweet corn, served with a (broiled eggplant puree with tahini cheesy pita crisp, this bowl is a cross sauce, yogurt, fresh garlic and lemon between a soup and a stew. The crisp juice), tzatziki (yogurt cucumber dip), is perfect for sopping up the broth to tabbouleh, feta cheese, dolmades get every last drop.

Fish enthusiasts (stuffed grape leaves), will savor the mahi falafel (croquettes of mahi with pita chips chickpeas), ratatouille ($11.19). This dish and two pitas. I enjoyed blends wood-fired the baba ghanoush, mahi mahi with which was savory and cilantro jalapeno heavy on the garlic. hummus to create an Dipping the crunchy explosion of flavors. falafel into the tzatziki The Mediterranean antipasto platter includes hummus, baba Topped with pine enhanced the flavors ghanoush, tzatziki, dolmades, nuts, pico de gallo as the two textures mingled. It was difficult falafel, ratatouille and two pitas. and pea sprouts and served with handmade to narrow our choice, though, to just pita chips, dipping is part of the fun of this for starters. The Gambas Con Ajo ($9.99), five jumbo shrimp in a light eating this meal.

Pita Jungle boasts an atmosphere tomato sauce with olive oil, cilantro that was relaxed, even though the and garlic, are taste pleasers.

My daughter ordered the California place was bustling. My daughter Beach Club ($8.29), a pita wrap noted that the servers didn’t wear brimming with sliced turkey, Swiss uniforms or cover tattoos or piercings cheese and mixed greens. Too big to as in other establishments.

Seating is available on the patio, at finish, she took the rest home for later.

The club is also available with chicken the bar, a large counter top or tables. and comes with a side of tzatziki for We chose to sit inside and enjoy the view of the patio and lakeside from dipping.

Pita Jungle will swap out any the oversize windows.

This will long be one of our go-to chicken or fish meal with tofu, but there was no swapping for my chicken spots. tikka masala ($9.69), broiled chicken Pita Jungle chunks sautéed in a coconut masala sauce served over brown rice and 1949 W. Ray Rd., Chandler topped with fresh bean sprouts. The 85224 rich sauce and savory flavors burst in (480) 855-3232 www.pitajungle.com my mouth. comm. spotlight

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Italian Crème Cake I love this recipe. Love, love, love it.

Elaine Nall’s Italian Crème Cake is just plain crazy out-of-this-world delicious. Period.

I got my hands on it a few years ago, and it’s always on my short list of favorite desserts. The recipe was given to Elaine, a longtime Scottsdale educator, more than 40 years ago, and it has withstood the “friends and family favorite” test of time.

It’s apparently the most requested dessert at Nall family birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gatherings and even at Elaine’s church group—the one that has met for four decades every Christmas for a white elephant

sale. I’m just happy that when daughter-in-law Donna Nall quietly mentioned to me that Elaine was famous in the family for this cake, I paid attention.

In between three ever-so-richtasting layers of buttermilk cake is a luscious slather of cream cheese and pecan icing. The combination is either perfectly sinful or heavenly; I just haven’t quite decided which. Now that we’re heading into fall harvest and baking season, Elaine’s Italian Crème Cake is a must! A big thanks to Donna for sharing a family treasure.

And, Elaine is not Italian, but a true Texan, so, “Buon appetito, y’all!”

Italian Crème Cake 2 cups flour 2 cups white sugar 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), softened 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening 5 eggs, separated 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut (use up to 2 cups if desired.)

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. • Grease three 8-inch round cake pans. (Line with parchment paper if desired) • Set aside.

• Separate eggs and beat egg whites to form still peaks.

• Put sugar, butter and shortening in mixing bowl and blend until fluffy.

• Add vanilla and yolks to batter and blend well.

• Add baking soda to buttermilk and let set for a few minutes (needs to be in a container larger than 1 cup because it will foam).

• Add flour and buttermilk alternately into mixture until blended. Do not overbeat.

• Add coconut and mix until incorporated into batter.

• Fold egg whites into batter.

• Pour batter into the three 8-inch cake pans, spread batter evenly.

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• Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes and remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese softened to room temperature 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened 1 (1 pound) box powdered sugar 2 cups chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Put cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar in mixer. Blend until creamy.

• Add vanilla and chopped nuts.

Add frosting in between cake layers and then frost top and sides.

Note: This cake is delicious cold, so it can be made in advance. It also freezes well.

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WHERE: Ovations Live! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $23 to $58 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.WinGilaRiver.com Lost ‘80s Live Lost ‘80s Live features Flock of Seagulls, Animotion, Dramarama, Men Without Hats, Bow Wow Wow, Naked Eyes and The Flirts.

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WHERE: Ovations Live! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $40 to $99 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.WinGilaRiver.com Brewing Craft Beer at Home In this class, participants will learn how to make craft, quality beer at home by exploring the basics of brewing, ingredient detail and techniques.

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WHERE: Downtown Community Center, Room 116, 135 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler COST: $59 residents; $80 nonresidents INFO: (480) 782-2730 or www.chandleraz.gov/content/adultteen-classes.pdf Little Black Dress, Through the Decades Curated by Robert Black and Doreen Picerne of Fashions by Robert Black, the exhibition features haute couture little black dresses from each decade.

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WHERE: Downtown Community Center, Room 101, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler COST: $33 residents; $45 nonresidents INFO: (480) 782-2730 or www.chandleraz.gov/content/adultteen-classes.pdf Beginning Tap Students will learn beginning tap steps including barre work, center work and across the floor.

WEN: Mondays Sept. 8, through Nov. 17, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Community Center, Room 110, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler COST: $14 residents; $19 nonresidents INFO: (480) 782-2730 or www.chandleraz.gov/content/adultteen-classes.pdf improvMANIA improvMANIA is a professional improv comedy troupe that produces familyfriendly improv comedy.

WHEN: Fri., Sept. 12, at 7 p.m.

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Dr. Jack Wright and staff of Wright Orthodontics welcome you to the “Wright” smile.

Wright Orthodontics Get the ‘Wright’ Smile with Orthodontics for Children and Adults Often, the first thing you notice about someone is their smile. With the advancements in orthodontics, anyone can achieve a lovely and perfect smile with a variety of techniques that match an individual’s own unique needs and lifestyle. Dr. Jack Wright has been making the Valley smile since 2005.

With so many effective choices in braces, there is a solution for children, teens and adults. “We use traditional metal braces, clear braces and something called self-ligating brackets (offering reduced friction), Invisalign and Invisalign Teen,” Wright said.

Invisalign has emerged as an incredibly popular treatment in straightening teeth in the past decade.

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uncomfortable dental impression in our office. Our new Itero scanner eliminates that hassle,” Wright explained. “It’s a valuable piece of equipment because it captures a sharper image of your teeth than what has been previously available, without any mess.”

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist around the age of 8, because some orthodontic issues are best treated with early intervention. On the other end of the spectrum, Wright explained that you’re never too old to consider a teeth-straightening treatment.

“The age of patients has definitely changed. We are beginning to see more adults seeking treatment than ever before,” Wright explained.

“We accept most insurance policies, and we also provide 0 percent financing,” Wright noted. “Our staff is highly qualified, and we treat our patients like family.”

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It’s been argued many times (with much success) that small businesses are the backbone of our U.S. economy. Many successful business owners spend their time and talent creating a business that rivals their larger competitors. One area that small businesses are often lagging in, as compared to larger peers, is providing a retirement plan sufficient to meet the long-term financial needs of both the owner recipe corner

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This article focuses on identifying some options available to small business owners (and is by no means comprehensive). Many owners aren’t aware of the multitude of plan options available to them and their flexibility.

Before selecting a retirement plan, owners need to define the goals of any plan they implement. Does the owner want:

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• To maximize the amount that can be saved?

• A plan funded by employer contributions? By employee contributions? Both?

• A plan that allows pretax and/or Roth contributions?

• The flexibility to skip employer contributions in some years?

• A low-cost plan? Easy administration?

The answers to these questions can help guide business owners to the plan most appropriate for their company.

A SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA allows the owner to set up an IRA for themselves and each eligible employee. The business must contribute a uniform percentage of pay for each employee, not necessarily every year, offering some flexibility when the business changes year to year. For 2014, contributions for each employee are limited to the lesser of 25 percent of pay or $52,000. Most employers can establish a SEP with little headache as they have low startup costs and minimal paperwork. A Simple IRA is available to companies with 100 employees or less. Employees can elect pretax contributions in 2014 of up to $12,000 ($14,500 if age 50 or older). Owners must either match your employees’ contributions dollar for dollar—up to 3 percent of each employee’s compensation—or make a fixed contribution of 2 percent of compensation for each eligible employee. (The 3 percent match can be reduced to 1 percent in any two of five years). Each employee who earned $5,000 or more in any two prior years, and who is expected to earn at least $5,000 in the current year must be allowed to participate. Again, setup is fairly easy and costs are minimal to run the plan.

The 401k plan has become a popular retirement savings vehicle for small businesses. In a 401k, employees can make contributions in 2014 of up to $17,500 of pay ($23,000 if age 50 or older). These deferrals go into a separate account for each employee under the plan. The company can also make contributions to the

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401k—either matching contributions or profit-sharing contributions.

Combined employer and employee contributions for any employee in 2014 can’t exceed the lesser of $52,000 (plus catch-up contributions of up to $5,500 if age 50+) or 100 percent of compensation. Employers can control employee entry into the plan via eligibility parameters and can control employer contributions through vesting schedules. A 401k has more administrative and recordkeeping requirements than the plans listed above. A 401k can be set up for businesses with as little as one employee (i.e., the business owners themselves), often called a solo 401k.

Adding a retirement plan to the list of benefits offered for business owners and their employees is usually good long-term. Options exist for almost every business from small to large, start-up to highly profitable.

Consulting with a qualified financial advisor or plan administrator can help identify what type of retirement plan works best for each owner.

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