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No other medical treatment claims are made or implied. November 2014 | TIMES PUBLICATIONS 5 THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER MONTH IN REVIEW A Scottsdale man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for fatally stabbing Tyrice Thompson during a fight last year outside of Martini Ranch, a Scottsdale nightclub. Ian MacDonald was convicted on one count of manslaughter last August after witness interviews and surveillance video subsequently established MacDonald and Thompson were involved in a fight after two employees removed MacDonald and his girlfriend from the club. “Despite this defendant’s efforts to conceal or minimize his culpability for taking an innocent life, he now faces the consequences for his violent actions,” said Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery. While he was awaiting trial, MacDonald was arrested for assaulting a Tempe Police Officer. Charges were later dismissed by the Tempe Prosecutor’s Office. Shortly before the trial, MacDonald was arrested after a violent domestic dispute and charged with aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, animal cruelty and making a false report to law enforcement. He is scheduled for trial on these offenses on Monday, Dec. 1. $350M Luxury �Green’ Condos Set for Silverleaf WestWorld Paving Project Funded by Scottsdale WestWorld, an 110,000-square-foot covered arena with retractable bleachers, VIP suites and a concrete concourse, has recently been approved for a general-fund contingency transfer from the Scottsdale City Council. The arena plans on using the $168,100 fund on a paving project to reduce dust during the Barrett-Jackson auto auction and other events. The pavement-improvement project includes constructing a paved roadway along the VIP drop-off route and an unpaved area directly west of the Equidome. The project will be completed within the next month. Separate from this approved fund, the council authorized a $380,000 reduction in overall spending for the WestWorld expansion project. This brought the overall expansion cost of WestWorld down to $46.6 million. Taylor Requests Change in Kids’ Trust Funds Shanesha Taylor, the job-seeking mother who left her two toddlers in a car during a job interview in March, failed to meet a deadline to deposit $60,000 in a trust fund for her children. Instead, she asked the judge for a decrease in the amount she agreed to deposit. Taylor agreed to take parenting classes, undergo substance abuse counseling and set up a trust fund using $60,000. Taylor’s request to lower the deposit left prosecutors wondering what happened to the $114,700 she received in public donations after her initial arrest. Due to Taylor’s actions, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office filed a motion in late October to reinstate the prosecution of Taylor. Taylor is being asked to account for the money and a follow-up hearing has been scheduled. The Sterling Collection at Silverleaf is set to be the state’s most luxurious condominium community. Sales of the up to $350 million Scottsdale development will begin this month. The condominium community is defined by its exclusive location, proposed LEED-certified building techniques, effortless ownership services, world-class amenities and distinctive finishes. “We are thrilled to introduce The Sterling Collection at Silverleaf and to be the first and only development in Arizona to offer this level of exceptional, sustainable condominiums,” says Nathan Day, CEO City Honored for Economic Development of Cypress Development Group. In addition, residents will have access to Website a resident lounge and the community’s ChooseScottsdale.com, the City of Effortless Ownership program, which Scottsdale’s Economic Development offers a wide array of hotel-like services. website, received the International Construction will begin in the first Economic Development Council’s Bronze quarter 2015 with anticipated move-in by Excellence in Economic Development early 2016. A priority interest list is being Award in the general purpose website developed with a sales gallery and model category for cities its size. The website’s opening early this month. aim is to launch more dynamic content, 6 WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 KIMBERLY CARRILLO Scottsdale Man Sentenced for Fatal Stabbing The City of Scottsdale’s Dog Days event was a “howling” good time as animals of the canine type participated in a Howl-Oween Costume Contest, live demonstrations and a desert dog walk. Dog lovers had the chance to go home with a puppy as pet adoptions were available as well. The event, held at the Via Linda Senior Center last month, was sponsored by The Valley Times. Pictured above, Mya and Tito get sized up to see who truly is the smallest dog. imagery and tools to serve the department’s existing and prospective client base. Scottsdale’s economic development team was able to revamp the website in 90 days using in-house resources. The project’s impact was immediately visible. In the first week after the new launch, 74 percent of the visitors were new, and unique visitors increased by 32 percent. The award was presented at an awards ceremony held in October during the council’s annual conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Organizations and individuals were honored for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban and rural communities. Future of Greasewood Flat in Scottsdale is Uncertain Greasewood Flat is one of Scottsdale’s most iconic Western spots, but its location may not remain in Scottsdale. A recent proposal to move the attraction near the McDowell Sonoran Preserve was withdrawn in the face of opposition in October and finding a new location has proven to be more difficult. The heirs of George “Doc” Cavalliere, who founded Greasewood, were forced to sell the property last year to pay estate taxes and other expenses after Cavalliere’s death in 2010. Possible new locations include WestWorld. While the family is looking for new locations, they will continue to stay open until March 31, they said in a recent statement. Avenue of the Fountains $1.5M Makeover Nearly Done The Avenue of the Fountains, the gateway to the town of Fountain Hill’s namesake attraction, is about ready to debut as a new park and gathering place. The makeover cost $1.5 million and will be done in time for the Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts on Nov. 14-16. Work on the attraction began in April. The project included new electrical and irrigation systems, mechanical enclosures, new water features, plazas and entry features, a new brick-paver pedestrian pathway, locations for public art and improved landscaping. The attraction will also include eight shade canopies, pathway lighting and up lighting in spaces reserved for art pieces. Before the renovation the attraction had leaky fountains, dying trees, limited pedestrian accessibility, outdated electrical system and an inefficient irrigation system. Café Dedicated to Advancement of People with Disabilities Honored The 28th annual Mayor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities awards program paid tribute to The ...continues on page 8 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SOUND OFF NORTHEAST VALLEY Did you happen to see the photo of the cop who shot Michael Brown? The hospital photo, that is. His face is a mess and I read that his eye socket was crushed. All of this happened in his police car (front seat). This young man, I am told, was just a huge human being, and as mean as they come, with a record. Tell me, when does a cop stop being a cop and just a man fearing for his life? Were Michael’s hands up in the air to give up, or were they calling out to the cop, “Come and get some more.” We will probably never know the true story because no matter what the cop says, he will be wrong. I have a suggestion: Put black cops in black neighborhoods and see how many charges are filed against the cops then.—Jerry Kortas Have you folks ever tried with The San Carlos Bay Restaurant or Tia Maria’s Rancho restaurant? Good eats at both. The San Carlos is as good as and, in some cases, better Mexican seafood than you can get in Mexico. Tia Maria’s started as Rosa’s on University and Mesa Drive by a Mormon missionary when he returned from his mission in Mexico. Still some of the best refried beans in the Valley. Well Rosa’s was sold and a new place much larger open up on McKellips in Mesa and so on. I would be interested in reading your opinions on these two. I just wanted to let everyone know about some great service my husband and I received at the Quick N Clean Car Wash on Power Road, just north of University in Mesa. We were there a week or two ago and using the selfserve vacuums. I accidentally vacuumed up my daughter’s baby blanket, which is very, very special to her. I was devastated and thought it was gone for good. Fortunately two nice boys working there were willing to look through the tubes and tanks and were finally able to retrieve the blankie for us. It was something they definitely did not need to do, and it was so nice of them. Hope their boss happens to read this post because they showed themselves to be two great employees! Thank you! I wish people could learn to say “No” when they really want to say “No” instead of being so Sound Off was transcribed from our Sound Off line during the past month. Sound Off is a monthly editorial feature of The Times. We encourage you to participate. As long as it's not profane or libelous we will print it in our next issue. Calls are limited to one minute. Please leave your name only if you'd like it printed. Come on, get it off your chest! wishy-washy and not wanting to hurt feelings because when you say To Sound Off: [email protected] “Yes” and don’t follow e-mail us at: leave a message at: visit: through that is worse [email protected] (480) 348-0343 Option 8 www.timespublications.com than if you would have just said “No.” Like when you get invited to an event. If you killed, they should understand why they more jobs will be taken by Congress and don’t want to go just say you can’t make will never rule the world or win or beat the the president blamed for the cost to the it instead of saying “Yes” and backing out people who do not hate. Life is about love. taxpayers. It’s the same old Washington at the last minute leaving people high and Love thy neighbor. They’ll win a happier game. Disgusting people in Congress. dry. People will respect an honest person life, too. They’re just too dumb to notice it. Disgusting, as per usual. better than a fake, Yes? In today’s world—anywhere in For all of the problems we read the world—cowards who will not about today in the newspapers and Legislative candidate Martha fight for their own homeland do television, we can thank President McSally portrays herself as a “fighter.” We don’t need a fighter not deserve the benefits of others’ battle Reagan for firing all the air-traffic control in Congress. We need an arbitrator. Her victories. Think about that Europe—and people. No problems in the air today are there? No problems in the emergency claim to fame is winning the fight against everywhere else in the east. room with mentally ill people, either. He requiring American service women to wear If the ISIL warriors think they are so let them all out and thought they’d be the traditional garb (Burka) while stationed much better than everyone else, and better off at home and not in hospital. The in Saudi Arabia. I don’t see anything can go around and kill everybody insurance companies all went along with exceptionally unusual to that. I believe any normal secure American woman would and not be identified, that must be why it. They have to let patients go, too. We have done the same, and won. I am a four- they hide behind a mask or a beard. can thank President Reagan for all of the year former servicewoman, serving during Cowards do that and they are all coward problems today. time of war. I’m glad I never had to serve warriors. Newspaper public opinion pages are with Martha McSally. A vote for Ron just great for a frustrated public. But Barack Hussein Obama is a curse Barber is a vote for a sincere individual it sure is one tough job for editors to on America. All those who voted who listens to both sides, and then makes for them should hang their heads sort out the many commentators from the decisions which he knows will best serve in shame. They are responsible for the fewer and fewer true journalists in politics his constituents.—Gwen C. Niemi anywhere, anytime. downfall of our beloved country. The family of Thomas Duncan, The money movers give you a name Did you notice the telephone the man who brought Ebola to vote for. The Constitution gives companies are no help trying to get to our country and exposed you a choice to vote for someone rid of the dummy who’s looking for hundreds of Americans to the fatal disease, Mr. Wolfe? Or the card callers who call are threatening to sue the hospital. What else. three times a day with different names, nerve they have! They should pay all the I am so sick and tired of this reminding you your credit card is in millions of dollars it costs to treat Duncan, president lying to the American trouble? I don’t even have a credit card. who wasn’t even a citizen, and lied to get people. In his speech on ISIS, he I’m so sick of these stupid people and the into the country because he knew he had carried a woman dying of Ebola. America emphasized ISIS are not Islamists. Well telephone companies are no help other needs to stop all people trying to come Mr. President, their name says that they than charge you more to take you out of into our country from those West Africa are. If they’re not Islamists, why are they the book. Do something, whoever you are. telling Christians unless they convert to Get rid of these dummies. areas where Ebola is raging. Islam, they will be slaughtered, which they Everyone needs to stop calling ISIL, Sen. Dianne Feinstein has stated, have been. Mr. Obama in one of his books ISIS. ISIS is the name of an Egyptian “All vets are mentally ill in some said he would side with the Muslims. Is it female that a lot of businesses use it way and government should any wonder, many millions of Americans prevent them from owning firearms.” This are firmly convinced this man is a Muslim? legitimately. is an insult to all veterans and she needs to He is putting Americans in danger. God help America. Grandma taught us that the make an apology! American economy is improving, but you didn’t get a raise yet. Well, with all the need for more If the hate and kill-only people of the war material manufacturing to help Do you really have to have everything world understood today’s memorials the allies, you can bet credit for ...continues on page 8 of more than 3,000-plus people they November 2014 | TIMES PUBLICATIONS 7 NEWS BRIEFS ...continued from page 6 SOUND OFF ...continued from page 7 that’s invented immediately? What ever happened to frugality and in-due-time luxury? Does anyone doubt that if Ebola had originated in, say, Denmark, the pending crisis would be handled a lot differently than it is now? When it comes to forced quarantines, airport medical screenings, national flight bans, etc., we would be erring on the side of overkill, not underkill. So much for change. Sometimes it kills, just as political correctness sometimes kills. Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center for establishing the Beneficial Beans Café. The center is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidencebased treatment and community outreach. The café aims to provide a venue for enter participants to learn hands-on skills in customer service, cash handling and barista training. It opened in July 2012 and is located in the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. The awards program honors people with disabilities and recognizes organizations and individuals committed to their advancement. ARIZONA’S #1 FALL FINE ART FESTIVAL r in ou Now ear! tY 21s Have you noticed yet what TV station informs you of worldwide important events? No? It’s the corporate commercials that pay for football, football whether you like it or not, which blocks out the truth. If you care about the future, switch to any PBS station and wake up. America is in deep, deep trouble at home. Apparently more and more undereducated ignorant and hidden prejudice jurors who cannot agree on a verdict should not collect that daily pay. The vindictive losers, people like Jodi, should be made to pay for all the court overcosts. That would be more like justice. Have you noticed the hearing aid business has become so competitive. The prices are starting to come down. Isn’t that interesting? By the same token, the dental prices keep going up. The Republicans changed the abortion laws in Texas, but only for the poor. If you’re a rich Republican you can have anything you want. OVER 200 SELECT ARTISTS & AUTHORS! November 22 & 23, 2014 Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM •Independentfineartists • Local musicians • Variety of international food • Hands-on art activities for children • Local community groups • Two stages of entertainment including Jazz Alliance, Arizona Guitar Trio (Classical), Jack Alves, SmokeWagon and more! 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We are so sick of this man, it’s not funny. Everyone must be on an instant button. If you pick up the phone and the recorded voice is already working before you can say hello, hang up. More than two rings and no one can wait for a busy mother, a worker or an older person to get to the phone and answer it. Rush through life and miss the best of it. Poor dummy. Slow down and see the world that is around you. Take the time to let the damn phone ring awhile. It is known that Freedom of Speech is practiced in almost every local newspaper that is printed in someone else’s ancestor’s language. Many children are fortunate enough to be educated in more than the American language. Quit forcing Spanish to be America’s second language. Stop blaming one generation for the poor parenting of another, when all were raised on movie and TV violence as examples of the way of everyday life. It’s more just TV drama and shame on its sponsors. Why are some people so ignorant that they think they can change nature? All I have to do is learn to live with it in Florida and spend all their millions of dollars of making Miami America’s new Venice. The oceans will rise and you either use them, or use yourself to them. The Republicans will never stop fighting for the rich. The Democrats will never stop fighting for the poor and middle class. THE UP SIDE by Michael Grady T FINDING THE THIN VEIN OF GRATITUDE AT THANKSGIVING Michael Grady is a Valley-based writer. His eBook, “Death Calls a Meeting,” is available on Amazon. BEST LAW FIRM FamilyLawAttorneys Because it matters to you, only the Best will do. 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That ship has sailed.) When you’re young, there’s always something more fun to do. When you’re grown, there’s always something more to achieve. And once you’re old, you sit around waiting for others to appreciate you. (Good luck with that, because most of them are busy having fun or trying to achieve.) In the West, gratitude is largely seen as a passive, self-absorbed exercise. While Eastern traditions regard it as a hidden spring that, with patience, restores and refills your soul. The popularity of Eastern philosophies and the emergence of meditation has led many folks to revisit the concept of gratitude. But even here, the results are mixed. Today, people on social media often give each other “gratitude challenges,” where they publicly describe their blessings. While I think this is nobly intended, Internet blessing recitations (“I am grateful for my wonderful wife and our two accomplished children, and our large, ranch-style home...”) inevitably begin to sound like those horrible smug holiday letters. (“What a year! Buster made the dean’s list, and we all took part in the regatta!”) For awhile there, gratitude challenges were running neckand-neck with ALS Ice Bucket challenges on my Facebook feed. And I couldn’t resist the desire to see the grateful people hit with ice water. Though I regard this as a personal failing of mine, I still think gratitude—like shower singing and mole self-checks— might be more of a private exercise. Gratitude becomes easier with age. war zone, we think. That could be us with the missing child, or the tornado-ravaged home. Gratitude gives us a positive grip on all of this: We begin to recognize that our lives are a confluence of many blessings: good health, good fortune, safe loved ones...all of which makes us less likely to pistol-whip our in-laws with a drumstick. On the last Thursday of this month, we’ll rise early (because hungry dogs heed no holiday!) We’ll watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade (heaping scathing commentary on the play-by-play). Once the kids and grandkids arrive, we’ll lament the performance of the Detroit Lions, agree the National Dog Show winner resembles something out of a lint trap and—because the grandkids are young—I’ll have to be some kind of farm animal for awhile. Between all of that and dinner, I’m hoping for a moment where I can look upon my family and my cluttered home and feel the same profound gratitude the Puritans must have felt when they looked upriver and saw the Wampanoag paddling in with canoes full of venison and a hankering to party. I hope you get that, too. And I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. N. Northsight Blvd. he wealth of historical research conducted on the origins of the first Thanksgiving have led me to realize that my 1967 kindergarten diorama was little more than candy corn and Hallmark-driven lies. The pilgrims who’d staked their claim in present-day Massachusetts weren’t applecheeked folk with bugle-shaped guns and charming buckled hats. They were brave and principled refugees with the passion of their convictions and almost no talent for living on the land. They’d planted their flag on Plymouth Rock and, almost immediately, began dying off like bugs on the windshield of the New World. The way they farmed, hunted and cultivated land made the Wampanoag Indians downriver cringe. It was, ironically, like watching the Washington Redskins play: A series of frequent performance errors, punctuated by the occasional terrible idea. “Should we help these people?” The Wampanoags must have asked one another, “Are they capable of being helped? Should we head on over, with dead animals and advice? Or will winter just kill them all, anyway?” Whatever persuaded them to head on over is the thing we celebrate—and a testament to how our great, proud, moon-landing, game-changing, awe-inspiring nation once pivoted on the good will of other people and luck. Three hundred ninety three years later, we attempt to revisit this ancient act of good will by consuming lots of pie and blaming the results on the dog. If that seems blasphemous, consider that Christmas has morphed from Jesus’ birth to a jolly housebreaker in your home heating system; and Easter somehow translated into the Cadbury bunny. By this standard, Thanksgiving has aged rather well. Maybe it’s because Thanksgiving has no giftgiving component to build a coral reef of commercialism upon. Maybe it’s because Thanksgiving is overshadowed by Black Friday and the holiday shopping season. But beneath all of the Macy’s Parade, NFL, door-buster savings theatrics, a tiny vein of genuine gratitude still flows at Thanksgiving’s heart. And it does us well to access it. Gratitude gets a bad rap these days. It is the green vegetable of contemplative habits. For Catholics, gratitude is the cellophane that relatives wrap guilt in. “You oughta be grateful!” is the opening chorus to many Not because time makes you wiser, but because experience acquaints you with loss. When I lost a loved one a few years ago, I dreaded the Thanksgiving that followed. I dreaded the empty chair back, in the seat he’d always taken, staring back at me like a missing tooth. But when the day came, his presence was there, in a gently positive way. And in a weird quirk of perspective, I became acutely grateful for all the chairs that were filled. I got to see the people still with me as the miracles of life and health and comfort that they are. Like certain stars in the night sky, certain blessings only become visible when the light in our lives is eclipsed somehow. An excellent chaser for grief, gratitude is a really effective mechanism for shaking off a difficult day. It offers a broader perspective that doesn’t eliminate the bad traffic, the aggravating work situation or the opinionated holiday guest, but makes them much more tolerable. As we get older, our sense of empathy expands. The daily news cycle hits us harder. That could be us in the November 2014 | TIMES PUBLICATIONS 9 31 ST ANNUAL www.scottsdaleaz.gov/seniors/artsandcraftsfair S A T U R D A Y NOV. 15 10am - 4pm GRANITE REEF SENIOR CENTER 1700 N. GRANITE REEF RD. 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Founded in 1952, the 98-acre Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in west Tucson is a fusion of zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, naturalhistory museum and (new since we last visited) aquarium. About 85 percent of the museum experience is outdoors, so now is a great time to check it out or revisit if you haven’t been for a while. It boasts 21 interpreted acres, two miles of walking paths, 16 individual gardens, 1,200 native plant species and a live animal collection with 230 native mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and birds. So it’s not like we needed much of an excuse to revisit this gem. But the season and recent accolades were certainly a good reason to check it out again, so my son and I ventured out to the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum, largely because we’d so loved it the last time. What we found was all the same stuff we knew and loved, plus some great new additions. It will be hard to justify not making the trip down every weekend. We started at the Orientation Ramada near the entrance, where the museum posts events for the day and regularly hosts presentations of Arizona’s flora and fauna. This time, a docent was introducing visitors to a kestrel, North America’s smallest falcon and an Arizona native. From there we went to one of my son’s favorites from our previous trip: The limestone cave. The replica cave—complete with stalagmites and stalactites, water, fossils and interpretive displays about cavedwelling animals—is a huge hit with kids, and adults who are game can earn extra points by going through the “true caving experience” tunnel inside. From there our path took us past a prowling mountain lion and playing Mexican gray wolves, social parrots and cuddling beavers, javelina resting in the shade of a footbridge and much more. One of our favorite presentations, “Live and (Sort of ) on the Loose,” introduced us to a very easygoing Gila monster, A Gila monster stands on a pedestal dur- a slightly more rattled (pun ing a presentation of “Live and (Sort of ) intended) snake and some very on the Loose.” Above: A docent at the Warden Aquarium’s touch tank gives kids an up-close look at snails, hermit crabs, sea stars and more. They’re able to hold some snails and crabs. Right: A docent at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum holds a female kestrel, a small falcon, and discusses how the bird lives in the wild. knowledgeable presenters keen on protecting reptiles and humans alike. Other live animal presentations include “Fur, Feathers and Fangs,” where workers share knowledge and stories about working with some of the museum’s most interesting residents and the popular Raptor Free Flight, running through April 5, where you watch from the flight path as native birds of prey zoom by so close you might feel their wings brush your hair. We visited the walk-in aviary, which was going through renovation—a disappointment to my budding ornithologist, but one he decided was acceptable if it meant the birds were getting better digs. A visit to the hummingbird aviary was cut short as a private party came in and we were asked to come back in an hour. The delay was OK, though, because it was a prime time to visit the museum’s newest addition, the Warden Aquarium. ...continues on page 15 Valley Moms Sponsored By: Proceeds to benefit November 2014 | TIMES PUBLICATIONS 11 Valley Moms I s your kid cute? Not just cute, but impossibly adorable? Of course he is, so submit your baby, toddler or kid photos to the Times’ Valley Moms section for a chance to win two tickets to the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium. Our judges will select the Ridiculously Cute Kid for this month. Check back next month to see the winner! Send high-resolution digital photos to: moms@ timespublications.com for your chance to win. Be sure to include your name, your child’s name and age and your phone number, in case you’re a winner. (Don’t worry, phone numbers will not be published.) A few details about the picture are appreciated, too! 7 Tips for a Budget-Thankful Thanksgiving By Melissa Hurst A s you are preparing your Thanksgiving feast and creating the list of items that you are thankful for, add this: You can celebrate your Thanksgiving feast and enjoy knowing that you didn’t spend a fortune. Check out my simple tips for creating a budget“thankful” Thanksgiving below. Reuse! Instead of buying disposable plates, napkins, tablecloths or utensils, use what you have on hand. Although you may save time on clean up, you’ll end up spending more money for the convenience. Free Turkey! Many of the grocery stores will run promotions to either get a free turkey or a nice percentage off. You may be required to spend a certain amount of money to get the promotion, but if you look for store deals and match those with coupons, you’ll have an even better deal while getting all the necessities for your Thanksgiving meal. Shopping List! Make your grocery list before you go to the store to make sure you only buy the items that you need. Match up the items that you plan to buy with store sales and coupons so you don’t overspend. DIY! Use items from nature, such as leaves, pinecones, twigs and 1 2 3 It Wasn’t Easy But the W inner is ... 9-month-old Marco Zamora, as photographed by his mother, Naomi Martin. She says he loves the drums and not a day goes by that he doesn’t have a drumstick in his hand. For that photo, the family will enjoy a trip to the Wildlife World Zoo on us! 4 pumpkins to make your own festive Thanksgiving decorations. Here are a few ideas: Gather pine cones in a large vase and add some fresh cinnamon sticks to create a festive decorative piece. Or try the traditional kid’s craft of a handprint turkey to create a family-friendly activity. Potluck! Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. Involve your dinner guests and ask them to bring their favorite dish, dessert or drink. Not only will this help to cut down on your cost, but it also allows guests to share their own specialties. Consolidate Heat! Heat items up together in the oven after the turkey is done and have everything done at the same time, in less time. If you have a toaster oven, you can try heating up side dishes there as well. Don’t forget the barbecue. Not only can you cook the meat on the grill, but grilled vegetables and bread can also to a nice touch to your Thanksgiving dinner. Realistic Servings! Calculate how much you need to make for the amount of people, keeping in mind that there will be several dishes. Leftovers are good, but decide ahead of time how much you want so that there is no waste. 5 6 7 Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense. net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget. PREVENTIVE & ANTI-AGING MEDICINE Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men & Women GROWTH Holiday Tree Lighting Snow Fall and Watch an ice skating performance, Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the holiday tree. The snow will begin to fall at 7 p.m. Santa will be available for photos from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHEN: Tues., Nov. 25, at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Fountain Park at Westgate, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale COST: Free INFO: (623) 385-7502 or www.westgateaz.com/events Free Ice Skating Free holiday skating for children older than age 5. Skates are provided, but bring your own socks. WHEN: Fri., Nov. 28, through Sun., Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. WHERE: Near AMC Theater at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 966-9338 or www.tempemarketplace. com Outdoor Kids Night Kids and families can engage in fun activities, including coloring, fish feeding, archery target practice and laser arcade. WHEN: Tuesdays starting Nov. 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (602) 606-5600 or www.basspro.com ACTION STRENGTH Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (also known as natural hormone replacement therapy) is the treatment of the symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, andropause (male menopause) and general hormone imbalance through the use of bioidentical hormones (instead of synthetic hormones). Dr. Colleen Hunsaker Diplomate, American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine Member, American Medical Association • Superbill provided Scottsdale Atrium Building • 14300 N. Northsight Blvd. Ste. 121 • Scottsdale 480-483-8986 12 ScottsdaleAntiAgingMedicine.com WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 Creating Opportunities JOIN ENGAGE THRIVE www.carefreecavecreek.org s 480.488.3363 1 D-BACKS BASEBALL ACADEMY The D-backs Baseball Academy, presented by Phoenix Children’s Hospital and supported by UnitedHealthcare, are offering an elite player development hitting program for boys and girls ages 8-18. Personalized hitting instruction from the likes of Mark Grace and Robby Hammock. WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in November, December and January from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $50 to $600 INFO: (800) 821-7152 or www.dbacks.com/academy 2 “WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: THE ARENA SPECTACULAR” The show depicts the dinosaurs’ evolution with almost cinematic realism. Scenes show the interactions between dinosaurs, how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators. WHEN: Wed., Nov. 19, through Sun., Nov. 23, matinee and evening shows WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix COST: $41.50 to $79.50 INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.USAirwaysCenter.com 3 ZOOLIGHTS More than 3.8 million lights glow in a total of 700 sparkling displays. WHEN: Mon., Nov. 24, through Sun., Jan. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: $10 to $18 INFO: (602) 273-1341 or www.phoenixzoo.org “YO GABBA GABBA 4 LIVE! MUSIC IS AWESOME!” “Yo Gabba Gabba!” is an award-winning, live-action television series and stage show that revolves around the adventures of DJ Lance Rock and five colorful characters who come to life when they hear the magic words “Yo Gabba Gabba!” WHEN: Tues., Nov. 25, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. WHERE: Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix COST: $25 to $45 INFO: (602) 379-2888 or www.ticketmaster.com 5FALL FASHION SHOW The Deer Valley High School cheerleaders will model the fashions. As a community service, they will demonstrate their school’s powerful “Team Spirit” message. WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. WHERE: The Marketplace, 4255 W. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix COST: Free INFO: (602) 301-4405 or (201) 893-4017 and Frye Road, Chandler COST: Free INFO: www.chandlerblockparty.com DAYS 6HARVEST FESTIVAL 9GILBERT PARADE Festival features a multitude of activities from hayrides and pony rides, to rock climbing and face painting. WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, and Sun., Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix COST: $6 INFO: (602) 254-1200 or www.enchantedisland.com The parade is a celebration of the town’s heritage and involves many local schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations and special interest groups. WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, at 9 a.m. WHERE: On Gilbert Road from Guadalupe Road to Elliot Road, running south. COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov 7WOOFSTOCK 10FLIP THE SWITCH Local rescue and pet vendors will be on hand with tips and treats for dogs. WHEN: Sat., Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: www.chandleraz.gov ROCK THE BLOCK: CHANDLER’S BLOCK 8 PARTY Red Mountain Community Church turns on the lights for its annual display. Take a hay ride around the grounds and hear the history of the lights. WHEN: Fri., Nov. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Red Mountain Community Church, 6101 E. Virginia St., Mesa COST: Call for information INFO: (480) 807-5868 or [email protected] Family-friendly event features two stages of entertainment, a large beer garden, a kids’ zone and Veterans Day celebrations. WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Arizona Avenue from Chandler Boulevard Looking for Dr. Right? Find one at RightDocForMe.com When you are looking for a doctor who’s going to take care of you and your family for years to come – you need to find the perfect match. Someone who’s a great listener, who’s there when needed, and someone you can trust. When you choose the Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. 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I’ve been kicking around the idea of composting for quite a while and, because it takes two to three months to get a good batch, November seemed like a good time to get things rolling. Ingredients Compost Bin Shovel Compost starter or mulch Pitchfork Raw materials to create compost Plastic container with tight-sealing lid Mess level: HHHH✩ My first step was to create the compost bin. I’ve seen composters in stores for as low as $45 and online as high as $150. Because the whole point of this project is to save money, I wasn’t about to drop that much coin on something I can get for free or nearly free with just a little bit of Googling. Most Valley cities have backyard composting programs where they convert old and broken city trash cans into compost bins which they either sell for about $5 or give to residents for free. Many will even deliver the compost bin for no added cost! 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We have a pool in our backyard, the problem is that the people we purchased the house from had filled it in with dirt, badly. Every time it rains we discover another sinkhole where the water is slowly washing the dirt...somewhere. But this made it easy to choose a digging spot because the hole was half made already. All I had to do was complete the job. Air is an essential tool to making compost and all city-created composters have holes drilled in the sides. All I had to do was dig a hole deep enough to fit the bin up to the top holes, then fill in the sides. Pretty easy. The next order of business was to fill the composter with the raw materials needed to create compost. I had read that putting down straw in the bottom is very helpful, so I went to the Pet Food Depot near my home and they said I could take any hay that was on the ground and not in a bale. I filled up one grocery bag and then spread it across the bottom of my bin. The best compost is made of plant scraps. Never, ever include pet feces, meat, fish or oil of any kind. If it comes from a plant it’s good, if it comes from an animal, except for egg shells, don’t use it. You will need fresh material as well as dry material. The fresh material provides nitrogen and the dry material provides carbon which when combined breaks the mixture down into the nutrientrich soil that plants love so much. Start by placing a 6-inch layer of fresh material across the bottom of the composter, followed by a 2-inch layer of dry material. In between each layer, I sprinkled about 1 cup of compost starter, but you can also use mulch. Repeat the process until you run out of material, then water down the entire thing, to the consistency of a justwrung-out sponge. I have found that because I placed my composter where it spends most daylight hours in the sun that I need to wet down the pile every three to four days to keep the process moving. Once a week I use my pitchfork to rake through the pile and stop it from settling. The more air that gets into the layers the quicker the process will finish. In the meantime, while I am waiting (somewhat) patiently for my compost to be ready, I am already working on my next batch by saving all of my vegetable and fruit scraps in an airtight container under my sink. We are coffee drinkers and happily for us, coffee grounds are excellent contributors to compost. Instead of throwing away all of my stems, too-brown bananas and the like, I am saving them under my sink and will put them to work growing next spring’s round of veggies. I was very skeptical of the smell this practice would create, but they weren’t lying when they said that if you stick to plant-based refuse, it won’t decay with a smell. That lovely garbage odor that makes everyone gag is from animal-derived trash, not plant-based. I am almost four weeks into this project and I think I’m doing it right. Everything in my composter is turning brown but it doesn’t smell bad, just musty. It isn’t attracting too many bugs either which was another concern. I can’t wait to put this soil to use next spring! What to use for fresh materials Grass, hedge and tree trimmings (less than 1/4-inch thick to keep the process moving quickly) Fruit and vegetable leftovers including stems and peels (or what’s fallen from your trees) Grain scraps (bread, pasta, rice, quinoa etc.) Crushed eggshells Coffee grounds (with filter), tea bags, fruit juice Cactus cuttings Wilted flowers What to use for dry materials Sawdust or wood chips Straw or hay Shredded newspaper (black and white preferred, only in small amounts) Twigs Fireplace ashes (in smaller amounts) Other dry, organic materials Do not use Weeds that have gone to seed Diseased plants Pet waste Animal-derived food waste Oil of any sort Plastic, glass or metal Family Outing ...continued from page 11 By Jill Pertler I’ve Got I a List am an A-lister. And a B-lister. And a 1, 2, 3 lister. And so on. A. I make lists. B. I compose lists. C. I put lists together. D. I enlist lists. My daily to-do directions tell me what to do. Sometimes I take my list from the morning and do a complete rewrite after lunch. I’ve been known to write, “Make list for Tuesday” on Monday’s list. It’s that bad. (Or good, depending on your opinion of lists.) I’ve been a registered pro-lister since at least 1993—for a number of reasons. 1.Lists tell me where to go and what to do. If I didn’t have that, I might not get to the place where I am supposed to be. I might forget to do something meant to be an integral part of my day, like going to the dentist or (horrors) scrubbing a toilet. Instead I’d stay in bed and forget to eat breakfast. Lists keep me on track. 2.Lists provide opportunity. If an item is on your list, logic dictates it is a legitimate and prioritized activity. If you want to eat chocolate after lunch (or for lunch), include Hershey’s on your list. Likewise with taking a nap, watching kitten videos on YouTube or scrolling through vast amounts of Facebook entries. It is your duty to complete the listings on your list; you might as well make a few of them enjoyable. You can thank me later. 3.Napping notwithstanding, lists help me sleep. Ever wake up in the middle of the night and become plagued by all the things you hope to accomplish in the coming day? Me neither. If I don’t have a written list, the middle of the night mental one can keep me awake and alert for hours. I find keeping a pencil and paper by the bedside helps me sleep better. Or at the very least provides a groggily written, illegible directive to decipher over morning coffee. 4. Lists give a visual reminder of productivity. When you complete a task (this part is very important) you get to cross that item off your list. It’s for That a fundamental human truth: there are few things in life as rewarding and satisfying as crossing an entry off your to-do list. Well, except for chocolate. Or maybe a combination of the two. Imagine savoring a bite of a bonbon while simultaneously crossing it off your list. Nirvana. 5.We now come to the importance of list content and increasing crossing opportunities. If I have three loads of laundry on a Tuesday, I could simply write “Laundry” on my list. That would be so wrong. I would spend hours hobnobbing with the dirty clothes before getting to cross the L-word off my list. When composing list content, it is prudent to maximize the crossing potential. An A-lister like myself knows how to expand list capacity so opportunities for crossations are multiplied. For instance, one load of laundry equates to four entries on my list: 1. Wash 2. Dry 3. Fold 4. Put away. Three loads equals 12 crossportunities. It’s smarter than new math. You can imagine how similar amplification can be achieved with other household chores. Office and work tasks can likewise be outnumbered. Play it right and you’ll spend more time crossing than working. There’s a goal that’s a bigger priority than any item on anyone’s list. 6.One last piece of list advice for copious crossing opportunities: include items you’ve previously completed for the sole purpose of crossing them off. Ingenious, I know. You might think this sounds like cheating, but it isn’t. You’ve done the chore. You deserve to take credit for your efforts on a list somewhere (and leave it out on the kitchen table for your family to see later). 7.I guess that sums it up. Lists can be helpful for numerous reasons. I probably could list them here. Then again, I believe I just did. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. You can read more and follow her column on the Slices of Life page on Facebook. The aquarium, unveiled last year to celebrate the museum’s 60th anniversary, includes two galleries—one featuring freshwater species and one showcasing marine life from the Gulf of California. It might seem odd to have a dedicated aquarium in a facility centered on native desert life, but the desert is actually home to about 100 species of freshwater fish, some threatened or endangered. Many are featured in the aquarium as it explores Arizona’s creeks, rivers and riparian areas as well as waterways leading into and entering the Gulf of California. Threats to Arizona’s aquatic habitats and species are discussed, as well as conservation efforts and why these animals are so crucial to our ecosystem and even human-centered research, like the endangered desert pupfish, which has evolved to tolerate low oxygen levels, temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and salinity greater than that found in ocean saltwater—but is disappearing as its habitat is destroyed and nonnative species prey on it. The great thing is the exhibits are so engagingly arranged that kids (and adults) learn about biology and conservation in an enjoyable and painless setting. After taking a field trip with U.S. Fish and Wildlife workers years ago to relocate pupfish, I’ve long lectured my family about their plight. But here, my son could learn about them while watching the diminutive blue and silvery fish darting about as they formed breeding pairs. Seeing the actual animals— and knowing that this is their home, just as it is ours—drives the message of the aquarium and museum home in a way no amount of dinner-table lecturing ever would. If you really want to get your kids excited about our aquatic life, you absolutely must visit the aquarium around 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., when the touch tank is open. Visitors— who have clean hands, listening ears and their best behavior ready—can touch crabs, snails and other sea life from our marine neighborhood, and may even get a close-up view of a sea star eating its lunch as it turns its stomach inside-out to engulf a morsel. Check the museum’s website for details on daily events, grab some nature-loving people big or small and go check out the wilder side of our state. ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson 85743 (520) 883-1380 www.desertmuseum.org Is your home ready for the holidays? We can help. 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In the wrapping room, children catch toys and packages which are slid They enjoy it. down chutes by Santa and his elves. “They tell us every He explains that the hands-on experience “It’s a secret year what they like. place,” he says. “We is interactive and fun for families as well as We’re always listening. tell people to park couples. Visitors travel in groups of 55, so Authenticity is our at Little America it’s an intimate setting. big thing. The whole “It’s not like there’s thousands of people experience is designed In the wrapping room, children catch toys and we go out to and packages which are slid down chutes by all together,” he says. “It’s very small, the forest, through to be a 400-yearthe magic forest intimate groups. They’re with each other old active workshop. Santa and his elves. through the entire experience. It makes it There’s a lot of history. There’s a lot of and get propelled to the North Pole.” very personal and Visitors are met nostalgia. There’s a lot of antiques. There’s very interactive.” a lot of high tech. That’s what people really by head elf Alabaster Snowflake, who has Tickets to like is the authenticity.” The North Pole For The North Pole Experience, been Santa’s “rightExperience range ticketholders meet at the Little America hand man” for more than 300 years. from $38 to $55, Hotel in Flagstaff where they are then “Alabaster, he with day and transported through a “portal” to the runs the workshop,” evening trips North Pole. available. “They travel on magic trollies and Pace explains. “He “The only go through a magic portal,” Pace says. runs the elves. He difference is the “Families can go in the oversees the whole Christmas lights workshop, meet the elves, family experience at THE NORTH POLE at the workshop,” build toys with the elves the workshop. It’s all EXPERIENCE in Alabaster’s hands Pace explains. and see the Toy Hall of Children of all ages squeal with delight when Fame where Santa’s most and he takes care of they visit Area 47, the secret hangar where Santa “Everything else Flagstaff is identical. Day famous toy inventions are.” everything else there. keeps his sleigh. trips are great (480) 779-9679 The exact location of the He’s one of the first people you see. He gives everyone their for families who just want to drive up and portal is a “time-honored www.northpoleexperience.com orientation. He’s a hoot.” not stay the night, or for parents who have secret,” according to Pace. 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Thus The North Pole Experience was born. The North Pole Experience is an interactive family Christmas event in Flagstaff that includes tours of Santa’s workshop, toy factory and a visit with the big man himself. Originally founded in Greer in 2009, it Visitors work with moved to Flagstaff elves in Alabaster’s workshop to put toys in 2012. It takes about 90 together for Santa. E 16 WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 [ NOVEMBER 1-30, 2014 ] PUMPKIN DAYS AND CORN MAZE The Pumpkin Days and Corn Maze features a family and mini maze, petting zoo, jumping pillow, spider web, pedal carts, play area and bounce house. WHEN: Through Sun., Nov. 9; Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale COST: $9 INFO: (602) 999-3276 or www.tolmachoff-farms.com “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” For more than 50 years, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s masterful retelling of the Family Von Trapp singers has delighted audiences with its enduring true story. WHEN: Through Sat., Nov. 29, matinee and evening shows WHERE: Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert COST: $16 to $28 INFO: (480) 497-1181 or www.haletheatrearizona.com THERESA CAPUTO Theresa Caputo is known for her television show “Long Island Medium.” WHEN: Wed., Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Comerica Theatre, 400 W. 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Kenny Pillow and his dad, Charles, have a great time touring the presidential railroad car on display for Railfair. 2. The Falcon Robotics team from Carl Hayden High School shows off its mechanical design skills. From left are Isela Martinez, Srnka Johnson, Eliazar Diaz, Sergio Corral, Esther Avila, Jose Martinez, Kelly Rexroat, Alicia Pino, Jasmine Rodarte and Dalton Dayea. 3. Even though it was a day to celebrate the railroads, Leo Piccione wanted to wear his NASA flight suit. 4. Thomas Manzano and Kali Pufolkes with the kids; Mikae, Mikaiya, Michael and Markei Beasley, join the celebration. 5. Sebastian, Nisim and Ketziah Estrada along with Andres Agosto enjoy some outdoor time. 6. Naomi Regener plays on the old-time stage coach in the mini Western town. 7. Wyatt Immell and Kassy Scrivner take in one of the model trains on display all around the park. 8. Perla Valdez and Aiden Grimes take a break from the warm outdoors to cool off in a mini rail car. 9. The Model Railroad Building houses an expanse of working model trains in several scales. 10. Matt Zongas has been working at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park for well over a decade, taking passengers on a train ride powered by a real steam engine. 2 1 4 7 18 5 ll aboard! Last month’s Railfair at McCormickStillman Railroad Park featured model train displays A and exhibits, the park’s award-winning Model Railroad Building displaying O, N and HO scale trains, moonwalks and other entertainment. Visitors also enjoyed free tours through the Roald Amundsen Pullman car, a former presidential car, and many of the Scottsdale park’s seldomseen railroad equipment. For more information, visit www. therailroadpark.com. Photos by Tim Sealy 3 6 8 WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 9 10 [ 11 / 2014 ] ...continued from page 17 ur Now in o r! a e Y 27th FREE ! 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By Jimmy Magahern n a commercial for the Danish TV try to catch her eye, including co-host talk show Søndag Live that went viral Michael Jeppesen and comic Anders Lund on YouTube this past spring, host Ane Madsen (who, with his heavy beard and Cortzen demonstrates what life might disheveled hair, looks like Denmark’s be like if we could dismiss people with a answer to Zach Galifianakis). Each time, simple left-swipe as we do on the popular she callously flicks away the potential suitor with a quick finger swipe, sending dating app Tinder. One after another, Cortzen encounters each hurtling violently out of her path. Finally she comes upon handsome people on her walk through the city who 22 WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 I Danish physician Peter Qvortrup Geisling, whom she grants an approving right-swipe—only to be left-swiped herself by Geisling, smiling and humming along with Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” on his iPod as he quietly mouths the words, “To the left, to the left.” It’s a funny visualization of the kind of snap judgments Millennials have become accustomed to making with the new dating app (and how badly those left-swipes might actually damage our spines, along with our self-esteem, if the action had reallife consequences). But, with more than 160,000 views worldwide, the wordless ad has also captured the imagination of people who, through their online ...continues on page 24 HOME AWAY November 2014 | TIMES PUBLICATIONS 23 Reality Swipes ...continued from page 22 Wishing we could rid ourselves of comments, truly wish certain people could be as easily excluded in real life as they can “social allergens,” as Wall Street Journal be left-swiped—or blocked, or unfriended columnist Elizabeth Bernstein described the behaviors of annoying prototypes— or unfollowed—on social media. A survey on Facebook asks, “If there was from noisy gum-chewers to public a block button in real life, would you use belchers to incessant knuckle crackers— as nothing new. it?” More than 700 out Only Will Rogers of the 1,000 polled was able to find answer “Yes.” (The every personality brainy types on Quora type likable. answered a similarly What’s new is worded question the entitlement we differently: “See: feel to being able Restraining order,” to filter out people with a Wikipedia link, we find annoying. was the most up-voted A recent study response.) by the University Beyond seeking Danish TV host Ane Cortzen took her of Colorado a court order to viewers on a tour of what life would be like Denver Business block undesirables if she could easily swipe away people she School found from stalking your considers annoying. driveway, however, there seems to be a that unfriending people on Facebook can growing number of people who would like have real life effects as well: Researchers to see real life become as customizable as found that 40 percent of those surveyed said they would avoid someone in real their virtual lives. And why not? On the ever-expanding life who unfriended them on Facebook, arsenal of mobile devices we carry in our with women being more likely than men pockets, we can filter out all of the news, to avoid someone in real life (IRL) who music, viewpoints and, yes, family and unfriended them. That’s considered a plus by many social friends that we’d rather not be surrounded by, selectively choosing who and what media users. “That’s what I like most about culling jerks on Facebook—the fact winds up on our daily timelines. that it gets them off my back In real life, however, there’s no such in person too,” wrote control. Annoying people pop Seattle-based essayist up at school, in the workplace, Lindy West, a culture in grocery store check-out writer for GQ. lines and, especially, in After all, West traffic as regularly as noted, what’s that preening insurance so bad about salesman that slaps being avoided Bill Murray on the in real life back each morning in by a guy who Groundhog Day (“Am annoyed you so I right or am I right?”). much that you “can’t even stand the thought of him looking at your crabcake benedict on Instagram and had 24 WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 to take evasive action? Sounds like a winwin to me.” But filtering out who we come in contact with in real life can have its downsides. “Nowadays we can choose who we want to be friends with and what media we want to watch,” says Nicole Roberts, an assistant professor at ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. “And in college dorms now, you can even choose who your roommates will be in advance, based on some computer matching algorithms. Before, you were just kind of stuck with whoever, and you learned to tolerate their differences and possibly even expand your own horizons in the process. “It was the one time in your life where you were stuck with someone random,” Roberts says, almost wistfully. “And I don’t know if that’s such a good thing to get away from.” grossing out his fellow passengers with his activities. “Most people aren’t out to deliberately annoy you,” she says. “They don’t know, or they don’t care. And all we can really do is find some humor in it.” Cashen’s way of coping with annoying people is to invent funny stories that might explain their behavior, a technique she’s passed on to her kids. Before she confronted the nail clipper, Cashen says, she thought to herself, “Maybe he was raised by wolves. Maybe his nails are so long he’s afraid one will poke a hole through his shoe and he’ll be subdued by passengers as a potential shoe-bomber. You know? By making up stories, it’s fun, it’s creative and, who knows, you might be right!” She learned that last point herself when she was stuck depending on the services of a “slow walker” working in a hotel she was speaking at. “He couldn’t have walked slower, and I needed to get a table for an Habits of Highly event that was about to start.” Cashen Annoying People Christine Cashen is a Dallas-based found her temper boiling over until she public speaker and “humorista” on a was approached by another hotel employee personal nationwide campaign to “Stop who told her that slow Joe had been Global Whining.” Her website includes recovering from a bad motorcycle accident and this was his first day back on a blog post on the the job. “Seven Habits of “I felt so stupid!” she says. Highly Annoying “I couldn’t believe that I didn’t People (H.A.P.),” a follow my own formula and takeoff on the seminal invent a story for this guy. self-help book by Because you really don’t know Stephen R. Covey, what’s up with other people, where, in addition to what makes them behave the whiners who insist way they do. You’ve got to give on loudly taking their them the benefit of the doubt.” frustrations out on If a real-life block button airport gate agents existed, would Cashen use over baggage checking rules the ticket-takers “Humorista” Christine Cashen it on all the slow walkers, is the brains behind the “Stop airplane toenail clippers and have no authority Global Whining” campaign. loud cellphone talkers she to change, she lists a variety of societal “rule breakers” who drive encounters on a daily basis? “No!” she insists. “My first instinct is to her up the wall. Loud cellphone talkers. Parents who let their kids run wild in the get mad at them, but then I think, �What post office. Multi-taskers who insist on can I do to make this funny or interesting?’ whipping out their smartphones to check There’s always another way to look at it. I their email while you’re trying to have a force myself to twist the dial, change the channel on how I’m seeing someone. We face-to-face conversation with them. “I’ve got my share of pet peeves,” she all need more compassion than judgment.” admits. “I was on an airplane a couple of weeks ago, and I heard a nail clipper. Bonding Through And I look over, and there’s a guy in the Loathing aisle across from me clipping his toenails! Working with young people every I seriously almost asked for a barf bag, day as an ASU psychology professor, because it made me ill. And he was just Nicole Roberts is used to dealing with happily clipping away, like, �I’ve got some a generation that’s grown up tailoring free time, let me take care of some personal their personal universes through a series grooming.’” of “likes” and “dislikes.” But she doesn’t Finally, Cashen reached necessarily see her students wishing they across the aisle and said, could swipe away annoying people as “I’ve got a nail file if you easily as they can thumbs-down annoying want to borrow it to finish the songs on Pandora. job.” She was amused to find “I can see it going both ways,” she says. out the guy had no clue he was “To some extent, people who use social Retire That Past-It’s-Prime Pool With A Dazzling Deck! People paying more attention to their cell phones than the people they are with is one of the most commonly cited annoyances of going out in public. media can be more accepting, because focus on your breathing—apply some they develop relationships with all kinds of Eastern philosophies—and also apply people online that they wouldn’t normally some of the traditional things to boost meet, and that can break down some of your own mood: make sure you’re getting the barriers if they’re used to dealing only enough sleep, and exercising. Whatever with the same network of friends. The can improve your mood can offset some problem is that their social skills are not of the irritability and annoyance you may so good, so if they encounter people who feel around other people.” Finally, if all else fails, leave. While you annoy them, that can be tough if they have grown up only indicating their responses may not be able to swipe the offending on the Internet. They may not know how person away, sometimes we can swipe ourselves away—at least to another side of to respond face-to-face.” Roberts recommends developing the break room. “There’s often a sense of obligation that empathy, first and foremost. “In we have to be in contact psychology, there’s with these people. But it something we call is OK to remove yourself fundamental attribution from that situation as error, where we tend much as possible. You to blame the person may have more control instead of the situation,” than you think in your she says. “So one way interactions with even of coping with people your closest coworkers.” you find annoying is to If you just can’t stop understand where they hatin’ on the people who may be coming from.” rub you the wrong way, This may include learning Roberts says, embrace it. more about cultural “It can be fun to be differences or the events annoyed by other people that may have shaped Nicole Roberts, a psychology and talk about it!” she their personality. professor at ASU, sees both allows, playing the devil’s “Another is to reinforce benefits and downsides to our advocate. “Sometimes we the positive behavior growing interactions on social have anger and aggression, they might be exhibiting, media. so you can subtly shape the behavior of and we can actually get closer to people people around you,” adds Roberts, who by bad-mouthing somebody else. There admits she uses that technique on her own are always those annoying people in the preschooler. “Like, if someone is always office that everyone talks about, and it can interrupting you, when they finally let you actually bond together the people who feel talk you can say, �Thanks for letting me the same way. “There’s something to be gained by finish my thought. I’ve been wanting to collective meanness—the dark side of get all that out!’” If that doesn’t work, breathe deep. responding to annoying people,” Roberts “Nowadays in psychology, there’s a big says, laughing. “I mean, it would be nice focus on acceptance and mindfulness if we could all be accepting and happy and just being in the moment and paying with everyone. 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November 2014 | TIMES PUBLICATIONS 25 DINING PATROL By Anna Purna Sumo Maya is the Perfect Fusion for Spendy Scottsdale M Social Box Neighborhood Eatery (“SoBo”), at 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler, combines elevated comfort food with a strong taste of community stewardship. SoBo will donate a portion of its monthly revenue to nonprofits that are focused on kids, veterans, hunger and other causes that affect their surrounding Chandler neighbors. Additionally, SoBo will host quarterly events that benefit specific nonprofits and engage the nearby neighborhood. Info: www.sociaboxeateries.com. exican and Asian cuisine are traditionally two of the cheapest kinds of meals you can buy. Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill is opening its Blend them together and, well...not so much. second Arizona location, this time at Scottsdale Sumo Maya is Scottsdale’s latest hot spot, blending Fashion Square, following the success of its sushi and guacamole under one trendy roof with first Valley location at Tempe Marketplace. The gorgeous, ornate, bright design and a tapas-style menu gastropub will open in February in the space that won’t exactly fill you up without making a mark on that formerly housed Marcella’s Italian Kitchen, your bill. which shuttered in September 2011. Info: Being the latest hot spot, this place is crowded—even http://thirstyliongastropub.com. on the Tuesday night I went. I made a reservation for two at 6 p.m. and still had to wait 10 minutes to be seated at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers recently our table. Our super small table. When you Inside Sumo Maya opened near Paradise Valley Mall. Known for its order tapas-style, the last thing you want is a quality chicken finger meals, Raising Cane’s is small table, and the rest of the night was spent shuffling open from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through around plates and glasses. deliciously fatty and served with (real) lump crab meat Saturday. Info: www.ilovecanes.com. My BFF and I arrived hungry and with a hankering and fried mini tortillas, which acted as the chips, in Sumo for a cocktail, so we ordered up some crab guacamole Maya’s effort to make everything a little different. This [ submit > your Valley restaurant tidbits and two of their signature drinks to start. I ordered the was a winner. to [email protected]. ] Pineapple, which is a rather unremarkable concoction of The main draw for me to go to Sumo Maya was the capel pineapple pisco, lemon juice, white grapefruit syrup idea of Mexican-infused sushi, and on one roll, they might have been my favorite of the night, but I can easily and lime syrup, and my friend ordered the Tamarind, a didn’t disappoint. The Crispy Pork Belly Roll included see how someone wouldn’t like the soft, raw fish inside of spicy (and too strong, if you ask me) mix of bulleit rye, an unusual blend of sweet and sour plums, chicharrones, what they expect to be a traditional taco. Though these tamarind, lime and ginger. These were $10 a pop, and not pork belly and a plum wine ponzu, all topped with a were far from traditional, served up in a fried wonton coming away totally pleased, our next drink order was a Brussels sprout cole slaw. While the Japanese would shell and topped with guac, pickled onions and masago. lot more conventional. And cheaper. hardly consider this sushi, the blend of flavors from both The spicy sweetness of the fish and the crunch of the At a near-outrageous $14, the guac was slightly spicy, cultures was interesting and the pork belly was incredibly wonton shell really did it for me. I’d heard good things about the pork al pastor pad tender. Looking to keep our sushi high going, we ordered Thai, so I had to get on board. The rumors were right. SUMO MAYA the rollo chingon, which seemed to mix everything the The tender pork paired perfectly with the super smoky restaurant was about. Grilled shrimp, guacamole, cilantro pad Thai, which was set off by pineapple, pickled jalapeño 6560 N. Scottsdale Rd., and jalapeño worked well together (It’s practically a taco and scallions. Scottsdale 85253 with rice around it!), but the addition of the balsamic (480) 397-9520 strawberry glaze was unusual and borderline unpalatable. www.sumomaya.com Those flavors just don’t mesh, so we counted this one as a bust. One bowl of guac and two sushi rolls weren’t enough to satisfy the hunger of two starving chicks, we opted for two more selections— the spicy tuna tacos and the pork al pastor Rollo Chingon pad Thai. The tacos Steak •Fish •Ribs •Burgers •Sandwiches •Soup •Salad & Much More! NIGHTLY FEATURES HOURS – MON-SAT: 11-10 • SUN: 11-9 480-563-7666 • 17001 N. SCOTTSDALE RD. •SCOTTSDALE 26 WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 ANNA'S MISSION To search the Valley for those out of the way places everybody's always bragging about, and giving you the skinny, as only she can, on whether they live up to the hype. Recommendations, comments? Email her at [email protected]. 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NOW OPEN NOW OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT OPEN 8 AM MONDAY - WEDNESDAY OPEN 7 AM THE REST OF THE WEEK Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (Semisweet or milk chocolate) For the glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus 4 teaspoons water, mixed together until smooth Main St. Buckboard Tr. Brown Ave. Check out www.jandatri.com for great recipes, stories and cool places we’re visiting! Come back often! Indian School Rd. Scottsdale Rd. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. With an electric mixer, blend pumpkin, sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until well combined and smooth. Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix until well blended. Add chocolate chips and mix to combine. Drop mixture onto baking sheet a heaping teaspoonful at a time. For larger cookies, drop more dough. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once out of the oven, while cookies are still warm, brush glaze over top. Store in airtight container. Parking Lot Scottsdale Civic Center Mall November 2014 | TIMES PUBLICATIONS 27 Unconventional Thanksgivings Cooking at home just won’t cut it for some families. By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski R KIMBERLY CARRILLO enowned chef Beau MacMillan 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will be a four-course pretty much embodies the spirit of New American prix-fixe feast. Beginnings Thanksgiving. include savory fall flavors like roasted The executive chef at Sanctuary on butternut squash soup, pumpkin gnocchi, Camelback Mountain hails from the land and duck confit with sweet potato hash. of all-things Thanksgiving, Plymouth, Entrée selections include traditional turkey Massachusetts, which etches in stone his love dinner with all the fixings, roasted halibut of the holiday. with white bean and chorizo stew, baby So each year at the swanky resort, clams with smoked paprika aioli, and panMacMillan provides out-of-town guests roasted filet of beef with garlicky parsley and those who do not want to cook with a crust, dauphinoise potatoes, haricot verts and culinary feast to give thanks to the harvest sauce perigueux. An array of desserts are also season. offered. Dinner is $75 per adult and $25 for This year is no different. Sanctuary children ages 6-12, plus tax and gratuity. is offering two Thanksgiving experiences—a meal in its restaurant, Elements, as well as dinner in its ballroom, The Views. “We do have a pretty good Thanksgiving lined up,” says MacMillan, who goes by the nickname “Beau Mac.” “We’ve established ourselves as one of those special-occasion restaurants and holiday restaurants. Not only do you have the opportunity to go into Elements if you want to and have that amazing view and a killer prix fixe menu, but this year we’re opening up our ballroom and doing larger parties Luci’s Healthy Marketplace carries a host of in a buffet setting.” The holiday buffet in The Views is gluten-free and vegetarian products. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and comes complete More and more, folks are looking for with live entertainment, action and carving alternatives to Thanksgiving, whether it be stations along with a variety of beginnings dining in a restaurant or purchasing a catered like salads, artisan breads and assorted meal from a grocery store. Some are even cheeses. The buffet is $55 per adult and $20 bringing their own meals to relatives’ homes for children ages 6-12, plus tax and gratuity. due to dietary restrictions. Thanksgiving dinner at Elements is from MacMillan acknowledges that he sticks 28 WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 Beau MacMillan provides out-of-town guests with a stellar holiday meal at Sanctuary’s Elements restaurant. to Thanksgiving favorites when creating meals, although he sneaks in a few nontraditional dishes as well. One year, he put an Asian spin on Brussels sprouts. “If we’re going to, say, make a puree of pumpkin and butternut squash, we’ll add a bit of ginger and star anise to them,” he says. “Nothing too outlandish. I’ve done turduckens. I’ve done deep-fried turkeys. We’ve roasted turkeys. We’ve done it all. I think it’s fun to constantly evolve and throw new mixes in. “But you can’t mess with stuffing and mashed potatoes.” Luci’s Healthy Marketplace in Phoenix is serving up catered meals for $139.99 with enough dishes to feed six to eight people. “It’s our first time,” says the store/ restaurant’s namesake Lucia Schnitzer. “We’ve been asked by our customers if we ever planned on doing it. The intent was always there. We’re in a place now—five and a half years after opening—where we can offer an amazing catered feast this Thanksgiving.” The $139.99 meal comes with a locally roasted turkey, one quart of turkey gravy, one pint of fresh cranberry sauce with KIMBERLY CARRILLO KIMBERLY CARRILLO alternatives that have the right can’t get here (at Luci’s) because it has to be taste profile, like Daiya.” a kosher turkey. But we cook up a storm.” Christy Moore, who works Luci’s Healthy Marketplace is open on as executive director of Valley Thanksgiving for those who maybe don’t Leadership, is an eight-year want to cook, or who don’t have family in vegetarian who ordered a take- town. out meal from Green New “Our main purpose is this: There are American Vegetarian restaurant people who don’t have family here,” she in Tempe a few years back when says. “They are not going to go have a her husband, Mitchell, was out Thanksgiving feast. So we provide it here. of town. They can see the barista they’re so familiar She was delighted with the with. Thanksgiving is supposed to bring food choices, considering when people together and feel grateful.” she sits down for a meal with That’s the exact sentiment that Christy Moore is a vegetarian while her husband, Mitchell, is an avid hunter. She was unaware that family, she chooses to eat side dishes MacMillan and Moore have as well. her “lid organizer” was actually meant for cooking that are vegetarian-friendly. They say that more important than the a turkey. “If all the side dishes are made consumption of food is the camaraderie with a vegetable-based broth, as between family and friends. local honey (gluten-free and vegetarian), “I think Thanksgiving really is about Luci’s pumpkin pie, cornbread stuffing, opposed meat based broth, I can eat that green bean casserole (vegetarian), gluten- and then just avoid the turkey. I tried breaking bread,” MacMillan says, “It’s free and vegan roasted root vegetables and a Tofurky once, but it just wasn’t tasty. about passing and sharing. This (at Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. A la carte It’s just not necessary. There are mashed Sanctuary) is a little more elaborate. It’s potatoes, casseroles and biscuits that I can involved with a little more people. items are available as well. “From a seasonal aspect, you have Schnitzer explains that she’s proud of eat.” Moore is so separated from a meat-lover’s all these incredible rustic, earthy, rich what her chef, Stephen Nakashian, has Thanksgiving that she was unaware ingredients to work with from created because it’s affordable. butternut squash to pumpkin “If you bought those ingredients that her “lid organizer” was actually to richer wishes with winter individually, it would be way over that meant for cooking a turkey. The ironic thing about Moore’s herbs and greens. It’s just price,” she says. incredible, not only from “We wanted to make it reasonable. We quest to live healthy? Her husband a growing up in Plymouth offer a natural turkey, not one that was is an avid hunter who proudly standpoint, but knowing what injected with all kinds of things. Our chef displays Ernie the Elk on the it’s all about.” is amazing. His recipes are off the charts. wall between the living room and He shares that belief with his We’re really excited to be able to provide kitchen. Because of her husband and his staff. something like this to any one of our family’s propensity to eat meat, “Right around Thanksgiving customers.” time, I’ll get a Facebook post, Luci’s Healthy Marketplace also gives Moore will sometimes bring her something that not a lot of stores offer: An own dishes. She’s careful, however, Ernie the Elk hangs a phone call, text or email from guys who have come array of choices specific to different diets, not to offend folks who aren’t in the Moores’ home in Mesa. and gone,” he says. “They’ll whether they be by choice or dictated by vegetarians. “I think it’s important to note that my say, �Chef, I’m thinking about you. I’m health problems. “If you know you can’t have gluten—say family has gone out of their way to make thinking about Thanksgiving and the the stuffing—there are other ways to do sure that there are plenty of options for times we had in the kitchen.’ “It’s a bonding thing. It’s about giving it,” she says. “There’s a local bread product me at the table,” she says. “I walk into called Gluten-Free Creations (Bakery). We every space understanding that my choices and spending time together, with people were one of the first retailers to pick up shouldn’t influence other people’s choices you love to work with or love in your their products. They used to do everything or inconvenience them. I often go to the family.” Mitchell and Christy Moore agree ecommerce. You can use their bread, toast party with my own options.” Schnitzer is limited by her diet as well, so saying they embrace the true meaning of it up, cube it up and make an amazing she is unable, for the most part, to have her Thanksgiving—whether it involves turkey stuffing out of it.” or not. Luci’s also offers vegan alternatives to meal catered. “We have a kosher home,” she says. “We “When I think of Thanksgiving, it’s the add to her meal. “If you were a mouse and you loved to don’t mix meat and milk together. I’m also feast, the leftover sandwiches later on, the eat cheese, where are you going to find lactose intolerant. So my dairy-free foods being with family,” Mitchell says. “Certainly the meal brings you together, good vegan cheese?” she asks. “You want (at Luci’s) go hand in hand. “With my kitchen, if I’m making a but as a vegetarian I don’t think you’re to make sure it matches the right taste profile, like mac and cheese and all those meat meal, there is Daiya cheese or dairy- missing out on anything by not enjoying nostalgic foods that we’re accustomed to. free products that’ll work with my diet the meat products on the table. That We’ve handpicked some really good cheese restrictions. Our turkey, unfortunately, I essence of Thanksgiving is still there.” November 2014 | TIMES PUBLICATIONS 29 By Weiss Kelly, PMAFA Monthly Insights from the Valley's consultant Astrologer That’s Bogus! Last Month’s Bogus Ad } Can You Find the "Bogus" Ad? Each month we design an advertisement for something that doesn't exist. WIN $100! 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STRANGE BUT TRUE It was Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdos who made the following sage observation: “Problems worthy of attack prove their worth by fighting back.” The soft drink 7-UP was originally called Bib-Label Lithiated LemonLime Soda—and it contained lithium, which is now prescribed to treat manic depression. That ingredient (which continued to be part of the formula until the 1940s) probably helped spur the drink’s success, because 7-UP was introduced just before the Great Depression. The new name was derived from the size of the soda bottle (7 ounces) and “bottoms up,” which is presumably what many people did during the difficult years of the Depression. If you removed all the phosphorus from your body, you’d have enough to make about 250 matchheads. A man in Orange County, California, stole a diamond worth $25,000 and, despite being arrested for the crime, was able to smuggle it into prison with him by swallowing it. He then managed to hide the gem in a shower drain in hopes of retrieving and swallowing it again before his release. All that effort was in vain, however, prison guards found the diamond and returned it to the jewelry shop. If you’re using an average brandnew pencil, you’ll be able to draw 30 By Samantha Weaver a line about 35 miles long before running out of lead (though you’ll have to stop for sharpening breaks, of course). It was beloved American author Kurt Vonnegut who made the following sage observation: “Laughing or crying is what a human being does when there’s nothing else he can do.” Those who study such things say that boys who have first names that are considered to be strange or peculiar have a higher incidence of mental problems as adults than boys with more traditional names. The correlation was not found to hold true for girls. You may have learned that the distress signal SOS stands for “Save Our Ship,” but that’s a myth. That signal was chosen because in Morse Code, it’s easy to remember and transmit the three dots, three dashes and three dots that represent those letters. There was a time when it was illegal in Hawaii for a woman to eat a coconut. The New Orleans Saints were admitted to the National Football League on Nov. 1, 1966—All Saints’ Day. The team, however, was named for the iconic New Orleans jazz song “When the Saints Go Marching In.” WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 ARIES (March 21-April 19) Expect this month to be fast paced; you can confidently move forward if you get those little things out of the way by Nov. 9. Mars in the area of work requires extra effort on your part. When finances are being tweaked, pay attention to details, focus on taking control and do some financial trimming. That confrontation last month allows you to move on. Power days: 4 & 5. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A bit of give and take is needed to make your days easier. An issue from the past needs to be addressed by the full moon on Nov. 6. You can play catch up with your bills by the end of the month and free yourself of some long-term commitments. Don’t take your health or personal appearance for granted, both need some maintenance at times. Power days: 6 & 7. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Changes of planetary positions motivate you to put more importance on your emotional interactions with others. Expect a little competition or a lack of cooperation. Unexpected romantic encounters perk up your social life. Being with the people you love and doing the things you love will alter your attitude in the months ahead. Power days: 8 & 9. CANCER (June 21-July 22) One of the more productive and rewarding times of the year is the first week of November. Home matters and family plans should be finalized then. Day-to-day functions will run smoothly with little interference. Power days: 10, 11 & 12. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Luck is still with you, you can mix business with social affairs this holiday season. If traveling, keep informed of the weather and get those reservations booked early. The new moon on Nov. 22 is timely for new projects. Power days: 13 & 14. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Most of your mental energy will be taken up by money matters or pending bills. The good news is that you are determined to establish greater control of what you do not but can have. The new moon on Nov. 22 lets you connect with others. Power days: 15, 16 & 17. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Make the most of all the November social resources you have, including emotional connections. You are a master when it comes to saying the right thing at the right time—you may have to put that to good use. You need not react to circumstances of others— put your own desires first, and others will follow. Power days: 18 & 19. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You can reach that agreement or conclude a project by the first week. After that, you are free to focus on yourself. Some relationships may be ending or beginning. Release and let go of any inhibiting habits or attitudes. Expect your day-to-day events to be fast paced by the week of Nov. 17. Power days: 20 & 21. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You are in a long cycle of learning and exploring new personal terrain. Work area is active; expect to put in some extra efforts that will lead to an increase in earnings. Mars and Venus fill your social calendar starting around Nov. 17 and are nonstop. If taking some classes or other methods of learning in the near future, circle Nov. 24 for inquiries. Power days: 23 & 24. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 21) Expect the month to fly by and to be on the go. Mars brings some demands at work in addition to home interests. You need to take control to achieve your personal plans. You can slowly move toward your holiday plans. Leave work at work and enjoy some free time to reconnect with friends. Power days: 25 & 26. AQUARIUS (Jan. 22-Feb. 18) Friends and social connections have your attention most of the month. The No. 1 priority as you start out the month is to address financial matters. Control is needed to purchase what you need, not what you want. The last half of the month gives you more freedom to spend. A new lunar cycle starts in your work area. Power days: 27 & 28. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Frank Sinatra’s song “Dream (When You’re Feeling Blue)” is not the thing to do this month. A much more realistic and clear thinking attitude allows you to easily accomplish most of your goals. Your values are changing; being content with very little is no longer needed. A more social involvement ends the month on a positive note. Power days: 2, 3, 29 & 30. [ contact > For inquiries/personal forecast recorded on CD by Weiss, call (480) 600-7424 or email [email protected]. ] SUDOKU TIME After 13 years in the biz, North Mesa’s Tia Rosa Mexican restaurant has closed its doors. The Gilbert location on Higley and Guadalupe roads will remain open when you have a hankering for a steak quesadilla and a pineapple margarita. By Linda Thistle Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. "If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." —Carl Sagan DIFFICULTY THIS MONTH INCOMING! Are you ready for the snowbirds to make their descent upon the Valley? Prepare for the population of your city to increase as our lovable neighbors from the north settle in our temperate-weather home this winter. (Not that we hold anything against snowbirds, but we earn our right to nice weather during these scorching summers.) H H Moderate HHChallenging HHH HOO BOY! SAY WHAT? History’s best quotes Downtown Gilbert is bursting at the seams with new restaurants. The Gilbert Heritage District will say hello to Peterson’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Pizzeria Pomo Napoletana and Barrio Queen in 2015. KINGCROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Existed 4 Rx watchdog org. 7 Type measures 12 “Wha’d’ja say?” 13 Bobby of hockey 14 Battery terminal 15 401(k) alternative 16 Net game 18Distant 19 Soup eater’s need 20 Buy, fix and resell quickly 22 Baseball stat 23 Scored 100 on 27 “Monty Python” opener 29 Wisconsin, the - State 31 Cheer up 34Quotidian 35 “Saturday Night Fever” director John 37 Group of whales 38Physique 39 Rhyming tribute 41Rescue 45 Rushmore or Suribachi 47 - de mer 48 “Day After Day” band 52Antiquated SanTan Brewing Company in Chandler is out to create a buzz. The hometown brewery had released its Vault Series of high ABV beers, including the first release, Count Hoppula, at 9.1 percent ABV. 53 Civil War victors 54Rage 55 Fish eggs 56 Ship’s rear 57 Aye canceler 58 Mess up Move aside, West Valley. Gilbert was recently ranked among the top cities in the country by Money magazine, landing at No. 22. It was also named the best in Arizona. DOWN 1 Slight inhalation 2 Of hearing 3 Lewis who worked with Lamb Chop 4 Watch chains 5 Curtains 6 Fervor 7 Analgesic target 8 Hostel 9 Barracks bed 10 Too much trouble 11 Yen fraction 17 Biblical kingdom 21 Concise and substantive 23 Second president 24 Hollywood trickery, for short 25 Moray, e.g. 26Parched 28 Afternoon affair EVEN EXCHANGE There’s bustling happening near Scottsdale Fashion Square. Rumor has it a new music venue dubbed Livewire Entertainment is springing up adjacent to the shopping hot spot. No word yet on what kind of music they’ll host, but it will fill a gap due to Scottsdale’s Martini Ranch making its departure in late 2013. 30 Oklahoma city 31Recede 32 “7 Faces of Dr. –” 33 Toss in 36 Apollo’s destination 37 Groups of species 40 Started dining 42 Dino sang about it 43 It’s mostly discretion 44Presbyter 45 Lake Wobegon’s st. 46 Low card 48 Clear the tables 49Pismire 50 Conk out 51 “What -?” By Donna Pettman Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters. Did you make it out to the state fair last month? Despite a giant fight involving 60 teens and stomach-turning deep fried food, we can’t shake our love for the annual Arizona tradition. Better luck next year, ASF. Embrace the cool weather! Check out a movie in the park in Tempe. Visit www.tempe.gov/ city-hall/community-services/recreationservices/movies-in-the-park for a full list of times, dates and family-friendly movies being shown at Kiwanis Park. Gilbert bakery Lisa’s Rum Cake made its TV debut as cameras from the reality TV show, “The Millionaire Mastermind of Arizona,” infiltrated its Elliot and McQueen roads location. The bakery was chosen to participate in challenges and receive advice from millionaires on how to become a successful business. Tempe Marketplace has two new stores! Total Wine and Nordstrom Rack found new locations on the east side of the shopping complex. Sam’s Club will also find a home on the east end, opening in 2015 for all of your bulk shopping needs. All puzzles answers on page 21 November 2014 | TIMES PUBLICATIONS 31 A CLOSER LOOK AT SOME OF THE NOT-SO-AVERAGE WAYS TO BRING HOME THE BACON. Going to the Dogs By Tracy House Photos by Sam Nalven W hen a job is so unique that only one person in the state has it, that’s something to brag about. But David Zehring, a fire investigator with the Gilbert Fire Department, doesn’t take any credit for the work he does as the handler for Arizona’s only Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives-certified canine. He says that Spring, a 3 1/2-year-old English Labrador retriever, does all the work. “If there is an arson fire, we work the case from beginning to end,” Zehring says. The duo travels throughout Arizona and the western region, if needed, to investigate arsons. “If it’s an ATF call we are required to go.” Spring was originally being trained as a guide dog, but that didn’t work out. “She has an issue with food,” Zehring says. “She would guide the blind person, and if there was food on the floor or table she was going to eat it.” That said, Zehring explains Spring is a food-reward dog. She doesn’t eat out of a dog bowl. “Her dog bowl is my hand,” he says. “Literally, twice a day, if we’re not working a fire, I have to put accelerant down. She has to find the accelerant in order to eat. So she has to work for her food.” Zehring and Spring have a five-year commitment with the ATF; each year the team has to recertify for the program. After the five years, if Zehring chooses not to continue, Spring will retire and become his dog. He and Spring can continue for two additional years with ATF, but Spring must retire at 9 years old. David Zehring and Spring Fire Investigator/Sworn Police Officer and his ATF-Certified Dog Company: Gilbert Fire Department Years on the Job: Fifteen years with the fire department and attended the police academy in 2009. “ATF requires their handlers to be police officers and fire investigators. I would not have been able to get her if I wasn’t a police officer.” Best Part of the Job: “I adore Spring. We’re able to provide an important service to our community.” Zehring adds, “If you’re having a bad day, she’s what you want to have around to change it because of her gentle nature.” Hardest Part of the Job: “There’s no holidays. There’s no sick days. On my vacation, she came with me. Literally twice a day you have to work your dog.” Zehring states he went into the position knowing the responsibility and dedication required. “I so wanted to be a handler, that when ATF contacted me there was no hesitation.” Success Rate: Zehring says they collect evidence that otherwise would have gone undetected. Spring’s ability to detect accelerants has expedited cases that would have taken days for investigators. “She doesn’t only assist us in finding where the accelerant is, but she speeds up the process.” Info: http://townofgilbert.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/spring-gilberts- atf-fire-dog/ 32 WWW.TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM | November 2014 NOW HERE'S A TIP KEEP YOUR FAMILY SECURE AT HOME WITH THESE TIPS By JoAnn Derson If you heat a pita in the microwave first, it will be easier to open and will rip less. About 10 seconds should do.—M.E. Two ways to remove a bandage: Rub a little baby oil or vegetable oil over it. The oil will soak in and make it easier to remove. Or—and this works especially well with kids—have them soak in the bath and use baby shampoo to soften the sticky edges. I use double-stick tape to hang lighter items on my walls, because it does not leave a hole, and I am a renter. You also can use it to reduce noise from vibrations. For instance, I used it in my car to keep the carpet lying flat in the trunk.—J.T. Here is a sewing tip for your column: I prewash fabrics that tend to shrink, before I use them to make clothing items. That way, the fit is more accurate.—G.V. I have said this before, but I’m happy to give a reminder with the holidays coming up and possibly new cellular technology in your family’s future: Many of us have found ourselves with old cellphones that still work, but don’t have the features we want. If you get a new phone, donate your old one. There are groups that refurbish the phones and give them to domestic violence victims for emergency purposes. Other groups send the phones back into use in the developing world. Any way you recycle your phone is a benefit to the environment. Check with www.donateaphone.org, www.collectivegood.com or Verizon Wireless HopeLine. Instead of using costly brass polish, try a little lemon juice and salt. Another brass polish you probably have right now is ketchup. Apply a thin layer and buff off with a soft rag. Save plastic bags that cannot be recycled, and use them to collect food scraps that cannot be composted or flushed.—B.M. Keep the yolks in hard-boiled eggs from crumbling by wetting your knife between slices. “To soften butter without melting it, warm a bowl that is bigger than the butter stick and invert it over the butter on a plate. It’s nice before a meal because it makes a hard stick of butter easier to spread on bread rolls, but not so soft that you use too much.”—T.G. SEND YOUR TIPS TO: Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475 or e-mail JoAnn at [email protected]. W hen it comes to protecting your family, your home is your fortress. It’s the place where your children fall asleep at night, tucked safely in their beds. It has the backyard where your pets roam freely without any danger of running into traffic. And it’s the place where you can relax, knowing your family is secure. There are some actions you’ll need to take to secure your fortress, but with a few adjustments to your landscaping, you can help keep your family and pets protected at home. Security systems: As a final touch to keep an eye on your house at all times, install a security system. You can find models that range from contacting a security company when the alarm is triggered to having video cameras that allow online monitoring from a smartphone. Shrubbery: Landscaping directly next to the house can provide a hiding place for potential intruders of the human, insect and animal varieties. To discourage intruders of any kind, keep bushes smaller, spaced out and neatly trimmed if they are directly next to the house. This is a project to do both in the beginning of the summer and again in the fall before the frost hits. Lighting: In addition to keeping your trees and bushes trimmed, install lights—both on the house and around the landscaping of the yard. These lights will help illuminate any shadows that could hide potential intruders. Also, remember to keep the lights you shine inside your house to yourself. Prevent people outside the home from seeing what you have inside by closing the drapes at night. Fencing: Fences are great for keeping your children and pets away from traffic and other possible danger. If you have a pool, it will also keep them safe around the water. Fences require premium-grade, adjustable hinges and latches to ensure your gate closes properly, stays latched, and doesn’t sag or drag over time. MagnaLatch magnetic pool latches are specifically designed for child and pool safety. They have a patented latching system that prevents mechanical jamming that could cause gate failure. Combined with TruClose self-closing hinges your gate will close smoothly and securely every time. 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