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Count On Can Do Engraving & Specialties to Create Personalized Lasting Memories Whether you need a plaque that includes an engraved description of a particular achievement, information for a sign sandblasted on a specific substrate, or a shirt screenprinted or embroidered with a special message, Can Do Engraving & Specialties is a company you can count on. Family-owned and operated Can Do Engraving & Specialties has been in business for 20 years with several improvements along the way. In 2007, owner Marvella Lang purchased the business from her parents, who had owned the store for 10 years prior. During the time her parents owned Can Do Engraving & Specialties, Marvella managed the store whenever they went out of town. She says this provided her with an idea of what the engraving industry offers and continues to attend training seminars of various kinds to improve her business. “We are still growing and adding more services as new things emerge,” she explains. “We strive to make sure our store is providing our customers with the latest innovations in engraving and our other services.” Marvella’s son, Matthew, has worked at Can Do Engraving & Specialties for more than five years and recently earned his bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Web Development. “We are so proud of what Matthew has accomplished and are truly grateful for what he has brought to our company,” says Marvella. “He continues to develop creative ways to engrave on many difficult items.” Can Do Engraving & Specialties can perform engraving services on almost any material or surface, notes Marvella. These engraving services include diamond engraving, ro-

tary engraving, laser engraving, sand carving, bronze plaques and sublimation (which allows them to engrave with full color on specialized products). Marvella says those methods allow Can Do Engraving & Specialties to engrave on materials such as, but not limited to, metal, plastic, leather, wood, ceramic, stone, marble and glass. For example, they have engraved on an hourglass, various types and styles of urns, a bell for a ship, knives, guns, baseball gloves, chalices and other church items, rings, and watches and other types of jewelry. Their bronze plaques are displayed in many locations throughout the area — under trees, on columbariums, on benches and even at the Wildlife World Zoo — and come with many options and a lifetime guarantee. For customers looking for embroidery and screen-printing services, Can Do Engraving & Specialties can supply the merchandise needed or customers may bring in their own products. They offer several options while only requiring a minimum order of one, says Marvella. Can Do Engraving & Specialties performs printing services, too. Let them print your business cards, banners, envelopes, labels, stationery, invitations, announcements, door hangers, fliers and other documents. Marvella says the company regularly prints banners for church events and newsletters for clubs and associations, and they have also been involved in the printing of a book. But that’s not all. Can Do Engraving & Specialties also provides marketing solutions using promotional products. For instance, if you’re looking to advertise your business or special event, the company

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Owner Marvella Lang and her son, Matthew, of Can Do Engraving & Specialties pose for a photo inside the store, located at 15434 N. 99th Ave. in Sun City. offers an array of pens, mugs and other novelty items to help you get the word out. “Can Do Engraving plays a key role in connecting us with marketing tools to enhance our business,” says customer Ashton Vasquez of A to Z Security Services. “Marvella and Matthew’s use of high quality materials and a wide variety of options has provided us with the ability to pick out the right products to suit our business needs.” Can Do Engraving & Specialties has worked with many charities on their projects as well as with several Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office posses. Additionally, many local clubs and churches regularly have the company produce a variety of items, says Marvella. Aside from shipping across the U.S., Can Do Engraving & Specialties has sent several items overseas. The company views this as a privilege and hopes to continue to serve many others in their particular area of need, says Marvella.

Can Do Engraving & Specialties is located in the Greenway Terrace Shopping Center at 15434 N. 99th Ave. in Sun City. If a particular item can’t be found in the showroom, Marvella says the company has access to many sources to acquire what customers are looking to purchase. Can Do Engraving & Specialties hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, but the staff is usually in the store until at least 4 p.m. Customers who intend to stop by the store after 2 p.m. are encouraged to call 623-9721760 to make sure staff is still onsite. Although the store is not open on the weekends, Marvella says the company tries to accommodate customers’ needs with creative ways for drop-offs and pickups. Customers are also encouraged to visit their website at www.candoengraving.com. Check out their ad for a money-saving coupon on page 33 in this issue of the Grand Season.

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Sun City Alterations Can Make the Necessary Adjustments to Your Wardrobe Sewing is not a lost art at Sun City Alterations. Whether a customer needs a pair of pants hemmed, a suit jacket sleeve shortened, or some cushions and curtains put together, this company can get the job done. Located next door to Can Do Engraving & Specialties in the Greenway Terrace Shopping Center at 15436 N. 99th Ave. in Sun City, Sun City Alterations has been in business for more than 25 years and owned by the same family for the past 23 years. Current owner Marvella Lang purchased Sun City Alterations from her parents eight years ago. Prior to that, she was the store’s manager for four years. Not including Marvella, Sun City Alterations currently has four employees, and three of them have worked at the store for more than five years. “They have all been sewing for a number of years,” says Marvella. “One had retired and then came back again less than a year later. I consider us a family.” “My staff is very kindhearted and work well together,” she adds. “They also work well one-on-one with each customer and know many of them by name. We’ve had some of the same customers for the 23 years I’ve been around the business.” Sun City Alterations performs many types of alterations jobs. Hemming pants and shortening suit jacket sleeves are just a fraction of the type of work the seamstresses in the store can do. They can also taper in sides, put in zippers where there were none, modify a garment due to a special medical condition, and take in and let out waists for customFor Advertising Information Call (623) 594-1630

The Sun City Alterations team gathers for a photo inside the store. “My staff is very kind-hearted and work well together,” says owner Marvella Lang (far right). ers who fluctuate with their weight. “And yet there always seems to be a new request from someone needing us to be creative,” says Marvella. “Weddings, proms and graduations are also a big deal.” Indeed, customers who need alterations made to their formal wear, such as tuxedos, suits and dresses, can have the work done at Sun City Alterations. “We have found that it’s generally less expensive to buy ready-made garments and have them altered than to have them made from scratch because fabric in fabric stores has gotten so expensive,” says Marvella. The company can also make adjustments to items found in the home, such as cushions, curtains, bedspreads, duvet covers, shams and dust ruffles. Marvella says Sun City Alterations draws customers

from across the Valley. “Some of our customers who are winter visitors have said they wait until they get back to the Valley to do their alterations because they know we’ll do a great job for them,” she explains. “Another customer has had several dresses altered for weddings that she’s been in and she’s had us alter several formals for concerts she’s performed in, too. Several dancers have been coming to the store for years, as well.” Sun City Alterations also focuses on providing excellent customer service. “I have a high standard for quality and I believe our customers have grown to expect that, as well,” says Marvella. “I have a very unique situation in that I also own the store next door — Can Do Engraving & Specialties — and the two stores often work well together. We offer embroidery at both locaMAY 2015

tions, which allows customers to really personalize an item.” Marvella has done many different kinds of occupations but has found that this area of the Valley has been a great location to fulfill many needs of her customers. “We feel honored to be a part of our customers’ lives and hope to continue meeting their needs for many years to come,” she says. Sun City Alterations is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday during the winter, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday during the summer. The store is closed on Sunday. Customers are always welcome to call them at 623-972-3125. See their ad for a moneysaving coupon on page 33 in this issue of the Grand Season.

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The revolutionary new Verta Loc Back Brace is helping seniors everywhere re-discover an active and pain-free lifestyle. But even better news is that recently approved Medicare coverage means that most seniors with lower back pain can get the amazing Verta Loc – and much-needed relief – at little or no cost. Qualifying is fast and easy with a free phone call within the next 48 hours to the trained Medicare specialists at The Back Pain Resource Center. Comfortable, custom fit provides immediate pain relief If you are reading this, you know that lower back pain can be excruciating and debilitating. Even mild, low-grade back pain, whether chronic or recurring, robs seniors of their golden years and takes the fun out of life.

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Vistancia Orthodontics Devin Croft, DDS, MS www.vistanciaortho.com 9772 W Yearling Rd, Suite A1600, Peoria (623) 566-0800

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Arizona Vein and Vascular Center L. Philipp Wall MD, RPVI www.azvascular.com 15571 N Reems Rd, Surprise 1-855-AZ-VEINS (298-3467)

GENERAL DENTISTRY Arizona Smiles Dentistry Santosh Saini, DDS Tom Reese, DDS www. arizonasmilesdentistry.com 13603 W Camino del Sol, Suite C, Sun City West (623) 584-2288 Arthurs Family Dentistry Ryan Arthurs, DDA www.arthursfamilydentistry.com 13925 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West (623) 537-5327 Jack Luftman, B.Sc, D.D.S, P.C. & Associates Jack Luftman, BSc, DDS, PC Matt Cichowski, DDS 1820 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix (602) 993-6080 13540 W Camino Del Sol, Suite 6 Sun City West (623) 842-0042 Sunridge Dental Care Karl K. Wirtz, DDS, PC 13830 W Camino Del Sol, Sun City West (623) 544-0700 Vistancia Orthodontics Devin Croft, DDS,MS www.vistanciaortho.com 9772 W Yearling Rd, Suite A1600, Peoria (623) 566-0800

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Active Eyecare of Surprise Mark Fetchel, OD Kathie Finke, LDO www.activeeyecare.com 16968 W Bell Rd, Surprise (623) 214-0353 Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center Emilio M. Justo, MD www.azeyeinstitute.com 10701 W Bell Rd, Sun City (623) 876-2020 19052 R H Johnson Blvd, Sun City West (623) 975-2020 500 W Savage Street, Wickenburg (928) 684-2020 The Village Eye Care Brian O. Baird, OD www.thevillageeyecare.com 13945 W. Grand Ave, Suite A101 Surprise (623) 931-2943

Happy Ears Hearing Center Shanna Mortensen-Dewsnup, Au.D. www.happyearshearing.com 8877 W Union Hills Dr., Suite 350, Peoria (623) 428-0727 Webb Hearing Centers Larry D. Webb, BC-HIS Aaron Webb, HAD www.webbhearingcenters.com 14755 W RH Johnson Blvd, Suite 102 Sun City West (623) 214-5885 Zavos Hearing Aids and Audiology Douglas S. Zavos, Au.D. Merrill B. Hunter, NBC-HIS www.surprisehearing.com 13967 W Grand Ave, Suite 105 Surprise (623) 266-3003

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March’s disappointing job growth is one more sign that the economy seems to have slowed at the start of the year. The harsh winter weather (especially in the Northeast), the immediate impact of falling oil prices and a stronger U.S. dollar have factored into current conditions. But similar to last year, we think the slowdown is likely to be short-term because improving consumer sentiment, continued job growth and lower prices at the pump can support consumer spending throughout the year. The stock market was essentially flat in the first quarter and interest rates declined slightly, reflecting expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) won’t start to hike short-term rates until later in the year.

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Outlook Remains Favorable Despite softer economic growth in the first quarter, the U.S. economy should accelerate slightly to grow between 2.5 and 3 percent in 2015. That would provide a solid foundation for rising earnings and higher stock prices over time. In addition, consumer confidence is now at its highest level since 2007, according to the Conference Board. And as the year continues, we expect more positive signs for investors: Lower oil prices can boost consumer spending, help non-energy corporate profits and improve global economic growth.

Home Spaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Interior Innovations, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Jan & Dean’s New & Used Furniture Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Jaycox Air Conditioning & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 43 King Automotive Repair LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Leslie’s Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Liberty Home Products LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Little Sicily Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 My Daddy’s Bakery & Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 My Maid Laundry Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Native Sun Home Accents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Neil’s Garage Storage Cabinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Nick’s Diner I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Nick’s Diner II LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Nino’s Mexican Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Nova Home Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Omaha Steaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Package Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Palmer’s Kitchen Bath and Beyond LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Plaza Del Sol Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Portofino West Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Quick Draw Remodeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rainfall Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Republic Painting LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rich Brender Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Signature Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Snyder’s Weed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Solar Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Southwest Golf Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 43 Spas by Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 StainPro LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Starface 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Steel Shield Security Doors and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Sun City Alterations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sun City Awning & Patio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sun City Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 43 Sun City Kitchen and Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sun City Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sun Health Foundation/Resale Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Surprise Family Dentistry LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Thunderbird Automotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 43 Tintas Granite & Flooring LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tride and True Pest and Termite Control, LLC. . . . . . . . . . 28, 43 VertaLoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Vistancia Orthodontics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Westbrook Remodeling & Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Westside PC Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 The Yard Sale @ Linden Tree Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

A Long-Term View The economy, like the stock market, rarely grows steadily. So how can you avoid overreacting and instead take advantage of opportunities? First of all, recognize that slower growth is frequently followed by stronger growth. But also make sure you’re prepared by checking that your portfolio has an appropriate mix of stocks, bonds and international investments based on your individual situation and comfort level with risk. A well-diversified portfolio can help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals — not on the monthly economic reports — and help keep you on track toward reaching them. Provided by Lee Bradley, Investment Representative, Edward Jones, Surprise, AZ. Member SIPC.

Advertisers Index–Please Tell Them You Saw Them In AAA Senior Placement AZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ace Home Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Acrylic Decking of Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Affordable Garage Door and Opener Repair. . . . . . . . . 38, 39, 43 Albrecht & Son Painting LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 All Pro Shade Concepts LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Altra Home Decor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Amazing Stone Veneers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 American Granite, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9 Anacapa Restaurant of Corte Bella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24 Arizona Broadway Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Arizona Energy Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Arizona Vein & Vascular Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Auto Matchmaker LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Bell Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BFS Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Blinds Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bon Voyage Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Booth Built Patio Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Brandt Builders Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Briseno Azteca Imports Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Can Do Engraving & Specialties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Caramba Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Caring Computer Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Carmike Cinemas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Chang Lee Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Chuck Long Refinishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Columbia ParCar Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Coury’s Auto Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Desert Flower Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Desert Golf Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Desert Mesa Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Desert Rose Color Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 43 Diamond Jim’s 4 Cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dillon’s Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Electronic Wizards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Elle’s Nails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Exclusively Imports Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 43 Face 2 Face Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Fishell Screen Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Floor Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Foot Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ford’s World Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Furniture Solutions Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Geneva 2000 Denture Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Granite Transformations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 43 Haymaker Restaurant Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Slower Job Growth in March Let’s take a closer look at the March job numbers: • The economy added only 126,000 jobs, well below expectations for a 245,000 increase, according to Bloomberg. • Revisions reduced January and February job

gains, but both remained above 200,000. • Average wages were up 2.1 percent over the past year, which is similar to gains in the past. Keep in mind, though, that March’s sluggish job growth follows the best 12 months of job gains since 1994. In addition, the economy has gained more than 3.7 million jobs since the start of 2014.

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