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Gilbert Club Awards Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Chandler business woman, Angela Harrolle, a mom of two children and owner of several businesses including the Fed Realty Group and restaurants CHoP, The Living Room, The Sushi Room and Humble Pie, was recently awarded the 2013 Mom Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Gilbert-based Mom-e Club’s fourth annual Mom Entrepreneur Celebration. Harrolle was among the top 10 finalists who vied for the chance to win the title. Finalists hailed from all over the Valley and Southern California, and were chosen by a judging panel after each mom submitted a video entry on their role as a mom entrepreneur. Videos were then voted on in a national contest over a three-week period and the winner was determined by total unique votes. Sponsored by The Mom-e Club, a national networking and support organization for mom and women entrepreneurs, the Annual Mom Entrepreneur Celebration pays tribute to all hard-working, dedicated mom entrepreneurs and honors them in front of their colleagues, family and friends. All finalists received complimentary professional video shoots in April by Basix Media a complimentary hair and make-up style session by Rolf ’s Salon, roses and personalized, specialty gifts the night of the event. Top 10 finalists included: Johnell McCauley of Peoria, Jennifer Shumway of Gilbert, Melanie Gallagher, Jamie Allen Bishop and Elizabeth Hughes of Scottsdale, Jarrett Ransom of Phoenix, Sonia Kang of Tempe, Angela Harrolle of Chandler, Tara Overholser of Mesa, and Kim Fuller of Long Beach, Calif. “I’m so thankful that such an amazing organization has been developed to promote strong women,” Harrolle said after being crowned. “It’s wonderful that we have an outlet to network, support, and promote mom entrepreneurs everywhere. What an honor it is to be chosen as the 2013 classifieds

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Jaymes “Jay” Hawker was awarded the “Best Blood Drive Recruiter” 20122013 at Highland High School for his volunteer class GC 105. For the class, students were required to find at least one blood donor. Jay recruited more than 100 donors this past year for the four blood drives. Arizona’s private Pet Network Group, AZ Pet Professionals, will be donating two pet oxygen mask kits

to the Gilbert Fire Department this month. After being contacted by AZ Pet Professionals, Capt. Robert Foster graciously accepted the donations. Several of Gilbert’s fire trucks have pet oxygen mask kits on board but they were still in need of two more kits. Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center has successfully performed its first stem-cell transplant in a patient with multiple myeloma. The patient, a

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clubs, country clubs, corporate dining and in the hotel industry. Play ball! D.J. Peterson of Gilbert High School went to the Seattle Mariners as the No. 12 overall selection in the Major League Baseball draft. He was the highest East Valley player to get selected since former Desert Vista catcher Corey Myers went No. 4 to the D’backs in 1999. Peterson’s little brother, Dustin, and Riley Unroe were both second-round selections in the MLB draft. Peterson, who batted .540 with 10 homers and 39 RBIs this year for Gilbert, went No. 50 overall to the Padres. Unroe, who batted .553 with 10 home runs, 59 RBIs and 25 stolen bases for Desert Ridge, was selected at No. 60 by the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Everlasting Love Sunrise of Gilbert Community Celebrates Residents’ Anniversaries By Lynette Carrington Seventeen couples at Sunrise of Gilbert Senior Living recently celebrated 937 years of marriage collectively. Looking as much in love as they day they met, they were there to celebrate and pass on their marriage advice to a special young couple that was in attendance at the ceremony. Chris Robilotto, pastor of guest services at Sun Valley Community Church, officiated at the ceremony and shared love-related Biblical passages from Corinthians and Philippians. He also shared some of the best advice he ever received for a successful marriage, “If you want it to be successful, serve her,” Robilotto recounted. Gilbert Mayor John Lewis also was in attendance and congratulated all the couples. He also shared a few words of advice that have helped him in his marriage. “I make sure that I always get the last two words and those words those are ‘yes, ma’am,’” Lewis said. His marriage is now 32 years strong with a family that includes nine children and six grandchildren. A lovely young newlywed couple was on hand to listen to the triedand-true advice that the couples volunteered. Valerie and Fidel Perez have worked at Sunrise of Gilbert for several years where they originally met, then fell in love and eventually married. The couple even held their wedding reception at the facility. The residents were overwhelmingly supportive and loving toward the couple who are now a part of the larger Sunrise of Gilbert family. They July 2013

were happy to pass on their words of marriage wisdom. Carlton and Phyllis Ruud have been married for 67 years. They met when Phyllis’ parents purchased the farm next to Carlton’s when she was 12. The couple started to date two years after high school. Their advice to Valerie and Fidel was “Both put your trust in the Lord.” Bill and Carmela Allison have been married for 65 years and were introduced to each other by a mutual friend. They told the young couple, “Never go to bed mad at each other and don’t be afraid to say you’re sorry.” Philip and Kathleen Peterson married 67 years ago, met in fourth grade and attended school together all the way through college. They said, “Always be in love and tell the truth, and listen patiently; don’t criticize.” When the celebration came to a close, the couples and all the guests were treated to cake and other treats in the main dining rooms. Just beyond the celebration was a trip down marriage memory lane with a table full of photos of the happy couples on their wedding day. Included in the display was a gorgeous lace-covered gown from the wedding of Roy and Fernel Downing on Nov. 15, 1942. It was Fernel’s wedding dress and was purchased at Miller’s Department Store for $14.95. The gown looked as new and as lovely as the day it was purchased. Congratulations to all the couples who celebrated on this special day. For more photos from this celebration, see our Neighborhood Photos feature on page 12.

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else,” she said. “As he got a little bit older, for those first several years we always thought he would improve and this would just be a short-term situation and I was always completely and totally hands-on working to get to that point. And then we started crossing that bridge of this might be as good as it gets, as close to back to normal as we’re going to see.” If Hansen has any advice for other mothers who are facing a significant situation, it’s to find somebody who has worked through the system and to connect with someone who can help figure things out. She also mentioned finding good help—respite and habilitation workers, friends or families—you are comfortable with because you do need a break. Hansen doesn’t rest until Andrew is tucked safely in bed each night. “It is 24/7 truly,” she said. Tracy House is a busy AZ Modern Mom of four, freelance writer and former educator. She writes about motherhood, family, sustainability and Arizona. Contact her at tracy@ azmomdernmom.com.

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price match include name-brand items like Sharpie, Crayola, Bic pens and Elmer’s glue. 3. Buy plain and personalize. The simple undecorated school supplies cost less and they are just as effective. You may even find that the store brand is cheaper. But to kids, they may not be as fun, so let them personalize their supplies with stickers, labels and colorful doodles. 4. Take advantage of reward programs. Office supply stores often offer “free after rebate” or “free after rewards” items. By

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski These are busy days for “Weird Al” that he decided to give it a go. Yankovic. “She said, ‘You’d be pretty good at He’s on the road for the third year writing children’s books.’ I said, ‘I have promoting his successful album to agree with you there!’ Then ‘When I “Alpocalypse,” which peaked at No. Grow Up’ did quite well. 9 on The Billboard 200 album chart. “I’ve been writing these books in Late last month, Yankovic released verse and, obviously, had a few decades his second children’s of practice writing book, “My New song lyrics. I’m pretty Teacher and Me,” the comfortable with that follow up to the New form. I’m pretty much York Times best-selling in touch with my read “When I Grow inner child, too. The Up.” All the while, he’s combination of that halfway done with a seems to work well for new album. me.” So it’s not surprising Literary career aside, he’s doing back-to- “Weird Al” Yankovic’s latest book, Yankovic’s priority is back interviews, “My New Teacher and Me,” was music. His concerts, released in late June to positive in only 10-minute reviews. which feature frequent intervals, from a recent costume changes to go tour stop in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. But along with his plethora of topical hits Yankovic is such a fast talker, reporters ranging from “Eat It” to “Perform This glean a wealth of information out of Way,” are a work in progress. He could the multi-hyphenate entertainer in a completely revamp a tour, however, matter of minutes. half of the show would have to remain Despite the number of projects he because the hits are what fans want to is working on, Yankovic is particularly hear. proud of “My New Teacher and Me,” a “There is a lot of work that goes into heartfelt story about a young boy and it,” Yankovic said. “I edit all the video his relationship with his new teacher, elements on my laptop and I have a Mr. Booth. whole crew that works to make sure “I’d always thought I’d be fairly good everything is working the way it should at it,” said the three-time Grammy be. There are a lot of things that can go winner, who performs at the Mesa Arts wrong on any given night—computer Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7. goes down, server dumps, something “I was always thinking that at some happens with an instrument. point, I’d like to take a shot at children’s “But it’s an adrenaline rush to step books. I always admired Dr. Seuss and out on stage and hear the audience Shel Silverstein.” laugh, cheer and respond to your stuff. It wasn’t until a few years ago, when It’s never old to me as long as the fans he was approached by a book editor, stay with me.”

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“Hairspray: The Broadway Musical” WHEN: Fri., July 5, thru Sat., Aug. 24, various times WHERE: Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Pagemonthly Ave., Gilbert meeting COST: $24; $10 (youths ages 6 to 18) INFO: www.haletheatrearizona.com/ shows/damn-yankees/ Queen-sized teen Tracy Turnblad, who has all the right moves, turns her passion for dancing into a spot on the local TV dance program.

Gilbert Farmers’ Market WHEN: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Gilbert Farmers’ Market, 222 N. Ash Dr., Gilbert COST: Free admission INFO: http://gilbertmarket.com Buy local and support the community at the every Saturday farmers’ market.

Monday Morning Musings WHEN: Mon., July 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3661 This month’s selection is “Unchangeable Spots of Leopards” by Kristoper Hansma.

One-on-One Digital Download Assistance WHEN: Mon., July 8, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3661 Drop in for one-on-one help with a library professional if you need help downloading digital eBooks or audiobooks to your reading device.

Dinosaurs Exposed WHEN: Tues., July 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3661 Learn about dinosaurs and the history of paleontology through a whimsical and entertaining story. Kirby Soderberg’s one-man performance includes real dinosaur fossils, audience participation and plenty of clowning around.

Unearth a Good Book WHEN: Wed., July 10, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3661 Are you ready to take a groundbreaking step away from your favorite author or book? Stop by the Southeast Regional Library for personalized recommendation. Just give the expert adult services librarians the names of authors/books you have enjoyed, and they will find similar “read-alike” materials for you.

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Salerno’s Restaurant and Pizzeria If you have been looking for an authentic Italian family restaurant, look no further than Salerno’s Restaurant and Pizzeria on Guadalupe Road, just west of Recker Road, in Gilbert. It was opened in 2004 by three generations of the Salerno family who were recent transplants from Chicago, where they had owned restaurants for almost 40 years. Rosario, the son of Vincenzo, told us that they have a huge following from Chicago because their food “tastes like home.” That is why “people drive from Tucson, Glendale, Casa Grande and Scottsdale to eat food that is homemade,” he proudly added. We planned our visit to take advantage of the lunch menu’s reduced prices and were immediately greeted comm. spotlight

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crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, as well as a fresh green salad with homemade croutons. Lou’s Italian roast beef sandwich ($7.95) included tender roast beef with grilled onions and melted mozzarella cheese on a large roll. Katie’s baked mostaccioli ($7.95) had yummy layers of pasta, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, ground beef and homemade red sauce. My lasagna ($7.95) was a delicious marriage of pasta, cheeses, meat and sauce. We also ordered two slices of pizza—one pepperoni and one sausage ($6.50)—and if you like thick Chicago-style pizza, this is the place for you! It was great for lunch and even better the next day. If we had to choose a favorite to recommend, it would be the baked mostaccioli. My daughter Katie loves tiramisu so we shared this tasty dessert. Needless to say, she was in mocha heaven as she carefully savored each delightful bite. As we were finishing our lunch, Grandpa Vincenzo came out and addressed us and all our fellow diners and said “How was the food?” How nice to feel like family. Salerno’s has a huge take-out and

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Teaching Principles of God, Family and Country Nancy Genys has been on a mission to create a stimulating, challenging and inspiring curriculum for a school of her own for years. She came close to starting a school on seven different occasions. After reviewing curriculum models throughout the United States and having long conversations with school owners, she knew she was ready. Then life threw her a curve ball with the deaths of two of her children in less than three years. That put the school on hold. A year and a half ago she finally came upon Kimber Academy and knew she had found exactly what she wanted—and the timing was right. The dream of opening her school became a reality this year. “I wanted something that would provide the best academics possible for my two young children,” Genys said. “I knew this was it. I am very close to God so I loved that Kimber curriculum incorporates my Scriptures of choice in their academic application as they do for all children at the school.” The school uses a trio of principles revolving around God, family and country as their benchmark. The school offers educations for students age preschool through 12th grades and elective classes that homeschoolers are also welcome to attend. “We have a full array of dance, music, acting, Spanish, science, arts and crafts, chess, tennis, guitar, etc.,” Genys said. “We also have regular school activities. Keep in mind, our students only attend three half days a week. That is all they need and amazingly, can progress a grade every 90 days if the parents direct it.” Parents determine the pace at which their child is educated and, therefore, the school develops unique relationships with its parents because the school is self-governed. Self-

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governing is an important component of its overall success. “Parents set the pace for their children,” she said. “Together they set goals and then meet with the dean monthly to see how they are doing and if they set realistic goals. The parents truly are in charge of their child’s education. Students are tested three times annually with a test designed by Simon and Schuster (who create the ACT and SAT tests). This provides an unbiased assessment on each student’s knowledge.” All instructors at Kimber Academy are certified to teach Kimber curriculum. Enrollment for the Kimber Academy will be limited to 200 students and tuition is very affordable. Parents are invited to tour the campus by appointment. “Common Core (curriculum) is dangerous,” Genys said. “It is not designed for the betterment of children and, if parents are looking for alternatives (we do not use common core and won’t), Kimber Academy is a solid choice. We also don’t do data tracking on children either.” Reserve a space as soon as possible to ensure your child can attend. Kimber Academy believes that nurturing a love of learning in every child is top priority. Kimber Academy is located at the Clearview Cultural Center at 1355 S. Clearview Avenue (south of Southern Avenue). Call (480) 659-5980 or visit www.KimberAcademyMesa.com for additional information.

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