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March 2013 InMaricopa.com NOTEBOOK 3curriculum. You have to “pay” for the extra.And for those that whine about paying, is theirever a price to high on your childs educationand future? I come from a state where EVERYchild paid a yearly registration fee $80 to $250depending on grade and was REQUIRED tobuy all supplies.Alyssa Durkee Hmmmm. Would be nice toknow my kinder options before I registerAlyssa Durkee As someone with abackground in education, I fully support fullday kinder. I don’t mind paying for it, butmy child will not do half day. Also, leadingedge has full day, but it’s only half day with acertified teacher. The afternoon is lead by aparaprofessional. That’s how they are able todo it. I’d still rather have that vs cramming in allof the standards in 3 hours.Merry Grace I don’t mind having SixthGraders remain in Elementary as long as thereis plan of action to address their needs thatwill be missed out on such as Honors, NJHS,20+1 availability, electives, sports, academiccompetitions, etc.Autumn Rivers Simpson are they reallymissing out on all that, though? I thought itwas normal to have 6th grade in elementaryschool, and 7th and 8th grade in a separate jrhigh. I was in NJHS in 7th grade; I had no idea6th graders could even be in it, but I guess I’mjust not used to 6th grade being part of jr high.Teri Piasecki They can’t join NJHS until 7th.As for sports, the community still has sports,that they can further their skills in so they areeven more prepared. 4th , 5th , and they wouldprobably include 6th currently battle in anacademic league. The kids love it.Merry Grace Just going by our experiences,NJHS can include Sixth Graders at MWMS.Our sons have been a part of NJHS, Honorsclasses, Lego League Competitions, Future CityCompetitions, 20+1 programs, sports, clubs,dances, etc that will now all be gone. If therewere a Gifted Program that would help!Babeu requestsidentities of illegalimmigrants releasedin Pinal CountyKevin McDill Names and addresses.Don Taylor Thank you Sheriff Babeu for tryingto stand up to this administration! And thankyou for allowing the public to understand theimminent danger we possibly could be in.Jon Grove Why do we even have such placesin the 1st place? Should we jail speeders orjaywalkers?Kevin Eli Almanza He should focuse on thereal criminalsLee Morano Um, they are real criminals. Theyentered this country illegally. If they want tocome here, do it the legal way and wait yourturn.Todd Morgan Yes, and they are on monitoredrelease while they are being processedthrough the system.Susan Lanier-Graham Our AZ reps havecome out in support of letting the sequestergo into force. Flake said it is better to have thesequester and suffer the financial cuts thancompromise. We’re making our beds. It’s goingto be a rough time laying it.Jon Grove Being in the US illegally is a civiloffense, speeding can be a worse offense thenthat. You can come into the US legally and endup staying here for a variety of reasons. Its notall cut and dry as the politicians want peopleto think.Kevin Eli Almanza So it is legal to abuse,treat em like crap, and when they get ajob they dont even get paid what they’resupposed to, most of the farmers save moneyby hiring illegals. Yes they are here illegally butUS citizens (us) break the law as well.A1PAWNToolsJewelryWe will buy almost anything!Just ask us!ElectronicsAutosWe buy gold, silver and diamonds!Top $ paid in town!10 am – 6 pmMonday – SaturdayClosed Sunday520-568-5900Tools, Jewelry, Carsand More!www.SellGoldinAZ.comLAYAWAY AVAILABLE!19342 N. John Wayne ParkwayMaricopa, AZMaricopa(520) 494-7805MaricopaAce.comAdd your comments atFacebook.com/InMaricopa21542 N. John Wayne Parkway

4m NEWS InMaricopa.comMarch 2013New urgency for grade separationBY ERIN ROMANA fatal motorcycle accident Feb. 27 leftmany Maricopa residents concernedfor their own safety and gave citycouncilmembers even more reason to pushfor a grade-separation at the intersectionof the Union Pacific railroad tracks andState Route 347.Maricopa resident Anita Turner saidshe has had a close call on the tracks andhas heard similar stories from others.“We were going to the high school andall of a sudden the barricades went downand I had to speed up,” she said. “The trainwas, seriously, right there.”Turner, a hairstylist at K’Bella Salonand Day Spa, said the barricades don’tcome down soon enough, which has beena hot topic in the salon since the fatalaccident.“I heard somebody say that thebarricades came down and the lightsweren’t even blinking,” she said. “Theyjust came down and there was the train.”The motorcyclist was killed when heapparently struck a descending barricadearm. The day of the accident, MaricopaPolice spokesman Ricardo Alvaradosaid the man, in his 50s, apparentlytried to beat the train and slid across thetracks before striking the backside of thebarricade.Eyewitness Lou Piccadaci said, “Thetrain came by five seconds later, not morethan five second later after he hit thatthing.”“I don’t think he had that much of awarning before those arms started comingdown. And usually the arms come downand then about a minute later the train’scoming, but the train came awful quick.”When asked twice about barricaderegulations and timing in an emailexchange, Union Pacific Director ofCorporate Relations and Media AaronHunt only responded with a briefdescription of the motorcycle accident,saying a train was not involved.Comments on Facebook.com/InMaricopashow how concerned residents areabout the railroad crossing.“I have seen those barricades not comedown and the light still green … and a traincoming,” Tina Rivas commented on thefatal motorcycle accident story. “I havecrossed those tracks 15 seconds before atrain came and the barricades were notdown.”According to the State of Arizona RailSafety and Security Resource Guide, theArizona Corporation Commission is responsiblefor inspecting railroad crossingwarning signals, train control signals anddevices to make sure they are in compliancewith federal regulations.The guide also says one of the best waysto address railroad-crossing safety is to“reduce the number of at-grade crossings.”Chris Watson, assistant supervisor forA motorcyclist was killed Feb. 27 when he struck a descending railroad barricade.the Railroad Safety division of the ACC,said the commission is still waiting forreports on the accident.“It’s still under investigation,” he said.“We are waiting for the documents.”Mayor Christian Price said the citycouncil is working on finding the funds tobuild an overpass for the tracks.“What if it had been a school bus fullof children? Or your mother or father?” hesaid. “At the end of the day, no life is worththat. That’s why we need an overpass.”He said the city council is puttingtogether a coalition to talk to electedrepresentatives in Washington, D.C.and explain why Maricopa needs to be apriority.In the meantime, he said the city isworking with the Arizona Departmentscott bartleof Transportation and Pinal County tocoordinate the traffic lights along StateRoute 347 to reduce driver frustrationsand prevent reckless behaviors near thetracks.“If people can drive through this townknowing they can drive at 35 mph or 40mph without hitting a red light, that easesthe stress a lot,” Price said.Paul Jepson, assistant to the citymanager, said it is human nature to getfrustrated and it causes people to try toget across the barricades.“We will eliminate that with a gradeseparation,” he said.Turner said she liked the idea of anoverpass.“It’d be nice to have something for thekids to walk or bike over,” she said.RECLINERS • BAR STOOLS • SOFAS • DINETTES • ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS • ACCESSORIES & MORE!MARICOPA’S MATRESS HEADQUARTERSQueen SetPlushJustInQueen SetPillow TopQueen SetPlushQueen SetPillow Top$249 $299 $349 $399Bamboo Coverwith Power EdgeBamboo Coverwith Power EdgeFoam Encased!Bamboo CoverFoam Encased!Bamboo CoverWe CarryAdjustable Beds!Factory DirectSPECIAL!$ 199Reg. $349Queen Pillow TopNEW!NEW!1776 N. Pinal Ave. • Casa Grande(520) 423-8237(Just south of Jones Auto Center) “SHOP US LAST & SAVE”

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6m BUSINESS InMaricopa.comMarch 2013IMPROVING YOUR BUSINESSUse ‘circle of influence’to reach your goalsBY DICK BARKLEYYour career. Are you where you planned tobe?Or, maybe another way to ask it: Doyou even have a plan?If you don’t have a plan on where youwant to be down the line then I suggest youbegin formulating one because it makesyou accountable to yourself and helps youfocus.The exercise is not difficult. You canapproach it by using a timeline or by title(or job description) or by compensation.The idea is to start with where you are andthen (if using a timeline) use incrementsof, say, five years and spell out what you’reyour next goal is. Then look at another fiveyears and so on.This little exercise is not designed tobe done once and put away in a draw to beforgotten. The idea is to review it monthly.If you have a five-year goal to get you tothe next level, you’ll have tasks to do to getthere.If you are in a line position and wantto become management there will be skillssets you will need to obtain (or as I referto them, “tools for your tool box”). Someof those skills will include goal setting,managing people, setting sales or productiontargets, developing metrics to chartthe department’s progress, giving effectiveevaluations of subordinates, etc. Once youhave identified the tools you need, thenyou can go about acquiring those skills.Each time you gain a skill set, check itoff and you will begin to see yourprogress.Some nontraditional skill setsare just as important, but not asreadily understood.One of those is increasing yourcircle of influence. Think of a dotat the center of a piece of paperand then begin to draw a spiraloutward until the exercise takesyou off the page. Now put randomdots along the circles.Each one of those dots is someone youhave done something for who is now inyour circle of influence. Those people willbe more than willing to support your efforts.The key is to know when a circle-ofinfluenceopportunity presents itself.Think of it as being the best preparedfor a meeting with your boss. Think of itas “protecting” you boss from making aDick Barkleymistake when possible. Think of it as usingempathic listening when engaged witha coworker. Think of it as giving peoplecredit. Think of it as making deposits incoworkers’ and superiors’ emotional bankaccounts.If you have a timeline or desiredtitle out in front of you, thenyou will have something to worktoward.Focus on traditional and nontraditionalskill sets. Follow yourplan and make adjustments asnecessary to take control of whereyou want to be.Know you have to make yourselfas valuable as you can be to get noticed. Itwill take time and effort, but it will be wellworth it.Dick Barkley, principal of Barkley ConsultingGroup and veteran of more than30 years in corporate America, specializesin organizational development. He lives inProvince and can be reached via email atabbarkley@aol.com❊ Shutters ❊ Blinds ❊ Cellular Shades❊ Sunscreens ❊ Cornices❊ Romans and Roller ShadesROC #280884Ask us about:· Interior Design · Ceiling Fans · Hanging Garage Racks· Solar Tubular SkylightsLocally Owned and OperatedFREE In-home Estimates!We willnot beundersold!480-688-8852 ❊ www.AdobeBlinds.comSunday morning service – 10:30 a.m.Sunday youth service – 5 p.m.20038 Taft Ave. (520) 568-4867 www.maricopaag.com

March 2013 7InMaricopa.com BUSINESSDignity Health Urgent Care — Maricopa is set to open in former AmTrust Bank building.Urgent-care center to open in AprilBY J.T. LAINDignity Health Urgent Care is opening inMaricopa on April 23. Located at 20750N. John Wayne Parkway, the center willbe staffed with 12 to 15 medical personneland have four exam rooms and one eachtriage, observation and procedure room.A Maricopa Chamber of Commerceribbon-cutting is planned for April 19 andan open house April 20, featuring tours ofthe center, free health screenings, food, abounce house, face painting, Radio Disney,live entertainment and prize giveaways.Mayor Christian Price said the centerwill provide a wide range of benefits.“This is truly excellent,” Price said.“(Dignity Health) is going to be offering soLance Lane, Agent20800 N John Wayne Pkwy,Suite 110520-568-8400LanceLaneInsurance.comlance@lancelaneinsurance.comHablamos Español1001386.1Protectyour family.Prepare fortheir future.Lance Lane, Agent20800 N John Wayne Pkwy, Suite 110Bus: 520-568-8400www.lancelaneinsurance.comlance@lancelaneinsurance.comWith lifeinsurance,the benefitslive on.I can help with both.Stop by for your free State FarmInsurance and I’ll show Financial you how Review life ® .insurance can come inLike a good handy neighbor, for more immediatefamily needs, likeState Farm is there. ® college.GET TO A BETTER STATE. ®CALL ME TODAY.CALL ME TODAY FORMORE INFORMATION.There are also benefits now.State Farm, State Farm Home Life Insurance Offi ce, Bloomington, Company (Not licensed IL in MA, NY or WI)State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI)much to the city and that helps keep peoplelocal. This center is a good start to our economicrecovery plans.”The city also is home to Sun Life FamilyHealth Center, Banner Health Centerand Maricopa Urgent Care, among othermedical providers.Micah Miranda, the city’s director ofeconomic development said in an email,Dignity Health “will provide jobs andopportunities for residents to sourceservices in their community, whichbroadens the tax base and increases thequality of life for all.”Dignity Health, formerly CatholicHealthcare West, operates three otherurgent-care centers throughout the Valley.Maricopa resident Merry Grace saidKeepingthe Focuson you.Moroccan Oil • Cut/Color • Hair Extensions(520) 568-696244400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 111www.HairFocus.netErin RomanFREEhaving such a facility in the city is a boonto her active family.“As a parent to three boys who areinvolved in sports, and two are asthmatics,we sometimes cannot get into Chandler tosee our doctors the same day as we needto,” she said. “Having options here in townfor an urgent care that will accept ourinsurance, have reliable physicians andmedical staff, have medical equipmenton site such as X-rays, and all arounddependable, efficient and friendly staffwill be great to have for our family.”Dignity Health’s Ahwatukee sitedirector Jean Dorame, an RN, who alsowill be in charge of the Maricopa urgentcare, said health-care workers at theclinic “can see and stabilize patients, thentransfer them to the appropriate facility,cutting out the middleman and savingemergency personnel time.”The center will be open noon to 9 p.m.daily. Physicals for athletics, children’scamps and schools will be providedfor $25. Outpatient laboratory andradiology services will be provided alongDayv MorganABR, CDPE, CSSPEOWNER, REALTORwith treatment of non-life-threateninginjuries.“We also provide a Call Ahead CareProgram,” Dorame said. “Patients can callanytime after 7 a.m. and wait for theirappointment from the comfort of theirhomes. Once a doctor becomes available,we’ll call the patient and they can skip thewaiting room.”The urgent care also will treatuninsured patients, Dorame said, muchlike hospitals must.“Anybody who shows up will receive amedical screening exam by a physician,”Dorame said. “Dignity Health will providehealth care to all residents regardless oftheir ability to pay.”Price said that service is “crucial.”“We want everyone to have accessto key portions of life. Our urgent-careproviders play into what residents reallyneed and it’s a win-win for everyone,” hesaid.DignityHealth.orgMaricopa’s #1 RealtorOver 350 Homes Sold in 3 Years19756 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Suite 100, Maricopa, AZ 85139C: 480.251.4231• O: 520.350.1474 • dayvmorgan@gmail.comwww.MaricopaHomeSmart.com www.MaricopaShortSale.com

8m BUSINESS InMaricopa.comMarch 2013BUSINESS PROFILE MARICOPA EYE CARECouple saw opportunityfor eye-care officeOwner: Maricopa residents Dr. Roger Vesperand his wife Jeanene Vesper own MaricopaEye Care.Why did you start your business inMaricopa in 2006? When we movedto Maricopa in 2004, Maricopa was veryunderserved in terms of medical and opticaleye care. We felt this was a community wherewe could really make a positive impact. Also,having lived in the Bay Area, the idea ofhaving a three-minute commute to work wasespecially appealing.How is your business doing? I haveconducted more than 14,000 eye exams inMaricopa. Maricopa Eye Care has steadilygrown along with the city for the past sixyears.What is your education background?I have a doctoral degree in optometry fromthe University of California Berkeley. I did myundergraduate work at the University of Utah.What challenges have you faced inbuilding your practice? Working withinsurance companies has proven a lot morechallenging than we anticipated. So muchso, we now have a full-time employee whoseprimary job is dealing with insurance.Another challenge has been the economy.As economic changes have reshaped people’spreferences and spending, we’ve had to adjustBundle & SaveEnjoyMaricopa’sBest Value!VisitOrbitelCom.comto learn more usingour Bundle BuilderCall Today!520.568.8890Dr. Roger Vesper has conducted more than 14,000 eye exams in Maricopa.to help our patients get more for their dollar,while still maintaining our standards for qualityand service.What are you most proud of? I am proudof starting a private practice from scratch andbuilding it from the ground up. When I wasconsidering Maricopa, there was no availablecommercial real estate; there wasn’t even asupermarket.Jeanene is most proud of our contributionsto the community – providing good jobs forMaricopa residents and working with localcharities and organizations that make our citygreat.What is your passion outside work?I enjoy outdoor sports such as skiing andsurfing. I am also an avid video game hobbyist.When you were a kid, what did youwant to be when you grew up? As a kid,I thought it would be cool to be a paramedicor a firefighter.What advice do you have for newentrepreneurs? I would advise newentrepreneurs in Maricopa to open either aThai or an Indian restaurant. I don’t know if thiswould be a successful business venture, but Iwould be a great customer.Maricopa Eye Care has been a member ofthe Maricopa Chamber of Commerce since2008.MaricopaEyeCare.comFacebook.com/MaricopaEyeCarePD DesignsPatti Dickerson (ASID, BS Interior Design)Maricopa ResidentFULL SERVICE DESIGN FOR EVERYBUDGET AND NEED(520) 431-3662Call today and get answersto your space planning, color,furnishings, lighting and/orart/accessory questions!Erin RomanFREE1-hourconsultationfor MaricopaResidents

March 2013 InMaricopa.com BUSINESS 9SUBMITTEDFree dentistry helps manyENERGY AND MONEY-SAVINGTIPS OF THE MONTHReduce Your Dishwasher’s Energy Usage1. When drying dishes, use theautomatic air drying function.2. Only run full loads of dishes.3. Check manual for manufacturer’swater temperature recommendation.4. Scrape dirty dishes instead ofrinsing. Only prewash if food isburned or dried-on dishes.5. Look for the Energy Star ® label whenshopping for a new dishwasher.Sources: www.energystar.gov, www.energy.gov?Did you knowEnergy Star ® -rateddishwashers use 10% lessenergy and 20% lesswater than traditionalmodels.BY BAILEY WRIGHTAt 6:45 a.m. on Feb. 9, Veronica Sosa got inline to wait for her free dental screening atMaricopa Family Dentistry, 44480 W. HoneycuttAve. Even with arriving almost two hours early,she was the 20th person in line.“I think it’s awesome, a great service to provideto the community,” Sosa said.About 100 people were projected to receiveBUSINESS BRIEFSChamber search committeenamed to find CEOThe Maricopa Chamber of Commercehas formed a search committee to recruit anew president/CEO. Members are:• Jim Rives (committee chairman),president/CEO, ExecutiveLeadership Institute• Courtny Tyler, owner State Farminsurance agency• Micah Miranda, economicdevelopment director, city ofMaricopa• Verl Long, community outreachcoordinator, Central Arizona College• Robert Livingston, general manger,Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and Resort• Mike Richey, owner Maricopa AceHardwareBeyond conducting an executivefree dental service by dentist Dr. Jared Pope,ranging from cleaning to fillings.“There’s quite a bit of people in need,” saidpublic relations specialist Loren Smith said.“It was more than we thought, and it’s goodto serve as many as we can.” More than 300people registered.Patient coordinator Joy Harris said, “Dr. Popewanted to reach out to the community. He hasa big heart, and I think this is fabulous.”search, committee members will conductan organizational assessment and meetwith stakeholders to determine what isbest direction for the chamber to taketo be relevant to its members and thecommunity.Popcorn pass helps MS SocietyMaricopa’s UltraStar Cinema hascreated a popcorn pass with proceedsgoing to the National MS Society.The $25 card allows movie fans afree regular popcorn once a day all year.Guests can upgrade to a large popcorn for$1 or $2 for specialty flavors.The movie-theater company isdonating $2 per card purchased to thecharity.The Popcorn Pass cards are availableat the box office or concession stands, aswell as online.Shop.UltraStarMovies.com(520) 424-902119756 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 101REGISTERTODAY!The new Activity Guide is out, packed with topquality Programs, suitable for residents of allages! Plan your activities for the new year todaywith our quick and easy online registration...register today at maricopa-az.govwww.ed3online.org

10m RELIGION InMaricopa.comMarch 2013Eight churches unite for Easter celebrationBY BETH EASTERBROOKEight Maricopa churches are joining tocelebrate Easter with a sunrise serviceat Pacana Park. Calvary Chapel beganholding Easter sunrise service in 2006and Pastor Chris Ward said it has beenfun watching the annual service grow.“The first year we had 30 people showup, last year just around 300 peopleshowed up,” Ward said. “Year-by-year itgrows, and we would love if all 40,000residents of Maricopa would show up, butwe would probably need a bigger park.”Ward said the idea behind the event isto offer a service to the community thatisn’t about any specific churches’ beliefsbut instead making it all about Jesus andshowing the unity of Christ.“In today’s culture there is a real desirefor the simple truth of what God offersto us,” Ward said. “This event is a greatplace for people to see where churchesare joined together proclaiming that goodnews that Christ died for them and roseagain.”The eight churches participatingin the 6:30 a.m. service are CalvaryChapel Maricopa, First Baptist Church ofMaricopa, Maricopa Community Church,Acts Christian Fellowship, JourneyUnited Methodist Church, Church for theNations, The Wells and Mount MoriahCommunity A.M.E. Church.Pastor Eric Brown from JourneyUnited Methodist said he is excited for hischurch’s second year participating in thesunrise service, but said he is much moreexcited to reach out to the communitymembers and bring some new faces intothe mix.“Easter sunrise services are one ofMaricopa residents are invited to Eastersunrise service at Pacana Park.Beth Easterbrookthe great traditions of Christians, sonewcomers would be joining into this2,000-year-old tradition,” Brown said.“It’s also just something really differentand unique — when else can you go outat sunrise and sit in the park with 500strangers and sing songs?”Pastor Jim Johnson from First BaptistChurch of Maricopa said the value of theevent is in its ability to bring in nonchurchmembers and share the message of Easterwith them.Lucy Kelly, a member of First Baptistechoed those sentiments.“I think it’s well worth the effort ofgetting out there,” Kelly said. “It’s a veryinspirational event even for those folkswho don’t normally attend church.”Ward said the service will last a littleunder an hour and feature praise andworship, prayer, scripture reading andcommunion. There will be sign-languageinterpreters and participants are asked tobring their own chairs and blankets.“Whoever shows up, we’re grateful thatthey show up,” Ward said. “We are thereto pray for them and to worship togetherand to honor that day for what it’s for.”RELIGION BRIEFSThe Wells hosts vision nightThe Wells, a new Presbyterian church forming in Maricopa, is sponsoring a “visionnight” 7 to 8:15 p.m. March 9 at Honeycutt Coffee.Pastor Eneyas Freitas said, “We will be hosting our second vision night for thecommunity to come and have a fun, family friendly evening out. We are establishingour first steps in town and would love to share our mission and vision for the MaricopaCommunity.”Exit 185 Improv will perform.Guests are asked to bring a bag of nonperishable food to donate to F.O.R. Maricopaas their ticket to the event. Reservations are recommended.262-501-6025Info@The-Wells.orgCelebrate Easter Sundayat Maricopa’s United Methodist Church10:15 am Easter SundayMaricopa Wells Middle SchoolMaricopa’s United Methodist ChurchFun stuff for kids at 9am!JourneyUnitedMethodist.org480-620-4864Spring fling event set for April 20Maricopa Community Church is looking for crafters, home-based business consultantsand independent vendors for its 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 20 Spring Fling at thechurch, 44977 W. Hathaway Ave.The vendor fee is $20 per space. There will be one vendor/company name perevent. For example, one Pampered Chef, one Cookie Lee, one Mary Kay, etc.All registrants are asked to donate one door prize of $5 or more.602-390-8999602-391-8689

March 2013 InMaricopa.com RELIGION 11Choir, egg huntplanned forEasterBy Christopher PeñaTo celebrate Easter, one church willbring together a choir, another will hosta community Easter egg hunt and at athird, a pastor will deliver his first Eastersermon since coming to the church.A 10-member choir at JourneyUnited Methodist Church, meets atMaricopa Wells Middle School, will singEaster morning.The choir only performs on Easter.“Easter is a little easier to do specialevents because at Christmas, peopletravel,” Pastor Eric Brown said, addingthere’s a need for a choir on Easter becausethe “Christian church is built around theresurrection of Jesus.”Founded in 2009, the UnitedMethodist church started in a home andhas grown into a congregation of morethan 100.“We welcome everyone,” Brown said.“We have all ages, a number of races– it’s a real blend of folks of differentbackgrounds.”Journey Church will hold Easterservices at 10:15 a.m.Community of Hope Church willhold its 8 th annual Easter Eggtravaganzafor the first time at the UltraStarMultitainment Center 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.March 30. More than 1,000 egg huntersare expected, said Pastor Rusty Akers.The event will be on the lawn northof the theaters and will include inflatablebounce houses, a petting zoo and games.The egg hunt is split up by age groups.Children hunt plastic eggs and exchangethem for bags of candy. There is a huntevery 15 minutes.The community event started atRancho El Dorado before moving toPacana Park.“We really want to connect with theAk-Chin community in Maricopa,” Akerssaid of this year’s event.Akers refers to Easter Sunday as the“Super Bowl of the Christian Church” andsaid he knows more than a few attendeesare not regular churchgoers, and that’swhy he incorporates the egg hunt.“We know everybody isn’t looking fora church, but the egg hunt is just a way ofhaving fun.”“We always have large crowds,” Akerssaid. “And we want to put our best footforward.”While March 31 will be Pastor DavidZimmerman’s first Easter service sincecoming to Faith Baptist Church ofMaricopa, he said the Easter sermonshould be carried out no differently thanany other Sunday sermon.“When I prepare sermons, I prepareall of them exactly the same way,”Zimmerman said. “I go to the Bible,analyze text, and preach what is in thattext.”Every sermon should be well thoughtout, he said, adding he wants people notonly to go to church, but to leave with anexperience.“Whether I’m preaching to 30 peopleor to 300 people, it doesn’t matter,”Zimmerman said. “There’s no occasionfor preaching that allows for any lesseffort of preparation.”Faith Baptist Church will hold Easterservices 10 a.m. at Sequoia PathwayAcademy.JourneyUnitedMethodist2.orgCOHMaricopa.comSOLDFaithBaptistChurchofMaricopa.orgThinking about buyingand/or selling?SOLDSCOTTSDALE Scottsdale condoremodelALMOST NEW 2 Story w/pool,2026 sqftCall me.Suzie RotterBROKER/OWNER(480) 231-4849Clear SkiesRealtywww.ClearSkiesRealty.comPENDINGPROVINCE Upgraded FurnishedHome on Greenbelt, 1762 sqftSOLDCOBBLESTONE Cobblestone BeautyCall for more information.SUZIE@CLEARSKIESREALTY.COM • MARICOPA RESIDENT

12m COMMUNITY InMaricopa.comMarch 2013MARICOPA LIFECouple shares stories of lumber life with studentsBY CHRISTIA GIBBONSThere once was a boy who was sentfrom his home in Duluth, Minn. to alogging camp far, far away so his parentscould get him away from an influenzaepidemic in 1918.The small Jewish boy met a French-Canadian lumberjack, and fourth-gradersat Butterfield Elementary School readabout their adventures in “Marven of theGreat North Woods.”Inspirational to be sure, but perhapsa tad foreign and fanciful to a bunch ofMaricopa kids rooted in iPods, videogames and the desert. That is, until theymeet Eulene and Smokey Conley.The couple, parents to Ember Conley,Maricopa Unified School District’s deputysuperintendent, was in the lumberbusiness, following the seasons fromOklahoma to New Mexico to Colorado,starting off with mules hauling the big logsto founding a large lumber mill in Dolores,Colo.For four years, Conley has convincedher parents to be the real-life examplebringing history to the here and now atButterfield.“(The students) need to see a real-worldstory,” she said. “And it became therapy tomom and dad to see others interested intheir life.”Conley remembers a cedar chestbrimming with photos and othermemorabilia of those days; she was filledwith questions.“I grew up fascinated and loved hearingall the stories,” she said. “I was raisedaround saw mills and heavy equipment.”“My dad was very giving; alwayshelping others and giving them a living,”she said.Involved in different aspects of theCHRISTIA GIBBONSEulene and Smokey Conley bring history to lifefor Butterfield fourth-graders.lumber business, her parents bought TigerTail Timber Treating in Maricopa in 1988.It still exists as Simmons Lumber; theysold it in 2006.Eventually her parents relocated toAhwatukee and plan to move to Maricopain May.When Eulene and Smokey come toclass, they share stories and photos ofdays when camp meant no running water,loggers had to construct a house in oneday to shelter through the logging season,saws only had manpower, not electrical,and Eulene was the camp cook.“Not all houses had tarpaper, butours was a more exclusive one,” Smokeyquipped as Eulene laughed.Smokey explained how a tree had tobe notched a certain way so it would fallright, “and allow you to get out of the way.”Pupils get to see how machinery andtechnology changed through the yearswith mules giving way to trucks andhydraulics.Kids’ questions run the gamut from“Did the girls have hair products?” to “Howheavy were the logs the mules pulled?” to“Was it fun?”To that Smokey answered: “The jobwas important; and I never didn’t likegoing to work.”

March 2013 13InMaricopa.com COMMUNITYLocal restaurants compete,add spice to Salsa FestivalBY KARLA WOODS-STEPHENSResidents from Maricopa and beyondwill converge on Pacana Park 2 to 9 p.m.March 23 for an afternoon and evening ofactivities for the young and old. The 9thannual Salsa Festival will include music,food, games and a few surprises.This year’s festival will showcase a newcategory for Professional Salsa Chefs fromlocal restaurants. Chefs from UltraStar’s347 Grill and Southern Dunes’ Grille 109will compete; others still are being linedup, said event organizer Cindy Dunn of ActionAlliance Network.Grille 109’s food and beverage managerMichael Anderson said he is elated to beparticipating as a contestant.“We just want to take this opportunityto let Maricopa know that although we area golf club, the restaurant is open to thepublic and we have great food,” he said.Restaurant patrons will be welcomedto sample salsa entries Wednesdaythrough Friday of the week leading upto the festival. Maricopans will have theopportunity to vote online in this categoryand the winner will be announced at thefestival.Each restaurant will provide 15 gallonsof their salsa at the event, Dunn said.Previous category Best Overall Salsawinner will hold the honor of being theBest Salsa Chef in Maricopa 2013, alongwith a $1,000 purse. As in past years,$500 awards will be given for Best HotSalsa, Best Mild Salsa and Most UnusualSalsa.Created by the Maricopa City Council in2006 to promote community involvement,the Salsa Festival has become one of thecity’s biggest draws.The title sponsor is CenturyLink.Other key event sponsors includeUltraStar Multitainment Center, OrbitelCommunications, Premier Orthodonticsand Papa Murphy’s Pizza.Returning to this year’s event will beactivities such as the Kid’s Zone, rockwall, bouncers, obstacle course, communitystage with local stars, Cantina/Tequilatasting, business and craft vendors.The Kid’s Zone area will have a $3 perchild fee added this year. Shuttles to theevent will be available.Crowds will be entertained by a localband of high school students, and otheracts including Havana Soul.Action Alliance Network is a nonprofitcommunity organization established in2005 to assist the evacuees of HurricaneKatrina who landed in Arizona. FoundersWill and Cindy Dunn have parlayed theYOUR HOMEMAY BEWORTH MORETHAN YOU THINK.CALL MEto find outthe value ofyour homein today’smarket.PAT LAIRSON REALTOR ®MARICOPA RESIDENTYour trusted advisor(520) 280-5862pat.lairson@azmoves.comalliance into assisting the city of Maricopaand its officials in hosting signaturecommunity events.Maricopa4fun.com• Tax Return Preparation• Tax Audit Representation• Strategic Tax Planning & Consulting• Transaction Structuring• Business Consulting• Financial Planning• Accounting & Bookkeeping ServicesMembers of the CrossFit BattleFit team poursalsa at 2012 Salsa Festival.James A. Chaston CPA, PLCf Small Business Accountingf Consultingf Tax Planning18955 N. Falcon LaneMaricopa, AZFILE PHOTO(520) 568-3303Jim@ChastonCPA.comwww.ChastonCPA.com

March 2013 15InMaricopa.com EDUCATIONBudget cuts unpleasant, unwanted but necessaryBY STEVE CHESTNUTThe Maricopa Unified School District isfaced with the very difficult decision ofhow to cut approximately $1 million outof the 2013-2014 budget. The main reasonwe are facing this problem is becauseover the last four years state spending perstudent plunged 20.8 percent —the highest rate in the nation.The budget process for2013-2014 began Jan. 15 whenthe budget committee held itsfirst meeting. The committee,comprised of members of thestaff, community and governingboard, hopes to complete its workMarch 12. MUSD will then postthe recommendations at MaricopaUSD.org and solicit feedback from staff, parentsand other community members.At the Dec. 11 governing boardmeeting, I began outlining the need toSTEVE CHESTNUTcut the budget and provided a list ofpotential ways to do so. The list includedreducing all-day kindergarten to halfday, closing a school, reducing programsand cutting administration, teachers andclassified staff. Since, the governing boardhas discussed details during its regularmeetings.On Feb. 6, I had my first twoParent Coffee Meetings to gatherinput concerning the 2013-2014budget. At those meetings Iasked for feedback on reducingkindergarten to half days, closinga school and retaining grade six atelementary schools.For the past three years, thestate has only paid for half-daykindergarten. If we reduce kindergartento half day, we will only need 10 teachingpositions instead of 20. However, wewould offer a tuition-based half-dayprogram with certified teachers. Thetuition will have to be set by the board, butmay be $145 per month for three hours ofadditional instruction (the equivalent of$2.42 per hour).If we close an elementary school, wecould save $270,000:Energy...................... $86,0005.5 classified staff..... $184,000If we close a middle school, we could save$542,000:Energy...................... $97,0005 teachers................. $240,0004 classified staff........ $135,0001 administrator........ $70,000Closing a middle school would requirekeeping grade six at each elementaryschool. There is sufficient space at eachelementary school to accomplish this.There are no cost savings by retaininggrade six at the elementary schools.I know it is difficult for parents andstaff members to face budget cuts andpotential changes to schools and programs.However, we must balance our budget for2013-2014.Nonetheless, if we are true to ourvision and our community is unified inits support of our students, I am 100percent confident we can simultaneouslymake these changes and see growth in ourstudents’ achievement.(Chestnut’s next Parent CoffeeMeetings are scheduled for March 20 at10 a.m. in the governing board room atthe district administration building and 7p.m. in the library at Maricopa ElementarySchool).Dr. Steve Chestnut is superintendent ofMUSD.520-568-5100SChestnut@MUSD20.org520-342-5235GarageAZ.com• Will beatANY prices PERIOD!• Same day service★ ★ ★ ★ ★FREESERVICE CALLWith Any RepairLimit one coupon perhousehold. Expires 4/2/13.Code: 7777GET YOUR MESSAGE TO EVERYMARICOPA HOUSEHOLD!21,000 CIRCULATIONAd space reservation: MARCH 22Issue date: APRIL 3(520) 568-0040InMaricopa.com/Advertising

16m EDUCATION InMaricopa.comMarch 2013Students hunger for knowledgein culinary artsBY CHRISTIA GIBBONSInstead of hearing “Open your books” or“Boot up the computer,” Rex Sherry’s MaricopaHigh School students are asked to pullout their knives.Huh?Sherry heads the school’s award-winningculinary arts program and recently thelesson of the day was on garde manger –how to prepare cold foods — and studentswere creating orange crabs and tomatoroses.“All we are doing today is carving,” heannounced. Students commenced cutting,splicing and creating edible decorations.Sherry came to the program eight yearsago when it was struggling and said it wentfrom eight students his first year to 18 thenext to 130 by his third year. It now averages190 to 200 students. Two years agohe was joined by Greg Mahon, former souschef at House of Tricks in Tempe.March 16 is a big day for the programbecause Jessica Stansberg is headed to thestate Careers Through Culinary Arts Programcompetition where she is guaranteed$1,000 just for making it this far.“We think she can go much higher thanthat,” Sherry said. There is $700,000 inprize money.He said he thinks Jessica will be thestudent who tips the MHS culinary programover the $100,000 mark in scholarshipmoney earned by students in the past fouryears.In January, Jessica won a gold medal inthe annual Arizona chapter of the AmericanCulinary Federal competition for herChicken Ballantine with turned potatoesand butternut squash.Jessica, a senior, is a third-year culinaryResults you can see...Care you can feel.Ahwatukee Skin& Laser providesgeneral and cosmeticdermatology servicesto patients of allages. We are thoughtleaders in skin cancersurveillance andcreating personalizedskin care regimens.Sarah NeumannMMS, PA-CHeather AkersonMS, FNP-CBradley Rasmussen, MD • Duane Whitaker, MDEugene T. Conte,DOVoted Best Medical Specialist – DermatologyChristia GibbonsRex Sherry, head of the MHS culinary arts program, demonstrates garde manger techniques.student and somewhat of a living legendamong fellow students who openly speakof her culinary prowess and turn to her foradvice.One such student is Megan Worth, asenior in her second year in the program.“Jessica’s the one you really should be talkingto.”Megan said she hopes to have a careerin the culinary arts, but knows it can be anexpensive education.She’s already cooking dinner nightlyfor nine people, including two vegetarianmeals, along with meat-based dinners.“I strongly suggest taking the class,” shesaid. “I really want my cousin Jack to takethe program. I won’t always be here andsomeone needs to cook for the family.”Megan said the students in the programoperate with camaraderie.MOST MAJOR INSURANCESMedicare / AHCCCSUninsured? We can help!“Everyone is really cool here,” she said.“We build off each other.”Bri Herrera, who took a silver medal inthe January competition, is perfecting herpuff pastry as she prepares for a SkillsUSACommercial Baking Competition March 25.“I just love baking. Any kind of pastries.I like to see how they turn out,” said Bri,who pictures herself working in a bakery.As she prepares for her owncompetition, Jessica said she is lookingahead to attending the culinary college atJohnson and Wales University.“I realized I’m putting myself over a$100,000 in debt, but it will be worth it.”Jessica said cooking is something she’sgood at, and it makes her happy.“If you want to be in this career you haveto have a passion, because it’s not for themoney.”(520) 568-224544765 W. Hathaway RoadOpen 8 am to 5 pm, Mon thru Fri4425 E. Agave Road, Suite 148Phoenix, Arizona 85044www.ahwatukeeskincare.com480.704.SKIN (7546)FAMILY HEALTH CARE byJean Paul, D.O. & David Sorenson, P.A.C.• Welcoming patients of all ages• Prescription pick-up availablewww.SunLifeFamilyHealth.orgBack to school reminders:· Immunizations· Sports Physicals· Well-visits for Mom & Dad• Immunizations for children & adults• Physicals: sports and employmentSun Life…Excellence in health care!

March 2013 17InMaricopa.com EDUCATIONLocal campus allows studentseasier access to educationBY ERIN ROMANThe semester is in full swing in onebuilding of the new Maricopa campus ofCentral Arizona College, which beganclasses Jan. 18.“We have 84 class sections, whichcorresponds to 396 students utilizingour Maricopa campus’ first building thissemester,” said Chris Wodka, CAC’s vicepresident of finance and administration.The other buildings are set to open inthe fall, but Wodka said it is too early toforecast enrollment numbers.Nursing student Ben Koontz, 43, saidthe opening of the Maricopa campusERIN ROMANhelped him decide to resume school.“It’s local and easy to get to,” he said.“Because it’s close by, I can go back toschool.”Koontz said he has to take one class atthe Signal Peak campus near Casa Grande.“The commute is OK, but I’d ratherhave all of my classes on the Maricopacampus,” he said.Culinary Arts Professor Carol Bennettteaches one class at the Maricopa campusand said she enjoys the new building.“It’s a brand new, state of the artfacility,” she said. “One of the things weteach is sustainability and the campus hasembraced that concept and incorporatedNursing student Paullette Rosler is oncampus three days a week.ERIN ROMANit into the buildings.”She said there will be more classesoffered next fall.“When the new buildings open therewill be a lot more people on campus,”she said. “A college campus has a vibe toit when you have more people and moreevents happening; it’s more lively.”Nursing student Paullette Rosler, 32,is taking five classes and is on campusthree days a week.The Hidden Valley resident said her25-mile commute is tedious, but is betterthan driving to the Signal Peak campus.“I’m looking forward to the librarybeing open because I will be able to studythere,” she said.She said the campus is busier at night.“A lot of people work during the day, sothey take classes at night,” she said.Rosler said one of her classes is at theMaricopa Center and is excited for fallwhen all of her classes will be on the samecampus. The center is at 20800 N. JohnWayne Parkway, Suite 104.Students at the Maricopa campuscan pursue associate degrees in the arts,sciences and business. Majors includeculinary arts, nursing, chemistry,accounting and many more.Fall registration begins April 1 andclasses begin Aug. 16.The campus is at 17945 N. RegentDrive, adjacent to the Legacy TraditionalSchool.520-494-6400CentralAZ.eduMaricopa Foot and Ankle• Ingrown toenails• Trauma• Athletic injuries• Warts• Plantar fasciitis• Varicose veins treatment• Ankle and foot surgery• Bunions and bone spursDr. Kelvin CrezeeDr. C. Jon BeecroftDr. Alex Stewart(520) 494-109021300 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 126 AhwatukeeFootAndAnkleCenter.com

18m REAL ESTATE InMaricopa.comMarch 2013HOUSING NEWS AND VIEWSPrice your home right to sell it right awayBY PAT LAIRSONThere are several things that can stigmatizea property and make it hard to sell.A busy street right behind yourproperty can deter some buyers,or excessive noise of any kind.Having too many two-storyhouses hovering over your singlestorybackyard can make somebuyers feel closed in and makethis property less desirable.There is one factor that nomatter the location or look of theproperty can impact activity — DOM orDays on Market.Most buyers ask me how many days ahome they are interested in has been onthe market. When buyers see extensivedays on market, they think the seller hasPAT LAIRSONbecome desperate to sell because the homeis still on the market.They might also believe something iswrong with the home because others havepassed on it. This may, or may not, be trueand the Realtor must run compsand do homework to help educatethe buyer on the possible reasonsthe home has not sold.I recently had a buyerinterested in a home on themarket for more than 90 days. Iran comps and it seemed to belisted at market value. I called theagent to find out more about the propertyand she said the owner had not been veryopen to showing the house.He only allowed showings on theweekend for a three-hour time period eachday. This greatly reduced the exposureand contributed to the length of Days onMarket for this home.Every seller has a price they would liketo get for their home. So does every buyer.If there is a lack of activity on your home,or if you want to buy a house that has beenon the market for a long period of time, askyour Realtor to help you analyze the whybehind the number of days.There is a range of averages for Dayson Market in Maricopa depending onSingle-Family Residence Building Permits2012-2013JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB7 16 31 40 42 32 23 21 27 15 23 35 34 49Source: City of Maricopasubdivisions and other factors. Overall,homes on the market more than 90 dayshave the greatest price reductions.If you really want to sell your home, getit ready to sell, price it right and your buyerwill come.Pat Lairson is a Maricopa resident andRealtor at Coldwell Banker ResidentialBrokerage. She can be reached at Pat.Lairson@AZMoves.com, 520-280-5862.OPENING IN APRIL 2013Dignity Health Urgent Care – MaricopaExperience Quality, Compassionate CareClose to HomeWhen you need to see a doctor and it just can’t wait, Dignity Health Urgent Careprovides treatment for:· Asthma, coughs, ear aches, sore throats, flu symptoms· Scrapes and cuts· Strains and sprainsWe offer laboratory and radiology services in our facility. If we determine more advanced care isneeded, we provide seamless transfer to Chandler Regional or Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.Located at 20750 N. John Wayne Parkway, south of W. Smith Enke Rd./AZ-238DignityHealth.org/urgentcare/azEOE

March 2013 InMaricopa.com HEALTH 19Tests to request atyour next physicalBy Predag Pavlovic, M.D.Understanding your health status isan important first step in preventingnumerous diseases. Even though youmay feel fine, your body could be tellinga different story. Requesting a handful ofbasic tests at your next doctor’s visit canhelp paint a picture of your overall healthand empower you to be proactive aboutstaying well.Understanding your blood pressurecan help you avoid future healthproblems. Blood pressure isdefined by two numbers: systolicpressure and diastolic pressure.When the heart beats, it createspressure in the arteries calledsystolic pressure. This is the highernumber of the two components ofyour blood pressure. Diastolicpressure measures arterialpressure when the heart is restingbetween beats. A normal blood pressurereading is 120/80. Someone with highblood pressure, or hypertension (theclinical term), has systolic pressure above140 and diastolic pressure above 90.People older than 20 should haveblood pressure screenings at least everytwo years, if the first test gives a normalreading, suggests the American HeartAssociation. If the blood pressure readingis high, your doctor may take morereadings over a course of time, or haveyou check your blood pressure at home.If you are diagnosed with hypertension,your doctor will work with you to developa treatment plan focused on diet, exerciseand medication, if necessary.Another important test to undergo atyour physical is a complete lipid panel. Thistest measures the total sum of cholesterolin blood; low-density lipoprotein (LDL);DR. PREDAGPAVLOVIChigh-density lipoprotein (HDL); andtriglycerides.LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, is the majorcarrier of cholesterol in the blood stream.HDL, or “good” cholesterol, carriesLDL back to the liver to prevent it fromattaching to the artery walls. Triglyceridesare a type of fat in the blood that can bestored in fat cells.Getting a lipid panel involves a simple,fasting blood test, and the results helpyour doctor understand your risk for heartdisease and other illnesses. Ahealthy lipid panel would showtotal cholesterol at 200 or lessmg/dl; LDL at 100 or less; HDLgreater than 40 in men andgreater than 50 in women; andtriglycerides less than 150.Finally, a blood glucose testassesses your risk for developingdiabetes, a major source of manyhealth complications. Statisticsshow adults with diabetes are up to fourtimes more likely to suffer from heartdisease or stroke than those withoutdiabetes. And people with adult-onset,or type 2, diabetes tend to have higherrates of high blood pressure, obesity andelevated lipid panels.High blood pressure, elevatedcholesterol and type 2 diabetes can oftenbe prevented with lifestyle changes.Visit your doctor and request these testssooner rather than later. If you understandyour numbers early and improve yourexercise and eating habits, you also willimprove your chances for a healthy future.Dr. Predag Pavlovic is a family physicianat Banner Health Center in Maricopa. Formore information on this topic, consultwith your doctor or call Dr. Pavlovic at520-233-2500.W e A r e C o m f o r t K e e p e r s ®A comprehensive center offeringwomen exactly what they need tomaintain optimal breast health.Services Include:Digital Screening MammogramsDigital Diagnostic MammogramsBone Densitometry (DEXA)Breast UltrasoundBreast MRIBreast Biopsy includingStereotactic BiopsyUltrasound Guided BiopsyNeedle LocalizationCall (520) 381-6700 to schedule an appointment.Physician orders may be faxed to (520) 381-6038.Comfort Keepers® provides the kind oftrusted, in-home care that helps peoplemaintain full and independent lives, rightin the comfort of their own home.maricopa and surrounding Areas520-233-2848Funding is available for screening mammograms foruninsured and underinsured women through a grantfrom the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen.Call (520) 381-6744 for more information.Each office independently owned and operated. 2009 CK Franchising, Inc.W W W . C o m f o r t K e e p e r s . C o mThe Breast Centeralso providescoordination of carefor patients requiringadditional testing orsurgical referrals dueto suspicious results.Requestus foryour nextreferral!1828 E. Florence Blvd.Bldg. B, Suite 128Casa Grande, AZcasagrandehospital.com

20m HEALTH InMaricopa.comMarch 2013Cooking tipGrilling pork to peak of perfectionThe grilling process cooks foods overa high heat source, either directly,indirectly, or a combination of both.Grilling temperatures typically reach ashigh as 650ºF, but any temperature above300°F is suitable for grilling.The high heat of grilling sears thesurface of pork, creating meat with aflavorful crust.Required cooking temperature andthe method of grilling depends on thecut of pork and the quality of the meat.Because pork today is raised to be verylean, it is important to not overcook it.Pork should be cooked at a mediumheat.The thicker the cut the farther awayfrom the heat source it should be orthe heat source should be at a lowertemperature to prevent the outside ofthe cut from burning before the inside isproperly cooked.The cook will need to decide whetherto use direct or indirect heat during thegrilling time. Depending on the cut, bothmay be used. A cut of pork may requiredirect heat to seal the outside and indirectto allow the cut to cook thoroughly to thecenter.Indirect heatCooking with indirect heat occurswhen an area of the grill is used notdirectly over the heat source.Using indirect heat slows the cookingprocess, allowing the center of the cutto cook thoroughly without burning theoutside.On charcoal grills, push coals to oneside of the grill or bank them into a ringaround the outer edges. When using a gasgrill, the side of the burner below the areawhere the food will be placed is turned offafter the grill is preheated.Using one of the indirect setups willprovide an area on the grill that is a lowheatsource. The meat is placed over thearea in which there are no coals or overthe burner that is turned off on a gas grill.Indirect heat is good for cookinglarger cuts of meat, such as roasts, ribsand ham.Chef James Porch of Grille 109 periodicallyshares cooking tips.JPorch@TroonGolf.comChef James PorchROBERT SOARESOn-Line Coupon- 20% off any INDIVIDUAL entrée- BOGO lunch (Mon-Thurs only)- BOGO Breakfast (Mon-Fri)- FREE Desert with dinner entrée- ALL coupons expire 4/30/12…limitone coupon per check

March 2013 21InMaricopa.com SPORTSCheerleading clinic teaches stuntsBY AMY WILLEMSBoys and girls ages 4-12 learned stunts,dance, jumps, kicks and chants fromMaricopa High School’s Copa Cheerleadersduring Copa’s Spring Cheer Clinic Feb. 23.The next Copa Cheer clinic will be May4 in the MHS gym.Copa Cheerleaders’ next cheer clinic is set for May 4 in the MHS gym.The $30 fee will go toward newuniforms, pom-poms and cheer camp forthe high school cheerleaders.“We teach the younger kids in thecommunity stunting, a dance, a cheer,a chant or two,” said varsity cheercoach Tracy Carey. The clinic includesa performance so parents can see whatamy willemstheir children have learned.During February’s clinic, participantswere divided, mainly by ability, into fourgroups. Each group rotated through fourstations, each lead by two cheerleaders.JV coach Justin Davidson said teachingat the clinics help the Copa Cheerleadersunderstand their own moves better.“It also teaches them patience andempathy, two very worthwhile life skills,”he said.At the concluding performance in frontof their parents, each attendee demonstrateda thigh stand, with the support bytwo Copa Cheerleaders. Then the groupperformed their dance, chants and cheers.In addition to fundraising, clinics areused to promote Copa Cheer and directyounger students who may be interestedin cheer when they enter high school.As high school cheerleaders, “a lot ofthese girls are in athletics. Most of themare dancers, some of them were gymnasts.This is about being part of an actual teamsport,” Carey said.Davidson added, “Cheer is a toughsport that is largely misunderstood and thegirls are troopers as far as their dedicationand commitment.”MValenzano@MUSD20.orgNEW NAME...SAME GREAT VALUE2013 FOOTHILLS GOLF GROUPGOLD CARDCall or visit our websiteto find out how you canget FREE golf!480.844.1100 • thedukegolf.com42660 West Rancho El Dorado ParkwayMaricopa, Arizona 85138MUSD: This monthin athleticsGirls tennisMarch 5 Tuesday Seton Away 3:30March 8 Friday Vista Grande Away 3:30March 20 Wednesday Mountain Pointe Home 3:30March 21 Thursday Tempe Away 3:30March 26 Tuesday Vista Grande Home 3:30March 28 Thursday Mountain Pointe Away 3:30Boys tennisMarch 5 Tuesday Seton Catholic Home 3:30March 21 Thursday Tempe Home 3:30March 26 Tuesday Vista Grande Home 3:30March 28 Thursday Mountain Pointe Home 3:30BaseballVARSITYMarch 1 Friday Coronado Home 4:00March 5 Tuesday Horizon Honors Home 4:00March 8 Friday Mountain Pointe Away 4:00March 9-14 Sat-Thur Campo Verde Tournament Away TBAMarch 19 Tuesday Santa Cruz Valley Away 3:00March 22 Friday Casa Grande Away 7:00March 25 Monday Desert Vista Away 3:45March 26 Tuesday Combs Away 4:00March 28 Thursday Valley Christian Home 7:00JUNIOR VARSITYMarch 6 Wednesday Coronado Away 4:00March 7 Thursday Mountain Pointe Away 3:45March 21 Thursday Mountain Pointe Home 4:00March 22 Friday Casa Grande Home 4:00March 26 Tuesday Combs Home 4:00March 28 Thursday Valley Christian Home 4:00SoftballVARSITYMarch 5 Tuesday Horizon Honors Away 4:00March 7-9 Thurs-Sat Krystin Diehl Tournament Home TBAMarch 12 Tuesday Seton Catholic Away 4:00March 19 Tuesday Marcos de Niza Home 3:45MArch 22 Friday Casa Grande Home 3:45March 26 Tuesday Combs Home 3:45March 28 Thursday Marcos de Niza Away 4:00FRESHMEN/JUNIOR VARSITYMarch 1 Friday Coronado Home 3:45March 5 Tuesday Queen Creek Home 4:00March 6 Wednesday Combs Away 3:45March 19 Tuesday Marcos de Niza Away 4:00March 21 Thursday Queen Creek Away 3:45March 22 Friday Casa Grande Away 4:00March 26 Tuesday Combs Away 4:00March 28 Thursday Marcos de Niza Home 3:45March 29 Friday Desert Vista Away 4:00TrackMarch 2 Saturday Desert Classic Track and Field Invitational QueenCreek TBAMarch 9 Saturday Rattler Invite North Canyon TBAMarch 20 Wednesday Williams Field Higley Higley3:30March 22-23 Fri- Sat Chandler Rotary Invitational Chandler TBAMarch 27 Wednesday Coolidge/Valley Christian TBD TBA

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