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In your December issue, you had a Sound Off from someone who had complaints when he or she asked for an ID for anyone who wanted alcohol, even though that person was obviously well over 21. This takes me back 53 years, to the day I turned 21. I took my UofA activity card and my driver’s license (for identification) and my birth certificate (to prove I was 21) to the State Building to get my Arizona age-21 card. At that time, if you wanted an alcoholic drink, you had to have either an age-21 card or a military ID card. (There must have been provisions for transients or older people, but as a 21-year-old, I couldn’t have cared less.) A couple of years ago, after I moved back to Tucson for retirement, I was “carded.” Knowing it wasn’t the waiter or waitress’ fault, I put up no fuss. Then, maybe four years ago, I came across my age-21 card, and stuck it in my wallet—just in case. Finally my chance came. I whipped out my age-21 card, the waitress looked at me, puzzled, and asked what it was. I explained, and she took it, explain-

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o those of you waiting breathlessly, here are my annual Curmuddy Awards, presenting ugly mud-pie statuettes to those deserving wretches for wacky, wicked and witless conduct in 2014. Bureaucratic Blundering Bullies: The Social Security Administration is aggressively trying to collect old debts from the children of people who were allegedly overpaid benefits decades ago. Many of those benefits recipients are now deceased. A Failing Grade in Common Sense: Canon City Schools near Colorado Springs, Colorado, suspended 6-year-old kindergarten student Hunter Yelton for kissing a girl on the hand. The boy was accused of sexual harassment by the brilliant school administrators.

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were leaving before it was over. Well, I encountered this last month while at a luncheon. Granted, he wasn’t good—played guitar, sang and tried to be funny. Bless his heart; a person can’t be something you’re not. But women left and he was singing. I didn’t care for him either, but in no way would I have left. I wrote an apology on a napkin and gave it to him. At least I felt better. (He thanked me!) I honestly couldn’t believe these dumb women! President Obama and the Democrats are trying to make themselves out to be like

they’re really after helping these poor Mexicans and their children get a better life in America. The reason he wants to put all these people in citizenship is because 75 percent of them vote Democrat. That’s the only reason he’s doing it. He wants the vote. President Obama and the Democrats are at it again. Deceptiveness. They’re trying to make the American public feel the most important and interesting thing on the agenda with immigration is they want to help these poor people who came ...continues on page 8

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niently ignores is the $4.5 million he owes in back taxes. Politically Correctness Run Amuck Curmuddies go to everyone who practices such inane absurdities, like the new Army manual in which U.S. soldiers are instructed to “avoid any criticism of pedophilia” and to avoid criticizing “anything related to Islam.” In California, a Sonoma State University student was ordered to take off a cross she was wearing because “someone could be offended.” The Suffering Insufferable Law Students of Harvard, Georgetown and Columbia universities all receive Curmuddies for claiming they’ve been too “traumatized” by recent grand jury decisions take scheduled finals at their respective schools and have asked for extensions. Oh, poor babies. Do these Ivy League wimps really expect to one day be part of the rough and tumble American judicial system? The Epitome of Egregious Exploitation Curmuddy is awarded to 57-year-old Catherine Crump of Waukegan, Illinois. She filed an ap-

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plication with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to secure ownership of the phrase, “I can’t breathe,” the last words spoken by Eric Garner when New York City police officers attempted to arrest him. Crump seeks to profit from those who print Garner’s words on T-shirts and other wearing apparel. My Unswift Justice Curmuddy goes to the sluggish judicial system in Phoenix that convicted Jodi Arias of the first-degree murder of her boyfriend Travis Alexander in 2008 and has yet to complete the sentencing phase. When will we hear the last of the monstrous Arias? And finally, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Failures, Fiascos and Malfeasance is awarded to President Barack Obama and his administration of inept hard-core ideologues who have trampled on the Constitution and proved that the leftist policies embraced by the Democrat Party are the most destructive and divisive America has ever experienced. Happy New Year.

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The Lost Art of Customer Service

: : by Michael Grady

ur fridge went rogue the other day. Unsatisfied with chilling just our vegetables and beer supply, it lashed out across the entire kitchen: freezing our milk into cinderblocks, petrifying our fruit and making the adjacent microwave cold to the touch. When one of the dogs frosted over, we decided to act. “It’s a motherboard,” the repairman told me. “That sounds expensive,” I said. Turns out, it’s only slightly more expensive to have Beyoncé come over with dry ice and an electric fan. So my wife and I went appliance shopping. And boy howdy, did we make friends! “Is there anything I can do for you?” (No, I’m staring at fridges.) “Would you like to know about our pricing?” (No, it’s here on the fridges.) “Looking at refrigerators?” There’s something about watching the floor rep stride your way that makes you feel like chum in the water. I don’t blame them—they’re trying to earn a living— but these days, their companies program them with so much strategy that it takes a lot of effort just to keep them at bay. “Would you like to hear about our value points program?” “Would you like to open a credit card?” “Would you like to give me your name so I can see if you’re in our system?” I would like you to shut up for awhile. Some of us are calculating how much plasma we’ll have to sell to support this new fridge. In the end, we bought a fridge from the third store we went to, largely because of the floor clerk and her unusual approach: she walked up to us, said, “Hi,” and let us stare at a floor model for as long as we wanted. The three of us stared like the secret of life might tumble out of the icemaker. Then we noticed the bruises all over her face. “Yeah,” she said. “I fell down a flight of stairs.” We then discussed a number of things: the stained glass coloration of her face; anecdotes of injury and swelling; the treachery of stairs. Then she nodded toward the fridge. “Those are pretty good,” she said. “I’ll be over there if you have any questions.”

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Turns out we did. And she answered them. And we wound up buying the fridge. And even though the transaction made us part with $1,000 painfully close to the holidays, my wife’s takeaway, as we left the store, was this: “I liked her. She was nice.” These days, businesses look for differentiators—those things that distinguish them from the pack. In this era of club cards, Groupons, coupons, website deals and membership drives, the mostoverlooked differentiator is the human element. Everybody gives lip service to customer service. It’s like “national security” in the political arena—you have to be for it. Every business today says customer service is a critical part of their value system. And yet I still spend eons of time on the phone listening to hold music, (“Your call is important to us”) or bouncing between departments as they describe how they can’t help me. The Internet has only made this worse, because many companies believe pop-up boxes can substitute for actual human contact. That’s why, whenever you’re on the web, you collect “Let your voice be heard!” and “Your opinion matters!” boxes like burrs. Your opinion doesn’t matter. They just want to collect your demographic information to see who’s rolling across their website. If it mattered, they’d send you a woman with a stained glass face. “I’ve been in this business 40 years,” our sales lady said. And you could tell, because we were not rushed. (Car dealerships taught me: If they’re rushing you into a decision, it’s because there’s something they don’t want you to notice.) We talked about the evolution of refrigerators. I told her motherboards were from the devil. “It’s the buttons,” she said, gliding her hand across a fridge door. “All these fridges have computerized buttons. All the buttons go to a motherboard. Motherboards go wrong.” So she sold me on the extended warranty, without using the words “extended” or “warranty.” Human interaction is the most compelling—and least predictable—part of the sales process. And companies hate

that. Because you cannot plan humanity into a sales campaign. You can’t dissect personal interaction into discrete components and measure out exactly how much of human-ness you need to close a sale. You can try—and organizations do: Every one of us has fielded a “can I help you?” and a firm handshake from a representative on a sales floor. But the moments that follow tell you whether they really want to help you, or they’re simply doing the “I care” dance they learned in sales training. In the last five years or so, I’ve seen smarter companies begin to get the idea that there’s no substitute for genuinely caring about your customers. Recessions can do that. When business dwindles, profits dive and new prospects become precious ore, smart companies rediscover that customers don’t bond to a logo, or a catchphrase or even a price point nearly as well as they do through relationships. In the meantime, it’s both hilarious and aggravating to see businesses that don’t get it try to fabricate the human touch. Some think they can do it by building sensitive buzzwords (“caring,” “kind” and “personal”) into their ad campaigns and onto their websites. Be-

cause carpet-bombing you with fuzzy adjectives is the quickest way to your heart. Others air videos, on television and social media, showing their representatives doing philanthropic things in their communities. And some organizations say, “The hell with subtlety,” and just tell you they care. I know my former cable company cared about me, because I spent so many hours holding a phone to my ear, listening to a customer service message repeat it like a mantra, while I stared at a screen full of snow. If that organization ever called me and asked how they could win back my business, I’d refer them to a certain appliance store. I’d tell them to look for a nice lady with a bruised face, ask her about refrigerators, and take notes on what follows. Success depends upon customer loyalty, customer loyalty is won through relationships, and relationships are built with genuine human contact, one at a time. I’d put them on hold first, though. For about a half an hour. Even though their call is important to me. Michael Grady is a Valley-based writer. His eBook, “Death Calls a Meeting,” is available on Amazon.

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... from page 6 into this country illegally, their children ry, pays the government your withholdcame in illegally and he’s so concerned ings, pays for insurance in case you get about their welfare? He’s concerned hurt on the job, may give you a uniabout the fact that he’s going to let 5 form or other special clothing and, if million people in this country to allow large enough, would offer health insurthem to vote. Seventy five percent of ance and a pension plan, in which they also pay. Business pays wages! When these people vote Democrat. business makes money, they hire more Good morning, Buffalo. Poor, workers and everybody profits! poor snowed-in people. The football field is going to be The latest TV news: Doccleared. Is the parking lot going to be tors are going back to making cleared? Are the stadium seats nice house calls again. Isn’t that warm and dry? Are the roads to the amazing that the old ways are the betplace open? Is your house under snow? ter ways? Or your car still buried? Who’s the craziest in that town? The governing I have read about renters and people or the crazy NFL money grubtheir problems with landlords, bers? You think people in Washington but what about homeowners are nuts, just go to Buffalo. who have to live next to rental homes? The house next door has been rented Have you ever stopped to think for five years and has had four rentthat the poor and the middle ers—all bad (partying, playing loud class work for wages? Have TV and music, barking dogs, not pickyou ever stopped to ask, “Who pays the ing up dog doo in the yard, weeds in wages?” Think about what would hap- the front yard, fliers laying in the yard, pen if you bring down the wage payer! leaving garbage cans out for days after There would be no jobs to bring home pickup). These renters are reducing wages! The wage payer pays your sala- the value of homeowners’ property!

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have a Phoenix Union High School yearbook, “The Phoenician,” from 1924 that belongs to a mystery person. It’s a tan book with an orange spine that I taped together wanting to keep it in intact for the owner or owner’s family. There is no name on it to identify if this person is a student or faculty member. However, I believe from the few quotes inside the front and back pages, this book once belonged to a student. How I came upon this treasure is a story in itself. My husband arrived home from work five years ago carrying an old tattered book. As an antiquarian, my curiosity was immediately aroused. Within minutes of flipping through the pages, I blurted out, “Where did you find this yearbook?” “One of my sales people gave it to me knowing I display memorabilia on the walls of my restaurant,” said my husband, who owned the downtown eater, Tom’s Tavern. “But who does the book belong to,” I asked him. “We don’t know. A vendor found it 40-some years ago when he was 12 and has kept it ever since.” The first page reads: “Arthur ‘curly’ Brutus Crude Sheik Boob Mercer—’25.’ Every time you swat the tennis ball remember all the tricks you got from me.” I know now the owner of this yearbook played tennis.” Two pages over, I find a small rectangular box which reads: In Memoriam, William Seaton Gregg, Died Feb. 25, 1924. William Gregg was the instructor of industrial arts at the time of his death. A name, Sharlot Hayes, stands out under “autographs.” My Google inquiry turns up a death certificate with “Cause of Death: Injuries to head, received in an automobile accident, skull crushed, jaw broken, instantaneous.” She died in June 1924. One student, Reg, had a passion for drawing. He doodled with ink pens in class and passed personalized black and white sketches to his friends. He became art editor for the school paper and yearbook. His graphic illustrations launched his career as a cartoonist and commercial artist for the Arizona Republic. Reg

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Manning later won a Pulitzer Prize (1951) for his political cartoon, HATS. Another student, Kemp, ran track, played tug of war and was president of the Spanish club. He grew up riding horses and punching cows. He always had to win. After prohibition was repealed, he built the state’s liquor empire and became Arizona’s first billionaire. The name Kemper Marley will be forever linked to the infamous Don Bolles car bombing. I don’t want to forget the Queen of the Phoenician, Miriam Servinghaus, nor her King, Stuart Treadwell. Rose Hess was president of the sophomore class and Barry Goldwater, president of the freshman class. He looks like a young Barry with his sculptured nose and mouth. His yearbook essay describes his class: “The Freshman class of ‘27 promises to leave a memory of remarkable achievements during its four years of high school life. It is a class well worth watching.” The Phoenix Union football team didn’t wear helmets as we know them, but instead a cross between a Shriner’s hat and a fighter pilot’s cap. They dressed in knickers, high socks and sturdy boots. Priscilla Thayer, a French club member, and Lois Stidham, who belonged to the scholarship club and the debate squad, signed the book. Florence Campbell, who played volleyball and baseball, signed the book. They didn’t write short memories to preserve the moment, nor did they write sentimental blurbs to their friends. They kept it short and to the point; a simple name, an autograph, but nothing more. Not a “To” someone, which might have identified the owner. There are few clues as to who this book belongs to. So please, if anyone knows of a Georgia Chambers, an Oma Adams, Healen McCalmont, a Margery Alexander, Bea Miller, Verna Harmon or Helen Heyne, known as Pickles, please let them know that I have a yearbook they signed in 1924 for a certain “mystery” student. Terry J. Ratner, RN, MFA is a health educator at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. Visit her website at www.terryratner. com. Send comments to info@terryratner.com.

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Lifelong Learners Take Notice Seniors who have an interest in learning about solar superstorms, reverse mortgages, Channel Islands in WWII, the Traveling Gardener, emergency preparedness, memory tips and tricks, sociology of sports, skeptic guide to history or many other subjects are invited to join New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning. Sixty nine classes were offered for the fall semester. After paying $60 for the spring semester and summer session, students can sign up for as many classes as their schedule will allow on Jan. 27 on a computer. The cost is $80 for those who sign up in the fall. Classes meet at the three MCC campuses (Southern Avenue and Dobson Road; downtown Mesa at 165 N. Centennial Way; and Red Mountain Campus at McKellips and Power roads), East Valley Adult Resource Centers at 247 N. Macdonald St. and 7550 E. Adobe Rd., and many other locations in Mesa. New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning, sponsored by Mesa Community College, is a peer-led organization that

offers the opportunity to expand your learning, increase your social resources and provides opportunities to volunteer for the college and in the community. To find out more, go to the website at newfrontiers.mesacc.edu or write to New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning, 165 N. Centennial Way, Suite 208, Mesa, AZ 85201. The email address is communications@newfrontiersaz.org. An open house for learning more about this organization and to join is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the MCC Downtown Center, 145 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, on the fourth floor. Park in the parking garage on the second and third floors and take the steps or elevator to the fourth floor. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, by computer only. Those who don’t have a computer or access to one or a friend who can help, can go to the second floor of the downtown campus and people will be there to help with registration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Sun Health Offering 22-Part Diabetes Prevention Program The Diabetes Prevention Program is comprised of 16 weekly sessions followed by six monthly sessions. It is designed for pre-diabetics and those at risk of diabetes. Developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the curriculum is based on research and has been shown to significantly decrease the risk of developing diabetes among attendees who actively adopt recommended lifestyle changes. Class goals are to increase physical activity, encourage healthier eating and promote modest weight loss. Call (623) 832-9355 to register. The cost of the program is $220 and may be covered by some health care insurance policies. The class will be held at three West Valley locations: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. starting Monday, Jan. 26, at La Loma Care Center, Community Education Room, 14260 Denny Blvd., Litchfield Park. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Wednes-

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Gourmet Meals for Thanksgiving

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Seniors Invited to Audition for Chandler Variety Show Chandler-area seniors age 50 and older who can sing, dance or perform any talent to entertain a crowd are invited to audition for the 22nd annual “Spice of Life” Senior Variety Show that will be held in March at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Auditions will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, and Monday, Jan. 12, at the Chandler Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St. Anyone interested in auditioning is asked to contact Eliza Haws at (480) 782-2741 for more information. The annual show is an opportunity for local performers to step onto the main stage and into the spotlight for two shows at the Chandler Center for the Arts: 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19. The public is invited to attend and general admission tickets are $6 at the door. The Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 250 N. Arizona Ave.

Top: Firefighters and their families volunteered to help deliver 87 Thanksgiving meals prepared by The Inn at Freedom Plaza in Peoria. Sales manager at Brookdale Camino del Sol in Sun City West, Bob Miller, right, came by from the sister community to help dish out the turkey dinners to dozens of volunteers for delivery to seniors in the Sun Cities area. Left: Freedom Plaza’s executive director, Jai Larman, and marketing events coordinator, Claudette Morrison, express their gratitude to the numerous volunteers and staff who participated in the Peoria retirement community’s event. MARLA LEVINE

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day, Jan. 28, at Banner Boswell Medical Center, Support Services Administrative Conference Room, 13180 N. 103rd Dr., Sun City. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. starting Thursday, Jan. 29, at Sun Health Center for Health and Wellbeing, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise. Sunsationals Celebrate 25 Years The Sunsationals Tap Dance group will perform three times over two days to celebrate its 25th year and to raise money for Sunshine Acres Children’s Home. “Sunsationals Celebrating 25 Years of Dance: A Tap Dance Revue” will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Sunland Village East Auditorium, 8026 E. Lakeview Ave. A portion of the proceeds from the $7 tickets will go to Sunshine Acres. Tickets can be purchased by calling (480) 357-9621 or at the door. Freedom Plaza Shares a Giving Thanksgiving Freedom Plaza, a Brookdale Senior Living retirement community located in Peoria, hosted its second annual “Giving Thanks by Giving Back” Thanksgiving Meals Program. The Inn at Freedom Plaza’s dietary staff prepared 87 gourmet turkey din-

ners that were delivered to seniors and families in need by 20 firemen from the Peoria, Sun City and Sun City West fire departments; eight Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 3 deputies; and three Brookdale Senior Living associates. “I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of volunteers and their families that participated in the event,” says Claudette Morrison, Freedom Plaza’s marketing events coordinator. “I was touched by the firemen who brought their kids along. It was an amazing way to teach their children what Thanksgiving is really about.” Freedom Plaza’s executive director, Jai Larman, said local churches, fire departments and sheriff’s office officials were approached to identify families in the community that needed Thanksgiving meals. “The dinners were packaged with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie,” said Morrison. “The 87 meals delivered to seniors in Peoria and the Sun Cities, and included four families as far away as Aguila. Everything was precooked, delivered cold, and ready to heat and serve on Thanksgiving Day.” The Freedom Plaza retirement community is located at 13373 Plaza del Rio Blvd., Peoria. For a tour of the community, call (623) 876-2416.

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: : by Gayle M. Lagman-Creswick

ear Gabby Gayle: My father has fallen three times this year. He lives alone in his home of 40 years. We have tried to get him to sell and move into an assisted living place, but he will not hear of it. He says we will have to take him out of his house when he is through with this life. I worry about him all the time. His memory is good so far, and he is a pretty good cook. His vision is not so good, although he still drives to the store. How do I get him to see he is not safe in his home anymore? Signed, Worried

ear Worried: You are describing a common problem, a problem that I saw like you are seeing it, when I was a younger person. Now that I am older, I see it differently. Now, I believe that one of the privileges of age is to make choices for myself, even if they make be risky for my health or safety. For example, if I want to stay in my house and fall occasionally, I should be able to make that choice. I would wear a pendant to call for help if I have a serious fall, or if it is not serious, I would get up and go about my business. There are some wonderful assisted living places now, but please understand they cannot keep your father from falling. Of course, if he fell there, there would be helpers readily available. What I am saying is that the right answer for you may not be the right answer for your father. You do not need to feel guilty for letting him do things his way. If his health greatly deteriorates, he may not be able to continue his choices. Signed, GG

ear Gabby Gayle: I have a comment that I want to say to someone who can get the word out, and you are elected. My partner and I have been together for 40 years. You can only imagine what it was like 40 years ago to be labeled a lesbian. After 40 years together, we were able to get married and come out of the closet and go fully public. Years ago, we told everyone that we were sisters so we could keep our jobs. We moved away from families because they disowned

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us. It has been a crazy life, but we finally feel accepted. I just want to say thank you to all who have accepted us as we are. Signed, Finally Accepted

ear Finally Accepted: Congratulations! I wish you continued happiness. Signed, GG Note to readers: I received several letters about the following topic. ear Gabby Gayle: In your column last month, you suggested giving away some of your prized possessions in lieu of buying presents. This is what I have to say about that: The young people today have no desire to own some of our prized possessions. They are so involved in electronics and new-fangled inventions that they seem to have no sentimental mentality at all. All they care about is money. “Give me money so I can buy some more stuff.” That is what it seems to me. Agree? Signed, Disenchanted

ear Dis: I get it that this may be your experience. I do not believe it is always that way. Many young people love to have something of grandma’s or grandpa’s. After the grandparents pass on, they will have something to remind them of the person they knew and loved. That is assuming, of course, that it was a loving relationship. I am always surprised to hear how many grandparents frown upon their grandchildren because of superficial things like piercings, tattoos, dying hair, crazy hairdos and short dresses. We must get beyond those things and see the beauty within! Signed, GG

onfidential to CFG: There comes a time in our lives when we cannot let our children interfere with our life...especially our love life. You have a right to date and have a relationship with your choice of person. Go for it! If you have a question for Gabby Gayle, please send it to: Ask Gabby Gayle c/o Lovin’ Life After 50, 3200 N. Hayden Rd., Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 or lagmancreswick@cox.net.

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calendar January 1 Thursday Happy New Year from all of us at Lovin’ Life After 50! January 2 Friday The Encores New Year’s Dance, 7 p.m., Paradise RV Resort, 10950 W. Union Hills Dr., Sun City, $6, (623) 933-8620, (623) 933-0752. The 17-member band rings in the New Year with a sing-along to big band music from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. January 3 Saturday 3 International Tenors, 1:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, $15 to $52, (480) 924-6260, www.thepalmstheatre.com. 3 International Tenors is a tribute to some of the finest music in the world and features performances that pay homage to the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Enrico Caruso and others. January 4 Sunday Texas Tenors, 2 p.m., Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix, $18 to $83, (602) 495-1999, www. phoenixsymphony.org.

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Tai Chi Class, 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, location rotates between Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa, free, (480) 8552224, www.ironwoodcrc.com. MS Disease Microdose Therapy Treatment Discussion, 2 p.m. Tuesdays in January, Helen Foundation, 105 S. Delaware Dr., Suite 8, Apache Junction, free and reservations required, (480) 389-5431, ernestogallegos01@gmail.com. Country Store, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, free admission, (480) 832-3844. Features many new vendors, and breakfast and lunch is available for purchase.

Intermediate Line Dance Lessons, 10 a.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. January 7 Wednesday Chair Yoga Class, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, (480) 340-4013, www.ironwoodcrc.com. Fibromyalgia Microdose Therapy Treatment Discussion, 2 p.m. Wednesdays in January, Helen Foundation, 105 S. Delaware Dr., Suite 8, Apache Junction, free and reservations required, (480) 389-5431, ernestogallegos01@gmail.com. Canasta, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays in January, Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. Healthy Cooking Demonstration, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. January 8 Thursday Sun Lakes Chapter of HLAA, 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Ed Robson Branch Library, Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, free, (602) 652-3000, halib72@ gmail.com, reggiefaith@gmail.com. The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and Fire Department will speak about hearing smoke alarms, making 9-1-1 calls and responding to security alarm alerts. Chronic Pain Microdose Therapy Treatment Discussion, 2 p.m. Thursdays in January, except for Jan. 1, Helen Foundation, 105 S. Delaware Dr., Suite 8, Apache Junction, free and reservations required, (480) 389-5431, ernestogallegos01@gmail.com. Beginning Line Dance Lessons, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays in January, Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. Movie Day with “The Giver,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. January 9 Friday Flagg Gem and Mineral Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Jan. 11, Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, free, (480) 814-9086, www.

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Sun Lakes Democratic Club, 7 p.m., Sun Lakes Country Club’s Navajo Room, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, donation to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, (480) 895-1162. Doug Hart of the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans will talk about the implications of the Ryan Budget and other federal and Arizona legislative initiatives for retired Arizonans. January 13 Tuesday Hope for the New Year Brunch, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Superstition Springs Golf Club, 6542 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, $13, (480) 254-4083, (480) 276-9437. Michelle Tetschner from My Girlfriend’s Unique Boutique shares one-of-a-kind gift ideas. Music courtesy of DiAne Ashton. The guest speaker is Kris Roberts who discusses how her daydreaming was transformed to hope. Chair Yoga Class, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 3686 S. Rome St., Gilbert, free, (480) 340-4013, www.ironwoodcrc.com. January 14 Wednesday Arizona Wind Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, $10, (480) 350-2822, www.tempe.gov/tca. Under the baton of William J. Richardson, the Arizona Wind Symphony will perform “Celebration of Dance.” East Valley Michigan Club Luncheon, 2 p.m., The Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa, charge for lunch, (480) 610-9864, (480) 986-7085, jilanctot@ cox.net. The group meets, eats and talks about all things Michigan. Duet’s Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Via Linda Center, 10440 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, (602) 274-5022. Caregivers should consider attending a support group or an event to obtain the education and support you need to provide the quality care you want for a loved one. Test Your Nutrition IQ with Dr. Scott Hatfield, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. January 15 Thursday Cancer Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Bink’s Midtown, 2320 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, free, reservations required, (602) 527-3776. Guest speaker is Dr. Robert R. Kuske, radiation oncologist and pioneer of “accelerated partial breast radiation,” a five-day alternative to conventional six-week, whole breast irradiation.” ...continues on page 14

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... from page 13 Coffee Club, 8:30 a.m., Edward Jones, 13236 N. Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, Seventh St., Suite 6, Phoenix, free, registration required, (480) 340-4013, www.ironwoodcrc.com. (602) 866-6309. Shehara Smallwood, financial adviser, will discuss current events, the economy and investing in a U.P. Club of Michigan Luncheon, 12 p.m., I & relaxed, informal setting. J Fountain Restaurant, 12221 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, $13 to $18.25, (623) 977-2002, gcasselin@aol.com. Movie Day with “The Last Song,” 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations due by Jan. 15. All guests and new members Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., welcome. There will be door prizes. Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. January 18 Sunday January 16 Friday Actor Frank Runyeon, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., The Minnesota Club of Sun Cities’ Wine and Cheese Social, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., SCW Foundation Building’s Del Webb Room, 14465 RH Johnson, Sun City, $7 members, $9 guests, (623) 546-0557. The group is also planning a trip to see the Arizona Opry Dinner Theatre in Apache Junction on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Tickets are $56. New Image Fashion Show, 12 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, free admission, (480) 832-3844. Birthday Party Ice Cream Social, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. January 17 Saturday Cameo Ball, 6:30 p.m., Scottsdale Hilton Resort, 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, $125, $1,200 for table of 10, (602) 788-9556, info@cameofoundation.org. The 11th annual event benefits victims of domestic violence. Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6:30 p.m., while dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Messinger Band starts at 7:30 p.m. Superstition Mountain Heritage Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., repeats Jan. 18, Superstition Mountain Museum, 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, $3, (480) 9834888. Celebrate the lore of the Superstition Mountains with artwork, Native American dancing, and a talk about Apacheland Movie Ranch. Pre-Retirement Seminar, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Health Services Advisory Group, 3133 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, free, registration required, (602) 264-4357, http://2015preretirementseminar.eventbrite.com. The seminar will feature presentations by officials from governmental agencies such as the Social Security Administration, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Department of Labor. Local governmental and nonprofit entities will also be on hand. Saturday Night Dance with Johnny K and Kompany, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $8 in advance, $10 at the door, (480) 832-3844. Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Ironwood Cancer and

Desert Palms Presbyterian Church, Desert Palms Presbyterian Church, 13459 W. Stardust Blvd., Sun City West, free, (623) 584-4602. Frank Runyeon, a popular TV and movie actor, will present “Sermon of the Mount.” Dancing with the GV Stars, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $10 in advance, $12 at the door, (480) 832-3844. January 19 Monday The Latest in Alzheimer’s Prevention Research and Clinical Trials, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Grandview Terrace, Santa Fe Dining Room, 14515 W. Granite Valley Dr., Sun City West, free, (623) 455-5633. Brian Browne of the Banner Sun Health Research Institute presents information on new clinical trials aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s disease that are being conducted in the Valley. January 20 Tuesday John Jorgenson Quintet, 7 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, $34.50 to $39.50, (480) 478-6000. John Jorgenson is renowned in the pop, country and roc world, but gypsy jazz is closest to his heart. January 21 Wednesday A Holistic Medicine Cabinet—Herbs for Everyday Health, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunbird Golf Resort, 6250 S. Sunbird Blvd., Chandler, $5 donation, registration required, (602) 292-7858, annieosha@gmail.com. The seminar is presented by Beverly Lawrence, a holistic health practitioner who will share various herbal remedies that can be used in place of toxic over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Healthy U: Treating Your Pain with Sarah Mitchell, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. January 22 Thursday Terry Bradshaw, 7:30 p.m., repeats 8 p.m. Jan. 23, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, $39 to $149, (480) 499-8587. The football legend takes to the stage for a night of comedy, storytelling and singing, accompanied by his singers/dancers and live band.

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Mon., Jan. 19 Movie Day with “The 100-Foot Journey,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. January 23 Friday New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning Open House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., MCC Downtown Center, 145 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, free, communications@newfrontiersaz. org. Seniors who have an interest in learning about solar superstorms, reverse mortgages, Channel Islands in WWII, the Traveling Gardener, emergency preparedness, memory tips and tricks, sociology of sports, skeptic guide to history or many other subjects are invited to join New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning. ABBA FAB, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $12 to $20, (480) 832-3844. January 24 Saturday Gold Canyon Arts Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon, free admission, www.gcac1.com. A juried art show will feature the work of more than 85 artists, from throughout the state, in a wide variety of genres and styles. More than 6,000 people attend the show. Saturday Night Dance with Pam and Dave, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $7 advance, $8 at the door, (480) 832-3844. January 25 Sunday NFL Pro Bowl, 6 p.m., University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, $35 to $500, (623) 433-7101 or (800) 745-3000. Some of the league’s best players compete in conjunction with the Super Bowl. January 26 Monday New Year, New You: Part 1, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. January 27 Tuesday Social Security Class, 6 p.m., Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale, free, reservations required, (855) 795-0716. Sponsored by Van Houton and Associates. January 28 Wednesday Prostate On-Site Project Legends of the Game

Golf Classic, 8:30 a.m., Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, 5692 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, $4,000 for a foursome, .(480) 964-3013, www.prostatecheckup. org. Four amateur players team with an NFL Hall of Famer or an NFL sports celebrity as a team captain. Contests and prizes await all players, who will also be treated to a special tournament gift package. Awards dinner ceremony follows game. Net proceeds from this event benefit the nonprofit “POP” Prostate On-Site Project. New Year, New You: Part 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707. Metastatic Cancer Support Group, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, (480) 340-4013, www.ironwoodcrc.com. East Valley Michigan Club Breakfast, 9 a.m., The Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa, charge for lunch, (480) 610-9864, (480) 986-7085, jilanctot@cox.net. The group meets, eats and talks about all things Michigan. Mesa City Band Concert, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $7 in advance, $8 at the door, (480) 832-3844. Mesa Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa, free, (480) 348-0343, www.lovinlifeafter50.com/mesa-expo/. Visit the expo and its vendors for information about all things Baby Boomers. January 29 Thursday Movie Day with “The Grey Owl,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana’s Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, (480) 325-4707.

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en Dutton understands the impor- of our shows with gold teeth, chains mom was a school teacher. around his neck, big combat boots and “They knew that music would be a tance of family. As a member of The Duttons music kind of looked like a gang banger type. great thing for us. We worked really group, he feels strongly about uniting I came up to him and asked him what hard.” families through the magic of his act. drew him to our show. He said that The children were soloing with sym“We get a lot of parents who say, ever since ‘America’s Got Talent,’ he’s phonies when they were young. That ‘This is the first show my 2-year-old has been a fan. He said he loves the variety is, until a man came knocking at their sat all the way through,’” Dutton says. and it keeps him interested.” door after a gig. “That makes me so happy that “He spent the afternoon teachwe, as a family, can play a part in ing us bluegrass,” Dutton says. bringing families together.” Soon, the kids were gigging The Duttons have returned to and were then asked to perform Mesa from Branson, Missouri, in Europe. for their winter performances at “We thought it was just a hobby, the Dutton Theater at East Valley although we worked really hard High School, 7420 E. Main St. at it,” Dutton says. “We were on They will also perform at Lovin’ the biggest TV shows. We toured Life After 50’s Sun City Expo Europe several times. We made on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and Mesa some videos for TV stuff, we did Expo on Wednesday, Jan. 28. For over there, and then agents got a information about The Duttons’ hold of it over here.” shows, visit www.theduttons. By 1991, The Duttons were com. To find out about the Lovin’ playing 250 to 300 shows a year. Life After 50 expos, see www. In 1997, the family opened its lovinlifeafter50.com/expo. theater and subsequent hotel, “We’ve done (the expos) almost the Dutton Inn, in Branson. Afevery year,” he says. “The winter seven years in Branson, they ter visitor group knows us really expanded to Mesa by partnerwell. Our show really appeals to ing with East Valley High School all ages. Teenagers love it. It keeps and building an auditorium that moving. There’s a lot of variety. It could serve as a permanent winreally caters to families as well.” ter venue in Arizona. Many folks know The Duttons “It’s been a great thing,” says from their several PBS specials the Utah native. “This has been as well as a stint on “America’s our 10th season in Mesa. It’s been Got Talent.” The band will perawesome.” form a different show each month The secret of The Duttons’ through March at the Dutton The Duttons put on a variety show that includes music, success is hard work, he says. special effects and choreographed lighting. Theater. “Not only did we practice a “It’s not a regular concert,” Dutton The Duttons have been playing lot growing up, but our parents really says. “It’s a full show with special effects, music since they were youngsters. stood by our sides,” he says. “We’re all backdrops and choreographed lighting. Persuaded by their parents, the Dut- adults with our own children now, but It’s a bit to change the show with how ton siblings each started on classical we’re still working with them. There we do it, but it definitely makes it bet- violin when they were around 4 years are three generations in the family. ter. It’s never stale. We want to mix it old. First and foremost, aside from the muup to give people that new experience.” “They wanted to teach us to work sic, they tried to teach us to live acThe audience is just as varied as the hard,” he says. “They didn’t have the cording to good principles and have music The Duttons play. plan that we were going to be profes- good values. That’s kept us together, “I like to tell this story,” Dutton says. sional musicians. My dad was a ten- to keep focused on the good things.” “A guy was in the front row of one ured professor of economics and my

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Fun & Games Around The Valley January 2015 Karaoke Night Join the fun by either singing or watching residents and guests try to sing. WHEN: Sat., Jan. 3, and Sat., Jan. 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: $2 donation INFO: (480) 832-9003 December ’63: Frankie Valli Tribute December ’63 showcases a collection of favorite songs from Frankie Valli. WHEN: Sun., Jan. 4, at 8 p.m. WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Willie Nelson and Family Willie Nelson brings the family for an evening of hits. WHEN: Sun., Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix COST: $60 to $110 INFO: (602) 267-1600 or http://celebritytheatre.com Marlin Zimmerman The Merrymakers Ballroom Dance Club welcomes Marlin Zimmerman during its Thursday evening of dance. WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 8, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa COST: $7 to $8 INFO: (480) 570-4142 or www.dancemm.com Temptations The Temptations perform some of their classic hits. WHEN: Fri., Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $25 to $99 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Hot August Night The tribute band plays Neil Diamond classics. WHEN: Sun., Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com ...continues on page 17

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Entertainment Fun & Games Around the Valley ... from page 16 Comedy Night with Mark Cordes Mark Cordes, who is dubbed “The Spouse Whisperer,” will entertain residents and guests. WHEN: Sun., Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Shadows Mobile Home Park, 205 S. Higley Rd., Mesa COST: $12 in advance only INFO: (480) 806-8637 Tuxedoe Junction The Merrymakers Ballroom Dance Club welcomes Tuxedoe Junction during its Thursday evening of dance. WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 15, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa COST: $7 to $8 INFO: (480) 570-4142 or www.dancemm.com ABBAFab ABBAFab performs the greatest hits of legendary Swedish pop/rock group ABBA. WHEN: Fri., Jan. 16, at 3 p.m. WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Boogie Nights Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, Join singles and couples for the monthly dance. DJ Kort Kurdi will spin hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s. WHEN: Fri., Jan. 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Palm Ridge Summit Hall, 13800 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City West COST: $5 members, $6 guests INFO: (602) 679-4220 or www.scwdanceforhealth.com. Friday Night Dance with Reign-N-Country The country band entertains residents and guests at Sunland Village. WHEN: Fri., Jan. 16, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: $7 INFO: (480) 832-9003 Workin’ Hard The James Brown Tribute band will perform some of his classics. WHEN: Sun., Jan. 18, at 8 p.m. WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com A Tribute to the Carpenters Pay tribute to Richard Carpenter and his late sister, Karen, during this performance. WHEN: Mon., Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin

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t 74 years old and his humor intact, pop legend Bill Medley says his career with the Righteous Brothers and as a solo act reads like a “bad movie.” Sailing through a successful career, Medley and the Righteous Brothers found themselves eyeing a rebirth in the 1980s, thanks to their songs’ placement in movies like “Top Gun,” “Ghost” and “Dirty Dancing.” “What are the odds that three years in a row we’d have songs in movies?” he says via telephone from his Missouri home. “‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’ was in ‘Top Gun.’ ‘(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life’ was in ‘Dirty Dancing’ and ‘Unchained Melody’ was in ‘Ghost.’ In 1990, we were hotter than we Bill Medley had ever been.” All three songs were placed in the most crucial scenes of those films. That’s why it makes it difficult for him to choose his favorite moment. “Your music is like children: You don’t like any of them,” he says with a hearty laugh. “No, that’s not true. I just love them all. That’s why they made such a dynamic impression on people.” The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Medley and Bobby Hatfield who recorded from 1963 to 1975. The group continued to perform until Hatfield’s death in 2003. Fans can expect to hear the Righteous Brothers’ hits and more when Medley performs two shows in Mesa: Monday, Jan. 26, at Valle Del Oro RV Resort and Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Mesa Regal RV Resort. “At my show, I’m going to do a lot of Wayne Newton. No I’m not,” he wisecracked. “I do all the Righteous Brothers hits. I have a great band and they all sing, so we cover the Bobby part pretty good. And I have a 27-year-old daughter (McKenna) who travels with me. When I do ‘(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life’ from ‘Dirty Dancing,’ she does that with me. She also helps out a little on the Bobby Hatfield stuff. I

do what I hope the audience is there to hear.” Besides his music, Medley is an accomplished author, having released the 2014 book “The Time of My Life: A Righteous Brothers’ Memoir.” The writing process was revealing. “I certainly learned Bill Medley had a problem—I forget what the psych word is—with staying in relationships,” he says. “I would always come and go. When it would get too close, I’d leave. All the way through the book—especially with women—I would come and go. I had commitment issues, even with the Righteous Brothers. “I’ve grown out of it. I’ve been married 28 years. That’s one thing I learned about me was the Righteous Brothers broke up a couple times and that was all my fault.” Medley is excited about returning to Phoenix, with which he has many ties. Before “You Lost that Lovin’ Feeling” and “Little Latin Lupe Lu” were released, the Righteous Brothers frequently played the Studio 7 teen club at Seventh Street and Indian School Road. “That was one of the first venues that Bobby and I would do,” he recalls. “Back then, rock ‘n’ roll was considered a fad. We would ask ourselves, ‘What are we going to do after this fad?’ I’m still asking myself that.” Also in Arizona, his son owns Medley Communications, which installs cable television systems. “It’s very successful,” he boasts. “And my brother-in-law owns a very successful nightclub called Blue Martini. I’m in Arizona, baby.” Bill Medley performs at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Valley Del Oro RV Resort, 1452 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa; and Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Mesa Regal RV Resort, 4700 E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets are $35 to $40 for residents, and $40 to $45 for guests. For more information, call (800) 294-7660 or visit www.cal-am.com.

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Hormones ... from page 23 Inevitably, hormones begin to decline as the body ages. As individuals enter the “golden years,” this significant decline in hormone production leads to hormone imbalances. In women, the hormones estrogen and progesterone plunge when they reach menopause, resulting in hormonal imbalances that cause hot flashes, wrinkles, mood swings, fatigue and depression. Estrogen drops disrupt bone formation, blood coagulation, heart health and skin collagen. Testosterone decline in older men causes loss of muscle mass and strength, and hormone imbalances negatively affect bone density, heart health and energy levels. There are other hormones that could have an impact on a senior’s health if they decline and become imbalanced. In the medical profession, there is a term called the “Hormone Triad.” “The triad is three hormone systems that have an intimate dance between one another,” says Dr. John Robinson, NMD, of SottoPelle in Scottsdale. “The triad consists of sex hormones, thyroid and adrenals.

Diet A healthy diet is imperative to natu“Sex hormones are predominantly ral hormone balance. A healthy diet for estrogen, testosterone and proges- seniors is one that includes vegetables, terone,” Robinson continues. “The protein, healthy fats and low-glycemic thyroid produces thyroxine, which is es- fruits, those that don’t cause large sential for life. Every cell in your body, blood sugar rises and subsequent spikes at any age, vitally relies on thyroid in insulin levels (another hormone by the way). hormone for optimal Cruciferous vegefunction. Additionally, tables are beneficial your adrenal gland— for regulating horsmall glands that sit on mones and include top your kidneys—sebroccoli, cabbage, crete a cornucopia of cauliflower and hormones, such as corkale. Adequate tisol, that are also vital hydration is imporfor life. We can live withtant as well. out ovaries or testicles... A diet lacking in not very well, though. essential fatty acids, However, we cannot proteins and phytolive without a thyroid or nutrients from fruits adrenal glands. These and vegetables can glands secrete vital, lifecontribute to horsupporting hormones mone imbalances. for our health.” Dr. Angela AgriIn terms of balancing Dr. John Robinson, NMD, of Sotos, ND, suggests the body’s hormones toPelle in Scottsdale. naturally, there are five key areas where eliminating or minimizing the connaturopaths focus their efforts: diet, ex- sumption of refined sugar, white flour, ercise, sleep, stress and environmental processed foods and alcohol. She also recommends natural supplements, infactors.

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Hormones ... from page 25 mood and increase the immune system. People just feel better all around after they exercise. “But don’t overdo it on the exercise,” Burns continues. “Work within your level.”

the body heals, where balance occurs, physically, mentally and emotionally.” Popular stress reducers include meditation, exercise, sleep and taking good care of yourself. Doctors also recommend surrounding yourself with people who are positive and upbeat.

Sleep Getting adequate sleep, the seven Environmental Factors Naturopathic doctors argue that to eight hours recommended by docmany of today’s ailtors, is critical to proper ments are correlated to hormone balance. The the increase in toxins in release of hormones by the environment—a bythe pituitary gland is product of living in an markedly influenced by industrialized country. sleep. Proper sleep has Chemicals are unbeen shown to enhance avoidable. The worst human growth hormone offenders include BPA, (HGH) secretion, which acetaldehyde, atrazine, is the body’s natural anbenzene, chloroform, ti-aging hormone, and DDT, DDE, PBB, dioxins, melatonin production. ethanol, formaldehyde, niMelatonin is central to trosamines, PBDE, PCB, human health and an imDr. Jennifer Burns, ND phthalates, petrochemiportant antioxidant. “We need our zzz’s in order to make cals, organophosphate pesticides, healthy growth hormone levels and styrene and tricolosan, to name a few. A group of toxins, called endocrine take on cellular repair work,” says disruptors or inhibitors, have become Agrios. Recent evidence suggests that lack of particularly troubling to doctors. These sleep could be a risk factor for major are chemicals that bind to hormone receptors and impact a body’s overall chronic diseases. hormonal state. Endocrine disruptors can cause the body to go haywire: Stress When your body encounters stress, it increasing production of certain horreleases two key hormones: adrenaline mones; decreasing production of and cortisol. Adrenaline increases your others; imitating hormones; turning heart rate and elevates your blood pres- one hormone into another; interfering sure, while cortisol increases sugars in with hormone signaling; telling cells to the bloodstream. When the stress goes die prematurely; competing with essential nutrients; binding to away, hormone levels essential hormones; and return to normal. Probaccumulating in organs lems arise when stress is that produce hormones. continually present. The long-term activation of In Harmony the stress-response system Naturopathic doctors and the constant exposuggest that environmensure to stress hormones tal and lifestyle factors can disrupt a body’s norare exhausting hormones mal functioning. earlier in life, leading to “An important part of more chronic diseases. the body healing itself is Balancing hormones is a to be restored to balance,” complex topic. The modsays Dr. Allison Pritchard, ern medical approaches, NMD, a Tucson-based Dr. Angela Agrios, ND naturopathic physician. “The flight like artificial hormone injections, pills, versus fight response is part of the sym- patches and creams, have become very pathetic nervous system, and healing popular, but also very polarizing. While there are various treatments does not occur when the body is in this state. In contrast, the parasympathetic and approaches to deal with a particunervous system is the state in which lar hormone, a naturopathic doctor

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All doctors agree that exercise is beneficial to health. Exercise increases circulation, which increases the flow of hormones throughout the body. Don’t overdo it. Always exercise within your ability. will empower seniors to make lifestyle changes necessary to build a strong foundation for optimal health, focusing on diet, exercise, sleep, stress and avoiding toxins to naturally balance hormones. “Hormone balance is achieved when patients are fully balanced, in all aspects of their lives,” Robinson says. “Hormones dictate how we feel, but they also respond to our commands brought on by lifestyle and personal

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::by Curt Blakeney Pretty soon, everyone was huddled bout 10 years ago, Scottsdale resident and businessman Steven around the coffee table to play Lazar’s Lazar got fed up with the disconnect impromptu animal trivia game. And of modern families: the daughter tex- the light bulb went off in his head...creting, the son playing video games, the ate an actual board game that would not only bring famidad watching sports lies together, but also on TV and the wife teach kids about anion the phone chatmals and develop skills ting with her neighlike math, reading and bor. One night, while logic. Lazar was entertain“Education works ing family and friends, best when people are he challenged the having fun,” he says. younger kids to a ver“But ultimately, we bal trivia game, where want families to spend participants would quality time together earn points by answerwithout the TV, the ing questions about Scottsdale’s Steve and Joyce Lazar phone and the texanimals. have balanced business and commuting.” “Everyone loves aniIn February 2014, mals,” Lazar says. “So nity service in their relationship. I would ask them animal questions, and Lazar met with Phoenix-based graphic they would get 50 points for an easy designer Joshua Kassel, sketching out question, 75 points for a medium ques- the board game’s design and details. tion and 100 points for a difficult ques- Several months later, Family Board tion. When they answered the ques- Games LLC was founded and the tions correctly, they got really excited. “Animal Winner” board game was in development. You could see their eyes light up.”

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Background in Business Lazar was bit by the entrepreneurial bug as a student at San Diego State University, operating a company (Jobs for Students) that sold ZIP code directories. “It gave students a great op- Animal Winner contains a 10-inch by 20-inch board, nine different portunity to make animal pieces and 144 animal questions divided into easy, medium and extra money for hard categories. school,” he recalls. “I learned a lot their ministry outreach at Temple Beth about dealing in business. I hired 50 Yachad, bringing music and prayer to students a day in the park. I learned senior centers Valleywide. to follow my gut. I had to handle evLazar’s two daughters from a previery part of the business, so I learned ous marriage continue the family trabusiness smarts. I also learned that it’s dition of giving back. Ariel, 26, is volimportant to have integrity in business unteering with the Peace Corps and and in life. How we treat others is so Red Cross in Cambodia, and both important.” she and younger sister Chloe, 24, parAfter graduating from SDSU, he ticipated in Taglit-Birthright Israel, a moved to Chicago to work with his nonprofit group that takes young peofather, Norman, at the family-owned ple on heritage journeys to Israel. business AirWize Inc., a residential Determined to bring all families and commercial heating and air con- together like he did his own, Lazar is ditioning company. Lazar was respon- excited about his new venture. Animal sible for advertising, sales and market- Winner helps promote multigeneraing. tional bonding. He is also hoping to Eventually, he started Speedway have schools, children’s organizations, Supply, a wholesale supplier of heat- community groups and student camps ing and A/C parts and equipment. For use Animal Winner for group activiseven years, he ran the company in Il- ties, as well as for fundraising endeavlinois before moving to Arizona and ors. changing the business model for his Animal Winner is available for new company, Lazco Corp. $24.95 online at www.animalwinner. “Basically, now we ship surplus parts com and 10 percent of each purchase and equipment from our sellers to our is donated to charities dedicated to buyers,” he says. “So we have no in- children, seniors, animals and the enventory, which removed our overhead. vironment. Amazon is slated to carry It’s more efficient this way.” the game and the company is in talks with several retailers. The company Focus on Family also has a second game, Bible Winner, It’s not surprising that his new ven- in the works. ture, Family Board Games, is a family “Steve is so passionate about helpaffair. Lazar, a Chicago native, is the ing others and it shows with the deCEO, his wife, Joyce, is the CFO and velopment of Animal Winner,” says his father, Norman, is the head of sales Joan Wissing, the company’s operaon the West Coast. And like any smart tions and sales manager. “He had a viman, Lazar tips his hat to his wife. sion to create a game to bring families “Joyce is the brains of the opera- together, and he has done just that. I tion,” he says. “She oversees the finan- have never met someone as compascial operations so that things run in sionate and determined as Steve, and proper balance.” I know that with these qualities he will Lazar and his wife are influential not stop until Animal Winner is a sucin the Scottsdale community through cess.”

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that is instinctive for dogs. They are den animals, and although confinement may not feel natural to humans, for a dog, it’s innate and can provide welcome solace. The kennel can be placed in the family room or den so your pet will still be included in any family gathering, but not underfoot. The very first such pet kennel was created by Petmate in 1964, and ever since, that company has been recognized as the leading expert in designing comfortable shelters for pets. There are a multitude of kennel op-

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... from page 8 decrease the threat of flooding in the Grandma said that from the states in the news. beginning of recorded time, common sense died when one It seems as if most everyone is group of people enslaved others. In upset about a lasting solution America today, common sense died to education funding. Equality when one group of people built a meand justice for all students and teachers morial to a bully boy who stole property, must be part of the solution. Florida abused the owner, defied the law, fought and other states with fewer school dis- the policy and ran away and died as any tricts, more students and higher grades coward might who oversteps the rules after offer an excellent guide to our of a peaceful society. dysfunctional system. With only 67 districts, Florida literally has million more It’s interesting only one TV stato invest into the classroom.—Robert tion is live broadcasting history and Janet Lundquest, Mesa being made tonight in Ferguson, Missouri. All the other commercial Just where did all those pro- managers are waiting for the first coltesting Republicans’ ancestors lection of pre-paid advertisement profcome from around the world? its without interruption. What does that How did they think they’re not lucky tell citizens about no longer having free to be born here because their ancestors press? Now the nuts will be turned lose came here? How stupid can all these and start a riot. people be? It’s just unbelievable. They don’t remember their ancestors had to Michael Brown was no angel. come here first for them to be where He was a thug. He had marithey are today. Why are they denying juana in his system, robbed a others the same rights, and thinking store and assaulted a clerk. He was rethey’re always right and everyone else sponsible for his own death by attacking is wrong? Poor dumb, dumb, dumb a policeman. Where’s the outrage when people. Shame on you. Ungrateful to the white policeman is killed by a black? your ancestors. Think about it or else There just isn’t any. look for a brain somewhere under the bushes. The snowbirds are back and the Sun Cities will once again look like South Phoenix. Do It’s hard to believe these Republicans are screaming for they have any goals in life besides buyeverybody to pay their fair ing and selling junk at odious, trash, sotaxes. That includes you with all the called garage sales? money you’re hiding overseas in banks. You’re traitors, liars, crooks and douFerguson is still the biggest isble-talking politicians. sue on television. It’s the only thing they’re looking at? What Where are the Republicans go- did the old newspaperman used to say? ing to find all the money to fix If it doesn’t sell newspapers, don’t print America—roads and bridges it. It’s not freedom of the press. It’s and towns and people. It’s simple. Stop freedom of the stupid who put it in the spending it on fixing other countries. It press. should have been done 15 years ago, instead of going to a stupid war. The most hard-working, underpaid Americans are tired of the complaining illegals and President Barack Hussein Obama at least 22 times stated others who are unhappy. They’re at our that he could not act alone to borders and freebie lines. If they don’t reform immigration policy. Yet he did like the country they were born in, then it. He needs to be reminded this is the they won’t work to improve it. Go back United States of America and he was to your own country. elected president, who has one-third of the power. It’s his job to enforce the What kind of judges do we laws, not to make the laws. He is acthave here in Arizona? One ing like a dictator and he needs to be is conducting a “circus” with stopped. this Jodi killer allowing her to manipu-

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late the system and costing millions of taxpayer dollars. The judge should be tossed in a cell with Jodi and the other mother that is not ever going to set up trust funds for her kids. She is laughing at the system on her shopping trips. She, and the judge on her case, should all be in one cell. I encourage everyone who enters a contest to read the rules first and then decide if the taxes are worth it. The other day I saw a local contest for a trip to California. Want to know what the prize was valued at? $9,000! And it wasn’t even that great of a trip. You shouldn’t even be taxed on a trip, but that is the U.S. Government for you! If you find 50 cents on the ground they will want their cut. So please make sure that whatever contest you are entering is worth it since you’ll be getting a 1099 in the mail come January. If the new ruling crowd of Tempe does not preserve the oldest treasure on First and Mill, then it deserves the next 100-year flood that totally destroys the place. Shame on Monti’s, selling out for the millions. You crooks should preserve history. You, you’re a bum. Officer Darren Wilson, who was doing his job and who was cleared by the grand jury, has resigned and will not get one penny severance pay. Meanwhile, Michael Brown’s siblings will get fully paid college tuitions. Don’t tell me crime doesn’t pay. Regarding a “Sound Off” post in the December issue regarding Barack and Michelle Obama losing or surrendering their law licenses. Here is another case of an overdose of “faux news” or believing every word of a chain email you’ve received. Maybe checking some facts may help. Q: Did Barack and Michelle Obama “surrender” their law licenses to avoid ethics charges? A: No. A court official confirms that no public disciplinary proceeding has ever been brought against either of them, contrary to a false Internet rumor. By voluntarily inactivating their licenses, they avoid a requirement to take continuing education classes and pay hundreds of dollars in annual fees. Both could practice law again if they chose

to do so. www.factcheck.org/2012/06/ the-obamas-law-licenses. I for one will be so happy to see 2017 when this vile president bashing will come to an end. I hope to live that long. At least this President has a brain, unlike the previous holder of the office that was a total embarrassment. But as long as elections can be bought by the highest bidder nothing will ever change and we will be at the mercy of our “bought officials.”—Trish Noel Some letter writer in the December issue stated that the Affordable Care Act was “written by Republicans and should be called Republicare.” How wrong and distorted can this person be? It was written by Democrats and passed by only Democrats. Not a single Republican in the House of Representatives or the Senate voted for the bill because they realized it contained many deceptions and unknowns. Part of the trick is to bring on the benefits soon and to pay with higher taxes later. An example is the tax on health care insurance in 2018. Also, the new tax on home sales. It stands to reason that you can’t add 40 million people to the insurance and not pay more. If the Republicans are always fighting for the rich and the Democrats are always fighting for the poor and middle class, how come after six years of Obama and Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi the rich are much richer and the poor and middle class are much poorer? It isn’t the judicial system that is at fault. It is state law that in a capital murder case where the death penalty is on the table, the penalty phase has to be decided by a jury not a judge. So blame the jury for taking so long in this case. And too it has been sensationalized by the media. The NFL has just announced that they will not punish those St. Louis Rams players who had the hands up in the “Don’t shoot!” Ferguson stance. Shame on the NFL. They are a disgrace. Latest news, only 79 recalls on a variety of American-made cars. What does that tell you about the decrease of American workmanship? Are they really goofing off for a paycheck that’s too small to begin with? Or are they that uneducated?

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Shaved Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette :: by Jan D’Atri T hey say never look back, so onward to 2015. But just this once, I’m looking back to holiday dishes, because there was one side salad I was introduced to that is just too good to leave behind. It’s going to be my go-to salad this year for a tasty and healthful plate of goodness and I think you’re going to love it too. It’s a shaved salad with bursts of sweetness from cranberries or raisins, the perfect amount of crunch from toasted almonds, and a phenomenal Dijon dressing punched up with horseradish. The combination leaves your taste buds wanting to come back for more and more and more. The original recipe was given to me by Chef Ryan Clark, the executive chef of Agustin Kitchen in Tucson. Clark, a three-time “Iron Chef ” winner, two-time World Margarita Champion and author of “Modern Southwest Cooking,” prepared this salad for a cooking demonstration recently and the dish absolutely wowed the crowd. He made it with shaved Brussels sprouts and I have since

created variations with green cabbage or Napa cabbage and substituting raisins for the dried cranberries to change it up a bit. The tangy vinaigrette is the perfect complement to balance the sweetness from the raisins and dates. It introduced me to grape seed oil, and now it’s one of my favorite cooking and finishing oils. Now, this recipe is designed for a party-sized bowl of salad. You can cut the recipe in half for a smaller amount, but I’ve kept the original amounts because one of the best things about this particular salad is that you can make it ahead, and it keeps in the refrigerator for days. Unlike a regular salad tossed in dressing, this one stays crunchy, firm and flavorful. I love this recipe so much that I now keep plenty of chopped dates, raisins and slivered almonds on hand to fulfill my craving for this salad anytime I want. Plus, it’s a great way to eat well in the New Year. Here’s to your good health in 2015!

Shaved Salad with Dijon Horseradish Vinaigrette

(Party size. Cut recipe in half for four to six servings) 3 pounds Brussels sprouts (can substitute one large green cabbage or two Napa cabbages) 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, lightly toasted 1/4 cup dried cranberries (can substitute raisins, regular or golden) 1/4 cup fresh dates, chopped into small pieces 2 medium shallots, sliced thin 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated Salt and pepper to taste Discard any loose leaves from the Brussels sprouts. Holding the stem, cut the Brussels sprouts into very thin slices. Toss in a large bowl to separate layers. In a dry skillet, lightly toast sliced almonds. Place in a plate or bowl to cool. To the Brussels sprouts

(or cabbage) add toasted almonds, cranberries (or raisins), dates, shallots, fresh grated cheese, salt and pepper. Pour Dijon Horseradish Vinaigrette over salad and gently toss. When plated, sprinkle small amount of shaved cheese over top. Dijon Horseradish Vinaigrette 1 cup grape seed oil 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 ounces horseradish (regular or prepared) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Whisk or blend all ingredients together until well combined. Pour over salad and toss.

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Sitka by the Sea

God’s Country on Alaska’s Inside Passages :: by Ed Boitano

or me, the cruise vacation is about sampling a new location, then deciding if I want to come back. My problem is that I want to return to every destination. And this was never truer than when I took an Alaska Inside Passage cruise and set eyes on Sitka. I knew I had to come back to Sitka with its rich native culture and Russian history. And seven years later, I did. Back Story Sitka is located on Baranof Island in southeastern Alaska on the outer coast of the Inside Passage. The area was settled by the Kiksadi Clan of the Tlingit (pronounced: Cling-git) Indians, who called their home Sheet’ka Kwaan, “people on the outside of Shee.” Their 10,000 years of dominance ended in 1799 with the arrival of Alexander Baranof and the Russian-American Company, who came for the sea otter pelts, dubbed “soft gold.” An uneasy truce was established between the two groups, until the Tlingits drove the Russians out in 1802. Three years later, Baranof returned—this time with a battleship— and proceeded to bombard the Tlingits until they retreated deep into the forest. The Russians enjoyed a period of prosperity, but once the sea otters were gone, so were they, and the territory was sold to the United States in 1867. Sitka continued to prosper, thanks to fishing, but grew dramatically during World War II with the arrival of a naval airbase. Today, Sitka is a thriving city with a population

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of 8,881 (18.6 percent of whom are Tlingit), devoted to tourism and commercial fishing. Like most Inside Passage cities, it is only accessible by boat or plane. The downtown road runs 7 miles to the east and 7 miles to the west, and abruptly stops. Sitka is one of the most culturally advanced places I have ever visited. Its main road was welcoming to every ethnicity and income level. In a local bar one night, I saw millionaire commercial fishermen, museum curators, student summer workers and Tlingit artists with bloodlines that led to royalty, all laughing and joking together. What to See Sitka Tours offers a comprehensive four-hour overview of the area’s numerous attractions from the comforts of a motor coach. The first stop is Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska’s oldest federally designated park. The 113-acre coastal park is nestled in a temperate rain forest with beaches, hiking trails and scores of totem poles. The visitor center houses the Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center, featuring ethnographic exhibits and an area to watch Native artists at work. Other stops include the Folkloric New Archangel Dance Show, the iconic St. Michael’s Cathedral and the Alaska Raptor Center, a pioneering nonprofit wildlife project dedicated to saving Alaska’s raptors (birds of prey). Later, I visited the Russian Cemetery, the Russian Bishop’s House, and the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa

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Sitka National Historical Park is Alaska’s oldest federally designated park and boasts scores of totem poles. Kahídi, Sitka’s Community House, which offers traditional Tlingit dancing and songs. The Isabel Miller Museum not only houses displays from Sitka’s history, but is also a great place to purchase local artwork. Another must-see is the Sheldon Jackson Museum, home to one of the oldest Native culture collections in the world. The museum, designated on the National Register of Historical Places, was created to preserve Alaska’s rich Native culture for today’s ancestors. Adventures Meeting at 7:30 a.m. on a Saturday is not my idea of fun, but five minutes into my journey on a Sitka Sound Ocean Adventure Kayaking Trip, I realized there was no other place I’d rather be. Paddling through pristine waters, encountering sea birds, seals and even a family of whales—with majestic 3,200-foot Mount Edgecumbe (Sitka’s Mount Fuji) as a backdrop—is something that I will never forget. For a boat experience on the wild side, there is the Esther G Sea Tours and Taxi Deluxe Ocean Adventure. Capt. Davey Lubin takes guests to waters outside Sitka’s harbor for viewings of sea lions, sea otters (now replenished), humpback whales and, if you’re lucky, puffins at St. Lazaria National Wildlife Refuge. Lubin offers a passionate narration, interrupted only by his concern that the ocean is calm. To learn more about Sitka, contact Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau at (907) 747-5940 or www.sitka.org.

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ook around. It’s no secret that the way we communicate has changed over the years. From landline telephones to cellphones and video technology—what once was a staple in the home or office has gone by the wayside as wireless and Internetbased services have become the new platform for communicating. With communication technology improving so rapidly, what are the chances that devices like TTY (text telephone) become outdated? Will iPads, IP-based services and VRS (Video Relay Service) become a necessity? These days, technology has developed from cellphones to iPads to computers and all the apps that go along with them. As we look to the next generation of technologies, we need to make sure those services are contemplated now so that individuals will be ready to use those services in the future.

Goodbye Landlines During the past decade, customers have cut the cord on landlines and began to shift service to wireless or Internet-based options. For many people, this means making calls more convenient through different relay service options. So, what can we expect? To start, more VRS (Video Relay Services) options will be available. Video relay is accessed by contacting relay service via a videophone or a webcam on a personal computer, laptop, iPad, smartphone or other tablet, together with videophone software or apps. With this service, those with a hearing loss can communicate virtually anywhere there is a Wi-Fi connection. In addition, Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service options will be used

more often. Through the use of the Internet, IP Relay Services would allow individuals to make calls from their computers instead of using their devices. An Internet relay service can be accessed via a relay service website or instant messaging. Because many IP Relay Services now support various methods of communications, those with a hearing loss will have greater accessibility with IP Relay Services to communication through the use of Web browsers, mobile phone apps, text messaging, instant messaging and real-time text methods. Things to Consider Out with the old and in with the new! With communication platforms and options for relay services changing, it may be time to upgrade to a device and service that will support advancing technology. Devices to consider: Smartphone with text messaging and video chat capabilities iPad or tablet Internet access and a desktop or laptop computer Webcam Wi-Fi Mobile apps like Facetime and Skype Relay service providers. This new technology has opened many doors for the deaf and hardof-hearing community, connecting individuals and communities across a broad range of spectrums and improving the ways in which communities and individuals share information. For more information on the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, visit www.acdhh.org or Arizona Relay Service visit www.azrelay.org.

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T HE F INISH L INE Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness HOW DO BIRDIES MEAN BUCKS?

HOW DO I PLAY BIRDIES FOR CHARITY?

Simply pledge one cent or more for every birdie that will be made by the PGA TOUR players, Thursday through Sunday of the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open. It’s estimated that between 1,300 and 1,800 birdies will be made. Inclement weather may affect the total.

HOW MUCH WILL I OWE & WHOM DO I PAY?

Say you pledge one cent per birdie and 1,500 birdies are made, after the tournament, you’ll receive an invoice for $15.00 from Thunderbirds Charities. You can either make your check payable to “Thunderbirds Charities” or provide credit card information, (Do not pay charity directly). For other possible pledge amounts check the chart below.

BIRDIES CAN ALSO MEAN BONUS BUCKS

Charities can receive a 15 percent BONUS on the total amount of pledges collected on their behalf during the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open Birdies For Charity Program. It’s as simple as it sounds. Example: If Charity A collects $20,000 in pledges, Charity A will receive 15 percent of that, or $3,000, for their charity courtesy of Thunderbirds Charities.

2015 Sponsors

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he 2015 Arizona Senior Olympic Games will start on Saturday, Feb. 21. For those who are new to the games, here’s an interesting fact: The first Senior Olympic Games took place in Arizona in 1982 on the third weekend in February. They have started on that weekend every year since the beginning. Not many things are that reliable,

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ast chance to prepare for Arizona Senior Olympics State Games! Racewalking is a great sport. It’s great for cardiovascular fitness, excellent for strengthening the upper and lower body and, as any racewalker will tell you, it’s sexy to watch! When done correctly, it uses as many calories as running. It, however, avoids the jarring of the joints and spine, and is a sport where you can compete as soon as you learn the technique. Arizona Senior Olympics is hosting a free racewalking workshop at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix. At the workshop, participants will learn the basic rules of racewalking, as used by the Olympians, as well as how to improve technique and

simply get a better workout. This clinic is also for those who want to learn to walk efficiently and avoid injury while increasing their workout. Park in the small parking lot upon entering the Seventh Street entrance to Steele Indian School Park and meet instructor Ellie Kallal. The entrance is located just north of Indian School Road, on the west side of Seventh Street. Wear comfortable clothing—shorts or tights if you want to qualify for the state games— and flexible running shoes. Walking shoes are too rigid. Bring water. Everyone is welcome! Reserve your spot in the clinic by calling Ellie Kallal at (480) 980-3366 or emailing ellie.kallal@cox.net.

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he Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation is the 501(c)(3) and parent organization of Arizona Senior Olympics. • The oldest person to compete in the ASO was a 103-year-old golfer. • 100 percent of all income is spent on the annual games and related expenses. • The software used for our registration is called FuseSport. • If you register for the games online, you save our volunteers the time and effort of doing it for you. • Any donation to the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation is fully tax deductible. • ASO is not a sports organization. It’s a health and fitness organization. • 600 volunteers give their time and effort to make the games a good experi-

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ence for all the athletes. • Some ASO athletes have been competing in the games since the games were founded in 1982. • Portable toilets cost $103 per day to rent. • There are six shooting events in the ASO. • Many of the facilities used for the games charge by the hour for rental and for staff. • ASO was a founding member of the National Senior Games Association. • To be included in the Arizona Senior Olympics, a sport must be an Olympic sport, an internationally played sport, or of significant aerobic value. • Arizona Senior Olympics was grandfathered in by the USOC and is one of the few states allowed to use the term “Olympics.”

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By Rick Beavin, Arizona Market President for Humana’s Senior Products ity of keeping patients healthy, greater ccountable” and “value-based” emphasis is placed on the quality of a are often-used terms in health care today, but what do they really mean patient’s overall health, so total patient care, including wellness screenings and when it comes to you and your health? other preventive measures that may Following are answers to commonly help keep you healthy in the future, are asked questions about accountable care. a key focus. What is accountable care, and how is it different from the way • More coordinated care: Your doctor healthcare has worked in the will have a more complete picture of past? your health because they will be in close Traditionally, health care in the Unit- communication with the other doctors ed States has operated under a “feeyou see and have greater access to your for-service” model in which doctors are health records and other documents to paid based on the number of services help inform their decision making. they provide to patients. As a patient, How will I know if my doctor this means that your doctor gets paid enters into an accountable care each time he or she provides you with relationship? care. Additionally, if you require mediYou may not necessarily know about cal attention from multiple healthcare your doctor’s accountable care relationproviders, such as physicians, specialists, ship, however, you might notice a more nurse practitioners and others, it’s likely coordinated care approach, more emthat they did not speak to one another phasis on preventative care and a better to coordinate your care. Ultimately, this patient experience with improved longmodel may mean highly fragmented term quality outcomes. and inefficient care, resulting in medical How do insurers and providers tests and procedures that are unneces- work together in an accountable sary or duplicative. care model? The healthcare industry is shifting Insurers, like Humana, have extentoward an accountable, value-based ap- sive experience with accountable care proach to care in which care revolves and offer various tools and capabilities around you: the patient. In this model, to help healthcare providers, hospitals doctors are incentivized to take steps and health systems become successful that improve your health outcomes. Es- accountable care providers. These partsentially, primary care physicians, spe- nerships include value-based incentives cialists and hospitals work with insurers for providers for quality care improveto enhance the coordinated care experi- ments. ence for your overall health. Will my insurance coverage How do I benefit from my physiremain the same if my doctor cian entering into an accountable enters into an accountable care care relationship? relationship? Accountable care is designed to benYou should not experience any changefit the patient in several ways, such as es to your benefits or the way you pay for the following: your health care if your doctor is part of • More time with your doctor. In ac- an accountable care relationship. This is countable care settings, doctors are due in part to a greater emphasis on acable to spend more time with you as countable care as a result of the Patient the emphasis is placed on value of care Protection and Affordable Care Act versus the volume of care provided to (ACA), and accompanying comprehenpatients. This allows you the opportu- sive health insurance reforms. nity to ask more questions and learn Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by about your health. • Increased focus on preventive care. Humana. For more information on Humana’s Because doctors in accountable care senior products in Arizona call (602) 760relationships share in the responsibil- 1700.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Be in the Senior Olympics 1 You’re never too old to improve your health. 2 You’re bound to enjoy one of the 30-plus sports that are offered. 3 Adopting an active lifestyle will give you a longer and better life. 4 You’ll be a role model for your grandkids. 5 At your age, your self-esteem could use a boost! 6 You’ll meet the best friends you ever had! 7 You’ll accomplish more than you thought possible! 8 Reaching your “personal best” feels wonderful. 9 You’ll be happier about your health, your outlook and your life! 10You’ll feel like a kid again!

Consumer Reports Says: ‘Get Off Your Butt’

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