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In This Issue - Up Close Publications
MesaUpUplands Close Bringing neighbors closer to their community April 2011 Self Development Charter School announces EXCITING NEWS Submitted by Anjum Majeed Principal M any exciting events are happening at Self Development Charter School (SDCS). Recently, Self Development received the 2010 Charter School of the Year award from the Arizona Charter Schools Association. This year, we are celebrating our 10th anniversary. Additionally, we are pleased to announce we are expanding our facility to add two more classrooms and a science and technology center. The new science and technology center at SDCS aligns an inquiry-based approach with educational research. The students will use hands-on experience to incorporate metacognitive learning, including predicting, observing, inferring, analyzing and reporting data. In addition, the students will perform experiments in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics to enhance the understanding of the subject matter taught in classes. The students also will be introduced to the careers in science and technology by participating in programs with exposure in the fields of architecture, drafting, engineering, robotics and digital video. Our unique technology-based curriculum provides opportunities for excelling students to undertake an accelerated path when they enter high school, as well as earn college scholarships and compete successfully for entrance to highly ranked colleges. Excelling students completing our Middle School Program also may have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement exams in biology, Latin and Spanish. Our technology center will provide opportunities for students to experience blended learning. Blended learning incorporates in-class lectures with online and distance learning. Our current Latin classes use blended learning. Students at SDCS experience high quality learning in a school culture, which minimizes social pressure often associated with middle school years. The school’s philosophy maximizes each student’s potential. By introducing the subject matter in the field of science and technology, students feel they have the capability to excel. Our curriculum enhances development of sound fundamentals, increases curiosity, and makes the students want to conduct research and explore new ideas. This level of knowledge will result in critical thinking and the learning skills necessary to succeed in college. You can be assured of our faculty’s dedication to the student’s best interest. The school’s principal and faculty take personal interest in each student’s development performance and progress. Our students have a can-do attitude, and they are eager to learn more. Self Development Charter School serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information, calll (480) 641-2640. Self Development’s Performance Wins s CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARD D By AnnElise Makin W ith Self Development Charter School (SDCS) winning the 2010 Charter School of the Year Award from the Arizona Charter Schools Association, the school can proudly add yet another recognition to its comprehensive list of accomplishments. “We are excited about this honor,” stated principal Anjum Majeed. This was the first time SDCS was nominated for this award—and won. “The committee evaluated our school through interviews and site visits on many levels,” Ms. Majeed stated. “Teacher-student teamwork in the classrooms, data-driven teaching methods, and the learning growth index were some of the criteria.” Unique at SDCS, the principal engages in a high level of involvement in the classrooms. At times, Ms. Majeed reviews a whole week’s worth of work from a set of students to monitor their progress. “Sometimes I teach, sometimes I observe the classroom, or I pull students out for coaching,” the principal described. “Teachers may ask me to teach a concept or co-teach a class. I try to have a conference with each one of my students.” SDCS, winning No. 1 Highest Performing School in Arizona by the School Digger Web site in 2009, has continuously qualified as an excelling school by the PhillipsWest Arizona Department of Education. Founded in 2000, SDCS quickly grew from 37 students to 280 strong. After expanding into seventh and eighth grades, the publicly funded school has again reached capacity and is looking to add more classrooms. This vote of confidence for SDCS comes from parents who observe their children blossom through the well-guided academic challenges. In the pursuit of creating lifelong learners, SDCS staff nurtures the students with compassion, courage, and collaboration to excel each through harnessing their particular strengths. “We address every student’s individual needs so they can be successful,” Ms. Sherri Cote, founding staff and senior teacher, said. “The rigorous challenge brings all PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX, AZ PERMIT #4460 Publishing | Design | Writing | Photography POSTAL PATRON ECRWSS students up to level.” “When I started with SDCS, I could see Ms. Majeed’s vision, even with the small class size we had,” the educator recalled. “Our staff works out the curriculum together by continuously inputting changes in response to the dynamics in the classroom.” “We have high expectations of our students,” stated Ms. Lori Baeder, student coach and front desk staff for six years. “By developing a good bond, teachers can make students rise up to the expectations. Not only do students want to please, but they also feel proud of themselves through their accomplishments.” “SDCS is more than the sum of its academic performance,” principal Majeed summarized. “We have a special atmosphere here. You can observe how much kids enjoy learning and critical thinking. We set expectations high and make learning fun.” Self Development Charter School is located at 1709 N. Greenfield Road, near Walmart. To find out more about the school, or to make an appointment for a tour, call (480) 641-2640. For more information, go to www.selfdevelopmentcharterschool.com. In This Issue xxx . . . . . . Baywood Banner ......................................... 2 Bellagio xxx . . . . . . . .Pizzeria ....................................... 9 8 ............................................... 3 xxx Cosmos Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 xxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Market Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 xxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loan cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ............................................ 7 xxx . . .Modifi .............................................. 9 xxx .Sendas Las Dental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 xxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 OB Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 xxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 xxx . . . . . . .Directory 2 April 2011 Mesa Uplands Up Close HEALTH BANNER BAYWOOD OPENS MEMORY clinic to identify, treat disorders By Corey Schubert Public Relations Specialist B anner Baywood Medical Center recently opened a Memory Clinic to provide assessments for people who are concerned about memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairment. The Memory Clinic provides a consultation service that includes cognitive testing, diagnosis, treatment and guidance for adults who have problems with memory. The clinic is located adjacent to Banner Baywood in a medical office building at 6553 E. Baywood Ave., Suite 212 in Mesa. Memory loss that is more than expected with age, or mild cognitive impairment, may be a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Research supports that early detection and treatment may be most effective in delaying the onset and progression of disabling memory loss and function. The Baywood memory clinic is designed to identify the precursors to cognitive impairment and bring the resources of the hospital’s neurosciences to bear in providing treatment options. “The Memory Clinic expands Baywood’s neuroscience service line and complements our certified Stroke Center, further establishing the facility as a leader in caring for patients with these types of diagnoses,” says Banner Baywood Chief Medical Officer Larry Spratling. Baywood’s memory loss care specialists work to customize a specific plan tailored to the precise needs of the patient and family as they change over time. These services include: • Memory assistance and planning services • Medication management • Connection to community resources • Communication strategies • Day-to-day living tips Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are a rapidly escalating national health care crisis and have been recognized as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.3 million Americans and approximately one in every eight people ages 65 or older. Memory disorders can also stem from a number of other causes, such as stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, brain tumor or epilepsy. Depression, chronic pain, certain medications and high levels of stress can also contribute to reduced memory. The Memory Clinic is available through self or physician referral. Medicare assignment and other recognized plans are accepted. To schedule an appointment, call (480) 543-6750. Published by PhillipsWest Publishing | Design | Writing | Photography Mesa, AZ 85215 © Copyright 2011 Phillips West. All Rights Reserved. E-mail: [email protected] (480) 748-1127 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kim Phillips ADVERTISING Monica Adair (480) 772-1949 STAFF WRITERS Dawn Abbey, Alyssa Andrews, Julie Brown, AnnElise Makin, Vivian Stearns-Kohler COPY EDITOR Sandra Van Dyke DESIGN www.KeenGraphics.net Ramey Newell, publication and Web site design www.luckyyoucreative.com Erin Loukili, advertising design CONTRIBUTORS Deb Budnick, Rose Buttita, John Karadsheh, Lynn Knuth, Nancy Nemitz, Jay Williamson www.UpCloseAZ.com In an emergency, seeing a doctor fast is good. 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Brown Road, is coordinating the 2011 Extraordinary Women’s Conference, scheduled for April 7 through 9. Developed specifically for women, the event is open to the public, according to Shelly Johnson, administrative assistant. A special online registration fee of $29, or $44, which includes brunch on Saturday, is available at www.extraordinaryconf.com. Same-day registration is at 5 p.m. on April 7, along with the opportunity for all participants to check-in. A fashion show begins at 6 p.m. Opening speaker is Dr. Maureen Anderson, co-pastor of the h h S l church. A Dancing-with-the-Stars-style contest follows. Although the conference, sponsored by the non-denominational Christian church, will offer faith-based services and speakers, there also will be entertainment and a boutique with local vendors. In addition, fun topics, such as non-surgical facelift alternatives and fashion, will be part of the event. Sandra Barbetta, co-owner of Cosmos Salon and Day Spa, her daughter, Terese, and other Cosmos team stylists will be creating hairdos and makeup for church members and friends who will be modeling new fashions from Chico’s, Dress Barn and Rue21. “We chose models from all sizes and age groups, so there will be something for everyone,” said volunteer show coordinator and former model Charlotte Neil. Giving back to the community is a high priority for Sandra and Cosmo Barbetta and their staff at Cosmos Salon and Day Spa, “We always want to do whatever we can to help women,” Sandra said, “and the theme of the event, Moving On Up, is a positive message.” “O mission is to give women a sense of “Our value,” stated Charlotte.“Mostly, we want to reach out to the community—to those single mothers, perhaps victims of abuse, and women who would just like to meet new friends and find a sense of community in the area.” For more information about the conference, visit www.extraordinaryconf.com, or call (480) 964-4463. Cosmos Salon and Day Spa is located at 2837 N. Power Road. Call (480) 844-0707. By Dawn Abbey A lta Mesa Golf Club members and guests raised $6,440 during the fourth annual Tee It Up for Charity golf tournament on March 5. The tournament benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Arnie’s Army, two leading organizations in the research and treatment of breast and prostate cancer. A total of 20 mixed teams of four played the course in a net tournament format with a shotgun start. A 50/50 drawing and raffles for prizes donated by local businesses and members garnered additional funds. Headed by Chris Ackley, the club’s Charity Committee coordinated the event. WINNERS WERE: First Place: Brian Lemaire, Deanne, Julia Martin and Bob Sakshaug Second Place: Bob Sedar, Marcia Beaver, and Jim and Kathryn Berreth Third Place: Jerry and Linda Pearson, and Kim and Terry Anderson Closest to the pin prizes of $100 Calloway gift cards were earned by Mike Corr, at 2 feet 4 inches and Sandy Krenning, at 4 feet 7 inches on the 14th hole. Also earning prizes were Scott Aune, at 4 feet 7 inches a n d Helen Rivera, at 7 feet 8 inches on the eighth hole. DINING ALTA MESA GOLF CLUB restaurant wins gold star By Dawn Abbey T he Alta Mesa Bar and Grill at Alta Mesa Golf Club just received a gold star rating, the highest rating awarded to a restaurant by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, which is responsible for restaurant health inspections. “We have been maintaining a silver rating,” said Chef Marc Woodward, who was pleased with the hard-earned recognition. “But a gold rating is hard to achieve. Everything has to be absolutely perfect. Everything by the book.” Marc vowed continuing efforts to maintain a perfect kitchen. How’bout PROM 2011? Now accepting reservations APRIL SPECIAL Rejuvenating Antioxidant Facial ONLY $79 Cosmos Salon n & Day Day Spa • 28 2837 N. Power Road Mesa, AZ www.CosmosSalonAndSpa.com • 480-844-0707 www.UpCloseAZ.com 4 April 2011 Mesa Uplands Up Close HEALTH LOCAL BUSINESS TURN ON THE BODY'S HEALING Sweet Repeats ladies consignment power with natural pain patches boutique moves to new location Submitted by Red Mountain Family Chiropractic M esa chiropractor Dr. Lynn Knuth has a deep understanding of why people are looking for natural, effective ways to get rid of pain. “My patients come to me looking for answers on pain management after having taken a variety of medications or even having had surgery,” Dr. Knuth said. “When they are at their wits end, I'm often a last resort.” The human body is created to be self-healing. (If you cut yourself, you heal. When you get a cold, you get better.) In addition to chiropractic care, Dr. Knuth uses homeopathy. "Homeopathy has long been used as a scientific system of health care that activates the body’s own healing abilities,” she said. “Homeopathy uses small doses of substances from plant, mineral or animal kingdoms, which switches on the body’s natural ability." SOME FACTORS MAKING HOMEOPATHY DESIRABLE Safe—no side effects. Powerful—physician tested formulas. Credibility—the products we use are FDA approved. Triple Potency—this delivers faster results and a higher success rate. Environmentally Friendly—the packaging is 100 percent recyclable. Long Shelf Life—you can always have some in your (natural) medicine cabinet in case of emergency. FAMOUS FANS OF HOMEOPATHY Michael Phelps (Olympic Champion) JJohn D. Rockefeller M Mahatma Gandhi C C. Everett Koop, MD P Paul McCartney For more information about the safe, ppowerfully effective and natural pain ppatches, as well as to try them, call Red M Mountain Family Chiropractic at (4 (480) 924-7632. You pay nothing for the patches un unless they work for you! By Vivian Stearns-Kohler I n less than a year, the overwhelming popularity of Sweet Repeats Ladies Consignment Boutique has positively motivated owner Connie Hooper to select a new location near her current store. Effective on May 3, the new home for Sweet Repeats will be at the FarnsworthRicks shopping plaza at 6039 E. University Drive, on the southeast corner of University Drive and Recker Road. The airy, upscale store boasts more than 2,000 square feet and has three roomy dressing rooms. “This great new location will continue to carry designer clothing and accessories at affordable prices,” Connie stated. Featured are high-end handbags, such as Coach, Dooney, Fossil, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Brighton and Vera Bradley. There also is clothing by Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, Anne Klein, Theory, Jones New York and Chico's. Sweet Repeats Boutique is for shoppers who like to update their wardrobes regularly. The boutique accepts designer and better label items in like new condition, freshly laundered or dry cleaned and in season. Consignments are accepted Tuesday through Saturday during regular business hours and only with 10 or more items. Upon their items selling, consignors have the option of store credit or cash. After 60 days, items not having been s sold will be donated, unless t consigner has retrieved the them prior to the end of the consignment period. Sweet Repeats donates to several area charities, including Women’s Sojourners, Sunshine Acres Children’s Home and Arizona Humane Society. Gently used, small home décor items will be for sale. These Connie Hooper include decorative pillows, artwork, candleholders, lamps and furniture. However, no linens, kitchen items or small appliances will be accepted. “Due to space restrictions, items must be newer styles, designer quality and appealing to discerning shoppers,” Connie said. Between now and May 3, visit Sweet Repeats at 5846 E. McKellips Road, located west of Recker Road and across from Kohl’s. The boutique is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (480) 275-2480. The telephone number and hours of operation will remain the same at the new location. Looking for help with career planning, job searching, enrollment and academic planning? Look to MCC’s Career and Re-Entry Services. For more information visit www.mesacc.edu/career free free with any color service, get a referral bonus! refer a new client and you’ll both receive a MCC Southern and Dobson Campus 480.461.7000 MCC Downtown Center 480.461.6100 www.mesacc.edu A Maricopa Community College The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution. women’s haircut haircut this offer is for new clients only. with any color service. 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Suite 102 Mesa, AZ 85204 NW Corner of Val Vista & Southern www.UpCloseAZ.com Ladies’ Clinics Junior Clinics Casual dining Fun social activities And so much more… Call Kim in membership at 480-832-3257 ext.100 Mesa Uplands Up Close April 2011 5 Real Estate ART REAL ESTATE REALTOR PLAYS ROLE IN changing lives with housing By John Karadsheh W hile most of you who are reading this publication are fortunate enough to either own or rent a home, there are many in our community who do not have a place to call their own. On any given day, it is estimated there are tens of thousands of homeless individuals in Arizona with families representing the fastest growing segment of this population. I have the honor of serving on the board of directors of Save the Family Foundation of Arizona, a local nonprofit organization with a mission to empower homeless families to become self-sufficient. While most of my days are spent working with clients to find that perfect home with the right number of bedrooms, bathrooms and garages, my work with Save the Family is all about meeting the basic needs of families and providing them a place to finally call home. Save the Family maintains more than 70 homes – ranging from two-bedroom apartments to three-bedroom houses. Each home shelters a formerly homeless family for up to 24 months (the average stay is just seven and one-half months) while the family participates in a comprehensive program to help them achieve self-sufficiency. I was amazed when I discovered I could help a homeless family gain the skills to achieve lifelong independence for free! By taking advantage of the Working Poor Tax Credit, my donation to Save the Family yields a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $400 on my Arizona state income tax return.* That $400 contribution provides all the services a homeless family needs for a week and one day. Rather than send this money to the state, I take comfort in knowing my contribution to Save the Family is helping families in my community immediately. For more information about the tax credit, and to learn about volunteer opportunities for you or your organization, please visit www.SaveTheFamily.org. *AZ state taxpayers can redirect up to $400 for married couples filing jointly or $200 for taxpayers filing as single or head of household. This credit is completely separate from school tax credits. As with all tax-deductibility issues, please contact your tax advisor for information regarding eligibility. John Karadsheh is a licensed REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Trails And Paths Premier Properties. He also is an Associate Broker, Accredited Buyers Representative and a Certified Residential Specialist. You can contact John with any of your real estate questions. Call him at (602) 615-0843, or go to his Web site at www.BuyAndSellAZ.com. in Mesa Uplands area Mesa Uplands Area Market Report Sales over $250,000 for the Month of February 2011 Address Square Feet 2333 East Lynwood Street 2,892 9544 East Glencove Street 2,165 2143 North Chestnut Circle 3,029 Regency at Garden Grove $265,400 1525 North Robin Lane 2,740 Mesa Northgrove $271,000 X 1951 East Lockwood Street 2,576 Friendly Cove Estates $271,614 X 2511 North Tierra Alta Circle 3,026 Boulder Mountain Highlands $295,000 X 8545 East Halifax Circle 2,912 Signal Heights $300,000 X 7965 East Kael Circle 4,639 Estates at Desert Shadows $319,000 X 4043 East Hale Circle 2,722 The Estate Groves $320,000 Sold Price Short Sale or REO Citrus Del Ray $255,000 X Saguaro Shadows $265,000 Community 8733 East Nance Street 2,651 Madrid $325,000 1453 North Steele 2,862 Grandview Estates $325,000 X 8555 East Princess Circle 3,237 Signal Heights $335,000 X 2034 East Minton Street 3,519 Groves of Hermosa Vista $355,000 X $360,000 7856 East Kenwood Street 3,141 Estates at Desert Shadows 2135 East Calle Maderas Street 3,700 Las Maderas $360,000 8524 East June Street 2,342 Mountain Bridge $364,950 8540 East Jasmine Circle 2,600 Mountain Bridge $383,950 4335 East Fox Circle 3,390 Eastview Estates $390,000 1862 North Woodruff 3,356 Mountain Bridge $392,950 5345 East McLellan Road #56 4,713 Alta Mesa Estates $420,000 X 3555 East Jasmine Circle 5,591 Arboleda $550,000 X 3530 East Inglewood Circle 5,956 Arboleda $820,000 9411 East Jasmine Cirlce 5,482 Boulder Views $875,000 X X Information gathered from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Sales Information provided By John Karadsheh, ABR, CRS of Coldwell Banker Trails & Paths Premier Properties. www.BuyAndSellAZ.com John Karadsheh, ABR, CRS Christina Ovando, CRS ASSOCIATE BROKER, REALTOR® Multi-Million Dollar Producer Accredited Buyer Representative Certified Residential Specialist REALTOR® Multi-Million Dollar Producer SEVRAR Platinum Society Certified Residential Specialist (602) 615-0843 (602) 684-5737 www.BuyAndSellAZ.com Scan the “QR Codes” with your smart phone for more information and pictures of each of these fine homes! $1,475,000 Copper Canyon @ Las Sendas $699,000 Near Las Sendas $625,000 Granite Preserve @ Las Sendas $550,000 Legacy Hills @ Las Sendas 5,693 sf ~ 5 BR’s + Home Theater 5,052 sf ~ 4 BRs ~ 6 Baths 3,404 sf ~ 3 BRs ~ 2.5 Baths 3,017 sf ~ 4 BRs ~ 3.5 Baths $434,900 Grayhawk @ Las Sendas $335,000 Red Mountain Ranch Sale: $175,000 Lease: $1,500/Month $165,000 Alta Mesa 2,256 sf ~ 3 BRs ~ 2 Baths 3,205 sf ~ 5 BRs ~ 2.5 Baths Hill View Acres 2,566 sf ~ 4 BRs ~ 2 Baths 1,485 sf ~ 3 BRs ~ 2 Baths www.UpCloseAZ.com 6 April 2011 Mesa Uplands Up Close LOCAL HEALTHBUSINESS COMMUNITY BEAUTY IS AS BEAUTY DOES AT C AT H O L I C S True Essence Salon and Spa Returning Home By Dawn Abbey V isitors to True Essence Salon and Spa, the only Mesa salon to be certified as an Aveda Concept Salon, will receive all their favorite services while also enjoying the benefits of more natural, plant-based products for their skin and hair. “Many people want alternativess to ynthetic products with petrochemicals and synthetic ve fragrances, but they don’t want to give tay) up effectiveness,” said Maytee (My-tay) n and Green, owner of True Essence Salon th.” Spa. “With Aveda, you can have both.” he Since 1978, Aveda has been the forerunner in creating high perfor-mance beauty products formulatedd with plant-based ingredients. In fact, Aveda is one of world’s largestt purchasers of organic ingredients for personal care items. “When I started my beauty career 15 years ago, it was in an Aveda salon,” Maytee said. “They had just come out with their new hair color products, created with 98 percent plant products rs from around the world. Customers still love them, because they have lustrous shades,” she continued, “and Aveda’s color line isn’t as damaging to the hair as other color lines can be. “Once people try our product lines, they remain steadfastly loyal. It’s almost like a cult following,” Maytee said with a laugh. “But the real reason is that Aveda’s natural products actually do what they say they will do.” According to this salon and spa owner, Aveda offers full lines of skin care for all skin types, including anti-aging regimens, specialty issues, such as acne, and gorgeous makeup. “All of our facials, peels and moisturizers not only work great,’ she stated, “but have fantastic natural essential oil fragrances.” Natural essences also infuse their hair care lines for smoothing and repairing hot-tool damage. Their newest offering, Be Curly, allows for curly hairstyles without the frizz. “In addition to being highly creative professionals,” Maytee said, “our stylists and aestheticians receive Aveda training and on-going education to become expert in using Aveda skin and hair care products, so they can offer Aveda Signature Services, such as our Elemental Nature Facial or Aromatherapy Chakra Massage, to our clients. “As an Aveda salon, we are ppart of a worldwide organization that believes Beauty is as Beauty Does,” she explained. “Not only does Aveda promote natural beauty care for the individual, but also caring for the planet by supporting worldwide efforts in recycling, clean water rights, ssustainable agriculture and rrenewable energy.” Aveda is the first bbeauty company to use 100 ppercent certified wind power, fu funding enough new wind en energy resources to offset al all the electricity used by th their primary manufacturing fa facility, distribution center an and corporate headquarters in Blaine, Minn., their Web site, aveda.com, claims. The company also has partnered with women’s cooperatives to sustainably raise plant oils used in their products. When Aveda discovered the U.S. has no recycling for plastic bottle caps, they created a recycling program for water bottle and other bottle caps, and reuse them in manufacturing product packaging. Aveda salons are cap collection sites, and True Essence has a bin set up for those who want to participate. Submitted by Ginnie Saettene A ll Saints Catholic Church will offer a six-week series entitled Catholics Returning Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for six consecutive Mondays through April 25. The sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the church. If you have a family member or friend who has left the church, please invite them to join us for these informative sessions. For more information, call Deacon Buddy at (480) 985-7655. All Saints Catholic Church is located at 1534 N. Recker Road in Mesa. For more information about Aveda natural products and services offered at True Essence Salon and Spa, call (480) 396-3112, or visit their Web site at trueessencesalon.com. You also can find specials on their Facebook page. True Essence is located on the northwest corner of Power and McDowell roads, next to Basha’s. REAL ESTATE LOAN MODIFICATION could force you into foreclosure By Lorraine Ryall, Realtor CDPE, CSSN Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths Premier Properties W The bank finally denied the loan application, and advised him to do a short sale, but the next foreclosure date was just 12 days out. He contacted us right away. We had a buyer, and were able to present the bank with the complete short sale package just days before the foreclosure. ith so many homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages, one of the options they turn to is a loan modification, but while this seems like a great idea, unfortunately, very few are approved. Less than one percent of loan applications have been accepted as permanent modifications. Many homeowners end up in the trial period only to be denied a few months later or get a loan modification reducing their monthly payment but by such a small amount, it really doesn’t help. Unfortunately, there is another major flaw in the loan modification process of which most homeowners are unaware. While the bank is working on your loan modification (this can take months), you may not be making your mortgage payments or not be paying them in full. As you become more delinquent, the bank will start foreclosure proceedings even though they are working on your loan modification. Lorraine Ryall Some banks and their investors have set guidelines, which only will allow a foreclosure to Sounds good so be postponed a certain amount of times regardless of the far. We submitted it reason. Therefore, if you are finally denied a loan modificaostpone the to the bank in time to postpone tion, but have used up all the foreclosure postponements in the process, you will not be able to do a short sale or deed in foreclosure, just as the bank had advised. We were told that because the foreclosure date had been postponed lieu. Instead, you will be forced into foreclosure. six times while the bank was working on his loan modiI recently had this exact situation with one of my fication, and that was the maximum times allowed, the clients. He had worked with the bank for months on a foreclosure could not be postponed for any reason. loan modification. During the process, foreclosure dates Often, banks’ rules and regulations don’t seem logical, were issued and postponed. www.UpCloseAZ.com and this is no exception. My client’s home was going to be foreclosed in just two days. He was devastated. He hadn’t even thought about moving out yet. The bank kept giving him false hope, telling my client they would work with him. He did everything they asked, including doing a short sale. In spite of w what the bank told him, he and his family were going to be homeless in just two days. We were denied the postponement three more times before finally getting it p postponed just hours b before it went to the c courthouse steps. If you are in the p process of a loan modificat tion, or thinking about a applying for one, make sure y talk to your bank. Find you o what their guidelines out ar so you can avoid finding are yo yourself in the same situatio as my client. tion If you would like more information on loan modifications, short sales and foreclosures, visit www.ArizonaShortSaleToday.com. You also can contact Lorraine Ryall, Realtor CDPE, CSSN, at Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths Premier Properties by calling (602) 571-6799, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Mesa Uplands Up Close April 2011 7 ART Self Development Preschool/Charter School Assure Your Child a Firm Educational Foundation! Join the many students who begin their education as one year olds and complete the elementary and middle school education at Self Development! 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SALON HOURS MONDAY 10:00 am - 6:00 pm • TUESDAY 9:00 am - 8:00 pm WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 8:00 pm • THURSDAY 8:00 am - 8:00 pm FRIDAY 8:00 am - 8:00 pm • SATURDAY 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SUNDAY Closed 2910 North Power Road #101 Mesa, Arizona 85215 NW Corner of Power & McDowell • www.trueessencesalon.com Call to Schedule Your Appointment 480-396-3112 www.UpCloseAZ.com 8 April 2011 Mesa Uplands Up Close COMMUNITY ART ART ART ART www.UpCloseAZ.com www.UpCloseAZ.com www.UpCloseAZ.com www.UpCloseAZ.com www.UpCloseAZ.com www.UpCloseAZ.com www.UpCloseAZ.com www.UpCloseAZ.com www.UpCloseAZ.com www.UpCloseAZ.com M-F 8:30am to 7:00pm Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm www.theupsstorelocal.com/3690 [email protected] 2733 N POWER ROAD MESA, AZ 85215 (Power & McDowell) 480.641.1744 April is Flancer’s Raising THE FUN FUND-RAISER MONTH By Dawn Abbey F lancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizzeria restaurants have slated April as Raising the Fun Fund-Raiser month, and owner Jeff Flancer is determined to raise $25,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. Flancer’s has planned a variety of events in hopes of beating last year’s total raised for the veterans of $20,000. Disabled Sports USA (Wounded Warrior Project) is a non-profit organization established to allow Iraq/Afghanistan War veterans who have lost limbs to participate in sports-related rehabilitation programs. Flancer’s 11th annual Charity Pizza-Eating Contest takes place at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, on the outdoor patio at Flancer’s Gilbert restaurant location, 610 N. Gilbert Road. You can sign up there or at the Mesa location, 1902 N. Higley Road. Registration opened on March 21. The entry fee, which includes a limited edition T-shirt, is $30, on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 25 registrants. An overflow waiting list will be maintained until contest time. The winner, who must be an Arizona resident, will be crowned by Miss Arizona, Brittany Dawn Brannon. There is no admission fee to watch the fun. A pair of additional fund-raisers is planned at the Gilbert location. Smokes and Barrels will take place on April 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and features Perdomo cigars and Four Peaks Brewery beers. Reservations are $45 per person. Spill the Wine, Eat That Cheese is set for April 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Reservations are $30 per person. Flancer’s also is offering customers the option to Round Up Your Bill to the next dollar amount, with all excess donated as part of the fund-raising event. Raffle tickets for prizes, all worth $1,000 or more, are available for $5 each, or five for $20, 12 for $50. For $100, you get 24 tickets and a special high roller ticket. For every $100 in raffle tickets folks buy, they receive an additional special ticket for a prize, which only these high rollers can win—a $500 gift certificate for a PC or iPad, sponsored by BC BriComp computers. Winners need not be present to win the drawing on April 18. Prizes include a Vienna Siena 50/50 cash raffle up to $1,000; Norwood Furniture of Gilbert $1,000 gift certificate; Sky Mountain Limousine $1,000 eight-hour limo service; Southwest Airlines, four round-trip tickets, up to $1,600; Maddy’s Pool Supply, one year of full service worth $1,200; and $1,000 in local restaurant gift certificates. “Many of our local sponsors have supported us year after year,” said Jeff. This year’s donors include $2,500—Alliance Beverage Distributing Company, Benjamin Franklin The Punctual Plumber, Shamrock Foods; $1,500—Maddy’s Pool Supply, Norwood Furniture, Southwest Airlines Share the Spirit: $1,000 – Hamilton Publishing, Sky Mountain Limousines, Surf and Ski, TAP and Sons Electric, UpClose Publications, Villa Siena Weddings and Events; $500—A2Z Trophy, BC BriComp Computers, Chandler Sign*A*Rama, Four Peaks Brewing Company, Global Bikes, Meridian Bank, Print USA of Arizona and Tabacalera Perdomo Cigars. To become a sponsor, contact Jeff at (480) 326-9077, or via e-mail at jeff@flancers.com. For updated information, to buy tickets, or to sign up, visit or call the Mesa, (480) 396-0077, or Gilbert (480) 926-9077) restaurants. You also can check out Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizzeria Web site at flancers.com. For more information on the Wounded Warriors project, go to www.dsusa.org. Red Mountain GMPSJTU Discover the beauty of flowers -LWVX $GXOWDQG.LGV%UD]LOLDQ-LX )LWQHVV.LFNER[LQJ&ODVVHV $GXOWDQG&KLOGUHQ·V.DUDWH 00$ FODVVHVIRU$GXOWVDQG.LGV7UDLQOLNH D8)&ÀJKWHUZLWKRXWJHWWLQJLQWKHFDJHDQG JHWLQWKHEHVWVKDSHRI\RXUOLIH 39 GORGEOUS! SPRING MEADOW BASKET WITH Hydrangeas, Tulips & Iris’ INCLUDES LOCAL DELIVERY! $ FOR ONLY PERFECT FOR MOTHER’S DAY OR EASTER. CALL NOW AND PLACE YOUR ORDER. OPEN Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm 2823 N. Power R Rd., d., d . #1 ##105 05 NE corner of Power & McDowell cDowell ow owel 480-981-1460 • www.redmountainflorist.com ntain nt ain nflorist.com n florri t com m 1:&RUQHURI3RZHU0F'RZHOO ZZZHDVWZHVWPPDFRP 0RUQLQJDQG(YHQLQJ &ODVVHV www.UpCloseAZ.com Mesa Uplands Up Close April 2011 9 DINING SPORTS ART ART Bellagio Pizzeria offers variety of dishes and friendly atmosphere M ike Bipar, owner of Bellagio Pizzeria, seamlessly blends old and new to produce a familyfriendly neighborhood restaurant with wide ranging menu selections. Papa Jay’s Pizza was a family-run pizzeria in Tempe for more than a decade. Mike moved the restaurant to its current location near McKellips and Greenfield roads, across from Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport. Even though Papa Jay’s Pizza is now Bellagio Pizzeria, Mike has maintained the many delicious original recipes made popular by the former owners and, in addition, offers much more. For example, Mike has expanded the culinary offerings to include Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. Also on the menu are hand-tossed pizzas, specifically, the New York-style variety. These pizzas can be ordered on whole-wheat crusts. In keeping with the Mediterranean theme, custom pizzas are served on lavosh bread, which is a thin, leavened flatbread baked similarly to a cracker. Your choice of toppings includes artichoke hearts and spinach, eggplant, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese. Souvlaki-style, shish-kebab meats are on the menu, as well as homemade pasta dishes. The lamb shanks are marinated in herbs and served with dill rice topped with dried walnuts and cranberries. A Greek salad is included, too. If your appetite dictates starters only, you are in luck. Your options are varied and range from hummus and taboule, to chicken wings and mozzarella cheese sticks. A particular favorite is the Mediterranean combo sampler, which includes baba ghanoush, falafel, taboule and dolmas, served with tzatziki sauce and warm pita bread. Topping off the sampler are two kinds of hummus. Homemade desserts include zeppoles. This popular bite-size menu item comes to your table as a warm stack of puffy fried dough covered in powdered sugar. Cannolis, baklava and tiramisu round off the homemade dessert favorites. During the dinner hour, this family-friendly restaurant becomes especially busy. Booths line the Old World-style wall, which offers a sense of a little Italy and the Mediterranean. The patios also fill up quickly. Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bellagio Pizzeria is located at 4545 E. McKellips Road. For more information, call (480) 325-1600, or visit the Web site at www.bellagiopizzeria.com. World Champion Now TEACHING IN MESA Submitted by East West MMA C arlos Eduardo Farias, from Fortaleza, Brazil, is now teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at East West MMA, located on the corner of Power and McDowell roads. Professor Carlos, as his students affectionately know him, brings more than 15 years experience in training and competing to East West MMA. Coach Carlos came to the United States from Fortaleza, where he studied Jiu-Jitsu under professors Guillherme Santos and Sazinho, top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters in Brazil. Professor Carlos also sports a winning MMA professional record. He received his Jiu-Jitsu black belt from MMA veteran Roberto Spider Traven. Master Traven, a fifth-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is the 1999 Abu Dhabi Absolute Champion and two-time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion. Under Traven's instruction, Coach Carlos has earned multiple titles in Brazil and a variety of United States and World titles. These titles include: • Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship • NAGA Mr. Olympia Tournament Champion • International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Championship • First Place Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Division No-Gi • Third Place Black Belt Absolute Division No-Gi • Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship • First Place Black Belt Absolute Division • Third Place Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Division • 2011 Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship • 2011 NAGA Grappling Champion In addition to competing, Carlos' passion for teaching is unparalleled. The students of Professor Carlos range in age from 6 to 60. Through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, he is dedicated to teaching the values of honor, humility and respect for all. Along with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, East West MMA offers class for adults and children in karate, MMA, self-defense and fitness classes. East West MMA has morning and evening classes, with classes to meet everyone’s needs and schedules. East West MMA has a staff of highly trained, educated, enthusiastic and talented instructors. If you would like to find out more about East West MMA, or if you want to come by and meet Professor Carlos or any of the staff, give them a call at (480) 218-7777, or drop by 2910 N. Power Road, next to Bashas’. You also can visit the Web site at www.eastwestmma.com. 4W^^SY[a N EW M EN U! U Unique Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine BRAN DN U! E N EW M URANT QUICK • FRESH • ELEGANT We Ch all en ge Yo u to LY RESTA ER TH E ON FF A TO O IN M ES SIAN US PER DELICIO E! CU ISIN Tr y U s O ut ! 1 OFF WE NOW $4 OFF DELIVER! $ ANY BURRITO Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per person per visit. Expires April 30, 2011. Voted Best , of Mesa 2007 d 2008, 2009, an . .S U by 10 20 Commerce Association HOURS HOUR URS S (ON ORDERS OVER $15) ANY PURCHASE OVER $25 Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per person per visit. Expires April 30, 2011. BUY ANY COMBO PLATE AND 2 DRINKS, GET A 2ND COMBO PLATE HALF OFF Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per person per visit. Expires April 30, 2011. Mon-Thurs 10am 10am-9pm • Fri-Sat 10am-10pm m • Sun 10am-8pm HAPPY HOUR! OFFER 2 NEW! 5OFF $ MON-SAT 3PM-7PM SUNDAY ALL DAY WITH PURCHASE OF $35 OR MORE AFTER 4PM ONLY AT THE BAR NEW! OFFER 1 DINE IN ONLY COME & SEE OUR NEW SEPARATE BAR Not valid with any other offer. Expires April 30, 2011. TRY OUR NEW 20" 1-TOPPING PIZZA 14 $ Pick up and delivery only. Expires April 30, 2011. DINE IN * TAKE OUT * FULL BAR * CATERING * DELIVERY 480-325-1600 4545 E. McKellips, Ste. 103 • www.bellagiopizzeria.com At Pachuca our mission is to serve fresh, healthy Mexican cuisine made from the best ingredients. We only use olive oil, never lard or any other unhealthy additives. 480-807-3500 4545 E. McKellips, Ste. 108 • Next to Bellagio’s Pizzeria www.UpCloseAZ.com 10 April 2011 Mesa Uplands Up Close HEALTH COMMUNITY NEW SCREENING OFFERED AT Be a Member-for-a-Month at Red Las Sendas Dental Health Submitted by Dr. Martin Farnsworth, DMD E very hour, one American dies from oral cancer, and the growing number of cases diagnosed are not caused from smoking or alcohol abuse. Oral cancer deaths are now higher than deaths from cervical, testicular, laryngeal or thyroid cancer. Research now shows the human papilloma virus, also referred to as HPV, is being linked to oral cancer at an alarming rate. Oral cancer is detectable and treatable if caught in the early stages. The bad news is, when most oral cancers are detected, it is in the later stages. The survival rate jumps to 80 percent when oral cancer is caught early. Many avenues are now available to assist in detecting oral cancer at the early stages. One of the newest technologies cleared by the Federal Drug Administration for assistance in detecting cancerous and precancerous lesions is the Velscope™ oral cancer screening system. This LED dental device is used to aid in the detection of precancerous and cancerous lesions. We are pleased to announce Las Sendas Dental Health now has the enhanced ability to detect oral cancer at the early stages by routinely offering the Velscope™ screening service to our patients. It is recommended this lifesaving screening be performed once a year, as is the case with all other annual exams. This screening is quite simple and takes only a couple of minutes. It is completely painless. We are grateful, yet sad to note we have found cancerous lesions in the last year with our own patients. These patients have gone under, or are currently going through, cancer treatment. We pray for the continuation of their recovery. Without detection, these lesions would have led to eventual death. Although guarded, we are even more excited to say we were able to detect an abnormal lesion on one of our own team members, which has been biopsy-confirmed to be benign. Yet, it is an abnormal condition we now will be able to watch annually for any changes. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Let us show you our life-saving, pain-free procedure. To schedule an appointment for your life-saving oral cancer screening, call our office today at (480) 283-5854. You also can check out our Web site at www.lassendasdentalhealth.com. Las Sendas Dental Health is located at 2947 N. Power Road, Suite 103. MOUNTAIN RANCH COUNTRY CLUB Submitted by Marian McGill Membership Director A re you a short-term resident or visitor in the Mesa area? Would you like to enjoy country club amenities without having to pay initiations or dues when you’re not here? Red Mountain Ranch Country Club offers the ability to enjoy privileges for a month at a time with the Guest Access Pass. “A pass-holder and his family can enjoy pool, tennis and fitness amenities for just $250 for the month, along with preferred rates for golf on a pay-for-play basis,” said Membership Director Marian McGill. In addition, there is an ala carte option at $100 per month for either pool, or tennis or fitness. Amenities at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club include the sparkling Junior Olympic heated swimming pool, six lighted tennis courts, a fitness center with group fitness classes, as well as clubhouse dining. The spectacular Pete Dye Championship Golf Course is the crown jewel of Red Mountain Ranch, and is an incredible value, particularly with the Guest Access Pass. There are a variety of memberships available for long-term residents, as well. Young golfers, single players and those who only want tee times after 1 or 3 p.m. now have attractive membership options to fit their personal golfstyles. The Junior Golf Membership, for those 35 years old and under, provides all the same privileges as the Full Golf Membership, including all the amenities, but with an initiation of only $500 and low monthly dues of only $300. To view the complete Menu of Memberships, go to the Web site at www.rmrcc.com, and click on the Membership tab. You also can contact Marian McGill at (480) 981-6501, extension 111, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. To make a tee time, call (480) 985-0285. $/HDGHULQ)XOO6HUYLFH+LJK7HFK'HQWLVWU\ 6WDLQHG &RORUHGRU 0LVVLQJ 7HHWK" Golf Academy (DVW/RQJERZ3DUNZD\0HVD$UL]RQDZZZREVSRUWVJROIDFDGHP\FRP :KHWKHU\RXDUHRQWKHURDGWRFROOHJHJROI RUMXVWDORZHUKDQGLFDS OB SPORTS GOLF ACADEMY will get you there! $GXOW&OLQLFV -XQLRU*URXS&ODVVHV 3ULYDWH/HVVRQV -XQLRU3ULYDWH/HVVRQV Game Makeover3DFNDJHV -XQLRU(/,7(3URJUDPIRU FRPSHWLWLYHSOD\HUVIncludes practice & play privileges at Longbow Video Analysis, full swing, short game and on course instruction <RXKDYHRSWLRQV ,PSODQWV &URZQV 9HQHHUV %ULGJHV JEFF FISHER Director of Instruction 480.414.9330 M¿VKHU#REVSRUWVJROIDFDGHP\FRP &RVPHWLF6PLOH (QKDQFHPHQWV 9HQHHUV3RUFHODLQ&URZQV ,PSODQWV 3ODFHPHQW&URZQV $VNXVKRZZHFDQ KHOS\RXVPLOH 5RRW&DQDO7KHUDS\ &DOO7RGD\ ,QFOXGLQJ:LVGRP7HHWK $IUDLGRI'HQWLVWV" 'U&0DUWLQ)DUQVZRUWK '0' 'U'HUHN)DUQVZRUWK '0' 1RUWK3RZHU5RDG6XLWH0HVD :HDFFHSWPRVWLQVXUDQFHSODQVFUHGLWFDUGV (=SD\PHQWSODQVRDF www.UpCloseAZ.com 2UDO6XUJHU\ 1LWURXV2[LGH 6HGDWLRQ$YDLODEOH $7HDPRI3URIHVVLRQDOV +HUHWR+HOS<RX6PLOH STACIE BRYAN Director of Player Development 480.772.2767 VEU\DQ#REVSRUWVJROIDFDGHP\FRP Mesa Uplands Up Close April 2011 11 SPORTS EVENT OB Sports Offers Students GOLF TO SUPPORT SOLID FOUNDATION Save The Family By Jeff Fisher Director of Instruction W hile every golfer has a picture in mind of the perfect golf swing, for most golfers, this picture is of a Tour player, and the image focuses on what the Tour player’s body is doing. What you really need to do is blow this snapshot up, and focus in on how the player’s clubface looks at impact. Most golf instruction is based upon what professional players do, but it also makes assumptions. By teaching a recreational golfer the advanced techniques of how a Tour player moves his body, it is assumed the recreational golfer l d knows k h h clubface. l bf already how to use the That is a big, and, in most cases, mistaken assumption. At the OB Sports Golf Academy, we do not make such assumptions. We make sure every one of our students goes through Golf 101 by teaching them how to square the clubface properly through wrist hinge and forearm rotation. This is the only place to start, since t majority the of golfers slice t their balls, and t only thing the directly responsible for a slice is an open clubface. Once a student is able to competently use the clubface to make consistent and square contact with the golf ball, we then incorporate the Jeff Fisher bigger muscles of the body to add width to the s swing and distance to the shot. But without G 101, your swing will be building upon a Golf f faulty foundation. Tour players are exceptionally talented g golfers, and their swings are the products of an e extreme amount of hard work and dedication. F the most part, however, they are finished For p products. For a recreational golfer to try to im imitate the things a Tour player does is actually m likely to make the recreational golfer worse. more If improvement is really what you are after, back up and get first things first, Golf 101! For more information on the OB Sports Golf Academy at Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, go to www.obsportsgolfacademy.com, or call Director of Instruction Jeff Fisher at (480) 414-9330, or Director of Player Development Stacie Bryan at (480) 772-2767. Submitted by Save the Family Foundation of Arizona T he 11th annual Golf Tournament to Support Save the Family Foundation of Arizona will be held on Friday, April 15, at Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass. Check in time is noon, with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Fees for the event are $200 per player and $700 per foursome. Online reservations can be made at www.SaveTheFamily.org. This lively and fun event features golf, dinner, silent auction and raffle. All 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the nonprofit Save the Family and its mission of empowering families to conquer homelessness. Save the Family opera more than 175 ates t transitional and l low-income housing units. In addition, the organization provides supportive services, such as career development, life skills and parenting classes. Whirlwind Golf Club is located at 5692 W. North Loop Road in Chandler. 6321625('%< www.UpCloseAZ.com 12 April 2011 Mesa Uplands Up Close HEALTH ORGANIZING LOOK AND FEEL GREAT for spring STAY ORGANIZED AND MAINTAIN By Deb Budnick, RN E ven though I have lived in Arizona for five and one-half years, I am always surprised how quickly the hot weather approaches. Case in point, one week it is chilly and 60 degrees, and the next week we reach temperatures of more than 80 degrees. Are you feeling and looking your best for the summer season? Whether you are vacationing or lounging by the pool… • Keep your immune system healthy with a vitamin IV or B12 injection. • Get on a good daily vitamin regimen with our physician-grade supplements. • Get the winter weight off with our very successful HCG diet program. • Fix that fatty problem area permanently before summer with our laser-assisted liposuction. Our vitamin IVs take about an hour and are worth the time. They are packed full of vitamins C and B, magnesium, zinc and selenium. 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New and advanced golfers alike are often in need of advice concerning customary golf behavior, which allows everyone to play safely, respectfully and without delay. Regardless of how competitive golfers may be, they should always conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times. Here are a few tips to help get maximum enjoyment out of your game. d a level l l off enjoyj Proper golf etiquette will provide ment for yourself and those around you, which only can enhance your experiences on the course. It begins with your consideration for other players. Players should not disturb their fellow competitors play by talking, moving or making any unnecessary noise (cell phones) while preparing to hit each shot anywhere on the course. Golfers should never stand too close to a player, his ball or directly behind the hole when play is about to commence. On the teeing ground, a player should not tee his ball until it is his turn to play. The player with the lowest score on the previous hole plays away first. On the putting green, one should always be cognizant of his shadow or not stepping on or near a player’s line of putt. If you are the chosen one in the group to be scorekeeper that day, only ask a player’s score on the way to the next tee once the hole is completed. It is impolite to ask a competitor his score during the hole or on the green of the current hole. Pace of play is of unbounded extent in terms of enjoyment for your fellow players and those playing behind you on the course. Play at a good pace, and do your best to keep up with the group in front of you at all times. Be ready when it is your turn to play. It’s not an excuse to play slowly if you are a novice player, or not highly skilled at this point in your golf career. Slow play takes the enjoyment out of the game for you and others around you. The United States Golf Association has set specific guide-lines and rules, which each player should follow. When it is your turn to make a stroke anywhere on the golf course, if you do your preparation and swing within 45 seconds, you will never create disturbances for anyone on the golf course. It is a good rule of thumb to do much of the preparation for your swing while the other players are attempting their shots. Caring for the course is of ultra importance on my list of suggestions. Do your best to repair divots, ball marks and any damage respective to the course as long as you do not interfere with pace of play while doing so. There is an unwritten golden rule in the golf industry. Specifically, when you make a ball mark on the greens, fix two, and when you make a divot in the fairway, fix yours and one more. If everyone did this, the golf course would remain lush and ready for future players. Lastly, do your best to always prevent any unnecessary damage to the course. Examples would be leaning on the flagstick, pressing your putter against the green like a cane, or standing too close to the hole, where you could stumble and create damage to the cup. If you happen to notice another player unknowingly doing something out of c character, it is not against t golf code of ethics to the s speak your peace. It is one o the ways we all learn of f from each other. I hope you have enjoyed this overview of tips for better golf etiquette so you may enjoy your next golf game to the highest degree. Adhering to such manners on the golf course will create a much more wonderful experience for you if you decide to follow suggestions You will ill feel better and more confithese suggestions. dent about yourself and your abilities for many golf games to come. If you have any further questions, or wish to discuss any aspect of your golf game, please contact me directly at [email protected], or call (602) 391-7100. I will be happy to address all of your golfing needs. 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