Pick up Panorama
click below for locations:
In Anthem at

Anthem Mall Customer Service in Food Court
Anthem Community Center
Anthem 4 Sons Chevron

In Cave Creek/Carefree
 

Harold's

Oaks Dinner & Flapjacks
Document Station
Satisfied Frog
Spur Cross B&B

 
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce

In New River at
Riverside Food Mart
Road Runner Restaurant
New River Post Office


In North Phoenix at

Desert Hills Mail Boxes
Phoenix UPS Mail Boxes


Old West Cactus Farms


Pioneer

In Glendale at
Downtown Glendale - North end of Velma Teague Park at City Hall  on Glenn Drive

The Bead Museum
Spring Hill Suites Marriott


Moe's Southwest Grill

In Peoria at 

Dillion's
Aquazone Water-N-Ice


Starbucks

Peoria KIA

In Surprise at


Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce


Bad Ass Coffee
Fitness 1 Gym


West USA Premier Properties

In Sun City at

Best Western Inn & Suites

Sun City Visitors Center
Sun City Library

Starbucks

In Youngtown at
Youngtown Denture Clinic
Youngtown Library
Pet Health Pharmacy


Longhorn Saloon & Grill
 

 

FREE TAX HELP

 

Cool Stuff

NEW ART SHOW LINKS
Eric Firestone Gallery

Arizona Fine Art EXPO
Hernández Contemporary
Leslie Levy Fine Art

 

 

 
 

Creation vs. Evolution


Chef Dillon's Corner Recipes!Grilled Stuffed Peaches

GO GREEN
Tips for Going Green
Reduce your Carbon Imprint
1. Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
2. Replace bulbs with new low energy  bulbs.
3. Reuse shopping bags
4. Carpool
5. Conserve water
6. Inflate tires
7. Recycle
8. About 90 percent of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heating the water. Cool things off and save 349 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
 

Household Tips
Pour a packet of lemonade Kool-Aid (the only flavor that works) into the detergent cup and run the dishwasher while empty. The citric acid in the mix wipes out stains! And it smells lemon fresh!

Eliminate ear mites. All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat's ear... massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Easy eyeglass protection... to prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue. 

 Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

 Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?

Rainy day cure for dog odor: Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Kills fleas instantly... Dawn Dishwashing Liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas. 

Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns? 

Use leftover eggshells to shine your glassware. Simply drop some crushed shells in vase, add warm water and a drop of dishwashing liquid, and give it a good swirl

A simple spruce up for the microwave: place a bowl of water mixed with lemon juice inside and run the machine on high for one minute, wipe out to clean.

 

Use Your Rice Cooker to Steam Towels.

Slather your hands with lotion, then wrap them in the steamed towels until cool.

 


Here are the five most common early warning signs of a heart attack:
-- Chest pain.
-- Pain or discomfort in the neck and jaw.
-- Pain or discomfort in the arm, shoulder or back.
-- Sudden feeling of profound fatigue.
-- Sudden shortness of breath.

July  2008 Archives

WELLS FARGO BEGINS COLLECTION DRIVE FOR AZ FOOD BANKS
Summer Collection Drive Continues Through July 15

 Wells Fargo today began a two-week drive to collect food for food banks throughout Arizona.  Food collection bins have been placed in the 260-plus Wells Fargo Community Banking stores throughout the state.  The drive will continue until July 15. 

Donations will benefit members of the Association of Arizona Food Banks, whose members distribute more than 80 million pounds of food each year, enough to provide 168,600 meals every day through 1,100 sites.  People who wish to donate cash can send checks to the Association of Arizona Food Banks, 2100 N. Central Ave., Ste. 230, Phoenix, AZ 85004.  Donations also may be made online at http://www.azfoodbanks.org/?action=gid_62.Story Continues


West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts Surprise,AZ 85374 623-972-0635 wvam.org

The Longhorn Saloon and Grill Grand Opening
What were you doing on Friday night May 30th? If you were not at the Longhorn Saloon and Grill, then whatever you were doing you were doing it in the wrong place. The Longhorn Saloon and Grill is the new "In" place in the West Valley. It is family owned and operated with five star roots that reach into some of the best New York restaurants. Maybe even one or two highlighted in the long running television series and just released movie.

 Chef Charles Steppe and his brother Chris opened their restaurant the first part of this year but on the 30th they held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their becoming members of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce one of the fasts growing chambers in the West Valley. Chris and Charles and their mother Nancy Tuatagaloa welcomed David Lewis President/CEO of the Surprise Chamber along with a large number of Chamber members, and Youngtown Mayor Michael LeVault and Councilmember Dorena Mello and several other Councilmembers to the Longhorn. Three generations of the family Chris, Nancy and Shay (the chef's daughter) took part in the ribbon cutting. Charles was busy in the kitchen preparing the feast for their guests. Included in this were hamburger and pulled pork sliders, fried mushrooms, chicken croquettes, pigs-in-a-blank, stuffed pasta and fruit, all in large quantities, no one left hungry. If you missed the events of the 30th including Emil Flaim the pianist/singer who entertained everyone throughout the evening, you can enjoy the Longhorn for lunch and dinner throughout the week in their sports bar, lounge or dinning room.

 The Longhorn Saloon and Grill is located at 13232 N. 111th Ave., just South of Grand in Youngtown. For all who have no idea of where Youngtown is, the town of just over 6,000 is located on the Agua Fria River in the West Valley, South of Grand Ave., and just West of Sun City. Nearby attractions include the Bradshaw Mountains, Lake Pleasant Regional Park and the University of Phoenix Stadium. Youngtown still enjoys the tranquil, small town feel while providing residents with five parks, its own police force, a library, clubhouse, a lake, beautiful sunsets and wildlife. The town is a vibrant mix of young singles, families, professionals, blue collar and retirees, and is close to all the great shopping, entertainment, art and work locations in the West Valley. The next time your looking for a great meal in a relaxed atmosphere just head over to the Longhorn Saloon and Grill, it's worth the gas. If you would like information on their live entertainment, specials or just need directions call 623-933-6023.

 

On the left in the cowboy hat is the well known Arizona Dude who partook in the celebration at the invitation of Panorama Hills Monthly. On the right in the suite is David Lewis President/CEO of the Surprise Chamber. And in the center cutting the ribbon is Nancy with her son Chris and her granddaughter Shay.

 

 
RSM McGladrey announces "Who's Behind Your Success?" contest, featuring LPGA star Natalie Gulbis
Nationwide essay contest driven by Gulbis' personal story
Winner to spend day with Gulbis in Las Vegas
RSM McGladrey http://www.rsmmcgladrey.com  , a leading provider of accounting, tax and business consulting services, announces its "Who's Behind Your Success?" nationwide essay contest, featuring LPGA star and Team McGladrey member Natalie Gulbis.  Inspired in part by Gulbis' own personal essay about her father, the  "Who's Behind Your Success? contest launches June 24 and culminates with a grand prize package that consists of one lucky participant and a guest spending a day with Gulbis in her hometown of Las Vegas, including a morning workout and nine holes of golf, followed by a dinner with Natalie.  
The  "Who's Behind Your Success?" contest, which is open to anyone over age 18, invites participants to submit essays of 200 words or less, highlighting the most influential and/or inspirational individual behind the success in their life.  Essays can be submitted through Aug. 4, 2008, at the contest¹s web site, www.rsmmcgladrey.com/nataliecontest , which also will feature Gulbis' own personal essay about her father, who she calls the most influential person behind her success.  One grand prize winner will be announced Oct. 21 during the National Championship rounds of The PGA McGladrey Team Championship, the first nationwide grassroots best-ball amateur championship managed by The PGA of America.  Five finalists will receive the following: TaylorMade Driver, adidas golf shoes, a Canon Six PowerShot and a SkyCaddie SG-5. The target launch date coincides with the week of the U.S. Women's Open at Interlachen Country Club outside Minneapolis, Minn.  The  "Who's Behind Your Success? contest continues McGladrey's national golf initiatives, which include hosting The PGA McGladrey Team Championship.  Along with Gulbis, other Team McGladrey members include PGA Tour Pros Zach Johnson and Chris DiMarco.
'We are excited to launch this contest with Natalie, one of the most popular LPGA golfers in the world," McGladrey Chief Marketing Officer Mark Audino said. "This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the McGladrey brand through golf and mirrors how McGladrey is behind the success of our middle-market clients to help enhance their business performance. The "Who's Behind Your Success?" contest enables one lucky person to play golf with one of the best professional golfers in the world.  We are proud to be able to offer this opportunity to that person while honoring the individual that has meant so much to them, much like Natalie's father." 
Gulbis is one of the most well-known golfers on the LPGA.  A recent Golf.com online poll showed that Gulbis beat out current No. 1 Lorena Ochoa, Annika Sorenstam and Paula Creamer as the LPGA member with whom most golfers would want to play a round of golf.  This contest will give one grand prize winner that chance.
"I am very proud to work with McGladrey on the "Who's Behind Your Success?" contest. I think it's a great idea for a contest and I hope everyone will participate," Gulbis said. "I submitted my own essay about my dad, who sacrificed a lot to help me keep my dreams alive, and I hope it encourages people across the country to participate. I¹m glad to be a part of the selection process, and I¹ll be eager to meet the grand prize winner in person!"
About RSM McGladrey - RSM McGladrey Inc. is a leading professional services firm providing accounting, tax and business consulting.  RSM McGladrey operates in an alternative practice structure with McGladrey & Pullen LLP, a partner-owned CPA firm that delivers audit and attest services.  Through separate and independent legal entities, they work together to serve clients' business needs.  Together, the companies rank as the fifth largest U.S. provider of accounting, tax and business consulting services (source: Accounting Today), with 8,000 professionals and associates in nearly 100 offices.  RSM McGladrey Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen LLP are member firms of RSM International, an affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms.  RSM McGladrey is the official accounting, tax and business consulting firm of The PGA of America.
 "Who's Behind Your Success? contest rules  - No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.), 18 years and older and who did not purchase any equipment for purposes of entering the contest. Void where prohibited. Enter contest by: 8/4/08. For official rules and prize descriptions, visit http://www.rsmmcgladrey.com/nataliecontest . Sponsor: RSM McGladrey, Inc., 4725 Piedmont Row Drive, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28210-4280.   
 
Elliott Landy, NYC--One Night Print Sale and Exhibition--June 19th!
One Night Only Exhibition and Sale of Elliott Landy¹s Fine Art Photographic Prints presented by Norman Baugher
You are invited to join Elliott on: Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. at The Belvedere Hotel The Hudson Room 319 West 48th St., New York, NY (between 8th and 9th Avenues)          
The exhibition will include over 40 of Elliott¹s celebrated images of Bob Dylan, The Band, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Van Morrison, The Woodstock Festival and more
These prints are limited edition silver gelatin prints and signed by ElliottTo view Elliott Landy's photos and find out more information about him, visit www.LandyVision.com
Pausing & Remembering a Bad Time in Arizona Journalism History
Glendale Daily Planet Publisher Ed Sharpe pauses and contemplates the passing of Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles, who was attacked by a car bomb in the hotel¹s parking lot 32 years ago this month (1976) and later died of his injuries.
The  Hotel Clarendon in midtown Phoenix, where the event took place, has an interesting historical display on Don Bolles and is well worth visiting. Sharpe was attending a meeting of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), who along with other Valley journalism organizations, gathered to make a toast to UNITY 2008 Journalism conference  happening in Chicago and paid tribute to Bolle's memory.
Don Bolles (July 28, 1928 - June 13, 1976) was an American investigative reporter whose murder in a bombing is linked to the Mafia. Bolles grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, and pursued a newspaper career, in the footsteps of his father (chief of the Associated Press bureau in New Jersey) and grandfather. He graduated from Beloit College with a degree in government, where he was editor of the campus newspaper, and received a President's Award for personal achievement. After a stint in the U.S. Army in the Korean War assigned to an anti-aircraft unit, he joined the Associated Press as a sports editor and rewriter in New York, New Jersey and Kentucky. In 1962, he was hired by the Arizona Republic newspaper, published at the time by Nina Mason Pulliam, where he quickly found a spot on the investigative beat and gained a reputation for dogged reporting of influence peddling, bribery, and land swindles. Former colleagues, though, say he seemed to grow disillusioned in late 1975 and early 1976, and that he had requested to be taken off the investigative beat, moving to coverage of Phoenix City Hall and then the state Legislature. Two marriages produced seven children, four from the first and two from the second which included one daughter who was born deaf. Bolles was the brother of Richard Nelson Bolles, author of the best-selling job-hunting book, What Color Is Your Parachute? He shares a grandfather, Stephen Bolles, with humanist theoretician Edmund Blair Bolles.

On June 2, 1976, Bolles left behind a short note in his office typewriter explaining he would meet with an informant, then go to a luncheon meeting, and be back about 1:30 p.m. He was responsible for covering a routine hearing at the State Capitol, and planned to attend a movie with second wife Rosalie Kasse that night in celebration of their eighth wedding anniversary. The source promised information on a land deal involving top state politicians and possibly the mob. A wait of several minutes in the lobby of the Hotel Clarendon (now known as the Clarendon Hotel) was concluded with a call for Bolles himself to the front desk, where the conversation lasted no more than two minutes. Bolles then exited the hotel, his car in the adjacent parking lot just south of the hotel on Fourth Avenue.

Apparently, Bolles started the car, even moving a few feet, before a remote detonated bomb consisting of six sticks of dynamite taped to the underside of the car beneath the driver's seat was detonated, the impact shattering his lower body, opening the driver's door, and leaving him mortally wounded while half outside the vehicle. Both legs and one arm were amputated over a ten day stay in St. Joseph's Hospital, the eleventh day was the reporter's last. However, his last words after being found in the parking lot the day of the bombing were: "They finally got me. The Mafia. Emprise. Find John (Harvey Adamson)."

The exact motive for the crime remains a mystery, but many speculate the Mafia holds responsibility, as a large concentration of Bolles' work involved organized crime, even going as far as to run a story naming over 200 known mafia members operating in the state of Arizona. Some suspected that Kemper Marley, a man who made millions in the liquor distribution business in Arizona, was behind the Bolles murder, but Phoenix police could find no evidence linking him with the crime, and he continued conducting business in Arizona until meeting his own death, cancer-related, on June 25, 1990 in La Jolla, California.

The incident sparked an investigation in the months that followed, known as the Arizona Project, with Bob Greene assuming the head and drawing nearly 40 reporters and editors from 23 newspapers including The Milwaukee Journal and Newsday.

John Harvey Adamson pleaded guilty in 1977 to second-degree murder for building and planting the bomb that killed Bolles. Adamson accused Phoenix contractor Max Dunlap, an associate of Kemper Marley, of ordering the hit, and Chandler plumber James Robison of triggering the bomb. Adamson testified against Dunlap and Robison, who were convicted of first-degree murder in the same year, but whose convictions were overturned in 1978. When Adamson refused to testify again, Adamson was charged and convicted of first-degree murder in 1980 and sentenced to death, which was overturned by the Arizona Supreme Court. In 1989, Robison was re-charged, and re-tried and acquitted in 1993, but pleaded guilty to a charge of soliciting an act of criminal violence against Adamson. In 1990, Dunlap was re-charged when Adamson agreed to testify again, and was found guilty of first-degree murder.
The new $400 million Newseum will feature Bolles' 1976 Datsun 210, which had sat 28 years in a Phoenix Police impound lot, as the centerpiece of a gallery devoted solely to the slain journalist.
Aearded Conscience-in-Media Award, from the American Society of Journalists and Authors &  Arizona Press Club Newsman of the Year in 1974.
 

  • The Don Bolles Case 25 Years On
  • Bolles: Cautious man, dedicated journalist - Arizona Republic profile
  • Special Report: Don Bolles
  • The Arizona Project
  • The Death in Arizona of the Kemper Marley Machine - "Kemper Marley, a wealthy Phoenix rancher and liquor wholesaler, was Dunlap's mentor and was rumored for years to have been the person who actually ordered the hit on Don Bolles". [1] <http://azcentral.com/php-bin/commphotos/show.php?colid=382&amp;slide_nbr=3>  
  • http://www.azcentral.com/specials/special01/0528bolles-newseum.html

 

WELLS FARGO BEGINS COLLECTION DRIVE FOR AZ FOOD BANKS
Summer Collection Drive Continues Through July 15

 Wells Fargo today began a two-week drive to collect food for food banks throughout Arizona.  Food collection bins have been placed in the 260-plus Wells Fargo Community Banking stores throughout the state.  The drive will continue until July 15. 

Donations will benefit members of the Association of Arizona Food Banks, whose members distribute more than 80 million pounds of food each year, enough to provide 168,600 meals every day through 1,100 sites.  People who wish to donate cash can send checks to the Association of Arizona Food Banks, 2100 N. Central Ave., Ste. 230, Phoenix, AZ 85004.  Donations also may be made online at http://www.azfoodbanks.org/?action=gid_62.

The poor economy, the price of gas, the price of food – everyone is being stretched to the limit, and food banks are no different.  Demand for services is at record levels and donations continue to trail behind the demand. 

“The idea for off-season food drives came about when we continually saw demand for food boxes increase during the summer months,” said Ginny Hildebrand, executive director, Association of Arizona Food Banks.  “Food banks’ supplies from holiday food collections were quickly depleted, leaving their stock of food exhausted.  Wells Fargo has a long record of supporting our organization and other service agencies in the Valley, and we’re pleased to work with them on this new project.”

“All of us at Wells Fargo are excited to help the association with this food drive,” said Pam Conboy, regional president for Wells Fargo Regional Banking in Arizona.  “The statistics about need in our state are sobering:  14.2 percent of Arizona adults, one in 12 seniors and one in five children live in poverty.  And every fourth person in line at a soup kitchen is a child.  During our 2007 food drive, Wells Fargo team members collected 70,000 pounds of food, and this year we hope to raise even more.”

In Arizona, Wells Fargo has 14,000 team members and 260 stores.   Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $595 billion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance through almost 6,000 stores and the internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the only bank in the U.S., and one of only two banks worldwide, to have the highest possible credit rating from both Moody's Investors Service, “Aaa,” and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, “AAA.”

  • Community Food Banks Receiving Donations from local Wells Fargo Store Teams
    The Valley and nearby cities:

  • · St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance

  • · United Food Bank

  • · Desert Mission Food Bank

  • · St. Anthony’s St. Vincent de Paul (Casa Grande/Maricopa)

  • · Wickenburg Food Pantry

  • River Cities and Yuma:

  • · HELP Organization of Bullhead City

  • · Kingman Area Food Bank

  • · Lake Havasu Community Food

  • · Yuma Food Bank (Yuma/Parker)

  • Central and Eastern Arizona:

  • · Bread of Life Missions (Camp Verde)

  • · United Food Bank (Coolidge)

  • · Old Town Mission (Cottonwood)

  • · Food Bank of Payson

  • · Love Kitchen, Inc. (Pinetop)

  • · Yavapai Food Bank (Prescott area)

  • · Sedona Community Food Bank

  • · Shepherd’s Kitchen Food Bank (Snowflake)

  • · Whiteriver Assembly of God

  • Tucson and Southern Arizona:

  • · Community Food Bank (Tucson area)

  • · Marana Food Bank (Marana/Oro Valley)

  • · Douglas Area Food Bank

  • · Gila Community Food Bank (Globe)

  • · Green Valley Community Food Bank

  • · Borderland Food Bank (Nogales/Rio Rico)

  • · St. Vincent de Paul Community Food Bank (Sierra Vista)

  • Northern Arizona:

  • · St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance (Flagstaff)

  • · Talbot House (Chinle/Window Rock)

  • · Holbrook Emergency Food Service

  • · St. Jude Food Bank (Tuba City and Kayenta)

 

Robosaurus SUMMER SPECTACULAR ONE NIGHT ONLY  
The Summer Spectacular featuring Robosaurus returns to Firebird Raceway on the Gila River Indian Community Saturday, June 21, 2008.  

This is the exclusive Arizona appearance of Robosaurus, the original Mechanical Dinosaur. Robo, as he is affectionately call by his friends, stands five stories tall and weighs in at 60,000 lbs. He breathes fire, eats cars, and is a sight to behold as he entertains the crowd at Firebird Raceway. This one day event is also fueled by: JET DRAGSTER, ALCOHOL FUNNY CARS, MONSTER TRUCK RIDES, NITRO NOSTALGIA FUNNY CARS, KIDS ZONE, ROBOSAURUS, FIREWORKS TOO! The crowd will experience Jet Dragsters, Alcohol Funny Cars, a car compressing dinosaur and the first and best fireworks display of the season!

 Party in the pits with Robosaurus, Jet Dragsters, and Funny Cars.

  • 4:00 p.m. Gates Open to the Public

  • 5:00 p.m. Party in the Pits.

  • 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies

  • 7:30 p.m. Main Show

 Advanced ticket purchase is encouraged and convenient by accessing the Pick and Print option online at www.firebirdraceway.com . More information on show highlights and tickets call 602.268.0200 or online at www.firebirdraceway.com .

 FIREBIRD RACEWAY is home to more than 25 events each year including; NHRA Checker Schuck’s Kragen National Drag Races, IHBA NAPA World Finals Boat Races, and Santa’s World.  Located in Chandler off of I-10 and Wild Horse Pass, Firebird Raceway first opened in 1983 and is a proud member of the Gila River Indian Community.  For more information call 602.268.0200 or online at www.firebirdraceway.com .

 

Wilhelm Automotive’s Callihan and Son Win National “Body For Life” Competition.
Company Adopts Program For Employees.

 Wilhelm Automotive is pleased to announce that Chris Callihan, along with his son, Brandon, won the Grand Champion Family Division of the National Body For Life Challenge presented annually by EAS Body For Life. Chris is the manager of Wilhelm Automotive’s Surprise location.

 The Body For Life Challenge is a 12-week healthy living contest based on the proven principles in the best-selling book Body-For-Life. These principles include getting yourself to eat more frequent balanced and healthy meals as well as adhering to a structured strength-training and cardio exercise program.

 The results that Chris and Brandon produced together were simply amazing. Chris lost 13 pounds of fat while decreasing his body fat by 12% while Brandon added 10 pounds of lean muscle and dropped his body fat into the single digits. Their before and after results beat out thousands of entries nationwide.

 In addition to the way they felt about themselves, the program brought the two of them closer together. Before the program, Chris was busy with work and Brandon with school. During the program, they spent time together working out, eating and talking about their goals in life. After program completion, Chris said  “It’s great to have more quality family time. We both have more confidence, energy and stamina and are enjoying life. Our job now is to spread the word on what the program did for us and what it can do for others.”

 Chris took his story back to his coworkers at Wilhelm. He introduced the Body For Life Corporate Challenge to General Manager Chris Garman. Garman was so impressed by Callihan’s results that he put up $1500 in prize money as incentive for the Corporate Challenge. Over 70% of Wilhelm employees joined the Challenge and many had outstanding results. Garman said “The Corporate Challenge was great for employee morale. Many of the employees began running together, working out together and planning meals together. We were glad that we were able to promote a healthy lifestyle to all of our employees and that we care about their well being.”

 In today’s hectic world that we live in, following a healthy lifestyle can sometimes be secondary. The Body For Life Challenge has proven that it can bring families together for all the right reasons. Chris and Brandon Callihan and the Wilhelm Automotive family of employees are perfect examples. For more information about how you can participate in the Body For Life Challenge either as an individual or as a group, please go to www.BodyForLife.com and click on the Challenge section. You can also view Chris and Brandon’s before and after photos at the site along with their complete stories.

 About EAS   -  EAS, a leading science-based sports nutrition brand, was founded in 1990 by Bill Phillips, a pioneer in the health and fitness arenas. Phillips, author of the best-selling book Body-For-Life, sold the company to North Castle Partners in 1999. In 2005, Abbott Nutrition, a division of Abbott Laboratories, purchased EAS and EAS’ portfolio of nationally recognized products including Myoplex and AdvantEDGE. Additional information can be found at their website at BodyForLife.com or EAS.com. 

WELLS FARGO INCREASES REWARD* TO $55,000
 Wells Fargo & Company is offering up to $55,000 for original information leading to identification, arrest and conviction in connection with robberies at the company’s Arizona Community Banking stores.  The reward is an increase from a reward Wells Fargo originally announced April 3.
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 West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts - Surprise, AZ 85374Call 623-972-0635 or visit  www.wvam.org

 

 
   

UltraStar Cinemas
Announces Grand Opening Date
for First Arizona Theater

Surprise Location Marks State-Wide Rollout for California Theater Company

 UltraStar Cinemas announced today the opening date of its highly-anticipated first theater in Arizona that will mark its debut in the Valley and the first movie theater for the city of Surprise.

 

At midnight on Wednesday, May 21, UltraStar will open its doors for the first time with the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.  This 14-screen, state-of-the-art theater is one of the first in the Valley to be completely digital and will feature UltraStar Cinemas’ exclusive Pure Digital Cinema® technology in every auditorium – the crispest, clearest motion picture technology available.  The theater will also be equipped with the newest 3-D technology. Located at the southeast corner of Waddell and Litchfield roads at Shoppes at Surprise Pointe, UltraStar will be the first tenant to open at the new mixed-use shopping center. Story Continues

 

 
UNITED BLOOD SERVICES ANNOUNCES
ARIZONA'S LARGEST BLOOD DRIVE TO SAVE LIVES

July 2 "Save Our Summer" Event at US Airways Center Promises Family Fun, Prizes
 United Blood Services is asking Valley residents to declare independence from blood shortages by donating at the 3rd Annual "Save Our Summer" event on July 2.  The Arizona Diamondbacks, frontdoors lifestyle news, Kiwanis International, Phoenix Children¹s Hospital, Telemundo TV-39, the Phoenix Suns and Valley Saturn retailers have all teamed up with United Blood Services to host Arizona's largest blood drive during the Independence Day holiday week.  More than 500 people are expected to roll up their sleeves at US Airways Center next week in support of Arizona hospital patients.  Special surprises are planned for the "Save Our Summer" event, all to make sure that Arizona patients have the blood transfusions they need this summer.  For more information, call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) toll free, or visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org 
S       A July 2 donor will be drawn as 1 of 8 finalists to win a new 2008 Saturn of their choice!
S       The first 500 donors will receive a voucher for a free ticket to an Arizona Diamondbacks game!
S       A commemorative t-shirt and goodie bag for all donors!
S       Fun for the entire family: the Verizon Wireless Gorilla Jungle will be open for kids to play while parents donate!
According to Audrey Gietzen, Executive Director for United Blood Services/Arizona, the Independence Day holiday week is the most difficult time of the summer to ensure hospital patients across the state receive the blood transfusions they need.  "While donor vacations reduce the number of people giving blood, heavy traffic on the roads and highways increases the potential for accidents and the need for blood," said Gietzen.  "Every 15 minutes, eight blood donors are needed to support the needs of Arizona hospital patients."
Give blood.  Be a hero.  Help United Blood Services declare independence from blood shortages this holiday!

3rd Annual "Save Our Summer" Blood Drive Event
Wed., July 2, 7 a.m. ­ 1 p.m.
US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
Free parking in the US Airways Center garage, off 1st St., south of Jefferson
Call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) or Visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org
About United Blood Services
United Blood Services has been Arizona's non-profit community blood provider since 1943 and serves patients in 50 Arizona hospitals.  The UBS network is one of the nation¹s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America's Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks.  For more information on how to "Be a Hero," please call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) toll free or visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org .
 

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Eoin Colfer - "The Time Paradox" 

Eoin Colfer - "The Time Paradox"    Crack the Code Contest  and Costume Party. 
Saturday, July 12th, 1-3pm Artemis Fowl books? Do you wish you could crack a code just like him? Don't miss your chance to win your own signed, advance reader copy of Eoin Colfer's new book "The Time Paradox". Simply crack the code and follow the rules below for your chance to win!  First Prize - Signed, Advance Reader Copy "The Time Paradox"           Second Prize - "The Time Paradox" - (available to winner July 15th) Third Prize - A $10 Pages Gift Certificate 
The Code:  Ds khfly pdse seh kxxb, ds hyit pdse sh zltshuzdyi. Hint: x=o

Entry forms are available at Pages or online at www.PagesNewAndRare.com, and must be turned in by 1pm on July 12th. Drawing will be held at 2pm. In the case of multiple correct entries, the winner will be drawn from the correct entries. Must be between the ages of 8-14, and must be present to win.   
"The Time Paradox", $17.99, Release Date: July 15, 2008

 
THEATER WORKS
Sun City All Stars Returns to Theater Works!!

Lovers of the Big Band Sound are invited to spend an afternoon in cool comfort with Theater Works at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 PM.  For the cost of a movie ticket you can enjoy this live swing band and if the music moves you, dance in the aisles!  

The well known "Sun City All Stars," made up of mostly career musicians, will perform their most beloved tunes from the big band swing era.  The "All Stars" music is influenced by such greats as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glen Miller and Henry Mancini.   

All proceeds will benefit Theater Works productions including their upcoming summer rep performances and education programs for children.  Tickets are only $11.00 per person not including service fees.  To purchase tickets call the Theater Works box office between 10-2 daily at 623-815-7930 or go to www.theaterworks.org .  The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is located at 8355 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ.
 

UltraStar Cinemas Grand Opening


By LeeAnn Sharpe
 The thrilling Grand Opening of the new to the Valley UltraStar Cinemas at Waddell & Reems in Surprise, May 21st included a star studded appearance by celeb lookalikes Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Indiana Jones!  Canapés and beverages were flowing endlessly as a virtual who’s who of Surprise and the north valley turned out to enjoy the excitement of this beautiful new venue in the far northwest.
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Benefit Concert for Mike Howard

 

 

 

  

 

Mike Howard is sick with cancer and has lost a leg in this battle.

He has spent a lifetime making and serving a beautiful, potent, concoction, called music.

Come and sip every rich and wonderful note and savior all the spicy sounds

in this special benefit that gives back all that is special to Mike.  Music!

 

Saturday  -  June 14, 2008  -  7:00 pm  -  Three Hour Concert

Adults $10  |  Members $9  |  Teens $6  |  Kids $3  at door

 

Featuring

 Joan Johnson And The Foster Oden Trio 

 
 
 

                                  Joan Johnson, vocals            Foster Oden, piano           Bob McKeon, drums         Ray Carter, bass

 

Royce Murray Trio 

 

 

String Chemistry Band

 

 

  

 

                                                                                   Chris Devlin and Jorge Ramirez co-founders of band

  

Restaurant open: 5 to 8:30 pm   Cash Bar available: 5 to 8:30 pm

Reservations for dinner requested  -  623-972-0635  x 23

 

Come in and enjoy tantalizing dishes

Homemade Deserts  -  Unique Wines

In an Artful Atmosphere at the West Valley Art Museum

114th Avenue and Bell Road

 

 

Joan Embrey-Johnson, vocals, is from Newark, New Jersey.  Her parents, grand­parents and other relatives had music backgrounds and a love of music. She holds degrees In Psychology and worked in the legal profession for many years. She was exposed to all kinds of music, growing up, as she had a grandmother who sang opera, a grandfather, known as Mr. Nostalgia, who recorded for RCA records and performed In clubs all over the world, an aunt who played gospel for and toured with the Clara Ward Singers and a child­hood that allowed her to see and often meet many of the greats, like Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Eckstein, The Ink Spots, all of whom performed in Newark and nearby New York.  Joan performed at various venues, in New Jersey and New York, before moving to Arizona, in 1998.  She has been performing in Arizona and enjoying the climate and music scene since then.

 

Foster Oden is a native of West Palm Beach Florida who relocated from Dayton, Ohio to Sun Lakes, Arizona, in 2001. An accomplished pianist, he has an extensive repertoire of jazz, blues, broadway show, rock and pop tunes at his command. Foster majored in music, at Florida A. M. University where he was a member of their Big Jazz Band and played baritone horn In the Marching Band.  He has fond memories of performing with the late Nat Adderly (cornet) during his college years.  Presently, Foster accompanies several local vocalists.  He also works with the Sun Lakes Big Band.  His trio has played for dances at some of the Country Clubs in Sun Lakes.  The trio has performed at sev­eral of the Chandler Jazz Festivals and other jazz venues.

 

Bob McKeon (drums). Bob Is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He put himself through college playing music full time on a local morning television show, as part of the house band. He also worked steadily, in local jazz clubs.  Bob was on                the road during the late 50's, with various groups, spending time In New York, Pennsylvania and Indiana.  He has backed

such luminaries as Gene Austin (composer of My Blue Heaven) and Candy Candido.  Bob worked with big bands, In Michigan, and fronted his own jazz quartet/quintet over, the years. His wife, Margo Lynn, was also his singer. Bob moved to the Valley in 2000 and has stayed busy playing with local jazz musicians.  Among other accomplishments, Bob has held down the drum chair for musicals, including Minsky Burlesque Show, Annie, Sweet Charity and Charlie Brown. Bob also gigged with the Treme Brass Band, from New Orleans, when they were in the Phoenix area due to hurricane Katrina.  He holds down the drum chair with the Sun Lakes Big Band and various smaller groups, often playing on the dance club circuit, during tourist season.  Bob has played with the Foster Oden Trio for the past 6 years. .

  

Ray Harvey Carter, stand up bass and vocals, was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He has recorded for and with Chess Records, the Isley Brothers, Mary Wells and has worked at the Apollo Theater, New York, many times.  Ray has performed with the Khalid Moss Trio, the Jack McDuff Organ Jazz Band and many other noted jazz ensembles.  Ray moved to Phoenix, in 1978 and has stayed very busy with the Helen Mason Performing Arts Troupe, the Black Theater Troupe, the Larry Reed Trio and many others.  He has been with the Foster Oden Trio, since 2005.  Ray Is also Vice President of the ARIZONA BLACK FAMILY GENEALOGY Ir. HISTORY SOCIETY and recently retired, after 21 years, from his position as a Senior Information Technologist with the Arizona Department of Revenue.  In addition, he is the grandfather of 10. Ray can be seen In many venues throughout the Valley of the Sun.

 

Royce Murray, Native of LA., began playing the Hammond Organ at age seven. Inspired by legends like, Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff and, Jimmy McGriff, he brought his gospel influence into his love for Jazz and Blues, to form his own, unique style.

 

At the age of 7 years old Royce's teacher Joni Baxter, (who Royce credits with making him the player he is today) started teaching him blues and jazz progressions. Then Royce found his calling and discovered a passion to play the Hammond Organ, When Joni heard him play the Hues she said, "Just let him play!"

 

Royce's older brother Sonny brought over a Jimmy Smith jazz album, and once Royce Listened to the album he knew Mat was bow the Hammond Organ was supposed to be played, However, Anne Murray thought otherwise, not considering jazz for her son because he learned to play gospel in the church. By age 1.7, Royce was playing everything, Jimmy Smith, Timmy McGriff, Jack McDuff, Richard" Groove" Holmes., Charles Earland, Filly Preston and Far] Grant had recorded, Also, during this time the minister of music at his church toned down the jazzy 'licks" and was persistent in Royce playing more chords and was pleased when his music became "churchy", After awhile gospel music was all he was playing„ jazz and blues had fallen by the wayside.

 

At 27 years old Royce stopped playing and started a trucking company with his father the late Lloyd Murray.  He didn't get serious about the organ again until the age of 42. Even then practice time was hard to come by with his family living in an apartment.  The only resource to practice was at a club in Phoenix, Arizona during non-business hours in a room where the temperature was above 90 degrees, in such conditions practice was limited.

 

Royce's life changed when Jimmy Smith came to hear him play at one of his gigs.  His friendship with Jimmy was the musical catalyst that set him free to play Royce with gospel I overtones, he had learned in church, Jimmy said, "Play yourself, it’s what made me famous, it will make you famous too,"

 

Royce has opened for Tony Monaco, Joey DeFrancesco and the legendary Jimmy Smith.  Royce currently tours with Blues Hall of Fame artist '"Big Pete" Pearson, and he is often joined by world renowned artist George Benson at his Sunday Jazz Jam in Phoenix, Arizona_ Royce's career has included playing organ for the ABC, CBS and NBC television soap operas. As an accomplished songwriter, his credits include R&B icon Barry White, whom he collaborated with during the 1970’s

 

On Sunday when Royce is not touring you will find him playing the Hammond Organ at his church where he still loves to play good down home gospel. music, in the summer of 2007 Royce's debut CD/DVD entitled, Now’s The Time was released on the AMEC Record label where he became the first jazz artist to join their roster of successful gospel artists.  Royce's unique sound is a mixture of gospel, straight-ahead jazz, blues, soul and funk.

 

String Chemistry Band

Over 20 years ago Chris Devlin, a 12 string rhythm player and Jorge Ramirez, a bass player came together with no other intention than to write songs and practice the music they wrote. At first, it was no more than a hobby, a fun thing to do.

Both Chris and Jorge were tired of cover songs, songs that all seemed in one way or another to say the same thing, they wanted to write and play something different, exciting, and new.

After a few years of playing together it seemed like Jorge could read Chris’s mind and vice versa. Chris would write rhythms, and Jorge would know exactly where Chris was going with his music and when Jorge would break out during a song with a base lead. Chris would know exactly where Jorge was going, hence the name String Chemistry. They found a unique way of communicating with each other trough their music, a Chemistry of sound and mind.

It wasn’t long before they had enough songs to produce their first CD La Ventana along with the help of lead guitar player Joe Carducci.

This web page is dedicated to all the members of the band, new and old, String Chemistry fans here in the United States, and in Europe. With a special thanks to the String Chemistry web page designer, European CD distributor, and close friend Hilde in Belgium. Please enjoy the web page, don’t forget to sign the guest book and order your CD today!!!!.

Mike Howard friend and Guitarist

I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine, Mike Howard, guitarist extraordinaire.  I first met Mike when he was performing with the band, A Touch of Blues.  The name of the band does not do justice to a guitarist like Mike.  He is always at home with a guitar in his hands, no matter if he is playing jazz, blues, standards or classical music.        Chris Devlin

 

Mike Howard is sick with cancer and has lost a leg in this battle.

He has spent a lifetime making and serving a beautiful, potent, concoction, called music.

Come and sip every rich and wonderful note and savior all the spicy sounds

in this special benefit that gives back all that is special to Mike.  Music!

 

 West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts - Surprise, AZ 85374

Call 623-972-0635 or visit  www.wvam.org

 

 

ANOTHER BENEFIT FOR PISTOL PACKIN’ PAULA

Buffalo Chip Saloon Jun 29th

Paula Saletnik, Phoenix Arizona’s own World Champion Lady Six Gun Spinner , Bull Whip Artist and All-Around Wild West Performer, Who, for over 12 years entertained Tens of Thousands of Guests at the World Famous Rawhide Theme Park in Scottsdale, performed for Hundreds of Corporate Events & Fund Raisers, along with Daily Guest’s at the World Famous Ponderosa Ranch {Home of TV’s Bonanza}...Now Needs Our HELP!...

Paula Saletnik, aka “Pistol Packin’ Paula”, was recently involved in an automobile accident, from which she sustained very serious bodily injury. During the evening of Thursday, January 10, Paula struck a deer while driving on a county highway near her home in Boerne, Texas. As she swerved to miss the animal, her truck rolled countless times and was thrown from the vehicle through the driver side window. When she regained consciousness, she was lying in the nearby grass, with the wheels upturned on her vehicle. As she realized she needed to call for help, her cellular phone was missing from it’s holder. Unable to move, she was encouraged when Pepper, her beloved dog, ran nearly a mile to a nearby farmhouse to get help. It was at this exact time that Paula’s landlord called her. Fortunately, she was able to reach the cell phone located near her knee, truly a Godsend... An ambulance arrived on the scene shortly thereafter, and she was transported to a nearby “Flight for Life” location. She was then airlifted by helicopter to the University Hospital in San Antonio, TX.

Paula’s diagnosed injuries included a broken sternum and pelvis {both sides, front & back}, cracked ribs and fractures to three vertebrae. A surgical procedure was performed on Tuesday, January 15, with several permanent pins implanted. Her Doctors expect a full recovery, however, this will take several months or years of therapy and determination. Paula’s tough Cowgirl Spirit is intact and she WILL twirl her guns and ride her horse again! After her hospital stay, Paula has left the hospital and is staying with friends for the next several months, who will assist her in her therapy and recovery.

Dr Buck Montgomery, of Dr Buck Productions {Producer of the Annual Wild Western Festival in Phoenix AZ}, A Personal Friend of Over 15 Years & a Fellow Entertainer has Contributed to & Created a Trust Fund for Paula, {Donations can be made at Any “Bank of America” Branch, to the “ THE PAULA SALETNIK MEDICAL FUND”}

BENEFIT TO BE HELD FOR PAULA! To Help Paula with her Medical & Recovery Expenses. A Benefit on Sunday, June 29th, 2008, from 2pm to 6pm, will be Hosted by Barbara & Larry Wendt at their Historic Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse, located at: 6811 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Arizona 85331. This Family Oriented “WILD WEST SUNDAY FEST!”, features World Class “Best of the West” Entertainers, Live Music, Games, Activities, Raffles, great Silent & Live Auction Items & Much More!

Donation Admission is $10 for Adults, $5 for Kids under 13 and Includes the B.B.Q. Buffet, One Raffle Ticket and One Free daily admission Ticket to Dr Buck’s Big “Wild Western Festival” in September! SPECIAL! $30 V.I.P. Donation Includes the B.B.Q Buffet, One Free Drink Ticket, Two Raffle Tickets, One 3-day V.I.P. Pass to Dr Buck’s Big “Wild Western Festival”, Assorted Merchant Coupons & an Autographed Pistol Packin’ Paula Photo! Cash, Check or Money Order Contributions can be made to Any Bank of America Branch, just ask for the “ THE PAULA SALETNIK MEDICAL FUND. If you’d like to contribute an item, or items for the Auction, contact Tammy Youngs at: TLYoungs@cox.net or call: {480} 703-6702 {All Contributions are 100% Tax Deductible} FOR FURTHER FUND RAISER MEDIA INFORMATION & DONATION DETAILS CONTACT Tammy Youngs at : {480} 703-6702 email: TLYoungs@cox.net ...{Donations & General Fund Raiser Info.} Dr Buck at: {623} 521-3856 email: DRBuc@cox.net ...{Media Contact & Info.} Paula Saletnik, “PISTOL PACKIN’ PAULA”, has entertained Arizona audiences for Decades, now it’s time for us to show our support and gratitude by Helping Arizona’s #1 Wild West Cowgirl Entertainer, “GET BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN!” DR BUCK PRODUCTIONS  P.O. Box 7123, Goodyear, AZ 85338FAX: 623 882-9428 i 623 444-7121 DRBuc@cox.net

 

 


Just a reminder, tonight there is an Information/Team Captain's Meeting.  If you are interested in having a team this year, form a team now and encourage your team members to get signed up as soon as possible! 

Relay For Life Information Meeting
June 9th at 6:00 p.m. 
Anthem Community Center
41130 N. Freedom Way
Anthem, AZ 85086 

If you have any questions about being a team captain, please contact Brian or Tari Skousen at AnthemRFLTeams@yahoo.com. Survivor Registration is also available if you’re a survivor, you won’t want to miss out on the celebration that is being planned for this year! If you would like to promote your business, while supporting the fight against cancer, please check out our Sponsorship Information.
Thank you for your continued support of the American Cancer Society.  With your help, we can make the 2008 Relay For Life of Anthem the best ever! Mike Chartrand & Jasson Pilcher, 2008 Event Co-Chairs Relay For Life of Anthem  http://events.cancer.org/rflanthemaz

 

 

TOMORROW’S THEATER TONIGHT, JUNE 2008

 Fred Harvey. Mary Colter. Who were they? How did they affect the development and culture of our Southwest? Fred, along with his prim waitresses, dubbed “The Harvey Girls,” have been credited with civilizing the West. Mary Colter, Harvey Co’s Chief Architect and Designer, designed Phantom Ranch, Hopi House, and six other buildings at the Grand Canyon, along with many others including her masterpiece, La Posada, in Winslow. Circle the wagons, we’re honing in on history here.

 But who were they really? June’s edition of Tomorrow’s Theater Tonight features a reading of Micki Shelton’s spanking-new play, Fred and Mary: An Unconventional Romance. Spanning the years 1876 through 1958, the quasi-historical play centers on the life of Mary Colter and her—“this part is imaginary”—relationship with Fred Harvey.

T3 readings are open to the public at no charge. Donations are accepted to defray the costs of presenting the readings. Micki will use audience feedback to refine the work for three to-be-scheduled readings of the play this fall (the half-century anniversary of Mary Colter’s death) across Arizona.

 T3 is sponsored by Prescott College Theatre Department. Gourmet coffee and baked goods are available for sale throughout the evening. Information: Micki Shelton at 928/708-0166.

 The premiere reading of Fred and Mary: An Unconventional Romance takes place on Wednesday, June 25th, 7:30 p.m., at Wild Iris Coffeehouse, 124 S. Granite Street, Prescott. Together, their reverence for and promotion of Indian art and culture laid the groundwork for what the Southwest is today.

 Contact: Micki Shelton 928/708-0166 Email: micki@mickishelton.com

 

 
Sunshine Acres Children’s Home to Participate in O.F.F. To School Field Day Shopping Spree July 29th
 Approximately 75 children from Sunshine Acres Children’s Home will get the chance to “shop ‘til they drop” for school supplies on July 29, 2008 at The Wal-Mart Super Center, located at 4505 East McKellips Road in Mesa, compliments of The Ortiz Family Foundation.
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TOMORROW’S THEATER TONIGHT, JUNE 25th 2008
 Fred Harvey. Mary Colter. Who were they? How did they affect the development and culture of our Southwest? Fred, along with his prim waitresses, dubbed “The Harvey Girls,” have been credited with civilizing the West. Mary Colter, Harvey Co’s Chief Architect and Designer, designed Phantom Ranch, Hopi House, and six other buildings at the Grand Canyon, along with many others including her masterpiece, La Posada, in Winslow. Circle the wagons, we’re honing in on history here.  But who were they really? June’s edition of Tomorrow’s Theater Tonight features a reading of Micki Shelton’s spanking-new play, Fred and Mary: An Unconventional Romance. Spanning the years 1876 through 1958, the quasi-historical play centers on the life of Mary Colter and her—“this part is imaginary”—relationship with Fred Harvey.

 The premiere reading of Fred and Mary: An Unconventional Romance takes place on Wednesday, June 25th, 7:30 p.m., at Wild Iris Coffeehouse, 124 S. Granite Street, Prescott. Together, their reverence for and promotion of Indian art and culture laid the groundwork for what the Southwest is today. Story Continues

 

 

75th ANNUAL STATE BAR OF ARIZONA HONORS ITS LEGACY
Phoenix School of Law will be well represented at Convention
The theme of this year’s  75th Annual State Bar Convention is “Living Our Legacy” and fits right in with the Phoenix School of Law.  PhoenixLaw is Arizona’s first private law school, and the only one to offer full and part-time programs.  Celebrating their first graduation last month, the school is now seeing the beginnings of their own legacy, as these graduates study for the bar exam and embark on their careers.

From June 18th-20th, PhoenixLaw students and professors will be out in force at the State Bar Convention being held at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson. Participants will present at seminars, argue at moot court presentations, and network with colleagues from around the state.

Penny Willrich, (pic right) Director of the Lawyering Process Program and Associate Professor of Law, is part of the faculty panel presenting at the “Variations on an Old Theme” seminar. Covering the “tried-and-true” fundamentals of effective mentoring programs, she will also talk about some of the cutting edge theories and concepts that are emerging. 

In a special seminar honoring 11 “Legends in the Law,” Willrich will speak about one of the first Black lawyers to shape the legal profession in Arizona, the Hon. Hayzel B. Daniels.  His influence was so great, that the Black Bar Association was originally named after him. 

 

Assistant Professor David R. Cole (pic below)  and Adjunct Professor Jonathan Schwartz, both retired  (pic left) Maricopa County Superior Court judges, will be part of the faculty teaching “The New Arizona Revised Criminal Jury Instructions.” Ten years in the making, it is the most comprehensive set of criminal jury instructions in the State Bar’s history.  Cole will also be a panelist at “Understanding Interpreter Issues,” discussing how to understand and avoid the legal and ethical pitfalls when using an interpreter. 

 

Adjunct Professor, Mark Armstrong,  also a retired Maricopa County Superior Court judge, will be a faculty member on the panel “What Are the Fact Finders Thinking?”  This seminar focuses on what and how information needs to be presented in order to persuade a judge, mediator or evaluator in parental relocation cases.

 

Additionally, Phoenix School of Law students are participating in a Moot Court Presentation on “Sex and the Constitution Revisited.”  Leslie Ross, a 2L, is a faculty panelist about “Children & Their Court.”

About Phoenix School of Law Phoenix School of Law is Arizona’s only privately owned law school, and the only Arizona law school offering full-time, part-time and evening classes. The School received provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association in June 2007. The mission pillars of PhoenixLaw are to provide student-centered education, produce professionally prepared graduates, and serve the underserved. For more information about PhoenixLaw, visit www.phoenixlaw.edu or call 602-682-6800 or 1.888.PHX-LAW1.

 

 

 SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM  
presents
Ladies of the Garden

            Seven women, all born in the 1870s and 1880s, and who are memorialized in the Museum’s Territorial Rose Garden are brought to life in vignettes written by artistic director Jody Drake.  Two of the pioneers whose lives are profiled are May Young, grandmother of Sharlot Hall Museum Trustee, Dana Sharp; and Lucille Yopp, grandmother of  Mona Lange McCroskey, a treasured Museum volunteer.

  • Event:Ladies of the Garden     

  • Date/Time:   

  • Thursday, June 12 at 6:30pm

  • Friday & Saturday, June 13 & 14, 7:30pm

  • Saturday, June 14 also at 2pm             

  • Place:   The Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, 2 blocks west of Courthouse Plaza

  • Cost:  General admission  $12,  $10/Museum Members    

 

 

Wilhelm Automotive’s Callihan and Son Win National “Body For Life” Competition.
Company Adopts Program For Employees.

 Wilhelm Automotive is pleased to announce that Chris Callihan, along with his son, Brandon, won the Grand Champion Family Division of the National Body For Life Challenge presented annually by EAS Body For Life. Chris is the manager of Wilhelm Automotive’s Surprise location. Story Continues with Pictures 

 
Robosaurus SUMMER SPECTACULAR ONE NIGHT ONLY  
The Summer Spectacular featuring Robosaurus returns to Firebird Raceway on the Gila River Indian Community Saturday, June 21, 2008.  This is the exclusive Arizona appearance of Robosaurus, the original Mechanical Dinosaur. Robo, as he is affectionately call by his friends, stands five stories tall and weighs in at 60,000 lbs. He breathes fire, eats cars, and is a sight to behold as he entertains the crowd at Firebird Raceway. This one day event is also fueled by: JET DRAGSTER, ALCOHOL FUNNY CARS, MONSTER TRUCK RIDES, NITRO NOSTALGIA FUNNY CARS, KIDS ZONE, ROBOSAURUS, FIREWORKS TOO! The crowd will experience Jet Dragsters, Alcohol Funny Cars, a car compressing dinosaur and the first and best fireworks display of the season!
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