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Giga Ball: Life-Size Inflatable
Fun Center 
Bounce it, climb it, get inside it and roll around. The
possibilities are endless with this Funny Ball Life-Size
Inflatable Fun Center. It's a life-sized inflatable ball that
you can play with indoors or out. Simply blow it up, and let
your imagination run wild as you roll it, play inside or make up
your own wacky games. Adult supervision is recommended. Measures
51" in diameter. Holds up to 150 lbs. Colors may vary.
2006 Huffy Green Machine 20"
Front Wheel Green with Black 
Your
young rider will be the hit of the neighborhood when he takes a
spin on this lean, green riding machine! Joystick controls
provide a unique riding experience and allow riders to control
the direction by moving the right and left handles back and
forth. The Green Machine features 20" rear steer big wheel,
molded front fender, molded adjustable saddle ergonomic
"Joystick" style grips, dual steer vertical handlebars, front
wheel disk. Extra wide rear wheels make for serious skids!
Features rear mounted flag for maximum visibility and child
safety. Measures 47"L x 30"W x 21"H. Holds up to 180 pounds.
Jump Smart Trampoline 
This
bouncy trampoline doubles as a learning toy, too! Kids will
delight in jumping along to fun learning games and silly songs.
Enjoy this electronic mini trampoline indoors and out. Features
a five-in-one multigame sound system that makes learning fun:
counting, music and rhythm, sound recognition and memory. The
five games included are bounce counting, silly sounds, musical
statues, animal sounds and memory matches. Requires 3 "AA"
batteries (not included). Measures 42" x 36". Holds up to 80
pounds.
Lazer Tag Team Ops Deluxe
2-Player System 
Bring
video gaming action to life with this lazer tag set that
combines extreme competition with hi-tech equipment in an
exciting adventure. The tagger unit is the key to the game
action. The LCD display panel shows seven different game
statistics, so you can keep track of how you're doing and how
you stack up to your Lazer Tag opponents. It's a wireless set
up, so there's no interference with wires. Your own tagger unit
communicates directly with your teammates' devices.The HUD
(Heads Up Display) unit shows real time gameplay feedback. You
wear it like a pair of sunglasses, and it provides information
on whether or not you've tagged an opponent and vice versa. Set
includes: green tagger unit, green HUD unit, orange tagger unit,
orange HUD unit, two connector cables, "AC" adapter,stickers and
instructions. Requires 12 "AA" batteries (not included).
For
more information on any of these or to check out their large
selection go to
www.eToys.com
MP3
Innovative technical features and top-grade components make the
PIAGGIO MP3 a truly unique vehicle that re-invents the entire
scooter concept. The PIAGGIO MP3 frame is high-tensile steel
tube. Elements such as frame strength and weight were precisely
defined and tested from the initial phases of the project, with
the suitability of each solution checked at every stage.
The innovative parallelogram suspension, an original Piaggio
design, is anchored to the frame. The tilt mechanism is composed
of four cast-aluminum control arms with four hinges fixed to the
central tube and two guide tubes on either side of the
parallelogram and is connected to the arms via suspension pins
and ball bearings. The tubes on the right and left enclose the
steering tube in a classic single arm setup.
The PIAGGIO MP3 uses three 12-inch wheels with large tires,
120/70 front, 130/70 rear. Together with the revolutionary front
suspension, the wheels provide a tilt angle of up to 40-degrees
while riding like any normal two-wheeler and simultaneously
ensuring better road grip on any surface, especially slippery
and uneven tracks. The parallelogram suspension also ensures
increased stability at high speeds.
The rear of the MP3 features a single-arm suspension with two
dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers, a helicoidal spring and
four-position preload. Besides its exceptional stability, the
PIAGGIO MP3 also provides brilliant braking thanks to three
powerful linked brakes, 240 millimeters in diameter, and the
parallelogram suspension. The result is record deceleration
(about 8 m per second) with braking space reduced by over 20
percent on normal road surfaces and as much as 24 percent on
slippery roads compared to a traditional two-wheel scooter.
The front-end design is genuinely innovative in terms of
technical features and concept, with car-style bodywork
treatment. The headlamps and front fairing merge to form a
single unit that enhances the vehicle’s dynamic look as well as
providing extra rider protection. Shock-resistant splashguards
on either side of the front shield protect the rider and the
vehicle. The rear loading section has been designed to offer
maximum comfort and storage capacity: a boot lid painted the
same color as the bodywork provides access to the under seat
storage. A substantial 65-liter (approx. 15-gallons) storage
capacity and dual access to the storage area, from the boot lid
as well as by flipping up the seat, make the PIAGGIO MP3
extremely practical.
The storage area comfortably holds two full-face helmets, a
small bag and objects up to about three feet in length. The
under seat storage also has a courtesy light and a seat cover
for use when parking in rainy weather. A handy remote control
button on the ignition key opens the seat lock and the rear boot
lid. The rider can also open the fuel cap and rear boot lid with
a single twist of the key in the ignition unit. An extremely
comfortable seat adapted to riders of any size has been made to
measure for the PIAGGIO MP3. Generous padding and the shape of
the built-in backrest provides perfect ergonomical seating,
while the saddle height of a mere 30.7-inch from the ground
makes the vehicle easy to maneuver in any circumstances. For
more information go to
www.vespaofchandler.com
Chopper's Memorial Ride
Scott Pasmore Of Channel 3 and Barry
Caraway of CycleRides.com have organized a Memorial Ride
to celebrate the lives of their friends Scott Bowerbank and Jim
Cox of Channel 3 and Craig Smith and Rick Krolack of Channel 15
lost in a chopper crash on July 27th. The Ride will take place on
Saturday
Aug. 18. Sign in is 7 a.m.-9 a.m., at 3TV, 5555 N.
Seventh Avenue., Phoenix. The cost is $20 per bike; each
will receive a memorial sticker as seen above. The ride will go to
Westgate City Center 83rd Avenue & Glendale Avenue where participants will hear from
3TV Personalities Scott Pasmore, Tara Hitchcock, Bruce Haffner, Dan Davis,
Olivia Fierro and others. All proceeds will go to the
family of fallen Phoenix Police Officer George Cortez,
who was killed in the line of duty the same day the news
helicopters crashed. More info at
www.azfamily.com |
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Outside Lighting – Keeping our Nights
Dark
HOSTED BY NEW RIVER/DESERT HILLS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Learn about the growing problem of light
pollution, how it affects your view of
the night sky, and what you can do to
prevent it. This informative multimedia
slide show is open to the public at no
charge, and presented by Dan Heim,
president of the Desert Foothills
Astronomy Club. Dan is also the creator
of Sky Lights, a weekly astronomy column
seen locally in The Desert Advocate and
syndicated throughout Arizona. You'll
see examples of good and bad outside
lighting, learn what the law has to say
about light pollution, and be apprised
of local resources that can help you in
your quest for dark skies. The event
will be hosted by the NRDHCA on
Tuesday, August 14th, 7:30 pm, at
the Crossroads Christian Fellowship
Hall, 42425 N. New River Road. This is a
free event and everyone is invited to
attend. For further information call
623/465-0726 or 623/587-7039.
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Easy Street Lighting
The Town of Carefree has recently installed two new outdoor
lights within the Town core to test the practicality of
installing new street lights around Easy Street. The Town very
much wants to address concerns of unsafe and dark sidewalks and
street ways after dark.
We
are looking for feedback from you as to whether or not you like
the light post design, quality of light, adequacy of light, and
the overall impact on our night skies. The goal is to provide a
safe and navigable shopping and strolling area during the
evening hours without negatively impacting our night skies with
light pollution.
We
would love to hear from you. The lights are installed between
the Amphitheater and the Blue Sky Restaurant on Easy Street.
Take a look and let us know what you think. We will
enthusiastically forward your comments to the Town. As always,
THANKS for your continued support! Ian
Ellison Executive Director
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber
of Commerce (480) 488-3381
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AUDITION NEWS
AZDance Group
AZDance Group, the professional
contemporary ballet, jazz and modern
dance company in Arizona, is holding
their last set of auditions for their
2007-2008 season. Directed by Kenda
Newbury, positions are for their
Professional Division, Junior/Trainee
Company members and Children¹s Christmas
Company. Paid performances for
professionals. Must have dance
experience for all positions.
Sunday,
August 5th, 2007 -
Junior/Trainee Company members and
Professionals 1:00 registration;
audition 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., see
audition information, call-backs and
requirements. Saturday,
August 25th, 2007
Children¹s Christmas Company audition
and other interested Junior/Trainee
Company members 1:00 registration;
1:30-4:00 p.m. see audition
information, call-backs and
requirements. Children will be sent home
earlier. Sunday,
August 26th, 2007 1:00-4:00
p.m. Call backs: Professionals and
Junior/Trainee Company - (NO CHILDREN'S
COMPANY) If unable to attend ANY
date, please set up a private audition
with director.
Audition Information Non-refundable
Audition Fee $15.00 cash or check
What to wear: leotard and
tights, hair in bun, appropriate shoes Bring:
Resume, Dance photos (at least one in
1st Arabesque), Headshot, all dance
shoes (jazz, Pointe, ballet, tap, et
cetera) & be able to go barefoot as
well, GREAT attitude Professionals
and Junior/Trainee Company Members
Prepare: a Classical Ballet
variation no more than 2:00 if you
are very strong en Pointe, please
perform en Pointe - bring your own CD Audition
will consist of: ballet barre,
jazz and modern floor combinations,
Pointe work, repertory, showing of
classical variation (your own CD), small
interview, you/your parent/guardian will
have to sign release forms prior to
audition Audition Locations -
Anthem, Arizona - each audition will
now be held at Dynamic Motion Dance
Academy, 41st Drive and Anthem Way
(I-17 & Anthem Way), behind Ray's Pizza
off of 41st Drive
Requirements All Dancers
must be: reliable, responsible, kind,
good morals and ethics, have
transportation to/from rehearsals and
performances, be available for Saturday
& some Sunday rehearsals, Juniors have
Friday evening rehearsals as well, and
be able to work well with a variety of
individuals, take and apply corrections,
learn quickly and more Professional
Division: classically trained and/or
modern training a must Children¹s
Company: at least one year dance, age 5
and up Junior/Trainee Company: at least
four years dance, age is not necessarily
a requirement though most are age 13 and
up, strong dance technique and knowledge
of vocabulary a must, transportation,
reliable, responsible, kind, serious
about dance and being challenged in a
real-dance environment, will be
challenged, exposed to extraordinary
dance experiences Most rehearsals are
on Saturdays in Anthem and in other
locations Performances are in various
locations including out of state
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Theater Works for Youth 07-08 Season
*All TWY productions are ages 8 and up unless stated otherwise.
Auditions will be from cold readings of the script unless
stated otherwise.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(Theater Works Black Box Stage)Original book by Roald Dahl
Adapted by Richard R. George. Auditions:
August 11th at 10am Show Dates:
October 12th, 2007
through October 28th Fridays at 7pm Saturdays at 1:30pm
and 7pm and Sundays at 1:30pm Synopsis: Greetings to you, the
lucky finder of this Golden Ticket from Mr. Willy Wonka. Present
this ticket at the factory gates and do not be late. In your
wildest dreams you could not imagine the marvelous SURPRISES
that await you!
Charlie Brown Christmas
(Theater Works Black Box Stage)Book by Charles M. Schulz, based
on his Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television special. Music
by Vince Guaraldi
Auditions: October 8th and 9th at 7pm Show Dates:
November 30th through
December 16th, 2007 Fridays at 7pm Saturdays at 1:30pm
and 7pm and Sundays at 1:30pm. Synopsis: Can Charlie Brown find
the true meaning of Christmas? His dog, Snoopy, has an
over-decorated doghouse. His sister, Sally, can only think about
receiving presents. And Charlie's Christmas tree is falling
apart. Celebrate the season with Charlie and friends in this
well-loved holiday classic.
Life As Joby (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Written by
Jim Gradillas Auditions:
December 3rd at 6pm (Ages 12 and up) Show Dates:
January 11th through
January 27th, 2008 Fridays at 7pm Saturdays at 1:30pm and
7pm and Sundays at 1:30pm Synopsis: "Life As Joby" is an
original play that takes a journey through the many facets of
the mind of a young alcoholic. Finally, there is a play that
deals with the issues of alcohol abuse in our society today in a
realistic, truthful, edgy approach. The original youth play
"Life as Joby" is a new gripping drama about a young mans
struggles to drink or not to drink.
Bridge to Terebethia
(Theater Works Black Box Stage) Katherine Paterson and Stephanie
S. Tolan Music by Steve Liebman.
Auditions: February 11th
and 12th at 7pm (Ages 8 and up) Show dates:
March 21st through April
6th, 2008 Fridays at 7pm Saturdays and Sunday at 1:30pm
Synopsis: This powerful adaptation, supported by a lyrical
score, focuses the humor, warmth and emotional intensity of
Katherine Paterson's Newbery Award winning novel. Jesse,
alienated from the pragmatism of his family and rural Virginia
culture, draws and dreams of becoming something special. Leslie,
the new girl from the city and the ultimate outsider, opens a
world of imagination, art and literature for him. Together they
create Terabithia, a fantasy kingdom where they are safe from
those who don't understand them.
Peter Pan (Theater Works Main Stage) Lyrics by Lyrics by
Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Music by Mark
Charlap and Jule Styne.
Auditions: March 15th at 10am and 18th at 1:30pm Show
Dates: MAIN STAGE May
2nd through May 25th , 2008 School performances: May 7th
and 14th 2008 Synopsis: First produced on Broadway with Mary
Martin and Cyril Richard and more recently a major hit starring
Cathy Rigby, this is one of the world's most celebrated
musicals. Here is all the charm of Barrie's Peter and Tinker
Bell and the children, pirates and Indians of Never Never Land,
embellished with show-stopping songs.
Performance Troupes will rehearse and train every week and
perform monthly at the theatre, libraries, events and serve to
outreach in the community!
Auditions are August
18th, 2007 from 10am to 1pm Please bring a photo and a
resume (not required). Be dressed for movement and be prepared
to do cold readings from the script and improvisation. If you
are auditioning for Broadway Kidz, please prepare a song and
bring c.d. or tape accompaniment. Theater Zone (2 troupes, Ages
8 to 11 and 12 and up) they will specialize on original works,
improvisation and specialized touring shows Theatre Works
Broadway Kidz (Ages 12 and up) A troupe specializing in music
and dance performance!
THEATER WORKS FOR YOUTH WORKSHOPS 2007-2008
Theater Works Saturday Specialty Workshops 12noon to 2:30pm
September 15th
Theater Blast! Get a dose of all theatre! This is a great
workshop to get a taste of acting! Full of improvisation,
character and energetic theatre games. Instructor: Jim Gradillas
September 22nd
Musical Theater Audition Learn how to prepare for a musical
theatre audition. In this intensive class, students will prepare
an audition song and sharpen cold reading skills. Class size is
limited. No experience is necessary.
September 29th
Dance and MovementChildren who love musicals will love learning
the style of dance associated with the stage. Jazz techniques
meet Broadway music for a class that involves movement, dance,
and acting. Instructor: Holly Moran
October 6th
Slapstick Comedy!Focus will be on skills and techniques for
creating and using slap stick humor on stage. This is one FUN
Class! Instructor: Jim Gradillas
8 week classes
Improv and Stage Skills (Ages 12 to 17) Our performers
will work together as an acting ensemble to build on previous
acting experience and technique that will enhance their work on
any stage. Students will also go beyond the comedy-style of
improv they may be familiar with and learn about improvisation
as a tool for exploring character, text, and plot. Mondays,
4:30pm to 6pm Sept. 10th
through October 29th Instructor: Jim Gradillas
Dancing for Musical Theater (Ages 8 to 12) Children who
love musicals will love learning the style of dance associated
with the stage. Jazz techniques meet Broadway music for a class
that involves movement, dance, and acting. Students will learn
several dance numbers choreographed to songs from hit musicals
to perform for families on the last day of class. Tuesdays, 4pm
to 5:30pm Sept 11th
through October 30th Instructor Holly Moran
Musical Theater (Ages 8 to 12) Celebrate the start of
spring with a class full of energy and upbeat songs. Students
will learn basic musicianship skills and develop basic ear
training and pitch- matching while enjoying singing as a group
to piano accompaniment. Beginning music theory and terminology
in included, as is a performance of songs of the final class
day. Thursdays, 4pm to 5:30pm,
Sept. 13th through Nov.
1st Instructor Miciah Dodge
Home School Theater 101 (Ages 8 to 16) Theater Works
Theater for YOUth programs offer Great Home School Theatre
programs. You will get great acting training and rehearse and
perform and original one act play on our beautiful stage!
Tuesdays, September 4th
thorough October 23rd from 10 am to 12noon. Cost: $125
per person and $100 each additional sibling. Instructor: Jim
Gradillas
Home School Musical Theater (Ages 12 and up) Get
incredible musical theatre training by a professional training
while working to perform an original revue with hit Broadway
songs! September 5th
through October 24th from 10am to 12noonInstructor Miciah
Dodge
COMING IN THE SPRING! MORE GREAT WORKSHOPS!!! REGISTER
EARLY for our: SPRING BREAK CAMPS
March 17th through March
21st from 9am to 3pm
March 24th through March
28th from 9am to 3pm Join us for this one week spring
break camp at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Young
performers will learn music, dance, acting and specialty topics
each day with Junior Theatre teaching artists. The last day of
camp will feature an original one act musical play created by
the students and directors! Cost: $175
Please email or call Jim Gradillas, Youth Programs Manager for
more info or to register at
jgradillas@theaterworks.org or 623-815-1791 Ext 108
Home School Theater 101 $125 for first student/$100 each
additional sibling
Home School MUSICAL Theater $125 for first student/$100 each
additional sibling
Saturday Specialty Workshops: $25 for one or $90 for ALL Four!
September 15th Theater Blast - September 22nd Musical
Theater Audition -
September 29th Dance and Movement - October 6th Slapstick
Comedy!
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West Valley ARTS are shining bright!
After years of people thinking they had to go elsewhere for
great entertainment, theaters in the West Valley are shining
bright after receiving the results of the ZONI nominations last
Tuesday.
The ZONI awards are Arizona's version of the Tony's (or for
those non-theatre people the Academy Awards for theatre) and are
divided into two categories, contracted (or paid/equity) and
non-contracted (or non-paid/community). There are several
sub-categories such as, Musical/Straight Plays, Actors /Crew and
Youth/Adult.
Theater Works (non-contracted) was nominated for six Zoni's,
including best actress in both the adult and youth categories.
They also had several staff members nominated for Zoni's that
occurred while they were still working for other theatres (I'm
sure we'll be hearing more from them in the upcoming years!).
Also, take note that Supporting Actress nominee, Amber
Gildersleeve, will be playing the part of Maria in Theater
Works' upcoming production of West Side Story!
Arizona Broadway Theater (contracted) was nominated for a
whopping twenty-four Zoni's! They swept the nominations in
almost all of their categories, proving that they have raised
the bar for professional theatre all over the valley.
So, if you're thinking about what you might want to do this
weekend, don't assume that you'll have to drive an hour to get
there or worry about traffic and parking. Arts and Culture are
abundant here in the West Valley. Hey, we might even start
getting those "East Enders" to cross the "Great Divide" and head
West!
For more information on Theater Works, Arizona Broadway Theatre
or a complete listing of nominees of the Arizoni Awards please
check out their websites: www.theaterworks.org
www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
www.arizoniawards.com
PHOENIX
COYOTES TO HOLD
INAUGURAL YOUTH HOCKEY MINI-CAMP
The Phoenix Coyotes are excited to announce their inaugural
Youth Hockey Mini-Camp which will take place
Friday, August 17th through
Sunday, August 19th.
The camp will be held at Oceanside Arena in Tempe. The Arena is
located at 1520 N. McClintock Drive.
The
camp will feature professional instruction from current Coyotes
players and coaches along with former NHL players. Instruction
over the three day mini-camp will include power skating,
passing, shooting, positioning, small games, in-depth
goaltending instruction and off-ice conditioning.
The
camp is for skaters at the Squirt (ages 9-10), Peewee (ages
11-12) and Bantam/Midget levels (ages 13-15). Coyotes coaches
scheduled to appear are Assistant Coach Ulf Samuelsson,
Goaltending Coach Grant Fuhr and Video Coach Steve Peters. The
camp will also feature former NHL player Alex Hicks and former
Coyotes player Jim Johnson. The Strength and Conditioning
portion of the camp will be instructed by USA Hockey Assistant
Coach Scott Abbey. Current Coyotes players are expected to
appear.
The
camp is a great way for players to get a behind-the-scenes look
at Coyotes hockey and get instruction from current NHL coaches
and players and former NHL players. To ensure each participant
receives quality instruction and attention, registration is
limited to the first 36 registrants in each age group (32
skaters and four goalies). The cost of the mini-camp is $260.
Each
participant also receives:
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One (1) Youth Hockey Mini-Camp jersey
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One (1) T-shirt
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One (1) Pair of workout shorts
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One (1) Phoenix Coyotes water bottle
Players can visit
www.phoenixcoyotes.com to register. Those who have
questions can contact Scott Storkan, Coyotes Youth Hockey
Coordinator, at 623.772.3464.
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The Largest Health Expo in
Arizona!
Innovative, informative, inexpensive and enormous! NewsTalk
960 KKNT is pleased to announce the 2007 Virtual Health Expo, an
online Health Expo stemming from the KKNT website that will
feature the Valley's leading businesses in the health market.
From
July 23rd, 2007 - July 29th, 2007, people
will be able to log onto the Virtual Health Expo website from
the comfort of their own home or office. Participants can
select by category or by business name to see a short video
presentation from the exhibitor and can choose to visit the
exhibitor's website. The video presentation will give direct
insight into business of the exhibitor without the distractions
and time constraints.
From
medical equipment to vitamin supplements, physicians to message
therapists, gyms to spas, and insurance to associations, the
2007 Health Expo will allow visitors to take a look at the
different exhibitors at any time, from any place, without any
hassle!
For
information on sponsorship or booth space, contact Lisa Utley,
Account Manager of NewTalk 960 KKNT, at (602) 955-9600 ext.212
or email lutley@kknt960.com
.
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GREASE
Go back to high school
with this nostalgic salute to the 1950s rock 'n' roll era
till July 29th. Join the Greasers and the
Pink Ladies as they dance and sing their way through the prom,
the drive-in movie, and the burger palace with "Look at Me, I'm
Sandra Dee," "Beauty School Dropout," "Summer Nights," and "Born
to Hand Jive, Baby."
Please
visit
www.azbroadwaytheatre.com or call 623-776-8400 for
ticket information, times and dates for this show, ABT's special
events packages, our unique summer children's Academy, facility
and catering rentals, group discounts, gift packs, etc. Prices
at Arizona Broadway Theatre range from $43 to $53 per ticket.
(Price includes show and meal).
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SHANE AND ANDREA DOAN WIN 2007
PAT TILLMAN AWARD
The
Phoenix Coyotes are proud to announce that Coyotes captain Shane
Doan and his wife Andrea will be honored with a 2007 Pat Tillman
Community Leadership Award. Seven winners are recognized in
different categories and the Doan’s are honored in the
Professional Athletes category.
“Andrea and I would both like to thank The Leadership
Consortium, the Pat Tillman foundation and KTAR for this award,”
said Coyotes captain Shane Doan. “It is a great honor to receive
this award from a foundation which does such an incredible job
of encouraging community involvement in sports. My family is
grateful to live in the Valley and be part of such a great
community. To give back in any way is always gratifying, it is
the least we can do to be involved in the community and the
Valley. Many thanks to the foundation and to the Phoenix
Coyotes.”
The
awards are named in honor of Pat Tillman, the ASU alumnus and
Arizona Cardinals football player who was tragically killed in
the line of duty in Afghanistan. They recognize individuals who
have demonstrated courage of their convictions and served as
excellent role models for youth, and organizations, which have
worked to enhance the relationship among athletes and sports
organizations.
“The Phoenix Coyotes would like to congratulate Shane and
Andrea for being honored with such a meaningful award,” said
Douglas Moss, Coyotes President and COO. “The Doan’s are a great
example of the positive impact professional athletes and their
families can make in a community. They constantly give 100%
towards helping others and unselfishly give of their time, money
and support to various groups and charities. This award is an
honor to receive and we are proud that Shane and Andrea have
represented the team and organization so well.”
Shane
and Andrea are committed to being active in the community as a
couple and separately. In one example of his many charitable
endeavors, Shane hosted and skated with over 200 underprivileged
children from the Thomas J. Pappas School at the ALLTEL Ice Den
in Scottsdale on April 2nd. He provided the ice time, pizza and
funded transportation to and from the rink for the students.
Shane later bought and provided almost 600 tickets for the
students and their family members to attend a Coyotes game on
April 5th.
Shane
is a dedicated leader for the team on the ice and he takes his
responsibility as a role model in the community very seriously.
This past season, Shane could be seen on television in a public
service announcement advising people to avoid tobacco use.
In
addition to buying Holiday gifts for hospital patients, Andrea
led a toy collection for the West Valley Child Crisis Center
outside Jobing.com Arena prior to a Coyotes game. She was also
part of the ‘Operation Santa’ food drive in December where fans
were asked to bring food items to a Coyotes game to donate to
the Westside Food Bank.
What
the family didn’t give in time, energy and money, they gave of
themselves, literally. Andrea and their eight-year-old daughter
Gracie each had more than eight inches of their long hair cut
off for the Pantene “Beautiful Lengths” project which accepts
hair donations to create wigs for cancer patients free of
charge. They incorporated it into a Coyotes game as they had
their hair cut on the bench during an intermission.
The
winners will be recognized at the KTAR Presents Llinking Sports
and Communities Banquet Hosted by Outback Steakhouse on
September 24th at Chase
Field. For more information visit
www.phoenixcoyotes.com,
www.ktar.com
or
www.linkingsports.com .
DVUSD Associate Superintendent Earns Pat Tillman Community
Leadership Award Connie Harris To Receive Lifetime Achievement
Award
Connie Harris, DVUSD Associated Superintendent of Education
Services is one of seven recipients of the Pat Tillman Community
Leadership Awards as announced by KTAR 620 Sports and The
Leadership Consortium. Seven winners are announced in different
categories with Ms. Harris receiving the Lifetime Achievement
Award.
Connie has spent her life in service to children. From her
first teaching assignment to her current role as Assistant
Superintendent of Education Services for Deer Valley Unified
School District, she has influenced the lives of many student
scholars, athletes, teachers, and colleagues. She has spent
years advocating at the district level to promote higher level
of preparation and support for high school coaches. She has
initiated a Coaches Certification program…among the first in
Arizona. Since 2000, Connie has served on the Arizona
Interscholastic Association Board of Directors and was the first
female president in 2002-03.
Following a serious fight with breast cancer, Connie credits her
recovery with her commitment to fitness. Today she walks and
runs in support of Cancer and Breast Cancer and mentors and
assists breast cancer survivors. Armed with stacks of books she
graciously shares her “cancer battle plan” including
inspiration, motivation, healthy living, and physical fitness
with anyone who has received dreaded and devastating
notification that they too will join the club of combatants.
She carefully notes their treatment progress and guides them
through next step expectations. Always, she celebrates their
successes.
The
awards are named in honor of Pat Tillman, the ASU alumnus and
Arizona Cardinals football player who was tragically killed in
the line of duty in Afghanistan. They recognize individuals, who
have demonstrated courage of their convictions and served as
excellent role models for youth, and organizations, which have
worked to enhance the relationship among athletes, sports
organizations.
In
addition to Connie Harris, other 2007 award winners included:
Shane Doan, Phoenix Coyotes, and Taitusi "Duce" Lutui, Arizona
Cardinals (Individuals: Professional Athletes); Ryan McBride and
Amber Rose Horvath (Individuals: Amateur or student); ASU
Women’s Basketball Team and Turnbow Foundation (Organizations).
The seven winners will be recognized at the KTAR Presents
Linking Sports and Communities Banquet Hosted by Outback
Steakhouse on September 24 at Chase Field.
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Barry Goldwater High School Student Receives National Award
Danya Pompeya Anouti, a junior in the International
Baccalaureate program at Barry Goldwater High School in Phoenix
has received The Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement
Award for superior citizenship and achievement in national
competition. Hamilton Awards are given annually by the
Alexander Hamilton Friends Association (AHFA) of Seattle,
Washington. It includes a cash award, copy of the biography,
Alexander Hamilton, autographed by its author Ron Chernow, a
celebratory proclamation signed by Doug Hamilton, the fifth
great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton and the opportunity to
quality for an all expense paid week of leadership education in
Seattle in June, 2008.
Miss Anouti was one of 50 from all over the United States who
received cash awards. The award is sponsored by The Alexander
Hamilton Friends Association (AHFA) of Seattle, Washington.
Candidates are judged on their personal and community service
achievements. Achievement criteria include: a general category
as well as scholastic and entrepreneurial categories. Service
includes service to the community at large and service to the
student's school. "The award was very competitive this year. We
wish we could have made many more awards. We received
applications from over 43 states and the District of Columbia,"
said George T. Cox, president of the AHFA. "Our goal is to
identify young people who have set high standards for
citizenship and achievement in their lives. We are very excited
about, Danya's potential for future greatness. The community is
lucky to have her as a resident", concluded Cox. When Danya's
achievements are reviewed it is easy to see why the
Seattle-based organization was so impressed.
Danya is a first generation American with a multicultural
heritage and strong aspirations. She states "My father is
Lebanese and my mother is Mexican-German. I am stuck between my
parents' ideals and those shown to me by this amazing country,
but the product of this mix is quite beautiful, because I get
the best of all worlds. I am a feminist. Women are still
oppressed in many ways all over the world, and I want to fight
for the equality that is justly theirs."
As an outstanding student and community servant, Danya has a
perfect 5.0, takes a full slate of Advanced Placement courses
and has plans to take Advanced Placement and International
Baccalaureate exams in a variety of subjects. Danya has won
three state swimming championships and as captain of her swim
team enjoys giving fellow team members a "motivational note and
snack" before each swim meet. She was the recipient of the Barry
Goldwater HS (BGHS) Scholar Athlete Award on two occasions as
well as the Scholar Athlete Award and All American Team Award.
Her coach awarded her Coach’s Award and for two years in a row,
the Pride, Hustle, and Desire Award in honor of her outstanding
drive.
.
Danya is vice president of the BGHS National Honor Society and
participates in several other organizations including fashion
club, International Club and the Knitting club. "I joined the
Knitting Club in hopes of learning a new skill but most of the
organizations I participate in focus on community service,” says
Danya. Outside of school, Danya is a volunteer with the Arizona
Humane Society in the cat adoption center. She also works as a
trapper capturing stray cats for AZ Cats to get them spayed and
neutered. Danya also volunteers at a local hospital running
errands for the staff and assisting in the patient discharge
process. Danya had has part time and full time jobs, where her
adapted skills have been quickly recognized. The national chain
bookstore where she currently works quickly recognized her
customer service talent and skill and took the unusual step of
sending her to advanced training so she could help train new
staff members at the store. Such training is normally reserved
for full time seasoned employees.
Danya credits her elementary SAGE (DVUSD Gifted and Talented
program) teacher and her parents for her successes and sees
herself as a citizen of the world. “Because of my diverse
background, I am not just an American but a world citizen, and I
feel it is my duty to try my best to help those who can not help
themselves.”
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BECOME A
TEACHER IN 10 MONTHS
Envision yourself as a teacher in Deer Valley Unified School
District – one of Arizona’s most successful and exciting school
districts. But how do you turn that vision into reality? Take
the next step --- apply for the ASU/DVUSD Professional
Development School, a 10 month fast track teacher preparation
program which earns you a teaching certification and a master’s
degree.
Designed for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree,
teaching candidates start immediately with on the job training
at Mirage Elementary in an assistant capacity with an
experienced teacher. No need to attend classes at the
University. Instruction in teaching methods and professional
responsibilities are taught on the Mirage Elementary campus by
ASU West – College of Teacher Education and Leadership faculty.
Fast Track starts August 1st and
continues through June 15th.
Apply now. Contact Kristi Bushnell, Human Resources Coordinator
at 623-445-5064 for an application packet.
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HIGH
SCHOOL ARTISTS HONORED,
SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES ANNUAL STUDENT
ARTWORK PURCHASE
Dr. Virginia McElyea, DVUSD Superintendent announced the 3rd
Annual Superintendent’s Student Art Purchase Awards. Designed to
promote up-and-coming high school artists, Dr. McElyea
personally selects a piece of art from each of the five high
schools. Each student selected for the award receives a $200
check and a certificate of recognition.
Selected for the 2007 Superintendent’s Student Art Purchase
Awards are:
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Edward Coogle, Sandra Day O’Connor High School
“Gladiator in Iraq” - Ceramic
Mask
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Jana Johnson, Deer Valley High School
“Life’s Harvest” - Pastel
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Mircea Maierean, Barry Goldwater High School
Untitled” - Acrylic Painting
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Ashley Scott, Mountain Ridge High School
“Dual Portrait” - Pencil
Drawing
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Hillary Weiler, Boulder Creek High School
“Untitled” - Pen and Ink
Drawing
Superintendent McElyea stated "The arts give students a
distinctive means of expression, allowing them to discover new
ideas and ways of work, as an essential part of learning. Again
this year, I’m moved by the power, beauty and depth of the art
our students have created."
The artwork will be on display at the DVUSD District Office.
Each of the five winning selections will be purchased by Dr.
McElyea and included in the district’s permanent art collection.
With the addition of this year’s winners, the Superintendent’s
collection houses 15 pieces reflecting the excellence in visual
arts education in Deer Valley.
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Tune In, Plug
In To DVUSD New Podcasts
DVUSD is in our second year of podcasting as a delivery system
for educational information. What a better way to use it than to
showcase the latest happenings in DVUSD programs and schools.
Podcasts can be found on the DVUSD website
www.dvusd.org
, featuring twenty online conversations on a variety
of topics.
Recent podcast conversations include Classrooms of the Future
with Dr. Quinn Kellis, Director of Technology and Accountability
talking about a new staff development program to integrate
technology into the classroom; Science Rocks! featuring
Barbara Ervin, Community Education Manager chatting about our
newest summer day camp program and Sun’Sational Summer Camps and
Dr. Vicki Edwards, Director of Assessment and Student
Achievement discussing the responses to Homework Survey – Too
Much or Too Little.
In the area of employment, Become A Teacher In 10 Months
features Kristi Bushnell, Human Resources Coordinator talking
about the DVUSD/ASU Professional Development School and Patrick
Lahaie, Human Resource Director for Certified Positions gives an
insider look at Tips for Teachers on Getting Hired. Front Office
Efficiency talks to accomplishments of a front office employees
committee led by Joyce Gigerich, Human Resources Manager.
Making sure the DVUSD schools are safe is a subject of interest
to all. Dr. Debra Webb, Director of Instruction speaks to Crisis
Response Improvements and the goals of the Safe Schools
committee. And last but certainly not least, Michael Gregoire,
Governing Board President discusses his vision, hopes and dreams
for Deer Valley Unified.
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Boulder Creek
High School Students To Launch Mars Mission.
From left to right: Kris Hansford and Alexa Ogburn, Boulder
Creek High School, along with Earth Science teacher Kathy Hill,
have been selected to participate in NASA’s Phoenix Student
Intern Program, joining the Phoenix Science Team for the
2007-2008 Phoenix Mars Lander Mission.
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Important Mexico and Modern PrintmakingMexico and Modern
Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920-1950,
Phoenix Art Museum’s Steele Gallery July
1, 2007 – September 16, 2007Story
Continues
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A Mosquito Free Zone West
Nile Virus on the Rise in Arizona
Building growth in the Phoenix metropolitan area has
dramatically changed the valley’s climatic conditions, producing
a mosquito season where previously there had been none. With
both commercial and residential building at an all time high,
the dry arid climate is being forever changed. The added
foliage, grass areas, lakes and lake communities requiring
constant watering create a haven for the Culex mosquito, a
vector for the West Nile Virus (WNV). Many areas of the Valley
have been plagued in recent years with mosquito infestations,
and early morning and evening hours find the mosquitoes at their
most voracious.
Story
Continues
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DEEP PURPLE
with Special Guest THIN LIZZY
All the shades of rock and roll come together in one night of
Deep Purple on Friday, August 17th at 7:30 PM at the Maricopa
County Events Center. Tickets will be $30, $40 and $55. Four
decades of ground-breaking musicianship have produced the rock
anthems ‘Smoke on the Water”, “Hush”, “Highway Star” and “My
Woman from Tokyo” but when called “classic”, the band will laugh
and patiently explain that nostalgia is not a creative word.
Story
Continues
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ASU GAMMAGE DELIVERS SUMMER FUN TO TEMPE
THIS AUGUST!Don't
miss these exciting special engagements
at ASU Gammage during the month of
August! Tickets on sale now!
GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! THE GREAT JAGUAR RESCUE, Nickelodeon's
latest live-action hit, plays ASU Gammage
August
1st-5th, 2007. This new adventure from the
award-winning Dora The Explorer franchise follows Diego, his
sister Alicia and cousin Dora on an action-packed mission to get
Baby Jaguar's growl back from the Bobos.
The
world-wide phenomenon, MAMMA MIA!, makes it's awaited
return to ASU Gammage
August 21st-26th, 2007.
Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs,
this sunny, funny tale of family and friendship on a Greek
island will have you singing along and leave you with a smile.
For
more information contact the ASU Gammage Box Office at
480.965.3434 or visit Ticketmaster.com
www.ticketmaster.com/venue/246192?brand=asugammage UP
AND COMING at ASU KERR/ASU GAMMAGE -
SWEET
CHARITY Starring PAIGE DAVIS
August
7th-12th at ASU Gammage! For more information call
the ASU Gammage Box Office at 480.965.3434 or visit
Ticketmaster.com
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Don't
miss these exciting special engagements
at ASU Gammage during the month of
August! Tickets on sale now!
GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! THE GREAT JAGUAR
RESCUE, Nickelodeon's latest
live-action hit, plays ASU Gammage
