Page 16 December 2011 Business in China leads to Arcadian’s world travels By Kaley Kalil An Arcadia resident for more than nine years, Cindy Urbaytis has recently made China her home away from home. Urbaytis is the vice president of sales, marketing and public relations at the Institute for Supply Management, a not- for-pro fi t educational association serving the supply chain management profession. “I oversee all the marketing and revenue generating activities for the association,” Urbaytis said. Her career has brought her to China four times during the past year, after the opening of a new training of fi ce in Shanghai. She has stayed in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tianjin and Shenzhen. Though busy with work while there, Urbaytis has been able to squeeze in some fun tourist activities throughout her business trips. She has visited such famous sites as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the Bund in Shanghai, and Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. “I usually take back more memories from working with the Chinese directly,” she said. Urbaytis said she enjoys trying the local food when traveling. Cindy Urbaytis in Tiananmen Square. In China, she has feasted on sea cucumber (a giant slug), duck-feet skin, pickled octopus and jelly fi sh, to name a few exotic dishes. “The Chinese waste very little, therefore, all parts of the animal might show up on the menu,” she said. “My advice to anyone traveling to China or Asia is to stay away from Western food and enjoy the local fare. It’s all exceptionally good and really quite good for you.” Continued on page 18 Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Cutting Edge Technology Cutting Edge Technology Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available Offering Spanish to All Grade Levels Join us at our Open House Jan. 10, 2012 from 9:00am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm Scholorship Info Meeting (K-8) at 6:45pm Kindergarten Info Meeting at 7:00pm CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Christian Values. Quality Education. Preschool through Grade 8 3901 East Indian School Road • 602-957-7010 • www.clsphx.org 5409 East Camelhill Road Brought buyer to this stunning 5 bed, 4.5 bath Mediterranean style 5100 s.f. home on lushly landscaped 1.25-acre CDS lot w/ gorgeous mountain views. Graciously remodeled by one of our top designers as her own home which includes an additional 4 car garage + tennis court. $1,200,000. 602-526-1213 Anna@AnnaMcDowell.com www.AnnaMcDowell.com ABR, CRS, GRI To view these and all Arcadia and Valley homes, including short sales & foreclosures, visit: www.AnnaMcDowell.com www.LostOurHome.org A nonprofit group of real estate professionals who rescue pets left behind due to foreclosures or other financial hardship. We can help! “I have happy current & past clients available for references!” 4153 North 49th Street Gated Arcadia Estates 2 blocks from Hopi Elementary in the heart of Arcadia. 4 bed/4bath, 3700 s.f. beautifully appointed home on one of the largest lots with a wonderful private park! $799,000 . SOLD! SOLD! 6413 North 30th Place Brought buyer to this great buy in gated Biltmore Hillside Villas. Soaring 20-foot ceilings, 3316 s.f. Short Sale. $585,000 . Use your retirement account to buy real estate Ask me how. U & past rences!” Us ti u k ” U ret acco Ask Warm and beautifully updated 4 bedroom + office + bonus room, 3150 square foot ranch on beautiful street with stunning backyard. Priced to sell at $650,000. SOLD IN 4 DAYS! Anna McDowell Arcadia resident & parent proudly serving the neighborhood for 16 years. SOLD! 4002 North 54th Place Beautiful remodeled ranch on one of Arcadia’s favorite streets. 4 beds + office, 3.5 baths, 3226 s.f., wood floors, French doors, great kitchen & large master suite. .4 acre lot with stunning backyard for entertaining! $929,000 . Price Reduced!

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