Page 20 December 2011 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s 24-hour parking hotline can be reached at 602-273-4545. Free airport shuttle buses run every 7-10 minutes or so, both to and from all economy parking lots and airport terminals. The Transportation Security Administration recommends not wrapping gifts until you reach your fi nal destination. This way, packages can be easily inspected and security of fi cers can avoid having to unwrap your cousin’s presents before the big day. TSA also recommends arriving on time and wearing slip-on shoes to speed up the security checkpoint screening. Parking maps, self-service check-in, baggage fees and more for “America’s Friendliest Airport” can be found at http:// skyharbor.com, including coupons for up to 40 percent off terminal parking during the holidays. That could save you $10 a day off the daily maximum charge of $25. Pack your bag, not your arms No sense in juggling your iPad, camera, MP3 player, a book, some magazines and an extra coat. A heavy strap weighing down your shoulder and the lack of a free hand can be stressful and exhausting while traveling, not to mention it will make grabbing your coffee and bagel a bit more dif fi cult at the airport. Try traveling with just one item or small bag to accompany you on the plane and feel the difference. Besides, now is your time to relax - body and mind - before your nieces and nephews turn you into the “piggyback polar express.” Try to avoid peak travel dates Both Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Sunday this year, so the Friday before and the early weekdays afterward will be busy travel days. Try getting out of town a couple of days earlier, or staying at your destination a few days later to give yourself a bit of a break in avoiding the rush. Go with the fl ow and be merry Understand that during the holidays, restaurants, malls and venues become exceptionally busy. Have a backup plan prepared in case an activity falls through, that way there’s no time to be disappointed. Most importantly, relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. That is what the holidays are all about, after all. Kaley Kalil is a 25-year-old traveler from Arcadia. Read about her adventures at www.kalilsays.wordpress.com. Tips Continued from page 19 I.S.A . CERTIFIED ARBORISTS ON STAFF & CREWS Fully Insured / Licensed / Bonded Contractor - ROC # 251150 Call us at 480.820.3939 or visit us at Bartlett.com 480-820-3939 Call for a Free Consultation Professional Pruning Root Zone Fertilization Insect & Disease Management Hazard Tree Evaluations & Removals Root – Rx Program Aerial Lift Technical Support by our Research Laboratories Cabling & Bracing Serving the Valley for over 25 years! Serving the Valley for over 25 years! 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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 Next month: SPORTS!!! Catch ‘em in action for a chance to win next month’s photo contest! Whether in the outfield, on the greens, or underwater, we want to see your favorite sports in motion. Send in your best shots for a chance to win gift cards to local food joints. Yum... WINNING PHOTO! arcadia news photo contest! Use your camera phone, use a Polaroid, use a wide angle lens – whatever it takes – to enter the Arcadia News Photo Contest. It’s fun & easy! Email them to us at photos@arcadianews.com for a chance to win killer prizes! Monthly Prize: $50 in gift cards to local restaurants Grand Prize : Flip Ultra HD Video Camera ! Your photo might make our COVER ~ like August’s winner! PRIZE INFO! GRAND PRIZE! ! Front  Back ont   PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX ARIZONA PERMIT NO. 3644 POSTMASTER: Requested in-home delivery date by Friday, June 3, 2011. Page 56 Page 56 This former Arcadia High baseball player is tearing it up as a Sun Devil, hitting his way into the lineup and excelling in the clean-up spot in the Arizona State batting order. Page 36 Page 36 When is a broken leg good for you? When it leads out of the restaurant biz and into a new career as a personal chef. This month’s offering from Arcadia’s Cookbook. ARCADIADAILY.COM June 2011 Vol. 19 No. 3 AWARD WINNING NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS SINCE 1993 LEAPING LEAPING INTO INTO SUMMER SUMMER Reader Janey Ledyard and her sons Tommy (left) and Scott, capture the youthful spirit of summer’s start in their winning photo of this month’s Arcadia News Photo Contest. See more photos on page 23. ur focus is on you! My Goat Beatrice, by Jennifer Sand Baby Barkley, by Kelsey Mitchell Miss Bella, by Carter Jody Birk’s cat prefers the shade. Petal Gets a Bath, by Jill Parrish. Murphy at the Parade, by Carrie Jenkins Tip Toe Elephant by Melissa Santora Chandler II by Lori Tope Penny & Sammy Hike Camelback, by Cynthia Eger. Simon Making the Bed, by Valerie McMullen Guiness at 3 weeks old, by Steve Miller Congratulations, Julie Massey for her adorable winning photo, Baby Duck Bath. This month: Pets & Animals!