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www.SanTanSun.com February 16 - 29, 2008
Investment group enjoys Models opening at
fi nances, friendships San Marcos Commons
by Natalie Morris by Laurie Fagen
The Ocotillo Women’s Investment Group has a lot to brag about. Since its
inception 10 years ago, the group has consistently met or exceeded its goal of a
15 percent annual return, not an easy feat considering the stock market’s ups and
downs during that period.
“Not everyone has the same
investment philosophy,”
says President Joni Wetzel.
“Ours is a conservative, long-
term approach, and that has
worked well for us.”
The group began after
several members of the
Ocotillo Women’s League
read about the Beardstown
Ladies, a group of small-town
women who started their own
investment club.
The Ocotillo Woman’s
Investment Group follows the
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“buy and hold” philosophy
PHASE ONE: Finishing touches are being made to the
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of the National Association
exterior and interiors of 37 San Marcos Commons
townhomes under construction.
MONEY TALKS: Members of the Ocotillo Investment Club
of Investment Clubs (NAIC).
meet and invest in stocks.
Before investing in any Slab granite in the kitchen, a vessel bathroom
company’s stock, members of the group thoroughly research the company’s sink, Santa Fe wall fi nish and 16-inch fl oor
fundamentals and compare them to other companies and sectors. tiles are all standard in the new San Marcos STSN pphotohoto
“We look for a balanced picture, so we use many sources like company websites, Commons townhomes in historic downtown
MODELS OPEN: Three townhome
MSN, Yahoo, Morningstar, Valueline and our NAIC software,” shares Wetzel. “So Chandler, where the grand opening and ribbon
models for San Marcos Commons
in downtown Chandler are now
much information has opened up now with the Internet.” cutting for three models will be held from 5 to 8
open for viewing. Project Manager
With the recent market correction, investing has new challenges but also p.m. Wed. Feb. 20. Brian Olson, left, and business
new opportunities. The group members feel confi dent that following the NAIC Niels E. Kreipke of Desert Viking Properties
partners Mike Hogarty and Niels
Kreipke show off the living room
investing philosophy will continue to serve them well. says they’re raising standards, unlike others of one.
See Investment Page A+6 See Models Page A+6
SanTan Sun Family Fun Run/Walk benefi ts ICAN
Proceeds from the fi rst SanTan Sun Family Fun Sprouts Farmers Market and other sponsors will be
Run/Walk will help ICAN, Improving Chandler on hand, helping families get healthy and fi t, and the
Area Neighborhoods, fulfi ll its mission of assisting Chandler Fire Department will have demonstrations.
at-risk Chandler youth. So, lace up your running or All paid participants receive T-shirts, certifi cates of
walking shoes and hit the Paseo Trail from 7:30 a.m. completion and goodie bags. Raffl e prizes will also be
to noon Sat., April 5 to raise money for the nonprofi t available.
organization that provides free out-of-school time The race fee is $25 per person in advance or $30 on
programs that “empower youth ages 5 to 18 to be race day; a family of four pays $90 in advance or $100
productive, self-confi dent and responsible citizens.” at the gate; and children younger than 3 get in free.
In addition to aiding ICAN, the SanTan Sun Family Sponsors and table vendors are also being sought.
Fun Run/Walk, sponsored by the SanTan Sun News, “Tumbleweed Park” sponsors receive their logo on
City of Chandler and Sprouts Farmers Market, brochures and in ads to promote the race; inclusion
celebrates the grand opening of the Tumbleweed in Sprouts’ collateral materials to promote the race;
Recreation Center at Tumbleweed Park. The easy two- and booth space on the day of the race for $400. “The
mile route from the Rec Center down the concrete
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Paseo Trail” sponsorship level includes booth space
Paseo Trail and back is suitable for families, children,
FAMILY FUN: Take an easy walk down the Paseo Trail at
Tumbleweed Park as part of the SanTan Sun Family Fun Run/Walk
adults and seniors.
and help ICAN. See ICAN Page A+10
Anne Frank exhibit seeks volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with the upcoming exhibit, “Anne Frank: A History for Today” addresses prejudice and
“Anne Frank: A History for Today,” to be shown at Chandler’s discrimination from a historical and current perspective using
Barness Family East Valley Jewish Community Center (JCC) Anne Frank’s story as a common thread. This is the fi rst time
April 4 through May 1. The SanTan Sun News is a “Gold” level this exhibit has been in Arizona and the second time it will be
sponsor of the event. viewed publicly.
Docents are asked to attend a 90-minute training session “Genocide is occurring right now in places like Darfur and
and should be comfortable speaking to groups. Volunteer Kosovo,” explains Steve Tepper, executive director of the JCC.
opportunities include administrative support such as mailings, “Our adage is Never Forget, Never Again. People will walk
data entry and phone calls, as well as event staff, including out of this exhibit with the knowledge of what they can do as
greeters, additional security and more. individuals to help stop hate and violence around the world.”
Anne Frank, a German-Jewish teenager, was forced into JCC is located at 908 N. Alma School Rd. To volunteer or obtain
hiding during the Holocaust. Her diary, originally published in exhibit information, call 480-897-0588 or visit www.evjcc.org.
1947, has since has been translated into 67 languages.
Anne Frank
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