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feature 24 LICENSED TO FLY
Even the sky has no limits for these pilots who call Deer Valley Airport their home field
food 20 BUSINESS
Fuel the entrepreneurial flame
29 ACHIEVEMENTS
Local theater, actors recognized
8 BETWEEN NEIGHBORS Publishers’ note
12 MOMENTS
Fun things to do in September
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WEATHER
When is an A not an A?
16 EDUCATION
Get involved in education
18 READS
An enduring treasure
The benefits of working with a registered dietitian
better 42 BEAUTY
Makeup matters
home 31 SPORTS
Pink invasion
32 ENTERTAINING
American Girl celebration
34 CRAFTS
Easy projects
36 FAMILY
The average American family
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22 GOLF
Pace of play
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44 HAIR
Decade-defining haircuts
45 SUDOKU
An original Linda Thistle puzzle
46 CROSSWORD
An original Myles Mellor crossword
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THINGS TO DO… SEPTEMBER
Events calendar compiled by Macaroni Kid North Phoenix. Macaroni Kid is an online resource highlighting kids’ events and family-friendly activities in the North Phoenix area. Check them out at nphoenix.macaronikid.com.
1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 9, 16, 23, 30 17, 22, 24, 29 Join FIT4MOM Phoenix and Scottsdale at The Shops at Norterra every Tuesday and Thursday morning for Stroller Strides, a one-hour total-fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body-toning exercises. The class meets indoors in Suite 1248 (between No Limits Karate and Dance Academy North). 9:30 a.m. The Shops at Norterra, 2460 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix. norterrashopping.com
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Enjoy Toddler Tuesday at The Play Factory, where kids ages 4 and up can climb, jump, bounce, slide, and weave their way through hours of fun exercise and entertainment. $4.50 for all-day play. The Play Factory at Desert Ridge, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. playfactoryparty.com
5, 12, 19, 26 Every Saturday, you can create a new craft during Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids event. No reservations necessary. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4727 E Bell Rd., Phoenix. lakeshorelearning.com
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Westgate Entertainment District will host its classic car show Hot Rod Night. Cars from the ’80s and earlier will be parked in the WaterDance Plaza, and those from the ’90s and later will be parked on Westgate Boulevard. Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. westgateaz.com/hotrod
11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 11 through Sept. 26, enjoy the play Bugsy Malone Jr., a pint-size, pin-striped classic that’s a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the gangster films of the 1920s. Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix. starlightcommunitytheater.com
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In honor of Grandparents’ Day, bring in your grandchildren to design a plate especially for you. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $6 per plate. The Doll House and Toy Store, 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. (480) 948-4630. azdollhouse.com
13 & 27 The Arizona Cardinals will host a Preflight Party at Westgate Entertainment District before their home games. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., fans can enjoy food, music, Cardinals cheerleaders’ autographs, and family-friendly activities for three hours before kickoff. Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. westgateaz.com/cardinals
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The North Valley Regional Library will show East of Eden as part of its “Summer with the Stars” movie series. The film is loosely based on John Steinbeck’s novel of the same name and tells the story of Cal Trask (James Dean), the black sheep of his family, who eventually faces off with his father about his supposedly dead mother. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. mcldaz.org
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Check out Chris Cornell’s performance in an unplugged, up-close-and-personal setting. The artist’s appearance will include songs spanning his entire career. 7:30 p.m. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. Phoenix. orpheumtheatrephx.com
} 20 Sing and learn princess mannerisms, have your face painted, and enjoy a cupcake and drink at the Winter Sisters’ Tea Party. Register early, as this event tends to sell out. Tea parties are limited to 30 children so that the princess can spend some one-on-one time with your child. You may buy tickets for as many adults as you like. $15.00 per person. The Doll House and Toy Store, 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. (480) 948-4630. azdollhouse.com
} EARN & LEARN The Shops at Norterra’s Earn & Learn program runs through Dec. 31. Since the program began in 2013, the Shops at Norterra has contributed $15,000 in prize funds to 10 local schools. To learn how to get your school involved and find out how to participate, visit shoppingpartnership.com/norterra.
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When is an A not an A? When a bridge collapses. By Shelley Sakala
YOU MAY RECALL hearing about the Tex Wash Bridge that collapsed this past July on the I-10 between Phoenix and L.A. Or if you were unlucky enough to have been traveling that stretch of highway when it happened, you’ll probably never forget that day when you sat in traffic for hours upon hours before finally grabbing a hotel room in beautiful downSEPTEMBER town Blythe, Arizona. What you may not have known, however, is that just last year, inWEATHER spectors gave that same bridge an A rating, including high marks for flood safety. Ooops. Average temperature: 88º First off, why did the bridge collapse? Massive rainfall in the area (more than five inches Average high temperature: 100º that day) flooded into the wash beneath the bridge and quickly eroded the soil beneath Average low temperature: 77º the bridge’s foundation. To make matters worse, the floodwater came through the wash Warmest ever: 112º at an angle, pushing the water to one bank. This dramatic increase in force created more Coldest ever: 57º pressure than the soil could withstand. Imagine yourself in a rowboat with 10 friends. Average precipitation: .64 inches Now think what would happen if you all sat on the left side of the boat at the same time. It’s kinda like that. (And before you nautical types e-mail me—yes, I’m aware that the left side of a boat is called the port side.) Bottom line: Had the water followed instructions Check out eBay to pick up a sweet VHS copy and flowed straight beneath the bridge like a nice, wellof Terror at London Bridge. This 1985 murder behaved river, there would have been no problem. But mystery tells the story of how the spirit of Jack sometimes, Mother Nature likes to do things her way. As the Ripper follows London Bridge all the way to for the bridge inspector—you had one job! Arizona. This notorious killer some called the This got me thinking about other weather-related epic “Whitechapel Murderer” is ready to pick up fails over the years. where he left off unless he can be stopped by In the mid-1960s, floods washed out all of the Salt police officer Don Gregory, played by none River crossings in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and Scottsdale. other than David Hasselhoff. The Hoff! On a One of the runways at Sky Harbor Airport was closed, bridge! In Arizona! and Sun Devil Stadium looked like Gilligan’s Island.
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1. Parenting I think most teachers would agree with what the research says on this topic: The most important thing you can do as a parent is to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of your child. A student who is healthy, feels loved, and has been taught how to be assertive and respectful will thrive academically.
2. Communicating Check the school calendar for events like Back to School Night and parent-teacher conferences. Statistics indicate that parents who attend such events have children who perform better in school. You can keep tabs on your children’s academic performance by checking your school’s online grading system.
3. Volunteering What talents do you have? Your children’s school needs them! Getting hit by a rogue dollop of finger paint in a kindergarten classroom isn’t your thing? No matter. The office staff would probably give you a crown if you lent a hand during their busy times. Your savvy networking skills could result in an epic school carnival that the neighbors will be talking about for months.
4. Learning at Home Keeping tabs on your kids’ homework will not only keep you abreast of topics of focus but will also alert you when your child doesn't understand a concept. This is a great advantage when you are watching a Diamondbacks game together and realize that you have the perfect opportunity to declare, “Hey, do you remember those tedious decimal assignments? Well, they’re about to get interesting!”
5. Collaborating with Community There are endless resources in our community that bolster student success. Ask the school or administrative staff for suggestions.
6. Decision Making Do you break into cartwheels of celebration when you ponder each policy that governs your kids’ school? That’s what I thought! It’s time to become informed and make your voice heard through your vote and your membership in the PTA/ PTSA/PTO. Board meetings are another way to stay in touch with the decision makers. Sometimes these meetings are packed with more interesting characters and plot twists than anything you’ve got saved on your DVR! Now, take a moment to acknowledge the ways in which you’ve already made a difference. Was there another area that got your attention? Consider talking about it with your friends and taking the next step. Then watch what happens as the consequences of your service unfold. You’ll undoubtedly help your own children and will probably benefit many others in the process. If you can’t wait to see these benefits, maybe Aunt Camille will be willing to take a look into her crystal ball! SEPTEMBER 2015
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3. FORTIFY YOUR MIND. The self-improvement movement has been in full swing in our culture for many years now. Out of that has come enough material to keep you surrounded by positive words for the rest of your life. A search for the term self-improvement on Amazon yields thousands of book titles, and an abundance of podcasts are also available. If books and audio aren’t enough, you can find countless seminars, retreats, workshops, and camps all designed to infuse your mind with positive energy and purpose. The point is, you have an opportunity to control what goes into your mind, and if what you choose to focus on is positive, uplifting, and motivating, you’ll be able to overcome obstacles more easily, ignore the negativity of the world around you, and keep your spark alive.
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4. EMBRACE CHANGE. The only thing that never changes is the fact that everything changes. No matter how well thought out your business plan is or how sure you are that you’ve thought of every contingency, the unexpected will arise. Whether it’s a turn in the economy or a new technology that changes the face of your industry, sooner or later something will happen that you didn’t plan for. Often, the difference between thriving and withering in these situations is an ability to embrace change and make it work for you. So, rather than feeling beaten when things don’t go as planned, think of how this new or different set of circumstances can work in your favor. When you approach change this way, you’ll be surprised at what you can come up with. It might even ignite a new spark that you would never have otherwise recognized.
5. LET HISTORY BE YOUR GUIDE. Every successful person from the Wright brothers and Thomas Edison to Walt Disney and Bill Gates has experienced setbacks, disappointments, and internal doubt. While all of these great people accomplished amazing things, each of them had to overcome obstacles just as you do. What they had more than anything else was a belief in their dream, an ability to focus on their goals, and most importantly, a sense of perseverance that pulled them through when they needed it most. The great thing is that none of those qualities are reserved for a select few. We can all access them.
Once you’ve used these tips, if you’re still having trouble staying motivated, do whatever you need to do to get back to that original feeling you had when the spark first hit. Remembering that moment and getting back into that frame of mind will keep you going through any challenge you face. SEPTEMBER 2015
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paid to be there? Say it with me: “Bring back ready golf. Embrace ready golf. Enforce ready golf.” Ready golf allows us to take our time when we need to without wasting the time of our playing partners and other golfers. Ready golf means that the player with the honors is ready to hit his tee shot, and if he’s not, then someone else does. Ready golf means the driver drops his or her partner off at their ball and then heads to their own—and everyone can take their time because they have the time. Unless you personally are the one paying that water bill, everyone around you is annoyed after four practice strokes. The problem is that this method means that we players must pay attention. Ready golf is not for the on-course texters and Facebookers. Ready golfers are watching their partners’ shots, ready to take their turn as soon as it makes sense. Etiquette in golf is paramount, but if the person closest to the pin is ready to hole out before everyone else (and can remove the pin without disturbing the other balls), why not? That golfer just saved you two minutes on that hole—multiply that by 18 holes, and you’ve shaved more than 30 minutes from your game! Ready golf is the answer, I say. It allows for stroke players and weekend hackers to play together and have more fun in less time. I know some disagree, and I welcome you folks to play a round with me while I argue my case for exactly three hours and 15 minutes (Five-hour rounds? Nobody has time for that). —Signed, someone who’s known to hit four balls in a row on the approach to the fourth green at The 500 Club (only if pace of play allows, of course).
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fly Jessica Schram { DAY JOB: } Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) { WHEN DID YOU START FLYING? } My journey to become a professional pilot began in January 2013 when I started researching my upcoming career change. However, my passion for aviation began much earlier. Since childhood, I was fascinated with the sea and sky. They are two magical worlds that we do not belong in, yet have this amazing gift to experience. I knew I would scuba dive and skydive. I would have loved to fly, but a girl couldn’t do that, right? Well, not having any family or friends who were in aviation to tell me otherwise, I didn’t think it was possible for a girl to become a pilot. Suddenly, I was close to turning 40, recently divorced, and looking to make a career change. One chance day, I had a conversation with a random stranger who started talking about the projected pilot shortage over the next five to 10 years. Whether this was true or not, it did not matter. Instantly, I knew my career change would include following my childhood dream of flying! { WHAT TYPES OF AIRCRAFT ARE YOU CERTIFIED TO FLY? } In January 2013, I began flight school full time, going from zero flight hours to having my commercial certificate with an instrument rating as well as becoming a certified flight instructor. I do not have my own plane, but of course it’s on my to-do list, so I know I will some day. I currently use a Cessna 172 and Piper Archer for single-engine flight instruction. I am also certified to fly a Piper Seminole to teach multi-engine. { WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES OF FLYING AN AIRCRAFT? } Although it’s been challenging, I’ve loved every moment of my aviation
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journey. My first solo is definitely my favorite memory. The experience of flying by myself for the first time was breathtaking. It gave me confidence and a feeling of incredible pride. My next-favorite memory was the first time I had a student in the plane and I was the instructor. I was helping another person become a knowledgeable, skilled, and safe pilot. I was helping someone else achieve their dream. So many organizations helped me along the way, and now I enjoy giving back. Being involved with Women in Aviation International, Phoenix Chapter, allows me to participate in outreach, exposing young girls to aviation and a chance to inspire young girls to pursue any dream they may have. I’m also active with the Arizona Business Aviation Association as the Scholarship Committee Chair. My favorite contribution is being a part of Sky Kids charity events, whose goal is to build self-esteem and confidence in children with special needs through flight. It’s a life-changing experience for the children as well as for the volunteers!
{ WHAT FEATURES OF DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO YOU LIKE? } Although I fly out of many airports in the Valley, my full-time flight instructor position is at Deer Valley Airport. It is an incredibly busy airport, which I believe makes for a great training environment. Being able to safely navigate through the crowded Deer Valley airspace often requires constant communications with tower, frequent deviations from a normal pattern, and maintaining extra-vigilant awareness. I’m impressed with the patience and helpfulness of the tower in making this a successful training environment. They understand that inexperienced student pilots make mistakes on the radio, get confused and anxious, and often need instructions repeated or explained. The Deer Valley Tower does an incredible job at keeping everyone safe. For those nonpilots who enjoy airplanes, the Deer Valley Airport Terminal is a fun place to visit. They have a restaurant with window seats for watching the planes, and the observation deck has speakers broadcasting tower communications. SEPTEMBER 2015
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{ DAY JOB: } Honeywell test pilot. By interfacing with the customer and engineering teams, our job is to assist in creating a concept and design, evaluating flight and ground testing, and certifying, demonstrating, and providing customer support of new aircraft’s electronics for the cockpit and passenger cabin. The products include but are not limited to communication, navigation, autopilots, and safety products such as traffic alert and collisionavoidance systems and terrain awareness and warning systems for the general, business, air transport, and military aviation customers on a global scale. { WHEN DID YOU START FLYING? } 1972. { WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A PILOT? } I like to see the amazing beauty and geology of the earth from the air and travel far faster than on the surface. I like the technical challenge of flying, which frankly is not particularly difficult.
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{ WHAT TYPES OF AIRCRAFT ARE YOU CERTIFIED TO FLY? } Beechcraft King Air Models C90, 200, and 300 series and Pilatus PC-12 turboprop and Cessna Citation series jet aircraft as well as many generalaviation single- and twin-engine aircraft. Plus gliders and sailplanes. { WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES OF FLYING AN AIRCRAFT? } I enjoy flying just above a cloud overcast with clear, bright-blue sky or full moon above, with the moon reflecting on the clouds; navigating around towering scattered thunderstorms; or completing an instrument approach in foul weather, especially at night. The feeling of satisfaction in completing a flight as planned or using my training and experience as required to complete the mission, if the circumstances require a change in plans. { WHAT FEATURES OF DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO YOU LIKE? } The air traffic controllers here are some of the best in the country, safely integrating high- and lower-performance airplanes and helicopters and pilots of all levels of training and experience into this airport, one of the busiest, non-airline airports in the country. In addition, the Deer Valley Airpark Airport Operations group keeps the airport running well, improving the airport to accommodate the air traffic, which all makes for a very positive economic contribution to the surrounding community. { WHAT COULD DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO TO ENHANCE THE PILOTING EXPERIENCE? } Ensure business and residential building does not encroach upon the airport, which might impact safety or operations, and to ensure the airport will serve the community and contribute to the local economy for perpetuity.
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{ DAY JOB: } Honeywell pilot { WHEN DID YOU START FLYING? } 1986 { WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A PILOT? } Challenge! { WHAT TYPES OF AIRCRAFT ARE YOU CERTIFIED TO FLY? } Boeing 737, Embraer E170/190, Falcon 900, Pilatus PC-12 { WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES OF FLYING AN AIRCRAFT? } 22 years in USAF, 12 years as a test pilot—50-plus types flown! { WHAT FEATURES OF DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO YOU LIKE? } Very flexible!
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Adam Bruss { DAY JOB: } GD Mac Corp.– Growth and Exit business consultant and stakeholder in Airpower Insurance, LLC––both located in the Deer Valley Airport Northwest Industrial Airpark. { WHEN DID YOU START FLYING? } Halloween day 1990. My first solo was from the Santa Monica airport in California. { WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A PILOT? } A desire to see new places on my time, in above-average technology. { WHAT TYPES OF AIRCRAFT ARE YOU CERTIFIED TO FLY? } Single, multi-engine props, multiengine turbine IFR { DO YOU HAVE A PLANE? IF SO, WHAT DO YOU FLY? } In the past, an experimental Europa (with a nine-year build time), a Turbo 210 (owned six years), and presently, a Mitsubishi Mu2 M model, which I’ve been flying six years and counting. { WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES FLYING AN AIRCRAFT? } On my first solo cross-country from Santa Monica to Palm Springs to Apple Valley and back to Santa
( Monica, the controller near Apple Valley called “traffic.” There were two F-16s at a position of 7 o‘clock at five miles, then two miles, then one mile. I nervously replied, “No joy,” from my 152. The two-ship team split––one above and one below. It was closer than I have ever been to an aircraft in the air. They must have heard the student pilot call and planned a ¾-ing approach from behind knowing I would never spot them until the last second. I think I heard them laughing. Well, the flying hook was firmly set and I have not been able to spit it since. { WHAT FEATURES OF DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO YOU LIKE? } I like the multiple runways and a pro staff capable of handling most any situation. { WHAT COULD DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO TO ENHANCE THE PILOTING EXPERIENCE? } I think Deer Valley Airport and all the Phoenix-area airports should support visual flight rules (VFR) radar service off the ground. This puts the VFR pilot in the Tracon system prior to departure and would help with pilot load and increase safety where VFR pilots are cooperating and using the system, rather than avoiding it and getting in trouble unnecessarily or worse. I like to see the skies both friendly and safe.
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{ DAY JOB: } Owner, Airpower Insurance, LLC, aviation specialty insurance brokerage. { WHEN DID YOU START FLYING? } I started flying when I was 14 from Van Nuys, Calif. Once I was in college, I started working on my private license and then bought an airplane, and the rest is history. I think I’ve owned about six airplanes through the years. { WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A PILOT? } My mother earned a private pilot license in 1984. She wasn’t very good, so I did a lot of the flying. I have always liked mechanical things like cars, planes, and bicycles, so it was a natural fit for me. { WHAT TYPES OF AIRCRAFT ARE YOU CERTIFIED TO FLY? } I have a commercial pilot’s license and can fly multi-engine pistons and jets, including in all types of weather [this relates to the instrument flight rules, or IFR, rating]. I am also rated by the FAA to fly the Lear Jet series and numerous turboprop airplanes, including the mighty Mitsubishi Mu2. I also have a FAST Formation rating, which means I can lead aircraft in formation at airshows and events. { DO YOU HAVE A PLANE? IF SO, WHAT DO YOU FLY? } I have owned a Yak 50 aircraft for 10 years now. It is a Russian military trainer, single seat with a taildragger configuration like the World War II airplanes [this relates to a plane that lands and taxis on a tail wheel or tail skid with its nose off the ground]. It has a huge engine and is very lightweight. I am also a partner in several other aircraft that I fly and manage. { WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES OF FLYING AN AIRCRAFT? } I used to like to fly alone a lot, and now I take great pleasure in flying with other pilots. Long cross-country flights at night or in weather can really bring two pilots together as they balance the operational load of flying and navigating. I’ve been involved in large formation flights of more than 50 aircraft at a time and battled engine failures and various weather situations, and in every case, the greatest part was teamwork among the pilots in the cockpit to complete the mission successfully. It makes the steak dinner at the end of the day a real pleasure. { WHAT FEATURES OF DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO YOU LIKE? } Deer Valley Airport is centrally located and has two runways and a great control tower. It can be busy sometimes, but you get used to traffic, and the controllers work us into traffic very efficiently. The airpark also has a private business taxiway so we can have our office effectively right on the runway which makes business travel and client visits very easy. There are over 1,000 airplanes based at Deer Valley, with easy access to fuel, good hangars, and a restaurant. What more could a pilot want? { WHAT COULD DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO TO ENHANCE THE PILOTING EXPERIENCE? } It would be great if the ability to buy smaller personal hangars existed. With so much extra land around the premises, it seems some more hangar development would be a benefit. In the past [under a different airport manager], the relationship between tenants and management was fairly contentious. The new management has done a much better job of managing that important relationship. It’s a great airport. SEPTEMBER 2015
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Brian Schober { DAY JOB: } I work as a test engineer for Lockheed Martin. I work on a mobile U.S. Army counterfire radar system on the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds. On a previous project, I was able to use my knowledge of air traffic control and flight procedures to develop accurate test procedures for an air defense command and control center for a foreign military. { WHEN DID YOU START FLYING? } Summer of 1995. I learned while I was in the Navy stationed in Norfolk, Va. I spent my spare time out at the Hampton Roads Airport [KPVG)].
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{ WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES OF FLYING AN AIRCRAFT? } While taking the Comanche from Alaska to Florida, we had purchased one of the first civilian handheld GPS units. It was by far the most modern piece of equipment in the plane. While flying through British Columbia along the Canadian Rockies, my role was navigation. Armed with a sectional chart and the GPS, my job was to keep us clear of the mountaintops. Our route closely followed the AlaskaCanada Highway (ALCAN) as it wound through the mountains. I remember feeling like a rally race team calling out upcoming turns and waypoints at a breakneck pace. Weather had been closing in on us, and the mountains seemed to loom closer with every turn. The chart and GPS showed we were almost there—and we were. We passed through the last valley to look upon the vast expanses of open plains. It was an incredible sense of accomplishment.
{ WHAT TYPES OF AIRCRAFT ARE YOU CERTIFIED TO FLY? } I can fly single-engine aircraft, either land or sea. I am instrument and commercial rated. I am also rated in tailwheel aircraft.
{ WHAT FEATURES OF DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO YOU LIKE? } The office staff are super-friendly and accommodating, there is an airplane wash bay that is not pay-for-use, a maintenance bay that can be used any time for no additional fee, beautifully maintained ramps, taxiways and runways, ample and affordable shade hangers, decent supply of affordable T-hangars, and an on-field restaurant. Despite the high number of training aircraft and sheer number of aircraft based at Deer Valley, I love being able to hop in the plane, easily obtain a taxi clearance, and easily get airborne. The same is true upon my return—it is always quick and efficient. The controllers are professionals and have the patience to deal with seasoned pilots as well as students. By the way, airport restaurants are a huge bonus. Many pilot groups fly every weekend and will only fly to airports with restaurants. Lots of fuel is purchased, sometimes maintenance is needed, and lots of customers are provided for the restaurant. It shouldn’t be overlooked and is a huge draw for pilots and those who just want to be around planes.
{ DO YOU HAVE A PLANE? } Yes, I have a 1960 Piper Comanche [PA-24] that was passed down to me from my father. It’s been in our family since 1989. It belonged to the Civil Air Patrol for its first 29 years of service. Through a fortuitous change in CAP policy, the plane was put on the auction block, and my father won the closed bid. The Comanche is widely regarded as one of the best single-engine aircraft that Piper ever manufactured.
{ WHAT COULD DEER VALLEY AIRPORT DO TO ENHANCE THE PILOTING EXPERIENCE? } Online billing would be a nice touch, though this is more of a City of Phoenix issue. Availability of a maintenance cart including an air compressor, basic wrench set, screwdrivers, jumper cables, pliers, etc. The cart and contents could be checked out when needed to help resolve minor issues resulting from infrequent flying.
{ WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A PILOT? } I grew up in Alaska. My father was a pilot for the Alaska State Troopers, so I was able to fly a lot of search-and-rescue missions with him. We also had a family plane that provided a quick means of transport to our boat for weekend trips or to Anchorage to get groceries for the month. When my father retired in 1993, he purchased a home on an airpark [private community airport in the neighborhood] in Florida. I helped him fly the plane there before I had my license. I was hooked from then on. Shortly thereafter, I had a little bit of time and a little bit of money saved up, and I decided to earn my license.
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Local Theater, Actors Recognized
Starlight Community Theater actors nominated for awards.
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Alice in America-Land
Congrats to Starlight Community Theater and their actors, who received 28 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence nominations for the 2014–2015 season. OVERALL PRODUCTION
Non-Contracted Play: The Curious Savage OVERALL PRODUCTION
Youth Play: Alice in America-Land Peter Pan and Wendy
Chelsea Carll as Tweedledee in Alice in America-Land ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Pat Drapac as Mrs. Savage in The Curious Savage ACTRESS IN A MAJOR ROLE
Youth Play: Caitlyn Martinez as Alice in Alice in America-Land Kayla Dewees as Wendy in Peter Pan and Wendy ACTOR IN A MAJOR ROLE
Derick Haenitsch as Peter in Peter Pan and Wendy
Samantha Utpadel for Miracle on 34th Street Christa Leone for The Curious Savage
Jesse Pike as Mammy Yokum in L’il Abner
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN
Non-Contracted Theatre: Geri Horacek for Miracle on 34th Street
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Youth Play: Will Rippenkroeger as Hatter in Alice in America-Land Calvin Novicki as White Rabbit in Alice in America-Land
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN
Youth Theatre: Nathalie Velasquez for Alice in America-Land SOUND DESIGN
Youth Theatre:
PROPERTY DESIGN
Non-Contracted Theatre: Susan Tejera for Curtains, The Musical
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Youth Musical: William Rippenkroeger as Pappy Yokum in L’il Abner
Susan Tejera for Miracle on 34th Street ARTISTIC SPECIALIZATION
Youth Musical:
Thomas F. Graca as Available Jones in L’il Abner
Griffin LeBlanc as Abner in L’il Abner
DIRECTOR
ACTOR IN A MAJOR ROLE
Peter Pan and Wendy
Thomas F. Graca for L’il Abner James Wilson as Hare in Alice in America-Land
Youth Play: William Rippenkroeger as Captain Hook in Peter Pan and Wendy
Non-Contracted Theatre:
Youth Musical:
ACTRESS IN A MAJOR ROLE
Non-Contracted Play:
COSTUME DESIGN
Non-Contracted Theatre:
The Curious Savage
Mike Rippenkroeger for “Hanging Man Effect” for Curtains, The Musical
Youth Play: ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Janette Wyatt for Alice in America-Land
Youth Play: Brittany Dresevic as Tweedledum in Alice in America-Land
Eric Gibson and Susan Gibson for Peter Pan and Wendy
ARTISTIC SPECIALIZATION
Youth Theatre: Mike Rippenkroeger for “Flying Doghouse Effect” for You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
You're A Grown Man, Charlie Brown
The 2014–2015 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Mon., Sept. 21. Good luck to all the nominees. For more information, visit arizoniawards.com. SEPTEMBER 2015
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A Special Store
Stylista Kimberly Hufford celebrates the opening of American Girl. AUG. 22 WAS a very special day for thousands of girls and moms all over the Valley. The American Girl brand, whose dolls are one of our most requested party themes, opened its first Arizona store in Scottsdale. In honor of the grand opening, we celebrated with this fun setup. In case you aren’t familiar with American Girl, it’s a specialty brand of dolls that has a positive message behind everything it does. Each doll comes with a story that’s both encouraging and empowering. Having three girls of my own, I’ve had these dolls around my home for years. My daughters are now teenagers, but I kept their dolls for their own children someday—they’re timeless and classic. At one point, we had an American Girl Christmas every year for about five years, ending up with nine dolls and just about every
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Vendor Credits Photos by Heidi Lea Photography Cake by Cakelicious AZ Cupcakes by Christal’s Cupakes Cookies by Cakes by Jenna Printables by Party Perfect Design Studio Outfits by Juju’s Tutus and Makmay Designs Playhouse Hissyfits Resale
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Easy Breezy Projects
Try your hand at can lanterns, straw trees, and magic milk this month. By Shannon Fisher Photos by Shannon Fisher Photography
Can Lanterns Warm nights are the backdrop for some of our favorite times together with family and friends. A neat item to make is a can lantern to brighten up your outside space. This is actually a recycling project that uses items you probably have around your house. Take an empty, clean tin can and fill it with water. Freeze overnight, standing it up so the water will freeze in the can. Create a design on paper, or print a simple clip-art design if you need a template to follow. Take your frozen can and tape the image to it. Next, carefully place the can on a towel and use a nail and hammer to puncture holes in it along your design. Leave a small space between the holes so the can doesn’t rip. Put the can in the sink or outdoors to allow the ice to melt. You may need to hammer the bottom flat if it pops out while frozen. You can also get extra-fancy and spray-paint the can or leave it silvery, like ours. After it’s all complete, add a tea light and enjoy the glow.
Straw Trees Straw-painted trees are an enjoyable activity to do with kids big and small. Start with a covered area so that the paint doesn’t ruin your painting surface. Take a plastic straw, a sheet of white paper, and some paint that’s watered down enough for you to roll it around in the container. First, with the brush, paint a tree trunk, and then add a bubble of paint on the paper to blow with your straw. The paint should stretch like branches as you blow it around. Keep adding paint to create the branches until you feel that the tree is done. Use your thumb to print some leaves or cherry blossoms, or leave the tree bare. For more detail, add names to make a family tree. There are so many variations you can create with this straw tree. I hope you enjoy creating them and making a family memory.
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By Myles Mellor
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ACROSS 1 Bridge piece 5 Model, Campbell 10 Ali blows 14 Goes with drive 15 Looks at lustfully 16 Oriental housemaid 17 Sounds from the pasture 18 Less refined 19 Engrossed by 20 Tucson ranch 23 “That's terrible!” 24 Get the picture 25 Till bill 26 Ornamental flower arrangement 30 Back to the Future actress ___ Thompson 32 Fashion line 33 Satellite path 36 Disney dog 40 Warner or Palmer? 44 While You ___ Sleeping 45 Hand over (to) 46 Secure, as shoelaces 47 Dutch ____ disease
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50 Dictatorship essentially 52 Interplanetary transport 55 Ambiance 57 Bird that doesn’t fly 58 You can get an incredible view of Glendale and Scottsdale from here 63 “Do ___ others as you . . .” 64 Graceful bird 65 Landed on Mt. Ararat 68 Arabian port 69 Splendid 70 U2 guitarist The ___ 71 Come-on 72 Cordwood measure 73 A couple of bucks, say DOWN 1 Cash withdrawal machine 2 Greek “P” 3 Cornfield bird 4 Keep under wraps 5 Like some “lights” 6 Chills and fever 7 Automobile tycoon 8 Events
9 Country since 1948 10 Monopoly square 11 Pregnancy test, familiarly 12 Relay race object 13 Excelled 21 White house 22 Korean name 26 Plug of tobacco 27 Roll call reply 28 Mideast ruler 29 Skier’s aid 31 First three-time heavyweight champ 34 Jewel thief’s loot 35 President who later became Chief Justice 37 Opposing 38 Rostrum 39 The original “matter” 41 Last letter 42 Move again 43 Excitement 48 Note 49 Charades players 51 Kaput 52 Customary 53 Dish with melted cheese 54 Kind of space 56 Man of many words 59 Answering-machine sound 60 Spur 61 Warm, so to speak 62 Protuberance 66 Lifetime 67 Opposite of him
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