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feature 36 BLACK MOUNTAIN BMX
World famous North Phoenix track offers fun for the entire family
fresh 8 BETWEEN NEIGHBORS
food 24 HIGH SCHOOL The band Colour T.V.
28 CHAMBER CORNER
50 BEAUTY
Nanette McClelland-Miller
home
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32 ENTERTAINING
16 READS
34 CRAFTS
18 WEATHER
40 KIDS
20 PERSPECTIVE
41 PETS
22 OUTINGS
42 PETS
Life-changing books
Historic seasonal revelry
Holy matrimony
World of Giant Insects exhibit
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12 MOMENTS
Seen around town
46 HOME COOKING
business
Publishers’ note
Fun things to do in June
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Celebrating a first birthday
Father’s Day projects
Stranger danger tips
Kuma’s adventures
Feline finds forever home
Feminine revitalization
52 HEALTH
Customized wellness solutions
54 BODY
Desk stretches
56 INSIDE
Medication disposal
58 HAIR
The beauty of memories
60 SUDOKU
An original Linda Thistle puzzle
62 CROSSWORD
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THINGS TO DO… JUNE
Compiled by Sondra Barr
Through June
Registration for Starlight Community Theater’s 2016 Camp Rising Star summer sessions runs through July. Visit their website for additional information. Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr., #9, Phoenix. starlightcommunitytheater.com
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Phoenix Comicon, the signature pop culture event in the southwest, focuses on comic books, anime, sci-fi and film, and comic book creators. Enjoy panels, workshops, an art auction, zombie beauty pageant, Japanese fashion show, live music, and more. Television actors will also be in attendance to meet with fans. $15 to $25. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. phoenixcomicon.com
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The Tai Chi Club of Anthem meets every Wednesday to practice movement and breathing techniques, balance, and coordination that help promote relaxation. Events are free and open to the public. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com/event/tai -chi-club-anthem
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The Anthem Fine Arts Club meets each Wednesday at the Anthem Civic Building in the Arts and Crafts room from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a venue for artists to paint with other artists, learning, sharing, and enjoying the artist community in Anthem. Art is limited to painting and Anthem residents due to space limitations. For questions, contact Victoria or Eileen at g.victoriapeterson@yahoo.com or eileenbrosius@att.net. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com/event/ anthem-fine-arts-club
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Presented in partnership with Daisy Mountain Fire Department Citizen Corps and the Arizona Repeater Association, the Ham Radio Class will familiarize students with ham radios and help them prepare for the FCC Technician Class License exam. This is the ideal class if you’re interested in learning more about amateur (ham) radio or becoming a licensed operator. Free. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, contact Paul Schickel at (623) 695-1424. Daisy Mountain Fire Station #141, 43814 N. New River Rd., New River.
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Experience Italy as the Musical Instrument Museum celebrates Italian music and culture. Get a taste of Italy with an Italian-inspired menu at Café Allegro, gallery talks, performances, and hands-on activities for all ages. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. mim.org
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Enjoy the wonderful delights of fresh, locally grown food at the Anthem Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ACC Community Park, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. onlineatanthem.com
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Musical Theatre of Anthem is holding auditions for Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr., a new musical retelling the classic Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective. Auditions for the nocut production for ages 9 through 14 begins at 9 a.m. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. musicaltheatreofanthem.org
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The Daisy Mountain Tea Party Patriots meet to listen to educational speakers, authors, and candidates for public office. The meetings also include an opportunity for involvement in supporting and holding elected officials accountable on issues being addressed or considered by various local, state, and federal officials. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Anthem Civic Center, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. daisymountainteapartypatriots.com
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Head to Talking Stick Resort Arena for the I Love the 90’s tour featuring SaltN-Pepa, Vanilla Ice, Kid ‘n Play, Coolio, Tone Loc, and Young MC. 7 p.m. Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. livenation.com
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The Anthem Community Council is holding auditions to select this year’s National Anthem performer for Anthem’s 17th Annual Independence Day Celebration. Eligible candidates will sing solo and a cappella in front of a panel of volunteer judges. Contact Debbie Pulido at dpulido@anthemcouncil.com with questions. Auditions begin at 9 a.m. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com
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Cool off at the Third Annual Scottsdale Beer Palooza, a celebration featuring more than 30 breweries, a beer store, beer-friendly food, and a game zone. $30 to $35. facebook.com/scottsdalebeerfestaz
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Enjoy Parent’s Night Out. Parents drop off children, ages 3-12, for an evening complete with a pizza dinner as well as a variety of games and activities. Cost is $15 per child. A multi-child family discount is available. Sending a second child to Parents Night Out is $10, with three or more going for $5 each. All children attending must be potty trained. 6:30 p.m. ACC Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem. For more information: (623) 879-3011.
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The 33rd Annual Phoenix Volleyball Festival hits town with more than 7,000 players from more than 700 teams from more than 25 states with players aged 12 through 18 playing across 80 courts. $8 to $10. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. volleyball-festival.com
UPCOMING Anthem celebrates its 17th Annual Independence Day Celebration July 3. The annual event will kick off at 6 p.m. Each individual is required to have a wristband to ride the slides or use the inflatables, so get yours for the early-bird price of $12 by purchasing it during June at the Anthem Community Center. Wristbands will also be available for purchase at the event for $15 each. The event will conclude with the National Anthem and the fireworks finale at 9:30 a.m., weather permitting. For more information, contact Michele DeMichele at mdemichele@anthemcouncil.com. onlineatanthem.com/independence-day
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WHAT
Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club Scholarship AWARDED
Boulder Creek High School senior Carlos Zamora was presented with a $500 Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club Scholarship for his excellence in science. The award was presented by Ed Winbourne, the club’s president. —Photos by Marcella Baietto
WHAT
Byrds Fore a Cure Golf Classic BENEFITING
Cure SMA Arizona Chapter, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for spinal muscular atrophy —Photos by Jorjette Jones
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WHAT
Anthem Rotary William Coleman Scholarship AWARDED
Maricopa Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant Ryan Baranyos was presented with a $1,000 Rotary Scholarship. The Rotary William Coleman Memorial Scholarship is designated for first responders and is in honor of Deputy Sheriff William Coleman, who died in the line of duty while serving the Anthem community. —Photo by the Anthem Rotary
WHAT
Anthem Rotary Honored HONOR
Anthem Rotary was honored by Deer Valley Unified School District governing board members and Superintendent Dr. James Veitenheimer as a community partner in helping with homeless youth high school students. — Photo by DVUSD
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MORE READS TO TRY
The Land of Steady Habits By Ted Thompson This story finely chronicles a man in deep conflict with his life and the community he’s abandoned. It’s an interesting novel about the clumsy, hilarious, and heartbreaking journey to reconcile a past with the present.
In Paradise By Peter Matthiessen A deeply thought-provoking novel that follows an American academic of Polish descent researching the death of a concentration camp survivor as he succumbs to the grip of emotions that follows a history he has long suppressed.
Sous Chef By Michael Gibney In a story about what it takes to deliver an exceptional plate of food, Chef Michael Gibney uses 24 hours to animate the intricate camaraderie and culinary choreography in an upscale New York restaurant kitchen.
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JUNE WEATHER Average temperature: 91° Average high temperature: 104° Average low temperature: 78° Warmest ever: 122° Coldest ever: 60° Average precipitation: .02 inches
Summer Solstice In need of some last-minute travel ideas, local meteorologist Shelley Sakala offers up some suggestions for historic seasonal revelry. JUNE WAS ALWAYS the kind of month that needed a holiday. In this time between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, we’re stuck working full weeks with no relief in sight. No three-day weekend, no national holiday. Just 22 days of cubicle life. And while it’s hot enough for a visit to the beach or pool, you’ll have to burn a personal day if you want some time off. That’s mighty unfair, especially considering the longest, sunniest day of the year—the summer solstice—happens to fall in June. On a Monday, no less. Yuck. Maybe that’s why ancient cultures put down their stone tablets and papyrus scrolls and celebrated the solstice with such gusto. So to help us get through the June gloom, I’m devoting this article to our hard-partying ancestors who truly knew
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how to honor these celestial phenomena. It’s time to party like it’s 1599!
What is the summer solstice? The summer solstice is a planetary event in which our North Pole points more directly toward the Sun than on any other day of the year. This year it happens on June 20. As a result, it’s the longest day of the year for anyone who lives on the top half of the Earth. While that may sound completely horrible to a Phoenician, a person living in Norway or Bulgaria with vivid memories of last winter might actually welcome this extra sunlight.
History Back when people were first smart enough to notice this annual occurrence, the day
was given the name Midsummer. Later in history the astronomers began referring to it as the summer solstice. Like many holidays, the modern celebrations of Midsummer are the blend of different cultural elements borrowed and shared throughout history. Ancient Romans would hold a Midsummer festival on June 20, honoring the god Summanus with wheel cakes (round cakes made from flour, milk, and honey). In 14th century Germany, women would use this day to wash their arms in the Rhine River in hopes of washing away all the bad stuff that’s headed their way. Christians have used this time of year to honor St. John the Baptist, believed to have been born six months before Jesus. Although it’s not a well-known holiday in the U.S., Midsummer Day is a public holiday in parts of Eastern Europe and in Quebec. In some parts of the world the Midsummer Festival rivals Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in terms of popularity. But not everyone was always on board with this kind of revelry. In seventh century Europe, St. Eligius tried to preserve the solemnity of the Feast of St.
Where Can I Get A Marriage License? Marriage licenses are available at the Clerk of the Superior Court’s offices around Maricopa County. These include the main customer service center in downtown Phoenix, as well as offices in the northwest, northeast, and southeast regional court centers. Some stand alone justice courts, like the one in Gila Bend, also issue marriage licenses. The couple needs to show up together with some type of government issued photo identification that confirms their respective ages. No blood tests or copies of prior divorce decrees are required. The fee for a marriage license is $76. A court clerk will hand you and your future spouse the marriage license on the same day you apply for it. You can be married that same day; but it’s good for a year. JUNE 2016
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Colour T.V. Unique local band makes its community debut. By Marcella Baietto
Vocalist/guitarist David Burks
Keyboardist Charles Harper
Bass guitarist Kobi Rideout
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THE GROUNDWORK for the formation of the band Colour T.V. began six years ago. The two original band members, Isaac Hinson and Charles Harper, had just graduated from Boulder Creek High School, and they wanted an outlet for their musical aspirations. Fast forward to October of last year, when Isaac and Charles officially got the band rolling by bringing two additional band members onboard. With bass guitarist Kobi Rideout and lead vocalist and guitarist David Burks Colour T.V made its community debut. Since then, Colour T.V. has played at high school parties and gone on to perform at BCHS’s MORP dance. The band’s popularity has grown and they now perform monthly at Rosati’s Pizza. The band aspires to do more than perform locally. David, the youngest out of the four members, explains Colour T.V.’s mission. The band is attempting to bring attention to the idea of how attached society is to our screens, whether that be a television, computer, or cell phone screen. Colour T.V. hopes to create a new sound of music the band describe as psychedelic surf rock, that will hopefully compel people to detach from their screens. Colour T.V.’s music, many of its videos, photos, and even its performances has somewhat of a hypnotizing feel with an orchestrated usage of lights, filters, and melodic sounds. The band believes that the combination of these elements symbolizes society’s hypnotic fixation with digital media. When it came to naming the band, inspiration hit when the band members and their friends passed by an old, run down motel in downtown Phoenix. The name stuck and coincided with the band’s message. When asked where the band draws inspiration from, the answer is, from music. Artists and bands such as Mac Demarco, The Doors, The Growlers, and The Black Keys, have all influenced the band to create their own version of sound. Aside from playing covers of their favorite songs, Colour T.V. has started writing and performing original material. Its most
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“As soon as I started with State Farm I knew I wanted to be an agent. I enjoyed being there for people when they needed it the most. ”
Nanette (far right), with her team, during an event for Linda's Wish.
Nanette McClelland-Miller Local business leader makes 85086 a priority. EACH MONTH, 85086 Magazine turns the spotlight on an Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce member who’s making a difference in the community. First up is Nanette McClelland-Miller, a strong supporter of the area she calls home. We recently sat down with Nanette to learn more about her and the work she does in the community.
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Why did you decide to open your business in the North Valley?
I started with State Farm in 1994 in Louisiana as a fire claims adjuster for five years and was part of the National Catastrophe Team. Once my commitment to the Catastrophe Team ended, I became an agency field specialist; my role was helping agents and their team members on new
My husband and I looked at several potential locations in Arizona but chose Anthem because of its unique community feel. I grew up in a small town in Louisiana and Anthem offered the same “feel” I wanted and it also allowed easy access to Phoenix and many other areas in Arizona.
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What year did you open? 2000
What differentiates your business from your competitors? I’ve had my agency in Anthem since the beginning. Integrity and a “nose to the grind stone” attitude are important to me and I instill those attitudes in my team. Coming from a small community I love the interaction with our clients, whom I see on a regular basis. When life deals a setback to any one of them, I take great pride in ensuring they have the best experience possible to resolve that challenge. I’ve cheered with my clients and I’ve cried with them. It’s what we do. We take care of our clients like they’re family.
Do you participate in any local philanthropic efforts? Yes. Fourteen years ago I wanted to bring a
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For the party theme, we chose a princess theme but made it not too overwhelming since it wasn’t a “girls only” party. There are so many amazing first birthday themes out there to choose from. Have fun and be creative. Your little one will only turn one once.
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pieces. I hope you enjoy spinning some art. Dad poems are also an easy way to create a keepsake from your child. You can help younger children by having a fill-in-the-blank format. You can use statements like: My dad is; my dad likes; my dad is funny when; my dad likes to eat; my dad is the best because; and let them answer what they think. For older kids there are sites like wordle.net where you can type words in that describe your dad or loved one to create the words into Subway-style art. We used Photoshop. The Picmonkey program is another you can use as well. After creating the words, you can print out your creation and frame for another easy gift! Here’s hoping all the local N AR dads have an amazing Father's T Day!
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World famous North Phoenix track offers fun for the entire family.
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By Kristin Caliendo Photos by Chadwick Fowler
ge is just a number when it comes to BMX racing. Tiny riders 18-months-old to those simply young at heart can participate in this thrilling, adrenaline-packed, family-oriented sport. And, at Black Mountain BMX, that’s exactly what fearless riders— both young and old—do. Along 7th Street, south of Happy Valley Road, a paved single-lane road divides two mountains. Neatly tucked away, just out of sight, sits the Black Mountain BMX race track. If you weren’t looking for it, you’d never know there was a nationally recognized racetrack nestled a quarter mile off the main road. Most nights, where the paved road turns to dirt, stadium lighting illuminates riders flying over dirt obstacles and kids rolling their bikes into the starting lanes, while the slamming of the gate sounds sharply as the light changes from red to green. Meanwhile, competitors pump and peddle their way around the track, all hoping to be first across the finish line. Bicycle motocross, or BMX as it’s more commonly known, was started by Southern California youth in the early 1970s. The birth of this adrenalinefueled craze is credited to a handful of kids racing around in vacant lots on
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Beaudie Tradup’s home track is Black Mountain BMX. He’s been involved in BMX since he was 3 years old. He races in the expert class and is sponsored by Gordy's Bike Shop.
“Everything we do comes from the heart. It’s for the community.”
Schwinn Stingray bicycles that they modified in an effort to imitate their motorcycle racing idols. In the early days of BMX, kids went in search of dirt lots where they could jam through berms and jumps. By 1977, when the rest of the nation caught wind of this radical sport, organized BMX races were popping up coast to coast. One could easily say the Kelleys were the poster family of BMX racing. It was in 1975 that Pete and Debbie Kelley got their oldest two sons involved in BMX. In 1981, they helped build the Black Mountain BMX track with former owners Tom Wiley and Mike Guidici before taking over the facility they helped construct in 1987. When the Kelley’s third son was 19 months old, he raced the track on his Big Wheel. “I believe the kids learn everything they need to know about life out here on the track. They learn about winning and losing. Kids learn about friendships—kids can be competitive on the track, but then go play in the dirt together,” says Debbie, an Arizona native. The Kelleys were fully immersed in the BMX lifestyle, even travelling to Europe for races when BMX was fully integrated into the International Cycling Union in 1993. Since then, the sport has made huge strides. The XGames introduced Downhill BMX in 2000 and then in 2008, BMX made its Olympic debut at the Beijing Games. Just around the time BMX’s popularity was gaining traction, Black Mountain and the sport of BMX lost one of it’s best. Pete passed away
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—DEBBIE KELLEY from leukemia in 1995. He was a father not only to his own three boys, but every kid that stepped foot on the track was part of his family. Debbie copes with the loss of her husband and managing the track by surrounding herself with the caring and wonderful volunteers and family that never let her down. She says, “Everything we do comes from the heart. It’s for the community.” Pete was like a dad to Mike Tradup, who grew up on the track. Mike now leads clinics at Black Mountain BMX. Mike tries to instill good values in all his riders and is known for asking his students if they’ve finished their homework, something he thinks should be done before riding. And for the lucky riders who’ve earned a spot on the honor roll? Well, Mike tells them they can race for free. A non-profit track sanctioned by USA/ BMX, Black Mountain BMX leases the land it sits on from the state. The money that comes in pays for things such as lights, phones, and maintenance. There’s no payroll, because no one gets a paycheck. Everyone, from gate op-
erators, course maintenance crew, to the folks managing the rental shop, is a volunteer. They do it for the kids, for the love of BMX, and for Pete. “We’re here, sometimes seven nights a week. Pete’s memory is being kept alive day in and day out,” says Nic Banghart, a track official. The track draws hundreds of riders and ranks number one in Arizona for its meticulously smooth track and homegrown vibe. At Black Mountain, BMXers of all levels (beginner, intermediate, or expert riders) ranging in ages from 2 to 70plus years of age are welcome. And, as one of the preeminent tracks in the world, Black Mountain BMX had the honor of hosting the 2015 USA BMX Pro season opener. Next year, Winter Nationals, which draws a crowd of thousands of national and international BMX enthusiasts, will be held at Black Mountain for three days in February and is expected to feature up to 10,000 riders of all ages. A world-renowned track, Black Mountain BMX also gives back to the community it serves. In addition to helping the Daisy Mountain Fire Department’s Toys for Tots program and others, the track has been a dedicated fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for many years. The opportunity to get your family involved in BMX racing is right around the corner. People travel hundreds, even thousands of miles to experience the thrill of riding at Black Mountain BMX and for those of us in the North Valley, it’s right here in our own backyard.
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Java A blue-eyed feline finds her forever home. By Tracy Rapier
I RECENTLY LOST my best buddy, a cat that had been with me through a lot of hard times. He had been my cat for 15 of his 21 years, so as you might imagine, it was hard to let him go. After he was gone, I didn't want another pet for a long time. Eventually, though, I began to feel like a house was not a home without a cat. So, I went searching online for that special cat, and one morning, I woke up and looked through the daily animal shelter alerts, and there she was— her name was Java, and she was being cared for by an Anthem Pets foster family. Not much was known about Java, other than that she was found
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in a parking lot. I called Anthem Pets immediately after seeing her photo and made an appointment with the foster family to see her. When I arrived, Java greeted me at the door, and at that moment I knew I wanted her. She was very outgoing and friendly. She had recently given birth to a litter of kittens, so we waited until the kittens were weaned before I brought her home. Before she was fostered, she had been on the streets, so she was very small and frail, but after bringing her home, she filled out a lot. Java is an amazing cat! She adapts to whatever comes her way without complaint. She is also extremely smart—in fact, it was not
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“I ’ m a true believer that if you do things the right way and you are fair to your clients, then your business will grow.” —DR. LESLIE C. PREDMORE to 60 minutes, during which a patient can recline in one of Infuse IV Nutrition and Sport Recovery’s comfortable lounge chairs while listening to music, watching television, reading, or surfing the Internet. The treatment generally involves minimal discomfort and the patient is safe to resume all normal activities immediately afterwards. All About Me Medical Aesthetics’ recent expansion and the addition of Infuse IV Nutrition and Sport Recovery means Leslie was also able to add to her staff. The newest clinical staff member at All About Me Medical Aesthetics is Alexandra Bruce, CMLT. “Alexandra (Alex) is our Coolsculpting team leader, but is also laser certified and can perform laser hair removal, photofacials, vi peels, dermaplaning, and microneedling. Prior to joining our team, Alex worked in multiple aesthetic settings, including cosmetic and plastic surgery,” says Leslie. Meanwhile, Infuse IV Nutrition and Sport Recovery’s managing RN, Donna Buonincontri, RNC-NIC, BSN, oversees the IV therapy. “Donna is also a head RN at a local hospital in the neonatal ICU caring for premature and distressed newborns. Imagine giving an IV to those little guys! Yes, she is good at what she does,” explains Leslie. While the challenges of running two local businesses can be daunting, Leslie is more than up to the multitasking. “One of the reasons I began my practice in the North Valley is that I’m a true believer in giving back to the place where you live. The overwhelming kindness and loyalty that I have received over the past several years from this community only strengthens my resolve to stay local and be part of a community that I love and that has given me so much,” she says. “I’m a true believer that if you do things the right way and you are fair to your clients, then your business will grow. I have experienced this first hand. Moving forward I plan on continuing to provide excellent services to my clients and give them the best possible pricing for those services. I don’t make my business grow, my clients do.”
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Q: What advice would you give to your younger self? A: As a professional woman I would tell my younger self to believe in yourself, persevere through adversity, don’t listen to the doubters, you can do whatever you put your mind to, anything is possible. Q: What comes to you naturally? A: I’ve always felt confident in my knowledge and abilities with medical procedures and comforting my patients while doing so. Q: What's your biggest pet peeve? A: Mean people Q: What are you most proud of? A: I’m most proud of growing my business honestly and with integrity. Never recommending anything to my patients that they truly do not need or would not benefit from.
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Here are some ergonomic set-up tips to use at your desk: Situate your computer screen directly in front of your gaze at 20 degrees of tilt upward. Place your keyboard so that your elbows are at exactly 90 degrees of bend and your wrists are in a neutral position.
SEATED HAMSTRING STRETCH: Sit at the edge of your
chair with your left leg straight out in front of you and your toes flexed up toward the ceiling. Then lean your torso forward, while keeping your back straight. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. Repeat on your other leg.
STANDING SWAN STRETCH: Stand up straight behind your chair with your hands on the back of it. Then bend backward slightly, squeeze your shoulder blades back, and look up. Hold for five seconds and then return to the starting position. Repeat 20 times.
Use a computer chair with lumbar support for your natural lordotic curve and position it at a height that allows your hips and knees to both be bent at 90 degrees with your feet flat on the floor.
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Medication Disposal Pharmacists Mardoqueo Martinez and Tara Storjohann talk disposing prescription drugs.
QUESTION: I’m writing you because I currently work as a pharmacist in Anthem and we’ve had quite a few patients recently come in and ask about how they can properly dispose of prescription medications. I know you have a section in the magazine that you contribute to and this could be something to add if you think it would be valuable. ANSWER: Great question, and we definitely think this is a very important issue. Additionally, we sincerely appreciate your efforts to advocate for the proper disposal of prescription medications. As we’re sure you’re aware, medications are the leading cause of child poisonings in the U.S. with about 60,000 children per year rushed to the emergency room after getting into medications. Many think that this may be due to lack of appropriate storage, but in a study that looked at cases of accidental child exposure to grandparents’ medicine, 45 percent of cases involved medicines stored in child-resistant containers. Not only is improper prescription disposal harmful to humans, it’s also harmful to the environment. You may have recently heard the story about the popular diabetic medication Metformin contaminating Lake Michigan and possibly disrupting the hormonal systems of fish. Medications that are no longer used, or are improperly disposed of, can lead to disasters that can contribute to the above headlines. Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? How should you get rid of those drugs properly? Typically the best option is to use a “take-back” program hosted by the local police department. To find more information when “take-back” programs occur, you can visit the Drug Enforcement Administration's website at dea.gov. National Prescription Take-Back Day events occur fairly often and are run by authorized collectors, typically in conjunction with a pharmacy, pharmacy school, and the local police department.
Do you need to wait for a “take-back” event to properly dispose of prescription medications? You certainly don’t need to wait for these events, but they’re great for ease of access and help to increase awareness of proper drug disposal. Phoenix has many DEA-approved collectors in the area. The best resource to find out current information is to utilize the DEA call center at 1-800-882-9539. They will direct you to a collector in the community. We spoke with one of the Arizona prescription and over-the-counter drug disposal locations, their contact information is listed below. They stressed to us to call before going to the drop-off center to ensure that there’s someone there that is
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eligible to destroy the drugs. They accept prescription and overthe-counter drugs, but don’t accept liquids or needles. You can find an extensive list of take-back sites at acpa.net.
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Are there any medications I need to dispose of immediately? Yes, many medications can be especially harmful, and in some cases fatal, with just one dose if they are used by someone other than the person for whom the medicine was prescribed. These dangerous medications must be flushed immediately down the sink or the toilet after use, after expiration, or when they are no longer needed. The list of drugs that need to be flushed immediately is continuously updated and can be accessed on fda.gov or is available on the leaflets that come along with your medicine. Fentanyl patches, for example, are on the immediate-flush list. With this drug you should fold the sticky parts of the patch together and then flush down the sink or toilet. Other medicines that have the immediate-flush requirement are listed in the side table. This is not an extensive list of medications that require immediate flushing, so please check with the above resource or your local pharmacy to ensure proper disposal.
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