AIR CONDITIONING
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
APPLIANCE REPAIR
Johnson Mechanical Gary Johnson (623) 533-0481
Arizona Healing Alternatives, LLC Heather Wen (623) 680-3399 arizonahealing.org
Appliance Pros Richard Black (602) 501-5501 applianceprosaz.com
ATTORNEY
AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING
AUTO LUBE/REPAIRS
The Carroll Law Firm James J. Carroll, III (623) 551-9366 carrolllawfirm.com
The Finished Look Bill Slis (623) 451-5052 bcarcrazy@gmail.com
Anthem Pit Stop Lube & Oil Prem Multani (623) 465-9411 anthempitstop.com
BLINDS, SHUTTERS, & CUSTOM DRAPERIES
ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES
Desert Foothills Accounting & Tax Services, PC Emily A Griffin, CPA, MST (623) 551-3100 desertfoothillscpa.com
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CARPET CLEANING
Carpets By Randy Randy Posusta (602) 757-2277 Carpet/tile cleaning & repair
CHIROPRACTOR
Desert Chiropractic C. Lynn Karvanek, RN, DC (602) 993-2400 desertchiro.com
DENTISTRY
ELECTRICIAN
Dr. Darren L. Flowers, DMD Dr. Darren L. Flowers (623) 551-8000 flowersdentistry.com
Anthem Electric, LLC Rich Digilio (623) 533-5971 anthemelectric.com
HAIR SALON
Hair-N-Dipity Salon and Spa Rochelle Decker (623) 551-0161 hairndipitysalon.com
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HEALTH
Anthem Total Health Christine Smith & Roni Fox Nurse Practitioners (623) 428-1204 anthemtotalhealth.com anthemtotalhealth@gmail.com
The Reflective Designer Cathy Hobbes reflectivedesigner.com (919) 434-5851
CLEANING
COMPUTER & NETWORK SOLUTIONS
Valley Maid Ed Begalke (623) 825-6364 valleymaid.com
FIRE & WATER CLEANUP AND RESTORATION
Servpro of NW Phoenix/Anthem George Deroche (623) 780-9111 HEATING & AIR
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Solv IT Computers Steve Cahow (623) 551-8881 solvit-solutions.com FITNESS NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
SWEAT Dana Clark, Owner (623) 551-5753 sweatchallenge.com HOME IMPROVEMENT
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HOME THEATER
INSURANCE
INTERIOR DESIGN
INVESTING
Home Theater Plus, LLC Jon Yorkis (623) 853-6445 hometheaterplus.tv
State Farm Insurance Justin Simons (623) 551-3700
In Season Design Gail Frenak (623) 428-9060 inseasondesign.com
Edward Jones Investments Doug DeMuth (623) 551-0523
JEWELER
LANDSCAPING
LIMO RENTAL
LOCKSMITH
Andrew Z Diamonds & Fine Jewelry Scott Zychowski (623) 551-6892
Lamberti Landscaping Chris Lamberti (623) 210-9997
Southwest Sedan Service Jeffrey Goldin (602) 481-0894 SWsedan.net
Assist Locksmith Joe Soltys (602) 315-3876 assistlocksmith.com
MARKETING
MORTGAGE LOANS
PAINTING
Apparel, Promotional Products & Travel Manny Chazan (480) 825-1952 whphmarketing.com
Future Financial, Inc. Steve L. Moss (623) 551-4734 futurefi.com License #0904807 NMLS 155308
Double D Services, Inc Ron Walters (602) 861-3000 doubledpainting.biz
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POOL SERVICES
MASSAGE THERAPY
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ROOFING
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Ironman Pool Service, LLC Alex Fleshman (623) 221-5011 Ironmanpools.com TAX SERVICES
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WATER TREATMENT
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WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Fox Designs Studio David Fox (602) 688-7588 foxdesignsstudio.com
WEED CONTROL
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26 SPOTLIGHT
48 HOME COOKING
Anthem school focuses on experiential learning
Rhapsody School of Music
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Original Texas sheet cake
30 CHAMBER CORNER Ken Slaton
fresh 8 BETWEEN NEIGHBORS Publishers’ note
12 MOMENTS
Fun things to do in September
14 READS
A Simple Plan
16 WEATHER
“Almost not horrible”
18 PERSPECTIVE Shoplifting
20 FACES
High flyer
22 NEWS
New school in Tramonto
23 HIGH SCHOOL BCHS’ StuGo
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52 BEAUTY
38 HISTORY
54 BODY
40 CRAFTS
56 INSIDE
42 KIDS
58 HAIR
43 PETS
60 SUDOKU
44 PETS
62 CROSSWORD
Fires in frontier towns
Pencil projects
Dealing with young perfectionists
Kuma’s adventures
Pet trusts
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Cat tales
Reverse the signs of aging
Plank it
OTC pain meds
Transitional style
An original Linda Thistle puzzle
An original Myles Mellor crossword
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fresh | MOMENTS
THINGS TO DO… SEPTEMBER Compiled by Sondra Barr
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Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. On the first Friday of the month, join others for a stress-relieving afternoon of coloring. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided for use, but feel free to bring in your own art supplies, too. This program is co-sponsored by the New Friends of the North Valley Library. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Contact: Pamela Blair-Sheldon at (602) 652-3301 for more info.
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Bring your own cards and join in a casual Pokémon Card Club Tournament. Battle it out with other players and see how far you can get. Prizes for the top winners. Ages 9 through 18. Free. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Contact: Pamela Blair-Sheldon at (602) 652-3301 for more info.
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Looking to become more computer savvy? Head to Geek Speak to learn the basics of computer usage, new skills to help you at work or in school, or how to navigate the Internet. September’s computer topic is social media. This class will help determine which applications fit in with your life, and how to get the most out of them. Free. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Contact: Lana Tupponce Real at (602) 652-3301 for more info.
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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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Don’t miss Starlight Community Theater’s The Drowsy Chaperone production. Winner of five Tony Awards, this musical is a loving sendup of the Jazz age featuring one showstopping song and dance number after another. $12. Friday shows are at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix. starlightcommunitytheater.com.
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The Ocotillo Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s next meeting and program will feature Anthem resident Tom Spangler, who’ll discuss Arizona Native Americans, The Long Walk, and the Bascome Affair. Open to the public in the community room. 9:30 a.m. Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix. ocotillo.arizonadar.org
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Love & Logic returns for a new round of helping parents develop new strategies for raising their children in today’s fastpaced and high-tech society. Through five sessions, held over three weeks, participants will learn about a variety of topics, from handling misbehavior to teaching listening skills, etc. Registration includes two adults and workbook per household. Register in person at the Anthem Civic Center. $80. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatathem.com
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Head to the monthly New Friends of the Library Meeting held the third Wednesday of each month. 7 p.m. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. onlineatanthem.com
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Join in the fun with others ages 50 and up at Senior Cinema Wednesday at the Anthem Civic Building. The cost is $5 and covers snacks and beverages. Pay at the door. Closed captioning provided. No registration required. 2 p.m. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatathem.com
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Learn what plants thrive in our desert and how to conserve precious water as Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain presents a water seminar. EPCOR Water's conservation team, a water conservation specialist, and a master gardener are scheduled to speak. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem.
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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.
U P C OM I NG I N OC T OBER Join the North Valley Jewish Community Association as they celebrate the high holidays with services led by Rabbi Janet Bieber. Rosh Hashanah: Evening Service, Sun., Oct. 2
Rosh Hashanah: Morning Service, Mon., Oct. 3
Kol Nidre: Evening Service, Tues., Oct. 11
Yom Kippur: Morning and Yiskor Service, Wed., Oct. 12
Annual membership, which includes the High Holiday Services, is $70 per person. A traditional Break-the-Fast buffet dinner follows at the Anthem Country Club for an additional charge. For more information, please contact Fran Kesselman (623) 322-0957 or fkesselman @cox.net The Anthem Community Council and Anthem Veterans Memorial Support Team (AVMST) presented BrightView Landscapes, LLC. with a five-star paver at the Anthem Veterans Memorial (AVM), permanently commemorating their partnership with the AVM. Since sponsoring the glass mosaic of The Great Seal of the United States at the Memorial in 2011, BrightView (formerly ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance) added the plantings at the entrance of the AVM and behind the benches. This year, BrightView will also serve as one of the ceremony’s five-star sponsors, donating $5,000 to the Veterans Day Ceremony and AVM fifth anniversary celebration.
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What to Know if You’re Caught Shoplifting Do you need to hire a lawyer? I get asked that question nearly every day. Unfortunately, the answer is, “Well, it depends.” If you are a 75-year-old convicted felon, then a misdemeanor shoplifting conviction might not significantly impact your life. However, if you are 21 and are applying for a job at a bank, then the consequences of a conviction could, at least in the short term, be devastating. If you are charged with a crime, then it’s a good idea to speak with a criminal defense attorney. Whether you hire an attorney is going to depend on the facts and circumstances surrounding the case. If you don’t know any attorneys, a good place to start is the Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service. They will link you up with an attorney who will speak with you for 30 minutes for $40. Additional information is available on their web page at maricopalawyers.org. Their telephone number is (602) 257-4434.
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fresh | FACES
Jake Felton
High Flyer Boulder Creek High School graduate trains to be a U.S. Navy pilot. By Ricky Burke
A 2011 Boulder Creek High School graduate and Desert Hills, Arizona, native is participating in the lengthy and rigorous training process that transforms U.S. Navy officers into Navy pilots. Ensign Jake Felton is a student pilot with the “Wise Owls” Training Squadron (VT-31), based in Corpus, Christi, Texas, that operates the T-44A Pegasus aircraft. As a student, Jake is responsible for gaining the foundational skills and experience needed to successfully be a naval aviator. “I get a thrill from overcoming new challenges that require being a great pilot,” says Jake. “I also love being a part of one of the finest military training commands that the Navy has to offer. ” The T-44A is a twin-engine, pressurized, fixed-wing monoplane used for advanced turboprop radar aircraft training using two 550
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shaft horsepowered engines, with a cruising airspeed of 281 mph. VT-31’s primary mission is to train future naval aviators to fly as well as instill leadership and officer values, Navy officials explain. Students must complete four phases of flight training in order to graduate, including aviation pre-flight indoctrination, primary flight training, and advanced flight training. After successfully completing the rigorous program, naval aviators earn their coveted Wings of Gold. After graduation, pilots continue their training to learn how
“I get a thrill from overcoming new challenges that require being a great pilot.” — JAKE FELTON
“I also love being a part of one of the finest military training commands that the Navy has to offer. ”
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o fly a specific aircraft, such as the Navy’s F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter jet, the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft or the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter. They are later assigned to a ship or land-based squadron. Many of the pilots will fly aircraft which take off from and land aboard aircraft carriers, a unique capability that allows the Navy to operate anywhere on the world’s oceans. Recently, Navy attack aircraft operating from aircraft carriers sailing in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and from Middle East waters have launched hundreds of strike missions against terrorist targets in Iraq and Syria. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s squadrons with the newest aircraft platforms, Jake says he and other VT-31 sailors are proud to be part of a warfighting team that readily defends America at all times. “I love being here because of the exceptional command climate,” says Jake. “Not only does it offer a good balance of a student and instructor relationship but also a collaborative pilot and co-pilot teamwork ethic.” Jobs are highly varied at VT-31, according to Navy officials. Approximately 69 men and women officers and 15 civilian employees make up and keep all parts of the squadron running smoothly—this includes everything from maintaining airframes and engines, to processing paperwork, handling weaponry, and flying the aircraft. “Every day I feel an extraordinary amount of pride to serve alongside our great nation’s most inspiring men and women,” says Cmdr. Samuel D. Gage, commanding officer of VT-31. “Our team is filled with hardworking and highly qualified professionals who hold uncommon levels of responsibility and accountability in support of our mission: to maintain, fly, and train future naval aviators. Their work ethic, commitment, enthusiasm, and esprit de corps are second to none!” Serving in the Navy, Jake is learning about being a more responsible leader, sailor, and person through handling numerous responsibilities. “The Navy has taught me to be adaptable and flexible in a neverending challenging environment,” says Jake. “Becoming a student naval aviator not only requires a rigorous training program but you learn that no mission or operation can be completed without teamwork from your aircrew.”
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business | SPOTLIGHT
Music Makers The new owners of Rhapsody School of Music have a lot in store for 85086. Photos by Shannon Fisher Photography
SEAN AND SAMANTHA Maplethorpe settled in Anthem after a crazy multi-year search for a place to live. Not only did they decide to make this area their home, they’re also investing in the community with their purchase of Rhapsody School of Music. 85086 Magazine sat down with the pair to find out what they have in store for this homegrown music shop.
HOW DID YOU INITIALLY FIND OUT ABOUT RHAPSODY? We moved to Anthem two years ago. Our daughter started at Boulder Creek High School, where she enrolled in guitar. Being new, looking for a musical instrument shop, Samantha recalled seeing Rhapsody and stopped by to see if they had what we needed.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BUY RHAPSODY? Sean found out about the Rhapsody band program and was part of an adult rock band for several months, calling Rhapsody his “happy place.” Music has always been a huge part of our family life, as we have always hosted big family parties featuring karaoke singing and dancing. The band program was the ultimate extension of that. Our daughter began taking guitar and drum lessons, while our son was taking voice and violin lessons as well as singing in his own band, all at Rhapsody. After hanging out at Rhapsody for a year, when the opportunity came up to buy the business, we jumped.
DO YOU OWN/OPERATE ANY OTHER BUSINESSES? Samantha is a family physician with a medical clinic in Issaquah, Washington. Samantha delivered hundreds of babies and still takes care of many families who have been with her for more than a decade. Sean workedatMicrosoftfor13yearsandlefttostartasalesmanagementcompany in Redmond, Washington. Both businesses are service oriented. Through both experiences we learned how to run a service company and how to make sure customers stay happy. While these two businesses are a reflection of our more serious sides, owning Rhapsody feels more like fun than work. WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF THE MORE CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF TAKING OVER RHAPSODY? Brian and Angie Benson did such a fantastic job building Rhapsody; they left big shoes to fill. They both seem to know everyone in town and had very close relationships with all of their employees. It is key for us to replicate the customer service focus the Bensons embodied as well as to get to know the local community as well as they did.
WILL YOU BE MAKING ANY CHANGES? We’ve added rental instruments for the first time. Now local students don’t have to drive 20 miles away to get their instruments. Your local music shop has 125 brand new rental instruments for you to come choose from right here in your community. We are also looking forward to forming even more connections with the Anthem
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community to share our love of music with everyone—young and old. We are expanding the 10-week Rock Band programs to include more and more genres, such as bluegrass, jazz, vocal ensemble, and orchestra, inviting younger kids to retirees to come share their talents with the community, culminating in a community performance each session.
HOW MANY INSTRUCTORS DO YOU HAVE? The instructors are the heart and soul of Rhapsody, as the biggest part of the business is the lessons they teach. We currently have 16 instructors teaching piano, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, banjo, voice, saxophone, and other concert band instruments. We teach over 1,400 lessons a month and are always looking for more talented instructors, as many of our teachers have waitlists for their lesson spots.
WHAT DIFFERENTIATES YOUR BUSINESS FROM COMPETITORS? Rhapsody is the only musical instrument store or school of music in the North Valley. Rhapsody is also a onestop-shop for any rental instrument your student needs, and provides an opportunity to be part of a live band and perform at local venues, and for getting lessons from the best instructors around. Of course, we also carry many popular instruments and accessories to add to your collection and can special order almost anything.
WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE PARAMOUNT TO RHAPSODY’S SUCCESS? Staying close to the community. Our goal is to be a strong supporter of all things local, to be a fantastic partner to other businesses and to be the best music shop for all of Anthem and the surrounding area’s needs. We love to bring people together through music, so look to see more and more music events in Anthem featuring Rhapsody talent.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN ANY LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS? Yes, we participate extensively, as it’s part of our core philosophy to be strong
supporters of all things local. We’re involved with too many things to capture here but some include the St. Rose Oktoberfest, Chamber in the Park activities, the BCHS tail gate party, activities at the outlet malls, etc. We have a Rhapsody School liaison, Mike Tuttle, whose role is to reach out to and provide support to our local school music teachers. We strongly support the nonprofit Musical Theater of Anthem as an important partner in our local performing arts community, Rhapsody talent will provide the live band for their upcoming production of 13 The Musical. We are just getting started and are excited about the many other activities we are putting together as well.
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR RHAPSODY? Our first goal is to continue to build on the excellent foundation the Bensons established. We want to be the best local music shop a retailer can be, but also be an inviting meeting place. We invite families to stay and watch or participate in lessons or band practices. As students grow from a beginner lesson, to developing skill and confidence, they will be invited to join a performance band, this gives them a way to show off their skills to an audience. Our goal is to grow our live band program by double, to create and expand on our rental instrument program and availability, and to make Rhapsody the best place to go for any kind of music lesson anyone might be interested in, old or young, orchestra or rock, instrument or voice.
WHAT'S ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE EXPERIENCES OPERATING RHAPSODY SO FAR? We recently had a 7- and 8-year-old beginner rock band perform a complete set at Rookies. Those kids brought down the house. It was amazing to see what they could accomplish after only one week of two hours a day sessions. They have bright musical futures ahead of them and we saw it when they packed the venue for their show. Seeing performers’ and parents’ smiles and happy faces based on the music they are able to create is incredibly powerful. SEPTEMBER 2016
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business | CHAMBER CORNER
Ken and Elena at an Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce event.
Ken Slaton Local resident finds success in the insurance industry. 85086 MAGAZINE turns the spotlight on an Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce member who’s making a difference in the community. This month, meet Ken Slaton. We recently sat down with him to learn more about him and his business. 1 What were the circumstances surrounding you opening your business? Our parent company, Global Benefits Group, wanted to provide a more comprehensive product menu for the agents and brokers that we work with in the United States. By setting up GPS, we’re able to provide the agents and brokers with simple, and easy to offer insurance products for their clients. GPS was formed in 2014. 1 Why did you decide to open your business in the North Valley? We settled here for personal reasons, as the Anthem community is easy to love! From a business perspective, there are numerous agents and brokers in Arizona, and Sky Harbor provides easy access to other cities in the U.S. 1 What are some of the most challenging aspects of running your business? Most insurance agents and brokers focus on U.S. insurance opportunities such as home and auto, so often they see little value or opportunities with our international insurance products. 1 What differentiates your business from your competitors? We have a broad offering for insureds—student health insurance for students studying outside of the U.S.; travel insurance when traveling outside the U.S. for business or pleasure; and employee benefits (life, health, accident, and disability) for U.S. companies with employees working outside of the U.S. 1H ow did you end up in insurance? I fell into the insurance business by accident. I was originally working for a bank and going to school to complete my MBA. One month after graduating, my position at the bank was eliminated. Fortunately, six of my classmates in the MBA program worked for an insurance company, and I was able to join them immediately in a new career.
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Q&A
KEN SLATON Q: What's your biggest business pet peeve? A: Lack of responsiveness from business contacts as I work hard to be prompt and in following through with commitments. Q: What are you most proud of? A: My family, as I have been blessed with three wonderful and adorable (I think so) children. Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received? A: Family comes first. When your life comes to an end, no one wishes they had spent more time working.
1D o you participate in any local philanthropic efforts? I’m a member of the Rotary Club of Anthem. I find it personally rewarding to participate in the fund raising and knowing that the club efforts can benefit many charities. 1 What does the future hold for your business? Our future is bright as we continue to develop new relationships with agents and brokers, and continue to introduce new insurance products. 1 What’s one of your favorite memories/ experiences as an Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce member? The experience of joining the Chamber was so welcoming. It makes you feel part of community!
UPCOMING ANTHEM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS Morning Meetings
Second Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., Hampton Inn. Sept. 8, Anthem Neighborhood Watch; Oct. 13, Arizona Office of Tourism.
Business After Hours
Outlets at Anthem Shopping Extravaganza
Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets on sale through the chamber through September.
Community Greet & Treat
Fourth Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 22, Rookies; Oct. 27, Merrill Gardens.
Hot Chamber Nights
Dine Local Promotion. Chamber will receive 20 percent of food and beverage sales, excluding alcohol.
Professional Development Workshops
Oct. 28, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Area children will trickor-treat at local business plazas. Home-based businesses can set up in the designated 'trunkor-treat' area at the Outlets.
Charity Cornhole Tournament
Nov. 12, begins at 10:30 a.m. Hosted by Anthem Young Professionals, benefiting Anthem Pets
Hosted by Anthem Young Professionals. Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Hampton Inn Maximize Holiday Networking Opportunities
Small Business Saturday
Chamber 101 Luncheon
Winter Gala – Dec. 3, 2016
Quarterly membership luncheon for new and renewing members. Learn how to better maximize your chamber member benefits and networking opportunities. Lunch will be provided free for up to two member representatives per business member. RSVP required. Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthem Civic Building.
Nov. 26, details coming soon.
Annual Business Awards Ceremony at Ironwood Country Club. A semi-formal, red carpet gala celebrating our area businesses and award nominees. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres & champagne, live jazz ensemble, cash bar, dinner and awards ceremony. For more information, contact Heather Maxwell at (623) 322-9127 or hmaxwell@anthemareachamber.org.
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aurus Academy, Anthem’s first charter school, opened in 2004. If you’re unaware, charters are public schools that traditionally have a different philosophical approach to education—class size is generally smaller, they’re locally governed, and they tend to focus on their surrounding community’s needs in the academic arena. Charters get slightly less funding than traditional district schools, but the funding they do receive goes directly to the classroom and teachers. As a tuition free, independent public charter school, Caurus caters to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. According to Principal Dameon Blair, they aim to bring humanness back to education, honoring every student’s individual gifts and talents. Their instruction is completely personalized, based on every child’s learning pace, style, and ability. A few years ago, Caurus was relatively unknown. At that time, the academy faced some challenges. Many community members weren’t even aware it existed, as it wasn’t marketed to the masses. In addition, it was previously a Montessori school, which Dameon says did not appeal to families. And, lastly, the school lacked leadership. It was run similar to other schools, rather than catering to the community of Anthem. But with challenges came redirection, and Caurus has since undergone a tremendous makeover. Over the last few years, passionate leadership has been embraced among teachers, staff, and governing board members. In addition, Caurus has taken on a number of initiatives that have put it on the map in the state of Arizona. These include facility upgrades, class size reductions, educational technology improvements, and more. As the principal, Dameon has also made it a goal to set the bar for green school standards across the state. His background speaks for itself: he’s worked at Disney Planet Challenge, SRP, and Keep Phoenix Beautiful. The former science teacher has a love for Mother Earth and instills that in his students through a number of school projects.
“Going green has always been a huge part of who I am as an educator. It is a very politicized issue, but science has really exposed our needs to act as individuals and groups of folks as a whole.” — PRINCIPAL DAMEON BLAIR SEPTEMBER 2016
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Caurus students learn and practice these social and emotional skills:
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Caurus showcases a garden that was built by their students. They also have a composting program for their compostable waste. In addition, the entire school has been retrofitted with LED lighting, and they’re in the design phase of their solar panel system. Students are encouraged to conduct energy audits throughout the school and at their homes to more deeply understand energy usage. “Going green has always been a huge part of who I am as an educator. It is a very politicized issue, but science has really exposed our needs to act as individuals and groups of folks as a whole. I believe that we are not helping our future generations by not acting on what the scientific data is telling us. It is not responsible of us to act as if we aren’t identifying trends on our planet that are telling us that things aren’t shifting on our planet drastically,” says Dameon. The school’s philosophy is simple: experiential learning. They believe in getting their kids out of the classroom to experience life rather than sit at a desk all day. To do this, the school offers activities including overnight science field trips and local day trips focused on regional ecosystems. Dameon likes to see the kids get dirty, immersing themselves in the process of being hands-on within and beyond the community. And just because it’s a charter school doesn’t mean there aren’t sports or clubs at Caurus. Middle schoolers can register for flag football, basketball, volleyball, or soccer or participate in after-school clubs including cooking, Spanish, technology, and more. New this year is a social-emotional learning curriculum called Mindfulness. This program has been successfully implemented in a number of schools throughout the Phoenix area and Caurus is thrilled to incorporate this curriculum into their program. It’s yet another avenue of learning; Mindfulness can be thought of as emotional intelligence. This curriculum teaches children to pay attention to this present moment by noticing thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and feelings. Probably best known as a stress-reduction tool, mindfulness nurtures innate coping skills, providing participants with tools for dealing with conflict and adversity, while increasing the ability to focus and control impulses. According to Dameon, this practice will help any and every child. It educates students and staff alike in mindful breathing,
and miners were bellying up to the bar for a night of revelry. Yavapai’s County’s colorful sheriff, George Ruffner was heard to comment, “To jail all the drunks tonight, you’d have to put a roof over the whole town.” Over at the Scopel Hotel on the corner of Goodwin and Montezuma Streets, a miner came in from his shift, jammed his pick candle into the wall and starting sprucing up for a night on the town. Anxious to get down to the saloons, he forgot to blow out the candle. Sometime around 10:30 the candle set fire to the wooden structure and soon the entire hotel was engulfed in flames. The fire quickly spread through the business district. Volunteer firemen, pulling hose carts rushed out to fight the flames, which had by now engulfed notorious Whiskey Row. Folks grabbed what they could and rescued it from the raging flames. A barber hoisted his chair and his barber tools from the burning destruction and moved his business to the plaza’s bandstand. Down at the famous Palace Bar, loyal customers gallantly picked up the back bar and all its precious contents and carried them across Montezuma street where the County Court House sits today. Others picked up the piano and carried it to the safe environs of the plaza. Prescottonians weren’t going to let something like a fire spoil their Saturday evening. So, while Prescott burned through the night, business resumed outdoors; the barber continued to cut hair, the bartender continued to pour drinks, and the piano player kept playing. The most requested tune that evening was, “There’ll Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight.”
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School-themed Projects Local crafty mom Shannon Fisher offers up cute and easy art ideas.
SCHOOL IS BACK in full swing. With that in mind, here are some inexpensive crafts for your student to use or gift to a favorite teacher.
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Pencil Vase
Another cute gift is a pencil vase. Start with a glass vase that is the same size all the way up. A cylinder shape will work the best. We found this one at the Dollar Store. Next, use hot glue or another strong adhesive glue to attached colored pencils or number two pencils all around the vase. For our vase it took four packs of 12 pencils to cover the entire vase. Once the outside of the vase has dried, add some pens, pencils, or pretty flowers to the inside and gift the vase to your favorite teacher.
Pencil Cases
Pencil cases are a fun craft to make for school supplies. We made one using a recycled sparkling drink bottle. Using sharp scissors, compress the plastic down and carefully cut the bottle in half. To be safe, an adult should do this part. Next, attach a zipper using glue. A zipper can be bought in any craft store. A 7-inch zipper fit our bottle great; but just make sure to choose a longer size if you have a bigger case. Also, be careful not to get the glue near the zipper, as it can make it so you can’t get the case open. Unzip the zipper and start at one end, gluing one side of the fabric to the outside edge of the bottle with hot glue. An adult should be helping with this or use a low heat hot glue gun to prevent burns. Use the hot glue gun to attach both sides of the zipper onto each side of the bottle and let dry—now you can zip the bottle closed. Next, decorate the bottle with duct tape and stickers. Add some pencils and you have a new case to use or a handmade gift to give someone special.
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Reverse the signs of aging with an assortment of treatments designed to make you look youthful again. By Elizabeth Hausman
WE ALL KNOW that Arizona summers can take a real toll on our skin. Excess sun exposure is the number-one contributing factor to premature aging. Premature aging means that the changes that occur in the skin are not due to the natural aging process and can be prevented. Most dermatologists will agree that there is no such thing as a healthy glow from a suntan. The medical term used to describe the damage the sun inflicts on our skin is photoaging. If your skin is repeatedly exposed to sunlight without the necessary precautions, your skin loses its ability to repair itself and becomes damaged. Scientific studies have shown that repeated sun exposure breaks down existing collagen, attacks elastin fibers and impairs the synthesis of new collagen formation. Without collagen and elastin our skin loses its strength and flexibility. Essentially, the sun makes us look older, faster. Most people mistakenly consider the changes to their skin over time as a normal part of aging. The fact is that many of the changes that we undergo are preventable and are not just part of the natural aging process. When skin has not been exposed to UV radiation it
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ages differently. This was brought to my attention recently while watching a 20/20 special about Jaycee Dugard, the young woman who was kidnapped and held hostage in a backyard shed for 18 years. Due to lack of sun exposure, Jaycee appears much younger than her biological age. During the interview, Diane Sawyer remarked: “Look at her, it’s as if time stopped. Your skin…” Jaycee responded: “No sun for 18 years.” Obviously, this is an extreme example. It’s a fact that part of living a full and engaged life requires us to repeatedly expose our skin to the sun and elements. This exposure is actually extremely important to our overall wellbeing. No one should ever consider locking themselves away in a dark room to prevent aging. That being said, skin cancer is a serious threat, especially in Arizona. Protection is nonnegotiable. It’s a must. Equally important is the use of a high quality, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher. The good news is that moderation, prevention, protection, and repair are all ways we can slow down and even reverse the damaging effects of the sun. Aesthetically speaking, there are a multitude of medical treatments that we can do to reverse the signs of skin aging.
3. REVERSE PLANK Setup: Plank on your hands and feet with your belly facing upward. Action: Keep your hips lifted, level with your body, and hold.
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OTC Pain Meds
Local pharmacists Kailee Morton and Tara Storjohann on the difference between over-the-counter pain products. QUESTION: Why doesn’t the same medication that works for my headaches work for my joint pain as well? I don’t feel like Advil really helps my joint pain. I used to think that all the over-thecounter pain medications were the same. What is the difference between all the different products? ANSWER: When you’re struggling with the pain of a sudden headache or experiencing joint or arthritis pain, it can be very overwhelming to choose a pain medication from your local pharmacy aisles. Whether the pain is chronic or sudden, here is some insight to the different products to ensure you are getting the best pain relief for your specific needs. The majority of over-the-counter medications that treat pain are commonly referred to as “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs” or “NSAIDs.” They relieve symptoms of fever, pain, and pain caused by inflammation. Acetaminophen is not an NSAID, but it works similarly. To help clarify your paintherapy options, we’ve created a brief guide to aid in choosing a product based on your type of pain.
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ASPIRIN/
This is the original NSAID and has multiple uses. It can be used for headaches, fever, and even rheumatoid arthritis pain. However, some medical providers don’t consider it a primary pain reliever. Also, many people have heard of taking aspirin because it’s “good for your heart.” While it’s true that aspirin has properties that can help some people with heart and stroke protection, aspirin should only be taken for this purpose under the direction of your healthcare provider.
IBUPROFEN AND NAPROXEN/
These common pain relievers can be found in products like Advil®, Motrin® or Aleve®. They relieve pain and fever and have anti-inflammatory properties for menstrual cramps, pain after an injury, dental pain after a procedure, or for a sore throat when you are sick. You might notice that Aleve® (naproxen) is marketed for longer-lasting relief and only requires twice daily dosing. Naproxen, however, is not as potent or as strong of a pain reliever as Ibuprofen (the ingredient found in Advil® and Motrin®.) It takes longer to act in your body but will act for a longer period of time. This is a preferred product for duller aches and pain such as that from arthritis or joint pain. When you want quick relief for an injury, a developing headache, or to bring down a fever, ibuprofen will provide that relief faster than a naproxen product. This is based on the how the drugs work in your body, so for different types of pain, one product may work better than another. Ibuprofen and naproxen are notorious for caus-
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