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Moms rock

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85086 readers celebrate their mothers!

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The Boulder Creek Academic Decathlon team shatters expectations

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MOMENTS

Fun things to do in May

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FINDS

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COMMUNITY

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54 HAIR

Rear Admiral USN (ret.) Bill Putnam

Local student educates Congress about epilepsy

BOOKS

Author Len Sherman chats about his 85086 Book Club selection

PERSPECTIVE

Judge Gerald A. Williams talks tough about common teen problems

STEALS & DEALS

Budget-savvy suggestions on how to make Mother’s Day special

The true beauty of mothers

34 PARENTING

56 H EALTH

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58 B EAUTY

Five good reasons to toss your scale

Adapting parenting skills to the teenage years

FACES

Barbara Stitzer says goodbye to a community that’s given her so much

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SUMMER CAMPS

Something fun for every age group in and around 85086 this summer

How to make your lips stand out

60 I NSIDE

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ROOMS

The Gonzalez family escapes the Brooklyn cold for sunny 85086

food 50 H OME COOKING

Local dietician Kelli Morgan on how to get the kids to eat healthful foods

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between neighbors Thank You, Mom! Moms make the world go round, which is why we’re dedicating our first Mother’s Day issue to all the wonderful 85086 matriarchs who make this community hum. Take a peek inside to read what some of your friends and neighbors have to say about their mothers. If you didn’t get a chance to get your response in this issue, please feel free to post on our Facebook wall during the month of May about what your mother means to you. Of course, we’d also like to send a special shout-out to our own mother, Deborah and our grandmother, Lillian— we love you both!

Adam Toren Meanwhile, temps are quickly reaching triple Publisher digits, but there’s still a lot happening this month adam@85086magazine.com in and around the area. Among our personal favorites is the Music in May concert series, which kicks off Friday, May 2 and continues every Friday night throughout the month. Bands slated to play this season include Young Country, The JJ’s Band, The Saucy Jacks, David Hernandez, and Sugahbeat. The Toren families enjoy grabbing a blanket and a picnic dinner and heading with the kids to the Community Park Amphitheater to enjoy the cool tunes of Arizona bands while chatting with friends and neighbors. If you see us, we’d love for you to come up and say hi.

Another wonderful community event takes place on Monday, May 26. Valley residents are invited to participate in the 2014 Anthem Memorial Day ceremony, A Day of Remembrance, at 10 a.m. in the Anthem Community Park. This moving ceremony will honor the service and sacrifice of those who have fallen while serving our nation. It’s a morning you won’t forget.

As always, 85086 Magazine is brimming with local content to inspire and delight. Turn to this issue for a comprehensive listing of wonderful summer camps to engage your children during the summer months ahead, and check in on the latest 85086 Book Club read. Get to know Rear Admiral USN (ret.) Bill Putnam, an Anthem resident who has quite a fascinating history. This month, we also bid adieu to writer/photographer Barbara Stitzer, a local columnist who’s brought a unique community-focused perspective to the magazine.

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Bragging Rights

The Boulder Creek High School Academic Decathlon team shatters expectations.

By Carolina Abboud

The students of the Boulder Creek High School Academic Decathlon team have shattered expectations with their secondplace win at the Arizona Academic Decathlon Championship, held March 7. The team missed a first-place tie with 13-time state champions by a single question! Their second-place finish propelled them to the Academic Decathlon National Finals, which was held April 23 to 26. The nine-member team and their two coaches traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii, to compete.

Triumphing over 38 state teams was not their only astonishing feat. The team broke records right and left. For the first time in 11 years of decathlon participation, Boulder Creek High School earned bragging rights as the regional champion. Before this, the school was never higher than 10th in the state—and now it’s number eight in the nation.

For the State Championships, the team scored 45,853.9 points out of a possible 60,000, and one student, Chris Balzer, personally earned 8,296.2 of those. Another team member, Isabella Haelen, won Best Overall Interview at the regional competition. At the state competition, Nick Goettl and Sean Wurr both scored highest in the state in their respective divisions, while Chris Balzer was the highest-scoring student in the state. Together, the team won over 30 medals and the Most Improved Team award.

Coach Elizabeth Erickson says that “never in her wildest dreams” did she expect her team to go to nationals. Though she anticipated placing well in regionals, she thought they’d be lucky to win third in the state. Division champ Nick Goettl adds that he thought they had “no chance of winning.” In fact, the team made an unreasonable bet with their coach that she now can’t pay— none of them thought going to nationals was possible.

Indeed, it was only possible because of the team’s hard work.

Students say they study from 25 to 30 hours a week on top of regular schoolwork. Sometimes they can squeeze their study sessions into weekdays, but most of them take place on the weekends. “Though,” Goettl says, “it’s not that hard once you start to do it.” Most of the studying is done alone, though teammates help one another with concepts and write practice tests.

Because of all that alone time, Balzer says the Super Quiz is his favorite event—there’s a live audience, and teammates interact with one another instead of taking tests in silent rooms. “It’s right there,” he says, “and being with the team is fun.”

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Things to Do… MAY

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New River and the Desert Hills community are holding a very special event. Start your day off right with Breakfast with Andy Kunasek. He’ll be guest-speaking and answering questions for the community of 85086. newriver-deserthillscommunity assosiation.org

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Hit the greens for the 10th Annual Rotary Club of Anthem Golf Classic.

Proceeds from the event allow the Anthem Rotary to award the Officer William Coleman Memorial Scholarship to first responders and scholarships to Anthem and New River high school students. onlineatanthem.com

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Swing on by the Kiwanis Club of New River for their 18th Annual Lobsterfest. Dinners are presold, so reserve your tickets. Held at the New River Kiwanis Park, I-17 north to New River exit, then east to Frontage Road, turn left. Turn right at The Roadrunner, follow New River Road to 15th Avenue, and turn left. Call (623) 465-0229.

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Start your day off on a musical note.

Come out and enjoy Anthem’s Java and Jammin’. Spend the morning enjoying a free acoustic performance on the terrace of the Anthem Civic Building while enjoying free coffee. onlineatanthem.com

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In search for something to do with your mother or daughter? If so, you’ll enjoy Tea on the Terrace. This event offers guests the chance to spend time with one another while enjoying food and beverages on the Civic Center Terrace.

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ProMusica Arizona presents Joseph Haydn’s The Creation at the Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center. This performance is not to be missed. PMAZ’s orchestra and chorus will present Haydn’s powerful oratorio celebrating the creation of the world. 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets, $20, $17.50 for seniors, and $12 for students. (623) 326-5172. pmaz.org

Anthem’s Daisy Mountain Tea Party Patriots are here once again. The Daisy Mountain Tea Party Patriots meet to listen to educational speakers, authors, or candidates for public office the first and third Tuesday of each month.

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Musical Theatre of Anthem’s production Disney’s Aristocrats KIDS, based on the popular Disney film, hits the local stage.

Presented by a cast of area youth, the show is directed and choreographed by Zoniwinner Sherry Henderson and vocal-directed by Ginette Rossi.

Adult tickets are $18, and tickets for seniors, students, and children under 12 are $15. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. musicaltheatreofanthem.org

COMMUNITY COMMEMORATES MEMORIAL DAY Valley residents are invited to participate in the 2014 Anthem Memorial Day ceremony, A Day of Remembrance, Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. The community will gather at the Anthem Veterans Memorial in the Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem, to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have fallen while serving our nation.

This moving ceremony will be hosted by the Anthem Veterans Memorial Support Team (AVMS), an affiliate group of the Anthem Community Council (ACC) and the Daisy Mountain Veterans (an alliance of American Legion Post 128, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12031 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 128). The ceremony will include:

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MUSIC IN MAY Anthem’s signature Music in May concert series is held every Friday in May (2, 9, 16, 23, 30). Kids dance, adults enjoy visiting with neighbors in Anthem’s Community Park Amphitheater, and everyone rocks out to live music. So grab a blanket, bring a picnic dinner, and enjoy the diverse sounds of local Arizona bands underneath the Anthem sky. Open to the public; admission and parking are free. Each show is from 7 to 9 p.m., 41730 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. onlineatanthem.com.

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enthusiasts for over eight years. Both native Arizonans currently reside in Tramonto with their five kids. Even though the business is a part-time affair for them, it is a full-time passion. They have developed the patent-pending Worm Grotto—a niche product that allows the health-conscious gardener to compost all

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The technology allows gardeners to raise the worms year-round—even outside during the heat of our Phoenix summers.

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Mr. Vielhauer Goes to Washington Student advocates for epilepsy research and awareness after undergoing brain surgery.

Derek with fellow 2014 Epilepsy Foundation Teen advocates for Teens Speak Up! (from left): Emily Ramza, Kansas; Derek Vielhauer, Arizona; and Alexis Harmon, Missouri.

By Irma Poznecki

Derek Vielhauer, a junior at Anthem Preparatory Academy, was selected by the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona to participate as a teen advocate in Washington, D.C. for the Teens Speak Up! national program. This annual convention allows teens with epilepsy from across our nation to speak about epilepsy to legislators on Capitol Hill.

Derek shared his story and advocated for continued government funding for research and programs. As an a representative of the Foundation, he was afforded many wonderful opportunities. Among those was the opportunity to meet U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (AZ) and Phillip M. Gattone, president and CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation of America. Also while in D.C., Derek and his family participated in the National Walk for Epilepsy. But Derek’s journey did not start off to be so sensational.

Derek never let his diagnosis stop him from enjoying life. He lives like any other normal teenager—he has played sports, enjoys hiking and camping, and is currently in the final stages of becoming an Eagle Scout.

Life took a slight twist when, as a sophomore, Derek experienced a tonic-clonic seizure in school. These attacks consist of a phase of rigidity followed by one of uncontrollable jerking. During this seizure, he experienced status epilepticus, a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure.

Fortunately, two of his classmates and a teacher trained in emergency preparedness assisted Derek. EMS was called, and medication was administered to stop the seizure activity. When Derek returned to school, his classmates didn’t make a big deal about it, but unfortunately, his peers’ attitude is not the norm.

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When he was one, Derek was diagnosed with an epileptic condition in which he experiences complex partial seizures. During one of these attacks, he would enter a dreamlike state in which he became incapable of communicating or controlling his movements, speech, and actions. Derek’s seizures stem from the left anterior temporal lobe of his brain. Technically, he is diagnosed with temporal-lobe epilepsy.

Although 2.6 million Americans are living with epilepsy, there is a stigma attached to it. This may stem from the general public’s lack of knowledge about the condition and the many forms of epileptic seizures uneducated bystanders may witness. It’s been Derek’s experience that most people misunderstand or don’t know what epilepsy is. This is what propelled him and his family on a mission to educate the public.

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Derek’s Daring Decision Now, at age 17, like any normal young man, Derek contemplates his future.

While considering colleges, he came to the realization that he wanted to take an extreme measure to cure his epilepsy. He made a very difficult and personal decision to have brain surgery to remove the part of the brain that triggers his seizures.

Renee Vielhauer, Derek’s mom, had this to say about her son’s decision: “Signing the consent form for his surgery was heart wrenching. It is the hardest decision

Irma Poznecki is an active volunteer in and around Anthem. She loves to travel and especially enjoys visiting National Parks. She enjoys reading, and describes herself as a lifelong learner.

my husband and I have ever faced. Our faith in God and His purpose for Derek’s life helped us through this challenging time for our family.”

Surgery: Temporal Lobectomy The thought of removing a piece of any human’s brain may make you cringe and it was definitely risky, but Phoenix Children’s Hospital has a renowned pediatric surgeon who’s performed over 300 of these surgeries in his career, with astounding results. Having a temporal lobectomy might prove to be the cure for Derek’s type of epilepsy.

“People with epilepsy are like anyone else,” says P. DaDerek with Phil Gattone, president and CEO of the vid Adelson, MD, Epilepsy Foundation. Derek’s doctor and director of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. “Because epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical bursts in the brain that interfere with the normal functioning of the rest of the brain, surgery tries to remove the area of the brain that is causing those electrical bursts to prevent them from having a seizure or convulsion. Derek is a brave young man who knew that his epilepsy and the seizures were taking a toll on his life and the quality of his life, and he wanted to pursue an avenue that would give him the best chance for a cure and to improve his situation. He was very mature in his decision making, with much at risk but did well, tolerated it well, and has succeeded to date in realizing his vision of living free of seizures.” Dr. Adelson is also a specialist in pediatric neurosurgery.

Since the surgery, Derek emanates confidence and readily explains epilepsy’s misconstrued stigma. He has posted x-ray pictures of his brain on his website, accompanied by the mapping key that helped doctors during surgery. To learn more about this remarkable young man and his mission to stop the stigma of epilepsy, visit Derek’s website at teamderek.org.

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Author Chat Kristine Abrams Gresh sits down with author Len Sherman to get his take on an 85086 Book Club selection.

Exciting month, readers! Lucky us—an author interview and a new book selection!

Len Sherman was kind enough to answer a few questions about his book and our latest read: Big League, Big Time: The Birth of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Billion-Dollar Business of Sports, and the Power of the Media in America.

KAG: Politics and baseball. Baseball and politics. They’re obviously intertwined.

Did your research of the politics and the behind-the-scenes business of baseball change your level of enjoyment of the game? Can you still watch a game for the sport of it? And are you a Diamondbacks fan?

LS: Your question reminds me of something Jerry Seinfeld said: “When you’re rooting for a team, you’re actually rooting for clothes. For laundry. That’s it. The

Thanks aga in to Mr. Sherm an for bei our 8508 6 Book Club guest thi s monthng. players come and go—it’s a business, and you’re rooting for whoever is wearing that uniform and that number. So, in essence, you’re rooting for clothes.”

Thus, getting to know the players on and off the field measurably increased my enjoyment of the game while those people were still with the team. Now, of course, that’s all changed from top to bottom, and I have, truth be retold, reverted to my prior allegiance to the Yankees—I was born

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just blocks from Yankee Stadium. So, Yankees first, Diamondbacks second.

KAG: Media has changed, even since the book was written—more outlets, more “immediate” than ever, etc. What do you think of its role in sports now?

LS: Media has become so overwhelming in every aspect of society, and that certainly includes sports. If there ever was some mystery or romance associated with sports, it is hard to imagine now, especially at the professional level. And it is hardly a one-way street—athletes are tweeting and Instagramming and whatever, attempting to control their image. All this effort highlights a couple of things: first, the show business/corporate business nature of sports, and second, the abysmal spelling and grammar of most athletes.

Most of all, as my grandmother used to say, “If you don’t speak, they won’t know how stupid you are.” Full disclosure—my grandmother never said that, but I’m sure someone’s has, and most athletes are infinitely more entertaining on the court or field than before a microphone or computer keyboard.

I have a saying: If you have a favorite restaurant, never go in the kitchen because you’ll never eat there again—yes, I invented that. In similar fashion, the more we know about the behind-the-scenes aspect of sports, the less interesting it becomes.

KAG: At the 85086 Book Club, we’re always looking for great reads. What’s one of the best books you’ve read in the last few years?

LS: I have been rereading some classics, which is useful as the years pass so you see them with fresh eyes. The Master and Margarita by Bulgakov is a true Russian classic from the Stalin era, not so well known as others in this country but beloved in Russia. It is a work of unparalleled imagination, moving from the 20th century to Christ’s trial, mixing realism with the Devil and magic and more. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, by John LeCarre, uses the Kim Philby spying scandal circa 1970s England to not only explain the spy game but the very nature of human relations, both good and bad. It is brilliant, transcending the spy genre to become true literature. And then you can keep going and read The Honourable Schoolboy and Smiley’s People to complete this amazing trilogy.

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Now let’s read another book and discuss it! How about we try Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple? It’s about Bernadette Fox—her life in Seattle and then her disappearance—and her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, who is convinced her mom wouldn’t just leave without a good reason, so she tries to piece everything together and find her. A New York Times bestseller, reviews call it warm, dark, sad, funny, and quirky—all things that make a story enjoyable and touching. Dealing with topics like misplaced genius, parent-child roles, and anxieties, Where’d You Go, Bernadette has been proclaimed as a witty and satirical take on privilege, parenting, and societal trends. So, pick up a copy and read along—then write in and let us know your thoughts!

And remember, keep your eyes peeled—you might just find the hidden copy around the neighborhood!

Happy Reading!

Kristine Abrams Gresh has been a freelance writer and an avid reader for several years. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she now lives in Anthem with her husband and son. She loves a good book and is determined to write one of her own someday.

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A Fond Farewell

85086 columnist Barbara Stitzer says goodbye to a community that’s given her so much.

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If you’re reading this right now, you still have about a month to come by and hug us around the neck before the Stitzer family leaves the land of Everything That’s Right with the World and goes to become Buckeyes in the vast frozen tundra of Ohio. I really hope that you do, because I’ve been pretty darned broken up about this move and leaving Anthem in particular. You see, when we moved to the Valley, we moved to a very ritzy area of Scottsdale, and while it was very nice there, I found that when I brought my girls, Zoe and Tenley, to the park, I just didn’t fit in with the women in their short shorts and high heels drinking their mojitos at 11 a.m. and going on diss fests about their husbands while ignoring their crying babies flailing on the swings in their bulging diapers.

I didn’t want the girls to grow up in that kind of atmosphere, so we set out to look at every single community across the Valley for the very best place for us. We went all the way to Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert, to Ahwahtukee, then to Estrella and to Paradise Valley, and one day, we stopped in Anthem. All of the communities had great aspects going for them, but in Anthem, there was just this clean, happy feeling—kids were riding their bikes, dogs were barking, people waved to us as we drove down the street. We were home.

When we came here, Zoe was 7 years old, and Buzz pretty much forced a basketball into her hands. Five seconds later, she was

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on probably the best team that ever played at the community center, and the poor little thing stood in the center of the court, spinning for eight whole games and watching helplessly as the rest of the girls sprinted past her. She never did make one basket that year, even in the last game, when the entire team held off the entire other team for the last five minutes so that she could shoot with her skinny little arms flailing over her head.

Gosh, I loved them for that. The next year she came back, stronger and ready to play.

She made a few points and knew which way she was going more often. This year, she’s a freshman, co-captain of her varsity team over at Anthem Prep, and the girl spins in the center for no one. She’s won most improved, MVP, and the Eagle award over the years, and it was those courts at the community center that gave her her start.

When we came here, little Tenley was only 2 years old. She insisted on going off the high dive, and with the blessing of the most amazing diving coach in the world—Mr. Kunselman—she did a perfect little pencil jump and came up clamoring for more.

When she was three, she taught herself how to ride a two-wheeler—just jumped on and started pedaling right at Liberty Bell Park, like nothing. We joined soccer tots, and TT ran around with her soccer ball in that little orange cone with the best of them. She would cry if they didn’t give her the green Hula-Hoop, so they did, every week. I don’t know what orange cones and Hula-Hoops had to do with soccer, but she turned out to be a pretty good player until she was stolen away by Musical Theatre of Anthem and the absolutely wonderful Jackie Hammond.

She blossomed there and learned what it

Barbara Stitzer has been a photographer and a writer for the past 20 years. An Anthem resident, she’ s shot everything from fashion to raw ham and has tackled subjects from travel and restaurant reviews to converting a school bus into a viable place to live.

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Right after we came here, I came down with cancer, and a ton of people that I knew and even more that I didn’t know came to help me out with a meal here and a ride for the kids there. People like Erin Duffy saw more of little Tenley than I did for a while there and never asked for a thing in return. As a photographer, I had the good fortune to be able to make memories for a lot of people in this town, usually right at the big park where I’ve basically spent every single day for the past eight years. I know every nook and cranny of that park. I remember every family that I photographed—in fact, they’re like family to me. But I must admit, my favorite thing about that park is going to Music in May and seeing everyone in the whole town there. Fridays in May are sacred. There is nowhere else to be but there.

There is a sense of community here, a sense of caring, a knowledge that we’re all in this together, the “let’s jump in and help” that makes me so happy. I’m so proud to be here, to be a part of all of you. This is what makes me love Anthem so—that unique quality that you don’t even realize is there until you’re moving away: Sal, the lady in Walgreens who laughs with her whole self all day long; Stephanie at the bank; Suzanne at the club; Lawrence at the community center, who always remembers my name; Kim, the butcher at Fry’s who always cuts up my chicken because he knows I hate to touch chicken; my next door neighbor, Janis, who always borrows cinnamon and then sends me a text telling me to check the fence because she just put fresh-baked treats on it; my absolutely amazing friends whom I don’t know what I would do without; my fabulous clients—the Ladies of HOPE, the charity that Zoe and I founded; and all of the Anthem charities who do so very much. The random adults who pull on Zoe’s hair and chuck TT under the chin and tease and giggle with them and tell them how wonderful they are. These small things—they’re huge to me, to us. We’re really going to miss you, all of you, Anthem. I can’t see how anywhere else can ever compare.

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You can think of a hair-removal laser in the same way. Hair-removal technology has been around for a while now, and the industry has a range of options. Because of this, some very old-fashioned hair removal lasers are still in operation. These hair removal lasers utilize outdated technology and can be very painful and sometimes dangerous.

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Avoiding Curfew Violation and Underage Drinking Judge Gerald A. Williams talks tough about common teen problems.

I’ve unfortunately met more students from Boulder Creek High School in my courtroom than I have at Anthem Days.

They are usually facing allegations of underage drinking, curfew violations, or both. Underage drinking is more serious, but breaking curfew is something that can be done accidently, especially if the family isn’t aware of the rules.

Maricopa County has a list of countywide ordinances covering a series of issues from leaf blowers to wood burning to medical marijuana dispensaries. On this list, in between trash abatement and rabies control, is the curfew ordinance. But most adults in Anthem learn that there is a curfew only after being contacted by a deputy sheriff on the night of their child’s arrest.

Curfew Hours: As a general rule, minors who are under 16 years old cannot be away from home from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day. For minors between 16 and 18 years old, the curfew is midnight to 5 a.m. However, there are some significant exceptions.

If the minor is with an adult or has been specifically directed to a location by an adult for a legitimate reason, then there is no curfew violation. For example, if a parent sends his or her 15-year-old son to a

Judge Gerald A. Williams is the justice of the peace for the North Valley Justice Court. The court’ s jurisdiction includes Anthem and Desert Hills.

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pharmacy to purchase some medicine at 10:30 p.m., then the minor would have a valid defense if he receives a citation claiming he violated curfew restrictions. There are other key exceptions as well, including the minor being involved in an emergency or going directly to or from work.

What Are The Penalties For A Curfew Violation? The ordinance does not specifically provide for a set fine or penalty other than to state that any violation “is designated as an incorrigible offense.” If a juvenile is found to be “incorrigible,” which is different from delinquent, a variety of things can happen, including a suspension of driving privileges for 180 days.

Underage Drinking Is Indeed a Big Deal. When I was a relatively new lawyer, I was on active duty in the Air Force. I remember telling a squadron commander that a reduction in rank was too severe a punishment for my 19-year-old client who had been caught drinking a beer. He told me, “Captain, you don’t understand.

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Youth plus alcoholic beverages often indicate patterns that result in significant problems. By statute in Arizona, underage drinking is a class-one misdemeanor.

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Teenagers are often compared to airplanes because we only hear about the ones who crash. The reality is that most youths are generally good kids and are much more likely to focus on whatever this week’s replacement for Facebook is than they do on misbehaving. Some, however, will make bad choices.

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Mother’s Day Memories

Judy Weston offers budget-savvy suggestions on how to make your mom happy on her special day.

Last year, my family surprised me with one of the best Mother’s Days to date. They let me sleep in and made me breakfast in bed.

My favorite breakfast happens to be bagels, lox, cream cheese, some red onion, a few capers, and very ripe tomato slices. Top that off with a cup of hot coffee with sugar and real cream, and I am in heaven! It’s also a very non-messy meal, so no mom cleanup needed after!

Once I managed to roll out of our big king-size bed, my daughter told me to get dressed, blindfolded me, and placed me in the car. She drove us around for about 15 minutes to confuse me (which she could have done in five—I have no sense of direction) and took me for a massage, a pedicure, and a manicure. I was so amazed that she put this all together, made the appointments, and spent the whole afternoon with me. We then went home, and my husband and son had made us a delicious lunch and had beautifully cleaned the kitchen and house. Then we all jumped into the cold pool (a Mother’s Day tradition in our household), turned up the music, and enjoyed the May sun. Finally, my wonderful hubby barbecued a delicious dinner, and we all sat down to watch a movie of my choice. It was a day filled with memories, ones I will always cherish. Below are some tips to create your own memories on a budget.

Judy is an Anthem resident and a mother. She has worked in the coupon and savings field for over 13 years.

Her philosophy is to save more so she can give more.

Give Mom the Day Off Whether Mom works out of the house or is a stay-at-home mother, she works at least 16 hours per day. Spend this one day spoiling her rotten by completely taking care of her. Provide all her meals, let her have control of the remote, clean the house and dishes, let her talk on the phone without interruption—anything that would mean something to her. If you don’t know, simply ask. Mom won’t be shy to tell you how her day off should look!

Take the Kids Out—Without Mom Get the kids dressed without their mother’s help, pick up some Happy Meals, and abandon Mom at home. Plan ahead and rent her favorite movie, pick up her favorite lunch and snacks, and then leave her to an afternoon of peace and quiet. You will come back to a very happy mommy!

Make a Memory Book for Mom In most families, including mine, Mom does most of the memory keeping. We spend hours making scrapbooks, whether digital or traditional, trying to preserve memories to last for generations to come. I don’t know a mom who wouldn’t love a memory book made by the family just for her. Gather photos that haven’t been used, and let your imagination soar. Have each family member make a page of the scrapbook. You can buy supplies at any craft store, or use what you have around the house. Scraps of fabric, stickers, kids’ drawings, and other familiar things can make an amazingly perfect page. Have each person write down some of their favorite memories with Mom and include them on their page. Mom will cherish this gift always, and it doesn’t have to cost more than a few dollars to create.

Make It a Mother’s Day Weekend Why not celebrate Mom all weekend long? She does all those things for the family throughout the year, so stretch out her special day for a whole weekend! A great way to start that weekend is to pack a picnic of her favorites (yes, her favorites, not the kids’), grab some blankets and chairs, and head out to the Music in May concerts at the Anthem Community Park Amphitheatre. The concerts run every Friday night in May from 7–9 p.m. and are absolutely free. Before you attend the concert, plan her weekend and print it out. Present her with her personal itinerary at your picnic. She will be dazzled and amazed at how thoughtful you were.

These are just a few tips to get the ideas flowing. Expressing your love for Mom doesn’t have to cost a bundle. It just takes a little bit of thought and an open imagination.

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Plan an Easy Mother’s Day Brunch Take the time to celebrate your mother (or a special woman in your life) with a Mother’s Day brunch to show how much you care!

The Menu If you plan to have your brunch at home, start out by making a signature dish. Ask the guest of honor what her favorite meal is and then add side dishes to complement it. If you are selecting the menu yourself, opt for a light, healthy menu that includes a nice spinach salad with fresh strawberries, quiche, fruit, and a festive cocktail.

The Special Touches Find out your mother’s favorite flowers, and then use them as a centerpiece on your dining table along with decorative candles and lanterns to create a celebratory mood. Also, consider adding some simple spring touches to your décor.

The Gift Mother’s Day is about celebrating the great memories of time spent with your mom. Craft a video you can watch before sitting down to brunch. Incorporate digital photos highlighting the great milestones of your family’s life for a memorable gift and one your mother will cherish forever. Then, create a photo book on a site like Shutterfly, Walgreens, or Costco and include those same photos for a keepsake gift for your mom.

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Q&A Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?

A: To be absolutely clear, distinguishing between end points and midpoints in life’s plan.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: Nothing that would affect either economic gain or putting skill.

Music appreciation comes to mind.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

A: Discourtesy in all forms.

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A: Our great nation and the wonderful men and women serving her today under often arduous conditions.

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native Californian by birth and an Arizonan by choice, 69-year-old Rear Admiral USN (ret.) Bill Putnam grew up in the Central California oil fields, which instilled in him a genuine appreciation for teamwork between practitioners of the theoretical and those of the pragmatic.

Upon graduation from Stanford, a visit to the Navy recruiter in Palo Alto was precipitated by a loving communication from the draft board in Bakersfield. Entering Navy Officer Candidate School in 1967, Bill served three years in destroyers during the Vietnam war. After an 18-month hiatus, he returned to active service in 1972 until retirement in 2000. At-sea highlights of his naval career included command of a guided-missile-

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equipped destroyer during counterterrorism operations in the Mediterranean Sea in 1985–1986, destroyer-squadron command during Desert Storm, and carrier battle-group command from 1996 to 1998 in the Persian Gulf. Six tours in the Pentagon from 1975 to 2000 provided the avenue to make a contribution ashore.

Upon retirement in 2000, the opportunity to join USAA arose, and 10-plus years with that notable company followed. He was honored to serve as the senior vice president of the 3,000-person-strong Phoenix office from 2005 to early 2011, which prompted his choice to reside in Anthem. Board and committee work continue to provide challenge and purpose in retirement.

Author/writer: Distant relative Richard North Patterson for mysteries and John Steinbeck for everything else Escape: Living in Anthem requires no escape, but we do slip over to Pebble Beach in August to join with old Navy friends Meal in town: Dara Thai #27 on the takeout menu Local landmark: I admire the community’s collective effort constructing and supporting the Veterans Memorial Movie: Master and Commander Musician/band: Full-up tier-one philharmonic orchestras playing 19thand 20th-century Russian and French composers. John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton on bass and percussion Annual event: Any day that includes golf with friends. Every day with my better half

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The Teenage Years

Parents must adapt their parenting skills as their children enter the teenage years, says life coach Dr. Chris Wylie.

Parenting teenagers is not the same as parenting a young child. As your children grow, so must your parenting skills! Here are a few tips detailing how you will need to develop as a parent in order to guide your teens through these years.

The most important thing you’re trying to teach teenagers is that all actions create consequences! You will need to learn as a parent of a teenager that your consistency in how you provide consequences is very important. When it’s time to set down the consequences for poor behavior, try developing the following skills.

1. Calmly explain the unacceptable behavior and the consequences.

If your teen starts to argue, put off the conversation and explain why. Tell your teen that you’ll talk to him or her when the rude behavior or yelling stops. Ignore your teen in the meantime. Explain that conversation that starts calmly, continues lovingly, and ends respectfully is the only form of communication that you will accept.

2. Explain your view once.

Make sure you reprimand your teen’s behavior, not your teen. Going over what he or she did wrong over and over again is not constructive—it’s annoying.

3. Avoid using a sarcastic, demeaning, or disrespectful tone.

Just because you are the parent doesn’t mean that you have the right to treat your children with disrespect even when they have done something wrong.

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Before setting rules with your teenager, try these helpful tips.

1. Have a discussion about your demands. Rather than telling your teen not to stay out late, set a specific time. Explain why you’re making these types of demands, and allow him or her to give input.

2. Put all family rules in writing.

This will eliminate confusion or poor memory.

3. Be prepared to discuss and explain, and don’t take offense to questions. Your teen might be more willing to follow rules when he or she understands their purpose.

4. Embarrassing your teen in front of friends to prove a point will not help.

Avoid reprimanding your teen in front of his or her friends; instead, show that you care but disapprove of their behavior.

5. Ask your teen to suggest a consequence.

Your teen might have an easier time accepting a consequence if he or she played a role in deciding it.

4. Be reasonable. Don’t ask for total overnight changes. Avoid setting rules your teen can’t possibly follow. A chronically messy teen might have trouble immediately maintaining a spotless bedroom.

5. Be flexible. As your teen demonstrates more responsibility, grant him or her more freedom. If your teen shows poor judgment, impose more restrictions.

6. Be consistent when you enforce limits.

7. Avoid punishing your teen when you’re angry.

Whatever disciplinary tactic you choose, relate the consequences to the broken rule and deliver them immediately. Limit punishments to a few hours or days to make them most effective.

Likewise, don’t impose penalties you’re not prepared to carry out, and punish only the guilty party, not other family members. Never use physical harm to discipline your teen.

A life coach for life, Dr. Chris Wylie is an educational psychologist and founder and president of the Psychological Testing Center of Phoenix. You can reach him through his website at psychologicaltestingcenter.com.

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Camp Time There’s something fun for every age group in and around 85086 this summer!

By Carolina Abboud

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3–5 years old

The Anthem Community Center’s Tykes Camp is back again this year, full of fun things for your 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old to do this summer. All the little guys will have fun with activities centering on Animal Planet, the Wild, Wild West, Super-Heroes, the Olympics, and more.

The camp runs from May 27 to Aug. 8, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $100 per week, one-time $35 registration fee. (623) 879-3011, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com

4–18 years old

Get your hands dirty on an archaeological dig, raft the mighty rivers of the Southwest, or hone your frontier culinary skills at one of the Discovery 2014 Summer Camps offered by the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA).

Youths ages 4–18 will enjoy any of 40 different offerings packed with creative and meaningful exploration. Registration opens to the public on Friday, April 4 at 9 a.m. To learn more or to register, visit musnaz.org/discovery or call (928) 774-5213. 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff. musnaz.org

5–14 years old

The Deer Valley Unified School District is pleased to present the “Sun”sational Summer Camps, offered at five regional sites throughout the school district. Each campsite features 10 weeks of themed camps, such as Walk like the Egyptians, Safari Adventure, and Royal Realms.

May 27 to July 31, Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $32 per day. Various campuses in the district, dvusd.org The Ridgeline Summer program offers weekly field trips, karaoke, dance, water days, arts and crafts, technology, and academic options. Some of their scheduled field trips include Butterfly Wonderland, Alltel Ice Den, Planetarium, Arizona Science Center, Sea Life AZ, and the Phoenix Children’s Museum. May 27 to July 25. Cost: $31 per day, registration fee $30. For questions, contact Angie at alopez@ridgeline.teamcfa.org. ridgeline.teamcfa.org

Rhapsody School of Music Summer Programs > Rock Band Program The school of music will continue to offer its extremely successful Rock Band Program throughout the summer! This program, led by professional musicians that play in and around the Valley, has produced many talented musicians. This program will culminate once again in a concert open to the public, and participants in the Summer Rock Band Program will also have multiple opportunities to play at local venues such as restaurants and coffeehouses in the North Valley. > Junior Rock Band Program An experience to learn how to play music and perform in a group setting will be offered to children who haven’t had this experience. Rhapsody School of Music will offer the Junior Rock Band Program in week-long sessions throughout the summer, running two hours each day and culminating with a performance for family and friends. Students must have minimum proficiency on their instrument in order to participate. > Kindermusik Multiple classes in Kindermusik, a world-renowned early-childhood program incorporating music and movement into a fun and age-appropriate setting, will be offered here for the first time. Rhapsody School of Music personnel are licensed Kindermusik teachers, and they will teach different classes and class times for newborns up to children 7 years old—parents participate and learn with their children until he or she is 3 years old. Children will experience different styles of music, play with a variety of instruments, and (most importantly) have fun! There will be two class offerings: a one-week class meeting once a day and a one-month class meeting once a week. Kindermusik is a very successful program and has proven to help children learn in new and creative ways. > Let’s Play Music Transition Classes Transition Classes will be available to the spring graduates of the Let’s Play Music program. This class will help young students make the passage from the group environment to private lessons and will prepare them for instruction with musical terminology and method books. Like Kindermusik, the Let’s Play Music Transition Class has proven to be very successful in helping children develop their learning skills. > String Ensemble Workshops String Ensemble Workshops will allow students to experience a group setting designed to improve orchestra-rehearsal techniques for all levels, participate in improvisation, and experience alternative music styles. These workshops will conclude with a recital and opportunities to perform around the community at venues to highlight the students’ hard work and the beautiful classical music they produce. > Improvisation Workshops In these workshops, students will learn how to improvise within a song with other musicians in a relaxed and fun setting. Some experience and understanding of a chosen instrument is required. > Jazz Workshops These workshops, led by professional musicians, will provide a relaxed setting for experienced musicians to play jazz. Students must be proficient on their instruments in order to participate. > Apple Logic Pro Classes Apple’s Logic Pro software will be utilized in these classes to teach students how to engineer music during writing and editing recording sessions in their new Music Studio. Size limits for these classes apply in order to allow for maximum instruction and recording time.

All dates, times, and costs will be posted at rhapsodyschoolofmusic.com and on Facebook and Twitter @AnthemRhapsody.

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6–12 years old

The Journey Summer Camp at the Anthem Community Center features plenty of fun for children from kindergarten through sixth grade.

Themes like Animal Planet, the Wild, Wild West, Super-Heroes, the Olympics, and more will entertain youngsters all summer long. The camp runs from May 27 to Aug. 8, Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $165 per week, one-time $35 registration fee. (623) 879-3011, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com

6–14 years old

The Musical Theatre of Anthem is proud to offer MTA’s Summer Performing Arts Institute, where participants will be taught dance, tap, voice, acting, and improvisational skills by instructors with real-world experience. The camp runs from July 21 to Aug. 1 with two sections, one for ages 6–9 and another for ages 10–14. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $375. (602) 743-9892, 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. muscialtheatreofanthem.org.

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(623) 551-5083, 41900 N. 42nd Ave., Anthem. caurusacademy.org

7–18 years old

The drill-intensive and skill-building Advantage Basketball Camp includes ball-handling and court-awareness skills for boys and girls. It runs from June 30 to July 3 for ages 7– 18, Monday– Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $195 before May 31, $295 after. (480) 296-5732, 6822 W. Carson Rd., Laveen Village. advantagebasketball.com

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9–18 years old

Anthem’s Christ’s Church of the Valley is offering several camps this year, some of them heading up to Prescott and others taking place in town. The camps are split by age group: 9–12, 12–14, and 14–18 years old. They run through June and into July. Cost: starting at $285. (623) 376-2444, 7007 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria. ccvonline.com

15 years old AND UP

The Summer Dance Intensive, sponsored by the Musical Theatre of Anthem, features master-level dance classes taught by choreographers with experience on Broadway and beyond.

The camp runs from July 28 to Aug. 1, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: $150. (602) 743-9892, 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. muscialtheatreofanthem.org Hosted by the Musical Theatre of Anthem, the Summer Acting intensive allows campers to learn from experienced local directors, professional actors, and improvisational comedy experts. The camp runs from July 28 to Aug. 1, Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $150. (602) 743-9892, 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. muscialtheatreofanthem.org

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In Celebration of

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L o gan Mothers make the world go round, which is why this issue is dedicated to all the wonderful 85086 matriarchs who make this community hum. In honor of Mother’s Day, here’s an inside peek into what some of the area’s moms are looking forward to most on their special day, along with what their families have to say about the special women in their lives.

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Lori with her husband, Chuck and kids Kaleb (14), Collin (13), Logan (10), Lindsay (8) CHUCK: I celebrate the mother in my life by making every attempt to provide anything she wants, complimenting her more when she may not be feeling her best and taking her on vacations so she can just relax and enjoy. Lori deserves to be taken care of, she has earned it!

When I say that I am fortunate to be married to such a strong, intelligent woman, those are not just empty words. I am truly fortunate. Do we always get along? NO. Do we always agree? No. But over our 17 years of marriage, we have learned to move past the petty stuff. Because of this, Lori and I can focus on what really matters––our four kids, Lori’s health, and keeping our marriage happy and fresh. Lori exemplifies the meaning of mother, wife, and friend.

I could only wish to be as mentally, emotionally, and physically strong as Lori.

KALEB (14): She’s the one person I can go home and talk to about my life. She’s there for me no matter what.

COLLIN (13): My mommy is a big part of my life. She is my biggest idol, and I appreciate the fact that she is always there for me. She is super-kind and caring to just about everybody. If it wasn’t for my mom, I wouldn’t be here at all, and if she wasn’t the way she is, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I love my mom because of it.

LOGAN (10): Mommy means a lot to me because she cooks really good food and loves us all.

LINDSAY (8): She’s kind to me, she loves me, she’s nice to me, she helps me with a lot of stuff, and she cares so much about me. She never gives up on me, even when I’m bad. I hope I grow up to be as smart and pretty as my mommy. I love you, Mommy!

Lilly (13) and her mother, Kelly KELLY: What I want most for Mother’s Day is to spend quality time with my kids and my husband Rocky. A perfect day would start at the ball field to watch Nolan play baseball and then go to Starlight Community Theater to watch Griffin and Lilly perform. There is no greater joy than to watch your kids do something that they excel at. We would end the day at Yogurt Garden because everything is better with frozen yogurt.

LILLY: My mother means the world to me. She has taught my brothers and me that you don’t have to have a job to support your family. Without my mom/chauffeur/ counselor/wrangler/best friend, I would fall apart. Our whole family would fall apart. I believe that stay-at-home moms are underappreciated and deserve to be recognized, especially the ones as special as my mom.

Troy (8) with his mom, Summer SUMMER: A nice, relaxing day with my family. And maybe breakfast in bed and a foot massage!

TROY: My mom’s really nice, and she means the world to me. She does everything with me, like camping and taking me to my football games and practices. And she helps me with my homework. I love my mom!

Spencer (17) with his mother, Heather HEATHER: For Mother’s Day, I would like to relax and maybe not even think about my motherly duties!

SPENCER: My mom has always been there for me.

She’s taught me to do what’s right and help those in need. I’ve learned from my mom what it means to be a good person and a loving friend, too.

Taylor (20) and her mother, Jeannine TAYLOR: “My mom is the most important person in my life, and she always has been. We’re two very different people when it comes to our personalities, but she has sacrificed so much for me over the years, and I’ll forever be grateful. Life hasn’t always been easy for us, but I’ve never gone without the things I’ve needed, even in times of struggle. I would do absolutely anything for her, and I hope that she knows that.”

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Crystal and her husband, Eric Crystal: What I want most on Mother’s Day is the comfort of being surrounded by my children and to know that other moms get to do that, too!

Eric: I celebrate Mother’s Day by letting her do whatever she wants to do that day without making a face at her. J

Lani with her mom Lani: There aren’t really words to describe what my Mom means to me. She is the greatest Mom anyone could ever ask for. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in November. It was devastating news for everyone. She had to deal with a lot. My mom can be a pain in the butt at times, especially when it comes to being sick at all, so this was especially hard for her. Luckily she had me, my sister, and my father all here to support her—my dad being the one who has taken such good care of her during all this. My mom had her last round of chemo recently. She is doing better. I admire her for everything she has gone through.

She has been so strong and never gave up. She has always been there for me, no matter what I needed or what I was going through. Whenever I get to see her, all we do is laugh the whole time. She is my best friend, and I don’t know what I would do without her!

Teresa Kruger Teresa: What I want most is just to be with my three daughters and husband. It’s not the gifts or dinners that matter, it’s the precious time we have together that makes it so special. Soon they will be gone and I will look back and want more precious moments as a family. I would give anything to be able to spend a Mother’s Day with my mom, who passed away of cancer 15 years ago. Make each day count!

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Saric (17): To know that my mom is and always will be there for me through thick and thin.

Mia (11) : My mom makes sure that I eat healthy food every day, and she shows me how to cook, too.

Kristine with her mom, Dorothy

Jamie and her mom, Eva

Kristine: As a daughter, my mother means the world to me. From her, I learned selflessness, independence, strength, and a few fashion tips— she’s hip. I also learned that “keeping a perfect house” isn’t what’s truly important—it’s the people in your life and the memories you make with them. That’s probably the lesson I value most!

Jamie: For Mother’s Day, I would like everyone to be appreciated for what we all do for each other day in and day out.

The smallest amount of a good deed is worth a million bucks.

Thank you to my kids, husband, and parents for giving me the opportunity to be a mother.

Tenley (10) with her mom, Barbara My mom isn’t just my mom—she’s my best friend. We do absolutely everything together. I didn’t really like reading, but one of our favorite books is You Read to Me, and I Read to You, and that makes me like reading a whole lot more! One of my favorite joys is going to plays in matching outfits and everyone says how cute we look. I don’t know what I would do without my mom.

I love her so much!

Sisters Jennifer and Veronica with their mom, Norma

It is very special to us that our mom lives in the same community as we do. Growing up, we didn’t live near our grandparents and didn’t have the opportunity to see them very often. Her grandchildren, on the other hand, see her all the time. They are very close with “Gma,” and we couldn’t imagine our daily lives functioning as well without her! We love you, Mom!

Tara and her mom, Sandi Tara: She is not only my mother but she is also my best friend and colleague. She gives of herself to her children, her husband, and her grandchildren daily, and her infectious smile warms each room she enters. Each day I continue to be amazed by her many talents and blessed by her warm, loving, and inviting spirit.

Amanda with her children, Levi (8), Valerie (7), Kindon (6), and Sallie (6) Our mom loves us the best way she knows how.

She feeds us, and takes care of us. She does puzzles and plays with us and she looks like a crystal on the inside.

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Crossed by Luck The Gonzalez family escapes the Brooklyn cold for a comfortable abode in 85086.

By Sondra Barr Photos by Stephen Miller

After 21 years with the New York Police Department, Pete Gonzalez, along with his wife, Michelle, was tired of brutally cold New York winters. “We knew we needed to move, hubby needed to retire, and we needed a place where the sun was shining and no terror threats were dominating,” Michelle says. With that in mind, she made a pact with her family—Anthem or bust!

“Originally, we moved into a new home we had built up in the club—every tile, every paint color, every piece where I wanted it,” Michelle says. “Then real estate crashed—so did my dream home—until I found North Laurel Valley Way. I viewed it and made an offer within 24 hours of it being listed. I just knew it was the home for us, and after seeing my crosses all hung up—we were home!”

The Gonzalezes and their two children—15-year-old Antonio, a Boulder Creek freshman, and 12-year-old Matteo, a sixth-grader at Gavilan Peak—have since created a comfortable oasis that reflects the family’s Puerto Rican and Italian heritage. From the well-appointed kitchen where they hold big, loud family dinners with endless food to Michelle’s eclectic mix of crosses that create visual interest, the home is a reflection of the things the Gonzalezes hold dear.

“I find peace and comfort in my living/dining room, or Wall of Crosses room,” Michelle says. “Many of the crosses have either been purchased for me as gifts, made for me, or made by me. It started with just one—the one the priest gave us when he married us 18 years ago this month [May]. The first one I bought in Arizona is the large brown nailhead one. It was made by local artist Lisa Gilbert. She made many of the larger wooden crosses and the corner cabinet. They each represent a person or a place dear to my heart—I guess I’m running out of wall space! So with a little Brooklyn girl persuasion, I convinced my hubby to create walls outside for me––two walls and planters made out of pallets.

Michelle counts faith and great memories with her family as the true treasures in life. “My friends here and back home in Brooklyn love to make fun of me and send me pictures of crosses or crosslike objects. They always say we are the safest house in case of a biblical tragedy.”

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Korean Barbecue Roasted Eggplant Here’s a beautifully simple Korean vegetable dish that’s both gourmet and budget-friendly.

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Chinese eggplants, split lengthwise and scored with a knife Extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle cup Korean-style barbecue sauce Tsp. kosher salt Tbs. freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Drizzle the eggplant with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the vegetable to a baking sheet, and roast in the oven three minutes to soften. Remove and brush each eggplant with the barbecue sauce. Roast an additional three minutes, and brush again with the barbecue sauce. Repeat this process once more until the eggplants are lacquered, soft, and slightly charred. Season to taste. Serve hot. *

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food | HOME COOKING

Kid Friendly

Local dietician Kelli Morgan on how to get the kids to eat healthful foods.

“How do I get my kids to eat healthy?” is the question I’m most frequently asked. I started my website, kellird.com, to share my healthy family-approved recipes. My daughter has been a healthy eater since she was born, so I thought I had this “healthy eating” thing covered. I didn’t puree or hide veggies, and she didn’t even require a dip to eat a full plate of them.

My son is a different story. I now puree, finely dice, and make dips at every meal. He gets food he loves. I get him to eat his five to seven servings of fruits and veggies a day, so we’re both happy! Let me share with you some of my tips: 1. Cook with your kids! I know everyone says this, but that’s because it’s true! Not only will your children be excited to eat the food they made but they will also get a math lesson, develop small-motor skills, and spend time with you!

My kids love helping me make muffins, cookies, chopping veggies (with a butter knife), and scrubbing fresh fruits and vegetables clean! They also love to flip on the Vitamix and turn on the food processor.

2. I love to dice vegetables very small and add them to our meals. I promise that if you mix in some diced carrots, zucchinis, and onion into your spaghetti, your little ones won’t even notice!

3. They flip for dips! Every kid I know loves to dip. I enjoy making my own so that I know exactly what my family is eating. I can even add in some nutrition boosters!

Clean Blueberry Muffins

1¼ cups oat flour (grind oats in a blender) ½ cup raw sugar (use brown sugar if you don’t have raw) 1 mashed banana ½ Tsp. baking soda ¼ Tsp. sea salt ½ Tsp. vanilla ½ cup soy milk (or any other milk you have) 1 cup blueberries (frozen is fine) Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line 12 muffin cups with liners.

Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, combine the banana, soy milk, and vanilla extract.

Add the wet ingredients and combine. Stir in the blueberries.

Divide the muffins among the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Kelli Morgan, R.D., is a registered dietitian living in and loving Anthem. She’ s also a total foodie. She completed her dietetics degree and internship at Syracuse University in New York. She loves preparing, cooking, and eating delicious foods. She shares all of her recipes on kellird.com.

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Tempeh Spaghetti

1 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tsp. Earth Balance vegan butter 1 red onion 2 cloves garlic 2 large portobello mushroom caps 1 package of tempeh 1 zucchini 1 red onion 2 carrots (or big handful of baby carrots) ½ bottle of organic marinara sauce Chop and sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.

Toss the mushrooms into the food processor and stir them in the pan. Repeat with the tempeh (these two ingredients make up the “ground meat” of the Bolognese, so keep that in mind when chopping and make sure the pieces are small).

Chop up the rest of the vegetables in the food processor and stir them in the pan. Add the vegan butter.

Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add marinara sauce. Resist the urge to add the whole bottle!

Notes: I serve this over quinoa pasta or brown-rice spaghetti. It would be just as good over whole-wheat noodles and quinoa!

White Bean Avocado Dip

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Determining what race is best for you is a matter of your current level of physical fitness as well as for how long you are willing to train. If you’re new to running, consider starting with a lower-mileage race to build your confidence and your endurance.

The following three running training techniques will help you prepare for race day.

Remember to intermingle days of rest with these training methods—allowing your body proper recovery time is imperative.

Speed Speed training consists of several runs that are one mile or less at race pace with slow jogs or walking in between for recovery. Speed training is designed to help you maintain a faster race pace, as it trains the physiological system to adapt to the additional stresses placed on it.

Strength Strength training for runners is often achieved through hill repeats. As the name implies, hill repeats are fast-paced efforts to run up hills. Typically performed at an individual’s 5K race pace, hill-repeat training is often incorporated into training once a base mileage program has been established.

Endurance If you want to run a specific number of miles in a race, you have to make time to schedule runs that incorporate that many miles or more. Long runs are determined by your goals as well as level of ability. Most importantly, remember that the focus of long runs is distance, not speed. *Courtesy of Kim Miller and Shannon Dougherty, the Fit Mom Diet Team

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better | HAIR

In Honor of Mother’s Day

True beauty is the indelible mark a special woman leaves on your soul for a lifetime, says local hair-care professional Martin Weston.

During the past half century, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing nearly every type of gift given on Mother’s Day. Jewelry, spa treatments, cruises, handmade cards and gifts, flowers, candy, dinner, and of course, breakfast in bed—each gift a thoughtful, loving expression to honor the mothers in our lives.

As you’re preparing for this day, keep in mind all the women who’ve mothered you in one way or another throughout your life. Neighbors, close friends, your pastor’s wife, sisters, teachers—they’ve all left an indelible mark on who you are.

Room for Rent

During the ’80s, there was a long period when the walls of my life caved in. I was a student in beauty school, married and separated after five months and with a new baby on the way. Just a few months from my impending divorce, I was alone and hurting and in need of a place to live. Since I didn’t own a car, I walked everywhere.

Then one morning, I answered a roomfor-rent ad in the paper. Unbeknownst to me, my life was about to change.

On the other end of the phone I heard the small, sweet voice of an older woman.

She and her husband, Roger, were renting

out their guest room, and I was the first to call. After an initial phone interview, I walked the mile to their house. I didn’t realize I was actually walking into their lives.

The woman who answered the door was Jean Cawley.

During the 1940s, she’d been a touring singer with many of the big bands and had been married eight or nine times (she couldn’t remember how many). After dating only a month, Jean had decided to marry Roger because he drove a white convertible sports car and had $500 in the bank. Though older than me by nearly 60 years, she still colored her hair every four weeks with Miss Clairol’s Flame #33R, wore vibrant chiffon blouses, and sported her best gold jewelry. A peppery, witty redhead, Jean, along with her husband, not only opened their home to me but also their lives. They regarded me as the son they never had. In fact, they were the only people who attended my graduation from beauty school a year later. As my life crashed down, Jean gave guidance and direction, undergirding me with love and empathy. When my older brother Jim was critically injured in 1988, Jean moved us 50 miles so I could be closer to him during the last few months of his life.

I had been broken, yet through her love and encouragement, I had begun to mend. She passed away in 1999. Some-

where within my heart is a book that’s begging to be written about her.

Love Is…

A mother’s heart is a deep ocean, filled with wisdom and compassion. It shines light into dark places and walks the extra mile in our shoes, willingly and without complaint. It can be soft and tender, then as ferocious as a bear in the blink of a protective eye. A mother’s heart hears well beyond our spoken words and holds and cherishes memories deep within. Her heart nurtures us, comforts our spirits, and lovingly speaks the truth, even when we refuse to listen. A mother’s heart believes all things, bears all things, and endures all things.

Either expressed over a lifetime or within a single moment, every mother who has graced our lives with these qualities have left their fingerprints deeply on the soft clay of our hearts.

For me, that is what true beauty is all about.

As a hairstylist, a salon educator, and an artist, local Martin Weston sees artistry everywhere. After working in the beauty industry for 30 years, he’ s still passionate about creating amazing looks for his clients.

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better | HEALTH

Five Good Reasons to Toss Your Scale

Fitness mentor Michelle Steinke dares you to ask yourself whether your scale is really your mentor.

I see it every single day—clients who allow the scale number to gauge their happiness with their progress. They allow themselves to become blindsided, even disappointed, by a completely irrelevant number. The scale takes too much focus in many traditional fitness programs, and I say it’s time to stop focusing on a number and start focusing on better health and overall fitness!

Here are my five top reasons to dump the scale:

1

Scale numbers can fluctuate considerably

I encourage people to weigh themselves no more than once a month. Your weight can fluctuate by several pounds within the same day, according to water retention, time of day, the food choices you make, and your activity level. Rather than daily chasing a number, aim to weigh yourself the same day, one time a month, to gauge progress. By picking the same day each month, you are creating a consistent baseline to follow.

2

The scale will not tell you how healthy you are

Let’s be clear—just because someone is skinny does not necessarily mean they’re healthy. Aim to change your focus from a number on the scale to your overall health.

Changing your focus can help give you added motivation and will help eliminate the mood swings attached to the slow progress shown on a scale. Focus on all the other awesome changes you are seeing in your life—better sleep, fewer mood swings, more energy, more happiness!

3

The scale does not measure improvement in fitness-related areas

As you work through an exercise program, focus on improved strength, better cardiovascular health, and overall endurance. These nonscale victories are important and will be a much greater indicator of long-term success than the scale could ever hope to be. The scale won’t

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show that you hit your own PR (personal record) on deadlifts or ran faster than the week before.

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The scale is your relative relationship with gravity

Is your scale number tattooed to your forehead? Do you walk around with it for the entire world to see? No! Your scale number is simply your relative relationship with gravity, and nobody knows the number but you. Focus on getting stronger, leaner, and healthier, and while the scale number may not ever go as low as you think it should, your body may look better than it ever has before!

5

The scale does not measure body composition

You hear it all the time—muscle weighs more than fat. Well, that’s not entirely true.

Muscle is denser than fat and therefore more compact and smaller, but one pound of muscle is equal to one pound of fat (taking density and size aside). I tell people to think of their journey in terms of fat loss, not weight loss. I don’t care how much you weigh—I care how much fat is on your body. If you train by utilizing resistance techniques, your body will add muscle as it hopefully drops fat. Therefore, your scale numbers may not fall as dramatically because you’re adding muscle as you drop fat. The end result will be a body with lots of lean muscle that potentially weighs more but looks more compact. Ideally, you will aim for improvements you can see in the mirror and feel in your heart.

Toss that scale

Break up with your scale for good. If you can’t end your addiction to daily/weekly weigh-ins, then maybe it’s time to show it the door. Ask yourself this: What really matters, a number on the scale or a healthy, fit, and strong body?

Michelle is the founder and CEO of 1FW Training and the future One Fit Widow Foundation. After losing her husband in 2009, Michelle found a new love for fitness as a grief-coping mechanism. Learn more about her at 1fwtraining.com.

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Pout Perfect

Beauty expert Jacqueline Starr-Hubert on how to make your lips stand out.

This season, the trends were bolder, sexier, and (dare we say?) surprisingly easy to pull off. Here’s to springing forward—with an edge. It’s no big surprise that when we hear “bold,” we all think of red lipstick. It’s timeless and certainly an attention getter, but it doesn’t stop there.

In order to pull off bold shades, one needs to have the perfect canvas. All of us girls, especially those of us with full lips, want a look that makes us look bold. But we can’t always pull it off without the help of modern technology. If you are open to “a little help,” here’s what’s available—and once you find the right combination of tools, there’s no looking back.

Cosmetic injections are the fastest way to sculpt your lips. In short, Botox can turn your upper lip slightly upward to assist in making the most out of what God has gifted you, or you can explore the world of dermal fillers. Not all of us want to be another Angelina Jolie, and just because you want to add volume or even out your lips, no one says you have to go crazy. That’s the beauty of this process—you can control how much or how little you want to lip up.

Dermal fillers have revolutionized the field of

medical esthetics. They are made of various kinds of natural and man-made/ synthetic materials. In the 1980s, collagen was the first dermal filler approved in the USA. However, the leading dermal fillers used by most practitioners nowadays are hyaluronic-acid-based products such as Juvederm, Perlane, or Voluma. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of our own skin, and it can be synthesized. If you decide to jump right in and go for the injections, planning is crucial. Temporary bruising can occur and in some cases can last up to a few weeks, depending on your skin. Give yourself three weeks of down time before a big event. Feel comfortable consulting with a few injectors before finding the right one. This is an art form as well as a science, and it requires a steady hand as well as a good eye. Be patient with the downtime, as swelling is part of the process; you may prematurely assume you are lopsided. With the skills of the right injector, you can achieve the perfect canvas for the perfect set of lips. By the way, enhancing lip volume is nice, but overdoing it can be obnoxious.

HINT

To make sure lipstick doesn’t stick to your pearly whites, position your freshly painted lips around your fingers and softly pull your finger out. Doing this will remove all of the excess lip color onto your finger rather than on your teeth.

Apply Gloss: Not required but a nice touch.

Lipstick is a tool with which you need to develop a comfort level. For some women, that comes easy. For others, it may take a little while before they feel comfortable and confident with a bold lip color. Selecting the right shade is the challenge.

Step 1: Select the right color

SKIN TYPE

PINKS/BERRY SHADES

RED SHADES

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FAIR SKIN

Cool colors with blue undertones. Baby pink is perfect for you.

Classic red with a blue base.

Experiment with shades of orange.

MEDIUM SKIN

Warm or cool colors will work for you!

Warm or cool reds will work— Try a shade of orchid. the bolder, the better.

DARK SKIN

Warm shades

Rich reds with warm tones.

Rich plum hues are a must.

Step 2: How To Apply Lip Primer: Applying primer to your lips beforehand will create a neutral, even template for your lipstick. This will make sure your color stays true.

Recommendation: Motives Lip Lock (nothing better!), $12.50, motivescosmetics.com/ishopjsh Line Your Lips: The shade you select should be up to two shades darker than your lipstick or gloss.

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Jacqueline StarrHubert, ME, CMLT, has been an Anthem resident since 2001.

A medical esthetician/ laser technician and makeup artist, she’ s also the director of Scottsdale Ridge Medispa.

HINT

Repair your broken lipsticks. Instead of having to throw away your broken lipstick, lightly melt the piece that has broken off with a match for a few seconds and then put the broken piece on the remaining base of the lipstick. Put the lipstick in the fridge for about 20 minutes, and it’s good as new!

For the Chapstick-only girls out there, try a tinted lip balm. You never know when you may decide to jazz up your look, so be prepared. Remember—keep it simple, have fun and stay savvy.

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Ask the Pharmacist

Local pharmacist Tara Storjohann offers educated answers to your health-care questions.

Q: WHAT ARE SOME SIMPLE WAYS I CAN SAVE MONEY ON MY PRESCRIPTIONS? A: Live a healthy lifestyle. The most obvious way to save money on prescription medications is to not need them. Many chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure and diabetes can be greatly improved (if not cured) by simply eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting ample sleep.

Taking even just one of these steps can help you on your way to gaining control of your health. And in the long run, it will save you and your family a lot of money on medications.

Utilize your pharmacy’s discount savings plan. Many pharmacies offer a savings plan (for example, the $4 list) for certain generic medications. My advice is to ask your pharmacist if any of the more expensive medications you currently take are similar to the drugs on the list. Bring the list, along with the pharmacist’s recommendations, to your next doctor’s appointment to see if any of the medications you currently take could be changed to a less-expensive alternative.

Research manufacturer coupons or assistance plans. If you are taking a brandname drug, many manufacturers offer discounts and/or patient assistance programs. An easy way to check for coupons or rebates is to simply type in the brand name of your medication in the Google search box and go to the official site. To investigate patient-assistance programs, a good resource is the NeedyMeds website (needymeds.org). NeedyMeds is a nonprofit information resource dedicated to helping people locate assistance programs to help them afford their medications and other health-care costs.

Avoid unreliable Internet pharmacies.

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from foreign countries or from unreliable websites on the Internet. What you might save in dollars can be costly to your health.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “the safety and effectiveness of imported drugs have not been reviewed by the FDA, and their identity and potency can’t be assured.” Patients may receive the wrong drug, the wrong strength, or outdated, expired medications when purchased via the Internet. It is always best to buy drugs from reliable domestic pharmacies that carry FDA-approved medications.

Ask for the best price. Some patients may “shop around,” changing pharmacies trying to get the best price on their medications. I strongly urge against this tactic for a few reasons, the main one of which is safety.

It is imperative that you have complete and accurate records at a single pharmacy. This will help your pharmacist catch any potential safety concerns or drug interactions. In addition, several pharmacies price-match medication prices as long as it is not below their cost. This should allow you to keep all of your prescriptions at one pharmacy despite small differences in the price of each medication.

Communicate with your doctor. Your health-care provider may not know how much you are paying for the drugs he or

she prescribes, and there may be a cheaper alternative. It also helps to review all your medications with your health-care provider from time to time. If you’ve been taking a drug for a long time, it’s possible you no longer need it or a less expensive alternative may be available.

Tara has resided in Anthem for over 11 years and is a wife, a mom, a pharmacist, and an assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University in Glendale. She is a health advocate and is passionate about helping others achieve their wellness goals. You can reach Tara through her website at tarastorjohann.com.

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ACross 1 Those who served our country 5 Like Arizona weather 8 Desert plants 9 Wild horses 10 ________ location

11 Winter visitors 16 Annual period 18 Tex-Mex treats 20 Barbecue item 21 Los Lonely Boys band is one 22 Defenders of the country 26 Instructions for cooking 27 Elton John’s “Like a _______ in the Wind” 29 Celebration of Mexican heritage and pride (3 words)

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5 Former name for Memorial Day (2 words) 6 Uh-huh 7 _______ of the Unknown Soldier 12 Catch 13 The Battle of the Puebla was part of one 14 Hermana, in English, affectionately 15 Mexican musician 17 ______ Grande 19 Red, white, and blue nation 21 A good one deserves another 23 Empire 24 Stride 25 Grand 28 Promotional piece

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