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cool jobs

Who says you have to follow a traditional career path? Not these folks!

Check out what these locals do for a living.

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MOMENTS

Fun things to do in September

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OUTTAKES

Seen in the community

READS

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Anthem author weaves the Navajo Nation into her book

ACHIEVEMENTS

The Tour de France is within reach for this local teen

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PROFILE

From Vietnam to Anthem— an 85086 resident’s perspective

32 N EWS

Musical Theatre of Anthem wins multiple youth theater awards

52 HAIR

Decade-defining haircuts

54 H EALTH

Positively shape your family’s lives from day one

FACES

The family that plays together stays together

PERSPECTIVE

Who judges the judges? A judge explains

SPORTS

Boulder Creek High School sports preview

STEALS & DEALS

Dealista Judy Weston on planning ahead for savings

PERFORMANCE The 108th Army Band performs in Anthem

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home 36 GET

TO KNOW Michael Lewenczuk

44 TIPS

Home maintenance tips

food 48 H OME COOKING

The benefits of working with a registered dietitian

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BEAUTY

Beauty expert Jacqueline Starr-Hubert talks cosmetics for teens

58 I NSIDE

Ask the local pharmacist

60 S UDOKU

An original Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan puzzle

62 C ROSSWORD

An original Myles Mellor crossword

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between neighbors Hitting the Road Less Traveled

On the cover:

The Cool Jobs Issue!

Did you know that a professional beer-pong player, a medical actress, a serial entrepreneur, and many other interesting folks with off-theAdam Toren Publisher beaten-track jobs live in the adam@85086magazine.com area? As it turns out, 85086 is full of residents with some pretty fascinating things going on—and we haven’t even scratched the proverbial surface! Who says you have to follow a traditional career path? Not the local folks featured on pages 38–43! Check out what some of your neighbors do for a living and how they earned their unusual jobs in this month’s cover story.

But they’re not the only lucky ones in the area. Our readers and fans can get in on some winning action by reading the magazine and following us on Facebook. Recently, we gave away five sets of tickets to Wet ’n’ Wild to people who posted a photo with a copy of 85086 Magazine on facebook.com/85086magazine. Check out some of the entries, and keep your eyes peeled for some more fun 85086 giveaways.

Now, sit back and enjoy this issue, which is, as always, chock-full of the wonderful people, places, and stories that compose the fabric of the neighborhood.

Cheers!

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Heartfelt Crafts

Showcase your summer treasures.

Like many Arizonans, we take a yearly trip to the beach to escape the heat. I love walking along the shore with my girls and collecting treasures with them. Over the years, these treasures have become collections of shells, postcards, stickers, photo booth snapshots, and other random things they hold dear to their hearts. One fun way to reduce the clutter they’ve gathered is to make a memory frame.

How To: To make your frame, first take the bits and pieces that you want to use. Collected items can be ticket stubs, coins, beads, or anything that your child has hoarded over the summer. If you don’t have anything you can use, take a small bucket or tub and head out to find shells, leaves, rocks, pebbles, and other neat things.

Next, take a Lucite frame, a clear frame with no border.

Using craft glue or a hot-glue gun, spread the glue along the outside (if your little ones are making the frame or helping you make it, supervise this closely or do this part yourself), and place the collected items all along the edge.

Your local dollar store is a great place to stock up on small buckets and an assortment of photo frames.

Allow the frame to dry overnight, and then add a photo to preserve the memory of your family fun or treasure hunt.

If you do not have a clear frame, you can use one with a flat border, or a piece of poster board works well, too. You can collage several photos on the board to complete your masterpiece.

Courtesy of Shannon Fisher, a local mother of two girls and owner of Shannon Fisher Photography

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Things to Do… SEPTEMBER

Compiled by Maia Lopes-Gilbert

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Meet with the Daisy Mountain Tea Party Patriots from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to chat with city officials about the current issues in and around the Anthem Community.

3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com/events

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Experience la dolce vida at MIM with the wonders of Italy at Experience Italy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy an Italianinspired menu, gallery talks, and hands-on activities for all ages. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. mim.org

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Join the Ocotillo Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution as they listen to Claudia Cucitro, senior director of Planned Gifts at St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, discuss volunteer opportunities at the world’s first food bank, starting at 9:35 a.m. Outlets at Anthem Community Room #435, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. dar.org

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Listen to a free concert and drink some free coffee at Java & Jammin’, where acoustic performers take their places on the Terrace of the Anthem Civic Building from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com/event/java-jammin

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Go as a performer or a spectator to the Musical Theatre of Anthem’s 3rd Talent and Trivia Night, with MC Samantha Pear. The entry fee is $20 for solo acts, $30 for duos, and $40 for acts of three or more people. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. musicaltheatreofanthem.org

Try a variety of treats and snacks, sip on tea, and relax at Tea on The Terrace from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com/event/tea-terrace.

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Guest speakers Sheila Polk and Merilee Fowler discuss facts about marijuana, the drug that’s increasingly becoming legal, at the Anthem Drug Education Program for adults and teens, starting at 6:30 p.m., Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. onlineatanthem.com/event/anthem -drug-education-program

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Join the North Valley Jewish Community Association for High Holidays services, led by Rabbi Janet Bieber. Annual membership, which includes the High Holidays Services, is $70 per person. For more information and/or membership application, please contact Fran Kesselman at 623-322-0957 or fkesselman @cox.net.

Enjoy a filling breakfast and good company at the District 1 Community Breakfast at Deer Valley Airport Restaurant at 7:45 a.m., with County Attorney Bill Montgomery as guest speaker. 702 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix. onlineatanthem.com/event

Get a workout in and support breast cancer at Linda’s 13th Annual W.I.S.H. 5K Breast Cancer Walk/Run, starting at 7 a.m at the Anthem Golf and Country Club’s Ironwood Clubhouse, 2708 W. Anthem Club Dr. lindaswish.com

Anthem Community Council to host financial-planning series Anthem residents are invited to attend the first education series at the new Anthem Civic Building in September.

Financial professional and Anthem Community Council Board of Directors member Ryan Halleran will lead the five-week series, which is free to attend. To register for any or all classes in the series, visit onlineatanthem.com/acb-programs.

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fresh | OUTTAKES CURTAILING CRIME Photos by Sam Perry

Curtailing Crime

By Sam Perry

On July 17, the Anthem Neighborhood Watch (ANW) hosted a meeting at the Anthem Civic Building to address concerns about local crime. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., members of the Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office (MCSO) and the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) fielded questions from the general public and detailed recent changes in law enforcement.

Even though criminal activity hasn’t increased, there has been a realignment of policing responsibility. More officer coverage can

be expected in Tramonto and areas west of I-17 in the near future.

Attendees also received advice about each individual’s role in promoting community safety. For instance, if you feel like something is amiss in your neighborhood, even if it’s just a loiterer or a strange vehicle, the police encourage you to call their nonemergency number. Additionally, if you are ever confronted with a criminal situation, personal well-being should always be your first priority.

If you wish to have an active role in community crime prevention, the ANW is looking for more block captains, which/who are volunteers who/that inform and organize their neighbors to deter crime. Contact Teresa Pierson, the ANW chair, for details.

For more updates on local crime, you can subscribe to ANW eNews or visit raidsonline.com and spotcrime.com.

Non-Emergency Numbers Phoenix Police: (602) 262-6151 • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office: (602) 876-1011

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BONDING OVER BREAKFAST Photos by Sam Perry

Bonding Over Breakfast

By Sam Perry

Sometimes, it’s the people you don’t know who make the largest impact on your life.

The Anthem Neighborhood Watch (ANW) aspires to change that one event at a time by bringing first responders closer to the people they protect.

On Aug. 2, The Tennessee Grill generously lent out half their restaurant to the ANW so they could fulfill their admirable goal. Community residents were invited to share breakfast with local law enforcement and firefighters. The meal of the day was the First Responders Special, where patrons could pick any of four items off a given list.

Several people had their security concerns addressed one-on-one, while others

stopped by just to say hello. Amidst friendly discussion, officers made time to listen to those with suggestions for the future.

Teresa Pierson, the chair of the ANW, felt that the event was a huge success overall. “This was a great opportunity for residents to ask officers questions,” she says, “A family already came and got their situation guided.”

Pierson also thanked The Tennessee Grill for their support and the police and fire departments for attending.

“I think these events are great because it does allow us to talk to the people who actually live here and discuss some of the issues and problems that they have, to help them on a more personal level,” Officer Paul Hubert says.

The breakfast was lovely, and the ANW is already looking forward to its next major event, the Anthem Neighborhood Night Out on Sept. 16. An integral piece of Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.), it celebrates the efforts of those who keep Anthem safe.

Sam Perry is a local aspiring author and current English undergrad at ASU. In her free time, she nerds out over TV, movies, and books.

A lifelong learner, she hopes to earn a doctorate and travel the world in the future.

If you know of any events happening in the area or have photos you would like to share with us, please submit them to events@85086magazine.com. To see outtakes of our events, visit our website at 85086magazine.com.

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Welcome Home

Members of the Anthem Community Council (ACC), Anthem Veterans Memorial Support Team (AVMST), local veterans organizations, and community members gathered on Sat., Aug. 9, at the Anthem Veterans Memorial to welcome home U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jeffrey Maryak from his latest deployment in Afghanistan. This is the sixth veteran welcome-home gathering in Anthem.

Sergeant Major Maryak presented the

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ACC and AVMST with a United States flag that flew over his base in Afghanistan. The flag also was accompanied by a United States Army Special Operations certificate authenticating the flag’s location in Afghanistan. Both will be placed on permanent display at the Anthem Civic Center.

The flag will be flown at future ceremonies at the Anthem Veterans Memorial.

Maryak was presented with a paver honoring the service of his good friend,

John David Wilson, United States Navy, with whom he served. Wilson died after returning to the States following his last deployment. “It is with a heavy heart that I lay this paver,” Maryak said. “John was a great soldier and a close friend. He is missed by his wife, family, and friends every day.”

Maryak will visit briefly with his family before returning to Fort Bragg, N.C., to continue his Army career.

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Upon Further Review Anthem author C.C. Harrison’s book Picture of Lies transports the reader into the Navajo Nation.

By Kristine Abrams Gresh

I’d say, so far, so good! No, great. I’m intrigued as I read and want to know what’s going to happen next. I’m about 100 pages into C.C. Harrison’s Picture of Lies, and I find it deserving of all the awards and finalist positions it’s received. Main character Keegan Thomas is starting to uncover little pieces of the puzzle. However, she’s also realizing that some people are not being completely honest. But why? It’s quite an absorbing story, and Keegan is very relatable––two things that make for a satisfying read.

Also, as I’m reading, I feel like I’m getting a real sense of the Navajo Nation—its scenery, its people—even its mood. And I can’t help but think it’s because Harrison lived there for a period of time. She writes from experience, and it seems very authentic.

Let us know if you’re reading along and if you’d like to meet Ms. Harrison, the author—and a member of our 85086 neighborhood! Speaking of our neighborhood, I’d like to take a moment to quickly mention a place that’s filled with great reads––a place that some of us sometimes forget about these days—the library!

Remember that place? Free to join, and books (and movies, and shows, and music) are available to borrow on their website or through their doors. And the Anthem branch of the Maricopa County Library District is wonderful––not an overwhelming location, but a bountiful one. Take the kids there, explore it yourself, or check out the book/media sales they have every so often. You won’t be disappointed. Check out mcldaz.org for hours, events, or to put a book on hold! And if you find one that might be a fun future read for 85086 readers, let me know!

What others are saying about local author C.C. Harrison’s novel Pictures of Lies “C. C. Harrison’s excellent writing skills produced a gripping novel which combines a love story with murder—and all in an insider's view of the Navajo culture. A valuable book!”—Tony Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author “The austere beauty of Monument Valley hides a dangerous secret. Similar in feeling to Harrison's romantic suspense mystery The Charmstone (2007)….This one offers a nice combination of action, romance and Navajo lore.”—Kirkus Reviews

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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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Hit the Road For Anthem teenager Clayton Stone, the Tour de France is within reach.

By Sara Goodwin

The Tour de France 2014 concluded in July, and for local Anthem teenager Clayton Stone, competing in the race is one of his ultimate goals.

Clayton has been racing since he was 5 years old, according to his mother, Amelia Stone. He started out racing BMX bikes after his dad took him to the area where his friend was racing his BMX. “He raced the first day he saw it,” Amelia says.

Clayton’s first BMX race was a state qualifier. Amelia recounted how her son mounted the bike, sped down the hill, and crashed at the bottom. “He got back up, did the same thing—he just walked his bike up to the next hill and just took off —just kept going,” she says.

Clayton raced BMX bikes for at least seven years and then started mountain biking for three years, moving to road racing. He said he stopped BMX racing and started mountain biking because it was a better fit for his body. “BMX is all

Sara is a Maryland native and a junior journalism major at the University of Maryland.

Formerly an intern at 85086 Magazine , she hopes to work for a fashion or lifestyle magazine after she graduates.

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about your weight,” Amelia says.

“I mean, if your body was big, you didn’t hardly have to pedal the bike.

He was very fast, but he didn’t have the weight to keep him up.”

BMX racing takes only a couple of minutes to complete, and there are jumps, while mountain biking and road racing use longer tracks and require more endurance. Another difference between mountain biking and road racing is the location of the tracks.

“Mountain bike and road are really similar,” Clayton says.

“Mountain bike—you need to be more technical. And mountain bike is like a time trial.”

Last year, Clayton had to decide by his 16th birthday whether to concentrate on road or mountain biking. He chose road biking because it offered more opportunities, particularly for competition.

In June, Clayton attended the National ID Camp in Flagstaff.

He was one of 24 people that signed up to go, one of 18 people who qualified to race, and one of six people who made the “A Team,” which means “first string.” In early July, Clayton competed in the USA Cycling Amateur & Para-cycling Road National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin. Things didn’t go quite how he expected.

During the road race, a banner that wasn’t tied down flew out and hit Clayton’s bike between the handlebars, and he went down. Perhaps worse, his bicycle broke.

“I got 24th in the road race, and then in the TT [time trial], I got 24th, but I should have done way better,” Clayton says. “We had, like, a 20-second gap. We would have stayed away from the pack.”

Clayton recently completed the Tour de l’Ábitibi in Quebec, Canada—the longest stage race in the world for juniors. He

competed against 150 riders and raced in six road races and one time trial in the sixday event, racing more than 600 kilometers in total.

“Some people say it’s a junior Tour de France, but Tour de France is a lot harder to get into,” Clayton says.

After the Tour de l’Ábitibi, Clayton flew from Canada to Belgium to compete in the Keresse races for the summer European race block during the entire month of August.

Clayton’s favorite cycling memory is of winning the Criterium race at the San Dimas Stage Race in California earlier this year. “It was at the end of March, and I had just switched teams and joined Athlete Octane. It was my first race with them—it was a good race!” he said.

Clayton will graduate this year and is mulling over his plans. “I don’t know if I’ll go to college right away—hopefully, I’ll get on a good pro team!” he says.

From Vietnam to Anthem

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85086 resident offers his perspective on some obscure details of the Vietnam War in his new book, The Frost Weeds.

By Maia Lopes-Gilbert

If you’re a history buff who also loves nonfiction reading, be sure to hit the bookstores or hellgatepress.com this month for frequent 85086 Magazine contributor and Anthem resident James (aka Jim) Oliveri’s new book, The Frost Weeds. Written through the eyes of the soon-to-be 71-year-old veteran, The Frost Weeds offers a unique view into a lesser-known period of the Vietnam War. Oliveri was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After his stint in Vietnam, he worked as an editor for a bank magazine and nonprofit newsletters. About 30 years ago, he started writing The Frost Weeds, inspired by memories of the Vietnam War that can’t be found in the textbooks.

“In the beginning, the book was in an entirely different format,” Oliveri says. “I actually rewrote it three times.”

Although he originally intended it to be a work of fiction, Oliveri developed The Frost Weeds as nonfiction on the advice of a literary agent. “The first publisher that I sent it to took it!” he says.

Before settling into the recliner and diving into the wilderness of the ’60s, expect

to be surprised. The book takes place in the spring of 1964 during a period of the war when only 16,000 Americans had their boots on Vietnamese soil in comparison to the astounding 100,000-plus only a couple of years later. In Oliveri’s words, the early years were a “totally different war;” one of which most Americans were not even aware. Of the 100 soldiers in his advisory unit, only about 20 went out into the field to actually work with the South Vietnamese. The rest were mainly support troops, and Oliveri himself was stationed along the border at South Vietnamese army outposts.

“Generally, it was just myself and an American officer attached to a battalion of South Vietnamese troops,” he says. “But I did get to see some interesting developments.”

Oliveri was part of the relief team at Camp Nam Dong, the same camp where the notable Captain Roger Donlon became the first man to receive a medal of honor in Vietnam: “We went in right after the battle…the camp had been attacked by 900 communist troops and virtually destroyed,”

Maia Lopes-Gilbert is a 16-year old high school senior and aspiring journalist who’ s interning at 85086 Magazine.

Oliveri says. “Afterwards, I got to meet [the captain], and we keep in touch periodically over the years.”

Unlike some of his less fortunate colleagues, Oliveri found peace by telling the world his story. They have reunions every 20 years or so, but for the most part, Oliveri does not hear from his longtime war companions. “I understand that it’s common,” he says. “A lot of guys just want to put [the war] behind them and forget about it.”

But Oliveri doesn’t want to forget. He’s turned his experiences into a sure-to-be bestseller. So sit back, relax, and let yourself become enthralled through the eyes and ears of an American soldier. Live what he lived, see what he saw more than 8,000 miles away from home in the heart of the Vietnamese jungles.

James (aka Jim) Oliveri

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Performance of a Lifetime

The family that plays together stays together, as local writer Dawn Hamm discovers.

Photos by Dawn Hamm Photography

I was able to squeeze in an interview and a photo shoot in between gigs in California, Las Vegas, and numerous world cruises. No, sadly, I have not suddenly become a famous jetsetter, but for a couple of hours, I lived vicariously through the Davies family.

Terry Davies was born in Manchester, England, in 1959 and began playing piano at the age of 5. He attended the Royal Northern College of Music and played piano for Gladys Knight on one of her UK tours. Anne Riley Davies was born in Liverpool, England, in 1960 and had no musical background but loved to sing. She eventually plucked up the courage to start performing in shows and had the pleasure of opening for the likes of The Drifters and Frankie Vaughan.

Fate brought Terry and Anne together in Spain in 1982, where Anne was a tour guide and Terry was a bandleader. In 1983, they formed a duo. They came to the United States in 1984, toured up and down the West Coast with their act, “Nu Attitude,” and then went back to the UK in the early ’90s to have their son. Nick was born in Liverpool in 1993 and was an in vitro fertilization (IVF) baby; and Anne and Terry are understandably passionate about the procedure.

“We have produced and performed in many fund-raising concerts in aid of IVF programs so more couples can experience the overwhelming joy we felt holding our miracle child after being told we couldn’t conceive naturally!” according to the couple.

The Davies returned to the United States in 2000 and settled in Arizona. From 2000 to 2012, they were partners of Skye Lounge, a restaurant and supper club that presented both national and local acts. The Davies now focus their energy on their company, TAD Management, which places tribute acts at various venues such as casinos, performing arts centers, RV resorts, symphony halls, and cruises. Some of the Davies family’s amazing shows include AbbaFab; The Piano Man Series, The Magic of Manilow;

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The Sedaka Legacy, and a Billy Joel/Elton John show; Yesterday Once More—The Carpenters Show; December ’’63—the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Re-Creation; One of These Nights—The Eagles Tribute; The 3 International Tenors; Nashville Gold; and Time in a Bottle.

The apple does not fall far from the tree, and Nick Davies is no exception. He first started to show an interest in music when he was 7-years-old and he received a drum kit

for Christmas. Nick also plays piano, percussion, and harmonica and is currently learning accordion. He writes and records his own songs, and his dream is to score movie music. Some of his greatest composer heroes are John Williams and Alan Menken, and his song- and lyric-writing inspiration comes from Billy Joel.

Nick’s talent colored his high school years. He performed in the Boulder Creek High School marching band for four years, and in his junior year, he won the high school talent competition with an original song. He was then asked to audition for his favorite musical, Les Miserables. Nick had never done theater before but was thrilled at the opportunity to broaden his horizons and step outside his comfort zone. He landed the lead role of Jean Valjean and was thus bitten by the theater bug. He was then offered lead role in Jekyll and Hyde, for which he won the National Youth Theatre Award for “Best Lead Actor in a Musical.”

When asked to describe the highlight of his young career, Nick names the performance that he and his father did at the memorial for the 19 brave Yarnell firefighters. Nick performed a solo that was televised globally. He said his knees were knocking, with Senator John McCain 10 yards to his left and Vice President Joe Biden 10 yards to his right, but he did not want to let the heroes down so he used the emotion of the day and his nervous energy—and he nailed it!

Anne and Terry feel extremely fortunate to be able to make a living doing what they love while traveling the world and paying it forward through charity events. But their greatest joy is that Nick enjoys music as much as they do, and they say it is definitely the highlight of their career to be living their dream with their son, watching him develop his passion while on stage performing with them. I’m certain that there are bigger and better things on the horizon for this very talented, fun, caring, and generous family, and I’m hoping that in the near future, they’ll need a staff photographer to join them in their travels!

To find out more about TAD Management, their upcoming shows, and buying tickets, visit tadmgmt.com.

An Anthem resident since 2002, Dawn Hamm is an animal lover who believes in living life to its fullest and paying it forward. She is a nurse as well as a lifestyle photographic artist who specializes in capturing the essence of pets and their people. She also volunteers countless hours to animal rescue.

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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.

Who Judges the Judges?

Judge Gerald A. Williams explains how Maricopa County judges are selected.

The JPR’s web page can be accessed at azjudges.info. It contains In Maricopa County, judges are selected three different ways. Mudetailed reports of every trial and appellate court judge that is facnicipal court judges go through an interview process and are aping a yes or no retention vote in 2014. A voter can look up a judge pointed. Justice court judges are elected. Superior court judges by name and see how that judge scored in various categories, e.g., and appellate judges go through an interview process, are aplegal ability, integrity, temperament. There’s a short video that pointed by the governor, and then go through a yes or no retenexplains the process. However, what you will not find are stands tion election at the end of each term. If you are confused, don’t on various political issues such as whether the judge is “tough on worry—almost everyone is. crime” or in favor of abortions.

During nearly every election cycle, I hear people grumbling There’s a natural conflict when voters view judges. Voters have about how they don’t know how to vote on “all of those judga desire for an independent judiciary with judges that make decies” that are on the ballot. In 2010, ballots in Maricopa County sions free of outside influences. However, voters also want judges for judges up for a retention election had an average 50.7 perto be in touch with community standards and want to hold judges cent undervote. That means that the percentage of voters who accountable when they seem to issue bad decisions. This conflict turned in a ballot and actually voted had left that section of will never be completely resolved, but given the availability of intheir ballots blank. formation, an option to vote by mail, and sample ballots being Of those that do turn in a complete ballot, many treat all judges available in advance, there’s really no excuse for voters not doing the same and vote either yes or no on all of them. One commentatheir homework prior to casting their ballot. tor estimated that approximately 30 percent of the voters who do vote on judges will always vote no on every judge regardless of the information that is available. So Where can you find out what a judge did before becoming other than a Google search, where can voters find a judge? Biographies on justices of the peace are available information on judges up for retention? The best at justicecourts.maricopa.gov/Judges/index.aspx. For place to start is the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review (JPR). background information on Superior Court judges, go to The JPR evaluates judges and makes its findsuperiorcourt.maricopa.gov/judicialbiographies/index.asp. ings available to the public. It’s composed of 30 members: 18 public members, six attorney memInformation on appellate judges is also available online. bers, and six judge members. The JPR collects data Biographies of judges on the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division primarily from anonymous surveys. For superior One are located at cofad1.state.az.us/. While you cannot vote court judge evaluations, the JPR solicits responses from attorneys, jurors, litigants that had an attorfor or against U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia or ney, litigants that represented themselves, court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, you can vote for or against justices staff, and other judges. For appellate court judges, on the Supreme Court of Arizona. Those biographies can be found evaluations are distributed to attorneys, to judges, at azcourts.gov/azsupremecourt/meetthejustices.aspx. and to court staff.

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Boulder Creek High School Sports Preview BCHS senior Max Calderone offers a glimpse of what could be in store for the Jaguars.

The 2013–14 calendar year ended on a high note for Boulder Creek High School as the Boys Volleyball program captured the school’s first-ever Division I title. It was the second state championship in school history, with the boys basketball team having won in the 2009–10–season before BC made the jump to Division I. Now, as the 2014–15 year gets underway, sports enthusiasts around the community are all wondering who’s next.

This fall, all eyes will be on the Jags Football team. Head coach Brandon Willard enters his first season at Boulder Creek with strong backing. “The community support has been outstanding,” Brandon says.

The team has been hard at work since the last week of April. After instituting new philosophies in the spring, the coaching staff was very pleased with how the players improved throughout the summer. “There’s a lot of progress we’ve made,” the coach said.

The Jags will look to seniors Ryan Parenteau and Nathan Eldridge for leadership this season. Both have outstanding talent, and each has received attention from Di-

vision I college programs from across the nation. Ryan will be a force on defense this year, taking reps at safety. Nathan will play offensive line and occasionally defensive line.

Also looking to carry the team into playoffs this year will be junior quarterback Gunther Johnson. With previous varsity experience, Gunther will be a key player on the offensive side of the ball. He’ll look to fellow junior wide receiver Troy Reed to break out this season and become an important weapon for the Jags.

Opening this season on Aug. 29 against Mesa Mountain View, the Jaguars will begin competition against the most difficult schedule in recent school history. “I think the most important thing is that we improve every day,” Brandon says. “Our goals are just to concentrate on ourselves.”

The Jags will face four of the top 10 teams in preseason rankings this year, but that hasn’t become a distraction. “It will be a week-by-week process,” the coach says.

“Every single week is going to be a playoff game.”

Max Calderone is a senior at Boulder Creek High School. He’ s a member of the National Honor Society and also plays for the varsity baseball team. An aspiring sports journalist with a passion for all sports, Max hopes to attend Stanford University.

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Also beginning its season this fall is the girls volleyball team.

Could it be the Lady Jags who bring BC another ring? Under direction of coach Troy Dueling, it seems possible. Troy is the program director of volleyball at Boulder Creek. He will enter his second season with the girls team this fall after recently finishing his eighth year coaching the boys in the spring and capturing the elusive state title. Now, Troy will look to carry over his success to the ladies team, which opens its season September 2 against Horizon.

The future looks bright for the Jaguars, as a core group of juniors will look to lead the team to postseason play. “I think a good goal would be to make it to state [playoffs] this year and hopefully make a deep run the following year,” Troy says.

The talent doesn’t stop there for the programs at BC. Also starting up this fall will be the boys golf and girls golf teams, each looking to build off recent success. Both programs have a rich history of winning for the Jaguars and will look to juniors Cooper Langston and Joelie Bennett for another successful campaign. In addition, the badminton, cross country, and swim/dive programs will all be competing this fall.

Which of these teams will be the next to join boys volleyball and boys basketball as state champions? Come support your Jags as another successful year begins, and you’ll be sure to find out.

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Plan Ahead

A small amount of effort is all it takes to save big, according to dealista Judy Weston.

Did you know that September is National Coupon Month? Ever since Coca Cola distributed the very first coupon in 1888, we’ve been on a hunt to find the best bargains available. According to NCH, a company involved in business solutions for promotional and redemption offers, a staggering 80.9 percent of consumers regularly use coupons to save at the grocery store. That’s an annual savings of $500–$1,000 for the average family. In today’s economy, who couldn’t use a little extra money in their pocket?

Here are a few of my tips on how to save big money. All it takes is a few minutes, a good pair of scissors, and just a small amount of effort.

Finding Coupons • Your best source for finding coupons is still the Sunday paper. To get the maximum coupon sections available, make sure that you subscribe to the Sunday edition. If you buy your paper at a store, you run the risk of missing a section or two. Instead, have the paper delivered to your door.

• Store inserts also provide a weekly source of coupons. Most store ads that arrive at your home on Tuesdays will have coupons printed in them.

Be sure to clip these! More than likely, you’ll find manufacturer’s coupons to go along with them the following weekend.

• While you’re sitting in the salon getting your hair done, pick up a magazine and peruse it. Magazines provide some of the highest dollar-amount coupons. Take advantage of them.

• Digital coupons have become more

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and more popular over the past few years. Unfortunately, they account for only 1 percent of all coupons distributed, with only 10 percent of those redeemed. Whenever available, use a digital coupon. Just remember that most stores will not allow you to use a manufacturer coupon (which often has a higher value) when a digital coupon for the same product is on your loyalty card.

• Mailed coupons are delivered to your mailbox from your local grocery stores. These coupons are tailored to your shopping patterns and can deliver some great savings.

• Google coupons for your favorite products, as they’re often available online.

• Join a free coupon site and allow someone to do the work for you.

There are several of these sites on the Internet.

Tips for Shopping with Coupons • Only use a coupon if your product is on sale. This is the only way to save the maximum amount possible on popular items.

• Don’t buy a product just because you have a coupon. When I began my coupon journey, I bought just about everything that was on sale. Back in 2000, I had a coupon for corn removers, which brought the price of the item down to 17 cents. I was amazed at my savings! Later on, I realized that I’d bought the product simply because I’d clipped a coupon. Lesson learned. Incidentally, I’ve never had corns. However, I still have the box of corn removers, and I am out 17 cents!

• Collect multiple coupons on your favorite items, as this is a great way to stockpile. Be sure to ask family and friends for their extra or discarded coupon sections, and clip your favorites. Newsstands will often allow you to take the extra coupon sections on

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.

Monday mornings from the leftover Sunday papers.

• Be sure to combine the manufacturer’s coupon with store coupons from the Tuesday ad.

• Read the coupon’s fine print to understand how to make the most of your deal. Note the expiration date along with the amount required to purchase. See if it specifies a size, a particular product, or just the brand, and then shop accordingly.

Using Your Coupons at the Store • Use your coupons. If you’ve forgotten to bring them, don’t just run into the store and grab a few things. Purchasing unplanned items will add up quickly, and you’ll soon be doubling your budget for the week.

• Make a list before you go to the store.

Spend a few minutes combining the store ads with the Sunday coupons, and plan your shopping ahead of time.

• Plan your meals around your coupons and sale items.

• Try to avoid buying convenience foods.

My husband is notorious for buying impulsively. Though convenience foods may seem to make your life easier, they’re certainly not convenient on your budget. In addition, they’re usually full of ingredients that you don’t want or need to feed your family.

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The 108th Army Band marching in Sedona.

Play It Again!

The 108th Army Band performed in Anthem to unofficially kick off the upcoming Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade.

Arizona’s Own 108th Army Band of the Arizona National Guard performed a free concert in Anthem on Sat., Aug. 9, at the invitation of the Daisy Mountain Veterans (DMV).

With the gracious cooperation of Pastor Kevin Kosberg at Cross of Christ Church as host, the event benefited Mary Ellen’s Place of Phoenix, an organization that provides affordable housing for female veterans.

With its glorious big band sound playing a repertoire of patriotic music and popular numbers ranging from Glenn Miller to Chicago, the group literally had people dancing in the aisles. The 108th, under the command of Warrant Officer One Steven S. Brining and First Sergeant Therese Kerbey, is an annual participant in the DMV Veterans Parade, but this was its first appearance in Anthem as a concert band. The unit is based at the Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix and comprises 32 citizen soldiers who unselfishly give their free time to participate in a full schedule of events.

History Organized in 1913 as the Band, 1st Regiment Infantry, the unit gave concerts for General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. It was later designated as President Woodrow Wilson’s Band and as the official band of the United States during the 1919 Peace Conference. The unit underwent several name changes and reorganization through the years and was ultimately redesignated “Arizona’s Own 108th Army Band, Arizona Army National Guard” in 1947. As such, it performs for every major National Guard command function in Arizona and for a wide array of concerts and parades throughout the state.

The band has also appeared at many prominent events that include the Phoenix People’s Pops Children’s Concerts, the Tribute to Heroes concerts at ASU, the Phoenix Cardinals pre-game presentations, the 2008 Super Bowl XLII opening ceremonies, the Olympic Torch Celebration, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Scottsdale, and the inauguration ceremonies for numerous Arizona governors. On occasion, the band also provides musical assistance outside the state at military installations, including Camp Pendleton, California, and Fort Bliss, Texas.

Sadly, the 108th Army Band has been designated for deactivation as of Oct. 1, 2016.

To demobilize such an incredibly talented unit would be a devastating blow to the people of Arizona who enjoy their performances. Those who have heard and seen the band in action are urged to protest the decision by contacting their Senate and House Representatives, Governor Jan Brewer, the incoming candidates for governor, and the adjutant general of Arizona, Major General Michael T. McGuire.

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Jim lives in 85086 and is a retired bank vice president, a writer, and an editor. He’ s written two books based upon his experiences while serving with a military advisory unit in Vietnam. Currently, he’ s publicity chairman for Anthem’ s Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade.

The DMV Parade

The concert by the 108th Army Band served as the unofficial kickoff to the annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade scheduled for Sat., Nov. 8. Since this year marks the 10th anniversary of the parade as well as the generally recognized 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Vietnam conflict, the DMV will pay special tribute to the men and women who fought in Southeast Asia. Local Vietnam combat veterans are invited to serve as grand marshals for the event. To participate as a parade grand marshal or a sponsor, please visit the DMV website at daisymtnvetsparade@cox.net before registration closes on Oct. 1, or contact the following sources: Mary Ann Derryberry (602) 570-7602 garveyann@cox.net Jim Oliveri (623) 243-7998 yeeditor@cox.net The 2014 Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade promises to be the best yet.

Be sure to join us in Anthem on Nov. 8 for what is certain to be a wonderful patriotic event as well as a local tradition. It’s now time to give our Vietnam veterans the parade they earned but never received. The 108th Army Band, of course, will play a prominent role in that tribute.

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Winning Performance for Theater Musical Theatre of Anthem wins multiple youth theater awards.

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) recently received 12 National Youth Arts Awards, with an additional 50 nominations for the 2013–14 season. These included Outstanding Production for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Outstanding Ensemble for 42nd Street. National Youth Arts honors outstanding work by young people in the arts across the nation.

This year, more than 400 productions were considered for the awards, including shows from more than 130 different theaters in more than 60 cities spanning 12 states. The award winners were honored in July at the Arizona West Valley ceremony at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

“I am so proud of all our cast members for their hard work and dedication and grateful to our wonderful production staff,” says Jackie Hammond, MTA’s producing artistic director. “We are so thankful for the support of the community, our sponsors, and our wonderful families.”

MTA is an award-winning nonprofit theater company located at 42323 N. Vision Way in Anthem. The mission of MTA is to develop the talents of youth and adults within the field of performing arts by enhancing their intrinsic creativity and brokering their multiple gifts. MTA trains and educates youth so that they can become the artists, patrons, and leaders of tomorrow and also provides opportunities to the adults who empower them and foster their creativity. MTA’s principles include casting all who audition in select productions, presenting high-quality shows that everyone can enjoy, and providing a positive environment where performers can practice teamwork and communication skills while experiencing the pride of accomplishment.

MTA kicks off its seventh season with Into the Woods, Oct. 9–12, and Charlotte’s Web, Oct. 16–19. For more information, visit musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

MTA’s National Youth Arts Award Winners Outstanding Production: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Julia Davis as Carrie White in Carrie Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Taylor Ellsworth as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Ann Emilie Tjorhom as Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street Outstanding Lead Actress (Junior Division): Alexis Rosenbaum as Alice in Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical: Maxx Carlisle-King as Billy Nolan in Carrie Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical (Junior Division): Lily Castle as Mother in Freckleface Strawberry Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Samantha Lewter as Anytime Annie in 42nd Street Outstanding Ensemble: 42nd Street Outstanding Costume Design: Tamara Treat for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Outstanding Direction: Adam Vargas and Shawna Weitekamp for Carrie Audrey Award for Volunteer Service to Youth Arts: Evon Kishbaugh For a complete listing of winners, visit nationalyouththeatre.com.

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Al Fresco Entertaining Tips to create a wonderful atmosphere for your guests.

The Arizona desert is a beautiful backdrop for any event, from a formal dinner party to a simple gathering of friends. With gorgeous fall weather quickly approaching, this is the perfect time to start planning an outdoor event.

PREPARE The first step is to prepare your space. Since the event is outdoors, ensure that your landscaping is freshly manicured. The end of September/early October is the perfect time to plant winter grass. For pops of color, pull in pots or urns filled with fall florals. Don’t be afraid to bring things out from inside the house, such as your favorite pillows, throws, or accent pieces, to create a warm, cozy space. Another important element to consider is lighting. Outdoor events should always be well lit. You can do this by stringing holiday lights or by placing lanterns and candles around the yard.

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SEATING You don’t necessarily need a chair for every guest, especially for a more casual affair. You can bring out pub tables for people to stand around, or create small groupings of chairs, making the flow of the party more relaxed. Also, some light background music will put your guests at ease.

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Finally, remember that the single most important part of any event is to create memories. That is all that ultimately matters—spending time with those you love. That’s why I love what I do.

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ramonto resident Michael Lewenczuk has an interesting profession. After being personally exposed to the benefits of hypnosis, he completed his National Guide of Hypnotists Certification in May 2010. Since then, the 46-year-old’s been expanding his skills in hypnosis by continuing training in such areas as conversational hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming, pediatric hypnosis, and street hypnosis. Meanwhile, his wife, Debra, who’s also a certified hypnotist, specializes in hypnobirthing, which helps expectant moms prepare for a successful birth. You can learn more about her specialty at hypnobirthing.com.

The duo left a hypnosis practice in snowy Massachusetts to relocate to the warmer Valley environs. Since

moving here, you may have seen Michael providing free hypnosis sessions at community events and fund-raisers. His primary practice in Arizona is located at Pure Health and Wellness at I-17 and Carefree Highway, and he also has a satellite practice at Planet Beach in Anthem.

“The three major reasons that people come for hypnosis are weight loss, smoking cessation, and stress reduction,” Michael says. “However, hypnosis can be used to extinguish or improve just about any feeling and behavior. I have helped people overcome their fear of flying, needles, the dentist, and other issues to improve their performance in sports and self-confidence.” Michael mentions that hypnosis is also good for deep relaxation, PTSD, relieving test anxiety, and focus.

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Q: W hat’s next?

A: N ext, I plan to develop a series of downloadable hypnotic audio/ video home-practice courses based on some of the most popular hypnotic-change work requests. Also, I will develop a system for new hypnotists to build their confidence and practice through spontaneous educational performance/ demonstrations.

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> Who says you have to follow a traditional career path?

Not these folks!

Check out what these locals do for a living.

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Face Painter KimberlyAnn Alford, 43 New River resident

What’s your field of enterprise?

I own A Little Bit of Face Paint & Glitter. I am a face painter.

How did you get into this line of work?

I started painting my children's faces for school events and was asked by the PTSA to paint at their fund-raisers. Then, things started rolling from there—birthday parties, company parties, festivals—and I realized how much I love transforming the kids into their favorite animal or fun design.

What kind of hours do you work?

Parties are usually two to four hours. Some special events are all day. I will usually work Fridays through Sundays with a few evenings a month.

What’s the most challenging part of your work?

Late nights staying up taking design classes.

I have four kids—one is under 3 and one that I home-school—so I usually stay up past their bedtimes to learn and practice before practicing the new designs on them after school.

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What’s the best part of this work?

I think my favorite part of being a face painter is that moment they see their face in the mirror. It starts as a brief confusion and stare, then it hits them—wow! That’s me? Then the faces take over, and the child is transformed into a tiger, butterfly, princess, or favorite superhero running or flying off to show their friends. That one moment hits, and it is so worth all the late nights of classes.

What might people not know about this line of work?

Face painting is a lot more than just showing up at an event and painting. There are the many hours of classes and learning new designs, several hours needed before and after each event to prepare designs, cleaning and sanitizing the kit, travel time, and so much more that is involved. The costs for proper FDA-approved child-safe paints is about $20 per color, plus brushes, gas for the car, and training. Sometimes, people note how easy and quick I can paint, but then I need to remind them it took several years to get to this point and I am still learning more each and every day.

What’s your favorite memory on the job?

Gosh, it’s hard to think of just one favorite memory on the job. I love when I see the kids come back to the big mirror not once or twice but several times because they want to remember how great they look. I had one girl who was so shy at first, and I could hardly get her to give me her arm to make a little design. Later, when all the other kids were in the other room, she came back three more times to get a crown, flowers, and more fun designs done.

What can people expect to make starting out in this line of work?

When first starting out, the income is very little—just enough to cover getting more paints, brushes, supplies, and gas. Face painting is a great supplemental income but not one that can support a family. I have a wonderful full-time working husband that takes care of the traditional bills and watches the kids while I go to events. About half of my income still goes towards supplies, classes, and new paints.

Thomas Hill, 34 Anthem resident

What’s your field of enterprise?

I’m a serial entrepreneur who owns, operates, and invests in different industries and businesses. Currently, my wife and I own and operate Rosati’s Pizza in Anthem, a T-shirt printing business, a health-care company, and Bounce Boot Camp, which is a sports and fitness company for youth designed around inflatable castles, slides, and obstacle courses. It’s kind of like The Amazing Race, Gladiator, Survivor, cross-fit, and a sports game all tied into one. Our program is about getting youth back to being active and creating an outlet that allows them to get fit and have a blast while doing so. We were featured on the hit show ABC Shark Tank this year in January. Although we did not get a deal, we have continued our mission to get youth off the couch and into motion. We have since sold four Bounce Boot Camps in California, Chicago, North Carolina, and Gilbert, Arizona. With everything going on, we are extremely excited to relaunch Rosati’s Pizza and bring that hometown pizzeria back to the 85086 area.

How did you get into this line of work?

I love sports, fitness, being healthy, and starting businesses. I have always enjoyed planting a seed of some kind, watering it with guidance, passion, love, and belief, and watching it grow. I’ve found being an entrepreneur allows me to do this over and over again.

What kind of hours do you work?

Millions of hours a year. LOL. I’m usually up going by 5:30 a.m. and finishing out the day by 10 p.m. Family time is important to me and fits into those hours of the day. I am getting better every day at work/life balance.

What’s the most challenging part of your work?

The most challenging part about being a serial entrepreneur is knowing when to slow down and not take on other projects.

What’s the best part?

Having my family around pretty much every step of the way.

What might people not know about this line of work?

Though it is nice working for yourself as an entrepreneur, it still comes with many anxieties, long days, and just as many lows as there are highs. It’s a true roller coaster ride of emotions.

How did you get into this line of work?

What was supposed to be a small get-together, over the course of six months, turned into 250 people at my house.

Six months later, a bar-owner friend of mine asked me to come host the night for them—that’s where it all started. I took a night that was only making $300 and I turned it into a $3,000 night in four weeks.

What’s the most challenging part of your work?

Keeping the turnout for so many years and corralling all of the players is challenging. It’s kind of like babysitting drunken adults!

What’s the best part?

The friends that I’ve made over the past seven years from all parts of the world.

What might people not know about this line of work?

It’s not all just a bunch of college kids getting drunk. We travel and play for over $150,000 every year. We do drink, but not usually during the games. It’s all about winning that World Series of Beer Pong for a $50,000 prize.

What’s your favorite memory on the job?

There is no way to pick out just one. Honestly, memories are made every time—Sushi Kuchi after a big tournament day for 99-cent sake bombs to standing on the beach with a bottle of Jameson and 30 of your friends after you've been playing all day.

What can people expect to make starting out in this line of work?

What I do as a host—it’s not easy. Even just becoming a player isn’t easy. All I can say is practice, practice, and practice some more! Play against the best so that you can eventually try to beat the best! The key is to remember: It’s just a game—winning is just an added bonus.

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Chris Gracia, 36 Anthem resident

What’s your favorite memory on the job?

Being in the Shark Tank with my daughter and seeing my wife and twin boys as soon as I walked out of the Tank.

What can people expect to make starting out in this line of work?

Nothing! You have to be willing to take risks, lose money, and not make money. If you are able to hang in there, it will pay off in many ways other than just financially.

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What’s your field of enterprise?

We are a beer-brewing supply, wine-making supply, and bottle shop.

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Where’s it located?

3434 W. Anthem Way, #140, Anthem

How did you get into this line of work?

When I moved to Arizona in 2009, I wasn’t very impressed with my local options for homebrewing supplies or the beer selection at our local chain stores in Anthem.

What kind of hours do you work?

We are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. I usually work mornings and early afternoons 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a few 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. shifts, and almost every weekend.

What’s the most challenging part of your work?

Keeping up with all of the new beer being released. Stocking items only from smaller breweries can be a bit challenging—not everything is always available. Our selection varies quite a lot by season. Breweries are also collaborating,

Owner/ Operator of Hops and Tannins Bill Bailey, 38 Anthem resident

brewing special, one-time-only beers, and there is only one chance to buy them.

What’s the best part?

Honestly, the sampling. Having the opportunity to try over 1,500 different beers over five years is pretty awesome.

What might people not know about this line of work?

There is a lot more to beer and brewing than your macrobrews, but people are starting to notice.

What’s your favorite memory on the job?

Seeing our original location ready to open. We did all the build-out work ourselves, set all the shelving, coolers, displays, storage, made all the signage, entered all the products—that initial excitement, pride, and uncertainty as to what would come of all the effort.

What can people expect to make starting out in this line of work?

Like starting any other business, that will really depend on the effort you put into it.

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Owners of Sonoran Desert Pet Resort Marc, 47, and Bobbie Underwood, 50 Anthem residents

What’s your field of enterprise?

We own Sonoran Desert Pet Resort! [Bobbie is a groomer; Marc is a dog trainer.]

Where’s it located?

42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem How did you get into this line of work?

After many years in the corporate world, I decided I wanted to do something that would allow me to get out from behind the desk and spend more time out in the field doing what I love––hunting and fishing.

So a co-worker and I decided to start raising and training Labrador retrievers. After many successful years, Bobbie decided she wanted to get more involved with the pet-care industry and went to school to become a groomer. After graduating, we purchased our first mobile-grooming unit.

In 2006, we decided to expand and opened Sonoran Desert Pet Resort to provide boarding, grooming, day care, and training.

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What kind of hours do you work?

We work all day, every day. Actually, I love the mornings, and Bobbie prefers the afternoons, so that is usually how we split our days. However, being self-employed, we really don’t have much time off. Even when away from the office, we spend much of our free time discussing business items.

What’s the most challenging part of your work?

People trust us to take care of their pets, which is a huge responsibility for us to provide quality and loving care. We take great pride in the care that we provide.

What’s the best part?

The customers that we have and the pets are the best anywhere. We know many of them by their first names, and of course, we always know the dogs’ names––sometimes, we remember the dog’s name but

not the owner’s! Spending our days with these fur babies is definitely the best part of our job!

What might people not know about this line of work?

People don’t realize all that is involved in operating a pet-care business. We have many of the same responsibilities as other small businesses, such as payroll, employees, taxes, rent, utilities, etc. But, since we are caring for pets, we must be available at all times to monitor a pet’s health and wellbeing. This is a 24/7/365 job!

What’s your favorite memory on the job?

We have many fond memories of our job. In the many years that we have been in business, we have pets that we miss as they have moved away or passed on.

Knowing that we had an opportunity to care for them while they were with us is the greatest feeling in the world!

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Mortgage Loan Originator/Branch Manager Ricky Miles, 39 Anthem resident

Where’s it located?

34225 N. 27th Dr., Building 5, #138, Phoenix How did you get into this line of work?

I had been in finance and management, and a friend or neighbor suggested the mortgage industry.

What kind of hours do you work?

A lot! I am always available to my borrowers but typically work from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What’s the most challenging part of this line of work?

Ever-changing guidelines, which continuously require updating and supervision.

What’s the best part?

Helping people achieve home ownership. Putting borrowers first has proven to be rewarding.

What might people not know about your work?

It can be very stressful, as the fate of home ownership is in my hands. It is also quite rewarding helping people achieve their dream of home ownership. Most people don’t fully understand the complete process required–– the verification and validation process is extensive these days.

What’s your favorite memory on the job?

The day I purchased and opened my own branch. We love our new location and office—it’s close to home, friends, and family.

What can people expect to make starting out in this line of work?

Starting out, one should expect to earn $70,000 to $110,000 annually.

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How did you get into this line of work?

It was very random. I was already working a part-time job entering rebates into the computer, and I was just looking to see what was available on jobing.com. I saw the post and had no idea what it encompassed. I sent my resumé in and went for an interview. Having never done anything like this before, I thought it would be fun, and the pay didn’t hurt, either. I get to be a paid actress, which I never would have dreamed of.

What kind of hours do you work?

When I first started, it varied. It ranged anywhere from four to 12 hours per day, evenings and weekends. Depending on the department, it is anywhere from two hours to eight hours. We also have training sessions prior to our actual workday. Before long, we will also be working in the sim center with the medical robots as family members. Also, the vet school opens this fall, and we will get an opportunity to work with them. Plus, just finding out about your case and practicing on your own is very important.

What’s the most challenging part of this line of work?

Helping the students understand that we are not out to fail or be mean to them but to help them to better handle patients and become better communicators.

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What might people not know about your work?

We are not given shots or anything too invasive. We work with most all the departments on campus, including DOs, PAs, pharmacy, clinical psychology, dental, eye clinic, and physical and occupational therapy. It is great to interact with the students and help them in their education.

What’s your favorite memory on the job?

Gosh, there are so many. Playing the psych cases is challenging but fun. I have learned so much about the medical field. I would love to be a physician’s assistant, but having a degree in business would mean I would have to go back and take science. Meeting former students in their career as a real patient and them doing well gives me the satisfaction of knowing I did my job—even better, when they remember me in one of my more theatrical roles or helping them learn a certain skill and telling me how much they appreciated what I did for them makes it all worthwhile.

What can people expect to make starting out in this line of work?

Thirty dollars for training and $20 per hour with a two-hour minimum—we also have a more invasive position in wellness that pays $40 per hour. But honestly, it is not about the money.

Don’t tell anyone, but I would do this for free—it’s that great!

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home | TIPS As experts in our community, the pros at ProSkill would like to offer a few maintenance and safety tips for your home:

Home Maintenance Tips Locals Tyler and Travis Ringe of ProSkill Plumbing, Heating, and Air offer their expertise to help you keep your home running smoothly.

By Anissa Stringer

When Tyler and Travis Ringe opened their first business together, they were just 14 and 15 years old. Back then, the brothers installed decorative curbing for their company, TnT Curbing. They continued to be partners in several other small businesses as they grew up, and today, they own and operate ProSkill Plumbing, Heating, and Air. ProSkill does it all: air conditioning, heating, plumbing, water heaters, and water-treatment systems.

These Anthem residents began the company in 2009 and, according to their website, based their business plan on three basic ideas that they know to create customers who are loyal for life: offering reasonable pricing, following through on what they say, and providing fantastic service. And if employees are treated as extended family members, great service is an even more likely result.

“Being a family-owned and operated local business requires us to take care of both our customers’ needs and [those] of our own family,” Travis says. That’s why they give their techs and owners Sundays and nights off, firmly believing that refreshed technicians will be at their best when they arrive at your home.

There’s something reassuring about relying on just one family and community oriented company when you need something fixed.

Fun Fact ProSkill’s customer-focused service and growing presence in the community haven’t changed since 2009, but their logo has. Originally, their name was Proskill, with a lowercase s. Travis says, “We got prank calls asking if we were hit men and what we charged to ‘off’ someone.”

After a couple of calls, they changed their logo slightly so it wasn’t as easy to misread as “Pros kill”!

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Change your air conditioner filter frequently. Travis explains that the life span printed on the package of the filter is “a general rule of thumb for normal climates, conditions, and run times.”

But our climate doesn’t fall in the “normal” category! During the cooling season, you should change your home’s filters every 30 days even if the label says “90 days.”

Keep your air conditioner condenser (the outside unit) clean. Don’t let plants grow too close to it or allow critters to pile dirt up against it. It’s also a good idea to (gently!) hose it down every few months in order to wash off the dust and dirt that can build up on the fins.

This will help your unit remain efficient.

Do you have a water softener? Add salt!

Forgetting to add salt can foul the resin bed. You may be able to correct your lapse if you add a few bags of salt and manually regenerate the system two or three times. Even better, save yourself the hassle and add a monthly reminder to your calendar to prompt you to add salt!

As the weather gets cooler, the air conditioner gets turned off but the heater gets turned on. If you’ve got gas fixtures, furnaces, or water heaters, the ProSkill family wants your family to stay safe. They recommend purchasing a carbon monoxide alarm for your home.

These are fairly inexpensive and are available at nearly every hardware store.

Plus, many of them are easy to install (some just plug into an outlet).

When the inevitable happens and you find yourself needing something repaired or replaced, give the ProSkill family a call at (623) 551-7473.

You can also visit their website at proskillservices.com to check out their specials, schedule an appointment, or learn more about their services.

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Eight Common Cooking Mistakes

Avoid these disasters in the kitchen so you can spare yourself a trip to the trash.

1. NOT TASTING AS YOU GO This is a huge no-no. You must know how your masterpiece is coming along so that you don’t over/underseason or over/ undercook. Keep on tasting until you get that perfect balance of flavors.

2. NOT SEASONING THE MEAT BEFORE COOKING Season meat and poultry immediately before cooking. It will help get a good sear and create a flavorful meat.

3. OVERCROWDING THE PAN Putting too much into the roaster considerably lowers the temperature and results in less sear and less caramelizing. Use two pans if you have to.

4. NOT SEASONING THE PASTA WATER Not salting your water will result in bland pasta. Add about a tablespoon of salt to a large pot of water before adding pasta.

5. NOT READING THE ENTIRE RECIPE BEFORE COOKING Just like driving, you need to know where you’re going before you start out. Have a clear-cut plan in the kitchen so you avoid blunders.

6. OVERCOOKING VEGETABLES Soggy, limp vegetables are a total bummer, not to mention that they have fewer nutrients. Avoid this by cooking them until they are crisp-tender and bright in color. Then dip them in an ice-water bath to stop the cooking. You can reheat them in a steaming pot or a hot pan when the rest of the meal is ready.

7. NOT LETTING MEAT REST AFTER COOKING Allowing your meat to rest for that much-needed cooling-off time equals juicy meats and poultry. Let steaks and chicken rest for at least five minutes; whole roasts and birds could rest 20 to 30 minutes.

8. NOT USING A MEAT THERMOMETER Meat and poultry temperatures are hard to guess at while in the oven. It’s a balancing act to try to get that juicy meat without overcooking or undercooking it, and the thermometer is how you avoid blunders. Always allow for resting time and the increase in temperature while the meat is resting.

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What’s in a Title?

Registered Dietitian Kelli Morgan on the benefits of working with an RD. Everyone has an opinion on what you should do—or not do—about your diet and nutritional well-being. Between what you hear on television and read in the news, eating right can seem like a daunting task. Worse, whose opinion is the right opinion? Which one should you follow? The good news is that a registered dietitian can help! Whether you want to become healthier, deal with food allergies, or lose weight, a registered dietitian can competently guide you through the murky waters of nutritional misinformation and provide you with sound, easy-to-follow nutritional advice.

There are many benefits to working with a registered dietitian. They include: 1. Superior level of nutrition knowledge: Anyone can call himself or herself a nutritionist, but only a registered dietitian (RD) has completed a comprehensive four-year Bachelor of Science degree that follows the curriculum of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition to holding a bachelor’s degree, an RD must complete a year-long internship, pass a national registration exam, and meet licensure requirements. This also means keeping up-to-date on emerging trends through continuing education.

2. Personally tailored approach: A dietitian is a health investigator seeking to learn about a patient’s current and desired state of health. At your initial visit, you will complete a detailed health-background screening. After learning about your health and food preferences, an RD will help you set up a personalized meal and lifestyle plan. Follow-up visits will monitor your progress and help you fine-tune your plan to achieve maximum results.

3. Help manage chronic disease: RDs are valued professional members of the medical community. If you suffer from high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, or cancer, it can be hard to know exactly what to eat. Working with a dietitian will ensure that your eating habits appropriately help manage the disease and that you’re getting all the important nutrients.

4. Navigate food allergies and intolerances: Many people, especially children, suffer from undiagnosed food allergies and sensitivities. An RD can help you figure out what foods are causing the allergies and show you how to avoid them. Talking with an RD after a food allergy diagnosis is important for learning to keep your diet balanced and tasty, too!

5. Lose weight in a healthy way: The key to lasting weight loss is finding the correct balance of food and exercise. An RD will partner with you to develop a safe, effective weight-loss plan that you can stick with for the long haul. He or she will create meal plans and healthy recipes with you.

The core principal I adhere to is that eating can be healthy and delicious! Here’s a healthy cookie recipe I share with all of my clients, because who doesn’t like cookies? The basic recipe is great for kids and adults suffering from food allergies.

It’s also high in fiber and low in fat. My kids have been known to sneak these for breakfast without getting in trouble!

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies*

1Ω cups oat flour (I just throw the oats into the Vitamix and make my own oat flour) π cups oats Ω tsp. baking powder Ω tsp. sea salt Ω cup raw sugar ∂ cup chocolate chips (I use mini) 1 tsp. canola oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract ∂ cup soy milk (almond and coconut milk work great) 1 banana Preheat oven to 375ºF. Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl.

Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together until well combined.

Use a small ice cream scoop to portion out cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a Sil-Pad. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are light brown. *Adapted from Bethenny Frankel’s recipe

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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The Poison Apples of Beauty Products Five ingredients to avoid

The average person comes in contact with over 1,000 chemicals a day, according to Dr. Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, assistant clinical professor at Yale University School of Medicine. “An average woman wears nearly 515 of those chemicals on her body.”

Because the skin is the body’s largest organ, almost 60 percent of any topicals you apply on it are absorbed, Alexiades-Armenakas warns. While the FDA currently does not regulate what can and cannot be used in personal care products, there are ways that consumers can protect themselves. If you’re someone who wants to keep his or her skin in good health, learn to read labels and avoid certain ingredients in your beauty products.

Retinyl palmitate A common ingredient in sunscreen, retinyl palmitate is closely related to retinol. Take heed: The last thing you want to do with retinoids is to apply them during the day. “They make you sun sensitive, and that is why you certainly wouldn’t want them in a sunscreen,” says Debra Jaliman, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Formaldehyde Found mainly in nail polishes and nail hardeners, formaldehyde can cause allergic reactions and has been linked to cancer, according to Jalimar. Some people are particularly sensitive to formaldehyde and can have more serious reactions.

Sodium laureth sulphate Sodium laureth sulphate is a common ingredient in skin-cleansing products, where it’s perfectly OK to use. However, this ingredient is not meant to be left on the skin, so experts don’t recommend it when it’s part of moisturizers or serums because the ingredient compromises the integrity of the skin’s barrier, reducing or even harming its ability to function.

Parabens Parabens are found in cosmetics and personal-care products like facial moisturizers and body wash. They have been linked to breast, uterine, and prostate cancer, according to Alexiades-Armenakas.

Parabens also cause the disruption of normal endocrine-system functions and can cause severe allergies.

Propylene glycol Propylene glycol is a common ingredient in numerous beauty products, including shampoo, conditioner, soap, acne treatment products, moisturizers, and mascara. Propylene glycol enhances skin absorption, which is why so many products include it as an ingredient. Unfortunately, there are a number of health issues associated with propylene glycol: according to AlexiadesArmenakas, it can cause skin irritations and has been linked to organ toxicity.

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Decade-Defining Haircuts Stylist Martin Weston takes us on a trip down memory lane.

There’s nothing new under the sun. What was once popular in the world of hair always seems to make a trendy comeback. During the ’60s, I was sufficiently influenced to become a hairstylist by the long hair worn by my two aunts, and during my career, I’ve had the chance to re-create all of these iconic cuts.

Let’s take a glance at the past five decades to see whose hair held our attention.

The Swinging Sixties Despite the long, flowered hair of the hippie movement, one cut resonates as a standout from that decade––the one popularized by Twiggy. A gamine UK model and actress, Twiggy had a look that was at once chic and ultra-mod, a bit androgynous, and completely daring. Her cut had a longer crown and shorter sides and nape and was accentuated with a longer fringe. During the ’60s, Twiggy’s look inspired women worldwide to head to the salon and cut their hair short.

“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy....”

It’s hard to believe that Charlie’s Angels first aired nearly 40 years ago! During the ’70s, the show starred a relatively unknown actress named Farrah Fawcett. She would skyrocket to superstardom on the strength of her brilliant smile and gorgeous mane of hair.

Within a mere seven months after Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill’s famous wedge haircut was copied, women everywhere started to grow their hair back out and flocked to the nearest salon to get the Farrah. With

volume and a sensuous, feline playfulness, Farrah’s layered hairstyle has never been out of style, inspiring such celebrities as Cheryl Cole, Brittany Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Megan Fox, and Jessica Alba.

for in the salon. A simple, layered shag with textured ends, the Rachel is designed to flatter everyone. It can be seen in its new interpretation on celebrities such as Kate Moss and Rachel McAdams.

The Material Girl

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Madonna. Once touted as the Marilyn Monroe of rock, she not only influenced the fashion industry during the ’80s but also became iconic with her memorable hairstyle. Millions of her fans copied her messy-chic, permed hair right down to the dirty blonde, bleach-streaked color. Her look was achieved by leaving out small sections of straighter hair in between the permed hair. Today, celebrities such as Charlize Theron, Jennifer Nettles, Faith Hill, and Renee Russo have created the same chic look but without the mess.

Victoria Beckham, known as Posh Spice, hit the fashion world running. During the 2000s, the Pob became one of the most popular styles since the Rachel. It was worn cut at an angle with a shorter nape and a textured length at the chin or mid-neck. Posh Spice modernized this hip, sleek version of the bob and somehow made it sexy and full of drama. Celebrities who wore this cut? There’s too many to mention, as it’s still popular today.

I’ll Be There for You Anyone watching television during the ’90s probably tuned in to see Friends, a show that dominated the ratings and launched the most requested haircut of all time—worn by Jennifer Aniston, it was called the “Rachel”, after the character she played. That haircut took on a world of its own and is still asked

Wrecking Ball Though the 2010s are nearly half over, there is one cut that has already taken the world by storm––Miley Cyrus’s short crop. Apparently, it was a long time in the making. Attempting to redefine herself after she was done with Hannah Montana, Cyrus has worn the Farrah, Madonna’s messy-chic bob, and Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel before cutting her hair off almost entirely. Classic!

A hairstylist, a salon educator, and an artist, 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.

Book an appointment with him at Tru Colors Salon and Spa, 3655 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. (623) 465-7000.

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better | HEALTH

Lead by Example

Positively shape your family’s lives from day one, says fitness mentor Michelle Steinke.

Sometimes, we underestimate the importance of our actions and our behavior as examples for our kids. We preach to them about eating right or getting exercise, but we forget to show them how it’s done. Kids do what we do, not what we tell them to do, and that works for the good or the not-sogood. I always stress to my clients that as parents, we need to lead by example for our kids. We need to show them what it means

to live a full, fit, and healthy life. My reasoning behind this approach is based on a lifetime of experience of watching and observing my father.

Just a few weeks ago at my wedding, I was dancing with my 90-year-old father, who is a living and breathing example of leading by his own example. When I was growing up, my dad didn’t have much money, but he worked hard and never complained.

He took me hiking every chance he got.

We explored, we spent time outside, and we played sports. All of this cost very little but meant the world to me. My dad would take me to the track and run laps for his exercise, and I would run along just to hang with him. Time was of great quality when I was with my dad. He was always present, and we were almost always active together.

My father has made exercise and good food an important part of his 90 years, and it’s profoundly shaped who I am, not only as a woman but also in how I raise my own children.

My father was forced to start over several times in his life, not only in his relationships but also financially, but he never stopped learning, growing, or evolving. He didn’t make excuses for his past mistakes or misfortune; he simply kept going to make the best life possible for his kids and himself. Seeing my father keep moving forward even when times were tough was an eyeopening and life-shaping experience. For all these reasons, my father is one of my biggest life inspirations. As a parent, I think we all hope that our kids will grow up and one day say that we shaped them in a positive fashion.

Lead by example for your kids, and live this life well—I assure you that they’re paying attention!

FIVE great ways for you to lead by example daily: 1. Make weekends about FFF (Fun, Family, Fitness). Get outside, go for a hike, take them on adventures, and make moving a priority.

2. Spend quality, not quantity, time with your kids. Being in the same room with them but always being on the phone or the computer is not the same as taking a walk and talking to them. Engage them, and if you can do it in an active manner, even better!

3. Eat what you want to see them eating! If you consistently give them healthy food but make poor choices for yourself, they will ultimately want to eat what you eat. Show them why it matters.

4. Educate them about why movement and good food matter. Kids love to learn, so teach them.

5. Never forget that their biggest teacher in this life is you. If you keep that little fact tucked safely in your mind, it becomes easier to make good choices each day.

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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.

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Makeup Matters

Beauty expert Jacqueline StarrHubert talks cosmetics for teens.

I’m always surprised to see how early our beautiful teens and preteens decide they want to wear makeup. For tweens and teens, one of the rituals of the transition to adulthood is the fight with Mom over what is and isn’t age- and school-appropriate. For parents, it’s our opportunity and responsibility to ensure that our girls are educated about the role of beauty in the most responsible way. Let’s explore a more natural look, one that will ease them in without overdoing it.

Typically, a special occasion will be their first introduction. In order to avoid that awkward moment when Chloe or Elizabeth shows up at school with bright-blue eye shadow, overly lined lips,

or caked-on foundation, let’s Helpful Hint: figure out together what’s Make an event out it.

OK by your standards.

Set an appointment with your Hopefully, you’ll find a professional. Purchase the makeup happy medium for you and your daughter. based on the recommendations, and This is a good time to invest in a set of brushes for her as discuss basic skin care well. Make a memory instead of an and how she should take argument. Timing is everything. care of her skin. I wouldn’t Remember to have fun, keep it suggest that you allow the simple, and be savvy! application of makeup if there’s no participation in the basic care of the skin. (Great leverage, Mom!) Sanitation is crucial. Sharing makeup brushes as well as cosmetics is a huge no-no, and contaminated cosmetics can create severe breakouts. Showing your teen good habits will help her for years to come.

Let’s assume that we’ve covered the basics on skin care and can move on to the fun stuff.

Teen Make up 101 Eyes: Brown eyeliner is generally a safe bet. Teach your teen to lightly draw on the color just above the upper eyelash line, going from outer corner of the eye to the center of the pupil. Repeat the line on the lower lid with the same strategy— it enhances the eyes without looking overdone. If she loves mascara, one coat of brown mascara on freshly curled lashes should do the trick. Save the jet black and bright colors for parties. And for heaven’s sake, avoid lining above the lower lash line, in the red moist area.

Recommendation: Motives for La La Mineral Kohl Eyeliner, Earth, $15 (My personal favorite!) @ shop.com/ishopjsh Almay Intense I-Color Defining Eyeliner Mocha, $4.97, @ area drugstores

Blush: Using a soft bronzer will create that natural look. Be sure to stay away from orange bronzers. They tend to be too obvious. Apply with soft strokes, starting at the apples of her cheeks and gently pulling back.

Recommendation: Maybelline New York Fit Me Bronzer, $4.48, @ area drugstores

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Lips: Lip gloss or tinted lip balm is better than lipstick for teens because it’s subtler. Bright red, hot pink, deep purple, or black aren’t appropriate lip colors. Pale pink, peachy brown, and light coral lip gloss will give some color and still look natural.

Recommendation: NIVEA A Kiss of Shine Natural Look Glossy Lip Care Sunscreen, SPF 15, 0.3 fl. oz., $3.37 @ area drugstores

Face: If she needs to even out her skin tone or hide blemishes, be sure that she knows how to apply concealer properly. A very small amount that’s as close to her natural skin color as possible will have the best “invisible” effect. Apply to the area with a tiny brush and blend, blend, blend. For foundation, mineral powder is light, won’t clog pores, and can be used all over the face without looking cakey. Avoid starting her off with liquid foundation.

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If you can’t get your daughter to come around to your way of thinking when it comes to makeup, take her to the pros. She’ll be shown the right way to select colors and apply cosmetics in a way that allows her true beauty to shine through.

Recommendation: Visit Rochell at Hair.n.dipity here in Anthem (623) 551-0161. Rochell is talented and great with young people.

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Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty is a book every teenage girl should read before she starts applying makeup.

Beauty expert Bobbi Brown answers questions about skin, hair, makeup, and the body. She covers the basics of skin tone, color selection, makeup application technique, and other details of showing your best features naturally. The emphasis is on natural beauty and healthy living. Brown stresses that limited makeup should be applied to highlight your face, not cover it up.

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Keep things simple. Pick your battles. Continue to put the emphasis on natural makeup, but don’t sweat the details. If a little eyeliner makes her feel more comfortable, then be willing to bend the rules a bit.

You can also compromise and let her wear makeup her way one day of the week. If you sense resistance, take your teen to a professional—it’s well worth the trip.

Let’s be clear—most people probably would agree that young girls should not wear makeup. But there’s no denying that they watch what adults do and want to experiment.

Jacqueline Starr-Hubert, ME, MLT, has been an Anthem resident since 2001. A medical esthetician/laser technician and makeup artist, she works at Bellina Medspa.

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Are Vaccinations Necessary?

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

Q: I am a first-time mom, and I must say that I am nervous about giving my baby all these vaccines that my pediatrician is recommending! What are the risks of vaccinating compared with not vaccinating, and isn’t natural immunity better than vaccination?

I understand your anxiety about placing your baby under the needle. It can be very intimidating, especially if you have no idea what these vaccines do and why your precious baby needs them. The truth is, vaccines have been so successful that the diseases they prevent are rarely seen, and as a result, they may not seem as scary as they used to be.

The reality is that there are still documented cases of vaccine-preventable diseases every year. It’s gut wrenching to hear these stories and to know all of it could have been prevented. By opting out of immunizing, not only are you placing your own child at risk for disease but you could also be placing other people, such as those with

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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compromised immune systems, at risk.

It is true that a natural infection often provides more complete immunity than a series of vaccinations, but natural immunity is not without a price. For example, a Vaccine-Preventable Disease

natural influenza (flu) infection could lead to pneumonia. Vaccination can help prevent diseases and their potentially serious complications.

Understanding more about the vaccinepreventable diseases that your child is being treated for can help ease your mind that you are doing the right thing by immunizing your child. By immunizing, together we will make sure that these diseases do not become everyday events again.

For more information about vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases, visit shotbyshot.org.

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Chickenpox (also called varicella)

A virus that can lead to severe skin infections, scars, and serious problems and increase risk for adulthood shingles.

Diphtheria

Affects the throat and makes it hard to breathe or swallow.

Can cause death from breathing problems, paralysis, or heart failure.

Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)

A bacteria that can cause meningitis, brain damage, deafness, and pneumonia as well as other infections and death.

Hepatitis A

A serious liver disease that can cause a flu-like illness and yellow skin or eyes.

Hepatitis B

Another serious liver disease that can cause short-term or long-term illness, leading to liver damage, liver cancer, and death.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

A sexually transmitted virus that, among other issues, causes genital warts and cervical cancer. Affects about 80 percent of women in the U.S.

Influenza (flu)

A virus that is spread through coughing, sneezing, or breathing and can lead to pneumonia. Causes about 36,000 deaths in the U.S. per year.

Measles

A virus that leads to ear infections, pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and even death.

Meningococcal Disease

A severe bacterial infection of the bloodstream or brain that can progress from a rash to a fever, coma, and death in less than a day.

Mumps

A virus that causes swollen cheeks and jaw. It can lead to meningitis and occasionally deafness or death.

Pertussis (also called whooping cough)

Causes severe coughing, making it hard to eat, drink, or breathe. It can lead to pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and death. It is highly contagious and is fairly common in the U.S., even today.

Polio

Caused by a virus that can cause paralysis and death by paralyzing the muscles needed to breathe.

Pneumococcal disease

A bacterial disease that can cause serious infections of the lungs, bloodstream, and the brain.

Rubella (also called German Measles)

Unborn babies with rubella have an 80 percent chance of being born with serious birth defects.

Rotavirus

The most common cause of severe diarrhea and vomiting in the world among young children. Kills about 500,000 children a year worldwide.

Shingles (also called herpes zoster)

Causes a rash with painful blisters. Shingles occurs in people who have already had chickenpox.

Tetanus (also called lockjaw)

Caused by a bacteria that lives in the soil and enters the skin through a cut. It can lead to death by the “locking” of the jaw so that the person cannot open his or her mouth or swallow.

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better | SUDOKU

By Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult.

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