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623-341-8221 // imagesaz.com owner/publisher Shelly Spence

editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn

contributing writers Donna Kublin Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Amanda Christmann Larson Jim McAllister Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence Jenny Brooks Rebecca Zaner

Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Mike Harvey Jamie Pogue Jerri Parness Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker

graphic artist Sam Paul

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October is one of my favorite months. The heat of summer is in my rearview mirror as I cruise toward weeks of celebrations and reunions with migrating friends. Anticipation grows as I scroll through a calendar of events that engage my senses, and I once again become the envy of my out-of-state family as I settle in for a season of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, while they prepare for a long, gray winter. This year’s October festival schedule includes events such as Wild West Days, a Western-themed, family-friendly fête that is as entertaining as it is educational. Whether taking part in the bathtub races or watching as a cattle drive leads a lively parade of horses and wagons, there is literally something for

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everyone. Then there’s the Taste of Cave Creek, an event that never fails to satisfy my craving for culinary delights. Purveyors of the finest foods in the region come together for two nights of delicious samplings that send my taste buds soaring. Two live bands entertain crowds who partake in beer, wine and tequila tastings paired with delectably diverse dishes from dozens of participating restaurants. Whether or not you consider yourself a foodie, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. Two fine art festivals round out my month: the Stagecoach

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Village Fine Art and Wine Festival and the Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival. Both attract an assortment of talented artists and encourage attendees to peruse exquisite works while enjoying robust wines and enchanting musical entertainment. It appears that my calendar is already filling up. I hope you have an opportunity to get out and enjoy these events or the many others being offered this fall season. Cheers, Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ magazine shelly@imagesaz.com

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JJ and Raina Birden

The NFL’s smallest player and Saguaro Estates resident, JJ Birden, continues to build on his larger-than-life reputation, his accomplishments now recorded in the book of life. It all began when his stepbrother introduced him to Raina DeLeon. Raina was familiar with JJ, having spotted him at a college track meet. “He was running the 110-meter high hurdles,” she says. “I thought he was cute and was hoping I would meet him one day soon.” The pair dated for three years and married during the summer of 1990 in Springfield, Oregon. When they met, JJ was an all-American track athlete at the University of Oregon, training for the Olympic trials in the long jump. Soon after, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. While participating in their rookie camp, JJ tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

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“That ended his track career and to our surprise, launched his NFL career,” says Raina. For nine years, JJ played as an NFL wide receiver. In addition to the Cleveland Browns, he played for the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons. JJ has played with Hall of Famers like Joe Montana and Marcus Allen, but remains most proud of his ranking as one of the smallest and lightest players to play in the NFL at 5 feet, 10 inches and 160 pounds. “He lasted that long in a big man’s game,” says Raina. JJ retired in 1997. These days, he is ranking on the home front with his best fan, Raina, by his side. The couple first lived in Arizona from 2002-2004, and ultimately settled down again in Scottsdale, a mere mile north of their first home. “We had lived in this area before and we loved it, so we knew we wanted to move back near the same area,” says Raina. In 2007, with 3 children and a mother-in-law under their roof already, the family responded to a cry for help from their oldest nephew, which later culminated in the adoption of JJ’s sister’s 5 children, nearly doubling their family size from 6 to 11. “Family is family, and we couldn’t find it in our hearts to desert them,” says Raina. “There was only one choice, and that was to bring them home to live with us. There, of course, were instant obstacles, but we worked through those challenges and we came out stronger and closer. The children have meshed well together.” It was the adoption that prompted them to leave Oregon and relocate to Arizona to a home that would accommodate the family, which also includes JJ’s mother. The couple carefully

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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans

Oct. 11 Hope for Horses Gala Featuring Mary Hoffman (Pictured) Dress up in your finest cowboy attire for a night of exciting fun and delicious food, with live and silent auctions throughout the evening. Proceeds benefit Triple R Horse Rescueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses in their care. 6-9 p.m. $75. Carefree Resort and Conference Center, 37220 N. Mule Train Rd., 480-532-1991, triplerhorserescueaz.com.

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Oct. 4-Nov. 22 Live at the Quarter Favorite Valley bands Apple, The Senators, Rock Lobster and more entertain shoppers at Scottsdale

Oct. 1 Cave Creek Museum Re-opens The Cave Creek Museum re-opens for the season Wednesday, Oct. 1. The

Quarter’s Quad every Saturday night in this free concert series. 5-7 p.m. Scottsdale Quarter, 15037 N. Scottsdale Rd., scottsdalequarter.com.

museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. New exhibits include a “Golden Reef” stamp mill dating back to 1880; a colorful display of horse riding saddles from 1890 to 1950; and a look

Oct. 7

at the evolution of the

Yoga in the Rainforest

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All levels of vinyasa yoga

through 1940. Check website

will be featured during this

for hours and pricing.

hour-long class that allows

Cave Creek Museum, 6140

students to enjoy nature’s

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beauty while finding inner

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peace. Taught by certified yoga teacher Rhiannon

Oct. 3-12

Ritchey. 5:30-6:30 p.m., $20.

Desert Foothills Theater’s The Dracula Rock Show

Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de

Zombies and vampires

Ventura, 480-800-3000 ext.

come alive to rock out to

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the tunes of the 60s and 70s in this hilarious youth

Pre-registration and prepayment required. Butterfly

Oct. 11

for times. $12-$21. Cactus

Sonoran Arts League Open House

Shadows Fine Arts Center,

Check out the Sonoran Arts

33606 N. 60th St.,

League’s new space, meet

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artists and see their current

theater play. Check website

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements exhibition. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

benefit various church

Free. Sonoran Arts League,

and Knights of Columbus

6051 E. Hidden Valley

charities. 9 a.m. to 2:30

Dr. #3, 480-575-6624,

p.m. Free. Our Lady of

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Joy Catholic Church, 36811 N. Pima Rd., carshowscottsdale.com.

Oct. 18-19 MIMFest The Musical Instrument Museum hosts its first outdoor music festival with a variety of musical acts, Franc D’Ambrosio

Oct. 12

street performers and

Oct. 18-19

Tour de Scottsdale

culinary delights.

Bike riders of all types

Call for Phantom of the Opera’s Christine and Raoul

can traverse a 30-mile

Audition for the famed roles and an opportunity to perform

or 70-mile citizens ride

with Franc D’Ambrosio, “The Phantom” from the stage

throughout picturesque

version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera.”

North Scottsdale. Proceeds

Oct. 18: 1-3 p.m., Theater Works, 8355 W. Peoria Ave.; Oct.

benefit McDowell Sonoran

19: 5-7 p.m., Grand Canyon University, 5102 N. 30th Dr.,

Conservancy.

room 43-101. ctlcarefree.org.

6:30 a.m. Check website

Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

Oct. 19 Cabaret Series: Charles Lewis & Shannon Wallace

jazz greats with the smooth

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Oct. 17 & 25

Wallace. 6-9 p.m., $40 (includes appetizers, wine

NiteFlite Golf & Gala – Rat Pack Edition

Cars For Charity

Harken back to the glamour days of the

N. Mockingbird Ln.; Gala

“Rat Pack” while helping

is held Oct. 25 at High Street (formerly City North)

20-30 Club’s signature events. Golf outing takes place Oct. 17 at the Camelback Golf Club, 7847

prices and times. Musical

Broadway favorites and

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Oct. 18 Cars for Charity Get your motor running

and show). Venues Café, 34 Easy St., 480-488-1090, azfcf.org.

Oct. 23

with this festival featuring

Newcomers Club of Scottsdale Luncheon

more than 150 antique,

Hear stories from a retired

muscle, hot-rod and

Honor Guard from the Tomb

custom cars. Proceeds

of the Unknown Soldier.

Author and geologist Wayne Ranney

11 a.m. $25. Pinnacle Peak Country Club, 8701 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., 480-990-1976, newcomersclubofscottsdale. com.

Oct. 23, 25 Upscale Singers Scholarship Auditions North Valley vocalists in grades seven through 12 are invited to audition to receive $125 to $500 in scholarships toward voice lessons. Singers must call 480-575-0188 by Oct. 20 to schedule an appointment. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Scottsdale Rd., upscalesingers.com.

Join us in our campaign to ensure student success! Pilar has always loved science. By studying Biotechnology at a Maricopa Community College, she learned in-depth research methods and applications in the bio-science field. With scholarships from the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, Pilar had access to hands-on training from instructors in the field.“I got a job helping to prepare labs for science courses,” she said. “I got to interact so much more with my instructors. I enjoyed it so much and my instructors would come back when I was washing test tubes and say “get me this bacteria!” Pilar is now an Associate Researcher at TGen, and is putting her skills to use everyday. She and her team have discovered a genetic cause of a rare type of ovarian cancer. Join us in helping other students like Pilar see their dreams come true and change the world!

Oct. 24-26 Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival Treat yourself to a relaxing day strolling through dozens of booths filled

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements enchanting sounds of the Native American flute

A Handshake is Enough

by Tony Duncan and

The Cowboy Way Through Art and Poetry

sipping on the finest Arizona wines. 10 a.m. to

Oct. 25

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Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship’s Starry Knights Fundraiser

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7200 N. Scottsdale Rd.,

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nationally known cowboy poets. Celebrate the book’s release with music, refreshments and poetry presentations by Gary Penney. 5-8 p.m. Saddle Up Gallery, 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 3B, 480-488-9303, saddleupgallery.com. Butterfly Wonderland’s

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tropical rainforest before

Butterfly Wonderland,

the doors open for the

9500 E. Via de Ventura,

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Capture the perfect photo of awakening butterflies during this quiet hour in

per table (10 people). Scottsdale Plaza Resort,

A Handshake is Enough Book Launch combines 36 of her original art works with poetry by

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Oct. 25

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Oct. 27 - Nov. 2 Two for One at Butterfly Wonderland/ OdySea Mirror Maze Celebrate Halloween with two attractions for the price of one. Pay regular admission to see more than 2,000 butterflies from around the world and receive free admission to a spooky maze experience

with an enormous candy wall. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com.

Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival Admire original works from world-class, jury-selected artists from the United States and abroad while savoring gourmet food, delectable chocolates, robust wine and live musical entertainment. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3 per person. Wine tasting is $10 per person and includes an engraved souvenir glass. Downtown Carefree, 101 Easy St., 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com.

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Randy Johnson was quite a ballplayer, a Willow Johnson and Victoria Svorinic

6-foot, 10-inch fireball pitcher who won 300 games in the big leagues and had 4,875 strikeouts, second only to Nolan Ryan in the history of baseball. So is it a big deal that his daughter, Willow, plays volleyball for Notre Dame Preparatory High School? Are the girls on the team starstruck seeing one of the all-time greatest pitchers in the stands? Not really, says the talented young coach, Sara Fox. “They’re all aware of it, but it doesn’t mean anything to them,” she says. “They’re more into Willow than her dad.” Perhaps it’s the generation, where with YouTube and Twitter, everyone’s a star; perhaps it’s just that these girls were toddlers when the big lefthander was crushing batters. Perhaps it’s just that, well, like the Katy Perry song goes, it’s no big deal. After all, former stars are rather commonplace around the girls’ volleyball team, and Johnson is just one of three former professional stars who are fathers of team members. And “The Big Unit” isn’t even the biggest of them, if you’re being literal. Remember Greg Ostertag? The intimidating force of the Utah Jazz was one of the hulks of pro basketball from 1995-2006. At 7 feet, 2 inches tall, he’s a good four inches taller than Willow Johnson’s dad. His daughter, Bailey, is ready for a breakout season. For hockey fans, the Notre Dame Prep volleyball team sports sophomore Sierra Ellett, daughter of Dave Ellett, who was twice voted to the all-star team during his 16

Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Mike Harvey

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years in the NHL.

So really, it’s no big deal. Especially as these girls are keyed in not on greats of sports past, but on their own athletics in the present – and, quite possibly, future. While very few girls grow up to be professional volleyball players, good players in high school can use volleyball to pay for their college educations. Nearly 250 Division I colleges have women’s volleyball teams (compared to only 23 Division I schools with men’s teams). Most of them have 10 to 12 full ride scholarships, meaning more than 2,000 girls are provided free education in return for playing volleyball in college. Another 300-plus Division II colleges provide partial scholarships to women volleyball players. Sara Fox, who played volleyball in college, is in her second year as the NDP head coach. Her first year was seemingly imposing, but went quite well. “We graduated nine seniors the year before, so it was a rebuilding year, but I was really proud of them,” she says. Indeed, her inexperienced team made it to the state tournament, losing in

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the quarterfinals. “We’re young this year,” Fox says, “but we’re very talented.” One of the most talented is Willow, a 6-foot, 2-inch left-handed junior with a lot of power. “She has the ability to put the ball wherever she wants on the court,” her coach says. “She is a strong blocker and will also be important for us in the back row. She has grown a lot in the last year and has become a

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Bailey Ostertag

leader on the team. We will rely heavily on her this fall.”

says. “But she could if she wants.”

The captain of the team and another strong leader is

Sierra Ellett is a sophomore who was on the varsity

setter Victoria Svorinic.

team as a freshman, but didn’t see much action due to an injury.

“She works hard every minute she is on the court,” says Fox. “She is a great setter with strong hands and good

“She’ll be valuable for us this year,” says her coach.

decision making.” She adds that her setter is almost like a coach on the floor. “She pushes her teammates to

The volleyball season started in September and

work on their weaknesses to set them up for success.”

kicks into the stretch run in October, with the state tournament in early November.

Several colleges are recruiting Fox’s two stars, and they’re both trying to narrow it down. Then there are the two

Can these girls improve on last year’s 21-9 record and

other former professionals’ kids. Bailey Osertag is, like her

make a run at a state title?

father, an imposing force at 6 feet, 3 inches. “We have a lot of raw talent on our team,” Fox “I don’t know if she’ll end up playing in college,” Fox

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analyzes. “We have a lot of height, but we’re really

young and learning to work together. I’m seeing a lot of progress, team unity.” Fox is also a math teacher, and blends the two passions when teaching her volleyball players about the stats of the sports. “We’re talking more about how we get all the statistics, how they are calculated and derived and where we want to be,” she says. “Hitting percentage closely relates to batting average in baseball. We talk about where we want to be as a team. We want to be above .300; last year, we were about .286.” The most interesting math equation is yet to be revealed: What will the derivatives of Johnson + Ostertag + Ellett equal?

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Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer April Bennett

What could be cooler than getting paid to golf?

Speaking

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themselves “Shades of Grey.” Then came the sexy

Which leads us to Mitch Harrell, golfer-musician.

book with a similar name, and they quickly got

Mitch is a Professional Golf Association (PGA)

tired of making “sorry, no whips and chains” jokes

member who is also an executive at Troon North

when introducing themselves.

names,

they

originally

called

Golf Club in Scottsdale. Recently, one half of the Blu-Tones answered His 2013 scoring average for three rounds (two

questions about the band’s past, present and

events) is an enviable 66. And he sings and plays

future.

guitar in the Blu-Tones, an acoustic duo making waves in the North Scottsdale scene. The band plays thoughtful covers of Neil Young’s “Sugar Mountain,” the bluesy “Black and Blue” (“I feel like gum on your shoe…”), John Hiatt’s powerful “Train to Birmingham” and other classic rock, blues and casual country songs. Mitch and his bandmate, Mark Petronzio, another golfer-musician who also works for Troon, have played at Rhythm & Wine, Troon’s club and The Herb Box. Hearing their story, you may think they have been misnamed. How about the Rolling Troons, or the Sand Trap Boys? The (Golf) Eagles? Then again, maybe Blu-Tones is best.

with Mark Petronzio Q: How long has the band been around, and how did you form? A: We have been together for four years. Mitch and I met at work. I walked into Mitch’s office one day and saw photos of him playing guitar. I asked him if he would be interested in playing together and the rest is history. We have been collaborating ever since, performing cover songs and writing originals. Q: Where do you two come from, and what do you do in the band?

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A: I’m from New Jersey originally. Moved to Arizona

doesn’t take up a lot of room and you can still

in 2000. I play lead and rhythm guitar and sing

hear yourself talk during dinner while we are

back up. Mitch is originally from Texas. Mitch is the

playing. We tend to liven up the place the later

lead singer and also plays lead and rhythm guitar.

it gets with guest artists, and we also invite the crowd up to sing if they want to participate. It

Q: What do you two do at Troon?

usually is a lot of fun when this happens.

A: I am the director of facility technology at the

Q: What are your short- and long-term plans for

corporate office for Troon. Basically, I manage a

the band?

team that installs all of our computer systems and software in the golf facilities we manage. Mitch is the

A: Since we have day jobs, we are content with

executive vice president of operations and general

our playing schedule, which is usually three to

manager of Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale.

four times per month. That being said, we are always open to new opportunities and new venues

Q: You might be hitting the “North Scottsdale

that like to hear our style of music. We play it all,

scene” at just the right time, as there seems to be

so it’s easy to cover many songs that appeal to

a growing number of places open to live music.

the majority of the listeners. From Johnny Cash

What has your experience been with this, and do

to Green Day, we play what people like to hear.

you view the area similarly?

Many hit songs and also some obscure ones that no one has heard of, but that’s the fun of it. Long

A: We have been performing regularly (twice per

term we are writing our own songs and would

month) at Rhythm & Wine in Scottsdale for the

like to have some of them recorded sometime

last three years. We have developed a nice fan

in 2015.

base there and they have been great to us. We also perform at The Herb Box in DC Ranch and

Q: What was with the band name change?

will be starting at their Old Town location in

the fall, splitting our time between both venues.

A: We were called “Shades of Grey” but when the

I think we are perfect for the local wine bar or

book and pending movie came out we thought

small restaurant scene that is happening in North

it best to change it to have our own identity.

Scottsdale because we are a two-piece band that

We were playing a show in January and we all

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showed up in blue shirts (without checking with one another) and someone said, “Hey, you look like the Blu-Tones.” The name stuck. Q: Are you playing any original songs? A: Yes, we do some original music. Some titles are “High Technology Blues,” “Try To Love Again,” “Nickel & Dime,” “Life Ain’t Free,” “Long Gone,” “Brand New Day” and “Scottsdale Boogie and Wonder.”

The Blu-Tones perform Oct. 17 & 25 at Rhythm & Wine, 7605 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. North Scottsdale.

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Writer Donna Kublin Photography Kerrick James

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“Photography is about sharing,” said international travel journalist Kerrick James, who tells his travel stories through pictures and words. With photographs and stories that have appeared in magazines such as Arizona Highways, Alaska Airlines and National Geographic Adventure, as well as published books and statewide and city guides throughout the West, James has sparked the imagination of readers with his distinctive style that shares the truth of the place and its people. “There is a romance and an addictive quality to travel if you do it right,” said James, who travels about 180 days a year. “I share my love of travel with people through my work.” He believes that photography is a form of communication. “Photography is the universal visual language; it transcends barriers and connects cultures,” he explained. “You can go to a place where you don’t speak the language and as long as you have a smile on your face and show them what you are doing, you can put people at ease and get them involved in the process. It generates a wonderful energy that just fills you up.” He also believes in sharing how to make the most of photographic opportunities that present themselves and does this through organized workshops, custom photo trips and working with high school students through a local nonprofit organization, Through Each Others Eyes (TEOE). “When I first started out, people were very generous in sharing information to help me grow,” he said. “I’ve always done that with friends and people I traveled with, so when I started to do photo workshops, it was a natural segue.” His schedule seems daunting, with photo shoots in the West for tourism organizations and a Grand Canyon workshop in October on the Colorado River, followed three days later by a trip to China for a Yangtze River cruise, a feature article he is doing for AAA EnCompass Magazine. From Nov. 12-16, he is running his own private label workshop, “Waterfalls of Havasupai,” which includes hiking, camping and photography. His schedule for 2015 includes a workshop in Mexico for Friends of Arizona Highways to photograph the whales off the Baja; a TEOE workshop, “Roaming Route 66,” in April; “Waterfalls and Stars of Havasupai” with Arizona Outback Adventures, May 14-18; “Zambia Luxury Safari” with The Bushcamp Company, June 9-18; and “High in the Alps,” Aug. 23 through Sept. 1. In addition, this spring he will participate in the TEOE photographer exchange in celebration of the 30th year that Grenoble, France, and the city of Phoenix have been sister cities. Two professional photographers from Phoenix will go to Grenoble to photograph the area and people, and two photographers from Grenoble will come to Arizona. When complete, 80 prints will be exhibited in Phoenix and then in Grenoble, 20 from each photographer. James has been involved with TEOE for more than 15 years and really enjoys the people in the organization and those he meets through it. In addition to the exchange, through their education program he teaches photography to young people at local schools and is a positive role model for those who might be interested in the

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profession. He especially enjoys the TEOE program of photographing school portraits for homeless children, many of whom do not have a visual record of themselves without something like this. “It is one of the most uplifting things I’ve ever been involved with,” he said. TEOE began in 1988 as an artistic outreach of the Phoenix Sister Cities commission. That year, the commission sent two professional photographers from Phoenix to Japan to take pictures of Japanese life and culture, and invited two Japanese photographers to travel to Arizona to capture images of American life. Since then, more than 100 photographers in Phoenix and abroad have participated in photo exchanges, which have produced more than 150 exhibitions worldwide and have been viewed by more than two million people.

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A major fundraiser for TEOE will be held on Feb. 21, 2015, at the Heard Museum. It is titled “Exposure 2015” and features the work of some of Arizona’s premier photographers, a live and silent auction and more. James grew up with cameras around the house and has a photograph of himself at about age four holding a Brownie camera. His advice to aspiring photographers is to take photos of everything and look at the work of other photographers. “To advance as a photographer in the profession, you have to find what makes your work sing, trust your heart and eye and develop a distinctive insight and values,” he said. “With digital photography, if students have a visual sensibility, they can master the techniques quite quickly. I’ve seen people in a week’s workshop make a quantum leap, especially if they had the eye for it.” James’ largest print is on display at the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau in California. It is a 15-by-27-foot print of the Bixby Bridge and the Big Sur coastline. His work can be seen online, in books and magazines and locally at the Chandler Fashion Center as part of the Arizona Highways exhibit there.

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Writer Lara Piu

Celebr ates 20 years of food, fun & more

f you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to try Cartwright’s for dinner, the big day has arrived – but don’t stop

there. On Oct. 15 and 16, you can sample many of downtown’s foodie-famed spots, as well as its music, spirits and more at the 2014 Taste of Cave Creek. Now in its 20th year, eight of the last hosted and run by the Town of Cave Creek, the annual food festival showcases cuisine sampling from nearly 25 local restaurants with a side of wine, beer, music and more in the open-air setting of Stagecoach Village. It’s a chance to taste test popular restaurants and bars or preview those new on the scene. “We do this midweek because these restaurants are busy on the weekends,” says Adam Stein, town marshal. Stein serves as co-chair for the event, which is put on as an invitation for folks to check out the town and its libations and fare. “Our sponsors, Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln, also help with radio advertising, so people come up from everywhere,” he says. “They see what Cave Creek has to offer and they’re hooked.” Back by popular demand are Sonoran Spirits, Jacked Ice and everything in the area’s food, beer, wine and spirits from Alberto’s to Z’s Asian Fusion. New to the event are Oregano’s, The Boulders, Venues Cafe, Indigo Crow, Janey’s Coffee Co. and Bodega, Arizona Select Ice Cream and Candy Co. and My Sweet Blessings Bakery.

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Two stages offer live music, with Ryan Sims Band performing in the gazebo and Jake Dean Band in the beer garden on both nights from 6 to 10 p.m. Another newcomer is the Margarita Challenge, where event goers can try innovative margarita creations by participating restaurants. See how your favorite stacks up each night when a panel of judges chooses three winners. The restaurants will be working with Dirty Tequila, Cruz Tequila, Agave Underground, 3 Amigos, Donkey Piss, Julio Caesar Chavez and six other tequila brands offering their goods up for tasting grabs. Town of Cave Creek also leverages the popular event to help organizations that help the community. Nonprofits like Wild at Heart, Foothills Food Bank and Foothills Caring Corps will have a free booth at the event, and better yet, Cave Creek Museum will receive a whopping 25 percent of liquor sales. “We want to bring awareness to the community [nonprofits] and give them an opportunity to talk to the 7,500-8,000 attendees,” Adam says. Taste of Cave Creek Oct. 15 and 16 5-10 p.m. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. Event parking and free shuttle from Schoolhouse Road $10 admission, sold at the gate $2-$5 per food tasting 480-488-1400 www.tasteofcavecreek.com

Participating Restaurants

Adam Stein

Alberto Ristoranti

It’s A Divine Bakery

Amaro Italiano Ristorante

Janey’s Coffee Co. and Bodega

Big Earl’s Greasy Eats

Le Sans Souci Restaurant

Brugos Pizza Co.

My Sweet Blessings Bakery

Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue

Oregano’s

Buffalo Chip Saloon

Spotted Donkey Cantina

Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House

The Boulders

Cave Creek Tap Haus

The Hideaway Grill

Chef Sara’s Raw Vegan Academy and Cafe

The Horny Toad

Cibo e Vino

The Village Coffee & Creperie

El Encanto Mexican Restaurant

Tonto Bar & Grill

Hacienda’s Mexican Grill

Uncle Louie The Restaurant

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral

Venues Cafe

Indian Village

Z’s Asian Fusion

Indigo Crow

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Writer Tom Scanlon

She’s the human jukebox.

“Old soul … I’ve heard that before. It’s a nice compliment,” Talia said, during a break from her three-

You don’t even have to pop a quarter (or a dollar, these

set, three-hour Saturday night show. “I loved music from

days) to get her to sing. This young singer performs as Talia,

such an early age, it’s so important to me.”

using just her first name. She is 23, looks even younger, yet carries herself with poise and aplomb, singing and playing

Born in Santa Barbara, she came with her family to north

piano like she’s done it all her life.

Scottsdale, where she threw herself into music from an unusually early age.

She has, by the way. “I started writing songs and playing all around town when True, maybe she didn’t hit a high “C” and then sing “It’s

I was nine,” she said. “My first show was at a Borders

a New Day” when the doctor gave her newborn bottom a

bookstore.”

spank; even so, it didn’t take Talia long to start a career that currently has her doing a musical residency at the

Incredibly, she recorded and released three CDs by the

elegant Phoenician resort. Here, as she has for the last

time she was 15.

three years, she performs four nights a week, 200-plus shows a year.

“I’ve been very blessed with a supportive family,” said Talia. Her father, Mak, is an avionics engineer. Her

At the Phoenician, she dazzles tourists and locals alike,

mother, Sandra, works in insurance and Talia’s little

building a loyal following with her soulful, intense variations

sister, Layla, has a fast-track career as a researcher.

on everything from new pop to long-ago favorites. Indeed,

hearing her takes on the like of Frank Sinatra’s “I’ve Got

Speaking of moving fast, Talia is working on a fourth original

You Under My Skin,” the idea that this is an old soul with

CD, which she said “will have a new sound that I hope will

a young face might get under your skin.

be enjoyed as much as I’m enjoying making it.”

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Talia is a petite 5 feet, 2 inches tall, looking elegant in a black cocktail dress. Hers is a timeless look, and her easy grace belies an extraordinary work ethic; she has been locked down on her career with the single-minded focus some researchers use to study microscope slides. At The Phoenician, Talia is playing piano, tossing her luxuriously long hair back as she dives into John Legend’s “All of Me,” then Britney Spears’ “Toxic.” She takes a break from singing for Dave Brubeck’s instrumental “Take Five,” during which her normally delicate playing gets bold as she vamps through the jazz classic. This is clearly a passion. A woman in the audience once came up to her on a break and told her, “I can tell how much you love what you do.” Yet music is also her job. “I can’t stress enough how much of a blessing it is to do something that makes my heart sing,” Talia said. “My heart is so happy when I’m doing this. And, hopefully, I can touch other people.” What can’t she sing? She prances from Bruno Mars to Van Morrison to Billy Joel, making each song her own; you can see she doesn’t just sing it, she feels it. Her interesting takes have her tinkering with tempos, speeding up songs like Billy Joel’s “Just the Way You Are.” Speaking of Billy Joel, it’s tempting to give this young veteran of the local music scene a nickname: “The Piano Woman.” Blended with the covers, Talia’s fans are getting first listens of her new original songs, such as “See You Again” and “Heavy Heart.” Her budding career may take her to Los Angeles or New York. Until then, catch this rising star at The Phoenician (no cover charge) on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday nights. taliamusic.com

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Bassekou Kouyaté

La Santa Cecilia

Billy Strings and Don Julin

Writer Tom Scanlon

For many, a great place to escape from the punishing heat of summer is the Musical Instrument Museum, where one can spend leisurely hours perusing exhibits and listening to music greats of the past and present. By the time you read this, it should finally be cooling off. And the MIM is celebrating the temperature needle dropping down by turning up the volume needle with its first outdoor music festival. MIMFest, a two-day event of music, food trucks and family-oriented fun activities, is scheduled for Oct. 18-19. MIM hosts some 200 concerts per year, but the outdoor setting is a first for the music museum located off Tatum Boulevard just south of the 101. “MIMFest offers a fun and festive opportunity for attendees to discover talented musical acts from around the world,” said Lowell Pickett, the event’s artistic director. “The diverse lineup allows guests to experience artists of varying genres and levels of success, and we hope this inspires them to continue exploring and appreciating global music.” The music will be divided between two main stages. Between acts, there will be lessons on taiko drumming, hula and East Indian dancing. Adding to the festival atmosphere will be stilt walkers, a Chinese dance team and roving brass band.

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Davina and The Vagabonds

Socks in the Frying Pan

Indeed, the music covers much of the globe, including Latin, African, Celtic and Americana. A few of the performers include: • Davina and The Vagabonds, bouncing from jazz to blues to roots; • La Santa Cecilia, playing Latin-flavored rock; • Bassekou Kouyaté and Ngoni ba, playing a West African lute called the ngoni; • Socks in the Frying Pan, a traditional Celtic band; Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta

• Krar Collective, an Ethiopian groove band; • Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta, cranking up dance-friendly mambo and cumbia tunes; • The Heritage Blues Orchestra, covering much of the history

Throughout the weekend, food trucks will serve up barbecue, burgers, burritos, brioche, beer and plenty

of African American music; • Billy Strings and Don Julin, an Appalachian/bluegrass duo.

more treats. Kids will have the chance to play exotic instruments from around the world, romp in a play space and get their faces painted. Speaking of kids, children six and under get free admission with a paying adult. Adults pay $30 for one-day admission or $55 for both days. Teen admission is $20 one day/$35 both days, and admission for children ages 7-12 is $15/$25. VIP

MIMFest hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit MIM.org or call 480-478-6000.

admission, which includes on-site parking, a private lounge and food and beverages, is $150/$250. For non-VIP ticket holders, free parking and shuttle service for MIMFest will be located just south of the museum at Horse Lovers’ Park.

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THE

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Writer Jenn Korducki Krenn Photography Bryan Black

Whether you’re a novice bike rider, a seasoned expert

“I was riding really well before Nationals, but I wasn’t

or have never put your feet to the pedals, there’s at

sure how far I would make it competing against girls

least one comparison to be drawn between cycling

from cities with huge tracks like Trexlertown and

and life: both have their share of ups and downs.

Colorado Springs,” Kayla says.

Sometimes, it’s all we can do to just hold on and keep riding.

A prestigious national event requires a matching level of commitment, not only from the rider but also from

For Kayla Hankins, the ride started at the humble age of

her entire support system. One of the Hankins family’s

seven, when she participated in her first triathlon. It was

chief concerns prior to their Nationals journey was

through this event that she realized her particular love

making sure Kayla’s younger brother, nine-year-old

for the bike, and less than a year later her enthusiasm

Alex, would be on board with frequent 4 a.m. wake-

led her to seek further training and tutelage from Mike

up calls, not to mention losing a lot of his free time

and Lisa Kolin, head coaches and co-owners of Strada

during both the school year and summer vacation.

Racing Club (“Strada,” February 2014).

Fortunately, Alex gave his two thumbs up, and any doubts over his decision are immediately quashed by

“Coach Mike and Coach Lisa are everything to me

the glowing opinion he has for his big sister.

in cycling,” Kayla says. “They’ve taught me all I know about the bike.”

“I think she is an amazing rider,” he says. “She’s really strong and brave to ride so fast and do everything she

Their guidance in areas such as technique, goal setting

does on her bike.”

and nutrition combined with Kayla’s indisputable natural talent have paved the way for incredible success in a

With the entire family clipped in, Kayla worked with the

short period of time. Now 11, Kayla has built a resume

Kolins and her Strada teammates to prepare, training

in track and road racing that is no doubt the envy of

on her track bike in the WestWorld of Scottsdale

cyclists many times her age. She has won more than 40

parking lot in addition to road bike rides around Cave

triathlons and 60 bike races, including this year’s Arizona

Creek several times a week. In the last week of June,

State Criterium Championships and the 7th Annual Bike

she headed out on the road to California – riding

the Bluff Arizona State Championship Road Race. In June,

passenger this time – with her family, coaches and

her sky’s-the-limit ambition enabled her to compete on

best friend and fellow competitor, Niki Hemmerlin.

an even bigger stage at the 2014 USA Cycling Juniors Track Nationals in Carson, California, where she – spoiler

Her first event was a scratch race, during which all

alert – exceeded her wildest expectations.

competing riders are on the track at the same time.

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Kayla placed first out of 13 girls in the juniors 11-12 age group by a wide margin. “I was really happy and very surprised,” she says. “The announcer joked about the fact that I was from Arizona because we don’t even have a velodrome.” The next day, she placed third in a second scratch race event, but it was her performance in the 500-meter time trial event that turned even more heads: Kayla’s time of 43.247 seconds earned her a first place finish in the junior girls 11-12 and beat out all but one of the boys in her same age group, earning her a gold medal and a new national record. As if that wasn’t enough to be proud of, her collective points from all three events earned her the gold in the omnium, and Kayla went from placing well to becoming the 2014 national champion in track cycling. “It was an overwhelming feeling for my wife, Sara, and I,” says Eric Hankins, Kayla’s father. “The announcer making a lot of comments and getting the crowd laughing about where she’s from made it even more exciting. We spent the whole year getting there, and then to see her win and set a national record … we’re beyond proud.” So what does Kayla think set her apart against competitors who train in the very best facilities? “I think it’s just that I love what I do,” she says. “There are some people who think hey, I kind of like biking, I’ll go to Nationals and see how I do. I’m not like that. I love biking. I don’t like soccer, I don’t like gymnastics or dance or anything that a lot of kids like. I like biking.” Her obvious passion makes it all the more bittersweet that in the same summer the Hankins family went from feeling the highest highs, a single bike accident brought them crashing down to the lowest lows a mere one week later. While

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Kayla was riding a steep downhill in the USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin on July 5, a fellow competitor crashed directly in front of her. With no time to react at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, Kayla ran over the girl’s bike and went down. “I immediately got to my feet and felt angry that I had crashed at road nationals,” Kayla remembers. “The paramedics were already helping the other girl, so a woman in the audience came over and asked me if I was OK. I think she was confused because the first thing I said to her was, ‘Is Kelly OK?’ That’s my name for the road bike I was riding that day.” Once Kelly was accounted for, Kayla was driven to the medical tent. At that point, she could barely open her mouth and it was confirmed that she had broken her jaw in three places, in addition to suffering five broken teeth and severe road rash. She was given treatment and stitches in Wisconsin and upon arriving home, received additional surgeries at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, including wiring her jaw shut for a month. “We’re thankful to all the nurses and doctors at Phoenix Children’s Hospital who took such great care of Kayla before and after her surgery,” Eric says, “particularly, Kayla’s surgeon, Dr. Davinder Singh, and her team. Besides competing in the Olympics, Kayla’s dream is to attend medical school someday, and her experience with Dr. Singh only augmented her desire to become a doctor.” More than two months later, the wires are off and Kayla is feeling better physically. On the other hand, the mental aspect of getting back in the saddle is still, as she puts it, “kind of sketchy.” “It’s exciting to be close to being able to ride again, but I’m going to approach it in a way that I feel comfortable,” she says. “I know I will get back to where I was before at some point.”

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Eric adds, “We’re 100 percent supportive of what she wants to do, whether she wants to continue racing or decides to focus on something else. The crash made all of us realize that when you’re in a bike race, you’re not just relying on your own skill. You’re relying on others around you.” Fortunately, Kayla has no shortage of other interests. In addition to being a straight-A student with a love for math and science, she enjoys hiking with her family and hopes to go from rim to rim at the Grand Canyon with her mom later this year. She also loves horseback riding, particularly with her chestnut warmblood, Leo. “I’ve been riding horses since I was a few months old and my mom would hold me in the saddle with her,” Kayla says. “It’s something I find really fun and am also passionate about.” Then again, with highly esteemed cycling mentors such as John Coyle, Robbie Ventura and Marek Kotrly to rely on for support, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Kayla clipped in again soon. “I’d really like to go to track nationals again next year,” she says. “I know it sounds crazy because I just crashed, but I loved that track so much. Plus, I just love racing. I’m very competitive and I’d like to see how I’d do in the new age group, since I’d be racing with the 13-14 junior girls next year. Going to the Olympics someday is also still my dream.” No matter what the future holds, Kayla possesses the drive and determination to achieve excellence in any endeavor – and have fun while doing it. And so the ride continues .…

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Writer Nigel Spence

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This month, the Cochise course at Desert Mountain will play host to the Champions Tour season finale Charles Schwab Cup Championship for the second time in three years. The 2012 edition was won by Scottsdale resident Tom Lehman, and in winning the final tournament, he also captured the season-long race for the Charles Schwab Cup. That week, Tom Lehman played in honor of his longtime coach, Jim Flick, who was battling pancreatic cancer. Lehman’s inspired back nine on Sunday included birdies on four of his final five holes and a six stroke victory. The 18th hole did not prove influential in the outcome of the 2012 Championship, but the reachable par-5 could prove pivotal in determining this year’s victor. The Jack Nicklaus-designed hole features his signature split or island fairway design complemented by an array of native desert elements to produce a classic risk/reward hole. A long, accurate tee shot over the corner of the right fairway bunker is desired if wanting to reach the green in two shots. A tee shot to the left side of the fairway is safer but makes for a longer, blind shot to the green, leading most players to lay up to the second island fairway. The small green sits some 15 yards beyond a wash and is further protected by a pot bunker short of the green, a deep bunker to the left and a bunker that runs the length of the green beyond the putting surface. The shallow green slopes from back to front, further emphasizing the importance of controlling the distance of the approach shot as much as the accuracy. To see if the 18th hole will play a part in determining this year’s champion, be sure to be out at Desert Mountain Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 for the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. october 2014

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Pinnacle High School Graduate

makes waves, moves oceans Class of 2013 student serves aboard world’s most versatile multi-mission combat ship

“The military builds you into a Photography United States Navy, Fifth Fleet Writer Lara Piu

person you couldn’t have ever dreamed of being.”

Seventeen months ago, Tammy Trotti was a Pinnacle High School senior, among the many who were no doubt daydreaming about post-graduation life. Her life was about school, ROTC and a part-time job at Café Zupas. Thanks to her fast-track drive, today she stands tall on one of the world’s most versatile multi-mission combat ships, the USS Nitze DDG 94. “I graduated high school, went to boot camp, followed apprentice school and then completed my first Navy deployment, all within a year and a half,” Tammy says. Access to a better college education attracted Tammy to sign up, but the fringe benefits sealed the deal. “I have always been an adventurous person, so the fact that I’d get to go all over and travel the world was what I wanted most,” says Tammy. Her grandfather, Frank Trotti, served in the Army, and her uncle was a Marine; however, the Phoenix native was the first in her immediate family to continue the legacy of military service. And she’s glad she did, since it’s given her the chance to push her limits. “The Navy has been a very rewarding experience,” she says. “It gives me an opportunity to excel and stand out from others in the military and in the civilian sector.” The bonus is how she’s developing in unexpected ways. “This experience has also made me closer to my family and has forced me to grow up and be more mature.” Combat ship USS Nitze DDG 94 As an operations specialist aboard the Norfolk-based ship, Seaman Tammy is part of USS Nitze’s 315-member crew of men and women protecting our country on the world’s oceans. The mother lode of ships, USS Nitze DDG 94 is

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ImPRoVE youR one of the most versatile multi-mission combat vessels. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is longer than one and a half football fields at nearly 510-feet long by 66-feet wide, weighing in at more than 9,200 tons. Twin gas turbine engines have the capacity to push the ship through the water at more than 30 miles per hour. It’s named for Paul Nitze, who served as Secretary of the Navy under President Lyndon B. Johnson and as chief arms control adviser during the administration of President Ronald Reagan. According to the Navy, sailors like Tammy take on a variety of jobs. USS Nitze’s company consists of approximately 31 officers and 284 enlisted men and women. Each member has

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The Navy says this fast, maneuverable and technically advanced destroyer provides the required war-fighting capabilities and operational flexibility to execute multi-mission evolutions such as surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare and anti-air warfare. USS Nitze is equipped to operate singularly or as part of carrier strike groups, surface action groups, amphibious ready groups and underway replenishment groups. Looking forward With major accomplishments at her back, Tammy now says her possibilities in life are endless. After this, she plans on having a family and pursuing her dream of working in interior design and architecture. “I want to build my own dream house,” she says. Tammy adds that her path may not be for everyone, but it is an experience she endorses. “I recommend anyone join the military because it doesn’t matter what your background is, everyone comes together and it’s an amazing start to life,” she says. “The military builds you into a person you couldn’t have ever dreamed of being.”

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Writer Peni Long

Well known locally for their custom glass dinnerware

became her passion and new career. Two years

and architectural tile, Carole Perry and husband Don

after leaving the corporate world, she launched her

Carroll have been creating glass artwork for 22 years.

creative glass business. Within 10 years, her husband

Recognized in the fine art world for her signature

had also quit his “real job” to be her partner in the

glass tapestries, Carole found her life’s work in 1990

business of making glass, and Laughing Glass was

when she decided that the corporate world was

born.

no longer for her. She took a sabbatical from her stressful job and literally went off to the Oregon

Why “Laughing Glass”? It wasn’t the first name of the

woods for a bit of soul searching to help her decide

business, but when Carole decided to upgrade with a

her next career move.

website and other forms of outreach, she discovered that her original business name was already taken.

“The woods included a glass camp where I shared a

Several friends and pitchers of margaritas later,

cabin with one of the students,” Carole remembers.

Laughing Glass was born, a name happily reflective

“My first day there was very wet and cold, and the

of the joy that Carole and Don continue to share in

only source of dry heat was the classroom. I went

their art.

inside … and sort of never came back out.”

Hot Work for Cool Art The rest, as they say, is history, and creative glass

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The creative process is not easy; it’s hot, but results

in some very cool art. To start, almost every piece created, whether it is a flower, vase or dish, involves two basic kiln firings. The first is at a temperature of 1,500 degrees for the initial melting of the pieces of colored glass. The second is at 1,250 degrees, after the glass has been filed, shaped or otherwise artistically honed. The sculpting process may add several more steps to get to the one-ofa-kind shapes and designs, including a third firing at 1,340 degrees that allows the artist to “tack fire” glass elements onto a flat surface, creating a more three-dimensional effect.

Bowl-ing for Good In 1997, Carole learned of an international grassroots effort called the Empty Bowls Project through an article in a magazine. The initiative calls on artists to create handcrafted bowls and invite their community to a meal. In exchange for a cash donation, guests are then asked to keep their bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. The money raised is donated to an organization working to end hunger and food insecurity. Soon after reading about the project, Carole came upon the local Empty Bowls group in Phoenix. That year, she loaded up 250 bowls to donate and wound up with a permanent commitment to using her talents to help feed the hungry. “I was overwhelmed,” Carole says. “There were more than 30,000 bowls in the Arizona Center. But it was the most thrilling feeling, just helping and serving food, knowing that my small contribution was helping others.” In the next three years, she mustered the support of other artists and wound up taking 800 bowls to the event in 2000. In 2001, the Foothills Food Bank asked for help in the area being served north of Phoenix. At that time, the food bank relied on donations only. With the number of clients escalating, the dream was born to do a local event. That required additional partners: artists to make bowls and the means to fill them. With the help of local artists and the Sonoran Arts League, bowls were created. Next, the event needed to source everything else and in the process, fulfill the two basic rules of the national Empty Bowls initiative. The first rule was easy to meet: the beneficiary of the Empty Bowls event must have a primary mission to feed the hungry. Score one for the Foothills Food Bank. The second rule required some serious collaboration with local suppliers, since 100 percent of all money raised must go to the beneficiary, not to defray event expenses. Where to find partners willing to donate the goods to support selling bowls and serving food to potentially hundreds of donors? Since 2004, the Carefree Resort and Conference Center has filled that role, providing the tables, linens and food (pasta, sauce and garlic bread) to serve the hungry bowl buyers.

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This is not an easy task with rising demand, but Curt

event, obtaining food and other supplies, coordinating

Moroney, director of sales for the resort, is happy to

with the Foothills Food Bank and otherwise directing

continue helping to fill the bowls.

traffic to make sure the event is successful in its mission. Between the two of them, Carole and Don

“It’s such a worthwhile cause and a community-minded

have all the angles covered to ensure the bowls are

thing for us to do,” he says. So ready, set, go … and

ready for buyers.

Empty Bowls rolls on.

Increased Popularity Demands Increased Supply For the Empty Bowls creations, the 30 or more

Carole has learned a lot over the years about supply and

original pieces of glass from the first kiln firing are

demand. The first local event featured 850 bowls and

shaped and ground and then placed on top of either

was scheduled to start at 11 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m.

a ceramic or stainless steel mold and reheated in the second firing. At 1,250 degrees, the glass will sag or

“Surprise, surprise, we ran out of bowls in 45

slump into the mold, creating the actual bowl shape.

minutes,” says Carole. “The next year we had 1,300 bowls and ended at 1 p.m.”

Don especially works throughout the year to create

a supply of these unique bowls, making several every

To bolster supplies for the increasingly popular

week. He is also the expert grinder, organizer and

Empty Bowls local event, Carole was initially able to

packer for the glass creations, while Carole is busy

augment the cache of bowls made by local artists

finding other artists, creating the catalog for the

with leftovers from the Phoenix event, but today the

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supply is dwindling and the extra bowls are no longer available. To add to the dilemma, the art world shrank during the recession; so many artists have retired or moved on. But Carole is undaunted. Through it all, she stands firm in her commitment, adding, “If I have learned anything, it’s that nothing is insurmountable.” Pam DiPietro, executive director for Foothills Food Bank, agrees. “Working together, we can continue to help so many people surmount their problems and their hunger,” she says. The Foothills Food Bank now serves more than 400 families each month with an average of four people per family, and the money raised from Empty Bowls remains the primary fundraising event for the organization. Proceeds go directly to stocking the shelves, which are frequently going bare as donations have stabilized but demand continues to increase. This year’s Empty Bowls event will be held at the Carefree Town Center on Friday, October 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a minimum donation of $15, guests can select their own unique bowl, use it for lunch and take it home as an addition to their local art collection. Bowls made by Carole and Don at Laughing Glass will be available, along with those from other local artists and potters. The event is sponsored by the Sonoran Arts League, the town of Carefree, the Carefree Resort and Conference Center, Marjon Ceramics and Laguna Clay. All proceeds will be donated to the Foothills Food Bank. 480-488-6070 laughingglass@mindspring.com foothillsfoodbank@gmail.com.

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Bryan Black

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Times, they are a-changin’. Bob Dylan may have first recorded those words in 1963, but those times, they haven’t slowed down. There are few better examples than the leaps made in science in the last half century. Many of the most fascinating and transformative breakthroughs in disease diagnosis and treatment have been made in recent decades, and it’s not only what has been discovered and developed that has changed; it’s who is discovering it. Step inside the sleek downtown headquarters of the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), and you won’t find stuffy offices or suits. Instead, TGen buzzes with life and is decidedly, well, young. Sure, there are plenty of well-versed senior scientists, but many of the researchers are Gen Y-ers, ripe with enthusiasm and more than comfortable in a world where information has always been at the working end of a computer mouse. Among the stars is a young standout named Pilar Ramos whose groundbreaking study of a rare ovarian cancer may lead to early diagnosis and potentially prevention or a cure for those at risk. Born in Spain, Ramos came to Maryvale High School as an exchange student. She went home, but had fallen in love with the desert Southwest and decided to return for college. She attended Glendale Community College, where she studied biotechnology. It was in that program, which was developed to train students in the growing fields of pharmaceutical studies, clinical laboratory medicine, forensics and environmental testing laboratories, that her skills and interest grew. She followed up her GCC studies with a bachelor’s degree in molecular biosciences and biotechnology at Arizona State University, and just completed her PhD in molecular and cellular biology. She didn’t have to leave the Valley of the Sun to make an impact.

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In 2000, an army of scientists released the first draft of the Human Genome Project, a map of the three billion-plus nucleotides that make up human DNA. With the mapping of the human genome complete, Dr. Jeffrey Trent, an internationally recognized scientist who grew up in Phoenix, envisioned an institute where he and other leading scientists would “turn breakthroughs in genetic research into medical advances.” With the help of Governor Jane Hull, he and other visionaries raised enough money and support to not only build a research institute, but also to attract the headquarters of the International Genomics Consortium. The 173,000 square-foot, six-story, $46 million Phoenix Biomedical Center building in downtown Phoenix is now the beacon of hope for countless people, and for the state’s economy. TGen is a non-profit organization dedicated to integrating the Genome Project findings and applying them to help people. It has put Phoenix at the forefront for genetic innovations in treating cancers, diagnosing rare diseases and developing prevention strategies for a vast array of diseases, conditions and disorders. Like many of the institute’s growing collection of the best and brightest, Ramos joined TGen as a research associate while still in school in May 2007. Her tasks there have varied, and, like most scientific research centers, her jobs have followed available funding. Her most notable research to date has been in TGen’s Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research Unit, where she successfully identified the genetic mutation that causes a rare but devastating ovarian cancer called small cell carcinoma of the ovary of hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT). Her findings, recently published in renowned science journal Nature Genetics, open the door for diagnosis and treatment options for this very aggressive type of ovarian cancer that is deadly in adolescent girls and young women. “Since we know the DNA sequence of the human genome, we can sequence DNA from tumors and compare them to the normal human genome reference to see what the differences are,” Ramos explained. In doing so, she was able to identify mutations in one specific gene that cause SCCOHT. “Now that we know that pretty much every case [of SCCOHT] has mutations in this gene, we know exactly

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what we need to target,” she added. The discovery could also lead to preventative measures, such as genetic testing for family members who may carry the mutation, or voluntary removal of ovaries in those who test positive for the deadly mutation – or possibly, one day, a cure. Ramos’ findings were conducted in cooperation with Scottsdale Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Evergreen Hematology and Oncology, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, British Columbia Cancer Agency, University of British Columbia and the University Health Network-Toronto, and are an important addition to the growing pool of knowledge regarding the genetic causes of many different types of cancers. “There is a clear connection between lifestyle and health, but we now believe that the majority of cancers have a strong genetic component,” Ramos said. She and scientists like her are paving the way for new types of research, and a new understanding of the micro-level proteins and genetic variables behind cancers and other diseases. It’s a new way of thinking, and a new area of exploration that would not be possible without the foresight of and funding for institutes like TGen. Ramos also represents a new generation of researchers eager to make a difference and armed with information at their fingertips since they were born. They are the young men – and women – who are leading the way for scientific discovery. For future researchers like Ramos, the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation is embarking on a comprehensive campaign to ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed. Their goal is to raise $50 million over four years to support student success in the following three thematic areas: • $25 million to fund scholarships that will directly support student success. • $15 million in support for faculty and staff innovation, creativity, and excellence to develop new programs, initiatives and methodologies to enhance student success. • $10 million to support community partnerships that expand opportunity for students. There have been a variety of projects developed that are associated with each theme and which are critical to ensuring a robust economy and community where people want to live and work. As public funding for higher education wanes, it’s more important than ever to invest in tomorrow’s leaders.

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College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Animal Control 602-506-7387 Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400 Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890 Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145 Salvation Army 480-488-3590

Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090 McDowell Sonoran Conservancy 480-998-7971 mcdowellsonoran.org Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 newcomersclubofscottsdale.com Rotary Club 623-581-1163 Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624 Soroptimist International 480-522-6692 YMCA 480-596-9622

St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338

Dentist Alba Dental 480-471-3432 albadentalcare.com

COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669

Esthetician Skincare by Klara 480-247-8250 skincarebyklara.com

Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764 Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090 Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043 Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440 Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131 Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981

Financial Planning Investments Edward Jones Natasha H. Palmatier 480-488-2821 Fitness Core Fitness 480-620-3000 corefitnessaz.com Handyman Desert Foothills Handyman Service 602-540-9794 1handyman4you.com Brian Hansen 602-920-9141 Free Estimates Hauling/Rubbish Removal Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-545-1220 Ext. 711 800-501-9324 rubbishworks.com/phoenix

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Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131

Library Appaloosa Library 480-312-7323

Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220

Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636

Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296

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Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd. Home Services Plan B Home Services 602-540-7900 planbhomeservices.com Horse Riding Twisted Tree Farm 480-860-8215 twistedtreefarm.com House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 themaidsscottsdale.com Insurance Allstate Insurance Frank M. Schubert 480-515-6259 Senior health plan specialist Generations Consulting Group 623-866-3222 keith@gcgagent.com Interior Design Change by Design 602-380-0076 617-283-3066 changebydesign.com Elizabeth Rosensteel Design Studio 602-522-0989 rosensteeldesign.com

Massage Bodywork for Life 480-595-0246 bodyworkforlife.com Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 carefreeoutdoor.com Outdoor Lighting Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 lettherebelightllc.com PAINTING DW Crandall Painting, Inc. 602.486.9495 dwcrandall.com Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 Pilates Bodywork for Life 480-595-0246 bodyworkforlife.com Photography Blackswan Photographers 480-282-8646 blackswanphotographers.com Karen Sophia Photography 480-543-7526 karensophiaphotography.com

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Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 loraleiphotography.com Pogue Photography 480-748-9100 poguephoto.com Plastic Surgeon Dr. Patti Flint 480-945-3300 pattiflintmd.com Plumbing Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Services 623-551-7473 proskillservices.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 westlandffas.com Post office Scottsdale Post Office 7339 E. Williams Dr. 480-513-2935 Real Estate Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 480-294-3257 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 602-430-4081 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Retirement Community Carefree Manor 480-595-5800 carefreemanor.net The Heritage at Carefree 480-488-1622 heritagecarefree.com

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SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001 Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Copper Ridge School 480-484-1400 Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSD www.cavecreekpreschools.com 480-575-2062 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Canyon Middle School 480-484-4600 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 DO Re Mi School of the Arts 480-451-8233 El Dorado Private School 480-502-6878 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583 Goddard School 480-437-1000 Grayhawk Elementary School 602-449-6600 pvschools.net Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500 Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool 480-585-7000 littlesunshine.com

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Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000 McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare 480-538-0411 kindercare.com Notre Dame Preparatory 480-634-8200 notredamepreparatory.org Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600 Pinnacle High School 602-449-4000 Pinnacle Peak Elementary School 480-538-7120 www.pvschools.net Pope John XXIII Catholic School Community 480-905-0939 popejohnxxiii.org Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 scarizona.org Scottsdale Preparatory Academy 480-776-1970 scottsdaleprep.org Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 The Scottsdale School 480-451-9442 thescottsdaleschool.com Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895

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Pumpkin Arancini

Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Halloween is right around the corner, which means once again it’s time for the pumpkin to shine – not just on porches and windowsills, but in a number of scrumptious dishes, as well. With smaller edible varieties like the sugar pie pumpkin, these delicious orange orbs have proven to be more than just ornamentation. Though terrific in soups, pies and even your morning coffee, the Halloween favorite proves its versatility in this recipe for pumpkin arancini, a seasonal take on a Sicilian classic.

For the Pumpkin Risotto (Yields about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 cups Pumpkin (or Butternut Squash), small dice 1 tablespoon Butter 1 cup Arborio Rice ½ cup Onion, small dice 1 clove Garlic 1/3 cup White Wine 5-6 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock, low-sodium 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions: 1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the pumpkin and onions and sauté until the pumpkin is almost tender, around 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, place the stock in a saucepan on a separate burner & bring to a gentle simmer. 3. In the pan with the pumpkin mixture, add more olive oil, the butter, garlic & the rice. Stir frequently for about 2 minutes until the rice is coated with the oil. 4. Add the white wine & stir until the wine is absorbed, about 1-2 minutes. 5. Add a ladle (about ½ cup) of hot stock to the rice. Stir until nearly all of the liquid has been absorbed. Repeat this process of stirring & adding hot stock for about 20-30 minutes or until the rice is al dente (just tender). You may not need all of the liquid. 6. Once the rice is al dente, remove the pan from the heat & stir in Parmesan cheese. 7. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator

For the Pumpkin Arancini (Yield: 16 pieces) 2 cups Pumpkin Risotto 16 pieces Mozzarella Cheese, cut into ½” cubes 1 cup All-Purpose Flour 2 Eggs + 1 tbl Water, beaten 4 cups Breadcrumbs (Italian or Panko) Cooking Oil for Deep Frying Optional: Marinara Sauce for dipping

until completely cooled, preferably overnight. 1. Form about 1/8 cup of cooled pumpkin risotto into a disc. Place 1 mozzarella cube into the center, then close into the shape of a ball. Repeat for remaining risotto & mozzarella cubes. 2. Divide the flour, eggs, & breadcrumbs into separate containers. Roll the risotto balls into the flour, eggs, & breadcrumbs respectively until well coated. 3. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to 350F. Deep-fry the arancini in batches for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove onto a paper towel-lined plate before transferring to serving platter. 4. Optional: serve with marinara sauce on the side.

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