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contents :: contributors 08

Meet the Butirskiy Family

High School Sports :: BCHS Boys’ Basketball

22 Youth :: Boulder Creek Student Earns Film Award 24 Community

Shelly Spence :: Owner/Publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221

Stephanie Maher Palenque :: Contributing Writer Amanda Christmann Larson :: Contributing Writer Donna Kublin :: Contributing Writer Paula Theotocatos :: Contributing Writer Jenny Brooks :: Contributing Writer Nigel Spence :: Contributing Writer Lynsi Freitag :: Contributing Writer

Sean McMahon :: Arizona Ironman’s Youngest Competitor

Sometimes, Magic Happens

Saving Starfish

Anthem Business Person of the Year

Right off a Cliff

Telling Stories One Collage at a Time

Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers :: Photographer Karen Sophia Photography :: Photographer Mike Spinelli :: Photographer

Barrett Jackson :: Bigger Than Big

Meaghan’s Dream :: Graphic Artist

Lighting Up the Night

Dining Guide

Marketplace

Local Index

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Correction: A photo credit for Dawn Hamm Photography was inadvertently left out of the December 2012 story on musician Zach Fitzgerald. ImagesAZ consistently strives for excellence, and we apologize for any confusion or issues this may have caused.

feature staff bio Stephanie Maher Palenque has been writing for ImagesAZ since 2004. She is a self-described nerd who has been a writer, lover of literature and a book collector for as long as she can remember. She grew up above the New Jersey deli owned by her family, and married executive chef Jaime Palenque 20 years ago. When they fell in love, their interests collided, and Stephanie became a food writer. Now, with their three daughters, they enjoy discovering all of the culinary surprises that Arizona has to offer. Stephanie earned a B.A. in political science and criminal justice, and an M.A. in English literature and creative writing, both from Seton Hall University in her hometown of South Orange, New Jersey. She also earned an M.Ed. from Northern Arizona University. She teaches all levels of English literature and creative writing, and enjoys sharing her passion for the written word with her college students.

Stephanie Maher Palenque Contributing writer

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Stephanie lives in Anthem with her husband, and three daughters, Sophia (11), Alexandra (9) and Charlotte (9) who all attend Anthem Prep. Visit her website at www.thewordnerd.com.

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appy New Year from our family to yours! This time of year is always so exciting! It’s a time

of renewal, when the slate is wiped clean and new beginnings happen. The passing of another year is also a great reminder for us all: time is perhaps our most underappreciated commodity. How we spend it makes all the difference. If it’s wasted, there is no getting it back, but if we spend each moment in appreciation, living out loud and enjoying all of the experiences and opportunities that life has to offer, we become rich beyond measure. This year, my resolution is to spend my time fully alive, enjoying, loving, learning and sharing with the many people in my life who make it beautiful. It’s time we all made time for the things and the people that are truly important. How lucky I am to have to spend each day – this special time – in our amazing community full of wonderful people, learning, growing and being inspired! Cheers to a great 2013! Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine Owner/Publisher 623-341-8221

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Photo by Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers Writer Amanda Christmann Larson P. 54

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Meet the

Butirskiy Family

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Karen Sophia Photography

world-renowned artist now calls Anthem home

oung artist and family man, Alexei Butirskiy, originally from Moscow, Russia, has become a

citizen of the world. Each city or destination where he has lived or spent time – and there have been many – has left him a changed man. His heart has been changed, as well as the art that he creates so masterfully. This world-renowned artist now calls Anthem his home, and only time will tell how his newest home will affect him and his work. At the tender age of 38, Alexei’s paintings have been the subject of more than 50 exhibitions, oneman shows and auctions in Russia, England, France, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, and more than 100 shows in the United States. He is well known for concentrating on the power and intensity of the relationship between light and dark, and his sophisticated application of light effects with color are reminiscent of the works of George de la Tour and Caravaggio. It is why he is widely considered one of Russia’s top emerging artists. Alexei entered and was formally trained in Moscow Art College in 1992. He graduated in 1996 with an excellence diploma, the highest honor attainable. In 1998, he completed a program at the Russian Academy of the Arts, where he studied under respected professor L.S. Hasyanova. Alexei’s father was a physicist and his mother an engineer. Even though they would have preferred a different vocational direction for Alexei, he is grateful

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that they were completely supportive of his dream, as a

to not just copy mechanically from nature. In that case,

young man, to study art.

a camera could replace the artist. Rather, an artist should have a goal and then follow it to create the emotional

It was evident that from a very early age, Alexei possessed

image and a special atmosphere in the painting, and to

great artistic talent. In fact, he could draw and paint when

thereby convey an individual message.”

he was barely out of diapers – even before he could read or write. As a young child, he displayed his talent

Alexei admits to possessing an inner romanticism that leads

by creating a mural on a freshly painted wall in his own

him to select fleeting and transcending moments, such as

home. Although his mother initially reprimanded him for

twilight, dusk, sunset, sunrise, first light, rain showers and

his efforts, she secretly treasured the painting and left it

evening reflections.

there, despite her claimed disapproval. For such a master of light and reflection, it goes without He recalls, “My good friend brought me to an open house

saying that he must have special people who bring

at the art school, and I knew immediately that I wanted art

the “light” to his own life, and Alexei certainly does.

to be my life.” He applied to the school, where competition

His wife, Elena, also a Moscow native, graduated from

for acceptance was stiff, but he was accepted, and he

medical college with a baccalaureate degree and holds

never looked back.

an international certificate in nursing. She has a master’s degree in psychology and worked at a psychiatric clinic in

Alexei paints from a combination of what he sees with his

Moscow before moving to the United States with the love

eyes, through his memory, and with his heart. He explains,

of her life. She met Alexei in Moscow where they both

“An external impression evolves into my own interpretation

attended school together. She also has an artistic eye and

and thoughts.” His artist’s philosophy is clear in each one

enjoys beading as a hobby.

of his masterpieces. “I think it is very important for an artist

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Their daughter, Vera, is an eighth grader at Diamond Canyon elementary, where she quickly developed friendships with her classmates. Her strongest subject is math, and she loves listening to classic rock-n-roll. She has even attended a Lady Gaga concert recently! She describes the kids in Anthem as “very nice.” She even received letters from students in Anthem welcoming her to the community while she was still in Moscow. While most of Alexei’s paintings are of cityscapes, street-side cafes, and snow-laden landscapes, it will be interesting to see the effect Arizona has upon his work. During their short time spent in Arizona, the Butirskiys have already visited Sedona and the Grand Canyon, and they have taken a ride up to Jerome, which made quite an impression upon them – especially the drive up there! They are looking forward to exploring much more of Arizona in the future. As a family, the Butirskiys enjoy dining at the Shanghai Club and Dara Thai. They also enjoy the sushi at Ebisu. They love the fact that the warmer weather allows them to do more barbecuing, something that they laughingly refer to as a “national hobby” in Russia – once the snow melts from their barbecue grills there! No matter how much they enjoy their new American cuisine, they still long for some of their favorites from Russia, including dark rye bread and Russian. The Butirskiys moved to Anthem for the opportunity to spend more time together as a family. Alexei explains that many of his shows are concentrated in the Western and Southwestern regions of the United States, and by moving his family to Arizona, he will be able to spend much more time with them. He says he was excited to make a “180 degree-turn” in his life, and they have certainly accomplished that by moving to the desert Southwest! Elena and Vera have been surprised to see so many rabbits in the neighborhood, and they were excited by their first javelina citing recently. Even though they

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have only been here for four months, they have already had the chance to enjoy one of America’s greatest family holidays, Thanksgiving. They also enjoyed the tradition of Black Friday shopping at the Outlets at Anthem, even though Alexei’s primary job was to hold the shopping bags while sitting on the bench. Alexei’s art elevates the ordinary to the exceptional. He believes that as in life, there should be enough detail in a painting that each time someone views it, they should take away some new detail or understanding of the piece. The Butirskiy family adds one more beautiful brush stroke to the colorful painting that is our Anthem community. As long as we are lucky

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Sports

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Writer Nigel Spence Photo above by Janelle Zeller Action shots by Mark Lane

Johnnie Panfil disposes of his opponent to take the inbound pass and pushes his way up the floor. He skillfully dribbles the ball, crossing over to his left hand when needed to keep prying hands at bay. At the top of the key, Panfil takes a glance to his left, rolls off of a high screen and bounce passes the ball to a cutting Marcus Jarrett in the lane. Jarrett collects the pass and heads toward the basket drawing the defense from all directions. Seeing Kennedy McGrath unmarked under the net, Jarrett finagles a pass past the oncoming opposition into the safe hands of his teammate who neatly lays the ball into the net. The clean execution of this offensive possession demonstrates the Jags’ commitment to Coach Randy Walker’s system. Each player has a role to play, and when sound decisions and crisp passes are made, clear scoring opportunities arise in abundance. This efficiency, combined with relentless defense, intense conditioning and sound free-throw shooting gives you a snapshot of Coach Walker’s Boulder Creek basketball. In his fifth year as head coach of the Boulder Creek Jaguars, having amassed a 93-29 record in the past four seasons, Walker has proven that his style is successful. Nowhere was this more evident than the 2009-10 season where the Jags went 28-2 and captured the 5A Division II State Championship. Each season has brought new challenges, including the move into Division I, and Walker has made the appropriate adjustments necessary to get the most out of his roster. This season has proven no exception.

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In the absence of a dominant inside offensive focal point or a pure outside scorer, Walker has adopted a high tempo style, his players pushing the ball up the court at every opportunity in an effort to wear down opponents and catch them on their heels. Senior Johnnie Panfil and sophomore Marcus Lang have been paramount in implementing this style of play. Panfil sets the tone as the primary ball handler, carrying the ball up the court with controlled speed, his eyes patrolling the court for an open teammate or a seam to open up to drive into the lane. Through the first seven games of the season, Panfil averaged a team leading 4.7 assists per game, as well as 8.7 points, and 2.1 steals. He is the ‘general’ and co-captain of this team, and has been outstanding in this role. Lang pushes the tempo through sheer speed. He can fly down the court to get behind the opposition, feasting on open shots, hitting a team high thirteen three-pointers through the first seven games of the season. On the defensive side of the ball, Lang is called upon to be a lock-down defender on opposing guards, disrupting opposition offensive plays through quickness of both hand and foot. Lang averages 8.0 points per game as well as 1.1 steals. Two seniors fill the top two scoring and rebounding spots on the team, Ray Vivola and Marcus Jarrett. Vivola, a 6’4” power forward provides the Jags some inside presence. He possesses great footwork for a player of his size, making him difficult to defend, even for a taller opponent. Vivola has consistently led the team in scoring, recording double digits in points each of the first seven games. On three occasions, Vivola recorded double-doubles, snaring 10 or more rebounds against Horizon, Prescott and Sierra Linda. He currently averages 15.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.

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Youth

Boulder Creek Student Earns Film Award Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photography by Karen Sophia Photography

When Boulder Creek High School senior Margarita Day first heard about human trafficking in a documentary, she was alarmed. There are an estimated 27 million people, mostly women and children, living in modern-day slavery in the world today, many of whom are right here in America. They are exploited for sex and labor, and until recent pleas in the media, have had no voice. “I was horrified,” she explained. “It made me upset to learn that humans are doing these things to other humans.” The Arizona Thespian State Conference gave Margarita an opportunity to be that voice, and she did it well. Her short film, “Human Trafficking: Loving Possessions,” earned the Critics’ Choice Award at the conference, and gave her confidence that she could make a difference. “When I heard about the short film opportunity, I wanted to take the chance to educate people on the

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topic of human trafficking. We don’t hear about it; it’s secret in a way, but if we bring attention to it, people can start acting, and maybe we can prevent it from happening to more people.” Part of Margarita’s inspiration was an October ImagesAZ article on human trafficking, detailing the problem here in Phoenix and highlighting a local program, StreetLight USA, that is working with the Phoenix Police Department and other groups and individuals to combat the problem. “I brought the magazine to my friends and said, ‘This is what we have to do.’ Once I showed them and told them about it, they saw that it was an important topic and that we could really do something with it.” Fellow students Brooke Nichols, Dean Vitali and Justin Loucks helped with production and acting. Not only was the process informative to those who would see the film, but they learned a lot, too. “Creating it was very interesting because my friends and I who put it together weren’t all familiar with human trafficking. We had to educate them on it, and they were really shocked and surprised because they weren’t aware of what it was all about,” Margarita explained. Margarita plans to study drama and arts in college, and she also plans to use opportunities such as the thespian conference to educate people about human trafficking. “People have the idea that the world is this perfect place. We need to realize that not everyone has a perfect life. We need to see what’s going on in other people’s lives and help them.” Margarita’s dedication is an inspiration to students young and old alike that each one of us has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in need. ImagesAZ congratulates Margarita on her award, and also on her willingness to educate others on the important topic of human trafficking.

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Our Community Anthem Students Learn About Pearl Harbor

One hundred eighth grade students from Anthem Elementary School visited the Anthem Veterans Memorial Dec. 7 to learn about Pearl Harbor from United States Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.) Ron Tucker and United States Navy WWII veteran, John Ravita. Students also celebrated their community’s part in commemorating and recognizing veterans from Liz Turner of Anthem Way Foundation, who taught them about the Anthem Veterans Memorial and the importance it serves to honor the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces veterans.

Boulder Creek’s Young Signs with Cal State Northridge

Boulder Creek High School senior Samantha Young will be attending California State University Northridge on a full athletic scholarship to play basketball. She is the first Lady Jags Basketball player to receive a Division 1 basketball scholarship. Young is a 6’ 3” center. Led by head coach Josiah McDaniel, the Jaguars finished 23-7 in Young’s junior year. During last year’s season, she averaged 11.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. ESPN ranks the phenom as the 43rd best post player in the nation, while Next Level Sports placed her 96th among all prospects in the class of 2013. In addition to her Boulder Creek accomplishments, Young played her AAU basketball for the Arizona Thunder and head coach Dick Donahue. ImagesAZ congratulates Samantha Young on her accomplishments. We look forward to watching your rising star!

BCHS Hoopcoming 2013

Boulder Creek High School’s 2013 Hoopcoming week will kick off Jan. 28 with a fun-filled spirit week, a great assembly and an enchanting tailgating event with Disney-themed entertainment. The entire community is invited to join in on the tailgating event before the basketball game Feb. 1 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. on Boulder Creek’s practice field along Gavilan Peak Pkwy. Student organizations will host booths to entertain people of all ages.

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Admission is free, and for just $5, tailgaters can purchase a wristband for unlimited access to exciting games and carnival rides. Also, you can purchase dinner and a drink for $5 more. Bring the whole family for a night of enchanting fun! The Hoopcoming basketball game against Salpointe Catholic will be held in the Boulder Creek gymnasium Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Freshmen and junior varsity teams will play at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. There will also be lunchtime activities each day, and a Hoopcoming assembly at the school on game day. Celebrate Jaguar with Jaguar pride and support our local teams! Dallas Kopas BCHS Student Body Public Relations Officer 602-743-4620 dallaskopas@gmail.com

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Boulder Creek Students Win Upscale Singers Scholarships

The Upscale Singers are proud to announce the results from their sixth annual vocal scholarship auditions. Taylor Ellsworth, a sophomore at Boulder Creek High School, took first place in the Senior High Division, winning a $500 scholarship which is paid directly to the voice teacher of her choice. Taylor to a featured soloist in the Upscale Singers annual holiday concert “Spirit of the Season” Dec. 16 in the sanctuary of the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church on the northeast corner of Carefree Hwy. and Tom Darlington Dr. in Carefree. Margaret Watson, director of the Upscale Singers, was particularly pleased with the quality of the auditioning students. She recalls a grateful parent saying, “Your support has made a world of difference to my son, inspiring him to sing.” Upscale Scholars Awards 1st: Taylor Ellsworth - $500 (Boulder Creek sophomore) 2nd: Jazney Moss - $400 (Boulder Creek sophomore) 3rd: Zachary Fitzgerald - $300 (Boulder Creek senior) 4th: McKenna Blair - $200 (Boulder Creek senior) 5th: Melissa Nelson - $150 (Cactus Shadows senior)

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Foothills Academy Launches Online College Prep Classes

Foothills Academy College Preparatory is enrolling new students for an innovative program that represents the rapidly changing demands of 21st century learners. The program offers academically advanced eleventh and twelfth graders an alternative educational setting to practice independent learning and performing through self-motivation and self-direction. It blends the highest quality webbased courseware and a strong, tightly connected support system for each student, with personnel available online and face-to face. In this unique program model, students can earn college credits through advanced placement and dual enrollment courses, and work at their own pace, potentially graduating early. Each student follows a custom curriculum, a personal learning plan formulated with his/her advisor at the start of the program, founded in the Common Core State Standards. The program is open to high school juniors and seniors who are self-directed and motivated, and are independent and determined learners. They should be college-bound and academically advanced. The program provides personalized learning programs and individual attention by experienced, highly qualified teachers. Foothills Academy is excited to present this novel program. It is part of the school’s persistent effort to maintain a productive, safe educational environment where each individual can exercise whatever learning styles best support his/her own growth and development toward college and career success. Foothills Academy is one of Arizona’s first wave charter schools, with an excelling rating for many years and currently an “A” school under the new system. Since 1995, it has been college preparatory, with outstanding results. Spring semester begins Jan. 7. 480-292-9819 www.foothillsacademy.com

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New owners Jennifer Long and Rainey Gronwall are now offering soap and candle making, glass fusing, model toy building, jewelry and scrapbooking. Activities for parties and corporate events will also be expanded. Birthday parties will now include an option for fabric painting and teddy bear crafting. Teenagers and adults can paint, create perfumes and even customize their own makeup pallets. Groups of any size are welcome. Pottery painting is available daily with no appointment necessary. Many pieces can be printed and taken home the same day. New classes will be offered weekdays for preschool and home-school students along with camps during school breaks. A curriculum consisting of music, pottery, painting and art history will be offered. Parties, fundraisers and corporate events will continue to be welcomed and encouraged. MudPie Studios will support local schools and churches through fundraising. Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops alike will have many opportunities to learn about teamwork and community through art education. MudPie Studios will be open every day of the week except Mondays, and will remain in its current location on Opportunity Way near Wal-Mart. 623-551-9177 www.mudpiestudios.net

Outlets Tree Lighting Helps Salvation Army

Outlets at Anthem raised more than $1,500 for the Salvation Army Christmas Angel Toy Drive during its annual Christmas tree lighting event featuring reigning American Idol Phillip Phillips. VIP Meet and Greet tickets were auctioned off to the highest bidders with all proceeds benefitting the cause. Monies raised will provide less fortunate children with toys, food boxes and

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food vouchers throughout the holiday season. The check was presented to Colonel Hogan at the annual gala that attracted thousands and showcased the nation’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree. Angel tree donations continue through Dec. 17 at the outlets.

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Chow Down and Saddle Up at Pioneer Village It’s official! The Chuck Wagon at Pioneer restaurant is officially open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the taste of history with traditional, down-home cowboy cooking at the Chuck Wagon, including the popular Friday Fish Fry. Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum is also very excited to announce that we have horseback riding through the trails – come on out and see the horses! Pioneer Living History Museum is located on the west side of I-17 at Pioneer Road, just south of the Daisy Mountain exit. 623-465-1052

January 3 Young Rembrandts Drawing Class for Kids at Pioneer Pioneer Living History Museum is pleased to announce it will offer a Young Rembrandts drawing class Jan. 3 for elementary school children ages 5 – 12.

Young Rembrandts is an acclaimed, step-by-step drawing program with an original, innovative art curriculum developed by a team of educators and artists. In each class, students will learn about our Southwestern culture as they have fun drawing. Students will have an amazing drawing to take home – suitable for framing! Take advantage of this unique opportunity and save on admission as well. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited and a minimum number of students is required to hold the class. Register by the Thursday preceding the class. Parents will get a confirmation on Friday preceding the class. Admission to Pioneer Living History Museum and free gunfight show are included in registration cost. Plan to

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stick around and enjoy a great homestyle meal at the Chuckwagon, the new restaurant at Pioneer! Class is from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. A parent is welcome to stay with child during class and participate if they wish. The parent is required to stay on the museum premises. Cost is $15, which includes class and admission to Pioneer village for one child and one parent. Free gunfight show will follow. To register, visit www. youngrembrandts.com/ne-centralphxAZ and enter the zip code 85086. 602-955-3729 www.youngrembrandts.com

January 5 Family Day at MIM

Celebrate the start of the New Year in style! The Musical Instrument Museum will be hosting Family Day Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MIM is hosting a family-friendly day full of the vibrant sights and sounds of American jazz and Caribbean masquerade traditions. Enjoy mini tours, make drums from recycled materials, create festive masquerade masks, participate in a jazzy story time, and march (or dance) into 2013 by joining a performance with the ASU Dixie Devils. It’s sure to be fun for everyone in the family! Explore MIM’s jazz exhibit, featuring instruments from the Smithsonian Institution and other collections. A MIM docent will highlight instruments and artists from American jazz history in a family-friendly mini tour of this vibrant exhibit. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., use recycled materials to make unique instruments and costumes inspired by the sights and sounds of the Bahamas Junkanoo Festival. Make your own ad hoc drums from recycled materials and masks that would be the star at any Junkanoo celebration. MIM staff will provide all of the supplies and guide you in the creation of these fun Junkanoo crafts. ZA . . . ZEE . . . ZA-zee-ZOO-zay, listen to the story of “The Jazz Fly,” by Matthew Gollub at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and noon. Learn the importance of improvisation and listening to new sounds. A MIM docent will help bring the story to life with simple interactive activities. The program is best for ages 3 – 6. Seating is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. Please check in for story time at the Family Center and the Experience Gallery. Enjoy these events and so much more! Family Day events are free with admission. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org

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January 11 – 13 4th Annual Cave Creek Indian Market

Join the fun at the annual Cave Creek Indian Market will be held Jan. 11 – 13, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. Celebrate the colorful history and rich heritage of the Southwest with a diverse gathering of Native American, Spanish and Southwestern fine artists and craftsmen. Enjoy music, cultural traditions, and the work of unique artists at this family-friendly event. Come see what magic awaits you! Parking and admission are free. 623-734-6526 www.vermillionpromotions.com/festivals

January 12, 13 Musical Theatre of Anthem Auditions: Winnie the Pooh Kids, Dear Edwina Jr., and Little Shop of Horrors

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces auditions for their upcoming musical productions of Winnie the Pooh Kids for ages 6 – 9, Dear Edwina Jr. for ages 10 – 12, and Little Shop of Horrors for ages 13 – 19. Auditions for all three will be held Jan. 12 – 13 at MTA in Anthem. The award-winning theatre will cast all who audition. All vocal auditions will be held Saturday, Jan. 12 with Winnie the Pooh at 10 a.m., Dear Edwina at noon, and Little Shop of Horrors at 2 p.m. Dance call for Winnie the Pooh will be Sunday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.,

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with callbacks at 11 a.m. The dance call for Dear Edwina Jr. will be held Sunday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m., with callbacks at 2 p.m. Dance call for Little Shop of Horrors will be held Sunday, Jan. 13 at 5 p.m., with callbacks at 6 p.m. Auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals will be held at MTA’s theatre performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem, AZ 85086. Those auditioning should prepare a musical theater song, 16 – 32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment CD or iPod to sing with; you may also sing a capella if needed. Please have your registration materials (available on the website) completed prior to coming to the audition. If you are unable to make the scheduled audition time, please contact musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com for an alternate appointment time. Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids for ages 6 – 9 Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks. Based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Jackie Hammond is the director and vocal director, and Sarah Brayer is choreographing the show. Rehearsals begin Jan. 17, with performances taking place Feb. 21 – 24. Little Shop of Horrors for ages 13 – 19 A down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name. Charming, tuneful and hilarious, Little Shop of Horrors never fails to entertain. Production staff includes director Keith Huff, vocal director Cris Wo, choreographer Shawna Weitekamp, and music director/band leader Mark 4Man. Rehearsals begin Jan. 17, with performances taking place Feb. 28 – March 10. Dear Edwina Jr. for ages 10 – 12 At last, a musical that features a cast of nearly all girl performers! Follow

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the adventures of advice-giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple as she directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after hilarious production number in her “Advice-A-Palooza” extravaganza. Dear Edwina Jr. is the perfect girl power musical for a new generation. The show will be directed by Laura O’Meara, vocal directed by Jackie Hammond and Ginette Rossi, and choreographed by Sherry Henderson. Rehearsals begin Jan. 18, with performances March 14 – 24. Audition preparation acting classes will be held for all three shows by their respective directors Jan. 10 and 11. During these 90-minute sessions, participants will be instructed on cold reads, acting technique, characterization and more. Space is limited. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

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January 12 Curves of Anthem/New River Reinvents as a “Curves Complete” Club

Losing weight isn’t easy. It takes real commitment to make the necessary changes to diet, exercise and lifestyle. For most people, it takes a plan. That’s why Curves, the fitness franchise designed exclusively for women, has developed Curves Complete, a simple, easy-to-follow weight-loss plan that combines the three keys to taking off weight and keeping it off: diet, exercise and coaching. Curves is the only place you can get all three! Curves of Anthem/New River is celebrating 10 years in Anthem and want you to join them for a grand reopening in their new location at 42302 N. Vision Way in Anthem. Drop in Jan. 12, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to find out what’s new with Curves. Be prepared to be energized and amazed! 623-551-5100

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Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival October 26–28, 2012 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd

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January 14, 15 Kronos Quartet at MIM

Enjoy an evening of beautiful music by Kronos Quartet Jan. 14 and 15. Kronos Quartet is one of the world’s most renowned string quartets, selling more than 1.5 million records and with more than 3,000 performances. They are the only recipients of both the Polar Music Prize and the Avery Fisher Prize, two of the most prestigious awards given to musicians. The group’s other awards include a Grammy for Best Chamber Music Performance (2004) and as “Musicians of the Year” (2003) from Musical America. The ensemble’s origin dates back to 1973 in Seattle, Washington, although it is now based in San Francisco, California. Having worked with masters ranging from Shostakovich and Webern to jazz legends Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman, Kronos performs work that is adventurous as it is inspiring. Their dedication and commitment to new music is matched by their in-depth collaborations with many of the world’s foremost composers. Both evening performances begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $47.50 to $67.50. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org

January 17 “Astronomy in China” Presentation

Did you know China has been doing astronomy longer than the West? How did the Europeans and Jesuits influence early Chinese astronomy? What is China currently doing in the areas of astronomy and space flight? All this and more will be discussed by Fr. Christopher J. Corbally, S.J. of the Vatican Observatory in Tucson at Anthem’s St. Rose Catholic Church, 2825 W. Rose Canyon Circle. Doors open at 6 p.m. for this 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. event. Fr. Corbally is also a member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and recently returned from an IAU conference in Beijing. Fr. Corbally will speak about ancient Chinese astronomy, the early European influence on Chinese astronomy, and China’s current research in astronomy and space flight.

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“Astronomy in China” is presented by DFAC (the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club), founded in 2006, and working to preserve your view of the desert night sky. It is open to the public; all North Valley residents, adults and school children, are welcome to attend. The event is free. www.dfacaz.org

January 18 – 20 Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

Join Thunderbird Artists for a milestone celebration weekend at the 20th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Jan. 18 – 20. Richard Curtner, textual collage extraordinaire, will be the featured artist at this award-winning festival, which will highlight the artistic works of more than 165 juried fine artists, live musical entertainment, appetizing food, tempting chocolates and unparalleled wine tasting. Curtner is skilled in many styles and mediums, but his true calling is in textual collage (word collage) presentations. He has been developing a personal technique for 10 years. His collages are a compilation of written text, focused on a chosen subject matter, creating realistic visual images that provoke inner thought and open dimensions of contemplation that are otherwise unseen. Each piece tells a different story and lets the viewers’ imagination run rampant on the depicted scene. As a self-taught artist, Curtner traveled the world to study with various masters. J an uary 2013

He eventually journeyed to South America and studied with famed artist Guillo Perez, internationally known for his landscape art. His technique really developed out of necessity when in the Dominican Republic. “I’d been doing oil paintings for a couple of years, but I couldn’t always find the paints I needed there, so I started creating stuff completely with magazine cutouts, adding a literary story to the visual images,” Curtner explained. “Then when I returned to the States, I just kept going.” The event will also encompass other juried fine artists and craftsman displaying sensational oil paintings on canvas, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, charcoals and mixed media, including spectacular small, medium and lifesized bronzes, luminous glass sculptures, small, medium and monumentalsized metal creations and fabulous batiks. There are also hand-thrown clay, Raku pottery and sculptures, traditional and color scratchboard, hand-woven baskets, inlaid wood turned bowls, unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry, black and white or color photography, elegant stone, copper, clay, mixed media sculptures and more. This unparalleled event is enhanced with live musical entertainment, fine wine tasting and a distinguished selection of delicious food … including chocolate! Live musical performers include: Bob Culbertson, Chapman Stick player, Scott Helmer, country & Americana style guitarist, Patrick Ki, classical guitar with a Hawaiian flair, Aaron Mesenberg, progressive flamenco classical guitarist and Jeffrey Michael, jazz pianist. The Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival is one of the largest wine tasting events in the Southwest, serving fine wines that encompass an elaborate collection of domestic and imported wines. For $10.00, patrons will receive our newest engraved collector wine glass with six tasting tickets, allowing them to enjoy their vino while strolling throughout this event, widely referred to as a collector’s paradise. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend this unforgettable event in downtown Carefree at 101 Easy Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and admission is $3. The event is free to Carefree residents. Parking is free all weekend. www.thunderbirdartists.com

January 19 American Family Insurance/Freeman Income Tax Shred-A-Thon

American Family Insurance and Freeman Income Tax Service have teamed up with an Anthem Girl Scouts troop for a community wide Shred-A-Thon to be held at the Anthem Crossroads (Fry’s Marketplace shopping center) at the southeast corner of the parking lot next to Chase. Shred your documents Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shredding provided by Cintas document destruction service. Everyone is encouraged to bring their private documents (bills, tax returns, etc.) in bank-size boxes (limit 5 boxes) and have them professional shredded by Cintas. There is no cost; however a donation to the Anthem Girl Scouts will be appreciated. People won’t even need to exit their car as these wonderful Girl Scouts will help collect the boxes.

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January 24 Anthem Community Council Focuses on Drug Education

The Anthem Community Council recently approved hosting a drug education presentation that will commence with an introductory event to be held on Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. The event, which will be open and free to all, will feature speaker Stephanie Siete from Community Bridges. According to Holly Matson of the Anthem Community Council, “Research shows preventing drug use before it begins is the most cost-effective, common-sense approach to promoting a safe and healthy community. With exposure to effective drug prevention messages, education and our presence we can help increase our youth’s chances of living up t their full potential. I am proud to live in a community that believes in a proactive approach to dealing with drugs. We are not a community of ostriches; our heads are up and we are eager to address this issue.” In addition to hosting educational presentations, Matson is also hoping to gather support for a program called “Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children,” (see “Saving Starfish” in this issue). For more information on these upcoming programs, please contact Holly Matson or the Anthem Community Council.

January 24 – February 10 Desert Foothills Theater’s Pippin

Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a program of the Foothills Community Foundation, presents the fabulous musical Pippin Thursday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 10 in the Cabaret Theater at the FCF-Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, in Scottsdale. Directed by Mark Clemente with musical direction by Daniel Kurek, Pippin is J an uary 2013

a hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale that captivated Broadway audiences and continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere. The energetic pop-influenced score by three-time Oscar-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Children of Eden, and the animated films Pocahontas,The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Prince Of Egypt) bursts with one show-stopping number after another, from soaring ballads to infectious dance numbers. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, with a post-show Q & A on Sunday, Feb. 10. (Note: There is no show on Feb. 9). Adult tickets range from $15 to $20; youth tickets range from $10 to $20. 480-488-1981 www.desertfoothillstheater.com

January 25 – 27 Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival

The 2nd Annual Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival will take place at the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St. 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Carefree. Featuring authentic Native American arts and crafts from up to 100 vetted Native American artists, as well as fabulous entertainment and food, it’s one of the most unique and interesting area festivals. Live hoop dancing and live Native American folk music will be part of the eclectic show meant to celebrate the rich culture of local Native American communities. 20,000 people are expected to attend the three-day long festival. Admission is free. “We are very proud of the strong Native American culture here in Arizona,” says Roberta Toombs Rechlin, founder of Magic Bird Festivals. “We’re very excited to work with the town of Carefree. The location couldn’t be any better, the Carefree Town Garden Center will be a beautiful backdrop for these great events.” 480-488-2014 ccmagicbird@aol.com

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February 1 – 3 Surprise Fine Art & Wine Festival to Feature Jim Prindiville Indians are coming to Surprise, but they won’t be on horseback…they will be on canvas! Thunderbird Artists is partnering with the City of Surprise to feature renowned artist Jim Prindiville with his contemporary Native American and horse paintings for the Surprise Fine Art & Wine Festival Feb. 1 – 3.

Jim studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, the American Academy of Art and the Illinois Institute of Design. He has been a professional full-time fine artist for over 30 years. Stirred by Arizona’s land and people and captivated by the rich and varied imagery of the region, majestic mountains and infinite vistas, he began to incorporate the drama of the West and Southwest onto canvas. Juried artists travel from throughout the state of Arizona, United States and abroad to show with Thunderbird Artists. There will be 2,000+ pieces of art displayed, including paintings in all mediums, batiks, copper, glass, clay, stone, metal and wood sculptures, unique jewelry, photography and more. Patrons will have the opportunity to meet and converse with the artists during all three days of the event. Some of the participating artists are Raleigh Kinney, Sarah Foster, Paul Nzalamba, Meg Harper, Susan Zivic, Steven Boyd, Sharon Brening, Dan Hale, Don & Jeanne Cassanova, Robert Hughes and many others. Strolling throughout the finest gathering of artists, sampling great wines and microbrews, all while listening to musical entertainment is the ambiance Thunderbird Artists is best recognized for. This celebration highlights an extensive collection of fine wines – both domestic and imported. Learning how to taste wines is an uncomplicated experience that will enhance the appreciation for both wines and winemakers. Starting with the basic senses (look, smell & taste) the expansive wine list allows patrons the opportunity to learn how to taste wines like the pros! Sampling a good collection of wines all at the same time permits patrons the opportunity to make better choices. For $10, patrons receive an engraved souvenir wine glass, six wine-tasting tickets. The Surprise Sun Dancers are chosen the wine hosting charity for the event and therefore will receive 25 percent of gross wine ticket sales. The event will take place at the Surprise Recreation Campus, 15960 N Bullard Ave in Surprise. The festival is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days. Admission into the festival is $3 per person and parking is free. www.thunderbirdartists.com

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Meet Arizona Ironman’s

Youngest Competitor

Writer Lynsi Freitag Race photos by Carlos Mendoza

Anthem resident Sean McMahon recently swam 2.4-miles in Tempe Town Lake, then did a 112-mile bike ride and finished the day with a grueling 26.2-mile marathon. When he crossed the competition’s finish line, the words “You are an Ironman!” shouted through the speakers, he was wrapped with an insulated blanket, his family and coach hugged him, and a medal was wrapped around his neck. Becoming an Ironman is an impressive accomplishment. But what is even more impressive is that Sean turned 18 years old just five weeks prior to the race, becoming the youngest Arizona Ironman. In fact, athletes are required to be 18 years old to compete, so he barely made the age requirement. To Sean, it was just a fun way to cross-train for his main sport of rowing. “My father does Ironmans,” says Sean. “I started training between my freshman and sophomore summer and did my first half-Ironman when I was 15 years old. My main sport is rowing and I’m trying to get recruited to row crew for one of the academies. But last spring, I saw a unique window where I could train for the Ironman between the summer and fall of 2012, turn 18 and compete five weeks later - so I thought that was kinda cool.” Yes, definitely kinda cool.

Driven and Steadfast

Sean’s coach Carlos Mendoza describes Sean as “driven, steadfast, and a great athlete.” Being driven and steadfast relate to his personal and academic life as well. Sean is a senior at Brophy College Preparatory where he is part of the National Honors Society, the Key Club, is vice president of the Latin Club and has been part of the Brophy Jazz Band. He also plays the piano for his church, Brophy Chapel, as well as for the occasional wedding. He volunteers and is involved with Chances for Children, an organization that supports physical education and character-building programs for youth. Wait, there is more. He is interested in pursuing engineering when he enters college next fall so he’s taking honors engineering and honors calculus in preparation. Oh, and his main sport is rowing so he competes in that and does a lot of weight lifting and training. Are you wondering if he sleeps? J an uary 2013

“I’m getting pretty good at multi-tasking and balancing a pretty rigorous schedule,” says Sean. “While training for the Ironman, I usually woke up and did a workout for an hour or two before school. Then it takes me about 45 minutes to commute to school. When I get home, I do two to three more hours of training. I then would have about three hours of calculus. Engineering and calculus are my two favorite classes, but it’s a lot of work.” His weekends usually consisted of 100+ mile bike rides on Saturdays, and on Sundays, getting to Brophy Chapel at 5 a.m. to run about 20 miles around the central Phoenix canals before going back to the chapel to play the piano at service. “Sean is wise beyond his age,” says Mendoza. “In addition to his athletic skills, he is an honor student, he volunteers and plays piano every Sunday at a church, and we did not allow his training to interfere with any of that. I coach several executives, and Sean’s schedule is busier than most of the executives with whom I work.” Sean sees it as training for his future. “Hopefully, when I get to college, if I’m at the academy in Annapolis, I’ll have the physical and mental training to be able to go in for a seamless transition,” says Sean. “I really am training for that.”

The Ironman

On November 18, Sean pinned bib number 1167 on his jersey and set out to become the youngest Arizona Ironman. His strategy was to breeze through the swim, something he wasn’t worried about since he has been swimming since grade school. Next, he wanted to get through the cycling without straining his legs too much, taking in the appropriate calories and water during this portion of the triathlon. For the last segment, his goal was to hold a steady marathon time in order to finish that portion in four hours. “Basically, I want to spend the least amount of time out there as possible because the longer I’m out there, exponentially, I just get tired and then you’re out there even longer and then it’s just a negative feedback loop,” Sean said a week before the Ironman. The day of competition, he did an incredible job placing 8th in his age group and 916th out of a field of nearly

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“The swim and the bike were better than I had planned,” Sean says reflecting on the Ironman. “And then the gravity of a long day started to kick in during the marathon. I hit a wall around mile 10. I took in enough calories, but didn’t drink enough on the bike so the run was difficult.” Sean made what felt difficult look easy as he became an Ironman in 12 hours, 21 minutes and 44 seconds of continual competition.

What Next?

“For six months, everything focused on November 18,” says Sean. “When I woke up on November 19, I thought, ‘What now?” He spent the day recovering, after having had an ice bath the night before, followed by compression pants and a night of tossing and turning. “There were pains I had never felt before,” he says. “The arches of my feet were numb. My ankle area just had so much pain and my toes were swollen.” But by Tuesday he was back at school, and within a week, he was rowing again. His biggest take-away? “It’s a lot more attainable than people think,” he says. “It’s only a day.” His humility truly knows no bounds. “I’m also just very thankful to have a great coach and that my parents were so supportive,” he says. “And I am most happy that through the Ironman I reached my goal of raising more than $5000 for Chances for Children. Not wanting to let the kids down motivated me to survive the competition.”

Photographer Cilento Photography: www.cilentophotography.com

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Writer Donna Kublin Photographer Karen Sophia Photography

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When asked to direct Starlight Community Theater’s upcoming production of Steel Magnolias, Barbara Surloff knew that it would take a special combination of talented actors to pull it off and fulfill her vision for the production. Originally written, produced and directed for film by American writer Robert Harling, the play is about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. A deeply personal work written about his sister who had type 1 diabetes, the story is all about relationships, family and friendship and is filled with humor while dealing with whatever life brings. It is a play that demands a good deal from the actors who must have the perfect timing for comedy and the depth to be convincing in tragedy. Fortunately for Surloff, some magic began to happen at the auditions. Six extremely talented women emerged to fill the roles. And as rehearsals began, she said, “It was clear that the women just clicked. They not only play their roles well, but they relate to each other in such a way as to make the characters and relationships believable.” The play was originally staged off-Broadway in 1987, and then produced on Broadway in 2005. All of the action takes place on one set – Truvy’s beauty salon, which is part of her house. There are only six characters that appear onstage; a disc jockey’s voice is also heard (from a radio in the background) during the play. All the other characters, who appear in the 1989 film version, such as the males in the ladies’ lives, are only referred to in the play’s dialogue. This very well-written play has humor, camaraderie, friendship and drama. It is something that relates to the human experience in an 18-month time capsule and runs the gamut of the emotional spectrum.

Meet the actors Linda Wolfe, nee Sadick, plays the part of M’Lynn, the mother, who was played by Sally Field in the movie version. Wolfe was born and raised in Phoenix, but left in 1973 after having attended West High School and ASU. She recently returned to Phoenix after retiring a little early from her teaching job in northern California. While there she was co-founder of Imagination Theater and was very active with it while still teaching full-time. Since returning to Phoenix, she discovered Starlight Community Theater online and liked their mission, which is very similar to that of Imagination Theater. She had performed in Steel Magnolias about eight years ago and decided to audition. The rehearsals provided her the opportunity to work with a great group of women. “Everyone has been wonderful and everyone in the cast is very talented,” said Wolfe. “This production is different than the one I did before. Barbara, the director, has us getting into more detail, more nuance. I am discovering things about M’Lynn that I didn’t know and it is really helping my performance. It is more intense as we dig deeper this time.” Anthem resident Cassie Ellis plays Truvy, the owner of the beauty salon, the role that was played by Dolly Parton in the film version. “I have always loved the story,” said Ellis. “It is one that everyone can relate to as it includes everyday occurrences, and personal conversations of ‘proper’ Southern ladies, which are pretty typical of women’s lives. The play has comedy interwoven with heavy subjects of life and for an actor, you get to show a lot of versatility.” J an uary 2013

“I couldn’t be more pleased with how the production is coming together,” said Surloff. Ellis commented on the abundant talent of the actors and how very nice everyone is. “It makes the rehearsals fun and it really helps the actors come across as more believable.” Kristen Williams has done a lot of theater, but it had been a while since her last play. Living in central Phoenix and deciding to get back into performing, she looked around for an adult play to audition for. She didn’t want anything racy and since Anthem is family-friendly, she looked into Starlight Community Theater. She was excited to see that they were auditioning for her most beloved play ever, Steel Magnolias, and she was delighted to be selected to play her favorite part, Shelby, that was played by Julia Roberts in the film. Originally from New Orleans, Kristen comes upon her accent naturally. Between Kristen and one of the production staff who is also from New Orleans, the cast has sharpened their Louisiana accents, and has a better understanding of the idiosyncrasies of the show, which adds to the authenticity of their performances. “I am thrilled to be part of this production. It is going to be a really good show. I think people will be transported to northern Louisiana, forget who they are and really be present with the lives of the characters in the beauty shop. I think each actor will have a distinguishable impact on the audience and the audience will feel their joy, love and sadness.” Jenna Spets plays Annelle, who was played by Daryl Hannah in the movie version. Spets, an 18-year-old high school senior, has performed in over 30 shows around the Valley. She has been nominated for three National Youth Arts Awards; her most recent as Kate in Love, Sex, and the IRS last season. Laura Carroll plays Ouiser, who was played by Shirley MacLaine. Carroll has performed in three other community theater shows since moving to Arizona in 2009, and is making her stage debut with Starlight after stage-managing for two other productions. Anthem resident Pat Drapac, who plays Clairee, has performed over 30 productions since graduating from college, where she won state honors for two years. Local credits include Lend Me A Tenor, Love Letters, Rumors, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Ladies at Poker and Ladies at Lunch, and Arsenic and Old Lace.

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“I couldn’t be more pleased with how the production is coming together,” said Surloff. “I think the audience will see these characters come to life and be moved by the experience.” She hopes that everyone will attend. “Sometimes in theater, magic happens, and when it

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and national level. In her long association with Starlight, her credits include directing Music Man, their first allage musical, and this past year, Spelling Bee which won a National Youth Arts Award with several of the actors winning AriZoni and National Youth Arts Awards. She

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Starlight Community Theater Steel Magnolias Jan. 25, 26, 27; Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, and 10; Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.

$15 Adult, $12 children, and a group rate is available for 10 or more tickets to a single performance by contacting starlighttickets@hotmail.com. Anthem Community Marketplace/Safeway Center 3655 W. Anthem Way, Suite 119, Anthem www.starlightcommunitytheater.com info@starlightcommunitytheater.com

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Saving starfish

While walking along a beach, an elderly gentleman saw someone in the distance leaning down, picking something up and throwing it into the ocean. As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, picking up starfish one by one and tossing each one gently back into the water. He came closer still and called out, “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?” The young man paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean.” The old man smiled, and said, “I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?” To this, the young man replied, “The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them in, they’ll die.” Upon hearing this, the elderly observer commented, “But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can’t possibly make a difference!” The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked up another starfish, threw it into the back into the ocean past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one.”

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

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The most enjoyable time of the day in my household is often dinnertime. We involve our daughters when preparing dinner; it makes them personally invested in the meal that we will share together. No matter what their ages, we have always been able to offer an age-appropriate task that contributes toward the meal, whether it is cleaning mushrooms, husking ears of corn, setting the table, or working at the stovetop.

Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University link family dinners to a host of good outcomes for children. There have been subsequent studies that also support this notion. Frequent family dinners – at least five times per week – are associated with lower teen use of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana; lower risk of obesity, eating disorders and teen pregnancy; and improved nutrition, physical and mental health, grades, and relationships with parents.

A few years ago, my daughters started a tradition of discussing “the rose” (the highest point) and “the thorn” (the lowest point) of their day once we start our meal. It is a natural way for each person to have her time to call attention to the day’s event that she is proudest of, and also to work through situations that may have transpired that are worrisome. I know that the opportunity to share at dinnertime means a lot to our girls. In fact, my eldest daughter, Sophia, purchased a dinner table game that offers random conversation topics for each member of the family. Many things that are discussed at our table might not have been unearthed without a tradition like “the rose and thorn” or our dinner table discussion prompts. Sometimes just providing the opportunity for a child to voice her accomplishments, day-to-day concerns, and opinions can mean more than any present or vacation would.

A national program has been created in response to these new findings called “Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children.” The program, launched by CASA, works to increase awareness among parents about the importance of sharing frequent family dinners. In 2011, President Obama, governors from every state and more than 1,000 mayors and county executives proclaimed and supported “Family Day.” In 2012, Governor Brewer proclaimed Family Day in Arizona.

These days, a quick present or other material token of our love is sometimes easier to arrange for than uninterrupted time spent with the family. In an era when parents have become accustomed to sating the needs of our young people by surprising them with the newest version of a gaming system or the latest e-tablet or iPad release, the biggest surprise might actually be on us. Recent findings from the National Center on Addiction and

For Holly Matson, ACC Board Member, the importance of drug education and substance abuse prevention through a stronger family dinner connection became real, in part, through the “starfish” story. The Anthem Community Council has approved a series of drug education presentations in 2013, the first of which will be on Jan. 24, and will serve as an introduction to the entire program (please see the write up in this issue’s community section). All are welcome, and the program is free. Sharing dinner as a family might not be an absolute safeguard against children experimenting with drugs, however, it could make all the difference for a child who is in need of making a personal connection and who is facing important decisions. In the end, the child that is saved may only be one starfish in a sea of many, but it is a good start. J an uary 2013

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Chamber Contributor Jenny Brooks, Special to ImagesAZ Photographer Mike Spinelli

Full House of Holiday Spirit

Upcoming Chamber Events Business for Breakfast

If you missed this year’s Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce holiday event, you missed one heck of a party!

Thursday, Jan. 10 from 7 - 8:15 a.m. Topic: How the National Healthcare Mandate Will Impact Your Small Business. Hampton Inn: 42415 N. 41st Dr. Anthem

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For the first time Anthem Community Council and Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce cohosted the event. There were more than 140 people in attendance for this jolly event, and with food aplenty, socializing and networking were in full swing. “The event was a huge success, attendance records were shattered and everyone had a great time sharing the holiday spirit with fellow business owners and leaders,” said Craig Boates, owner of Boates Law Firm, chamber member and president of the board of directors for the council. In addition to the valuable networking opportunities the event provided, each group presented some very special awards. Anthem North Gateway Chamber announced the recipient of its annual Business Person of the Year Award, and Anthem Community Council presented its 2012 Business Awards. The Chamber award was given to Dave Newham, owner of Rayne of the North Valley. “I couldn’t be more honored,” said Newham when he was honored. “I really want to thank everyone who has welcomed us into this wonderful community. We’re so proud to be living and working here.” Newham took the time to personally thank each person he attributes to his business success and his ability to be such a strong presence in the community, specifically as the president of Rotary Club of Anthem.

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Newham was nominated because of his reputation for running an honest and clean business as well as for volunteering his time and money to organizations such as Rotary Club. Newham is currently the Rotary Club president and is a familiar face at community events, including the recent veterans’ parade and Anthem Days. The other two nominees for Business Person of the Year were Linda Rehwalt, realtor with RE/MAX Professionals and Lisa Jackson, certified public accountant and financial advisor with Whitman and Jackson CPAs. The 2011 award was presented to Casey Cottrell, owner of Daisy Mountain Painting. Andrew Zychowski of Andrew Z Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in Anthem was the 2010 recipient. Fellow members of the Anthem North Gateway Chamber made the nominations for the Business Person of the Year. Nominees are required to be residents of the Anthem North Gateway area or own a business based in the area. Nominees must also community involvement, innovation and business accomplishments. Anthem Community Council presented its inaugural business awards in two categories. The awards went to: • Musical Theater of Anthem (MTA) for Exterior Commercial Property Improvements • State Farm Insurance Agent Justin Simons for Excellence in Community Service These awards were a part of the Anthem Community Council board of directors’ economic development initiative to recognize efforts of local businesses to support the vibrancy of Anthem, and encouraging future reinvestments within the community. This co-hosted event was sponsored by Anthem Community Council, Carroll Law Firm, EPCOR Water and Anthem Golf and Country Club, Ironwood. Anthem North Gateway Chamber J an uary 2013

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers We all have a bucket list: those things that we plan to do in our lives before, well … before it’s too late to do them. For some, that list involves travel or seeing a favorite artist in concert. Others long to take a walk on the wild side, pushing their physical and emotional limits by doing the unusual. I tend to find myself in the latter category more often than not, and I found myself among kindred souls at Rappel Arizona’s Sonoran adventure site near South Mountain. On a warm December Sunday, there were six of us sharing the experience for the first time: Brian, a commodities broker; Kevin, a solar installer; Amber, a hair and makeup artist; Jesse, a laboratory tech from North Carolina; photographer Bryan Black and myself. On any other day, most of our paths may not have crossed, but we all shared the common goal of knocking “hanging from a cliff by a rope” off of our bucket lists. Before our excursion, I had a good idea what rappelling is all about. After all, I grew up watching Spiderman and spy movies. Rappel AZ redefined my definition, however, and brought rappelling home to the beautiful mountains of our Sonoran desert. Based in a private location near South Mountain, Rappel AZ is made up of a group of daring young guides who feel just as comfortable walking along mountaintop crags as most of us would be walking through an empty shopping mall. For the last year and a half, they have been guiding thrill-seekers and corporate team-builders alike on local, national and international excursions. From canyoneering to rock climbing and yoga combos, they’ve done it all. Before the Rappel AZ guides Brian, Damian and Ryan lured any of us off the first cliff, we were comforted in knowing that each of them is degreed and experienced, and that our equipment was top-notch. Though reassuring, it was also

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quickly evident that rock climbing and rappelling is not for the weak-at-heart. Hiking to our first drop zone, there was nothing particularly welcoming about the harsh terrain. Hiking Camelback Mountain with its trails and handrails seemed like Disneyland next to this mountain. The first rappel was off of a 30-foot boulder with a gentle downward slope. This descent was to teach us technique. Rappel AZ’s Damian Noe explained the process of slowly releasing a secured rope as we leaned back and “walked” our way down the boulder. Broker Brian volunteered to go first, and I was the second to try it. The feeling of leaning backward off of a height like that is difficult to describe, but I found myself re-introducing words into my vocabulary that I’ve allbut eliminated since my children were born. Suffice it to say, it was a little scary, but very fun once it was over. Next was the climbing section of our day. From this, I learned that climbing is not my special gift. Finding tiny crevices along a rock and propelling myself upward is not a skill I am particularly blessed with, but I did get to mark it off of my list of possible occupations, should my day job not work out. Our little group impressed me quite a bit. The climb was truly difficult, and they were all troopers. Everyone encouraged each other, and watching each person accomplish first the climb, then a 100-foot traverse across a seemingly impassible rock wall was inspiring. It was a good reminder, though, that even with all of the safety precautions in place, climbing and rappelling is not a pleasure trip. It’s tough work, and not for everyone; for our group, though, it was a great time. More rappelling and climbing followed, and before we knew it, we were three hours into our day and ready for a wild ride called the Sonoran Traverse. From the top of an 80-foot-tall granite slab, two safety ropes are secured to another mountain 250 feet away. Each of us took turns

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clipping our harness into a series of carabineers, then hooking into a “seat” that was nothing more than a piece of reinforced nylon with clips on the side. Photographer Bryan was first to give it a try. Balancing his camera and gear, he hooked in and inched his way down a boulder. In one harrowing moment, he stepped off the rock and into space as the rope dropped a good foot or two under his weight. Slowly, guides on either mountain coaxed the rope across the cleft, suspending him seemingly in mid-air while he looked out over the cityscape. Each of us followed suit. The view was stunning, and the feeling a bit surreal as we hung high above the jagged boulders below. I had fun leaning back in the harness as I hung there, but hairdresser Amber impressed us all by hanging completely upside-down. She was quite a trooper! For the final descent, guide Damian led us to the top of a rough 100-foot cliff. Even the hike was intense, as there was no clear path up the mountain. This was the final rappel, and I was ready. Eager to prove myself, I volunteered to go first. Guide Ryan helped me clip my harness into the secured line, then coaxed me off the cliff. “Step backward, step backward,” he instructed as I inched toward the edge. I could not see the bottom. “Widen your stance … now lean back.”

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“Right. Lean back,” I said, mostly in an attempt to convince myself to do what my body told me was entirely counter-intuitive. The rope was slack, and the voice of reason in my head told me that leaning back was not a good idea. And so I leaned. And leaned some more. Before I knew it, I was inching backward down the mountain. I realized that I was grasping the rope too tightly (there was that voice of reason again), and so I eased up and began a controlled descent, navigating ledges and cracks as I went along. It was probably not a pretty process to watch, but I was encouraged when I heard the voice of photographer Bryan as he hollered up, “Nice job!” I was also comforted in the fact that it sounded like I was getting closer to the ground. The sun was already beginning to set as I unclipped my harness for the final time. Every one of us had accomplished something new, cheered each other on and become an unlikely team in our day on the mountain. As we all mentally ticked our boxes on our bucket lists, it became clear that it was not only the achievement that was important, but having the opportunity to share those moments with others that brought meaning to the experience. It also proved that sometimes it’s important to step off that cliff and try something new. You never know what you can accomplish with a little planning and support and willingness to lean back, have faith in yourself, and enjoy the ride. www.rappelarizona.com

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Composition

Telling Stories

one Collage at a Time Writer Donna Kublin

For the past 11 years, award-winning California artist Richard Curtner has created unique artwork for thousands of clients across the country, blending his artistic talents with his passion for the written word. He calls his distinctive art pieces “word collage art” with every part of them, every detail, found material with nothing drawn, colored in, or computer-generated. His collages are an encapsulation of written text focused on subject matter creating realistic visual images. Each piece tells a story on many different levels, provoking inner thought and opening dimensions of contemplation. Curtner has drawn and painted all his life and from a young age knew that he wanted to be an artist. For the most part, he is self-taught and skilled in a variety of mediums. Over the years he took private lessons and traveled the world to study with various masters. He eventually journeyed to the Dominican Republic and studied with famed artist, Guillo Perez, internationally known for his landscape art. Curtner’s technique developed out of necessity while he was there. He described it this way: “I’d been doing oil paintings, but when I couldn’t find the paints I needed on the island, I started creating pieces completely with magazine cutouts, adding a literary story to the visual images. When I returned to the States, I just kept going.” His work begins with a theme and a search. He looks in high-quality magazines for the right color combined with the right words which, he said, “is tricky and can often take a good deal of time.” He cuts each piece from a magazine and then assembles the image by gluing each one, and finishing the image with several coats of varnish. The size of the work varies with some as large as 5 feet by 5 feet, and some as small as 11 by 14 inches.

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When he first began creating his word collage art, he rummaged second-hand bookstores for magazines. Over the years, he developed a following and people began giving him their magazines. He now has an extensive collection and a library of words and colors that he files by theme. He really enjoys his work and is always on the search for combinations of colors and words and ways to tell his story. Having discovered a truly unique artistic express, Curtner has had three main interests: people, especially romantic themes, drinks, and musical instruments. Most recently he has added a concentration on different cities, especially cityscapes. He just finished a Chicago piece that will be available at his upcoming show in Carefree. His captivating, intricate, museum-quality collages not only allow the viewer to see the detailed image, but read the story within the fascinating picture as well. “It’s an incredible enjoyment for me, watching people discover how the underlying words and phrases relate to the theme and emotion of these conversation pieces,” said Curtner. His work has been displayed at museum exhibitions in four museums in California and one in the state of Washington. His work is shown at galleries in Las Vegas and in Fremont, California and can also be seen at shows throughout the country. Curtner creates and has for sale original art pieces, as well as framed and very affordable unframed giclee prints. He also does commission work, many for weddings, and anniversaries. Since his work covers a wide variety of themes, his customers are also quite varied. He told me about a piece he did for a man in Fort Worth that was really fun to do. “He wanted an image of a man bent on one knee proposing to a woman, and he wanted the couple to look like he and his woman friend,” said Curtner. “On the day of the show they came to my booth to collect his artwork and he showed it to her. The artwork included the words ‘Will you marry me?’ Fortunately, she replied, ‘Yes!’ I had a bottle of champagne handy and joined them in the celebration.” Dedicating himself full-time to his art for the past 11 years, Curtner travels the country doing 25 shows per year. He has shown his work at Thunderbird Artists shows for the past few years, and he was honored when asked to create the poster art for the 20th Anniversary Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, Jan. 18, 19 and 20 in downtown Carefree. The poster with his romantic image titled “Found in Context” will be available at the show.

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Thunderbird Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; award-winning fine art festival will highlight the artistic works of more than 165 juried fine artists, live musical entertainment, appetizing food, tempting chocolates and unparalleled wine tasting. Other juried fine artists and craftsman will display sensational oil paintings on canvas, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, charcoals and mixed media. Other mediums include spectacular bronzes, luminous glass sculptures, metal creations and fabulous batiks. There is also hand-thrown clay, Raku pottery and sculptures, traditional and color scratchboard, hand-woven baskets, inlaid wood turned bowls, unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry, black and white or color photography, elegant stone, copper, clay, mixed media sculptures and more. Live musical performers include: Bob Culbertson, Chapman Stick player, Scott Helmer, countryand Americana-style guitarist, Patrick Ki, classical guitar with a Hawaiian flair, Aaron Mesenberg, progressive flamenco classical guitarist, and Jeffrey Michael, smooth jazz pianist. A vast array of domestic and imported wines will be available for tasting from wineries including: Hinnant Family Vineyards, Kokopelli Winery, Page Springs Vineyards and Cellars, Rex Goliath, Schlossadler International Wines, Vinocopia and Windmill Winery. There is a fee of $10, which includes an engraved souvenir wine glass and six wine-tasting tickets. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1.

20th Anniversary Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival January 18, 19 and 20 101 Easy Street, Carefree 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Admission is $3 and free to Carefree residents. Parking is free all weekend. www.thunderbirdartists.com 480-837-5637 www.curtnerart.com 760-861-7046

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What is Bigger Than Big? Barrett Jackson event expects to surpass records January 13 thru 20, 2013 www.barrett-jackson.com Writer Lynsi Freitag

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We are all well aware of the Barrett Jackson Collector Car event that takes place at Westworld at the end of the month. Even if you aren’t a car collector yourself, maybe you have taken part in one of the many week-long events that draw non-car spectators as well. Even if you still haven’t participated, it is impossible to ignore the huge tents and increased traffic jams along Arizona State Route 101 in North Scottsdale every January. Yes, it is huge.

Have you ever wondered about everything that goes into such a massive event? Let’s review some of the numbers from the 2012 event:

Over 270,000 people attended over eight days of events.

$5.9 million was raised for local and national charities.

$92 million was generated in sales.

All of the tenting comprised 700,000 sq. ft. in total – more than 16 acres.

The main tent alone is more than six football fields long.

Event planners used 30 miles of temporary power cable, four megawatts of temporary power, and 50 days to set up the event.

Planners hosted 300 members of the media, including a full production team that broadcast nearly 40 hours of live television coverage. J an uary 2013

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“People come from all over the world,” says Jaime Witczak, senior marketing manager at Barrett Jackson Auction Company. “We have a huge following and our brand recognition is really growing internationally. Last year, a prince from Saudi Arabia was at our Scottsdale event.” This month will mark the 42nd Annual Barrett Jackson Collector Car event in Scottsdale and it is set to be even bigger, more diverse, and bring in more sales than previous years. “Our highest-selling vehicle was a Shelby Super Snake that sold for $5.5 million in 2007,” says Witczak. “With that being said, the line-up for our vehicles for our 2013 event is going to create the largest and most exciting auction we have had thus far. There are a lot of people in the company and throughout the media who think we have a couple cars that might surpass that $5.5 million sale in 2007.” The event now has activities for the entire family to enjoy. Where else can you find a Radio Disney event on Sunday, a Neiman Marcus fashion show on Monday and cars, cars and more cars all week long? “We have activities for the whole family to enjoy,” says Witczak. “We have really become a lifestyle event and a destination. Many families build their vacations around coming to Scottsdale for the event so we have activities for everyone.”

a sneak peek of some of the hottest cars what will be at the event this month:

1968 Shelby EXP 500 “The Green Hornet.” Arguably the rarest and most desirable Shelby Mustang of all time.

Clark Gable’s 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe. Purchased new by Clark Gable at Mercedes-Benz of Hollywood.

1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Mulliner Drophead Coupe. One of the most desirable of all post-war cars and one of the rarest; only 12 cars were built, nine being left-hand drive. J an uary 2013

Dining Guide Spotlight Dara Thai

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Dining Guide Spotlight

Q-to-U-BBQ

Hot on the heels of representing Arizona in the Jack Daniels’ invitational, the Rosol family is back in Anthem, doing what they do best … creating 3434 W. Anthem Way, Suite 146 mouthwatering barbecue! In Arizona, barbecue is appropriate all year round. It Anthem, AZ 85086 reminds us of the summer, and warms us on chilly days. Q-to-U BBQ has the 623-465-7800 perfect recipe for finger-licking good dining and smiles all around.

www.q-to-u-bbq.com

After dinner, don’t miss the opportunity to sample their exquisite homemade bread pudding for dessert. It is served moist and warm with a delicious caramel sauce, and is the perfect way to top off a meal of award-winning barbecue! Q-to-U is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Before Curves

Curves® of Anthem/New River Reinvents as a “Curves Complete” Club Losing weight isn’t easy. It takes real commitment to make the necessary changes to diet, exercise and lifestyle. And, for most people, it takes a plan. That’s why Curves, the fitness franchise designed exclusively for women, has developed Curves Complete, a simple, easy-to-follow weight-loss plan that combines the three keys to taking off weight and keeping it off: diet, exercise and coaching. “For many women, managing the simple logistics of sticking to a diet and exercise plan is what defeats them,” says Kim Grigsby, Anthem/New River Curves owner. “Meal planning and preparation, shopping, designing an exercise plan while coping with everyday emotional highs and lows can all be too overwhelming. Sometimes it’s easier to stick with the status quo. That’s why our new Curves Complete program provides a foolproof plan for dealing with all of these diet challenges - and helps keep women on track for long-term success.” Curves of Anthem/New River is celebrating 10 years of supporting women in our community. Come celebrate with us at our grand re-opening as a Curves Complete Club in our new location at 42302 N. Vision Way, Ste. 115A in Anthem Saturday, Jan. 12 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Join Curves for free and receive a $50 gift when you start your Curves Complete program. Be prepared to be energized and amazed! Curves of Anthem 623-551-5100 42302 N. Vision Way #115A

Current Curves of Anthem/New River Success Member Shelly A. of Anthem “I love my Curves and my new healthy lifestyle that lets me keep up with my boys!”

Maki Insurance

Meet the Marketplace

Maki Insurance is a general insurance agency offering auto, home, commercial, health and life insurance to the North Valley. Owner, Tim Maki, has been in the insurance business for more than 25 years. He often says, “I like to think of us as the Baskin Robbins of insurance. We don’t just offer the standard vanilla; we offer many different flavors of insurance.” Many insurance agencies offer clients coverage through only one company, however, Maki Insurance has more than 50 different insurance carriers to fit your specific need. Even if you struggle with too many claims or have had insurance cancellations before, Maki Insurance can take care of you. Maki Insurance writes through an assortment of national carriers like Progressive, Travelers, Safeco, Hartford, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna and many more. Whether you are a contractor in the market for a business policy or an individual looking for a health or Medicare Supplement policy, Maki Insurance covers it all. Come see us at our new location at 4215 W. Anthem Way #111, across the street from the Outlet Mall entrance between Circle K and Discount Tire. Let us help you navigate through the sometimes difficult insurance waters. Tim Maki Insurance 623-551-3585 4215 W. Anthem Way #111

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Local Index

ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-8221 www.imagesaz.com

For Advertising Information Jeff Penzone :: 623-341-0123 jeff@imagesaz.com

Aesthetic Medicine

Automotive Sales

Accountant

Automotive Repair

All About Me 623-518-0255 www.allaboutmeaz.com

Freeman Income Tax Services 623-518-2157 39510 N. Daisy Mountain Rd.,#168 Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC. 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130 Sonoran Tax and Accounting 623-783-4TAX www.sonorantax.com

Advertising

ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-0123 www.imagesaz.com

Air conditioning/Heating Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com

Animal Services Sonoran Desert Pet Resort 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com

Pet Spa Desert Oasis Pet Spaw 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com

Assisted Living

Anthem Senior Living 602-909-9550 www.anthemseniorliving.com

Attorney

Boates Law Firm 623-551-5457 www.anthemlaw.com Carroll Law Firm 623-551-9366 www.anthemlawfirm.com

Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com

Meineke/Econo Lube and Brakes 623-551-0033 42410 N. Vision Way Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com

Beauty

Hair Care Dollyrockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com Skin Care Merle Norman Cosmetics 623-551-9502 www.merlenorman.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com

Boutique

DollyRockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Fans and Fashionistas Shops at Norterra 623-587-1400 Nothing in Moderation Located in Merle Norman 623-551-9502 Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com

Business Center Post Net Business Center 623-551-1305 www.postnet.com/az115

Business Groups

Anthem/North Gateway Chamber of Commerce 602-495-6483 www.northgatewaychamber.org Preferred Business at Anthem 623-551-0523 www.pbanthem.com

Carpet Cleaning

Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Carpet Cleaning 623-780-0110 Carpet and Tile Cleaning

Charity Network

Network of Anthem Area Assistance Providers (NAAAP) www.anthemnetwork.org

Cigars

Havana Cigars 623-551-6431 www.havanacigaraz.org

Cruise/vacation

Cruise One Feiner & Associates 623-551-2042 www.cruiseone.com/hfeiner

College

Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu

Community Theater Musical Theatre of Anthem www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org 602-743-9892

Starlight Community Theater www.starlightcommunitytheater.org www.starlightcommunitytheater.com

Dentist

Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106 Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 www.dentistryatwestland.com

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North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E www.myanthemdentist.com

Landscape Design

West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104

naturopathic

Financial Planning Edward Jones - Doug DeMuth 623-551-0523 www.edwardjones.com

Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130

Hauling/Rubbish Removal

Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-545-1220 Ext. 711 800-501-9324 www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix

Health & Fitness

Sports Conditioning Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120 WOMEN’S WEIGHT LOSS and WORKOUT CENTER Curves of Anthem/New River 623-551-5100 42302 N. Vision Way, #115A www.curves.com

insurance

Auto/home/life/renters/health/retirement/Auto Loans & refinancing

Allstate - Randy Morris 602-298-6168 www.allstate.com Farmers Insurance Glenn Grossman 480-588-9310

Maki Insurance 623-551-3585 www.makiinsurance.com State Farm - Nanette Miller 623-742-6866 nanette@nanettemiller.com

Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 Dr. Jennifer Gentry, NMD 623-251-5518 42104 N. Venture Ct., Suite C-126

Orthodontics

Cordon Orthodontics 623-465-5478 42201 N. 41st Dr., # 102 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108

Painting

Dino’s Painting 623-221-7911 623-986-5211 www.dinospainting.com Premier Commercial Painting 623-551-8640 www.premier-commercial.com

Pavers

Phx Pavers 623-434-5908 www.phxpavers.com

Pediatrics

RE/MAX Professionals Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD www.azrealty.com

restaurants

Café Provence 623-551-1313 www.cafeprovenceaz.com Carefree Station 480-488-8182 www.carefreestation.com Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127 Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant 623-551-8580 3655 W. Anthem Way

The Station 623-465-7290 46202 N. Black Canyon Hwy.

Pest Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

Photography

Karen Sophia Photography 480-543-7526 www.karensophiaphotography.com Pogue Photography 480-748-9100 www.poguephoto.com

Plumbing

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Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain RE Gary Drew 623-512-0828 www.drewazrealestate.com

Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153

Jewelry/gold buyers 78

AZ Unique Homes 602-402-6556 www.azuniquehomes.com

Q-to-U BBQ 623-465-7800 www.q-to-u-bbq.com

Physical Therapy

AndrewZ 623-551-6892 www.andrewzdiamonds.com

Realtor

Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114

Investing/Retirement Edward Jones - Doug DeMuth 623-551-0523 www.edwardjones.com

Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com

Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120 Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com

Two Brothers Kitchen 623-551-2276 www.twobroskitchen.com

Screens

C&S Screens 623-582-8592 cssreens@cox.net

Security Doors

Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com

Schools

Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790 Anthem Preparatory Academy 623-465-4776 www.anthemprep.org

Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090 Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690 The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org The Caepe Preschool Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290 Caurus Academy 623-551-5083 www.caurusacademy.org Creative Castle Preschool 602-740-9561 www.creativecastlepreschool.com Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590 Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090 Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490

Termite Treatment Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

Urgent Care

John C. Lincoln Urgent Care in Anthem 623-434-6444

Water Softener & Filtration

Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.softwaterplusaz.com

Weed Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

Worship

Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.dvworship.com Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com New Creation Community 623-551-2622 www.nccconnect.com New River First Assembly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086 North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org North Valley Assembly of God 623-516-8734 www.northvalleyag.com

Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com

North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957

New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590

Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348

Pioneer United Methodist Church 623-551-0802 www.pioneerumcaz.org

North Valley Christian Academy 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org

Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com

Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org

Northwest Christian School 602-978-5134 www.northwestchristianschool.org

Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org

Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.spurcrosscowboychurch.com

Ridgeline Academy CFA 623-223-1335 www.ridgeline.teamcfa.org

Carefree Vineyard Church 623-551-1133 www.carefreevineyard.com

St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 623-486-8665 www.stharalambos.org

Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890

Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com

Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org

Westwind Prep at Northern 602-864-7731 www.westwindacademy.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2503 W. Anthem Way Meeting times 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.

Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 623-551-9851 www.anthemcross.org

Valley Life Church 623-850-8777 www.valleylifeaz.com

Tile Cleaning

Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Carpet Cleaning 623-780-0110 Carpet and Tile Cleaning

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BISON UMAMI BURGER

Recipe

This recipe, courtesy of best-selling author Dr. Andrew Weil, James Beard Award-nominated restaurateur Sam Fox and Executive Chef Michael Stebner, is a wonderful example of the food that patrons will find

at True Food Kitchen, which offers a globally inspired, seasonal menu appealing to foodies and those seeking a more balanced lifestyle. The dishes served at True Food Kitchen celebrate high quality, locally and regionally sourced ingredients to create a simple, internationally focused menu that tastes amazing

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

while nourishing mind, body and spirit. This is just one of more than 125 recipes in the cookbook True Food, which allows at-home cooks to have the opportunity to prepare a wide array of healthy, delicious dishes at home including Curried Cauliflower

Soup, Spicy Shrimp and Asian Noodles, Kale Salad, Chocolate Icebox Tart and Pomegranate Martini. No need to sacrifice taste for nutrients!

BISON BURGER MIX Serves 6 Ingredients: ground bison 2.25lbs, or 4 cups nutritional yeast flakes 2 1/2 Tbsp black pepper 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 1/4 tsp

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix using your hands to distribute seasonings evenly. Portion mixture into 6 burgers, 2/3 cup of buffalo per burger.

ROASTED MUSHROOM BLEND

Yields about 3 cups Ingredients: Shiitake mushrooms, ¼” slice 4 cups, loosely packed oyster mushrooms, ¼” slice 3 ½ cups, loosely packed maitake mushrooms, torn in small pieces 2 cups, loosely packed kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp Expeller pressed canola oil 3 tbsp

CARAMELIZED ONIONS Yields 2 1/2 cups Ingredients: yellow onions, 1/4” slices 3 each Expeller pressed canola oil 1 Tbsp

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss together the mushrooms in a large bowl. Season with the salt, pepper and canola oil. Toss well to coat mushrooms evenly with seasonings. Place seasoned mushrooms on a sheet pan with a silpat and spread evenly into a thin layer. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until soft, lightly browned and cooked through. Hold hot or cool and hold in refrigerator for later use.

Directions: Heat canola oil in a non stick pan and add sliced onions. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook the onions, stirring often, until they are soft and brown, about 20-30 minutes. Hold warm or cool for later use.

UMAMI SAUCE

Yields 1 1/2 cup Ingredients: cider vinegar 1/4 cup tamari 3 Tbsp water 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes 1 cup garlic cloves, minced 8 each extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup

Directions: Blend all ingredients, except olive oil, in a blender until well combined. Place blender on medium speed and drizzle in olive oil. Blend until well emulsified and thick. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed. Transfer and store in refrigerator until needed.

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ASSEMBLE & EAT buffalo burger mix one

recipe divided into 6, 2/3 cup (6oz) burgers

Roasted Mushroom blend 1 1/2 cups caramelized onions

1 1/2 cups

Parmesan Reggiano

1/3 cup

Umami Sauce

1/3 cup

Flax seed buns

6 each

Expeller pressed canola oil mayonnaise

to taste

Preheat grill. Preheat oven to 400 degrees if the mushrooms and onions were done in advance and cooled. Place burgers on the hot grill and grill to preferred doneness. If the mushrooms and onions were done in advance, place caramelized onions in an oven-safe dish and heat in oven. Warm the roasted mushroom blend in the same manner. Toast flax seed buns. To compose, place the burgers on the buns. Top them with the mushrooms and caramelized onions and drizzle with Umami sauce. Finish with cheese and the top of the bun. Serve.

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