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contents meet our contributors 10
Meet the Adkins Family
16 youth 20 High School Sports Wrestling
stephanie maher palenque executive writer thewordnerd@thewordnerd.com
26 Community
Paula theotocatos contributing writer
38 Outdoors
Amanda christmann larson contributing writer
42 Up, Up and away
Courtney Regan contributing writer
46 No Ordinary Baseball Tournament
Jeffrey Cody contributing writer
50 El pedregal Spring Wine & Jazz Festival
Nigel Spence contributing writer
54 business - Phillip A. Stice Phillip A. Stice CPA, CFP
Jackie fox contributing writer
56 Great Arizona Beer Festival
Kristen Wright photographer
58 making it in America
Brandi Strieter photographer
66 Peace and Pasties
Brenna Orozco photographer
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golf the valley
Meaghan’s Dream graphic artist
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dining guide Spotlight
79 Local Index 82
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Shelly Spence owner/publisher shelly@imagesaz.com
Beer as a food group
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welcome letter from the publisher
O
ften I am struck by the realization of how fortunate I am to publish
this magazine every month. Don’t get me wrong …like all jobs, it has its moments. Sometimes I can think of a million things that I would rather do than scramble to assemble the magazine and rush it to the printer in order to meet our deadline. But this month, the stories between our covers exude such a heartfelt sense of spirit, community, and joy, that I feel especially lucky to be able to share them with you. The heartwarming stories of people helping others touched an emotional chord in me that I was compelled to research the word, “community.” While browsing the web I came across the following quote, “In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.” These words capture the essence of many of the articles this month. As you read through the following pages I think that you will also be moved by the compassionate work performed by people in our community whose hearts were touched by the terrifying hardships experienced by the less fortunate people of other nations, and the tragedies and misfortunes of their neighbors. Wounds needed healing and they reached out to soothe and comfort. I hope that as you read this issue you feel empowered with the spirit to make a difference in the life of at least one other person. It is our humanity and our compassion for one another that unite us! Warmly, Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine 623.341.8221
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adkins family Meet the
their honeymoon together when they emigrated from Italy in 1920. There was no mystery when it came to this romantic history – the pair’s future together seemed destined from the start. A few years and two beautiful children later, the Adkins Family has made a home in this community that they love. Michael Adkins was born in Long Beach, California and attended the University of Phoenix, where he graduated with a BSBA in Business. After his grandparents had emigrated from Sicily, Italy in 1920, they found a home in San Diego, California when his grandfather served there in the Navy. They later moved to Long Beach, where Michael’s mother was born. Michael is the Campus President for Brookline College at their flagship campus in Phoenix. He has been in the Education industry for ten years and has worked with the largest for-profit Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photography Michele Celentano
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education corporations in the United States, including Career Education Corp. and Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
ichael and Gina Adkins
Gina Adkins was born in Pittsburgh,
found New World romance steeped in
Pennsylvania, where her family has
Old World charm when fate brought
been since her father’s side of the family
them together at the very same hotel
emigrated from Florence, Italy in 1962.
– the Omni William Penn Hotel –
Her grandmother, father, and sister still
where Michael’s grandparents shared
reside in Pittsburgh today. Gina attended
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Point Park University and graduated with a BA in
on January 6th modeling Lazoo children’s fashions.
Journalism and Mass Communications. Little sister, Kaylee, is following in Alexis’ footsteps. Gina just started an e-commerce retail business. She
She worked for Disney at the age of one, and was
recently obtained her LLC in the state of Arizona and
on the sitcom, “Good Luck Charlie,” in which she
is working closely with a designer on her website.
played the part of Charlie’s friend at the recreational
She will be selling metaphysical healing products
center playgroup.
nationwide through her new website. Mom, Gina, explains, “Our girls are NOT pageant kids The pair have two daughters, Alexis (5) and
and never will be. We are not stage parents. Alexis truly
Kaylee (2), who attend “an amazing” school here
loves modeling and as she calls it, “taking pictures.”
in Anthem. The Adkins are infant Anthemites ...up
We do not push her to do anything. She calls the shots
until six months ago, they had been living in Los
as to whether she wants to work or not.”
Angeles, where Zuri Model and Talent represented
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both of their daughters. Alexis has been in countless
It was clearly Alexis “calling the shots” when she
magazines, websites, children’s toy packaging for
ditched the toilet during potty training and decided
Toys ‘R Us and Little Tikes, and has served as an
to go to the bathroom in the backyard, “where the
international model in Australia for LMNOP Magazine
doggies go!” Mom adds that little sister, Kaylee,
and for Belle Ame, Paris. She is currently with Ford
who is “funny, vibrant, and always smiling, loves
Models and just appeared on ABC 15 Sonoran Living
her sister to pieces and follows her everywhere. I
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Visit me at www.facebook.com/TimFykeForCouncil February 3 - Ballots mailed March 10 - Ballots due March 23 at 6:30PM Announce results at Council Meeting
is the right choice for Anthem
My family and I have been Anthem Parkside residents since moving to the community in early 2002. Anthem has been good to me, my beautiful wife Crystal, and our four wonderful children. As an Arizona business-owner and a father, I believe that I can not only represent the interest of the families that call Anthem home, but also Anthem business owners.
There are several issues that will be critical for Anthem over the next three years:
• Anthem First. Anthem needs to plan for long-term
• Anthem Transparency. The Council needs to
growth by focusing on projects that not only bring foot-traffic to
continue ensuring that all Anthem residents feel that they have a voice
Anthem to benefit our local businesses, but also to enhance the
and an open-view into how decisions are made for the community.
overall experience of being an Anthem resident.
• Anthem Businesses. For Anthem to move forward
• Anthem Finances. When it comes to Anthem
and to thrive, local business should be supported, not only by the
finances, it is vital that experienced business leaders be part of
home owners, but also by the Anthem Community Council.
the decision-making process. As the fortunate owner of multiple,
• Anthem Families. Busy with the ongoing challenges
successful companies, I will bring real-world business knowledge
of everyday life, many Anthem families often feel that our interests are
to the Council. The businesses practices I implemented for my own
being overlooked; our voice is not heard. The interest of all Anthem
companies in the current economic downturn not only allowed us to
residents, families, and businesses deserve a chance to be served. As a
survive the poor economic conditions, but actually to thrive during
successful business owner and the only candidate currently involved
this time. Done right, Anthem can prepare for the future, while
in raising a family in Anthem, I feel that I am the best candidate to
flourishing in the present.
provide a voice for both Anthem businesses and Anthem families.
The interest of all Anthem residents, families, and businesses deserve a chance to be served. As a successful business owner and the only candidate currently involved in raising a family in Anthem, I believe that I am the best candidate to represent both Anthem families and businesses.
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have never seen anything like it!” Both girls had the exact same due date, but wound up with birthdays two weeks apart. And a due date is not all that these two sisters shared - “When Kaylee was born, we all thought that it was like looking at Alexis all over again. They are exact in looks: fingers, toes, hair, eyes, nose, and the list goes on,” shared Gina. Happily, Gina’s parents, Ellie and Walt (Gina’s stepfather) just relocated from Pittsburgh to Anthem for their retirement years. Michael’s parents live in Dewey, and they are able to share their traditional “Italian Sunday Dinners” with them. The Adkins family enjoys mass at St. Rose Catholic Church and Alexis attends Religious Education classes there biweekly, where Gina also teaches on a volunteer basis. They love taking in the beautiful scenery of Sedona on the weekends, but also appreciate the scenery right behind their very own home here in Anthem. “We love the peace and quiet here, as well as the clear nights and bright stars here in the desert. Compared to Los Angeles, there is hardly any traffic here!” marvels Gina. Given a winning million-dollar lottery ticket, the Adkins would spend more time pursuing their interests and hobbies of golfing every course in the world, especially Michael’s “dream course” the TPC Sawgrass, and exploring old European castles, an interest that was born during a trip to Italy that Gina took with her family in 1995. They would also donate a portion to the ASPCA and Humane Society for animals in need. Giving money to those charities that support and help the homeless would also be a top priority, as Michael and Gina believe that “no one should be without a place to call ‘home.’” ImagesAZ welcomes the Adkins family to the community, and we are thrilled that they chose to call this place their home!
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Youth
Art Students Learn Life Lessons Anthem School fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade art
Boggs came up with the idea when one of her
students learned more than just creative skills when
students, Jake Johnson, 10, told her about a trip his
they took on a project to send art work to children
mother had taken to Ghana for her organization,
on the other side of the globe. Instructor Lindsay
Compassionate Journeys, earlier in the summer.
Boggs led them through a project in which they had
Jake and his parents will be traveling to Ghana in
to think about what it means to be an American,
February to share the artwork and help build teacher
and how they can help others; then portray their
and volunteer housing in the village, where 160
thoughts on paper. Their artwork will help to foster
children currently attend school, with only one teacher
cultural understanding, both for themselves and
for all of them. Child slavery is rampant, and children
for children in a desperately poor fishing village on
in the remote village seldom have an opportunity to
Ghana’s Lake Volta.
leave the village, much less interact with foreigners and learn that others care about them.
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Amanda, Jake’s mother, spoke to all of the children and shared stories of the children of Ghana, their culture and their struggles. “Jake asked if we could do some sort of artwork for the kids in Ghana and my ideas for a project grew from there. It led us into the Annual Art Contest, which has the theme, ‘Together We Can,’ and that made the kids think about how we can help others and make things better,” said Boggs. “My favorite part of this project was getting the kids thinking about people other than themselves and the people physically around them,” said Boggs. “Amanda actually called a girl who lives in Ghana, and a few of our Anthem girls talked to her. It was amazing! After every class where Amanda came to speak, the kids wanted to stay after class to ask her or me questions about Ghana and about the project. They were so into it! It was truly a multicultural experience for them.” The lessons the children learned went deeper than art class. “The kids learned that they are fortunate, and that there is so much they can do personally, now and in the future, for others. I had no idea that Amanda or anyone else in the community was doing this kind of volunteer work.” The children were so fantastic.They really wanted to know more. One of the neatest parts for me was the fact that so many of them have relatives, or know someone who is doing volunteer work, to help others in some way. Our community is so incredible that way—we see need and we get to work on it. It made me feel so appreciative to be a part of this community. “I think it’s so awesome that we’re sending art across the world,” said Jake. “I learned how lucky we are to have all of the stuff we do in America. I think it’s good that we are sharing things with orphans and poor kids in Ghana. It makes them feel happy, and it makes me feel happy that all of the other kids wanted to get involved. Volunteering is important. It’s cool!” If you would like to know more about Compassionate Journeys and what it is doing to help children in Ghana, visit www.compassionatejourneys.com or the Compassionate Journeys blog at http://blog.compassionatejourneys.com.
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Youth
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Students Set Sights on Brain Tumor Research
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This year’s 10th Annual Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research (SSBTR) Walkathon is a chance to rally family and friends and walk in support of a worthy cause, brain tumor research. North Valley Christian Academy in Anthem has been a champion of this cause since it touched the lives of the Mayhew Family in 2003. The Mayhew children, Mikaela and Aaron, attend the school. Father, Tim Mayhew, was diagnosed with brain cancer just four months after he moved to Anthem. Although he worked towards the cause, he didn’t live to take part in the walk. Tim Mayhew passed away on November 1, 2005. Last year, NVCA raised the most money, over $8,000, in the elementary school category, and came in third overall among schools throughout the Valley. The school won a trophy for the third year in a row. Money raised is distributed through SSBTR to Barrow Neurological Institute, National Brain Tumor Society, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and TGen. SSBTR is a local organization that is completely run by students with proceeds from the event going directly to brain tumor research. The annual walk will be held at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale. It will include silent auction items, pizza, cotton candy, rainbow sherbet, fruit, health bars, coffee, bagels, bouncing inflatables, celebrity emcee, massages, the Phoenix Suns gorilla, and live bands. This year’s event will be held on February 27th from noon – 3:00PM. “Words cannot express how important the support of family and friends is when faced with something like this. This walkathon helps me feel this love and support that people have for my children and me. It is so encouraging to see everyone come together to raise money to get us closer to finding a cure, so that no other family has to go through this. It’s been good for my children as well. They get to see that there are other families that are affected by this; that they are not alone. It is amazing to see how the support for this event, and the support of my family continues to grow each year. I’m truly honored to be a part of this great cause,” Christina said. For more information or to donate to SSBTR, please visit www.ssbtr.org. When donating, select “North Valley Christian Academy” in the school/ organization category.
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Sports
BCHS wrestling
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Writer Nigel Spence
In 2009-10, Kory Gilliland was the first-year Head
Boulder Creek High School Wrestling history. As a
Wrestling Coach at Boulder Creek High School. He
team, Boulder Creek reached the state quarterfinal
had inherited a very strong program at the beginning
for the fourth consecutive year. They also had three
of the school year; one that had been built up over
wrestlers reach the state championship’s final match,
several years by his mentor, Doug Crooks. Crooks had
with Joel Rollins (140lb) and Stephen Lynch (171lb)
established the wrestling program on a foundation of
successfully capturing the first state championship
discipline, commitment to improvement, and respect.
titles for the program. It was an amazing year, one
His athletes were highly motivated, intensely physically
that has left Gilliland with little room for an encore.
conditioned, and mentally strong. He set the bar high, and his athletes followed through. Under his tutelage,
But wrestling coaches like to set high goals. They
the program produced standout individuals and teams
always seek improvement and work tirelessly to get
that began to be competitive at the state level. The
there. That is what they ask of their athletes, and
2009-10 school year was set to be a great one for
there is little doubt that Gilliland asks the same of
Boulder Creek Wrestling, and Crooks felt it was the
himself on a daily basis. But being a young head
right time to step sideways and let his young protégé
coach, with only one year beneath his belt, Gilliland
take over.
recognizes that there have been some challenges.
Gilliland not only took the reins with both hands, he
“I have come to realize that the dynamic of a team
steered the Jaguars to the most successful year in
from year to year can change dramatically. Last year
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we had an experienced group that knew what was
season, winning all of his dual matches, as well as
expected. This year I have a group that is mixed (young
being crowned champion in the 145lb class at the
and old), and I sometimes assume that kids just know
Peaks Invitational, the Moon Valley Invitational, and
things, and that isn’t always the case. So it has been
the Flowing Wells Invitational. He was also named to
a learning curve for me to get kids on the same page
the Asics Southwest Showdown All-Tournament Team.
as to what is expected as a part of the team. Also with new faces in the room, learning the best way to prepare
Contreras displays an incredible combination of speed
those new wrestlers, both mentally and physically has
and strength. His low center of gravity and aggressive
been a real challenge as well,� Gilliland explained.
style make him a formidable opponent for even the most accomplished wrestlers, even when conceding sizable
With the new faces that have joined the team, the
reach and leverage advantages. He is often shooting
importance of peer leaders has been magnified.
low at his opponent, getting himself underneath them
Fortunately, Coach Gilliland has been able to rely on two
and then lifting with enormous power, often picking his
senior leaders that have been instrumental to the team’s
opponent up off the mat and slamming them down.
success on the mat both this year and years past, as well
From there, it seems only a matter of time until he
as helping with the team chemistry in the wrestling room.
wears his opponent down with his vice-like grips and unrelenting strength.
Experience, intensity, and a
After missing the entirety of his junior wrestling season
highly competitive spirit complement these physical
due to a shoulder surgery, Mikey Contreras has
gifts, as he meticulously prepares both physically and
returned to the mat as a senior apparently attempting
mentally for each match; not ever wanting to let a lapse
to make up for lost time. He is undefeated for the
in concentration cost him the upper hand.
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to score. It may not appear to be as exciting as the raw power of Contreras, but it is equally effective. To this pair, Scott Eddy and Sean Pratt have been major contributors towards the team’s success. Both have moved up a weight division from last season where they each finished the year 34-12. Eddy has had an exceptional season in the 171lb class, filling the void vacated by Stephen Lynch. Sean Pratt has shown
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signs that he too might take a deeper run at the state tournament this year. His runner-up finish at the Peaks Invitational and impressive third place at the Moon Valley Invitational are his best of the season, and are a demonstration of his ability to wrestle at 160lbs. The other fresh young faces on the team are learning what is expected as the season goes on. Gilliland explains, “We have been training extremely hard to improve our technique and wrestling style. We have Preston Andrews is a second senior who has shown that
also spent a lot of time on our mental training, our
through persistence, hard work, and a commitment to
conditioning, and physical strength.”
wrestling fundamentals, that one can achieve individual success on the mat. Andrews, who wrestled at 112lbs
But no matter the results on the mat, Coach Gilliland
as a freshman, returned as a sophomore at the same
keeps in perspective what he wants his wrestlers to take
weight. He completed that season 35-14, finishing a very
from their high school wrestling experience, “Ultimately I
impressive fourth at the state championships. His junior
want the boys to walk away from the sport of wrestling as
year was another successful one. He wrestled at 125lbs,
an upstanding individual. I believe the sport of wrestling
finishing the year 39-11 and in 5th place in the state. His
has taught them discipline, respect, drive, a good
senior year appears to be his best to date, capturing
work ethic, integrity, planning, and most importantly,
individual championship honors in the 125lb class at both
sacrifice. I think these are some of the most important
the Peaks Invitational and Moon Valley Invitational.
characteristics in life. If each wrestler can walk away from wrestling with each of these qualities, I believe that
Andrews is more methodical in his approach to
their success in the sport of wrestling was the ultimate,
wrestling. He uses his strengths to his advantage,
and I’m just happy that I can be a part of that.”
while relentlessly searching for any weaknesses or shortcomings that his opponent may display.
He
We wish the Jaguars every success as they finish out
remains patient on the mat, often grinding his opponent
their season and prepare for the state championships to
into making a mistake and then seizing his opportunities
be held in Prescott.
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Community Anthem Rotary Scholarships Four college freshmen scholarship students addressed the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Anthem Friday morning, January 8, 2011. In a fast-paced panel discussion, the recipients of the 2010 Rotary Club of Anthem’s four $1,000.00 scholarships provided a broad overview of their first semester. Three students, who are Boulder Creek High School graduates, attend Arizona State University—Early Childhood Teaching major Kinley Brownsberger, Aeronautical Engineering major Logan Clark, and Industrial Design major Amanda Ruck. Kayce Youngberg, a Sandra Day O’Connor High School graduate attending Yavapai College, has not yet declared a major. Panel moderator, the Rotary Club of Anthem Scholarship Chair Rick Nollenberger, had the students introduce themselves, explain how they selected their respective colleges and chose academic majors. Collectively they discussed issues faced by students including qualifying for financial aid and living away from home. Each year, the Rotary Club of Anthem awards $1,000.00 scholarships to high school seniors who expect to attend college after graduation. Interested students are encouraged to pick up an application from the Counseling Departments at Boulder Creek High School and Sandra Day O’Connor High School. The deadline for scholarship applications this year is Tuesday, March 1st. www.anthemrotary.org.
ASC Members Represent Arizona Congratulations to Anthem Soccer Club standouts Jonathan Pampinella and Jeffery Castaneda, who have made the Arizona Region IV Championship Roster. Jonathon and Jeffery have been two of the best soccer players to come through Anthem Soccer Club, and are both deserving individuals to be representing Arizona. Jonathon is currently a junior at BCHS and a co-captain on the soccer team. He had the distinction of being a starting player on the varsity team as a freshman, and has been an integral part of the team’s development. In high school he has played both sweeper, stopper, and now has developed into a center midfielder. On the Anthem Soccer Club team he plays center midfield, and now on the state team he plays outside mid. Jeffrey Castanada started playing soccer at age four in California and quickly learned the forward position. Jeffrey moved to Anthem in 2004, where he played in the Anthem Community Center league for one season. He was invited to tryout for the Anthem Soccer Club Travel Team, where Mark Kerlin quickly recognized Jeffrey’s potential. Jeffrey made the Boulder Creek High School soccer team in this, his freshman year. Last Novembe, he tried out for The Olympic Developmental Team, and was excited when the roster was announced and his name was listed. markkerlin@hotmail.com
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CALLING All FAIRY GODMOTHERS It’s the time of year again to begin your spring-cleaning, and Janet Fitzgerald is here to help. As you go through your closet looking at gently-used cocktail, bridesmaid, prom dresses - short or long along with accessories, jewelry, and shoes that you have not worn since, well… the prom, this special lady will happily take them off your hands and put them to good use. For the seventh consecutive year, Janet is playing the role of queen of the fairy godmothers and is looking for other fairy godmothers to help make some not-so-fortunate young ladies have one night that they will always remember. Janet collects appropriate garments and accessories and gives them to young ladies who are graduating from high school, but who are homeless, in shelters, in meth homes, and on assistance. “Despite these circumstances these girls still go to school and manage to graduate. I think that they deserve to go to their prom. This is why I do this,” Janet says. If you have items that you would like to donate to these young ladies who see the importance of their education, you can either drop off your items to Alts Etc, Elevate Coffee Company at Norterra, or contact Janet directly and she will arrange a pick-up or drop-off. 623.451.0341 jvfitzgerald9@cox.net
Com m unity ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP MONTHLY MEETING 4th Saturday of each month 10:00 - 11:30AM North Valley Regional Library 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. Anthem, AZ Support Group provides a forum to share feelings, concerns, information, support and encouragement. No cost. 623.910.6072
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THE CAEPE SCHOOL CONTINUES STRATEGIC EXPANSION Tamara Lee, Head of School of The Caepe School, announced the latest growth plans for the school. The Caepe School has agreed to lease campus space from The Fellowship Church at 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. “This is all part of our master plan for growth and this interim lease allows us to focus on our immediate needs, as well as our long-term needs for our future campus,” stated Tamara Lee. As The Caepe School enters their fourth year of operation during the school year 2011-2012, it was apparent that additional space was needed to accommodate the growing student body and would allow them access to areas that were simply not available at the current location. The Caepe School will be offering 10th-grade classes this year and then 11th and 12th during the following two years. As the school works toward their ultimate goal of a K-12 program, its needs continue to push the logistical space beyond the limits of the current building. “Not only are we excited about the amount of new space, we’re excited about some of the areas that we are allowed to utilize such as the use of an outdoor patio, auditorium and additional office space,” stated Tamara Lee. “The long-term goals of the school are on track to secure our own campus and this interim lease opportunity supports our current needs and allows us the additional time and resources to stay focused on our planned growth,” stated Darren Lee, Dean of Students and CFO of The Caepe School. “With the addition of new space, our parents and community are reminded that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe, healthy and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators,” stated Tamara Lee.
AARP Tax Aide AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest tax assistance and preparation service, offering free IRS tax preparation for basic personal income tax filings. Once again this year, specially-trained financial preparers will be available on designated days to prepare Arizona state and Federal tax returns for anyone requiring assistance. Customers do not need to be AARP members to participate. The free service will prepare and e-file tax returns, primarily for low- and moderate-income families, with special attention being provided to those individuals aged sixty and older. The service will be available beginning in February, and will run through April 15 at these North Phoenix sites: Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, 602.534.4754, and at the Deer Valley Senior Center, 2001 W. Wahalla Lane, 602.495.3735. Please call the location ahead of time for the days and times that tax preparers will be available on-site. No appointment is necessary www.aztax-aide.org
New Office for Dr. Jen Gentry Dr Jen Gentry is excited to announce the opening of her new office at 42104 N. Venture Dr., Ste 126, Anthem. Voted by Phoenix Magazine as one of the region’s best naturopathic doctors, Dr. Jen has helped thousands of patients answer questions seemingly beyond science. Her balanced approach to health and wellness, combined with a personal history of traditional medicine, has allowed her to use both conventional and traditional approaches, so that patients have more choices in healthcare. 623.251.5518 www.DrJenGentry.com
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February 17-27 Arabian Horse Show The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show returns once again to Westworld for the 56th hosting of the annual event. Beginning in 1955, the show has grown from fifty horses to nearly two thousand horses, bringing top owners, trainers, and breeders from around the world to compete for a chance to win top honors. The show is a spectacle for the entire family to enjoy. And if the horses begin to tire you out, you can visit the expo where more than three hundred vendors are selling items ranging from horse accessories to artwork and jewelry. www.scottsdaleshow.com
EVENTS February 19 & 20 Authors Month at Cave Creek Museum From 2:00 to 3:30PM on Saturday the 19th of February, Tom Van Dyke will discuss his book, “A Cowboy Christmas: An American Tale” and what life was like for Cave Creek cowboys nearly 100 years ago. A member of Western Writers of America, Van Dyke has been writing screenplays and documentaries since 1970. His artistic expression of writing and film production are shared with his creation of fine art. His sculptures, paintings, and photography have been exhibited or are in the permanent collections of the New York Museum of Modern Art, the Carnegie Art Institute, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Henry Ford Museum, the Cranbrook Institute of Arts, and the Butler Art Institute of American Art. On Sunday, February 20 from 1:30 to 4:30PM, Vee F. Browne will be presenting a Children’s Program appropriate for families, especially with children ages five to thirteen. Vee F. Browne’s book, “The Stone Cutter and the Maiden,” follows the journey of a Navajo girl, Cinnabah, who tries to find someone to help her repair her broken metate, a grinding stone. Visitors will hear Browne read the book in both Navajo and English. Browne, a member of the Navajo Nation belonging to the Bitter Water and Water Flows Together clans, is a writer, journalist, educator, and poet.
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February 25 - 27 The Emperor’s New Clothes In this fast-paced comedy, the Emperor can’t help but get tangled up with some colorful characters while wearing some not-so-colorful threads. Find out what lessons are learned and exactly what gets revealed at the Grand Parade. Surprises await audience members as the funny cast of characters will make you laugh your socks off!
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Don’t miss the Starlight Community Theater’s Youth production of The Emperor’s New Clothes, at the Boulder Creek High School Mini Auditorium (40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086). The show opens with a 7:00PM performance on Friday February 25th, followed by 3:00PM and 7:00PM performances on Saturday and 3:00PM and 6:00PM performances on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and are available online. Tickets may also be purchased with cash only at the door. www.starlightcommunitytheater.org
February 26 Darden Smith to perform at C4 Musical legend Darden Smith performs a live concert at Cave Creek Coffee Company (6033 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek AZ 85331) at 7:30PM, February 26th. Known for his ten critically acclaimed studio albums that weave together rock, pop, country, folk and Americana influences, Smith
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is praised as “a singer-songwriter blessed with an uncommon degree of intelligence, depth, and compassion.” Darden Smith will perform songs from his most recent album titled, “After All This Time: The Best of Darden Smith,” a 16-song collection of his greatest hits, including “Loving Arms,” “Little Victories,” and “Reminds Me (A Little of You),” among others. With a distinct selection of in-house varietal coffee roasts and blends, Cave Creek Coffee Company also offers a wide selection of wine, beer, infused martini selections, and delicious food and desserts. For those who are yet to experience this unique venue, which boasts a list of legendary acts, Darden Smith will most certainly be one act that will do the venue justice. Tickets are $18.00 in advance online or $20.00 at the door. 480.488.0603 www.cavecreekcoffee.com
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February 26 Mardi Gras Despite having transferred her Louisiana roots to Arizona, Anthem State Farm Agent, Nanette McClelland-Miller, continues to celebrate one famous tradition in true Louisiana style – Mardi Gras. Every February she hosts her Mardi Gras Fundraiser at the RoadRunner Restaurant, just up the road in New River. This event, now in its eighth year, has raised funds for a variety of people, schools, and organizations. Over the course of three of the Mardi Gras events, the local community raised thousands of dollars for the Cameron Parish High School in Louisiana. Cameron Parish, perched on the Gulf Coast in Louisiana, was annihilated during Hurricane Rita. Upon learning that the money raised had helped equip the high school computer lab McClelland-Miller exclaimed, “It can’t get much better than that!” This year, funds raised will stay closer to her desert home, going toward We Care, an Anthem-based charity that raises money for children who are diagnosed with terminal illnesses and for families who experience the sudden loss of a child. At this year’s event, original recipes of gumbo, boiled crawfish, and po-boys take over the menu in the evening. Spirits will be lifted by a live performance by Zimis, a popular local modern rock band and good times are set to be had by all. Nanette special orders Cajun seasonings, crawfish, and Mardi Gras beads direct from the heart of Cajun country. Festivities are set to get underway at 5:00PM. 623.742.6866
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February 26 Wyatt Earp Remembers: “A Life on the Frontier” Join the aging Wyatt as he reminisces about his adventures during the final days of the American
frontier. It is the mid-1920’s, and Wyatt is at home in Los Angeles, CA. His Arizona and Alaska days are over, but he hasn’t forgotten a moment. This is his life as he remembers it, not distorted by the legend and the myth that dime novels and Hollywood have created. On Saturday, February 26, Wyatt, portrayed by his great, grand-nephew, will appear on-stage in the Pioneer Opera House, the same Opera House once graced by the great Lily Langtry. A buffet dinner begins at 6:00PM, with the show commencing at 7:00PM. The cost for the evening is only $35 per person- advance reservations required. To reserve your seat for this memorable evening with one of Arizona’s legends, call Pioneer Living History Museum. The Museum is located at Pioneer exit 225, just south of Daisy Mountain and north of Carefree Highway off I-17. 623.465.1052
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March 3-6 THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Starlight Community Theater presents, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This unlikeliest of hit musicals is about a quirky, yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand-out and fit-in at the same time. Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Performances will be held at Boulder Creek High School, MiniAuditorium (40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086) March 3rd and 4th at 7:00PM, March 5th at 3:00 and 7:00PM and March 6th at 3:00PM. Tickets purchased online for $12 for adults and students or $15 for adults $12 for students by cash only at the door. www.starlightcommunitytheater.org.
MARCH 4, 5, 6 CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL Downtown Carefree (101 Easy Street) will again host one of its enjoyable arts and wine festivals on the weekend of March 4th though the 6th. Artists from all over the world will come together for Arizona’s superior fine art event. Patrons can enjoy paintings, small, medium and life-sized bronzes, photography, pottery,
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sculptures, jewelry, baskets, scratchboard, wood, clay, glass, metal, sculptures, and much more! The featured artist is gourd painter and sculptor, Denny Wainscott, who creates intricate etchings on gourds. His mission is to show people that art can come from many different mediums. He wants to educate and share his knowledge and the beauty he sees in gourds. Entertainment includes popular musicians, calypso & reggae musican, LEMO, and Patrick Ki on classical guitar, and smooth jazz composer, Jeffrey Michael. As for the wine tasting, patrons can enjoy wines by Cape of Good Hope, Hinnant Family Vineyards, Kokopelli, Munari Wines, Page Springs Cellars,
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and Schlossadler International. DGP Concessions will supply fry bread and toppings, while Alaskan Salmon Grill will be serving wild Alaskan salmon in a variety of dishes. Carlson Catering will provide chicken, beef, or lamb gyros. To satisfy one’s sweet tooth, Oh, Fudge! will make fudge on site and Candyland Cupcakes will have a wide selection of delicious specialty cupcakes. Admission: $3 for adults; free for Carefree residents; Parking: free. There is a $10 fee, which includes an engraved souvenir wine or beer glass and six tasting tickets. 480.837.5637
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March 11, 12, and 13 AWARD-WINNING SCOTTSDALE ARTS Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present the 41st annual Scottsdale Arts Festival on March 11–13, 2011, in the beautiful downtown park at Scottsdale Civic Center. The Festival is presented with support from 99.9 KEZ and Mix 96.9, SRP Earthwise Energy and Cuties Clementine. An Arizona tradition since 1971, the award-winning Scottsdale Arts Festival connects visitors with 200 jury-selected artists from throughout the United States who work in painting, sculpture, glass and ceramics, jewelry, photography and more. Works of art are available for purchase directly from the artists and through the Festival’s online art auction. Visitors also will enjoy live music and entertainment from Arizona’s top bands and performers; delicious fare from the Valley’s gourmet specialty food trucks; creative activities for children and families at Imagine Nation; an interactive ‘camera obscura’ commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art and built by ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts; free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA); and free parking and trolley service. The festival opens at 10:00AM each morning and closes down at 6:00PM on Friday and Saturday and 5:00PM on Sunday. Admission to the Scottsdale Arts Festival is $7 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 12 and under. A two-day pass is available for $10. Tickets may be purchased at any Festival entrance. (Pets are not allowed, except for trained assistance dogs.) www.ScottsdaleArtsFestival.org
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Poltz was named “San Diego’s Most Influential Artist of the Decade” at the San Diego Music Awards for his engaging, twisted, and prolific music and his songs have been featured on numerous television programs including “Dharma & Greg,” “Dawson’s Creek” and “Party of Five,” in addition to movie soundtracks including “Notting Hill” and “Jack Frost.” Poltz has played with some of the greats including Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, The Wallflowers, Bare Naked Ladies, Rusted Root, John Doe, Bob Schneider, and Lucinda Williams. Join Poltz in “The Camp,” the Cave Creek Coffee Company’s intimate musical stage setting and be drawn in by his musical talents. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 480.488.0603 www.cavecreekcoffee.com
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Parents want the best for their children. It is instinctive of an excellent parent to want to guide their child down the right path. However, parents who have children with developmental disabilities can sometimes feel uncertain about the outlook for their son or daughter. The future can look to be especially daunting and at times downright scary. Many parents with children who have a disability begin to wonder about their loved one’s future. All parents at some point in time face moments of reflection, moments where the realization hits them that their beautiful innocent child will one day be an adult. As they begin to search for the right answer for their adult child – parents begin to recognize that there are a limited number of options to choose from. Wanting to make the very best choice can leave a parent feeling stressed and apprehensive. Raymond Joy, owner/executive director of Advanced Development Disabilities Services (ADDS), recognizes
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the concerns parents have as their disabled child matures. Having worked in the field of psychology and counseling since 1991, he has been working with individuals with various types of disabilities and their families for over 20 years. ADDS has been providing respite, attended care, and habilitation services to adults and children with disabilities throughout Maricopa County since 2007. “Unless you know a family with a member that has a developmental disability, you truly do not know how difficult it can be on a family unit as a whole,” Joy says. “It is rewarding to be able to assist families in helping them to set up supportive services that create a better life for the individual and their family.” At Advanced Development Disabilities Services (ADDS), we understand the immense responsibility and choices parents of individuals with disabilities face as time passes. That is why we are pleased to announce the expansion
of ADDS and the GRAND OPENING of ADDS Adult Day Treatment and Training center. “During the early stages of developing our program, parent feedback was top priority,” Joy added. “We spoke with numerous families throughout Maricopa County that had a disabled family member within the home. We wanted to know what they felt was most important to them in a day treatment and training facility. The overwhelming response from the families was the teaching of independent life skills and activities of daily living skills to assist the individual in becoming more independent within the home.” One of the main goals of the center is to provide adults with disabilities hands-on-training in a variety of independent life skills. This is done through an innovative curriculum and by engaging clients with basic life skills training. They give clients the opportunity to practice these skills in various environments. The center also emphasizes “enrichment” in all its programming. Its purpose is to enrich participants intellectually, socially, and physically, while maintaining a sense of their innate value. This leads to feelings of emotional well-being for a lifetime. At ADDS, they are proponents of the concept of becoming a “lifelong learner,” which is essential for the clients to experience life fully and productively; a few of the skills taught are safety, health, hygiene, literacy, math, and socialization skills. At ADDS Day Treatment and Training Center, clients are supported and encouraged to meet their individual ISP goals by daily continued work on these goals. Examples of a client’s personal goals include activities such as: continuing education based on personal interests, computer work, exercise, friendship-building projects, community volunteer work, local cultural events, reading, socialization, and creative expression. Research shows that ongoing cognitive stimulation enhances adult lives and helps prevent regression of skills, depression, cognitive decline, and isolation. The center encourages clients to have input and accountability for their programming. ADDS operates with a 1:4 staff-to-client ratio, which gives each person the personal attention necessary to make them successful. Their belief is to offer clients a comfortable family environment that allows individuals to reach their full potential. “To ensure the highest quality of service to our clients and families we have a limited number of openings available. Our program is structured to foster long-term relationships between our clients and the training center, as well as the community at large.”
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Outdoors
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HIKING-BIKING-HORSEBACK RIDING;
WESTERN FILM & SMOKEY THE BEAR!!!
It’s never too late to learn about the desert world that surrounds us. Ranger Sarah Steele and the volunteers at Cave Creek Regional Park are always ready and eager to share their enthusiasm and knowledge. Each month, the Park agenda is filled with new adventures and repeated favorite events. February’s highlights include a special showing of “Friend of the Devil,” a Platinum REMI award-winning Western Film that has been nominated for best Western Film Short of 2010. The film features Valley residents who produced, directed, and starred in the film. March brings a unique visitor to the park. Smokey the Bear will make a guest appearance on Friday, March 4th at 4:00PM. Visitors young and old will take something special away from this unique presentation. Cave Creek Regional Park is located north of Carefree Highway, 7 miles east of I-17 and 2 miles north on 32nd Street. Park admission is $6 per vehicle or $75 for a yearly, vehicle pass. Visit their website at: www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek for more information.
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What to bring: Please wear sturdy shoes (closed-toe), dress appropriately for the weather, and bring more water than you think you will need.
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The Desert Drugstore Medicinal Plants of the Sonoran Desert. February 13 @ 10:00AM (Meet at Nature Center) Local Herbalist Melanie Dunlap RMT/LMT, will be able to show you just how people have, and continue to employ our native flora to heal. Along a one-mile hike, Melanie will show you how these amazing plants can help with allergies, insect stings, and more!
Full Moon Hike: Clay Mine February 18 @ 7:00PM (Meet at the Group Campground) Join this amazing and mysterious adventure as you enter Clay Mine during a full moon! This will be an easy one-mile hike, as the moon lights the way to the mine. Once inside, candles will light the way through the history of this mine, and you will learn how its contents were used to cure all ailments. Bring a flashlight in case you need it.
Reach Your Goal Fitness Series #4 February 17 @ 9:00AM – 11:00AM (Meet at the Slate Trailhead) Do you have a goal to get in shape for 2011? Join the Ranger as she helps you reach that goal with this weekly fitness hike. Take part in a slow build-up to a final hike on March 18th, which will be on the six-mile Go John Trail! Make sure you have good hiking shoes and always bring plenty of water. The hike is three..five miles/moderate.
Ride with the Ranger February 19 @ 9:00AM Join the Ranger and Cave Creek Trail Rides on this special Saturday event as they introduce you to the amazing wonders of Cave Creek Park and the Sonoran Desert on horseback! This will be a one-hour ride where you will experience the nature and landscape as you have never seen it before. Registration is required for this feebased program. ***Please call Cave Creek Trail Rides at 623.742.6700 to sign up.****
Ride with the Ranger February 17 and February 24 @ 3:00PM Join the Ranger and Cave Creek Trail Rides* as they introduce you to the amazing wonders of Cave Creek Park and the Sonoran Desert on horseback! This will be a one-hour ride where you will experience the nature and landscape as you have never seen it before. Registration is required for this fee-based program. ***Please call Cave Creek Trail Rides at 623.742.6700 to sign up.**** Amazing Plants! February 18 @ 4:00PM (Meet at the Go John Trailhead) How do desert plants survive (and thrive!) in such a harsh environment? Discover the special strategies of these incredible plants on this one-mile hike.
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Creature Feature February 19 @ 2:00PM (Meet at the Nature Center) This family event is designed for all ages. An interpretive program will explore the fascinating world of horses that inhabit our Wild West, and give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures. The program will conclude with a family-friendly movie presentation, depicting the life of a special stallion. Feel free to bring a mat, pillow, blanket, or sleeping bag! Concessions will be available for purchase in the nature center; however, you are welcome to bring your own food and beverages - no glass containers please.
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Reach Your Goal Fitness Series #5 February 24 @ 9:00AM – 11:00AM (Meet at the Slate Trailhead) Do you have a goal to get in shape for 2011? Join the Ranger as she helps you reach that goal with this weekly fitness hike. Take part in a slow build-up to a final hike on March 18th, which will be on the six-mile Go John Trail! Make sure you have good hiking shoes and always bring plenty of water. The hike is three..five miles/moderate. “Friend of the Devil” Western Film February 25 @ 7:30PM (Meet at Nature Center) Do you like Western films? View a Valley resident’s Platinum REMI award-winning Western Film and nominee for best Western Film Short of 2010! “Set in 1880’s Texas, former Texas Ranger Jacob Matthau goes on the hunt for three bandits that robbed and killed a Payroll Guard. His journey of revenge takes him beyond the law, where no good deed goes unpunished.” Reptile Feeding February 26 @ 10:00AM (Feeding takes place at the Nature Center) Have you ever seen a reptile eat? Join the staff after your morning hike and see how our cold-blooded residents eat their meals! Frozen rodent entrees will be served to the critters. Learn about the important roles these creatures play in our dynamic food web. Venomous Creatures February 26 @ 1:00PM (Meet at Nature Center) This is a presentation about the venomous creatures you may find around the Valley! Enjoy the beauty of these wonderful and misunderstood animals, while learning about fascinating facts and the important role each creature plays in the desert ecosystem. Reach Your Goal Fitness Series #6 March 3 @ 9:00AM– 11:00AM (Meet at the Nature Center) Do you have a goal to get in shape for 2011? Join the Ranger as she helps you reach that goal with this weekly fitness hike.
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Take part in a slow build-up to a final hike on March 18th, which will be on the six-mile Go John Trail! Make sure you have good hiking shoes and always bring plenty of water. The hike is three..five miles/moderate. Meet Smokey the Bear March 4 @ 4:00PM (Meet at the Nature Center) Learn the dangers of wildfires and how “only you can prevent” them. The presentation will focus on the U.S. Forest Service and the uniqueness of the Tonto National Forest. There will be important information about how families can protect themselves and their property. Smokey will have a bag of goodies for the kids and be available for photos… so don’t forget the camera! Bring the whole family to enjoy this special experience. Clay Mine Mysteries March 5 @ 4:00PM (Meet at the Nature Center) Take a moderate two-mile hike to explore the history of Clay Mine. Go in this mine and see why it was used to produce an elixir to cure all of your ailments. Helmets will be supplied to enter the mine, as long as you wear sturdy shoes. Reach Your Goal Fitness Series #7 March 10 @ 9:00AM– 11:30AM (Meet at the Go John Trailhead) Do you have a goal to get in shape for 2011? Join the Ranger as she helps you reach that goal with this weekly fitness hike. Take part in a slow build-up to a final hike on March 18th, which will be on the six-mile Go John Trail! Make sure you have good hiking shoes and always bring plenty of water. The hike is four..five miles/moderate. Cave Creek Trail Rides Located in Cave Creek Regional Park. For trail ride info, prices, and reservations, 623.742.6700 info@cavecreektrailrides.com. www.cavecreektrailrides.com. *Hikes/programs are canceled if heavy, inclement weather is imminent. Canceled hikes and updates will be posted on the website. www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek.
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I will never become disenchanted with the surreal sight of hot air balloons floating over the north valley desert. I have seen them as the sun has risen, colorful and nearly magical, rising into the air as the sunlight inches its way over mountain tops; and I have seen them at the end of the day, bringing a calm presence to rush hour after-work traffic. For me, those balloons, emblazoned with a rainbow of hues floating peacefully into the horizon, have become a reminder of the everyday beauty that surrounds us here in Phoenix. I have often wondered what it must be like to ride in one of those balloons. I’ve pictured romantic proposals, anniversary and birthday surprises and all sorts of happy moments high above the purple mountains. When I was given the opportunity to see for myself what a hot air balloon was like through Hot Air Expeditions, I was excited to
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and away! Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Brenna Orozco
Phoenix sunsets are gorgeous, so we chose a sunset flight for our aerial tour. We met our group at Deer Valley Airport and loaded into a van to head to the launch site. Our group was a lively bunch! Most were retired farm folk from Nebraska, but there was a couple from Minnesota as well. Other groups we saw at the airport were from diverse backgrounds. This was clearly something for all ages. The crew has a number of launch sites to pick from, but there was no particular rhyme or reason to the method of choosing which to use. The crew settled on one near Cibola Vista Resort near Lake Pleasant. We stood in a scrubby clearing chatting and getting to know each other as a giant fan filled the balloon with air. When it was ready to go, we climbed into a huge wicker basket and prepared to set sail.
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Taylor was our pilot, and we were in good hands. He’s certified by the Federal Aviation Administration with a Commercial Pilot’s license. It was good to know this wasn’t his first flight! Also reassuring, the balloons are regularly inspected at an FAA-approved facility. Though it was to be a fun trip for us, Hot Air Expeditions had made sure it would also be a safe trip. As we rose into the air, the sensation was much more like floating than like flying. The only reminder that we were going up was the occasional long burst from the propane flame that heated the air in our balloon. It wasn’t until we looked down that we realized we’d risen. I’ve never been afraid of heights, but even if I was, the scene would not have been scary. Unlike standing atop a tall building and seeing the length of the building to give you something to judge how high you are, there is nothing to give you perspective in a hot air balloon. It’s similar to flying in an airplane and seeing scenery go by below. We rose up and dipped down at a rate of about five miles per hour, hovering over the desert floor. From above, we saw two fat and healthy coyotes scavenging below. We ascended over a mountain and caught a birds-eye view of Lake Pleasant surrounded by scattered peaks in sunset purples, pinks and blues – a panoramic view that I etched in my mind’s eye. It was truly beautiful. We floated over a neighborhood and waved at onlookers, both children and adults, who had come outside to see the balloon floating overhead. All along, our group laughed and shared sights and insights—sometimes very funny ones—as we floated together into the desert sky. It was a wonderful experience.
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Nearly two hours went by in the blink of an eye, and soon it was time to land. The landing site was chosen by the wind; no two flights are ever quite alike. While up in the air, nature navigates and Taylor, our pilot, simply listens to what she has to say. He only gets to choose when to go up and when to come down. We were instructed to turn around and face away from our landing direction and to brace ourselves against the basket for support. We descended at a decent clip and grazed the ground gracefully until, inchby-inch, we were level with the dirt. When we did hit the ground, a slight jolt welcomed us back to land, and we all helped each other climb out. We were back on land, but the experience wasn’t over. Our crew members who had remained on the ground whisked to our location and unloaded tables, tablecloths, chilled champagne, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. We each received certificates marking our flight and clicked our glasses together in a toast to our adventure. It was the perfect ending to a perfect evening. There are several different companies that offer ballooning opportunities in the scenic Phoenix area. Most cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $170-$200 per person. Some offer group rates, and coupons can often be found online. For more information on Hot Air Expeditions, visit www.hotairexpeditions.com.
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No Ordinary
Baseball Tournament Writer Jackie Fox :: Photos by Angie Simon, Brandi Strieter, and www.ayspn.com
A warm, sunny Arizona sky overhead, the umpire’s cry of “Play ball!,” the crack of the bats, the cheers of the fans, and the jubilation and disappointment of the players could be seen and heard at the Anthem Community Park baseball fields the last weekend in January. To the average passerby, he would notice nothing particularly unusual about this scene. However, if one were to take a closer look, he would discover that it was a place where dreams could come true. Imagine, if you can, the ambitious dream of an eleven-year-old boy - to bring change to a village, similar in population to Anthem, which is halfway around the world in Africa. This
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boy wanted to somehow combine his love for baseball with his desire to provide clean drinking water to the children of this African village who have to walk five to six miles each way, every day, to fetch water for their families. These children have no time for dreams; instead of going to school to get an education, and playing sports for fun and good health, they are forced to obtain potable water for their families’ survival. But, thanks to the money raised at the Second Annual Water 4 Kids International Baseball Classic, one Anthem boy’s dream became a reality. A well will be built to provide this village in Uganda with clean drinking water. The children will now be able to go to school and have time for sports – a healthier option for them that their parents could only dream about before. Twenty-nine teams came from across the state to participate in the Water 4 Kids International Baseball Classic. For most teams it was a return visit after participating in last year’s inaugural tournament; but for others, this was their first time to take part in this tournament and to visit Anthem.
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Even in the best of times, however, not every kid is fortunate enough to play baseball for select teams and get to travel to weekend tournaments. They don’t have the colorful uniforms or the latest shoes to wear; in fact, they do not even have the basic equipment to play the game. As a part of this baseball tournament, in an effort to share the joy of children at play, each team paid an entry fee and was encouraged to donate used or new sporting equipment. The donations were collected and given to Davidson Elementary School, Phoenix, where the physical education department has no sporting equipment for students. The P.E. teacher from Davidson Elementary, along with some fellow faculty, came to the tournament. They were excited to be a part of such an event and to learn that their own students would now be given an opportunity to more fully participate in sports. Certainly, a dream came true for those children at Davidson Elementary.
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young baseball players to become a professional ball player someday. During the tournament, the players, coaches, and families got to meet three such men whose childhood dreams became a reality. Helping with their own teams, but still making added efforts to interact with parents, coaches, and kids, major league players Kimera Bartee, Damion Easley, and Luis Gonzalez were on hand. They spent time signing autographs and having their pictures taken; they also donated items for the raffle. These men embraced the feeling
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of community in Anthem and were giving back the best way that they knew how. Talk about making dreams come true and setting an example for the next generation! And, because of their generosity, local businesses experienced the delight of having more customers visit their establishments and giving them more hope for a better financial future. The economy of Anthem, like most of the United States, has experienced a downward trend in recent years. Yet in spite of the financial hardship, sponsors - ImagesAZ Magazine, Inside Pitch, RED Development, Rosati’s, and Wet’n’Wild - came forward to help make this event become a reality. Local restaurants also stepped up to help by returning a percentage of the profits that they made over the weekend, back to the tournament. Legends, Native New Yorker, Q to U BBQ, Roberto’s, Rosati’s, Streets of New York, and Subway, all reported increased sales and people waiting to be served – a nice bonus for Anthem’s big-hearted business people. Indeed, no ordinary tournament took place the last weekend in January at the Anthem Community Park baseball fields. With the help of many, it was not just a baseball tournament; it was not just a place where little league dreams began; it was a place where major dreams, not just in baseball, became a reality. www.w4kibaseballclassic.com jnollette1@cox.net
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EL PEDREGAL
SPRING WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL One of my favorite things to do in the North Valley area is to stroll through the warm and elegant ambiance of El Pedregal Shops at the Boulders Resort in Scottsdale to window-shop, people-watch, or dine at one of its nice restaurants. The art galleries and boutiques are a top-quality draw. It’s even more special when El Pedregal hosts one of its popular musical events.
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On Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00PM from February 27 through May 22 (excluding the Easter holiday on April 24), El Pedregal and KYOT 95.5 Jazz Radio will hold its annual Spring Wine and Jazz Concert series. Music lovers will sit under Arizona’s beautiful blue skies in the outdoor amphitheatre, or relax on the grass, as they listen to the beat of great jazz performed by notable Valley artists, while also enjoying distinctive cuisine and fine wines. Food tickets and commemorative wine glasses will be available for purchase.
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Here is a sample of some of the fine performers who will appear at this festival:
Khani Cole on February 27 International recording artist, Khani Cole, began her rise to fame when she moved to Phoenix from her native Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1992. Her first release, “Piece of My Soul,” caught on nationwide, and as Khani and her band toured the summer of 1997, they were greeted enthusiastically. Khani and her band played in Dusseldorf and Munich, Germany and their songs climbed the charts on European radio. “European audiences can be very discerning and tend to be drawn to a bit more depth, be it harmonic or lyrical,” Khani has said. Khani has also enjoyed an eleven-year run at A Different Pointe of View restaurant at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs in Phoenix.
Shining Star on March 6 The Shining Star band has worked with many famous musical stars over the years. The band is composed of Jodi Light (lead vocals/piano), Kenny Cross (lead vocals), Cliff Porter (lead vocals), Mario Mendivil (bass/musical director), Anthony Kinchion (lead & rhythm guitar), Rich Reed (drums), Dave Baradic (keys), and Ted Belledin (sax & keys). Jodi Light has performed with Donna Summer and the 5th Dimension, and Mario Mendivil’s song writing and production work can be heard on other artists’ recordings.
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“We had the distinct honor of working with country superstar Lyle Lovett on a corporate event for Sony Playstation,” Mario has said. “Jodi co-led “The Shining Star Community Singers” (a gospel choir) that performed with Lyle and brought the house down! Mr. Lovett was extremely gracious, kind and an all-around nice guy. They had a lot of fun!” The band has also worked with such famous legends as Bruce Hornsby, Four Tops, Supremes, Martha Reeves, and the Temptations.
Nicole Pesce with Adam Clark on March 13 Pianist Nicole Pesce has a big fan following of all ages around the Valley. When she was just 14, Nicole played for Debbie Reynolds in Las Vegas and then toured with Jerry Lewis. “It was a great opportunity,” Nicole has said. “We toured all over the country with a 16-piece orchestra. I was around 14
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then, and found it amazing to perform with such a legend. A few years later I returned to Phoenix and began playing at the Ritz-Carlton.” The young pianist plays everything from the Beatles to Rachmaninoff. Nicole, who was born in Phoenix, was taught by her dad, pianist Nick Pesce, to not only play as magnificently as she does, but also to embrace all kinds of music from the finest musicians. Nicole also writes and composes music and at her young age has already composed more than 300 songs, one of which she is still working on – a symphony in D major. Drummer Adam Clark has over twenty years of experience working with many great musicians. He has been a professional musician since 1995 and has led his own jazz groups since 1998. He currently works with the Adam Clark Trio and Quartet, the Chris Putrino Band, Nick Heward and the Elements of Style, Dave Cook, Think Horses, and, of course, Nicole Pesce. Adam’s interest in music came naturally to him; his father was an Army bandleader and his mother is a singer and pianist. “When I was growing up, I could hear my mother playing piano all day,” Adam has said. “She taught us to sing church songs. I was basically learning to talk and sing at the same time.” He learned classical piano but abandoned it for sports before being exposed to drums at age 11 in a music class at school. “I went right to the drums, and I found my true love,” he said. Upcoming performers during the festival: 3/20 Tommy Holloway, 3/27 Marmalade Skies, 4/4 Urban Quartet, 4/10 Alice Tatum, 4/17 AFFINITY, 5/1 Freddie Duran Plan, 5/8 Guy Pennacchio, 5/15 Dominic Amato, 5/22 Silhouette. El Pedregal is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway in North Scottsdale. Admission is free. For more information, call 480.488.1072 or visit their website www.elpedregal.com.
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mix” of very appreciative clients who honestly listen and value his advice. This trust that his clients show also leads to them referring his business to their friends and family, which helps! Phil has been a member of the Chamber at Anthem for three years now. He enjoys
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Phillip Stice owns a comprehensive financial services firm located in Anthem. He is a CPA and a Certified Financial Planner professional. He is licensed as a Registered Securities Representative, Registered Investment Advisor Representative, and also offers Life, Health, Accident, Variable Life insurance and Variable Annuities in Arizona. Phillip A.
the opportunity that the Chamber meetings provide him to make new business connections. “After every chamber event I attend, I leave with a sense that we live in a growing and vibrant community. I always walk away with a new business card or with the insight of other business activities happening here.” His favorite things are the “Business for Breakfast” meetings, the networking, and the After Hours events.
Stice, CPA, CFP® prides itself in providing
Phil and his wife, Sandy, moved to Anthem
clients with a personal experience. Phil
in 2006 after selling his interest in his CPA
says, “I am passionate about providing my
Firm in Oregon, which was composed of
clients, both individuals and businesses, with
three offices and over 120 employees. To
world-class wealth management services,
make sure they could enjoy the Arizona heat,
which include financial planning, investment
they visited here for about one week a month
recommendations and implementation, tax
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retirement planning.” He accomplishes this
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level. Phil enjoys meeting with his clients
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to discuss tax return results and financial
for salmon and steelhead in Oregon, but one
planning options in face-to-face meetings.
day Sandy announced that she loved golf.
Along with the personal experience his
They sold their boat and bought some clubs
company offers, Phil is also very proud of
and a golf membership at Eugene Country
his clients. He says that he has “the right
Club. They have been huge golf fans ever
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since. However, Phillip does humbly admit that Sandy is a better golfer than he is. Phil’s tour in the Navy taught him the value of a good education. At the end of his enlistment, he used the GI Bill to obtain his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon and landed a job with an International CPA Firm. While in Oregon, his
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firm was so successful he had to spend more time on firm administration than working with clients. The opening of his own firm in Anthem provides him the opportunity to be hands-on, since he loves working with people and giving them the attention they deserve. Another piece of advice that Phillip follows in his own life is the philosophy of planning. He sees people every day who have not planned for their retirement and they
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Great Arizona
Beer Festival Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
What could be better than strolling through Tempe Beach
This year’s event promises to be better than ever with
Park in the perfect Arizona winter sun and tasting your favorite
three pre-festival events that are open to the public,
(and plenty of new) craft beers? Not much, according to the
including two rounds of beer judging in the annual “Best
7,000 to 10,000 beer connoisseurs who travel from all ends of
of the West” craft beer competition, which takes place on
the Valley and beyond each year to attend the Great Arizona
February 18th and 25th, in which attendees may observe
Beer Festival. This year is no exception.
the judging process, speak with judges and brewers, and sample competing brews, in addition to the annual Pub
The 23rd Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival will be
Crawl event on February 26th.
held on March 5th from 2:00 to 6:00PM. It will feature a
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staggering, thirst-quenching, two hundred craft, specialty,
Live music by local favorites, The Crown Kings, will set
and micro-brewed beers available for sampling. The
the stage, so to speak, for a rockin’ time. There will
Festival holds the distinction of being the longest-running
also be games, a variety of food, and other vendors
beer festival in Arizona, and now includes a nationally-
and various forms of entertainment sprinkled liberally
sanctioned beer competition.
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Chariwoman Sue DesParte is excited for this year’s event, “Every year we look for new ways to keep making the festival better and more exciting, and this year we’ve added two new events leading up to the festival, to really reach out to fans of craft beer, as well as some exciting new contests online,” she shares. “I’m also looking forward to raising as much money as possible, since every nickel we earn goes directly to Sun Sounds of Arizona.” Beer lovers can feel good about sampling the day away, as the Great Arizona Beer Festival is the only major beer festival in Arizona that is entirely a charitable event. Sun Sounds of Arizona provides blind and other printimpaired listeners throughout the state access to newspapers, magazines, and best-selling books by broadcasting these materials daily via radio, phone, and Internet, with the help of 500 volunteer readers. The Great Arizona Beer Festival is their primary fundraising event. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the gate for general admission, including up to twenty-four different beer samples, or $80 in advance, and $90 at the gate for VIP admissions. VIP tickets include entry into the “VIP Experience” including all of the above listed amenities, and VIPs may enter an hour before the festival starts. Designated drivers receive entry into the festival for only $20 (or $30 with a VIP), and have a special reserved lounge area featuring complimentary massages, makeovers, healthy snacks, soft drinks, and more. Tickets are available on the festival website at www.azbeer.com and also on Facebook and at participating pubs and retail outlets. www.azbeer.com; 480.774.8300; Follow the Great Arizona Beer Festival on Twitter at GreatAZBeerFest, on Facebook, MySpace, Digg, and on their YouTube channel GreatAZBeerFestival.
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making it in
america Writer Amanda Christmann Larson :: Photographer Michele Celentano
Five dark-eyed Cambodian children were the first to greet me as I turned into the sprawling apartment complex in central Phoenix. They smiled and waved at me as I drove past, one more white face in the rainbow of people in their lives. Women shook out rugs and swept porches, and children of every size and skin shade played together and giggled as children everywhere do. These people are among the thousands of refugees relocated in the United States each year since 1980. They are the world’s homeless, forced to flee their homelands because of war, ethnic conflict, or genocide; persecuted because of their religion, race, political beliefs, or ethnicity. They are the most screened group of immigrants in the world. Many have lived in difficult tent camps for years before completing a battery of screening tests by the US Department of Homeland Security, including background checks, security screens, and medical checks. Only one percent of all refugees are ever moved from the camps to other countries, and of those coming to America, Phoenix is the fourth largest hub. Yet, like most Valley residents, I had no idea they existed. They are invisible, washing dishes in restaurants, driving delivery trucks, and working as motel maintenance staff. They pack night school classrooms and fill seedy apartment complexes, where they try to forget their pasts and struggle to make new beginnings. I parked my car and made my way through a maze of cooking scents and music wafting out of open windows and doors. As I passed each doorway, I heard languages I didn’t recognize, and it seemed that no two were the same. I found the apartment I was looking for. Various-sized shoes had been kicked off just outside the door, and the smell of corn drifted through the small adjacent window. I knocked on the door, excited but slightly nervous. What would Sarah* be like? Would we be able to understand each other? What effect had the years of violence and war in her home country of Sudan done to her? I waited for a moment, expecting to see a tall Dinka woman appear in the doorway. Instead, the door cracked open and a small face, encircled with wild braids, popped through. The little girl, Achan, grinned widely and jumped up and down, as all seven-year-old girls do when they’re excited. The door opened more widely and a second small face popped out. This was Miyar, age nine. “Is your mother home?” I asked. She nodded her head, and a moment later, a short woman with wide, square cheekbones and a warm smile welcomed me inside the small apartment. * Names have been changed. F ebru ary
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A comfortably used couch and love seat formed a viewing area for a mid-sized television that sat in the corner of the living room area on a glass shelf. A static-filled TV screen showed shadowy figures, and the sound of a TV evangelist filled the space. The small amount of money Sarah had could not be wasted on cable television. A rectangular wooden table and four chairs sat in the dining area; corn cobs, cooked and cooling, sat poking out of a pot on the stove in the small galley-style kitchen. A tall older woman emerged from one of the two bedrooms. She lumbered into the front room, then, without a word, turned and went back into her bedroom. This was Rachael, Sarah’s mother. “I am Dinka, so I am supposed to be tall like my mother. Instead, I am short like my father,” Sarah said with a grin. We exchanged greetings and sat down. I noticed immediately that Sarah had the same ease and sense of humor as so many other African women I’ve come to know. She was quick to laugh and patient when we had communication difficulties. We understood each other quite well, but struggled sometimes over pronunciation differences. We connected right away. We talked about our children and fashion—I liked her belt and she liked my bracelet. The conversation quickly turned to Sudan, where she began to tell her story. When Sarah was five or six years old, her village was raided by Janjaweed, Arab fighters believed to be fueled by the Arab-run Sudanese government to rid the country of its non-Arab black tribal inhabitants. The Dinka, a traditionally peaceful tribe of cattle herders, have been among the hardest hit. An estimated 500,000 Southern Sudanese people have been murdered, and millions have been displaced. Sarah’s brothers had already been kidnapped to be trained as child soldiers, and her father was assumed dead after having gone to fight
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for the rebel army. She and her sister fled with other village children and the adults charged with taking them to safety. Her mother, Rachael, had stayed behind to try to convince her disabled grandfather to leave his home. In the end, Sarah’s grandfather was shot and slashed to death, and Rachael was forced into the grass. What happened to her is not clear because she retreated into herself, often sitting quietly alone for hours, then going on nonsensical rants to imaginary people. She fled with the rest of the family across dust-swept deserts to Ethiopia, where large refugee camps still stand for displaced Sudanese nationals. Refugee camps are not safe places to grow up. Young girls, in particular, face predators of all types. A neighboring family took in Sarah to protect her because her mother was “crazy.” No mental health care is available for the millions of war-scarred Sudanese fleeing their homeland. Sarah worked off her boarding by cooking and cleaning for the family, who treated her like a daughter. Because of her hard work she was chosen to work for an environmental group building agricultural programs to sustain the refugees. As was expected in her culture, Sarah met and married a Dinka man and had her first daughter, but like many refugees, her husband began drinking heavily and became abusive. She asked the council for a divorce, but was told she needed to stay in her marriage because she had a child. She became pregnant with her second daughter, but her husband’s abuse continued and she was granted a divorce. The council, recognizing Sarah as hard-working and honest, asked her to serve on the women’s council. In cases of rape and domestic violence, both the men’s and the women’s councils were responsible for hearing cases and making their recommendations for resolution. Sarah became known for her outspoken quest for the truth. Sometimes she recognized that a woman’s story was not legitimate; other times she helped to make decisions that led to imprisonment of the male offender, or allowed women to divorce their husbands. She had no tolerance
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for rape and violence. She made many friends, but she also made enemies. Once, she was beaten on the roadside on her way home from work; another time, she was attacked in her home in front of her daughters. Recognizing her life was in serious danger, a case worker from an international aid organization helped Sarah and her family flee to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The process began to relocate her, and finally, on August 31, 2010, Sarah arrived at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix with her family and only the clothes on their backs. “I try not to think too much,” she said, putting her hands on either side of her forehead. “But sometimes the thinking, it comes. And when I remember these things, I feel it here, in my throat.” She moved her hands down to her throat, in a choking motion. “I cannot breathe when I think of these things.” My hand
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In the bedroom Sarah shared with her two daughters, two twin beds sat against opposite walls in a sparse but tidy room. In the second bedroom, Rachael sat staring at the floor in front of her on a twin-sized bed, while another twin bed sat empty on the opposite wall. In the bathroom, Sarah showed me towels, sheets, soap, and shampoo that had been given to her. Her kitchen revealed plates, bowls, glasses, silverware, pots, and pans that had been donated. She was very grateful. The road ahead will be difficult for Sarah, as it is for all refugees who come to America. Rental and food assistance are only guaranteed for three months. She is working with the International Refugee Committee (IRC) office in Phoenix to obtain help for her mother, but the process is tedious and the office is severely overburdened. She must find work, and is eager to do so, but she cannot leave her mother alone for long periods of time and she does not have a car. The Arizona Lost Boys Center has offered much-needed assistance when possible. Sarah is still intimidated by the bus system and is trying to understand her new cultural surroundings. She has a one-year visa, and a clear path to citizenship, but the rest is up to her. For this new generation of American immigrants, there is hope, but it won’t be easy. Together, they are making it in America.
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welcome to
america project The Welcome to America Project, a 501(c)3 organization, was started by Scottsdale residents Carolyn and Phil Manning. On September 11, 2001, Phil’s brother died in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. In the midst of their grief, Carolyn read a newspaper article about a family from Afghanistan who had been forced from their home and relocated in Phoenix. The terrorist attacks had made them targets for hate and misunderstanding, and Carolyn felt compelled to reach out. After Carolyn visited their apartment and shared a meal with them, she soon realized how much their families had in common. Both had five children. Both were devoutly religious but respectful of each other’s beliefs (Carolyn is Christian, the Afghan woman is Muslim), and both had lost family members to terrorism. The only difference was that Carolyn had never been forced to flee her home in the middle of the night. Carolyn looked around the apartment and realized the family had very little. One of the children did not even have shoes to wear. She returned home to phone and send emails to all her friends in a mission to help the Afghan family. On October 20, 2001, Carolyn and twenty people arrived at the apartment with six pickup trucks full of furniture, clothing, backpacks, food, kitchen supplies and more. The Welcome to America Project was born. Since then, the Welcome to America Project has made a difference in the lives of over 1,000 new families in
Phoenix. Volunteers collect high-quality furniture and household items
from donors throughout the Phoenix area and deliver them every Saturday to refugee families arriving from war-torn and oppressed countries worldwide. The organization has collected over $1,000,000 of in-kind donations, logged over 20,000 volunteer hours, and won numerous awards for its grassroots, volunteer efforts, including the 2009 CNN Heroes Award. If you would like to donate furniture or other items, or would like to become involved in one of the many Welcome to America Project events, visit www.wtap.org or call 602.490.0088.
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Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Kristen Wright Photography
chew on this... Chew on this for a moment: most cultures that come to mind have some version of a savory pie with a pastry shell, albeit under different names. However, they all fall under the same category. The Polish have Pierogies, the Spanish have Empanadas or SaltaĂąeas, the Greeks have Spanikopita, Indians have Samosas, Africans have Sambusas; and the list goes on.
At The Cornish Pasty Co. there is a pasty for everyone. With more than twenty types of pasties, there is one for every palate in your family, and you could visit several times before you try them all. The Cornish Pasty has a rich history, and it originates in Cornwall (Southwest England) and can be traced back as far as the 1200’s when mining was a thriving industry. Pasties, hearty meat and vegetable pies, were baked by the wives and mothers of the tin miners The pies were lovingly crimped on one end so that the miners had something to hold on to as they ate the pies. However, that crimped handle was usually discarded, as the miners often had arsenic on their hands
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keep them content. Traditionally, the pasties were made with different fillings on each end – one end with a savory filling, the other end, sweet. The bakers would mark the sweet end so that the miners knew which end to eat first. By the 1880s tin mining had become a rapidly declining industry, but the tradition of and love for pasties endured, and in fact grew as the miners began immigrating to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for copper mining, as well as throughout the United States and the British Isles. The Cornish Pasty Co. celebrates this rich history by setting the jovial, relaxed, friendly tone in their eateries where everyone feels comfortable to kick back and dig into a hearty meal. They dedicate wall space to the miners who made the pasty famous. The traditional pasty, known as “The Oggie” on the Cornish Pasty Co. menu, was made from steak, potatoes, onion, and rutabaga. The Cornish Pasty Co. serves up pasty fillings from Hamburger with French fries, grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon, and a cheddar/swiss blend to Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken Alfredo, and The Italian. They even have a “Pilgrim” (like a Thanksgiving dinner in a pastry), a “Lovely Bit a Salmon” with Atlantic Salmon, white wine, cream dill sauce, sautéed asparagus, roasted tomatoes, spinach, and roasted red potatoes, and a warm peanut butter and jelly with bananas. The Oggie seems to be the standout favorite, followed by the Carne Adovada, Chicken Tikka Massala, and the Peppered Steak. These pasties are not for the faint-hearted – they are a meal and a half, and they stick to your ribs. In fact, according to owner, Cornishman Dean Thomas, they weigh in at about a pound each. Surprisingly, he said that his family’s pasties are even larger – “plate hangers” as he calls them. Thomas’s general approach toward food is simple: “To not take short cuts, and to serve full-flavored quality meals. Just giving plenty of love!” According to Thomas, there is no mystery surrounding why his Pasties are so popular not only in his homeland, but Stateside as well, “We make everything from scratch using fresh natural ingredients, and our cooks are bad asses! Obviously, we are also offering something out of the norm, at a reasonable price, and in a relaxed but still energetic atmosphere. The fact that we have so many different pasties to
These pasties are not for the faint-hearted
believed that the ghosts, or “knockers” in the mine would eat the crusts, and it would
they are a meal and a half, and they stick to your ribs.
from their work in the mine. Don’t worry about the wasted food, though! Many miners
choose from also keeps people wanting to come back to try other types.”
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shame not to hang out for the experience and ambiance at the Pasty Co. The dessert menu is short, but definitely sweet, featuring Strawberry Pavlova (Homemade crisp meringue shells filled with freshly whipped cream, strawberries, kiwi fruit and grapes, finished with raspberry coulé), Shirley Temple’s Pudding (Sticky toffee pudding made with imported British treacle, served hot with crème anglaise, and Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding (Homemade bread, baked in rich chocolate brandy sauce until crispy on the outside, warm and moist on the inside, served with crème anglaise or ice cream). Beer is a superb accompaniment for Pasties and The Cornish Pasty Co. has a wonderful selection of beers on tap, including Strongbow Hard Cider, Boddingtons, Guinness, Kronenbourg 1664, Firestone DBA, Firestone Union Jack IPA, and Rogue Hazlenut
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We make everything from scratch using fresh natural ingredients
Even though The Cornish Pasty Co. also serves their Pasties to-go, it would be a
Brown. Bottled beers expand an already impressive beer selection to include Magners Irish Cider, King Fisher Mickey’s Malt Liquor, Franziskaner Hefe, Smithwick’s, Bass Ale, Newcastle Brown Ale, and local favorites - Oak Creek Nut Brown Ale, and Four Peaks Kilt Lifter, including others. A nice selection of wines is also available. Happy hour takes place from 3:00 to 6:00PM, and 10:00PM till close, every day. In today’s world we have to search for and capitalize on our similarities as humans, and our shared love of savory pies might be one more thing to add to that list. During times that we feel that we have no way to connect with our fellow man, savory pies might be that single connection. Could pasties be the first stepping stone on the road to world peace? Do you watch the news and find yourself echoing the phrase, “Can’t we all just get along?” My answer is, possibly, if we have time to share a Cornish Pasty over a cold beer on a Sunday afternoon.
+ The Cornish Pasty Co. www.cornishpastyco.com 960 W. University, Suite 103, Tempe, 480.894.6261 1941 W. Guadalupe, Suite 101, Mesa, 480.838.3586 Mon through Sat 11:00AM to 12:00AM Sun 12:00PM to 10:00PM
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Writer Nigel Spence
golfthevalley TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course Yardage 7216 Yds.
Rating 74.6/138
Green Fee Must Experience $299-$194 Hole 16 with the Grandstands in place
I have come to accept the fact that I may never have the opportunity to play in a PGA Tour event. Nor may I ever be faced with the task of hitting a golf shot in front of 55,000 raucous fans, who will either cheer me like a victorious Gladiator or jeer me like a dastardly villain, based upon the result of my one swing. But here in the early spring, I do have the opportunity to put myself in the shoes of a PGA Tour player for a day at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium course, fresh off of hosting the Waste Management Open. With greens as true as a billiard table, fairways strategically
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shaped out of dense, rough, and seemingly not a grain of sand out of place in the bunkers, the TPC Scottsdale gives every golfer an opportunity to see a golf course that has been prepared for a championship. While I do appreciate the work of maintenance crews who prepare golf courses on a daily basis, seeing one that has been immaculately prepared for the rigors of a PGA Tour inspection takes my respect to a whole new level. The TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course, designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf, opened in 1986. The course
was designed with the purpose of hosting the PGA Tour stop in the Valley, the Phoenix Open, as well as giving golfers who either live or visit the region the opportunity to play a PGA Tour-caliber course. At the time, they may not have realized that their design would lend itself to hosting the largest spectator golf event in the world each year, but they did know that good championships are decided on the back nine on Sunday. And the back nine at the TPC Stadium Course is one full of thrills and possible spills that make for the great drama that brings the crowds year after year.
plan comes unstuck, some very talented golfers before you have often done the same, and they have had to go on and face 55,000 screaming fans on the next tee with only their body language left to explain their decisions. The final three holes continue to probe your willingness to take a risk. The famous par three sixteenth green billows out short and to the right and constricts in the back portion of the green, egging you to take aim at the narrow peninsular protected by a bunker short and
The front nine is comprised of one par 5 with a dry wash protecting the green, two par three holes which run in a similar direction but vary in distance, and some gentlyshaped par 4 holes that deviate from straight but do not move enough to be considered dog-legs. These holes provide a visual challenge for the golfer and ask him to properly commit to his chosen line off of the tee. If the fairway is found, approach shots can be played to green surfaces that are appropriately designed in both size and slope according to the length of the hole. Some of the shorter approach shots are well-protected by bunkers, and many greens have moderate fall-off edges that lead to testing chipping areas. If the fairway is missed, the player is asked to tack his way back to a position that gives him his best opportunity to save par. The back nine is where the golf course begins to evolve into more of a risk-reward style. Beginning with a sharp dogleg to the right around an enormous bunker, players are invited to try and bite off some of the corner to take advantage of the short par 4 10th hole, or lay up to the left and face a more difficult approach to a raised angled green. It is this kind of decision that the player will face almost the remainder of the round. Water comes into play on six of the final eight holes, but none more so than on the par 5 fifteenth hole where you see literally a sea down the left hand side of the fairway, all the way up to the island green. A good tee shot from the long hitter leaves him with a decision as to whether he shall play the role of the daring cavalier who reaches for a head cover or the conservative one who plays the percentages and relies on his wedge game. Whatever you so choose, you may leave the green smiling from ear to ear or scratching your head wishing you had chosen the other option. But do not feel badly if your
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a perilous, precipice long and left. The short par 4 seventeenth is drivable for the long hitter, but a large, undulating green protected by water left and long is deceitfully difficult to capitalize upon. The eighteenth hole is one final test of nerve. Water lines the left edge of the fairway with cavernous bunkers protecting the right side for those looking to bail out. The green is masterfully designed, angled from left to right, with a ridge that cuts in from the right greenside bunker across the green. A fall-off on the left side of the green further
rewards those who play their approaches from the more difficult to access left side of the fairway and punishes those hydrophobic golfers. The TPC Stadium course is an experience like no other. No matter your score, you put yourself in the shoes of a PGA Tour player for a day, and you may have a greater appreciation for how well they play, or you may have discovered that they put their pants on one leg at a time, just like you.
coursetiptosuccess This month’s tip to success comes from 2007 Phoenix Open Champion, Aaron Baddeley: The key to playing TPC well is to drive the ball in the fairway!! During the tournament, the rough is normally deep and being in the fairway is a big advantage to being able to control your approach shots into the green. What I see as the biggest mistake that amateurs make is that they do not align themselves correctly, especially when they are hitting their driver. The most common mistake that I see from right-handed golfers is that they aim too far to the right. It may sound a little too simple, but it’s often the simple things we neglect to check. The most common problem from aiming right is the classic “over the top” move. This move is then countered by the face of the club being left open and suddenly we have the perfect recipe to hit massive slices and lose enormous distance. If this sounds like you, next time you are out playing golf, setup to hit a drive, and then place a club down along the back of your heels. Get another club and place it
parallel to the first club, right next to the ball. That is where you are truly aiming. If that is not where you intend to hit the ball, adjust the two clubs, remove the one next to the ball and get set up. Take a moment to experience what square alignment feels like and imitate the swing that you want to make that will hit the ball straight. Then go ahead and hit the ball. By correcting your alignment, you can fix a lot of things in your golf swing, and most importantly, you will learn what the true faults in your swing may be. Remember to check your alignment often, and when you are practicing use an alignment aid to help you build the habit of a square address position. Aim correctly and I will see you in the fairway.
Nigel Spence is an Assistant Golf Professional at Whisper Rock Golf Club. He is a former member of the Australasian PGA Tour with experience playing on the European, Asian and Nationwide Tours. He played collegiately at Colorado State University prior to pursuing a career as a Golf Professional where he was awarded the Distinction of National Assistant Professional of the Year twice as a part of the Australian PGA.
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ocho locos Mexican
Restaurant & Cantina 3655 West Anthem Way 623.551.8580 Open everyday 11AM to 10PM
Anthem’s Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is
the establishment that brought “life” back to the “nightlife” in Anthem. Good music, good food, good company – who could ask for more on a Friday or Saturday night? From their Abondigas Soup to their Fish Tacos and Huevos Rancheros ...there is not a bad choice in the bunch! Happy hour is every day from 3 to 6PM, and don’t miss Taco Tuesdays and Ladies Night on Thursdays.
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Dining Guide TACO TUESDAYS
HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY 3PM-6PM
OCHO LOCOS MOST POPULAR SPECIAL
- MARGARITA MONDAYS - KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY'S BETWEEN 4PM-8PM WITH PURCHASE OF A DINNER ENTREE - HAPPY HOUR DAILY FROM 3PM-6PM
Delicious food, refreshing drinks, and good times.
3655 W. ANTHEM WAY ANTHEM, IN THE SAFEWAY SHOPPING CENTER 623-551-8580 HOURS :: OPEN EVERYDAY 11AM-10PM
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Local Index Accountant
Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC. 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130 Phillip A. Stice, CPA, CFP 602-288-8535 office 623-826-4314 cell Whitman & Jackson CPAs 623-455-9630 LisaJ@whitmanandjackson.com
Advertising ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-8221 www.imagesaz.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 Elder Mom 602-909-9550 Cheryl@ElderMom.com
Attorney
Boates Law Firm 623-551-5457 www.AnthemLaw.com Droban & Company 480-612-3058 www.kerriedroban.com Henry & Rosser, PLLC 623-434-7100 www.henryrosserlaw.com
Automotive Econo Lube and Brakes 623-551-0033 42410 N. Vision Way Tobias’ Automotive 623-551-7474 4205 W. Summit Walk
Beauty
Hair Care Dollyrockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Echo Hair and Color Salon 623-581-3333 www.EchoHairandColor.com Skin Care Merle Norman Cosmetics 623-551-9502 www.merlenorman.com
Boutique
Fans and Fashionistas Shops at Norterra 623-587-1400 Nothing in Moderation Located in Merle Norman 623-551-9502
Business Groups
Chamber of Commerce 602-495-6483 www.chamberatanthem.org Preferred Business at Anthem 623-551-0523 www.pbanthem.com
dance Education
AZ Dance Group “Movement E-Motion” 480-215-1916 www.azdance.org
Disability Services
Advanced Developmental Disabilities Services Inc. 602-828-7807 ADDSAZ@q.com
Entertainment
Musical Theatre of Anthem www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org 602-743-9892 On The Towne Community Theatre 623-594-3832 www.onthetownetheatre.org Starlight Community Theater www.StarlightCommunityTheater.org
Financial Planning
Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130 Phillip A. Stice, CPA, CFP 602-288-8535 office 623-826-4314 cell Whitman & Jackson CPAs 623-455-9630 LisaJ@whitmanandjackson.com
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Health & Fitness Gyms Sweat, Josh & Laura Rogers 623-551-5753 www.sweatchallenge.com
Sports Conditioning Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120
Home
Air conditioning/Heating Daisy Mountain Air Conditioning 623-551-3422 www.DaisyMountainAC.com Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com House Sitting Sonoran Desert Sports Dog 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com Interior Design Angelique Interiors 623-512-7745 www.Angelique-Interiors.com Home improvement supplies Ace Hardware 623-551-5990 3440 W. Anthem Way Pest Control Sunrise Pest Control 623-551-BUGS Insured and Licensed #1-2207-B Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.TitanPest.com Painting Daisy Mountain Painting 623-551-3156 www.DaisyMountainPainting.com Premier Commercial Painting 623-551-8640 www.Premier-Commercial.com Plumbing Liberty Plumbing and Solar 623-551-9156 www.LibertyPlumbingAndSolar.com
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Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.PricelessPlumbing.com Termite Treatment Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.TitanPest.com Water Softener & Filtration North Valley Rayne 623-551-5952 www.NorthValleyRayne.com Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.SoftWaterPlusAZ.com Weed Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com
insurance
Auto, Home & Life State Farm - Nanette Miller 623-742-6866 nanette@nanettemiller.com
Jewelry/gold buyers AndrewZ 623-551-6892 www.AndrewzDiamonds.com
Medical
Chiropractic Back to Health Chiropractic 623-551-6677 42104 N Venture Dr., A-102 Desert Chiropractic 602-993-2400 42323 N. Vision Way, Ste.108 Dentist Arizona Heights Dentistry 623-551-3511 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite #156 Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106 Feldhake & Associates 623-931-8898 480-661-0660 www.ShowMeThatSmile.com
North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108 naturopathic Dr. Jennifer Gentry, NMD 623-251-5518 42104 N. Venture Ct., Suite C-126 Orthodontics Crodon Orthodontics 623-465-5478 42201 N. 41st Dr,, # 102 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108 Pediatrics Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114 Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153 Physical Therapy Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120 Urgent Care John C. Lincoln 623-434-6444
photography By Brenna 623-328-5008 480-510-0035 www.ByBrenna.com
Michele Celentano 623-551-0042 www.MicheleCelentano.com
restaurants
CafĂŠ Provence 623-551-1313 39504 N. Daisy Mountain Ste 110
Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127
Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590
Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com
Java Worx 623-551-7979 www.JavaWorxOnline.com
Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090
Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com
Legends Bar and Grill 623-551-9525 3655 W. Anthem Way Suite D115
Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490
Heritage Christian Assembly 602-635-3722 www.heritageca.org
Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant 623-551-8580 3655 W. Anthem Way
New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590
New River First Assemly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com
Q-to-U BBQ 623-465-7800 www.Q-to-U-BBQ.com
North Valley Christian Academy 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org
Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086
Subway www.SubwayAnthem.com
The Orme School 928-632-7601 www.ormeschool.org
Northridge Community 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org
Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890
North Valley Assembly of God 623-256-2408 www.northvalleyag.com
Realtor
RE/MAX Integrity Realtors Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD Sam Tyler Realty, LLC 602-459-7455 Jonathan Pear
Schools
Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790 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 Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten 602-740-9561 www.CreativeCastlePreschool.com
Worship
Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348 Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-551-3175 www.canyonchurch.org Christ’s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 623-551-9851 www.anthemcross.org Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.DvWorship.com
North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957 Pioneer United Methodist Church 602-320-7724 www.pioneerumcaz.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.SpurCrossCowboyChurch.com
Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org Vineyard Christian Fellowship 623-551-1133 www.vineyardanthem.com
Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org
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Recipe
Beer as a food group If you are one of those people who believe that beer should be its own food group, join the club! Beer lends its rich, malty flavor to a number of recipes, giving them a distinctive taste. Beer flavors dishes from breads to cakes, Keilbasa to Corned beef and Cabbage. Aside from being a wonderful ingredient for recipes, studies show that in moderation it can actually be healthy for you. Moderate beer drinking has been connected with reduced stress, soft and shiny hair, and it is both fat free and cholesterol free! Make your way to the Great Arizona Beer Festival (see article in this issue), choose your favorite beers, and enjoy these recipes!
Savory Beer Bread Makes one loaf
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 12 ounces (one bottle) porter beer 1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground mustard seed ¼ cup minced fresh dill
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 8 inch by 4-inch loaf pan, or a 9 inch round. Mix all the ingredients together and spoon into pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry.
Guinness Cake Ingredients: 1 cup Guinness (or your favorite stout) 2 cups sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 2/3 cup sour cream ¾ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder Icing 1 cup confectioner’s sugar ½ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a nine-inch springform pan, place a round of parchment paper on the bottom and butter it, then flour the pan. Cake Place the stout and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth. Thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat together the eggs and sour cream until well-blended. Add stout-chocolate mixture to egg mixture and beat just to combine. Add flour mixture and beat briefly on slow speed. Finish by folding batter with a spatula until completely combined. Pour batter in the springform pan and bake cake until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Place cake on a rack and cool for 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan and cool completely.
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