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Table of Contents 08
Meet the Travlor Family
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Sports :: BCHS Wrestling and Girls’ Soccer
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Community
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5 Minutes with.... Todd Weber
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Calling the Shots :: Rick Klein
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Hospice of the Valley
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Chamber Profile :: Curves
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Strada
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Crisis Nursery
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Dining Guide
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Marketplace
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Local Index
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welcome Ahh, how lucky we are! While the rest of the country is bundled up and buried in snow, our little corner of the world is buzzing with outdoor fun. Now is the time of year we all bask in the glow of the mild desert sunshine, hiking, cycling and spending time in the great outdoor playground that surrounds us. As trails and parks offer ideal opportunities to meet and greet friends and neighbors, there is no better place to be. There are so many talented, compassionate people in the North Valley, and it is an honor to be part of a community that is just as willing to reach out to each other in times of need as it is to celebrate each other’s successes. Thank you once again for allowing us into your home and making us part of your life. For 14 years, it has been our pleasure to share positive, uplifting stories. They are inspirational reminders that we are all part of something much bigger than ourselves. From our family to yours, enjoy the promise in each stunning mountain sunrise and the gifts in each beautiful Sonoran sunset, and every moment in between. Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ Magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221
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Meet the
Traylor Family
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Karen Sophia Photography
an “incredible” community they call home!
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any locals know Trent Traylor as the director of golf at Anthem
Golf and Country Club, but few people know how central the game of golf has been in his life up until now. Without golf, he might not have so many precious memories from his childhood, his beautiful family, or the support he needed when life dealt him a terrifying blow during the summer that changed his life, and his outlook on life, forever. Trent was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in literature. He was introduced to the game of golf at age five when his grandfather had a golf club cut down to fit him. Trent said, “It was so short that the grip almost touched the club head. I started in the golf business at the age of 14 years old, picking the driving range at Shawnee Country Club. I wanted the job so that I could play golf there for free – the only price we could afford at the time.” Trent continued to work at the same country club all the way through college. He said, “I did not realize it at the time, but that is where I developed a love for the golf business, and country clubs in particular. The golf business has given me so much. It has taught me a lot too, like how small gestures of kindness can have a dramatic effect on a person’s day, or even their life.
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A very special place to work, not because of the beautiful setting, amazing golf courses or the great work environment – it is because of the people. The best part of my job is the relationships I have built
special place to work, not because of the beautiful setting,
with so many wonderful people over the years. I have
amazing golf courses or the great work environment – it
spent most of my life working at a country club – some
is because of the people.”
pretty nice ones, too. Places I would have never had the opportunity to be if it were not for the golf business.”
Trent, who moved to Anthem with his family in 2008 because of his new position at the Anthem Golf and
His work in golf is even what led him to his beautiful wife
Country Club, calls club members, as well as the
April, and later to the other special young woman in his
community, “incredible.”
life, his daughter Kloe, 4. April grew up in Dallas, Oregon
the giving and supportive nature of the community last
and attended Oregon State University.
summer when he discovered he had a brain tumor. He
He had an opportunity to see
said, “I had surgery to have most of the tumor removed Trent and April worked together at Mission Hills Country
and was left with a lot of work ahead of me to recover.
Club, but had not been acquainted until he complained
My Anthem family supported my family and me in ways
to a member that he needed a haircut and did not have
that only a family would. It has been a very humbling
time to get one. Trent explained, “The member suggested
time in my life that I could not have made it through
asking April, who used to cut hair before being employed
without the unconditional support of my wife, my family
at the country club, to cut my hair. I had never met her,
and the special people of Anthem.”
but I asked her for a haircut. I thought she was about 10 years younger than me, but the topic of age came up
Trent has also been able to witness the community’s
about a year and several haircuts later. When I realized
giving nature every year when the club has held the
we were about the same age I asked her out on a date.
Charity Classic, an event with a golf tournament, tennis
We have been together ever since that first date!”
tournament and a fundraising auction. The event raises $40-60,000 every year, one-third of which stays right in
Another great source of support in Trent’s life is his employer. He calls Anthem Golf & Country Club a “very
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Beneficiaries of the event have included local schools and Anthem charities such as ACTS and We Care. The balance of event funds support MDA and Augie’s Quest, as well as the ClubCorp Employee Care Foundation. When the Traylor family goes on vacation, they love to visit places near the water, especially Mexico and Hawaii. They also love the time that they spend at home by the swimming pool with friends and family. The Traylor family looks ahead to a blessed 2014, shared with neighbors, friends, and the “incredible” community they call home!
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BCHS wrestler Cory Crooks
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Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Rob Ascherl
BCHS wrestling Much like a thrilling match in which switches follow takedowns and near-falls turn into reversals, it has been quite a topsy-turvy career for star wrestler Jro Byrd of Boulder Creek High. While flashing his brilliant talent and often dominating opponents, he has also felt the chilling headlock of fate. He has gone from blewout-his-knee as a freshman to kicked-off-the-team as a sophomore to second-in-thestate as a junior. And now, there is only one way that Byrd plans to end his high school career: As state champ. “Nothing less than a state championship will happen,” he said, shaking his head solemnly. “There’s no other way it can go. I have complete faith in myself to make it happen.” Sitting in the stands at Boulder Creek High during a girls’ soccer match, Jro (pronounced “jay-row”) Byrd speaks softly and thoughtfully, rubbing his short, curly hair as he ponders questions. This 17-year-old has seen good times and bad – the greatest loss being the death of his mother when he was in eighth grade. That led Jro, born and raised in Nebraska, to come here to live with his father and enroll at Boulder Creek.
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“I’ve been through a lot, and he’s always been there,” Jro says of his father, Jeff Barnett, a surgical technician. The support doesn’t end at home, as Byrd says his wrestling team has become an extended family, with Doug Crooks a second father. “Coach Crooks, he wants me to be the best I can be. He wants me to be a role model, on the field, off the field, on the mat, off the mat.” Byrd speaks of his coach with admiration and respect, which is quite notable, as this is the same coach who tossed the budding star off the Boulder Creek team before the post-season tournament two years ago. “I was immature, being stubborn,” Byrd says, smiling sheepishly. At the time, it seemed like the world was against him; now, he has turned his perspective around. “Everything happened for a reason. I needed to put my head on straight.” Crooks, the only wrestling coach Boulder Creek has had (he was hired when the school opened, in 2004), has one of the most brilliant wrestlers he has coached back on track. “He is a very, very talented kid,” Crooks said of Byrd. “And he is a good kid.” Though wrestling is perhaps the ultimate individual sport, Byrd says his coach and teammates have been crucial to his success. “You can’t win without your team. These guys are out there with you grinding away every BCHS wrestler Stone Crooks
day, sweating and bleeding alongside you. They’re my brothers. I wouldn’t be where I am without them.
BCHS wrestler Stone Crooks
“It’s support that most (wrestling) teams don’t have. It makes me want to be a better captain. That’s the main reason I want to win state, to set an example for my teammates.” He was close, last year, going into the state final undefeated before losing to Trey Ronayne from Basha. “I had too much anxiety, I was too nervous,” Byrd says, looking back on that February match. “My goal was to make the state final, and all of the sudden I did. It was too much. I couldn’t focus, my nerves got to me.
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“I wish I could go back and do it different. I know I’m a better wrestler.” Jro also played middle linebacker in football. At 5-foot-8, he is quite short for a linebacker – and for a 182-pound wrestler, for that matter. “Everyone’s taller,” he says, matterof-factly. “I’m the short one.” Any disadvantages in wrestling guys who are a head taller? “I don’t see one. You just use your technique. I’ve been wrestling taller people all my life.” Byrd says a couple young wrestlers have the potential to become champions: Cory Crooks, a sophomore, and Stone Crooks, a freshman. Both are sons of the coach. “I am one proud dad,” said Doug Crooks. “I’ve waited a lot of years to be able to coach my own kids.” The coach admits he cringes, watching his two sons in fierce battle during practices. Even so, coaching his boys “is the most fun I’ve ever had.” Byrd knows why the coach is so proud of his kids: “Cory has unbelievable work ethic, he hasn’t taken a day off since wrestling season started. And Stone has a lot of talent.” Indeed, young Stone showed he is a state contender by winning the
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The Boulder Creek High 2013-14 wrestling team after Moon Valley Tournament.
BCHS wrestler Branson Tibbs
BCHS wrestler Jro Byrd
106-pound title at the tough Moon Valley Invitational
out of the first period” against him, his coach noted.
tournament in December. Wrestling at 182 pounds, Byrd
While Byrd’s second-place finish in the Moon Valley
took second place, as did fellow BC senior Jordan
tournament was disappointing, he says all he really
Erickson. Cory Crooks (120 pounds) and Branson Tibbs
cares about is the upcoming state tournament February
(126 pounds) finished third. Boulder Creek also finished
14 and 15 in Prescott. (The sectional tournament/state
third team scoring at Moon Valley.
qualifier is the week before, at Boulder Creek High.) A state championship would be the culmination of a
The coach had to turn on some tough love after Byrd
young lifetime in wrestling.
lost in the Moon Valley championship to a wrestler he had earlier defeated. “He didn’t respond to the
“When I was five years old, my mom worked with a guy
challenge,” Crooks said, of Byrd. “The kid wanted
who was a wrestling coach. He told me I should try it.”
a piece of him, and he didn’t respond to it.” After
Jro tried it; Jro liked it. “When you’re a little kid, you
the match, the coach challenged his most talented
like taking people down, throwing them around.”
wrestler, telling him he needs to work hard every day if he wants to achieve his high goals. The message
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All these years later, is wrestling still fun? “Oh, yeah,”
apparently hit home, as the next time Byrd hit the mat
he says, his often-serious face cracking into a big grin.
at a big tournament in New Mexico, “nobody made it
“Best sport there is.”
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Sports
Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Jamie Pogue
BCHS Girls’ Soccer Call them the “Wizards of Anthem.” Even if you don’t know much about soccer, it’s a treat to watch them in action, as when these girls get going the play is fast and spectacular – spinning moves, no-look passing, speeding attackers buzzing like bees. There may never be another team quite like this Boulder Creek High girls’ soccer team. They are young but battle-tested talents who have the individual skills that get recruiters knocking on their doors (or friending them on Facebook). And yet this collection of stars with college scholarships locked up plays a selfless, disciplined game, with the focus bringing a state championship to Anthem. The team is led by a pair of offensive dynamos. Kyle Escobedo is usually one of the smallest players on the field, and almost always the most dazzling, a speedster The other half of the BC one-two punch is Natalie Stephens, who in January was leading the team with 18 goals. Fellow junior Escobedo was second on the team, with 11 goals – but Stephens wanted more goals, from herself and the team. “We make the game look pretty with our passing, but that’s not going to win us games,” said Stephens, who was disappointed by a pair of narrow losses in the first half of the season. “Our biggest strength is the ability to keep the ball, but that’s not going to win us games. We need to get the ball in the net.”
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The word “winning” keeps popping up, when this Arizona State University recruit talks about her high school team. Stephens scores goals, and she sets them. “I want to make it to state and win the state championship. That’s our goal.” Last year, a promising season ended with bitter disappointment, as the Lady Jags dominated throughout the season, only to bow out in the quarter-finals of the state tournament. Most of last year’s lineup is back, notably the offensive juggernaut led by Escobedo, Stephens and Madison Rasimas,
plus dominant goalkeeper Meghan Strang
(headed to Air Force Academy). They and several other players are seasoned not only by varsity play, but also by grueling, fierce club soccer competition. Stephens, set to play college ball at Arizona State, and Brooke Denesik played on a club team that won a national championship. The pretty passing that Stephens referred to was on display when the Lady Jags put on a show in a home match against a strong Pinnacle High team. The visitors are led by Jorian Baucom, a powerful forward generally felt to be one of the top high school players in the country; she is headed to Louisiana State University on a scholarship. Though the fan base pales in comparison to football or basketball, the success of the Boulder Creek girls seems to be attracting a growing number of supporters. For the Pinnacle match, there were a few dozen parents, family members, students and others cheering on the home team. The BC fans were knowledgeable, getting on the referee about questionable calls, shouting out technical encouragement and applauding the crisp passing that is becoming this team’s trademark. The Lady Jags are so skilled and fast that, for much of the game, the Pinnacle team played physical defense but was unable to control the ball, as the hometown girls kept attacking from all angles. Angela Boyle, a lanky defender who, like Escobedo, is headed to Oklahoma on a scholarship, showed her offensive potential in the first half
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when a burst of speed exploded her through a line of
to have lost its crisp connections, perhaps fatigued by
Pinnacle girls. Boyle got off a strong shot, but it was
the intense play in regulation. Superstar Baucom did
wide.
what she does for Pinnacle, breaking free and scoring the game winning goal for the visitors.
Close, but no goal. That’s the way it went for much of the match. At halftime, it was 0-0, which led to a
“The outcome wasn’t what we had hoped for,” Coach
little pep talk from the coach. “We have to make our
Schmidtke said after the rare loss at home, “but I am
chances count,” Natalie Schmidtke told her team. “Go
extremely pleased with the way my team played and
out there and continue to pass the ball, tic-tac-toe.”
cannot fault their effort. I am particularly proud of
But the coach encouraged “a little more finesse” on
our passing game and feel very strongly that we are
shots, rather than long blasts.
capable of a successful season if all my players can remain healthy.”
Early in the second half, a Boyle steal led to a momentum shift and another strong threat, when
She acknowledged the talent level of her team,
Rasimas, last year’s freshman sensation with 14 goals,
confirming, “Quite a few of them are indeed being
made a quick, accurate pass to Escobedo. But Kyle’s
recruited.” In addition to the aforementioned girls
long, arcing shot landed harmlessly in the goalkeeper’s
offered scholarships, Shelby Stewart will be off to the
midsection. A few minutes later, after another Rasimas-
University of Utah. Rasimas is also getting great notice
Escobedo give-and-go, this time it was Stephens
from colleges, but is still deciding where she will go.
shining with a dazzling spin move, followed by a crossing pass that looked perfect but was just out of
The talented Boulder Creek team definitely has the eye
the reach of Kristen Wunder, racing in for the goal
of another Anthem resident – Suzanne Kirchner, who
attempt.
coaches the Pinnacle girls. “I’ve been really impressed with their team,” Kirchner said of Boulder Creek, which
An Escobedo shot was too wide, then a screamer off
defeated her Pinnacle team early in the season. “They
Stephens’ foot went over the goal. Still, no luck for
come out strong, and are very good at counter attacks
the home team. While the play was lopsided in BC’s
on us.”
attacking end, the Pinnacle girls finally broke out of their zone for a great chance and what looked to be
The Pinnacle coach said Strang is one of the top
the go-ahead goal – until Strang dove to her left and
goalkeepers around. And, of course, there is the
plucked the ball out of the air. (Some Pinnacle fans
extraordinary Escobedo. “She’s a great adversary,”
screamed, insisting the ball had gone over the line.)
Kirchner said, of the BC star. “It’s probably not the last time we’re going to see her.”
A few minutes later, Strang was finally beaten on a perfectly placed penalty kick. Finally, after a string
The playoff tournament is set for early February, and
of calls that went against the home team, the ref
these two teams seem to be on a collision course.
awarded a penalty shot to Boulder Creek, and
Indeed, the next Boulder Creek-Pinnacle soccer match
Escobedo nailed the ball into the net to tie the score.
could be for the state title.
In 20 minutes of overtime play, Boulder Creek seemed
Stay tuned ....
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Our Community Kids Win through TOPS for Kids Donations Scores of families in need at Scottsdale Christian Academy have benefited from scholarship awards made by Arizona Business Bank to TOPS for Kids. Arizona Business Bank participated in the corporate Tuition Tax Credit program by redirecting a portion of their Arizona state tax liability to TOPS for kids, a non-profit organization that awards scholarships to help reduce tuition burden for families who meet income guidelines. A total of $25,000 was given specifically to SCA but many more schools benefited as well. Arizona businesses designated as “C” corporations can redirect a portion of their AZ state tax liability to approved non-profit organizations and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on their state taxes.
Anthem Kindergartener Receives National Reading Award Out of over 14,000 applications submitted to the Scholastic Book Club for reading achievement awards, an Anthem kindergartner was one of only eight selected nationwide. Caitlyn Guthrie, a kindergarten student at Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten, was chosen for her love of learning. Caitlyn will appear with seven other honorees in the Scholastic Reading Club’s February flier and will receive a 10-book library. Caitlyn’s nomination said she reads for at least 30 minutes each day and loves to learn. Caitlyn stated she likes to read “… because I sound out the letters and then I can say a whole bunch of words.” Caitlyn appeared on Channel 5 and Channel 12 News segments in January. Congratulations to Caitlyn!
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February 8 Experience Carnival at the MIM The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix, invites the community to embrace the merriment of Carnival spirit Feb. 8 and 9 through music, dance, costumes and cuisine that highlight the cultures of Trinidad and Tobago, the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean countries. The weekend event, which is supported by the Caribbean American Phoenix Carnival Cultural Association of Arizona, will feature performances in MIM’s main courtyard throughout the day, including dynamic Caribbean dance and musical presentations. Costumes, masks, stilt walkers and face painting throughout the first floor of the museum will contribute to the Carnival atmosphere, and live demonstrations will be presented for children and adults. Café Allegro will offer a variety of delicious Caribbean foods for purchase. “Experience Carnival” performances and activities are included with paid museum admission. General admission is $18; admission for teens ages 13-19 is $14; admission for children ages 4-12 is $10; children 3 and under: Free. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org
February 8 Linda Rehwalt to Speak at DAR Realtor and Anthem resident Linda Rehwalt will be the guest speaker at the Ocotillo Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) program Feb. 8 at 9:35 a.m. in suite #435 at the Outlets at Anthem Community Room. Linda grew up in South Carolina and will share her personal story about the Tamassee DAR School there. The school was built by members of the South Carolina DAR to provide a place to improve quality of life for underprivileged children living in Appalachia. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public. 623-551-3764 www.ocotillo.arizonadar.org
February 8 Have a Heart for the Arts MTA Benefit The Have a Heart for the Arts annual benefit for award-winning Musical Theatre of Anthem will be held Feb. 8. Join MTA for an evening filled with great singing, delicious food, and a live auction, including items such as One Direction tickets. Benefit performers include MTA’s outreach group and professional Valley performers who will unveil the 2014-2015 season as they sing selections from upcoming shows. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way in Anthem. Dinner portion will take place next door to MTA in the new Little Kay’s suite. Adult tickets are $75, and students and children are admitted for $40. Ticket prices include catered cuisine, beverages, dessert, and entertainment. Tickets may be purchased www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org
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February 8 Walk a Mile in My Shoes The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference of St. Rose/Good Shepherd Parish in Anthem is hosting its inaugural “Friends of the Poor, Walk a Mile in My Shoes” 5K race Feb. 8. Profits from the race will help build a food pantry at St. Rose, which will provide temporary emergency subsistence for families who are suffering. The race is open to all serious and casual runners and walkers, including families. Parents with strollers are welcome. A free pancake breakfast will be provided after the race to all participants by the St. Rose Knights of Columbus, and will also be available to race nonparticipants for a small fee. St. Rose Community has come together to provide cheering for the participants and in other ways provide a fun event for participants and spectators alike. Race sponsors will have booths near start and finish lines to provide information and service. 623-465-9740 ext. 109 www.4peaksracing.com/events/friends-of-the-poor-2014
February 10 Kindergarten Round-Up at Diamond Canyon Curriculum Night for upcoming 2014/2015 DVUSD’s Diamond Canyon kindergartners will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 10. This event gives parents and new students an opportunity to preview curriculum and meet teachers. Come experience the Coyote Way! Diamond Canyon is celebrating 10 years of education and was ranked No. 1 in growth scores in the Anthem area and is now accepting enrollment. Come experience the Coyote Way! School tours are given every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Diamond Canyon is located at 40004 N. Liberty Bell Way in Anthem. 623-445-8000 www.dvusd.org/diamondcanyon
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February 11 8 Weeks to Wellness Orientation Got the “Big 3”? 1) Waist measurement over 35 inches for a female or 40 inches for a male? 2) Blood pressure of 130/85 or greater or currently taking blood pressure medication? 3) Body Mass Index over 30? If you answered yes to these questions, there is a good chance you have metabolic syndrome. People with metabolic syndrome are at significant increased risk for developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, as well as increased mortality from all causes. Learn how 8 Weeks to Wellness can change your health. The next orientation is Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Back to Health Chiropractic, 42104 N. Venture Dr. A-102 in Anthem. This fun and informative program is free, but space is limited so reserve your spot by phone. 623-551-6677 www.myanthemchiro.com/8ww
February 15 Family Day Fundraiser for Fallen Officer’s Memorial Officers from the Phoenix Police Department’s Maryvale Precinct, in partnership with Concerns of Police Survivors’ Arizona Chapter, are hosting a family day 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at Phoenix Police Air Support, 102 E. Deer Valley Rd. in Phoenix. The goal of the fun family event is to raise money to assist squad members of fallen officer Daryl Raetz to attend National Police Week in May of this year. Officer Raetz was killed May 19, 2013 while assisting with a traffic stop. National Police Week is a time for the public and law enforcement from around the world to pay tribute to officers killed in the line of duty the previous year. Officer Raetz’s squad members hope to attend to pay tribute to his memory, and to recognize the sacrifices made by officers throughout the country. 602-262-4061 www.copsarizona.org F ebruary 2014
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February 15 American Idol Crystal Bowersox Live at the MIM With her relaxed, folksy vibe, singer/songwriter Crystal Bowersox was a favorite on Fox television’s ninth season of American Idol. Join Bowersox for a fun and soulful evening of music at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22.50–$32.50 and available online. www.mim.org
February 20–23 MTA Presents “Freckleface Strawberry” February 20 through 23, Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) brings to stage the brand new family musical, “Freckleface Strawberry,” based on the beloved New York Times’ best-selling book by Julianne Moore. The talented MTA cast takes you inside the book’s pages with Freckleface and friends as they learn to love the skin they’re in. Performances take place Feb. 20, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 22 and 23 at 3 p.m. at MTA’s performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way in Anthem. Adult tickets are $18 and tickets for students, seniors and children 12 and under are $15. Tickets may be purchased online. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org
February 22 Diamonds are Forever Gala for Crisis Nursery The annual Diamonds are Forever gala will be held February 22 at the beautiful Montelucia Resort and Spa, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. in Paradise Valley. A casino reception begins at 6 p.m., and dinner, entertainment and dancing begin at 8 p.m. This popular event is one of the largest fundraisers for the Crisis Nursery, an organization dedicated to education, foster care training, emergency crisis intervention and daycare services for at-risk infants and young children in Phoenix. Proceeds go to the Crisis Nursery operating budget. Tickets are $275 per person, or $550 per couple. 602-273-7363 www.crisisnurseryphx.org
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February 27–March 2 MTA Presents “42nd Street” Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) presents one of the most beloved musicals of all time, “42nd Street,” the story of hard work, being in the right place at the right time, talent and love. A talented cast of 13- to 19-year-olds will tap their way into your hearts as they present this celebration of Broadway and the people involved in shows. Musical hits include “You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me,” “Dames,” “I Know Now,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and of course, the title song, “FortySecond Street.” Performances take place Feb. 27, 28 and March 1 at 7 p.m.; March 1 and 2 at 3 p.m. at MTA’s performance space, 42323 N. Vision Way in Anthem. Adult tickets are $18 and students, seniors and children 12 and under are admitted for $15. Tickets may be purchased online. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org
March 8, 9 “Video Games Live” at the Orpheum Take heart, parents, grandparents and gamers. The perfect Valentine’s Day present is here. “Video Games Live” is coming to the Orpheum Theatre March 8 and 9 – an event that will thrill gamers and non-gamers alike. Featuring music and action from the most popular video games, the event includes ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra performing along with synchronized video footage, lighting, electronic percussion, live action and unique on-stage audience interactive segments. In addition to the concert event itself, pre- and post-show activities include a costume contest, prizes, interactive game demos and a meetand-greet with top game industry talent. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. March 8 and 4 p.m. March 9, and doors open two hours earlier for pre-concert fun. Tickets are available online or by phone. 623-326-5172 www.pmaz.org
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Ann Costa
Thankful for Support in Anthem
J. Neugeboren in An Orphan’s Tale said, “A wife who loses a husband is called a widow. A husband who loses a wife is called a widower. A child who loses his parents is called an orphan. But there is no word for a parent who loses a child, that’s how awful the loss is.” The loss of a child of any age is the worst loss that anyone can experience, because it seems to go against nature. Ann Costa experienced this loss shortly before the holidays when her 43-year-old daughter, Christine Kelly, wife of Paul and mother of Kiersten, 9, and Sean, 12, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly December 1. “Christa,” as family and friends knew her, was born in Westchester, New York and lived in Scarsdale until she was 21. When her parents, Richard and Ann Costa, moved to San Juan Capistrano, California, Christa decided to stay behind and attend the American Business Academy in New Jersey to study court reporting. At that time she worked for AirBorne Express in international shipping. She met her future husband, Paul, at her job in 1997, and they fell in love and were engaged in 1998. Christa and Paul were married in New Rochelle, New York in 1999. After their two children, Sean and Kiersten were born, the Kellys and Costas decided they needed to be closer together. Both Paul and Christa were able to get job transfers to Arizona in 2005. AirBorne Express was then DHL and Christa got a job in international shipping. Christa’s parents decided to move to Anthem to help out with
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Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Think of your child, then, not as dead, but as living; not as a flower that has withered, but as one that is transplanted, and touched by a Divine hand, is blooming in richer colors and sweeter shades than those of earth. Richard Hooker, British theologian the children while Paul and Christa
20 minutes to restart her heart but
worked. Paul’s mother Barbara also
she had lost oxygen to her brain.”
moved to Anthem. Things were going
Christa passed away on December 1,
smoothly for the family in their new
2013.
Southwestern 2013
home
when
DHL
until made
January company
The help and support that descended
cutbacks and let Christa go after 23
upon Ann Costa and the rest of the
years of employment.
Kelly family was comforting in their time of grief, and is much appreciated.
Ann said, “This layoff was devastating
Help came in many forms, including
to her. She spent months trying to
support
get a job. During this time she was
and
Hands
having terrible migraines and started
fire
department
having breathing problems and she
throughout Anthem, St. Rose Catholic
developed bronchitis and asthma. She
Church and, in particular, the Martha’s
was taking medication, and at times
Circle ministry of St. Rose. There were
felt much better. She finally started
also people who provided meals and
to get calls for job offers and started
more throughout their time of grief.
from
the
ACTS
Across and
program
Anthem,
the
businesses
working at a new job when, on the Friday after Thanksgiving, she was
Ann remembers her daughter with
offered the job she wanted. However,
a heart full of love and admiration.
that day she had a serious breathing
She said, “She was a beautiful person
issue and paramedics were called
and a loving mother and wife. She
to her workplace. … (Early the next
enjoyed swimming and spending time
morning),
with her family. She loved Anthem
saying
she
she
woke
couldn’t
her
husband
breathe.
The
and said she had found her dream
paramedics were called, but by that
house in the country club. We miss
time her heart had stopped. It took
her terribly.”
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“We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked, and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.” - Mother Teresa
Walk a Mile in My Shoes Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
It has been no secret that the demands on local food
February 8, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference
banks in recent years have been great. Supply often falls
of St. Rose/Good Shepherd Parish in Anthem is hosting its
short of demand, and sadly, new families join the ranks of
inaugural “Friends of the Poor, Walk a Mile in My Shoes” 5K
those who are in need each week. Several local agencies
race. The profits of this event will be used toward the project.
and charities often co-op various utility and rent payments
Borlo said, “We hope the event can generate another 10
to help get clients over initial financial difficulty. Monies
percent. We will then be able to put a mortgage together for
and foodstuffs distributed yearly approach six figures, and
the balance and pay it out of our conference funds over the
often exceed that amount.
next few years. Building costs keep changing and the cost is now approaching $115,000. The pantry will serve people living
For the past three years, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference
in the Desert Hills, Anthem, Tramonto, New River and Black
of St. Rose/Good Shepherd Parish in Anthem has been
Canyon City areas and will provide assistance to anyone who
working diligently to meet the needs of the surrounding
needs it, regardless of age, religion, or ethnic group.”
communities in an effective manner. With the help of St.
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Rose parish, which has generously donated the land for
The 5K race is open to all serious and casual runners and
a food pantry building, along with the members of the
walkers. Families are encouraged to participate as rates are
conference who have made personal donations in excess
reduced for children. Parents and strollers are welcome. A
of $20,000, finally there is a plan in place. According to
free pancake breakfast will be provided after the race to
Ley Borlo, spokesperson for the project, the conference has
all participants by the St. Rose Knights of Columbus. The
about 70 percent of the revenue needed to start a building
pancake breakfast will be available to race non-participants
for a food pantry and related assistance.
and spectators alike.
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The course is an out-and-back that is slightly uphill on the way out and slightly downhill on the way back. It is predominantly asphalt, with some packed
dirt
surfaces
at
the
start
and finish. Water will be available at the turnaround and start/finish line. Whether you are a serious runner, casual
walker,
a
pancake
devotee,
someone who believes in the cause – or all of the above – come out February 8 and support a worthy cause! Adults: $30 prior to 6 p.m. February 7 Children 12 & under: $10 prior to 6 p.m. February 7 Race Day Registration: $35 for adults (t-shirt and goody bag not guaranteed); $15 for children 12 & under (t-shirt and goody bag not guaranteed) Entry fee includes:
• Race participation • Cotton shirt (for an additional $5, a tech tee is available during the online registration process)
• Goody bag • Pancake breakfast • Raffle entry www.4peaksracing.com/events/ friends-of-the-poor-2014 Heather Peltier: 623-465-9740, ext. 109 heather@stroseparishaz.org
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personality
Five Minutes with...
Q A
Todd Weber Writer Tom Scanlon
He makes his own clothing and built his own house. Yet Todd Weber’s real home is the great outdoors. He is a mountain man and a river runner. In addition to leading tours for American Cruise Lines, he also makes a living as a living history presenter. This month in Cave Creek, he will give a presentation that follows a timeline of river explorers: “The History of River Runners of the Grand Canyon.” He will cover everything from Hopi tradition to modern mysteries. Weber is sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council. He will also be a guest of the Arizona Archaeology Society Desert Foothills Chapter meeting that starts February 12 at 7 p.m. in the community room at Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek, near Dairy Queen. Admission is free. Few people know the Grand Canyon river runners, past and present, as well as Todd Weber does. This is a man who made his first pair of moccasins as a teenager, and studied writings about frontier life to learn how to become a self-sufficient mountain and river man. He and his wife Nadine live in a house they built in northern Arizona. In addition to Todd being a speaker for Arizona Humanities Council, the couple runs their own tour business, High Point Tours, which takes people through some of the most beautiful national parks in the Southwest and also to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. ImagesAZ caught up with Weber for a question-and-answer.
ImagesAZ: What, Todd Weber: A
exactly, is a river runner? person who floats/ navigates a river by raft, boat, kayak either as an
individual or part of a group or expedition.
IAZ: Do you TW: Yes, my
consider yourself a river runner? first river trip was the Colorado through the Grand Canyon in 1972. I have since
run the Salt, Verde, San Juan, Green, Snake and Columbia rivers. The Grand I have rowed with my own boat on several trips, the last being three years ago when I took my wife for our 30th anniversary down through the canyon for 15 days, just one boat and the two of us. It was great!
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IAZ: What
rivers in Arizona do you cover in your
presentation?
TW: Mainly the Colorado because it was in the center of “Terra Incognita” a vast region- the Colorado Plateau – 130,000 square miles of unknown territory that was begging to be explored and charted and exploited.
IAZ: Why
do you think the history of river runners
is important?
TW:
Before wagons and wagon roads, before
railroads, before automobiles, airplanes and every other mode of modern transportation there were rivers. Rivers were the roads, crude vessels to amazing water craft have been built over the millennia to transport people, goods and ideas and trade. So with just that statement a huge discussion can be opened up as to the importance of river travel – running a boat down the river.
IAZ:
What sort of outfit will you be wearing, for
the presentation?
TW: I will be wearing an outfit of clothes from 1869, an outfit I have put together from old photographs of JW Powell as he headed into the Grand Canyon (not yet named), what he termed the “Great Unknown.”
IAZ: You’ll
be speaking in Cave Creek – not many
rivers running, here, but do you feel this is an important town, from a frontier history perspective?
TW:
Cave Creek was established in the 1870s,
starting with miners, then cattlemen, followed by dude ranches. It has a rich history of native people in the area. Water was of primary importance to these groups as it spelled survival in the desert. The Agua Fria, New River, Cave Creek and so many other water courses we now drive past, and if we are paying attention, we notice most all are dry. One hundred-plus years ago they were not; they were thriving riparian communities, not dry washes. So, yes there is plenty to talk about when it comes to water in the desert. www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills
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Believe, Dream, Inspire
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Students at Diamond Canyon were encouraged to express
it to life through words, pictures and other art forms. Our
themselves through art in the National PTA Art Reflections
children are bombarded with learning concrete facts on
contest and winners were chosen and honored during the
a daily basis, but there are no wrong answers in art, just
month of January with a celebration at the school.
endless possibilities.”
Students were allowed to choose from three different
Entries were judged at the local level and the top entries are
categories: Photography, Visual Art (two dimensional) and
forwarded to the state level of judging. All entries are judged on
Literature and create their art inspired by the national
artistic merit, creativity, mastery of the medium, and interpretation
theme, “Believe, Dream, Inspire.”
of the theme. Judges included Olga Smirnoff, visual arts teacher at Anthem Preparatory Academy; Drew Aquilina, cartoon artist
And inspired, they were! Visual Art first place winners include
and author; Diana Fisher, artist and author; Lynn Taylor,
Laine Hannon (Kinder-2) for her artwork, “I Believe I Can,”
youth librarian for North Valley Regional Library in Anthem;
Gracie Milliken (Grades 3-5) for her artwork, “Dreaming Color,”
Ann Goldfarb, author, former teacher and school administrator;
Eric Beebe (Grades 6-8) for his artwork, “Aspiring Greatness,”
Russell Azbill, author; Heather Erwin, author; and Lisa Aquilina,
and Literature Award of Excellence first place winner, Cathy
literary publicist, author, former attorney and judge.
Klein (Grades 6-8) for her poem, “Believe, Dream, Inspire.” Diamond Canyon’s winning entries will go on to state level Second place winners included Taggart Herr, Melanie Hreha
competition and in March the Arizona PTA will announce
and Elan Furman.
which
artwork
chosen
to
is
advance
Winners were honored in January with a celebration, and
to the national level.
everyone who participated went home with a PTA reflections
Next
certificate
all
promises to be bigger
participants with their projects and will be featured on the
and better with three
Diamond Canyon Facebook webpage, as well as on the front
additional
office bulletin board. Both first and second place winning
film production, dance
entries were showcased at Diamond Canyon’s “10 Years of
choreography,
Excellence” event at Diamond Canyon. First place award
music composition.
of
participation.
Photos
were
taken
of
year’s
contest
categories: and
winners received an Award of Excellence medallion and a Reflections certificate, plus their entries will advance to the
Congratulations to all
state level competition.
participants
on
their
involvement
with
and
Diamond Canyon PTA Reflections Chair, Heidi Furman said,
commitment
to
the
“The Reflections program brings out the inner artist within
arts!
by learning to analyze a specific theme, and then bringing
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Cathy Klein:
“Sometimes I wake up happy. Other days I’m not. This poem holds all of my dreams, beliefs, and inspirations. I want the world to be a good place. I hope you enjoy it.”
Gracie Milliken:
Eric Beebe:
imagination colorful, beautiful, inspiring
Greatness.” This work includes an eye
“The title of my piece is “Aspiring
“Dreaming and believing with your creatures.”
Laine Hannon:
“My picture shows a story about how I will become a teacher. My teacher Mrs. Antonides has inspired me. I dream of becoming a teacher and believe I can be a teacher.”
with feathers for eyelashes, and clouds behind it along with a lone tree and grass. The inspiration for this piece was found outdoors. It relates to the theme Believe, Dream, Inspire in many ways. People believe things when they see it, and we see things through our eyes. Many wonders of the world are found in nature, and as humanity moves forward things are ever changing and evolving, people always dreaming of new things, which is why I drew everything how I did.”
Elan Furman:
“Whenever you’re feeling down or upset, think of these things; Believe, dream, inspire. Believe in yourself and never give up. Dream about good things you can accomplish in your future. Inspire others and send a good message around to many people about being kind, generous and a thoughtful
Taggart Herr:
person to others. This will cheer you up, make you a better person and make everyone else around you better people. Don’t listen to any negative activity told about you. Only listen to good things to raise your confidence. You have to believe in yourself and trust what you think is best.”
Melanie Hreha:
“Anyone on earth can dream, believe and inspire if you set your mind to it!”
“I believe to help the world. I dream to recycle to help the world. I am inspired by the people that recycle to do what they do. It tells people to be inspired to recycle and makes them dream to do more. If we believe, we can make a difference.” F ebruary 2014
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Calling the Shots “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing!”
Rick Klein uses this quote (attributed by some to Ben Franklin, others to George Bernard Shaw) in his email signature. It’s fitting, as “Coach Rick” has been the sports manager at Anthem Community Center for the last dozen years. Klein is 51 years old, but he wears his years well because he refuses to stop playing. The coach is a former Northern Arizona University club hockey star. He played a year of semi-pro hockey with the Fresno Falcons before his eldest son came along and made him rethink his life. “I decided one year of playing semi-pro hockey and being in the limelight was cool,” Klein said. “Then I had my son Kyle. I realized I wasn’t going to be in the NHL, so I just decided to run my businesses and raise my kid.” After a few years trying to hustle out a living running two businesses (painting and janitorial) Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Jamie Pogue
in the fast lane of the Bay Area, he stumbled onto a job that was actually fun. Instead of a professional athlete, he became a professional player. “I lived on the Navajo reservation for 10 years as athletic director for the Piñon School District. It was a great experience, raising my family among the Navajo people. Being a part of their culture was a very rewarding time of my life. “My wife, who I met in college at NAU, wanted to move back to be closer to her family. We found jobs up in Piñon utilizing our college degrees.” He pauses to give an embarrassed laugh. “We didn’t realize we were moving on to the Navajo reservation, we thought it was Pinetop. … Once we got out there and met the people and I got to work with the kids, it was awesome. It’s a great lifestyle. “It’s not really hustle and bustle, which was nice coming from California where everyone’s going 120 mph, and trying to make a lot of money to make house payments – I had two businesses but I wasn’t happy. I found happiness working on the reservation.” After that decade, he found even more joy mixing work and play as the Anthem sports manager for the last 12 years. “I started all of the adult and youth leagues in the fall of 2001,” he says. “I was attending AIA meetings and stopped in to see what was happening
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here with all the building. I fell in love with the master-
Klein also has experience working with older athletes as
planned concept, so we bought a home to come down on
he coached Boulder Creek ice hockey team to a state
the weekends for the kids. One day I was out at the pool
championship a few years ago, and has been an assistant
and the director at the time, John Sefton, offered me this
coach on the successful D-1 Arizona State University club
job. I took it and moved down here full-time.”
hockey team.
At 51, he has divorced and remarried. “We’re the Brady
The most talented kid he has coached over the last dozen
Bunch,” he says with a laugh. “My wife Shelly and I have
years? “Probably Josh Braun, a Division I basketball player.
six kids, three boys and three girls.”
I coached him when he was a little guy. Now he’s a grown man going to Grand Canyon University. He’s probably the
His job entails overseeing sports facilities, organizing all
best athlete to come out of Anthem. He’s the real deal,
sports,
and a really good person.”
answering
emailed
questions
on
programming,
checking in with various staff and doing what he loves most:
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coaching the kids in various sports. His favorite sports to
Braun, who is red-shirting his freshman year as he recovers
coach are basketball, soccer and of course, ice hockey.
from a knee injury, says Coach Rick had a lasting impact
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on him. “As a coach, he was always really positive,” Braun says. “It didn’t matter if you would win or lose; he wanted everyone to have fun.” Asked if he has tried to continue that philosophy of having fun, even while moving up to a fiercely competitive college level, Braun didn’t hesitate. “Definitely,” he said. “It’s a lesson everyone needs to remember, to enjoy the sport you played and loved when you were younger. Words of encouragement from him and others helped me get to this level.” The years have gone by fast, and Braun isn’t the only young player who has matured under Klein’s coaching. It’s the perfect job for him, he says. “First and foremost, I like that I work here in this community. I love working with the kids and parents. I love coaching first and foremost; that’s my passion. It’s fun to be part of the community – I do a lot of refereeing as well as coaching. “It’s rewarding to be out in the community, walking around Fry’s or Wal-Mart and seeing the kids. I’m ‘Coach Rick’ to the kids. Or they’re older now and they say, ‘I remember the time ….’” Speaking of memories: Years ago, when he was still playing, Rick Klein starred in a national Molson beer commercial, portraying a hockey newcomer reluctantly accepted by his new team. After getting suspicious looks in the locker room, he takes to the ice and makes a terrific spin move to make the captain of the team look foolish. But Klein pays for it, as a tough guy skates over and blasts him. After practice, the team is gathered in a bar, and Klein’s character awkwardly goes off on his own until the captain motions for him to come over and join the rest of team for a beer. While the TV commercial has long ago gone off the air, Coach Rick continues to preach to the kids he coaches the notion of acceptance and, of course, having fun -- the recipe to a lifetime of youth. F ebruary 2014
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Anthem Community Council
Honors Local Business Leaders ACC Staff, Special to ImagesAZ
For the second year, the Anthem Community Council (ACC) was proud to recognize two Anthem business owners for their outstanding community service efforts and reinvestment initiatives within the community. Andrew Zychowski and Rose Urness were awarded the 2013 ACC Business Awards during a December reception held at the Anthem Golf & Country Club, Ironwood. Hosted in conjunction with the Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce, the ACC awarded Andrew Zychowski the Excellence in Community Service award, an award that recognizes commercial/non-residential business and property owners who have demonstrated outstanding civic and community service that sets an example for commitment to public service. Nominated by other Anthem residents or business owners, the Zychowski family was recognized for their ongoing efforts through their Secret Santa program, support of ProMusica Arizona,
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Photo left: Andrew Zychowski and Rose Urness were honored by the ACC at the 2013 Business Awards program in December. Zychowski, accompanied by his son, Scott and wife, Beth, received the award for Excellence in Community Service. Urness, accompanied by her husband,
Building Christian Leaders prepared for Life
Chris, was acknowledge for Best Exterior Commercial Property Improvement.
and
their
volunteer
contributions
to
other
various community events. Andrew and his family continue to demonstrate consistent support to the community-at-large. Also during the reception, Rose Urness of Creative
Castle
Preschool
and
Kindergarten
At NVCA we believe that the foremost goal and best purpose of education is to prepare one for life-all of life. Presented through a biblical world and spiritual view, this translates to wisdom based from truth that addresses all areas of life-mind, body, and spirit.
was presented the Best Exterior Commercial Property Improvement award for turning a 1/2 acre parcel, once filled with debris and weeds, into a lively and safe outdoor playground environment. The award recognizes commercial business and property owners, tenants and/ or property management firms who have made an investment in the Anthem community by making
significant
exterior
improvements
to
their individual commercial properties. These improvements
have,
in
turn,
improved
and
upgraded appearance of the area, and continue to make a positive impact on their neighbors in the business community.
was
designed
to
complement
the
ACC board of directors’ economic development initiative
by
recognizing
Academic Excellence Top 15% Nationally Ranked Student Test Scores Individualized attention to different learning styles and needs with low student to teacher ratios
Established in 2013, the ACC business award program
The NVCA Advantage
efforts
of
local
businesses that support vibrancy and encourage
21st Century Learning, accelerated academics, Core KnowledgeÂŽ curriculum Integration of new technology-smartboards and iPads
Biblical truth-an Educational Distinction Integrating a Christ-centered education through all subject matter to build Connect with us! secure, young adults
future reinvestments within Anthem. www.onlineatanthem.com
623.551.3454 www.NorthValleyCA.org 42101 N. 41st Drive, Ste 101, Anthem 85086 F ebruary 2014
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The One Test
You Can’t Afford to Fail
You can’t medicate your way out of a problem you behaved your way into. The New Year has barely begun, but for many of us, the
guidance and support they need to be successful.
luster and shine of our New Year’s resolutions has begun to fade. We’re not alone. According to the Journal of
Based on results from 200 people who completed the
Clinical Psychology, only eight percent of Americans will
program, it works. The average participant lost 15 pounds
put their new gym memberships to good use and lose
and 4 inches from their waistline. Their hip measurement went
those extra pounds over the coming months.
down an average of 2.5 inches, and their blood pressure decreased by 16 points. That’s not all that improved.
It’s not just the pounds we should be watching. According to Anthem chiropractor Dr. Brian Hester, owner of Back to
In the 8 Weeks to Wellness program, the yard stick
Health Chiropractic, the measure of health is much more
of wellness is what is referred to as a True Wellness
than looking good in a bathing suit. It’s also measurable
Score. This series of tests includes dozens of measurable
by more than just absence of illness.
factors that are taken into account to reveal what you are doing well for your body, and what areas need
“So many people are taught that ‘healthy’ means being
improvement. The True Wellness Score also gives you a
pain-free,” he explained. “We can’t simply say it’s when we
comprehensive baseline and progress report to see how
‘feel good.’ Wellness is tangible. Wellness is measurable.”
well you are doing on your path to wellness, and strong motivation along the way.
Just this past fall, Dr. Hester began implementing a
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program called “8 Weeks to Wellness” that is helping
Among the indicators assessed are blood work, body
Anthem residents become healthier while also decreasing
mass index, core strength and flexibility, cellular health,
their medication usage. Through a holistic approach, clients
blood pressure, fat mass, neuro-spinal health and waist-
are given the opportunity to learn to make changes for
to-hip ratio. These factors are scored, and the resulting
themselves through diet, exercise, and self-care under the
Wellness Score gives Dr. Hester, and you, a comprehensive
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look at your overall health so that a personalized plan can be built. It may sound intimidating, but according to a growing number of Anthemarea
residents,
it
provides
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the framework they need to succeed. The average patient on the program
decreased
fasting
insulin levels by 31 percent. Fasting
insulin
levels
are
important because they’re an
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indicator of how well the body’s metabolism and of
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by 52 points – remarkable considering the relatively
soothe sore muscles, personal training weekly to challenge
short time period involved. She also lost 13 pounds and
yourself and improve your functional mobility, and relaxation
decreased LDL cholesterol by 35 points.
training for stress reduction and mental wellness.
Both patients not only feel better – a very important
Dr. Hester explains, “It’s about choices, and nobody gets
factor – but they are healthier and have increased the
a free pass. Through 8 Weeks to Wellness, you get an
quality of their lives. They have also increased their
educational opportunity in which you are encouraged
chances of having longer, more comfortable lives, which
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is important to them and to those they love.
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Pictured from left to right: Kelly Greene, Nancy Greene and her nurse, Michelle Clemans.
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HOSPICE Give OF THE VALLEY a Little Love Writer Paula Theotocatos Top photo by Paula Theotocatos
The first thing that strikes you when you meet Nancy Greene is her straightforward gaze.
This is a woman who has always met life head-on, and now is no exception. Nancy, 76, is suffering from end-stage liver disease, breast cancer, lung cancer and diabetes. I met
her, along with her daughter, Kelly Greene, and nurse Michelle Clemans at the Dixileta Adult Care Home in north Scottsdale, where she recently moved from Cave Creek. Her room is large and light-filled and services are being provided by Hospice of the Valley (HOV). Nancy grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan but she’s practically a native Arizonan, having moved here in 1947 along with a brother and sister after their dad, a doctor, finished serving in the Navy during World War II. They moved to a home on 7th and Missouri. The home was in the family for over 60 years before Nancy sold it a year ago when her own mother died. She moved into her daughter’s home in Cave Creek six months ago. Nancy went to the University of Arizona and worked in many industries over the years, including American Express, where she investigated ATM fraud cases and worked as a trainer of other employees. She has four children, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild, all of whom she is very proud. Nancy is not one to brag, but her daughter proudly tells of Nancy’s singing talent. She sang in competitions in New York City and had a scholarship to a school in Paris. “If there had been a show like American Idol in those days,” says Kelly, “who knows how far she could have gone.” Hospice of the Valley nurse Michelle visits Nancy one or two times a week. Kelly is very grateful to Michelle and HOV for the support they have provided for her mother. “Michelle has been our savior. She is not only our nurse, but our social worker, counselor, sister and referee between Mom and me,” Kelly says with a smile. “Hospice of the Valley has been a huge support to Mom and me. It encompasses the whole family, not just the patient. They provided support in ways I didn’t even know I needed.”
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Nancy gets three meals a day at the adult care home, medication management and they oversee her total care. A certified nursing assistant from Hospice of the Valley helps her with bathing. Even before Nancy came to Dixileta, HOV was providing valuable services to the family. An HOV volunteer takes her out to the hairdresser once a week and lunch if she’s feeling up to it. When Nancy moved to her daughter’s home in Cave Creek six months ago, her care became overwhelming for Kelly. Nancy’s medication schedule, doctors’ visits, trips to the ER, in addition to raising a teenaged son and daughter, imposed a tremendous burden on Kelly. To give Kelly some respite from taking care of her mother, Nancy spent some time at Pueblo Norte, a skilled nursing facility. HOV offers this service every 30 days for up to five days each visit. HOV also provides home delivery of prescriptions from the pharmacy, something that Kelly very much appreciated. “Hospice of the Valley is so perceptive of my needs as well as my mother’s needs,” says Kelly. “There is so much mother/child guilt but the nurses are available
“Hospice of the Valley is so perceptive of my needs as well as my mother’s needs,” says Kelly. “There is so much mother/ child guilt but the nurses are available 24/7 to offer suggestions and talk you through any bad situations. They always put us first. Some days were not pleasant but they were always with us.” 50
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24/7 to offer suggestions and talk you through any bad situations. They always put us first. Some days were not pleasant but they were always with us.” Hospice of the Valley, founded in 1977 under the leadership of Reverend Q. Gerald Roseberry, was the first of its kind in the Valley. This not-for-profit organization primarily provides palliative care for terminally ill patients, alleviating their pain medically and making them as comfortable as possible. Nurses and nurses’ aides provide personal care, chaplains fill spiritual needs, counselors offer grief support and volunteers visit with patients, giving caregivers a break. Some of the methods used to cheer patients
are pets, music and aromatherapy. In addition to offering comfort to the terminally ill, HOV also has a dementia program, pediatric services
Things you might not know about Hospice of the Valley:
and reaches out to veterans and the
• There are 16 palliative care units in the Valley providing
Hispanic and LGBT communities.
round-the-clock home-like inpatient settings for patients on a short-term basis.
For
children
with
life-threatening
conditions there is also Ryan House, a
separate
non-profit
501(c)(3)
organization that partners with HOV
• HOV’s staff is on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer calls; no answering service to deal with. • The veterans’ program includes a “pinning ceremony”
to not only provide end-of-life care
to recognize each veteran’s past service.
but also short-term overnight respite
• HOV offers bilingual Hispanic services for Hispanic patients
stays. Ryan House was opened in
and families. The Hispanic volunteer program matches
2010, and it is here where children can
bilingual volunteers with Spanish-speaking patients.
be with other children going through similar experiences and parents can get a short break from the stress of caregiving. Visits to Ryan House are scheduled for 24-hour periods for up to seven consecutive nights at a time. Ryan House is located on the campus of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.
• In addition to on-staff chaplains, HOV works with community priests and rabbis to provide spiritual comfort to patients and their families. The Shabbat Blessings program sends hospice volunteers to Jewish patients to help celebrate the Sabbath on Friday evenings. • The Healing Rainbows grief support group in the LGBT community
offers
comfort
to
those
who
have
lost
a partner. • The New Song Center for Grieving Children provides
“I’ve had a long lovely life with bumps
solace to families who have lost a loved one.
along the way like anyone else,” says
• HOV’s Senior Placement Service helps families sort through
Nancy. “I have asked myself ‘Why me?’ But then I think of my mother who
the options for senior care such as assisted living facilities, group homes or skilled nursing facilities. The service acts
passed away last year at the age of
as a neutral third party and there is no cost to
95. My dad had passed away 20 years
the families.
earlier and she was so lonely. I feel I’ve had a good life although I wish I could be back in my own house. But look what I have had and there’s more. I won’t be leaving for a while!”
• There are many opportunities for volunteers: patient companion; 11th hour companion; Ryan House greeter, game player or reader; bereavement phone support; facilitator of support groups; pet therapy; music partners; sewing, knitting, quilting; clerical and administrative; White Dove Thrift Shoppe; teen volunteer program.
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C hamber Profile
Chamber Contributor Jenny Brooks, Special to ImagesAZ
30 Minutes a Day is all it Takes The owners of Curves in Anthem want you to know one thing: this is not your grandmother’s gym. With all-new workouts featuring Jillian Michaels, a revolutionary weight loss program, and a new workout clothing line suited to today’s on-the-go moms,
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it’s time to give Curves another glance. Michelle McLaughlin did, and boy does she have a story to tell about it. She
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walked into Curves in Anthem in October 2012 to become a member and took
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it a big step further and became the co-owner instead.
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“I got to talking to Kim Grigsby, who owned the club with her mother-in-law for
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had to grow and be successful really impressed me,” said McLaughlin.
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Grigsby spent 20 years with the USDA Forest Service serving in many different capacities throughout those years. After a life-threatening illness, Grigsby walked into Curves trying to better her health. It changed her life. “I have a passion to want to make a person just feel better, and my years with owning a Curves has allowed me to fulfill that need,” said Grigsby. “When
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a woman walks out of Curves after a great workout or a
found incredible resources, including our marketing support
weight loss coaching session and has her spirit lifted, you
vendor, within the membership.”
can’t get better than that!” McLaughlin and Grigsby have seen tremendous growth as Curves is a weight loss and workout facility designed
a result of all their efforts. They grew their membership
especially for women. Workouts are only 30 minutes each,
184 percent in 2013.
five days per week, and incorporate both cardio and strength training with hydraulic resistance machines.
“I’m really proud that we’re thriving in our community because we have a business that people need,” she said.
When McLaughlin partnered up with Grigsby in October
“We’re helping a lot of women and that’s why I got involved
2012, a venture capital firm had just purchased the Curves
in the business to begin with.”
corporate brand and was re-launching it. As part of this, they rolled out a new weight loss program called Curves
McLaughlin was one of the original founders of Lansinoh
Complete that includes Cleveland Clinic-certified coaches.
Laboratories, a company focused on products for new
McLaughlin launched a major marketing campaign for the
mothers and babies, and spent the last 30 years building it.
Anthem Curves that coincided with the corporate re-launch. Seventy five people signed up for the weight loss program
“My passion has always been helping women, but I’m at a
at the beginning of 2013, making their location one of the
different point in the lifecycle timeline now. Curves helps
highest preforming clubs in the nation. Their members lost
me fulfill that in the perfect way,” she said. “Now I’m
an astounding 800 pounds in six months.
helping all women – ages 13-92 – get healthy and become empowered.”
McLaughlin’s own Curves Complete success story will be featured in an upcoming issue of the online magazine
McLaughlin invites every woman in the area to come check
My Curves.
out Curves in Anthem and learn how it can benefit them.
The owners of Curves are quick to point out the positive
“We have new programs and products geared toward
impact their involvement in the Anthem North Gateway
busy women looking for a great workout and supportive
Chamber of Commerce has had on their business.
network.”
“We needed to get the word out and find people who could
Anyone who comes into Curves and mentions this article
help us spread the word about our new location, so we
can get a free week of the all-new workouts featuring
joined the Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce,”
Jillian Michaels. And McLaughlin will honor the club’s
said McLaughlin. “We hosted a chamber member meet and
January special: 50 percent off the signup fee.
greet at our new location and had a ribbon cutting. The chamber and everyone involved was so supportive and
“You get out of a Curves workout what you put into it for
really showed up for us, in so many ways. Some even
sure,” said McLaughlin.
became members.” “Our members are so incredible and we all have the same She enjoys getting enmeshed in the local business community
goal; we all just want to be healthy.”
and getting in touch with fellow business owners.
Curves Anthem New River “Everyone involved in the chamber wants to grow their
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Strada
State championship team pursuit champions in action with 15-year-old Aaron Apel leading the tight formation. Aaron holds national swim records and regularly wins triathlons against competitors up to 19 years old.
There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who cycle, and those who don’t. Writer Amanda Christmann Larson
For those who most enjoy sitting behind a wheel instead of on top of one, cyclists
Photography contributed by Lisa Kolin
are often thought of as an inconvenience or distraction, much like speed bumps or school zones or Columbus Day. They appear smug and unreasonably confident;
There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who cycle, and those who don’t.
grown adults in tight, padded pants with slightly emasculating brand names like “Canari” and “Pearl Izumi” plastered in reflective fonts in places embarrassing to be caught staring at. In their sleek, streamlined helmets and fancy 80s-throwback sunglasses, they’re arrogant and brash, seemingly unaware that their shoes are clipped in to machines outweighed and outwinged by other road traffic. Those who like to meddle with the pedal have a much different perspective from atop their saddles. Most cyclists are converts. Many were once auto connoisseurs with eyes wide in disbelief at the audacity of two-wheeled roadsters too, but like beauty pageant contestants at an all-you-can-eat buffet, they’ve been tempted by the Sirens of speed and freedom. They are lured by the rush of endorphins that comes from a race so personal and disciplined that the high risk and the heavy
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cost are outweighed by the thrill of pedaling into one’s own wind current and of conquering milestones carved in the stone of one’s own mind. The chasm of context between those who cycle and those who don’t is difficult to traverse, but people like Mike and Lisa Kolin are working hard to bridge the gap. Through Strada Racing, a road, mountain and track cycling club they stepped into the helm of in 2005, the powerhouse couple is not only turning novices into number ones, but they are also paving the way for the multi-faceted sport of cycling to earn dignity and recognition from soccer moms and football dads. In addition, they are cultivating habits and attitudes in racers young and old alike that turn them into conscientious, goal-oriented people who command as much respect in their everyday lives as they show in the bike lane. The Strada Racing torch was passed to the Kolins by Domenic Malvestuto, a professional racer, Canadian National Team member and winner of too many races to list. Malvestuto started the Phoenix club in 1979 with the goal of helping young cyclists develop the skills they needed to become cycling greats. The Kolins have continued that legacy, cultivating over 400 state championship titles, 65 Arizona state records and 19 national championship medals in recent years. The medals are impressive, but what is more unique about this club is that it isn’t driven by perks and sponsorships; it’s driven by passion for the sport of cycling. “When you get that rhythm going, it’s like you’re dancing along on your pedals,” explains Mike. “There’s an amazing peace with it as well; just a clarity,” Lisa adds. This Scottsdale couple knows from whence they speak. Mike began cycling
Real people. Real life. Real hope.
at the age of 15, and it was his first coach, Mike Walden of the Wolverines
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cycling club who inspired him to establish strong goals and shaped his coaching philosophy. He has been cycling for five decades and won four
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In 2001, with the freedom of retirement shining brightly upon him, Mike and his wife packed their belongings and moved to sunny Scottsdale. He and Lisa became close friends with Malvestuto, and their involvement with his unique cycling vision began to evolve. Lisa was no stranger to the world of carbon, steel and rubber either. A life-long athlete, she took up the sport of cycling in 1981 and pushed herself to win the Washington state time trial competition the following year. She also won the state championship points race on the Marymoor Velodrome that same year – notable and nearly unheard of accomplishments for novice riders.
Alex Hankins, at just eight years old, is Strada’s youngest state champion. He is wise far beyond his years and is known for always having a pithy comment at the most perfect of times … like when he witnessed a fellow member who experienced a technical problem on his bike: “There is another life lesson,” he told the older rider.
Her true test came a short time later when she faced Schwinn and Raleigh women’s pro teams at the Devil’s Cup criterium race, one of the largest cycling events on the West Coast. A strong perfectionist with impressive tenacity, she won the race. She, too, put her bike away for a few years to challenge herself to other sports, but when she and Mike moved to Scottsdale, she took advantage of the warm weather to hop back into the sport she loved. In recent years, she has won 16 Arizona state cycling championships and numerous other achievements. Still, she counts inspiring others to join the sport and exceed their own personal goals – and not just their cycling goals – among her greatest accomplishments.
Mike and Lisa met Amy Cox on the road while riding at Legend
“This world is changing so fast,” she says. “So many people are
Trails. Amy was just 15 years old and wanted to race mountain
recreating who they are and what they are capable of accomplishing.
bikes with the best in the country. She went on to win national
Cycling provides that foundation. If you have discipline and respect
championships and was ultimately selected to represent the US at the World Mountain Bike Championships in Scotland.
for others when you are riding, it carries out into other parts of your life, and you establish habits that serve you throughout your life.”
The serious pre-race look of 12-year-old Michael Hemmerlin, who has already amassed many individual
athletes are recruited from other teams. In fact, most are simply
state championship titles
cyclists they passed on the road who simply enjoyed the sport.
national championships.
Like any other discipline, with a little guidance on nutrition, heart
Earned through his academic
rate monitoring, and technique training, many soon learn they can
achievements, intelligence and drive, Michael was the only public school student in Arizona to be awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Brophy Preparatory High School. Fe b r u a r y 2 0 1 4
that the coaching and support are free, is that none of their
race wins, including 26 and a fifth place in the
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One of the things most unique about Strada, other than the fact
excel. The Kolins enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of polishing riders into champion cyclists, and of watching as they not only set goals they may have once viewed as impossibly high, but also shatter those goals through training and preparation.
Behind Strada’s success is their strict code of conduct. Club riders always ride in their bright Strada Racing kit, and as such, always represent the club. They follow all rules of the road, including stop signs and traffic signals, and they always use hand signals and ride only in the direction of traffic on the right-hand side of the road. They ride in a tight pace line and maintain their own gear, and they use modesty when changing clothes at cycling events. They also maintain mindfulness so that no behaviors or speech can be misconstrued as offensive or inappropriate. The rules may sound strict, but the Kolins believe strongly in personal and team integrity. “If you don’t follow the rules of the road, you’re going to make mistakes,” Lisa explains. “It’s a philosophy and a way of life. What you do on the road, you do in life outside of cycling as well.” Young riders are not only required and expected to get good grades, but they learn to require that of themselves as well. Riders of all ages learn to set goals, and also learn to recognize that the biggest mistake most people make is not in setting unreasonable expectations, but in not expecting enough of themselves. Another unique approach is that the Kolins believe in meeting riders at their own level, and not making them feel uncomfortable about their need for growth. Many cycling clubs ride as a single
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large group, and slower or newer riders get left behind in the dust of faster pedalers. Strada riders are matched by ability, regardless of age or the time they’ve spent riding, so that no one is left behind and personal growth is always celebrated. Not everyone wants to be a world-class cyclist, and that is fine with Strada. “We just ask that
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Cave Creek resident, Stephen BobkoHillenaar, moves into an aerodynamic tuck on the velodrome. Stephen shares his time and airplane in his work with Angel Flight to help transport those with medical needs to specialty care sites across the country. A typically energetic group of Strada riders enjoys a stop for water in Carefree after almost four hours in the saddle. Riders here range from 11 to 68 years of age.
Drew Albert, a Strada junior
Father and son,
prodigy who shows his
Tanner (12) and Ty
form as he drops his adult
Bohlender, share the
competition at the Sun Devil
joy of Tanner’s first
Classic. While Drew was still
state championship
a junior, he reached the
win and a new
top level of the sport in
Arizona state record
Arizona then went to ASU
at the Encino
with top honors on his way
Velodrome in Los
to medical school.
Angeles.
to ride recreationally or if they want to be world
Strada Racing is a truly unique program, and it provides
champions. There is so much group support. It’s a
all the tools needed for riders who are ready and
family. It sounds kind of corny I know, but it’s the way
willing to put in the work to succeed. What’s more, the
it is.”
group offers a shared camaraderie that is rare along Valley streets and bike lanes.
Each year, the club promotes a charity ride to raise money for a cause important to the group. Over the
“To get on a bike is connecting nature to your inner
years, they have given to Angel Flight, Susan B. Komen
self,” says Lisa. “It’s the zen of the pedal.”
and Madison Street Veterans Association. No matter which side of the bike lane divider you prefer They also promote the Sun Devil Classic, which will
to traverse, Strada Racing is making an impact. They’re
take place February 15 at ASU Research Park in
working to promote understanding and excellence, and
Tempe. This elite-level criterium race showcases top
to bridge the gap between those who pedal and those
riders from all over, and more than $15,000 in prizes
who push the pedal. It’s really not so hard; it’s just like
will be distributed in 28 fast, flat, action-filled circuit
riding a bike.
races throughout the day. For racing enthusiasts, or for those who just want to see the best the sport has to offer, this is the place to be. Information and registration can be found online.
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they’re almost invisible...
Nearly 30,000 men, women and children struggle to survive in tiny concrete houses surrounded by spiked iron fences and bouquets of weeds sprouting along broken sidewalks. Few outsiders have reason to venture into this mid-city neighborhood; those who do lock their car doors as they speed by to safer nearby routes of I-10 and SR51. Yet behind the doors of many of these homes, something wonderful is happening. Preschoolers are singing songs and learning to write their names; parents are able to work without leaving little ones home alone; and families who may, at one time, been too pushed down by life to handle the responsibilities of caring for each other are finding ways to stay together. Behind the glow of hope for so many is a small army of people who have done something truly remarkable: They’ve looked beyond the labels and the stigma of poverty and seen human beings in need, and they’re holding out their hands to help. These inspirational people – many of whom would never cross paths otherwise – are a corps of compassion for abused, neglected or homeless children. They are Crisis Nursery. They are the glue that helps keep families strong, and they are the net for little ones when things fall apart. In 1977, Crisis Nursery started in two tiny bungalows on Fillmore Street in this blighted neighborhood. At that time, there were few services available to protect children who were abused or neglected. Recent studies have confirmed what people in the area knew all along: risk factors associated with poverty, including stress, lack of childcare resources, damaged self-worth, and lack of education, increase the chances that a child will be neglected or abused. Crisis Nursery took in children who needed it most – and they still do. Now, 36 years later, its primary mission of helping children remains intact, although services have expanded in an impressive and impactful way. Last year, 910 children were provided with emergency shelter, early learning and preschool. In addition, over 800 families received foster care training or family support coordination. Since its early beginnings, Crisis Nursery has served more than 21,000 at-risk children and their families and is now the Valley’s longest-running children’s shelter dedicated to stopping the cycle of child abuse and neglect. The organization that started on a shoestring budget now makes the most out of an over $6 million budget collected primarily from kind corporate and individual donors who have walked through the doors and discovered something beautiful happening inside.
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Crisis Nursery grant writer David Wells is among the program’s biggest supporters. Like everyone who spends their working day at the administration office and daycare facility site, he loves his job. As he speaks about it, he pauses more than once to stop the tears that flood his eyes. A long-time television art director and graphics producer, he has found more meaning and purpose in less than a year at Crisis Nursery than he did in over 17 years of broadcasting. “I am honored to work here,” he says. And he should be. This is one organization packing a powerful punch when it comes to making a difference. On any given work day, the halls and playgrounds are teeming with energy, and little lives are changing. The Crisis Nursery’s Families and Children Experiencing Success (FACES) program provides early learning services for local toddlers. This year-round, full-day center looks more like something found in north Scottsdale than in central Phoenix. Here, children receive top-notch learning opportunities, as well as nutritious foods and physical, social and emotional development support. FACES family support specialists work with parents and children in their own homes to integrate learning and health in a holistic approach. FACES Foster Care Support is a critical program provided by Crisis Nursery in partnership with Child Protective Services. Here, foster parents are certified and receive ongoing training to deal with the unique physical and psychological needs of some of the state’s 15,000 children currently in foster care. The program also facilitates partnerships between birth families and foster families for successful reunification when possible, or adoption or guardianship when it’s not safe for children to return to birth families. The Crisis Nursery Children’s Shelter is a safe haven and temporary home for children threatened by abuse, neglect or homelessness. It also provides a day respite program for emergencies that don’t require an overnight stay. Children receive health and developmental assessments while family crises are resolved, and parents can receive crisis counseling or be connected with services they need to make their families more stable. Last but not least, the Crisis Nursery Family Support Coordination
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program is a multi-agency effort to pair families with the resources they need. “So often, people don’t know where they can turn for help,” explains Wells. “They don’t know what services are there for them to help them through the things they’re going through. Through the Family Support Coordination program, they find out that there are resources, and there are people who want to help them.” The time, effort and financial contributions that go into these programs are not for naught. From an economic standpoint, Head Start and early childhood programs for vulnerable families are among the best social investments money can buy. According to the National Head Start Association, for every dollar spent, America receives an investment return of $7 to $9 savings in long-term education, health, economic and social impacts. That adds up to a better
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Sweets
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Forrest Gump said, “Momma always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” The great thing about the Carefree Fine Chocolate and Fine Art Festival in February is that you have a pretty good idea of what you are going to get: Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! The festival runs February 13 through 16, Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place at 101 Easy Street at Carefree Desert Gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Attendees will peruse the booths of up to 100 exhibitors of fine art, chocolate and other confections. It is a festival that will satisfy every sweet tooth. Valentines can stroll through the festival together and enjoy the day, and last minute unique Valentine’s Day gifts will be plentiful. This year’s featured chocolatier is the San Francisco
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Hospitality
Employee of the Year
Olivia Fierro
Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Jamie Pogue
Just about everyone is nice to friends, family, co-
town on New York’s Long Island, she came west to
workers and others he or she knows. Strangers?
study business and communications at Arizona State
That’s a different story. Some people want to be nice
University. After graduating, she couldn’t decide what
to people they don’t know, but are too shy; others
to do next, and at her mother’s urging decided to
are too wrapped up in their own lives to think of
try the hospitality industry.
people they don’t know; some actually think kindness is a sign of weakness.
In February 2011, she was hired by Four Seasons as a pool server, which is what she was doing when she
For those folks, working in the hospitality industry
met the Mullins’. They are a Colorado family of three
probably isn’t the best idea. Oh, they might be able
who were trying to emerge from the loss of 7-year-
to fake it for a while, though the false smiles and the
old son Lile, who died in a hiking accident. The
forced “have a nice day”’s would wear them down.
parents took Lile’s three-year-old brother Fenn on a
They probably wouldn’t be able to work in hospitality
vacation to Scottsdale, hoping to distract him while
for a year, let alone win an award.
they pulled themselves together. But the strategy didn’t seem to be working, early on the trip. “Where’s
No, they would be no threat to take the title from
Lile?” Fenn kept asking.
Olivia Fierro, a 25-year-old Anthem resident with a non-stop smile and rare spirit. Last year, she was
“This was gut-wrenching. There is no pain like the
named Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year by
loss of a child, and then to compound it with Fenn’s
the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
confusion was agonizing,” the Mullins’ later wrote in a letter of appreciation to the Four Seasons. “As
Fierro, known to most as “Liv,” is a front desk supervisor
parents, our first priority was to help our little one
being groomed as a manager at Four Seasons Resort
find his smile and sweet laugh again.
Scottsdale at Troon North. According to Troon, “She has received countless guest experience accolades
“It was a warm, sunny afternoon the day we arrived
and is regularly recognized by her colleagues for
and we decided to take Fenn to the pool. The
outstanding service to the guests and team.”
walk over from our room was something we had never experienced with our usually happy boy. There
Liv Fierro shares her secret: Being nice to complete
were tantrums and tears and more heart-wrenching
strangers is easy, for her. That’s just the way she is.
questions. It felt like one of the longest walks we had
“I genuinely care about every single person I meet,”
ever taken. We finally made it over to the pool, and
said this passionate young woman, who found her
that’s where it all began.
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“We found a few chaise lounges by the pool, soon to find out the pretty girl with the beautiful smile would be our ever-loving Liv!” The Mullins’ said Liv was kind and attentive on that first day, though she had no idea what they had been through. At the end of the day, the father and mother shared with Liv what had happened to Lile. “The next morning we went to the patio restaurant by the pool for breakfast,” the Mullins’ later wrote, “and there was Liv with a basket full of toys for Fenn – rubber snakes, Matchbox cars, Nerf balls and all the things little boys love. The smile on Fenn’s face would have lit up the world. Over the course of our stay, which we extended from a three- to an eight-night stay, we would see Liv at the pool daily. With this, we slowly started to see the light come back into Fenn’s eyes and hear a laugh from deep down within him. Our encounter with Liv has been a life-changing experience that our family will be forever grateful and thankful for. “We will always describe her as the girl who brought our little boy’s smile back.” The Four Seasons attached the letter in nominating Fierro, who at first was shocked to find out she won a state competition, and said she had no idea she would win the national award. Then again, receiving nation-wide recognition paled for her, compared to the actual experience of meeting and befriending the Mullins family and the appreciation they passed back to her. “That letter and that family means more to me than anything else on this planet,” said Fierro, who later accepted an invitation to visit the Mullins family in Colorado. “They changed my life just as much as I changed theirs.” As such, she dedicates the award to Lile and Fenn Mullins. Tall and statuesque, with a tan complexion and long, darkblonde hair, Liv Fierro is now training newer Four Seasons
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employees to provide the kind of customer service she expects. “It’s all about the little things,” she says with the kind of passion that you won’t find in a corporate manual or how-to PowerPoint. “I want my front desk agents to succeed and do well. I want them to do little things like, when a guest checks in, ask, ‘Why are you here? Are you celebrating?’” If it turns out to be a birthday or anniversary, after the guests leave the front desk area, Fierro will turn to her staff and suggest they do a little something special. That can mean having a box of truffles delivered to the room, or bottle of champagne – or simply a nice note, saying “Thanks for picking us to help you celebrate.” The daughter of a gregarious pizzeria owner, Liv Fierro is naturally polite and respectful, perhaps a throwback amongst a generation who are glued to their phones, seemingly oblivious of the outside world, and little social customs that seem to be fast-fading. “Whether it’s at work or on the street, when someone’s right behind me or over there by the plant,” she points to an area about 15 yards away, “I wait and hold the door for them. People are shocked. I feel like so much has been lost in translation. Even with the harder guests to deal with, I just say to myself, ‘They must be dealing with something I can’t understand.’” And if a guest has a complaint, large or small, this lady from Long Island takes it as a personal mission: “For me, I actually enjoy the challenging guests. There’s nothing better to me than turning their day around. If they’re upset about a room location or whatever it may be, I love to give them options and completely turn them around. And I definitely don’t stop until I know someone’s happy. A lot of times I’ll put it in back in their hands,
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‘What is going to make you the happiest you can be?’” She says the Four Seasons backs up this philosophy. “They really give you every opportunity to go that extra step and make sure that the guest is happy.” Though Fierro’s parents spend a great deal of time in Anthem, most of her big, Italian-American family is back east. Her close workplace helps with that. “It’s like family here. It’s a really, really wonderful place to work.” And she has been folded into another family, becoming an honorary member of the Mullins family, and Fenn’s big sister – the Liv who taught him how to live, again. She will always be known around this resort as “the girl who won that big award,” but deflects it. “When (co-workers) say ‘You won that award!’ I say, ‘No, WE won that award.’” It has certainly been a career-booster, and likely will continue to be, as she plans to stay in the hospitality field, wherever it takes her. Yet she hopes “Employee of the Year” doesn’t define her. “I don’t want to be judged by that award. I just want to be judged by being a good person.”
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Pediatrics Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114 Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153 Pest Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com Photography Karen Sophia Photography 480-543-7526 www.karensophiaphotography.com Pogue Photography 480-748-9100 www.poguephoto.com Physical Therapy Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120 Plastic Surgeon Dr. Patti Flint 480-945-3300 www.pattiflintmd.com Plumbing Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 www.westlandffas.com Pool maintenance My Pool Gal 480-626-2604 www.ecoblupools.com Realtor Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain RE Gary Drew 623-512-0828 www.drewazrealestate.com RE/MAX Professionals Todd Ninneman 602-677-4653 toddn@remax.net RE/MAX Professionals Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD www.azrealty.com Restaurants Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127
Ebisu Sushi 623-465-1600 www.facebook.com/ebisuanthem Ocho Locos 623-551-8580 3655 W. Anthem Way Roberto’s Mexican 623-465-1515 www.robertosaz.com Yogurberry 623-792-5660 Outlets at Anthem Spa Services Hand and Stone Massage 623-551-6602 www.handandstone.com Planet Beach Spa 3668 W. Anthem Way, Suite B154 623-551-6871 www.planetbeachanthem.com Premier Wellness Center 623-399-8222 42211 N. 41st Drive, Suite A109 www.premierwellnessaz.com Screens C&S Screens 623-582-8592 cssreens@cox.net Security Doors Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com Schools Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790 Anthem Preparatory Academy 623-465-4776 www.anthemprep.org Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090 Brighter Beginnings Preschool 602-619-4202 www.brighterbeginninspreschool.com Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690 The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290
Caurus Academy 623-551-5083 www.caurusacademy.org
Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com
Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org
Creative Castle Preschool 602-740-9561 www.creativecastlepreschool.com
Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.softwaterplusaz.com
Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com
Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590 Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090 Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490 New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590 North Valley Christian Academy and Preschool 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org Northwest Christian School 602-978-5134 www.northwestchristianschool.org Ridgeline Academy CFA 623-223-1335 www.ridgeline.teamcfa.org Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 www.scarizona.org Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890 Westwind Prep at Northern 602-864-7731 www.westwindacademy.org Termite Treatment Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com Transportation/Sedan Service Kierland Transportation 602-999-5447 www.kierlandtransport.com Urgent Care John C. Lincoln Urgent Care in Anthem 623-434-6444 Veterinary Daisy Mountain Veterinary 623-551-8387 www.daisymountainvet.com Water Softener & Filtration Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com
Weed Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com Website design Fox Designs Studio 602-688-7588 www.foxdesignsstudio.com Window Treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 7275 E. Easy Street Worship Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com Calvary Chapel Desert Hills 623-434-5060 www.calvarychapeldh.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 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org Carefree Vineyard Church 623-551-1133 www.carefreevineyard.com Christ’s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2503 W. Anthem Way Meeting times 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 623-551-9851 www.anthemcross.org Crossroads Christian Fellowship 602-740-5964 42425 N. New River Rd. Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.dvworship.com
Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com Hosanna Christian Fellowship 623-512-6213 www.hosannaanthem.com. New Creation Community 623-551-2622 www.nccconnect.com New River First Assembly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086 North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org North Valley Assembly of God 623-516-8734 www.northvalleyag.com North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957 www.nvjca.org Pioneer United Methodist Church 623-551-0802 www.pioneerumcaz.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.spurcrosscowboychurch.com St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 623-486-8665 www.stharalambos.org Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org Valley Life Church 623-850-8777 www.valleylifeaz.com
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Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Recipe courtesy of Matt Tobey, District American Kitchen & Wine Bar
Shaken or stirred, neat or on the rocks, the Fifth Annual Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition promises to be tasty and refreshing. Two of this year’s competing “startenders” agreed to share their recipes with us – a sneak sip, if you will. If it turns out that a sip isn’t enough, plan on attending the competition February 9 at Crescent Ballroom. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased by visiting www.crescentphx.com/event442567. With seven samples in total, accompanied by live acoustic music sets and twoenergy-infused rounds of high-stakes mixology, it may be the best $20 you’ve ever spent!
Copper District Ingredients:
2 oz Copper City Bourbon ½ oz Blood Orange Bitters ½ oz Thatcher Elderflower Liquor ½ oz House-made Brandied Bing Cherry Syrup Directions: The Copper City Bourbon, Thatchers Elderflower liquor and house made Brandied Bing Cherry Syrup is aged in a New White American Oak barrel for 2 weeks adding complexity and balance to the drink. Finish by adding Blood Orange Bitters and pouring over Angostura flavored ice. Garnish with lemon rind and brandied cherry.
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