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contents :: contributors 08

Meet the Hines Family

High School Sports :: BCHS Baseball

22 Community

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

Stephanie Maher Palenque :: Contributing Writer Amanda Christmann Larson :: Contributing Writer Donna Kublin :: Contributing Writer Jenny Brooks :: Contributing Writer Tom Scanlon :: Contributing Writer Lynsi Freitag :: Contributing Writer Elizabeth Medora :: Contributing Writer

Relay for Life

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Correction: Last month’s feature on Dee Dee Wood should have read: “She blazed a new trail for women by tackling three Superbowl halftime shows and a Rose Bowl show featuring Michael Jackson.”

feature staff bio Becoming a photographer seemed a natural choice for Bryan Black. As a young boy growing up in Northern Ireland, he was mesmerized by the world as it appeared in the lens of his father’s old camera. Later on, Bryan attended Sunderland University in England, specifically to study the technical aspects of his craft. It became a way for him to connect with and understand the world around him. One of his dreams had always been to photograph the Grand Canyon, so in 2004 he made his way to Arizona. There, while experiencing daily the most incredible sunsets he’d ever witnessed, he met Cave Creek native, Sarah Swan, whose own enchantment with the medium ignited conversation between them … and thus diverted Bryan’s interest from one of the world’s seven wonders. Within 10 months they married and he, too, began to call Cave Creek home. At one point, Sarah’s career moved the couple to Cancun, Mexico, and Bryan quickly discovered that, in order for him to be true to himself, he wanted to go beyond simply snapping photos and instead delve into his own now-signature expressive art. Bryan’s eye for detail and talent of catching the spirit of the moment is evident in the photographs he takes.

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Recently the couple, who are now a trio with two-year-old daughter Bella, created a business, Blackswan Photographers. “Photography,” he says, “is more than documentation. It’s characterization, it’s defining a place and time. It’s storytelling … through my eyes.”

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welcome H

ere on the editorial floor of ImagesAZ, certain months seem to take on a theme, perhaps subliminally, but without

intention. Thumbing through the magazine this month, it occurred to me that young people – specifically, outstanding, inspirational young people – seem to be dominating the pages. It may be no coincidence since the term “baby” has been in the air, and my own little family is about to welcome our newest member! As any of you who are parents and grandparents know, what a gift it truly is to welcome a child into a community so full of opportunity, commitment and love. With so many people showing kind examples through their work, their volunteerism and simply who they are, there is nowhere else I would rather be raising a family, and nowhere else I’d rather call home than among my North Valley friends and neighbors. As this month’s magazine proves, we all have the power to inspire and support each other. Some of this month’s stories are simply fun, like “Mr. BC,” which we’ve had a good time sharing every spring. Other stories are uplifting because they show that, through adversity, each and every one of us cares and can be there for one another. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to you for helping to make our house a home. From our ImagesAZ family to yours, we appreciate all you are, and all you help us to be. Cheers! Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine Owner/Publisher

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Meet the

Hines Family

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Karen Sophia Photography

“You don’t choose your family, they are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” - Desmond Tutu

hether the Hines family is at the movies, hanging out by the pool, playing board games or at a soccer match, you can be sure that they are having fun and there is a lot of laughter involved.

Matriarch Evelyn shares, “Laughter is our family’s medicine. We laugh on a daily basis about the funny things that happen with our family as there’s a new story everyday!”

Evelyn is an Arizona native, born and raised in Flagstaff. She attended Northern Arizona University and has a bachelor’s degree in special/elementary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership. She taught for 18 years and was a developmental specialist for four years. She knew since the time she was a schoolgirl that she wanted to dedicate her life to helping children who had special needs. Ap r i l 2 0 1 3

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“At school I used to see the children who received special education taken to another classroom. They had so many needs to be filled. I knew that helping these children would be my future,” she said. In fact, at the tender age of 16, Evelyn approached her elementary school principal for a job as an aide in a special needs classroom. Jim was born in Port Jefferson, New York. He attended Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1983 and played until 1987, when he left the game due to a shoulder injury. He is now in management at Fry’s Marketplace. Evelyn and Jim were first introduced in Flagstaff through Evelyn’s cousin and Jim’s friend. Early in their courtship, Jim came to Evelyn’s parents’ home to pick her up for a day trip to Sedona. As they walked out of the house, Evelyn’s mom winked at her and gave her a smile. Evelyn was puzzled, but continued on her outing and had a wonderful time. When she returned home, she asked her mom about the wink and smile. Evelyn’s mom explained, “Wow … it looks like love at first sight. You are going to marry him someday – I could see it in his eyes!” Nothing beats a mother’s intuition. The pair dated for

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about a year and a half before tying the knot in 1989 in a beautiful ceremony in Flagstaff. Seven years ago, the Hines family moved to Anthem for Jim’s job, as well as to be in an area where their daughters, Christiana and Catrina could play soccer year-round. Since then, the family has found additional ways to take advantage of the weather in Arizona. They hang out by the pool, hike, ride bicycles and go camping together. Christiana and Catrina’s time outdoors playing soccer (along with their ball-playing genes from Dad’s side) has really paid off. They were successful athletes not only in high school at Boulder Creek, where they played soccer together as a freshman and senior, but also in college, where they also played together as a freshman and senior. Christiana and Catrina were the first sisters ever to play together at Arizona Christian University. Christiana received the Golden State Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete award for 2012, and Catrina received ScholarPlayer Award for 2012. Christiana and Catrina are very much a product of the home in which they were raised. Evelyn explains, “The girls watched me fulfill my passion through my career. I

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often brought them to work with me on the weekends, and I brought my work home as well. I believe I passed my passion for being a caretaker to them.” Christiana is planning on graduating with her bachelor’s degree in behavioral health this May, and she plans to go on to earn her master’s degree in addiction counseling. Catrina is working toward her undergraduate degree in early childhood elementary education. Both sisters live at home, where they enjoy spending time with their family. Christiana is interning for a counseling center, while Catrina is interning for a elementary school in Peoria and employed by Coach at Outlets at Anthem. They both enjoy being outdoors, above all else. Catrina says “My sister is my best friend. I can count on her for anything and everything. We have been close since we were born and no matter what we are doing, we always have fun with each other.” Even though Christiana and Catrina are spending more time outside of Anthem since they began college, the Hines

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family still values their time spent together, especially during the Christmas season. Evelyn shares, “Our favorite holiday is Christmas. We do a white elephant exchange and a tamale dinner on Christmas Eve. We exchange gifts on Christmas morning and have a huge family dinner later in the day. We are surrounded by family during the Christmas season!” At some point in the future, the family would love to travel to Italy and to Hawaii. Their absolute favorite vacation is Disneyland, and they go on a yearly basis. During “downtime,” the family enjoys watching the Cooking Channel while grilling and cooking traditional Mexican food, swimming, and sporting matches, whether they be hockey, soccer, football or basketball, surrounded by family and friends. The Hines family truly appreciates the opportunity to live in a family-oriented community such as Anthem. As Evelyn, says, “Family is everything to us, because we were raised that way!”

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Sports

Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Chris Pondy

BCHS Baseball There may be no superstars on this year’s Boulder Creek High School baseball team, this may be a young team lacking experience, the success of recent seasons may be hard to match, the beginning of the season may (and did) get off to a rocky start, but the team’s coach, Joe McDonald insists he has the same high standards for this year’s team. “Our goal every year is to win a state championship. We strive to put ourselves in a position to make the post season and see what happens from there. We preach to take the season one day at a time and improve daily.” The preaching has consistently paid off, as McDonald has a track record of team accomplishments, individual players who have gone on to play in college and coaching awards. In eight seasons at the Anthem high school, McDonald has averaged just under 20 wins per year, with a cumulative 149-116-1 record. His teams waffled over and under the .500 mark in his first five years, then took off over the last three. The Jaguars went 26-15 and made the final four in the state playoffs in 2010, followed by a 33-6 season in 2011, with the team bowing out in the semi-final round of the state playoffs. This is one of the hottest high school baseball programs in the state, as over the last three seasons the Boulder Creek

Jaguars have racked up 85 wins, most in Arizona. And “Coach Mac” himself is gaining a reputation around the state, as he was named AIA “Coach of the Year” for Arizona in 2010 and the City of Phoenix Baseball Coach of the Year in 2011.

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But, as they say in the financial world, past success does not insure future results. This season, catcher Riley Joyce, outfielder/pitcher Garrett Osterode, outfielder/pitcher Garrett Grant, second baseman Drew Lawrence and shortstop Vince Montana return from last year’s 26-13-1 team. Lawrence, senior first baseman Jake Arnold and senior third baseman Dylan Hendrix were pounding out hits and Joyce was batting solidly as usual. On the mound, pitching duties were split between 10 Jaguars, with Osterode, Hendrix, Grant and sophomore Nick Zappala and freshman Mitchell Allen throwing well. This season, McDonald had to replace Tony Blanford (who was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies) and fellow sluggers West Tunnell, Chase Wagner and David Real, all of whom finished the season with averages above .400, as well Cameron Brendel, who hit .345 last year. Brendel was also the star hurler, with a team-leading 10-2 record. Montana hit .303 last year, and Joyce proved a clutch hitter, finishing second on the team with 32 RBIs. But how do you replace the big lumber of the departed seniors? McDonald was confident his unproven batters would come through this year. “We’ve got a big roster this year,” he reflected, in the season’s early weeks. “Not necessarily young, just inexperienced. We only have five guys on the roster who played more than 10 games last year. They’re inexperienced, but they’re gaining experience every day. We’re trying different combinations every day. Still, this is high school baseball, and kids make mistakes. “Our pitching is definitely going to carry us,” he said. “We’ll hit. I’ve never had a team that doesn’t hit well.” Indeed, his 2010 team set the all-time state record for hits in a season for Arizona high school baseball with 485 hits on the year, averaging more than 11 hits per game. McDonald was one of the first hires of then-new Boulder Creek High School. “I put my name in right away. I knew this was where I wanted to be,” said McDonald, who teaches physical education. He grew up in Bend, Oregon and played college baseball at Western Oregon University. Whether with a star-filled lineup or a batch of unknowns, his coaching philosophy remains the same: “We really stress the team concept day in and day out. We feel it’s important that every member of the team

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He is proud that 20 of his former Boulder Creek players have gone on to play college baseball, with three more (Joyce, Osterode and Grant) signed with programs to play in college. “We help them as coaches to find a place to play,” said Coach Mac, who lives in nearby New River with his wife Pam, daughters Paislee and Liliana and son Montgomery. “But it takes a lot of hard work, a lot of working out in the off season …. It takes a lot of extra work to play beyond high school baseball.” Another source of pride is the Boulder Creek baseball field. “It’s like a major league park,” a visiting fan praised, a few weeks ago. “Their coach is real meticulous about it.” Between games of an early season doubleheader, the Jake Owens song “The One That Got Away” was blaring over the loudspeakers as Jaguars players were out on the field, raking and watering the infield dirt. “We were fortunate enough to win the 2012 national high school ‘Field of the Year,’” McDonald said. “The players, coaches and maintenance staff take pride in having the field as good as it can be.” The success of the program is reflected by what the ballplayers are doing in the classroom. According to the baseball team website (www. jagsbaseball.com), “In the past seven years of the program’s history, the varsity team has compiled an accumulative GPA over 3.35.” If a team-wide 4.0 would be a walk-off grand slam, that 3.35 has to be at least a bases-clearing double.

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Youth

Gavilan Peak School Presents Spectacular

Chinese Lantern Festival Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

The Chinese Lantern Festival has a long and rich history that originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty and was initially celebrated as a tribute to the Buddha. Traditionally, the festival is a celebration of the New Year the 15th day of the first month of the traditional Chinese calendar. Over time, the festivals lasted longer and featured more elaborate lanterns, many featuring riddles and poems.

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Today, lantern festivals are hosted in public parks and feature fireworks, food and entertainment and draw many revelers.

Recently, Gavilan Peak School Partial Immersion Mandarin language program closed out the Chinese New Year with its own lantern lighting festival, Yuan Xiao Jie, at the Anthem Park Amphitheater. The festival was a time for celebration and cultivating positive relationships between people, families and nature, and captivated many visitors at the park. Amphitheatre steps were adorned with colorful handmade paper lanterns while traditional Chinese music filled the air. A festival such as this one only comes together with the help of many dedicated volunteers. Trish Lindsay, Gavilan Peak parent of third grade twins, Wyatt and Norah, spearheaded this one. They have been committed to the Mandarin program since the twins’ first grade year. Lindsay managed a small army of eager parents and student volunteers to create and host the event. The festivities included many of the features of a traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, including traditional Chinese music, Jianzi (Chinese Hacky Sack) games and competition; Chinese riddle games, a lantern-crafting station and Chinese character face painting by art teacher Katie Stilgenbauer and National Junior Honor Society members. Local resident, teacher and spirit line coach Jill Milnor was the festival emcee. Milnor provided a joyful tone as she ushered K-3 students through a short dialog that explained the origins of the Chinese New Year and the Lantern Lighting Festival. Students took turns answering questions in Mandarin with a follow-up English translation. Next, the students from each grade performed Mandarin songs together, such as “Xiao Bai Tu Guai,” or “Little Rabbit.” After the songs, the students took turns snake dancing to represent the Year of the Snake theme of 2013. The inaugural festival was a great success and drew more than 200 families from Gavilan Peak School, as well as faculty. With the future support of Gavilan Peak families and staff, the school hopes for the event to be an annual occurrence. Xin Nián Kuài Lè! A p ri l 2013

Our Community Musical Theatre of Anthem Announces 2013-14 Season

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) is proud to announce its 2013-2014 season filled with something for everyone, including award-winning musicals, original works, a straight play and a holiday show. MTA will produce over 10 shows next season, offering tremendous opportunities for performers of all ages, including no-cut productions for performers ages 6-19. The theatre received 77 award nominations last season, garnering nine National Youth Arts awards and six ariZoni awards. “We are very excited to bring an innovative and musically-challenging season, including many well-known and beloved musicals, an original teen drama, and Disney favorites,” said Jackie Hammond, MTA’s producing artistic director. “We set the bar high, and our performers always rise to the occasion, so we know they can handle this wonderfully intricate season.” MTA’s sixth season includes the following productions: September 5 – 8: “Carrie” (ages 15 to adult; no-cut for ages 15 – 19) October 3 – 6: “Oro and Leona” (no-cut for ages 6 – 9) October 24 – 27: “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.” (no-cut for ages 10 – 14) November 14 – 17: “Broken Paths” (no-cut for ages 13 – 19) February 20 – 23, 2014: “Freckleface Strawberry” (no-cut for ages 10 – 12) February 27 – March 2, 2014: “42nd Street” (no-cut for ages 13 – 19) March 6 – 9, 2014: “Disney’s Cinderella KIDS” (no-cut for ages 6 – 9) April 17 – 20, 2014: “Pied Piper of Hamelin” (no-cut for ages 10 – 12) May 15 – 18, 2014: “Disney’s Aristocats KIDS” (no-cut for ages 6 – 9) May 28 – June 1, 2014: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (ages 10-adult; no-cut for ages 10 – 19) Also included in the season is a Holiday Show in December and MTA’s annual benefit show to be held February 8, 2014. In addition to 10-plus shows next season, MTA will continue to offer audition preparation workshops, acting intensive classes, a full summer program, and zumba classes. MTA also offers MTA Minis, six week sessions for ages 3-5 with themes such as Disney and Broadway. All shows take place at MTA’s theater at 42323 N. Vision Way in Anthem. Reserved seating tickets may be purchased online. Adult tickets are $18 and students, seniors and children 12 and under are $15. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

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Anthem Prep Teams are Winners

Anthem Prep soccer, softball and baseball teams are proving they are winners in and out of the classroom. Anthem Prep’s girls’ middle school soccer team players are champions for the second time in three years after defeating Scottsdale Prep, 3-2. The Eagles jumped to the lead on a brilliant strike outside the box by Brenna Pillsbury and then pushed the score to 2-0 on Sydney Garretson’s 12th goal of the season. Scottsdale climbed back in the game, tying it at 2-2 with just three minutes to go. The match came down to penalty shots with Pillsbury, Tamsin Czochara and Natalie Kim all scoring. Anthem Prep’s keeper Jasmyn McEwen turned away two Scottsdale shots. Makayla Roe, who led the 10-2 Eagles in scoring with 14 goals this season, stepped up and converted the game-winning penalty kick to win the game. Eighth graders Alexis Montague, Kaylene Connolly, Kylie Seaton, Savanah Wyllie and Alyssa Norton provided leadership all season long. The win capped an exciting day for Anthem Prep with the softball team reaching the finals. The Eagles rallied from seven runs down in the final game but fell just short, losing 8-7 to Veritas Prep. Coach Jenn Murdaugh did a masterful job taking a team who won just one game last season to the championship game. Anabel Sauter, Abigail Hadlock, Rachel Hartenbower, and Madeline Davis were exceptional this season, and pitcher Mackenna Forte was outstanding every outing. The school’s middle school baseball team won the Division II Championship, beating Mesa Prep 8-5, its second title in three years. Starting pitcher Stephen Patterson continued his great playoff run with a strong five innings, and closer Anthony Marrama shut the door to secure the win. Trenton Phebus and Kyle Connolly were defensive standouts. Anthem Prep is in its third year and is fielding very competitive athletic teams, in addition to its exceptional academic program.

Soccer Summer Skills Training Registration

Soccer players, it’s time to prepare for the upcoming season! Registration has begun for Anthem Soccer Club’s Summer Skills Training clinics.

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Clinics will begin Monday, June 3 and continuing through to August 1. The week of July 4th will be off. Clinics will be held at Anthem Soccer Field #1 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. Each two-hour clinic will consist of circuit-type training stations, and all skills will be covered over the eight weeks of sessions, including striking and finishing techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your child’s playing ability to the next level. Children ages 7 to 18 are welcome. Cost for one week of sessions is $60; two weeks is $95; three weeks is $130; and four weeks is $165. Register by downloading the registration form online. 623-582-2413 www.anthemsoccerclub.com

Caepe Preschool Plans Expansion

“The success of the Caepe preschool is primarily credited to our team of teachers and leadership that has a solid philosophy of education that embraces teaching alongside core family values that our parents begin at home”, says Tamara Lee, director of the preschool. “We hire people who are passionate about teaching children and love kids.” Lee goes on to say, “Early education is a key component to each child’s longterm success in school. It is at this early age that each child receives their first impression of what school is all about.” The Caepe preschool will be expanding with the addition of another class at our home at Fellowship Church in Anthem. Small group instruction focuses on social awareness, along with hands-on learning in mathematics, reading, science, performing arts, visual arts and physical education. The campus is equipped with a beautiful outdoor “Adventure Playground” and a studentcentered garden. In addition, our students participate in the campus-wide recycling and composting program. “We were amazed at two things that happened over the course of the school year at Caepe preschool,” said parents John and Tara Holling. “First, our daughter’s social, reasoning, and problem-solving skills improved vastly. She clearly understands how to look at challenges and produce solutions that are best for all involved. Secondly, she has really blossomed academically. Her

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writing and reading abilities have really improved, and she’s even learned a fair amount of Spanish.” Class size is limited. Open enrollment for the summer program and 2013-14 school year has just begun and classes are filling up. Tours are available. 623-551-7808

Tobias’ Auto in Anthem Now Open Saturdays

Have you ever tried, with no luck, to locate a mechanic for service or repairs on a Saturday? Now, thanks to family-owned Tobias’ Automotive Specialist in Anthem, the search just got a little easier. Tobias’ Auto, a AAA-rated auto repair facility, has expanded their Anthem hours and is now open to serve customers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday. The state-of-the-art shop features a 6,000-square-foot, eight-bay facility, offering the latest diagnostic equipment and a variety of maintenance and repair services for all makes and models of cars and trucks, including exotic and collector cars. Services include factory-recommended routine maintenance and scheduled services, engine oil services, tires, alignments, brakes, transmissions, heating and cooling, tune-ups, window-tinting, detailing and more. Shop owners, Anthem residents Andy and Louise Tobias, established their first repair facility in Cave Creek in 1989. The shop has received numerous AAA Top Shop awards. The husband-and-wife team, who continue to operate both locations, are often seen at the shops overseeing their staff of fully trained ASE Certified mechanics. Tobias’ Automotive Specialists in Anthem is located at 4205 W. Summit Walk Court and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Tobias’ Automotive Specialists in Cave Creek is located at 6022 E. Cave Creek Road, and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The facility has been awarded the AAA Top Shop award in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. 623-551-7474 480-488-2914 www.tobiasauto.com

Anthem Community Celebrates First Responders

The Anthem community showed appreciation for those who protect and serve in a weekend of festive fun March 2 - 4. It was a great opportunity for families to meet and greet the men and women in black, brown and blue, learn about what they do, and thank them for their dedication to area residents. It was also A p ri l 2013

a great way to kick off Anthem Community Council’s very first “Anthem First Responders Appreciation Days,” a commemorative proclamation made by the Anthem Community Council board of directors this year. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office showcased interactive K-9 skills demonstrations, helicopter rappelling demonstrations and more. The Daisy Mountain Fire Department was on hand, too, showing residents how firefighters utilize the jaws of life and ladder truck water power. The Arizona Game & Fish Department, Phoenix Herpetological Society, Native Air Ambulance, and John C. Lincoln Hospital also took part in the fun, showing off their equipment and teaching families about many different aspects of safety. Another important part of the weekend was the dedication of Coleman Field at the Anthem Community Park Little League fields. Late MCSO Deputy Bill Coleman was honored for his valor in a ceremony complete with a special dedication plaque and scoreboard sign to commemorate his heroism and service as a first responder. Coleman died in the line of duty in early 2012. Finally, Anthem Cares through Service (ACTS) presented the Second Annual Anthem First Responders Charity Golf Tournament, benefitting ACTS and the Anthem First Responders Fund. ACTS provides both financial and physical support to Anthem area families in need. The First Responders Fund supports the Anthem local emergency responders through services and financial assistance when families face unexpected tragedies. The entire weekend of events was embraced by Anthem residents. “We are pleased to be able to honor our community’s first responders in such a public way,” said Craig Boates, ACC board president. “It is through these commemorative days … that we can take a moment to express our most sincere gratitude toward those who help to ensure a safe Anthem community for all.”

March 30 C.H.I.P – Childhood Identification Program & Car Seat Installation and Check

The City of Phoenix Police Department Traffic Education and Safety Unit will hold a CHIP – Childhood Identification Program and Car Seat Installation and Check event Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Planet Beach, 3668 W. Anthem Way Suite B154 in Anthem. This event is free to the public and for anyone who has children under the age of 16. Appointments will be made every 15 minutes, starting at 10 a.m. There are over 2,200 children who go missing every month – approximately 800,000 per year. This event will help law enforcement gather the information needed to hopefully bring your child home safely, in the event you should need it. Please do not think it would not happen to you. We need to protect the most precious people in our lives. Volunteers from our local Daisy Mountain Fire Department will also assist. CHIP is being presented by the Camelback Daylight Lodge, and volunteers from Planet Beach will be attending. Since it is a holiday weekend, there will also be a bunny and treats for the children.

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April 1 Dark Star Orchestra: Continuing the Grateful Dead Concert Experience

Join Dark Star Orchestra at the MIM for a tribute to the psychedelic era’s most memorable ambassadors. Performing Grateful Dead classics in the same way that an orchestra interprets music of classical composers, Dark Star Orchestra selects from among the nearly 2,500 shows that the Grateful Dead performed during their 30-year tenure as fathers of improvisational rock. The composer spirit is derived and channeled as the musicians capture the excitement and innovation of the original performances and compositions. On most performances, Dark Star Orchestra presents the complete original set list, song by song and in consecutive order, while adapting their phrasing, voice arrangements, and specific musical equipment for the various eras of the Grateful Dead shows they perform. Tickets are $36.50–$39.50, and the show begins at 7 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org

April 3, April 17 Bible Study Classes at Calvary Chapel Desert Hills

Community Bible Study of Anthem would like to invite you to come and visit our class on April 3 and April 17. We begin at 9 a.m. and meet at Calvary Chapel Desert Hills on the SE corner of Carefree Hwy. and 7th Street. Currently we are studying the Wisdom of Solomon. Community Bible Study is a non-denominational Christcentered bible study. We offer a homeschoolers’ class for first through third graders. We also have child studies for the children of moms enrolled. www.communitybiblestudy.org 623-556-6336 A p ri l 2013

April 6 Students Host Alex’s Lemonade Stand

On Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Anthem Park Ampitheatre and Train Ramada #1, a group of Boulder Creek students will host a gathering for residents of Anthem, Tramonto and Desert Hills in order to bring awareness to childhood cancers. Purchase Alex’s Lemonade Stand official hats, t-shirts, cups, mugs, banners, jerseys, bandanas and much more. They will also be accepting donations made by cash or check. This event is a drop-in event, and food will be available for purchase. The main goal for this project is to raise awareness about Alex’s Lemonade Foundation and start a bi-monthly gathering for people to come together and rise up as a team, “Team Lemon,” to conquer childhood cancers. Please come out and support the team!

April 6 Shelby Valint Inspiration Silpada Fundraiser

Shelby Valint’s parents searched for answers for 10 years before TGen’s Center for Rare Childhood Disorders not only gave them hope, but found a treatment for Shelby that allowed her to walk, talk, and even dance. Now the family wants to give back. With help from Desert Mountain School teacher Tracy Livingston, Shelby and her mom, Renee, will be hosting a Silpada Designs jewelry boutique fundraiser to raise money for TGen so that other families, too, can have hope. Join Shelby and friends Saturday, April 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1517 E. Red Range Way in Phoenix (just south of Desert Hills near the Sonoran Preserve) for an open house and jewelry showcase. Silpada representative Gailynn

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Garberding will be donating all proceeds to the Shelby Valint Inspiration Fund to benefit the Center for Rare Childhood Disorders. There will be no formal presentation and no pressure … just great .925 sterling silver jewelry and a great cause. If you are unable to attend the event, place an order online at the Silpada web address below. During checkout, please notate that the purchase should go toward hostess “Shelby Valint Inspiration Fund” so that the sale can be credited properly. Wear your jewelry and honor Shelby, and raise awareness for rare childhood disorders! www.mysilpada.com/gailynn.garberding www.c4rcd.org 623-696-7674

April 6 Casting Call for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.”

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces auditions for their upcoming musical, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.,” the story of the young mermaid Ariel who longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. The award-winning theater will cast all who audition, ages 6-18, and will be double-casting the entire show, so don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this amazing production. Rehearsals begin April 11, with performances taking place May 30 – June 9. Vocal auditions will be held April 6 at 11 a.m. The dance call for everyone will be held August 7 at 10 a.m., with callbacks at noon. Auditions, callbacks and rehearsals will be held at MTA’s performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. Those auditioning should prepare a musical theater song, 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment CD or iPod to sing with; you may also sing a capella if needed. Please have your registration materials (available on the website) completed prior A p ri l 2013

to coming to the audition. If you are unable to make the scheduled audition time, please contact Musical Theatre of Anthem for an alternate appointment time. Audition Preparation Classes will be held Thursday, April 4 at MTA. Work with the director of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Mermaid Jr.â&#x20AC;? and get a leg up on your audition. During these 90-minute sessions, participants will be instructed on cold reads, acting technique, characterization and audition practice. Group sessions for ages 6-9 will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m., ages 10-12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and ages 13-18 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cost is just $35, and each session is limited to 18 participants. Reserve your spot online. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

April 13 BCHS Choir Booster Club Car Show

The Boulder Creek High School Choir Booster Club is hosting its First Annual Car Show Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cash prizes, chosen by event patrons, will be awarded to participants. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of much-needed platform risers for the choir. The car show will be held at Boulder Creek High School in the north parking lot, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Early registration is $25 per vehicle, $15 per vehicle for BCHS students, and day of registration is $30 and $20, respectively. Limited spots are available on a first come, first served basis, so call or email to register early! All vehicles must check-in between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. April 13. Admission is free to the public, and food will be provided by Ro and Joe Catering. So come out and show off your cars and support the BCHS choir! steveleming@cox.net 480-318-0571

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April 14 Wanted: Fresh Faces for Outlets’ Strike-A-Pose Model Search Do you have a face the cameras love? Are you ready for your big break into the modeling world? Outlets at Anthem are once again teaming up with Ford/Robert Black Agency to discover the freshest Valley faces ready to be discovered. The 10th Annual Strike-A-Pose Model Search is set for April 14 at Outlets at Anthem. Four grand-prize winners will be awarded a one-year modeling contract with Ford/Robert Black. In addition, Outlets at Anthem will select another 10 winners to represent the center in their year-round print ad campaigns and televised appearances. You could be one of the lucky few modeling the latest fashion trends live on the local airwaves! Winners will have the chance to represent Outlets at Anthem on popular programs like Good Morning Arizona, Fox 10 Arizona Morning, Sonoran Living Live and more! On average, Outlets at Anthem is featured in three to four television appearances per month showcasing the amazing fashions found at the center. In addition, winners could be featured in a back-to-school photo spread, Outlets at Anthem’s print advertisements, and on the new Outlets at Anthem LED freeway sign. No prior modeling experience is necessary. All that’s needed is a smiling face and a positive attitude. Ages range from 5 to 40 years. Registration is free and will take place on site starting at 9 a.m. on event day. Pre-registration is also available online. www.outletsanthem.com

April 17 Anthem Family Day: Operation Hope

Operation Hope 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Designed for mature middle and high school kids, parents and guardians.) The Anthem community is invited and encouraged to participate in a fourpart series that aims to help keep Anthem kids substance-free. Parents and guardians and mature middle and high schoolers are invited to come to the Anthem Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way in Anthem, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 17 for Operation Hope, a program sponsored by the Anthem Community Council, Community Bridges, Deer Valley School District, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), and the Phoenix Police Department.

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This program is modeled around National Family Day, a nation-wide movement to encourage family involvement and dialogue to prevent drug abuse by teens. Register online and join the mailing list. www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-family-day www.casafamilyday.org

April 18 NFL Pros Tackle Sleep Apnea

Pro NFL favorites will be joining the Pro Player Health Alliance and Dr. Gary Core to host “Tackling Sleep Apnea,” a sleep apnea screening and educational event April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel, 2620 W. Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix. The event is geared toward people finding out more about the disease and if qualified and willing, can find out more about screening and getting diagnosed that night. This will be Dr. Core’s second time hosting a PPHA event. Dr. Core found an outpouring of support from the public at the previous event with so many wanting to meet pro NFL players and eventually seek treatment for themselves and/or a loved one. This event and the events that will follow are co-sponsored by Gergen’s Orthodontic Lab who will provide free oral appliances to qualified attendees. The goal of the event and national campaign is to generate as much awareness about sleep apnea and encourage attendees to get tested and diagnosed, and ultimately to save lives. 623-879-6606

April 20 Beer, Burgers and Buffet for Anthem Pets

Wear your best beachy outfit and sail on over to Beer, Burgers and Buffet at Margaritaville, 6751 Sunset Blvd. in Glendale, Saturday, April 20 to benefit Anthem Pets. No need to wait … it’ll be 5 o’clock in the Valley … the perfect time to enjoy great food, a cash bar (with happy hour prices from 5 p.m. to 7 pm.), raffles, games, music and more, all for a good cause. Whether you like yours with lettuce and tomato, or maybe Heinz 57 and French-fried potatoes, you’ll be making the best of virtue and vice by helping Anthem Pets with their medical fund. Tickets are just $29.50 per person, and Anthem’s C&R Tire will be giving away a free oil change voucher, a $29.95 value, with each ticket purchase. The fun lasts until 9 p.m., so grab your favorite friends and let your Jamaican vacation start right here … all while helping Anthem’s most vulnerable residents. www.anthempets.com

April 24 Molly Ringwald at the MIM

American actress, singer, dancer, and author Molly Ringwald is frequently named the greatest teen star of all time. The daughter of jazzman Bob Ringwald, the leader of the Great Pacific Jazz Band, her talents go beyond the silver screen.

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Join Ringwald for a special musical presentation at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix, at 7 p.m. April 24. Ticket cost is $37.50â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$42.50. Ringwald will soon be releasing her new CD featuring the talents of Clayton Cameron (Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson, B.B. King) Winston Byrd (Natalie Cole, Roy Hargrove, Charles Tolliver), Trevor Ware (Hubert Laws, Jimmy Heath) and Allen Mezquida (Brad Mehldau, Bill Charlap). 480-478-6000 www.mim.org

April 26 Ticket Deadline: A Victorian Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea and Fashion Show

Beauty, elegance, propriety and adornment: these were hallmarks of Victorian fashion. Ladies were corseted and bustled. Petticoats, corsets and chemises were worn under gowns. For a time, hoop skirts were all the rage. During the day, pagoda sleeves and high necklines with lace or tatted collars were popular, while in the evening, low necklines and short sleeves were worn with short gloves or fingerless lace or crocheted mitts.

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Many fashions came and went in the period from 1837 to 1901, while Victoria reigned in England. Return to those elegant days and ways for a few hours, as you sit embraced in the warm welcome of the lady volunteers of Pioneer Village. On May 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., you are invited to a Victorian Lady’s Tea Party and Fashion Show to be held in the Prescott Opera House at Pioneer Village, 3901 West Pioneer Rd. in Phoenix. The Pioneer ladies have been busily preparing for this experience. Your adventure will begin as you are served a traditional tea, complete with delicious edible delicacies. A gorgeous array of Victorian Era clothing will be modeled by the lovely lady volunteers of Pioneer Village, fashions to include clothing designs worn during the Arizona Territorial Period, which lasted from 1863 to 1912. Admission of $25 provides entrance to the village and will reserve your seat for this one-of-a-kind experience. Seating is limited, so don’t wait. Make your plans and your reservations today. All tickets are pre-sold and must be purchased by April 26. 623-465-1052 www.pioneeraz.org

April 27 Picnic Under the Stars

Saturday Night Fever is coming to Anthem Community Park at the Fifth Annual Picnic Under the Stars to benefit the Arts Council of the North Valley April 27 at 6 p.m. “Join your friends and feel the night fever as we celebrate the decade of disco, flares, mood rings, polyester and platform shoes,” said Dee Wright, ACNV president. The evening is filled with auctions, music, disco lessons, dancing, contests, raffles and enjoying friends. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 70s style. Proceeds benefit the Arts Council of the North Valley to fund ACNV’s Arts in the Schools, Regional Teen Arts Competition and ACNV Scholarship programs. These programs bring professional artists to local high schools for performances and master classes and provide funding to students pursuing arts education at the college, university, or conservatory level. The ACNV is a donation-funded, volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit.

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Tickets for the 2013 Picnic Under The Stars are $35 apiece or $350 for a table of 10. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Tickets are required in advance and may be purchased online or at the Deer Valley Credit Union in Anthem. 623-205-5608 jon@acnv.org

May 6 - 9 Anthem Soccer Club Tryouts

Anthem Soccer Club will conduct their tryouts for the upcoming 2013-2014 season on the week of May 6th to 9th. We will be looking to add players to our established boys’ and girls’ teams in groups Under age-8 through U-18. All participants need to sign in at soccer field #1 in Anthem. Age cut-off is August 1. Must be respective age after the cutoff date, not before. There are no tryouts for the U-8 and 9 boys and girls, just assessment placement. Tryout dates are as follows: Under-8 and U-9 Boys and Girls — assessments are Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. U-10 and U-11 Boys and Girls — tryouts Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. U-12, 13 and 14 Boys and Girls — tryouts Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. U-15 to 18 Boys and Girls — tryouts Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. The tryouts will last approximately 1 ½ hours. Please wear appropriate gear, such as soccer shoes and shin guards, and bring drinking water.

May 11 Kiwanis of New River 17th Annual Lobsterfest

Save the date! Kiwanis of New River will be having their 17th Annual Lobsterfest Saturday, May 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Station, 47020 N. Black Canyon Hwy. in New River. Advanced tickets are only $30, or $35 at the door, but there is no guarantee there will be tickets available at the door. The lobsters are a big 1 ½ lbs. each! Or, if you prefer, there are tasty marinated steaks available as an alternative fare. Either is a great value for your money! Proceeds benefit New River Kiwanis, which serves the New River community. Kiwanis of New River sponsors the New River Senior Center, the Terrific Kids program at New River Elementary School, and maintains the Kiwanis Park in New River, which has baseball fields, a playground and two large equestrian arenas that are available to the community. Join us for great food and a great cause!

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Anthem becomes the

“Happiest Place on Earth” April 20 Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

There may not be one person alive whose life has not been touched, in one way or another, by cancer.

The National Cancer Institute estimates that as of January 1, 2012 approximately 13.7 million Americans had or are still living with cancer. This year, about 1.7 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed over 580,000 Americans are expected to die of cancer – that amounts to about 1,600 people per day. It is time to find a cure. With the help of very dedicated volunteers and the community at large, it is not Disney, but Anthem that will be the “Happiest Place on Earth” April 20-21. This year’s theme, “The Happiest Relay on Earth,” has already begun to stir the imaginations of the young and young at heart. The general theme has lent itself to very spirited teams that have adopted Disney themes such as “Cars,” “101 Dalmations,” and “ToonTown.”

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There are many new and exciting features of this year’s Relay for Life event, according to publicity chair, Irma Poznecki. “This year we are hoping to attract even more participants by holding the event at the Community Softball Fields (41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem),” Poznecki said. “We are also adding a new activity, the Midnight Madness Rockstar Run, in which runners will be asked to ‘rock around the track.’”

6 p.m. Survivor Lap & Opening Ceremony 8:30 p.m. Mr. Relay Competition The entry fee for this “fundraiser within a fundraiser” is $30, and is 100 percent tax deductible. Participants 9 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony

will receive a tee shirt specially designed for the Midnight Madness 5K run. There will be prizes given for first, second and third place winners, as well as for Best Costume and Most Original Costume. If you have never been to a Relay for Life event, this is a unique overnight event not only to raise tens of

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thousands of dollars for cancer research, it’s also a great experience for everyone involved. The atmosphere is filled with hope, joy and friendship. Throughout the evening there will be live entertainment, food, prizes and fun. The experience of participating is something one never forgets. It is an organized overnight community fundraising walk in which teams of people camp out at the high school track. Members of each team take turns walking around the track, keeping at least one team member on the track at all times. Food, games and activities such as the Survivors Lap, the Luminaria Ceremony and the Fight Back Ceremony provide entertainment and build camaraderie among the participants. “One of the highlights of last year’s event was the Mr. Relay contest and one you’ll surely want be a part of this year,” said Poznecki. “This is when men from each team dress up in evening gowns and some rather fashionable women’s apparel, and the sky’s the limit! The contestants are dressed from head to toe in women’s attire including heals and a handbag. “They prance around the track showing off their fine attire in hopes of getting your vote. Last year, this event created an electrifying atmosphere filled with rip-roaring joy, surprise and admiration for the ‘gorgeous’ contestants as they made their way around the track.” Poznecki explained, “The community votes for their favorite man by putting money into his handbag as he passes by. After about 20 minutes worth of laps, the man with the most donations in his purse is crowned Mr. Relay, and, this year’s winner will be getting a crown fit for a princess!

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Science is an imaginative adventure of the mind seeking truth in a world of mystery. - Sir Cyril Herman Hinshelwood, English Chemist Two

recent

surveys

questioned

scientists and engineers about their experiences growing up, in school and in the workplace. Both surveys found that, for those who go on to become

Canyon Springs selected as an APS

STEM Focus School for the Future Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

professionals, interest in science begins early â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before age 11. That means they were ripe for science learning in elementary school. In both surveys, the scientists and engineers were asked to identify the most important activities and individuals who contributed to stimulating their interest in science. School science classes, teachers and parents came out on top. There is an exceptional chance that there

are

budding

scientists

and

engineers with a promising future in the fields of science, technology, engineering

and

mathematics

Canyon Springs School, especially in light of recent events. Canyon Springs School was selected to be part of the APS STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) focus schools for the Future project. The focus of the joint project between APS and Northern Arizona University is to create STEM-focus schools by developing teacher leaders and schoolspecific STEM action plans.

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Canyon Springs School Principal Tricia Graham shared, “We

As it turns out, Canyon Springs administration and families

are extremely excited to have formed a partnership with NAU

have another reason to celebrate. The Renaissance Gifted

and APS to implement our STEM initiative at Canyon Springs

Academy is expanding to the Boulder Creek High School

School. With their support and guidance, STEM-focused

region beginning in the 2013-2014 school year. The expansion

instruction means that all students at Canyon Springs are

of the Renaissance Academy follows the same philosophy

provided with the opportunity to engage in vigorous and

and goals of the current program, located at Highland Lakes

rigorous learning experiences focused on the areas of science,

School, while providing a focus on STEM. The Renaissance

technology, engineering and math. It will prepare them for

Gifted and STEM Academy will be located at Canyon Springs

future educational success and promote skills our students will

K-8 school in Anthem.

need in their personal and professional lives in order to remain competitive in the global society.

The Renaissance Gifted and STEM Academy is designed for students who are identified highly gifted, have curious minds,

“Furthermore, STEM education will help our students make

and are interested in the STEM academic areas. The STEM

informed decisions throughout their communities and nation

curriculum emphasizes connection in the

to positively enhance the world around them. The STEM focus

and science and meaningfully integrates technology, and

will allow our students to reach these goals by implementing

introduces and engages students in the engineering design

problem-solving skills and using high-yield strategies to promote

process. Content areas use theme-based curricular units from

critical thinking while enriching students’ creative abilities.”

the College of William and Mary Center for Gifted Education.

fields of math

The STEM focus will prepare students for further study and for On February 27, Canyon Springs staff, students and families

futures in these highly sought-after career fields.

celebrated their new status by hosting an impressive Science Night and STEM event. The evening featured a hovercraft,

Our congratulations and best wishes go out to Canyon Springs

courtesy of the Arizona Science Center, animal observations

in their quest for excellence in STEM education!

courtesy of the World Wildlife Zoo, and a presentation by Meteor Mike. Families were also invited to take part in a scavenger hunt that used their smart phones to discover clues. A p ri l 2013

Writer Elizabeth A. Medora

A Helping Paw Nobody looks forward to hospital stays. Coupled with being sick and scared, it’s lonely and not like home. But John C. Lincoln Volunteer Services department has found a way to bring comfort to patients through therapy pets. “A dog walks in a room, and many children stop crying,” said volunteer Liz Kapash. She and her Great Dane Windy make the rounds of John C. Lincoln hospital once a week. “I usually start my visit in the emergency department,” Kapash added. “The dogs can go into most areas. They have done studies that show petting a dog can lower blood pressure and relieve stress. I have found that

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the presence of a dog in the room can distract the patient from procedures, such as a blood draw.” Pet therapy is all about easing patients’ stress – which ultimately helps them get well. The John C. Lincoln pet therapy program began in the cardiovascular intensive care unit in 2000, and it was proven that the visiting pets helped lower patients’ blood pressure. “We believed that pet therapy would be greatly beneficial to our patients and aid in their healing,” noted John C. Lincoln Volunteer Services Director Linda Llewellyn. “The Loving Paws program has been going strong since 2001. Pet therapy is beneficial to our patients in a holistic way. It helps to reduce their blood pressure, induce relaxation, and utilize physical skills in their rehabilitation, along with bringing great peace, love and joy and reducing fears and anxiety,” explained Llewellyn. “It also benefits visitors to our facilities. Imagine walking into the hospital and being greeted by a friendly dog. This provides an unexpected happy experience and helps to reduce their concern and worries. For our staff, pet therapy is a great stress reducer and job benefit.” Most therapy animals are dogs, but John C. Lincoln has also had cats and rabbits serve in the program. All the animals are certified through rigorous behavior screenings. Pet owners who are interested in volunteering start with an application and a test of their animal’s interaction skills with people and other pets. A veterinary check is also required.

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Volunteers shared how rewarding their experiences have been. Angela Rockow brings her dogs Kona, Jasmine and Maya to serve as therapy dogs. “Jasmine and I went to visit at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital,” she said. “We went to visit in the ICU, our usual place to visit on Fridays. In one of the rooms, the nurses were trying to get a man to open his eyes after they had just taken the intubation tube out. When they saw me in the hall, I asked if they wanted us to come in and see if we could help. One nurse wasn’t sure, but the other one said yes. When we got to the man’s bedside, I told Jasmine to put her paws up on the bed. The nurses told him again to open his eyes, that there was a dog there to see him. After a short time, the man opened his eyes and reached over to pet Jasmine. It was an awesome experience.” Tessie Rose, a three-year-old corgi, and her mom Lorraine Celotti started volunteering several months ago. Not only is Tess a great therapy dog, she clearly enjoys what she’s doing. “She is so excited to have her badge put on, for she knows that we are heading into the hospital to do pet therapy!” said Celotti. “Often during our therapy visits, people say how much they miss their own pets and love having some time with Tess to cuddle. Tess has helped to bring a smile to both children and adults and makes them forget for a few minutes that they are in pain or sad.” Animals have long been both companions and helpers for people. Therapy animals can be trained to do everything from alerting their owners to the phone ringing

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to predicting a seizure. A variety of pets serve as therapy animals – even ponies, which may be trained for therapeutic riding. For many ill and troubled patients,

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a pet provides reassurance and comfort. “I have seen a dog change a person’s actions,” related volunteer Kapash. “At the end of one of my visits, as I was walking my dog past the main lobby, a security guard came up to me. He asked me to take my dog over to a woman who was very upset. She wouldn’t calm down and wouldn’t talk to anyone about what she was upset about. She was standing in the lobby pacing and crying. I took my dog up to her. She took one look at him, threw her arms around him, and sat down hugging him and crying into him. After a few minutes, she was ready to talk to someone about why she was upset.” Krakow listed some of the benefits she’s

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found in volunteering with her dogs: “Seeing patients light up when we enter their room; patients telling me that we made their day … by the time we leave their room, they are usually smiling.” You can’t beat a dog for cheeriness and encouragement.

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Barely three months ago, eighth grade Diamond Canyon School student Tyler Hallsey was consumed with memorizing his piano piece “Waterfall” for his recital performance. He did so with perfection. Now, Tyler is

Emma’s Run Participants are Poised to do

“Whatever it Takes” Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

consumed with another fight, and ready to, again, do “Whatever it Takes” to succeed. Tyler is a leader – a born winner. He excels in sports, musical endeavors and student government. Basically, whatever he sets his mind to is his. Since his diagnosis of pontine glioma, a tumor that is growing in his brainstem, he has zeroed in on the fight of his life. The diagnosis blindsided this Anthem family during the holiday season. Their journey started when Tyler and his nine-year-old brother, Tanner were playing football in their yard. The brothers accidentally knocked heads and Tyler lost his front tooth in the process. Soon after, he went to the dentist who placed a cap on Tyler’s front tooth. Tyler took the rest of the day off of school, with instructions from the dentist not to chew in the front, so he wouldn’t dislodge the tooth. Later that day, dad Chris, who was working from home, heard Tyler coughing and wheezing, unable to breathe. Tyler had been too careful, trying to avoid biting down, and hadn’t taken enough bites to safely swallow his food. Chris performed the Heimlich maneuver on his son, to no avail. Chris said, “Nothing was working. He was going limp and turning purple. I called 911 and dragged him to the street to wait for the ambulance.” Rescue personnel tried the Heimlich maneuver and chest compressions, but nothing worked. Once in the ambulance, emergency workers managed to remove the obstruction. Two weeks later when Tyler was at basketball practice, something didn’t seem right. Chris explained, “His balance seemed off, he was tripping and he was overshooting the hoop. We tried to get an appointment with a neurologist but couldn’t be seen until weeks later. We wound up taking him to the emergency room at Phoenix Children’s Hospital where they gave him an MRI. We thought he might have incurred a concussion at the same time his tooth was knocked out by the crash with his brother. Two hours later, the doctors lowered the boom.”

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Chris said that the doctors were not surprised to hear about Tyler’s choking episode two weeks earlier, as choking is a common symptom of Tyler’s condition, since all bodily activities go through the brainstem. Chris explained, “In hindsight, it was the first symptom of his condition.” At press time, Tyler is on his 13th radiation treatment and has 20 more to go. Concurrently, he is on oral chemotherapy every day. His last radiation treatment will be April 1, and after giving the area some time for a reduction in swelling, Tyler will have an MRI to assess progress, probably around May 1. Many in the area have already heard the Hallsey family mantra, “Whatever it Takes.” Chris explained its genesis: “When the oncologist explained the situation to Tyler the day we took him in, he was understandably terrified. Kathleen went with the nurse to complete some paperwork, so I was alone with Tyler. We talked about a lot of things and we each made some promises to each other. I told him I’d be with him 100 percent of the way. I am not going to leave him. I will be there for everything. Both my wife and I go with him to all treatments and doctor’s appointments. We talked about his treatments and the fact that they would be difficult. So, I asked him what he thought we should do and he looked me in the eyes and said, ‘whatever it takes.’ He is such a strong kid. He is my hero. It is my hope that I can be the kind of man that he is already.” Chris notes that his family has been overwhelmed by and thankful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support for the community. He lists their greatest need as “more of the same.” Emma’s Run 2013 is one way that the community can show its support and get behind this worthy cause. We Care of Anthem, the Boulder Creek Community Leadership Council and 4 Peaks Racing are presenting Emma’s Run on April 6 at 8 a.m., which celebrates the life of Anthem resident Emma Simpkins and raises money for local families in need. Tyler Hallsey’s family will be the recipient of this year’s run, to help them do whatever it takes. The run begins and ends at the Anthem Community Center, and is a predominantly flat course that winds through the community. It is always a fun day for the whole family. Plan on coming out for this family event and show your love and support for Tyler and the entire Hallsey family. www.4peaksracing.com

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C hamber Profile

Chamber Contributor Jenny Brooks, Special to ImagesAZ

Great First Impressions

Upcoming Chamber Events Business for Breakfast Thursday, April 11 from 7 - 8:15 a.m. Speaker: John C. Lincoln Hospital Project off I-17 Hampton Inn: 42415 N. 41st Dr. Anthem

After 5 mixer Thursday, April 25, 5 - 7 p.m. Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant 3655 W. Anthem Way In the Safeway Shopping Center

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If you’ve ever attended an Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce event, you have heard from Mike Spinelli. A commercial photographer, his distinct elevator speech, “You only get one chance to make a first impression,” is well-known to those regularly attending chamber functions. In fact, Spinelli is such a firm believer in the power of the Chamber of Commerce that he joined the Anthem North Gateway Chamber a few weeks before becoming an Anthem resident. “We moved into our home a few days before Christmas 2005, but I went to the Chamber holiday party in early December,” he notes. “I wanted to start my life here at the heart of the community.” In his work, Spinelli uses his photojournalism background to capture stories through images. His concentration is on business photography, helping his clients highlight their products to make them more marketable. Spinelli and Ro, his wife of 39 years, relocated from a congested California to Anthem, where they gained the freedom and space they wanted in Arizona. To build business in his new environment, Spinelli tapped into his long-time positive experiences with the Chamber of Commerce. Getting involved in the Chamber early and often, he forged many business relationships with new colleagues. “As long as I’ve worked independently, I’ve relied mostly on referrals because that says the most about your work and your reputation. I believe my involvement in the chamber supports that.”

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That referral system continues to work for Mike in various ways. Most recently he was chosen by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce to photograph the mayor’s State of the City address. “Chambers are the economic engine of a community and a vital part of its business,” Spinelli says, adding: “There are wonderful and committed people, especially in this chamber.” Mike’s career started with a lucky break when he was in college in Louisville, Kentucky. As a rookie photographer hired to run film back and forth at an NCAA Final Four basketball tournament, he also had the opportunity to photograph the event. Incredibly, five images he shot that night ended up on the news wire. That was more photos than some of the pros managed to get publicized. His luck and good work landed him an immediate photography job with United Press International (UPI). Right after college, Mike enlisted in the United States Air Force. His four years of service concluded in California. He decided to stay in that part of the country and found work almost immediately as a daily newspaper photographer so that he could perfect his photojournalism skills. “In photojournalism,” Mike explains, “you only get one crack at getting it right. I learned to think on my feet and to become a problem solver.” By always working on a fast deadline, he also became proficient at doing a job well in a very timely way. This skill set has allowed Mike to be very successful in his chosen field. Because of his experience working in the media, he comprehends what the media needs, whether for print publications or online venues.

Getting quality photographs for his clients is paramount to Spinelli. “I like to find something different in every project,” he says. “The goal is to make people stop and look at your client’s product. I really embrace that challenge.” Spinelli’s career not only has been eventful, but also full of surprise. It has ranged from covering major sporting events throughout the United States to working with Fortune 500 companies such as Nordstrom and Microsoft. “I learned a great deal about customer service working with Nordstrom for nearly 20 years,” he confides. “I try to bring that into my business. When your customer walks in the door, the project they present you is the most important thing to them. I like to make it my most important thing, too”. One highlight of his career early on was studying with noted photographer Ansel Adams. “It was an experience I’ll remember all my life,” he underscores. In his free hours, Spinelli enjoys time with his wife as well as playing golf with his friends. Beyond the chamber, he likes being immersed in Anthem endeavors. He admits that he is happiest when he’s involved and contributing to the betterment of the community. Currently he is on the Anthem Planning and Development Committee. “I love it here in Arizona,” Spinelli enthuses. “I’m happy to call it home now.” Look to Spinelli to help you make a great first – and lasting – impression for your business. Mike Spinelli Photography 39506 N. Daisy Mt. Dr., Ste. 101 Anthem, AZ 85086 www.mikespinelliphoto.com 623-551-7697

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year again, when the bravest boys of Boulder Creek step into the spotlight in the name of charity. The Mr. BC Pageant is upon us, and it promises to have just as many laughs and good times as in previous years.

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According to senior class president Cierra Clement, the funds will be going to a group called “Trashing Malaria.” Steven Willden and Ben Rabichow are the representatives of the group. Steven and Ben attended a national youth forum on medicine last summer, where they first learned about the group and committed to helping the cause. The mission of the organization is to improve global health by raising funds and support through community cleanup of heavily polluted local areas, and then using the money raised to help combat malaria in Africa. The competition will be very entertaining, as it is every year. Not only will the 2012-13 Mr. BC be chosen and crowned, but there also will be prizes for People’s Choice and Most Generous for the contestant who has raised the most money. There are 13 contestants who will compete in the talent, interview and impersonation categories. There will also be some highly entertaining group numbers. Clement says, “Mr. BC gets better every year as the tradition grows. This year will most certainly not be an exception. The boys we have representing Boulder Creek High School are all-around great kids who portray unique aspects of our school. I am especially excited to see them as they create their original performances, as well as the group dance, which is always the signature act.” For more information about “Trashing Malaria” please contact Ben Rabichow or Steven Willden. Ben Rabichow: 760-855-6760; elliottrabi@yahoo.com Steven Willden: 623-692-8009; steven.willden@yahoo.com

Austin Reeves Galeazzo Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10”

Going to: West Point United States Military Academy The trait he likes most about himself is he can smile even when his day “couldn’t get worse.” His favorite way to spend Friday nights is spending time with as many people as possible and having a great time doing “whatever.” His role model is his older brother, Daniel Hosaka, Hospitalman First Class.

Ben Eliot Rabichow Age: 17

Height: 6’ 1”

Going to: University of Arizona Honors College The trait he likes most about himself is his ability to empathize with others. He believes that the most admirable trait in today’s society is open-mindedness. He is involved in volleyball, work and EMT class. He is inspired by Mackelemore.

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Steven Everett Willden Age: 17

Height: 5’ 11”

Going to: Brigham Young University The trait that Steven likes most about himself is his hair. He is involved in volleyball, Trashing Malaria, Red Cross Club and NHS. His dad inspires him the most. Steven has always been driven toward academic excellence, but at the same time he is able to stay well-rounded as an athlete and friend.

Wyatt Matthew Morris Age: 17

Height: 5’ 8”

Going to: Northern Arizona University He spends his time at Boulder Creek playing football (one of his biggest inspirations is Tim Tebow) and running on the high school’s track team. He thinks the quality that makes him a good candidate for Mr. BC is his personality. A characteristic that he thinks is important in today’s society is the ability to see things from others’ perspectives and care about people who hold different opinions. His says his most embarrassing moment was in the first grade, when he wet his pants. His most embarrassing moment was in pre-school when a girl punched him in the face during class.

Zachary Fitzgerald Age: 17

Height: 6’ 1”

Going to: University of Oregon Zachary Fitzgerald is a senior at Boulder Creek High School who plays oboe, saxophone and English horn, and also sings. He plays in the North Valley Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Winds, and sings and plays in multiple choirs and bands at school. Zach is a two-time all-stater for All-State Show and All-State Honor Choir in Arizona. At school, he is the drum major of the marching band. In addition to being dedicated academically, he teaches private oboe lessons. Testing the theater waters, Zach has had leads in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and coming up, “The Last Five Years.“ He hopes to continue his musically inspired life and pursue a music education degree at the University of Oregon, then become a band or choir director at any school level.

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Benjamin Austin Alfich Age: 17

Height: 6’ 1’’

Going to: Northern Arizona University Ben is very passionate about the things that he does and is involved with Red Cross Club and theater on campus. He is also very passionate about music and writing and likes to spend his Friday nights writing music or hanging out with his friends in his band. He has plans to be a human rights activist, and the person who inspires him the most is his mom. The most embarrassing moment of high school for him was when he played a “Fall-Out Boy” song in his freshman year talent show.

Justin Spencer Nelson Age: 17

Height: 5’ 9”

Going to: Nashville State Community College Justin loves music and performing for people. He plays the drums. Justin is known for going to all of Boulder Creek High School’s sports games and being spirited. He is a well-rounded student and goes out of his way to be friends with all students at BC; he believes that this is what makes him a good candidate for Mr. BC. Others, when asked about Justin, say that he is always positive and this is what makes him such a fun kid to be around.

Joseph Allen Mandarino Age: 17

Height: 5’ 7”

Going to: Northern Arizona University Joseph believes his best quality is his ability to make others happy. He is involved with choir on campus and spends his time singing and playing basketball. His biggest inspiration is his dad and he thinks that someone who would be good for Mr. BC is someone who is talented, funny, and does well with others.

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Marcus Damian Lee Jarrett Age: 18

Height: 6’ 4”

Going to: School in California to play basketball Marcus is involved with Boulder Creek choir, basketball and track on campus. His parents are his inspiration and he believes that Mr. BC should be someone who is outgoing, talented and nice. His most embarrassing moment was in marketing class when he farted and acted like he was asleep to play it off. One of the things he likes best about himself is that he can make people laugh.

Dolun Bradley Cenite Age: 17

Height: 6’ 0”

Going to: either Glendale Community College or Yavapai College Dolun believes that Mr. BC has to be someone who has a good personality, but who is spirited and confident as well. On the weekends, you can find Dolun working out or playing video games with his friends. Dolun is very involved with his local youth group and has a huge heart. He makes everyone around him feel liked. People who know Dolun always comment on his goofy attitude and the warm personality he has towards everyone no matter who they are. Dolun said his biggest inspiration is his parents.

Jacob Micheal Hohensee Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11”

Going to: Glendale Community College He plans on going to Glendale Community College, then transferring to a university to pursue a medical degree.

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both his friends and family, and often you could catch him volunteering as well. He loves to go on mission trips with his church and he volunteers with the Salvation Army frequently. He has been on the Boulder Creek swim team for all four years of high school, and served as the team’s captain his senior year. He believes that it is because he is involved with Boulder Creek that this is what makes him a good candidate for Mr. B.C. His most embarrassing moment was when he dressed up like a cheerleader in front of the entire school.

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Cutter Watson Age: 18

Height: 6’ 0”

Going to: University of Arizona or Arizona State University Cutter Watson is a very energetic, peopleloving

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government, volleyball and basketball. Cutter is an outgoing, funny guy who has always been a people person. He is most inspired by his father. Cutter loves being loud and involved, and is always there when someone needs a friend.

Adam Jackson Age: 18

Height: 6’ 0”

Going to: Nashville State Community College Adam is proud of the fact that he can make friends with anyone. He doesn’t ever want anyone to feel left out, and believes that kindness is the most admirable trait found in people. He spends his Friday nights hanging out with his friends, and loves playing music and mountain biking during his free time. Frank Zappa inspires him the most because he is, “… a musical genius who was creating revolutionary music for the time.”

Bring the whole family for a night of laughter and fun, and support a worthy cause at the same time. The event will take place April 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets for admission will be $10 at the door and $7 for pre-sale at the school and in the bookstore.

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Boogie on Down to Picnic Under the Stars Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

So here’s the skinny … it’s time to get down on it! Join the chicks and the cool cats and catch the fever at the Fifth Annual Picnic Under the Stars April 27 at 6 p.m. at Anthem Community Park. The theme for this year’s keen event is “Saturday Night Fever,” and it’ll be off the hook! “Join your friends and feel the night fever as we celebrate the decade of disco, flares, mood rings, polyester and platform shoes” said Dee Wright, ACNV President. The evening is filled with auctions, music, disco lessons, dancing, contests, raffles and friends. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 70s style.

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The night will be swingin’, and it’s all for a good cause. Proceeds benefit the Arts Council of the North Valley (ACNV) to help young people pursue their passions in visual, performing or literary arts. The council is a donationfunded, volunteer-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and the folks involved are movers and shakers on more than just the disco floor! Among the great programs the council provides is the Arts in the Schools program. The ACNV brings multicultural artists into area schools to perform and talk about their trade and passion. Students’ own eyes are opened to the diverse cultural opportunities available to them as a result. The council also holds a regional teen art competition for budding visual artists. More than just a contest, the competition gives young people the opportunity to learn how to present themselves and their work in a competitive world. Also on their list of programs is the ACNV Scholarship Program. Every year, members provide professional opportunities and financial support for new high school graduates who have the desire to pursue post-secondary education in the creative arts. Now in its 11th year, the scholarship program has helped several of the North Valley’s most talented young people to pursue their creative goals. Over the last four years, Picnic Under the Stars has been nothing short of a fantastic party in the park. This year promises to be the best yet. It’ll be far out fun and funk, and you’ll for sure want to be there or be square! Tickets for the 2013 Picnic Under the Stars are $35 each, but it’s even more fun to come with a group. Buy tickets for a table for 10 for $350, and use your imagination to spruce it up to fit the theme. Round up your co-workers, family and neighbors for an outta sight night! Bring your favorite foods to share with your table (Spam and Tang, anyone?) and wear your hippest threads … you’ll be feelin’ groovy at Picnic Under the Stars! Pick up your tickets at Deer Valley Credit Union in Anthem, or email Jon Meyers to purchase online. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Catch you on the flip side! 623-205-5608 jon@acnv.org A p ri l 2013

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Step by Step Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Jerri Parness

There are moments in our children’s lives that define them. First words. First steps. First days of school. As parents, we try to cultivate and guide those firsts over the years until, before we know it, our children have grown into human beings who learn from their own falls and stand tall in their own walk through life, either because of us or in spite of us. Somewhere along the way, we inevitably realize that we have just as much to learn from our children as we have to teach them. Shelby Valint started talking in early 2011. Like most parents, Renee and Scott Valint were overjoyed. At about the same time, she began cruising the furniture, holding on to couches and chairs for support as her legs took tentative steps, one after the other, until she’d made her way around the room in her family’s north Phoenix home. Her parents and sisters Rachel, Katie and Hannah, now 15, 11 and 9 years old, gave her encouragement, but the will was all Shelby’s. She was determined. For most families, such milestones are expected; but for Shelby, it was nothing short of a miracle. Her first steps came not when she was entering toddlerhood, but when she was 10 years old.

A Decade of Unanswered Questions For 10 long years, Shelby had been poked and prodded and endured countless painful procedures in a quest for answers. Very early in life, Shelby’s development appeared normal, but around six months of age, Renee started to notice some developmental delays. “Shelby was limp; she couldn’t hold her head up,” she explained. “All of those milestones kids typically hit … she wasn’t hitting any of those milestones.” Shelby’s pediatrician referred the family to her first neurologist, Dr. Vinodh Narayanan. Over the next months, Dr. Narayanan ordered a battery of tests: an MRI, brain scans, biopsies, EKGs, EEGs, a painful Tensilon test and more. The more results he received, the more perplexed he became. Shelby’s declining condition had no clear diagnosis. Hope came and went with each new specialist they saw. No one knew why the inquisitive little girl with golden brown hair and big green eyes couldn’t walk or talk, and was growing weaker each day. For a decade, her parents and doting grandmother faced one heartbreak after another, with no answers and no way to help Shelby. All they could do was watch and feel utterly and completely helpless. Little did they know that science was about to catch up with them. In 2000, just two months before Shelby was born, the first draft of the Human Genome Project was released. This scientific triumph was a collaboration of specialists and researchers from all over the globe who set out to explore not the outer reaches of humanity, but our most innermost secrets of our bodies. As Shelby’s own genetics were forming in the womb, an army of scientists were busy mapping the three billion-plus nucleotides that make up human DNA. Their work, and her future, would one day collide. While Shelby and her family struggled to cope, scientists working on the Human Genome Project continued to plug away. It was completed two years earlier than planned, in April 2003, four months before Shelby’s third birthday. The completed map is comparable to a Rosetta Stone of sorts for the language of human genetics. With the “alphabet” in place, sequences could now be deciphered and their “story” told. Work continued to be done, and fundraising began for more specialized research.

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In 2007, Shelby’s condition declined considerably. “It was her lowest point,” Renee said. “I thought maybe Shelby wasn’t going to make it. We had to feed her and do everything for her; she couldn’t even swallow liquids without a thickening liquid added. In 2008, Shelby was able to gain a referral to a renowned specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Her school helped her raise money for the trip, and after five intense days of tests, Renee and her mother sat in a conference room with all of the specialists who had gathered for Shelby’s testing. One after another, the doctors, who had all seen their share of rare childhood diseases, shook their heads. None of them knew what was wrong with Shelby. Whatever was affecting Shelby had simply not yet been discovered in the medical world.

A Turning Point That very well could have been the end of Shelby’s story. But while the Valints were in dark days preparing for the worst, a ray of light was about to shine in their direction. With the mapping of the human genome complete, Dr. Jeffrey Trent, an internationally recognized scientist who grew up in Phoenix, envisioned an institute where he and other leading scientists would “turn breakthroughs in genetic research into medical advances.” With the help of Governor Jane Hull, he and other visionaries raised enough money and support to not only build a research institute, but also to attract the headquarters of the International Genomics Consortium. The 173,000 square-foot, six-story, $46 million Phoenix Biomedical Center building in downtown Phoenix is now the beacon of hope for countless people, and for the state’s economy. Within its walls, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a non-profit organization dedicated to integrating the Genome Project findings and applying those findings to help people.

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“I know how you’re feeling. Never give up.”

For Shelby and four other families, TGen has allowed them to find meaning in years of suffering. Nothing, it turns out, is by chance. Dr. Narayanan, the neurologist who has been consistently by Shelby’s side, launched a study of five children at TGen’s Center or Rare Childhood Disorders. Having complete knowledge of Shelby’s history, he chose her as one of the children to launch the program. With hope fading for the Valints, Shelby was once again submitted to testing. This time, however, there was an answer. The secret lay in the genes that produced – or failed to produce – Shelby’s dopamine, an important brain chemical that controls, among many other things, central nervous system functions. More important than the diagnosis, though, was that there was a treatment! Weeks after Shelby’s 10th birthday, she received a cocktail of medications commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Within two months, she was talking with relative ease, and she was growing stronger. In March 2011, something no one could have envisioned a few months earlier happened. Like any other day, Renee picked Shelby up from school in the large van she’d grown to dislike so much. Once at home, she lowered Shelby’s wheelchair down from the lift and headed toward the house. “It was just a regular day,” said Renee. “Shelby just looked at me and said, ‘I’ve got enough strength, Mom. Let’s go take a walk.’ And that’s what we did! We walked to the end of the road and back! I called my mom and said, ‘Do you know what your granddaughter is doing right now?! She’s walking down the road!’” Shelby walked up and down the road that afternoon, taking her first steps in nothing short of a marathon. When Scott came home from work, he and Renee and the rest of the family stood at the end of their driveway and watched Shelby go. And she didn’t stop there. The next morning, gone was the wheelchair when Renee pulled up at school. Shelby walked into school, on her own, for the first time. “At first no one noticed her because she didn’t have her chair,” Renee said. But then it hit: Shelby Valint was walking. Tears poured down the faces of some of her teachers, and students cheered her on. It was a miracle.” That van, which was so symbolic of all of the family’s struggles is long gone, replaced by a “normal” vehicle the whole family can enjoy. Shelby goes to restaurants, goes shopping for girly clothes and enjoys all the things a little girl is supposed to enjoy, thanks to the love of her family and the dedication of the scientific community at TGen’s Center for Rare Childhood Diseases. That miracle continues. Although Shelby will always have to adjust and change medicines (like Parkinson’s disease patients, her body develops a resistance over time), she continues to be an inspiration for so many in both the medical community, and in countless homes across the country where children are struggling with rare diseases.

She has a message for those children: “I have some advice to give to other disabled children,” she said, her mouth struggling to form the words, not because of her genes, but because of her emotions. “I know how you’re feeling. Never give up.” She paused. “You know, even though there are some hard times, embarrassment and [you are] made fun of, and you know, not doing stuff other people do. I know how you feel.” Renee looked at her daughter, who this time was the teacher, not the student. Shelby continued, “It’s hard sometimes. I get that. You just never give up. Don’t let anything get you down. It’s not the end of the world. “God made you for a reason, and God never makes mistakes.” www.tgen.org A p ri l 2013

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Om Sweet Om Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

There’s something about Sedona. If you look beyond the sprawl of tourists, psychics and tarot cards, there’s that essence of peace; that wonderful, delicious calm that you can sense to the very end of your ear hairs, but just can’t pin down with a word or a name. It could be the towering red rocks. It could be the ancient traditions that still play their rhythms through hidden canyons. Or it could just be that, when a couple dozen thousand people make the collective decision to connect from the inside out, things are just, well … nice. It’s no surprise that so many of us flock to Red Rock Country when we get a chance to get away. Less than an hour away up I-17, the temperature is consistently about 10 degrees cooler, and the landscape is completely unique. Even more, though, it’s a place to feel centered and calm. It’s one thing to experience on vacation, but by spending a little time learning how to meditate, you can take a little piece of the paradise home.

Inner Peace, Please Sedona is known for its “outside-the-box” thinkers, but meditation isn’t as outside-the-box as you may think. Let’s face it - meditation was once considered to be a little on the barmy side, a throwback from the hippie cult days of the 60s and 70s. Not anymore. It is becoming more and more mainstream; many doctors recommend it, corporations integrate it, and even the U.S. military uses it as part of its treatment protocol for PTSD and a slew of other medical and psychological conditions. They all agree: reducing stress is good, and meditation does just that.

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There’s a reason why we refer to being stressed ‘out’ … it’s because the stuff that tends to get us riled up are all external factors, like money, relationships, and the big bog of muddy mire that falls under the category “Stuff I’m Busy Doing.” Many of us are only one set of lost keys away from a breakdown. The neat thing is that there really is an answer, and it’s as simple as changing your focus from outer chaos to inside, where your inspiration, creativity and sense of well-being originate. Focusing on the inside is important. It’s that scary place where the really important stuff hangs out, and if you allow yourself the quiet and the permission to go there through meditation, you will be surprised at not only the emotional benefits, but the physical and spiritual ones, too. “What you focus your attention on is enlivened in your life,” says author, speaker and founder of the McLean Meditation Institute, Sarah McLean. “Decide what you actually want to focus on. Then notice what grabs your attention away from that. Your attention is your power. You can take your power back by determining what you want to see, what you want to experience, and what you want to enliven in your life, and keep your eyes out for that.” Sound a little too idealistic? Not so much, really. “This doesn’t mean to ignore reality, it simply means a shift in perception,” Sarah explains. “For example, rather than looking for what’s wrong, choose to see what’s right. Or, notice how life is happening ‘for you’ rather than ‘to you.’ When you reclaim your attention, you reclaim your power.”

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So, What’s in It for Me? Meditation has a ton of perks. “Scientific research confirms what ancient wisdom discovered long ago: the practice of meditation evokes a state of relaxation that creates a normalized blood pressure, deep rest in the nervous system, a slower heartbeat, reduced levels of stress hormones, and an optimized immune system,” Sarah says. “Studies also show that meditation brings about improved perception, focus, memory, and creativity. “Regular meditators are even more compassionate, healthier, happier, more relaxed, and more productive than non-meditators. No wonder it is now one of the top 10 alternative therapies used in the United States.” It can also help heal what ails you. Several studies have shown meditation can reduce levels of cortisol. This is a good thing, because too much cortisol leads to an increase in blood sugar, suppression of the immune system and some other physiological things that, over time, make you look and feel less than stellar. Meditation also increases your serotonin production. Serotonin is that feel-good hormone that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside … it’s that feeling you get when your boss calls to tell you to take a paid week off while you’re soaking in a bubble bath with a bottle of red and a piece of $10 dark chocolate. Yeah, you’re right. That’s probably not going to happen, which is why meditation is all the more important.

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Isn’t Meditation a Religious Thing? Is meditation religious? Absolutely not. And absolutely. That’s the thing. It’s anything you want it to be. If you want to use meditation as a way to be closer to God, do that. If you want to connect with yourself and the universe and get your own thoughts in order, that’s fine, too. There are no rules. It’s yours, and only yours. Spiritually, no matter what your leanings, there are tons of benefits. You’ll learn to be nicer to yourself, which inevitably, turns into compassion for other people. It’s hard to connect with other people when you’re busy being consumed by your own thoughts. When you take your mind out of the equation and substitute it with your heart instead, you’ll be surprised what happens. Sarah explains, “You’ll experience for a moment the presence of you. This aspect of you is ever-present, it is the witness to your life, it is your inner self, beyond the external measures of this world. It has been with you since the day you were born. Some people call it your ‘soul’ or your ‘spirit,’ but I call it your ‘center of peace,’ or your ‘soul-center.’ “If you turn your attention inward, often, you will deeply know this peaceful part of you, become more integrated with it, and access it anytime you like.” Sarah knows what she’s talking about. She was the founding program director of Deepak Chopra’s mind-body health center, and among the first to be certified to teach meditation by Dr. Chopra. She has worked with some of today’s other greatest teachers, too, including Byron Katie, Debbie

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Ford, and Gary Zukav. She’s been featured in the New York Times, Phoenix Woman magazine, ABC, AOL, Spa magazine and Organic Spa magazine. She’s lived and studied in a Zen Buddhist monastery, meditated in ashrams and temples throughout India and the Far East, spent time in Afghan refugee camps, bicycled the Silk Route from Pakistan to China, trekked the Golden Triangle in Southeast Asia, and taught English to Tibetan Buddhist nuns in Dharamsala. And in spite of all that amazing-ness, she’s an incredibly down-to-earth person. Last year, her book ”Soul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation” stood out among the stacks of self-help new releases, earning rave reviews for its simplicity and inspiration. Her writing style is earthy and clear, and she demystifies the process of meditation so that anyone at any place in their journey can benefit. If you want to enjoy a little piece of Sedona tranquility, get a copy of the book. But if you want a first-hand experience, take a trip to Sedona for a class in her new studio just off of Oak Creek near some of Sedona’s most famous shops and hiking destinations. You can also renew yourself at one of several retreats she facilitates for women, writers and anyone else interested in taking a sip from a big cup of aaaaahhhh. No matter which you choose, you’ll benefit. “There are various ways to meditate, and you’ll learn about many of them,” Sarah says. “You’ll discover the basics of successful meditation, what meditation is, what it isn’t, experiences you might have, the five essentials of a successful practice, and the many benefits that will unfold for you when you learn to meditate.” And best of all, you’ll have a little piece of the energy of Sedona with you no matter where you are. The secret you’ll learn is that peace and happiness are not somewhere out there in some faraway place; they’ve been inside you all along. www.sedonameditation.com

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Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Takes the Cake! Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque In response to the national preoccupation with shows such as Cake Boss, Ace of Cakes, and Ultimate Cake-Off, this year’s Scottsdale Culinary Festival will debut a cake decorating event aptly named, “Take the Cake! – The Ultimate Cake Decorating Competition.” With the spectacular lineup of events in the 2013 festival, this one is sure to be the icing on the cake! The competition will allow professional cake artists, pastry chefs and high school, college and culinary art students to throw their baking aprons into the ring and vie for the title for the first annual event. The event will be held Sunday, April 14 during the Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s prestigious brunch event, Wine Country Brunch at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. Contestants’ masterpieces will be judged based on originality, creativity, artistic value, difficulty of execution, overall appearance and interpretation of the theme. The theme of the first annual competition will be “international culture.” Topics may range from international cuisine, traditions, travel, lifestyle, music, art and more. The overall execution of the criteria will be judges by top Valley Pastry Chef Lance Whipple of the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North; Executive Pastry Chef Roy Pell of The Phoenician Scottsdale; and Pastry Supervisor Vanessa Bogojel at the Arizona Grand Resort. Another new and exciting feature of this year’s festival is the general invitation to festival-goers to enjoy the fun inside the Epicurean Expo at the Great Arizona Picnic Saturday, April 13 where the awards will be handed out to the winners. The previously invite-only awards continue to honor culinary forward-thinkers as well as movers-and-shakers for their dedicated passion and contributions to the realm of culinary arts. For 2013, the nomination and voting body has been expanded to include peers, chefs, mixologists, organization leaders, board members, food critics and those with their fingers on the pulse on the Food and Beverage industry, producing the most diverse and representative awards in the state. The not-to-be-missed event for any family is the popular, long-time-favorite, the Great Arizona Picnic. More than 50 restaurants will be in attendance and picnickers can sample bites from some of the Valley’s favorite dining destinations and enjoy cooking demonstrations from local and national chefs. With this year’s newest features of the 2013 Scottsdale Culinary Festival, it will be a surefire hit. Eat, drink, and be merry! A p ri l 2013

Dining Guide Spotlight Carefree Station 7212 Ho Hum Road Carefree 480-488-8182 www.carefreestation.com

Elegance, enchantment and epicurean delights abound at Carefree Station Grill & Bar. This gem is nestled in the heart of Carefree in the Spanish Village, where guests can stage their own dining experience by enjoying the garden courtyard, rooftop deck, atrium patio or cozy indoor space. Whether you visit with the family for Sunday brunch and try one of their unique versions of eggs Benedict, stop by for happy hour and sample the bar menu, that sets the “bar” high for any other establishment, or you plan a date night and indulge in a decadent dessert such as Pastry Chef Heather’s rich and creamy 24-Karat Gold Cheesecake – you can’t go wrong. Carefree Station expertly combines big, bold flavors to create unique, globally inspired cuisine. The perfect springtime setting, Carefree Station offers an abundance of beautiful outdoor seating, where you can bask in your surroundings and enjoy a culinary adventure with friends and family.

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

Mud Pie 623-551-9177 4220 W. Opportunity Way

Cleaning Services

Imagine Cleaning Services 480-232-5282 www.imaginecleaningservices.com

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

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Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106 North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E www.myanthemdentist.com West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104

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

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

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Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114 Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153

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Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790

Anthem Preparatory Academy 623-465-4776 www.anthemprep.org Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090 Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690 The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org The Caepe Preschool Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepepreschool.com Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290 Caurus Academy 623-551-5083 www.caurusacademy.org Creative Castle Preschool 602-740-9561 www.creativecastlepreschool.com Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590 Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090 Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890 Westwind Prep at Northern 602-864-7731 www.westwindacademy.org

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Worship

Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348 Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org Carefree Vineyard Church 623-551-1133 www.carefreevineyard.com Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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 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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Recipe Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

After making omelets, scrambled eggs, deviled eggs and eggs Benedict, you might be looking for another way to use the surplus eggs you stocked this season! Don’t overlook the intricate experience of creating and enjoying a perfect soufflé. Many people avoid baking a dish that takes the level of effort that a soufflé does, however, the payoff is in the pudding … or, the soufflé, as the case might be. A basic cheese soufflé is a great recipe to start with, and it will win over the hearts and taste buds of anyone who samples it. Try this simple recipe, and enjoy!

Classic Cheese Soufflé Serves 10 or more.

Ingredients: 2 T. finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 c. whole milk 3 T. unbleached all-purpose flour ½ tsp. paprika Pinch of ground nutmeg 4 large egg yolks 1 c. (packed) coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (about 4 ounces)

2 ½ T. unsalted butter ½ tsp. salt 5 large egg whites

Directions: Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 400 F. Butter 6-cup (1½ -quart) soufflé dish. Add Parmesan cheese and tilt dish, coating bottom and sides. Warm milk in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming. Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to foam and loses raw taste, about 3 minutes (do not allow mixture to brown). Remove saucepan from heat; let stand 1 minute. Pour in warm milk, whisking until smooth. Return to heat and cook, whisking constantly until very thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in paprika, salt and nutmeg. Add egg yolks one at a time, whisking to blend after each addition. Scrape soufflé base into large bowl. Cool to lukewarm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in another large bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold ¼ of whites into lukewarm or room temperature soufflé base to lighten. Fold in remaining whites in two additions while gradually sprinkling in Gruyère cheese. Transfer batter to prepared dish. Place dish in oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Bake until soufflé is puffed and golden brown on top and center moves slightly when dish is shaken gently, about 25 minutes (do not open oven door during first 20 minutes). Serve immediately.

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