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Meet the Tannenbaum Family

16 youth 18 High School Sports Track and Field 2011

Shelly Spence owner/publisher shelly@imagesaz.com

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42 business

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44 Road less traveled :: Joe Hudy 48 Lavender Festival 52

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Summer 2011 :: Golf Deals

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Music :: the Greencards

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dining guide Spotlight

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welcome letter from the publisher

T

he familiar adage, “Stop and smell the roses,”

never holds as much meaning for me than it does in the summer. Families come together after a hectic year of running from school to school-sponsored events, after-school sports, and playdates. Some weeks during the school year we wonder how we will make it to the weekend. Things slow down in the summer, thankfully, and it is time to come together as families and enjoy the time that we have to reconnect and create wonderful memories.

There are many venues in which to create those memories in and around the Valley – festivals, rodeos, golfing specials, and even “staycation” resort specials.

Read through this issue for some exciting ideas on how to spend your time.

No matter how you decide to spend these precious couple of months with your family and loved ones, use your time wisely ...and take time to “smell the roses.”

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tannenbaum family Meet the

Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Brenna Orozco

F

ollowing passions can lead to

accomplishment while working hard to

great rewards, but it can also

maintain the loving family values that are

be a lonely road. It is easy to get caught

so important to them both.

up in the drive and achievements along the way and forget the people whose

Scott’s life is a figure-eight, revolving

love and encouragement made it all

both around his family, wife Laura, and

worthwhile to begin with.

ten-year-old son Kyle, and around his life as a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Scott

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and

Laura

of

and Mixed Martial Arts instructor and

Anthem know all about the delicate

competitor. Laura provides the yin to his

balance

and

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obsession. They’re building a family

providing the glue that keeps the family

on a solid foundation of success and

together. For them, it works.

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With Laura’s support, Scott owns and manages TNT MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Training Center just west of I-17 off of Pinnacle Peak Road. Laura works for DHL full-time, but balances the rest of her day between helping Scott at the center and spending time with Kyle. Scott works evenings and weekends, and Laura works days, but every Friday night is family night in the Tannenbaum household.

The couple says that creating strong family ties are just as important as succeeding in the ring. Despite growing up far apart, both had supportive families and lived in neighborhoods where children spent time playing outside with each other while parents sat in lawn chairs beside sizzling barbecue grills. “A lot of kids are latchkey kids who don’t have that strong family background,” Scott explained. “We want Kyle to have what we had.” They have found that in Anthem.

The two came from completely different worlds— he grew up in rural New Jersey and she grew up in Mexico—and how they came together was nothing short of fate. A friend of Laura’s told her there was a young man she should meet at a Connecticut bar. Her friend’s young daughter wanted to get involved in martial arts, and she’d heard an employee at the bar taught classes on the side. When Laura arrived, the bouncer greeted her with what seemed like a pickup line: “Hey, you look like an actress I just saw in a movie!” he told her.

“Salma Hayek,” Laura answered. Laura grew up hearing the comparison. In fact, she and Salma Hayak were from the same town and their fathers worked together.

The bouncer agreed, and went on to tell her he’d seen Hayek’s movie, “From Dusk ‘Til Dawn,” the night before. The two began talking, and before long, Laura realized the bouncer she was talking to was actually the martial arts instructor she’d come to meet. It was Scott!

As time went on, the two started seeing more and more of each other, but Scott’s commitment to martial arts was always at the forefront. It had been a part of his life since he was very small, and he recognized that it was a big part of his self-identity. It was also something that had made relationships difficult. It was hard for other girls to understand his dedication. “Please, don’t ever

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give me a hard time or make me choose,” he told her.

“If you date me, this is coming with me.”

Laura was confident and strong, and she liked that Scott

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Scott finished school with his degree in Criminal Justice Science, and while Laura was finishing school herself, Scott decided to pursue his California dreams and headed west. He wanted to train with the Gracie family, whose name is synonymous with Brazilian JiuJitsu. It was a new martial art that was sweeping the scene, and Scott wanted a part in it.

Scott had no plan, but he boarded a plane to Los Angeles and decided to figure it out along the way.

When he got on board, he was seated next to another young man who had dreams of his own and, like Scott, had no plan. The two decided to become roommates, and they rented a house together in Hermosa Beach.

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Scott did train with the Gracies and became quite good at his sport. He became more determined than ever to follow his dream of opening his own MMA center someday. As time went on, he not only knew what he wanted, but he knew what he didn’t want.

“The sport can be very competitive for a lot of people,” he explained. “People won’t always train together or help each other. I always said that, if I ever had a gym, I was going to do it differently.”

In the meantime, Laura also finished school. She, too, made her way to California, and she and Scott decided to build their lives together. Ten years ago, they shared their vows in a beautiful ceremony at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, and Kyle was born a short time later.

California was beautiful, but the two found that it was not as family-friendly as they’d grown to need. Homes

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They loved the way it felt, and headed up I-17. After a

About forty percent of their students come from Anthem,

brief move to a house near Carefree Highway, they ended

and the rest are from nearby neighborhoods. Often, children

up in Anthem, where they hoped to hang their gym bags

gather to play video games, do homework, or just spend

for a long time. Scott opened his dream center, teaching

time together while their mothers attend Cardio Kickboxing

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Kid Jitsu, Muay Thai,

class. The couple has created a supportive and encouraging

and Cardio Kickboxing. Soon, it was ready for a bigger

environment in a sport that is often lacking in interpersonal

location. It’s now located at Pinnacle Peak Road and 36th

relationships. Local businesses have even stepped up to

Avenue in Glendale, not far from their Anthem home.

support TNT students in tournaments, and families get together at Connolly’s Sports Bar on the weekends.

“Jiu-Jitsu has not only changed my life; it is my life,”

“We’re like a family here,” said Laura. “Everybody knows

explained Scott. “Everything positive in my life I can either

and supports everybody else, and we have a lot of fun.”

directly or indirectly trace back to Jiu Jitsu. It has given me health, confidence, great friends, stress relief, and my

The community has offered something else, too: the

dream job. It was even how I met my wife. Every day I get

neighborhood barbecues and kid-friendly streets that were so

to do what I love most, and I have the ability to share it with

important for them to share with their own family are now

others and see it affect them positively as well.”

part of their lives. “It’s so family-oriented here,” said Scott.

“That’s why we moved to Anthem. It’s the parks, the kids, the

Sharing his love of Jiu-Jitsu with his son has been full of lessons

Halloweens, the Fourth of Julys.”

for both of them. “It’s definitely part of his life,” Scott said. “I try to make it as fun as possible, but I want him to follow his

Laura agreed. “In good weather, the neighbors put out

own path. I don’t expect him to follow in my footsteps.”

chairs and our kids play,” she explained. “We know every neighbor, and the kids know each other and love each

“Kyle and Scott have a bond,” Laura said, touching her fists

other.”

together across her chest. “They’re really happy when they’re together. Since Kyle was a baby, they’ve had that bond. It is

The Tannenbaum family’s love for each other and their

really important to me to see that, and it is definitely there.”

willingness to not only accept, but to support each other in their endeavors is a strength they share. And, after all, isn’t

The school where the family spends so much time and effort is thriving, and they credit the community, in part, for that.

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Writer and Photographer Amanda Christmann Larson

Anthem Rockets Fly High with Aerospace Teachers are always looking for creative ways to

Rockets? The program was developed by the Civil Air

make reading, writing, science, and math fun and

Patrol, which is a national non-profit organization that

memorable. This year, Anthem School staff not only

serves as the civilian auxiliary arm of the Air Force.

kept students excited about learning, they earned a

Anthem School was already meeting the educational

national award for doing so.

requirements, but wanted to go a step beyond the textbooks to ignite the imaginations of the students.

A year ago, the Deer Valley Unified School District and

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Anthem School administrators made the decision to

Not only was the program a success, Anthem School

adopt a very special curriculum focused on teaming

was named Civil Air Patrol’s National Aerospace

children’s interest in space and flight with science,

Connections in Education (ACE) School of the Year.

math, and other academic subjects, as well as

Topping off the honors, kindergartener Kenny Kaufmann

character education. It was a natural fit. What better

was named National Student of the Year. Kenny wants

place to implement aerospace than at the Home of the

to be an astronaut when he grows up. His teacher,

Melissa Schmitt, nominated him for the

Anthem School serves both, so continuity

award, which requires students to exhibit not

is a true benefit to the students. They go

only a love for aerospace, but also dedication

through elementary school learning about

to academics, excellence in character, and a

science, math, and other subjects through

healthy and drug-free lifestyle.

technology, and then have an opportunity to implement those skills by joining Civil Air

Anthem School Principal Pat Yennie is nothing

Patrol if they choose to do so. Interested

short of passionate about the school’s new

parents and students meet on Monday

“personality” as an aerospace academy. “In

evenings at Deer Valley Airport. Not only

order to get kids to actually learn, you need to

do they learn responsibility, communication

capture their attention. This is a remarkable

skills, and character, they get to fly and

way of doing it,” he explained. “By the time

use their math, engineering, and science

our students leave Anthem School, they are

training in real-life situations. “The key is

gong to know their mascot better than any

not only putting resources in the teachers’

other kid at any other school because our

hands, it’s also having it in the students’

mascot is part of our vision of what we need

hands,” said Yennie.

to be preparing our students for. In order for our kids to be competitive throughout their

The awards are not only an honor for

careers of choice, we need to be able to

teachers and administrators; the students

prepare them well.”

were equally excited. During the last week of school, with summer vacation on their

“ACE curriculum focuses on what Anthem

minds, students sat patiently outside on the

School has felt to be important all along.

playground while their fellow students and

STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology,

teachers were awarded their honors. Seven

Engineering, and Math, was implemented

students involved in Civil Air Patrol kicked

in the school long before the Civil Air

off the ceremony, putting on an impressive

Patrol program came along, and is only

show of maturity by presenting the flags and

strengthened by this new direction,” Yennie

marching in step. Civil Air Patrol Colonel

said. “Teachers have been able to use

Feltz presented Mr. Yennie and deserving

techniques like paper airplane contests to

teachers and students with awards, while

teach age-appropriate lessons in physics

students clapped proudly. And just as the

and math. They have been able to use

students are launching their own future

technology such as Skype and Smartboards

success, there was no better way to end the

to enhance literature and other learning.

ceremony than to launch a rocket. As the

Through technology, students no longer have

rocket went up and children cheered, one

to travel the world to learn about other people

couldn’t help but wonder what heights these

and places; the world can come to them.”

children will one day reach, thanks to the passion and caring support of their teachers

Civil Air Patrol developed curricula for both

and school.

kindergarten through sixth grade, and also seventh and eight grades.

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Writer Nigel Spence

Track and field 2011 On any given spring afternoon, one can pass by the Boulder

splits as her young runners build a balance of endurance

Creek High School fields and see students participating in

and speed. Coach Erin Stuart is overseeing the long

an array of athletic activities. To the untrained eye, it looks

jump pits, as students hop, skip, and jump their way to

like a circus, with different acts being played out around

new distances. Nearby the jumping pits sits the pole vault

the ring. There are the strongmen (and women) throwing

runway. Coach Rachael Campbell is teaching her young

large lumps of lead into a pit of sand; a high-flying act

vaulters the most daring of sporting endeavors.

where participants hurl themselves into the air with a pole and, of course, the runners, covering the entire ring as fast

At the opposite end of the track, former Boulder Creek

as they can.

standout Dylan Walashek is passing on his high-jumping wisdom. In the northwest corner of the track, Coach

Upon closer inspection it is a little more organized than

Sam Nassif is putting his hurdlers through a series of

a circus. In fact, there is not just one ringleader, but a

drills to improve their speed and technique. To his side

team of them keeping a close eye on each student as they

stands the man with the whistle, the Head Boys Coach,

practice their chosen discipline. Outside of the main field,

Tony Casarella. Coach Casarella sends another wave

Coach Rick Johnson oversees the young throwers who

of sprinters hurtling down the track, while also keeping

are learning the age-old athletic endeavors of shot put

tabs on each of the other disciplines. It could be seen

and discus; each attempt resulting in a cloud of dust and

as chaotic, but it is organized chaos, and each student is

a word of encouragement. On the track, Coach Andrea

being given the opportunity to participate, as long as they

Williams is monitoring times, intervals, rest periods, and

are prepared to give it their all.

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This season, Boulder Creek High School competed in

as well as being a part of the school record 4x100m

Division One Track and Field for the first time. This

relay team. He also ranks second overall in school

meant more demanding provisional and automatic

history in the long jump and fourth in the triple jump.

qualifying standards to reach the state championship.

Twenty-five Jaguar athletes met the provisional

Other Award winners named at the track and field

qualifying standard, with fifteen going on to compete at

banquet included sprinter Darielle James, who was

the state championship.

named “Most Improved Female Athlete.” James moved to third on the all-time list in the 100m and improved

Of those to make it to state, it was Joe Baxter who

her long jump distance. She was also a member of

would be the only Jaguar athlete to record any points.

the school’s record-breaking 4x100 and 4x400m relay

He cleared a personal best and school record 14 feet,

teams. Sophomore Austin Galeazzo was named the

6 inches in the pole vault, a tie for the third highest

“Most Improved Male Athlete” of 2011. In one year,

mark cleared, but fifth in the tiebreaker.

Galeazzo improved his 800m time by ten seconds, his 1600m time by fifty seconds, and his 3200m time by

This result was a tremendous achievement for

two and a half minutes. Galeazzo became a regular

Baxter and a fitting end to an outstanding track and

point contributor at Invitational meets, running in any

field career. Baxter, who won the Pole Vault at the

event where the team needed him.

Northwest Region, became the first boy to represent the school at the state championship all four years. At

The “Most Outstanding Female Athlete” in 2011 was

the season end Track and Field banquet, Baxter was

the “Most Improved Athlete” in 2010 - Ariel Gregoire.

named the Most Outstanding Male Athlete of 2011.

Gregoire broke both of her school records this year in

He leaves the school with the Pole Vault school record,

the 100m and 300m hurdles, qualifying for the state

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championships in both events. She also anchored the girls 4x400m relay team, which also ran at state, meaning that she qualified for state in three separate events.

The two MVP awards went to distance/middle distance athletes. The Girls MVP was awarded to 800m and 1600m runner Lea Halbig. Halbig ran in the girls 4x800m relay at the state championship in 2011, making her the first female athlete to compete at the state track championship and state crosscountry championship all four years of high school.

On the boys’ side, Casey Lozano was named MVP. He scored more points for the team than any other athlete, competing in the 800m, 1600m and 3200m events, as well as the 4x800m relay. Lozano moved up to 3rd on the school’s all-time list in the 1600m and 3200m with times of 4:30 and 9:57, respectively, and is one second away from the 800m record.

This was Boulder Creek High School’s first attempt at Division One track. The team has now laid a foundation and set a standard for future teams to build upon. Many of the award-winning athletes will return next season to chase

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school records. A new wave of freshmen will join the team to add depth and an insight into the future. And the majority of the team will return next year in the hope of setting new personal bests. On any given spring afternoon, they will be pushing themselves to squeeze more distance, height, and speed out of their bodies. Come by the track and see for yourself; just don’t tell the coach that it looks like a circus.

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Community Second Anthem Idol Chosen Anthem resident Dave Hatley, 38, will sing the National Anthem a cappella at Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration on July 2. Hatley was selected from approximately twenty contestants who participated, American-Idol style, for the right to perform in front of the anticipated 15,000 revelers who will celebrate Independence Day in the Anthem Community Park.

“I certainly didn’t expect to win,” stated Hatley. “I was hoping the judges wouldn’t pull a Randy, Paula, and Simon and tell you how bad you were on the spot.”

Hatley has enjoyed playing the drums, piano, and guitar, and has been singing for most of his life. He was a professional recording artist from 1989-1991 and has sung the National Anthem in the Cardinals Stadium in St. Louis and the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. Currently, he is a member of his church’s band.

Tutor Time awarded National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) Anthem’s Tutor Time has been awarded the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), an accreditation that is reserved for exceptional early childhood programs that substantially exceed minimum state licensing requirements.

The nationally recognized accreditation follows a rigorous process of self-study, surveys of parents and staff, verification by early childhood education/child care professionals, and a final review by the NECPA Board of Commissioners. All parts of the school’s program are scrutinized during the accreditation process.

In awarding NECPA accreditation to Tutor Time, NECPA President Kyle Smith stated, “The NECPA accreditation program has been carefully crafted to create broad public understanding of the benefits of high quality early childhood care and education. Coupled with this increased understanding is a raised awareness of the professional expertise required to deliver that high quality care and an appreciation of the advantages that children receive from accredited centers and schools.”

We congratulate Tutor Time on their accomplishment and continued successes!

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The Rotary Club of Anthem Scholarships Each year, the Rotary Club of Anthem seeks scholarship applicants from Boulder Creek High School and Sandra Day O’Connor High School. The Club Scholarship Committee evaluates all applications, using traditional methods that include grade point averages, advanced placement, and honors courses taken.

Applicants are required to submit information on their community involvement in addition to extracurricular activities, leadership roles, awards, honors, experience, interests and goals.

This year, five area high school seniors each received $1,000.00 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Anthem.

Congratulations to Boulder Creek High School student Nathanial Phillips, and four Sandra Day O’Connor High School students William Ross Brown, Brandan Jeter, Nicholas Kelsey, and Madeleine Sheahan. www.anthemrotary.org

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The Arts Council of the North Valley brings the Arts to the Schools!

On May 13, 2011, two hundred and fifty students from Cactus High School and Foothills Arts Academy participated in a full-day residency about Puerto Rican culture and folkloric dance, which was sponsored by the Arts Council of the North Valley (ACNV).

Showcased for the residency was Grupo Folklorico I’Naru, a professional company that provides unique and authentic native Puerto Rican dance presentations and master classes. They instructed the students about the rich cultural history of Puerto Rico and its influences on music and dance. Combining the island’s native sounds and distinctive African-rooted music and dance forms, the group performed the Bomba and the Plena.

High school and seventh-grade dance students enthusiastically attended the master classes. “We are working on being diverse dancers, so they really enjoyed it,” said Danielle Angieri, Cactus High School Dance Teacher. Attending students’ comments ranged from “it increased my understanding of the Puerto Rican culture” to “that was so fun.”

“The Arts Council of the North Valley is an organization dedicated to bringing arts enrichments programs into the schools, as well as recognizing and rewarding students for their dedication to the arts.” said Holly Matson, ACNV Executive Director.

On hand to watch the budding relationship between the students and the artists was Donna Kublin, ACNV founder. “What a magical experience to watch the light bulbs go on as students learned the history and culture through the art of dance and music.” www.acnv.org

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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER NCC’S CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST Time is running out!! You need to get out and take some full-color pictures of Daisy Mountain.

You know - that great big, beautiful chunk of real estate just north of Anthem and south of New River. North Country Conservancy (NCC) is waiting for your entries in the annual, Calendar Photo Contest. Entries are due by July 1, 2011, so get going now.

You can enter photos of Daisy Mountain views, plants, topography, geology, reptiles, insects, animals, or any other subject related to Daisy Mountain. NCC judges (professional photographers living in the Daisy Mountain area) will assess each entry on quality and effectiveness in conveying the unique character of Daisy Mountain.

Three winners will be selected – one from the 18-years-old (or older) group, one from the 13- to 17- years-old group, and one from the under-13-years-old group. Each will receive a framed copy of their photograph, public recognition, and a gift certificate worth $25 or more. The three winners and at least nine more entrants will be selected for the NCC 2012 calendar, with credit given for their work. Make sure that the photos you enter are in color and were taken in 2011. The photos must have been taken by the person submitting them.

NCC plans to have the 2012 calendar ready by November; you may wish to reserve your copy early. Sharing your photos will reinforce NCC’s efforts to keep Daisy Mountain as a preserve (open space) and to retain the quality of life surrounding the mountain, which includes land values, wildlife values, recreational opportunities, business concerns, and much more. www.daisymountain.org

High Desert Heat The High Desert Heat, Anthem’s travelling basketball club, won the AAU championship for the eight- to ten-year-old division. After starting the season with two heartbreaking one-point losses, the team battled back to secure a playoff spot. Keeping their fans on the edge of their seats throughout the entire playoffs, the team continued their affection for close contests, needing overtime to secure the championship game 29-28.

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June 25 @10:00AM–11:00AM July16 @11:00AM–12:00PM Reptile Feeding Cave Creek Regional Park (Feeding takes place at the Nature Center) Have you ever seen a reptile eat? Join the staff after your morning hike and see how our cold-blooded residents eat their meals! Frozen rodent entrees will be served to the critters. Come learn about the important roles these creatures play in our dynamic food web.

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June 29 Team W.I.S.H. Fundraising Bucks Team W.I.S.H. ARIZONA and Bucky’s Casino invites you to join us for our 2nd annual bus trip to Bucky’s Casino, Prescott, Arizona. “We had such a great time last year and we don’t want you to miss joining us

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July 2nd Independence Day Celebration in Anthem Thousands of people will come together on Saturday, July 2, at the Anthem Community Park Ball Fields for Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration. Sponsored this year by Valley Crest Landscape Maintenance, the free event starts at 6:00PM.

Plenty of food will be available, from hamburgers and hot dogs to barbecue, kettle corn, and fry bread. Most food vendors will have non-alcoholic beverages for sale, and the Anthem Rotary will host their Beer Garden. Be sure to save room for dessert: sno-cones, ice cream, and funnel cake are just some options that will be on hand.

A DJ will spin popular tunes, emcee Persephone Dimson will lead the crowd in various dances, and traveling stilt walkers will entertain the crowd. Attendees can play in wet and dry bounce houses and slides on an unlimited basis with the purchase of a $10

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There will be pony rides, and patriotic glow necklaces, temporary tattoos, and American flags will be on sale to allow revelers to show their party spirit.

After everyone has had their fill of fun, food, and festivities, it will be time to sit back and watch as the night sky lights up with a spectacular fireworks display. The first flare is set to go off at 9:30PM.

July 11-16 Missoula Children’s Theatre The Desert Foothills Community Education (DFCE) Summer Arts Institute at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center is hosting the Missoula’s Children’s Theater (MCT). Join Missoula’s Children’s Theatre in a musical theater production of “The Wiz of the West.” It’s The Wizard of Oz, but with a twist. Or should we say, twister?! MCT’s touring directors take students, grades one through twelve, through auditioning, rehearsing, costuming, and two final performances. Act, sing, dance and have a great time!

Missoula Children’s Theatre runs July 11 -16 (1:00PM – 5:00PM) at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. In addition, there will be two shows on July 16 at 3:00PM and 7:00PM. The Missoula Children’s Theatre Comprehensive Theater Arts Experience, including costumes, sets, and props, is $175 ($150 plus $25 registration fee).

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July 9 @ 9:00AM – 10:30AM Tiny Tumbleweed Trekking: Birds!

Cave Creek Regional Park (Meet inside the Nature Center) Tiny Tumbleweed Treks are geared towards our Valley’s youngest hikers and nature lovers! Come to the Nature Center and learn about some of the birds that live here with us! After a short lesson indoors, hit the trail on a short hike in search of wildlife clues.

July 9 @ 2:00PM – 4:00PM Creature Feature: Hoot!

Cave Creek Regional Park (Meet inside the Nature Center) This family event is designed for all ages. An interpretive program will explore the fascinating world of the owls that inhabit our beautiful desert. It will give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures. The program will conclude with a familyfriendly movie presentation depicting the life of owls. It will empower you to make a difference for some burrowing owls threatened by development (not unlike many of the owls here in AZ). Feel free to bring a mat, pillow, blanket, or sleeping bag! Concessions will be available for purchase in the nature center; however, you are welcome to bring your own food and beverages - no glass containers please. www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek/

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July 11-15 Cheerleading Camp Join the fun at the Anthem Community Center for a week of cheerleading, tumbling, and high-flying fun, while also receiving expert instruction from the Gavilan Peak Cheer Coaches. Coaches Jill Minor and Carly Crisp will focus on motions, jumps, dances, stunts, and tumbling. All of these techniques will be tested as participants learn a full competition routine to perform for parents on the closing afternoon.

The camp is targeted to all incoming sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students interested in competitive cheerleading (no experience necessary). It runs daily from 9:00AM-3:00PM. The cost is $195 per cheerleader, which includes a camp tee-shirt.

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July 14 Desert Foothills Library Desert Foothills Library is partnering with DFCE to offer Missoula Children’s Theatre workshops at the Library: “The Actor’s Tools” for grades three to five, on July 14 at 9:30AM; and, “Introduction to Mime” for grades six to eight on July 14 at 10:30AM. 480-488-2286 www.dfla.org

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There are people all over the country who are working harder than they ever have, and doing with less than they have had in the past. The pressure is on, and increased stress has become a way of life for many of us. The effects of this increased stress are sure to become evident as we continue our hectic, stress-filled lives. There may be no way to avoid the stress, but there are certainly ways to pamper ourselves without spending extra money or adding a 25th or 26th hour on to the day.

Shalimar Salon has perfected the art of pampering by enhancing the experiences and services that they offer in their beautiful, well-appointed salon. They focus on both the big picture, as well as the little things – the nuances of each experience that they offer.

If you have not stopped into Shalimar, which is located right on Anthem Way, you owe it to yourself to stop in and check it out. It is large, bright, and impressive with a modern, custom-designed style.

Upon entering the salon, the first thing that a “guest� may notice is that the entire salon is open. Traditional salons have a wall behind the front desk, blocking most or all of the view of visitors, but Shalimar invites you to be a part of the total experience of the salon. And why not? There is much to take note of here. The clean, airy, bright salon has wide, full-length mirrors with state-ofthe-art electric Italian swivel-chairs - and a station for

the physically challenged. The front part of the salon is well-stocked with great hair/skin care products and their own Shalimar Cosmetics (mineral based).

Display cases are filled with handchosen jewelry and purses that are affordable and unique. The emphasis of the salon is dominated by one of the largest “color bar” for a salon to have in Arizona, where you will witness the mixing of different hues tailored just for you (from a low 1.89% ammonia to an ammonia free hair color).

As if that isn’t enough, there is a “lather lounge” that is similar to a “retreat for the body and soul.” The lights are dimmed, and one entire wall is a water feature where a sheet of water descends in front of those who are getting shampoos. It sets a perfect stage for your zenful lather experience, during which guests are treated to a conditioning treatment, relaxing scalp massage and concurrent hand massage – all while lying down!

Haircuts include all these and blowdry and styling. “I don’t ever want someone to leave my salon with wet hair. I call the entire experience a “hair celebration!”

Those who are getting manicures and pedicures are also led to the lather lounge. While the price is comparable to other pedicures in the area, the experience is not. The room is quiet, relaxing and semi-private – the guest is not herded into a room packed with other patrons. After this service

the guest is given the set of new tools that were used during the service, as tools (including pumice stone) are never reused at Shalimar Salon & Spa. Disposable pedi-spa liners are changed with each and every guest. This spa is hyper-attentive to cleanliness and sanitation.

Services are plentiful at Shalimar – everything from traditional hair salon services to permanent cosmetics, facial and skin services including microdermabrasion with diamond tips, Laser hair regrowth therapy, and even feather extensions, which are the hot look for the summer, thanks in part to Steven Tyler of “American Idol!”

The staff works as a team – more like a well-oiled machine – all parts working together to ensure a seamless experience for each and every guest.

With all that Shalimar has to offer, it’s no wonder why they have been featured on TV at “Sonoran Living!”

Never underestimate the value of taking a little bit of extra time or care to pamper yourself. Nurturing activities feed your body and soul. It does not take much more time or money to really live well. It could be choosing one exquisite piece of truffle chocolate to eat rather than mindlessly scarfing down a whole candy bar. It could be choosing a salon that sets the stage for a peaceful, rejuvenating experience rather than treating you like a number in an assembly line. Make each experience count!

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Before

Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photography by Valley Crest Landscape Maintenance

C lean-up

Pitching In Getting up early on a Saturday morning to work is not

lovely people, and she has actually called me to see

usually something most of us look forward to doing, but

about hiking since then!” Linda said.

about seventy Anthem residents did just that on May 14, and they did it with smiles. Each one of them was

Sherry Blanche and her 10-year-old son, Alex, also spent

contributing to community pride and safety through

time pulling and digging weeds, and trimming trees and

Anthem’s Fourth Annual Clean-Up Day.

bushes. “We went out because I was curious—I wanted to see what it was all about, and also, it was a good

Not long after the sun came up, volunteers young and

chance to do something my son could do with me. We do

old met at the Anthem Community Park and were armed

live in a great community, and we definitely want to keep

with maps, hand tools, rakes, gloves, and water bottles

it clean. It was one small thing we could do that only took

to battle weeds, trim trees, dig roots, and pick up trash at

a couple of hours.”

vacant or abandoned houses in neighborhoods across the community. Valley Crest Landscape Maintenance, the

Although it was work, Alex said he had a good time and

company that oversees public areas in the community,

probably would do it again. “For all this community has

sponsored the event, along with Associated Asset

done for us, it’s very important to give back,” he said.

Management, which oversees the home owners’ associations. Volunteers were later provided with lunch to

“I thought it was a very good cause,” Linda added. “I

fuel their efforts.

know there was a house up my own street where the people had left and the weeds were starting to grow up.

Annual community clean-up days contribute to Anthem’s

It really does take away from the rest of the community

Firewise/USA program, mitigating the risk of fire damage

when the yard starts to get overgrown.”

in the event of an urban wild-land fire. For volunteers, though, it’s also a way to show pride in Anthem, meet

Sherry agreed. “It makes you realize how many things

neighbors, get a little sunshine, and have fun.

contribute to the value of a community. It may seem like aesthetics, but it goes much deeper than that. It’s not

New Anthem resident Linda Hegg enjoys working

really just appearance; it’s taking pride in where we live

outside, and she thought the clean-up day would be a

and being part of something bigger.”

great way to meet people. “I met a couple who were

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PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS AND THE WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO A Fourth of July Tradition

The sun shines shockingly bright in the blue skies over Prescott, AZ, as the spectators sit expectantly on the front-edges of their seats, awaiting the sound of the buzzer. It is eerily quiet in the stands and the rodeo grounds in this instant before the gate swings open. The buzzer sounds as the bull explodes from the pen. The cowboy astride whips back and forth, back and forth, as the bull spins as though caught in a Kansas twister. Can this cowboy stay on top for eight seconds? Can he vault to safety when the time comes? Those in the crowd won’t even hear the eight-second buzzer over the roar from the stands. This is rodeo at its finest. This has been going on every summer since 1888 at the world’s oldest professional rodeo.

It was on July 4, 1888 that a group of Prescott, Arizona merchants and professional businessmen first organized and formalized a “cowboy tournament” and offered cash prizes. Local cowboys and ranchers, eager to

Writer Jeffrey Cody

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demonstrate their knowledge and athletic ability,

competed for prizes because it

28 to July 4, 2011. Prescott

gave them the chance to show off

Frontier Days, Inc. continues to

ranch-developed skills to “townies.”

promote and run this annual 4th

The talents inherent in the ranching

of July event through the efforts of

world are still exemplified in the

200 hard-working members and an

competitive rodeo arena.

additional 700 volunteers.

Unlike today’s rodeo arenas, the

Today, the Celebration includes

first rodeo “arena” was simply

a Golf Tournament, a 10K Run,

a roped-off area to keep the

the Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. a

broncs from running away after

Rodeo Parade, a Happy Hearts

they had unseated their riders.

event for challenged children,

In 1913, the rodeo moved to the

an Old Timers Gathering, and of

Yavapai County Fairgrounds and

course, the eight performances

was officially dubbed, “Prescott

of the “World’s Oldest Rodeo.”

Frontier Days.” Eventually, the

Thousands of dollars from

area was renamed “Prescott

proceeds have been donated in

Rodeo Grounds,” and still goes by

past years to organizations such

that name. “Rodeo,” Spanish for

as: the American Cancer Society,

“roundup,” wasn’t used anywhere

Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Justin

until 1916. Prescott started using it

Cowboy Crisis Fund, Dress a Child,

for their event in 1924.

4-H, Make a Wish Foundation,

A total purse in the early years was usually less than $1,000, but by the 1950’s rodeo purses grew to $20,000 or more. Local ranchers found themselves hard-pressed

Miss Prescott Frontier Days Scholarship, Prescott Development Center, Prescott Fine Arts, Prescott Schools, Sharlot Hall Museum, Toys for Tots, and the United Way.

to provide enough calves, steers,

So, mark your calendars. Plan to

and broncs to meet the needs of all

spend a day or more at this fun-filled

the cowboys coming to compete

annual celebration. Everyone should

at Prescott. In 1972, Harry Vold

attend at least one performance of

was hired to provide stock and

the “World’s Oldest Rodeo.” Saddle

his company continues to furnish

broncs, bareback contests, bull

some of the best stock available,

riding, roping events, and clowns

attracting top cowboys to compete

will entertain and thrill all comers,

on top stock.

as they have for the last 123 years.

Prescott Frontier Days, Inc., a non-profit corporation organized in 1978, conducted its first 4th of July celebration in 1979. The name, “World’s Oldest Rodeo,” was approved and registered by the U.S. Patent Office in 1985

It’s your turn to sit in the stands on the edge of your seat, waiting for the buzzer that initiates an explosion of furious action, pitting man against animal, in this modern-day reenactment of “another day on the ranch”- RIGHT!!!

and has continued as the main

For more information about this

event in Prescott’s Frontier Days

year’s event and updates as they

Celebration. Today, the “World’s

occur, visit their website at:

Oldest Rodeo” will run from June

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Retirement

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photography by Sandi Carll

Derryberrys

Announce Retirement Age is only a number, a cipher for the records. A man can’t retire his experience. He must use it.

Experience achieves more with less energy and time.

infancy. After years of being the “Water Guy,” Tom, and his wife, Mary Ann have decided to retire and spend their time on some of the greatest loves in their lives, each other, their family members, and the community.

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Tom was employed by the Culligan Water

Tom and Mary Ann Derryberry, and their business,

Conditioning organization for twenty-eight years,

North Valley Rayne Water Treatment have been

then worked for several years for EcoWater and

a fixture in Anthem since 2002 - the community’s

Rayne Corporation, before founding North Valley

Rayne Water Conditioning. Both Tom and Mary Ann are former U.S. Marines from the Viet Nam era.

For those who don’t know the Derryberrys through their business, they would certainly know them through the service work they have done in Anthem and beyond. They were both instrumental in founding the Daisy Mountain Veterans’ annual Veterans’ Day Parade and Family Picnic held in Anthem. Mary Ann has been Co-chair of the parade since its inception in 2005. Tom continues to be the “Grill Sergeant,” in charge of the Beer Garden Food Court and Kids’ Activities at the Family Picnic.

For all of the loyal Rayne customers, Rayne Corporation has already placed experienced water dealers, Marge Frame and Dave Newham, to represent Rayne in the area. According to the Derryberrys, “They are determined to continue Rayne’s 135-year tradition of outstanding professional service.”

The Derryberrys would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the many friends and customers who have been an important part of their lives for the last ten years. “We truly appreciate your patronage, friendship, and support. We intend to stay in Anthem and remain active in business and community events, especially the Veterans’ Parade in November,” share Tom and Mary Ann. We wish the Derryberrys an enjoyable and fruitful retirement, and thank them for their continued service in our community!

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Photographer Brenna Orozco

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

Service Dogs

...earning the title “Man’s Best Friend” A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.

Robert Benchley Traditionally, “service dogs” have most often been connected

people with autism. Autism service dogs facilitate and

with people who are blind. However, service dogs also fill

encourage communication, provide a framework for building

the needs of the autistic population that has grown in leaps

relationships, reduce stress and anxiety in the household,

and bounds in recent years. We have all heard – and can

teach language and life skills, provide physical interaction

attest to – the benefits of owning a dog. Dogs are loving,

and exercise, and assist family members in locating where an

loyal, and dependable. It is for all of these reasons, and

autistic child has gone.

more, that dogs make wonderful companions for young

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This is why it was especially

The Brandhagen Family

important to Kade Brandhagen

is appreciative of all of the

and his family to replace Will,

donations that came in for

Kade’s first service dog, who

Kade’s dog, but in a special way

passed away unexpectedly

would like to thank Jamie Fox

in March, 2009. True to form,

Nollette, and Marty Strothman,

when the community heard the

the owner of Subway on Daisy

story they snapped into action

Mountain Road, Teresa Oorin

and raised over $5000 for costs

and Streets of New York in

associated with getting a new

Anthem, and Dr. Greg Sheppard

service dog for Kade. “Whizz”

of West Valley Pediatric Dentistry

or “Whizzle,” as the Brandhagen

in Anthem for their major

family calls her, came home to

donations. The Brandhagens are

Anthem on Saturday, May 14

especially grateful to Sharolyn’s

after the Brandhagen family

mother, Sharon Babcock, who

spent the first two weeks of May

flew in from Eugene, Oregon, to

working with her and getting to

take care of their daughters for

know her.

two weeks during the transition.

According to Randy, Kade’s

Kade, Whizzle, and the

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Branghagen Family have a fun

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for one. Luke’s mom, Roxann, knows the many benefits that come with an autism service dog, and is confident that it will help Luke deal with the challenges of autism.

Roxann explains, “He runs away from me in the parking lot, and doesn’t realize the dangers. Luke also struggles with walking in public as he lacks spatial awareness and is not able to watch out for people, cars, and objects such as a shelf.

Luke’s expressive and receptive speech is very limited and he gets frustrated that he cannot communicate effectively. He lacks the social skills to play and interact in an appropriate manner for his age, which has kept him from making friends at school as a first-grader.” A service dog will help all these issues; and among other techniques will help increase Luke’s communication through the commands and exercises necessary to work with his service dog.

It is easy to see the difference that a “best friend” could make in the life of an autistic child such as Luke. The service dog could possibly go to school with him and help him to reduce the number of tantrums he has, as well as to be a companion for him. The dog will be trained to stop him through the use of a tether if he tries to run, as well as to help him maneuver around people and objects, and understand special relationships.

According to Roxann, Arizona Goldens are trained to identify at least five tasks for the particular individual they serve. The tasks may include safety issues such as bolting out the doorways, selfinjurious behaviors, and other potential hazards.

Roxann shares, “These dogs serve as an extra set of eyes and help us parents as well as the kids to become more self-sustaining and independent. It is like having another person to help our family out.”

Perhaps one of the most significant differences a service dog would make in Luke’s life is in the social realm. The heart of a mother is fierce, and

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there is no greater hurt than watching your child be ignored or marginalized by other children. “Children his age do not understand him or his behaviors, which makes it difficult to make a connection or build a friendship. A service dog would help to bridge that gap and provide a common denominator that is needed to make a connection,”

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Business

Andy, Louise and their son, Bradley, on the top of the roof of their Cave Creek location after installing solar panels. The business was recently certified as a green business.

Back to Business

presented with an offer to buy the Anthem location in 2007. It was an offer they just couldn’t refuse.

Andy Tobias is owner and operator of Tobias’

Upcoming Chamber Events After 5 Mixer

Automotive Specialists, Inc. His shop is located

“Had the offer not come about, we probably

at 4205 W. Summit Walk Court in Anthem, on the

wouldn’t have changed anything,” said Andy.

west side of I-17, just south of Anthem Way.

“But the idea of slowing our lives down was very appealing.” For three years they operated just the

Andy is no newcomer. Not to the Valley, nor to

Cave Creek location and worked a lot less. They

the North Valley and certainly not to Anthem. In

also took advantage of the time to travel and enjoy

addition to his auto repair shop in Anthem, Andy

themselves.

Thursday, June 23 from 5 - 7PM

and his wife, Louise, own a location in Cave Creek.

D.L. Jones & Associates

In fact, Cave Creek is where it all started in 1989.

Of course, in the tumultuous business climate,

Real Estate

“We started in Cave Creek 22 years ago, and

the new business owner was not able to keep

3668 W. Anthem Way, #B-158

we were working on everything,” said Andy. “We

the doors open. He was forced to close his

Anthem, AZ 85086

worked on cars, tractors, boats, trailers and you

doors in July, 2010. As the owner of the property

Business for Breakfast

name it. We took it all in our shop.”

and the building, Andy cleaned everything up and entertained some rental offers. But Andy

Thursday, July 14th, 7 - 8:15AM Speaker: Tom Fulcher, Business

Of course, the mix of cars is different in Anthem

and Louise had enjoyed their time off, were

Analyst, MCCCD Small Business

where Andy opened his second location in 2001.

reenergized, and decided to open the business

Development Center

The couple operated both locations until they were

under their name again. They reopened Nov. 1,

Hampton Inn 42415 N. 41st Drive Anthem, AZ 85086

Enhance your business...

Network with fellow Chamber members. Please call Debbie Drotar to RSVP 602-495-6483.

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New Members

All About the Deal-Interior Decorating and Staging 2213 W. Comargo Dr. 623-670-3544 www.allaboutthedeal.org

Network of Anthem Area Assistance Providers (NAAAP) 41955 N. Back Creek Ct. 623-594-5204 www.anthemnetwork.org

Camp Soaring Eagle Foundation 6586 SR 179 Ste. B2 Sedona, AZ 86351 928-284-2158 www.campsoaringeagle.org

2010, nine years to the day from the time

to count on my employees to establish and

they opened the first time around.

continue that.”

“We were greeted with open arms —

Besides being a shop that will work on

literally,” said Andy. “I had a gentleman

any kind of car that has an issue, Andy’s

customer who came around the counter

approach to running his business is,

and gave me a hug, telling me, ‘I’m so glad

“employees come first.” “If you treat your

you’re back.’”

employees right, they will take care of your customers. They’ll give better service

Andy emphasized how well received their

and do a better job,” said Andy. “Plus,

business was, how great the customers

they’ll stay longer, knowing they work in

have been and how happy they are to

a place where they have support and a

be working in Anthem again. They’ve

connection.”

continued their membership in the Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce and

When asked what he was most proud of,

appreciate the resources that are available

Andy was quick to answer that he and

to them through the Chamber.

his wife have a strong connection to the community. Louise is involved in St. Vincent

“As a member of the Chamber, I’m more

de Paul and Andy is a long-time member

connected to other business owners, know

of Kiwanis. You can hear the passion and

what’s new and what’s happening and have

empathy in his voice when he talks about

a trusted circle of business peers,” said

helping people down on their luck by doing

Andy. “I’ve definitely consulted in the past

something he loves: fixing cars.

with my fellow Chamber members, looking for ideas, and we’ve worked together to

So what has been Andy’s most valuable

solve community business problems. And

business lesson?

I learn so much more when I’m involved in the Chamber.”

“It was joining a group of my peers. I resisted joining the group for a long time

Both Andy and Louise are pretty busy with

because I viewed them as my competition,”

the business these days. Louise handles

said Andy. “But once I joined, I learned a

the accounting and bookkeeping for the

lot of best practices and took my business

business, and after only eight months back

to the next level really, really quick. You

in Anthem, Andy is still very involved in the

can’t beat a reliable network of business

day-to-day operations for both locations.

owners.”

“I love that we have a great reputation,”

Tobias’ Automotive Specialists, Inc.

said Andy. “And I love that I have been able

4205 W. Summit Walk Ct. Anthem, AZ 85086 623-551-7474 atobias@tobiasauto.com www.tobiasauto.com Anthem North Gateway Chamber June 2 0 1 1

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photography by Brenna Orozco

Road Less Traveled

One of the most beautiful things about us as humans is that we’re all different. We are all born asking different questions. We have different dreams and ideals, and we each come with our own set of talents and passions that, hopefully, we use for the better in our short time here on earth. Somewhere along the line, most of us learn to conform and fit in; to want what we’re expected to want, and to take the most traveled path into what is defined for us as “success.”

But other people take a different route, risking failure and lack of acceptance. They have taken the road less traveled by and it has, indeed, made all the difference.

I’ve set out on a mission to find twelve of these remarkable people in twelve months. I want to know what makes them tick ... what inspires them and how they ended up on that unchartered path. Has it been worth it? Would they change it? What can I learn from them? What does the world have to learn from them? I’m about to find out.

Contact Amanda Christmann Larson to nominate someone at writingbetweenthelines@yahoo.com.

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Road Less Traveled

Month 1: Joe Hudy

Finding Joe was tricky, although it shouldn’t have been, considering that I was looking for a bright orange piece of machinery roughly the size of a Smart Car. We had an appointment to meet near the skate park at the Anthem Community Park, but when I scanned the area, all I could see were groups of kids talking, riding skateboards and bicycles, and just hanging out in the afternoon sun. I didn’t see the orange machinery, and I also couldn’t identify an extraordinary but awkward fourteen-year-old boy and his mom. Walking toward the far end of the park, I finally spotted them. Joe and his mom were off in a quiet far corner of the park, away from the distraction of other children enjoying their activities. He stood proudly by his nearly-neon contraption, his smile wide and confident as he held on to the bike pump that pressurized his invention.

Joe is a genius. It does not take long to realize that this kid is incredibly gifted. He was at the park to show me a triple pipe tank marshmallow cannon he’d built, one of many inventions he’s come up with over the years.

This particular invention, like many of his creations, was made out of what he terms “boredom.” He said he was bored in class one day when he connected his pencil to an empty water bottle. When he squeezed the bottle, the pencil launched. “I was basically forming an air compressor in the bottle, which pressurized and launched the pencil,” he explained. “From that, I thought of this.”

“This” is one doozy of an apparatus. A long white tube in front is connected to a series of three orange pipes, with an electromagnetic valve (read: sprinkler head) controlling the launch. The bottom ends of the orange pipes are connected to a fancy-looking valve stem, which connects to a bike pump to pressurize and compress the air inside. Joe has attached a switch to the valve so that, when it is released, the pressurized air escapes out the front tube, launching

a marshmallow on a trajectory that travels about 170 feet. That’s my sort-of scientific take on it. Joe’s explanation contains a whole lot of words I haven’t heard since they put me to sleep in my high school physics class.

He’s anxious to show me how it works, and he dumbs down his explanation so I can understand. “It’s kind of like when your closet’s full of things, and everything is falling out. If you pump more air in the tank, it’s kind of like stuffing more stuff in your closet when it’s already full. Eventually it all falls out. This is the same concept.

I use the bike pump to stuff more and more air inside, and eventually, there’s too much and it has to escape.

It comes out the tube, and shoots the marshmallow out in the process.”

It took me only a cursory glance to realize Joe isn’t a typical girl-crazy adolescent. It’s not only his use of multi-syllabled scientific terms. Joe is slight for his age, and seems to embrace his lack of athletic ability and social graces. He often doesn’t sleep - his mind focused on projects he wants to do. Just barely into his teens, he has invented and built more contraptions than the average number of book reports most kids his age have completed. He has a hard time interacting with other children. “I’m not a crowd person,” he explained. “I hate sports, and I’m not a party kind of a guy for sure. I really don’t have friends. I don’t even go out at recess. I just sit inside and read a book.”

He’s got an accurate view of himself. Joe was born with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. “I’m not the expert on all that,” he told me. “I know it has something to do with not developing social skills.”

And again, he’s right. People with Asperger’s were once simply labeled “eccentric” or “odd.” They tend to not recognize social cues. When they talk, they often avoid eye contact and other social norms. They often don’t demonstrate empathy, failing to realize when

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people are bored with a topic they’re discussing (often in great depth), and appearing abrupt and insensitive at times. As debilitating socially as Asperger’s Syndrome can be sometimes, such as in Joe’s case, Asperger’s comes with the gift of remarkable mathematical or scientific ability.

One of the best gifts a parent can give a child with Asperger’s Syndrome is the freedom to be who they are and set aside the inherent desire every parent has for their child to be accepted and to fit in with their peers. Joe’s parents would love for him to be popular and social, but they are learning to accept that Joe is not that kid. “I don’t think kids really understand and appreciate [Joe],” his mom, Julie, explained. “It’s hard when you’re different. It’s hard to find your niche.”

But Joe’s story is not a sad one at all. In fact, not only is this exceptional boy doing his own thing, he’s found his calling.

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A couple of years ago, Joe was searching online for snap circuits, which are kind of like Lincoln Logs for kids who lean in a scientific direction. As the name implies, they snap together and form electrical circuits, and they can be manipulated to power in different ways. He came across a company called Elenco Electronics out of Illinois.

Joe often has in-depth questions about the products he purchases, so his mom relayed his questions to Jeff Cota at Elenco. Jeff took a special interest in Joe. Jeff’s niece, too, is autistic, and Joe’s focus and determination touched Jeff. He began sending materials to Joe, free of charge, and their friendship grew. Joe began testing the company’s products, giving his input and suggestions.

At the same time, Joe made more friends. At Home Depot, employee Jerry Becker has given Joe advice on his many inventions, often going above and beyond, by cutting and pre-drilling materials Joe will need. Joe’s

Project Math teacher, Mr. Clark, has also embraced Joe’s creativity, helping him with special projects and offering encouragement.

In perhaps the best piece of guidance Joe has gotten yet, Jeff introduced Joe to a convention in San Francisco called Maker Faire, a weekend full of inventions, presentations, and encouragement for people of all ages, started by Make Magazine founder Dale Dougherty. Jeff convinced Julie the trip was worth the financial sacrifice, and he even sent Joe tickets to get in. As added icing on top of the cake (marshmallow?), Joe was asked to present his invention, the marshmallow shooter, to the crowd.

That meant he had an extra day, Friday, to hobnob with companies and other inventors—people who spoke his language.

Joe told me all about Maker Faire. Kids with Asperger’s Syndrome, I’ve read, often sound monotone or unemotional when they speak, but there was nothing less than pure joy on Joe’s face and in his voice. It was clear he’d found his niche.

Joe talked about Tesla coils (he wants some), and hackers (people who turn things like cell phones or toasters into, say, water heaters). He shared praises he’d gotten from company reps and other inventors, and he shared concerns about his need to patent his creations. What made his face light up the most, though, was his story of meeting one of his idols, MythBusters’ Adam Savage. With the help of event organizers, who were impressed with Joe’s focus and determination, Joe was able to spend a precious few minutes with his hero before Savage went on stage. He’d been dreaming of this moment for weeks, and he took the opportunity to present Savage with a copy of his Book of Inventions - all of Joe’s notes on what he had built and what he wants to build. At the end of their meeting, Savage shook his hand and thanked him, then Tweeted about meeting Joe on his Twitter account.

Joe had gotten something he has been fighting for his whole life: he had been understood and had been accepted.

At the end of the day, Joe called Jeff and thanked him.

“I wouldn’t have been there if it wasn’t for him, is what I told him,” Joe said in a matter-of-fact tone.

Adam Savage and Joe He also told his mom something that night that made my own mom-heart melt. “I told her I realized I was actually smart,” he said.

“Finding your place in the world when you’re fourteen is really hard,” Julie added. “At Maker Faire, Joey found his place.”

As I left the park, I felt like Joe had answered some of my initial questions, at least in his case. Maybe somewhere deep inside he wishes he was more like other people he knows, but I don’t think he would ever choose another road. At the ripe age of fourteen, he’s found something that really makes him happy, and that’s more than many of us experience in a lifetime. As for the road less traveled, in Joe’s case, he didn’t really choose it—it chose him. He’s just going along for the ride with a smile on his face and a bag of marshmallows in his hand.

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Here’s your sweet lavender, sixteen sprigs a penny that you’ll find my ladies will smell as sweet as any Lavender Sellers’s Cry, London England, circa 1900

There is something so special about seeing a field of aromatic lavender or just enjoying the fragrance of lavender potpourri and lotions. On a trip through the Provence region of France, I was delighted to take in the lovely beauty of the sweetly-scented, delicate blue-violet stalks of lavender swaying gently in the summer breeze.

And, now to my surprise, I have found a spot right here in Arizona where I can again experience the romantic aura of fields of Lavender – at Red Rock Ranch and Farms in Concho, Arizona.

Lavender has a long history. From ancient times to the present, lavender was valued for its fragrant beauty and for its medicinal and therapeutic properties: In ancient Egypt, its oils were used in medicines, cosmetics, and even embalming, mainly for the royal families and high priests.

The Greeks used it mostly for its rich perfume and an early form of aromatherapy. Egyptians used to anoint their heads, but as the Greek philosopher

LAVENDER FESTIVAL

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Diogenes noted: “When you anoint your head with perfume, it flies away in the air and birds only get the benefit of it, whilst if I rub it on my lower limbs it envelops my whole body and gratefully ascends to my nose.”

In addition to perfuming their hair and clothing, ancient Romans also noted lavender’s healing

and antiseptic properties, using it externally to

Today, lavender is used to induce sleep, ease stress,

clean wounds and insect bites; and internally to

relieve depression, and in teas and culinary recipes.

relieve indigestion, headaches, sore throats, kidney

Provence is now the world’s largest lavender-

disorders, and jaundice.

producing region (courtesy of the Romans), followed

by Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Bulgaria,

In the gospel of St. Luke, it was described how

Russia, Australia, Japan, Canada, and the U.S.

Mary Magdalene took lavender ointment (spikenard) to anoint the feet of Jesus and wipe them dry with

Red Rock Farm, located in Concho, Arizona in

her long hair.

the cool climate of the White Mountains is only a four-hour scenic drive away from the North Valley.

King Charles VI of France demanded lavender-filled

Here, you can experience the pleasure derived from

seat cushions even when travelling.

picking your own lavender to use in aromatherapy, arts and crafts, and recipes. Each year, when the

During the Tudor reign in England, lavender was

lavender is in full bloom, Red Rock Farm opens

sewn into small bags to freshen the air and also

to the public for tours and demonstrations at its

mixed with beeswax to make furniture polish. Queen

Lavender Festival during the last weekend of June

Elizabeth I also used it in tea to treat her migraines.

and the first weekend of July.

Queen Victoria was a great enthusiast in the use

Owners Mike and Christine Teeple were both

of lavender. She appointed Miss Sarah Sprules,

successful business owners when in 1991 they

“Purveyor of Lavender Essence to the Queen.”

decided to try something new and purchased 120 acres of non-harvested land in Concho. Mike had

Lavender had seductive powers too; Biblical queen

always possessed a keen interest in growing things,

Judith, Cleopatra, and the Queen of Sheba used

but neither he nor Christine had previous experience

its fragrance to entice their lovers. Lavender brew

in running a farm. That didn’t stop them, though, and

was sipped by maidens in 16th-century England

they made plans for an organic vegetable farm and

to visualize the identity of their true loves, chanting:

orchard. They named their farm Red Rock Farm for

“St. Luke, St. Luke, be kind to me; in my dreams let

the fiery red rocks that bordered the fields.

me my true love see.”

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They first grew the lavender to beautify the

He added, “After planting the plants and letting

landscaping, but they soon realized that their farm

them go through some harsh winters and summers,

located in the high altitude (6,273 elevation) of the

we realized that they survived and actually did quite

White Mountain area provided the ideal cool and

well due to the fact that they like to go dormant.

clear climate for raising lavender as a commercially

Here, when they go dormant, all the strength is

valuable crop. In addition to the 45,000 lavender

not being put into the plant itself, but rather in the

plants in the ground, Red Rock Farm propagates

root system, which is important for lavender and

around 10,000 to 15,000 plants in the greenhouse

keeps them healthy. Like the lavender grown at high

for sale to local people. The Teeples have planted

altitudes in France, our plants have a plant life of

many varieties of lavender, including the French,

about twenty years.

Provence, Grosso, and English species; also Royal Velvet, Buena Vista, Vera, and pink Melissa. The

The 2011 Lavender Festival takes place on two

plants are harvested by hand each summer.

weekends: Thursday, June 23 through Sunday, June 26, and from Thursday, June 30 through

Mike noted, “At the time we started it, people

Sunday, July 3.

hadn’t been planting in higher elevations. As it turns

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out, lavender is very tolerant at this elevation and

The Festival is open from 9:00AM to 3:00PM daily

attracts bees, hummingbirds, and the beneficial

and no reservations are necessary. Tours of the

bugs and even deters what one might consider the

farm begin at 9:00AM, 11:00AM, and 1:00PM. In

bad. This makes it a one-in-a-million type plant that

addition, you can cut your own lavender at $5.00

everybody loves to have.”

per bundle, and view lavender craft demonstrations,

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lavender essential oil distillation demos, and how to

entrance fee is $5.00 per person and because it

cook with lavender (two sessions at 10:30AM and

is a walking tour, it is recommended that you wear

12:30PM).

comfortable shoes and a hat for the sun. Parking is outside the gate and no pets are allowed.

There are four picnic box lunch packages available, costing $20.00 each; see their website for details.

The Lavender Farm store offers many products for sale, such as lavender plants, lavender oils, crafts, and culinary lavender sets. These products are

Red Rock Ranch and Farms, LLC Concho, Arizona 85924 928-337-2289 www.redrockfarms.com

also available for purchase on their website and

DIRECTIONS: From Pinetop/Lakeside: Take the US-60

include sachets, bouquets, essential oils, candles,

east for about 10 miles, at the Junction, turn left on AZ-

soaps, culinary lavender herb blends, vinegars, oils,

61; travel for about 20 miles, turn left on 180A. Once you

cookbooks, and gift sets. “Seventy-five percent of

are on 180A, turn right at Mile Marker 352 (Shiloh Village

our total sales each year occur during the festival

sign), follow the two-lane dirt road, turn right when the

and another fifteen to twenty percent of sales are

road becomes one lane, turn left at first curve and drive

generated through our website,� Christine said. The

down the lane until you are at the gates.

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Alicia Monrov Coiled Katsina

An Independence Day tradition since the 1930s, award-winning Hopi artists from the twelve Hopi villages bring the mesas to Flagstaff on Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3. The unique work of carvers, painters, jewelers, potters, quilters, and basket and textile weavers will be presented by sixty-five artists.

The weekend is full of cultural presentations, storytelling, music, and dances that fill the Museum grounds for the weekend. Hopi bread and piki, baked outside in ovens, will be available for tasting. A Hopi medicine woman will be on hand to walk the Museum’s Rio de Flag Nature Trail. Working artists will shape, paint, and fire Hopi pottery.

Award-winning sculptor and jewelry artist Steve Wikviya LaRance has participated in the festival for the past twenty years and has won numerous awards including Best of Division in both Jewelry and Sculpture. LaRance shows his work internationally in countries including Japan, Canada, and Germany and throughout the United States.

Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff

78th Annual Hopi Festival

of Arts and Culture

“I really like this show,” said LaRance. “The Hopi Festival is part of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Heritage Program, which focuses on one tribe at a time and allows visitors to learn about one tribe in depth.”

“The Festival artists present a wide range of work - some are traditional - but there are also those pieces where the artist starts with traditional arts but experiments with cutting-edge designs,” said LaRance. The quality of the work is excellent with many of the artists also participating in other shows including the Santa Fe Indian Market.

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1 :: Ramon Dalangyawma Bracelet with Hands 2 :: Roy Talaheftwea Bracelet with Butterfly 3 :: Wilmetta Kayquoptewa Ceremonial Cape Plaque

1 LaRance’s work includes both traditional designs and modern interpretations. In some cases, he uses

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3

Steve Wikviya LaRance Jeweler

contemporary stones along with traditional symbols.

He is married to Marian Denipah, a talented artist whose tribal ancestry is not Hopi, so she will not be participating in this show. Their work can also be seen at the Heard Museum Shop and at their Flagstaff studio (phone number 928-526-2300).

The Hopi Festival provides an opportunity to meet LaRance and other award-winning artists. Visitors can see new work and work-in-process as several artists will actually be working during the Festival.

David Dawangyumptewa Painter

Information is also available about Hopi clans and clan migration, and how the tribe is working to preserve language and agricultural traditions.

Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 www.musnaz.org 923-774-5213

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Summer 2011 ---------------------------

Golf Deals and Packages

The Boulders Golf Club

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For decades, traveling golfers have followed the same migratory pattern: south in the winter, north in the summer.

As the temperature rises, golf and hospitality rates fall

But even as pleasant as the weather may be on a summer’s day in say, Minneapolis, drawbacks for golfers still abound. They must contend with lengthy rain delays, stifling humidity not to mention swarms of stinging insects.

In Scottsdale, there’s just one element to contend with during the summer – the heat – a dry heat that feels much cooler than the mercury would indicate due to the lack of humidity. So if one can take the heat, golf during the summer months in Scottsdale not only provides consistently clear skies, it also offers an extremely good value. The following lists a few examples of Scottsdale’s summer golf and hospitality values.

----------------------------------------------------The Boulders Golf Club www.bouldersclub.com All For One The One For All package attempts to encapsulate all that The Boulders Resort and Spa has to offer (dining, lounge, tennis, golf, fitness, spa) for just one price. Even gratuity is included. The package includes accommodations in a Resort Casita; $25 per adult food and beverage credit for each room night; one round of golf per adult for each room night; unlimited use of the golf practice facilities; unlimited tennis court time; one 50-minute massage per night (not per person); unlimited use of the Golden Door Spa steam rooms, saunas, O’furo baths, the Labyrinth, fitness facilities and unlimited fitness classes; valet parking and complimentary high-speed internet access. The cost of the One For All package is $439 per night (based on double occupancy) and includes resort fee, tax and gratuities.

Package will be offered from 5-30-11 through 9-01-11.

Fore For Four The Fore for Four package features golf on both of The Boulders renowned golf courses along with a choice of eight other top-rated golf courses in the greater Scottsdale area.

Designed for the die-hard golfer, this package includes fournight accommodations in a Resort Casita and 72 holes of golf

starting with one round on Boulders North Course and one round on Boulders South Course. Then, guests may play one round each at two of the following golf courses: Grayhawk’s Talon or Raptor courses; TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course; WeKoPa’s Saguaro or Cholla courses and two other Valley standouts. Plus, if all that golf isn’t enough, the package also includes a 20 percent discount at the Boulders Golf, Spa, Tennis shops, and a 20 percent discount for spa services at the Golden Door Spa. The cost of the Fore for Four package starts from $999 (not including tax and resort fee) and is available now through 9-11-11. Pricing based on four-night stay, double occupancy. Call 480-488-9028 for reservations.

The Phoenician Golf Club www.thephoenician.com/golf Fairways to Luxury The Phoenician Golf Club, a Troon Golf course, is offering the Fairways to Luxury golf package, which includes unlimited golf each day per registered adult (second round start time based on availability) and luxury accommodations at The Phoenician. Rates start at $219 per night and are available May 23 through September 30. Call 800-8888234 for reservations and ask for rate plan GOLFEXP.

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Grayhawk golf club

Camelback Golf Club

Camelback Golf Club TPC Scottsdale www.tpc.com/tpc-scottsdale 36-Hole Special TPC Scottsdale continues to offer the ever-popular 36-hole special. For $99, golfers are able to play the Champions Course in the morning, have lunch at the Champions Grill and then play the revered Stadium Course, home of the PGA Tour’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, in the afternoon. The package also includes a golf cart and warmup balls and is valid Sunday through Friday, May 31 through June 30. Call 888-400-4001 to book a tee time.

Grayhawk Golf Club www.grayhawkgolf.com Penguin With Grayhawk Golf Club’s popular Penguin promotion, golfers pay $55 per player and receive a golf cart, warm-up balls and lunch or dinner in Phil’s Grill, Quill Creek Café or on the course. This offer is valid May 31 through September 14 for rounds played Monday through Thursday anytime and Friday through Sunday after 10 a.m. Call 480-502-3128 to book a tee time or book online.

Dirty Dozen For the extreme golfer, check out Grayhawk Golf Club’s Dirty Dozen offer, which includes 12 rounds of golf; 12

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Callaway Tour i(s) golf balls; 12 two-for-one entrée coupons (buy one entrée and get the second complimentary in Phil’s Grill or Quill Creek Café) and golfers have 12 weeks to use it. Rounds are transferable, so golfers can treat their friends.

Warm-up balls and golf cart are also included in each round.

The package is $370 per person and valid May 31 through August 31, which is actually 13 weeks, but who’s counting?

Call 480-502-1800 to book.

Camelback Golf Club www.camelbackgolf.com Just Bring Your Swing The new Just Bring Your Swing package at JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa includes accommodations, daily unlimited golf for two, daily golf club and shoe rental at Camelback Golf Club, and two sleeves of Callaway golf balls. The package starts at $279 in the summer months – savings of more than 35 percent off of high-season rates.

Call 480-596-7050 for reservations.

Eagle Mountain, Longbow and We-Ko-Pa golf clubs www.innateaglemountain.com Play and Stay-cation The new Play-cation package includes a five-night stay at the Inn at Eagle Mountain, breakfast daily per golfer and three

rounds of golf per person – one round each at Eagle Mountain, Longbow and We-Ko-Pa golf clubs. Rates start at $339 per person, based on double occupancy, and are available May 31 through September 5. Upgrades are available to Luxury Suite or Premier Suite. Call 800-992-8083 for reservations.

McCormick Ranch Golf Club www.mccormickranchgolf.com Low Summer Rates and Online Specials Golfers can enjoy McCormick Ranch Golf Club’s regular summer rate of $58 per player or book online to receive a special rate of $35 per player June 1 through September 8. McCormick Ranch also will offer a Summer Golf Camp, available for kids ages 7 to 17, with four different sessions held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Kids and teens will focus on swing technique, golf rules, etiquette, individualized instruction, golf course strategy and on course play. Call 480-948-0260 to book a tee time or for more information on the Summer Golf Camp.

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale Ladies Lunch & Links The new Ladies Lunch & Links features lunch at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale’s Crescent Moon restaurant, known for its fresh, modern Mexican cuisine. Then, it’s off to the Spa for a mini-service of the guest’s choosing – a 25-minute Sole Satisfaction or 25-minute Therapeutic Massage. A complimentary shuttle then takes golfers to the renowned Troon North Golf Club for nine holes of golf on the

new Monument Express Course, open daily after 3:30 p.m.

The package starts at $149 per night (varies seasonally) and is valid year-round. Call 480-513-5075 for reservations.

Complimentary Replay Offer Troon North Golf Club offers a complimentary replay round to Four Seasons guests with each day’s paid round of golf at Troon North. With this deal, golfers spend their days on the award-winning Pinnacle and Monument courses of Troon North, while enjoying evenings in a handsomely appointed Four Seasons Casita guest room. Second round start time is subject to availability. The offer also includes: complimentary replay round of golf after paid round (one per paid night); breakfast credit for two daily of up to $65.00; complimentary use of a golf cart and luxurious Casita accommodations at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. Valid May 17, 2011 - September 7, 2011

Kierland Golf Club www.kierlandresort.com Unlimited Golf for Two Kierland Golf Club now offers the Unlimited Golf For Two package, which includes unlimited golf for two on the three championship nine-hole courses and accommodations at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. In addition to 27 holes of golf, Kierland boasts a covered driving range, the innovative FORE-MAX Golf Training fitness program, Golf Academy and ProFit custom club fitting. The package is $199 per night and valid May 26 through September 11.

Call 800-354-5892 for reservations and mention promo code UNLGLF.

McCormick Ranch Golf Club

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Bluegrass and Country Music

Writer Donna Kublin

plus Fireworks on tap for

Independence Day Weekend Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek is celebrating

The music of The Greencards has been described

Independence Day with two special events on Saturday

as being rhythmically irresistible; balancing taste and

and Sunday, July 2 and July 3. The Greencards, a

technique, engaging lyrics and melodies, and wildly

Grammy-nominated Bluegrass band from Australia, will

creative arrangements. They have also earned ovations

perform on Saturday, July 2, and Harold’s Corral once

from “newgrass” music devotees at MerleFest and

again will host Cave Creek’s “3rd of July” Fireworks

rock loyalists at Lollapalooza. The four-piece band,

Display beginning at sunset on Sunday featuring an

spearheaded by Australians Carol Young and Kym

evening full of Country-western music.

Warner, views their latest release as their most significant

The first Bluegrass concert at Harold’s Corral is a rare opportunity to hear The Greencards performing new

Produced and engineered by studio veteran Justin

songs from The Brick Album due out on June 21. “We’re

Niebank (Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Keith Urban), The Brick

excited to showcase what for us is a new form of music,

Album is the first to successfully infuse The Greencards’

a sub-genre of country music,” said Danny Piacquadio,

eclectic musical references with the excitement they

managing partner for Harold’s Corral. “The Greencards

generate onstage.

have toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson; their releases have topped Billboard Bluegrass charts, and two of their singles have garnered Grammy nominations.”

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“We’ve been striving for this since our first record,” said mandolinist Warner. “We recorded totally in one room this time, with very little isolation. It was all about doing the

performance now, without going back to add anything

energize the crowd outside from 7:30PM to 11:30PM.

later on.”

Country-western band Young Country will perform inside from 8:30PM to closing. The party will also feature drink

Australians Warner and Young were both steeped

specials, prizes, face painting, and the Games2U Mobile

in country music; she charted several number one singles in her homeland as a solo artist and he won the Australian National Bluegrass Mandolin Championship

Video Theater. Admission to the “3rd of July” Fireworks Display is free, but reservations will be necessary.

for four consecutive years. They moved to Austin, Texas,

Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Road,

put together the first incarnation of the Greencards there,

in Cave Creek. For reservations call Harold’s at

and today call Nashville their home.

480-488-1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

Recently they added two new members to the group. Tyler Andal, a young fiddle whiz from Tennessee, reinforces both The Greencards’ grounding in roots music and eagerness to let in the fresh air of newgrass, rock, folk elements, Latin America and much more.

“He thinks outside the box,” Warner explains.

“The Greencards have toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, their releases have topped Billboard Bluegrass charts, and two of their singles have garnered Grammy nominations.”

“We’ve always had a strong rhythmic aspect to our music, and Tyler definitely brings that.”

The other recent arrival, former National Flatpicking Championship winner Carl Miner, excels as a guitarist in that tradition, but more importantly, applies his virtuosity equally well beyond it. “He’s good at everything,” Warner says. “He’s one of the most versatile musicians, and probably the most consistent, we’ve ever played with. With Tyler and him in the band, everyone is pulling in the same direction.”

The July 2nd concert kicks off with Rondavous at 8:00PM; The Greencards will perform from 9:00PM to 10:30PM. Tickets are on sale now at www.

Ticketmaster.com and at Harold’s Corral for $15, $10, and $5 (Premium seats, General Admission seats, and General Admission standing). The concert is copresented by The Roastery of Cave Creek (ROC2).

Cave Creek’s spectacular “3rd of July” Fireworks Display takes place at sunset on Sunday at Harold’s Corral. The festive celebration starts at 5:00PM with an outside barbecue, followed by live music throughout the night. EastonAshe will

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Q-to-u-bbq Catering 3434 W. Anthem Way #146 Near Ace Hardware Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 8:30pm Sunday 12:30 - 6:30pm Closed on Monday

623-465-7800

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Are you having a summer shindig and want to serve up some of the best barbecue in the state of Arizona? Take a dip in the pool and relax, and leave it to the professionals! The award-winning barbecue team at Q-To-U-BBQ in Anthem is equipped to take on any job, large or small. In fact, they will cater to the needs and desires of your party to custom-create an event that will leave your guests satisfied and dreaming of authentic slow-smoked barbecue! Get in touch with Dave or Karyn Rosol in order to discuss your upcoming event.

Remember, Q-To-U-BBQ is open for dine-in or take-out to feed you or your family too. Come see us soon and feed your BBQ craving.

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

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

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

Architect

Philip Mastrin, RA 623-293-1842 2363 W. Sax Canyon Lane Anthem, AZ 85086

Assisted Living Anthem Senior Living 602-909-9550 www.AnthemSeniorLiving.com

Attorney

Boates Law Firm 623-551-5457 www.AnthemLaw.com Droban & Company 480-612-3058 www.kerriedroban.com

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Automotive Econo Lube and Brakes 623-551-0033 42410 N. Vision Way

Beauty

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

Boutique

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

Business Groups

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

Charity Network

Network of Anthem Area Assistance Providers (NAAAP) Access info at 623-465-5335

dance Education

AZ Dance Group “Movement E-Motion�

480-215-1916 www.azdance.org

Entertainment

Musical Theatre of Anthem www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org 602-743-9892 On The Towne Community Theatre 623-594-3832 www.onthetownetheatre.org Starlight Community Theater www.StarlightCommunityTheater.org

Financial Planning

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

Health & Fitness

Plumbing Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.PricelessPlumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.AnthemPlumber.com

Gyms Sweat, Josh & Laura Rogers 623-551-5753 www.sweatchallenge.com

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

Sports Conditioning Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120

Water Softener & Filtration Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.RayneWater.com

Home

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insurance

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Jewelry/gold buyers AndrewZ 623-551-6892 www.AndrewzDiamonds.com

Medical

Chiropractic Back to Health Chiropractic 623-551-6677 42104 N. Venture Dr., A-102 Desert Chiropractic 602-993-2400 www.desertchiro.com Dentist Arizona Heights Dentistry 623-551-3511 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite #156

Feldhake & Associates 623-931-8898 480-661-0660 www.ShowMeThatSmile.com North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108 naturopathic Dr. Jennifer Gentry, NMD 623-251-5518 42104 N. Venture Ct., Suite C-126 Orthodontics Cordon Orthodontics 623-465-5478 42201 N. 41st Dr., # 102 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108 Pediatrics Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114 Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153 Physical Therapy Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120 Urgent Care John C. Lincoln 623-434-6444

photography

By Brenna 623-328-5008 480-510-0035 www.ByBrenna.com

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Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106 June 2 0 1 1

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restaurants

Café Provence 623-551-1313 39504 N. Daisy Mountain Ste 11 Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127 Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant 623-551-8580 3655 W. Anthem Way Q-to-U BBQ 623-465-7800 www.Q-to-U-BBQ.com

Realtor

RE/MAX Integrity Realtors Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD Sam Tyler Realty, LLC 602-459-7455 www.AZHomes.net

Schools

Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com

Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490

New River First Assembly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com

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

Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086

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

Northridge Community 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org

The Orme School 928-632-7601 www.ormeschool.org

North Valley Assembly of God 623-256-2408 www.northvalleyag.com

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

North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957

Worship

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

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

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

Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090

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

Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690

Canyon Church of Christ 623-551-3175 www.canyonchurch.org

The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org

Christ’s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com

The Caepe Preschool Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org

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

Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290

Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.DvWorship.com

Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten 602-740-9561 www.CreativeCastlePreschool.com

Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org

Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590

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Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090

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Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com

Pioneer United Methodist Church 602-320-7724 www.pioneerumcaz.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org Shalom Heritage 602-635-3722 www.shalomheritage.com Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.SpurCrossCowboyChurch.com

Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org Vineyard Christian Fellowship 623-551-1133 www.vineyardanthem.com

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The late Chef Charles Rathbun (known as “Charlie the Rat” to his friends) first introduced this delicious recipe to my family in our New Jersey delicatessen. He had been working in

Recipe

a restaurant when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor – he immediately took off his apron, walked out of the restaurant, and joined the U.S. Navy where he served faithfully as a cook. His passion for good food was contagious, and his motto: “If you can read, you can cook!” made good food accessible to everyone.

Since then, this dish has become a family favorite. With the light white wine and fresh lemon taste, this dish is great for summer family dinner parties – enjoy!

Chicken Francaise Serves 5

Ingredients: 5 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets 1 lb cooked linguine 3 cups white wine 1 cup flour 2 lemons cooking oil butter

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

Directions: Pound chicken cutlets between two sheets of wax paper. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil and 1 pad of butter in a frying pan. Lightly dredge cutlets in flour and place them in the frying pan. Cook on one side, and turn.

Pour wine and squeeze the juice of one lemon over the frying chicken. Dredge 4 or 5 pads of butter in flour, and place on top of chicken.

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Cook through, and remove from heat. Toss linguine with a splash of oil and mix in the grated zest from 1 lemon. Place the contents of the frying pan on top of the linguine, and slice rounds of lemon to serve.

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