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contents :: contributors 08

Meet the Wade Family

High School Sports :: Coach Cass

24 Youth 26 Community

Shelly Spence :: Owner/Publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221 Amanda Christmann Larson :: Editor and Contributing Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque :: Contributing Writer Donna Kublin :: Contributing Writer Jenny Brooks :: Contributing Writer Tom Scanlon :: Contributing Writer Lynsi Freitag :: Contributing Writer

In the Line of Duty

Chamber :: Re/Max Sonoran Foothills

Get out of the Heat

Not Your Momma’s Vortexes

Champion Swimmers in Anthem

Living the Golden Rule

Touched by a Twister

Meaghan’s Dream :: Graphic Artist

Pets and Rattlesnakes

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feature staff bio Amanda Christmann Larson has been a contributing writer for ImagesAZ since December 2010. As a former award-winning newspaper reporter, she has taken her love for writing beyond hard news and into the everyday lives of local residents, sharing their struggles, accomplishments and inspiring moments. Finding inspiration all around her is not a side job for Amanda. She is founder and director of a non-profit volunteer organization called Compassionate Journeys, dedicated to bringing medical volunteers and teachers to rural areas in Ghana, West Africa. She is motivated every day by her love for children and her desire to empower women and children with educational, health and economic opportunities so that they can not only survive, but thrive.

Amanda Christmann Larson Editor and Contributing writer Photography by Jerri Parness

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She and her volunteers have begun construction on a home for rescued child slaves in Ghana called “Melor Vinyewo,” or, “I Love All My Children.” Last fall, she embarked on a bicycle journey across the United States, from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, called “Babes Blocking Traffic” to raise funds and increase awareness about child trafficking and slavery happening across the globe. She’s pedaling out again in September, this time from Ontario, Canada to Mobile, Alabama.

As a new mom, Kasia didn’t have time for pain. Today, she’s not only painless. She’s scarless. After her baby was born, Kasia experienced stomach pain worse than the labor itself. She soon learned she needed to have her gall bladder removed. A day after undergoing single-incision, robotic-assisted surgery at John C. Lincoln Hospital, her pain was gone. And not only was she free to pick up her baby boy, her body was free of any visible scars. To read Kasia’s story, visit JCL.com/Kasia.

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hen driving a car requires an oven mitt, you know it is once again summer in Phoenix! While it’s easy to want

to hole up inside the house with the air conditioning cranked to arctic temperatures, this month’s stories are a good reminder of just why we endure the heat. We are surrounded by talented and inspirational people. From children and families forging their own promising paths, to those whose mission it is to encourage respect and diversity, within our community are shining examples of what can be when we look beyond barriers and walls. We are also surrounded by natural beauty. The summer heat will never take away the splendor of a desert sunrise, or the peacefulness that encompasses us all around. When thermometers rise too high, cooler temperatures and resplendent landscapes are just a short day trip away. I will never tire of the tremendous palette of beauty our state has to offer. There is plenty to discover between the covers of this month’s ImagesAZ. As always, on behalf of myself and our diverse and dedicated staff, I’d like to thank each of you for exploring the people and places that make our community a proud place to call home, any time of the year! Cheers! Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine Owner/Publisher

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Meet the

Wade Family

Proud Parents of Six Children

n any given Saturday morning, a small sea of black and red jerseys

dart through local streets like a school of fish. The steady buzz of chains spinning on their cassettes accompanies the group as they make their synchronized trek along miles of pavement. This is Team Anthem, and on the road, they are nothing less than resolute. They are all training for triathlons, duathlons and other races. They fundraise for a number of different causes, and they push themselves and each other to be their best both on and off the podium. Listen closely to the banter that sometimes goes on between team members, and you’ll hear a British accent in the mix. Most likely, that voice is from Team Anthem president Billy Wade who, sure, is a driven athlete, but whose family life has more facets than his bike has spokes.

Billy, who owns and operates a home inspection service, and wife Jen, an occupational therapy assistant, met in Las Vegas and clicked right away. They were married within three months, and started their family in Jen’s home state of New Jersey. Cold weather led them to wander to Phoenix, and they’ve called the Valley home ever since. Their household continued to grow, and it’s not small. Billy and Jen are the proud parents of six children. Each Wade progeny is unique, but what is noticeable from the offset is how they look as they walk down the street. The family is a miniature United Nations, representing four different countries of heritage

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and traditions: Billy is the Brit; Jen, Liam and Aidan the

people. In school, she likes history and science, and she

American-born; Molly was born in Thailand; and Mckenna,

loves working with children. She also loves dogs, which is

Hermela and Kaleb have Ethiopian heritage. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a

a good thing since the family fosters them for a local shelter.

beautiful family, and they are a living example that human beings across the planet have far more similarities than

Hermela, also 14, wants to help orphans when she grows

they do differences.

up. She loves to draw, and also likes listening to music and playing soccer. She wants to be a biologist one day

For starters, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so much more than a culturally

because, she says, she wants to find cures for diseases.

blended family. Like any family, each child has his or her own interests, and like all parents, Billy and Jen try to

Liam is 13 years old. Like his dad, he is developing a love

encourage them to follow their own path.

for triathlons. Steven Spielberg is his favorite role model, and even at his young age, he dreams of Hollywood and

Mckenna, 14, loves to play soccer and wants to become a physical therapist one day because she wants to help

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Aidan, 11, loves to read and wants to write and illustrate comic books one day. He’s all about diversity, though, because he also wants to own his own bakery and run a dog rescue too. Molly is 10 years old. She loves dancing and singing and all things music-related. The youngest girl, she likes to be around her older sisters. Like the other girls, Molly is quiet at first but warms up over time. One day she hopes to be an architect and design houses. The youngest of the Wades, Kaleb, is 8 years old. Like his brothers, he’s athletic and likes to play basketball and soccer, and also loves swimming. He’ll do just about anything to keep active, but in his down time, he likes watching superhero movies. When he grows up, he wants to be a firefighter so he can save people. It’s only natural to wander into a conversation about international adoption with a family who came together that way. The adoption process varies from country to country, and controversies over ethical dilemmas are hard to ignore. The Wades are very conscientious about these issues, and are the first to say that some wellmeaning people go into adoption with an attitude that creates an unhealthy situation.

Mckenna, 14 Hermela, 14 Liam, 3 Aidan, 11

“I’m a huge advocate for adoption, but if you’re going to get into adoption to save a child, don’t do it,” said Jen. “That whole ‘saving’ mentality will get you into trouble. A child is not coming to your home grateful. If that child could choose, their mother would not have died, and they would be in their home country with their friends and a familiar culture.” She continued, “In our children’s cases, we had an opportunity to give them the love of a family. That’s where our heart was at the end of the day. We’ve had our challenges. We’re not perfect, and we don’t even pretend to be, but we love our children, and they love each other like any other brothers and sisters do.”

Molly, 10 Kaleb, 8

“There are eight of us in this house,” Billy adds. “We can’t ignore each other. We just figure it out like any family would.”

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Every year in both domestic and international adoption

The Wades have been foster parents in the past, but for

circles, hopeful adoptive parents line up for babies and

them, international adoption was a personal choice that

small children, sometimes unintentionally creating a

fit. “Life is short,” Billy explained. “There are so many kids

lucrative market for little ones and opening the doors to

who need homes. We thought, ‘Why not?’”

corruption. In many countries, children as young as four or five years old are considered “older” children, and they

It wasn’t that simple, of course. The Wades chose to adopt

often suffer from lack of educational opportunities and

older, waiting children. Billy, whose concern was finances

hunger while waiting in orphanages. In many orphanages,

and supporting his growing brood, was hesitant to begin.

too, children are vulnerable to all types of abuse.

“My first thoughts were that we were never going to be able to take vacations and things like that,” he said. “What

In the United States, it’s no secret that the foster system is

I realized was that it’s not about me – it’s not about you. It’s

broken in many ways. By the time parental rights are severed,

not about what we want for ourselves; it’s about what we

children have suffered unfathomable abuse and neglect.

can provide for them.”

More often, they are shuffled through the foster care system where they are often separated from siblings, moved from

His eyes scan the full living room where his children are sitting.

one house to the next, and at times abused or neglected for

“I am so blessed to have them here now,” he adds sincerely.

years without ever becoming eligible for adoption.

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Fourteen-year-old

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came

home to the Wade family most recently. She has been in the United States for nearly exactly one year, although it’s difficult to tell given her command of English and her distinctly American-style choices. She was once in the same Ethiopian orphanage as her now-sister Mckenna, and she came to the United States through a cultural exchange program called Welcoming Angels. Welcoming Angels brings children from the Philippines and Ethiopia to the United States for a period of weeks. It allows them to interact with American students and adults, and they become both the learners and the teachers. Sometimes, like in Hermela’s case, the children are adopted. “People are so afraid to adopt older children,” Jen explained. “Once you meet the kids, all of that fear goes away.” And although the family is not planning another adoption, they do plan to continue advocating through a similar program called Children’s Cultural Connection, which promotes cultural exchanges with children from Ukraine. This month, they will begin hosting a 10-year-old Ukrainian boy.

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In the Ukraine, orphaned children are housed in

The family’s atypical makeup does little to stifle the fact

orphanages until they are 16 years old. When they turn

that kids are kids no matter where they are born. The only

16, they are forced out of the orphanage and left to fend

difference between the six faces in this Anthem home and

for themselves on the streets. A disturbing percentage turn

children in other parts of the world are that they all have

to sex trafficking and crime to survive, and the suicide

opportunities to follow their dreams that many children

rate, according to Jen, is somewhere around 15 percent

are denied.

within the first year. The Wades are hoping someone falls in love with the young man they are hosting and pursues

Like the athletes of Team Anthem, the Wade family has

adoption as well.

learned that patience, persistence and trust are what make a difference in the long run. They aren’t in it for a training

“If people have ever considered adopting an older child,

race; they’re in it for the marathon.

if they are afraid or concerned, they should consider hosting,” Jen advised. “It will help them to see exactly

“If anything, I hope that this all creates children who want

what they are getting into, and it will show them that it’s

to make a difference in the world,” Jen said as she looked

not as scary as they may think.”

at the children who call her “Mom.” “We are here to teach them unconditional love, and if they learn that lesson,

The family’s passion for helping others has spread to every

we’ve done our job.”

one of the children. When asked if they wanted to adopt someday, six heads nodded in happy accord. “Definitely,” said Mckenna, speaking for them all.

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Sports

Coach Cass

Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Jamie Pogue Photography

The workouts are tough on the fit Anthem kids. Would Anthony “Coach Cass” Casarella’s grueling summer program pulverize an aging journalist? The last day of class at Boulder Creek High School was May 23, but summer vacation lasted all of four days for scores of dedicated student athletes who showed up for day one of Anthony Casarella’s grueling conditioning program. Fifty-five members of the varsity football team promptly reported to Coach Cass at 7 a.m. May 28. A few hours later, 70 junior varsity and freshman football players were gasping and sweat-drenched from their first workouts of the summer. The day didn’t end for Casarella until nearly 7 p.m., when he finished teaching running basics to 30 scrawny-but- athletic youngsters, ages 7 to 16. Around Anthem, Casarella’s program is becoming something of a legend. Year after year, parents hear their sons and daughters groaning and complaining, the kids’ muscles stinging and sore the day after the feet-to-shoulders workouts. So just how hard is the Coach Cass program? On an otherwise pleasant morning in late May, more than four dozen rugged young football players were grimacing and grunting through a series of intensive weight training exercises. Dressed in shorts and t-shirts, they ranged from small, powerfully built running backs to hulking linemen. In the midst of the varsity football team, and struggling to keep pace, was someone else who played high school football – 30 years ago. A 50-year-old journalist who regularly does light exercise, and just as regularly drinks fermented malt (with the beer-gut to prove it), was there to experience the Cass-fueled pain. The Jaguars football team was generally accepting of the outsider, though there were a few sideways glances suggesting, “Who is this weird old dude?”

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While the group had started intensive stretching at 7, I arrived about a half-hour late; the football players were already in full lather at the weight room. With Alice in Chains and AC/DC (“Back in Black”!) blaring on a portable stereo, groups of five to eight were rotating through a series of challenging routines. I jumped in with one group in time to attempt an odd-looking lift, which requires yanking a dumbbell from the floor to an above-the-head position. The goal is one smooth, fast move. I attempted to keep Casarella’s words about “explosiveness” in mind, but couldn’t generate much power in a move that demands coordination as well as strength. Though I used less weight than the football players, I was able to do the required three sets of up to 10 repetitions with each arm. I asked one a few players what was hurting most, on this first week of training. “Everything,” grunted one. “My lats. It’s brutal,” said another, Josh Gagnon, a wide grin on his sweat-beaded face. The beefy Gagnon is pumping up for his senior year as a Jaguars lineman. While he and the other linemen hit the weights year-round, Casarella’s running program was beating them down. “The big guys don’t like it,” Gagnon said. “But we end up in twice as good a shape as when we started.” I followed my group to the next exercise: bench press. Rather than an easy-to-use machine that most weight rooms have, the football team was again doing a version that demanded full concentration and coordination, laying on their backs and pushing two dumbbells up from their chests. Again, this was a more challenging version of the bench press than I was used to, but with effort and focus, I managed three modest sets. Then came the litmus test: pull-ups. This is what had Gagnon’s lats and the upper shoulders and backs of others sore. As one put it, “Pull-ups are a bear.” (He used another metaphor, starting with “b.”) Where the tall footballers stood on their toes to reach the angled pull-up bars, and the shorter ones jumped up to get a grip, I cheated and pushed a bench close enough to

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climb up. Even though that gave me a head start on my first pull-up, I could only manage one other on each of my three repetitions. As I paused to ask Coach Cass a question, he spotted a kid leaning over a waste-basket. “We got a puker,” he noted – and then with a smile told me to get back to work. I followed the group to a version of the military press, again more complex than my routine. From a standing position, the trainees were lifting long barbells with 25- or 50-pound weights from a rack to their chests. Then, in another explosive movement, they thrust the barbell above their heads, with their legs staggering slightly and then coming together. I took my turn and was able to do several awkward reps, able to get the weight above my head but hardly mastering the leg movement. Though I was far from a combination of power and grace, I did achieve two goals: 1) I didn’t drop the weights; 2) I didn’t hurt myself. Soon after, it was on to the running portion. The first part was fairly easy: a group jog from the weight room down the “Jaguar walk” leading to the stadium, then one trip around the track. I jog or cycle just about every day, so no problem

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here. But a sense of impending doom came over me as Coach Cass started explaining the various running routines of about 10 yards each. Using a rope ladder lay on the ground as a guide, he called for first a sideways run, then hopping, high-stepping, skipping, and even what looked to be a boxing or dance shuffle. For each one, the coach emphasized the need to stay in a crouched stance and make “athletic” movements. I was able to do the runs, though with dubious athleticism. By the last few backwards/forwards figure eights, my lungs were burning and my mouth as dry as desert dirt. Again, I achieved two goals: 1) I didn’t fall; 2) I didn’t pass out. “Good job,” one of the players encouraged me, after I stumbled my way to the finish line. During the workouts, Casarella never raised his voice over an instructive level, and the football players encouraged each other along to maximize efforts. “The kids keep each other accountable,” Coach Cass later told me, when I asked him about this. “We teach leadership, in a positive way.” His own leadership is the force behind a culture of fitness growing each year at Boulder Creek High School. Casarella is the track and field coach and junior varsity football coach, as well as a health teacher who practices what he preaches. He is dreaming up vending machines that dispense healthy foods, and preaches to kids to “replenish” by eating well between workouts, and to stay fit year-round. “I set them up with a 52-week program.”

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Riley Fitzgerald Soccer Star Writer Tom Scanlon

“Watch out for that little kid! Watch that little kid! Watch … Argh!

on vacations, given up their time, given up money for me to

I told you to watch out for that little guy!”

play soccer. My brother, I know it’s been hard for him, with all the attention going to me. I’m happy for him, he’ll be the main

For four years, Riley Fitzgerald has been driving opposing

attention now that I’m going to college.”

coaches and fans crazy, using footwork, bursts of speed and tenaciousness to score goal after goal (15 goals with 12 assists in

Riley plans to attend the University of Colorado, Colorado

18 games during his senior season), leading Northwest Christian

Springs, where the soccer team finished tenth in regional

High School to two state titles and a runner-up finish. He has

ranking and had its best playoff run in years. Fitzgerald fell in

been named Player of the Year and made the All-State team

love with the Colorado Springs area on a visit there this year,

for his high school athleticism, and also plays left midfielder for

and says the school supports its soccer team. “They’re all really

Sereno Chelsea Soccer Club in the competitive club league.

cool, I can’t wait to start playing there.”

Oh, and Riley Fitzgerald was also the punter and kicker on a

And then there is Johnnie Keen, the UCCS coach. “He said I

state champion football team. Last fall, he converted seven

remind him of how he was at my age,” Fitzgerald said. “He said

of nine field goal attempts, making a 36-yarder, and was the

he’s on the small side but always made an impact on the field.”

punter for the Northwest Christian football team that went 13-1 and steamrolled to a state championship.

That’s Riley, anyone who has seen him play will attest. At 5-foot5, 140 pounds, Riley Fitzgerald is a bit too small to play every

Four years ago, he decided to attend the small Christian high

down in football, too small for basketball, volleyball and other

school in north Glendale, rather than huge Boulder Creek, the

sports that require height and bulk. Though soccer players

public school serving the Anthem/New River area where the

don’t have to be huge, the sport can be very physical, with big

Fitzgerald family lives. Riley credits his mother Traci, father

defenders trying to batter scorers like Fitzgerald.

Dave, younger brother Cody and grandmother Nonie, for

cheering him on, both on the sidelines and at home. “They’ve

Those who know him expect Riley to do well in college, growing

been super supportive,” Riley said. “They’ve given up going

as an athlete and a young man. “Riley brings energy and

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enthusiasm to every game and training session and is a true team player,” said Brian O’Donnell, his club coach. “He is a fine young man of strong character who is also filled with honesty.” Asked what she’s most proud of about her oldest son, Traci Fitzgerald mulls it over as she talks. “He’s had a lot of obstacles. But like one of the (Arizona Republic) articles that was written about him said, he’s tenacious … He’s small, but he’s just amazing. He’s so fast. He has to play harder and play better than everyone else. That’s what I’m most proud of. He has had to overcome everything that is negative and turn it into a positive.” While Riley says his family has sacrificed for his athletic career, his mother says it has been worth it to watch him blossom as an athlete. “Oh my goodness, it’s been the joy of our lives!” Traci Fitzgerald said. “It’s been our entertainment: We go watch Riley play soccer. We’ve been to Hawaii to watch him play.” And Riley was about to return to Hawaii for a tournament with his club soccer team. Though playing soccer is expensive and time-consuming, Riley Fitzgerald said it has been worth it. “I liked being part of my club team because it’s challenging; you become closer to your teammates, you’re basically a family, and you become a lot quicker and faster.” His club team recently won the state title in its division, with Riley starting at left midfield. Before going off to Colorado August 1, Fitzgerald planned to spend his last month here “training a lot, working out hard for soccer, hanging out with my friends as much as I can, hanging out with my girlfriend as much as possible.” Once he’s off to college, he knows he will face challenges and distractions. “I feel like I’m going to have so much fun, it’s going to be harder to concentrate,” said Fitzgerald, who turned 18 in May. “But I’m going to work hard.” After playing soccer for four years in high school, with club play making it pretty much a year-round sport, you might think Riley Fitzgerald is burned out on the sport. Not so, he insists. “I’m still pretty fired up about playing soccer. I want to play as long as I can. My goal is to play professional. I know that’s a big dream, but I want to play at least four years in college.” “Riley is a highly versatile player with great field vision and is probably one of the best players that I have ever coached,” said Eric Maszton, one of his high school coaches. “He has great speed with an excellent touch on the ball and is skillful in avoiding defenders.” He will need that skill and speed at college. Unless he has a growth spurt in the next month, Riley Fitzgerald will be facing even bigger opponents, who will make him seem even smaller. One wonders if, at a Colorado Springs game, opposing coaches and fans will be yelling, “Look out for that little guy! Don’t let that little guy get the ball! Don’t let … Argh!” Jul y 2013

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Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center Welcomes First Customer

The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center welcomed its first customer, Yvonne H., to its new facility following a grand opening May 18, 2013. Pam DiPietro, executive director of the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, welcomed Yvonne to the new facility with a special gift. The new complex allows the food bank to better serve the more than 9,000 individuals and families in the northern desert foothills. The Foothills Food Bank‘s new home is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek. 480-488-1145 www.foothillsfoodbank.com

Addi Drew Music Scholarships Awarded

Nine-year-old Addi Drew loves theater, music, dance and singing. She will be a fifth grader in August, and has performed with Starlight Community Theater and MTA. Three years ago, she overheard a teacher at BCHS discussing the need for extra funds for some of the students she knew from theater. She approached her grandmother, Doreen Drew, and her father, Gary Drew of Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain Real Estate, wanting to give money to her friends at Boulder Creek High School. Doreen and Gary decided to fund a scholarship award as a way of giving back to Addi’s friends, and for Kirk Douglas, the school’s very talented director of choirs. There were 4 talented applicants this year: McKenna Blair, Grand Canyon University; Zachary Fitzgerald, University of Oregon; Aubrey Lane, BYU Idaho; and Devin Leming, Grand Canyon University. Each received a scholarship award at the Boulder Creek High School music department’s award banquet May 17th.

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Summer Fun for Kids at Desert Foothills Libary

The Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek is the place to be for summertime fun. A wide variety of free classes and programs will be held all summer long, giving children and parents a number of great ways to discover the joy of learning and beat the heat. Among the many programs offered, the Summer Reading Program runs through July 27 for ages 0-18 years. The “Dig Into Reading” kids’ program and “Beneath the Surface” teen program provide fun activities, and prizes. Register online and start reading for great prizes. The Summer Reading Program encourages every member of the family to develop a love of reading for pleasure while enabling children to maintain their reading skills during the long summer. It’s fun and free! The Great Arizona Puppet Theater: The Monkey and the Pirate will be held Monday, July 8 at 11 a.m. for all ages. A monkey, a pirate and a valuable banana treasure all add up to plenty of hilarious fun for the whole family in this rollicking and rambunctious original show. Kids’ yoga for ages 5 and up will be held on Fridays, June 7 to July 19 at 2 p.m. (No yoga on Friday, July 5) No registration is required; attend one session or all six sessions. Other programs include “Worm Drive, the Musical” (ages 5+) July 15 at 11 a.m.; a henna workshop (ages 11-18) July 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; E-books for Kids workshops with library Nooks (ages 5+) July 3 and 10 at 10:30 a.m. and the teen program July 9 and 23, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Duct tape crafts (ages 11-18) July 23, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Lego Club (ages 5+) July 25 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and more! A full listing of programs is available on the library website. This summer, get lost – in a book – and enjoy! 480-488-2286 www.desertfoothillslibrary.org

Travel the Globe Culinary-Style at The Herb Box

This summer, travel the globe at The Herb Box in SouthBridge or DC Ranch with the Second Annual Summer Supper Club series. Every Tuesday and Wednesday evening through July 31, take a culinary adventure with a weekly changing themed prix fixe menu of casual summer specials that explore a wide variety of cuisine styles. The Summer Supper Club schedule is as follows: July 2, 3 & 4: Made in the U.S.A. Enjoy squash puppies served with green tomato jam, Coffee Molasses Smoked Beef Brisket topped with tabasco and fried shallots, served with roasted red Jul y 2013

potato salad, with corn, bacon, scallions, and Rogue blue cheese. Dessert is a star-spangled all-American apple pie with cinnamon ice cream. July 9 & 10: German Kitchen Currywurst and pommes frites with mayo and creamy dilled cucumber salad start this scrumptious feast, followed by paprika pork schnitzel served with bacon scallion potato salad and braised cabbage. For desert, dive into our Boozy Black Forest Cherry Chocolate Trifle and Kirschwasser. July 16 & 17: Ploughman’s Pub Savor house-smoked trout and power greens salad with sliced radish, pumpernickel croutons, crushed red pepper, olive oil, and horseradish crème fraîche, followed by fish and chips served with malt vinegar, celery root remoulade and micro celery. For dessert, enjoy a fruit soup of mixed berries in rosé wine, topped with honey mascarpone and mint. July 23 & 24: Nuevo Latino Black Bean and Manchego Stuffed Pupusa masa griddle cake start this zesty meal, followed by Cuban Braised Pork with tepary bean and cilantro, plus Napa cabbage slaw. Caramelized Plantains with brown sugar and cinnamon, served with lime Kahlua chocolate bread pudding, topped with sweet cream and shaved chocolate complete la deliciosa comida. July 30 & 31: Korea Town Dive into Korean green onion pancakes with sesame-soy dipping sauce, followed by bulgogi Korean BBQ beef served in soft butter lettuce cups with sticky calrose rice, hot cucumbers, and sesame bean sprouts. For dessert, savor the taste of crystallized ginger ice cream with candied orange and edible flower petals. Dinners are $30 per person and include three courses plus a glass of wine. Pick up a Summer Supper Club dining passport at The Herb Box and after purchasing six prix fixe dinners, the seventh dinner is free. The Herb Box is located at SouthBridge in Old Town, 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Suites 100-200 in Scottsdale, and at DC Ranch on Market Street, 20707 N. Pima Rd., Suites 140-145 in Scottsdale 480-289-6160 480-289-6180 www.theherbbox.com

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Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company Announces 2013/2014 Season

Continuing its tradition of bringing Broadway’s favorites back to life, Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company (SMTC) is proud to announce productions for the 2013-2014 season. Performances will take place at the intimate 300-seat Dorrance Auditorium on the beautiful campus at Phoenix Country Day School in Paradise Valley. All SMTC shows feature the best local talent in the valley and a live 20+ piece orchestra.

Shows planned for the 2013-2014 season are: November 14 – 17: “The Music Man” (Tickets available now online.) March 2014: “Cabaret” Summer 2014: “West Side Story” or “A Little Night Music” Fall 2014: “42nd Street” SMTC will be holding dancing auditions Monday, June 17 beginning at 6 p.m. for children age 16 and under, and beginning at 7 p.m. for adults. Auditions will be held at the Conservatory for Dance, 13637 N. Tatum Blvd. by appointment only. 602-909-4215 www.scottsdalemusicaltheater.com

July 1 - 31 Educator Appreciation Month at MIM

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) invites Arizona K‒12 educators to explore nearly 6,000 instruments and artifacts from every country in the world for free during the entire month of July. Current Arizona teachers, school and district administrators, registered student teachers, teacher’s aides and homeschool educators will be granted complimentary admission with a school- or district-issued ID, fingerprint clearance card or (for homeschool educators) an affidavit of intent. Teachers’ Preview Day will be held Sunday, July 21 from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets are free for Arizona K‒12 educators, administrators, principals, registered student teachers and homeschool educators. Educators can take an in-depth look at MIM’s educational offerings for the 2013‒2014 school year and programming will include information about field trips (both docentled and self-guided tour options), pre- and post-visit curricula and Artist Residency Programs. The July 21 preview day will also feature a performance by the KawambeOmowale African Drum and Dance Theatre, one of the 2013‒2014 Artists in Residence; light refreshments; the opportunity to tour MIM’s galleries; and a preview of MIM’s two new school-tour options. To register, visit www.zoomerang.com. Seating for the Teachers’ Preview Days is limited, so register early. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org Jul y 2013

July 2, 16, 30 Wellness Orientation Workshop

Join Back to Health Chiropractic for a free wellness orientation workshop. Dr. Brian Hester, wellness coach in health, fitness and nutrition, will discuss how to set up a realistic care program for yourself and what you can do to take the first steps toward living a healthy lifestyle. Anyone who attends will receive a special gift certificate for one or more services at Back to Health Chiropractic. Workshops will be held Tuesdays, July 2, July 16 and July 30, beginning each night at 6:30 p.m. The workshops are held at Back to Health Chiropractic, 42104 N. Venture Dr. A102, in Anthem. This fun and informative program is free, but space is limited. Please call to reserve your spot. 623-551-6677 www.myanthemchiro.com

July 3 Anthem Independence Day Celebration

Join thousands of people from all over the Valley who will come together once again to celebrate at the 14th Annual Anthem Independence Day event. Along with traditional fireworks display, fun rides, activities and festival food will be available at this year’s event. Bring the family, a blanket and lawn chairs, and sit back and relax at the Anthem Independence Day Celebration! Avoid standing in lines to buy a $12 All-You-Can-Ride bracelet by purchasing them in advance at the ACC Community Center front desk from June 1- July 2 at 5 p.m. Bracelets include access to water slides, amusement rides, and inflatables. Event Highlights Include: • National Anthem – 9:25 p.m. • Fireworks – 9:30 p.m. • ACC Community Park Ball Fields • Cost: Admission is free; Parking is free. Water Slides, rides, and inflatables are $12 all-you-can-ride; other attraction prices vary. • Anthem Skate Park – Closes at 3 p.m. • Community Center – Closes at 4 p.m.; all cars will need to be out of the parking lot by 5 p.m.

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Food and drinks are permitted, although alcohol is only permitted for purchase and consumption within Rotary Beer Garden. Attendees are not permitted to bring alcohol. Hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, kettle corn, fry bread, sno-cones, ice cream, funnel cakes and more will be available for sale. Anthem Rotary will host their Beer Garden with margaritas. Walk to the event if possible as there will be several parking and road restrictions. Plan on road congestion. Please leave pets, cooking grills and pre-purchased alcohol at home. Remember to drink plenty of fluids and wear sunscreen. Most of all, enjoy the fun at the Anthem Independence Day celebration! www.onlineatanthem.com/special-events-independence-day

July 7 Independence Day Potluck at North Valley Christian Church

Celebrate Independence Day with a special patriotic service and potluck July 7 at North Valley Christian Church. North Valley Christian Church, formerly Spur Cross Cowboy Church, will hold a special service to celebrate Independence Day, followed by a potluck dinner. The service starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Opera House at Pioneer Living History Museum, 3901 W. Pioneer Rd. in Phoenix. Join the North Valley Christian Church community for celebration and fellowship at this fun event. 623-308-4338 www.nvccphx.com

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July 9, 23 Eight Weeks to Wellness Orientation

Join Back to Health Chiropractic for a free Eight Weeks to Wellness Orientation with Dr. Brian Hester, who will discuss topics such as wellness versus sickness care, how to make choices that will improve the quality of your life, how to set up and get the most out of a realistic, ongoing program of care for yourself, getting the ‘what,’ the ‘how,’ and most importantly, the ‘why’ behind wellness. Attendees will receive a special gift certificate for one or more services at Back to Health Chiropractic. Eight Weeks to Wellness orientations are July 9 and July 23 at 6:30 p.m. Both workshops are held at Back to Health Chiropractic, 42104 N. Venture Dr., Suite A102 in Anthem. This fun and informative program is free, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot by calling. 623-551-6677 www.myanthemchiro.com/8ww

July 13, 14 Experience France through the MIM

Celebrate French music and culture in honor of Bastille Day! Come to the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix and enjoy live music performances and hands-on activities, shop for French merchandise at the museum store and indulge in a French-inspired menu at Café Allegro. This program is sponsored by PetSmart and supported by Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix. The event will be held July 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and July 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are free with museum admission. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org

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July 17 I am Hip-Hop: the Legacy of an International Youth Movement

Join educator, writer and consultant Lasana Hotep for an in-depth, multi-media look into the history of the hiphop movement July 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek. Learn about the environment in which hip-hop was born, its nine elements and the global response to the movement. Highlights include rappers from Cuba, breakers from Japan and DJs from the Philippines. You’ll experience the many ways hip-hop has permeated American popular culture and higher education. Free. Seating is limited. Please call to register. 480-488-2286

July 18 Fanfare Ciocărlia

Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34.50–$42.50 It’s an exciting musical evening at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix as Fanfare Ciocărlia takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.! Fanfare Ciocărlia is one of the world’s greatest live bands, whose energy and ingenuity have won them fans around the globe. Fanfare’s members proudly approach every concert as a challenge to both entertain audiences and keep the true spirit of gypsy music alive. Fanfare’s musicians take pride in their ability to play as an extremely fast and tight unit, utilizing timpani, trumpets, horns and clarinets. Tickets cost is $34.50 to $42.50. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org Jul y 2013

July 23-25 MTA Auditions, “Carrie, the Musical”

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces auditions for their upcoming musical, “Carrie, The Musical” about a bullied teenager with telekinetic powers who takes revenge on prom night. The musical is based on Stephen King’s 1974 novel, which first premiered on Broadway in 1988. Auditions will be held July 24-25 in Anthem for ages 15-adult, no-cut for ages 15-19. Auditions will be held July 24 at 6 p.m. The dance call will be held July 25 at 5 p.m., with callbacks at 6 p.m. Auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals will be held at MTA’s performance space, 42323 N. Vision Way in Anthem. Rehearsals begin July 26, with performances taking place September 5-8. Those auditioning should prepare a musical theater song (or any song you are comfortable with), 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment CD or iPod to sing with; you may also sing a capella if needed. Please have your registration materials (available on the website) completed prior to coming to the audition. If you are unable to make the scheduled audition time, please contact musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com for an alternate appointment time.

Audition Preparation Workshop will be held Tuesday, July 23 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at MTA. The 90-minute group session is $35, and space is limited to 18 participants. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

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In the Line of Duty

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Sharon Knudson-Felix

On a chilly November day in Detroit, 1950, a young police officer named Andreas Mellert went to a house to serve a warrant arrest on a young man who had failed to appear in court on a traffic violation. It seemed to be a routine arrest, the kind officers conduct every day in every city. But as anyone in police work will tell you, there is nothing routine in being a police officer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even half a century ago. Officer Mellert, an ex-Marine whose wife Esther was expecting the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first child, cuffed his charge and walked him toward his patrol car. According to a Saturday Evening Post article by Arthur Baum that appeared April 7, 1956, the young man did not resist, but his father, who was home at the time of the arrest, was furious. He opened a front window and shot Officer Mellert in the back, leaving his wife a widow and his soon-to-be-born daughter without a father. He also left the Mellert family with a mortgage and unpaid bills that Esther could not have paid as a single mother. The story would have ended there, had it not been for Detroit auto dealer Bill Packer, who was the largest Pontiac dealer in the country and a friend of the police commissioner. Packer went to the hospital to see Esther Mellert and was so touched by her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sacrifice that he pulled out his pen and a stack of stationery. He wrote to 100 of his friends, asking each for $100 to help the widow pay her bills. He also enlisted the help of a Detroit News writer, who wrote an emotional column about Esther and her plight. He received a 100 percent response to his requests. Before Esther left the hospital with her newborn, Kathleen, less than two months later, Packer, the newspaper columnist, and the police commissioner presented her with a bankbook for an account in her name containing $7,800. Three years later, a scholarship of $1,000 was established for Kathleen. These early beginnings of comfort in the face of tragedy for fallen officers and firefighters led to the creation of the 100 Club concept. Established to provide immediate financial assistance to surviving family members, today organizations following the 100 Club concept support families of fallen police, probational and corrections officers, firefighters and federal agents through a brotherhood of organizations across the country. Arizona has a long history of lawmen who sacrificed their lives under their badge in our Wild West past. The first known line of duty death in Arizona dates back to Yuma County Sheriff Cornelius Sage in

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1865. In 1924, the first Phoenix police officer was killed in the line of duty, leaving five-year-old Frank Haze Burch without a father. Forty-one years later, when another officer was killed, fellow patrolmen were moved to start an Arizona version of the 100 Club. Frank became one of the founding members, along with Bill Shover, Eddie Basha and eight other charitable men. Since 1968, the 100 Club of Arizona has often quietly assisted the families of fallen officers and firefighters who have lost their lives while serving their communities. To date, more than $7 million in direct support has been given to the public safety Scholarship Program Recipient Kaylee Mueller with Sharon Knutson Felix and Jason Schechterle

community statewide. Our local public safety community has been hit with a rash of deaths of on-duty public safety personnel, including Officer Daryl Raetz and Firefighter Bradley Harper, who were both killed in separate incidents May 19, and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy William Coleman, who was shot and killed in January, 2012. The 100 Club of Arizona has been there for the surviving families, providing financial assistance, scholarships and emotional support. In addition, the 100 Club provides a program called Peer 100, which addresses the psychological needs of officers and firefighters struggling with the emotional impact of losing their peers. In recent years, financial assistance has been extended in cases of

Knutson Family Portrait was taken a week before Doug was killed.

injury and non-line-of-duty death benefit and a program to provide safety equipment to departments to help prevent these accidents from occurring, as well as several other programs have been enacted. For 100 Club Executive Director Sharon Knudson-Felix, the organization’s mission is more than just a job. In 1998, Sharon’s husband, Doug, 43, was the first motorcycle officer from the Arizona Department of Public Safety to be killed in the line of duty. He was standing near Scottsdale Road and Loop 202 waiting for a tow truck for an abandoned vehicle when he was struck by a pickup truck. Doug and Sharon had been married since he was 18 and she was 16, and his loss cut deeply. They met on a cross-country bicycle ride, two young people full of enthusiasm for adventure. “My dad always said it wasn’t about when you marry, it’s about who you marry,” Sharon said. “When you ride for 30 days with someone, you get to know them. We got to know each other real fast. We had so many things in common; we just hit it off. “I was from a small town, and it was a different world back then,” she added. Several years later, in 1983, the couple’s six-year-old son Ricky was struck and killed while walking on a sidewalk.

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“Doug was in his 30s,” Sharon said. “After Ricky was killed, it made it more important for Doug to do what he had always wanted to do.” Doug decided to follow a long-standing desire to become a police officer, and he left his job with the county to attend law enforcement academy. “We talked about the dangers of his career, but my son was on the sidewalk when he was killed. I was like, ‘Am I not going to walk on a sidewalk again?’ But we did it. We had to tell each our kids that it was OK to walk on that sidewalk again. We decided we didn’t want to live in fear. “You can’t always choose how you die, but you can choose how you live.” As the wife of an officer, Sharon knew the dangers. “I knew he was trained well, and I didn’t think about the dangers all the time,” she said. “As a spouse, you can’t go there. You can think about it, but you can’t live there.” As a widow, she was faced with difficult but familiar choices: She could become lost in her suffering, or she could choose to keep walking. She chose the latter. “It’s all about choices,” she said resolutely. “I became a better parent. I chose not to be bitter. I chose to take my experience and comfort other people.” She also penned a book that that has helped countless people through their grief called “Gifts My Father Gave Me: Finding Joy After Tragedy.” Through her impressive work with the 100 Club and her inspirational message of choosing life in the face of adversity, Sharon is a strong source of comfort and counsel for others. “It’s never OK, but you can live life and have joy in your life,” she said. “Just because you’ve suffered a tragedy doesn’t mean you have to quit living.” www.100club.org Jul y 2013

C hamber Profile

Chamber Contributor Jenny Brooks, Special to ImagesAZ

From Dairy Farmer to Real Estate Jim McGiffert, real estate broker and co-owner of RE/MAX Sonoran Foothills, takes customer service to a whole new level. He and co-owner Bonnie Burns have made customer service their top priority and their distinguishing quality. But it’s not just direct customer service.

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“We give both the agents and their clients the best professional service humanly possible,” McGiffert said. “We aim to be quick to respond, thorough and pleasant in every request.” You see, the thought behind this philosophy is that the better service you provide to the agents and the more help you give them, the happier their clients will be.

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And this is not an easy feat. Real estate agents keep irregular hours because they are beholden to their clients’ schedules. Calls for help can come at any hour of the day, any day of the week. But McGiffert and Burns make it a priority to be available.

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“We keep a detailed calendar of who is available when and it includes Bonnie and I as well as our support staff,” McGiffert said. “We are in constant communication with our fellow agents. For Bonnie and I, we compare our business to a big family, and we’re the parents trying to govern it all. We have to be there for the agents.”

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It’s no coincidence that McGiffert’s favorite part of his job is mentoring the agents and helping them be more successful in what they do. He’s very proud of this and the fact that his agency had an average of 28 closings in 2012, double the RE/MAX average.

In addition to the commitment to his business, McGiffert is an ambassador for the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce; he’s very involved in his church (two of them, actually) and serves as treasurer on the board of the Scottsdale Association of Realtors.

Though it seems he’s a natural, real estate is not McGiffert’s first career. He retired as vice president of sales and operations from an industry-leading utility contracting company, where he worked for more than 20 years. He says his experience in professional sales and negotiations during his time in the position serves the interests of his real estate clients very well.

“In groups like the Chamber of Commerce, you interact and help each other, picking up little gems from each other,” said McGiffert. “It’s important to surround yourself with other business people and mastermind with them, to support each other.”

But McGiffert’s turn into sales is even more interesting when you learn that he was supposed to be a dairy farmer on his family farm in upstate New York. “My family owned the dairy farm for 150 years, and I went to school, planning to come back as a seventh-generation dairy farmer,” McGiffert said. “But my family sold the farm while I was in college.” Having his plans derailed, McGiffert followed a long line of family into the military.

McGiffert and his wife live in the Sonoran foothills and are very involved in the arts. They love having every professional sports teams within a 35-minute drive and the fact that they can be up in the mountains in two hours fishing for trout. Another hobby includes golf.

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“I’m an avid golfer; terrible, but I love it,” he said. When asked what one piece of business advice he would offer up, he focused on optimism. “Never give up,” he said. “I’m one of those people who believes in turning lemons into lemonade.”

“I had relatives who had served in World War I, and my father and his two brothers served in World War II. My older brother was in the Navy and my younger brother was in the Army, so I joined the Air Force after college,” he said.

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His son and two grandsons continued the tradition of military service when they joined the Navy.

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Get out of the Heat

Hike your way to cooler temperatures Writer Lynsi Freitag

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The weather is cranking up and you are interested in getting out – out of the heat, out of the scorching sun, out in the cool, open air. Thankfully, you don’t have to go far to find what you’re looking for. There are many gems within Arizona that are perfect for enjoying the outdoors without sweating in the triple digits.

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Sedona – Cathedral Rock The red rock of Sedona’s natural landscape is a must-see in Arizona. It’s an incredibly awe-inspiring and distinctive destination. In addition to the beauty, temperatures are a bit cooler than here in Phoenix, making it an even more attractive destination for hikers.

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“I love hiking in Sedona,” says Scottsdale resident Susan West. “Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful and unique, but it’s the perfect place to combine a great workout with a great meal and glass of wine afterward.” West considers Cathedral Rock one of her favorite hikes in the area. “It’s pretty short, but it’s a scramble to the top over wacky red rocks, so it’s a great workout,” she says. “Because it’s steep, it gets traffic, but it’s not full of people. When you get to the top, you have an expansive view of Sedona and many of the iconic formations. Off the back, it’s a quiet view to green fields. The Coconino National Forest website describes the hike as “more of a rock climb than a hike,” and says the trail is “unshaded and steep and difficult in places.” But West has discovered it to be doable by adults and kids alike. “I know kids as young as three years old who have completed the hike, and older kids can definitely do it,” she says. “It’s short enough to be family-friendly but also fun for all ages.”

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Flagstaff – Humphrey’s Flagstaff is a very popular destination for Arizonans, and Humphrey’s Trail is one of the must-see hiking destinations in the area. “It is my favorite hike in Arizona,” says Desert Ridge resident Catherine Chisholm.

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“But it is a challenge.” What makes the hike so popular is that, at 12,633 feet, the summit of Humphrey’s Peak is the highest elevation in Arizona, showcasing distant views of the Grand Canyon and Oak Creek Canyon. What makes it a challenge is that the trail is steep, with a quick 3,333 foot elevation gain, and becomes very rocky at its higher reaches. “The last part of the hike is above the treeline,” says Chisholm. “I have been with really fit people who started to feel the altitude in the last 30 minutes and have gotten dizzy. You don’t have to go all the way to the top, the beginning of the hike is in a densely forested area and a lot of hikers go up and back for an hour or so.” The trail runs approximately 5 to 5.5 miles each way, so if you do plan on hiking the whole trail in a roundtrip day hike, start early and check the forecast. “If you are going to go to the top, make sure the weather is going to be good - you wouldn’t want to get stuck in a thunderstorm up there,” says Chisholm. “Also, you’ll need plenty of food or water because it will take most of the day.” Above the treeline, the only plants that can survive are small tundra shrubs and wildflowers that huddle for shelter among the rocks. Some are found nowhere else in the world. Past the tree line, you come to the top. “It is amazing at the top,” says Chisholm. “It is the highest point in Arizona and you feel like you are above the clouds.”

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Strawberry – Fossil Creek Fossil Creek is a true gem. The hike is beautiful and the rewards are great. At the bottom of the 1,600-foot-deep canyon are a series of springs that eject 20,000 gallons of water a minute. Fossil Creek attracts all sorts of visitors: day hikers, campers, adults and kids alike. It really has something for everyone. “My husband and I love Fossil Creek,” says Desert Ridge resident Jessica Warren. “We love camping and this is a much easier alternative to the Grand Canyon. It is so much fun to splash around in the water at the bottom of the canyon in the creek.” The Coconino National Forest claims “over 30 million gallons of water are discharged each day at a constant 70 degrees,” making it a huge draw for those willing to hike all the way to the bottom. The route drops a little more than 1,300 feet over four miles down to the creek, making it an eight-mile roundtrip hike. Plan on camping overnight or going early. “I recommend bringing plenty of water with you,” adds Warren. “It is still hot in the summer and the hike out is challenging, but it’s worth it. You get to experience desert landscape along with lots of rocks, trees and the amazing springs. It’s just a great place.” Warren isn’t alone in her sentiment. In fact, Fossil Creek has increased so much in popularity that the trails are often shut down because of too much traffic. Before you make the trip, make sure the trails are open and accepting hikers. Coconino National Forest highly recommends hiking on a weekday if your schedule allows.

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Throw out the word “vortexes” at a dinner party in Mainstream, USA, and you’re likely to get more than a few odd looks. Chances are good that, before you can say, “Pass the meatloaf,” someone will either politely change the subject or begin to chuckle. For the last few dozen years, the term “vortexes” has been associated with alternative hippie granola types who believe world peace is mandatory and shaving is optional – not that there is a thing wrong with that, of course. I’m no hater. My point is that the concept of energy centers has been a little “underground,” if you will. Not so true anymore, says Dennis Andres, author of “What is a Vortex: Sedona’s Vortex Sites A Practical Guide.” He should know; he and his Keens have covered over 10,000 miles of Sedona trails with a spectrum of seekers, from yogis to yuppies through his long stretch as tour and meditation guide and official “Mr. Sedona.” “A vortex is a center of spiritual energy,” he explains. “In the case of Sedona, it’s a word used to mean ‘sacred site.’ It’s a place that combines abundant natural beauty with a hard-to-define feeling of well-being and connectedness that people find here.” Before you feel a need to create a space and process that notion over a cup of kombucha, the concepts Dennis is referring to are not so far-out. Sacred places are found all over the world and are woven through recorded history. Dennis says they are characterized by one or both of two things: tremendous natural beauty and a recurring phenomenon of people experiencing unusual reactions from being there. It’s not a matter of New Age as much as it’s a matter of ancient wisdom. From Machu Picchu to the Pyramids of Giza, sacred places have lured souls for centuries, and we’re lucky enough to have one of these spots in our own back yard. “Sacred places are divine creations, and you can define ‘divine’ any way you want,” says Dennis. “People from many different faiths experience something special in Sedona. It’s not about religion, it’s about spirit. I’m not asking anyone to worship it, but I do think it’s worthwhile to recognize that a place can have its own energy. “All places have their own energy,” he continues. “Where you were born may feel different than where you went to school, and where you went to school may feel different from where you work. Sometimes the energy expression is vibrant in a way that people notice it more.” Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

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just based on warm, fuzzy feelings. Science may be filling in some of the blanks. In the 1970s, a scientist named James Lovelock formulated the Gaia hypothesis, suggesting that the earth’s atmosphere, oceans, geophysiology and other systems are interrelated and that the earth itself is a single living organism. At first, this radical idea was ignored and dismissed as a neo-pagan New Age religion. However, after a few tweaks and a lot of scientific banter, many of the ideas presented by the Gaia hypothesis are now being used to understand geophysiology, earth systems science, biogeochemistry, systems ecology and climate science. It does more than make good coffee shop fodder for the white coat types, though. Currently, researchers from the University of Maryland and Western Washington University have discovered a way to track chemical elements that could ultimately prove or disprove the theory. In the meantime, the perspective that the earth functions as a single living organism has added some explanation for otherwise mysterious processes that affect us all. If proven, it will validate what ancient people have said for centuries and what environmentalists have been proclaiming for decades: the earth is alive. A vortex, then, says Dennis is a “place in nature where the earth is exceptionally alive and healthy.”

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So if a vortex is simply a center of life-force energy, how is that energy measured? Well, for one thing, it’s not magnetic energy like iron in Sedona’s red rocks may suggest. It’s also not electrical energy. It’s an esoteric energy, and there are growing volumes of scientific studies proving its existence and validity, including work by Stanford University Professor Emeritus William Tiller and Paul J. Rosch, clinical professor of medicine and psychiatry at New York Medical College, among others. Dennis has a more readily available tool. “In observing the experiences of nearly a thousand people in Sedona, it is clear that there is a more sensitive, more accurate measuring device of the energy that is here. It is us: human beings. As complex organisms with an ability to sense more than what can be seen physically, we are often able to detect this energy.” If you’ve ever experienced a woman’s intuition or a bad feeling about someone, you’ve felt subtle energy. Some call it a sixth sense; some call it chi; some call it life force. Regardless of semantics, when people connect to it in Sedona, sometimes they laugh, sometimes they cry, and sometimes they feel physical elation. Dennis says that women are often the ones who shed tears while men, usually the more physical of our species, feel an urge to climb mountains or otherwise conquer nature. Some, however, feel nothing at all. That’s good and fine, too. “When we use the term ‘vortex,’ it’s a New Age term, and not one I use a lot,” he says, speaking slowly as he formulates his words carefully. “When we say ‘vortex,’ it makes people think one of three things that is incorrect. “The first is that there are specific places where the energy is strongest. The phenomenon people experience is in the whole area, and the idea that there are spots where it is stronger is actually doing harm to nature because everyone wants to stand in certain places. People have trampled their way through what was once pristine wilderness to get to those spots.” Visitors from all over the world flock to Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock or Bell Rock, among other places in Sedona, hoping to feel something special. Dennis, too, once believed that certain locations held more significance. He now believes the energy is somewhat fluid, and that people can connect with it from many places in the area.

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“I love Bell Rock, but it is not necessarily the best place to visit for finding spots. It could also prevent you from connecting with nature because there are often so many other people there. Rather than searching for ‘X-marks-the-sacred-spot,’ it’s the connection you are making to wherever you are standing that matters, whether it be a tree, a flower or an awesome red rock formation.” And, oh, is there nature to find! There are 115 hiking trails that weave through the forested and stone-studded land, and not one of them is a dud. A visit to the Hike House near Uptown will put you on a path right for you. Early morning and sunset bring almost otherworldly views, with orchid skies bursting against bright salmon and apricot mountains. He continues, “The second incorrect idea is that there is magnetic energy. There is not. You won’t feel a magnetic pull when you come to Sedona because it simply is not there.” The third fallacy may be the one that causes the most misunderstanding and frustration. “Using the term ‘vortex’ makes people think that there is somehow a correct way to feel what happens,” Dennis explains. “It makes people think that, if they don’t feel something, they’re somehow spiritually deficient. That’s not true. People simply experience things in ways unique to them.” People visit Sedona with many different intentions. Some just want to hike in a beautiful place. Some want a spiritual experience. There is no right or wrong; there are no losers in this discussion. No one should be disappointed. That’s the beauty of places like Sedona; everybody wins. No matter how we process it, we are all surrounded by magic and wonder. It’s when we stop seeing the beauty that lies within nature – any nature – that we stop appreciating those gifts. Whether you meditate on an outcrop of an ancient red mountain, or walk through the forest and notice tiny flowers in bloom, there is peace in Sedona. Maybe it’s a coincidence; or maybe, just maybe, Creation whipped up something a little extra special. As the science behind the wonder continues to evolve, it may just prove what people have been saying all along. Vortexes may not be so ‘out there’ after all.

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Champion Swimmers in Anthem Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Tony Poleo

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The monotony of daily swimming practice, with the same exercises over and over, took a sudden, thrilling flip-turn May 18, when a pair of champions splashed down at the Anthem Community Center. Throwing long shadows over the young Dolphins swimmers were a beast of a backstroker and breaststroke champion. The man, a chiseled giant looking like a blonde Ben Affleck, appeared to have maybe .0001 percent bodyfat. The woman seemed like a muscular mermaid who had shed her tail, but could still swim with incredible speed and power. To the Anthem kids, the pair of championship swimmers looked like they had descended from Mt. Olympus. “They didn’t look like regular humans,” recalled Scott Newell, the youth coach who arranged the clinic. “They look like superhumans.” The massive Matt Grevers is rapidly becoming a superstar swimmer, with four gold medals and two silvers in the last two Olympics. Annie Chandler narrowly missed qualifying for the Olympics, yet has quite a resume, as she was a six-time national champion for the University of Arizona. Their story only gets more charming, as the two swimmers were married the month before; she is now Annie Chandler Grevers. They live in Tucson, and if they ever have a baby, they may need to cut and paste two cribs together. Matt is 6-foot-8. Annie is 6-foot-1. “We’re both freakishly tall and it’s an unwritten law that giants gravitate toward one another,” Annie wrote on her blog. She moved from San Antonio to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona, and met her man when the Northwestern University star came to Arizona to train with the U of A team.

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They are now on tour with the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour, giving lessons to kids around the country. Here in Anthem, 80 kids paid $79 to attend the four-hour clinic on May 18. Most of Newell’s Anthem Dolphins, ages 6

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The first hour of the clinic was a meet-andgreet, with the Grevers’ medals on display for the kids to see and even hold. They then split the group into two, and traded off talking to young swimmers and a group of parents. Coach Newell was impressed by this. “Some kids swim because they want to, some kids swim because their parents want them to,” he said. After teaching “dry land exercises” of stretches and strengthening routines, the clinic ended in the water, with the champion swimmers giving tips on various strokes to the kids. And then all the kids had a chance to race against the champions. The big-time athletes didn’t just go through the motions; they did it with enthusiasm, delivering high-fives all around. The clinic ended around noon, with a surprise for the newlyweds: A giant cake that said, “Congratulations Matt and Annie.” After the Grevers shared their cake, there was a bonus, with a half-hour of private instruction for the winner of a drawing. Winner Austin Robertson was able to select two swimmers to join him for the private lesson. He chose Jordan Robertson and Dolphins teammate Brendan Newell. Matt Grevers turned to Austin’s father and said, “Your son is definitely is going places. He was smart enough to pick his sister and the coach’s son!” The private lesson was “helpful and really nice,” said Austin, 14. “They told us about drills we need to do to help us pull better and

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kick better. And to keep your head down, when to breathe and how to keep my head when I breathe.” He finished eighth at the first big meet after the Grevers’ lesson, which he said will help motivate him to get better. “I’ll remember the experience of having an Olympian teach me and mentor me.” “I was really pleased,” said Tony Robertson, the father whose two children got lessons from the champs. “For me it was an honor to have somebody teach my kids a few of the basics. The way Matt and Annie did everything I think was wonderful.” In the competitive world of Arizona swimming, being a top athlete requires a daily, year-round routine of getting in the water and working hard nearly every day. “It’s hard for the kids, especially when they get older; if they’ve been doing it since they were 8 or 9 or 10, it takes a toll,” said Newell, who has been coaching swimming for 18 years. So when a couple of champions came to town, it showed the kids what the payoff can be for that hard work. “It was great,” said Newell. “It was really motivating for older kids that have aspirations of going to college, swimming at the next level – and cool for the little kids who may have watched Matt Grevers winning gold medals on TV.” And in the coming years, when getting out of bed early, stretching, eating a healthy breakfast and heading to the pool for yet another swimming practice seems so pointless – when it would be so easy to turn off the alarm clock, roll back to sleep and dream of a fast-food breakfast, many kids around Anthem may be asking themselves, “What would Matt and Annie do?” www.fitterandfaster.com www.anthemdolphins.com

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The Golden Rule in Different Faiths

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Buddhism “…a state that is not pleasing or delightful to me, how could I inflict that upon another?” Samyutta NIkaya v. 353 Christianity “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27 Hinduism “This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.” Mahabharata 5:1517 Humanism “Humanists acknowledge human interdependence, the need for mutual respect and the kinship of all humanity.” British Humanist Society Islam “None of you [truly] believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.” Number 13 of Imam “Al-Nawawi’s Forty Hadiths” Judaism “…thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Leviticus 19:18 Native American Spirituality “All things are our relatives; what we do to everything, we do to ourselves. All is really One.” Black Elk Shinto “Be charitable to all beings, love is the representative of God.” Ko-ji-ki Hachiman Kasuga Unitarian “We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” Unitarian principles

Living the Golden Rule Writer Amanda Christmann Larson It often feels as if we live in a world of fear. Suspicious of those we deem not like ourselves in race, religion, politics, socioeconomic status or other factors, we have built divisive walls and separated the world into tidy categories of “them” and “us,” brushing entire groups of people with broad strokes of judgment based on conclusions drawn from the nightly news or Facebook posts. Look a little deeper, though, and the capacity for creativity, empathy and love is present in every one of us, no matter what our labels. Of course, there are people who make choices to hurt others, but recognizing that the vast majority of us have far more in common than we may realize is the key to moving beyond fear and into the realm of unity and respect where true change in our own lives and the lives of others can begin to happen.

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Doing right for one another starts by knocking down walls and getting to know each other with a child-like openness. Perhaps the simplest guide for this is our spirituality. What many of us know as the Golden Rule, or “Treat others as you want to be treated,” is also known as “Ethics of Reciprocity.” It is found in the doctrine of nearly every major and minor religion in the world, as well as in ancient cultures. It’s not about religion: even many secular humanists – agnostics and atheists – embrace the Golden Rule as their primary guide to morality and ethics. It is intended to be applied to the entire human race, but all-too-often, it is selectively enforced, with the caveat, “… if others are just like me.” Opening our eyes and hearts to recognize that it applies to everyone changes our perspective, thoughts and actions. The common thread of the Golden Rule, according to Arizona Interfaith Movement (AIFM) Director Paul Eppinger, is the tie that binds us all. “By focusing on the common ground we share as people with differing viewpoints, we build bridges of respect, understanding and support,” he explained. Although it’s an ancient concept, it’s creating a new level of unity among people of all different religions. Interfaith movements are springing up worldwide, and people of all faiths are joining together to learn about each other, help each other and extend an olive branch of peace. Following the Golden Rule is not about changing our own beliefs; it’s about recognizing the connections we share and expressing a willingness to learn about others. It’s also about reaching out to each other in times of need, not because they are fellow Christians or fellow Muslims (or any other religion), but because they are fellow humans. It seems to be catching on. Last month, the annual Arizona Interfaith Movement Golden Rule Award Banquet catered to a sold-out crowd of people representing about 25 different faiths. At every table, conversations centered on faith and family, careers and children, all

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told through lenses brightly colored by different spiritual beliefs. The energy in the air was palpable; for those in attendance, the banquet represented the promise of hope that exists when we embrace each other, differences and all. Emcee Pat McMahon, whose television and radio career, notably “Wallace and Ladmo” and KPHO television, spans back to the 1960s, perhaps said it best when he noted, “I knew as I ascended the steps to the stage that this must be a spiritual group because I heard some of you say, ‘My God! Is he still alive?!’” And so the tone was set. This year’s honorees include Marty Shultz, senior policy director for Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, and Schreck, LLP; Benevilla CEO Michelle Dionisio; Hopefest Director Billy Thrall; Gilbert Mayor John Lewis; and First Things First Director Rhian Evans Allvin. Also among the honorees were two outstanding young people, Spencer Zimmerman and Dayton Howard, both from Gilbert. The two met while attending the same LDS church. In 2010, Spencer wanted to share the joy of finishing a triathlon with his friend Dayton, who has cerebral palsy, so badly that he pushed, pulled and carried his friend through a 500-meter swim, 3.2 mile run and 12-mile bike ride. In a beautiful spirit of love, Spencer said he is the one who is lucky for having a friend like Dayton. Spencer and Dayton shared the podium together. To a crowd with not a dry eye in the house, Spencer shared advice from far beyond his now-16 years. “Act on every worthy thought,” he said. “Service isn’t something you do just to be recognized; it should be behind the scenes. You’ve got to be willing to do it in the shadows. Be the person who stands out, but doesn’t really stand out.” The crowd rose to its feet in applause. No matter what their race, culture or religious beliefs, everyone in the room understood the gift in Spencer’s words.

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Even the final honoree, whose fame and popularity preceded him, started his own acceptance speech by acknowledging the emotion hanging in the room after the boys left the stage. In a smart gray suit and tie, Arizona Cardinal wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. applauded the boys, nearly half the age of his own 29 years, for the courage and integrity they inspired in others. Fitzgerald knows all about inspiration, although his option to “do it in the shadows” may be more difficult than for some. In addition to his feats on the football field, he started the First Down Fund, supporting families in crisis, working with organizations that provide healthcare to those in need, and funding positive activities for children across the country. The 6’3” speedster has also formed a partnership with Oxfam and the Starkey Hearing Foundation, working in developing countries throughout the world to provide the gift of hearing. He also sponsors a scholarship program, empowering returning learners to complete their degree programs through the University of Phoenix. “I know that, without my faith, my foundation wouldn’t be here,” he said. “If you watch Fox or CNN, you would think that we couldn’t all get along. It doesn’t matter if you are a mayor, a philanthropic leader, or a 16-year-old student, you can make a difference.” Alfred Adler once said, “There is a law that man should love his neighbor as himself. In a few hundred years, it should be as natural to mankind as breathing or the upright gait; but if he does not learn it, he must perish.” Added Eppinger, “Today, we must learn and practice the Golden Rule.” The crowd, dressed in different versions of their Sunday best, with different accents and histories, listened as one as he continued. “Go in peace. Go in joy. Go in love. Go, living out the Golden Rule.”

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Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

Touched by a Twister Like so many of us, Anthem resident Sandi Greene sat glued to her television set and watched the devastation that ensued after an EF5 tornado tore through the small community of Moore, Oklahoma May 20. Her heart broke. It was reminiscent of so many other disasters that touched her the same way: Hurricane Katrina, the earthquakes in Japan and Haiti, and 9/11. She felt helpless in the face of such devastation. What could she possibly do … pray and send a $10 check to the Red Cross? Soon, that helplessness turned into hopefulness. She heard from a friend, Jennifer, who lives just outside of Moore. Jennifer posted on Facebook that her friend lost his house – it was found three blocks away. When Sandi asked if she could do anything, Jennifer responded that she needed boys’ clothes. Sandi decided to ask around for additional donations, posting a request on Facebook. In turn, many of Sandi’s friends reposted the message. Sandi said, “Within 24 hours I had dozens of emails and texts from people wanting to give me donations to forward to Oklahoma. I told Jennifer it was going to be way too expensive to ship everything I had already collected. I jokingly said, ‘How long would it take to meet halfway?’” From that point, a plan was hatched.

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Sandi continued to accept the donations that come so freely from Anthemites when anyone is in need. Within another day, her garage was filled with items from all over Arizona. Sandi said, “The power of social media overwhelmed me, but the power of generosity moved me even more. “Friends came over to my house and loaded the trailer with the donations – clothes, toiletries, baby items, shoes, bedding, cards created by kids and much more. One little girl even gave me $20 to pass on. One of the neighbors came over with donations and told me how his house was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, so he wanted to give back.” Donations came in forms other than clothing and monetary donations. The manager at the Anthem U-Haul gave Sandi a deeply discounted trailer, and someone else offered their SUV for the trip. Someone else covered gas and the hotel, and even a hotel manager offered a great discount when he heard about the purpose of Sandi’s journey. Sandi made the trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico with a friend, Autumn. They stayed a night and met Jennifer and her husband the next morning. They transferred everything from her trailer to theirs, and it was toted to a non-profit organization in Oklahoma. While Jennifer and her husband didn’t suffer the level of devastation and loss that their neighbors had, they were touched by Arizona’s willingness to jump in and help. Jennifer said to Sandi, “I really can’t believe how the people in Arizona have given.”

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The major project that grew out of a personal response to someone in need taught Sandi much about willingness to give. Sandi said, “Giving creates a bond between people. It teaches our kids to give and be thankful for what they have. For me, it dissolved some of my negative thought patterns and instead put focus on a purpose. It helps us to realize if we lost everything in a second and only were left with the clothes on our backs, we would want others to help us. “We might not always be able to help Oklahoma or another place when disaster strikes, but we can make a difference right where we are in our communities when we see needs come about. Anyone can make change and make a difference; you’ve just got to step up and out of yourself.”

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pets & Rattlesnakes Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Bryan Hughes

While they don’t always follow common sense, at least most humans have the knowledge that rattlesnakes are dangerous things, not to be treated as toys. Yet to an untrained dog, a diamondback is the coolest thing ever, squirming around with a fascinating smell and what a cool tail; it even rattles! Now this is something to be investigated, let me get in there and get a close look and a good sniff …. Dogs tend to lead with their noses, which is exactly where a venomous snake will bite them. Take it from Rob Graham, manager of Animal Health Services, Cave Creek’s always-open pet emergency treatment center. How many dogs are brought in because of rattlesnake bites? “Pretty close to 100 a year,” Graham says. On a recent Monday, Graham looked over at two dogs, a pitbull and terrier, both recovering from rattler bites. He notes that the bites are not always poisonous. “The thing about rattlesnakes is 20 percent of the bites turn out to be a dry bite, where the snake recently fed and there’s no venom. So there’s the potential it won’t cause severe bleeding. …Rattlesnake venom causes bleeding under the skin. When a dog gets bit under the nose, which is the most common place, the whole head swells up like a basketball.” Even so, fast action vastly reduces fatalities. “We don’t see many of the (dogs bitten by rattlers) die, certainly not the ones we treat with anti-venom.” He recalls only a few that have died as a result of rattlesnake bites over the last five years. “One got bit in chest, and the venom went mainline. The other was a small Yorkie that got bit in the eye.” What to do if a rattlesnake bites your dog? “Go directly to a veterinarian who has anti-venom. Even if you’re not sure it got bit (by a rattler), better to get anti-venom. The sooner you get anti-venom, the less severe the reactions.” And bring your credit cards. A shot of anti-venom costs around $800. Then there are typically observation and checks to make sure the anti-venom is working well enough that the dog’s blood clotting capability has returned to normal. After a 24- to 36-hour treatment, most dogs wag their tails as they walk out the door, with the owners panting at a $1,500-2,000 bill. “Whereas snake avoidance training costs about $100,” Graham notes.

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The Cave Creek Snake Avoidance Training program charges $89 to train dogs to stay away from rattlesnakes. Dogs are outfitted with shock collars and allowed to approach live rattlesnakes in cages; the dogs get a shock when they get close, teaching them to avoid the sound and smell of rattlesnakes. The motto here: “A few seconds of discomfort is better than weeks of pain.” In New River, Viper Avoidance charges $60 for the “shocking” training. A transmitter sends a signal to the collar which produces a harmless, but attention-getting, shock. An appropriate amount of shock is required to get the message that rattlesnakes are dangerous across to your dog. Graham is not a fan of another alternative. “There is a rattlesnake vaccine that we do not endorse,” he said. He explained he is concerned about the vaccine for two reasons: 1) the maker has not released testing results; and 2) he has treated dogs that had the vaccine and were bit by rattlesnakes, “and there was no difference.” Various vets around Cave Creek and Anthem do carry the diamondback vaccine, produced by Red Rock Biologics. Ken Harding, the veterinarian of Animal Skies Hospital in Cave Creek, recommends the product. “It doesn’t prevent (snake bites), but hopefully it cuts down on some of the damage,” he said. “I use it on my own dog.” A Cave Creek woman who trains search dogs saw one

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of her dogs get bit by a baby rattlesnake. “Those are the worst kind,” she said. “Big snakes might strike two or three times before they release venom. But the babies don’t know better, they release all their venom.” Her dog had not yet been snake-trained, but had been given the rattlesnake vaccine. “It bought time,” she said; she was in a remote area when the dog received the bite, and it barely survived the long drive for anti-venom. According to the website of Red Rock Biologics, “The rattlesnake vaccine is intended to help create an immunity that will protect your dog against rattlesnake venom.” The producer notes that the vaccine does not create full protection. “Even after your dog is vaccinated against rattlesnake venom, she should be taken to a veterinarian

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for evaluation and care as soon as possible following snakebite. Veterinarians can determine whether your dog will require additional treatment.” And the vaccine does not provide protection against bites by the dreaded Mohave (commonly spelled “Mojave”) rattlesnake. According to the Arizona Fish and Game Department’s website, the Mohave can be up to 4 feet long, and are “widely considered the most toxic rattlesnake in the U.S.” and are easily confused with the Western diamondbacked rattlesnake. Either rattlesnake can be deadly to humans, dogs, horses and other animals. The folks at Viper Avoidance say, “The vaccine and the training are two weapons in your arsenal against rattlesnake bites and should be used together.” Harding, the Cave Creek vet, agrees with this view. And, most importantly, he preaches alertness to pet owners. “It’s best to keep dogs on a leash and away from bushes, which is where snakes like to hide.” While dogs are by far the most common victims of rattlesnake bites, other outside pets are at risk. As Harding noted, “I just had a cat in yesterday that got bit by a rattlesnake.” According to Red Rock Biologics, “Our research suggests that the rattlesnake vaccine may actually work better in cats than in dogs.” Whether it’s a cat or dog, perhaps the best vaccine is the owner’s commonsense and precaution. Experts recommend, particularly in the summer months when rattlesnakes thrive, pet owners should remove rocks, decorations and other places where snakes can hide in your yard, and carefully check the space before letting your pet outside. Keep dogs on leashes when walking. Precautions can save pain to your pet, and to your wallet.

Resources/further reading Vaccine maker’s website: redrockbiologics.com. Cave Creek Snake Avoidance Training: 4640 E. Forest Pleasant Pl., Cave Creek; 480-595-6700; snakeproofing.com. New River Viper Avoidance: 43226 N. 7th Ave., New River; 480-215-1776; vipervoidance.com. Animal Health Services, 24-hour pet emergency clinic, 37555 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-6181. Emergency Animal Clinics: 24-hour pet emergency clinics, have several locations, including: North Scottsdale, 22595 N. Scottsdale Rd. (south of Pinnacle Peak Rd.), 480-949-8001; and Glendale, 2260 W. Glendale Ave., 602-995-3757. Arizona Game and Fish Department website on rattlesnakes: www.azgfd.gov/w_c Jul y 2013

Dining Guide Spotlight

Q-to-U-BBQ

3434 W. Anthem Way, Suite 146 Anthem, AZ 85086 623-465-7800 Closed Monday Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Q-to-U-BBQ is a family business that was built on homemade recipes that were perfected through trial and error, competition after competition, award after award. We are lucky to have this time-tested, award-winning food right here in Anthem. This summer, The Rosol Family added one of these award-winning dishes to their regular menu. Their scrumptious made-from-scratch Snickers Pie was tested in “the field” at various competitions and garnered numerous awards. Stop by to taste the newest addition to the dessert menu, or enjoy the out-of-this-world homemade bread pudding that has been on the dessert menu from the start, and has won over the hearts of customers from near and far. The hot Arizona summer calls for the hottest barbeque this side of the Mississippi – topped off with some cool Snickers Pie!

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Meet the Marketplace Wild Holly Gallery

Recently chosen as the “art spot to visit” when traveling to Arizona by American Art Collector magazine, Wild Holly Gallery is a must-see when you visit Carefree, Arizona. The sprawling art gallery is located right in the heart of downtown Carefree and features American artists of all styles and mediums.

As steel kinetic wind sculpture draws you inside, the question then becomes, ‘Where do I start?’ You’ll be fascinated by the gallery’s colors, textures and energy.

ProSkill Plumbing, Heating and Air Award-winning ProSkill Plumbing, Heating and Air has made a name for itself in the North Valley by offering unsurpassed service and value to their customers since 2009. In fact, owners Tyler and Travis Ringe are so confident in the value they offer, they serve customers with no service or trip charge!

What makes Wild Holly Gallery different among Carefree galleries? It’s the eclecticism. You won’t see this stunning array of art anywhere else in the Phoenix area. Wild Holly features over 95 artists from all over the country. Styles range from traditional to ultra-modern, with everything in between. The highly multifaceted collection includes paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, copper, glass and more. Its fountains are its most talkedabout pieces. Wild Holly Gallery began as a shop that sold fountains

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and garden art, and it has stayed close to its roots. You may feel overwhelmed, but don’t despair. Owner Holly PagliaroBergman is there to lend a helping hand. Each piece tells a story, and she knows all of them. If you’re interested in making a purchase, she can help you find the right piece as well. You’ll also get the help of Diego, a black-and-white tuxedo cat who’s the real boss of the gallery. You’ll be happy to know that a portion of all sales to go help Diego’s furry friends at Foothills Animal Rescue, a local no-cage, no-kill animal shelter. Almost 5,000 square feet and 2 floors of the gallery are bursting with lively energy. It’s a great place to stop for the afternoon while you’re strolling the streets of Carefree. It’s also an excellent place for adding

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Israel and Joel Garcia proudly announce the opening of Spots Dry Cleaning. With over 25 years’ experience combined with hard work and determination, the Garcia brothers offer the finest dry cleaning and laundry service at the most affordable prices in Anthem. Spots Dry Cleaning’s family-owned operation specializes in garments ranging from professional business shirts to silk Tommy Bahama shirts, and from casual sun dresses to formal beaded cocktail gowns. We personally handle, clean, inspect and package each garment to ensure your clothes will come out clean every time, with a noticeable difference in feel and finish.

The John Kovach Agency of American Family Insurance opened in Anthem October 1, 2005. Since then, agency owner John Kovach has enjoyed much success growing his agency. Locally, John writes life, home, auto and umbrella insurance, and writes commercial insurance statewide. He is also licensed in Colorado. When asked what differentiates his agency and American Family from his competitors, John’s reply is always, “I’d rather talk about the value of an agent.” “To avoid confusion among consumers, most home, auto, and umbrella policies are very similar, with slight differences that agents disclose at the point of sale. The significant difference is the agent that represents the company. It’s very important

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I’ve come to know personally, and they know me. All of my customers have my cell phone number if there is an urgent matter they need to discuss with me outside of office hours.” “For customers who desire 24/7/365 service, simply pressing “2” when you call my office transfers them directly to American Family Corporate where customers can file a claim, pay their bill by phone or get general policy questions answered.” “I know most of the agency owners here in Anthem, and they represent their companies well. Anthem has a lot of great options. I hope that as you read this you’ll consider calling me; especially if you purchased your insurance coverage from a stranger at an 800 number.” American Family Insurance John Kovach

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Accountant

Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC. 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130 Sonoran Tax and Accounting 623-738-4TAX 42104 N. Venture Drive, Suite D122 www.sonorantax.com

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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

Attorney

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

Automotive Sales Right Toyota - Mark E. Settell 480-788-2243 480-444-6409 Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com

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Beauty

Hair Care 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

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

Business Groups

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

Charity Network

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

Children Entertainment

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

Cruise/vacation

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

College

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

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

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

Dentist

Bishara Dental 623-742-7220 46641 N. Black Canyon Hwy #7 Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106 North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E www.myanthemdentist.com West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104

Dry Cleaners

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

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

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

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

Home Cleaning

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Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584

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Dr. Jen Gentry 623-251-5518 42104 N. Venture Drive, C-122 www.drjengentry.com Premier Wellness Center 623-399-8222 42211 N. 41st Drive, Suite A109 www.premierwellnessaz.com

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Orthodontics

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

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Physical Therapy

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

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Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-551-5952 www.raynewater.com

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Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 www.westlandffas.com

Pool maintenance Cartridge Depot 480-748-8211 www.cartridgedepotofaz.com Eco Blu Pool 480-626-8200 www.ecoblupools.com

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Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain RE Gary Drew 623-512-0828 www.drewazrealestate.com RE/MAX Professionals Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD www.azrealty.com

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CafĂŠ Provence 623-551-1313 www.cafeprovenceaz.com Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127 Q-to-U BBQ 623-465-7800 www.q-to-u-bbq.com Two Brothers Kitchen 623-551-2276 www.twobroskitchen.com

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Security Doors

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Schools

Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790 Anthem Preparatory Academy 623-465-4776 www.anthemprep.org Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090 Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690 The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org

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

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Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590 Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090 Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490 New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590 North Valley Christian Academy and Preschool 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org Northwest Christian School 602-978-5134 www.northwestchristianschool.org Ridgeline Academy CFA 623-223-1335 www.ridgeline.teamcfa.org Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890 Westwind Prep at Northern 602-864-7731 www.westwindacademy.org

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

Urgent Care

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

Water Softener & Filtration

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Fox Designs Studio 602-688-7588 www.foxdesignsstudio.com

Window Treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 7275 E. Easy Street

Worship

Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348 Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org Carefree Vineyard Church 623-551-1133 www.carefreevineyard.com Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2503 W. Anthem Way Meeting times 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 623-551-9851 www.anthemcross.org

Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com Hosanna Christian Fellowship 623-512-6213 www.hosannaanthem.com. New Creation Community 623-551-2622 www.nccconnect.com New River First Assembly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086 North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org North Valley Assembly of God 623-516-8734 www.northvalleyag.com North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957 Pioneer United Methodist Church 623-551-0802 www.pioneerumcaz.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.spurcrosscowboychurch.com St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 623-486-8665 www.stharalambos.org Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org Valley Life Church 623-850-8777 www.valleylifeaz.com

Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.dvworship.com Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com

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The King of Comfort Foods My first taste of Stromboli was as a 10-year-old at my grandmother’s wake and funeral reception in

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

the small mining town of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. My grandmother had six young grandchildren, and this treat was warm and comforting, easy to grab a slice of and ideal for little hands during a busy time. It was so delicious that I remember and appreciate it more than 30 years later (not much more)! Stromboli is perfect for many occasions. It is easy and fun to assemble and you can even let the kids help in the preparation. It is simple to wrap, store and reheat if you happen to have any leftovers, which is not very likely. Give this recipe a whirl and tweak it according to your family’s tastes. It is sure to be a hit this summer and beyond!

Stromboli: The King of Comfort Foods

Ingredients: Pizza dough (you can make this on your own if you have a favorite recipe. Otherwise, Barro’s pizza sells uncooked pizza dough balls that are very convenient) Very thinly-sliced: ¼ pound boiled ham

¼ pound salami

¼ pound provolone

¼ pound mozzarella

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stretch ball of large pizza dough out on a floured surface. Cover the pizza dough with alternating rows of meat and cheese. When the entire surface is covered with meat and cheese, roll the dough from one side until it meets the other side (so it resembles a pinwheel). Tuck each end in for baking. Place on a large greased baking sheet and bake for half an hour until golden brown and cooked in the middle. Let stand for about 10 minutes, then slice and enjoy.

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