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Meet our contributors
10 Meet the Russell Family 16 youth 24 High School Sports 28 Community 40 Catching up 42 Shoot out on whiskey row 44 greer Makes it clear :: We’re still here! 48 business The Caepe School 50 Road less traveled :: randy long 54 summertime salad and spirits 60 dining guide Spotlight Café Provence 62 Local Index 66 Recipe Fuji Apple Salad
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Jeff is not only a proud Anthemite, he is also an involved community member. Along with his responsibilities to ImagesAZ, he is a professional trainer for the Anthem Soccer Club, and is the head boys’ soccer coach at Northwest Christian High School in North Phoenix. It’s no wonder that Jeff enjoys and participates in youth activities; he and his wife, Nancy, have been blessed with five children. Jeff is excited to begin work with our local businesses to help create inventive solutions for their marketing needs. He looks forward to meeting all of you.
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russell family Meet the
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ome people spend time in the world becoming who they want to be, and then happen upon that special someone who becomes The One. But some people find that special person early on, then grow and change with each other, sticking together through good and bad, easy and hard, until they couldn’t imagine going through the world any different way. Such has been the case with Paul and Christine Russell of Anthem. Most people know Paul as “Coach Paul,” head of Pop Warner Football’s championship team, the Tribe. Chris is his biggest fan, although they sit apart at games so she can cheer and he can concentrate on the plays. Sports are very much a part of their lives, and like the
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rest of their marriage, they’ve learned that their differences don’t make them wrong; they just make them a stronger team. Paul and Chris both grew up in Shelton, Connecticut, an idyllic town along the Housatonic River where spruce, oak, and sycamore trees line walkways and keep track of time as one season moves to the next. It’s the kind of town where even the people grow roots, generation after generation staying close and sharing family dinners with cousins and grandparents, aunts and uncles. That’s why it was such a surprise to their families when they decided to head west to Arizona. But then again, they’ve always been a couple to do things their way. The couple became friends when they
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were in eighth grade. Paul let Chris copy a math paper, and she got caught with it. When the teacher accused Chris of cheating, Paul stood up for her and took the blame. Then, when they were 14 years old, Paul tried to return the books Chris had left on a bench at a basketball game and was rewarded with a glimpse of her wicked sense of humor when she told her father to say she wasn’t home, loud enough for Paul to hear her over the phone. They began dating a short time later. Even though they were from the same town, their lives couldn’t have been more different. Paul came from a large, loud Italian family where family meals were all about good food and noisy banter. He learned to cook at an early age, and still knows his way around the kitchen very well. Chris’ mother died when she was 10, and although she has three older sisters and two older brothers, she was raised by her father. Their house was very quiet, and her father had strict rules. “I wasn’t even allowed to use the can opener,” Chris said laughing. Despite their differences, and sometimes because of them, they stayed together. They dated through high school and, although they dealt with the same issues that most dating teenagers do, they knew early on that they wanted to spend their lives together. In 1987, they were among the first of their friends to get married. They laugh now about bets that were taken at the wedding on how long they’d stay together. Their most ambitious friends said one year, yet twenty-four years later, they’re still going strong. Along the way, the family grew. First, Christopher came along, then Tyler three years later, and Griffin five years after that. Chris, who had gone to school in New York City for Advertising and Communications at The Fashion Institute of Technology, was working for a relocation company in Connecticut. Paul was working for a construction company and coaching baseball. In August 1999, with two elementary-aged children and an infant, a job opened up for Chris in Phoenix, and they made the decision to leave the only home they’d known. “We wanted our kids to see that there was life outside of where we were living,” said Chris of the move. “Paul’s parents were so upset we were going to move here. In Shelton, people just don’t move.” They heard about Anthem and knew immediately it was the place for them when they visited the new development. “We pulled in and saw the waterfalls and we knew,” said Paul. “The kids said, ‘We’re moving here!’” It was 1999, and only about 2,000 people lived in the community. Theirs was the first house to be built on their street, and they watched as houses and families grew around them. Paul coached baseball at first, then began coaching football as his own boys grew. Anthem also had a positive influence on the Russell family’s spiritual development too. Their oldest son,
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Tyler, who Paul describes as the “funny, witty one in the family,” is a senior at Boulder Creek High School, and is also an athlete. Of the three, Chris says Tyler has the biggest heart, and has taught them the most lessons about parenting and about life. “I’m so amazed by some of the things he thinks about,” added Paul. “Some of the things he writes are very profound—pretty impressive.” Christopher, started going to bible study at Fellowship Church, which Paul and Chris encouraged. Christopher really enjoyed what he was doing, and soon went on a mission trip to Peru and became very involved in church life. They followed Christopher’s lead and also joined Fellowship.
Griffin is a sixth-grader, and is rounding out his interests with both music and athletics. “I love that I have a kid who’s in band,” Paul said proudly. “I never did that as a kid, and it’s the greatest thing!” Griffin has also tried out wrestling, lacrosse, and hip-hop dancing, with the encouragement of his proud parents.
“Things kept falling into place,” said Chris, who now credits God for the joys and challenges in her life. “We thought we were moving out here for work, but we know now that the whole reason we came here was to develop a relationship with God.”
They readily admit that they are not a “perfect” family. Like other people, they and their children sometimes make mistakes. They have had bumps along the way, and the couple has no problem admitting that. They argue over things they each think are important, but for them, that’s what makes their relationship work. At the end of the day, the couple keeps their priorities in check. Paul pointed out, “When you grow up together and know each other since your early teens like we have, you don’t sweat those things any longer. We’ve been through it all, and we’re still here.”
Paul agrees. “Here was this 14-year-old kid telling us, ‘Hey, you should go to this church.’ As parents, we like to think it’s the other way around. We’re supposed to be teaching the kids. But God does that sometimes. It doesn’t always happen like we think it will.” Over time, church has become a central part of their marriage and their lives, and they attribute their faith for helping them grow as individuals and as a family. They go on retreats, and Chris has become active in the community as a volunteer. She has also traveled to Uganda twice with Hope 4 Kids, with the support of her family behind her. These days, Christopher is excelling in college, playing baseball at North Western Oklahoma State University and majoring in Health and Sports Science. In high school, he played basketball, baseball, and football before graduating in 2008. He points to the guidance of baseball coach Joe McDonald for much of his success. McDonald, like Coach Paul, has guided many young men by example, both in and out of sports. He now wants to do for other boys what his dad and Coach McDonald did for him.
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“Moving here has been everything for our kids and our family,” Chris explained. “We’ve met so many people who have taken an active role in our kids’ lives—great teachers, coaches, and friends. The community has really shown us that it does take a village. We all need each other, because like so many people out here, we didn’t come here with extended family.” “That’s just what this community is,” Paul added. “We’re all a big family in this town, and we’re happy to be part of that.” “I’m so proud to have the ability to coach and be a part of the lives of boys in this community,” Paul said. “My father coached us for fifteen years, even though he worked two jobs. I try to honor him, God, my family, and my community. If I teach these boys a little about football, that’s good. But if I teach them a lot about life, I’ve won.”
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Writer Donna Kublin Photographer Virginia Prostor
achievement scholarships Three talented college-bound visual art students from Cactus Shadows High School (CSHS) were awarded achievement scholarships by the Sonoran Arts League (SAL), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing art, artists, and art education. Honors went to Cave Creek residents Virginia Prostor, who was recognized for photography; Nicole Hann for watercolor and drawing; and Alexis Janke for drawing. Prostor received the SAL top scholarship award of $2,000, along with the $1,000 Stuart Otis Scholarship, which is given in
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his memory. Prostor, an ambitious and talented student, started her own photography business in 2009, having begun taking photographs when she was a sophomore. “I took photos of a friend who had modeling experience and found that I really liked taking photographs,” said Prostor. “It went from there with more and more people asking me to take them and even asking me to do wedding photos and cover other events.” Prostor also specializes in outdoor nature photography and had submitted several for the scholarship competition. Two years ago, Prostor began participating in the dual enrollment program, which allowed her to attend Paradise Valley Community College while she finished high school. She has already completed thirty-five credit hours towards her Associate’s Degree and expects to graduate in one year using the scholarship money to help pay tuition. Upon completion, Prostor
plans to major in photography at ASU’s Herberger Design Institute. Nicole Haan was awarded $1,500 for watercolor and drawing. She will be attending University of Arizona in Tucson and plans to major in visual communications, which includes illustration and graphic design. Haan enjoys painting in a variety of media, and as a young child she enjoyed cartoon drawing and telling stories with her artwork. At CSHS, she took an advanced placement concentration in storyboard, which is a graphic sequence of images for the purpose of telling a story. She found that she really enjoyed the organized approach she learned in the class, and decided to further her studies at college. Her work has appeared in the CSHS magazine and she received a scholarship to attend a workshop at Scottsdale Artists’ School. She also has done very well academically, graduating with a 3.5 GPA. Alexis Janke was awarded $500 for drawing. Her work titled “Koi Fish” was recently featured on the cover of an area arts magazine, “ArtZBeat.” She will be attending Northern Arizona University where she will further her studies in studio art, with a special interest in painting. The students appreciated receiving the scholarship awards and recognition, which is gratifying to League members. “The SAL
scholarships ensure that inspired, talented young adults will continue to follow their passion and achieve their educational goals,” said scholarship chairman and artist Mike Markham. “The schools have eliminated so many of the art programs, yet art is something we need to live a full life. It is SAL’s mission to advance art, artists, and art education, and the scholarships support the overall goals of the League.” The Sonoran Arts League was formed in 1975 and is widely known for their “Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour” that takes place annually over the last two weekends in November, and features nearly one hundred and fifty artists throughout forty-five working studios in the Northeast Valley. The four-hundred-and-fiftymember League also partners with the Foothills Food Bank for the “Empty Bowls Project” and produces the “Festival of Fine Art” in Cave Creek and the “Small Works Show and Sale.” Members actively participate in community outreach programs including youth mentoring, and art education; and they also raise money for the scholarship program. To reach the SAL, call 480-575-6624, www.sonoranartsleague.org or visit the office at 6051 E. Hidden Valley Drive, Cave Creek. Follow the League: www.facebook.com/sonoranartsleague; www.facebook.com/hiddeninthehills; or twitter.com/sonoranartsleague. J u ly 2 0 1 1
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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Football photos by Kerrie Taylor
Kicking Off the Football Season with a Celebration Fall football is already on the minds of hundreds
new helmets, uniforms, and safety equipment;
of families in the Northwest Valley. For some,
improve and maintain practice and game fields;
practices have already begun, and the lazy
and purchase much-needed agility-training
days of summer have been replaced with drills
equipment. “We’re such a young school,” said
and reminders to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
fundraising chair Kim Labno. “We’re trying to
For most, football is more than just a pasttime.
develop things other schools have had for years.”
Players work hard physically, but also learn
To reach their goals, the foundation has come up
teamwork, dedication, punctuality, and how to push
with a fun and creative way for players from all
themselves to succeed. Coaches work hard to
over the community to join in.
teach skills they can use both on and off the field. On Saturday, August 20, the Boulder Creek
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The Boulder Creek High School Football
Football Foundation is hosting the Second Annual
Foundation is working hard to make football fun
Community Football Kickoff Celebration for area
and successful. The foundation is aiming to buy
players of all ages and leagues at Pioneer Village
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Restaurant. The event will feature raffles, music, BBQ dinner, and an introduction to the 2011 Boulder Creek High School football players and coaching staff. Youth football players can mingle with the 2011 junior varsity and varsity teams and their coaches, while older players have a unique chance to mentor their younger counterparts. “We value the importance of community spirit and unity in all football programs,” said Labno. “This is the last weekend before the school year starts. Our boys and coaches have been working hard all summer and could use a celebration before the season kicks off.” North Valley football leagues include Pop Warner, Alliance, and Wolfpack teams for boys - and even some girls -ages five and up. Each league has different levels based on age and weight, and they play other teams from all over the valley. Many of the players go on to play for Boulder Creek High School’s highly-ranked Jaguar football team. The kickoff celebration will be fun for everyone, Labno said. “Together, with the efforts and support of your family and the community, we can make the upcoming season the most successful and spirited yet!
WHEN YOU GO What: Second Annual Community Football Kickoff Celebration Youth and high school football players are invited to join the fun! Music, raffles, BBQ dinner! Plus, meet the 2011 Boulder Creek High School coaching staff! When: Saturday, August 20 6PM – 9PM Where: Pioneer Village Restaurant, 3901 W. Pioneer Rd, Phoenix AZ, just west of I-17 at the Pioneer exit Cost: $15 per person. Purchase tickets from any youth or high school football player, or by contacting Kim Labno at 602-309-3105 or kimlabno@msn.com. Payment can be made in cash, or checks made payable to BCFF.
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Writer Donna Kublin
Young Musician Receives Scholarship
A talented musician and pianist, Karen Nguyen of Chandler, is the recipient of Arizona Musicfest’s first annual Roberta K. Pappas Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship helps underwrite the conservatory education of student musicians pursuing a college degree in music performance.
Nguyen graduated from Corona del Sol High School in Tempe and will be attending the Arizona State University School of Music, Bachelor of Music program in Piano Performance. “My Dad introduced me to the piano at a young age and it was fun,” said Nguyen. “I like performing and interpreting music as it takes it from something fun to something meaningful.”
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In addition to receiving the Pappas Scholarship, Nguyen was recognized by the Phoenix Symphony Guild two years in a row with scholarships to attend Adamant Music School Summer Program in Adamant, Vermont. She received the Superior Award from the Arizona Study Program, first prize in the East Valley Music Teachers Association Competition, various prizes in the Schimmel Young Artist Piano Competition at Arizona State University, and finalist in the World Pedagogy Piano Conference sponsored by the Maryland State Music Teachers Association. Nguyen was also the winner of the Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Competition in 2008 and 2011. She has been active in the Autism Advocates, Acatecs, which provides
tutoring to peers, and “To Haiti, with Music,” a program to promote awareness of the problems in Haiti. “I am really excited about going to college and am so grateful for this scholarship,” said Nguyen, who ultimately wants to get her doctorate in piano performance. “In high school I had to concentrate on both piano and also doing well in academic classes and in college, everything will be geared to music.” The scholarship is given in honor of Roberta K. Pappas, the first Managing Director of Arizona Musicfest, who led the organization for fourteen years. Pappas was blessed with a deep love for music, superb organizational skills, a hands-on working mode, and seemingly boundless energy. Tragically, she died in the early fall of 2007. Her untimely death was deeply felt by all Arizona Musicfest volunteers and friends. In recognition of her particular devotion to young artists, the Board and volunteers created The Roberta K. Pappas Scholarship. The Scholarship selection committee is comprised of leaders in music education and music performance. Led by a former Arizona Musicfest chairman of the board, John Terhune, it consists of representatives of the Valley’s most important organizations dedicated to young musicians. “All of the students applying for the Roberta K. Pappas Scholarship were exceptionally qualified both academically and artistically,” said Terhune. “It is striking to witness the exceptional talent that we have across Arizona. The selection committee spent many hours listening to the applicants’ music, reading their applications, and admiring the honors they have received and the wonderful things they have already accomplished so early in their lives.” Arizona Musicfest is a nonprofit organization of volunteers that hosts “America’s Premier Winter Music Festival” every February, featuring outstanding music in a variety of genres. In addition, Arizona Musicfest serves over seven thousand students every year with various programs that enable children to hear great music, learn to play instruments, and experience the joy of live concerts. Every fall, Arizona Musicfest presents the “Young Artists Concert,” saluting the Valley’s finest young classical artists. There are also “Young Performers Recitals” and the “Young Musicians Competition” for grades seven through twelve.
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Writer Bill Hickman Photographer Michele Celentano
Boulder Creek High School Welcomes Back Students During the days of August 3rd, 4th, and 5th, Boulder
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Creek High School will again welcome back its students
transportation representative, pose for their student I.D.
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basketball. He has a vast knowledge of the game, and a passion for the sport, and he wants to share both with his Lady Jags. Coach McDaniel says, “This group of ladies has proven that they have the ability, skills, dedication, mental toughness, and intelligence to take their team to the next level of competition. This is not a ‘rebuilding year’ because the foundation of a great team is already in place.” Coach McDaniel expects this year’s schedule to be challenging and exciting, and he is optimistic about the outcome of the season. Part of this optimism comes from McDaniel’s “Four Point Approach” to the game. McDaniel explains, “The fourpoint approach is: [pressure defense] all the time so
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that our opponents make mental or physical mistakes that we can capitalize upon, [high percentage shots] will carry the offense throughout the season, [rebounding] will lead to quick transitions for those high percentage shots, and lastly is to make sure that a [low turnover] Writer Bill Hickman
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rate is maintained.” This philosophy toward the game of basketball is in essence the mainstay of any successful basketball program, and once the Lady Jags adopt this philosophy, Coach McDaniel is confident that they will become a dominant force on the court. Coach McDaniel likens a team to a “close-knit family.” He explains, “The family works and plays as a unit, just
The job description of a basketball coach is pretty
as a team works and plays as a unit.” The Coach has
straightforward – but ironically, it is everything that is not
experience with both – he married his college sweetheart,
stated in the coach’s job description that makes for a
Lauren, and they have two children together; Ayden, three,
successful team. It is the passion, persistence, and personal
and Madelynn, one. When he is not spending time with his
philosophy of a coach that makes him a spectacular leader
“close-knit” clan, he may be found enjoying fantasy football
capable of guiding a team of young players full of energy
and spending time outdoors.
to victory. It is this “unstated” job description that makes Josiah McDaniel a wonderful addition to the Boulder Creek coaching team as Varsity Coach for the Lady Jags.
Coaches have the opportunity to affect the lives of many athletes during their years at the helm, and they often leave a legacy for years after their coaching days have
Coach McDaniel comes to Boulder Creek from Horizon
ended. When asked to consider his own legacy, Coach
High School where he served as a varsity coach and built
McDaniel says this: “I would love for my players to say that
a strong program for girls’ basketball. He was also a multi-
I provided them an experience and opportunity that they
sport athlete both in high school and at Grand Canyon
will never forget and that they learned to become a team
College.
player on the court and in their life because of basketball.”
Since Coach McDaniel joined the staff in May, he has been
ImagesAZ welcomes Coach McDaniel to the team – we
conducting conditioning training, practices, and playing
are looking forward to a spectacular season!
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Spiritline: Redefining the Cheerleader Image Think of the many preconceived notions you hold of
service by supporting and participating in numerous events
cheerleaders that have been fed to you through mass
including: Team Wish Walk, Wolfpack Cheerleading,
media and popular culture. Now, erase each and every
the Salvation Army Christmas Angel program, and their
one of them from your mind. The Boulder Creek Spiritline
newest challenge, partnering with Habitat for Humanity
deserves more than a stereotypical image. The team
Desert Foothills ReStore (HFHDF ReStore) to host a
captains of the Spiritline, Krista Young, Ali Lapolla, Olivia
Shopping Extravaganza fundraising event on Saturday,
Smith, and Ashlee Taylor share, “The Boulder Creek
August 6 from 9AM to 5PM.
Spiritline is not just about getting to wear your uniform on game days; it’s about getting to represent your school, and giving back to the community.”
The community-wide Shopping Extravaganza will feature vendors selling clothing, gifts, housewares, and much more at the HFHDF ReStore (42205 N. Vision Way,
This group of athletes, many whom are honor students
Anthem). The funds raised will defer the costs of summer
and excel at academics, are committed to practicing long
cheer and stunt camp, equipment, supplies, competition
hours for ten months straight in order to compete, as
entry fees, and travel expenses
well as cheer for both the football and basketball teams of Boulder Creek. As if this wasn’t enough of a stringent commitment and schedule for these dedicated high schoolers, they also make time to perform community
Founded in 2001, the HFHDF is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a faith-based, globalaffordable housing builder. One of thirteen Habitat for
Humanity affiliates in Arizona, HFHDF serves families in the communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Rio Verde, Tonto Verde, Anthem, New River, and Desert Hills. A 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization, HFHDF’s mission is to provide simple, decent, affordable homes to deserving families in need in the Desert Foothills area. Since its inception, HFHDF has successfully built six multi-family housing
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developments and one single-family house, providing homes for twenty-three families in the North Valley. Open to the public, HFHDF’s ReStore in Anthem sells new and gently-used building materials, household items, furniture and fixtures at twenty to
One of the finest Assisted Living Homes goods help support the mission of HFHDF. is located rving the Anthemright community since 2003. here in Anthem? This will be the fourth year of competitive cheerleading for seventy percent off retail prices, and proceeds from the sale of
Spiritline, and they have set their sights on qualifying for the AIA State Spiritline Championship in the Show Cheer and AllGirl Stunt Divisions. According to Coach Brubaker, this should be an exciting year for the team. She shares, “Last year our competition team was four points away from qualifying for the AIA State Spiritline Championship in Show Cheer. So from there, we came up with the “Power of 4” slogan. The team wants to be four times better than they were last year. They want to work four times as hard as they did last year. They have tied this slogan not only to their competition goals, but also to their school and community service goals as there are four years of
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Community PIONEER WINS CHANNEL EIGHT’S ‘BE MORE ENCOURAGED’ AWARD “They are the unsung heroes of the community. Their stories are inspiring, yet they often work without recognition or reward. Arizona’s nonprofit organizations – their staff members, volunteers, and supporters – work tirelessly to change our communities for the better.” (from the PBS Channel 8 website) Each year, Eight’s Be More Awards™ focuses the spotlight on several of these important organizations located in the counties of Apache, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma. Applications submitted by competing non-profits were judged by an independent panel of impartial judges, ranging from community volunteers to business leaders from throughout these same counties. At the banquet and awards ceremony held at the Channel 8 studios on May 26th, the winner of the 2011 Be More Encouraged- Judge’s Choice Award was Pioneer Living History Museum. This award recognizes an organization for “overall appeal because of its original and extraordinary approach to its respected endeavor.” Accepting the award on behalf of the Pioneer volunteers and staff were Alamo and Miss Tillie. (Shown above with Ted Simons, banquet host and moderator of Channel 8’s Horizon program). www.pioneeraz.org
Women’s Club Honors 2011 Volunteer of the Year At a luncheon, June 4, 2011, Elaine Crum was honored as the General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) North Valley branch Volunteer of the Year. As past President of Daisy Mountain Quilters, Ms Crum organized the Community Service Quilters. This volunteer group meets at Elaine’s house to design and create the 100 quilts that have been donated to Ronald McDonald House, Hospice of the Valley, Ryan’s House, the Children’s Hospital, Giving Circle of Anthem, Apache Indian Reservation Projec,t and special requests in the North Valley this past year. Over the last five years, a quilt has been donated annually to the VFW/ALA to use in their fundraisers. Elaine manages the material, donations, supplies, and storage of the quilts, and spends many additional hours quilting. In her spare time this year, Elaine designed, made, and donated eight purses to Team Wish’s fundraiser. Elaine moved to Anthem in 2003 and founded the Golden-Go-Getters Service Group. She was President of the Go-Getters for three years. Today, the group has 125 members. www.gfwcnorthvalley.org
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Planet Anthem The Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) and the Anthem Community Council (ACC) are partnering on a new Spring Break Camp to be offered to students in March 2012. The camp, titled “Planet Anthem” will take students in grades three through eight on a journey through discovering and inhabiting a fictitious earth-like planet and solar system. “Planet Anthem” will take place during DVUSD’s Spring Break from March 19 – 23, 2012 at Anthem School, 41020 NE Freedom Way. During the camp, kids will go through the process of planning and developing the first space colony from Earth. Activities include deciding what necessities to bring, who should go, astronaut training, type of spaceship needed, setup on spaceship that would support an extended voyage (e.g., water recycling, food growth, clothing, etc.) technology, and more. The camp is part of DVUSD’s Tax Credit Donation program, which allows people to donate money to a specific program and receive tax credit. “Planet Anthem” is still in the development stages and needs your support. To make a donation, go online to the district website and select the “Money in Your Pocket” button on the bottom left side of the page. www.dvusd.org
Helen Casseday to Coach Dolphins Helen Casseday has been hired as the new Head Coach of the Anthem Dolphins Swim Team. Having spent the past six years as the assistant coach Axel Birnbrich, Casseday, who was responsible for the twelve yearsand-under team, will now take over the entire program. “I am thrilled and honored to be the head swimming coach of the Anthem Dolphins,” Casseday said. “I’d like to thank Coach Axel, who has built one of the best competitive swim programs in the state. I am excited to build on the past success of the Anthem Dolphins and look forward to continuing to build a swim program everyone can be proud of.” Casseday will work with assistant coaches Karen Foley and Jason Schmeltzer to continue the program’s success and give the swimmers the support and training they need to meet their goals. The Anthem Dolphins Swim Team is a competitive, year-round, USA swim team that was started in July, 2000. The swim program has continued to grow over the years to a team that is 140 swimmers strong. Swimmers range in age from five years old to senior-level swimmers (high school age group). www.anthemdolphins.com
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ZUVA GALLERY INTRODUCES AFRICAN CERAMIC ARTIST JILL SOLOMON This summer, Zuva Gallery at el Pedregal will feature the work of artist Jill Solomon. A South African native, Solomon is a ceramic artist whose work utilizes hand-built, white earthenware clay. A former Ceramic Program instructor at Harvard University, Solomon’s roots run deep and her vivid memories of African sights, sounds, and smells are what she calls her inspiration today. Zuva Gallery, an award-winning destination for contemporary art, has one of the largest collections of contemporary stone sculpture from Africa in the United States. All works are originals that were sculpted with hand tools by emerging and internationallyrecognized artists. With sculpture ranging from five pounds to over two-1/2 tons, Zuva Gallery also features original paintings that range from abstract to representational, limited edition photography, hand crafts, and art accessories. The Gallery is open seven days a week from 10:00AM-5:30PM Monday through Saturday; and Sunday from 12:00PM -5:00PM. www.zuvagallery.com
GHOSTS, GUNS, AND DEATH AT PIONEER VILLAGE Come out and meet the ghosts of Pioneer as you ride on the Ghost Trolley!! Watch a gunfight; walk the Village; and discuss the challenges of life in 19th Century, Arizona Territory, with Village docents. Every Friday night throughout the summer, Pioneer Arizona will be open from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Come early and join the docents as they interpret life in the ‘Territory,’ before statehood. Don’t miss the gunfight, especially written to take advantage of the twilight and the evil denizens that haunt those bewitching hours. Tony Gutowski, Executive Director and a long-time ghost hunter, will then take the strong-in-heart for a ghastly, ghostly trolley ride to all of the Village buildings known to house ghosts. Many of these haunts are believed to have spirits who arrived with artifacts currently on display at the Village. Maybe you will be among those who see a specter…. and live to tell about your experiences! (You may want to bring your flashlight, and don’t forget your cameras!) Pioneer Living History Museum is located off I-17 at Pioneer exit 225. It is just south of Daisy Mountain and north of Carefree Highway. Summer hours- open daily; Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00AM to 12:00PM- Friday night hours, 6:00PM to 9:00PM; entrance fees are $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students 5-17 years, $6.00 for seniors 60+. Children under 5 years of age are free. You can find more exciting www.pioneeraz.org 623-465-1052
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• For Ages 3-18 and all skill levels • Skill building, conditioning, tumbling, stunts, camps, choreography and MORE!!! • Learn fundamentals and correct technique of cheer in a positive and fun atmosphere • Parent-Athlete Team Placement Meeting will be held Thur, Aug 4th 7-8pm at Sweat Gym. No matter your skill level or experience, everyone makes a team! Find out more details at this meeting so we can answer all your questions! Until then, take advantage of our many skill-specific classes!
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Sign up as an individual for our summer camps! Choose a 3-day camp that works for your schedule! Sign up with a group of friends and receive a group discount! • $150/child, 10am-4pm, July 18-20 or Aug 2-4 • Ages 6-18 will learn technique and progress in cheers, chants, dances, stunts, jumps, tumbling and more!
As a former facilitator and also as a participant, I have found support groups to be extremely helpful and healing. Wherever you are on this journey, we can share, learn, laugh, cry, and together- we will get through this and hopefully make some new friends along the way. Call Lenore 623-465-9700
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Anthem Veterans Memorial Construction The Anthem Veterans Memorial Planning Committee recently announced that the Haydon Building Corp will begin construction of the Veterans Memorial on July 11. The company will provide the earthwork, concrete work and overall project supervision for the Memorial project. The construction is anticipated to take approximately eight weeks. Many facets of the project are already well underway. The security camera system is currently under installation by Valley contractor, Critical Viewpoints Corporation. The white Carrera marble will soon be en route from Italy to Washington, where a special honeycomb backing will be applied by Stone Sheets, and then sent to Anthem for installation. Architectural Precast Designs, Phoenix, has confirmed receipt of the five benches. The 2,900 blank Belden brick pavers will be sent in July to Anthem from Ohio and over 700 laser-inscribed pavers will be delivered from Laser Impressions of California by the end of July. Valley Crest Landscape Maintenance, the common area landscape contractor for the Anthem Community Council properties and Parkside, has donated $6,000 to the Anthem Veterans Memorial to cover the cost of the medallion of The Great Seal of the United States, a focal point of the Memorial project. The medallion, an intricate glass and stone mosaic, will be three feet in diameter and placed at the base of five pillars representing the five branches of the U.S. military. Each year on Nov. 11, Veterans Day, at precisely 11:11AM, light will pass through elliptical openings in the pillars and perfectly illuminate the mosaic of The Great Seal. Rock Hard Designs & Surfaces in Phoenix donated the computer-aided designs of the medallion and is assembling the mosaic at their cost. Facings of America, Phoenix provided the raw materials for the project at cost and offered consultation for the selection of appropriate glass and stone to be used in an outdoor environment. The entire project is anticipated to be completed by mid-September. The public is invited to attend the dedication and opening ceremony the morning of November 11, 2011 in the Anthem Community Park; more details to follow. At press date, over $300,000 in-kind donations were received, and over $135,000 of the projected $190,000 costs have been raised. For more information or to donate to the Memorial, go to www.OnlineAtAnthem.com and click on Veterans Memorial.
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July 16 @ 7:30PM CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK Moonlight Hike: Clay Mine (Meet at the Group Campground) Join an amazing and mysterious adventure as you enter Clay Mine at night! This will be an easy 1-mile hike as the moon lights the way to the mine. Once inside, candles will bring you through the history of this mine, and you will learn how its contents were used to cure all your ailments. Bring water and a flashlight in case you need it. Helmets to enter the mine will be supplied. Please wear sturdy shoes.
July 16 @ 11:00AM – 12:00PM Aug. 6 @ 10:00AM – 11:00AM CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK Reptile Feeding (Feeding takes place at the Nature Center)
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July 16 @ 2:00PM – 3:00PM August 6 @ 1:00PM – 2:00PM CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK Venomous Creatures (Meet inside the Nature Center) Join us for a presentation about the venomous creatures you may find around the Valley! Enjoy the beauty of these wonderful and
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July 25th-29th BCHS Girls Volleyball Camp The Boulder Creek High School Volleyball program will be holding summer camps for both middle school and high school-level athletes from July 25th through 29th. The middle school athletes, those entering 6th – 8th grades, will meet at the main auxiliary gym at BCHS from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. High school athletes, those entering 9th through 12th grades, will meet at the same place from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. The entire Boulder Creek High School coaching staff will be on hand to assist athletes in developing all areas of their game. Coach Sarah Widhalm remarked, “The camp is designed to work with both beginner and advanced athletes to take their game to the next level. The camp will cover all of the different skills and will also allow the athletes to specialize in one specific skill area for a session if they desire.” sarah.widhalm@dvusd.org
July 27 Prostate Cancer Foundation Athletes for a Cure, a program of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, is a fundraising and awareness program to assist individual athletes in their quest to raise money for better treatment for prostate cancer. Dr. Brian Hester of Back to Health Chiropractic in Anthem is hosting a fundraiser for this cause on July 27 from 5:00-8:00PM at Q to U BBQ in Anthem. Dr. Hester will participate in the Athletes for a Cure Ironman in Tempe to benefit prostate cancer, and he needs to raise $2,500 by November 1st. He is committed to complete the grueling 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike tour, followed by a 26.2-mile run. His ambitious goal is to finish the Ironman in under 13 hours! “I am committed the race and this cause,” Brian declared. “I hope that you will support me in reaching my goals. How can you help? Just log onto the link below to make a donation. All donations help!” www.athletesforacure.org/ima2011/brianhester
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“Also, please visit my blog at www.brianhesterdc.wordpress.com to get updates as I train toward my goal.” Brian Hester, 623-680-4496 www.myanthemchiro.com
July 29 Musical Theatre of Anthem Fundraiser Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) invites you to cool off to a night of music at Yogurt Garden in Anthem on Friday, July 29 from 6:30 – 8:30PM. Join MTA for an evening of food, fun, and live music, as MTA youth perform selections from their upcoming season as well as favorites from seasons past. Fifteen percent of profits from all food and beverage purchases go directly to MTA! See you at Yogurt Garden in the Fry’s Shopping Center on July 29! www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org
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July 30 Olé! Fiesta Benefit for Felines and Fidos Come along and join members of Anthem Pets at Skunk Creek Flats, 7201 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085 for a Mexican buffet. Discounted Mexican beers and $5 margaritas will be available from the cash bar as DJ Joe Jauch spins the turntables alongside live mariachi players. For further entertainment, a dunk tank, volleyball courts, games of horseshoes, face painting, palm reading, and a tattoo booth will all be put to use. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to win cash prizes from the money booth, cash-stuffed piñatas, poker tables, and raffles. All ages welcome, but leave the pooches and pussycats at home. Tickets are selling out fast and must be bought in advance! Buy yours today for only $10 online. Proceeds from this event benefit Anthem Pets Rescue Group.
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July 30 Community Blood Drive
“Your blood donation can help save a life,” says Dr. Brian Hester of Back to Health Chiropractic. Dr. Hester’s office has partnered once again with United Blood Services to host a blood drive on Saturday, July 30 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Back to Health Chiropractic office. “All of the blood donated to United Blood Services stays in the Phoenix area to help those in need. Last January we were able to provide almost thirty blood donations through qualified donors to help those in our community and Phoenix,” Dr. Hester stated. Medical advances and modern surgical techniques, such as cancer treatments, organ transplants, and open heart surgery, have increased the need for blood. Depending on patients’ needs, your blood may be separated into several different components, which may be used to treat a variety of medical conditions or illnesses. For example: Red Blood Cells for anemia; Platelets for leukemia and cancer; Plasma for blood-clotting disorders; Cryoprecipitate for hemophilia. Blood is separated into components so that several patients may benefit from one blood donation. If you want us to schedule a time for you or your family, please call the Back to Health Chiropractic office with your name, birth date, and phone number. You can also send an email to info@ myanthemchiro.com with the time that works best for you. Thanks for helping make this blood drive a success for our community!! Back To Health Chiropractic, 42104 N. Venture Dr., Suite A102, Anthem, AZ 85086; 623-551-6677
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Arizona Dance Artistry and Foundation to ASPIRE presents “The Nutcracker Suite 2011” Three weekend performances including a theater performance and showcase at Glendale Glitters Nutcracker Auditions Open to Community, Ages 5yrs and Up,Saturday, August 27th See our website for details.
July 30 @ 9:00AM – 10:00AM August 6 @ 3:00PM- 4:00PM CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK Desert Survival (Meet inside the Nature Center) Join a discussion of basic techniques for staying alive in the desert. Discussion will focus on safety, hydration, “staying found,” orienting, venomous creatures, etc. These are skills that could save your life one day. Cave Creek Regional Park is located north of Carefree Highway, 7 miles east of I-17 and 2 miles north on 32nd Street. Park admission is $6 per vehicle or $75 for a yearly, vehicle pass. Visit their website at: www.maricopa.gov for more information.
July 30, 31 & August 6,7 Auditions for “Willy Wonka” for Starlight Starlight Community Theater is looking for actors of all ages to bring their talent, energy and personality to the
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stage for their fall musical, “Willy Wonka.” Roald Dahl’s timeless story of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” offers lots of good roles for kids, teens, adults and seniors. Performance dates are October 6-9, 2011. 4 Audition Dates Available: Saturdays: July 30 and Aug 6, 2011 Acting and Voice Auditions - 10:00AM to 12:00PM Dance Auditions – 1:00PM to 3:00PM Sundays: July 31 and Aug 7, 2011 Acting and Voice Auditions - 1:00PM to 3:00PM Dance Auditions – 4:00PM to 6:00PM
Open House August 6th Classes for Ages 2yrs and Up Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Musical Theater and More! 25% off siblings Boys on FULL scholarship!
Location: Safeway Center, 3434 W. Anthem Way, Suite B 119, Anthem Audition forms (available on website) must be printed and completed before auditions. Please prepare 16 bars of an upbeat song and bring CD accompaniment. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for dancing. If you are unavailable for any of the audition times, please call for an appointment. Christian Graca at: Christian.graca@gmail.com www.starlightcommunitytheater.com
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Aug. 12 @ 7:30PM CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK Moonlight Hike: Michelin Man by Moonlight! (Meet at Slate Trailhead) Experience the desert at its most spectacular - by moonlight! As the sunset sweeps in, the moon will rise above the hills. Soon you will be in the presence of the ‘Michelin Man’ saguaro. Enjoy this 2-mile, round-trip hike along the Slate Trail, which is rocky but relatively flat. Please, no dogs. Cave Creek Regional Park is located north of Carefree Highway, 7 miles east of I-17 and 2 miles north on 32nd Street. Park admission is $6 per vehicle or $75 for a yearly vehicle pass. What to bring: Please wear sturdy shoes (closed-toe), dress appropriately for the weather, and bring more water than you think you will need. Visit their website at: www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek/ for more information.
EVENTS August 14th Anthem Community Day with the Arizona Diamondbacks The Anthem Community Council has partnered with the Arizona Diamondbacks to offer an Anthem Community Day at Chase Field on Sunday, August 14, to watch the D-backs take on the New York Mets. Anthem residents, friends, and family are all invited to represent the Anthem community in supporting the Arizona Diamondbacks, and will be seated in a left field baseline box in section 132. A special on-field pre-game recognition will also be given to Anthem residents in attendance. Discount tickets for the box seats can be purchased for $30 each. Regular price for the seats are $39 each. To reserve and purchase tickets, residents can go to www.OnlineAtAnthem.com and select the “Anthem Day with D-backs” button on the left side of the page. The first 5,000 kids at the game will also receive a D-backs Power Necklace. 623-742-6065 www.onlineatanthem.com
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CatchingUp Writer Amanda Chritmann Larson Photography by By Brenna Photography and Elizabeth Hudy Last month, we featured fourteen-year-old Joe Hudy who, along with his marshmallow cannon invention, intrigued minds and stole hearts at Maker Faire, a techie-type convention held in California last May. Joe is a remarkably talented kid who has Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism. Throughout his life, he has struggled to make friends and find his place in the world, but thanks to his newfound community of fellow inventors and scientifically-minded peers, he has found a group where, not only does he fit in, he shines. Since last month, Joe has become a bit of a celebrity. He was featured on CBS 5 KPHO in
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a “Paying it Forward” segment in which he was able to ‘pay it forward’ to Home Depot employee Jerry Becker, who has shown patience and kindness with Joe and taken the time to help him with his inventions. (See video here: http:// www.kpho.com/video?autoStart= true&topVideoCatNo=default&clip Id=5966686) Joe’s circle of fans now includes people from as far away as Japan, and he has been invited to be a presenter at Detroit’s Maker Faire in late July. He also plans to attend the event in New York in September. “He’s really come out of his shell,” says Joe’s mom, Julie. “We are definitely seeing a lot more confidence coming from him.” In order for the family to attend, Joe is selling marshmallow cannon kits for $150 each. You can find them on lookwhatjoeysmaking@ blogspot.com. The family is also holding fundraisers, and non-profit organization We Care Anthem is accepting donations on Joe’s behalf. If you would like to help, contact Julie at hudy3569@aol.com. Checks (please put “Joe Hudy” in memo line) can be sent to: We Care c/o Julie Hudy 4618 W. Challenger Trail Phoenix, AZ 85087 We are proud to be a small part of this talented boy’s success and wish him all of the best in the future! It is a reminder of what a creative and diverse community we are all sharing!
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Writer Jeffrey Cody
CELEBRATE ARIZONA’S ‘SHADY’ PAST JOIN THE FUN AT “THE SHOOTOUT ON WHISKEY ROW” THIS JULY Every town had a street that the ‘good’ people of the town
customers of the Palace Hotel, having saved the liquor
would have wished away. After the railroads came through,
and the bar by carrying them across the street to the
many towns made sure that these places were located on
Courthouse Square, wiled away the night drinking and
the “other side of the tracks.” In the West, it was a place
watching the Row burn to the ground.
where a cowboy could let off some steam on a Saturday night. Whiskey was cheap, entertainment was loud,
Located in the 100 block of South Montezuma Street,
and there were plenty of ladies to keep a lonely cowboy
most of the buildings on this block were constructed
company for the evening.
between the fall of 1900 and 1905, and include Sam’l Hill Hardware Company, the Highland Hotel, the Palace,
In Prescott, Arizona, that street was, and is, known as
the Levy Building, and the Hotel St. Michael. All of
‘Whiskey Row,’ and it has a colorful, if somewhat shady
these buildings are constructed with permanence and
past. In 1877, the first Whiskey Row was relocated from
appearance in mind, their styles typical of early 20th-
a few blocks west of the current street sporting that
century buildings. It is hard to imagine, looking at this block
designation. The buildings dating from 1877 burned in
today, that it once accommodated forty saloons!
a great fire in 1900. The fire was such a spectacle that
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This year, take time to see for
of Prescott are once again full
yourself what Whiskey Row
of people in period dress, and
must have looked like in those
as James Wymer, a.k.a. Saddle
turbulent days when cowboys
Tramp, of the Guns of Pioneer,
and shady ladies walked the
acknowledges, “It makes people
street and visited the saloons.
smile to watch us, and it’s
Get on your 21st-century steed,
really cool when kids want your
belt in your family, and drive
autograph. I just love keeping
to Prescott on July 23rd and
the tradition alive.” Come see for
24th, 2011 for the sixth annual,
yourself; step back in time this
“Shootout On Whiskey Row.”
July on “Whiskey Row.”
It’s the fourth weekend of July and The National Day of The
Stepping back means more than
Cowboy, appropriate for this
gunfights; you don’t want to
entertaining event.
miss Arizona’s largest, Territorial Period costume contest, which
The Prescott Regulators &
requires authentic 1800’s
Their Shady Ladies, Inc. will be
clothing. You can even shop
facilitating the performances of
the many vendors for authentic,
award-winning, Western re-
period items to take home as
enactor groups from Arizona and
souvenirs. Young buckaroos can
other Southwestern states that
join the fun by trying their luck at
will gather on Whiskey Row for
calf ropin’ and stick-horse racin’
two days, re-enacting Old West
contests, with a portion of the
gunfights and historic events in
proceeds and donations from
competition for nearly $1,000 in
this event going to Yavapai Big
cash prizes. Jim Cigan, a.k.a.
Brothers/Big Sisters.
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“Renegade Wolf,” Volunteer Coordinator for the Guns of
The Regulators, the “Official Old
Pioneer at Pioneer Living History
West Ambassadors of Prescott,”
Museum in North Phoenix, has
are an award-winning re-
participated in past Shootouts.
enactment group and a 501 C-3
He acknowledges, “Most groups
non-profit organization that is
participate for the exposure,
dedicated to the preservation of
but it gives you a good feeling
the old West through historically
to know that you had a hand in
correct performances and
preserving Arizona history.”
education of the public about the
The performances are historical
real history of the West and the
re-enactments of “as it was”
soldiers, outlaws, lawmen, and
in the “Old West,” or in some
of course, most importantly, their
cases, as it should have been.
women. Visit their website at:
Gunfire frequently erupts as the
www.prescottregulators.org for
law is enforced, and the outlaws
full details. Cost for the event is:
of the “Old West” are sent to
FREE!
their just rewards. The streets
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Writer Stephanie Maher Palanque Photos by Jason Coil and Kari Greer
Greer Makes it Clear:
“We’re Still Here!” The residents of the quaint, historic town of Greer (often described as a beautiful “Alpine village”), about four hours from Anthem in Northern Arizona, sadly fought for their lives and livelihood in the early part of the summer. Now that they have made it through the tough wildfires, they are focused on recovery. Not only physical recovery of what was lost in the fire, but also recovery of the spirit that made them so uniquely “Greer.”
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Photo by Jason Coil Making it through the tough times
in pretty bad need of supplies like
was no small feat. The Wallow fire had
an extra fire hose, diesel fuel for the
a great impact on the Greer area –
fire engine, and even drinking water.
mostly known as a local’s “getaway”
My crew of three worked very hard
in the mountains amid the beautiful
alongside of me and struggled through
aspen forests. For firefighters like Daisy
this tough assignment with bravery and
Mountain Fire Department’s Mike
a ‘never give up’ attitude, despite many
Parks, 33, it was personal.
setbacks.”
“My family has gone camping and
Sometimes, the monster fire was a little
fishing in the Greer area since I was in
bit too close for comfort. Mike reflects,
diapers. When I was fighting the fire,
“Fire brands the size of silver dollars
I felt as though I was fighting for my
were shooting into our remote spike
turf,” shares Mike. Admittedly, Mike
camp ...at one point, we needed to
didn’t have much time to reflect on
evacuate.”
memories, though. From the moment he arrived on site with his coworkers, he was put to work. “We worked for the first 24 hours straight ...we never even made it to the main base camp,” Mike explained.
At press time the fire was 89 percent contained, thanks to the hard work and bravery of many firefighters from all over the country, as well as other courageous volunteers. The wounds are deep, though, and they will likely
Throughout his fifteen-day stay he
leave lasting scars for years. Lost in
camped along the outer edges of the
the fire were more than 538,000 acres
fire, about a mile to a mile-and-a-half
and a price tag exceeding $99 million
ahead of the flames. During his time
dollars for the state of Arizona.
spent at these remote spike camps, he and his fellow firefighters had to be self-sustained for four days, without any assistance or re-supply. Mike shares, “Needless to say, we were
True to form, the Greer locals are strong and positive, and ready to rebuild. According to Allan Johnson, owner of the Molly Butler Lodge,
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Photo by Kari Greer Photo by Kari Greer
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Photo by Jason Coil
twenty-two structures (all privately-owned residences and cabins) were lost in the fire – most on the East Fork River. No public buildings were burned, and all of the usual tourist and visitor “hotspots” are still up and running – some even better than new, thanks to clean-up efforts. “When you drive into Greer, you would never know that there was a fire of this magnitude here,” Allan said. Allan, along with all of the other businesspeople of Greer, are anxious to get back to normal. He explains, “Even though there was a full evacuation that lasted for about a week, we are all back in our places of business, and ready to rock and roll for the summer season!” Rock and roll is right ...they have formed a recovery fund, “The Great Wallow Fire Recovery Fund” that focuses on Three E’s: Emotions, Ecology/Environment, and Economy. As a way of addressing some of those objectives, they have planned a “Kick Ash Bash” for the weekend of July 22-24 that will feature a multi-band musicfest, benefit auctions, BBQ, Old West ShootOut, wagon rides, food, ice cream, duck races, and plenty of family fun. All proceeds will benefit the mission of supporting Greer and the neighboring White Mountain cities. Plan on showing your support for the Greer area by attending their celebration in July – and join them in “kickin’ some ash!” Directions: I/17 South to Route 101 East. Route 60 East to Globe and Show Low. At Show Low, take 260 East to Greer Junction 373. An alternate route is to take Route I/17 North to Camp Verde exit and take 260 East though Payson, Show Low, and Pinetop/Lakeside to Greer Junction 373. About 4 hours.
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Business
Students from The Caepe School in Italy.
THE CAEPE SCHOOL LAUNCHES NEW GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM
No After 5 Mixer in July Business for Breakfast Thursday, August 11th, 7 - 8:15AM Hampton Inn 42415 N. 41st Drive Anthem, AZ 85086
SAVE the date!! Ladies Luncheon
other gifted programs. Caepe’s approach puts
program, Inspire — Gifted and Talented Education
less emphasis on scientific facts and information
at The Caepe School (TCS). The program will be
and more emphasis on understanding scientific
available beginning fall 2011. Enrollment for the
concepts and developing abilities of inquiry.
2011-2012 academic year is now open and testing is available for the new program. TCS is a college preparatory, private, nonprofit
these applications so that our students are up-to-
school serving the North Valley. Currently the
date with as many resources available to them to
school serves grades K-9, with 10th grade
prepare them for college and beyond,” said Lee.
launching in the fall.
“We felt it necessary to address the needs of our
Founded in 2008, the school recently received is to provide a positive and affirming learning
Cafe Provence
environment, where each student is guided
Contact Bonnie Smith to make your reservations at 602-316-2142.
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“The real-world technical applications continue to evolve and the school stays current in teaching
11:30AM - 1PM
Speaker - Melissa Arch-Walton
teachings in science and social studies, not just
The Caepe School recently announced its latest
their NCA CASI accreditation. The school’s mission
Anthem, AZ 85086
Inspire will allow children to explore advanced the typical math and reading classes offered by
Thursday, September 15th
39504 N. Daisy Mountain Rd,
According to Tamara Lee, head of school for TCS,
gifted children with our latest program and specific tools which will allow these students an additional opportunity to progress at a rate comparable to their talents and interests.”
and inspired to develop and succeed as a total
Testing is required for placement in the program
individual — academically, physically, socially, and
and it is rigorous, said Lee.
emotionally.
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“Gifted children are fast learners and require little
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repetition of information; therefore, it is imperative to offer unique, in-depth studies of particular topics to keep the gifted children engaged and learning at a pace that’s comfortable for them,” stated Leah Parker, gifted education specialist at TCS. According to Lee, gifted children often feel
Apply for a Scholarship The Caepe School is offering merit scholarships to incoming ninth- and tenthgraders.
isolated or “different” and sometimes don’t feel like they fit in socially with the other children. “At The Caepe School, we embrace our differences and practice knowledge and acceptance school-wide — this program is an extension of this philosophy,” stated Lee. “By creating a rich environment where gifted and talented children are embraced, the children are motivated both socially and academically by their gifted peers, allowing each child to blossom while teachers foster their natural talents.” This year, students will be attending school in a new building, leased to accommodate the growth TCS is experiencing. The interim campus is at 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. “We continue to strive for excellence in education, as our community deserves nothing less. Our commitment to the community never waivers as we stay focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe, healthy, and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly-qualified educators,” stated Tamara Lee. For more information about Inspire or TCS, visit www.thecaepeschool.org.
Merit scholarships, which cover tuition through graduation, are based on assessment testing, a personal interview, extracurricular activity, a writing sample, and overall GPA. To review the scoring formula and sample interview questions, email Tamara Lee, head of school, at TamaraLee@thecaepeschool.org. For anyone interested in learning more about the new gifted and talented program or the merit scholarships, please contact Darren Lee at darrenlee@thecaepeschool. org or at 623-551-7808. You can also visit the school’s website at www.thecaepeschool.org.
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Road Less Traveled
Writer and Photography by Amanda Christmann Larson
I am typically not a morning person, so running into Randy Long was not something that ever would have happened on its own. I was still stretching and rubbing my eyes as I drove to a gas station in Cave Creek to meet him. Although we’d never seen each other, I knew him right away as he walked up to my car wearing a worn bomber jacket. It was a chilly spring morning and the sun hadn’t warmed the air around us yet. As he approached, I made my initial assessment of him: kind and practical. I’ve spent time with other adventure-seekers, and he didn’t seem to fit the bill. Most of the hard-core mountain bikers, skydivers and other daredevils I’ve known have an aura of recklessness about them. Not Randy. In addition to the jacket, he wore Dockers and business shoes. His face was cleanly shaved, and he looked as though he was on his way in to the office for the day. Not what I expected at all from a man who hangs from a parachute for a living. So what made him tick, I wondered.
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Road Less Traveled
Month 2: Randy Long
Right away we got down to business. I hopped into his immaculately clean SUV and we headed out to the launch site. I got right to the point. “So what makes you want to do this?” I asked. “I just like it,” he answered with a smile. “Were you one of those kids who always dreamed of flying?” I countered. “No, not really,” he replied matter-of-factly; then stopped the truck to open a gate to the open desert where we were heading. Randy’s favorite playground is the Cave Buttes Recreation Area just south of Carefree Highway and west of Cave Creek Road. Washes and paths worn by shoes, tires, and hooves criss-cross the quiet desert landscape, and the air was alive with the sounds of desert birds and animals beginning their day. We parked in a large clearing and prepared to unload. A powered parachute, or powerchute, is similar to a go-cart with a parachute. Propellers sit in the rear of the cart like a giant fan. They are powered by an engine perched just behind the second passenger in a twoseater like Randy’s. When in flight, the chute allows the driver to control the steering. To gain altitude while in flight, a joystick, reminiscent of my old Atari game system, controls engine power. Power is increased to go up, and decreased, sometimes to an alarming, quiet, “nothing-in-there” level, to make the powerchute dip down low. Statistically, they are among the safest of aircraft, which is surprising considering the number of amateurs and hobbyists who own and operate them. What I really wanted to know, though, is what the allure is of this little flying machine, and what was it about Randy that made him want to spend so much time soaring over the desert in it.
We suited up in bike helmets, gloves, cheap sunglasses, and microphones. Randy did a pointby-point inspection. I pictured him drawing a mental checkmark next to each item as he went down the list. I again thought to myself how organized and structured Randy was compared to my “fix it as you go” thrillseeker friends; and I was grateful. “Clear prop!” he said in a loud voice. I was already buckled in, so I checked myself, hoping I didn’t have a head or a leg or something that was dangling anywhere near the blades that he felt he needed to warn me about. “I’m required to say that,” he added, perhaps after noticing my concern. “I even say it when I’m out here alone!” He chuckled in a way that could only mean he was telling the truth. Between the pants and shoes and the checklists, Randy was beginning to remind me of an accountant, and I told him so. “I hate accountants,” he answered, shaking his head. “We’ll see what we can find out here today,” he said. “I see all kinds of things when I’m flying out here. I’ve been watching a nest of red-tailed hawks, and maybe we can see how they’re doing.” Randy fired up the propeller the same way I used to fire up my old John Deere lawnmower back in Iowa. It even kind of sounded the same. We took off and, in no time, we were soaring high over the dynamic desert, the full moon still watching overhead while the sun wiped its sleepy eyes. The mountain views were breathtaking. Randy pointed out Camelback Mountain, which was much closer than I’d expected, and Four Peaks. The Valley didn’t look so large from this perspective. He lowered power to the engine and we soared downward toward the desert floor in eerie silence, giving me a chance to work the steering with foot pedals. It was fun! As we got closer to the ground, he gave the engine more power and we sailed around to see what we could find. J u ly 2 0 1 1
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He has taken his passions, no matter what they are, and found ways to make them happen. He has never put life off for that long-awaited “someday,” and he lives life every day doing what he loves. Our desert is beautiful. Bright, colorful flowers bloom from plants that seldom touch water. Saguaros stand in a permanent state of welcome, waving and greeting the few visitors they have and expecting nothing but consideration in return. Mountains decorate the horizon in every direction, each different than the next, and each capturing its own gold, purple, and pink hues as the sun rises and sets each day. Washes meander through the desert floor, providing habitats for coyotes, javelina, birds and hundreds of other desert creatures that call them home. I have seen the desert from the ground, but never from eye-level with hawks and owls. It was simply stunning. Right through the middle, the new Sonoran Parkway construction sliced through the pristine desert like a rusty hacksaw. We found the red-tailed hawk nest Randy had been watching. Circling above it, we saw the mother eying us in alarm, screeching atop a saguaro as her babies peeped below. They were nestled safely in the saguaro’s arm, away from the view of anyone, save other birds and a man who can fly. We zipped through Cave Creek Wash as if we were on a mountain bike trail. Hovering just above the brush, we flew right then left, then right again, between the cliffs of the wash, carved deeply into the desert floor, our own shadow leading the way as the sun began to cast its light over nearby hills. I was starting to understand. Randy got into flying by following dreams he didn’t know he had. As a travel agent in Illinois, he’d always loved seeing the world from different views. He’d been to many places, and one of his biggest passions was
scuba diving—viewing the world from down below. When he heard a presentation at a Rotary meeting from a hot air balloon pilot, he wanted in. The man had a balloon for sale, and Randy told him that, if he would teach him how to pilot the balloon, he would buy it from him. They closed the deal and Randy was hooked. Hot air ballooning in Illinois had its difficulties. The weather didn’t cooperate much of the year, and the views weren’t always awe-inspiring. In 1991, he packed up his balloon and moved to Arizona, where he started Hot Air Expeditions, moonlighting during remaining daylight hours in other jobs while he got the business started. He began first with one small balloon, then a larger balloon, and eventually built a fleet of 10 large balloons. He sold the business in 2003, and then bought a 42-passenger jet boat for hired tours on local lakes. Randy soon missed flying, though, and his affinity for sailing through the air led him to the world of powered parachutes. He became Arizona’s only FAA-certified flight instructor for powered parachutes in 2008, and has built his business, Arizona Powerchutes, from there. He’s also kept busy in the community as an active member of Phoenix Rotary Club 100 and Knights of Columbus. In talking with Randy, I soon realized how inspirational he really is. He has taken his passions, no matter what they are, and found ways to make them happen. He has never put life off for that long-awaited “someday,” and he lives life every day doing what he loves. Randy Long is taking the road less traveled, soaring above it with a colorful parachute and a smile on his face; and it has made all the difference.
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Summertime Salads & Spirits By Stephanie Maher Palenque
As we head into the hottest part of our Sonoran summer,
of the wine. Thankfully, we spoke with Ryan Schwartz,
we naturally turn away from the heavier, heartier fare that
Chief Operating Officer for Quench Fine Wines, distributors
we prepare during the cooler months, and we start to turn
of fine wines from all over the world, with companies in
our fresh salads into entrees. And why wouldn’t we? There
Arizona and Nebraska. Ryan is the former Director of
is no need to fire up the oven, produce is bursting with
Wine at Janos and J-Bar Restaurants in Tucson, and is an
vibrant colors and flavors this time of year, and paired with
accredited sommelier.
the right wine, summer dinners can be downright divine! Ryan leads us through the right wine choices when Admittedly, pairing salads with a complementary wine can
enjoying some of the Valley’s hottest summertime salads.
be tricky. One must take into account the acidity of the
Get ready to “go green” for the summer!
dressing and consider how it will interact with the acidity
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Gallo Blanco Farm Salad Perfect pairing: Albarino (grape) from Spain
“This delicate, crisp white wine will cut through the richness on the cheese without overpowering the rest of the salad.” Gallo Blanco Farm Salad
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Sixteen Vegetable Salad
401 W. Clarendon Ave., Phoenix
Address: 15323 N. Scottsdale Rd., #E1-160;
www.galloblancocafe.com; 602-327-0880
www.eddiev.com; 480-730-4800
Description: Farm Salad served with local arugula and
Description: Sixteen vegetables including artichokes,
seasonal vegetables, Spanish blue cheese, pomegranate
carrots, green beans, asparagus, tomato, arugula, and
seeds, and walnuts in an herb vinaigrette.
fresh herbs, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and aged
Perfect Pairing: Albarino (grape) from Spain
sherry wine vinegar (xeres vinegar).
“This delicate, crisp white wine will cut through the richness on the cheese without overpowering the rest of the salad.”
Perfect Pairing: Gruner Veltliner (grape) from Austria
“This white wine has the backbone of acidity to stand up to all of the vegetables, but it is still light and crisp on the palette.” J u ly 2 0 1 1
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Palo Verde Restaurant at the Boulders Resort Grilled Peach Salad
Spotted Donkey Cantina Spotted Donkey Chop Salad
34631 N. Tom Darlington Road, Carefree
www.spotteddonkeycantina.com; 480-922-1400
www.theboulders.com/dining/palo_verde.cfm; 1-888-579-2631
Description:
Description: Grilled peaches with wild purslane, pistachio
cucumber, queso fresco, cilantro, red onion, smoked
brittle, and creamy organic wildflower honey vinaigrette.
bacon, and avocado, tossed with a jalapeño buttermilk
Perfect Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc (grape) from New Zealand
dressing and crispy flour tortillas.
“This high-acid, clean white wine will temper the rich and sweet flavors of the peaches in this salad.”
Palo Verde Restaurant at the Boulders Resort Grilled Peach Salad Perfect Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc (grape) from New Zealand
“This high-acid, clean white wine will temper the rich and sweet flavors of the peaches in this salad.”
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8220 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale
Chopped
romaine,
dried
sweet
corn,
Perfect Pairing: Chardonnay (grape) from Sonoma, CA
“This rich white wine will complement the powerful flavors of this salad, and the toasty oak in the wine will bring out the smoky flavors of the bacon.”
Times Square Restaurant Insalata Caprese Perfect Pairing: Chianti (Sangiovese grape) from Tuscany, Italy
From Head to Toe!
“This light red wine with zippy acidity is a perfect companion to tomatoes, cheese, and oils.”
Times Square Restaurant Insalata Caprese 2602 West Deer Valley Road, Phoenix www.timessquareaz.com; 623-582-8866
Come see our new “Charm Bar” Huge selection of Brighton charms!
Description: Grilled, marinated eggplant, water mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
Perfect Pairing: Chianti (Sangiovese grape) from Tuscany, Italy
“This light red wine with zippy acidity is a perfect companion to tomatoes, cheese, and oils.”
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Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery Somtum 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 104, Scottsdale; www.soifour.com; 480-778-1999 Description: Served with green papaya, string beans, cherry tomatoes, and nuts tossed in sweet garlic lime dressing.
Perfect Pairing: Pinot Gris (grape) from Oregon
“This off-dry and round white wine will balance well with the vibrant, rich flavors of this salad.” Top of the Rock at the Buttes Top of the Rock Salad 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxtm-the-buttes-a-marriott-resort; 602-431-2370 Description: Field Greens, Mixed Berries, Goat Cheese “Fries,” and Maple-Lime Vinaigrette.
Perfect Pairing: Riesling (grape) from Germany
“Because of the richness and sweetness in the salad, this white wine with loads of fruit and a touch of sweetness will stand up to those flavors well and be a perfect complement.” Wildflower Bread Company Fresh Fruit Salad SW Intersection of Loop 101 & I-17 2805 W. Agua Fria Freeway, Phoenix;
Top of the Rock at the Buttes Top of the Rock Salad Perfect Pairing: Riesling (grape) from Germany
“Because of the richness and sweetness in the salad, this white wine with loads of fruit and a touch of sweetness will stand up to those flavors well and be a perfect complement.”
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www.wildflowerbread.com; 623-879-6819 Description: Fresh seasonal fruit atop field greens with pecan granola and honey yogurt, served with banana nut bread.
Perfect Pairing: Moscato (grape) from Asti, Italy
“This slightly sparkling, sweet wine will be refreshing with the richness of this salad.”
Salad Secrets You Can Use at Home Be corny! Fresh raw sweet corn adds a delectable crunch when cut off the cob and sprinkled into a salad. Try sprinkling berries that are bursting with flavor this time of year.
Go nuts! Toasted nuts add pizzazz to an otherwise ho-hum salad. Toss pecans, walnuts, almonds, or pine nuts into a skillet and stir over medium heat until the nuts turn a shade darker and give off an enticing aroma. Or spread them out on a baking sheet and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
Think outside of the box! Your salad doesn’t need to be leafy and green – try a Greek salad, or Insalata Caprese. Try a grain salad like tabbouleh – a Middle Eastern dish made with bulgur, finely-chopped parsley and mint, tomato and spring onion, seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil. Or take your usual salad and jazz it up by tossing some protein – like grilled chicken or steak – on the top.
Dress it up! Have you ever wondered why salad dressings taste so much better at fine restaurants? The dressings are usually homemade. Salad dressings are one of those things that can make or break a salad. They are ridiculously easy to make, and there are multiple benefits when you make your own: it won’t have that creepy bottled taste, it is cheaper, and you will actually know every ingredient in the dressing, because you hand-chose them!
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Celebrating One Year!
Café Provence 39504 N. Daisy MOuntain DR. #110 IN the Fry’s shopping center Monday-Saturday 11am to 9pm Sunday 5pm - 9pm
623-551-1313
Join Sarge Malki and the rest of the Café Provence crew in celebrating their first anniversary in Anthem! Café Provence has been an exquisite fine dining option for the community and also offers an affordable casual dining menu. Stop in for the $11 lunch menu with a soft drink, and get the same outstanding quality and atmosphere! They offer both a casual and fine dining menu for every taste, occasion, and budget. Stop in and celebrate by raising a glass of wine from their extensive wine menu. Bonne réussite!
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Di ni ng Gu id e
WEEKDAY SPECIALS - MARGARITA MONDAYS-HAPPY HOUR PRICED MARGARITAS ALL DAY LONG. - TACO TUESDAY- OR BIGGEST VALUE WEEKDAY SPECIAL. - KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAYS FROM 4PM-8PM RESTRICTION APPLY. - COME IN AND ENJOY OUR SHRIMP SPECIALS ON THE WEEKENDS.
HAPPY HOUR
Delicious food, refreshing drinks, and good times.
EVERYDAY 3PM-6PM
3655 W. ANTHEM WAY ANTHEM, IN THE SAFEWAY SHOPPING CENTER 623-551-8580 HOURS :: OPEN EVERYDAY 11AM-10PM
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Local Index For Advertising Information Jeff Penzone :: 623-341-0123 jeff@imagesaz.com
ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-8221 www.imagesaz.com
Accountant
Business Groups
Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC. 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130
Advertising ImagesAZ Magazine Contact Jeff Penzone 623-341-0123 jeff@imagesaz.com www.imagesaz.com
Animal Services Sonoran Desert Pet Resort 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com
Pet Spa Desert Oasis Pet Spaw 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com
Architect
Philip Mastrin, RA 623-293-1842 2363 W. Sax Canyon Lane Anthem, AZ 85086
Assisted Living Anthem Senior Living 602-909-9550 www.AnthemSeniorLiving.com
Attorney
Boates Law Firm 623-551-5457 www.AnthemLaw.com Droban & Company 480-612-3058 www.kerriedroban.com
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Automotive Econo Lube and Brakes 623-551-0033 42410 N. Vision Way
Beauty
Hair Care Dollyrockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.ShalimarSalon.com Skin Care Merle Norman Cosmetics 623-551-9502 www.merlenorman.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.ShalimarSalon.com
Boutique
Dollyrockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Fans and Fashionistas Shops at Norterra 623-587-1400 Nothing in Moderation Located in Merle Norman 623-551-9502 Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.ShalimarSalon.com
Anthem/North Gateway Chamber of Commerce 602-495-6483 www.northgatewaychamber.org Preferred Business at Anthem 623-551-0523 www.pbanthem.com
Charity Network
Network of Anthem Area Assistance Providers (NAAAP) Access info at 623-465-5335
dance Education
Arizona Dance Addiction 602-314-8033 www.azdastudio.com AZ Dance Group “Movement E-Motion� 480-215-1916 www.azdance.org
Entertainment
Musical Theatre of Anthem www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org 602-743-9892 On The Towne Community Theatre 623-594-3832 www.onthetownetheatre.org Starlight Community Theater www.StarlightCommunityTheater.org
Financial Planning
Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130
Health & Fitness
Plumbing Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.PricelessPlumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.AnthemPlumber.com
Gyms Sweat, Josh & Laura Rogers 623-551-5753 www.sweatchallenge.com
Termite Treatment Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.TitanPest.com
Sports Conditioning Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120
Water Softener & Filtration Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.RayneWater.com
Home
Air conditioning/Heating Daisy Mountain Air Conditioning 623-551-3422 www.DaisyMountainAC.com Desert Hills Air Conditioning 623-551-6409 www.DesertHillsAC.com Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com House Sitting Sonoran Desert Sports Dog 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com Interior Design Angelique Interiors 623-512-7745 www.Angelique-Interiors.com Pest Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.TitanPest.com Painting Daisy Mountain Painting 623-551-3156 www.DaisyMountainPainting.com Premier Commercial Painting 623-551-8640 www.Premier-Commercial.com
Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.SoftWaterPlusAZ.com Weed Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com
insurance
Auto/home/life/renters/ health/retirement/Auto Loans & refinancing State Farm - Nanette Miller 623-742-6866 nanette@nanettemiller.com
Jewelry/gold buyers AndrewZ 623-551-6892 www.AndrewzDiamonds.com
Medical
Chiropractic Back to Health Chiropractic 623-551-6677 42104 N. Venture Dr., A-102 Dentist Arizona Heights Dentistry 623-551-3511 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite #156 Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106
Feldhake & Associates 623-931-8898 480-661-0660 www.ShowMeThatSmile.com North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108 naturopathic Dr. Jennifer Gentry, NMD 623-251-5518 42104 N. Venture Ct., Suite C-126 Orthodontics Cordon Orthodontics 623-465-5478 42201 N. 41st Dr., # 102 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108 Pediatrics Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114 Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153 Physical Therapy Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120 Urgent Care John C. Lincoln 623-434-6444
photography By Brenna 623-328-5008 480-510-0035 www.ByBrenna.com
Jerri Parness Photography 480-650-3138 www.JerriParnessPhotography.com
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restaurants
Café Provence 623-551-1313 39504 N. Daisy Mountain Ste 11 Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127 Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant 623-551-8580 3655 W. Anthem Way Q-to-U BBQ 623-465-7800 www.Q-to-U-BBQ.com
Realtor
RE/MAX Integrity Realtors Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD Sam Tyler Realty, LLC 602-459-7455 www.AZHomes.net
Schools
Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com
Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490
New River First Assembly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com
New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590
Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086
North Valley Christian Academy 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org
Northridge Community 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org
The Orme School 928-632-7601 www.ormeschool.org
North Valley Assembly of God 623-256-2408 www.northvalleyag.com
Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890
North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957
Worship
Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com
Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790
Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348
Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090
Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com
Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690
Canyon Church of Christ 623-551-3175 www.canyonchurch.org
The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org
Christ’s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com
The Caepe Preschool Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 623-551-9851 www.anthemcross.org
Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290
Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.DvWorship.com
Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten 602-740-9561 www.CreativeCastlePreschool.com
Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org
Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590
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Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090
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Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com
Pioneer United Methodist Church 602-320-7724 www.pioneerumcaz.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org Shalom Heritage 602-635-3722 www.shalomheritage.com Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.SpurCrossCowboyChurch.com
Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org Vineyard Christian Fellowship 623-551-1133 www.vineyardanthem.com
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Recipe
The North Dakota Beef Council has said, “The West wasn’t won on salad.” However, here in the desert Southwest, it is how we survive during the summer time. Cool, crisp vegetables and light, tangy vinaigrettes are a staple during our long stretches of 100-plus degree days filled with the searing summer sun. Try this winner, courtesy of Eddie V’s at the Scottsdale Quarter. You will never think of salad the same way again!
Salad is never more appetizing than when served in a large wooden bowl. Dorothy Draper Entertaining is Fun (1941)
Fuji Apple Salad
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
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Ingredients: 8 slices of Fuji apples 2-3 golden beets, fully cooked 5 candied walnuts 6 haricot vertes (or green beans), cleaned, cooked in boiling salted water
4 each dried cherries 2 cups of mixed lettuce leaves 2 oz. of ginger-orange vinaigrette 1 oz. of blue cheese crumbles
PREPARATION: Mix all dry ingredients in bowl Add vinaigrette Top with sliced apples, walnuts, and blue cheese crumbles Serve chilled
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