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contents :: contributors 08

Meet the Paffrath Family

High School Sports :: Boulder Creek Football

24 Youth

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

26 Community 36

Dual Approach

Serving up the Vinyl Jazz

The Duck Daze of Summer

Princess at Your Party

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

44 Scorpions

Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers :: Photographer Karen Sophia Photography :: Photographer Jamie Pogue :: Photographer Jerri Parness :: Photographer Tony Poleo :: Photographer

Chamber :: Paradise Valley Community College

Trash to Treasured

Back to School Fashions

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Gifts of the Musical Kind

The Gift of the Past with Marshall Trimble

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

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

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school year, bracing ourselves for the summer heat. Now we’re ready to shop back-to-school sales and prepare for another year! Putting together this month’s edition has been fun. We have so many talented people, young and not-so-young, in our community. From high school athletes, to children who want to make a difference, to adults who are paving the way for kindness and respect, we are proud of who we are and who we are becoming. As the dog days of summer come to a close this month, may each of us take time to reflect on the gifts in our lives and the blessings we have in each other. Thank you, once again, for welcoming ImagesAZ into your home and your lives. Enjoy! Cheers! Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine Owner/Publisher 623-341-8221

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Meet the

Paffrath Family

Waiting for Connor

or one in 10 women in the United

States, there are days. There are days when baby food commercials send them running to the bathroom in tears. There are days when being at the airport and watching other women balance strollers and car seats and hold little hands while they pre-board for flights hits them like a punch in the stomach. There are days when, betrayed by their own bodies for yet another month, they walk numbly through the workday, unable to share their pain. For one in 10 women, infertility makes them question their value as women, their role as human beings, and their purpose in life.

Lisa Paffrath was one of those women. Beautiful and spunky and a favorite teacher for hundreds of elementary students over the years, few people knew of her very personal struggles to have a baby of her own. Her husband Keith was just as much on an emotional roller coaster. As a firefighter, there was no training for the feelings he faced, or how to comfort his wife in his “tough guy” world. As wonderful as the North Valley is, it’s an emotional mine field for couples who desperately want a child. Everywhere they turn, there are babies and young children. The same amenities that make it a great place to live serve as everyday reminders of what would-be parents can’t seem to have.

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For the Paffraths, their many blessings were not forgotten,

in the Philippines, where his natural curiosity allowed him

but their longing for a child of their own was a struggle that

to fit in with cross-cultural peers.

overshadowed their happiness in other areas of their lives. Married for 10 years, they share the same ironic sense of

Keith graduated high school in Tucson. He worked for

humor and devotion to community and church. They have

a construction company there, then moved to Prescott

many blessings, but for years, they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the one

and later transferred to the East Valley. He owned his

thing they wanted most.

own business for a while, and had two daughters, Krysta, now 20, and Heather, now 15, in a previous marriage.

Lisa was born and raised in a tiny Oregon town but knew

Career-wise, he wanted something more, and a friend and

from an early age that she was meant to spread her wings.

neighbor, who was a fire captain in Scottsdale, inspired

She traveled to Honduras to teach English after graduating

him to go into the fire service. He found his calling as a

from Texas A&M, then returned to the U.S. to continue

firefighter, and continued his education to become a fire

teaching. Keith was a military brat and grew up traveling.

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The two met in Las Vegas where Keith was working at a gun show. Lisa was teaching there and had gone out with some friends for the evening. When Keith approached her at a bar, she let go of her usual skepticism and gave him her phone number. What happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas; although Lisa was leery at first, she soon discovered Keith was someone whose company she enjoyed. Their relationship grew from a distance when he returned to Arizona. “I don’t think there was a point in the next six months that we didn’t talk to each other every night,” said Lisa. They met in person again at the National Finals Rodeo. Lisa was afraid she wouldn’t recognize Keith, but happily, she did. “How could you forget this face?” Keith asked jokingly, putting on his best cheesy grin. After a year and a half of dating, Lisa made the move to Phoenix. Keith worked for Rural/Metro in a fire station that was located near 4 Sons on the west side of I-17 when Anthem was new. In 2003, he was among eight Rural/Metro firefighters offered permanent positions with Daisy Mountain Fire Department. He said yes to the job, and they both said, “I do” at the altar. Life seemed to be going as planned. “My whole life, I have felt my purpose on this earth was to be a teacher,” Lisa said. “Part of that was that I always saw myself as a good mother. I always saw myself as a person who would have a lot of children. I wanted to bring good people into the world and teach them to do good things.” True to her calling, Lisa did surround herself with children. She became a teacher at Anthem School and taught and guided children every day. She also enjoyed her stepdaughters. Still, there was something missing. Keith knew before he married Lisa that parenting was in their future. He thought his diaper days were over before he met Lisa, but because children were so important to her, he decided to give it another go as well. Although he would have been content with another daughter, he also longed for a son. He was an assistant Boy Scout master, going solo to events and meetings. He wanted a little boy to share the moments he always dreamed of sharing with a son.

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They married in 2003, and in 2004 the couple decided to

“It literally tears couples apart,” Lisa added. “I felt like it

have a child, but after months of negative pregnancy tests,

was truly destroying us.”

they began to worry. Romance was replaced by doctor visits and ovulation monitors. As anyone who has been

Three different times, the couple went through in-vitro

through fertility issues can attest to, there are far more

fertilization. The money spent, the hormone injections,

emotional downs than ups in the game of infertility, but

and all the hope they allowed themselves to feel were

the potential prize of a baby at the end is what keeps

packaged up three different times and wrapped with pink

couples trying.

and blue ribbons. The first two negative outcomes were disappointing; for the last, they crossed their fingers with

“One of the hardest things for me was seeing Lisa go to

third-time’s-the-charm anticipation. Surely their dreams

school and teaching children, but not having one of her

would be answered, they thought. Surely God would

own,” said Keith.

reward them for their faithfulness and trust in His plan.

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But it wasn’t to be. The third blow was the hardest. Together, they buried their dream of a child of their own and decided enough was enough. There was too much pain and too many failures. They were finished. It was Christmas time, 2010. It’s funny how, the moment we think we have a plan, the universe laughs a good chuckle and throws us a curve ball. For the Paffraths, it was in the form of a blond-haired little boy named Connor whose photo was attached to an email Lisa received from a colleague January 4, 2011. “I don’t know where you and Keith are on all of this, but there’s a little boy who lives by me who is being put up for adoption,” read the email. Breathless, Lisa called Keith. “We need to talk,” she told him. Keith had never wanted to adopt in the past. They had also decided just days earlier to make new life plans that didn’t involve children. They had given up hope of a child and decided on a different course. “Let’s talk about it,” he said to Lisa’s surprise as he looked at the email she’d made him sit down and read. That talk turned to action. Six days later, they met the little boy who would become theirs.

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The adoption process is never simple. Adoptive parents

the moment they laid eyes on him: All of the struggles and

must do mounds of paperwork and subject every aspect of

pain they went through were a different kind of labor, but

their lives to the judgment of strangers. They are also often

it led them to their son.

at the mercy of judges and case workers whose sense of urgency is not the same as their own. The process was not

The emptiness in their house was filled with gratefulness.

easy, but Keith became a bulldog of an advocate for the

Lisa left the school this year after 17 years of teaching

little boy. What was not planned, but what was meant to

to start her own preschool, aptly called “Today’s Kids,

be all along, came to pass.

Tomorrow’s Leaders,” out of the couple’s large, welcoming home. Her love for her son has renewed her faith that she

On National Adoption Day, November 19, 2011, the family

can make a positive impact in children’s lives. As for Keith,

stood before a judge and Connor Michael Paffrath became

he’s wrapped tightly around Connor’s little finger, and he’s

an official member of the family.

content there.

Two and a half years later, the lines between biology

Every tear and every disappointment was not the end of

and divine design are blurred. Connor, who was once

their story at all. It was all a journey to a very important

diagnosed with failure to thrive, is a bright, blossoming

destination. It was all part of a beginning, and the rest is

handful of grins. He is smart and well-behaved, and as

being written one day at a time.

he wraps his arms around his dad’s neck, their matching noses and eyes suggest what the Paffraths have felt since

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Sports

Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Tracey Swanitz

Kicking It Off with Boulder Creek Football

Last year, Boulder Creek High’s football team finished 6-4, the fifth straight winning season under coach Dan Friedman. This summer, the coach is optimistic, but a little nervous. “We have to stay healthy,” Friedman said. “We don’t have a lot of depth in our line; our linemen are down in number. If we start incurring a lot of injuries, we’ll be playing lot of kids out of position.” A big part of the depth problem at BCHS is that only 10 juniors came out for the football team, “… and only one of them is a lineman,” Friedman complained. Just the same, don’t feel too sorry for him, as he has quality over quantity. Though the number of 11th graders on the team is a fraction of what it normally would be, “Within that junior class are probably two of best players that have rolled through here.” Meet Ryan Parenteau, strong safety/running back, 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, and Nathan Eldridge, a beast of a two-way lineman at 6-foot-4, 270 pounds. “Both started for us as sophomores,” Friedman said, “and they’re just unbelievable leaders, both big-time players.” Colleges are interested in those two, as well as Isaiah Birkel, a hard-nosed linebacker. “He’s being recruited by a handful of FCS (Division I) schools,” his coach said. “A lot of coaches who have them on their board say he’s recruitable, they’re just waiting to evaluate him.” Seniors Birkel (6-foot, 220) and nose guard Lincoln Kestner (6-foot, 270) will anchor the defense. Boulder Creek fans are hoping for a little more consistent winning this year. Last year was quite a roller coaster ride, as the Jaguars started off with a big 50-14 win over Cactus Shadows, then lost 35-14 to Brophy. The biggest win of the year, a 61-3 victory of Bradshaw Mountain, was followed by a crushing, season-ending, 40-7 blowout loss at home against Desert Ridge.

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At quarterback, Tanner Court has graduated, but there is plenty of returning experience. As a junior, Trevor Miller played in five games, completed 31 of 53 passes for 447 yards. Gunther Johnson, a freshman last year, had similar numbers in four games, completing 44 of 77 passes for 449 yards. Running back Braden Reber, a senior this season, played in 10 games last year, rushing 42 times for 197 yards. Paranteau as a sophomore rushing 32 times for 163 yards. Dan Johnson is the top returning receiver; as a junior, he caught 15 passes last year for 225 yards. “We will have five or six sophomores playing for us this year,” Friedman said. “A couple of skill guys and a couple lineman we hope will grow up a little.” In the summertime seven-on-seven passing league (no contact), the BCHS coach has been impressed with “a couple of sophomores running around making great plays.” He said Troy Reed and Bryce Whitman both showed they can get open and catch the ball. But who will be the one dropping back and slinging passes out to them? “At quarterback right now, there’s not a clear number one,” Friedman said. “They’re both doing excellent and not making it easy for me.” The coach said he might not have a clear No. 1 quarterback until game time of the regular season. August will be a big month for Jaguars football. After a couple months of weight training, running and passing the ball around in shorts and T-shirts, the pads and helmets come on for the first time this season on August 5, when summer practice begins. Friedman is looking for one thing in particular in the month of August: “Cohesiveness. You start building more team chemistry, expound on what you did in the summer. Work on the running game, start implementing more aggressive style football, get back to the basics of blocking and tackling. We’re looking at who are going to be starters. There’s a lot to accomplish in the month of August.”

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Friedman knows the drill inside and out, as he has been coaching since he was 18 years old, right after he graduated from Horizon High in north Scottsdale. “I tell the kids all the time that when I was a football player, I knew I wanted to be a coach.” In his seventh year coaching in Anthem, Friedman has settled in and become a fixture at Boulder Creek. “I really appreciate the community. It’s like a small town inside a big city, and we get great fan support. We have a captive audience in Anthem.” After home a scrimmage against Brophy August 21 at 6:30 p.m., the season begins August 30 with a home game against Mountain View High. But two weeks before that, the community support begins: Saturday, August 17 at 7 p.m., the Boulder Creek Football Foundation hosts its fourth annual Community Football Kick-off Celebration. The event takes place at Connolly’s Sports Grill, 2605 W. Carefree Highway. Admission for a barbecue dinner, raffles and chance to meet players and coaches is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets, call Kim Labno at 602-309-3105 or email kimlabno@msn.com. As Labno puts it, “It is our opportunity as a community to support our boys, coaches and program.” www.bchsjagsfootball.com

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Bringing on the Fear Writer Tom Scanlon

When last we checked in with the local net stars, the Boulder Creek High boys’ volleyball team was dominating the competition. After running up a 17-3 start, the Jaguars stormed into the playoffs, crushing the first two opponents, only to be shut out 3-0 in the semi-finals against Mesa. And yet, a few months after a deflating defeat that shattered hopes of a state championship, Anthem volleyball is riding high. In a run that has enhanced this area’s reputation as a budding net powerhouse, the Arizona Fear club volleyball team, powered by four members of the Boulder Creek team, took a bronze medal at the Junior National Tournament in Reno. Finishing third is all the more impressive when you consider there were 81 teams from around the country entered in the June 30-July 3 tournament.

“Dig” is a volleyball term, meaning to hit the dirt, grit your teeth and save the ball from hitting the floor; that’s pretty much what this team had to do, says Arizona Fear’s assistant coach Troy Dueling, also the coach of the Boulder Creek boys’ team. The club team lost two matches on the first day of the Reno tournament, and had to dig themselves up off the floor by running off a string of victories. “On the fourth day, we had to play a team from Canada in the first round of the gold division and beat them in three sets, 16-14 in the third,” Dueling said. “In Aug u s t 2 0 1 3

the semi-finals of the gold division, we eventually lost in a very close match to a team from Puerto Rico.” Dueling proudly notes that Arizona Fear also had three other teams – one of 14-year-olds, one of 16s and one of 17s – competing at the national tournament. “This was the first time a club from Arizona sent more than two teams to nationals,” Dueling said. “This was also a very big accomplishment for Fear.” The volleyball club also has girls’ teams. “About a third of all the boys in the club come from the Anthem area and almost all of the girls in the club are from the Anthem area,” the coach said. The Arizona Fear 18-year-old category bronze-winning team was led by a Boulder Creek quartet of skilled passer/digger Cody Williams, veteran Alec Wilson, team leader Alex Boyce and electrifying spiker Quentin Campbell. While Dueling emphasizes the team nature of the sport, the standouts were Williams and Campbell, both named to the All-Tournament team. The team was coached by Kyle Brainard of Sandra Day O’Connor, who had two of his players on the team. The Boulder Creek players also received coaching from Grand Canyon University assistant coach Matt Werle and Grand Canyon volleyball athlete Ben Hunt, who joined Dueling as assistants. The team also featured one player each from Deer Valley, Desert Vista and Notre Dame high schools.

The BC four and the rest of Arizona Fear had to have endurance as well as skill, grinding through a marathon of a dozen matches in four days. “I’m sure when they went home they were extremely sore,” said Dueling, “but everyone was really excited. It was a big moment for Arizona and monumental for our club.” It was potentially big for the future of Boulder Creek volleyball. While Alec Wilson has graduated from high school and plans to attend Arizona State University, the other three Jaguars will be back at Boulder Creek High this fall. Dueling gave a recap of how his returning players did at the national tournament: Alex Boyce: “He’s the epitome of a gamer. That kid could have a terrible week of practice, but when it comes tournament time, he flips it on. He was the emotional leader of the guys on the court. He just refuses to lose.” Cody Williams: “Cody was great passing, and he was nails in serve receive. He was always keeping the team in system. He’s just extremely consistent. He is probably the team’s best all-around player, just brings it in all facets of the game. He’s someone that the team really relies on.” Quentin Campbell: “He’s high-flying. He’s the most athletic kid you’ll ever meet. He’s also very consistent. It was just big swing after big swing from Q.” Dueling says club volleyball is similar to club soccer, which is widely considered as a far more competitive league than high school. “That is exactly the same for volleyball,” the coach said. “For players interested in playing at a collegiate level, you need to play club volleyball. The level is higher, you’re playing on a national level.” The Arizona Fear club teams will play from August through December, facing teams from around Phoenix and Tucson. The fun just about never stops, as once the club season ends, preparation starts for the high school volleyball league. Dueling’s disappointment over how Boulder Creek’s 2013 season ended now turns to great expectations for 2014. The coach said a broken hand that knocked Boyce off the court for the playoffs hurt the Jaguars’ chance to make the final four. But mostly, the loss to Mesa High was maddeningly simple, the coach says. “We just didn’t have a good day. I think in sports, especially with high school kids, sometimes it’s not your day.” But there’s always another year. Dueling’s big three of Boyce, Campbell and Williams “made huge steps this summer,” and will be back on the court for BCHS in a few months. While these three returned home from the national club tournament with a bronze, Dueling expects figurative gold from the 2014 Boulder Creek boys’ volleyball team. “The expectation is to win state,” the coach said, without hesitation. “Anything less than winning state will be a disappointment.” www.azfear.com Au gus t 2013

Our Community

Diamond Canyon Choir Sings to First Place at National Competition

The Diamond Canyon 7th and 8th grade choir went to a national competition, World Strides Heritage Festival held at Disneyland and not only won first place in the middle school division, they also received a Gold rating and won Most Outstanding Choir, which included all middle and high school choirs in attendance. Caroline Kaupa is the director. ImagesAZ congratulates the students, staff and parents who worked to make this competition successful. We are proud to have such an outstanding group of young people representing the Anthem community!

Ground Broken for new Anthem Civic Building

The Anthem Community Council (ACC) has broken ground on the renovation of the new Anthem Civic Building. Purchased by the ACC last summer, the existing building at 3701 W. Anthem Way, is a 36,000-squarefoot facility that will serve as a premier gathering place for Anthem residents, community groups, local businesses, educational institutions and other public groups or gatherings. It will also continue to serve as the substation for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Attended by the ACC Board of Directors, the design/build team, ACC staff, and community volunteers and leaders, the ceremony kicked off construction in preparation for the project’s anticipated completion date and grand opening in January 2014. www.onlineatanthem.com/civic-building-update

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New Basketball Academy and Girls Basketball Club at Anthem Prep

Anthem Prep is partnering with 13-year European pro basketball player Peter Ezugwu, and 12-year WNBA star and Anthem resident Coco Miller to offer new basketball opportunities for area athletes. Coach Ezugwu, founder of Future Stars International, will launch a basketball academy here in Anthem focusing on developing fundamentals and character. Coach Miller will continue her Team Miller basketball club with tryouts in late August for girls who wish to play competitive basketball. These programs will start in late August with practices held in the evening at Anthem Prep’s new gymnasium at the Cross of Christ Church. dpillsbury@anthemprep.org

Daisy Mountain Veterans Seek Support for Parade

The 9th Annual Daisy Mountain Veterans (DMV) Parade will be held November 9 in Anthem beginning at 10 a.m. We would like to pay special tribute to the many generous sponsors who supported us financially in 2012 during difficult economic times. Without their assistance, the parade might have been in danger of cancellation. Now, as we begin to prepare for this year’s event, it is once again time to solicit both sponsors and participants. Last year the parade drew almost 100 military, civic and historic units with more than 2,000 participants at a total cost of just $13,000. The donations we receive are used only to pay parade expenses including advertising, insurance, permits, postage and printing, security and utilities. We firmly believe that our parade is the best and most economical veterans’ event in the state of Arizona. The committee is composed entirely of uncompensated volunteers, which helps to maintain our costs at a modest level. However, $13,000 is a substantial sum Au gus t 2013

for a small organization such as ours to manage, so we are dependent upon the community for support. “Our parade is truly a remarkable event,” said Mary Ann Derryberry, event chair. “We try to do everything possible to recognize the veterans who have done so much for us. Please help us honor them by contributing or by taking part in the parade.” There are many affordable, high-profile sponsorship packages available for businesses, non-profits, families or individuals. The deadline for sponsorship and participation applications is October 1, 2013. This year’s parade promises to be the best yet as we honor our Korean War veterans. Be sure to join us in Anthem November 9 for what is sure to be a wonderful patriotic event that has quickly become a great local tradition. www.daisymtnvets.org 623-243-7998 623-551-8689

North Valley Symphony Orchestra Auditions

If you have ever dreamed of sharing your instrumental musical talent on stage, now is the time. North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) is pleased to announce audition dates for the upcoming 2013-14 season, for both adult and youth orchestras. NVSO has two orchestras for youth: the NVSO Youth Orchestra, and the NVSO Symphonettes. The Symphonettes focuses on providing beginning to intermediate string players with an ensemble experience, and does not require an audition. The NVSO Youth Orchestra focuses on providing a year-round district honor orchestra-level experience. Highly skilled Youth Orchestra members are also given the opportunity to audition for the adult orchestra.

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The auditions for both adults and youth will be in Anthem: • Adult Orchestra -- Saturdays, August 3 and 10 • Youth Orchestra – Saturdays, August 31 and September 7 Please contact Music Director Kevin Kozacek to schedule your audition. conductor@northvalleysymphony.org 623-980-4628

North Valley Jewish Community Association Celebrates High Holidays

The North Valley Jewish Community Association invites you to join with us for High Holiday services led by Rabbi Janet Bieber. Rosh Hashanah: Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September 4 Rosh Hashanah: Morning Service, Thursday, September 5 Yom Kippur: Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, Friday, September 13 Yom Kippur: Morning and Yiskor Service, Saturday, September 14 Annual membership, which includes High Holiday services, is $70 per person. Traditional break-the-fast meal at an additional charge. 623-322-0957 fkesselman@cox.net

Caepe Preschool Becomes Brighter Beginnings

The Caepe Preschool will be changing names before the beginning of the coming school year. Brighter Beginnings Preschool will provide the same nurturing and safe learning environment for 2 ½- to 5-year-old children as before, but under a new moniker. It will also maintain the same low studentto-teacher ratio and kindergarten readiness program as before, and Mrs. Francis, Ms. Maxwell and Mrs. Bandalier will continue to teach children in the current location with the same great curriculum. Brighter Beginnings is now enrolling new students. The school is located at 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem. www.brighterbeginningspreschool.com 602-619-4202

Second Annual Dive In 4 Diabetes

Teams are being formed for the Second Annual Dive In 4 Diabetes event scheduled for September 29. Teams will be swimming 5,000 meters to show support for kids with type 1 diabetes. Many causes have runs, walks or rides to raise awareness and funds, but swimmers are seldom represented. Here’s your chance to dive in and kick diabetes. All proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for diabetes research. JDRF’s mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. JDRF is the world’s largest charitable funder and advocate of type 1 diabetes research and is responsible for more than $1 billion in direct funding since it was founded. JDRF funds research with the greatest impact throughout the world, leading to results as soon as possible. Join Team JDRF and Team Anthony ... our goal is the cure. www.facebook.com/diveinfordiabetes

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August 6 John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey

Jazz guitar ace and singer John Pizzarelli joins with his wife, Jessica Molaskey, a jazz-wise Broadway singer who “deconstructs songs with a subtle but devastating psychological acuity” (New York Times) in two brilliant cabaretstyled shows August 6 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix. Tickets range from $27.50–$42.50. www.mim.org 602-478-6000

August 9, 10 La Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados (Recycled Orchestra)

Founded in 2008, La Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados de Cateura (the Recycled Orchestra) is already inspiring people around the world with their life-changing story, astonishing musical instruments made from landfill trash and heartwarming performances. Never before seen in the United States, this youth orchestra will make their U.S. debut with two concerts at the MIM Music Theater as part of a week-long artist residency at the Musical Instrument Museum. Join this unique group for a musical concert for two evenings, August 9 and 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets range from $22.50 to $42.50. Family Day with the Recycled Orchestra will be held August 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come celebrate the spirit of innovation and the power of music embodied by the young musicians of the Recycled Orchestra from Paraguay! Listen to these amazing young artists perform on their instruments made from trash, make an instrument from recycled materials and pick up a Seek ’n’ Find Activity Guide for a self-guided tour of MIM’s most outstanding instruments created from repurposed materials. Help Ear Candy collect instruments for students in

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need; learn about recycling from the City of Phoenix; tell us what you love about music, MIM and the Recycled Orchestra; and decorate MIM with recycled-paper instruments. Don’t miss the fun! No additional charge. Free with museum admission. Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix. www.mim.org 602-478-6000

August 17-18 Musical Theatre of Anthem Announces Auditions for “Oro and Leona”

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces auditions for their upcoming musical, “Oro and Leona,” an original show written by Terri Scullin and Adam Vargas. The show centers around two golden lion tamarin monkeys, a brother and sister named Oro and Leona, who are separated from the rest of their family and must learn to survive on their own in the Amazon rainforest. Auditions will be held August 17 and 18 for ages 6-9, with many roles available for performers of all experience levels. The award-winning theatre will cast all who audition. Rehearsals begin August 22, with performances taking place October 3 through 6. Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 17 at 11 a.m. The dance call will be Sunday, August 18 at 11 a.m., with callbacks at 12:30 p.m. Auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals will be held at MTA’s performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way in Anthem. Those auditioning should prepare a musical theatre 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 online) 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. Work with the director of “Oro and Leona” during the audition preparation workshop to be held Friday, August 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at MTA. The 90-minute group session is just $35, and space is limited to 18 participants. Reserve your spot online. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org Au gus t 2013

August 21 Community Bible Study Informational Coffee

Interested in joining a community bible study? An informational coffee chat will be held 10 a.m. August 21 at Calvary Chapel in Desert Hills, 711 E. Carefree Highway, Suite 120 in Phoenix. Bible study classes begin September 19 at Calvary Chapel in Desert Hills. 623-271-3066

August 26 Learn About Butterflies at Butterfly Wonderland

Butterfly Wonderland, located at 9500 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale offers a Life Cycle of a Butterfly workshop August 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. to educate guests about some of Butterfly Wonderland’s tropical butterflies fluttering around in the magnificent rainforest conservatory. Hosted by Director of Education Adriane Grimaldi, guests will learn not only about the tropical butterflies, but also about the 334 species of butterflies found in Arizona including snouts, swallowtails, queens, monarchs and more! Guests will also be taught about the life cycle of these incredible insects from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis, and then to butterfly as they go through the transformation process. The class will also include tips about where to see butterflies in Arizona, suggested books for learning more about butterfly gardening and hands-on butterfly examples. Handouts will be provided. Grimaldi’s background includes leading butterfly walks with the Boyce Thompson Arboretum as well as building her own butterfly garden that has attracted 31 different species of butterflies. Her backyard garden is listed as a National Wildlife Habitat by National Wildlife Federation. She is also a butterfly photographer and has participated on butterfly safaris to Central Mexico to see the overwintering monarchs. Cost is $15 for those with founder’s memberships or annual passes, and $20 for the general public. 480-951-2100 ext. 224 www.butterflywonderland.com

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August 31 Watch How Phoenix Cooks in August!

Where can you find more than 50 of the hottest local chefs and restaurants all under one roof? The 9th Annual Phoenix Cooks! Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale will be the place to be Saturday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is sure to “Ignite Your Appetite” as well as the appetites of more than 3,000 Valley foodies who are expected to attend. Each year, Phoenix Cooks serves as a convenient and exciting way to taste the signature dishes of restaurants including Maestro’s, Prado at the Montelucia, A Different Pointe of View, Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch, The Buttes and deseo at Westin Kierland. For a flat ticket price, one can peruse the expansive ballroom filled from wall to wall with vendors from the hottest eateries in the Valley. In addition to booths where one can get tastes and samples of delicious dishes, there will be more than 30 wine, beer and mixology sampling booths providing creations sure to please. After sampling some out-of-this-world dishes, go home with the skills and techniques to make some new creations! Expert chefs will be on hand demonstrating on stage and in classroom settings so attendees can have a “take home” and create something special on their own. Possibly the best part of the day is that proceeds go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Eat well, acquire new skills, and help others at the same time! Bring the entire family and enjoy a day unlike any other in the Valley. www.phoenixcooks.com

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September 1 Harold’s 16th Annual Hawaiian Luau

If you can’t escape the heat this Labor Day weekend, a Hawaiian Luau in Cave Creek may be exactly the kind of get away you need to celebrate the end of summer. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is hosting its 16th Annual Hawaiian Luau, featuring a pig roast luau buffet, Ka’ea Mauna Lani Hawaiian Luau Dancers, a reggae performance by Grantman & the Island Beat, a limbo and hula contest, face painting, lei-making, Hawaiian vendors, drink specials and more. Danny “Maui Dan” Piacquadio, Harold’s Corral’s co-owner, says the restaurant’s luau is one of the most popular events of the year. “We have a ton of fun transforming our Western bar into a Hawaiian setting. You won’t find many other places in town where you can watch a thrilling Fire Knife Dance, participate in a limbo contest and feast on traditional Hawaiian cuisine,” Piacquadio said. Because last year’s event sold out, guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. Gates open at 6 p.m., followed by a Hawaiian buffet at 6:30 p.m., which includes succulent roast pork, smoked mahi mahi, a shrimp/ seafood casserole, herb-roasted chicken, teriyaki steak and other traditional Hawaiian cuisine. A Hawaiian band will also begin performing outside. The luau show begins at 7:30 p.m. Ka’ea Mauna Lani Hawaiian Luau Dancers will perform authentic Hawaiian Luau dances including the traditional Fire Knife Dance. At 8:30 p.m., Grantman & the Island Beat perform reggae music inside. Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. Open seating is first come/first served. Tickets are $25 per adult and $12 for children 12 and under. Larger parties can purchase a 10-top VIP table for $275 which includes a front row table, cocktail service and complimentary Hawaiian gift. 480-488-1906 www.haroldscorral.com

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Walking onto the Boulder Creek campus in the fall of 2009, Alec Bone was excited at the opportunities that lay ahead for the next four years. Being an accomplished baseball player, a more

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than capable soccer player and an outstanding student, high school would be the grounds for pursuing greatness with the hopes to perhaps earn a scholarship to play collegiate athletics. Today, that dream is a reality, but it will not be the baseball diamond or the soccer field where Alec will be taking his wares. Alec will be walking the tranquil links of the Harmony Club in Fort Collins, Colorado, as a part of the Colorado State University Men’s Golf Team, and he does it as the recently crowned JGAA (Junior Golf Association of Arizona) State Boys’ Champion. Originally, golf was a game that Alec and his twin brother Brenden played in the summertime to break up the monotony of baseball. What started as a simple game soon became another battleground for the competitive siblings. And when their physical statures began to be an issue, golf soon became the battleground. “Baseball and soccer at higher levels required size and speed, and both sports were catching up with me. I had always been one of the “bigger kids” in junior sports but in high school it was the opposite. I figured neither sport would take me where I wanted to go,” Alec said. While the boys were identical at birth, on the golf course they could not have been more opposite. Alec possessed unparalleled efficiency in the kinematic sequence of swinging a golf club. This allowed him to hit the ball as far as a PGA Tour player, but his 110-pound frame could not anchor

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the force, leading to several off-balance swings and many erratic shots per round. Brenden, on

the other hand, played the game with accuracy, meticulous strategy and a deft touch. While Brenden coveted his brother’s power from the tee, his ability to pitch, chip and putt led Alec to being the one left behind on the scorecard through most of the first three years of high school.

“I’ve learned a lot from my brother. He was always the one to hit it short and knock the wedge shots close and I saw how well he scored. From him, I learned to tone back with my driver and grind on my wedge game,” Alec revealed. Having watched firsthand and seen the importance of a fine-tuned short game, Alec set about drastically improving his short shots under the tutelage of instructor Gary Wolf. “Gary taught me techniques to have a more consistent short game. He said that I had a good set of hands, but they’re only good for a few shots around the green. Together we tried developing all of the shots that I needed around the greens, and I still had the ‘handsy’ shot when I needed it. My practice plan was a lot of different short game drills every day during the week, and I only addressed ball striking and swing-related issues when needed,” Alec recalled. The culmination of Alec’s development came July 10. With a thunderstorm rolling toward the Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff, Alec walked to the par 5, 18th hole of the Meadow Course tied for the lead in JGAA State Boys’ Championship at 6 under par. Five hundred seventy five yards away, straight up a hill, beyond a single ponderosa pine sat the treacherous 18th green. It was a narrow green, lined by bunkers on both sides, and Alec needing birdie to win. It appeared that the storm would delay a result. After cracking a trademark 310-yard drive, followed by a well struck 3-wood, Alec’s ball reached the green in two thumping blows only to feed into the greenside bunker. After two long years of dedication to his short game, the moment had arrived. Alec set himself over the ball and played a perfect bunker shot within a foot of the hole. The birdie putt was a mere formality and Alec Bone had collected the most prestigious title in Arizona Junior Golf. From the small celebration that he shared with friends and family, the only thing missing was his brother. The reason Brenden couldn’t be there, he had begun basic training at the Air Force Academy, where he too will be representing the men’s golf team. Ironically, the two teams play in the same conference, so Alec and Brenden will have the chance to continue their sibling rivalry, only on a slightly bigger battleground.

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Writer Tom Scanlon

Serving Up the Vinyl Jazz While many kids are employed in restaurants in the summertime,

playing, the smirking looks turn to curiosity, then wonder.

over at Hacienda’s Mexican Grill in north Scottsdale, a half-dozen

Yes, no matter how young the musicians are, this band is

teenagers are working in the bar every Friday night. They’re not

good … really good.

rookie bartenders or cocktail waiters and waitresses, these are the members of Vinyl Jazz, an intriguing young band made up

One wonders why these talented teens chose jazz over pop,

of some highly talented musicians.

country, hip hop or rock. “Jazz is so diverse,” gushed Courtney Schrade, slide trombonist. “You can express so much! You can

The Friday night regular gig at Hacienda started when proud

make somebody feel perfect. Or you can rip somebody apart.”

grandmother Joanne Wolff was having dinner back in May at the bright, energetic restaurant and bar. It was a Saturday

Courtney, by the way, is 14 years old. The babe of the band just

night, and a band was performing. As Wolff tells it, “I said to

finished her freshman year at Sandra Day O’Connor High School.

the manager, ‘Who do you have playing on Friday nights?’ He said, ‘No one.’ I said, ‘Do you want to fix that?’”

Bass guitar and saxophone player Michael Gregoire of Anthem is 18, one of the Vinyl Jazz elder statesmen, having

Wolff set up an audition at Hacienda for Vinyl Jazz, which

graduated from Boulder Creek High. Guitar player Joe Allie

features Emily Clocksin, Wolff’s granddaughter. Two songs

and trumpeter Daniel Vogt, two recent graduates of Greenway

into the tryout, the audition was stopped; the band was hired.

High, are also 18. Brilliant sax and flute player Clocksin, soon

So now, every Friday evening at Hacienda, tiny Emily and her

to be a senior at Sandra Day O’Connor, is 17, as is drummer

young friends take the stage and strap on their instruments.

Jacob Smith, coming up on his senior year at Deer Valley High. Trumpeter Stephen White is 16, a junior at Sandra Day

As the band sets up, the happy hour crowd enjoying

O’Connor High. The teenagers smoothly play songs that pre-

margaritas might smirk a bit and roll their eyes. “What is this,

date them by decades; material from the glory days of their

a high school concert?” But as soon as Vinyl Jazz starts

parents and grandparents.

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Making the Vinyl Jazz story all the more impressive is that the band houses a budding young composer. After the likes of Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk gems, Vinyl Jazz slipped into “Up to You,” written by Gregoire. The smooth song sounded very much at home among the standards. The band also plays “Hulk,” another Gregoire composition. Vinyl Jazz is rooted in Flagstaff, where Gregoire will soon be heading to attend Northern Arizona University. “The group got formed last year at Curry Music Camp. It’s run out of NAU’s music program,” Gregoire said. “Originally, it was just going to be a jamming thing. At first it was shaky trying to get everybody together, but when we got together the way we all play flowed together really well.” Gregoire has been playing music since second grade, and will study music education and music performance at NAU. For the last four years, he played in the classical band at Boulder Creek High School. Vinyl Jazz will be performing without its composer, but he says he will play with the band whenever he is on breaks, and next summer. “Vinyl Jazz itself I think can stay around for a long time,” Gregoire said. This makes for fascinating pondering, like the new fan watching a show who said, “I wish I could fast forward 10 or 15 years, and see what happens with them.” To watch the real-time growth, check out Vinyl Jazz on Fridays in Scottsdale. At Hacienda, the jazz ingénues have a charming lack of stage presence, no chatter, no “How ya doin’ tonight, Scottsdale?” There’s not even much eye contact with the audience from these fresh-faced musicians, who serve solos that are understated but precise, and more than a bit charming. Emily, tiny and delicate looking, plays alto sax and flute solos with eyes closed in intense self searching intensity. She took classical flute lessons, then decided she wanted to play jazz and learned the sax on her own. Courtney, tall and thin, seems barely able to lift a slide trombone, but plays it with gusto, her blue eyes searching the ceiling during her solos. At a recent show, a Hacienda patron seeing the band for the first time made it a

these kids are really something special. If nothing else, this crew gives hope to those who like their music with a little more intellectual muscle than brainless pop and sleazy hip hop: Thanks to the likes of Gregoire, Clocksin and company, the great music launched by Dizzy, Duke, Monk and

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the others has a future. Around northern Phoenix, as least, jazz will live. And grow. I-17

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point to approach the stage and say, in a clear, matter-of-fact way, “You’re going

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The Duck Daze of Summer Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

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Daze y b r e D k c u D Annual

By the end of August we will be in what is known as “the dog days

Corporate Executive Director Barb Windgassen said, “For many years,

of summer.” But on August 31, anyone spending time in the Anthem

duck races have been used as a method of fundraising for organizations

Community Park might disagree; it will clearly be the “Duck Daze” of

worldwide. Our premise is to provide a platform for non-profits to raise

summer! What a sight to behold – hundreds of yellow rubber duckies

funds and not have to depend on businesses to become sponsors,

floating down the Anthem Community waterfalls and park ponds en

especially since many businesses in Anthem have their own financial

route to a finish line that will earn their owners prizes ranging from

needs. We also wanted to create an event that can build year to year to

$20 to $200 for the first 25 winners!

keep people in Anthem over the Labor Day weekend – an event that’s fun and free, but that also allows an opportunity to buy ducks and win

Anthem Pets/Jackass Acres Dog Park is hosting their annual Duck

cash prizes and allow residents to meet the various non-profits that are

Derby Daze in the Anthem Community Park from 4 to 9 p.m. The day

based in and support our very own community. It has truly become a

will be ducky, and a good time for the whole family as the main event

great event and tradition here in Anthem.”

is sure to draw many excited participants of all ages. This event will indeed build on last year’s inaugural event with more Lisa Kilwein, a member of the board of directors for Anthem Pets

food venders and choices, live entertainment, and even a late night

said, “It’s taken the hard work and dedication of many Anthem

movie that can be enjoyed by the entire family.

Pets volunteers to plan and coordinate Duck Daze. We are all very excited about the fabulous activities planned for families and

Other pre-race activities include jump houses, dunk tanks, duck

people of all ages. There’s something for everyone. This event, in its

games, bands, food and ice cream vendors, silent auctions in the

second year, is going to be even better than last year, and hopefully

tent area held by individual sponsors and more. A Phoenix Police K-9

something Anthem residents and visitors to our community will enjoy

unit and Anthem Search and Rescue will also hold demonstrations.

for years to come. Get your ducky; the race is on!” There are still opportunities to sponsor the events and purchase The main event, the Duck Derby Race, is scheduled to begin at

ducks. Please contact Anthem Pets for more information.

5:30 p.m. Ducks can be purchased in advance for $20 each from Anthem Pets or from a number of other area sponsors. Race profits and proceeds will benefit Anthem Pets, as well as event sponsors so

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Princesses at Your Party Because Every Little Girl Deserves to Feel like a Princess

One would have to search far and wide to find a young person who hasn’t felt the sting of being left off of a party guest list. However, it takes a special individual to look beyond her personal hurt and realize how the same situation hurts others on a daily basis. Fourteen-year-old Zoe Stitzer of Anthem Prep did just that, and in the process, gave other young people in the community hope, through her 501 (c)(3) organization, HOPE (Helping Other People Everyday). Zoe said, “I founded HOPE because one of my friends had a party and I wasn’t invited. I felt terrible, of course, but more importantly I realized that there are kids who never get invited to parties and I wanted to make sure that no one ever feels the way that I felt that day.” Fourteen-year-old

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Cheyanne Kratz and Alyssa Norton are also executive council members of HOPE and they value the experiences HOPE has already offered them. Cheyanne said, “We have ‘buddies’ who are learning disabled. In some cases, we’re their only friends and we try to do normal friend activities with them. We had a pool party and one of our Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Barbara Stitzer

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buddies yelled, ‘Mom, I finally have friends!’”

Alyssa added, “That made my heart explode!” Involvement in this mother/daughter group means that each member is encouraged to take on a leadership project. Zoe’s leadership project is “Princesses at Your Party” for which she draws on her personal years as a “princess in training.” Mom Barb explains, “Zoe went through a period in her life from age two to five when she would only dress like a princess. I had princesses come to her birthday parties to sign autographs and talk about ‘serious princess stuff’ with the girls. She loved it so much and dreamed of being a big girl princess someday. Princesses at Your Party passes on the joy to the residents of Anthem.” Princesses at Your Party is the fundraising arm of HOPE and supplies party-ready princesses for your child’s party, for a donation solely determined by the party planner. Call on the princesses, and they will be happy to attend your child’s party because, according to Zoe, “Every little girl deserves to feel like a princess!” Don’t have a lot of money for your party? Zoe said, “No donation is too big or too small. If you don’t have money, but you want your daughter to feel like the luckiest little girl on earth on her birthday, no problem, we’ll be there!” The experience of being in HOPE benefits the members as much as the recipients of their service work. Alyssa said, “I love HOPE because it helped me come out of my shell. When I first came in, I didn’t really know anyone well. We had a sleepover at Zoe’s house and then we all got to know each other really well. Hanging out with all of the girls in HOPE has helped me become more outgoing. When the HOPE girls were asked to speak at parent orientation, I got up and spoke in front of hundreds of people with no problem at all.” Cheyanne added, “Now that we’re high school freshmen, we’re looking at colleges and realizing that there are kids who can’t afford to go. So we started a scholarship program that will be funded by the money we raise through Princesses at Your Party.” The scholarships will be awarded to Anthem residents. Earlier this year, Cheyanne spearheaded a fundraising effort for the Foothills Food Bank by planning and holding a parents’ night out event. Zoe turned a negative but universally shared experience into positive action. Now she’s ready to share the power of the princess through HOPE. 480-861-4529 www.facebook.com/princessesatyourparty Au gus t 2013

Scorpions! Writer Tom Scanlon

It was around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29. The sun had fallen behind the mountains, leaving a red glow in the distance toward Spur Cross Ranch. The high temperature that afternoon was 114, but by now the temperature had fallen to an almost chilly 105. The red glow faded into dusk, accompanied by the steady sound of crickets, toads, the crunch of footsteps and an occasional, “There’s one!” coming from near the flash of black light. These were Kevin Smith’s scorpion hunters, a small but hearty crew of volunteer locals. Whereas most of us do our best to avoid the nasty little stinging rascals, Smith is a 49-year-old Carefree resident who actually goes looking for scorps. Smith is a park ranger at Spur Cross, where he leads occasional moonlit scorpion hunts. According to the University of Arizona VIPER (Venom Immunochemistry, Pharmacology and Emergency Response) Institute, nearly 8,000 scorpion stings are reported annually in Arizona. While the great majority fall into the painful-but-harmless category, VIPER’s website notes, “The sting of the bark scorpion (centruroides sculpturatus) can cause severe nerve poisoning, especially when the victim is a small child.” Scorpions are hibernators, and at their most active in the summer months, when they are most likely to come in contact, painful contact, with humans. A hypothetical “Scorpions Welcome” sign can be in the form of a crack below the front door or a hole in a window frame or drywall. Once inside your home, the stinging sons-of-the-desert can make their way to your kitchen, bathtub or even – gasp! - bed.

Perhaps because of a protective, mothering instinct, or perhaps due to the creepiness factor, women seem to have a particular hatred for scorpions. “Generally, we get calls from mothers or husbands of worried mothers,” said

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Sweepers. “The calls are from new homeowners or new parents … ‘I have a newborn, I just saw a scorpion in my house, what can I do?’ We go up there and clear them out,

then give them tips on how to keep (scorpions) away.” One of the best tips, for the squeamish: Put the feet of your bed and furniture in Mason jars, so the scorpions can’t climb up the legs. The Scorpions Sweepers’ record: “We caught 132 at this

one home in Paradise Valley in a single night.” Holland and his crew show up to remove scorpions wearing gloves,

long sleeve shirts and snakeproof boots. How many times has he been stung? “Never.” Same goes for the Spur Cross ranger. “I’ve never been stung. Guess I’ve been lucky since I’ve lived here most of my life,” said Smith. Save for the night hunts, he says he

doesn’t normally come across them. “Unless I’m out flipping rocks or doing trail work, I rarely see them,” he said. “They show up really well under a black light. Otherwise, they’re really cryptic and blend in well with their environment.” When that environment is a home, it could lead to trouble for the human. Of the three common scorpion types around here, Smith said the bark scorpion is the most frequent home invader. “They’re really slender, so it’s easy for them to climb under doors and in windows. The

Seal bottoms of doors and windows.

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Ben Holland, owner of northern Scottsdale-based Scorpion

Lay down glue traps, to catch scorpions in your home. Put feet of beds and other furniture in mason jars so the scorpions can’t climb up. Don’t leave shoes outside. Even if you keep your shoes inside, shake them out before putting them on. Shake out clothing before donning. Don’t walk outside in bare feet; and if you do, be very careful. Caulk cracks in foundation or siding.

bigger desert hairy scorpions, they get to be 4 to 5 inches long. They don’t get into houses unless people leave their windows wide open.” The third kind, stripe tailed scorpions, are between the other two in size. While Smith had more than 100 people on a moonlit hike the week before, it looked like the late June scorpion search was going to be a bust. Then, right around the start time, a car drove up with three hunters, followed by another car with three more for the posse. Smith told the crew that the barks might be the smallest, but they pack the biggest punch in their little stingers. “They’re the most

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• Local Pain • Burning • Small red dot • Numbness • Tingling • Slight swelling Scorpion Sting Treatment • Clean with Soap and Water • Place a Cold Compress on Sting If you experience trouble focusing eyes, random eye movements, trouble swallowing, drooling, tongue feels swollen, slurred speech, dizziness, blurry vision or muscle twitching call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

These symptoms should only occur if you are stung by an Arizona bark scorpion or are allergic to the venom of the scorpion. Always play it safe because even though death caused by scorpion stings is extremely rare, they can occur.

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dangerous,” he said, rather solemnly. “Especially with infants and the elderly – they can cause real damage.” The bark scorpions deliver not just a painful sting, but also an injection of venom. While the stripe-tailed and desert hairy scorpions will also attack humans, “it’s more like a honey bee sting.” Though it was slow spotting at first on a hike that crossed over the seasonally-dry Cave Creek down to a man-made pond, as darkness fell the scorpion sightings multiplied. A contrast to Smith, who moves and speaks in the slow, measured pattern of a professional student of nature, there was Andrew Isho, a pint-sized 11-year-old ball of energy, dancing like a firefly ahead of the pack of scorpion hunters, flashing his black light every 20 yards or so and calling “stripe tail” or “there’s another bark.” His 14-year-old brother Greg and mother Sandy were out on the hunt as well, plus three adult males. None of them, not even the professional spotter, proved as adept at spotting the scorps as Andrew. Arguably the coolest find of the night was a plump bark scorpion; it turned out to be a new-mother, covered with two dozen of her newborn scorpies. The stoic Smith grew just a bit excited about this, pausing to take photos. Later on, the scorpion hunters got fired up over the sightings of a few desert hairy scorpions, which are gigantic! Well . . . not like Hollywood movie gigantic, and if you weren’t looking hard

for them with a black light you probably wouldn’t see them, but still much larger than the barks. Now, as anyone who has seen “Survivorman” can tell you, scorpions can make a tasty wilderness snack. In an episode filmed in the Sonoran Desert somewhere in Arizona, Les “Survivorman” Stroud demonstrated how to trap a scorpion, cut its stinging tail off, pop it into your mouth and munch away. Another local wilderness man says the best way to do it is cook them up. “What you do is get some salted butter so it doesn’t go bad, and some brown sugar. Take a jar and within 15 minutes you’ll have about 30 of them. Cut the tail off and put them in the jar. Fry up the butter, add the brown sugar, and dump the scorpions in the frying pan for about 30 seconds. That caramelizes them.” None of the Spur Cross scorpion searchers had been bitten by, or bitten into, a scorpion. After the nearly two-hour hikeand-spot, the Isho boys were asked what they thought of the blacklight hunt. “It was fun,” they answered, in unison. They had seen several dozen of the feared scorpions, and learned that they are mostly about minding their own business, and looking for insect snacks. Isho mom Sandy had a good time, but remained a scorpion cynic. “If they’re in my house,” she said, cool but firm, “they’re going to die.”

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Chamber Contributor Jenny Brooks, Special to ImagesAZ

Bridging Two Communities Although the term is not in her official job description, Dr. Julia Devous likes to say she serves as a bridge between two communities.

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Arizona,” said Dr. Devous. “I’m a people person and I really enjoy the people here in Arizona.” Dr. Devous is married to Chris, and they have a son, Christopher Sean, who is 4 years old. “Besides being a former actress and stage manager and a performing arts enthusiast, I love ballroom dancing and scuba diving,” said Dr. Devous when asked about her hobbies. “I’m also very passionate about family genealogy and my Irish heritage, so I’m very involved in the Irish Cultural Center here in Phoenix.” She has a list of things she loves to do now and more things she hopes to do in the future. This enthusiasm for doing what she loves is almost tangible, which makes her business advice all the more appropriate. “I want people to know they should never give up on their dreams,” said Devous. “I see this every day working for a community college, and I know that if you follow your passion your dreams will come true.” Have a dream you want to pursue? Fall enrollment at Paradise Valley Community College is in full swing. Visit www. paradisevalley.edu to review the fall schedule of classes and register today.

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Trash to Treasured Tunes Writer Tom Scanlon

Garbage is probably not something that normally would make you cry, unless the trash is particularly malodorous. Yet the story of La Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados, or Recycled Orchestra, may bring tears of compassion, admiration and wonder to your eyes, as this is the musical fairy tale of the horribly poor community of Cateura, a Paraguay shantytown built on a landfill. The locals make what money they can by sorting through the trash for items that can be sold. One day, among the trash, someone found a beat up old violin and decided to fix it up. This inspired others to salvage broken-down guitars, drums, flutes, cellos and other instruments from the garbage heap, patching them together with other bits of refuse such as oil drums, paint cans and bottle caps, and give them to the community’s children. Thus began the Recycled Orchestra, soon to make Cateura famous. “My life would be worthless without music,” one of the young musicians says on “Landfill Harmonic,” a documentary-in-progress. Favio Chavez, a social worker and music teacher who started the orchestra, has a quote that may soon be famous: “The world gives us garbage. We give it back music.” A few months ago, Chavez told the Associated Press, “We want to provide a way out of the landfill for these kids and their families, so we’re doing the impossible so that they can travel outside Paraguay, to become renowned and admired.” This impossible dream is becoming a reality. As the Recycled Orchestra’s view of music as a saving lifeblood is precisely what the folks at the Musical Instrument Museum hold dear, MIM curator for Latin America Dr. Daniel Piper pretty much flipped his trash lid when he heard about these kids. MIM raised funds to help bring the Paraguayan musicians here, and is striking up the trumpets for an August visit. Au gus t 2013

On Thursday, August 8, 14 members of the Recycled Orchestra will tour a Phoenix recycling center with students from the Arizona School for the Arts. The kids will bring back cast-off treasures and create new instruments in a workshop with multimedia artist Joe Willie Smith. Those who attend will be part of history, as the Recycled Orchestra will make its U.S. performance debut with concerts Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10. Tickets range from $22.50 to $42.50. Saturday’s performances and other Recycled Orchestra events are free with museum admission. Another highlight of that day will be the dedication of a Recycled Orchestra exhibit, so the spirit of the indefatigable young musicians will remain here long after they have returned to Paraguay. The exhibit, featuring a saxophone made from a tin water pipe, a cello fashioned from an oil canister and other junked-out instruments, has been on display since May, with a video running to explain the Recycled Orchestra to visitors. “This is just amazing!” one visitor marveled. “These are so clever! This is just too cool!” The MIM events are a chance to get in on the ground floor of the little-known Recycled Orchestra; word about this extraordinary band and community will be spreading next year, with the release of “Landfill Harmonic,” a documentary four-plus years in the making from producer Alejandra Amarilla of Scottsdale. “We have taken long to get this film on track at first because we had worked for years on a shoestring budget and other issues that occurred during the middle of it,” said Amarilla, a native of Paraguay who is the ex-wife of basketball star Steve Nash. A teaser to the documentary “went viral” in December, putting the project in fast-forward phase. A kickstarter.com fundraising effort locked in the money needed to complete the documentary.

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“We’ve had requests for the Recycled Orchestra to start musical tours in many different countries and cities in the US, music festivals, film festivals, educational talks, media requests, and have been coordinating and connecting organizations that donate to the orchestra as well,” Amarilla said. “It has been quite unexpected at this time, all before the release our film, which is incredible.” On a trip to Paraguay in 2009, she learned of the Recycled Orchestra, and was blown away by the concept. “Their idea of making instruments from trash came up as the only solution to tackle two issues they faced: the lack of instruments for the children to practice with during their music classes; and the need to protect the children from walking back home alone with real instruments which could cost more than their own homes. I fell in love with this story and decided to follow their progress. We have been working with them since then.” The Phoenix-based production team includes Rodolfo Madero, Juliana Penaranda-Loftus and director Graham Townsley (“Nova,” “Ancient Voices”). The Phoenix connection to the Paraguay musicians strengthens with the museum event. “The exhibit and August residency with the Recycled Orchestra

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achievements,” said the aptly-named Piper, “as we invite the community to celebrate youth, social and musical innovation, and the sustaining value of the arts.” Amarilla hopes her documentary about Recycled Orchestra will deepen that celebration. “I hope the film will give us insights as to how we act with regard to waste pollution, excess, and the perceived separateness between us and the rest of the world,” the Scottsdale producer said. “We can find gratitude and beauty in simple things and in the most unexpected places. We can all make a difference in the world, as this small orchestra from shantytown Cateura, Paraguay, is doing.” www.mim.org www.landfillharmonicmovie.com

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Photography by Karen Sophia Photography

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Writer Donna Kublin Photographer Aug u sMike t 2 0 1 Spinelli 3

Gifts of the When I started out to write this story, I knew that a remarkable

“We are very blessed,” said Jacqueline. “Gabrielle has a great

girl won the North Valley Symphony Orchestra’s (NVSO’s)

ability, works really hard, and has a lot of self-discipline, plus

competition for a $5,000 handmade violin, but in doing my

she really enjoys it. Her private teacher, Claire Gordon, has

research what I uncovered was even more remarkable.

provided her with encouragement, guidance and challenges.”

At 14, Anthem resident Gabrielle Lorenc has been playing

The gifted violin comes at a perfect time. “My teacher says

violin nine years. Confident and professional, she is the concert

I’m at a level where most students I compete against have

master for the North Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra, and

a higher quality instrument, and not having that higher

also plays in the second violin section in the North Valley

quality instrument was holding me back in certain areas,”

Symphony Adult Orchestra. Gabrielle’s resume includes

said Gabrielle. “Plus, Lauren and I are practicing with an

performing at church every week, performing as part of the

ensemble this summer and it really adds to the sound.”

pit orchestra for Musical Theatre of Anthem’s production of “Peter Pan,” and previously with the West Valley Youth

The application process to win the violin, offered by

Orchestra and ProMusica Arizona Youth Orchestra.

Summerford to members of North Valley Symphony Orchestra’s (NVSO’s) Symphonettes and Youth Orchestra,

I met with Gabrielle, her sister and fellow musician Lauren

consisted of composing answers to five essay questions,

Harris, 17, her parents, Jacqueline and Piotr, and her

obtaining a letter of recommendation from outside the NVSO

brothers, Jakub and Sebastian, both 13. Everyone was

organization, and auditioning in front of a panel of judges.

excited about Gabrielle’s accomplishment and the violin. “Having a handmade violin is an amazing gift,” said Gabrielle.

I was treated to hearing the piece that Gabrielle performed for

“We can feel and hear the difference right away; the sound is

her audition, played on her beautiful new instrument. It was

strong, the tone fantastic, and it is really beautiful to look at.”

wonderful. She plans a long career in violin performance and plans to continue teaching violin, which she does currently.

Lauren is especially excited: “Winning the instrument allows

Lauren teaches viola as well.

my family to sell Gabrielle’s current violin and my viola, and use that money to buy me a handmade viola from local luthier, Jody

Reflecting on my visit with the Lorenc family, I was struck by

Summerford, who donated the instrument. It is a double blessing.”

several things. Beyond Gabrielle’s commitment to mastering the violin, it seemed to me that a key ingredient in her success

Gabrielle’s interest in the violin began when she was 5 years

is the supportiveness of her family. Everyone is committed

old. She watched a DVD of a concert that Lucia Micarelli

to each other’s success. Her parents did not come from a

played in, and she really loved watching her play. “I thought it

musical background, yet they have provided an environment for

would be an interesting talent to develop,” she said, “and my

Gabrielle and Lauren that encourages them to be eager to learn

sister Lauren felt the same way, so we started together.” Prior

and to flourish. And it is a family affair, Piotr is a member of the

to that time, there were no other musicians in the family. “I am

NVSO board, and Jacqueline works behind the scenes, feeding

now thrilled that I did start, and that my parents have always

troops during long board meetings, doing some data entry, and

supported me in learning this unique and inspiring instrument.”

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A strong foundation at home is an important start, but to advance musically their further development required performing with others, both in ensembles and orchestras. They are home-schooled, which has enabled them to do what they do and to go as far as they have, but they needed the right group situations to help them grow musically. Fortunately, NVSO has dedicated musicians who volunteer to work with young people, passing on the gift of music to the next generation. The organization provided the experience of learning new music, practicing with ensembles and orchestras, and creating performance opportunities. Begun last summer, NVSO has just completed its first season. “The basic premise of the orchestra is to focus on three areas: standard orchestral repertoire, community access through low ticket prices, and educational integration to provide upcoming string students a group in which to participate that will help launch them into further studies at college and beyond,” said Kevin Kozacek, artistic director. “NVSO performed three concerts this last season,” said Kozacek. “At each of the concerts we included the youth groups as well, in order to introduce them to the community. I was extremely pleased with our first season, which included some very tricky and technically challenging music. The members did an exceptional job.” The repertoire included a wide variety of standard orchestral pieces that the members love to study and play, and the audience recognizes, including Brahms’ “Academic Overture,” Rosinni’s “Overture to the Marriage of Figaro,” Gershwin’s “American in Paris,” Dvorak’s “8th Symphony,” and Beethoven’s “Romance in F” with guest artist Diane Sullivan from the Phoenix Symphony. “I am very excited about our youth component, which is open to youth of all ages, and the fee structure is very low in order to allow any student to participate,” said Kozacek. The Symphonettes focus on providing beginning to intermediate string players with an ensemble experience, and the youth orchestra focuses on providing a district honor orchestra-type experience throughout the year. NVSO ended the concert season with about 25 members in the youth orchestra, and 15 members of Symphonettes. They expect those numbers will double this upcoming season.

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Gabrielle loves performing with NVSO, and she especially loves the conductors who have taught her a great deal. “Gabrielle is the perfect recipient for this violin award,” said Kozacek. “She has worked hard to improve her technical capabilities, and it showed in her audition. She is also a great young lady, already teaching lessons to other young violin students, and volunteering at her church.” Local luthier Jody Summerford graciously agreed to provide a new instrument each season as an incentive for the NVSO youth program. NVSO will hold a competition each spring season, with the opportunity for the winner to then participate with the adult orchestra in concert. I came to realize that the ability to be a good musician is a gift, but it needs four additional gifts to fully manifest: individual commitment and joy in learning; family support and encouragement, including a learning environment and an excellent teacher; community support in the form of musicians willing to share their time and talents, performance opportunities and audience; and those willing to go the extra mile, a perfect example being Jody Summerford. Gabrielle’s achievement in winning the award is remarkable. She looks forward to not only performing with the violin, but having it in her family for the rest of her life. “It will be passed on to the first child to reach this level, and who will know not only how to care for it, but also appreciate the overall blessing that this quality of instrument will bring.” Gabrielle is already thinking of her role in passing on the gift of music, and this to me is the most remarkable of all. North Valley Symphony Orchestra www.northalleysymphonyorchestra.org 623-980-4628 conductor@northvalleysymphony.org The Symphonettes and Youth Orchestra rehearse Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Membership fee is $50 per semester. The Youth Orchestra will perform at the four adult orchestra concerts this season, and ‘youth-only’ concerts (Symphonettes and Youth Orchestra) a few times a year. NVSO concerts will continue to have a $5 ticket price, meeting their mission to attract community and provide an affordable concert experience. Youth-only concerts will be free to the public. Concert dates: • October 19 – Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique and Saint Saens Danse Macabre, which will feature Gabrielle as a soloist. • December 14 – Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, and Mozart’s Toy Symphony. • March 8 – Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony and Haydn’s Cello Concerto, featuring youth performer Marcie Kolacki. • May 17 – Hanson’s 3rd Symphony and Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite *Youth-only concerts in December and May Au gus t 2013

The Gift of the Past

with Marshall Trimble

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Trimble

has brought history into our classrooms, libraries and living rooms since 1977. In the early 1850s, a young man named John Mackey was chasing a dream. He’d left his hardscrabble roots as an Irish immigrant in New York, where his father died early on and his mother struggled to survive. He dropped out of school at an early age, apprenticed as a shipwright and sailed off to California. As with many of his contemporaries, it was tales of gold that lured Mackey. He had an insatiable wanderlust in his early days, and a yearning for excitement and riches that drove him to toil away long hours in mines for a pittance. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Mackay was thrifty with his earnings. He was also smart and honest. His hard work and sound judgment earned him respect and positions of authority. By 1866, at the age of 35, he took on a partner and bought his own “rat hole” mine. It wasn’t fancy, and it was a big gamble, but the two managed to pull out over $3 million in ore in three years. He invested in more mining rights, and a few years later, in 1873, he and three partners hit the “Big Bonanza” – the mother lode of silver – making him one of the richest men on earth. Mackay never forgot his humble beginnings in spite of his tremendous wealth and fame. He was generous with charity, and he dressed as a common miner to visit his employees every day. He boxed with the miners, and he became known for rolling up his sleeves, always ready for work. Today, Arizona’s Official State Historian Marshall Trimble is a whole lot like Mackey, one of his favorite characters in Western American history. In his office at Scottsdale Community College, Trimble is surrounded by books and mementos from decades of teaching, sharing, and instilling a sense of tradition in fellow Southwesterners. Like Mackey, he still wears the look of someone whose brand of wholesome was born when the word “entitled” had everything to do with what a book was called and nothing to do with human beings. From beneath a black Stetson, he smiles almost shyly, even though this is the territory in which he’s staked his claim for almost 40 years. Marshall Trimble has been writing his own history for nearly as long as he can remember. He’s been called the “Will Rogers of Arizona,” in the lecture circuit, spinning yarns of days gone by, often toting along his guitar to incorporate the sounds of folk artistry into the tales he tells. For years, people tuned in to “Trimble’s Tales” on the radio to listen to these stories and learn the history behind places they frequented. He nearly single-handedly helped Arizonans develop self-awareness about who we are as a people, and an appreciation for where we live. Au gus t 2013

From True West magazine to any of the 20+ books he’s authored, Trimble has brought history into our classrooms, libraries and living rooms since 1977. It’s no wonder former Governor Fife Symington named him Official State Historian in 1997 and he was dubbed a “Local Legacy” by the Library of Congress in 2000. He earned a smattering of other titles and honors, too, including the Copper Star Award, the Scottsdale Jaycees’ Distinguished Service Award, Charter Membership to the Arizona Culturekeepers, the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Medal of Honor, and induction into both the Scottsdale Hall of Fame and the Arizona Veterans’ Hall of Fame, to name a few. He also earned a regional Emmy for hosting the television show “Arizona Backroads.” With all of his success, one might think Trimble would have a bit more swagger. But instead, he remains true to his humble beginnings. Born in Mesa in 1939, Trimble’s dad was a cattleman for a few years, leasing places here and there and living with relatives on the occasion. He’d met Trimble’s mother while on horseback and swept her, quite literally, off her feet, even though Trimble says she could have chosen a simpler life. “You know women,” he laughs. “They always seem to go for the ones that are harder to tame.” When Trimble was eight years old, his father sold the cattle and moved to tiny Ash Fork where he took on a job with the railroad. It took eight days for the family to get to the town; the car kept breaking down.

Arizona’s Official State Historian

Marshall Trimble

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His father managed to plunk down the sum of his earnings on a second-hand trailer, where little Marshall grew up monitoring the comings and goings along Route 66. “That road went to exotic places, like Holbrook,” Trimble says with a smile in his eyes. “It was the only culture we had.”

In his early teens, he began working at a local gas station, pumping gas for people heading to California in search of work. Folks were suffering, and young Marshall saw some of the worst of it. “People were just trying to make it from one gas station to the next,” he recalls. “I gave away gas on more than one occasion because I knew what it was like to worry like that, and heck, it was only about $3 for a full tank.” Trimble’s mother struggled to keep it all together. With three living sons (a fourth died in infancy), she was on her own more often than not. She took a job as a waitress, but as busy as she was, she instilled a strong set of Southern Baptist values in her boys. Trimble’s world changed drastically when, at 16, the family was uprooted and moved again to Phoenix. The railroad now bypassed Ash Fork, and so did I-40, eventually. Like his early memories, the town of Ash Fork slowly faded. Phoenix was a shock of culture for Trimble and his brothers. Coming from a school with a total population of 30, his new school, West Phoenix High School, had 3,000 students. “It took me years to get past the shock,” he now says. “Among other things, I was scared to death talking to girls. I used to write things down on my hand - conversation pieces I thought they might like. I never thought I’d be working from behind a microphone one day!” He went to Phoenix College and ASU, and then did a stint in the United States Marine Corps, a time he now calls one of the most meaningful in his life. He came home and traveled with a folk group in 1963, the same year Kennedy was assassinated and Joan Baez and Peter, Paul and Mary shared airwaves with the British Invasion. “I was starving to death teaching school, and we kind of did it on the side,” he says of his early musical roots. “We did gigs in the Sierra Nevadas and Springerville, and as I started to learn about things that had happened in those places, I wondered why they weren’t teaching us those things in history class. American history is fascinating.” He learned more Western history through immersion in places like Miles City, Montana and in cowboy bars up and down cattle trails, and his fascination grew. One day, he walked into Coronado High School and said, “I want to teach history.” That was good enough for administration, and the rest, as they say, really is history.

2007

the Arizona Office of Tourism honored Trimble with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to Arizona history.

2008

he was the recipient of the first Spirit of the West award,

2010

he received the Wild West History Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

2011

He was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame He is still receiving awards for his work and commitment to sharing our colorful past.

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With guitar in hand, Trimble became one of the most popular teachers in school, sharing history in a folksy musical language Vietnam-era students could understand. Scottsdale Community College recruited him with similar success, and his life has been full of teaching – and learning – ever since. Never once has he forgotten his roots. And never once has he taken for granted the opportunities he has been given. “I never planned any of it,” he says. “One thing fell into place after another, and I am just grateful it worked out.” In 2007, the Arizona Office of Tourism honored Trimble with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to Arizona history. In 2008 he was the recipient of the first Spirit of the West award, and in 2010 he received the Wild West History Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in February 2011. He is still receiving awards for his work and commitment to sharing our colorful past. Like his hero Mackey, the awards don’t really matter to Trimble. His wife Vanessa, his son, a West Point graduate, and two grandchildren are the pride of his life, and following his passion, not for the rewards but for the joy in it, has been his goal all along. “History is fascinating. The ranchers, lawmen, even sports figures of the past paved the way for what we have today. We should never forget the past,” he says. Trimble will be the featured speaker at Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, August 28, September 11, and October 9, sharing stories and music at Arizona History Dinners events. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m.; dinner is served at 6 p.m. sharp. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $55 per person for presentation, live music and three-course dinner, plus sales tax and 18 percent gratuity. Reservations are required. www.cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com

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Enjoy Something Fresh and Flavorful Dara Thai Cafe 3655 W. Anthem Way Suite B-127, Anthem In the Safeway Shopping Center 623-551-6676

Looking to come in from the heat and enjoy something fresh and flavorful this summer? Visit Dara Thai where the freshest ingredients are always on the menu! Dara Thai serves an extensive lunch menu with daily specials that will keep you coming back over and over again. While there, try the Satay, which is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye â&#x20AC;Śfour chicken slices marinated in yellow curry powder, barbequed on bamboo skewers and served with peanut sauce, cucumber dip, and toast points. The Veggie Rolls are a crunchy complement to any meal. Stop in and try these dishes and others on the menu and find your favorite.

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At award-winning Tonto Bar and Grill, the unique culinary talents of Executive Chef Ryan Peters and Pastry Chef Amanda Crick combine to deliver a distinctive taste of summer in the Sonoran desert. The seasonal delights offered by local farmers and our desert surroundings provide a rich palette of edible enjoyment. The chefs love to get out early on hot days to harvest the desert’s plentiful sweet and tart offerings, including prickly pear and saguaro fruit. A small sample of the summer fare includes Chef Peters’ roasted and chilled yellow heirloom tomato gazpacho with avocado crème fraîche, local baby sweet peppers, red Fresno chile oil and micro cilantro for $5 per cup or $7 per bowl. Pastry Chef Amanda Crick is featuring mini coconut caramel tea cakes, hazelnut chocolate, coconut caramel filling and brûléed bananas. Assistant Pastry Chef Erin Glassburn created her prickly pear margarita torte with candied julienned cactus and citrus compote, prickly pear coulis. Each dessert is $11.

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MudPie Studios is family fun for everyone, and has brought a variety of new activities for children and their families to the Anthem community. Enjoy painting pottery and ceramics, some of which you can take home the same day. There is never a studio or paint fee. Celebrate birthdays, team building events or enjoy our monthly ladies’ night, parents’ night out and Brush To Canvas. We have many new things starting this fall. Mommy & Me , Preschool and after school classes. Want a moblie event? We can come to you. Fundraising for your organization is fun and simple at MudPie Studios. Visit our website for more information regarding fundraising, event space rental, party reservation, monthly classes, field trips and more. We look forward to painting with you in Anthem.

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

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Skin Care Merle Norman Cosmetics 623-551-9502 www.merlenorman.com

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Nothing in Moderation Located in Merle Norman 623-551-9502

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

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

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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

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

Ridgeline Academy CFA 623-223-1335 www.ridgeline.teamcfa.org

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

Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 www.scottsdalechristian.org

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Urgent Care

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

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Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com Hosanna Christian Fellowship 623-512-6213 www.hosannaanthem.com. New Creation Community 623-551-2622 www.nccconnect.com New River First Assembly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086 North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org North Valley Assembly of God 623-516-8734 www.northvalleyag.com North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957 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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2503 W. Anthem Way Meeting times 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.

Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org

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

Valley Life Church 623-850-8777 www.valleylifeaz.com

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

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Recipe

Summer Blackberry Pudding Summer Blackberry Pudding is a classic British dessert that makes fresh, in-season summer fruit the star of the show. The dessert packs a punch of flavor, and is also vibrant and visually appealing, so it is an excellent choice for your next summer party! This chilled dessert also works well for picnics, as it is packable and pleasing to the palate. Pull it out of your picnic basket at your next family outing and watch it become your family’s favorite!

Summer Blackberry Pudding Ingredients:

8 cups blackberries (about 6 half-pints), plus more for serving 1 loaf (about 1 pound) sliced white sandwich bread 3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Unsalted butter, for the dish

1 vanilla bean

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Directions: Toss 4 cups blackberries with granulated sugar, honey, lemon zest and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer gently, uncovered, until the berries burst, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 4 cups berries. Let cool. Butter the bottom and sides of a 2-quart soufflé dish and line with plastic wrap. Trim bread crusts, then line bottom and sides of the dish with a single layer of bread, trimming the slices as needed to cover the dish completely. Spoon half of the berries and juice into dish. Cover with a single layer of bread slices. Top with remaining berries and finish with another layer of bread to completely seal the pudding. Pour any remaining juices over the top layer and cover with plastic wrap. Set a small, flat plate on top and weigh it down with a large, heavy can. Refrigerate pudding at least 6 hours or overnight. Before serving, split vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into a chilled bowl. Add cream and confectioners’ sugar and beat with a mixer until it holds soft peaks. Remove the plate and plastic wrap and set soufflé dish in a sink filled with 1 inch of warm water to loosen the pudding. Place a serving plate on top, invert the pudding onto the plate and remove plastic wrap. Serve with whipped cream and more blackberries.

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