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Contents
Publisher Shelly Spence
Editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn
Contributing writers Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Larson Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence
Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Mike Harvey Michele Celentano Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker
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Let’s not beat around the bush — August in Arizona is hot. Very hot. Even if you subscribe to the idea that a dry heat is more comfortable than the sticky, humidity-filled summers found in other parts of the country, there is no doubt that when the temperature gauge reads into the triple digits, you’re feeling the burn. Despite the tendency to want to hibernate indoors all season long, we’ve managed to find proof that alfresco fun and activity is alive and well in the
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Valley during the doggiest of dog days. In fact, we’ve dedicated an entire section of this issue to livening up your outdoor living spaces with unique and interesting decorative pieces from some of our favorite local businesses (“Outdoor Living 365,” pg. 28). And our cover story this month about Anthem’s “Mud Mama,” Gale Walker, is sure to inspire you to get out and move (“Down and Dirty,” pg. 40). So pour yourself a glass of lemonade, refill your water bottle and enjoy the latest from Images Arizona while breathing in the (scorching) summertime air.
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Former teachers David and Keri Meyers never imagined life outside of the education profession. Little did they know, teaching themselves a thing or two about their personal passions would lead to successful entrepreneurial careers. The pair met in college as part of the education program at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. David went on to teach high school English and Keri taught the fifth grade. After the birth of their oldest son, they realized they could not raise a family on two teacher salaries in Seattle. Around that same time, Keri found herself smitten with her newborn and capturing every moment with her camera. Her love for photography began in high school and quickly grew the moment she became a mom. She began researching, perfecting and honing her photography craft. It quickly caught the attention of others. Before she knew it, she had opened up her own photography business. “I fell in love with capturing newborns, children and families,” said Keri. “As a former educator, being around children and families was a natural fit.” Before she knew it, she was building a studio on her property in Washington.
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“We lived on an acre and having the studio so close to home was very important while raising my young boys,” she said. The photography business gave David an opportunity to be a stay-at-home-dad for two years while Keri’s business soared. During this time, he started reading up on the stock market and taught himself the art of stock trading. His success led him to work for himself as a retail trader. He is currently managing his own stock newsletter using his strategy and working on stock-related apps, Ala Carte Charts. You can also catch him making regular cameos on CNBC, offering stock trading advice with the leaders in the industry. Picture Perfect Profession Today, Keri has a commercial studio in Anthem where she captures life’s precious moments. She specializes in photographing expectant mothers, newborns under 12 days, babies 6-12 months of age and families. She can also shoot families and expectant mothers on location. Each photo shoot is a custom experience and tailored to fit her clients’ individual needs. The beauty of being a former teacher is the ability to connect with children. “There are lots of smiles and silly games to get those sweet faces perfect for that one shot,” she said. Her full-service boutique allows clients to choose from a variety of products to display their photos, including prints, albums, gallery wraps, announcements, frames and much more. To date, Keri has photographed hundreds of families all across the country. Her most notable shoots include newborns of celebrities like Vince Vaughn, Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox, Ian Ziering and Donald Trump Jr., to name a few. “My greatest compliment in this business is being asked back to photograph their children and family, which I have had the pleasure of doing with several of my celebrity clients,” said Keri. In 2009, Keri combined her passion for teaching and photography to launch her latest endeavor, newbornphotography.com, with co-founder Jennifer Blakeley. August 2015
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“There is much more than just the art of photography,” said Keri. The website offers workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities for today’s photographer. Visitors to the site can also find a photographer in their area and learn what to expect at their session. “It’s especially important to educate families about the importance of hiring a professional newborn photographer,” she said. Framing Their Family Keri and David have two beautiful boys who are 14 months apart. Austin, the oldest, is 7. He is a social butterfly and enjoys meeting new people. When he grows up, he wants to be a race car driver. Mom is hoping for something a little safer. Dillin is 6 and headed to the first grade this fall. He is a bit shyer than his older brother and is in love with animals, particularly dogs. Together the boys enjoy making up games and playing Minecraft and Legos. They
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Johnson plus Reed equals electric season It’s almost not fair for defenders facing Boulder Creek High School. Not only are strong-armed quarterback Gunther Johnson and sure-handed receiver Troy Reed two of the most talented athletes in Arizona high school football, they’re also both exceptionally intelligent. Their physical skills and brains combined with a knack for one knowing what the other is about to do makes this an almost unstoppable duo — quite fitting for the Anthem high school, which values school achievements as much if not more than wins and losses. After clicking often in a breakout and surprising 8-3 junior season, the childhood friends spent their summer working on routes and visiting prestigious East Coast campuses, which comes as no surprise to their coach, Brandon Willard. “Troy and Gunther are both phenomenal students,” he said, noting that both are taking advanced placement classes that push their grade point averages above 4.0. “They’re outstanding studentathletes who want to play football while getting an Ivy League education.” But first, Johnson-to-Reed will crank up for a BC season that promises to be electrifying. The two consistently connected on long bombs as juniors, clicking in Willard’s fast-paced offense and
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leading the team to the playoffs. Though the Jaguars stumbled a bit after a 7-0 start to the season, it was still one of the best football seasons in the school’s short history and gives great promise for the 2015 season, which begins August 28 at home against Sandra Day O’Connor High School (7-5 last year). Valley native Willard notes that in his first season at BC, “We exceeded expectations by a lot. We didn’t really know what to expect with a new system, brand new coaches and almost a complete turnover in starters. But the kids learned and bought into what we were doing, and the coaches did a phenomenal job.” There are a few key losses from last season’s team, notably beastly lineman Nathan Eldridge (University of Arizona), two-way star Ryan Parenteau (University of California, Davis) and running back Blake Dawson. Aside from those grads, Willard is seeing mostly familiar faces from last year’s team. “We only lost about four regular starters,” the coach said. “We’re returning 17 starters off a team that went 8-3, so we have pretty high expectations.”
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In the summer’s seven-on-seven competitions, a no-tackling league that focuses on the passing game, the BC senior-to-be quarterback looked sharp. “Gunther has done phenomenal,” said Willard. “We’ve had a couple of injuries offensively, so he had to rely on some younger kids.” As a junior, Johnson was top shelf in throwing and running. He passed for 2,272 yards and 28 touchdowns and allowed only six interceptions. He was also fast and shifty as a runner, dashing for 723 yards and 8 more touchdowns.
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Willard said Johnson has improved his arm strength and
attached to it,” said the coach. “When Gunther with his
accuracy while using his brains to master his coaching
high IQ makes right reads, it’s 6-, 7-, 10-yard gains.”
strategies. There is some competitive psychology involved here, with “He knows the system and goes through the progressions
chess-like conundrums.
really well,” Willard said. “If the one [receiver] is not there, he’ll check down to the two. And if the two’s not there,
“The zone play is [the option to] run up the middle,” he
he’ll go to the three and four.”
explained. “On the outside, we’re trying to put one player in conflict. If he commits to the run, we throw behind him.
With Johnson and Reed, the coach noted, “I really don’t
If he commits to the pass, we’ll run it.”
have to teach them more than once.” This is the Chip Kelly school of football thought, with If you’re new to Brandon Willard’s style of football, when
no huddles and a fast pace that keeps pressure on the
you come to a game, be ready to concentrate and stay
defense, not allowing defenders to rest. That also puts
focused, as the pace of play is extremely fast, a la the
pressure on the BC defense.
University of Oregon. The key to the system is to put pressure on individual defenders, as on many plays the
“Our philosophy is predicated on the belief in our
quarterback has the option to run or pass depending on
offense,” Willard said. “We might go three-and-out and
how the defense reacts.
take only 30 seconds off the clock. So we’re going to take risks defensively — that helped us with the turnovers.
“They’re run-pass combos, zone plays with pass routes
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It’s very risky and aggressive. It leads our opponents to
doing things faster under pressure.” Brandon Willard was a defensive coach for more than a decade before becoming head coach at Amphitheater High School in Tucson, then moving to BC; this will be his fourth season as a head coach. He has been around football most of his life and knows that this year’s BC team will live or die by one word: leadership. “I think the hardest kid to replace is going to be Ryan,” he said of Parenteau, one of the graduates. “Not only was he just phenomenal on the field, but he’s also the best leader I’ve ever had.” The coach is looking for Johnson, Reed and some of the other seniors to step up and be leaders, even if that is not their natural style. “They have to pick it up and be leaders … and do the job of preparing the younger kids,” he said. Meanwhile, the newcomer to Anthem, who teaches world history at BC, has learned the atmosphere here is a little different. “The community support, especially by the parents, has been absolutely phenomenal,” he said. “As a young coach, I was always schooled by older coaches to keep parents at arm’s length. But I have multiple friends here that are my kids’ parents. They know I care about the kids and they care about me. It’s a true family atmosphere.” Family or not, those who love exciting, play-it-forward football should come out to see Gunther Johnson leading the dynamic Boulder Creek offense. The fun begins the last Friday night in August and continues through October … and beyond, if the Jaguars make another run to the playoffs. August 2015
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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans
August 8 Flamenco and Fashion Enjoy an evening of flamenco and fashion with this event supporting the El Samaritano Equestrian Center and featuring a special appearance by Inspiration Flamenca and fashions sported by Daisy Blue, Pretty Please, Kimes Ranch jeans, Four Peaks Amethyst, The Beauty Bar and more. 6:15-10 p.m. $25 per adult; children under 12 free. El Samaritano Equestrian Center, 28345 N. 84th St., facebook.com/ elsamaritanoequestriancenter, 206-604-3034.
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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements
Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller. 7
August 7, 8
p.m. Free. Anthem Community
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623-742-6050.
Slide Across America is the World’s largest traveling water park, featuring over 40 water slides and attractions, and Arizona’s best food trucks and live entertainment. 4-10 p.m. $15. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., slideacrossamerica.com.
August 15 August 16 Meet the Author: Shona Patel Listen to author Shona Patel read from her books “Teatime for the Firefly” and “Flame Tree Road” while enjoying authentic English tea and scones. Reservations required. 3-5 p.m. $30. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Ste. 103, carefreetea.com, 480-488-4812. should be able to read music and have experience in choral singing. Instrumentalists need to have an intermediate or
August 11, 17 ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra Auditions All are welcome to audition for ProMusica Arizona’s 201516 concert season. Vocalists
advanced skill level. Contact artistic director Adam Stich for an appointment at astich@ pmaz.org. 7-9 p.m. Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 20125 N. 15th Ave., pmaz.org, 623-326-5172.
Musical Theatre of Anthem Auditions for “Shrek The Musical Jr.” Performers ages 6 to 18 years old can audition for a spot in Musical Theatre of Anthem’s upcoming production adapted from the Oscar-winning
August 14
DreamWorks Animation film,
Anthem Youth Advisory Council’s Teen Movie Night: “DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story” Anthem’s teens are invited to get together for a friendly tournament of dodgeball before settling in for a viewing of the PG-13 movie “DodgeBall: A
and can get a leg up on their audition by working with the production staff during a vocal audition preparation workshop held August 13 and 14 for $35. Check website for times and details. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, musicaltheatreofanthem.org,
True Underdog Story,” starring
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602-743-9892.
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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements
August 15 &16
Outlets at Anthem Unveils Newly Renovated Food Court
Musical Icon: Elvis In honor of Elvis Week, join the
The Outlets at Anthem recently
Musical Instrument Museum for
unveiled a new look and new
a celebration of the life of “the
name for their food court.
King of Rock and Roll” with
After an extensive renovation,
gallery talks, hands-on activities,
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a viewing of the classic film “Jailhouse Rock” and more.
Butterfly Wonderland Teachers’ Open House
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Included with paid museum admission. Musical Instrument Museum,
Teachers can experience firsthand the fun and educational opportunities available at Butterfly Wonderland and learn about ways they can receive discounts throughout the facility with this open
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., mim.org, 480-478-6000.
house that also features butterfly- and rainforest-themed craft ideas from Lakeshore Learning Store. 5-7:30 p.m. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500
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E. Via de Ventura, butterflywonderland.com, 480-800-3000.
Anthem Women’s Expo
featuring a variety of local
Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade Canceled for 2015
direct sales businesses, snacks,
The Daisy Mountain Veterans
drinks, prizes and a special
Parade, an Anthem tradition for
guest speaker. 11 a.m. to 2:30
the last 10 years, will not take
p.m. Hampton Inn Anthem,
place in 2015. Chairman Mary
42415 N. 41st Dr., facebook.
Ann Derryberry resigned earlier
com/anthemwomensexpo.
this year for personal reasons
Shop, share, support and socialize at this exciting expo
and states that, “For several
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years, the Daisy Mountain Veterans have investigated several possible individuals and groups to continue the parade
the Cafés at Anthem is now open for guests and includes seven restaurants with three separate seating areas – each with their own personality and large screen TV. The space also includes additional electrical outlets and free Wi-Fi for guests’ technology needs. A grand re-opening celebration will take place July 30, 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit outletsatanthem.com.
The announcement was made
2015 Hidden in the Hills Dates Announced
with hopes of giving entrants
The Sonoran Arts League
ample time to find other
announced that its 19th annual
but none have come together.”
opportunities to honor our
Hidden in the Hills Artist
veterans. For more information,
Studio Tour and Sale will take
visit daisymtnvets.org.
place during the weekends of
community calendar arts // Culture // announcements
North Valley Christian Academy To Offer Online Classes for Middle and High School Students North Valley Christian November 20-22 and November
Academy will begin offering
27-29, 2015. More than 40
year-round online courses
working artists will open their
for middle school and high
home studios for the free,
August 28
self-guided tour throughout
Willy Porter in Concert
fall season. Classes in math,
Singer-songwriter Willy Porter delivers an electrifying guitar-driven
health, science, history, English,
Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. The works of artists Donna Armstrong (jewelry), Lucy Dickens (oil), Mary Lynch (ceramic) and Peter Skidd
school students starting this
performance that contains equal parts grit, soul and muscle. 7:30 p.m.
foreign languages and electives
$27.50-$34.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.,
such as arts, design and music
mim.org, 480-478-6000.
appreciation will be available through a designated web-
(metal) will be featured on the
Community Association will
Administrative Center, 2825 W.
directory’s cover, which can
celebrate High Holidays with the
Rose Canyon Circle, Anthem.
use the online courses to
be purchased for $5 online.
following services led by Rabbi
A traditional break-the-fast
supplement their classroom
For more information, visit
Janet Bieber: Rosh Hashanah,
dinner follows at an additional
studies or to accelerate their
hiddeninthehills.org or call
Erev Rosh Hashanah, September
charge. Annual membership,
learning in preparation for
480-575-6624.
13, 6:30 p.m.; Rosh Hashanah,
which includes the High Holiday
future grade levels. For more
North Valley Jewish Community Association Celebrates the High Holidays The North Valley Jewish
based portal. Students can
morning service, September 14,
services, is $70 per person.
information, visit
9 a.m.; Yom Kippur, Erev Yom
For more information and/or a
northvalleyca.org
Kippur, Kol Nidre, September
membership application, contact
22, 6:30 p.m.; and Yom Kippur,
Fran Kesselman at 623-322-
morning and Yiskor service,
0957 or fkesselman@cox.net.
September 23, 9:30 a.m. The services will be held at St. Rose
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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements officers: Russell Johnson,
Anthem Youth Advisory Council Recruiting New Members
president and chief executive officer, Merchants Information Solutions, will serve as
The Anthem Youth Advisory
chair; Ashley Kasarjian,
Council (AYAC), a group of
attorney, Snell and Wilmer
13 youth that inform the
LLP, will serve as vice chair;
Anthem Community Council
Rodolfo Parga Jr., managing
(ACC) of issues and needs
shareholder, Ryley Carlock
concerning youth, is recruiting
and Applewhite, will serve as
new members to begin terms
secretary; and David Kohne,
this fall. Minors ages 12 to 18
director, KPMG LLP, will
years old can apply to learn
serve as treasurer. For more
how local government works
information, visit mcccdf.org.
and how community services are provided; raise awareness
Promotion Ceremony Held at Anthem Veterans Memorial
about the ACC, its mission and proposals among Anthem
On June 13, one day before the U.S. Army celebrated its 240th
youth; share ideas about youth
birthday, members of the 1-415th Regiment gathered at the Anthem
issues, needs and community
Veterans Memorial (AVM) for U.S. Army Master Sgt. Kristie L. Cathers’
enhancements; and develop
promotion ceremony. The ceremony was the first promotion ceremony
leadership and operational skills
to be held at the AVM since its dedication in 2011. Cathers joined
that contribute to the future
the army in March 1996 and was accompanied by her father, U.S.
development and enhancement
Air Force Lt. Col. Dan King (retired); her husband, Army Drill and Staff
of Anthem. Apply online at
Sgt. Adam Levy; her best friend, Yanira Santiago (former Army Sgt.
onlineatanthem.com/AYAC by
1st Class); and her son, Maxwell Cathers, age 10.
September 8.
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Announces New Board Members and 2015-17 Board Officers
the fundraising arm of the
SmithGroupJJR; Julie Rees,
Maricopa Community Colleges,
principal, Triadvocates; and
announced the addition of four
Joellen Tenison, chief financial
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF),
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new members to their board
officer, Health Services
of directors: Steve Curley,
Advisory Group. The new board
senior vice president, Western
members were elected by their
Alliance Bank; Stephanie
peers for a term that will last
Hertzberg, principal director
three years. Additionally, MCCF
of business development,
announced its 2015-17 board
Boulders Resort and Spa to Undergo Multi-Million Dollar Renovation A multi-million dollar renovation program has begun at the Boulders Resort and Spa, now part of Hilton Hotels’ Curio Collection, that will include updates to the property’s main lodge, bar lounge, Palo Verde restaurant, Latilla Ballroom and 160 guest casitas. DiLeonardo, a fullservice interior architectural design firm headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, is leading the project, which should be completed by December 2015.
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It was 14-year-old Sabrina Seifert’s attendance at a local community meeting last year that alerted her to the fact that supplies for Anthem Pets were running low. The discovery led Sabrina to suggest to her mom that she initiate a pet food drive through their mother-daughter community group, Believe in Anthem AZ. The drive was such a success that they are planning for an even more successful sequel this year. Last year, the group collected 575 pounds of dog and cat food, 30 cans of wet cat food and treats and 155 pounds of cat litter thanks to the many community members who donated, as well as PostNet, who graciously made space for the donated items. According to Anthem Pets volunteer Lisa Kilwein, the food is collected from PostNet periodically and delivered to a central location in Anthem, where volunteers repackage the food into 5-gallon bags. “A large portion of the food is donated to families in the area with financial needs,” she said. “It’s amazing how many people can’t afford to feed their pets right now. The remainder is kept on reserve for our Anthem Pets fosters to feed pets that are in their care.” Kilwein calls this “kitten season,” as they have many homeless cats and kittens in need of care. In the last two months, Anthem Pets has rescued more than 61 newborn kittens, and the season isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Thirty-nine of those kittens have been adopted so far, and they still have 23 in their foster system waiting to be placed into permanent homes. All of that equals a great need for food and supplies. Sabrina is encouraging people to stop by the donation box at PostNet (3655 W. Anthem Way) to drop off pet food. Take a selfie while there and share it with the hashtag, #FoodForFido. Word is spreading about this year’s drive through social media via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Thanks to Sabrina Seifert, Believe in Anthem AZ and generous community members, Food for Fido will feed many furry mouths. facebook.com/pages/believe-in-anthemaz/306757736174129 instagram.com/believe_in_anthem_az/ twitter.com/believeinanthem August 2015
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Even though native plants are begging for mercy right about now, August has never stopped Arizonans from enjoying their yards, pools or patios. But if yours is in need of a quick makeover, we’ve got some easy ideas to liven up the experience. Since that run from your car to the shade can be death-defying this time of year, we did the shopping for you at some of our favorite nearby stores. So sit back, keep cool, stay hydrated and go shopping.
Writer Brian Bluvas
Carefree Outdoor Living - Carefree There may be no better way to add interest to your outdoor living space than with the flicker of firelight. These dramatic torches and eye-catching lanterns do the trick, day or night. Carefree Outdoor Living, Carefree, 480-575-3091, carefreeoutdoorliving.com
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Design harmony - at Carefree Outdoor Living Nothing adds life to your tired or tattered patio furniture quicker than a splash of color or a pattern update. Simple, elegant wall designs can also add a splash of personality to any dull patio wall. Stop by Carefree Outdoor Living’s showroom to choose from dozens of designs, all-weather fabrics, colors and styles. Carefree 480-575-3091 carefreeoutdoorliving.com
Sunny & Chair - Scottsdale Add a rustic touch to your patio table, wall or walkway with these vintage lanterns. The best part is that the battery-powered LED bulbs give you the option to place them anywhere, indoors or out. Sunny & Chair, Scottsdale, 480-473-0038 La Mirada Shopping Center
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Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery
- Cave Creek
Artists often try, but rarely outdo art created by Mother Earth. If you like big, bold and unique, Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery has it all. From giant basalt columns and petrified wood to imaginative fountains and onyx lamps, you’ll no doubt find a statement piece to add interest to your landscape at this one-of-a-kind plant nursery. Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery, Cave Creek, 480-488-9455, desertfoothillsgardens.com
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A Couple of green thumbs
- Cave Creek
Saguaros and golden barrel cacti are right at home in our desert landscape, but none light up the night quite like these steel torches. Drop into A Couple of Green Thumbs to see many more wonderful ways to add light and color to your outdoor experience. 480-488-2155, acoupleofgreenthumbs.com
Green Goddess
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No garden is complete without garden gnomes, and this classy pair — affectionately named Ziggy and Zoey — will add whimsy to any landscape. You’ll find everything from the rock-filled gabion column seen behind them to pots, fountains, plants and barbecues at The Green Goddess. Phoenix, 602-971-8110, greengoddess.com
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Writer Peni Long
For Stacy Shane and her current and future students in
performance. Along the way, students learn ballet,
Boulder Creek High School’s dance program, dance is not
tap, jazz and modern, and move on to choreographic
only about physical movement. It is the embodiment of
techniques and improvisation. It’s a complete program
life skills in learning, creativity, discipline, collaboration,
designed to inspire future professionals but also nurture
leadership, self-confidence and personal inspiration.
the minds, hearts and bodies of every student regardless
The BCHS program now has about 260 students who
of talent level.
learn to dance — no prior experience necessary — and work together to create programs for a wide variety of
“Our program is very student-centered, focused on my
performance venues.
students learning about themselves, building relationships and learning about the world,” Shane says. “Dance is not
Shane has been the dance instructor since the program’s
just learning how to do a pirouette; it is a vehicle for
inception and guides students through classes in
transformation.”
fundamentals, intermediate, advanced ensemble and
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For Shane, life virtually began with a love of dance,
planning to follow in her mentor’s dancing footsteps.
starting at the tender age of 3. Formally enrolled in
Much like Shane, Bloom began her dance life as a
dance classes at 5, she hasn’t stopped since.
toddler. She wasn’t quite as passionate then, but since joining the program at BCHS, has realized her future
“I danced every evening of the week, usually 4-9 p.m.
is in dance. Bloom sparkles when she talks about the
and all weekend,” she says. “Dance was mine!”
dance program, its leader and what it means to her and others in the program. “Even if you don’t know how to
She minored in dance in college (Franklin and Marshall)
dance, it’s good to learn,” she says.
and after earning her master’s in dance education from State University of New York at Brockport, she moved
As a senior, Bloom will be moving on to junior college
across the country to Anthem to develop the dance
to get an associate degree in dance and then plans to
program at the newly opened Boulder Creek High School.
go further to attain a bachelor’s and perhaps a master’s degree in her major. For her, Shane has been a teacher,
When a student reporter asked her why she danced,
mentor and confidence-builder who has opened up a
Shane answered, “When I dance, I feel alive.” The
world of opportunity for creative learning and expression.
passion and energy she applies to her profession go a long way toward inspiring the same passion and energy
“I have gotten to choreograph, travel and perform in
in others.
different locations,” Bloom says. “We even do dancing flash mobs at school. It just feels so good to put on a
Dance and Life Skills
show.”
Shane’s success in preparing students for life as well as a career in dance is evident in the words of some of
One of Bloom’s favorite performances is as a dancer for
her current and former students. For Codi Kelly, former
Operation Holiday, a special event for military families
student and now Ensign Kelly in the U.S. Navy Nurse
at Luke Air Force Base. Dancers dance for the kids
Corps, the classes were an experiment.
in line choosing their toys from Santa, a very special occasion indeed. For now, Bloom is a teaching assistant,
“I grew up playing sports and went to college to do so,”
passing on the inspiration and passion learned from her
she says, “but I had the courage to try dance and get
instructor.
out of my comfort zone. I wasn’t the greatest dancer, but I really learned to love it. I also think along with
A big fan of jazz dancing, she says, “I love teaching and
sports, dance holds students accountable. They have a
the creativity of choreographing. It’s a great feeling to
part to uphold in order for the class to be successful,
be encouraged and to encourage others and see them
and this is an important trait to encourage.”
improve.”
In her life now, Kelly says, “Being shown how to stretch
Encouraging Life Skills
and warm up correctly every day helps me stay healthy
For Shane, students like Codi Kelly and Shealee Bloom
and helps me with my CrossFit training and motocross
help make the program a success for all students.
racing.” “I see students transform themselves all the time in my Another freshman student wrote a paper on “The
class,” she says. “They become willing to experiment and
Importance of Dance.” In it, she wrote, “I found myself
to find their creative voices.”
surrounded by people who cared about the betterment of my skills, and I was purely enjoying the class. I
Some may continue their careers in dance, but all
want to thank Ms. Shane for taking so much time to
will keep the skills learned in their repertoire for
encourage every one of us to progress.”
a lifetime to come. This comes as a result of the teaching philosophy that guides Shane: that outstanding
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of what that subject is. So as a part of any dance class
every participant’s special talents and perhaps consider
or choreographic session, questions will be posed for
personal or even worldview issues as part of the creative
students to ponder as part of the process.
process. For instance, the BCHS performance-level dancers analyzed “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost and
A question during a modern dance unit might be, “When
concluded that the overarching theme is courage — a
you are faced with a challenging experience, how do
theme important to the creative process involved in the
you react?” At the start of ballet classes, students may
choreography but also to every individual.
be asked to set an intention for their personal growth
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that day in class. Choreographic sessions will involve
To enlarge her students’ perspective on dance and its
working together to solve problems, make the best use of
place in the world, Shane imports guest instructors and
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also involves students in various performance opportunities. Many students create original dance pieces to be performed in the student choreography concert; perform in collaborative concerts with Shane’s professional dance company, Movement Source; take advantage of leadership opportunities through the National Honor Society for Dance Arts; facilitate BCHS student level placement auditions; and participate in festivals and community events such as Operation Holiday.
communicate and collaborate positively and effectively while also cultivating essential leadership qualities.” Shane further expands students’ horizons by providing global connections in the classroom, a means to promote cultural tolerance and respect toward diversity. Professional cultural and social dance guest artists are invited to teach classes and choreograph. The most requested cultural
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guest artist is Mabiba Baegne, a world-renowned professional West African dance master teacher. With financial support from the Arts Council of the North Valley, Mabiba and her drummers travel to BCHS to teach West African dance. Another partnership is with Ben Lau, a professional Chinese lion dancer who collaborates with Shane and the BCHS Mandarin language teacher to create festivities for the Chinese New Year. Dance will continue to be Shane’s life’s work as it helps develop successful and inspired students. Any awards won or compliments received are not nearly as important to her as the special moments that show her talents and guidance have been successful, moments in which she sees that as her students work together, “something amazing sparks, and I can step back and observe collaborative, creative and confident people who have become their own teachers. I have prepared my students to the point that they can reach success without me.” That, it seems, is the ultimate in educational achievement regardless of the subject. About the Dance Program There is no experience necessary when enrolling in dance at BCHS. If a student is new to the dance world or out of practice, then dance fundamentals is the perfect choice. If a student has some experience or would like to skip a level, there are two auditions each year for not only fundamentals but for intermediate, advanced, ensemble and performance levels. These auditions are typically scheduled for the second week in January and the week after the May concert at the school. Fliers go out
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Writer Nigel Spence Photographer Bryan Black
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For most, the game of golf is measured by distance.
of golf equipment in his steel-trap mind from his first day
Golfers select the tee they play based on the length of
on the job and has tinkered, tipped, shimmed, wrapped,
the course, as listed on the scorecard. Each hole has a
bound, whipped, stained, pinned, ground, buffed, extended
tee plate denoting the distance to the hole, and sprinkler
and adjusted golf clubs in about any way known to man.
heads marked with yardages are littered all over the course as reminders of the distance yet to travel.
Mike does for golf clubs what a NASCAR team does with a car. Jimmie Johnson’s car may have the stickers on
Golfers talk in yards, feet and inches, describing the
the front of a Chevrolet SS, but you can’t buy a car like
length of their best drive, the proximity of their approach
that from your local dealer. The same can be said of the
and the chagrin of a missed putt. Even the great Bobby
equipment in the bags of PGA and LPGA golfers. The clubs
Jones used a unit of measurement when he described the
may be TaylorMade, Titleist, Mizuno or Callaway, but with
game as being played on a five-inch course, the distance
a few tweaks here and some adjustments there, each club
between one’s ears.
in the bag feels identical and is perfectly matched to the player’s swing.
Mike Tomas is a golfer, but one who measures the game by more than distance alone. As a master club fitter, Mike
“I like to help golfers return the clubface to a square
sees golf in terms of swing speed, angle of attack, set
impact position more consistently with some fitting
makeup, swing weight, shaft droop, shaft profile, loft, lie
variables that match their swing,” Mike explained. “During
and dispersion rates. His evaluation of the game is far
a fitting, once they start to square the club, they like the
more precise than that of the average golfer; he talks in
sound, the feel and the flight. It is like an ‘Aha!’ moment,
tenths of a degree, grams and sixteenths of an inch.
and they want to experience that sensation every time they swing the club. We can usually achieve that feeling
Growing up in Michigan, Mike enjoyed the game of golf
through simple adjustments of length, lie, shaft or weight.
enough to take a part-time job at a golf retail outlet at 15
In essence, we are tailoring the equipment to the golfer’s
years of age. Little did he know that his innocent decision
swing tendencies, which gives them the best chance to
as a high school kid who wanted a few extra dollars in
play consistent golf.”
his pocket would lead to a change in the way that he saw the game, a move across the country and, later, a career.
For golfers of all abilities, a proper fitting or equipment
His journey has led him to the Wildfire Golf Club at the
consultation can make a world of difference. Golf
JW Marriott at Desert Ridge, where he serves as master
equipment manufacturers have committed to tighter
club fitter, helping golfers from all over the country gain a
tolerances on their production lines, but short product
better understanding of their equipment and how it relates
lifecycles have led to high quantity production in small
to their performance.
windows. No matter how much the manufacturers want you to believe that each club is carefully constructed and
Since those early days, he has cataloged the evolution
scrutinized to the tightest of tolerances, the harsh reality is
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We are tailoring the equipment to the golfer’s swing tendencies, which gives them the best chance to play consistent golf.
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that it is simply not possible for each club to be perfect.
Thrown from the vehicle, his body was bruised, broken and partly shattered. The sobering image of his baby boy at
“The first thing that I ask someone during a fitting is,
home nearly orphaned was enough for Mike to realize it
‘What is your favorite club in the bag?’ Most people have
was time to focus his energy more positively.
a favorite club and I check the loft, lie, weight variables — everything that goes into that club — and we see why it is
Mike is now a single dad who is as passionate about
different from the rest of the set. We then try to duplicate
fatherhood as he is about golf equipment. Referring to
those specifications through the set, and it is amazing how
his son Blake as “my little guy,” Mike lights up as he
much more consistent the shots become.”
discusses Little League baseball games or skiing trips in the winter months. In the summer, he takes Blake to a golf
What sets Mike apart in this field is his level of comfort,
course in Colorado while visiting family, where they are as
both on the open driving range at the Wildfire Golf Club,
likely to throw a fishing line into a pond as they are to
as well as in his workshop below the clubhouse in a
hit a few golf shots. However they spend their time, it is
corner of the cart barn. His easy nature and patience
evident that those are Mike’s happiest moments.
allows his clients to sort through a myriad of options while hitting golf balls on the range, in order to discover
It is clear that Mike Tomas is in a good space: physically
equipment specification solutions.
healed with the aid of daily yoga sessions, emotionally bound to his son and professionally driven to help people
He uses Flightscope, the latest technology in launch
answer the questions as to why their good golf swings
monitor that converts each swing into a series of numbers
are not producing the outcomes that they foresee. Mike
that Mike uses to justify what he sees and hears. In his
understands why golfers see the game as measured by
shop below, his meticulous mind measures, checks and
distance. And while he wants his clients to hit it farther
double-checks each and every adjustment. He works
in yards, closer in feet and, most importantly, more
quickly, caffeine-infused mostly, but still with skilled
consistently, Mike will continue to measure the game by
precision, to make each club perform at its maximum for
the minute details of the equipment that golfers wield.
its owner. And just in case you wonder, Mike is at peace with his While Mike would like to say that he has always possessed
perspective — and golfers who know him are better off,
his patience and positive perspective, he admits that
too.
becoming a father was what truly helped hone these virtues. One incident in particular has been a driving force
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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Mike Harvey
At 53 years old, Gale Walker is doing anything but
be completed before they ever woke up.”
entering quietly into her golden years. While her peers contemplate the slow, easy pace of retirement
One month after her training began, Gale completed
and empty nests, this mom of seven (with her third
her first 5K (3.1-mile) race. Two weeks later, she tried a
grandchild on the way) is on a whole different course —
10K, followed shortly afterward by a triathlon and a half
and it’s as muddy and dirty as it gets!
marathon. Within a year, she had run a marathon.
In her fifth decade, “Granny Gale” decided to not only
Running, it turned out, was her thing.
take up running as a sport; she’s taken to obstacle course races — mud runs — and intends to set a world
She continued to run in competitions and as her 50th
record in the popular Spartan race series. Her goal:
birthday approached, someone handed her a flier for a
to complete the most trifectas in her age group in a
different kind of race. It was a mud run. The challenge
calendar year. That’s a combination of a five-mile, a
of the obstacle course and the down-and-dirty fun of
10-mile and a 15-mile race. She’s already done three
mud added new elements to her routine. She gave it a
trifectas and has four more to do before 2015 ends.
try and with the first splash of mud on her shins, she
Secretly, though, she confides that she’d really like to do
was hooked. She has completed more than 30 obstacle
nine this year.
course runs since she hit the half-century mark and continues to pound the pavement, sloth through mud,
Her growing strength and her humility are an inspiration
climb ropes and walls and scurry under barbed wire in
to her children and grandchildren, as well as those who
the name of fitness and fun.
hear her story. “I love the adventure of something out of the box and “Let’s get one thing clear,” says Gale. “I am not a super
challenging,” she explains. “Obstacle racing is a constant
woman or big-time athlete. I’m just a mom who decided
unknown. You never know what you’re going to get, and
to make a goal and try and set a world record in the
that is exhilarating.”
process. Next year might be too late. You never know.” As this year began, she says she had a feeling it would Health and fitness have long been a passion for Gale, but
be big, but she didn’t know why and she didn’t know
she’s proof that it’s never too late to try something new.
how. This spring, five races into her season, she decided
Her passion to run began when her mother endured a hip
to concentrate on Spartan races, known to be among
injury in late 2007. Seeing and experiencing some of the
the most difficult obstacle course races in the industry.
physical and emotional toll the injury left in its wake, Gale decided to do everything she could to be strong as she
Spartan races are grueling. Held throughout the country
aged. On New Year’s Day 2008, she got off the couch
and even internationally, each has its own terrain,
and set a goal to run three miles each day.
weather and course challenges. From steep mountains to icy lakes, from sun-baked courses to freezing rain, the
“I figured it was the time to get active,” she says. “My
physical and mental challenges are not for the weak of
kids were of manageable age and all my training would
spirit or body.
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Obstacles include two-story rope climbs that begin in waist-high water, 10-foot walls, sandbag and rock bucket hoists, tire flips, fire jumps, uneven monkey bars, 30-foot high A-frame cargo net climbs, spear throws and barbed wire. “These are extremely hard and demand much physical strength,” she says. “When that fails, you make a friend at the obstacle to help you over.” When a competitor fails to clear an obstacle on the first try, they receive a mandatory 30-burpee penalty. This dreaded consequence would make most gym-goers cringe, but Gale laughs. A personal trainer at SkinSport Fitness Center in Anthem, she’s over it. “I’m known for giving lots of burpees in my classes,” she says. “I like doing them!” Her most difficult obstacle is the rope climb. With lower centers of gravity, women often struggle with this event. Still, she gets it done and has proven her grit over and over again. She has broken a rib and still raced on, crawled over barbed wire in the snow, blacked out during and after a race due to a “bad nutrition day” and gotten a concussion on an obstacle and still ran the next day. Still, it isn’t the physical challenges that Gale says are the hardest.
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“I miss my family,” she says. With a race schedule this year that would leave anyone’s head spinning, balancing the sport and her family — which includes three children still at home — is hard. “I gathered my family and showed them the race schedule and asked if they thought I should do it, and they said yes,” she says. “I prayed about it and felt a blessing, as well.” It’s her children she often thinks about when she’s gone. “Even though four are grown and out of the house, I still have to know what is going on in their lives,” she says. “I don’t want them to feel like I’m a phantom mom … The three remaining at home are very self-sufficient, but I still need to be the manager, and it is hard from far away. They have been great, but when I am gone, there is a price to pay.” Her racing has gained her a spot in the national and worldwide rankings. In the open division, she is ranked second in the country in her age group. She is ranked 31st out of all men and women, all ages. But it isn’t necessarily the rankings that motivate this dynamo grandma the most. “My sole goal is to make women and men aware that they can take a stab at this sport, no matter how young or old, or big or small,” she says.
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“If you have a hankering to do something wild, then go out there and do it. Don’t let the crowd say you can’t.” She continues, “It’s not that I’m really that great. But I am great at getting out there to do these. And a few good races have rewarded me well.” Gale’s travel schedule is intense. Spartan races take her out of town nearly every weekend, and she often competes in two races a week in places like Breckenridge, Montana, Monterey, Ohio, Austin, Colorado Springs, Vegas, Pennsylvania and, of course, Phoenix. Hawaii is coming up, as well as races in California and on the East Coast. The world championships, which she plans to compete in, are held in October at Lake Tahoe. Her schedule will be reliant on more than just her ability to compete; her daughter Jessie is due with grandchild number three in mid-October, and that’s a finish line she won’t miss. As her family and her list of accomplishments grows, she plans to continue to push her own limits and in doing so, help others to see that they can do it, too. “I’m 53 and wanted something big to show for it, even if it is just my own personal knowledge that I did it,” Gale says. “I don’t need recognition, but I wanted to look back one day and say to myself, ‘Wow! You did something incredible.’” And to others, she has some sound advice: “The hardest part isn’t doing it. It’s making the decision to do it. You never know when it might be too late. Don’t be afraid to give it a whirl. The finish line is easy to describe, but the journey to the start line tells the real story.” This Mud Mama (as her license plate says) continues to inspire, redefining and blowing away stereotypes of age and gender. As Gale continues to represent her friends, family and the Anthem community in races throughout the remainder of the year, Images Arizona wishes her the very best in reaching her goals. As Gale told us, “Anyone can do something out of the box. They just have to make the decision to do it.” August 2015
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Writer Lara Piu
Whether you prefer to patronize green businesses or are
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From May through October, the center is also a mountain
biker’s haven with rentals, lessons and guided tours. In the winter, it’s the place to be for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. flagstaffnordiccenter.com Eat While you’re up north, check out one of Paul Moir’s four Sustainable. Local. Organic. (SLO) Restaurant Concepts, three of which are located in Flagstaff. Brix offers seasonal, contemporary American dining featuring an extensive wine list, while Criollo Latin Kitchen is handcrafted, Latin-inspired food for the brunch and dinner crowd. Local sources are at the heart of both restaurants and regular practices include locally-farmed, sustainable and organic foods purchased from local partners, reverse osmosis used for drinking water, recycling of all glass and paper, use of recycled packaging materials, composting of organic waste and use of 100 percent rice bran oil for frying. SLO’s latest endeavor is Proper Meats and Provisions, the first all Arizona-raised meatery. Moir, his wife and proprietor, Laura, and executive chef David Smith transformed an early 1900s historic building into a 1,600-square-foot butcher shop and 10-seat eatery to showcase Arizona’s finest farm-raised meats, poultry and cured products. Beyond the butchery, Proper Meats and Provisions sells local cheeses, breads, Arizona beer and wine, house made soups, sandwiches and light entrees in a stone craftsmen-style building listed on the national historic register on South San Francisco Street. brixflagstaff.com criollolatinkitchen.com propermeats.com Drink The most spirited stop on this tree-hugging trek is the Verde Valley Wine Trail, which connects the dots between four tasting rooms — Cellar 433, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Pillsbury Wine Company and Burning Tree Cellars — and four wineries — Alcantara Vineyards, Oak Creek Vineyards, Javelina Leap Vineyards and perhaps the greenest of this sustainable gem, Page Springs Cellars, which recently became the first winery in Arizona to leverage solar panels for electricity. August 2015
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Prefer beer? Nearby Cottonwood is home to THAT Brewery, which crafts many of its beers with local ingredients like pinecones and strawberries. Leftover brew grain goes to local ranchers for high-quality livestock feed. The brewery has a second location with the same practices in Pine. vvwinetrail.com thatbrewery.com Wander Sierra Vista has a bevy of sustainable attractions to explore. The city was the first in the nation designated as an Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense community for its natural resource-minded development codes. The city’s rainwater harvesting tanks and water detention basins yield net-zero landscape irrigation. Its award-winning compost program, which has been operational since 1994, diverts 35 percent of yard waste from the landfill each year and converts it into Grade A compost and mulch. In addition, wastewater ponds are maintained as wildlife habitats and attract more than 230 different species of birds throughout the year. Friends of the San Pedro River offer free docent-led bird walks on Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. Learn how wastewater can be treated without chemicals at the city’s Environmental Operations Park, where the city leverages biology and engineering to treat gray water for reclamation and clean effluent recharge. As a Water Wise partner, the city offers periodic tours of its water conservation systems. Also nearby is the Nature Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon Preserve. This desert tropic is tucked into the Huachuca Mountains, located near Sierra Vista. Part of Southeastern Arizona’s sky islands, Ramsey Canyon is protected for its diversity of geology, biology, topography and climate. The canyon attracts more than 15 species of hummingbirds, as well as the rare elegant trogon, endangered Chiricahua leopard frogs and other unique and diverse plant and animal life. Docent-led walks are offered at 9 a.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, March through November. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) is part of Arizona’s last free-flowing river system. The river originates in Mexico and flows north to its confluence with the Gila River near Winkelman. Like Ramsey Canyon, SPRNCA attracts hundreds of species of birds, wildlife and flora. Explore its trails on your own or take a guided walk and learn about the geology, biology and history of this protected area. visitsierravista.com nature.org sanpedroriver.org/wpfspr
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On a warm Saturday afternoon in Cave Creek, customers saunter through the doors of a small shop. Wearing cowboy boots, tennis shoes, or even high heels, they make their way across the wood floor to the bar where proprietors Rich and Martha Bates often greet them by name, pour them a shot of what they’d like, or recommend a favorite of their own. They come in with an appetite and leave with a smile, and no one leaves Cave Creek Olive Oil Company without a fun experience under their belt. There may not be a drop of alcohol in the building, but this year-old business has become a regular stop for many locals. With 57 varieties of freshly bottled olive oils from all over the world, fine balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy, unique pastas, salsas, avocado oils, jams, jellies and honey, the shop is a mecca for anyone who enjoys putting together a good meal. But the bigger reason Cave Creek Olive Oil Company is drawing a crowd is because Rich and Martha are so personable. That’s because they’ve each been in the food business for 30 years and have worked together, sideby-side for over two decades. If they didn’t know how to smile through the trials to begin, they’ve figured it out along the way. This new venture is far more relaxed than what they have accomplished in the past, and it is a welcome change of pace. “At one point, we had over 400 employees; now we have just one,” Rich says. Katie Leilers, their sole staff member, fits in like family, the couple adds. “We came to Cave Creek because we decided to do something for fun,” says Rich with a warm grin. “We love the social aspect. This town is just great; everyone works well together. It’s a real treat.” Their earlier ventures include being operating partners of several Prescott area mainstays, including the Gurley Street Grill, Murphy’s and The Office. They moved to the North Valley to be closer to family, including their son Donald, who is studying business management at Arizona State University. “Our son lives here and we have a lot of friends down here, so we came down to try something different,” Rich explains. It’s a trip back home for the couple. They officially first met while working at The Buttes resort in Tempe. Technically, Martha laughs, they’d met before they began working together, but Rich was the only one who remembered the event. Eventually Rich did win her over, and they have now been married for 23 years.
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So far it has gone well. “Every month, business has been increasing at a higher rate than we expected,” he adds. “We are very thankful and very blessed.” Their signature 18-year aged balsamic vinegar is their top seller, but there are so many flavors of oils and vinegars to use alone or pair that any chef could stay content with their variety for years. The couple also takes great pride in knowing that their oils and vinegars are freshly pressed and healthy. They import oils from different hemispheres of the globe, depending on the season, and every selection is tested and verified so that they always know and are able to share exactly what is inside. Currently, their selection is imported from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and California. Later in the summer, it will come from South American sources. Like fine wine, where it comes from and how it is made makes all the difference. Their oils are cold pressed, which is a more expensive process, but yields a higher quality product. “That’s what makes us so unique,” Rich says. “You know you’re getting the freshest product out there.” It’s a nice step away from grocery or discount store olive oils and balsamics, which often contain unexpected ingredients and can sit on shelves for months – or longer – before they make their way to the dinner table. The flavor is fresher, the health benefits are greater, and the variety available locally makes for meals that just can’t be equaled with store-bought regulars. But more importantly, the hometown experience and friendliness that customers at the Bates’ store get can’t be matched at chain stores, nor can the impact of buying local. “I see us being here a long time,” Rich says as Martha nods in agreement. “It’s something we enjoy, and we do want to be here a while. We like it. It’s really fun to meet new people every day, and we don’t really think of it as work.” In fact, it’s a labor of love, and the couple finds joy in even the most mundane of tasks. Adds Rich, “To be mopping the floor and be the happiest guy in the world – there’s something to be said for that.” cavecreekoliveoil.com August 2015
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Being confined to a wheelchair has never stopped Bryan Church from chasing his dreams. Little did he know how big of a leap his dreams would take after a trip to Arizona.
“My brother and I decided to make a trip to Arizona to watch the Cleveland Indians spring training in Tucson in 1980,” he said. Someone told them about Bartlett Lake, the best kept secret in Arizona, according to Church, and they decided to trek up to Phoenix and check it out. The lake is the last reservoir on Verde River and fed by a 7,500-square-mile watershed located south of Flagstaff. It heads over east of Payson and the Mogollon Rim and west near Prescott. Back then, the last seven miles of the road to Bartlett were unpaved. “I just got this vision,” said Bryan, as he described the marina he had pictured in his head the moment he “laid wheels” on the shoreline. So he went home, grabbed his typewriter and wrote a letter to the United States Forest Service about his idea. Three months later, he got a letter back saying that the timing couldn’t have been better and bids were starting to be put together for the Bartlett Lake Marina project. “I couldn’t believe that me, a guy confined to a wheelchair with no experience and no money, was about to take on this project,” he said. Church found a crew and construction began in 1984. For the past 30 years, they have been able to build it, hold it together and keep it together. “It was a family effort for a family lake,” he said. Today Church, his brother, in-laws, nephews and even his 83-year-old mother keep the marina alive and thriving. One of their biggest accomplishments is that to this day, they still generate their own power, have their own water well and have no sewer lines or any hook ups to the city.
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Marina Activities Pack up the family and head out to enjoy the variety of watercraft available for rental at the marina. Rentals come in all shapes, sizes and packages to suit your needs. You can enjoy them for a full day, half day, sunset or full weekends. The best part is that they offer coolers, chairs and umbrellas as part of their packages for a stress-free day on the water. Bartlett Boat Club: Ever wanted a boat without the hassle of maintenance? Bartlett Lake Boat Club is the perfect solution. The best way to describe it is like a gym membership: you pay a monthly membership fee and can cruise around in any of the marina-owned boats at your leisure. No maintenance, no repairs, just making memories out on the lake. Recreational Activities Aside from watersports, Bartlett Lake offers breathtaking mountain views, an abundance of wildlife, fishing, camping, hiking and daytime activities. Fishing: Bartlett Lake is a welcome oasis for fishermen. Whether you are fishing off a boat or off the shoreline, the species of fish you can find include crappie, largemouth bass and flathead catfish. In 2013, Ed Wilcox caught the biggest fish in Arizona at Bartlett Lake. It was a flathead catfish weighing in at 76 pounds and made history when he reeled it in. Camping: Shoreline camping is excellent along Bartlett Lake. It is much quieter and more secluded than other lakes in the area and is open for recreational vehicle and tent camping. Yellow Cliffs is tucked back in the northeastern part of the lake and offers a quieter stretch for those wanting to get away from the watercraft noise and crowds. The Upper Bartlett Lake recreation area is another popular spot and close to the marina where you can grab supplies. Jojoba allows RVs up to 40 feet to camp along the shoreline and also has a boat dock. Tonto passes are required for all campers and each pass has a 24-hour expiration date. Hiking: The Palo Verde Trail winds through 8.6 miles of flat desert terrain near Bartlett Lake. Hikers usually navigate most of this trail easily, following its signs and well-worn path, but a few sections require some navigational skills. The Jojoba Trail is a 2.5-mile hike that rolls through dips and curves, but lacks any significant elevation changes. Watch for loose gravel on the trail as you hike through a landscape filled with saguaro cactus and desert wildlife. When you reach the end of the trail at Rattlesnake Cove Beach, opt to continue onto the Palo Verde Trail or cool off with a swim in the lake. Daytime Wading: Rattlesnake Cove is the place to be for daytime wading, swimming and picnicking. It offers large ramadas and restrooms for convenience. This area has beautiful vistas of the desert with mountains in the background. It’s great because no campers and no watercraft are allowed, which makes it perfect for swimming and splashing around. bartlettlake.com August 2015
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Writer Lauren Strait
Remember back in February when the rest of the United
insight about the history of Arizona’s highways and the
States was being pounded with snow and ice? Meanwhile,
scenic stops along the way.
we were enjoying the warm, 70-degree weather and the only ice in sight was being stirred in the glasses of our
“Before 1958, the dirt roads we know today as Bush
margaritas. Of course, now the East Coast is laughing at
Highway and the Beeline [Highway] were used by the Pony
us as we battle the scorching heat of the dreaded Arizona
Express, the Native Americans as their main trade route
summer.
and builders who were in search of developing the area,” said Trimble.
Little do they know that lucky for us, Arizona offers a quick escape to the high country where we can easily
In 1932, a lumberman named Harvey Bush proposed the
cool off. Most importantly, all we have to do is pack up
idea of building an actual road to make it easier for him
the kids and keep them occupied for a couple of hours
to haul timber from Payson to be used for the railroad
until we get there.
and Valley buildings.
But what if that journey took up to 12 hours? Well, if you
On March 21, 1933, despite the Great Depression making
can believe it, before the Beeline Highway was paved in
money scarce for his dream of a road more traveled to
1958 that is exactly what people faced.
come to life, he began the work of building the road on his own. It started at Power Road through to Saguaro
Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s official state historian, provides
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Lake and would be called Bush Highway.
BUSH HIGHWAY LANDMARKS SAGUARO LAKE RANCH When the Roosevelt Dam was completed in 1911, Phil and Marie Lewis from Kansas purchased the work camp from the Salt River Project and turned it into a fishing resort complete with a marina on the east side of the dam, general store, gas station, restaurant and overnight cabin rentals. The property quickly became a popular guest ranch and a destination vacation in Arizona. Today, the ranch is owned by the Duran family, who bought the property from the Lewis’ in 1948. Three generations have managed the ranch and it has played host to some famous guests, including Dr. Karl Menninger, Zane Grey, Glen Campbell, Norman Rockwell and Sen. Barry Goldwater.
Mount Mcdowell This mountain is located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community just north of Mesa. It’s named after General Irvin McDowell, a Union officer in the Civil War. The mountain is sacred to many Native American tribes and many of the people claim to see a face carved into the side of the mountain and believe it looks down to watch over and protect them.
Salt River Salt River is home to some of the most majestic desert wildlife. It is a source of both water and power for the Phoenix metro area. Today, it also provides water recreation.
Butcher Jones Recreation Site Don’t let the name fool you. This route has trails and picnic areas that hug the peninsula of Saguaro Lake with secluded coves and breathtaking views. If you are looking for a tranquil fishing spot, you can definitely find it here. About three miles south of Arizona 87 (Beeline Highway) on Bush Highway, take Forest Road 166 east for about two miles and you will find the site easily.
Blue Point Bridge Bush Highway crosses the Salt River here, the traditional launch point for summer tubers. The Blue Point recreation site has ramadas, picnic tables, grills and easy access to the river. It’s pretty quiet in the winter, unlike during tubing season, and often times you can find wild horses, bighorn sheep, mules and other spectacular Arizona wildlife here.
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BEELINE HIGHWAY LANDMARKS Christopher Creek Twenty-two miles east of Payson, Christopher Creek was made famous by author Zane Grey, many of whose classic Western novels were set in this mystical wild Tonto country. The lush environment is found in the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines and provides habitat for many species of plants and wildlife.
Roosevelt Dam A project that came out of President Roosevelt’s Newlands Reclamation Act of 1902, Theodore Roosevelt understood the importance of irrigation projects for agriculture in order to help the settlements of the west thrive. The dam is the world’s highest masonry dam and contributed more than any other dam in Arizona to the settlement of Central Arizona and to the development of large-scale irrigation there. According to Trimble, this dam is the reason we have such a rich water supply here in Arizona and why we are not facing the drought issues that are being seen in Southern California.
Shoofly Native American Ruins Just 2.3 miles north of Payson on the Beeline, the Shoofly Indian Ruins are believed to have been occupied between A.D. 1000-1250. The village once had a total of 79 structures. The walls and floors are all still visible to this day. At the center of this site is where a larger structure once existed, believed to have been a building with 26 rooms averaging 37.4 square meters each, and part of this structure was perhaps two stories high.
Fossil Creek Trailhead This series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600-foot canyon is a site you don’t want to miss. Fossil Creek is one of two wild and scenic rivers in Arizona. It gets its name from the calcium deposits where the water has run off and animals that fall into the substance get encased and fossilized over millions of years.
Tonto Natural Bridge Driving north on Highway 87, just before the community of Pine, is the Tonto Natural Bridge. The park has four hiking trails. Several stairs lead you to the area under the natural bridge where you can walk the slippery rocks into the enormous cavern.
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Heading Straight for the Beeline In the early 1950s, Maricopa County supervisor Jim Hart proposed the building of a more modern road over the mountain instead of the slow and dangerous Bush Highway. Hart had a summer home in Payson, where he visited regularly and worked out a deal with the Salt River Pima and Fort McDowell Indian tribes to obtain a diagonal right-ofway across their reservations from McDowell Road and Country Club Drive in Mesa to the intersection with the Bush Highway at the Saguaro Lake turnoff. This is where the nickname “Beeline Highway” was born. The project was quickly approved and the old route was upgraded, the
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dangerous curves were straightened out and bridges were installed to avoid flash floods and tire blowouts during the monsoon season. In 1958, the Beeline Highway’s final renovation was for it to be paved. This made Payson “connected with the outside world by a paved road,” according to the Arizona Republic. Valley newspapers proclaimed Hart as the “Father of the Beeline,” which launched an initiative to honor him by naming the highway “the
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Hartline.” However, on February 6, 1960, Hart was killed on his way home from Payson in a single car accident near the intersection of Shea Boulevard. A monument, which can still be visited today, was placed near the location where he lost his life.
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Recipe
Watermelon Mint Sorbet Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker
Intensely fruity and refreshing, this frosty palate cleanser combines two iconic summer favorites: watermelon and sorbet. In addition, a cool, mint-infused simple syrup enhances the naturally sweet juices of the watermelon. Because every watermelon is different, adjust the amount of syrup for the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. With only a few simple ingredients, Watermelon Mint Sorbet is the perfect cure for riding out the summer heat wave.
Watermelon Mint Sorbet Yield: approximately 4 cups
Directions: Place the watermelon cubes into a blender and puree until smooth. Pour the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids.
5 cups watermelon, cubed ½ cup mint simple syrup (recipe below) 2 tablespoons lemon juice For the mint simple syrup: 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup water 1 sprig mint leaves
Combine the watermelon puree with the simple syrup and lemon juice. If necessary, adjust the amount of simple syrup to the sweetness of the watermelon. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer the sorbet to a freezer container and freeze for at least six hours. Place the granulated sugar and water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer until the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, about 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Place a sprig of mint into the simple syrup. Allow the simple syrup to sit for at least 10 minutes before removing the mint. Cool the simple syrup completely before further use.
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