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MEET THE WALKER FAMILY
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YOUTH
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls Volleyball and Spiritline
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COMMUNITY
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TRAVEL A Valley of Monuments
meet our contributors STEPHANIE MAHER PALENQUE executive writer thewordnerd@thewordnerd.com PAULA THEOTOCATOS contributing writer COURTNEY REGAN contributing writer MICHAEL EDWARDS contributing writer
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NORTH VALLEY ARTS PREVIEW AND CULTURAL CALENDAR
NIGEL SPENCE contributing writer
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BUSINESS Priceless Plumbing, Heating and Air
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WE CARE A Life Altering Moment
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CUPCAKE CRAZE
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CULINARY
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DINING GUIDE SPOTLIGHT
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LOCAL INDEX
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welcome L E T TE R F ROM T HE P U BL I SHER
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eptember is an exciting month. Summer is coming to an end and we can collectively
take a sigh of relief and look forward to eight or nine months of temperate conditions. With the more desirable weather comes many of our migrating friends, who have escaped the extreme heat of the summer. We welcome those back who have been away and look forward to reacquainting them with their Sonoran lifestyle.
We are thrilled to include the Arts Council of the North Valley Cultural Calendar 2010-2011 in the September issue. Our region is thriving with cultural events that are entertaining, enlightening, and enriching the lives of performers, artists, and audiences. I implore everyone to choose an event early in the season and attend. I guarantee you will not be disappointed and you will have the remainder of the season to continue your cultural journey.
September is a month of change, and this month ImagesAZ Magazine made changes to the logo, masthead, and layout. After nine years, it was time for a new look, and one that I am excited to launch. I hope that our readers like the updates to the magazine’s appearance, but we realize it is what is on the inside that counts. Although there may be !"#$%# &'#&()$%*+, &"#-& .$/#$/(00$)!-&(-,#$&!$1-*$%-*$/2(&#$&'#$ &!2(# $&'%&$3! (&(4#05$ 2#6#)&$!,2$*5-%"()$2#7(!-8
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M EET THE
random connection. Whether it was a random connection, or fate at work, two educators-to-be came together to share a life full of love and learning.
Randy and Alison met in the parking lot of the school that they both attended, Grand Canyon University, in the fall of 1994. Randy spotted her walking across the parking lot wearing a “University of Iowa” shirt. Randy, having just moved from his home state of Iowa, hurried and parked his truck so that he could catch up and meet with the girl in the Iowa shirt. They started talking, one thing led to another, and the rest, as they say, is history. It turns out that Alison’s friend had given her the shirt ...her friend was from Randy’s hometown, and in fact, grew up surrounded by his aunts and uncles. The couple feels very fortunate to have met each other!
Randy’s small hometown in Iowa is “Centerville,” and he attended the University of Iowa before moving to
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photography Michele Celentano
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Arizona to join his parents and brothers hen these two Social
who had moved here a few years
Studies educators met,
earlier. He transferred his studies to
they realized that even
Grand Canyon University, where he
though there is a great big world out
earned his Bachelor’s Degree in History,
there, in a moment two strangers can
and then went on to earn his Master’s
be brought together through a single,
Degree in Educational Leadership from Northwestern State University.
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Alison was born in Scottsdale and grew up in Tempe. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. She went on to complete her Masters Degree in Education and School Counseling from Ottawa University. Alison has been working in the field of education for the past fourteen years in both private and public schools. Her career started as a classroom teacher in Scottsdale. She taught fourth and fifth grades, as well as gifted education. She is a certified school counselor and has been a guidance counselor at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in both Arizona and Louisiana.
Alison continues her work in the field of education as the North Valley Supervisor for Arion Care Solutions. She also teaches at Arizona State University (since 2003) in the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education. She teaches Social Studies Methods and Instruction and Management to pre-service teachers at ASU West and the downtown campus, as well as a graduate course Social Studies Methods course at her alma mater, Grand Canyon University. Alison is also teaching Social studies methods at NAU –Prescott campus in the spring. She is a board member of the Arizona Council for the Social Studies and is a strong advocate for advancing social studies in the schools.
Randy is a Social Studies teacher and a boys’ basketball coach for fourteen years. Currently, he is teaching Advanced Placement U.S. History and U.S./AZ History at Boulder Creek High School. He also serves as the head boys’ basketball coach, leading the Jags during the 2009-2010 season to their first state championship in basketball. Prior to coming to Boulder Creek, Randy coached at Cactus Shadows High School, Horizon High School, and Northwestern State University, a Division I university in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
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During the off-season, Randy runs basketball clinics through No Boundaries Basketball Academy (www.noboundariesacademy.com). This fall he is running his skills development clinics at the Anthem Community Center on Saturdays from 11AM to 2PM starting in mid-September.
Randy and Alison have two children, seven-yearold Josh, and twenty-two-month-old, Dallas. Josh attends Diamond Canyon School and likes golf, art, basketball, and superheroes. Dallas likes basketball, balls of any kind, Elmo, Winnie the Pooh, and wrestling his brother.
Even with their age difference, the boys play together very well. Mom, Alison, explains, “They love to dress
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up in superhero costumes and run around the house.
Come out and support the Jags!
Josh takes piano lessons. Dallas is obsessed with basketball and shoots hoops much of the day.”
The last family vacation was spent on a tour of national monuments and historical sites such as Graceland, Monticello (Thomas Jefferson’s home), Gettysburg, the National Archives, and finally, the capitol in Washington D.C. They also spent a week in Iowa. The trip was made in honor of Randy’s parents’ fortieth wedding anniversary. A wonderful time was had by all.
When the Walker family steps out to eat, they enjoy going to the Shanghai Club, Streets of New York, Piñata Nuevo, and Quiznos. Alison explained, “We want to support the local business in Anthem. We also frequent Chili’s on Carefree Highway, and Logan’s and Red Robin at Norterra.”
The Walker Family wishes all of their Anthem friends and neighbors a wonderful school year, and encourages everyone to “come out and support the Jags!”
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Creek High School student is eligible to tryout for the show. Signups for auditions begin on .#6)#47#,&)*#&8)*&+(&)*#&4!+(&12-9#%&:*#&#;#()& will be located in the auditorium, which will no doubt be as full as it was in 2009 when there wasn’t a seat to spare. Students’ talents include singing, dancing, athletics, and everything in between. Each act will last nearly three minutes, and display a marvelous showing of talent. The lights, effects, sounds, and all things technical will be manned and operated by Boulder Creek High School theater teacher Keith
Youth
Huff from a box above the audience. He and his team of drama stars will no doubt have the show running smoothly.
Writer Michael Edwards
VIOLENCE PREVENTION THROUGH CHARACTER It’s often said that when tragedy strikes, a person’s true colors are displayed in response to the hardship. If this is true, then several of Boulder Creek’s students don’t solely shine black and red, but silver and gold as well. For the second consecutive year, a student club called Violence Prevention Through Character (VPTC), sponsored by fondly regarded sociology teacher Linda Brunke, hosted a donation-based car wash to assist struggling families of the North !""#$%&&'(&)*#+,&-(!"&.!)/,0!$&12&)*#&3/44#,5& VPTC, along with several other kind-hearted students, scrubbed, washed, rinsed, and toweldried their way to a total of $1600 in earnings. In addition to the wash, VPTC will also be hosting a talent show on the 19th of October to raise additional money for charity. Any Boulder
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Those who make the cut and are enlisted on )*#&-(!"&,13)#,&(#!,&)*#&#(0&12&.#6)#47#,&!,#& required to attend several practices, rehearsals, and group meetings to prepare the show for the main event on the 19th of October. The ending of the VPTC talent extravaganza is sure to be performed in energetic, comedic fashion. <")*1/=*&)*#&(+=*)>3&=,!(0&-(!"#&?+""&*!;#&)1&,#4!+(& a mystery until the big moment, the masterminds behind it, Seniors Jordan Woods and Kevin Balzer are bound to split your sides with laughter. '(#&12&)*#&4!($&9*!,+)+#3&)*!)&?+""&7#(#-)&!3&!& result of the evening’s festivities is “Red Carpet Event,” which allows foster children to enjoy a night at the movies. The children will be able to, with the proper donations, look their best in an array of suits and dresses, ride in a limo, and be greeted by a wave of paparazzi as they enter the movie house. The “BC Way” talent show is just another way that Boulder Creek is making a positive difference in our community. If you have any questions regarding the talent show, or how to donate, please contact Linda Brunke at 623.445.8702 or Linda.Brunke@dvusd.org .
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Youth
ALEXA MARKEY WINS PRESTIGIOUS PREP SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
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It is never too early to begin thinking about the direction of one’s life and education, and Alexa Markey is one excellent example in Anthem. Her attention to her studies, worthwhile extra-curricular activities, and her determination has won her a place in the Freshman Class of the nation’s (and possibly the world’s) most prestigious boarding school, Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Diamond Canyon School, but Alexa and her mom, Sonia, remember her common-sense advice and counsel fondly as a great source of support and help.
When a young person is successful, often there is not one, but many people and institutions that have supported her. Alexa is no different. Alexa’s family has been a
going above and beyond what was asked of her. Alexa put her all into her work. We are very proud of her accomplishments and look forward to the great things
great source of support for her, as well as her teachers, especially Anna Kramer, who was Alexa’s teacher for second grade through fourth. Kramer has since moved to
that she will do at Choate!”
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Dr. Mai-Lon Wong, Principal of Gavilan Peak School, remembers her fondly, “Alexa Markey is a delightful girl who took full advantage of the advanced and accelerated learning opportunities during her six years at Gavilan Peak. Her teachers remember her as always
While Alexa maintained an outstanding grade point
average (mom, Sonia, describes her as “academically-minded”) it is by far not the only area that Alexa has concentrated on throughout her years in elementary school. During her years at Gavilan Peak (2003-2010) Alexa was a member of the
$33,600, Alexa’s ICAHN scholarship is in excess of $55,000, which includes full room and board for a year, schoolbooks, school supplies, and airfare home to visit her family. Her ICAHN scholarship is awarded to her for the four years that she attends Choate.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Student Council, Yearbook Committee, Band and Jazz Band, and Girl Scouts – in fact, Alexa plans on continuing with the Girl Scouts and has set her sights on earning her “Ten-Year Pin.” She has been on the Principal’s List and the Honor Roll numerous times throughout her years at Gavilan Peak, received the President’s Award, and is a member of the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youths. With an accomplished daughter such as Alexa, it is no wonder why her father, Richard Markey instantly saw her in the same position as the young student from Choate that he met on a plane ride from Connecticut in 2009. The young woman told him that she was on break from school and visiting her family. “She described her school and all of the wonderful things about it. She really encouraged us to look into it,” recalled Richard. Of course, once Alexa did look into it, she fell in love. The private, college-preparatory school, founded in 1890, has a stellar reputation for both academics and the extra-curricular activities it offers to students. They offer 240 courses, contemporary service requirements in addition to more traditional requirements, honors classes in all disciplines, Advanced Placement preparation in twenty-seven areas, and opportunities for trimester immersion and summer programs in China, France, Spain, and Italy.
As one might imagine, Alexa already has her sights set on new goals. She is looking forward to taking Spanish classes at Choate Rosemary Hall in order to better communicate with her mother’s side of the family. They are originally from Ecuador and primarily speak Spanish. Alexa also plans to take a term abroad in Spain her Junior year. Looking a bit further into the future, she is planning on attending New York University (NYU) and Harvard Law School. Ultimately, she would love to be a lawyer. Leaving Anthem is bittersweet, though. Her parents will “miss her tremendously” but are extremely proud. Mom, Sonia, shares, “Both her father and I are extremely proud of her. We have always felt that there isn’t anything she can’t accomplish once she sets her mind to it! She has younger siblings who look up to her and wish to follow in her footsteps. We are extremely thankful for technology, as we can communicate by webcam and texts.” Alexa’s father jokes, “With Alexa’s continued success, I am already planning my early retirement with a beachfront condo and a 1968 Dodge Hemi convertible!” “I will miss my friends and family here in Anthem,” admitted Alexa. This bright Anthem star will be home multiple times each year, though, during the holidays and spring and summer break – and when she is, Anthem will be a bit brighter. We have no doubt that she will continue to make Anthem proud, and that she will accomplish
The admissions representatives at Choate Rosemary Hall loved Alexa as much as she loved the school. She decided to apply for the ICAHN Scholarship Program, and that decision paid off. While the average award for a Choate student who boards is about
everything that she sets out to do! Choate Rosemary Hall, www.choate.edu 333 Christian St, Wallingford, CT, 06492; 203.697.2000 SEPTEMBER 2010
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JUNIOR VARSITY
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WRITER MICHAEL EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHER MICHELE CELENTANO
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: 2010 WITH THE BREAKFAST CLUB It was a warm, and sunny morning when I rested
Creek volleyball; this time from a source often
under the covered patio of a Starbucks coffee shop
overlooked and under-appreciated at the high
with four of Boulder Creek’s most talented female
school level - the players.
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Seniors Devyn Weber and Kelsey Holland, as well as
supply of giggles and grins, that these Lady Jaguars
Juniors Kaitlin Trujillo and Haley Owen conveyed to me
shared an exceptional chemistry with one another.
a very determined and optimistic message. “We are going to win!” stated Devyn Weber. “We are focused
Normally, the successful orchestration of a 7:30AM
on getting done what we need to get done, and are
meeting on a Saturday with four teenage girls is
working extremely hard to accomplish our goals.”
unheard of, and a task that up until this point I assumed was impossible. Surprisingly, I was proven wrong.
If the Jaguars hope to meet their high expectations in 2010, Boulder Creek will have to achieve success
Over the intoxicating aromas of multiple variations
with a dynamically different playing style from
of iced lattes, coffee cakes, and personalized
years past. In previous seasons, BCHS relied on
beverages whose titles are too complicated to
experience and height along the net to claim victory.
pronounce, I was informed of the future of Boulder
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SPORTS
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: 2010
FRESHMAN
the girls endured plyometric exercises and speed-training on the track for several hours; an effort made by only the most committed. Equally
important
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athletic
improvements prior to the season, summer camp provided the student athletes with a chance to form personal relationships with each other and establish some positive teamwork, as well as give the younger players a couple of serves with the veterans. I witnessed one of the pre-season practices !(0& 173#,;#0& -,3)C*!(0& )*#& "#!0#,3*+6& of the varsity players. Haley Owen was primarily impressive. In addition to leading 7$&#D!46"#5&'?#(&;#,$&613+)+;#"$&+(A/#(9#0& her teammates vocally.
“I try to keep it
focused, but positive,” stated Owen with a The current squad of players is young,
and strength training for the girls was well-
smile. “I’ll go for any ball - even in practice.” It
athletic, and very adaptable to playing
respected football coach, Anthony Casarella.
was clear that the little Libero has no problem
different positions. “The younger players play
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on the success of our team,” described Kelsey
during workouts. It was an original form of
Holland. Katie Olsen, Amanda Haagen, and
exertion for several of the players and tested
Unfortunately, BCHS lost one of its more
Andrea Olsen, a tall, recently transferred
the teams’ will power. Despite some early
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student from Texas, are all expected to make
struggles, the summer sessions proved to
Johnston, who moved to Utah before the start
strong contributions as sophomores at a
be constructive. “In the beginning, I wasn’t
of her junior year. Shelby’s departure leaves
variety of locations around the court.
in top shape, and practices were tough, but
a gaping hole along the outside and in the
as we went along I could feel the difference
serving rotation. Filling in for Johnston is Junior
Much of the success of the younger players
in strength,” mentioned Holland. “It was
JV standout Felicia Zerwas. Felicia has an
can be attributed to a rigorous training
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impressive skill set, and with some experience can more than carry her share of the weight.
program during the summer months. Players
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of all grades and skill levels were presented
Volleyball, being a sport of rigorous intensity
the opportunity several days a week to
and mobility, takes more than just weights to
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improve their athletic ability, and sharpen their
maintain the necessary athleticism. Each
medal in the region behind a highly-touted
skills prior to tryouts. In charge of conditioning
Monday and Wednesday morning at 6:15AM,
volleyball program from Mountain Ridge in
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Glendale. Mountain Ridge went undefeated in the conference last year. The Jaguars have the date they go up against Mountain Ridge again this year circled on their calendars as the most important showdown of the regular season. As Devyn Weber put it, “If we want to win region and receive a solid seed in the state tournament, beating Mountain Ridge is a must.” Boulder Creek’s schedule is favorable to their success with the majority of their games being at home. On the 25th of August, the Jaguars held their “black vs. red” scrimmage for the varsity team, and some top tier J.V. players. The younger girls got some good in-game experience and toughness. This gave them a chance to play in different positions, and experiment with different plays. It was very 7#(#-9+!"&)1&)*#&/6914+(=&3#!31(%& In addition, the Lady Jaguars have made an important commitment to assist the community of Anthem, and the North Valley by partnering with a charity foundation called Homeward Bound. The company assists displaced and 014#3)+9& ;+1"#(9#& 2!4+"+#3& +(& (##0& 12& -(!(9+!"& 3/661,)& !(0& assistance. The team has already been involved with the organization since the beginning of summer and has created blankets for several families. As the season proceeds, the girls intend on providing the services of house-cleaning and repair. The community service project, organized by Coach Widhelm, is one of the most impressive and honorable in school history. The Boulder Creek Jaguars Volleyball organization has evolved into a truly remarkable program. The 2010 team is loaded with talent, focus, and has a bond not easily broken. Don’t be surprised if the girls give the state’s most elite teams a run for their money, and do it with smiles on their faces.
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WRITER STEPHANIE MAHER PALENQUE PHOTOGRAPHER MICHELE CELENTANO
INVITED TO THE WOLFPACK’S DEN – SURE TO WIN AGAIN IN 2010! There was no way to tell that the small group of girls
are talented, respectful, and fantastic role models.
who started an informal cheering section for their
The best part is that they are instilling those same
brothers who played Wolfpack Youth Football would
values in the Wolfpack girls so that they will grow up
grow into the Competitive Cheer Squad that walked
to follow in their footsteps.”
away as last year’s 2009 CAYFL Competitive Cheer Squad Champions. They have already set their
Kachurka continued, “These girls are doing an
sights on defending the title for 2010.
incredible job of running our program. They are present at every practice, teaching the young
Part of their plan to defend that title, as well as
girls the fundamentals of cheerleading. They are
to enrich their skills and grow as a team, is their
coaching them every step of the way with cheers,
partnership with Boulder Creek High School
half-time routines, jumps, and stunting. The high
Spiritline. The “Big Sister/Little Sister” program, in
school girls are truly amazing. They have given up
which every Wolfpack girl gets a BCHS Spiritline
so much of their time to mentor these younger girls.
“big sister” has been, according to 2010 Cheer
They are not only teaching them cheerleading, but
Director Tracy Kachurka, “something wonderful.”
instilling values in them they will have forever. It is
She remarked, “I cannot say enough about what a
truly a special thing to see.”
great group of girls BCHS Cheer has this year. They
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PRO MUSICA ARIZONA LAUNCHES ITS ICONIC 2010-2011 CONCERT SEASON “A Little Movie Magic!” opens ProMusica Arizona’s eighth concert season with a set of all-orchestral concerts! The program will include Mancini’s “Pink Panther,” Ravel’s “Bolero” (featured in the movie, “10”), “Star Wars” themes in a tribute to John Williams, and more from “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl,” “Spiderman,” “Chicago,” “Mission Impossible,” and the inimitable James Bond “Themes from 007.” For the younger set the Saturday concert will also include pieces from “Beauty and the Beast” and “High School Musical.” The Saturday, October 23rd concert will be at 7:00PM at Desert View Bible Church, 105 W. Carefree Highway, in Phoenix. The Sunday concert will have similar musical themes and will take place at 3:00PM at the American Lutheran Church of Sun City, 17200 N. Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City. !"#$%!&%'(")$*+,,$#-.'$/'&'(-,$)'-"+&/$!&$-$0()"1%!2'3$0()"1)'(.'4$5-)+)6$7+%8'"$9(+%')$-(':$ Regular tickets: $20 – adult; $18 – senior; $15 – student. Also, the new “Family Pack” of $39 includes tickets for two adults and two students. (Each additional child is $5.) Season tickets are also available at 20 percent off regular ticket prices. Stay tuned and mark your calendars now for the rest of the ProMusica Arizona’s season! !"#$#%&#'!()!*+(,-.)!"#$#%&#'!/)!/+,,-.) Boulder Creek High School, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem: Robert Shaw’s “Many Moods of Christmas,” featuring the new Youth Choir, directed by Christine Powell, and the Women’s Chamber Choir, under the direction of Cathy Woodward. !.0'$1!23425)!*+(,-.)!Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale: “Beethoven Fantasy:” Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy,” featuring soprano soloist Megan Weston from New York City -&4$,!%-,$9+-&!$)!,!+)"$;-('&$7-<,!(6$7#+)$9+'%'$+)$!="'&$4')%(+5'4$-)$"#'$%!29!)'(>)$0()"$4(-="$!=$"#'$0&-,$ 2!.'2'&"$!=$#+)$?+&"#$@<29#!&<$-&4$+"$+)$.'(<$0""+&/$=!($"#'$5,!!2+&/$!9"+2+)2$!=$)9(+&/"+2'6 !.06!2/)!*+(,-.)!.06!27)!/+,,-.)! Boulder Creek High School, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem: “Let Freedom Ring,” features Aaron Copland’s “Canticle of Freedom” and other patriotic works highlighting our new Youth Choir and includes Strauss’s “Greeting to America Waltz,” the familiar “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and Sousa’s “Washington Post March.” 623.465.4650 www.promusicaaz.org
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THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STEPS UP, TO GET BCHS ON THE RIGHT TRACKâ&#x20AC;Ś. On the week of August 2, 2010, the National Honor Society (NHS) prepared, ran, and participated in the Jump Back Registration Days at Boulder Creek High School. During Jump Back Days, BCHS students walk through the school to register for the upcoming school year. NHS volunteers participated in the planning for registration. Members created posters to aid in directing the expected crowds to each station and provide information about the station. Other members helped design the layout, including setting up tables and forming lines with barriers. On the actual days of registration, August 4th, 5th and 6th, NHS members were on hand to help execute their plan. Members worked mainly as line directors, bookstore helpers, and concessions cashiers. With all of the (')9!&)+5,'$?G@$2'25'()$#',9+&/$"!$4+('%"$"#'$I!*$!=$"(-=0%3$('/+)"(-"+!&$*-)$ easy and fast for the parents and students to get through. In addition to helping run registration, NHS also participated in recruiting people to donate blood, to help save lives. At the end of the three days of registration, over 170 donors signed up to partake in the blood drive on October 7th, 2010, hosted by NHS. Thank you to all adults and Boulder Creek students who signed up as donors! Overall, Jump Back Days was a great success. Every NHS member who )+/&'4$H9$-)$-$.!,H&"''($=H,0,,'4$#+)$!($#'($(')9!&)+5+,+"<3$"!"-,+&/$!.'($JKB$ community service hours. Thank you to the volunteers who participated, because without your help, Jump Back Days 2010-2011 would not have been so successful.
LEGENDS REOPENS After an unfortunate accident that saw the local establishment shut down for several weeks, Legends Bar and Grill will reopen in time for their favorite time of year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Football Season. Whether you follow high school, college, or the NFL, the folks at Legends are certain to deliver a healthy dose of great match-ups on their numerous big-screen televisions this season. And nothing goes with football like traditional Bar fare; something Legends has been serving to the region since 2002. Take advantage of their lunch )9'%+-,)$)'(.'4$AA:BBCD$"!$E:BBFD$4-+,<$!($"#'+($G-99<$G!H($=!($"#'$0()"$ six minutes of every hour. Legends is located at 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste. D 115 in the South East Corner of the Safeway Shopping Plaza in Anthem. 623.551.9525
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FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS FOR ZAC COFFEY After a very successful one-night cabaret performance of “Zac’s Life is a Cabaret” $3,579.54 was raised for Zac Coffey to attend The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Over 100 people from around the Valley showed up to be entertained by a night of song, dance, and theatre, featuring the talents of many valley professionals. Guests dined on delicious appetizers, desserts, and drinks provided by the award-winning culinary staff at the Persimmon Bar and Grille and took part in an exciting live auction that was made possible by generous donations from local businesses. “This event would not have been possible without the help of Jackie Hammond and her #H)5-&43$L'==3$-&4$DH)+%-,$7#'-"('$!=$C&"#'23$-)$*',,$-)$"#'$%!22H&+"<3M$N-%$O!=='<$('I'%"'46$$ “So many people came out to be a part of this, and it really meant a lot. It was very moving. Seeing all my friends again and performing together for this last time was bittersweet, and very emotional. The love in that room was overwhelming; it was like all of my best friends in one room. It reminded me of how lucky I am, and I won’t forget that. It was such a fun night, one that I will not forget, and the perfect way to remember Anthem.”
FOOTHILLS TITANS BASEBALL CLUB CAMP The Foothills Titans Baseball Club, in cooperation with the Play Ball Academy, will be holding a skills development camp for all players between the ages of nine and fourteen. Bill Mosiello, a minor league manager who works within the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization, founded the Foothills Titans earlier this year. Bill has also spent four years in the New York Yankees organization and brings nineteen years of collegiate coaching experience at the Division 1 level. The Titans Mini-Camp is scheduled to run from September 21st through October 8th and will cost $100 per player. Camp will be on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30PM to 8:30PM and Friday evenings from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Tempe Diablos Stadium, home of spring training for the Los Angeles Angels at Anaheim. A parent meeting will be held on September 20th to provide camp details and arrange car pools as needed. Please note that this camp is open to ALL players, not only those interested in becoming part of the Titans organization.
COMMU NI TY JOIN PIONEER VILLAGE AS IT PREPARES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE Pioneer Living History Museum is making preparations for a bright future and a grand re-opening. Due to a couple of speed bumps and some growing pains, Pioneer will remain closed until October 9, 2010, when a good, old-fashioned, cowboy celebration will begin at 9:00AM and last until noon. All volunteers are asked to come dressed in period costume. On the evening of October 9th (6:00PM), Pioneer’s 2nd Annual Turf Paradise Fundraiser will be hosted by Phoenix Councilwoman, Thelda Williams at Turf Paradise, 1501 W. Bell Rd. in Phoenix. Many luminaries will be in attendance along with the usual heroes and desperadoes from the Village. For further information and reservations, contact Pioneer Village at: 623.465.1052. P!($"#!)'$+&"'(')"'4$+&$.!,H&"''(+&/$=!($F+!&''(>)$0()"$G-,,!*''&3$G-H&"'4$G+)"!(<$7!H(3$-$9,-&&+&/$2''"+&/$+)$)%#'4H,'4$=!($ noon on Saturday, September 25. Ask at the Entrance Gate for directions. Tour-guides, storytellers, and more are needed. Volunteering at Pioneer is a life-changing experience for anyone who loves Arizona and the Old West. If dressing up and playing cowboy, teaching young and old about Arizona history, and having the experience of a lifetime is for you, call the Village at 623.465.1052 and plan to attend one of the Volunteer Orientation/Gun Safety Classes on Friday, September 24 or Saturday, September 25, at 10:00AM.
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SEPTEMBER 16-19 OKLAHOMA Starlight Community Theater’s 2010-2011Season begins with the opening of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” This beloved musical !"#$%&#'("$#)*++!,*(!$-*.#*/#0-)%!(1#0*12&("#!.1# Oscar Hammerstein II and shaped America’s musical theater into what it is today. With an amazing cast of local performers, Starlight is proud to present “Oklahoma!” at the Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center in Anthem on September 16 through 19. 3(*4#$%&#'("$#"$(!-."#*/#56%#7%!$#!#8&!9$-/9+#:*(.-.2;#$*#$%&#(*9"-.2#!.$%&4<# “Oklahoma,” audiences will enjoy this romantic tale of farm girl, Laurey Williams and the two rivals for her affections: a cowboy named Curly McClain and Jud 3(=<#$%&#%-(&1#/!(4%!.1>##?%&#49"-)#-"#'++&1# -$%#)+&@&(#+=(-)"#!.1#(*4!.$-)# poetry, which is sure to have audiences tappin’ toes and singin’ along! !"#$%&'()$&*%$'+,()$&-($&)$."//"#)0
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SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES This year will be the 6th year Chabad will hold their highly popular High Holiday A&(@-)&">#B$#C%!,!1#=*9D++#'.1#!# !(4<#/(-&.1+=<#!.1#.*.EF9124&.$!+#!$4*"G%&(&<# “user friendly” services with Hebrew-English prayer books, and traditional services blended with contemporary messages and inspirational stories. Those interested are invited to the following Services to be held at 42302 N Vision Way Suite 109 Phoenix, AZ 85086. =",$>+11?-$$$ @-+%&AB$ (1'(,2(-$36'!$C$403D89$ =",$>+11?-$>"/$E+%-(+$ (-F+G($ 9"*%&AB$ (1'(,2(-$3:'!$C$<0;7H9$$ 9"-*+*I$ (-F+G()$#+'!$=+JK"-$)(-F+G($ E(+/&!$C$D07789$ @"//"#(%$2A$2-(&KC.&)'$K+%%?)! 623.349.1770 rabbi@jewishanthem.com www.JewishAnthem.com
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E VE NTS SEPTEMBER 18 GET READY TO SHRED IT The Boulder Creek Girls Volleyball team is ripping it up on the volleyball court, and their booster club is also on a tear. As a fundraiser, the Boulder Creek Volleyball Booster Club and Shred-it have teamed up to help the BCHS Girls Volleyball Program raise funds to purchase equipment and uniforms for the team. Members of the community are encouraged to come along and bring their *+1#$!H#'+&"<#F9.I#4!-+<#&HG-(&1#)%&)I"<#,!.I#"$!$&4&.$"<# etc. and have them professionally shredded onsite. The event will take place from 9:00AM to Noon in the Boulder Creek High School Parking lot, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem. The price is $10 for the '("$#,*H#!.1#JK#/*(#&!)%#!11-$-*.!+#,*H#!/$&(#$%!$>#?%&#,*H#"-L&#/*(#$%-"#G(-)-.2# is considered a copy paper-size box or bankers letter size box. Larger boxes are welcome but may require a different price structure. One hundred percent of the G(*)&&1"#2*#1-(&)$+=#$*#,&.&'$#$%&#M*++&=,!++#N(*2(!4#/*(#$%&#OPQPROPQQ#")%**+#=&!(># 602.510.3987
SEPTEMBER 23-25 â&#x20AC;&#x153;PANDORAâ&#x20AC;? MONIUM â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pandoraâ&#x20AC;? monium has broken loose once again at Andrew Z Diamonds & Fine Jewelry at the Anthem Safeway Plaza. Local Jeweler Andrew Z and his friendly staff will be on hand for a three-day Pandora Free Bracelet Event. Refreshments will be served, prizes given away to lucky customers and
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SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 STARLIGHT COMMUNITY THEATER “GUYS AND DOLLS JR.” AUDITIONS Local actors and actresses, ages 7 – 15, will be performing in Starlight Community Theater’s fall musical, “Guys & Dolls, Jr..” Audiences will join gambler Nathan Detroit, high-roller Skye Masterson and all the gangsters, along with Miss Adelaide and the Dolls, in one of the best musical comedies ever written. Sit back for a trip to Times Square and Havana in the 1950’s and enjoy songs such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Bushel and a Peck,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Don’t miss Guys & Dolls, Jr. opening on November 12th and running for one weekend only at the Boulder Creek High School MiniAuditorium. Auditions are to be held at the Anthem Community Center from 6:00PM to 9:00PM on September 24th and 1:00PM to 3:00PM on September 25th. Call-backs will be held on the 25th starting at 3:00PM. Those interested in auditioning are asked to bring completed Audition Forms, a resume’ and a photograph. They are also asked to prepare a oneminute song with a musical accompaniment CD and wear comfortable shoes for dancing. 623.640.8479
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SEPTEMBER 27 AFTERNOON TEA TO BENEFIT TEAM W.I.S.H. Enjoy an afternoon of tea, delicate, delicious tea sandwiches, and scrumptious scones and desserts, along with the fun of a jewelry trunk show, and help a good cause at the same time. On September OU<#/(*4#QVPP#$*#WVPPN:#!$#B/'.-$*D"#8-"$(*<#N!$$-#3&(+9.1<#C*4G$(*++&(#!$#B)&#X!(1 !(&<#-"#%*"$-.2# $%-"#"G&)-!+#/9.1(!-"-.2#&@&.$#$*#,&.&'$#?&!4#7>Y>A>X>#!.1#$%&#A9"!.#Z#[*4&.#\ES!=#/*(#!#C9(&# -$%#$%&-(#'2%$#$*#)9(&#,(&!"$#)!.)&(>##N!$$-<#!+*.2# -$%#%&(#"-"$&(# %*#+-@&"#*.#$%&#&!"$#)*!"$<# -++# both walk again in the 3-Day, 60-Mile Walk in October. “We lost our mother over 25 years ago to breast cancer, so this is a cause that is very dear to us,” Patti explained. “The event should be a lot */#/9.# -$%#+*$"#*/#(!/T&#G(-L&"#]-.)+91&1#-.#$%&#G(-)&#*/#$%&#$&!#!.1#!11-$-*.!+#$-)I&$"# -++#,&#!@!-+!,+&# /*(#G9()%!"&^#(!.2-.2#/(*4#%*4&#1_)*(<#%*+-1!=<#F& &+(=<#2-/$#)&($-')!$&"<#!.1#4*(&<#G+9"#$%&#F& &+(=# trunk show.” ?-)I&$"V#JOK>PP#G&(#G&("*.>##?-)I&$"#)!.#,&#G9()%!"&1#!$#B)&#X!(1 !(&#*(#B/'.-$*D"#8-"$(*#]A!/& !=# Plaza), or by contacting Patti at plfhockey@qwest.net or calling her at 623.340.3072.
OCTOBER 1 & 2 MAGIC CARPET FLIES IN A cast of thirty talented children will perform Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” at Cross of Christ School, 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem. Tickets are only $5 for children aged three to eighteen and $8 for adults, purchased in advance, and $10 at the door. All of the iconic characters are (&G(&"&.$&1#-.#$%-"#"$!2&#!1!G$!$-*.#*/#$%&#S-".&=#%-$<#'++&1# -$%#4!2-)<#4!=%&4<#!.1#T=-.2# carpet rides. Your spirits will soar while listening to the tuneful, Academy Award-winning score with songs that include “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me.” Come support these talented children as they step lively to choreography designed by Alyssa Angieri. Performances will be held at 7:00PM on Saturday evening and at 2:00PM and 7:00PM on Sunday. 623.594.3832 OnTheTowne@cox.net.
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OCTOBER 2 TEAM W.I.S.H. ARIZONA IRONWOOD WALK Team W.I.S.H. (Walking In Spirit and Hope) Arizona will be participating for the seventh time in the AZ 3-Day 60-Mile Breast Cancer Walk November 12-14, 2010. In the past seven years, 239 men and women have helped Team W.I.S.H. raise money. At the beginning of this year, the $1 million dollar mark was within reach, and on September 1st, 2010, they reached the magic milestone. To celebrate, and to make strides toward their next milestone, Team W.I.S.H. is hosting a fun run/walk around nine holes (approx 3 miles) of the beautiful Ironwood Golf Course at the Anthem Golf and Country Club. Registration will be held from 7:00 to 7:45AM with the race set to start at 8:00AM. A $20 donation for adults and a $10 donation for youths aged 11-18 is all that is required to participate. Children ten years and under are free. 3*9(#%9.1(&1#"&@&.$=E'@&#G!($-)-G!.$"#%&+G&1#(!-"&#!+4*"$#J`<PPP#!$#+!"$#=&!(D"#&@&.$>##C*4&# and join this amazing group of people, bring the whole family along, get some exercise, and
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enjoy the festivities after the walk. Registration forms are available at the Anthem Community Center, The Ironwood Fitness Center and The Persimmon Fitness Center. 623.640.8749 kramsky2@qwest.net
OCTOBER 8 DAVID ALLAN COE AT HAROLDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CORRAL â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outlawâ&#x20AC;? renegade and legendary singer/songwriter David Allan Coe, a rebel whose songs often (&T&)$#$%&#%!(1#$-4&#%&#"&(@&1#-.#)*((&)$-*.#)&.$&("#!.1#G(-"*."<#G&(/*(4"#19(-.2#!#"G&)-!+#*9$1**(# concert on Friday, October 8 at Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cave Creek Corral. Coeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career peaked in the 1970s and 1980s and is best known for his original hit songs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Never Even Called Me By My Name,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ride,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If That Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Country,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile.â&#x20AC;? He also received acclaim for his well-known compositions, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone)â&#x20AC;? by Tanya Tucker, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take This Job and Shove It,â&#x20AC;? which was covered by Johnny Paycheck in 1977 and spent two weeks as #1 on the charts. Other artists who recorded his songs included Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, George Jones, and Tammy Wynette. The outdoor concert starts at 8:00PM and will also feature local country rock band Young Country. Advance tickets are available for $22 (standing) and $30 (seated). Fans can also purchase VIP tickets for $60 at Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which includes the concert ticket and VIP seating. Tickets can be purchased at Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, or by phone. 480.488.1906 www.ticketmaster.com
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OCTOBER 9 OUTLET AT ANTHEM’S SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA
In their sixth year of dedication to Valley charities, Outlets at Anthem is holding their annual Shopping aH$(!@!2!.L!#&@&.$>##A%*GG-.2#aH$(!@!2!.L!#-"#!#*.&E1!=#/9.1(!-"-.2#&@&.$#,&.&'$$-.2#!.#!""*($4&.$#*/# +*)!+#)%!(-$!,+&#!.1#.*.EG(*'$#*(2!.-L!$-*."<# %-+&#!+"*#2-@-.2#"%*GG&("#!.#&H)+9"-@&#*GG*($9.-$=#$*#%!@&#!# unique shopping experience. To participate in the Shopping Extravaganza, shoppers purchase a ticket for $20, and receive exclusive *.&E1!=E*.+=#1-")*9.$"#!.1#*//&("<#!#"G&)-!+#5"%*GG&(;#+9.)%#!.1#%!@&#!.#*GG*($9.-$=#$*# -.#(!/T&#G(-L&"# from the more than $35,000 worth of goods from participating stores. Ticket-holders will also be able to experience wine tastings, music, complimentary baggage check, in-store demonstrations and informative sessions. Each Ticket holder will also be given a “goodie” bag as a token of appreciation of supporting local )%!(-$-&">##B)$-@-$-&"#!(&#")%&19+&1#/(*4#QPVPPB:#b#WVPPN:<#-.)+91-.2#%*9(+=#1(! -.2"#/*(#(!/T&#G(-L&"># Participant-only store discounts offered during the event will continue to be available until 8:00PM. Last year’s event raised nearly $25,000 for well-deserving organizations in the Valley. Tickets to this year’s event can be purchased through October 5th at the Outlets Customer Service Desk located in the Food Pavilion or through the partner charities. 623.465.9500 www.outletsanthem.com
OCTOBER 9 SWEAT FOR THE BOOBS Join Team W.I.S.H. as they team up with Josh and Laura Rogers, as well as the wonderful trainers at Sweat and “Sweat for the Boobs!” Your $15 donation will not only go to help eliminate the horrible disease of breast cancer, but entitle you to a one-hour boot camp. As individuals, there is little we can do to end this disease except donate our time and treasure. The solution depends on teams of research scientists and doctors. We can, however, do whatever we can to make ourselves as healthy as possible with proper diet and exercise. That’s where the team at Sweat can help. Here’s your chance $*#"$!($#=*9(#* .#G&("*.!+#F*9(.&=#*/#%&!+$%#!.1#'$.&""#!.1#%&+G#'2%$#,(&!"$#)!.)&(#!$#$%&#"!4&#$-4&c# Join in at 7:00AM at Sweat, 42105 N. 41st Dr. in Anthem for boot camp where 100 percent of the proceeds will ,&.&'$#$%&#?&!4#7>Y>A>X>#/*9.1!$-*.>## 623.594.3832 ptr250@cox.net
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OCTOBER 21-24 DRACULA! “Dracula,” a hair-raising horror classic, is the perfect collaboration for Starlight Community Theater and N-*.&&(#M-++!2&D"#'("$#G(*19)$-*.>#?%&#"%* # -++#*G&.# October 21st and will run for one weekend only. Staged in the “Old Opera House” of Pioneer Living Village, it is sure to be enjoyed by teens and adults looking for a good “scare” this Halloween Season. On October 21st and 22nd, the show will begin at 7:00PM. On October 23rd two shows will be performed; a matinee at 2:00PM and an evening performance at UVPPN:>##?%&#'.!+#G&(/*(4!.)&# -++#,&#%&+1#*.#6)$*,&(# 24 at 3:00PM. Pioneer Village Opera House is located toward the northeast section of the Pioneer Village Living History Museum, 3901 W. Pioneer Road, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Advance Tickets can be purchased online using credit cards; $12 Adults and $10 Children. Tickets purchased at the door will be cash only, $15 Adults and $12 Children. 623.640.8479 patbennett8@gmail.com www.StarlightCommunityTheater.org
ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP MONTHLY MEETING 4th Saturday of each month 10:00 - 11:30AM North Valley Regional Library 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. Anthem, AZ Support Group provides a forum to share feelings, concerns, information, support and encouragement. No cost. 623.910.6072
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP NOW FORMING As a former facilitator and also as a participant, I have found support groups to be extremely helpful and healing. Wherever you are on this journey, we can share, learn, laugh, cry, and together- we will get through this and hopefully make some new friends along the way. Call Lenore 623.465.9700 (currently starting radiation)
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PHOTO BY BOB GOLEMBE
WRITER PAULA THEOTOCATOS
A VALLEY OF MONUMENTS
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The area is part of the Colorado Plateau. !"#$%%&#%'#(!"#)*++",#-.#/%01%."2#%'# sandy red siltstone, deposited by rivers 0-++-%3.#%'#,"*&.#*4%5# !"#0*43-6/"3(# red rocks get their striking color from iron oxide, exposed within the weathered siltstone. Most of the park is in Arizona, though some extends across the border into Utah. The closest town is Kayenta, in Arizona, about a half-hour south on U.S. Highway 163.
."(#!-.#3%)"+9#:;-+26&"<#(!"&"5# It wasn’t until 1938 that the exciting beauty of the Valley would soon be known to millions. That was the year that Harry Goulding, who ran a trading post there, decided to head to Hollywood to try and convince the makers of 0%)-".#(%#6+0#(!"&"5#=".1-("#>"-34# -43%&"2#*(#6&.(9#?%8+2-34#1"&.-.("2#*32# soon had convinced famed director John Ford to do his next movie there,
Monument Valley is not a national park,
after showing him some photographs.
but is one of six Navajo-owned tribal
Harry left with a check for $5,000 and
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by Navajo people, anywhere from 30
Local Navajos were hired as extras to
to 100, depending on the season, who
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live in houses without running water or
“Stagecoach,” won two Academy Awards
electricity. Because Monument Valley
and made a star out of actor John
is not easy to get to, the area remained
Wayne.
isolated for many years. Tourists from the East preferred to visit the Rockies or California. This began to change in the early 1900’s when some artists discovered its unusual beauty. In 1913, famed Western author Zane Grey visited there and described it as “a strange world of colossal shafts and buttes of &%/79#0*43-6/"3(+,#./8+1(8&"29#.(*32-34# isolated and aloof, dark, weird, lonely.” He rode on horseback around the “sweetscented sage slopes under the shadow
B*3,#0%&"#6+0.#@"&"#(%#>"#0*2"#(!"&"# over the years, which helped the Navajo economy and made Harry Goulding very rich. Goulding’s original two stone cabins @"&"#"C1*32"2#-3(%#*#'8++D$"24"#0%("+# with a restaurant. Goulding’s Trading Post now boasts a complex of 73 motel rooms, an RV campground, restaurant, and a huge souvenir shop. The original 1925 store is now a museum, which 2-.1+*,.#6+0#.(-++.#*32#1%.("&.#'&%0#(!"# many movies shot here.
of the lofty Mittens,” which inspired him to
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TOURING
LODGING
Take the 17-mile drive ($5 admission fee), which
The only hotel within the boundaries of the Monument
loops around the park and capture some great
Valley Tribal Park is The View hotel, which opened
photos. The beginning of the drive is a bit rough,
in December, 2008. The beautiful three-story hotel,
but if you aren’t driving an SUV or Jeep, go slow and
whose red stone exterior mimics the famous rock
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sculptures, sits on a plateau facing the famous
on your vehicle and you. If you want to go deeper into
rock formations of the two Mittens and Merrick
the Valley and see some ancient ruins, petroglyphs,
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etc., you will need to hire a Navajo guide. There are
windows and balconies from which you can gaze
many guides available just outside the Visitor Center.
at the breathtaking views. It also has a very good
Ask your guide to take you to Mystery Valley, where
restaurant, where you might be entertained by a
many of the ruins and petroglyphs can be found.
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and Mexican-inspired food. The View was the
Some of the best spots to take memorable photos: Mile Marker 13 on US 163. The best sunrise is near the View Hotel and Visitor Center, For sunset photos, go four miles southeast of Goulding’s on the 17-mile loop and stop at Lookout Point. Actually, I really don’t think there is a bad spot in the entire park to take some great photos.
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brainchild of a young Navajo woman, Armanda Ortega-Gordon, who “wanted everyone to come and see the heart of the Navajo Nation and feel a part of it and feel that culture.” The two-story lobby and the rooms are all decorated with rugs and art done by local Navajo artists.
Understandably, The View Hotel is the most popular place to stay in Monument Valley, so it pays to book there way in advance. The only other hotel with some views is the famous Goulding’s, which is a few miles west of the park on the Utah side. The accommodations include a motel (The Lodge), separate cottages, and a large RV campground. Most rooms offer good views. The only other lodging options are in the town of Kayenta, about 25 miles from the Tribal Park; Holiday Inn, Best Western, and Hampton Inn.
DINING Your best dining options are at the hotels; otherwise, it’s the fast food facilities in Kayenta.
DIRECTIONS From Phoenix, take US Highway 89 north to 160 (Tuba City) to 163 (Kayenta). The Visitor Center is open from 8:00AM to 6:00PM during the summer months. During the summer, the Navajo Nation goes on Daylight Savings Time. MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK OFFICE 435.727.5874 Navajonationparks.org/htm/monumentvalley.htm THE VIEW HOTEL, 435.727.5555, monumentvalleyview.com GOUILDING’S LODGE, 435.727.3231, gouldings.com HOLIDAY INN, 888-HOLIDAY (465.4329) BEST WESTERN, 800.780.7234 HAMPTON INN, 800-HAMPTON (426.7866) SEPTEMBER 2010
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OCHO LOCOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CANTINA
Opportunity !"# !!$%"&'" most people because it is %($!!$%" )" *+$(,--!",)%" looks like work. ./*#,!"0% !*)
WRITER STEPHANIE MAHER PALENQUE PHOTOGRAPHER MICHELE CELENTANO
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My husband calls this “the most
ceiling that gives the room an
wonderful time of the year.” Many
intimate feeling.
of you parents know what I mean ...the kids have settled back into school, we are still enjoying Arizona’s last kiss of summer, and Saturday at dusk, our thoughts turn to enjoying a relaxed night out with friends and neighbors. The adults in our group ranged in age from thirties through sixties, and we had seven children in tow. On our short list of places to visit was Ocho Locos, in the former location of Piñata Nueva.
!"#$%&!'%()"$$*%'$+$,-(-.*(% encircle the room with a newlyinstalled sound system that makes patrons feel as though they are really at the live concerts that play continuously on the screens. While we sat and dined, song after favorite song played, to the sheer delight of our group. With each new tune, (./$.*$%!'%.0"%'!1+$%-2$*'-3$2% the song as a favorite, or even recalled memories of seeing the
We approached the restaurant,
performers live in concert. The
and it was clear that this was
night started with old standards
going to be a completely new
performed by Rod Stewart, then
experience, even though we have
moved on to Chicago and Earth,
been to that location before. Even
Wind, and Fire.
though Ocho Locos has retained Piñata Nueva’s time-tested menu, this new space doesn’t resemble Piñata Nueva at all. The hip, but non-threatening atmosphere was perfect for our group. We entered the large, cool, inviting room that is adorned with soft incandescent café lighting strung from the
As we settled in a bit more and I looked around the room, I saw many familiar faces – even my daughter’s new teacher and her husband. The atmosphere was less of a restaurant, and more of a relaxed party with friends. Delicious food, refreshing drinks, !*2%#..2%'-/$(%&.4%5"$$+6%777'8-(%-(%
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the new Ocho Locos, and it is a welcomed addition
The previously-underused bar area has been
to Anthem’s night scene.
capitalized upon, with the addition of high top tables
There are some exciting new dishes on the traditional Mexican menu, including dishes such as Carne Asada, Carnitas, and Fajitas. Ingredients are fresh, and some subtle but meaningful culinary shifts have taken place, including the addition of more health conscious items such as Black Beans. At the request of patrons, additions such as vegetarian meals and Seafood will be on the menu soon. There are a number of new additions to the dessert menu as well, including a from-scratch Tres Leches
which positions Ocho Locos as one of the largest bars in Anthem, seating more than twenty patrons. The “main attraction” at Piñata Nueva was its Margarita, and that hasn’t changed, Ocho Locos has acquired Piñata’s famous Margarita recipe. The bar now stocks more than 90 brands of premium liquor, and has lowered prices on more than 60 cocktails making Ocho Locos an affordable fun place for your favorite libations. Patrons may also enjoy the patio just outside the new sliding doors.
cake that is irresistible. This is good news for those
The service is professional and welcoming, thanks
families and friends who want to drop in for a drink
to concentrated effort and training on the part of
and something to sweet to eat.
well-respected customer service consultant Michael
Sundays are a special treat with a full breakfast menu to coincide with football season. Football fans can plan on sharing a lazy breakfast in front of the four games shown on widescreen TVs. (Ocho Locos will feature Direct TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket)
Crane. The staff anticipates the needs of the diners, !*2%'8$6%50+3++%'8.($%*$$2(%4$!"-*#%!%(/-+$7%9$",-)$% is a critical part of the puzzle in the success of any restaurant, and that piece of the puzzle was not overlooked by Ocho Locos.
Traditional Mexican breakfast fare as well as french
Ocho Locos was the brainchild of six-year Anthem
toast, pancakes and eggs to order are a welcomed
resident, John Wunder. By trade he is a sales and
addition to the North Valley breakfast scene,
marketing executive, but he couldn’t resist the
particularly in Anthem where there is nothing quite
“diamond in the rough” that he saw at Piñata Nueva.
like what Ocho Locos is offering.
As a resident and a patron of Anthem establishments he felt the loss of some of Anthem’s more popular
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bar/restaurants and knew the community longed for a place that felt relaxed, fun, and safe for people who want to spend an evening out without traveling thirty or more miles. Wunder knew that he had to set the stage for fun 3"(':%!*2%!5'$"%/0)8%8!"2%4.";%!*2%$<=$*($:%8$%2-2% just that. The windows have been tinted dark, a new air conditioning system was installed, sliding doors that lead to the outdoor patio, as well as a system that “kicks” the air conditioning back in to the dining room, and the previously mentioned changes with regard to lighting, video and sound systems, and high top tables all complete the picture. With structural improvements, a welcoming atmosphere, superior service, and the betterment of the bar area, Ocho Locos is poised to be the “Cheers” of Anthem. If you haven’t checked out Anthem’s newest Mexican Restaurant, head up there for a festive evening, or a superb Sunday brunch. Couldn’t we all use some more “cheer” in our lives?
OCHO LOCOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3655 W. Anthem Way Anthem, AZ In the Safeway Shopping Center 623.551.8580 This article is brought to you by Ocho Locos.
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NORTH VALLEY ARTS SEASON PREVIEW Writer Donna Kublin
Marty Gibson “Ritual” www.myartspace.com/martygibson/ email martygibson@usa.net
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BLESSED WITH A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF ARTISTS AND ART ENTHUSIASTS, THE NORTH VALLEY IS A CULTURALLY RICH ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES INSPIRATION AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES.
The much-anticipated 2010-2011 North Valley Arts Season promises to be better than ever! It features a dynamic showcase of the diverse talents in the community as well as exciting concerts by performers that are known nationally and internationally. Visual !"#$%$&"'(#")$ "!$#*!+,-."/+&'(#, &.$#.+&.$!"'(#0-'/. 1#*$!2+!0 &.$'(#310'(#.1 ''$'(# and interesting lectures abound and are all within an easy drive. Expect to see perennial favorites as well as innovative programming, expanded events and new venues. Fewer productions will be held this year at Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center in Anthem due to less availability for non-school groups. The need for a dedicated center for performing and visual arts in the North Valley has now become critical as groups search for creative solutions to address their need for performance space. Two new venues in use this season are the FCF Holland Community Center off Carefree Highway in North Scottsdale and the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) performing arts theatre at the corner of Tatum and Mayo Boulevards, just off the 101 in Phoenix. Both opened in the spring of 2010. The Arts Council of the North Valley’s (ACNV) Cultural Calendar is available in this publication and provides a complete listing of the Season by genre, and a map of venue locations. Simply tear it out and keep it as a handy reference. An online calendar is also available at www.ACNV.org, which includes details and updates, and there is a place to sign up for a monthly e-newsletter. ACNV president Doug Clark explained, “We operate like a ‘chamber of commerce’ for the arts. In addition to presenting high-quality cultural and educational programs, ")$# 4567# ) '# "8$1%$# 231/ "$,# &+&*!+3"# !"'# +!9 &/: "/+&'# ") "# ) %$# 0$"# +-!# )/9)# standards. We help increase awareness of their excellent programming through our 8$;'/"$# &,#. 1$&, !<=##>)$#4567#/'# #.+00-&/"?#%+1-&"$$!@; '$,#&+&*!+3"(#8)/.)# began in March 2005 and continues to be an active and energetic force for the arts. AB+-# . &# 1'+# )$1*(=# ' /,# 51 !C<# A6+&*!+3"# !"'# +!9 &/: "/+&'# !$1?# +&# %+1-&"$$!'# &,# donations to produce high-quality shows, events, and programs. Local groups are also in great need of a visual and performing arts venue so that they can bring even more to our community and provide additional opportunities for adults and young people.” SEPTEMBER 2010
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THE 2010-2011 SEASON OFFERS EXCITING AND DIVERSE PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND PRODUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE FRESHNESS AND SPICE TO LIFE. WHETHER YOU ARE A SEASONED ARTS ENTHUSIAST OR A NEOPHYTE, THERE IS ENTERTAINMENT, INSPIRATION, AND ENJOYMENT WAITING FOR YOU. BE SURE TO SAVE THE CULTURAL
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T!+D-'/. # 4!/:+& # 5)+! 1$# &,# U!.)$'"! # VTD4WX(# ")$# 0-1"/@9$&$! "/+& 1# .+00-&/"?# .)+/!# and orchestra that was founded in 2003, is moving forward into new initiatives this Season. >)$/!#&$8#B+-")#Y&'"!-0$&" 1#Z&'$0;1$# &,#B+-")#5)+/!(#8)/.)#3!'"#;$9 &#/&#")/'#* '"#'*!/&9(#8/11# ;$#$F* &,$,<##41'+(#TD4W#/'#*!$'$&"/&9#&$8#"?*$'#+2#.+&.$!"'<##Y&#U."+;$!(#")$#+!.)$'"! #8/11# begin the Season with two orchestral-only concerts featuring favorite movie themes from the 1 '"#32"?#?$ !'<##>)$#!$'"#+2#")$#G$ '+&#8/11#2$ "-!$#")$/!#0-1"/@9$&$! "/+& 1#.)+! 1$# &,#+!.)$'"! # for the December holiday blast, the March classical fantasy, and their tribute to patriotism in their May concerts. The Youth Chorale will perform in the December and May concerts as well. TD4W#.+&.$!"'#8/11#" C$#*1 .$# "# #&-0;$!#+2#%$&-$'#/&#6+!")#T)+$&/F(#G-&#5/"?(#4&")$0(# &,# North Scottsdale. Special outreach concerts will be performed in the community throughout the Season as well. #888<*!+0-'/.
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Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) is a unique partnership that brings support, opportunity, and community service to the Desert Foothills through cultural and educational programs and community service projects. They offer cultural programs in the new spacious FCF Holland Community Center at the Black Mountain Campus, which is located on the west +*1&'/8'PK,-'.,2&&,'D9+,'+/9,-'/8':#2&82&&'Q*)-0#7< C-*+' .&#+/$' *$%391&+' *$,&2&+,*$)' @3;+' ,-2/9)-' the Foothills Film Society; lectures on timely subjects through MindQuest; informative art lectures through the Visual Arts program; and ,-&#,&2' &R?&2*&$%&+' ,-2/9)-' ,-&' 2*!/$*' #0#21S nominated Desert Foothills Theater. FCF also offers a wide range of community outreach programs. 000<#F8%8</2)HIJK<IJJ<MKOK
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The Desert Foothills Library (DFL) is located in the Town of Cave Creek. Set on Saguaro Hill with stunning mountain views, DFL offers a full range of public library services. It is privately funded by its wonderful Patrons and does not receive tax dollars. DFL’s vision is “To be at the heart of the community” and the arts have become an important part of its programming. Their baby grand piano, which is played on special occasions, adds to the artistic atmosphere of the building. commence
their Foreign Film Festival and plan to have a Contemporary Art Film Series early in 2011. DFL hosts
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THEATRE
Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) has been providing bold, fun-loving theater experiences for over thirty-four years. Each season, performances draw thousands of attendees and allow -9$12&1+',/'?#2,*%*?#,&'*$'-#$1+S/$',-&#,&2'0/2U<''"VC'-#+'2&%&*W&1'$9;&2/9+' 2*!/$*'#0#21' $/;*$#,*/$+'*$%391*$)'@W&'8/2',-&'LKKOHLKMK'.&#+/$< New this Season, DFT has selected more productions that are of the family-friendly variety. Their Season kicks off in November with “Bye Bye Birdie” at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, a venue that DFT uses for both main stage and black box for more intimate theater experiences. Also new is an expanded DFT youth instruction program with two “no cut” productions. 000<1&+&2,8//,-*33+,-&#,&2<%/;HIJK<IJJ<MOJM Musical Theatre of Anthem’s (MTA) vision for the future includes continuing the growth that they have seen in the past two seasons, and building upon that strength. MTA produces professionallevel, entertaining shows featuring both adults and young people, and their youth program is outstanding. During this past season, they won three National Youth Theatre Awards and were nominated for seven more. New and special this Season, MTA is producing the biggest show the North Valley has seen to 1#,&4'5>&,&2'>#$4='0-*%-'0*33'*$%391&'T7*$)'&88&%,+4')2#$1'+&,+4'#$1'#'3#2)&'%#+,'/8'#193,+'#$1' %-*312&$<''B$'#11*,*/$4',-&7'#2&'-#W*$)'#'89$12#*+&24'5 'X*)-,'*$',-&'>*#FF#4='#'1*$$&2',-&#,&2S style show, which will include a one-act Cabaret and a full three-course dinner. 000<;9+*%#3,-&#,2&/8#$,-&;</2)HPKL<YIZ<OJOL .,#23*)-,':/;;9$*,7'C-&#,&2'0#+',-&'@2+,',-&#,&2')2/9?',/'3&#1',-&'0#7'*$' $,-&;'#3;/+,'+*R' years ago. Since then, Starlight has graced the stage with award-winning productions and -#+'2&%&*W&1'@W&' 2*!/$*'C-&#,&2' 0#21+'#$1'/W&2',-*2,7S$*$&'$/;*$#,*/$+'*$',-&'?#+,'8/92'7&#2+<
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VISUAL ARTS
Scottsdale Artists’ School (SAS) now offers weekly classes in drawing and painting at their new North Valley satellite location, the FCF Holland Community Center. At this convenient location, they offer top-notch instruction for experienced and aspiring artists in the North Valley. . .' -#+' (&&$' #' 3&#1&2' *$' ,2#1*,*/$#34' 2&?2&+&$,#,*/$#3' #2,' ,2#*$*$)' 8/2' ;/2&' ,-#$' ,0&$,7S@W&' years at the art institution located in the Arts District of Old Town Scottsdale. With a visiting faculty of more than 120 of the nation’s best teaching artists, SAS offers workshops and classes to 2,000 students with all levels of competency in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, sculpture, and drawing. 000<+%/,,+1#3&#2,+%-//3</2)HIJK<OOK<MILL ./$/2#$' 2,+' ]&#)9&' ^. ]_' *+' #' W*+9#3' #2,+' /2)#$*F#,*/$' +&2W*$)' 3/%#34' 2&)*/$#3' #$1' +,#,&0*1&' members, drawing friends and followers throughout the USA and Canada. SAL believes that artistic awareness is essential to life and community. It is committed to promoting art through leadership and service to artists and art education, with an increasing focus on mentoring youth through their YouthArt programs. . ]`+'$#,*/$#337SU$/0$'+*)$#,92&'&W&$,4'Q*11&$'*$',-&'Q*33+'.,91*/'C/924' 2*F/$#`+'3#2)&+,'+,91*/' ,/924'0*33'(&'-&31'8/2'+*R'1#7+'*$'X/W&;(&2<''. ]'*+'#3+/'U$/0$'8/2'?2&+&$,*$)'?/?93#2'-*)-SG9#3*,7H -*)-S?2/@3&' #2,' 8&+,*W#3+<' ' :/$%&$,2#,*$)' /$' D9+,' /$&' 8&+,*W#3' *$' LKMM4' ,-&' MK,-' $$9#3' V&+,*W#3' of Fine Art at StageCoach Village in Cave Creek will be held in February. The Festival is a W*2,9#3'8&#+,'8/2',-&'+&$+&+'0*,-';9+*%#3'?&28/2;#$%&+4'9$*G9&'3/%#3'T#W/2+4'#$1'*$,&2#%,*W&'#2,' experiences that allow participants to truly “be a part of the arts!” in this remarkable location. 000<+/$/2#$#2,+3&#)9&</2)HIJK<NYN<PPLI
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Cave Creek Film and Arts Festival (CCFAF) is dedicated to celebrating and promoting education #$1'%/;;9$*,7'*$,&2&+,'*$'@3;'#$1',-&'#2,+4'*$%391*$)' performing, visual, and literary arts. Even before their July 2011 Festival, the CCFAF is hosting an exhibition /8'0/2U'(7',-&'@2+,S?3#%&'0*$$&2+'82/;',-&'LKMK'[*+9#3' Arts and Photography categories. The show will be held at the Desert Foothills Library from January 7 through March 11. Second- and third-place winners, as well as Youth winners, will also be included. 000<%#W&%2&&U@3;#$1#2,+8&+,*W#3<%/; The Royal Feaste, a Renaissance Pageant, promises to bring joy and cheer to the holiday season with regal pageantry and pomp of Merrie Olde England. Enjoy the Procession of Royal Renaissance Singers through the Great Hall, toast from the Wassail Bowl, experience the Magic of Merlin, and the fanfares heralding each course of the Feaste. This event will (&' -&31' "&%&;(&2' MO' #$1' LK' *$' ,-&' a2&#,' Q#33' #,' InterContinental Montelucia Resort. This fundraiser for the arts in the North Valley is a fabulous way to %&3&(2#,&',-&'+&#+/$'#$1'(&$&@,',-&'#2,+<' 000< :X[</2)HPLZ<NMP<LLPJ The ACNVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Third Annual Picnic Under the Stars, a totally unique fundraiser being held on April 30, promises to be exceptional this year. This informal event is geared to adults who enjoy a great party and want to choose their own food, attire, and decorating theme. Friends, neighbors, businesses, #$1' /2)#$*F#,*/$+' ?92%-#+&' ,#(3&+4' +&#,*$)' L4' P4' /2' 10. Table members are encouraged to decorate their tables (and themselves) with a theme and ,-&2&'0*33'(&'?2*F&+'8/2',-&'(&+,<'' C-&'&W&$,'8&#,92&+',-&'@W&S?*&%&'1#$%&'(#$14'C-&' Spin that plays music to please just about everyone. There will be silent and live auction items and wine and beer available for sale. 000< :X[</2)HPLZ<NMP<LLPJ
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Business UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS AFTER 5 MIXER Thursday, Sept. 23 from 5 - 7PM Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley Davidson 41715 N. 41st Drive Anthem, AZ 85086
PRICELESS PLUMBING HEATING AND AIR LENA AND MATTHEW HARRISON When it s a 110-degree day outside, there is not
them serviced regularly, many of the cooling
much you can do when your air conditioning unit
emergencies people face in the summer months
decides to take the day off. You need it serviced fast.
could be avoided.
In the North Valley, Lena and Matthew Harrison
To help homeowners ease their units back into
of Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air are used to
winter or summer months, Priceless Plumbing runs
getting calls from frantic homeowners looking for
a tune-up special that can spot potential small
quality service at a fair price.
problems before they become large costly problems.
We re not your typical heating and air conditioning
It s a way to keep your air conditioning working at
company, says Lena, who runs the front office
maximum efficiency, said Lena. A smart way to
while her husband Matt takes the service calls
protect your investment is to schedule a seasonal
along with three other service techs. We take
tune-up every six months.
BUSINESS FOR BREAKFAST
pride in doing the job right the first time, every
Thursday, October 14, 7 - 8:15AM
time.
Speaker - Education Panel
While air-conditioning calls are at their peak, the couple wants to remind homeowners that is not all
Principals from DVUSD
The couple, Matt from Cleveland, Ohio, and Lena
they do. Plumbing is a big part of our business
Hampton Inn, Anthem
from Chicago, met in Arizona and started the
and just like heating and air, we re dedicated to red
Commerce Park
business in May of 2007 in Cave Creek and North
carpet service, says Lena.
Scottsdale; both businesses have been growing
Enhance your business... Network with fellow Chamber members. Please call Debbie Drotar to RSVP 602.495.6483.
steadily ever since. Naturally, this time of year, faulty air conditioning units are the number one source of the company s repair tickets, but it doesn t have to be that way, according to Lena.
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The company is licensed to do residential, as well as commercial work, and covers a wide range of services such as pressure regulators, energyefficient water heaters, water softening, purified drinking, whole-house water treatment, gas lines,
If people would consider their heating and air
slab leaks, mister systems, camera/video pipe
conditioning units like automobiles, and get
inspection, and septic inspections.
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In our Anthem area, there s a big need for water softeners, says Matt, who prides himself on the company s customer service. With the high level of hard water in Arizona, pipes often become corroded and can burst. No one ever wants to come home to six inches of water in their home. Another item in Anthem - Pressure Regulator Valves says Matt. We re seeing a great need
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for PRVs since there can be a great fluctuation in pressure in the water lines. The valves help regulate the pressure of water, thus eliminating the potential for weakened pipes to burst and cause flooding, he says. The Anthem Chamber of Commerce has been partly responsible for our growth by continuing to offer us the valuable tools we need to be successful in providing our community the product they need. The Harrisons also take pride in supporting local businesses in Anthem and see that support as a way of giving back to
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the area. We like to shop and eat locally, and that s how we often come across new customers, says Lena. We want to be seen as good members of a growing community and we re proud to call the North Valley our home.
Priceless Plumbing, Heating and Air 48412 N. Black Canyon Hwy., #238 New River, AZ 85087 623.444.0611 pricelessplumbing.com Correction from the August issue: Richter Scale Productions phone number was incorrect. Their phone number is 602.254.3555.
@chamber of commerce at anthem
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We Care
WRITER PAULA THEOTOCATOS
A LIFE-ALTERING MOMENT
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!"#$%&'()$*&!++,-*&!+&+.,&$(/!$&01,&.()2,3&4.,& could not have foreseen that later that day her life would be changed forever in only a matter of moments. The direction our lives will take is not always within our control regardless of how good our life-planning skills are. It only takes a few seconds for a life-altering accident to occur; a car swerves into the wrong lane and crashes into !" #!$%%&'!()*+!, -)%.!-&-/&#01!*+&!/# 2&0!, )%! on an off-road vehicle, which crashes into a tree stump, leaving a young woman paralyzed for life. After the breakfast that day, Tracy and her boyfriend, Nick Vaden, pitched in to help her grandfather, Anthem resident Al Bakas, clear PHOTO BY MIKE SPINELLI
rocks from the long winding driveway of the cabin he and his wife, Loretta, had recently
When Tracy Vargas Bakas woke up on the
purchased in Walker, a small town just south of
morning of July 3rd, 2010, all she had on her
Prescott. Al was driving the Mule ATV they were
mind was the pancake breakfast she and her
using to transport the rocks; Tracy and Nick were
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riding in the back, when on one of the trips back down the driveway, the brakes failed and the ATV careened out of control. Al, a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran, saw that they were headed for the edge of a 200-foot cliff, and so he steered the vehicle in the direction of a run-off road. His quick thinking saved all their lives. However, while maneuvering the speeding vehicle away from the cliff, he hit a tree stump; two tires blew out and all three people were ejected from the ATV. Tracy and her grandfather were knocked unconscious. Luckily, Nick was not hurt too badly and was able to run for help. Both Al and Tracy were taken by helicopter to J.C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trauma center. Besides huge gashes in his forehead, Al also suffered a broken shoulder, broken ribs and a broken femur. Tracy, a very talented athlete, tragically found herself paralyzed from the waist down. Al was released from the rehabilitation center on August 7th, but because of complications ,#3-!*+&!$#0*!+)4!05#6&#.!7%!+ '!*3!+ 8&! ! second one. Tracy, because of her great athletic upper body strength, was released earlier than expected from inpatient rehabilitation at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Phoenix on August 19, and will continue her treatment on an outpatient basis. The story of the Bakas family, headed by Al and Loretta Bakas, is one of the hard work ethic they practiced and their strong love and loyalty for one another. Al and Loretta, the parents of six children (four daughters and two sons), moved to Anthem when the town was young - about nine years ago. Al is a founding charter member of the Daisy Mountain Veterans, composed of VFW Post 12031, American Legion Post 128,
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and the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 128. When
and Tracy Bakas. Information on all these fundraising
their daughter, Lisa, found herself struggling as a single
activities can be found on page 63.
mother, she and her three daughters, Tracy, Katrina, and Sabrina, moved in with her parents. To help Lisa, Al
Understandably, Tracy’s emotions go up and down like a
and Loretta formally adopted all three girls. Tracy, now
roller coaster these days, but this brave young woman is
21, received a full volleyball scholarship and attended
determined to adjust to her disability with the same strong
Portland State University after graduating from Greenway
will, hard work, and persistence that made her a volleyball
High School. Katrina graduated from Boulder Creek High
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School and is attending college in Denver. Sabrina is
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currently attending a Montessori School. Their mother,
care of and support their mother, father, and niece. One
Lisa, is happily remarried and Sabrina now lives with her
daughter and one son are also planning to move to Anthem
mother and new stepfather.
permanently to continue that much-needed support.
The Daisy Mountain Veterans, which would not exist
“While the prognosis is not good for Tracy walking again,”
without Al Bakas’s zeal to build this organization in
said her mother, Lisa, “we have hope and faith that her
Anthem, are planning three fundraisers for Al and Tracy.
determination, and possibly medical advances, will help
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her regain some mobility. That seems to be her driving
Friday, September 17 at the HOA Building in Anthem.
force right now; to be as independent as possible and be
The second one, a simple dinner (BBQ pork, chicken,
a ‘rock star in the wheelchair’ so she can concentrate on
"3%&0% (<=!,& *5#):6! !0)%&:*! 5"*)3:=!>?@>?!# ,A&=! :'!
rehabbing her spinal cord.”
karaoke, will be held at the Roadrunner Café in New River on Wednesday, September 22 at 6:00PM. The
Al and Loretta have raised a warm and caring family they
third is a special golf tournament on November 19th
can be proud of. Let’s all pull together to help them as
in Anthem. Eric Kilstrom, of We Care in Anthem, has
best we can by our attendance at these three fundraisers
also stepped up and set up a bank account at Mid-First
and our donations of time and money.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAISY MOUNTAIN VETERANS BINGO GAME & BAKE SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 HOA Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way in Anthem Early Bird Bingo at 6:30PM; regular Bingo at 7:00PM 9)"2&*0!FG>B??!,3#!&:*)#&!&8&:):61! %%!4#3"&&'0!63!*3!/&:&$*!7%!H!9# ".
DAISY MOUNTAIN VETERANS BENEFIT DINNER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 6:00PM I3 '#5::&#!J ,K=!L#3:* 6&!I3 '!H!M&(!I)8&#!I3 '!):!M&(!I)8&# N)::&#!,#3-!OP??!QR!*3!SP??QR1!T)%&:*!75"*)3:=!>?@>?!I ,A&=!U # 32&! *!SP??QRB 9)"2&*0P! '5%*0@FG?=!"+)%'#&:!G?!H!5:'&#@FSB!!9)"2&*0!" :!/&!45#"+ 0&'!,#3-! :.!N )0.! Mountain Veterans member, North Valley Rayne, 4235 Opportunity Way, Anthem; Edward Jones, 3655 W. Anthem Way (Safeway shopping center); the UPS Store, 39506 N. Daisy Mountain Way (Fry’s shopping center). NOTE: Items needed for the silent auction. Contacts: Mary Ann Derryberry, 602.570.7602, garveyann@cox.net; Cathey Goodman, 623.551.6721, cathey14@gmail.com
WE CARE IN ANTHEM GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 ACTS (Anthem Cares Through Service) will be in charge of the silent auction Auction items and Hole Sponsors are urgently needed! Silent Auction Contact: Barb Birdseye, birds1230@yahoo.com Hole Sponsors Contact: Marc Liebman, marcliebman@alvarezandmarsal.com
WE CARE IN ANTHEM SPECIAL BANK ACCOUNT Mid-First Bank, 3655 W. Anthem Way, Suite A-209, PM Box 208, Anthem, AZ 85086 Account Number: 2033004323 Make checks payable to “We Care in Anthem” V:!-&-3!$&%'=!(#)*&!W; 2 0!L -)%.!/&:&$*X
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CUPCAKE
WRITER STEPHANIE MAHER PALENQUE
Photo by J. Pollack Photography
!"#$%&'()$*&(+&&,($(-./!0&(1,(/)&(23&04#$,("$0/5('#&,&(610(3$,5(5&$0'7(+!/(4,(0&#&,/( years the art of the cupcake has been highlighted. Wrapped in fondant, speckled with luster 8!'/7(+&8$99:&8(;4/)(<&;&:'(===/)&0&(4'($(#!"#$%&(1!/(/)&0&(610(&*&051,&= Cupcakes are fun, and they remind us of a simpler time. Is there anything more fun than choosing and enjoying your own personal cake, based on your preferences? Cupcakes are a portable piece of pleasure for your palate ...your own personal party. Cupcakes have hit the big time in recent years. Celebrities and suburbanites alike have gotten the “fever.” There are numerous hit shows that focus solely on baking cupcakes, including WE TV channel’s “Cupcake Girls” and The Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.” Here in the Valley, we are lucky to have more than a few cupcakeries that have received national $//&,/41,=(>&$8(1,7($,8(<14,(/)&(?#!"#$%&(#0$9&@A
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SPRINKLES 4501 North Scottsdale Road QRK=ISK=QJTHU(;;;='"04,%:&'=#13 B"04,%:&'(4'(/)&(31/)&0(16($::(#!"#$%&(+$%&04&'7(%,1;,($'(?/)&(;10:8C'(-0'/(#!"#$%&( +$%&05=A( D)&( E01;4,E( #0$9&( ;$'( "$:"$+:&( ;)&,( '!+!0+$,4/&'( +&E$,( )&$04,E( reports of how they make Katie Holmes salivate, and how Barbra Streisand sent them to Oprah. What started in Beverly Hills, California has expanded to cities such as Newport Beach and Palo Alto, California; Dallas, Texas; and Scottsdale, 20491,$=(B"04,%:&'(&*&,()$'($(/0$*&:4,E(?B"04,%:&'31+4:&@A However, the beginning of this sweet story wasn’t 0&$::5(4,(F&*&0:5(G4::'7(+!/(4,(HIJK'(B$,(L0$,#4'#1( where owner, Candace Nelson’s FrenchAmerican
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Hometown HOT SPOTS CUPCAKES cHJS(P=(B#1//'8$:&(>8=(dFeHKf7( B#1//'8$:&7(2g(RfTfKU(QRK=cfc=JRHc QRHH(W$'/(h0$,/(>8=(dHTS D!#'1,(2g(RfSHTU(fTK=SIf=HHHT Simply named, CupCakes, this Valley cupcakery is gaining national attention, and lots of it! Their cupcakes – each designed to be “chic and unique” have taken the food world by storm. B/&")$,4&( $,8( V4,8'$5( W'"$09$7( 104E4,$::5( 6013( Orange County, California, were looking for a business
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that they could be passionate about when they graduated 6013(20491,$(B/$/&(X,4*&0'4/5=(F!4:84,E(1,(/)&40(:1*&(610(+$%4,E(#!"#$%&'(;)4:&(4,('#)11:7(/)&5( decided to get serious about sweets. They have since watched this idea blossom into a fullY&8E&8(610#&(16(4/'(1;,=(D)&(';&&/('4'/&0'()$*&(0&#&,/:5($""&$0&8(1,(? !"#$%&(Z$0'A(1,( /)&(L118(P&/;10%7()$8($,(&"4'18&(16([$,&$/&0(1,(/)&(V46&/43&(P&/;10%(-:3&8(4,(/)&40('/10&7( received kudos from customers across the country, including celebrities such as Paris Hilton, \&/&(Z&,/97(B$0$)( )$:%&7(]4#/104$(B&#0&/(318&:'7(Z$00&,(F!66&//7($,8([!)$33$8(2:47($,8( have opened a second location in Tucson. Nine varieties of their from-scratch cupcakes are offered daily, along with a weekly special. Favorites include “The Party Animal” (Vanilla confetti cake topped with lots of colored sprinkles and vanilla frosting), “Les Deux” (peanut butter and chocolate cupcake, sprinkled ;4/)(^!/#)("01#&''(#1#1$_7($,8(/)&(?G1::5;118A(`0&8(#1#1$(#$%&(601'/&8(;4/)(Y!665(#0&$3( cheese frosting and brushed with gold luster dust). Their cupcakes are made from scratch 8$4:5('/$0/4,E($/(Q2[7(!'4,E(?/)&(-,&'/(4,E0&84&,/'A($,8($0&(*148(16(D0$,'(L$/=(a',C/(:46&(';&&/b
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TAMMIE COE CAKES 216!5#!M%NNE=%O'1/*%N=/*%;/1$$/@% B*'$,#.P%D=Q:RN=:SDNN T'L,/'L,%B*'$,#.M%DE=%F!)/%G'')$A$4/%UENV@% B*'$,#.P%D=Q:QVS:=RQ< www.tammiecoecakes.com
!""#$%&'$%&!($)%*!)%+$$,%!%-./01$%',%/*$%21#3',!%4!,5)6!7$%8'1%"'1$%/*!,%/$,%9$!1):%;*$% )/!1/$5%#,%/*$%4!/$%<=)%!/%>#6*!$4?)%!/%/*$%&#/!5$4@%!,5%/*$,%"'A$5%#,/'%!%)*!1$5%)7!6$%#,%/*$% Arcadia district, next to La Grade Orange (4410 North 40th). Tammie Coe and her fellowbaker husband, MJ, supplied the space with their signature cakes and breads, garnering much attention in the culinary world. They have since opened up a space in downtown B*'$,#.% CDE=% F:% G'')$A$4/H% /*!/% #)% !% )"!44% 6!8I@% )$1A#,J% /*$#1% 8!"'0)% 6!($)@% 7!)/1#$)@% !,5% breads, as well as Eli Coffee and Espresso. The thing about Tammie Coe cakes is that they are eye-catching – in fact, they are more than eye-catching ...they are visually arresting. The experience could easily stop there; however, it doesn’t. What is inside is nothing short of a little taste of heaven. According to manager, Toby Fatvinger, /*$%"')/%7'704!1%6076!($%K!A'1)%!1$% “Ooey
Gooey
Chocolate,”
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Velvet,” and “Sour Cream Coconut.” Tammie Coe’s cupcakes live up to her overall philosophy. Coe shares, “I believe in good ingredients and an 0,5$1)/!,5#,J%'8%*'L%/*$9%-/%!,5%6'"$% together. You can’t just add things; you have to know how the ingredients mix in a bowl, how they respond to one another. That’s a big part of it.”
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BUTTER & ME LLL:+0//$1!,5"$:6'"P%NR=:NS]:NN=E Kelly Garcia, owner of the Internet-based Butter and Me, is an example of one business owner and cupcake baker who has found success using a website storefront rather than occupying the traditional brick-and-mortar storefront, and how sweet it is! Her cupcakes, made using delectable ingredients such as sweet cream butter, Callebaut, Valrhona and Scharffen Berger Chocolate, Dagoba Organic Cocoa and Droste Dutch Cocoa, Nielsen and Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, and Hickman’s Farm Fresh Eggs, are made from scratch with love, from Kelly. Her business model (and recipes) has paid '88:% B*'$,#.% >!J!3#,$% ,!"$5% *$1% 6076!($)% “Best Cupcake in the Valley” this month, and business shows no sign of slowing down. Her cupcakes are baked on demand in a commercial catering kitchen, and /*$%"#,#"0"%'15$1%#)%!%5'3$,:%W'L$A$1@% once you’ve tasted her cupcakes, you wouldn’t consider ordering fewer than !%5'3$,%!/%!%/#"$: Garcia started years ago when her children were young, by baking cakes for their parties. “Parents would ask me to bake their children’s cakes, and they would refer me to friends. Business
Photo by Heather Gill at Cherry Creek Photography
steadily grew by word of mouth,” recalled Garcia. O$./%"',/*@%',%X6/'+$1%E=/*@%Y!16#!%L#44%+$%6'Z*')/#,J%/*$%[!44$9?)%-1)/%\&076!($% Love-In,” as a fundraising event at the Valley Ho. The event will be family-friendly, !,5% #)% "$!,/% /'% 1!#)$% !L!1$,$))% !,5% 80,5)% 8'1% /L'% 4'6!4% '1J!,#3!/#',)% /*!/% +$,$-/%8!"#4#$)%!,5%!,#"!4)M%;#,J4$/',%>X>;%!,5%;!8$%W!A$,%8'1%2,#"!4):%FA$,/% attendees will be able to sample delicious cupcakes provided by local chefs, +!($1#$)@%!,5%1$)/!01!,/)@%!,5%/!($%7!1/%#,%!%6076!($Z$!/#,J%6'"7$/#/#',@%1!8K$@% and a kids’ cupcake decorating table. Cupcake power!
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INTERNET
Idols
THE CUPCAKE PROJECT www.cupcakeproject.com Stefani Pollack of St. Louis, Missouri started her cupcake blogging adventure simply as !%L!9%/'%/1!6(%6076!($%K!A'1)%!)%)*$%L'1($5%/*1'0J*%!%,0"+$1%'8%/1#!4%1$6#7$)%+$8'1$% baking for her friends’ wedding. She had no way of knowing that it would lead to national attention by some of the world’s leading culinary networks, gourmet publications, food critics, and a request from Paula Deen’s “people” to develop cupcake recipes on a regular basis for her website. ^,%/*$%9$!1%4$!5#,J%07%/'%*$1%81#$,5)?%L$55#,J%)*$%+!($5%!%L#5$%A!1#$/9%'8%6076!($%K!A'1)@% but also discovered many truths along the way, including how to properly crack an egg, how to color pink frosting without using dye or berries, and how to make her own cupcake wrappers – while taking devoted readers along for the ride! Crowd favorites include Better than Sex Chocolate Cupcakes, Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, and Black Forest Cupcakes. Some of the stranger cupcakes that she has developed include Bean and Tomato Cupcakes, Corned Beef and Cabbage Cupcakes, Fig, Onion, and Goat Cheese Cupcakes, and Beer and Cheese Cupcakes. X*@% !,5% L*!/% L$1$% /*$% -,!4% K!A'1)% chosen by the bride and groom who inspired the blog? Stef revealed, “They 6*')$% /*1$$% K!A'1)M% ;'5!% _'0,/!#,% Cupcakes, Margarita Cupcakes, and Gingerbread Latte cupcakes.
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Eve wedding. But, it was a crowd favorite!”
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There is nothing wrong with change, !" #" $" %"#&'" ( )&#"* ('+# ,%Winston Churchill
WRITER STEPHANIE MAHER PALENQUE
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CHANGES IN
PARTNERSHIP After almost eight years of faithful service to the community
for years and have been involved in many facets of the
in multiple ways, by providing the quality legal services
community. Craig is a newly-elected member of the
they have come to be known for, and by giving back to
Anthem Community Council, Rotarian, a past Small
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Businessperson of the Year, and a coach for the Junior
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Varsity Football Team for Boulder Creek High School.
partnership.
Kris is a member of the Cupcake Runners, and she will $%( )('"# !",# 7%0) )%(# .0# %1/$"# &.(.9",# %1# !"# 4%. "0#
Sam Crump has chosen to leave his position at the
Law Firm, PLLC at its new Anthem location. The Boates
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challenges, and has therefore left Boates & Crump.
the Park, and the Independence Day Celebration. Their
After serving as a member of the Arizona House of
children are members of the Dolphins Swim Team and
Representatives, as well as running for the United States
they attend Anthem School.
Congress in the Third Congressional District, Crump realizes that he wants to head in a new direction with
C!"#%7"()(9#%1# !"#=( !"&#-%$. )%(#%1# !"#-.+#/,&#9):"0#
his career. He notes, “I am honored by the support that
Craig the opportunity to work in the same community
I received in the primary election, and to have had the
that he lives in and loves. He will have more time
%77%, '() *# %#7',0'"# !. #%1/$";<
than ever to focus on what is really important to him ...providing superior service to the community he loves.
Craig Boates has announced the formation of the Boates
Craig shares, “I am very pleased to be back in Anthem in
Law Firm, PLLC, which will continue to provide the
the community that I love and support – it’s where I want
services of all of the former attorneys and staff of Boates
to be, and where I want to stay.”
& Crump, with the exception of Sam. Craig is excited %#%7"(#!)0#("+#=( !"&#%1/$"3#+!)$!#+)--#>"#-%$. "2#. # 42104 North Venture Drive, Suite D-126. Current clients will see no disruption in service, as the Boates Law Firm, ?886# +)--# &.)( .)(# .--# %1# !"# /-"0# %1# 4%. "0# 5# 6,'&73# PLLC, and will continue to provide its clients with the same quality legal service they have experienced since !"#/,&@0#1%,&. )%(;# Craig and his wife, Kris, along with their children, Natalie,
BOATES LAW FIRM 42104 N. Venture Drive Suite D-126 Anthem, AZ 85086 623.551.5457 craig@anthemlaw.com This article is brought to you by Boates Law Firm.
Madelyn, and Alyson have been devoted Anthemites
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Culinary
Binkley’s Crab Salad
WRITER STEPHANIE MAHER PALENQUE
SUCCULENT SAVINGS IN SEPTEMBER WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN TRYING NEW RESTAURANTS, MEETING CULINARY CELEBRITIES, SAMPLING SIGNATURE DISHES? ./0012345"6708"/9:"8;19<"---=9/>19<"8;?8"4/7"?@:"0?A19<" MONEY AT THE SAME TIME! THREE DELECTABLE CULINARY EVENTS, ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK, DINE OUT WITH THE CHEFS, AND A 8?08:"/B"C?A:"C@::=">133"?33/>"4/7"8/"D/"6708"8;?8-"8;10" IS THE TIME OF YEAR THAT ARIZONANS LIVE FOR – THE WEATHER IS PERFECT, AND THE DEALS ARE HOT. VENTURE OUT AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ARIZONA’S CULINARY ABUNDANCE!
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK Most people who enjoy dining out have a “wish list” of restaurants that !"#$%&'()$(*+"$ &$,*-* .$/' $ !0 $10#$2& $3 $*2 &$ !"*4$/')5" 6$7!"-"$ “special occasion” restaurant visits are few and far between. Sadly, these “special occasions” seem to be fewer and farther between these
days ...until “Arizona Restaurant Week,” that is.
This year’s event, which runs from September 18-26, includes more
than 150 restaurants and provides attendees the opportunity to visit these foodie favorites at a special rate. Does the notion of Kobe sliders at Remington’s make your head spin? Do you daydream about Filet at
Flemings? This is your chance to make those dreams a reality. Each restaurant participating in this event offers a three-course meal
of signature dishes. This year’s prices are $29 or $39 per person, depending on the restaurant, and all arrangements can be made through the website, www.arizonarestaurantweek.com, which includes
pricing and detailed menus, as well as a list of all participating restaurants. Don’t wait too long before making your choices and 8(0*1*25$#&'4$-9& -$:$ !"-"$-"0 -$3(($'9$;'*8+(#<
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Binkley’s Lamb Osso Buco
TASTE OF CAVE CREEK One can be safe to assume that food didn’t taste this spectacular in the days of the Wild West. This is modern Cave Creek, which is now known as much for its culinary hot spots as it is for its history Chef Kevin Binkley
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7!*-$","2 $="0 '4"-$ 0- "-$=4&1$1&4"$ !02$ %"2 #>3,"$904 *8*90 *25$4"- 0'402 -$ including Binkley’s, Brix Wine Spot, Cartwright’s, El Encanto, The Horny Toad, ?"$@02$@&'8*.$02)$7&2 &$A04$B$C4*((6$D*5! (#$8&&+*25$)"1&2- 40 *&2-$/#$E!"=$ F",*2$A*2+("#$&=$A*2+("#G-$02)$E0=H$A*2+.$E!"=$I04&2$C"*- "4$&=$7&2 &$A04$B$ Grill, and local celebrity Mad Coyote Joe are also on the menu, and will take place starting at 6:00PM. I2)$ !"$="- *,0($)&"-2G $"2)$ !"4"$666$(*,"$1'-*80($"2 "4 0*21"2 .$32"$04 -$"J!*/* -$ 02)$0$32"$04 -$104+" 9(08".$0$/""4$504)"2.$02)$0$A"01"4$40=K"$04"$0(-&$ planned. The two-day culinary and music festival takes place on September 29th and 30th from 4:00PM to 10:00PM at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek. Tickets are $10 per day and available at the gate, or from participating restaurants. Food tastings range from $1 to $4. www.tasteofcavecreek.com
2010
DINE OUT WITH THE CHEFS In recent years, talented chefs have taken their rightful place among rock stars and other celebrities – and we have many of these culinary celebrities right here in the Valley. L*2"$M' $%* !$ !"$E!"=-$*-$8"("/40 *25$* -$3= !$ anniversary with a new roster of more than twenty talented chefs including Chef/Owner Carolyn Ellis from Arcadia Farms, Executive Chef Lee Hilson of T. Cooks, Executive Chef/CEO Julia Baker of Julia Baker Confections, Executive Chef Jeremy Pacheco of Lon’s, and many more. On Sunday, October 3 from 4:00PM to 6:30PM guests will have the opportunity to mingle with the Valley’s culinary constellation and sample their creations. In addition to tasting the delicious soups, salads, appetizers, signature dishes, and desserts, attendees will enjoy the music of the Beth Lederman Trio, and be able to attend a book signing with event founder and author, Pamela Swartz. Advance tickets are on sale for $55 through the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts’ patron services box office at 480.994. ARTS (2787) ext. 2, or online at www. scottsdaleperformingarts.org. Tickets will also be available at the door for $65.
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Dining Guide Spotlight Johnny Rockets restaurants provides the food, fun and
friendliness that remind our guests of timeless, feelgood Americana. They serve simple, great-tasting food from a menu of all-American favorites, including juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes and malts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the place to go for friendly service, D.:%,1'-#1%%23#'7-)1 )(9#&'0)$#.(2#,"-.A"23#$.0'.-#1'(;
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THE SHOPS AT NORTERRA 2510 W. HAPPY VALLEY ROAD PHOENIX, AZ 85027 623.582.9755
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Dining Guide ImagesAZ Dining Guide exists to spotlight all of the many outstanding eateries in our community and the surrounding area. We encourage our readers to support these local businesses by using the coupons and specials within the guide to venture out and try something new. Buen provecho!
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LOCAL INDEX ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-8221 www.imagesaz.com
ACCOUNTANT Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC. 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130 Phillip A. Stice, CPA, CFP !"#"$$#$%&%'()*+, 623-826-4314 cell Whitman & Jackson CPAs 623-455-9630 LisaJ@whitmanandjackson.com
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ANIMAL SERVICES Sonoran Desert Pet Resort 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com PET SPA Desert Oasis Pet Spaw 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com
ASSISTED LIVING Anthem Senior Living 602-909-9550 www.AnthemSeniorLiving.com
ATTORNEY Boates Law Firm 623-551-5457 www.AnthemLaw.com Carroll Law Firm 623-551-9366 www.AnthemLawFirm.com Droban & Company 480-612-3058 www.kerriedroban.com
Henry & Rosser, PLLC 623-434-7100 www.henryrosserlaw.com
AUTOMOTIVE Econo Lube and Brakes 623-551-0033 42410 N. Vision Way
BEAUTY HAIR CARE Dollyrockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com SKIN CARE Merle Norman Cosmetics 623-551-9502 www.merlenorman.com Seductive Skin 602-330-5417 www.Seductive-Skin.com
BOUTIQUE Nothing in Moderation Located in Merle Norman 623-551-9502
BUSINESS GROUPS Chamber of Commerce 602-495-6483 www.chamberatanthem.org Preferred Business at Anthem 623-551-0523 www.pbanthem.com
COMPUTER SERVICES Xtreme Computer Center 42302 N. Vision Way, #111 623-551-1212
DANCE EDUCATION Arizona Dance Artistry 602-314-8033 www.azdastudio.com AZ Dance Group “Movement E-Motion” 480-215-1916 www.azdance.org
ENTERTAINMENT Musical Theatre of Anthem www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org 602-743-9892 On The Towne Community Theatre 623-594-3832 www.onthetownetheatre.org Starlight Community Theater www.StarlightCommunityTheater.org
Xtreme Computer Center 623-551-1212 www.xtremecc.net
FINANCIAL PLANNING Edward Jones Doug DeMuth - Financial Advisor 623-551-0523 www.edwardjones.com Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130 Phillip A. Stice, CPA, CFP !"#"$$#$%&%'()*+, 623-826-4314 cell Whitman & Jackson CPAs 623-455-9630 LisaJ@whitmanandjackson.com
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HEALTH & FITNESS GYMS Sweat, Josh & Laura Rogers 623-551-5753 www.sweatchallenge.com SPORTS CONDITIONING Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120
HOME AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Daisy Mountain Air Conditioning 623-551-3422 www.DaisyMountainAC.com Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com CABINETS Gutowski Cabinets 623-465-5802 www.GutowskiCabinets.com HOUSE SITTING Sonoran Desert Sports Dog 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com LANDSCAPING Integrity Corporation 623-581-2980 Pool and Landscape Construction PEST CONTROL Sunrise Pest Control 623-551-BUGS Insured and Licensed #1-2207-B Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com PAINTING Daisy Mountain Painting 623-551-3156 www.DaisyMountainPainting.com Premier Commercial Painting 623-551-8640 www.Premier-Commercial.com PLUMBING Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com
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POOL DESIGN Integrity Corporation 623-581-2980 Pool and Landscape Construction TERMITE TREATMENT Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com WATER SOFTENER & FILTRATION North Valley Rayne 623-551-5952 www.northvalleyrayne.com Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.softwaterplusaz.com WEED CONTROL Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com
INSURANCE AUTO, HOME & LIFE Morgan and Morgan Insurance 623-551-9620 morgan@frontier.net State Farm - Nanette Miller 623-742-6866 nanette@nanettemiller.com
JEWELRY/GOLD BUYERS AndrewZ 623-551-6892 www.andrewzdiamonds.com The World Gold Buyers 623-687-8074 www.TheWorldGoldBuyers.com
LANDSCAPING Integrity Corporation 623-581-2980 Pool and Landscape Construction
MEDICAL CHIROPRACTIC Back to Health Chiropractic 623-551-6677 42104 N Venture Dr., A-102 Desert Chiropractic 602-993-2400 42323 N. Vision Way, Ste.108
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DENTIST Arizona Heights Dentistry 623-551-3511 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite #156 Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106 North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108 NATUROPATHIC East West Integrated Healthcare Dr. Don Underwood, NMD, LAc Dr. Jennifer Gentry, NMD 623-551-0027 42323 N. Vision Way, Suite 108 ORTHODONTICS Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108 PEDIATRICS Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114 Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153 PHYSICAL THERAPY Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120 URGENT CARE John C. Lincoln 623-434-6444
PHOTOGRAPHY Michele Celentano 623-551-0042 www.michelecelentano.com
RESTAURANTS CafĂŠ Provence 623-551-1313 39504 N. Daisy Mountain Ste 110
Ebisu Sushi and Grill 623-465-1600 www.EbisuRestaurants.com
Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090
Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org
Johnny Rockets The Shops at Norterra
Fellowship Child Development Ctr 623-551-1144 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway
Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com
Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490
Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com
New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590
Heritage Christian Assembly 602-635-3722 www.heritageca.org
North Valley Christian Academy 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org
New River First Assemly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com
The Orme School 928-632-7601 www.ormeschool.org
Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086
Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890
Northridge Community 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org
Legends Bar and Grill 623-551-9525 3655 W. Anthem Way Suite D115 Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant 623-551-8580 3655 W. Anthem Way Roberto’s Mexican Food 623-465-1515 www.RobertosAZ.com Subway www.SubwayAnthem.com
REALTOR RE/MAX Integrity Realtors Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD RE/MAX Integrity Realtors Todd Ninneman 602-677-4653 RE/MAX Sonoran Hills Cheryl Halvorson 602-859-4663
SCHOOLS Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790 Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090 Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690 The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org The Caepe Preschool Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290 Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590
North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957
WEB DESIGN Xfactor Designs 623-640-4427 www.xfactordesigns.com
Pioneer United Methodist Church 623-551-0999 www.pioneerumcaz.org
WORSHIP Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com
Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org
Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348
Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935
Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com
Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org
Canyon Church of Christ 623-551-3175 www.canyonchurch.org
Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org
Christ’s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 623-551-9851 www.anthemcross.org
www.SpurCrossCowboyChurch.com
Vineyard Christian Fellowship 623-551-1133 www.vineyardanthem.com
Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.DvWorship.com
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SEPTEMBER: APPLESAUCE CUPCAKES INGREDIENTS: 1 CUP WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
1 ½ CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1 ½ CUPS SUGAR
1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER
1 TEASPOON BAKING SODA
½ TEASPOON SALT
1 ½ TEASPOONS CINNAMON
½ TEASPOONS FRESHLY GRATED NUTMEG ½ CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS
2 LARGE EGGS
1 ½ CUPS APPLESAUCE
½ CUP MELTED BUTTER
1 CUP FINELY CHOPPED, PEELED APPLE (GRANNY SMITH PREFERRED)
DIRECTIONS: PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES. LINE CUPCAKE PANS WITH PAPER LINERS. COMBINE ALL DRY INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL. ADD EGGS, BUTTER, AND APPLESAUCE. MIX FOR 2 MINUTES AT SLOW SPEED. SCRAPE BOWL. MIX AT MEDIUM SPEED FOR 1 MINUTE. SCRAPE BOWL AND STIR IN CHOPPED APPLES AND WALNUTS.
SPOON CUPCAKE BATTER INTO LINERS UNTIL THEY ARE ½ TO 2/3 FULL. BAKE FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES OR UNTIL TOOTHPICK INSERTED INTO CENTER COMES OUT CLEAN. COOL 10 MINUTES IN PANS THEN MOVE TO WIRE RACK TO COOL COMPLETELY. FROST AND DECORATE AS DESIRED.
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