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contents :: contributors 08

Meet the Brownsberger Family

High School Sports :: Coach Cass

Shelly Spence :: owner/publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221

20 Youth

Stephanie Maher Palenque :: executive writer

22 Community

Amanda Christmann Larson :: contributing writer Donna Kublin :: contributing writer

32 Adventure

Jeffrey Cody :: contributing writer

Certificate of Academic Excellence

Anthem/North Gateway Chamber :: Ten Years Strong

Take a Break in the Great Outdoors

Favorite Frosty Finds in the Valley

Independents Week

Jenny Brooks :: contributing writer Nigel Spence :: contributing writer Karen Sophia Photography :: photographer Pogue Photography :: photographer

58 Tuzigoot

Meaghan’s Dream :: graphic artist

Gone Wild :: Southwest Wildlife

The Vortex Trilogy

Jeff Penzone :: advertising consultant jeff@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-0123

Dining Guide

Marketplace

Local Index

81 Recipe :: S’mores courtesy Cask 63

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feature staff bio Meaghan Mitchell has been a contributing designer for ImagesAZ since 2004. She has a passion to see a client’s ideas and concept come to life with branding and graphic design. Meaghan has provided business and merchandise branding for local businesses Dollyrockers and AndrewZ Fine Jewelry since they began business. She looks forward to being creative with ImagesAZ each month. Meaghan is also a staff pastor at Grace North Church. She served as co-youth pastor for eight years and recently transitioned to the experience pastor. She has been in pastoral ministry for 9 years with ministry experience in the areas of youth and young adults, children’s ministry, women’s ministry, mentoring, ministry team building, international church publications and publicity, hospitality, preaching, missions ministries, outreach and events, camps and weekend service directing.

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Meaghan has lived in Arizona since 2002 and purchased her first home in 2005. She enjoys spending time going to the movies with her friends and family and jetting off for weekend trips to Los Angeles.

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tepping outside into the midday sun this afternoon and feeling the heat cover me like a wool blanket, I had to

admit to myself that, once again, the Arizona summer is upon us. While it’s easy to want to hole up inside the house with the air conditioning cranked to arctic temperatures, this month’s stories are a good reminder that there is still plenty to do to stay active and involved. Writer Jeff Cody shares with us day trips to Tuzigoot and Tonto Natural Bridge, two fascinating Arizona landmarks north of the Valley waiting to be explored. Jeff’s enthusiasm for finding local treasures always reminds me how much our beautiful state has to offer, no matter what the season. Our staff had quite a bit of fun discussing just how much of the great outdoors each of us is willing to endure. In the end, writer Amanda Christmann Larson, who is always up for an adventure, and writer Stephanie Maher Palenque, who would rather enjoy the stars at night from the comfort of her patio with a glass of wine in hand, balance us all out in this edition with their versions of enjoying outdoor summer food and fun. There is plenty more to discover between the covers of this month’s ImagesAZ. As always, on behalf of myself and our diverse and dedicated staff, I’d like to thank each of you for exploring the places and people that make our community a proud place to call home, any time of the year! Cheers! Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine Owner/Publisher 623-341-8221

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Meet the

Writer Stephanie Maher Palanque Photographer Karen Sophia Photography

Brownsberger family Scaling Life’s Mountains Together

hen Kim and Kurt Brownsberger met in college, their friendship was a sure thing. However, their romance was not ... at first. What was a sure thing was the fact that they would be “tethered” together for years. Like mountain climbers, they face all of life’s challenges together, side-by-side. Their first challenge was getting on the same page in their relationship. As Kurt describes it, Kim was the very first person to show up on a freshmen-backpacking trip at the University of Vermont, and he was the very last person. They formed an initial connection, partly because they were the “West Coasters” of the bunch, and that platonic connection lasted through their college career. Kurt followed his dream and joined the Peace Corps after college, and he soon left for Sierra Leone, West Africa for a half year, until he was sent home due to an illness he contracted. During that time, Kim began to rethink the platonic nature of her friendship with Kurt. She shares, “I had an epiphany about this man who was now in Africa, a half-world away!” She was overjoyed when she received a letter from what she recognized as Kurt’s home state of Alaska. They didn’t waste any time taking their relationship to a more serious level. Kim traveled to Alaska, and not only did she fall in love with Kurt and his family, but she also fell in love with Alaska. By the end of the summer, Kurt and Kim were engaged at Lake Powell, to the joy of their families.

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Since then, Kurt and Kim have dealt with life in various forms: as best friends, newlyweds, new parents, business owners and coaches. Together, they owned and operated Alaska Sports Academy where they coached people at all levels from first timers to those training for Olympic trials and Ironman triathlons. They left their beloved Alaska and came to Arizona in order to pursue restoration and healing for Kim, a survivor of past abuse. While looking for a place to live they wanted to be surrounded by mountains and a sense of community. With Anthem offering all that and more, especially the community pool, they settled here in 2003, all the while, tethered together and walking alongside one another in their shared journey. My very first impression of the Brownsberger family when I was introduced to them was that they were the “Kardashians of Anthem.” Each had a “K” name: Kelsey, Kinley and Kendal, and each one more beautiful than the next. However, I realized that is where the similarities end. Their beauty emanates from within, and their affinity for service work and nurturing others speaks well of Kim and Kurt’s parenting and the values they passed on to their children. The oldest of the young Brownsbergers is Kelsey, who graduated from Sandra Day O’Connor High School in 2007. She had started school there before Boulder Creek High School existed. She graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, where she also had the opportunity to study abroad. Her degree is in Psychology, and she is exploring avenues to continue her work in that field. Kelsey is married to Nathan Hay, a graduate of Boulder Creek High School who attended the Naval Academy, and is continuing his education in physics at Northern Arizona University. Kelsey’s sister, the Brownsbergers’ second daughter, Kinley, introduced the pair. Kinley is best friends with Nate’s sister, Bethany. Kinley explains, “We wanted to be best friends forever, and we thought that a sure way to accomplish this would be to introduce Nate to Kelsey – it worked!” They are coming up on their one-year anniversary and love married life and working together at Summit Fitness, where Kelsey is the front desk supervisor. Kinley attended Gavilan Peak, and then moved to Diamond Canyon when it opened. She spent many years working at the Anthem Community Center. Much of that time was spent lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons, and helping with the summer camp program. She graduated Boulder Creek High School in 2010 in the top 10 and is pursuing a degree in nursing through Arizona State University. She will be attending their Mayo Clinic program this fall, and currently works for the Nursing Advising Office at Arizona State University. When I met with the Brownsbergers they had just come together to celebrate Kendal’s graduation from Boulder Creek High School – the last “K” to leave the nest. Kendal attended Gavilan Peak, then Diamond

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Kurt and Kim, see themselves as encouragers rather than motivators. The difference, Kurt explains, is, “Motivators are leading out front. It is an enthusiastic external process. Encouragers come alongside. It is an empowering internal process.” Canyon before also entering Boulder Creek High School also graduating in the top 10. She served as an intern at OSR Physical Therapy in Anthem, Kurt’s place of employment, and now works there as a physical therapy technician. She will be attending Northern Arizona University this fall and plans to study Environmental Science, with a goal to study Viticulture and Sustainability practices in the wine industry at the graduate level. The Brownsbergers describe themselves as “outdoorsy” and they often hike Daisy Mountain and mountain bike on local trails together, such as the Maricopa and Black Canyon trails. Over the years, the family spent considerable time at the community center pool as Anthem Dolphin swimmers, coaches, instructors or lifeguards. Kurt and Kim can still be found there during the noon hour for their weekly swim date. While you may not see them dining out together very often, as they believe that the best dining experience can be found in their own kitchen – Kurt makes all of the family’s bread by hand – you may see them at some of their favorite Anthem events, especially Anthem’s Fourth of July celebration. Kurt is thankful that he not only lives in Anthem, but also is able to work alongside those who call Anthem and the surrounding communities home. For the past eight years, he has encouraged patients through their healing process at Anthem’s OSR Physical Therapy. His love for Africa has not waned; he has traveled there three more times since his Peace Corps year. His latest trip was to Liberia,

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with CCV, their home church, in order to train pastors and leaders in biblical leadership principles. Kurt and Kim take an active leadership role at CCV enjoying their neighborhood group that meets weekly in their home. Having completed her Master of Divinity at Phoenix Seminary, Kim currently works as a core group leader with the local community Bible study and teaches ESL to refugees who have resettled in Arizona. After traveling to Kampala, Uganda with Kurt in 2009 to work with homeless street boys, her heart is also tied to Africa. She hopes to continue to find new ways to reach out to women who are in need of spiritual and emotional restoration both here and overseas. Kim explains, “Whenever there is conflict, whether it is in the home, or in a war torn village, women and children tend to get the brunt of it.” Kurt and Kim, see themselves as encouragers rather than motivators. The difference, Kurt explains, is, “Motivators are leading out front. It is an enthusiastic external process. Encouragers come alongside. It is an empowering internal process.” Kim and Kurt have had many years of practice, walking sideby-side, encouraging, inspiring and nurturing one another in their lifelong journey as friends and soul mates. They are in a place in their lives where their hearts are passionate toward coming alongside and training others toward their own physical, emotional and spiritual restoration; an “alongside restoration ministry” from Anthem to Arizona to Africa. Working together, facing life challenges, in community; they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Sports

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BCHs Coach Cass Long before a ball is served, set or spiked, pitched, hit,

Boulder Creek High School track and field team, and

thrown out, kicked off or tipped off at Boulder Creek

an assistant coach to the football team. These are just

High School, the athletes involved in the game will have

titles, but they are only a shadow of his true influence on

crossed paths with Anthony Casarella. No matter what

Boulder Creek athletics.

the sport or who is the head coach, “Coach Cass” as he is affectionately named, will have made the athletes’

Coach Cass is a physical trainer, a mentor, an inspiration,

acquaintance.

a motivator, a psychologist and friend to each athlete who attends summer training camps hosted at the school. He

Go by the Boulder Creek track early in the morning and

trains girls and boys, elementary age students through

you will hear and see Casarella putting young athletes

seniors, in a variety of sport-specific training sessions. He

through the rigors of his training schedule.

aims to have athletes primed to perform their best from the first day of the season and stay injury free throughout.

“Push! Push! Push! Make that turn! Make that turn! Hurry, hurry, hurry! Now finish!”

“Inside every athlete’s body is a weak link, a weak muscle Coach Casarella is listed as the head coach of the

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Famed athletic rehab specialist Kevin Brown once said, waiting to fail.” It is therefore the job of the athletic trainer

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to train the body evenly and completely, so as to work the weak muscles as well as the strong. Casarella adheres to this philosophy, preparing balanced workouts that include as many pulls as pushes, as much upper body as a lower. He records detailed workout notes, outlining the strengths and weaknesses, what exercises created the desired outcome and what needed to be improved. Over the past seven summers, Coach Casarella has built upon his already extensive knowledge of training athletes, fine tuning his programs to maximize their effectiveness. But even with an enormous database of workouts, he never pulls an old file and thinks to run it again. Every workout is different, a fact that is at the very core of his philosophy. “It has to be different every day. The athletes can come in and see what I have set up, but they do not necessarily know what they are going to do. I will grab any piece of equipment, anything that I can get my hands on to have them perform a movement that is going to help them. I will do anything that I can to help the kids do it,” Coach Cass explains. His need for constant variety not only keeps the athletes guessing, but it also helps them to become more coachable. As each workout wears the athletes down physically, Casarella demands their mental attention to explain the next series of movements. Full attention is required by the athlete. Some of the movements are quite intricate and missteps can turn to further repetitions, motivation to ‘get it right the first time.’ Players use this conditioning in game situations, where players may fatigue, but they need to still be able to take direction from their coach. The girls’ volleyball team has been running summer training camps for three years. The first two years, coach Sarah Widhalm ran the camp, but she soon realized that she needed help. Coach Cass was called in and Widhalm couldn’t be happier. “You can see the improvement. He is the pro at this. We are lucky to have him,” Widhalm said.

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The volleyball team meets on the track on Monday and Wednesday

walls and resurfacing some of the wooden platforms in the weight

mornings for a variety of speed, shuffling, jumping and agility drills;

room. Additionally, he would like to see the open-spaced area behind

and Tuesdays and Thursdays they work out in the weight room. The

the back entrance of the weight room covered with a rubber-like

sessions conclude with a stretching session, and Casarella is never

surface so that athletes can perform a myriad of exercises with

afraid to call the group together for a moment of bonding. When the

minimum impact on the athletes’ joints. His goal is to create a high

session is completed, players huddle together, shouting, “Team!” on

school training facility that is the envy of the region. His plan is

cue as they break away. The sense of achievement is empowering,

elaborate, but Coach Cass is not one to dream small, a lesson that all

adding both morale and self-esteem to each athlete.

of the athletes will learn, and hopefully benefit from.

“The girls feel so much better for being here. Getting here is a drag,

When each of the three sporting seasons roll around, Casarella

but once they are here and get going into the workout, they are so

will drift somewhat into the background. But inside each and every

appreciative for what Coach Cass does,” Widhalm concluded.

athlete who took the time this summer to be a part of his programs is a little bit of Coach Cass and his determination. Inside each of them

This season Coach Cass has spear-headed the movement to take

will be the voice telling them to “Push! Push! Push! Make that turn!

the training facility to the next level. With the support of the coaching

Make that turn! Hurry, hurry, hurry! Now finish!”

staff and school administration he is adding mirrors, repainting the

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Youth

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

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Learns about Leadership and Dedication Every area of the country has its perils. The Northeastern

public safety officers respond to and mitigate all types of

United States fights through blizzards, the Southern states

emergencies and disasters, including the common wildfires

defend against hurricanes and tornadoes, and here in

of Arizona.

Arizona one of our facts of life this time of year are wildfires. Not only do the dry conditions present the possibility of

“What an extraordinary privilege to have all 80 of my

residents’ homes and livelihoods being taken by flames, but

SAGE students together at such an amazing place!” said

also they present a very real danger to those who fight them.

Sosnowski. “It was a once in a lifetime experience for everyone involved. We saw metal from 9/11, climbed a

There were three critical injuries in early June south of

five-story training tower called the ‘burn tower,’ saw railroad

Tucson when a fire truck crashed and rolled en route to

props with railcars set up with propane burners to simulate

a fire. Two firefighters were air lifted to a hospital in critical

railcar fires, viewed videos to witness the extensive training

condition. Tragically, one firefighter died at the scene.

that the firefighters and police officers go through, had the opportunity to hold hoses spraying the powerful water that

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There is no better time to share critical information about

extinguishes fires, and had lunch inside the fire station. We

public safety with young people and tell them about the true

topped the day off by having Otter Pops together in the

heroes in our midst.

center quad area once we returned to our school campus.”

Recently, Tammy Sosnowski and her eighty SAGE students

Parents recognized the great opportunity for students to

from Gavilan Peak School visited the Glendale Regional

learn through this exciting field trip, and were thrilled with

Public Safety Training Center for the day. They toured the

the experience that was made available to their children.

state-of-the-art facility, and were able to see firsthand how

Parent and chaperone Dacia Kyle said, “This was by far the

most interesting and educational field trip that my daughter Taylor has taken so far. I love that the GPS SAGE field trips are educational and fun at the same time.” Student and parent chaperone, Tino and Jackie De Angelis shared, “It gave us a whole new and greater appreciation for what the firefighters and police officers do to protect us. They are without a doubt truly selfless.” The students and school are very thankful to Glendale Deputy Fire Chief Chuck Montgomery, who helped arrange for the time the students spent in the facility and for what they learned while they were there. He notes, “As a proud parent of two great young adults, I feel it is always necessary to show our future taxpayers as well as potential firefighters, paramedics and police officers how well prepared the public safety services are in this region of Arizona to serve them and their families.” Montgomery added, “This approach helps for many reasons. In the event that the kids themselves have an emergency and need to use public safety they now know how they work and what to expect. They also someday may decide work as a public safety provider in our area or in another region, and this short visit may have planted that very seed. “We very much enjoyed having Mrs. Sosnowski’s GPS SAGE students and parents from Gavilan Peak at our Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center for the day. I feel the kids learned a great deal and will remember the day for years to come.” J ul y 2 0 1 2

our community Anthem Idols A group of nine young performers stole the show at auditions for Anthem’s third Anthem Idol competition. The group, ranging in ages from 10 to 15 years old, won the opportunity to sing America’s national anthem a cappella in front of an estimated audience of 18,000 at Anthem’s 13th Annual Independence Day Celebration to be held on Tuesday, July 3. Anthem residents Samantha Pear, Madeline Wessel, Ann Emilie Tjorhom, Taylor Ellsworth, Julia Toussaint, Kailyn Toussaint, Cara Eley, Jessica Kishbaugh and Maggie Eley won over the panel of five judges as they sang the national anthem in perfect harmony. The group has performed together over the past two years as Musical Theatre of Anthem’s Outreach Group, singing at nursing homes, hospitals and various other organizations, as well as at a Phoenix Suns game, Disneyland, and the Anthem Veterans’ Memorial Dedication Ceremony. www.onlineatanthem.com/special-events-independence-day

Anthem Veterans’ Memorial Designated an Historic Marker The Anthem Veterans’ Memorial was officially designated as an historic marker by the Arizona Historical Society May 14, 2012. The designation was announced after careful review of a nomination submitted by the Anthem Community Council (ACC). In its review, the society deemed the memorial is of historic significance to the development of Arizona and the nation by our armed forces, and honors the contributions made by veterans for the well being of our society. “It is a great honor for the Anthem Veterans’ Memorial to be recognized by the Arizona Historical Society,” said retired Rear Admiral Ron Tucker, project originator. “I think everyone in Anthem is proud of the memorial, and I sincerely hope this helps promote recognition and remembrance of our wonderful veterans throughout Arizona.” Donations for veteran, family, organization and family pavers are still being accepted, as are donations for the Friends of the Memorial. www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-veterans-memorial

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electrical fault in her 2006 Hummer H3. Fortunately, Brannan and her son were both safe, and several good neighbors in the direct vicinity came to her aid. As Mirr describes, “My H3 caught on fire and I made a quick decision to pull into the Walmart/Chase Bank parking lot (South west corner of Anthem Way and N. 43rd Ave.). I was able to get my 18-month-old son and myself out of the car just a few minutes before my entire vehicle was engulfed in flames.” “I would like to thank Flo from Twin Pediatrics for calling 911 and waiting with me, along with Val Courson; a very sweet lady with 3 children (unfortunately I did not get her name) bought us snacks and drinks; Walmart store manager Joe Maliconico and shift manager Steve Juarez for giving us a new car seat; as well as the Daisy Mountain Fire Department.

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Anthem Resident Pays Tribute Frank Grimmelmann, a resident of Anthem since 2001, is set to embark and participate in a very special mission. He has accepted the formal invitation and will be traveling to the Mideast war zone as a member of a group of 52 volunteer civilians who embrace being patriotic citizens. They are dedicated volunteers who donate their time and money to purchase Harris Ranch steaks for our military men and women, preparing them on the fourth and fifth of July at various operating military bases in the war zone. The group is projected to feed approximately 16,000 troops. This year, Frank is the only civilian from Arizona to be a part of the cooking crew. It goes without saying that, on a personal level for each volunteer civilian, it is their privilege for each to say thank you to our military men for putting their lives on the line.

MIM July Events All of the events below will be held at the Musical Instrument Museum (4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050). For more information or to purchase tickets please see details below the event listings. Drop-in MIM Highlight Tours Wednesday, July 4 | 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 4 | 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the Fourth of July with “World of Musical Journeys” tour of MIM’s galleries. This tour provides an in-depth look at various exhibits, highlighting countries, musical cultures, and fascinating instruments in each of MIM’s major Geographical Galleries. Tours meet across from Guest Service in the lobby. Each tour is on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 40 guests. Tickets: Free with museum admission. Doc Severinsen and the San Miguel Five Friday, July 6 | 7 p.m. Friday, July 6 | 9 p.m. The vivacious trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen leads the San Miguel Five in an evening of sophisticated Latin rhythms and jazz. It is virtuoso classical Spanish with a jazz flair, gorgeous ballads, both Latino and American, plus some great movie music and some gypsy jazz, à la Django Reinhardt. Tickets: $37.50-$47.50

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Boy Scouts Workshop: Make Your Own Sanza

Michael Kaeshammer

Saturday, July 7 | 11 a.m. to Noon

Sunday, July 15 | 7 p.m.

MIM invites Arizona’s Boy Scouts to make and decorate their very own thumb

Michael Kaeshammer has been called

piano in this kids’ workshop. Learn about the meaning behind these instruments

Canada’s triple-threat combo of piano

and the symbolism used to decorate them through MIM’s special exhibition

virtuosity, vocal ability, and charisma.

SANZA: African Thumb Pianos. After this workshop, you can take home your

This potent combination has earned

own sanza. This workshop is best for ages 8 to 12. Den registration encouraged.

the Toronto-based artist international

Tickets: $8 per Boy Scout; chaperones are free within a 1:5 ratio.

acclaim and a loyal and growing fan base. Kaeshammer’s performances

Instrument Spotlight on: African Thumb Pianos

are pure delight, and his energy knows

Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 | 10 to 11 a.m.

no bounds. He has piano technique

Enjoy the opportunity to play a thumb piano in MIM’s Africa Gallery. Try your

to burn and, to his audience’s delight,

hand at this instrument, which is found all over the African continent. Learn

has an acrobatic way with a grand

about the cultural significance of these fascinating instruments from a MIM

piano.

docent. This instrument spotlight is in conjunction with the SANZA: African

Tickets: $32.50 - $37.50

Thumb Pianos special exhibition. Celebrate AZ Kids at MIM

Tickets: Free with museum admission.

Sunday, July 22 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mini Tour of SANZA: African Thumb Pianos Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 | 10 to 10:20 a.m., 11 to 11:20 a.m., Noon to 12:20 p.m., and 1 to 1:20 p.m. Join a docent-led mini-tour of the SANZA: African Thumb Pianos exhibition featuring more than two hundred lamellaphones. MIM docents will share insights and fun facts about the history, forms, uses, and multiple names that define this important instrument; for example, the meaning of the term “lamellaphone.” Tickets: Free with museum admission.

Celebrate Arizona kids with cool programs at MIM. Take a family friendly tour of the “I Am AZ Music” exhibition, enjoy story time with a musical tale, make a musical instrument craft inspired by the Apache fiddle and listen to some Arizona children from Desert Ridge Music Academy play great rock and roll. This program is an officially recognized Legacy Project of the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission. Tickets: Free with museum admission. Leipzig Quartet

Mariachi Mystery Tour

Wednesday, July 25 | 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 7 | 7 p.m. What if you reimagined the music of the Beatles through the lens of a mariachi? Led by a National Heritage Fellow from New Mexico who is also a fan of four lads from Liverpool, the result is a seamless artistic and cultural collision. The Albuquerque Journal raves, “Mariachi Mystery Tour doesn’t just make classic songs fresh, the group makes them new.”

Founded in 1988, the widely acclaimed Leipzig String Quartet is one of the most exciting string quartets in the international chamber music scene today. The foursome has won global recognition, including the ARD International Competition in Munich (1991) as well as the Brüder-Busch Award (1991) and the prestigious Ernst von Siemens Music Prize (1992), and is described as “superbly integrated” by the Washington Post. The quartet’s

Tickets: $29.50–$37.50

recordings span from Mozart to Cage to the complete works of Brahms, and

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has received such international honors as the “Diapason d’Or” and two

Saturday, July 14 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

nominations for the “Cannes Classical Award,” among others.

Join MIM for a celebration of French culture including live, indoor music

Tickets: $42.50–$47.50.

performances, an educational talk, a French-themed menu in the Café at MIM, and a spotlight on MIM’s France exhibit. More details will be announced soon. Check theMIM.org for a full schedule of events. Tickets: Free with museum admission. Stephane Wrembel Saturday, July 14 | 7 p.m. In celebration of Bastille Day, MIM Music Theater hosts French guitarist Stephane Wrembel. Described by Rolling Stone magazine as “a revelation,” Wrembel is a French-born musician and composer who has made an impression as one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music. Among his many accomplishments is the theme from the 2012 Academy Award‒winning film, Midnight in Paris, which he was commissioned by director Woody Allen to score. Tickets: $22.50–$27.50.

Luísa Maita Friday, July 27 | 7 p.m. Sultry, seductive, and infused with that inimitable samba swing, the music of Luísa Maita embodies the modern spirit of Brazil. Inspired by the bustling urban life found in her native city of São Paulo, her music has a contemporary vibe with influences from alternative pop and “downtempo” electronic music melded with an acoustic foundation deeply rooted in samba, bossa nova, and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira). Tickets: $29.50-$34.50. 480-478-6000 www.themim.org

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July 1 Cowboy Church Independence Celebration The public is invited to celebrate Independence Day with Spur Cross Cowboy Church, Sunday, July 1, 2012, 9:30 a.m., at the white chapel at Pioneer Village Living Museum, 3901 West Pioneer Road. The morning service and celebration will feature the Young Marines’ Color Guard and the SCCC Choir. A potluck and ice cream social will follow the formalities. The event at the chapel is free to the public. 623-556-7935 www.spurcrosscowboychurch.com

July 1-7 Local First Arizona Celebrates National Independents Week In recognition of National Independents Week, Local First Arizona will honor locally owned independent businesses from July 1 - 7, 2012. Known fondly as ‘Indie Week,’ the week-long celebration will be filled with festive events and a special “Golden Coupon” offer, good for a 20 percent discount at participating businesses. The collaboration between independent businesses and consumers is just the boost the Valley needs, especially moving into the summer months. While Independents Week is a festive week-long celebration, the larger message and goal is to create a ripple effect of local spending. By shifting even a small percentage of purchases to locally owned businesses, money is circulated back into the economy over and over, creating up to 75 percent more tax revenue to the community and state. Independents Week is a great starting point on the road to a healthier local economy and more cohesive initiative to “Keep Your Money Where Your Home Is.” www.localfirstaz.com

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July 3 Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration Thousands of people will come together on Tuesday, July 3 at Anthem Community Park ball fields for Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration. Sponsored this year by Valley Crest Landscape Maintenance and Associated Asset Management, the free event starts at 6 p.m. and includes a fireworks display scheduled for 9:30 p.m. The Anthem Independence Day Celebration attracts 15,000 to 18,000 people from all over the metro-Phoenix area. Guests to the celebration will enjoy a performance by Anthem’s third “Anthem Idol,” who will sing the National Anthem live and a cappella at about 9:25 p.m., which will be followed by a presentation of the Daisy Mountain Fire Department Color Guard. Plenty of food vendors will be offering American style fare, including hamburgers, hot dogs, kettle corn and fry bread. Most food vendors will have non-alcoholic beverages for sale, and Anthem Rotary will host a beer garden. Be sure to save room for dessert: sno-cones, ice cream and funnel cake are just some options that will be on hand. A DJ will spin popular tunes, emcee Persephone Dimson will lead the crowd in various dances, and traveling stilt walkers will entertain the crowd. With the purchase of a $10 bracelet, enjoy wet and dry bounce houses and slides on an unlimited basis. Bracelets can be purchased at the event or in advance at the Anthem Community Center. Other rides will available, as well as the Daisy Mountain Railroad, at an additional cost. Show your reveler’s party spirit with patriotic glow necklaces and temporary tattoos available at the event. After everyone has had their fill of fun, food and festivities, sit back and watch as the night sky lights up with a spectacular fireworks display. The first flare is set to go off at 9:30 p.m., and the show is certain to not disappoint. Parking and Road Restrictions - A variety of road restrictions in Anthem will be in effect on July 3 from 4 p.m. until midnight: • Anthem Way between Gavilan Peak and Independence Way will be restricted to one lane both eastbound and westbound. • The bike lane will be closed and cones will have the right vehicle lane blocked off. Cars are permitted to park on Anthem Way except where noted. • Gavilan Peak between Anthem Way and Memorial Way will be restricted to one lane both northbound and southbound. • The bike lane will be closed and cones will have the right vehicle lanes blocked off. Cars are permitted to park on Gavilan Peak during this time period, except where noted. • Northbound Freedom Way and Independence Way must turn right onto Anthem Way. • Most traffic exiting the event to access I-17 will be re-routed to go eastbound on Anthem Way and southbound on Daisy Mountain to access the freeway from Daisy Mountain. • The Community Center and the Community Center Parking Lot will close at 4 p.m. because it is the staging/fallout area for the fireworks display. www.onlineatanthem.com/special-events-independence-day

July 3 Fireworks, Fashion & Fun The Outlets at Anthem invite patrons to start celebrating Independence Day early at their After Dark Event July 3, 2012 from 6 to 11 p.m. Spectacular events are planned including the Stars, Stripes and Shopping promotion, fireworks, family fun, prizes and more. An After Dark Sale will feature additional special discounts on top of the already 30 to 70 percent off retail prices offered everyday at the center’s stores. Free family activities including balloon animals will be available as well as a dedicated viewing area for people to enjoy the Anthem fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The first 300 customers to visit Customer Service starting at 6 p.m. will receive special 3D Fireworks GlassesTM that enhance the fireworks viewing experience with new treated lenses that add more intensity to the show. “We’re combining fashion, fireworks, and family fun,” said Sallyann Martinez, marketing director for Outlets at Anthem. “Shoppers are encouraged to come early, set up to enjoy the fireworks with a picnic from our food pavilion, participate in our kid-friendly events and go shopping to take advantage of the amazing deals before and after the show.” www.outletsanthem.com

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July 3 Celebrate Independence Day Early at Harold’s Corral Celebrate Independence Day Cave Creek style! The town’s spectacular “3rd of July” fireworks display takes place at sunset on Tuesday at Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, in Cave Creek. The festive celebration starts at 5 p.m. with an outside barbecue, followed by live music throughout the night. Country Western band Young Country will perform outside from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. EastonAshe will energize the crowd inside from 8:30 p.m. to closing. The party will also feature drink specials, prizes, face painting, shaved ice and the Mobile Video Game Truck. Harold’s is one of just a few venues in the North Valley to host a full-scale professional fireworks show. With the help of Rural Metro, fireworks are safely shot off from a hill behind the restaurant, making the largest display in Cave Creek one of the most exhilarating shows in the Valley. “We’ve been the proud host of this show for more than 20 years,” said Danny Piacquadio, co-owner of Harold’s Corral. “We know how important it is to our community and we’re grateful to the Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, the Carefree-Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Cave Creek, Walmart and local merchants for their support.” Admission to the 3rd of July Fireworks Display is free for open seating on a first come, first served basis. For reservations, go to Harold’s website to purchase and secure a table. Reserve a two-top for $5; four-top for $10 or a ten-top for $20. 480-488-1906 www.haroldscorral.com

July 14 & 28 Movie Under The Stars

Pioneer Living History Museum, located just west of I-17 on Pioneer Road, is hosting Movie Under the Stars evenings as a part of their summer programs. Movies will start at 6:30 p.m. July 14 “Tombstone” presented by Wyatt Earp July 28 Angels in the Outfield www.pioneeraz.org

July 20 Young Rembrandts Pioneer Living History Museum is pleased to announce the offering of Western and Southwestern themed drawing classes this summer for preschool and elementary school children, taught by Young Rembrandts. Young Rembrandts is an acclaimed, step-by-step drawing method that works hand-in-hand with an original, innovative art curriculum developed by a team of educators and artists. The class will be held in two levels, preschool (ages 4 to 6) and elementary (ages 6 to 12). Parents of preschool-age participants are encouraged to stay throughout the class and participate and all parents are asked to stay on premises during the class. The preschool class runs from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Elementary classes run from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. The $15 class fee includes admission to Pioneer Village for both the child and parent. Those interested are encouraged to pre-register as spaces are limited and a minimum number of students is required to hold the class. www.pioneeraz.org/pioneer-village2.aspx www.youngrembrandts.com

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Adventure

Writer Jeffrey Cody Photography by Linda Thompson

Boulders, Bridges and Beating the Heat

There it was a boulder the size of a small car, and it stood where the trail was supposed to be. This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a recent event. There was a big white arrow, a trail marker, on its side, and it pointed straight up! Now, when I read information about the park on the website, it said nothing about mountain climbing. It said the trails were steep and slippery in places. Well, that was accurate. I had started my day driving down the long snaky road that leads to the entrance to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, about 11 miles north of Payson. I filled out the envelope, tore off the parking ticket, put my $5 into the envelope and deposited it in the slot. I was on my way. The valley spread out below me as I drove. From the map I had picked up at the entrance, I could see several parking areas. It looked like I was entering a board game, with roads and parking areas winding over every inch of level space. Cars were the board pieces, and there werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t many players so far. Soon after lacing up my hiking boots, Jerry Emert, a park ranger, pulled up in a small maintenance vehicle. He wanted to know if I had any questions. Yes, I did. Where was all that water coming from that was flowing across the parking area? It turns out that it is channeled from several springs on the mountainside. It flows all year long and is used to create a wetland that in turn helps continue the creation of travertine, a form of limestone, from which the Tonto Natural Bridge is formed. After a pleasant chat, Jerry and I went our separate ways. I was to see him later, leaning on a shovel, working with several volunteers on a park maintenance project.

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I headed for the Gowan Trail trailhead. I had decided to begin with the steep downhill trail that would take be under the largest travertine bridge in the United States. The Gowan trail is broad and wellmaintained. A short hike from the trailhead, a precipitous descent begins into the canyon of Pine Creek. Steps made of 6x6 logs make the hike easier and safer. They have even placed benches along the way, which I’ll probably be looking for on my way back up. At the bottom of the canyon, a long metal bridge leads to a lovely observation deck. The more adventurous can step off the deck and boulder climb their way under the natural bridge. Water cascades off the top of the bridge forming travertine icicles and showering visitors with a refreshing mist. I spent several minutes just enjoying the scene, contemplating my climb back to the parking area. That brings me back to my boulder. The climb back out of the canyon was steep, but uneventful. Not wanting to miss anything, I decided to drive to the other end of the park and hike back to the bridge along the creek. Yes, it did indicate that the Pine Creek trail was steep and rough. I’m used to that in Arizona. They didn’t mention the boulder! Well, I decided, “What the heck?” So up the side of the boulder I went. There really weren’t good handholds, but I managed to pull myself up. Now, I had to get down the other side, and the descent was steeper than the ascent. In for a penny, I sat on my bum and slid down. That wasn’t so bad. The Pine Creek trail continued in that manner all the way back to the bridge. One huge boulder after another led me to accept my new role as mountain goat. Along the way I made an observation: I was the only hiker (climber) with gray hair. My age group tended to stay on more cultivated trails or use the four parking-level viewpoints. I have to admit, the viewpoints allow spectacular views without the stress and strain. The park provided a spectacular view of a formation so geologically far from the Valley desert that it’s hard to believe it is so nearby. The visitor’s center is manned by very helpful volunteers and park staff, and there’s a bit of interesting history to be learned about the natural bridge itself that makes the trip all the more memorable. There are many ‘cool’ places to explore under the Mogollon Rim. We were there such a short time, but hope to go back often, especially to escape, if only briefly, the summer frying pan we call home. J ul y 2 0 1 2

Andrew Solomon

Taylor Jarvill Seven Seniors win the Certificate of

Academic Distinction Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

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Jennifer Kennard

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. – Aristotle Graduating high school is a wonderful accomplishment, indeed. When seniors go over and above what is expected to earn their diploma, they deserve special recognition. Such is the case with seven outstanding seniors in the Boulder Creek High School Class of 2012: Jacky Chen, Bill Fitzgibbons, Taylor Jarvill, Jennifer Kennard, Nicole Paulat, Andrew Solomon and Amy Suto. All were honored with the Certificate of Academic Distinction (CAD). Each earned this distinction by pursuing collegiate level coursework and completing an independent senior thesis project. Jennifer Kennard researched a way to increase blood donations and improve blood drives. She shares, “By providing more nutritious foods in a relaxed atmosphere, the chances of having a positive reaction increases, therefore the positive experience will inspire donors to return and communicate their experience with first time donors.” Amy Suto’s project investigated the link between reading and creativity. She explains, “I found that students who did not read fiction books outside of class scored far below the average on the creativity test that I administered.” She continues, “Receiving the CAD was such a huge moment for me because it was the first time academics overlapped

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Nicole Paulat

Bill Fitzgibbons with my interest in the science behind creativity. My mentor and favorite teacher, Mrs. McDermott, helped guide me through each stage of the research project, from selecting the project to presenting it to the judges’

... a wonderful

panel.”

opportunity to

After meeting the Dean of Arizona State University’s Global Institute on Sustainability at a football game,

learn, practice,

economics need to become more aligned. Add the use of social media to drive residents of a city or a

and engage with new concepts that are key at the university level.

Andrew “AJ” Solomon had a heightened sense of awareness concerning how environmental science and campus student population to be more conscious of energy usage to this necessary alignment, and you have the groundbreaking project AJ devoted his senior year to completing. AJ will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fall as a pre-med student. There is no doubt that this project helped pave the way to a successful experience in higher education! Taylor Jarvill recognizes her experience as, “… a wonderful opportunity to learn, practice, and engage with new concepts that are key at the university level. It’s an amazing experience as I was surrounded by supportive advisors and a great faculty.” Her parents, Merle and Raquel, recognize the experience as a wonderful opportunity as well. “We have great pleasure in seeing Taylor receive recognition and awards for all her discipline and hard work through her high school years at Boulder Creek while enjoying a great balance of close-knit relationships through her involvement in student life and activities there and at our church, the Crossroads. The CAD project was over and above high school requirements, preparing her and fellow participants for what is expected in college.”

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Bill Fitzgibbons shares, “The CAD program has been an invaluable experience in my educational career. I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to work within a program that not only provided a wonderful opportunity in preparation for college, but has also allowed me to work with a superb group of educators, specifically Mrs. McDermott, Mr. Zeeb and Mr. Towner.” There are many proud parents behind these young people encouraging them to reach for excellence. Mark and Jill Paulat couldn’t be prouder of their daughter, Nicole. “During Nikki’s entire

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academic career, she has been committed to excellence. Never satisfied with ‘enough to get by,’ she is tirelessly self-motivated and worked many long nights to complete her school assignments at a very high level while balancing her commitment to her lacrosse team, her art, her CAD project, her family and other interests. Nikki is a very special young woman and we could not be prouder of her and what she has accomplished. We are anxious to see what she will achieve in the future. We are convinced there is nothing she can’t do,” they share. Assistant Principal Nicole Duquette explains, “The program was

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developed in 2008 to promote academic rigor and provide students with 21st century skills. The Certificate of Academic Distinction offers honor students the ability to participate in a distinguished program of study while at Boulder Creek High School.” Students who earn the Certificate of Academic Distinction will have completed four years of advanced studies, including two years of advanced placement and community college curriculum. The certification’s culminating project is an independent interdisciplinary senior thesis project developed by the student in cooperation with faculty members. The students choose their area of study based on academic interest and potential career paths. While similar programs exist at the university level, they are rarely found in a high school setting. This distinction places the participants above and beyond high school graduates across the state and increases their competitiveness in college placement and scholarship programs. Congratulations to these seven seniors who set challenging goals and reached them! We are sure that your dedication and determination will serve you well in your academic and professional futures!

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C hamber Profile

TENYEARSSTRONG

Writer Jenny Brooks

The Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 10-year-anniversary.

Upcoming Chamber Events

From one business’ goal of becoming Anthem’s “home-town lawyer” to another of creating

Business for Breakfast

And where there is a strong business community, you’re sure to find a chamber of

Thurs., July 12 from 7 - 8:15 a.m. Hampton Inn: 42415 N. 41st Dr. Anthem

an insurance agency from scratch, Anthem has been a launching pad for many businesses. commerce providing support.

Speaker: Michelle Bolton VP Public Affairs/ Economic Development GPCC. Learn about specific business bills the

As Doug DeMuth, a founding member of the Anthem Chamber, put it, “The new Chamber

Chamber worked on this past legislative

not only brought business owners together, it gave us an identity. We weren’t just a housing

session and the continued work of the

development; we were a town with stores and services, local people meeting the needs of

Chamber, supporting policies at all levels of government, to ensure the retention and

local homeowners.”

expansion of metro area businesses.

For the last 10 years, the businesses on these pages have operated in the Anthem Enhance your business ... Network with fellow Chamber members. Please call Debbie Drotar to RSVP 602-495-6483.

community, supporting each other during the more prosperous times, and maybe more

www.northgatewaychamber.org

entire North Gateway area, it’s a great time to ask 10-year members what it is that is so

importantly, during the less prosperous times. Now as the Chamber is extending its borders to support and include businesses in the beneficial to belonging to the Chamber.

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are not only business associates, but friends as well. There is a huge return on that investment when you join the Bonnie Smith

Chamber, which you will know if you

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stay in for the long term.”

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“Businesses are people – your neighbor. They are made up of people who care about you and about our community, and can know you personally. You see the interaction in many different ways at Chamber

Aaron Eubank

meetings, mixers, special events that

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take place out of people loving people in a community where we truly do live, work and play.”

“I have really enjoyed the guest speakers who are brought into the meetings. As a business owner, sometimes you get tunnel vision with respect to your business and doing things your way. I would tell any business owner that the investment in the Anthem North Gateway Chamber

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rather to be a part of a business

experience so when I heard the

and stay in touch with community

network to support and encourage

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events, concerns and needs. As our

growth in Anthem. I strongly believe

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involvement with Chamber increased,

that one’s reputation is the one thing

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know the business community in

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for your business, but attending and

also creates a large network of people

informed of local issues and business

getting to know Chamber members

to spread the word.”

development techniques at many

and benefits is a much larger reward.

meetings over the 10 years.”

You get out if it, what you put into it.”

Nanette McClelland-Miller Maggie Chamberlin

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“We joined the Chamber to give back

Board Member since 2003

even more to our community as well

“Joining and becoming active in the Chamber was the quintessential building block of our successful design business. The Chamber provides opportunities to connect with other like-minded business owners, interact on a social and professional level with our target audience, and access to business-

as help out our local businesses. The

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friends I’ve made have allowed me to

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extend my personal goal of referring

representation that the chamber

only those businesses that I know can

provides has helped our hotel reach

help my clients in any regard. Staying

out to many new opportunities. The

involved in our community and the

growth potential that comes with being

local Chamber has helped us remain

a member is unmatchable.”

successful as well as remain a vital part of Anthem’s economy.”

oriented education and resources.”

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very few people. I had been involved

“The Chamber is a great way to

in other chambers and had a good

network with other businesses

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Daisy Mountain Real Estate “I joined as a proud member to associate with some of the first businesses that opened in Anthem. It was an exciting time here for many of

us. Naturally, the membership allows great exposure, not only locally but nationally with directories and web listings. The public views membership in the Chamber of Commerce as a sign of a responsible and respectable business.”

Doug DeMuth Edward Jones Investments Board Member since 2002

“The Anthem Chamber offers the best form of marketing available … face-to-face interaction with wellestablished business leaders. We network to build a stronger Anthem for our town and surrounding communities.”

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Some of my favorite childhood moments took place from the business end of a fishing pole. The thought of casting a reel and hearing the satisfactory “plop” as the bait hit the water, then watching a red and white bobber for the slightest of twitches, or better yet, a silent jerk as it plunged below browngreen waters, still stirs an excitement deep inside my chest. Standing next to a lake, I learned to be patient and to entertain myself with nothing more than the chirp of crickets, the industry of hundreds of critters as they went about their days, and winds announcing themselves in the rustling of trees. Every year, when the last school bell rang, camping season began. My family had an old, musty Winnebago camper with brown, plaid cushions and laminate cabinets that served as my favorite home away from home. We’d head out to a lake (there were many within a day’s drive from my Midwest childhood home), and my parents would set me free. I could do anything I wanted, and I wanted to do it all. I fished for hours, jumped off docks into chilly waters with my brother, searched for wildlife and explored trails on my County

Great Outdoors Take a Break in the

Girl Huffy bike, complete with a plastic flowered basket. At night, we played cards and board games and roasted hot dogs and marshmallows by the fire. My mom always brought along a pie, which was an out-of-the-ordinary treat for my family. We’d fall asleep not long after the sun went to bed, on tables and chairs inside the camper that converted into sleeping areas. Being the youngest, I got the loft, which was nothing more than a built-in shelf that held blankets and dirty clothes during the day. And, oh, it was heaven! Calendar pages have come and gone, and the people, places and “stuff” in my life has changed, but my family’s love for the great outdoors has been passed on to the next generation. Camping has always been a special treat for my boys. The old Winnebago is long gone, but tents and cabins have seamlessly taken its place. Arizona is now our new camping destination, and its thousands of miles of undeveloped forest are the backdrop to

Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

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new memories and fun.

All of us could use a return to what’s really important. When we think we couldn’t go without our cell phones and computers is about the time we really need to unplug and unwind. It’s easier, and more therapeutic, than you may think! There are six National Forests in Arizona: Coconino, Coronado, Kaibab, Prescott, Apache-Sitgreaves and Tonto. There are millions of acres of Arizona land owned by the state and federal governments, paid for by tax dollars. In fact, less than 20 percent of all of the land in Arizona is privately-owned. What that means for you and me is that we all have the right to use thousands of miles of land, either outright or with a permit, mostly free of charge. There is nothing more liberating than packing up a vehicle with a few supplies and driving toward the Mogollon Rim, Prescott or Flagstaff and picking a place to pitch a tent, park a camper or rent a cabin. There are public and private campgrounds throughout the state, all of which can be found online, but there is no permit needed (unless otherwise posted) in most areas of Forest Service land. Just pick a spot and pull over. Many places will have fire rings already there from previous campers. Marked and unmarked trails provide a place to ride horses and non-motorized vehicles, and there are plenty of ATV and other off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails, too. If you’re looking for specific places, you can visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department website at www.azgfd.org or U.S. Forest Service website at www.fs.usda.gov. There are also lots of private sites, such as KOA Kampgrounds and out-of-the-way cabins, to stay in. A simple search online will give you many options. You’ll need to decide the importance of things like availability of toilets and/ or showers, terrain (especially if you plan to mountain bike), proximity to lakes (there are many gorgeous lakes in our state), and just how isolated you feel comfortable being. One of the biggest benefits of camping is that you can be as casual as you’d like. You can bring a camping stove, pots and pans, and the fixin’s for some great outdoor cooking, or you can pack granola bars, sandwich supplies and canned stew … it’s up to you. Whatever you do, though, don’t forget the s’mores!

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Many people choose to stay close to a town, such as Payson, Strawberry or Pinetop, so that they can spend the daytime enjoying arts and crafts fairs, movies, restaurants and shopping, then return to the campsite for an evening by the campfire. Rule #1 in camping is: There are no rules to what makes a good experience. Make your journey your own.

There are some things to remember, though. - BLM land requires a permit to explore. Forest Service land is much more free to roam. Not sure which is which? Check with a nearby ranger station or find maps online. Most places are marked with what kind of land they are. - Be aware of fire restrictions. Call or research online to find out if campfires are allowed. Our state is especially prone to wildfires, so there are frequent restrictions in place, especially in summertime months when conditions are prime for a fire. - Within campgrounds and other recreation areas, fires may only be built in fire rings, stoves, grills, or fireplaces provided for that purpose. Be sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving. - Help prevent pollution by keeping garbage, litter and foreign substances out of lakes, streams, and other waters. When camping, keep your garbage and food in your vehicle, or hang it at least 10 feet up in a tree, four feet out from the trunk, away from your sleeping space. Also, pack it in, pack it out. Don’t leave garbage behind. - Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas. - No fireworks are allowed in the forest. - You’ll need a permit to fish or hunt. Check with the Game and Fish Department for information on those activities. One of the most common questions I’ve heard regarding Arizona camping is, “Aren’t there bears out there?” The answer is yes, and there are elk, deer, bobcats, mountain lions and all kinds of other critters out there, too. Here’s some perspective from the folks at Grizzly Bay, a bear conservation group, though … you are 120 times more likely to die from a bee sting than a black bear attack. You are 45 times more likely to die from a dog attack. One person out of 16,000 kills another person, but one black bear out of one million does. People are more dangerous than Arizona’s black bears.

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You can take smart precautions, though. Use bear-proof containers when available. Store clothes worn when cooking with food. Keep your food away from your sleeping space, preferably in your vehicle. Even in coolers, bears can smell it. Never leave leftovers out, and be sure your grill and pans have no meat or other food scraps left on racks or surfaces. Make sure your sleeping space is not near your cooking space, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put out bird feeders or other sweet treats bears enjoy. Above all, never, ever feed bears or other wild animals.

So what should you take when camping? Here are a few staples: - Pack a bin with cookware, plates, silverware, a can opener and napkins. - Make sure you have a rain fly for your tent, just in case! - Check the weather forecast and make sure your sleeping bags are adequate. It can get downright cold in the mountains. - Camping mattresses, cots or foam pads help tremendously. - Bring a basic first-aid kit with band-aids, disinfectant and antibiotic ointment, just in case. - Flashlights and/or lanterns - Extra batteries - Camping stove and fuel - Camping cook set including can openers - Plenty of water - Trash bags for trash - Sunscreen - Insect repellent - Toilet paper and other toiletries - Camping cooler - Sturdy shoes (and socks) - Baby wipes for hands and faces - Board games, cards, party games, balls, books and other activities - Fishing poles, bait, bikes and whatever makes you happy! Above all, have fun! Make memories, watch the sunset, listen to the morning wake up around you, and take a deep breath. You may be surprised at how much youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll grow to love and appreciate the great outdoors.

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Campfire Cooking Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter, and is about as ample at one season as at another. It is as well for cheerfulness as for warmth and dryness. Henry David Thoreau

If you have ever been camping (or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched Blazing Saddles), you know that some of the most memorable moments of your camping experience will be created when your group sits around the campfire and shares a meal. Half the fun is in the preparation of your outdoor menu. Although you may want to strive for simple meals and a streamlined cleanup, you should be sure to take care in planning and preparing your food over the open fire. Your campers will never forget the experience, and you will have them coming back for more! Here is a sample menu for your days and nights outdoors.

For all of your cooking, you should plan to bring the following tools: Dutch oven, knife, tin foil and zip-lock bags.

BREAKFAST Omelet in a Bag Ingredients: 2 large eggs Bacon, ham or sausages Shredded cheddar cheese Omelet veggies (such as onions, mushrooms and bell peppers) Salt & pepper Ziploc bag Instructions: This is a great bag breakfast. All you have to do is crack the eggs into a Ziploc bag, add the cheese, meat of choice and the veggies, plus salt and pepper. Now place the bag inside a pot of boiling water and let it sit for around ten minutes. Prepare several bags of omelet and keep them in a cooler and simply throw them into the boiling water whenever you or your fellow campers are hungry.

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and stuff in cavity, along with the fruit. Add a dash of orange peel and lemon peel. Combine one stick of melted butter, ½ cup of milk and ½ cup of orange juice to brush on skin. Salt and pepper to taste. Place in foil-lined Dutch oven and bake at about 350 for an hour and a half or until the leg joint moves freely and clear juice is flowing from the joint.

DINNER

Stuffed Bell Peppers Bring the unique taste of the Southwest to the campfire with this recipe. The recipe calls for very few ingredients, and it is packed with flavor!

The skin should brown nicely from the milk, butter and juice marinade. You may add carrots and potatoes if you wish. The dried chilies will reconstitute and provide just a hint of pepper flavor that works well with the orange. Cooking time varies depending on conditions. Because the orange juice will caramelize, be sure to line the bottom of the Dutch oven with foil before cooking – otherwise, it will be a bear to clean!

Ingredients: Bell Peppers Butter Onions Ground Meat Instructions: Cut off the tops of the bell peppers, and place on side. Clean out the inside of each pepper. Cut a small bell pepper and onions into raw ground meat with desired seasonings. Stuff each pepper with the mixture. Put a pat of butter on the top of each and then replace the top for each pepper. Tightly wrap in foil and throw on the hot embers of your campfire for about 20 minutes. Open carefully – steam can be dangerous! Enjoy!

Roasted Orange Chicken Ingredients: Whole Roasting Chicken (5-7 lbs.)

dessert

You may want to venture out of s’mores territory and whip up something a bit more unique. In this case, try the mouthwatering recipe below!

Sliced oranges, apple, lemon

Campfire Peach Cobbler

Butter

Ingredients:

Milk

Large can of peaches in heavy syrup

Salt & Pepper

Yellow or white cake mix

Orange Peel

Stick of butter

Lemon Peel

Cinnamon

Orange Juice Dried mild chili peppers

Instructions: Pour can of peaches in bottom of your Dutch oven. Cover

Instructions:

with cake mix. Cut butter into pats and place evenly over cake

Wash chicken and pat dry. Slice and quarter two large oranges,

mix. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover oven, set on coals and put

one apple and one lemon. Squeeze juices over the top of the

some coals on top of the oven. Cook for 45 minutes.

chicken and stuff fruit inside chicken cavity. Chop dried chilies

Note: You may also use canned baked apples.

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Favorite Frosty Finds in the Valley

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

There is nothing like a frosty treat in the summertime to make our triple-digit temperatures almost worthwhile!

As the

numbers rise, our creativity seems to as well. This summer, move beyond your run-ofthe-mill ice cream cone, and try one of the Valley’s best “frosty finds” for 2012.

Via de Los Santos

fried ice cream

9120 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 602-997-6239 If you haven’t been to Via de Los Santos on Central Ave. yet, this may be your excuse to visit. Don’t judge this book by its cover – the place defines the term “hole in the wall.” However, when it comes to food, they put the “fun” in pollo fundido. When it comes to dessert, their fried ice cream with half honey and half strawberries can’t be beat!

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green tea fried ice cream

pure nirvana Fresh Wasabi 6645 W. Bell Road, Glendale 623-878-3374 This dessert is beautiful both inside and out: green tea ice cream covered in a flash-fried tempura batter. It is slit into four pieces and opened like a lotus blossom. Pure nirvana!

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gourmet coffee

Pinoy’s Best Gourmet Coffee 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Ste. 1139, Glendale www.pinoysbestgourmetcoffee.com 623-878-5303 The next time you are at the Arrowhead Mall (lower level near Macy’s), or in the Arrowhead area, stop in to Pinoy’s Best Gourmet Coffee. They serve the difficult-to-find boba tea, with special offerings for the summer in watermelon and black milk tea flavors. For the truly adventurous, sample their special Filipino dessert, the Halo Halo, a drink that includes everything but the kitchen sink: vanilla ice cream, corn flakes, leche flan, purple yam jam, milk, shaved ice, banana, litchi jelly, sweet corn, sweet mung bean, jackfruit and coconut jelly!

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root beer float

Sweet Republic 9160 East Shea Blvd., Scottsdale www.sweetrepublic.com 480-248-6979 It is no secret that I am a great fan of Sweet Republic. Since Sweet Republic has opened, I have noticed that my daughters get an unusually high number of sore throats that need to be soothed by Sweet Republic ice cream, which happens to be right down the road from their pediatrician’s office! You really can’t go wrong with any choice at Sweet Republic but if you are a root beer fan, you should make a special trip to taste their Brown Cow: a double scoop of vanilla bean ice cream in the microbrewed root beer of your choice. They also offer a Black Cow: a double scoop of vanilla bean ice cream in Mexican cane sugar cola. Wowwwee!

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sweet mochi trio

7012 E. Greenway Pkwy., Ste. 100, Scottsdale Scottsdale – Old Town: 480-990-9256 3815 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale The dessert course doesn’t usually drive the decision to frequent a sushi joint, but in this case, it might! Ra Sushi serves their cool Sweet Mochi Trio through the summer to lucky sushi devotees. The dish is a traditional Japanese dessert – ice cream wrapped in sweet rice cake: mango, strawberry and vanilla flavors garnished with sliced kiwi and strawberries. Ra Ra, sis boom ba! J ul y 2 0 1 2

For adults who are

young at heart… nutter butter cocktail

Studio Movie Grill 15515 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale www.studiomoviegrill.com 480-991-3106 If you are looking for a dark, cool cave with tasty treats to crawl into this summer, look no further – the Studio Movie Grill on Hayden Rd. is the place for you! Be sure to try the Nutter Butter Frozen Cocktail with blended Pinnacle Whipped Cream Vodka, Tuaca, vanilla ice cream, Monin peanut butter syrup and Nutter Butter cookies served in a 20-ounce schooner. If peanut butter isn’t your thing, they have a great selection of frozen cocktails. With a frozen blended cocktail in your hand, a summer blockbuster and seat service, what else could you want on a sweltering summer day?

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39504 N. Daisy Mountain Rd., Ste. 104 623-551-2266 For a sweet and salty super treat, try Yogurt Garden’s newest flavor, Salted Caramel Pretzel! The ambiance and ample seating makes this a hot spot in Anthem!

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frozen yogurt

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IndependentsWeek

Writer Donna Kublin

Everyone likes a bargain. People like to shop for the best price and

of purchases to locally owned businesses, money is circulated back

value for their money. It’s the American way.

into the economy over and over, creating up to 75 percent more tax revenue to the community and state. This revenue is critical to

Well, bargain hunters, listen up. You can shop, save money and

supporting local schools, fire protection and law enforcement, all

help the community at the same time. A special event is taking

the vital services that sustain a community.

place from July 1 to July 7 known as ‘Independents Week.’ Local First Arizona (LFA), the largest alliance of independent businesses

“Independents Week is a great starting point on the road to a

in the country, is honoring locally owned independent businesses

healthier local economy and more cohesive initiative to Keep

in conjunction with National Independents Week.

Your Money Where Your Home Is,” said Kimber Lanning, director and founder of LFA. “Every time you make a purchase, you’re

The week-long celebration will be filled with festive events and

exercising power of choice. You have the power to strengthen and

a special Golden Coupon offer, good for a 20 percent discount at

enrich your community by choosing to buy local.”

participating businesses. These include Urban Cookies, a gourmet cookie gift company with a retail store and online ordering; Frances,

Economic studies have shown that the numbers are compelling.

a store featuring women’s and men’s clothing, jewelry, gifts and paper

Locally owned companies with a vested interest in the community

goods; and Kidstop Specialty Toys & Books that features unique

create a greater economic impact, indirectly supporting more jobs,

educational toys. The www.localfirstaz.com website has a complete

payroll and output locally. They also create a greater revenue

list of more than 150 participating businesses, as well as the coupon.

impact in that more of the taxes they pay, and their employees’ pay, stay in Arizona.

In addition to festivities, the larger message and goal is to create the ripple effect of local spending. By shifting even a small percentage

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People are starting to realize that how we spend our dollars does

count, and simple changes can make a big difference. Choosing a local business for an oil change, dining, haircut, local theater, bookstore, produce, tires, and more helps improve our local community. Founded in 2003 by director Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona (LFA) is the largest dues-paying alliance of independent businesses in the country, working to strengthen communities and local economies through supporting, maintaining and celebrating locally owned businesses throughout the state of Arizona. LFA educates citizens, stakeholders, business leaders and legislators about the significant environmental, economic and cultural benefits of strong local economies. Visit www.localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of locally owned businesses.

How can you participate? Take a pledge to shop local during Independents Week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indie Weekâ&#x20AC;? presents the perfect opportunity for you to visit any one of the many participating stores that you may not have otherwise known about or that you have wanted to try, all while spending locally and saving money. The popular Golden Coupon is the ticket to saving 20 percent off purchases from hundreds of locally owned establishments, including auto repairs, home furnishing stores, florists, restaurants, yoga studios and nurseries. A list of more than 150 participating businesses is available on www.localfirstaz.com. You can simply print out the Golden Coupon from the LFA website and use it at as many participating locations as you please. LFA will be holding a social media contest in which consumers can post a photo and tag LFA on Facebook or Twitter using the Golden Coupon. Once you make a post, you will be entered to win a staycation package. Multiple posts mean multiple entries. The winner will be randomly chosen. LFA is planning several cash mobs in Phoenix and Tucson, where Arizonans will be encouraged to visit stores participating in the Golden Coupon program. Follow LFA on Facebook to get the times and locations for the mobs.

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TUZIGOOT

NATIONAL MONUMENT ANCIENT MYSTERY Writer Jeffrey Cody

We approach the site. It is a short walk to an ancient mystery. The trail is lined with small plaques identifying local flora- the same bushes, trees, and succulents the ancient Sinaguans would have passed as they made their way to and from their pueblo homes; but for them, it would not have been paved! The ruins loom ahead, remnants of the lives of a people long gone. The Sinagua people built and lived in these dwellings from approximately 1000 AD until around 1400 AD. It is amusing to reflect on the fact that “Sinagua” is a Spanish term that means “without water,” while the name given their pueblo by an Apache workman, Tuzigoot, means “Crooked Water.” Also, the ruins are located in the Verde or “green” Valley near present-day Clarkdale, about a one and a half hour drive north from the North Valley of Phoenix. It is tantalizing to reflect on the mystery of these long-ago people. Where did they come from? Why did they choose to settle here? Why did they suddenly leave it all behind?

Where did they come from? Clues have been found that suggest that humans may have walked in the Verde Valley as long as 8,000 years ago. At some point around 600-700 AD, ancestors to the Sinaguans roamed into and around the Verde Valley, possibly splitting from a larger group known as the Hakataya. Pottery remains indicate that they traded with Kayenta Anasazi from the high desert regions along the Little Colorado River up north and with the Hohokum to the south. Around 1000 AD, these wanderers began stacking rocks to create walls, mortaring them with clay mud to create rooms averaging 18-feet by 12-feet. They used local juniper, pine, and cottonwood for roof support. Additional rooms were built beside and on top of the walls of lower rooms. The final effect makes you think of boxes stacked on boxes, creating a hilltop village or “pueblo.”

Why did they choose to settle here? Contact with the Hohokum opened the Sinaguans to the advantages of farming. Corn, beans, and squash were grown, watered by check dams and canals whose construction was influenced by their Hohokum neighbors. Seasonal flooding along the Verde would mean that higher ground close to their fields would be the best choice of a home site. The ability to see approaching visitors would also provide incentive for an elevated building location. The site we find on their hill close to the Verde River would meet those requirements. Looking around this strategically located Pueblo, it is fun to imagine what the day-to-day life must have been like. Spending some time in the park museum looking at artifacts found during the excavations, which began in 1933, makes it easier to envision daily life. Much of the day must have been spent on

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rooftops. The rooms we see were all covered by flat roofs with ladders poking through holes that provided access to the rooms below, the ones we see as ruins as we walk the paths today. These living-quarters would have been dark and cramped, with fire pit and pottery storage jars embedded in the floor. Smoke would have to escape through the entrance holes in the ceiling and must have made the climb in and out a test of holding one’s breath. Daily routines would probably have seen the hunters leaving early, maybe before sunup. Those working the fields would also have wanted to beat the heat of the day. That doesn’t mean those left at home would have much time to rest. Corn and grain needed to be ground in “metates” (rocks worn into the shape of an elongated “U”), in which hand-held long rocks or “manos” were used to crush and grind. Human remains from the period indicate that rock particles infused into the flour created by this milling process led to extreme tooth wear at a young age. While the work proceeded, children played on the rooftops close by, protected from falling by the waist-high wall around the roof’s perimeter. Not all was survival-oriented activity. Communal living provided artists and craftsmen leisure time to weave baskets and the opportunity to drill holes in shells and small stones to create intricate jewelry for trade. Arrowheads, tools, and weapons were all made by hand. Pottery was crafted using coiled clay. No record of specific roles being assigned by sex is available, but the more domestic activities were usually attributed to women, as they were usually responsible for child-rearing activities that required their presence close to the pueblo. At Tuzigoot, the visitor is allowed to wander at will along paved paths that permit a view of the entire layout. At the highest point, stairs lead to a room that is cool even on the hottest days of an Arizona summer. Another set of steps lead from the interior to the rooftop of this room. What a view! Observations from this vantage point provided ample time to prepare for approaching danger. Shouted warnings would carry easily to those working in the fields below. Not that danger was a way of life. Seldom would time approach the frenetic pace experienced by today’s family. The rhythm of the seasons and the limitations of the tools available mandated greater patience and a slower tempo to daily activities.

Why did they suddenly leave it all behind? Why were the settlements of the Sinagua Indians in the Verde Valley (Montezuma’s Castle, Montezuma’s Well, and Tuzigoot), all deserted long before Columbus discovered this “new world”? The theories are many, but the facts are few. They seem to have been part of a larger emigration. Within a few centuries of one another, the great centers of Southwestern culture - the Anasazi’s Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon, the Hohokam’s Casa Grande and Snaketown, and the Sinaguan’s Montezuma’s Castle and Tuzigoot - were all deserted.

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Artifacts were not plentiful at Tuzigoot, which argues against a

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hurried evacuation due to invasion. Poor sanitation leading to disease has been conjectured. Climate change contributing to extended drought is also a likely candidate. The maintenance of a large community would have been severely tested after a poor harvest. Most likely their departure was predicated on a combination of these causes. No one will probably ever have

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There is much more to see and learn on your visit. A visit to the ruins of this once-thriving, 225-person community today is well worth the time. Admission is nominal at $5 for those 16 years and older. Those under

it fascinating to imagine living in such an exotic place. Grandparents and parents are provided the rare opportunity of sharing a learning experience, because there is always something new to learn and share at Tuzigoot, regardless of age. Before you leave home, visit their website at: www.nps. gov/tuzi/index.htm. They have thought of everything to make your visit educational, rewarding and enjoyable.

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GoneWild Down a quiet dirt road in the shadow of McDowell Mountain, a cougar named Maya lounges in a boulder cave beneath a tree. After a while, she stands up and stretches her back, then slowly saunters through the cave’s opening. She’s a beautiful creature. Long and agile, her eyes are wise and her size commands respect. Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

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Maya walks gingerly on her feet, taking each step very carefully because her large paws are constantly sore. She was declawed at just two months old, leaving her big feet without support and tender, even years later. Her large canine teeth were extracted at the same time, damaging her jaws. She walks up to the front of her caged enclosure at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center to receive a frozen mouse treat. It’s a far cry from the deer she would normally be feeding on in the wild, but she doesn’t know the difference: she’s never been in the wild. Maya is one of thousands of big cats outside of the American zoo system who has lived in captivity for her entire life. She was bred to be a “pet” in South Carolina, then was shipped to an Arizona woman after the woman purchased Maya over the Internet. When neighbors saw the woman walking Maya on a leash in Central Phoenix, they notified police. Game and Fish officials found Maya living in the spare bedroom of an apartment building. Most shocking, the woman had three small children living in the apartment, also. “People who try to keep wild animals as pets always seem to think they have a special bond with the animal and that they will never hurt them,” said Southwest Wildlife founder and director Linda Searles. “It makes them feel special to have a wild animal. The thing is, wild animals and people don’t speak the same language. We might have a smell or move a certain way, and the animal interprets that entirely differently than how we mean it. They have natural instincts to hunt and to protect that we can’t control, and it just takes that one time for tragedy to happen.” Maya’s owner planned to send her to a roadside zoo in Kingman where Maya would have spent the rest of her life in a concrete-floored cage, exploited for entertainment, but instead, she made one good decision. She called the American Sanctuary Association, which led her to Southwest Wildlife, the only accredited sanctuary in Arizona capable of handling an animal Maya’s size.

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When Game and Fish officers showed up to seize Maya, they learned the owner had not been reformed. She had already ordered another mountain lion from a breeder. Mayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner was charged with child endangerment, but Maya was sentenced to life in a different sort of prison. Although Southwest Wildlife provides a safe habitat with plenty of food, veterinary care, stimulation and respect for Maya and other animals with similar stories, it is not their natural habitat. They are forced to live out their lives behind fences. The woman who had Maya was lucky. Maya was still very young and had not yet become difficult to control. Tens of thousands of wild animals are relinquished or destroyed each year because, although they are cute and cuddly as babies, they can become aggressive or too expensive to feed when they get older. Others are released into the wild, a cruel fate for animals that have lost their fear of humans and have never learned to hunt for themselves. Perhaps saddest of all, however, are the wild animals kept in homes in captivity that are fed improper diets, surgically handicapped and treated as if they are human. There is no dignity for an animal that is denied its natural identity. Maya is not alone. Southwest Wildlife is home to wolves, bobcats, mountain lions, bears, porcupines, coatis, foxes, raccoons, coyotes and feathered creatures, most of which were purchased or bred as pets and would have been destroyed had it not been for Linda, the small staff, and army of volunteers and donors who keep them alive.

Linda started the sanctuary 19 years ago with a single coyote that had injured after he was run over by a tractor. She quickly realized there was nowhere to take large injured wild animals. As her passion grew, she found more and more people who were interested in helping her.

She

also

educated

herself

wildlife rehabilitation and partnered with nutritionists, veterinarians, volunteers and anyone else willing to pitch in. Even local grocers began donating outdated meat and day-old bread. Still, each year, it is a struggle to raise the money needed to care for these creatures, but Linda knows she has no choice, because the animals have no choices. Not all of the animals that come to Southwest Wildlife stay. About 70 percent of them are rehabilitated and released. They are the lucky ones; humans have not

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left their mark on their natural instincts. They are injured or orphaned, or their habitat has been encroached upon by development. They need veterinary care or time to heal before they can be released. Staff takes special care not to let babies imprint on staff or adult animals lose their natural fear of humans. Interaction is limited, and the vast majority of the animals can be released to live out their lives in freedom. In some cases, they are even released to help the ecosystem. A nearly two-year project to collect injured and nuisance javalinas ended in June with the successful transplantation of a large herd to an area in Mexico, where jaguars have been attacking cattle. The problem there has been that javalinas have succumbed to canine distemper. The herd cultivated at Southwest Wildlife has been vaccinated, and will be part of a repopulation program where they can be bred and new generations vaccinated, then be released into new natural habitats. Reintroduction will again provide jaguars with their natural food source so that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attack cattle. It will also give the javalina a second chance at natural life. Among the amazing creatures at Southwest Wildlife is one giant not normally found in the Arizona wildlands. Leonardo, a gorgeous and tremendously large African leopard, is king of the sanctuary. Leonardo was a Las Vegas show animal before he spent many years in a small cage in a privatelyowned roadside zoo in Douglas, Arizona. By the time the zoo closed, Leonardo had pneumonia, a collapsed lung, and his jaw structure was brittle because his large teeth had been removed. Linda had followed his plight for years, and the efforts to remove him from the ranch where he was kept. When she was contacted through the American Sanctuary Association to help rehabilitate Leonardo, she immediately accepted.

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Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

Local Writer Publishes First Two Books of

The Vortex Trilogy In so many ways, Anthem writer Janine Caldwell fits a number of common stereotypes: at-home mom of two young boys and “domestic goddess” who works to keep everyone in her family organized and thriving on a daily basis are just a few. Being a self-published author of a Young Adult (YA) trilogy doesn’t necessarily fit the mold of what Caldwell’s life has been until now, but she is moving full steam ahead with creative inspiration, belief in herself and her books, and the fortitude to make her dreams come true. Over and over, we see that it is difficult to suppress creative inspiration. The backstories of commercially successful authors such as J.K. Rowling, and closer to home, Stephenie Meyer (actually, very close to home – Cave Creek) who did not set out to change the world, or even to change their world, just to release their creative inspiration, serve to prove that creativity can come in many packages. This package happens to be a spunky mom who identified her dream, and is running with it. Janine has always loved English and writing. It was only natural for her to get an English degree and take a technical writing job that was as close to writing as she could get. During that time she was involved with filing patents for those she worked with, and she became interested in paralegal work. This interest resulted in her attending Haywood State Paralegal College for her paralegal certificate. But it was the course that she took in screenwriting that awakened the writing bug in her. As she explains it, the course helped her fill “a creative need” while she cared for her then-young sons, Ethan and Gavin. Janine remained open to whatever path God laid in front of her, and when the opportunity to lead a young women’s Bible study at Fellowship church presented itself, she agreed, seeing it as an opportunity to

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connect with young girls and make a

Trent, two young adults whose lives

difference in their lives. What she did not

are supernaturally linked, and troubled

realize at the time was the impact they

as they develop their relationship and

would have on her life.

navigate through the parallel world in which they live, with Cassie’s tennis

The 7th and 8th grade girls in Janine’s

career in the backdrop, hanging in the

Bible study group introduced her to the

balance.

Twilight Series (the wildly popular trilogy by Stephenie Meyer). Janine devoured

As a Christian strong in her faith, it is

the books and found herself begging the

important to Janine to produce quality

girls to bring in each successive book until

fiction that is realistic in the themes that

she finished the series. Janine started

her characters deal with, but that don’t

fitting in writing sessions early in the

contain unnecessary cursing, sex or

morning, late in the evening, and around

violence. Janine explains, “I don’t write

daily nap times for her boys. She joined

Christian Fiction, but it is what I would

the Society of Children’s Book Writers

consider ‘moralistic.’”

& Illustrators. She read writers’ blogs, queried agents and had beta readers for

Even

her manuscripts, all before she decided

represent her target demographic for

to take her future into her own hands and

the book, or her typical reader, they are

publish her own books.

fiercely supportive of Janine and her

though

her

family

doesn’t

dreams. The popularity of her books has In these digital times, it is easier than

spread and continues to spread through

ever to produce a book and offer it for

word-of-mouth. Her inspiration shows

sale in both print and electronic format.

no signs of waning, as she has moved

However, it is way more complicated if

on to writing another book, tentatively

one takes the time to do it right. She

titled “Visited” and then plans to write

has taken painstaking steps in each

her third and final book in the Vortex

part of the process, from choosing

Trilogy, “Deuce.”

the manuscript templates, to hiring a designer for cover art, to ensure that her

Janine’s stories are an exciting read, but

book represents the quality she believes

perhaps the most exciting story to be

in from start to finish.

told is her own, in which the protagonist follows her heart, is guided by creativity,

Janine spent four years writing her

takes responsibility for her own destiny,

first book, “Rematch,” as the first in

inspires her children to follow their own

the Vortex Series. She followed her

dreams and lives happily ever after.

freshman project with her second book in the planned trilogy, “Double Fault.”

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Dining Guide Spotlight

English Rose Tea Room 201 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 480-488-4812 www.carefreetea.com

Situated in the heart of beautiful Carefree, Arizona, the English Rose Tea Room provides an exquisite Afternoon Tea experience. Try a scone with Devon Cream, the Duchess of Bedford’s Formal Afternoon Tea, or simply a delicious vegetarian quiche. There is something for every discerning tea lover’s palate. The interior of the Tea Room boasts sumptuous fabrics of velvet and silk, crystal chandeliers and beautiful bone China tea sets. An extensive lunch menu, a beautifully appointed outdoor patio and a gorgeous gift store makes the English Rose Tea Room a “Must Do” when coming to Carefree, Arizona.

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Dining Guide Spotlight

Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina 623-551-8580

3655 W. Anthem Way Anthem, AZ 85086 In the Safeway shopping center

Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, one of Anthem’s favorite restaurants, has a whole new look. The restaurant updated many of its table and chairs, as well as decorations and overall ambiance. The locals have really appreciated the updates and the commitment from the ownership and management to keeping the restaurant fresh and vibrant. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the great Old World authentic Mexican food the restaurant has been serving for so many years. Locals have been enjoying Taco Tuesdays’ two tacos, rice and beans plus unlimited chips and salsa for $7.95. Recently, Ocho Locos started offering Chicken Street Taco dinners on Thursdays for only $9.95. Happy Hour 3 to 6 p.m. daily, has always been a great place to gather and start the night . All appetizers are $3 off and there are margarita and beer specials, all easy on the wallet. Ocho Locos is located in the Safeway shopping center at Gavilan Parkway and Anthem Way. Open every day, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum Step back in time to Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum also known as Pioneer Village, located just off the I-17 at Exit 225 is open on Thurs. through Sat. nights through July 28th. FREE Admission Thursdays, gold panning, gunfights, movies under the stars, trolley rides and so much more. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 9:30 p.m. Pioneer Village is a museum that focuses on Arizona history between territorial days 1863 to statehood in 1912. We have authentic and reproductions of buildings and many artifacts from that period in time. Pioneer Village is a family-oriented destination where you can combine education with fun and have an awesome experience. Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum 3901 W. Pioneer Rd. 623-465-1052 www.pioneeraz.org

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Black Platinum Solar and Electric If you’ve been wondering, “Is it worth it to go solar ?” The answer is, “Yes!” It’s possible to have up to 50 percent of your total solar system cost covered by incentives and tax credits - and then eventually not have to pay an electric bill! Black Platinum Solar & Electric, has been delivering affordable turnkey photovoltaic (PV) systems since 2008. One of the keys to their success is their highly personalized service. John Black will take time with each customer to ensure you are fully informed before you make a purchase. Your system is customized to your electricity consumption, with the goal of energy independence. Many of our customers no longer pay an electric bill, or pay only their meter read fees. Currently, APS is paying residents an incentive of 55 cents per watt to install a PV system. Additionally, the State allows a $1,000 tax credit – and the Federal government allows a tax credit of 30 percent of the total system cost. All of these incentives can add up to 50 percent of your total system cost! Call Black Platinum today for a free PV system estimate. Black Platinum Solar & Electric 623-434-3340 www.blackplatinumsolar.com

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Chris Mellon and Company Custom Home and Remodeling Center

Why hire a designer, an architect and a remodeler when you can get all three in one place. When quality and service matter, Chris Mellon and Company is your one stop shop for all your home and business remodeling needs from design to development. With over 30 years’ experience in the design, build and remodel arena, Chris Mellon and Company offers a variety of services that fit any remodel need, from kitchen and bath remodels to home theater and wine cellars, all under one roof. Chosen as one of the nation’s Top 550 remodelers by Remodeling magazine, Chris Mellon and Company will make your experience top level and abundantly satisfying. The Chris Mellon staff is also very focused on discretion for its high profile clients. When you want to make an impact in your home or business for the remodel that fits your dreams, Chris Mellon and Company is the one call you need to make. Chris Mellon and Company Custom Home and Remodeling Center 480-575-6977 7509 E. Cave Creek Road Carefree, AZ www.chrismellon.com

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Aesthetic Medicine

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Accountant

Beauty

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Desert Foothills Accounting & Tax 623-551-3100 www.desertfoothillscpa.com Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC. 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130

Advertising

ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-0123 www.imagesaz.com

Air conditioning/Heating Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com

Airport Services

Arizona Executive LLC. 602-475-1125 www.arizonaexecutivellc.com

Animal Services Sonoran Desert Pet Resort 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com

Pet Spa Desert Oasis Pet Spaw 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com

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

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

Hair Care Dollyrockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Echo Hair and Color Salon 623-581-3333 www.echohairandcolorsalon.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com Skin Care Merle Norman Cosmetics 623-551-9502 www.merlenorman.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com

Boutique

DollyRockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Fans and Fashionistas Shops at Norterra 623-587-1400 Nothing in Moderation Located in Merle Norman 623-551-9502 Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com

Business Groups

Carpet Cleaning

Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Carpet Cleaning 623-780-0110 Carpet and Tile Cleaning Clean King Carpet and Restoration 602-663-0466 www.cleankingcarpetcleaning.com

Charity Network

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

College

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

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

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

Custom HOme Remodeling

Chris Mellon & Company 7509 E. Cave Creek Rd 480-575-6977 www.chrismellon.com

Dentist

Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106 Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 www.dentistryatwestland.com

Anthem/North Gateway Chamber of Commerce 602-495-6483 www.northgatewaychamber.org

North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E www.myanthemdentist.com

Preferred Business at Anthem 623-551-0523 www.pbanthem.com

West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104

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

Golf Course

The 500 Club 623-492-9500 www.the500club.com

Health & Fitness

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

Orthodontics

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

Outdoor Furniture Elegant Outdoor Living 623-340-3072 www.elegantoutdoorlivingaz.com

Painting

RE/MAX Professional Realtors Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD www.azrealty.com RE/MAX Sonoran Hills Jim McGiffert 623-581-0361 www.sonoranhillsproperties.com

restaurants

Café Aroma 623-551-1500 4220 W. Summit Walk Ct. #1202

House Sitting

Daisy Mountain Painting 623-551-3156 www.daisymountainpainting.com

Café Provence 623-551-1313 www.cafeprovenceaz.com

Home Inspection

Dino’s Painting 623-221-7911 623-986-5211 www.dinospainting.com

Carefree Station 480-488-8182 www.carefreestation.com

Sonoran Desert Sports Dog 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com Integrity Inspections AZ 480-710-7313 www.integrityinspectionsaz.com

HOme Remodeling Chris Mellon & Company 7509 E. Cave Creek Rd 480-575-6977 www.chrismellon.com

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Auto/home/life/renters/health/retirement/Auto Loans & refinancing

Allstate - Randy Morris 602-298-6168 www.allstate.com Farmers Insurance Greg Hottmann Alicia Hensen 623-551-6561

State Farm - Nanette Miller 623-742-6866 nanette@nanettemiller.com

Jewelry/gold buyers AndrewZ 623-551-6892 www.andrewzdiamonds.com

Landscape Design

Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 GLS 623-465-8660

naturopathic

Dr. Jennifer Gentry, NMD 623-251-5518 42104 N. Venture Ct., Suite C-126

Premier Commercial Painting 623-551-8640 www.premier-commercial.com

Pediatrics

Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114 Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153

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

Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127 Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant 623-551-8580 3655 W. Anthem Way Q-to-U BBQ 623-465-7800 www.Q-to-U-BBQ.com The Station 623-465-7290 46202 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Wild Vines 623-465-0010 41111 N. Daisy Mountain Dr.

Physical Therapy

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Plumbing

Liberty Plumbing & Solar 623-551-9156 www.libertyplumbingandsolar.com Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com

Realtor

Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain RE Gary Drew 623-512-0828 www.drewazrealestate.com Compass Realty www.azshortsalefacts.com

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Solar

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Schools

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Anthem Preparatory Academy 623-465-4776 www.anthemprep.org Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090 Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690 The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org The Caepe Preschool Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290 Caurus Academy 623-551-5083 www.azmontessori.org Creative Castle Preschool 602-740-9561 www.CreativeCastlePreschool.com Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590 Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090 Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490 New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590

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

Urgent Care

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

Water Softener & Filtration

Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.softwaterplusaz.com

Weed Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

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

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Worship

Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com New Creation Community 623-551-2622 www.NCCconnect.com New River First Assembly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086 Northridge Community 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org North Valley Assembly of God 623-256-2408 www.northvalleyag.com North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957 Pioneer United Methodist Church 602-320-7724 www.pioneerumcaz.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org

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

Shalom Heritage 602-635-3722 www.shalomheritage.com

North Valley Christian Academy 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org

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

Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.spurcrosscowboychurch.com

Northwest Christian School 602-978-5134 www.NorthwestChristianSchool.org

Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com

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Recipe

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

S’mores: a classic camping treat, with cosmopolitan flair

Many of us have fond memories of sitting around a campfire under the stars when we were introduced to S’mores for the first time. In my case, that first camping experience was my last, but I will always hold the memories of my first S’mores near and dear to my heart. One does not need to sacrifice convenience and luxury in order to have out-of-this world S’mores. Head down to Cask 63 in Scottsdale, where Executive Chef Brian Feirstein is serving this tasty treat coupled with organic peanut butter ice cream to the droves of devotees the restaurant has already collected since its opening in January 2012. There you go … an authentic camping experience without the sleeping bag and bugs!

S’ Mo res with M a r s h m all o w, Ch o c o l a t e B ro wn i e , Graham Cr a c k e r, an d O r g a n i c P e a n u t B u t t e r I c e Cre a m Ingredients: 1 pound unsalted butter 1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate 6 extra-large eggs 3 tablespoons instant coffee powder or Fresh ground espresso 2 tablespoons real vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt Peanut butter ice cream, as desired 8-12 graham crackers Chocolate sauce, as desired 8-12 marshmallows

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METHOD:

(For brownies) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Grease and flour a 13 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan. 3. Melt together the butter, 1 pound chocolate chips, and bitter chocolate on top of a double boiler. 4. Cool slightly. 5. Stir together eggs, instant coffee, vanilla, and sugar. 6. Stir in warm chocolate mixture and cool to room temperature. 7. Stir together 1 cup of the flour, baking powder and salt. 8. Add to cooled chocolate mixture. 9. Then add the remaining chocolate chips to the chocolate batter. 10. Pour into prepared pan. 11. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until tester just comes out clean. 12. Halfway through baking, rap the pan against the oven shelf to allow air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. 13. Do not over bake! 14. Cool thoroughly and cut into squares.

(To Make Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores) 1. Cut the brownie in half, top with a graham cracker, drizzle with chocolate sauce. 2. Place another brownie on top, layer another graham cracker, drizzle with more chocolate sauce and top with a marshmallow. 3. Using a torch, caramelize the marshmallow on all sides. 4. Serve with peanut butter ice cream on the side. Cask 63 8877 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85253 480-922-5666 www.cask63.com

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