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contents :: contributors 08

Meet the Bone Family

High School Sports :: BCHS Cross Country

22 Community

Shelly Spence :: Owner/Publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221 Annis Pepion Scott :: Editor

36 Youth :: Kelly Didiot 38

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Exceptional Dining Experience

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Stephanie Maher Palenque :: Contributing Writer Amanda Christmann Larson :: Contributing Writer Donna Kublin :: Contributing Writer Jeffrey Cody :: Contributing Writer Jenny Brooks :: Contributing Writer Nigel Spence :: Contributing Writer Holly Matson :: Contributing Writer Karen Sophia Photography :: Photographer Jerri Parness Photography :: Photographer Meaghan’s Dream :: Graphic Artist Jeff Penzone :: Advertising Consultant jeff@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-0123

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feature staff bio Amanda Christmann Larson has been a contributing writer for ImagesAZ since December 2010. As a former award-winning newspaper reporter, she has taken her love for writing beyond hard news and into the everyday lives of local residents, sharing their struggles, accomplishments and inspiring moments. Finding inspiration all around her is not a side job for Amanda. She is founder and director of a non-profit volunteer organization called Compassionate Journeys, dedicated to bringing medical volunteers and teachers to rural areas in Ghana, West Africa. She is motivated every day by her love for children and her desire to provide them with educational, health and economic opportunities so that they can not only survive, but thrive.

Amanda Christmann Larson Contributing writer Photography by Jerri Parness

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More recently, she and her volunteers have begun raising funds to build a home for rescued child slaves in Ghana called “Melor Vinyewo,” or, “I Love All My Children.” This month, with the support of her husband and three sons, Amanda is embarking on a bicycle journey across the United States, from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, called “Babes Blocking Traffic” to raise funds and increase awareness about child trafficking and slavery going on today across the globe.

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welcome I

t is the beauty in our own backyards that lure most of us to Anthem, Desert Hills, Tramonto and New River. We love the mountain sunsets, the wide open desert, and

the sense of community all around us. This month’s edition of ImagesAZ is all about how we come together to help each other when we are faced with tough challenges. To illustrate this, special contributor Holly Matson shares her heartfelt appreciation for how the entire community came together to help families whose dreams were destroyed in August’s devastating storm. We can all be proud of how many of our businesses and individuals were willing to roll up their sleeves to help each other in this time of need. Also, we are happy to highlight the good work being done by Teen Challenge, a great organization located here in our community that has changed the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of men fighting addictions. Writer Amanda Christmann Larson tackles that story, as well as a very important feature on child trafficking, an issue we are often unaware of in our daily lives. I, for one, had no idea child trafficking existed in our area, or even our part of the world. Her article serves as a call-to-arms of sorts for all of us to become aware, and then angry enough about this problem to decide to make a change in both our attitudes and our laws. We’re especially proud of Amanda for not just talking about the issue of child trafficking, but for doing something about it. She is one of two women who will be riding bicycles across America this month as part of Babes Blocking Traffic, spreading awareness about child trafficking worldwide. No matter their stories, all of our featured neighbors this month have one major thing in common: they are all making a positive impact on our community and in our lives, and they are right here in our backyards. Let’s join them in their struggles, celebrate their victories and walk along side them as they continue to make a difference. Cheers! Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine Owner/Publisher 623-341-8221

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Meet the

Writer Nigel Spence Photographer Karen Sophia Photography

Bone Family a family with no limits.

s kids, we dream without limits. No mountain is too high, no

obstacle too great and no sense of proximity or feasibility is placed on what and where we will live out our dreams. As our lives take shape, we make decisions that affect our dreams. The saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life got in the way,â&#x20AC;? too often has meant that our dreams are left behind, and our childhood fantasies remain precisely that, fantasies. Dave and Nancy Bone are a couple who have not given up on chasing their dreams. In fact, they have chased a lot of things, including one another across the country, in their 20 years of marriage. As a boy from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dave took his athletic talents to Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia, where he played baseball. He completed a degree in political science and found part-time work at Jonquil Sporting Goods during his summer breaks. Nancy, who grew up in Mt. Lebanon (just south of Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, attended West Virginia University, where she completed a degree in business. The girl may have been taken from the Steel City, but the Steel City was still a part of the girl. Shortly after graduation, Nancy moved to Atlanta with her college roommate, taking a job with Pacesetter Steel, working in logistics.

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After a return to Fort Wayne for about nine months after

twins so she was excited. I, on the other hand, was

the completion of college, Dave moved back to Atlanta

shocked. The question that went through my mind was,

to pursue his desire to turn his part-time sporting goods

‘How expensive will two be at the same time?’”

job into a career. Having lost contact with his baseball friends, Dave walked into a bar that he once frequented,

On Dec. 20, 1994, Brenden and Alec Bone, were born

looking for some familiar faces. He struck out on

in Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Indistinguishable

knowing anyone, but found himself talking to the guy

from one another at birth, Brenden and Alec have grown

next to him at the bar, Richard Humphrey.

through life together. Dave reflects of the early years, “We could not tell them apart. Both were good babies.

As the evening progressed, Dave kept looking over at

Both learned to walk on the same day. Much of what

a girl further down the bar, and when she topped up

they did in development they learned, if not on the same

his beer from her pitcher, he thought he was in heaven.

day, within a day or two. Each seemed to learn and then

Nancy realized that Dave was with a “friend” (even

take from the other to learn. Interestingly, we put them in

though Dave had just met Richard), so she found her

separate cribs once they learned to walk and often times

roommate Amy and the four got a table together. Within

we would find them in the same crib the next morning.”

18 months of that evening, Amy and Richard were married, and so were Dave and Nancy.

The addition of children created a desire to be closer to family, so Nancy took a relocation package from her

Two years after the wedding, they realized that there

employer, Pittsburgh Logistic Systems, and headed home

would be an addition to the family. The news that they

to Pittsburgh and continued working in the steel industry.

would be having twins caused great joy for Nancy and

Dave took his sporting goods experience to Dick’s

some concern for Dave, “Nancy always wanted to have

Sporting Goods, then a 34-store chain, and applied for a

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job. He landed a spot in the team sports department at a regional store near the corporate office, and began to move up through the company as quickly as the company itself was expanding. With their dad spending all day around sporting equipment, it was not long before two baseball gloves and a soccer ball made it back to the Bone residents for the boys. Soccer would be their first sport, with baseball, basketball, football and hockey not far behind. They would excel in both baseball and soccer, playing for travel club teams in Pennsylvania that would travel to the surrounding states. An opportunity arose for Dave to become the store manager of a new Dick’s Sporting Goods in his hometown of Fort Wayne, an opportunity that he, Nancy and the boys decided was worth pursuing. While in Indiana, the boys not only continued playing baseball and soccer, but also

“We could not tell them apart. Both were good babies. Both learned to walk on the same day. Much of what they did in development they learned, if not on the same day, within a day or two.

began playing golf. At first, Dave had shied away from having the boys play golf for fear that the swing would interfere with their baseball swing, but while the two sports did not coexist perfectly, both boys seemed to enjoy the game. Dick’s Sporting Goods expansion west led to the opportunity for Dave to bring the boys somewhere that they could pursue sports year round. The family moved to Anthem in 2007, with Dave based at the Happy Valley store, before he moved to the Arrowhead location. The boys attended Canyon Springs Elementary and continued playing baseball and soccer for local teams, and golf at the 500 Club during the summer. Once in high school at Boulder Creek, Brenden decided to quit baseball to focus on golf. This was a difficult moment for Dave, “It was tough to swallow at first, knowing how he had played for the last 10 years and was developing as a good pitcher and shortstop. We began to support both of the boys’ growing affection for golf through golf lessons and golf tournaments. I did keep my mouth shut and supported his wishes and truly learned to love the game and his activity. The best choice a parent

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The chasing theme did not skip a generation, and we will watch with interest to see where these two boys chase leads them in the future. could make. Let them play and enjoy the sport they

for academics comes mostly from our mother; she

love without parent interference.”

always pushed us when we were younger to succeed in academics. I remember being forced to complete

After two years of high school baseball, Alec followed

my math flashcards while in the bathtub. Both our

in his brother’s footsteps, retiring his bat and glove to

mother and father went to college and always had

focus on golf. They have become a formidable duo

expectations for us to excel in the classroom. Both

on the course in recent summers in JGAA and AJGA

of us would like to get golf scholarships and pursue

tournaments, and have been a leading force on the

engineering degrees. I would like to continue to

Boulder Creek High School golf team. This year, the

improve my golf game and see how far it will take

boys hope to have great success as seniors on the golf

me, however, I still have strong aspirations for a

team, and leave a lasting impression on a program

career in engineering,” Brenden shared.

that they have helped shape in the past four years. Dave and Nancy Bone chased their dreams, chased

Currently the boys are enjoying the process of being

one another, and chased after opportunity. Their

recruited, both being pursued by some of the top

sons now chase a white ball down the fairway, at

college golf programs in the country. Their on-

golf tournaments around the country. The chasing

course proficiencies are equaled by their academic

theme did not skip a generation, and we will watch

performance, with Brenden’s 4.31 cumulative GPA

with interest to see where these two boys chase leads

narrowly edging his brother’s 4.17. “Our aptitude

them in the future.

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BCHs cross country Writer Nigel Spence Photographer Lexi Feifer

Before dawn breaks on a sultry August morning, the Boulder Creek High School track is alive with activity. From the parking lot, voices emerge from the darkness and faint silhouettes form shadows in the hint of a morning glow. Not a minute after the 5:15 a.m. starting time, a shout goes out to all of the late arrivers. Take off for the warm-up is imminent. Moments later,

Sports

a flock of about 60 students turns south, slowly breaking from walk to jog to a rhythmic slow run as it embarks upon four loops of the track. Each athlete finds a feel for the ground, easing into the tempo of another practice. When the morning sun has lit the sky, and heat begins to descend on the desert, the crosscountry team gathers to stretch. I marvel at the students’ dedication; 5:15 a.m. was closer to late night than early morning during my high school summer vacations. For these athletes, voluntary workouts six days a week began in late June, five of those days at this hour, with a slight respite given on Saturday mornings when practice begins at 7 a.m. “Once you start running at this hour, you can’t just stop,” commented senior cross -country runner Jessica Anderson. “There are some days that you think about not showing, but you just get through it.” Anderson, who joined the team last year as a junior, having moved with her family from

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Oklahoma, has been running competitively since fifth grade. She is a versatile track athlete who runs middle distance events and also competes in high jump. Anderson was unaccustomed to the 3.1 mile distance of cross country (they only run 2 miles in Oklahoma) and will be looking for a major improvement in personal times this year in an effort to help her team reach its goals. “We want to make it to state this year,” Anderson asserted, acknowledging that the team’s performance last season was not indicative of what has been a stellar program in seasons past. The team finished twelfth at the sectional championship in 2011, missing qualifying for the state championship by four spots. “Last year was a rebuilding year for the girls’ team,” said head coach Andrea Williams. “The season prior, we had a roster full of senior girls who ran together, leaving little room for younger athletes to run at the varsity level. Those who ran last year will be better for the experience, and we have high hopes for the team to be competitive in the section this year.” Brooke Binns and Alissa Hazine led the girls’ team in 2011. Both girls bring strong pre-season preparations to the upcoming 2012 schedule. The two, along with Anderson, are expected to be major team contributors this year. The wild card this season could be the addition of Taylor Cunningham. Cunningham, who started last track season as a sprinter, showed promise as a part of the 4 x 800m relay team. That promise has turned to an off-season full of extra miles, and Cunningham may only be scratching the surface as to where her athletic talents may take her over longer distances. The boys’ team enters the 2012 season full of promise, also. Placing fourth in its section and

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state meet, with the nearest fellow sophomore nine places behind

of their starting seven runners. Furthermore, they are returning 10

him. Nova will be looking to build upon this sophomore success

of the top 11 runners from last year’s depth chart, a factor that will

and will be a key ingredient in the Jags’ achievements.

prove significant as the Jags look to firm up the middle and bottom part of their team.

Last season, two freshmen, Cameron Feifer and Luke Meyer, shared some of the varsity responsibilities. It was Feifer who

On paper, the team appears to have the perfect mix of senior

edged out Meyer to make the starting seven for both the sectional

leadership and underclassmen talent that could take them close to

and state meets, but it was Meyer who had a stronger track

the podium at the end of the season.

season in the spring. Both athletes are certain to be stronger as sophomores and will be pivotal in securing those all-important final

Senior Jake Prickett, who shares the role of co-captain with fellow

counting positions on the team.

senior Austin Galeazzo, feels fortunate to have the upcoming opportunity, “I started cross country as a cross-training sport for

The boys’ team will also benefit from an addition to the coaching

competitive skiing and just found that I love it. We have a real

staff. Andrea Williams has overseen the program for the past six

team atmosphere, to the point that it almost feels like a family.”

years with the assistance of Erin Stuart. In the past, athletes have filled volunteer roles, and this year is no different; Lexi Feifer and

This California native, who wishes to follow the family tradition

Casey Lozano are in place this season. The major addition to the

of entering the Marine Corps, believes that winning the sectional

coaching staff is Tom Clarke, a former collegiate runner at NAU

championship is an attainable goal. To do so, he and his fellow

and veteran of 26 marathons, with a personal best of 2:28:30.

captain intend to convert their hard summer training miles into

Clarke has joined the faculty in the mathematics department.

results on the course – to improve upon their 22nd and 26th place

Not only does Clarke bring his own personal experience and

finishes, respectively, from last year’s event. The two will be more

knowledge of training, he also has the ability to run with the top

than ably assisted by fellow seniors Aron Kirkendoll and James

student athletes, which helps to push them through their trainings.

Kuntz, both of whom ran in sectional and state meets last year. It will not be until the end of October that the efforts of the early However, the four seniors will likely be chasing Junior Alex Nova.

mornings in June, July and August will be realized. But for both

Nova was a standout on the team last season as a sophomore,

teams the goals have been set and the belief is evident that this

finishing second at the sectional meet and twelfth at the state

season will be one of great significance.

titles. Seven seniors and four juniors finished in front of him at the

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September Concerts and Events at MIM The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, is hosting numerous events throughout the month of September. From Bach to Balinese Gamelan and everything in between, the MIM is hosting an event that is sure to please everyone. Highlighted performances include Rodney Crowell, Rachel Barton Pine and Sondre Lerche. Rodney Crowell takes the stage Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. The Grammy-winning songwriter, producer, and artist, will bring poetry and earthy tautness to songs steeped in country and Americana. Tickets for his show range from $37.50 to $42.50.

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Classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine is set to perform Friday, Sept. 21. Hailed as one of the most charismatic and compelling American violinist of her generation, Pine is certain to amaze you with her incredible talents. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show range from $32.50 to $42.50. On Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. indie-pop singer songwriter Sondre Lerche takes the stage, performing his contrasting musical styles that have gained critical praise from Rolling Stone and the New York Times. The Norwegian-born musician is on a national tour, and the MIM presents the only opportunity to catch him in Arizona. Tickets range from $23.50 to $28.50 480-478-6000 www.themim.org

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Cave Creek Museum Seeks Mimeograph Machine and Volunteers As Cave Creek Museum prepares to re-open for the new season Wednesday, Oct. 3, it is seeking several items for its new “Office Through the Ages” exhibit, including a 10-key adding machine, old office furniture and a mimeograph machine to show how the community’s local newspapers were produced. “Advancements in technology certainly have made work easier, but it is not nearly as interactive as it was many decades ago,” Evelyn Johnson, Cave Creek Museum’s executive director, said. “This new exhibit will include various tools and equipment from different eras to show how offices and the workplace have changed over the years.” The museum is also planning a new general store exhibit and is seeking old fabrics, flour sacks, old Cracker Jack boxes and other old general store items. The museum is seeking volunteers of all ages for a variety of positions, including docents and special project-based positions. Experience is not necessary, though a background in public speaking, education, hospitality, retail, merchandising, construction or digital media will be helpful. Docent training orientations for volunteers are being planned. 480-488-2764 www.cavecreekmuseum.org

MIM Debuts First Museum Catalog The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is proud to announce the release of its first museum catalog, “MIM: Highlights from the Musical Instrument

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Peter Asher: A Musical Memoir of the Sixties and Beyond

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David Wilcox

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Museum.” The catalog is 216 pages and showcases beautiful photographs and extensive descriptions of more than 200 of the museum’s instruments, as well as the award-winning museum itself.

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The idea for a catalog originated because many of the museum’s guests wanted a memento in which they could learn more about MIM after their

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visit. The book uniquely highlights instruments and facts that may not be on display in the galleries. This allows visitors to continue learning about the museum’s instruments, and the cultures in which they are made and performed, from the comfort of their homes. “MIM: Highlights from the Musical Instrument Museum” is available in the Museum Store for a retail price of $40. The catalog can also be purchased by e-mailing or calling the museum store. Shipping is available for an additional fee. 480-478-6002

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ProMusica Arizona Announces Tenth Season In celebration of ProMusica Arizona’s tenth anniversary, the 2012-13 season is sure to please audiences with a variety of entertainment. Tickets can be purchased by calling ProMusica Arizona, visiting the website or stopping by Deer Valley Credit Union or Andrew Z Jewelers in Anthem. www.pmaz.org

Below are the season dates and performances. America the Beautiful Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem Nov. 4, 4 p.m. Camelback Bible Church 3900 E. Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley Joyous Noel Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 4 p.m. Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center

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NVCA and “Dare to Be” TV Announce Partnership North Valley Christian Academy is announcing a new partnership with “Dare to Be” TV. The school will join together with this nonprofit TV production group to produce an educational, faith-based children’s program on their school campus. Nate Kretzmann, NVCA’s Executive Director, said, “We are extremely excited about partnering with Lloyd Claycomb and his non-profit show, “Dare to Be.” Lloyd’s passion to help children develop a strong faith, combined with his exceptional talent and expertise, creates a perfect partnership with NVCA. We want to build solid, confident, children truly prepared to thrive in all of life – not only academically, but children who are secure and confident in their faith.” “In addition,” Kretzmann says, “This partnership will provide NVCA students the opportunity to learn about film editing, video production, lighting, acting, speaking skills, and a host of other learning experiences which will incorporate critical and creative thinking.” Several episodes of “Dare to Be” are already complete, and now the team is looking to introduce the show to a larger market. The group is in talks with religious television networks, such as TBN and NRB, and is also exploring online distribution options. “Dare to Be” is moving from their production studio, currently in Montana, to Anthem’s North Valley Christian Academy next month. “God continues to bless NVCA with incredible partnerships,” says Kretzmann. “Lloyd and I have just begun the brainstorming process of some exciting new things that can provide a positive impact for the children in our community.” www.northvalleyca.org

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DVUSD Introduces iPads for Extended Kindergarten Classes All extended DVUSD kindergarten classes will provide iPads in all school locations that offer the program. Teachers can use applications made available on the iPads to teach a variety of concepts for every grade level. Kindergarten students can engage in interactive lessons in subjects like math and spelling. www.dvusd.org

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Tai Chi Classes Paradise Valley Community College Black Mountain campus has openings in Tai Chi classes taught by Ray Sol, known as “The Tai Chi Guy.” Beginner, intermediate and advanced Tai Chi classes will be held at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church each Tuesday and Thursday, commencing Sept. 4 and running through Dec. 6. The beginner class teaches the fundamentals of Tai Chi, including the moves, rules and traditional discipline of the sport. The program uses innovative techniques for health and stress management. Tai Chi movements combined with music and breathing bring about a state of relaxation, and also strengthen muscles, reduce weight, increase flexibility, strengthen the cardiovascular system and promote total well being. Sol has been teaching Tai Chi for 13 years and can see the benefits that he passes along to his students. “I’ve seen marked improvement in the flexibility, strength and balance of many students. This year, one of them won a gold medal in Tai Chi at the Arizona Senior Olympics. It shows how skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom can be used for success in the real world.” To register, visit PVCC at Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale. 602-493-2600 www.paradisevalley.edu/blackmountain

North Valley Symphony Orchestra Founding musical director Kevin Kozacek is thrilled with the response of more than 70 community musicians who will come together to rehearse beginning Sept. 10 as a part of the North Valley Symphony Orchestra. Rehearsals are planned for Monday evenings from 7 – 9 p.m. at North Canyon High School. Anyone interested in joining NVSO, or in helping to manage or sponsor this new organization is asked to contact administration via e-mail. admin@northvalleysymphony.org

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Online Triathlon Store Opens Scottsdale Location After several years of competing in triathlon races, Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, brings her passion for the sport to Scottsdale. Schohl launched Destination Kona as an online triathlon store in March 2012, and will be expanding to a North Scottsdale retail location this fall, complete with in-house nutrition coaching. Located in the premier Scottsdale Promenade, Destination Kona will be located at 16459 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 101, Scottsdale. The triathlon store will open its doors in late September. “Destination Kona was created to not only provide triathletes with exceptional gear and apparel, but to offer convenient nutrition and coaching services for everyone,” said Schohl, who recently obtained a master’s degree in nutrition and founded an endurance nutrition coaching business called Fuel to the Finish. To distinguish her triathlon store from general sporting goods stores, Schohl offers products and training guidance specific for triathlons as well as to those training for the three sequential endurance events independently: swimming, cycling and running. In-store or online, athletes of all levels can find men’s and women’s fitness apparel and gear, as well as fueling products. “Triathlons have become a lifestyle for many people,” Schohl said. “It’s about setting goals, making lifestyle changes, improving nutrition, revving up physical activity, building confidence and pushing the mind and body to the limit. At Destination Kona, we promote lifestyle change through the incredible sport of triathlon.” For more information on Destination Kona, Scottsdale’s newest triathlon store, their products, hours of operation, and upcoming events, visit the website listed below. 866-984-6333 www.dktristore.com

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After-School Band Program Offered in Anthem Is your child attending a school that does not offer a band program, or that does not start their band program until sixth grade? Would you like your child to attend a charter or private school, but are hesitant because they do not offer a band program? Do you not want your child pulled out of academic classes to attend band? Then our instrumental band program is for you! Ms. G. has been teaching band for over 35 years and is proud to be heading up the new instrumental band program at the Dave Janssen School of Music in Anthem. This is an after-school program, rehearsing Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. 623-326-1246

September 1 Duck-Race Daze Anthem Pets/Jackass Acres K-9 Korral Dog Park is hosting a duck derby in the Anthem Community Park Saturday, Sept. 1. Pre-race entertainment, food and games will begin at 4 p.m., along with a demonstration by Phoenix K-9 and Anthem Search and Rescue and a short performance by Arizona Dance Artistry. The feature event of the evening will be the duck race, scheduled to get under way at 5:30 p.m. Rubber ducks will travel the designated course through the Anthem Community Park ponds, with the winning duck and owner collecting a cash prize of $200. Ducks can be purchased for $20 from any of the participating non-profit organizations listed below. The top 25 place getters will win a prize. Be sure that you have a duck in the race. Purradise Ranch Inc. Arizona Dance Artistry and Foundation to Aspire H.O.P.E. in Anthem North Valley Posse Crohns and Colitis Foundation Play4autism.org Anthem Pets www.anthempets.com anthempets@yahoo.com

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September 2 Harold’s Cave Creek Corral Luau Hele mei hoohiwahiwa! Or, “Come Celebrate!” the end of summer and Labor Day Weekend at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Sun., Sept. 2. Once again, Harold’s is hosting a festive Hawaiian luau, complete with 10 tons of sand, 10 palm trees, a thrilling Fire Knife Dance and lots of fun. The popular party features a pig roast luau buffet, Ka’ea Mauna Lani Hawaiian luau dancers, a reggae performance by Grantman & the Island Beat, a limbo and hula contest, face painting, lei making, Hawaiian vendors, drink specials and more. Your host is Danny “Maui Dan” Piacquadio, Harold’s Corral’s co-owner, who started the Cave Creek Luau tradition 15 years ago. “It’s probably the only place in Arizona where you’ll see real cowboys hula dancing and people of all ages competing in a limbo contest,” Piacquadio said. Last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets early. Piacquadio also encourages guests to take note of the entertainment and buffet schedule, so they don’t miss out on any fun: 6 p.m. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Hawaiian buffet begins (two pig roast buffet stations). 7:30 p.m. Luau show begins outside. 8:30 p.m. Grantman & the Island Beat perform reggae music inside Open seating is first come/first served. Tickets are $25 per adult and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Larger parties can purchase a 10-top VIP table for $275, which includes a front row table, cocktail service and complimentary Hawaiian gift. 480-488-1906 www.haroldscorral.com

September 16 – 17, 25 – 26 NVJCA High Holiday Celebrations The North Valley Jewish Community Association (NVJCA) invites those interested to join them for High Holiday services led by student rabbi Miriam Green at the following dates and times: Rosh Hashanah: Erev Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, Sept. 16 Rosh Hashanah: Morning Service, Monday, Sept. 17 Yom Kippur: Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, Tuesday, Sept. 25 Yom Kippur: Morning and Yiskor Service, Wednesday, Sept. 26 Annual membership, which includes the High Holiday services, is $70 per person. For more information and/or membership application, please see the details below. 623-322-0957 fkesselman@cox.net

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September 17 Magic and the Brain Anthem residents and brain scientists at St. Joseph’s Barrow Neurological Institute Susana Martinez-Conde, Ph.D. and Stephen Macknik, Ph.D. will welcome Las Vegas to Phoenix for a rare, star-studded event that mixes the world’s greatest magic with the mysterious science of the brain. On Monday, Sept. 17, Macknik and Martinez-Conde will take the stage, along with internationally renowned magicians Mac King and the Amaz!ng Randi in an evening titled “Magic and the Brain.” Mac King, who headlines in Vegas at Harrah’s, and the Amaz!ng Randi, the world’s Elder Statesman of Magic, will perform as the researchers try to explain the unexplainable – the human brain. The charity event at Phoenix Theater (100 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix) will showcase the unusual partnership between scientists at St. Joseph’s Barrow and magicians who have traveled to the institute to help medical researchers better understand the way the brain functions and how it is tricked. Tickets for the event start at $75. The event will benefit the Barrow Foundation. 602-406-3041 www.barrow50.org

September 19 Save the Boobs Known as one Arizona’s historic landmarks, The Station restaurant, 46202 N. Black Canyon Hwy., New River, is proud to partner with Team W.I.S.H. Arizona by creating a fun filled night to help “Save the Boobs” breast cancer fundraiser. Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 6 – 8 p.m., guests will be entertained with music from Mitch McDermott, enjoy finger foods, pink drinks and have the chance to enter raffles. “We are so excited to partner with The Station where friends and families can have a great time while fundraising for breast cancer research, and to help find a cure for this horrible disease,” exclaims Linda Reidinger, Team W.I.S.H. event coordinator. Team W.I.S.H. Arizona members will sell tickets in advance for $20, or they can be purchased for $25 at the door. 602-616-8813 lpreidinger@yahoo.com

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September 20 – 23 MTA presents Our Town Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) opens their fifth season with the straight play, “Our Town,” presented by an award-winning cast, ages 13 – adult, Sept. 20 – 23. Described by playwright Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” “Our Town” follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually, in one of the most famous scenes in American theater, die. Thornton Wilder’s final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theater lovers internationally. “Our Town” is directed by Zoni-nominee and National Youth Arts Award-winner Laura O’Meara. Performances take place Sept. 20, 21, 22 at 7 p.m., and Sept. 22 and 23 at 3 p.m. at MTA’s new theater performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way, Bldg. 2, Anthem. Adult tickets are $18. Students, seniors and children 12 and under are $15. Tickets may be purchased online. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

September 21 Casino Night Fundraiser for the Caepe School The Caepe School will be hosting the Second Annual Casino Night fundraiser, complete with a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, professional casino Service, cash bar service, and silent auction, Sept. 21. The event will be held at the Caepe School campus, 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Fun will get underway at 6 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. Cost is $75 per person, or $125 per couple, which includes a drink ticket, light dinner and $1,000 of funny money. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Caepe School. 480-375-1246 www.thecaepeschool.org

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September 27 – October 7 “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.” Presented by MTA Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces performances for the high-spirited, tap dancing musical romp, “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.,” Sept. 27 – Oct. 7 in Anthem. “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.” is the zany new 1920s musical that has taken Broadway by storm. Taking place in New York City in 1922, “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.” tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. Presented by a cast of 20, ages 13 – 19, the show is directed and vocal directed by Shawna Weitekamp and choreographed by Amanda Paige, both multi-ariZoni winners. Sarah Brayer is the production assistant. Performances take place on Sept. 27 – 29 and Oct. 4 – 6 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 6, 7 at 3 p.m. at MTA’s new theater performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way, Bldg. 2, Anthem. Adult tickets are $18 and students, seniors and children 12 and under are $15. Tickets may be purchased online. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

September 29 Linda’s WISH Team W.I.S.H. Arizona hosts its eighth annual walk/run at the Anthem Golf and Country Club Ironwood course Saturday, Sept 29. The race, around nine holes of the golf course, is set to begin at 8 a.m., with pre race registration starting at 7 a.m. Last year, the race attracted 700 participants of varying ages, all in the support of this organization and their efforts to help raise funds for cancer research. Participation in this event is $20 for adults, $10 for children 11 – 18, and free for children 10 or younger. All participants (except those 10 and younger) will receive a commemorative t-shirt as a part of the race package. www.teamwishaz.org/lindaswish2012.htm

September 29 Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Cave Creek Museum re-opens for the season Wednesday, Oct. 3. Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts from the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. Museum hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 4:30 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for students. Children 12 and under are free. Cave Creek Museum is planning several events during the season, including a Miner’s Dinner fundraiser for its stamp mill to be held in November, Antiques Appraisal Days in January, Authors’ Month in February, several children’s workshops and more. Guests will also have an opportunity to preview the museum’s new exhibits during the popular Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Saturday, Sept. 29. The museum will open 1 – 4:30 p.m. for this special event. Admission is free with downloaded tickets. www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ticket

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September 29 Harold’s Corral Celebrates 77th Anniversary Anniversary festivities begin at 4 p.m. with face painting, a mega bouncer, the popular Games2U van, ice cream and snow cone truck and more. Guests receive one free BBQ plate per person, which must be used by 7 p.m. EastonAshe will perform inside from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and Young Country will perform outside from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is $5; No charge for children six and under. Reservations are suggested. Danny Piacquadio, co-owner of Harold’s Corral, said the celebration will pay tribute to the thousands of patrons who have visited the establishment and seven decades of “crazy stories.” “A man named Johnny Walker built the original structure in 1935,” Piacquadio said. “Back then it was known as the Cave Creek Corral bar, and it became popular with patrons who spent their days building Bartlett and Horseshoe Dams. There were seven bars in Cave Creek at that time, but by 1947, when the dams were finished and the workers left, the Corral was the only bar that survived.” Somewhere around 1950, Harold and Ruth Gavagan purchased the building, changing the name to Harold’s Cave Creek Corral. Though Harold passed many years ago, and ownership has changed a few times, the restaurant’s current owners continue the legend with delicious food, live entertainment, and a unique hospitality that can only be experienced first-hand. 480-488-1906 www.haroldscorral.com.

Save the Date October 26 – 27 Disaster Recovery Training Certification Life seems to have all kinds of events that can cause crisis in a person’s life. Recently the Anthem community experienced this when storms ravaged the North Valley area on Tues., July 31. Homes, businesses and roads were flooded and have left many of those in our community still assessing the damage. Thankfully, we will be able to restore and rebuild, but have you ever wondered how to help during a devastating crisis or severe natural disasters? Grace North Church is hosting a two-day disaster recovery training (DRT) certification Oct. 26 – 27, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Attendees will walk away from the training knowing their role in crisis response, how to appropriately engage in the incident, how to help organize in the midst of chaos, who the other agencies are and how to operate within them becoming certified first responder. This certification is required by FEMA to enter disaster scenes. Grace North Church is located at 4135 W. Opportunity Way in Anthem. The cost of the two-day program is $85, which includes all training materials and three meals. 623-551-0007 relief@gracenorth.com

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Kelly Didiot Many young people have dreams, but few pursue them with everything they have. Kelly Didiot may be a dreamer, but she is also a young woman of action. Once you get to know her, you have no doubt that she will do what it takes to bring each one of her dreams to fruition. Kelly is a native New Yorker and lived in the Big Apple until the age of 13, but then moved to the Grand Canyon State, which she now proudly considers her home. She attended Boulder Creek High School, where she was cheer captain, and danced with Arizona Dance Artistry, where she continues to hone her dancing skills. She is continuing her education at Paradise Valley Community College on Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholarship for two years. Her major is nursing in a program that works through Northern Arizona University. Kelly explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mom wanted to be a nurse when she was pregnant with me, and then life as a young mother took

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over and her dreams of being a nurse were diverted. I feel that it is meant to be that I become a nurse.” She may not end there. She has also set her sights on being a surgeon. She remembers, “When I was in Boulder Creek High School I took a medical science class. It was an amazing class, and ignited my interest in the medical field.” During the upcoming semester Kelly will be an honors retreat leader and member of Phi Theta Kappa. She is also a member of the Student Honors Advisory Council that works with students who want to make a difference on campus and in the community. Kelly has found many ways to serve the community that complement her interests, such as volunteering at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. But it wasn’t until she read an article in Phoenix magazine titled “Hunger Games” that described the plight of the hungry and discussed issues surrounding the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programs, that she got involved with the United Food Bank. Now, she volunteers once a week as a food sorter in the organization’s Mesa office and compiles back-toschool-backpacks that hold nutritious snacks for young children who face hunger-filled school days ahead. Kelly attends Calvary Chapel near her home in Desert Hills. Every other Saturday morning she works with the church to pack lunches for the hungry. As if all of this isn’t enough, Kelly has found a way to bring even more attention to the plight of the hungry through her competition in the pageant systems of Miss USA and Miss America. On Nov. 18 she will compete in the Miss Arizona, USA pageant as Miss Cave Creek USA. This particular pageant system, held at the Mesa Arts Center, focuses on who the contestant is as a person. Depending upon how Kelly fares in that pageant, she is also considering competing in the Miss Tempe/Mesa pageant, part of the Miss America system. Kelly is especially pleased that these pageants have provided her with the opportunity to meet other amazing young women. These women go on to become lawyers, doctors, and politicians. She shares, “It is difficult to feel bad when you have lost, because you have gained so much in the process of competing that you are actually a winner.” No matter how Kelly fares at her upcoming pageants, we at ImagesAZ already consider Kelly a winner. We wish her the best of luck in everything she does!

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Fifth Season for Musical Theatre of Anthem Writer Donna Kublin

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Premier Productions at New Theater Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) opens its fifth season in a brand new space in Anthem with the straight play, “Our Town,” presented by an award-winning cast, ages 13 to adult, from September 20 to 23. Described by playwright Edward Albee as “…the greatest American play ever written,” “Our Town” follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life”, “Love and Marriage”, and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and, in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre, die. Thornton Wilder’s final word on how he wanted his play performed is invaluable to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally. “Our Town” is directed by Zoni-nominee and National Youth Arts Award-winner Laura O’Meara. Performances take place on September 20, 21, and 22 at 7 p.m. and September 22 and 23 at 3 p.m. at MTA’s new theatre performance space in Anthem. Next up is the high-spirited, tap dancing, musical romp, “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.,” which is being presented from September 27 to October 7. The zany musical is set in New York City in 1922 and tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life. Presented by a cast of 20, ages 13 - 19, the show is directed and vocal directed by Shawna Weitekamp, and choreographed by Amanda Paige, both multi-ariZoni winners. Sarah Brayer is the production assistant. Performances take place on September 27, 28, 29 and October 4, 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 6, 7 at 3 p.m. Tickets for both productions may be purchased at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org. Adult tickets are $18 and students, seniors and children 12 and under are $15.

About New Theater Performance Space After months of hard work by many in the community, MTA’s new performance space is opening with these two productions. Located at 42323 N. Vision Way, Bldg. 2, Anthem, the facility provides rehearsal and performance space and enables an expansion of MTA’s programs. Septem b er 2 0 1 2

As final preparations are made, MTA is in need of financial support to help with construction expenses that exceeded their estimates. There are sponsorship opportunities available that will enable more young people to participate in live performances. Sponsors will receive recognition of various types, and, since MTA is a non-profit organization, contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Information is on their website.

Award Recognition Award-winning MTA achieved new heights with its 2011-12 season, recently receiving nine National Youth Arts Awards, with an additional 32 nominations. In addition, MTA received 36 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence nominations with winners to be announced on September 17 at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Taken in total, the number of nominations seems unprecedented. “We are honored to have earned awards for each of our productions last season,” said Jackie Hammond, MTA’s producing artistic director. “Receiving nominations in multiple categories is so exciting and validating of the team effort put forth by everyone.” The National Youth Arts Awards honor outstanding work by youth in the arts. This year more than 230 productions were considered for the awards, including shows from more than 100 different theaters in more than 50 cities in 11 states. MTA competes in the Western Region against long established youth theaters.

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MTA’s National Youth Arts Award Winners were as follows: Outstanding Production – Junior Division: “Willy Wonka Jr.” Outstanding Lead Actress – Junior Division: Lily Castle as Annie in “Annie” Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical: Maxximillian Carlisle-King as Archie in “13” Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical: Kaylie Stone as Gertrude in “Seussical” Outstanding Supporting Actress – Junior Division: Ali Giordano as Genie in “Aladdin Jr.” Madeline Wessel as Iago in “Aladdin Jr.” Outstanding Ensemble (Junior Division): “Willy Wonka Jr.” Outstanding Guest Ensemble: “Annie” Outstanding Direction: Laura O’Meara for “Willy Wonka Jr.” A complete list of the nominees for both award programs is available on MTA’s website. “I am so proud of all our cast members for their hard work and dedication, and grateful to our wonderful production staff,” said Hammond. “We are so thankful for the support of the community, our sponsors, and our wonderful families.” MTA, 42323 N. Vision Way, Bldg. 2, Anthem, AZ www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

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C hamber Profile Upcoming Chamber Events Business for Breakfast Thursday, Sept. 13 from 7 - 8:15 a.m.

Chamber Contributor Jenny Brooks, Special to ImagesAZ

Keep It Positive

Every month when I interview an Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce member for this profile, one of the things I ask is what lesson has this business owner learned that would be worth sharing with others. This month, Yolanda and Brian Gallegos, licensed mortgage professionals with AmeriFirst Financial, Inc., provided not one, but three outstanding lessons.

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“I can’t highlight enough the importance of staying in touch with clients, both past and present,” Yolanda said. “So much of our business is from referrals and a lot has come through the Chamber of Commerce.” Next, Yolanda emphasized the importance of remaining knowledgeable and up-to-date about your industry.

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And when you consider that Yolanda and Brian started doing mortgages seven years ago, at the exact time the mortgage industry was experiencing a history-making crisis, their next piece of advice is timely – an insight into how they’ve risen above the challenges of the housing market. “Above all, it’s important to remain positive in a down economy,” said Yolanda. “We feel blessed to have such a thriving business in spite of the recession, and we attribute a lot of that to our positive attitudes and refusal to let anything get us down.” Brian and Yolanda are an upbeat, professional and determined husband and wife team. They met when they worked together at Qwest Communications (now CenturyLink) and have been married nearly 10 years. They started their business in 2005, working part time until they were able to fully leave the corporate world behind five years ago.

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The couple will observe their 10-year anniversary next year and plan to celebrate with a cruise to the Mediterranean. “We’re big cruisers, in fact we got married on a cruise, and we like that we can see so many different parts of the world in one trip,” said Brian. Yolanda grew up in Tucson and Brian is from Colorado. “The only thing Brian misses is being near to his Broncos,” joked Yolanda. I really enjoyed chatting with Yolanda and Brian, and I admire the clarity of focus they have in their business. I think they could teach many more lessons than the three they offered me – and now to you.

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fitting tribute. Nearly 700 men, women, children, Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts worked to make Linda’s WISH 2011 an overwhelming success by not only raising awareness, but also by raising $10,000 for breast cancer research. It was an especially touching time for Team WISH co-captain Dyanne Rice Mogan, who considered Linda her best friend. This year, the pain will be multiplied when Dyanne lost her best friend and the “love of her life” John Mogan, to cancer as well. John was an ardent supporter of Team WISH and all of the wonderful work it does on behalf of cancer research. Dyanne shares, “This year will be most meaningful. John’s passing in July proves that no one is exempt from this insidious disease.

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“Although some of the players may change from year to year, Linda’s legacy, and the legacy of all who have worked on behalf of Team WISH continues. If

you choose to take part in one annual walk/run, make it be this one,” she added. The dream that one day there will be a cure for cancer lives on. Linda’s WISH Breast Cancer Walk/Run will take place at Ironwood at Anthem Country Club Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. Everyone supportive of the cause shares a common wish – to help find a cure for cancer. This is one of the most affordable events in 2012. Adults can register for $20, young adults, 11-18 years of age, may register for $10, and children under 10 are free. Registration has been simplified this year – it is the first year that forms can be printed from the website and credit cards will be accepted. Be sure to sign up by Sept. 9 to receive your free event t-shirt. “We run out of t-shirts every year because the event shirt has turned into a collectors’ item for the participants,” said Carol Stacy, co-captain. For those who want to do more for cancer awareness and help raise funds for research, they might consider registering for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in October. According to Stacy, many people on the team decided they wanted to raise additional money for the local Susan G. Komen Phoenix affiliate because it provides for women with breast cancer innine counties. “It’s horrible to think that, if a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and she doesn’t have

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insurance, she won’t be able to receive the treatment she needs. This year, some of the funds raised at Linda’s WISH Walk/Run will go to the local affiliate as well as the national Susan G. Komen 3-Day. We are very proud of that, but we need all the communities to help.” This year, there is a new reason to help “Save the Boobs” with Team WISH Arizona – they are partnering with The Station, one of Arizona’s historic landmarks right here in our own backyard. September 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. you will have a great time, sharing finger foods, enjoying music by Mitch McDermott, and taking part in raffles and auctions, with a percentage of “Pink Drink” sales going to Team W.I.S.H. Advance tickets will be sold for $20 each ($25 at the door).

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Different Pointe of View, the AAA Four Diamond mountaintop restaurant in Phoenix, is known for spectacular views and upscale culinary selections. It is also becoming known for its exclusive Insider’s View dining series. What makes the Insider’s View dinners so special is that each event in the series offers an intimate dining experience in which only a dozen guests enjoy four-course dinners prepared tableside by executive chef, Anthony DeMuro. Every course is paired with specially selected wine from an esteemed winery, whose owner/winemaker serves as guest host. I had the opportunity to attend May’s Insider’s View dinner with the evening’s guest host, Chuck Parker, cellarmaster of Trinchero Family Vineyards. I will long remember this evening fondly, starting from the inviting entrance into the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. Winding my way to the top of the 1800-foot mountain, I felt that I was leaving Phoenix, and maybe even Arizona. It was like a mini-vacation and I was excited to see how the evening would unfold. It began with a wine and appetizer reception at the lounge area adjacent to the entrance of the main dining room. While tasting the Trinchero “Mary’s Vineyard” sauvignon blanc, I met the other guests as Cellarmaster Parker gave us a preview of the evening’s wine selections. We learned that Trinchero Family Vineyards has been a Napa Valley institution since 1948, focused on producing the finest quality wines. They are credited with creating the first white zinfandel. Parker, a wine country native with 20 years of experience in the winemaking industry, has been with them since 1996.

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all I could think was WOW! This is amazing. Following the reception, we were escorted to the main dining room, which houses floor-to-ceiling glass windows, showcasing breathtaking desert and city views. We wound our way around tables of other diners and were seated at a long table facing stunning mountain views. In front of us was a table covered with the tools of the culinary trade. We soon met Chef DeMuro and he began preparing the first course right before our eyes, while at the same time engaging in conversation and sharing his culinary secrets. I was impressed by the ease with which he worked and his overall friendly demeanor. He never seemed rushed or flustered as he prepared the first course for the 12 guests. As DeMuro put the finishing touches on the dish, Parker explained the wine selection and why it was chosen for the course. He also entertained us with inside tidbits about winemaking.

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The first dish was one that I would not have normally selected from a menu, but I must say it was extraordinary. The pan-seared Berkshire pork belly with caramelized apple mascarpone french toast and blueberry maple reduction was incredible, and it was perfectly paired with Trinchero “Daybreak Block” merlot. From the first bite, the dish burst with complex flavors and textures and the wine enhanced it further. Coupled with the views and ambiance of the main dining room, all I could think was, WOW – this is amazing!

As I enjoyed the dish, I noticed the other guests in the main dining room were also savoring their culinary experience. I was fascinated to see that the cliental ranged from young and middle aged professionals, to the more mature set, to young families. Clearly this restaurant has wide appeal. As the courses continued, I spoke with Joe Kraft, the director of food and beverage, and asked about future plans for the Insider’s View dinner series. He shared that the series will include six evenings between September and May, the first being scheduled for Sept. 15. The dinner price will continue at $99 per person with seating limited to 12 people. I chatted with the guests next to me who had been to an Insider’s View dinner before. From their observations about the wine and the course we were eating, I could see that they were experts at this. In fact, they had attended many wine-pairing dinners in the Valley and they like this one the best, citing the generous portions, the timing in between

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Different Pointe of View is known as a place for creating memories! courses, the interaction with the chef, and the intimate dining experience. I had to agree on all counts. I would also add that having the Trinchero Family Vineyards cellarmaster explain why each wine was chosen specifically for the course added much to the overall experience. The other dishes were equally delectable. The crowing glory was a pineapple and lime upside down cake with passion fruit sorbet – beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. After saying farewell to the guests, chef, and cellarmaster, I ambled outside to the spacious patio that surrounds the restaurant and offers dramatic panoramic views of the Valley’s desert landscape. The night air was perfect and twinkling lights from the Valley below and stars above were like diamonds. There were a number of cozy seating areas with overstuffed settees and confidante sofas that made we wish I had time to linger. What a perfect setting for the finale of a glorious evening. Guests were sipping after dinner drinks and some were roasting delicious looking liqueur-infused marshmallows that are complimentary to patrons purchasing drinks in the lounge. One of the fireplaces was ablaze as guests snuggled next to it getting ready to roast theirs. Different Pointe of View is known as a place for creating memories and I now can see why – the setting is extraordinary, the menu innovative and bold, and the atmosphere sophisticated while at the same time very approachable. It is

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definitely a dining destination and I’ll go back soon. It’s almost time for another mini-vacation. Insider’s View dinner series begins Saturday, Sept. 15 and reservations can be made by calling 602-866-6350.

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Stuck in AZ Traffic Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

Writer’s Note: The following story contains material that will be uncomfortable for some readers. The issue of child trafficking is a difficult but important subject as it begins to spill out of hidden corners and into the streets of our own neighborhoods. As difficult as it is to address, the lives of many of these children, who are aptly described as ‘not someone else’s kid,’ cannot be saved unless each of us decides that allowing trafficking to continue in our communities, in this day and age, is no longer acceptable. Awareness is the key to change.

Lea Benson leans forward in her chair, her head tilted slightly and her eyes sad but intense as she talks candidly about the subject of child trafficking in Phoenix. As president and CEO of StreetLightUSA, her burden is heavy; she is in charge of the largest facility in the country for girls ages 11-17 on the road to recovery after their bodies have been sold by family members, boyfriends or others they once trusted. “These girls are not ‘someone else’s kids,’” Lea explains. “They come from every type of background out there. The typical story is that mom and dad got divorced, and they felt lost and abandoned. They ended up being vulnerable and open to anyone who could fill that void, that emptiness, and one way or another, they become ensnared by human traffickers. These guys tell the girls, ‘I’ll take care of you. It’s OK,’ and they groom these girls to suit their purpose. Eventually, the children are brainwashed, and they find themselves doing things they don’t want to do, but, even so, think they can’t live without the person who is exploiting them.” As Lea is speaking, a cell phone comes to life on the desk in front of her. She pauses to answer the call, and, as she listens, a look of defeat crosses her face. She makes eye contact with me, slowly shaking her head, then closing her eyes as if to block out her frustration. On the phone is a representative from an agency in Tucson asking if she has room for a 17-year-old girl needing help after her pimp was arrested in a sting. “I’m sorry, we’re full,” she says. “I wish I could help.” After a moment, she disconnects the call, her resolve slowly dissolving. She closes her eyes again, taking a moment to compose herself. “It’s just so hard,” she says honestly. “I can’t tell you how much it breaks my heart.” This is the third time today that she has had to turn down a request for help. “Every single time I have to turn away a child, it’s no different from my own child coming to the door, and me telling her she can’t come in.” Ironically, the issue is not finding an empty bed. There are plenty of empty beds in six beautifully decorated cottages just outside of Benson’s office door. The problem is finding funding to feed and provide staff and services for each new girl. In the 48-bed center, which has received acclaim for being a model program for reintegration of trafficked girls, only eight beds are occupied.

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The cost to provide for each girl is $189 per night. The state reimburses a portion of that, but the difference is left to private

donors and sponsors. “This is what hurts me,” says Benson. “We’ve got girls out there who need to be helped, and we’ve got a system that doesn’t know what to do with them. If they can’t come here, they end up in juvenile detention, or in group homes that don’t specifically address the psychological trauma they are going through. These girls end up running away and taking others with them, and the problem becomes not just one girl who’s in need of resources, but several.” Not surprisingly, her work is full of challenges. The girls in her care are children, which can be easy to lose sight of in light of what they have lived through. Benson and other champions for these girls have a long way to go before the public fully understands what is happening to hijacked children in motel rooms along every interstate in America.

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The Shift

No one said not to. no one cared.

For many years, prostitution was merely seen as a ‘victimless’ crime. Even underage girls walked an ambiguous line between consent and exploitation. For many, including Lieutenant Jim Gallagher of the Phoenix Police Department, prostitution was a ‘quality of life’ issue. “They were bad for neighborhoods and bad for businesses, so the answer was to arrest them and get them off of the streets so they wouldn’t bother people,” Gallagher says. Then, in the fall of 2005, one particular case changed that perception for many people. In a moment of rebellion, a 15-year-old Phoenix girl got into a car with her friend. Driving the car was a stranger, a young man named Matthew Gray. As they drove, Gray ordered the girl’s friend to forcibly tape her eyes and mouth shut while he threatened her with a pistol. She was taken to a house in Phoenix, where she was drugged and kept in a tiny cage built into a bed frame. She was repeatedly assaulted by an estimated 210 men who paid to do so. To further humiliate her, she was often forced to huddle inside a dog crate, which resulted in this now nationally recognized case being dubbed the “dog crate case.” It was 42 days before she was finally rescued. “It was an eye-opener for me,” says Gallagher. “We started to understand things differently. This case opened my eyes to how many men were willing to take advantage of girls and women in terrible ways.” Gallagher wasn’t alone. The case brought together an unusual coalition of local churches, non-profits, and law enforcement and government officials united by a common cause: to fight child trafficking. They learned that the average age of a trafficked child in Phoenix is 14 years old. Some are as young as 8 years old. They also learned that, even when these girls (and sometimes boys) are not physically restrained, they are held hostage psychologically with violence or threats to themselves or family members. Often, too, they develop bonds with their traffickers, much like domestic violence victims, through the grooming processes these predators use. “In Phoenix Police Department, our perception has changed. It’s changed the whole landscape. There is never a girl out there who says, ‘When I grow up, I’m going out there to do this,’” said Gallagher. Instead of arresting the girls, Phoenix PD officers now go after the men (and sometimes women) controlling them, and the johns providing the demand. “Our investigations take longer, and we arrest fewer people, but the ones we arrest are the traffickers, not the victims. Just about every girl is treated as a victim unless they prove otherwise to us. Now we can look at them and say, ‘How can we help you?’”

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The Scope

Human trafficking is a huge business, and not just in Phoenix. According to the U.S. Department of State, trafficking is the second largest illegal industry in the world, quickly gaining ground on drug trafficking, with an estimated $32 billion in revenue each year. It’s a profitable industry, Gallagher says. “If you sell guns, once you sell them, you have to get new ones. Same thing with drugs - eventually they’re gone. But a trafficking victim can be used over and over again, for years.” According to the FBI, of the estimated 27 million victims worldwide, there are at least 100,000 minors in the United States who are being trafficked today. They come from all different economic levels, types of homes and ethnicities. The only common factor they all seem to share is vulnerability. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, MsW, Ph.D., associate professor of social work at Arizona State University, has been helping to develop trauma-focused intervention groups for both child and adult victims, as well as working to increase awareness and responsiveness services. “There are lots of different ways these girls get trafficked,” she explains. “It could be through gangs, it could be through a sister or a cousin, or it could be that a girl falls in love with a pimp who tells her she’s beautiful and worth something.” Forceful kidnapping, such as in the dog crate case, is rare, says Roe-Sepowitz. “It’s usually a case of the trafficker engaging with the victims and building a relationship. It can be anyone. It can be a best friend. We had a case in Phoenix where a high school football player was pimping girls.” Gallagher points out that several factors make Phoenix a hub for human trafficking. First, he says, is the weather. “We live in a destination state, and sunny Arizona attracts tourists as well as people through conferences, conventions and business. Traffickers know this and strategically place girls in a wide spectrum of places, from as upscale a hotel as the Biltmore to short-term motels along I-17.” The second factor is the urban geography of Phoenix. “I-17 adjoins I-10 to the south and I-40 to the north. Both of those interstates are corridors for trafficking. Phoenix is situated in a traffic pattern where people move in and out relatively quickly. Along the freeways, there is an ease of access to hotels and motels and cheap apartments.” The third factor is the internet. Roe-Sepowitz conducted a study on the website, Backpage.com, and, during a one-week period in May, found over 900 explicit ads in the Phoenix area, many from women and girls believed to be victims of trafficking.

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Gallagher concurred, saying many of his investigations result from Backpage and

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“We identified girls in every single city and town in the Phoenix metro area,” she says. “Almost all of the hundreds of victims I’ve worked with have been listed on Backpage.”

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First Steps

Addressing the issue of child trafficking is not simple, but understanding the problem is the first step. Phoenix Police Department is making huge strides, being one of a handful of law enforcement agencies to begin looking at prostitution in new light. They are beginning to spread the word that teen prostitutes are not simply runaways working to pay for drug habits, they are bound in slavery to their traffickers. It should be noted that, just because a trafficked person is over 21 does not make her any less a victim. “The average time a victim is in a life of prostitution is seven years,” says Roe-Sepowitz. “These girls turn into women really fast.” Just like domestic violence victims, other women have a number of reasons they can be manipulated into being trafficked. Some have physical or mental illnesses and disabilities. Some have issues of low self-esteem. Some have addictions. But some are simply vulnerable and step into the wrong situation with the wrong person. Phoenix PD has conducted two sweeps and will soon do a third for Project ROSE, during which adult prostitutes will be rounded up and offered a diversion program in lieu of arrest. They have partnered with a number of different agencies, care providers and volunteers to address medical and psychological needs, as well as mentorship, job training, detoxification, and homeless assistance. Phoenix PD has learned that it can get the same or better results by eliminating arrest and prosecution when addressing the issue of prostitution. In the process they are also saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars by bypassing the judicial system.

right in our own back yards. Amanda and fellow Compassionate Journeys volunteer Deb Hoenig spent two months in Ghana, West Africa last winter living in a remote village on Lake Volta, teaching basic first aid and learning first-hand the horrors of child trafficking. “There are an estimated 20,000 children living as child slaves on the banks of Lake Volta,” Amanda said. “They have been sold by their parents, mostly single mothers, for as little as $20, with the promise that they’ll be cared for, sent to school, and be taught a trade. They are beaten, denied medical care, sleep, food, and all other human needs, as well as forced to work in the fishing or farming industries.” Amanda and Deb interviewed many of these children, and are now raising money to build a home for some of them in a village far from the lake. “All these children want is to be safe and to go to school. They have no voice in their own lives, so we are going to be that voice.” It’s not only Ghanaian children the women will be representing. “Trafficking is trafficking, no matter what color the skin, what language is spoken, or what flag is flown,” said Amanda. “We all need to get angry enough to decide we aren’t going to tolerate it in our world any longer. It’s time to stop the cycle.” www.babesblockingtraffic.com www.compassionatejourneys.com Septem b er 2 0 1 2

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The process makes perfect sense to Gallagher. “Right now, the law says that, once a person has been arrested four times, it’s felony prostitution. Once they have that felony, they can’t ever get a decent job, get an apartment, or so many other things – ever, in most cases. That’s like saying, if your husband beats you four times, you’re a felon.” The biggest hurdle, perhaps, is getting the victims themselves to understand the problem. “These girls are tough,” admits Roe-Sepowitz. “Very rarely do we get a situation where a girl is saying, ‘Please, save me.’ There is a significant amount of deprogramming that has to happen to break that bond, that hold, the trafficker has over her.” That’s where StreetLightUSA, the only diversion program for juvenile girls in the state, comes in. Benson says that, although most don’t want to come initially, after three months, nearly every girl begins to bloom. Artwork created by the girls on a wall of a common area reflects this. Against a bright yellow background, two figures dance freely. Handwritten in cursive next to them is a new motto: You will live again. You will love again. You will dance again. And they will, as long as you and I care enough to make sure they have an opportunity.

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Oktoberfest is an annual celebration of the royal Bavarian marriage of Crown Prince Louis (later King Louis I of Bavaria) to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The Bavarian royalty invited the citizens of Munich to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates. Oktoberfest, a repeat performance of these festivities, now begins in late September and lasts until the first Sunday in October. Citizens of German heritage, and others who are just looking for a reason to celebrate, can party in Phoenix like it’s 1810. Oktoberfest will be celebrated in the form of a festival on Friday, October 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, October 6 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park. Festival-goers are invited to dine on mouth-watering sausages and strudel washed down with Bavarian brews from the giant “Bier Garten,” while being entertained by Bavarian bands playing old-time drinking songs and hosting sing-alongs. Children can enjoy the day as well. There will be bounce houses, crafts, and other amusements. Oktoberfest is just one of the fall food festivals Arizonans look forward to every year, and there are more on the horizon. Historically, Arizona was a composite culture derived from Native Americans, Anglos from the Midwest, and Hispanics from Sonora. However, in recent years there has been an influx of people from all over the country, bringing with them not only the heritage of their ancestors, but also the food cultures of their particular corners of the United States. This has contributed to the availability of many foods and traditions from around the nation and the world. Not only does Arizona offer a rich and unique food culture of its own, but in recent years it has also become more of a culinarily-sophisticated melting pot. Plan ahead to attend your favorite upcoming festivals, and to add a few new ones to your calendar as well. Here is the fall forecast for the up-coming food festivals.

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Phoenix Cooks

Phoenix Cooks: Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come to this cool indoor festival and see why Phoenix cooks! Sample the best of what Phoenix has to offer, and take heart in the fact that the proceeds will support Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Entertaining live-stage demonstrations and intimate classroom sessions make this a festival of fun and education – the perfect way to spend your Labor Day weekend.

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Phoenix Oktoberfest

Phoenix Oktoberfest: Friday, Oct. 5, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 6, 12 noon to 9 p.m. Strap on your lederhosen and dirndis and drive south to this Bavarian fest to enjoy some authentic beer and brats. There is something for everyone at this festival, presented by the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures.

Margaret T. Hance Park 200 East Moreland, Phoenix (above the deck tunnel), www.phoenixoktoberfest.com Admission: $5 (Free for children under 12)

Dine Out With the Chefs: Sunday, Oct. 7, 3 to 5 p.m. More than 25 of the Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top chefs will participate in this event that supports the education and outreach programs of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Attendees will dine on a variety of small portions of amazing creations from gourmet soups, salads and appetizers to signature dishes and decadent desserts.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale (four blocks south of Indian School Rd. and three blocks east of Scottsdale Rd.), www.scottsdaleperformingarts. org, 480-499-TKTS (8587) Admission: Advance, $65; At the door, $75

Greater Phoenix Greek Festival 2012: Friday, Oct. 12, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy authentic Greek food, beer, wines and pastries and then dance off the calories to a Greek beat. While you are there, take a cathedral tour and shop for art and jewelry. Opa!

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Center 1973 E. Maryland, Phoenix, 602-264-2791 or 602-264-7863, www.greaterphoenixgreekfestival.org Admission: $3 for an entire day of fun. Children under 12 are free, seniors, $1 Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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February 2nd Annual Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate: February 14 to 17 Glendale Chocolate Affaire: Typically mid-February. Exact dates TBA April Scottsdale Culinary Festival: April 9 to 14

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Taste of Cave Creek

Taste of Cave Creek: Wednesday, Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 18, 5 to 10 p.m. There is no doubt about it – for a small town nestled in a corner of the Sonoran Desert, this area has an inordinate number of first-rate restaurants. This outdoor event will provide attendees with access to more than 25 restaurants, a craft beer garden, tequila tastings and live music.

Stagecoach Village in Downtown Cave Creek 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, www.tasteofcavecreek.com, 480-488-1400 Admission: $10; Food tastings $1 to $4 each.

Arizona Taco Festival: Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21 Observe a competition that pays off for the observers! Food samples are only $2 each. In addition to tacos and tequila, this year will feature a mariachi contest, flair bartending challenge, official taco throwdown, and an entire extra day to enjoy!

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, www.aztacofestival.com, 480-466-0579 Admission: $12 single day general admission (kids under 12 free) $20 weekend pass, $100 single day VIP, $175 weekend pass VIP, $20 Tequila Expo

Chiles & Chocolate

November

Chiles & Chocolate at Desert Botanical Garden: Friday through Monday, Nov. 9-12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sample sweet and spicy treats while grooving to a Latin beat at this popular Desert Botanical Garden festival. What a wonderful event to enjoy with family and friends. There are so many enticements at this festival: dance performances and gourmet goodies from local vendors, including Southwestern salsas, rubs and marinades, tapenades, butters, and of course, chocolates! Put this “must attend” fall event on your calendar.

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Jerri Parness

Living up to the

Challenge Not so long ago, Raymond Clark wasn’t someone to look up to. No

Everyone has heard stories like Ray’s. We have all seen friends,

one thought so, not even Raymond. Even his own family members

family members, co-workers, or others struggle with addictions,

had turned their back on him, not because they wanted to, but

and when they overcome their addictions, we smile, nod and say,

because the person they’d always known and loved was gone. In

“Good for them. I’m glad they got help. I hope they keep it up.”

his place was the shell of a man controlled by alcohol and greed, who’d manipulated and used everyone he could, done some time in

Luckily Ray found help, and it was right in our own community.

prison, and destroyed the trust of everyone in his path.

He and thousands of other men have fought to regain and rebuild their lives, right in our own back yard.

Once a happily married high school wrestling coach with a good family, Ray discovered he could bend a few rules and make

Along the line, when life seemed like it couldn’t get worse, Ray

some money by manufacturing drug paraphernalia. At first, he

discovered Teen Challenge. Despite its beginnings, the program

worried about implications his side business could have on his

isn’t only for teens. At any given time, 48 men are undergoing

coaching career, but in his mind, he remained ethical as long

major life changes in the New River ranch program. They stay

as he could find loopholes in the law. As the business grew, he

for seven months at a time, learning to become whole again

had the means to quit his coaching job, and ended up running

through grace, discipleship, and a lot of hard work.

a multi-million dollar operation, with three plants and dozens of employees supplying head shops all over the country.

These reforming addicts work hard to be productive members of our community. Following August’s storm damage in

With success came money and power. Alcohol became Ray’s

Anthem, Teen Challenge crews were out cleaning severely

drug of choice, and he had plenty of money to supply his

flood-damaged homes. They go door-to-door sharing their

growing addiction. It became more and more simple to cross

testimonies, sometimes finding neighbors whose family or

over legal lines, and soon he found himself hiding, not only his

friends are struggling with their own with addictions. They wash

alcohol use, but also his illegal activity as well.

cars at Barrett Jackson, and they work in fire camps, feeding and providing for thousands of wildland firefighters.

For years, Ray’s life went downhill, and he numbed himself from the truth with drink. When he lost his family, the alcohol was still

Few people realize that these humble, polite and responsible

there. When others in his life turned away, he could always turn

community members were once addicts others had given up on,

to alcohol. Every hole in his soul could be filled, at least for a

and who had given up on themselves.

time, with liquid courage. The Teen Challenge program was started in 1958 by David “For 12 years, I did nothing but drink alcohol,” Ray says now. “I

Wilkerson, a pastor from rural Pennsylvania who followed

wanted to die. I felt completely worthless. I had nothing, no one

a calling to go to New York City after seeing a Life magazine

The only way I could function was through my addiction.”

article about a group of teenagers on trial for murder. He soon

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found himself in the company of gang members, drug addicts

children, which includes their children, one for adolescent boys,

and alcoholics and learned, that through biblical teachings,

and facilities for men. Referrals come from family members and

grace, and Christ-like love, he could induce them to put down

the justice system, but “students” also walk in on their own, tired

their weapons and pick up their bibles.

of fighting and ready to turn their lives around.

Before long, Wilkerson began to see big changes in these

The men in the 25-acre New River facility are in the second phase

young people, whom society had cast aside. The program

of their process. The first, induction, takes place in a different

expanded to treat troubled teens, gang members, drug addicts

facility in Phoenix. Induction lasts for four months, and involves

and alcoholics, regardless of age, sex, race or religion.

structure and detoxification. The men discover how to live without substances controlling their thoughts and actions and learn how to

Teen Challenge has earned a highly respectable (and

go to church, and are taught many bible-based spiritual lessons.

substantiated) 86 percent success rate for graduates five years after completion. Addicts are reformed and become productive

Phase Two in New River is all about learning to love life again.

members of society. Relationships are often restored, and

For seven months, men are bunked four to a room, sharing

families are reunited. Employers frequently welcome workers

meals, working, holding each other accountable, learning grace,

back with renewed trust and faith in their work ethic.

worshiping together, and studying a faith-based curriculum. If they don’t have their GED, they receive instruction to attain it.

Lives are not only turned around, but people become whole in

There are also vocational opportunities available through the

ways they had never been before. New paths are forged for

center’s carpentry, recording studio and auto maintenance

those whose roads once only led to prison or death.

areas, as well as other “real life” maintenance opportunities at the ranch, such as plumbing, landscaping, electrical work and

In Arizona, Teen Challenge has been helping people find spiritual

anything else that needs to be done.

answers for their addictions for decades now. There are six

Teen Challenge facilities for just about anyone who needs help.

Director Rick Castro is in charge of the New River program, and has

There is a center for adolescent girls, one for women with young

been with Teen Challenge for 13 years. His dedication has played a

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pivotal role in the success of thousands of ranch graduates. It’s serious business, but visitors would be hard-pressed to find a ranch student who didn’t have a smile on his face. Through the Teen Challenge program, the participants have found forgiveness, purpose, another chance at life – and a reason to smile. The third phase for each of the ranch graduates is the re-entry phase. They return to the Phoenix induction facility for a final two months and mentor a new student. They share their stories, care for each other and stretch out their hands to give hope to someone else. Are there people who don’t make it through the program? Sure. “The people who don’t succeed are the ones who don’t have the want and desire to change,” Ray explained. “The ones who have success come and embrace the program’s challenges. Embracing it all is the

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key to success.” Still, all of this success comes at a price. Teen Challenge relies on donations of money, food, toiletries, furniture and clothing from churches, businesses and individuals. Students are not required to pay for the program, but some families do contribute if they are able to do so.

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The program cost is $1,500 per month, per person. Compared to the cost of providing public assistance and the monetary and resource impact on both the juvenile and adult justice systems, both during and after they’ve completed the program, it’s easy to see how rehabilitation is a cost-effective option. The human cost, however, is immeasurable. “It’s money well-spent,” said Ray, whose life has now come full-circle, thanks to Teen Challenge. “Every dollar people invest in community programs like this equates to so much money saved in the community.”

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Anthem Rotary Club. Teen Challenge is one of two programs chosen to benefit from the annual Anthem Rotary Roundup October 13 at Pioneer Village. The fundraiser will allow the Anthem Rotary Club to purchase much-needed furniture, flooring and paint to renovate the men’s rooms at the ranch, as well as provide job training skills. “Nobody is ever too hopeless to change,” Ray added. “I came a broken man. I asked God to change me, and he did.” www.azteenchallenge.org www.anthemrotary.org

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Our Residents are The Heart of Anthem Writer Holly Matson

Mother Teresa s ai d to help o ne

Mother Teresa said to help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you. Since Anthem has only been around for 12 years, I don’t think she was sitting at Legends Bar & Grill when she gave that advice, but the residents of Anthem certainly took her words to heart! On July 31, Anthem reached out to help the people nearest. The heart of Anthem, of our residents, beats strong.

pers on at a t ime,

As you may already know, Anthem was recently rocked by a sudden monsoon storm. Trees

an d al way s st art

the guidance of our HOAs and ACC staff. Businesses like Valley Crest Landscaping and

w i th the person n earest yo u.

were downed and water flowed everywhere. Most of the visible damage was cleared under DLC Resources were in full force, dedicated to making Anthem safe once again. Jeanette Feeley, and the Vide and Bhattacherjee families were devastated by the impact of the storm on their homes. The initial feeling was shock – how can this be happening in the desert, let alone in Anthem? Imagine seeing your neighbor swept away by a newly formed river, your back yard unrecognizable, water four feet deep in your living room and the flash of fear on your child’s face.

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Daisy Mountain firefighters responded quickly, helping everyone to safety, and then tearing out walls of devastated homes to release the flooding water – homes that were later declared unlivable. Shock gave way to loss. It is hard to grasp all that has been destroyed – photos of the children, a love letter you saved for 10 years, newly purchased back-to-school clothing and that perfect sofa set – all of it covered in a layer of mud. Most difficult of all is the realization that you can’t go back into your home; that you have no place to sleep, eat or even watch TV.

“I am not surprised,”

In the blink of an eye neighbors began helping neighbors. No call for assistance was

said Laurie Smith,

needed – residents throughout Anthem raised their hands to volunteer. They came out in droves, hundreds of neighbors, community members, friends, and businesses turned out

Cross of Christ

to help our Anthem families.

Church Outreach

They showed up ready to cut up trees, move furniture, pack boxes, rid the homes of muddy

Coordinator,

water and donate funds. And then to top it off, the second team of volunteers brought lunch, put smiles on faces and cheered everyone on. Every age group participated, and each had the same goal: to restore our community and to help these families. As Jenna Kollings, ACC’s CEO said, “The unprecedented storm of July 31 served to remind us of both the power of Mother Nature and the resiliency and caring spirit of the Anthem community.”

“Whatever comes up, Anthem rises to the occasion.”

Ready Anthem, a network of local churches, united non-profits, businesses and others in the community responded. Cross of Christ Church took on the facilitator role, organizing volunteers and bringing a caring, personal touch to the families’ lives. Network of Anthem Area Assistance Providers (NAAAP) brought in immediate essential resources. Residents, strangers to the families, heard about the storm on Facebook and donated temporary housing, money, resources and time. The message was clear: You are not alone. Septem b er 2 0 1 2

“I am not surprised,” said Laurie Smith, Cross of Christ Church

“We have learned a lot from this experience,” said Mike Marshall,

Outreach Coordinator, “Whatever comes up, Anthem rises to the

Ready Anthem incident coordinator. “Now we will regroup with our

occasion.” Laurie and her team of volunteers continue to arrange

partner organizations to talk about how to do better should we have

play dates for the younger children, communicate the needs of the

an emergency situation in the future. We want every resident in our

families to the community and provide a friendly, caring shoulder

community to be prepared and aware of their resources. Our motto

to lean on. “When I saw one of the younger children playing and

is ‘Aware, Ready, There.’”

smiling after a day with other kids, I knew it was going to be okay, we had made it through the worst”.

If you are one of the countless volunteers, THANK YOU! Moral support, volunteers and donations are still needed. To make a

The furor created by the storm is not over. In the days following the

contribution, visit www.readyanthem.org. All financial donations will

storm, the tree branches were cleaned up, but the lives of these

directly support families that have cases listed with Ready Anthem.

families are still in chaos. It will take approximately two months of displacement, thousands of volunteer hours and a lot of money to

As I finish writing this article, I can smell smoke in the distance.

put the homes back in order. Insurance will not cover the damage.

A home within the community of the Anthem Country Club is on

“You just don’t think this will happen to you; look into flood insurance

fire. The residents are safe, but the damage is extensive. Already

and be prepared,” advises Christina Vides.

my inbox is filled with e-mails from friends asking how they can help the family. Ready Anthem is once again working vigorously

The emotional trauma will take much longer to heal as the families

to coordinate the needs of the family. The community is already

try to bring a bit of normalcy back into their lives. Back-to-school

shouting, “You are not alone!”

shopping, family dinners and homework assistance will go handin-hand with reconstruction decisions and achy muscles. “I am

When I moved to Anthem, I knew there was a special community

worried about the kids starting school, my daughter is having a

spirit – it is obvious: the manager at the UPS Store actually takes

hard time sleeping and our home looks like a war zone – it’s a lot

time to chat, a woman recently stopped me at Fry’s to ask how

of emotional trauma for the kids.”

she could volunteer for NAAAP, most of the business owners are residents and there is always something social happening in the

But, while they may have lost most of their belongings, all the storm-

community. I am constantly reminded just how special this place is

stricken families are thankful for the support of the community. As

as I watch Anthem residents rally together. I am a resident in awe

Christina says, “I wouldn’t live anywhere else.”

of YOU – the heart of our community.

This is not a story of loss and despair. This is a story of a remarkable

www.readyanthem.org

community and three strong families that unified us.

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Dining Guide

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Café Aroma

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Anthem, AZ 85086 623-551-1500 www.cafearomaonline.com

Now that school is back in session, take time to start the day right and stop in to Café Aroma for breakfast. There is no other place in the area where you can order light Swedish pancakes, eggs Benedict, or corned beef hash and eggs. If you arrive between 7 and 9 a.m. you can take advantage of their Early Bird Special for $4.44. The special runs Monday through Friday and includes your choice of four items from a full list of breakfast items including eggs, sausage links, bacon, toast, biscuits and gravy, and more. Treat yourself to some quiet time, or bring a friend. You’ve earned it!

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“Quality sunscreens at an affordable price” Bob Cooper of C & S Screens moved to Arizona from his native England (via an 8-year stay in northern Italy) back in 1981. He started a custom home design business with his son called, appropriately enough, Cooper & Sons. Two & half years ago, Bob decided to put his home-building expertise to use in the special niche market of screens for the home. Bob takes pride in offering his clients reasonable prices for the best quality sunscreens or window screens, door screens, and patio doors. All of C & S Screens’ work is custom-fit to the home owner’s specifications. The C&S sunscreen line offers a full range of color and materials, including framing provided by ASM and screening material from Phifer. Screen options are typically the Suntex 80® and Suntex 90® materials blocking 80 percent and 90 percent of the sun’s rays respectively. And screens needn’t necessarily be plain jane; with C & S’s Shadow Design series metal figures such as AZ symbols kokopelli or quails can be magnetically attached to your screens. The company can also install security doors and pull-down exterior blinds. “Our goal is to create a sun screen that is aesthetically pleasing to you and that will add beauty to your home or business.” 623-582-8592 csscreens@cox.net Septem b er 2 0 1 2

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Accountant

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

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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

Automotive Sales Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com

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

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College

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

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Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106 Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 www.dentistryatwestland.com North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E www.myanthemdentist.com

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

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

Golf Course

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Health & Fitness

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

House Sitting

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Home Inspection

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Landscape Design

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

naturopathic

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

Orthodontics

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

Painting

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

Photography

Karen Sophia Photography 480-543-7526 www.karensophiaphotography.com

Physical Therapy

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

Plumbing

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

Realtor

Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain RE Gary Drew 623-512-0828 www.drewazrealestate.com RE/MAX Professional Realtors Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD www.azrealty.com RE/MAX Sonoran Hills Jim McGiffert 623-581-0361 www.sonoranhillsproperties.co

restaurants

Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127 Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corral 480-488-1906 www.haroldscorral.com 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.

Rubbish Removal

Rubbish Works 480-545-1220 www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix

Screens

C&S Screens 623-582-8592 cssreens@cox.net

Security Doors

Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com

Schools

Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790 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 Septem b er 2 0 1 2

Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290

Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com

Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com

Caurus Academy 623-551-5083 www.azmontessori.org

Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.softwaterplusaz.com

New Creation Community 623-551-2622 www.nccconnect.com

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 North Valley Christian Academy 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890 Westwind Prep 623-551-7400 www.westwindacademy.org

Tile 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

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

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

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

Worship

Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348 Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org Carefree Vineyard Church 623-551-1133 www.carefreevineyard.com Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2503 W. Anthem Way Meeting times 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 623-551-9851 www.anthemcross.org Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.dvworship.com Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.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 623-516-8734 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 Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.spurcrosscowboychurch.com St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 623-486-8665 www.stharalambos.org Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org Valley Life Church 623-850-8777 www.ValleyLifeAZ.com

A few years ago, a relative from the East Coast visited my family here in Arizona for the first time. Her impression of the desert was that it is a dried-up dustbowl and that our mountains looked like “big piles of dirt.” On the contrary, anyone who has spent time in the North Valley knows full well that this state, especially the Sonoran Desert area, is teeming with life and surging with raw power and vitality. This is especially true in the summertime. During the past couple of months, we have witnessed the unbridled force of a sudden and severe monsoon rainstorm that made our washes swell in an instant. The annual blooming and harvesting of the saguaro cactus fruit, which is unique to the Sonoran Desert, precedes the monsoon season and serves as a signal of the impending rain. One thing is for sure; if we were ever under the impression that we are in control of our surroundings, these events, and other natural events like them, serve to remind us that we are not. However, we can learn to live within our environment and use the gifts of the desert to our advantage. Using the beautiful and delicious saguaro fruit to make jam or syrup is one way that we can do that. This unique desert fruit ripens in late June and early July, and the harvesting traditionally continues for two to four more weeks. This timing coincides with the desert dwellers’ eager anticipation of the monsoon

The Fruits of the

Desert Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Jerri Parness

rains. The hope is that these fruits can be gathered before they burst atop the plant, after which the fruit is basically useless. The fruit is usually picked early in the morning with a cactus puller. Once collected, the pulp is cleaned of stones, sticks and dirt, then immersed in a tub of water and soaked for two to three hours. Typically syrup or jam is made from this naturally sweet fruit by cooking the unstrained pulp or by mixing dried seedless pulp with water, which is added to a boiling container of Saguaro syrup. When it swells into a gelatinous mass, it is transferred to a mixing bowl and beaten vigorously for half an hour. If you were lucky enough to harvest the saguaro fruit this season, don’t waste any time before boiling your treasure down to a jelly, jam or syrup so that you can enjoy this delicious Sonoran desert treat. Just like our monsoon, the saguaro fruit season is over in a flash, and all we will have are memories until next year. Septem b er 2 0 1 2

Recipe

S a g u a r o C a c t u s F ruit J elly Here is a basic jelly recipe that you can use for the fruits of your harvest! Ingredients and DIRECTIONS: Add 2 cups of sugar to 8 cups of pulp. Simmer and reduce to a volume of 2 pints. Add 3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice. Have clean, half-pint or pint canning jars, lids and rings ready. Quickly pour boiling jam into jars up to within 1/8 inch of rim. Make sure the rim of jar is absolutely clean. Cover immediately with the lid and screw ring on tightly. Invert jars for 5 minutes. Turn jars right side up again and wait for the lids to suck down as jars cool (usually within a half hour or so.) Enjoy!

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