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America has long been a stronghold of freedom. The first few amendments to the Constitution guarantee freedom of speech and religion, freedom of the press, freedom to assemble, the right to bear arms, freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures, the right to due process, and the right not to incriminate ourselves. Unwritten among our fundamental rights — but still alive and thriving — is the freedom to do stupid things. For proof, look no further than the ongoing debate over COVID-19 vaccinations. State governments unquestionably have the power to mandate vaccines. This authority dates to a 1905 Supreme Court case, Jacobson v. Massachusetts. With smallpox raging in 1902, the city of Cambridge passed a law mandating that every resident over age 21 get vaccinated or face a $5 fine. Pastor Henning Jacobson, one of our nation’s original anti-vaxxers, refused, saying he’d suffered serious medical maladies from past vaccines. Jacobson lost at the highest court in the land by a 7-2 vote. Writing for the majority, Justice Marshall Harlan opined: “Upon the principle of self-defense, of paramount necessity, a community has the right to protect itself against an epidemic of disease which threatens the safety of its members.” Thus, state government has all the authority it needs to mandate vaccines. Our elected leaders simply won’t do so, especially in Arizona. Our Legislature passed multiple bills this past session forbidding vaccine mandates, vaccine passports and mask mandates, and prohibiting schools from forcing teachers and students to get a vaccine to participate in in-person classes. Regardless, some Valley and Tucson school districts have passed mask mandates anyway, a move that undoubtedly will end up litigated to death. Where do I stand? Well, given the evidence that vaccines work — like the fact that 165 million Americans have been fully
vaccinated and haven’t dropped dead or been hospitalized en masse — I believe it’s foolish not to get one, absent a religious objection or some serious medical condition. At the same time, I support your right to do things I believe are foolish. That’s the price of freedom: Because we live in a country where the government doesn’t nanny us on every little thing, or big things like a pandemic that to date has killed 612,000 people, sometimes our friends and neighbors will do things we deeply wish they would not. Like refusing to get a shot that can diminish your risk of getting COVID-19, getting extremely ill if you do, or dying from the virus. “This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control, explained at a July press briefing. “Our biggest concern is we are going to continue to see preventable cases, hospitalizations and, sadly, deaths among the unvaccinated.” Here in Arizona, where about half the state has been fully vaccinated, 95% of nearly 17,000 reported COVID-19 cases in May were among people who were not fully vaccinated. In June, it was 92% of 12,911 reported cases. The capper? Since the start of 2021, approximately 99% of COVID-19 deaths in Arizona were people not fully vaccinated. Maybe you want to prove you’re tough. Maybe you’re afraid or you don’t believe the Arizona Department of Health Services statistics cited in the above paragraph. You don’t need to explain your reasoning, not to anyone. That’s the beauty of America. To a greater extent than any society on this great green Earth, you can say what you want, believe what you want, and do with your body what you want. In America, we don’t rely on our government to legislate foolishness out of existence. Besides, it seems COVID-19 and its deadly variants have that well in hand. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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Love evolves over time BY GAYLE LAGMAN-CRESWICK Dear readers, The last few months I have received many letters from people who say they have chosen the wrong mates. So, last month, I asked to hear from readers who chose the right mates. I received a beautiful letter from a gentleman who described his marriage in such heartwarming terms that I want to share the entire letter with you. Dear Gabby Gayle, I just read your recent exchange with a reader in which you requested comments from readers who made good mate choices that have stood the test of time. I met my wife in 1963. We were both in college and went steady until we married 2 1/2 years later. I was immediately attracted to her because she had many of the assets and few of the liabilities that I had come to realize worked for me when I dated in high school and college. What made her unique is that she had a very balanced personality with lots of intelligence, humor, compassion and tenacity, and very little pettiness, selfishness or control issues. I really didn’t think about the future then; life seemed to be so long and full of opportunities that I just wanted to be with her for whatever we experienced together. We have been married now for 55 1/2 years and have weathered some difficult times and some wonderful ones. We raised a child, traveled to many places, lived around the country, and finally retired to enjoy our leisure years and time
with family. In all those years, our love for each other’s unique blend of character traits remained strong, even as our slim, fit bodies gradually morphed into those of old people. She was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia and has been struggling to function as her mental capacity slowly disappears. As her primary caretaker, I have been surprised and pleased to realize that my love for her has not diminished over the years, but instead has evolved to reflect the commitment we made to each other when we married. Our circumstances have changed considerably, but our respect, affection, trust and enjoyment of each other has remained intact. We have few illusions about the future, but are committed to facing it together, which is the same strong bond that we realized that we had when we met and dated so many years ago. Love evolves over time, but it can be the glue that makes long term commitment a foundation and not a burden. Signed, MM in AZ P.S. Thanks for your columns; they always provoke some reflection and recognition. Dear MM in AZ, Thank you for your beautiful letter. I hope it sends a message to my readers that selecting the right mate is important, but it is just as important to honor the commitment. If you have questions for Gabby Gayle, please send them to Ask Gabby Gayle at lagmancreswick@gmail.com.
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New Frontiers hosts virtual open house New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning, a program of Mesa Community College, will host a virtual open house at 10 a.m. Monday, September 13, to introduce the fall 2021 class schedule to current and new members. The link to this event and the fall 2021 schedule is available at newfrontiers. mesacc.edu. NFLL offers adults the opportunity to learn, socialize and serve the community. As an all-volunteer organization, members explore, develop and expand their lifelong learning resources. The 2021-22 enrollment fee is $60 per year, and there isn’t a limit to classes. Sessions are offered in the fall, spring and summer. Additional fees may be assessed for field trip admission or materials for classes. Fall courses run Monday to Friday from September 27 to December 10 at the MCC-Dobson and MCC-Red Moun-
tain campuses, as well as online and surrounding locations. In-person activities are recommended to follow CDC recommendations for social distancing and mask wearing. Fall highlights include four talks by the docents of the Commemorative Air Force Arizona chapter and a field trip, Hospice of the Valley discussing how to honor veterans, while NFLL member Bob Dukelow will entertain with two sessions of “Songs of War.” Scott Sandell of the Phoenix Chapter of the Foundation for Personal Financial Education will offer the latest information on changes to minimum distribution requirements for IRAs, the evolving opportunities for investments, finding unbiased financial advice, and considerations for living abroad full or part time. Nydia Montijo of the Foundation for Senior Living will help seniors avoid fraud and abuse scams and what to consider in selecting long-term care facilities for loved ones to avoid costly errors. The arts and entertainment topics in
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The Benevilla education event series continues at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, with a free, online workshop about elder law and estate planning strategies. The topic, elder law planning, will be presented by Lora Johnson of Johnson & Associates. She will provide advice and direction on smart estate planning strategies covering wills, health care planning, guardianship and long-term care arrangements. This free presentation is part of the yearlong Benevilla C.A.R.E.S. virtual educational workshop series featuring professionals who can answer questions and provide guidance, practical solutions and resources needed to prepare for senior life changes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. To reduce the risk of public exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Benevilla has chosen to convert all its education workshops into livestream, online Zoom events. Reservations are required, and registrants must have a working email address. A secure link and password, with easy instructions, will be given. Call Benevilla at 623-584-4999 or visit benevilla. org/community-events to reserve a spot.
After being on hiatus during the pandemic, Motors and Meals is returning from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 30, at the Beardsley Recreation Center, 128th Avenue and Beardsley Road, in Sun City West. Admission is free to the event, which includes live entertainment, food trucks, displays of restored vehicles, wine and beer tent and exhibits from local businesses and organizations. “Hundreds of people have attended this event in past years, and we’re glad to be able to bring it back,” says Julie Kent-Partridge, chair of the Northwest Valley Connect board of directors. “This very popular event will be a great time for people to get together, have a good time, and learn about community agencies and businesses.” Businesses and nonprofits wishing to participate can contact NVC Executive Director Kathy Chandler at 623-282-9304. “We are aware the COVID-19 situation is very fluid and will be working with health care professionals to ensure social distancing and provide hand sanitizing and whatever else may be beneficial,” Chandler says. Northwest Valley Connect is a nonprofit organization to serve Peoria residents and others in the area who need help with transportation in a region that doesn’t have public transit.
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The Langham Huntington is Pasadena’s ‘jewel’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Langham Huntington, Pasadena is an oasis among lush landscaping. Kindness and beauty exude from the Spanish Mission Revival-style resort. Attendants readily share facts about the resort, which is peppered with Pasadena’s trademark roses. Wedding parties rush around the Langham Huntington as brides and grooms are photographed among the gardens. “We have a lot of brides who like to do their photo shoots here,” says Leslie Marks of the Langham Huntington. “Even if their wedding is later in the year, they’ll take their engagement photos here.” Even Marks, a Pasadena native, has fond memories of the resort. “I remember coming here to have tea when I was little,” Marks says. Staying at the Langham Huntington is a peek into the history of Pasadena. The Picture Bridge overlooks the pool, which was shortened because guests jumped off the bridge and into the pool.
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Langham history Afternoon tea is just one of the traditions built into the Langham Huntington. Constructed by Civil War veteran Gen. Marshall C. Wentworth and designed by Charles Frederick Whittlesey in the Spanish Mission Revival style, the hotel opened in February 1907 as the Hotel Wentworth. “The roof was only partially finished and only built up to the fourth floor,” Marks says. “They had heavy rains that first season, so guests stayed pretty much at other resort areas. They didn’t come to Pasadena.
On top of that, we lost a lot of construction workers to the 1906 earthquake who were rebuilding San Francisco.” As a result, The Wentworth closed in July 1907. Four years later, it was purchased by railroad tycoon and art collector Henry E. Huntington and reopened in 1914 as the Huntington Hotel after a facelift by architect Myron Hunt, who also designed the Huntington Library. He added two floors and the belvedere tower. “The hotel had great success — so much so that it went from being a winter resort to, in the ‘20s, finally opening yearround,” she says. “Because of that, in 1926, an Olympic-sized pool was built. It was the first one in California.” The 20-acre hotel stayed under his purview until 1918 Within the next eight years, 27 bungalows were built to accommodate long-term guests. A subsequent owner, Stephen W. Royce, sold the hotel to Sheraton and it took on a new moniker, the Huntington-Sheraton
Hotel, in 1954. Designers covered most of the hotel’s interior detailing and artwork. “They plastered over all the windows and stained-glass windows,” she says. “In the ‘50s, I guess, aesthetics wasn’t a thing any longer. They plastered over the gold gilded ceiling as well. It was a Sheraton for many years in the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.” Marks says, in 1986, seismic testing showed the building was not up to code. “It was like a fourth of what it should be, in terms of ability,” she says. The neighbors voted on May 19, 1987, to tear down the hotel and build it up again to its original footprint, Marks says. “It was during the construction that a construction worker put his hammer through plaster and 10 stained-glass windows appeared.” They were covered by Sheraton when the Georgian Ballroom was converted to a dining room. It reopened on March 18, 1991, as a 383-room as the Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel, which is similar to the original but with modern facilities, Marks says. The hotel was sold to Great Eagle Holdings for $170 million and renamed the Langham Huntington, Pasadena, on January 8, 2008. “We’re on 23 acres, but you wouldn’t know it from just driving up,” Marks says.
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Langham...continued from page 10 Celebrity guests Equipped with a spa, steakhouse, poolside dining and afternoon tea, the hotel welcomes visitors from around the world, including U.S. presidents and the Dalai Lama. The 27 cottages surrounding the property have been converted to private residents on the loop road. “We still retain eight of them, one of them being Ford Cottage, which is named after President Ford. It was where he liked to stay when he came here. “I’ve been told Prince Philip came here at some point.” The Langham Huntington is the home to the Television Critics Association’s upfronts.
Don’t miss The Picture Bridge is a must-see at the Langham Huntington. In 1932, the hotel hired a local artist, English immigrant Frank Montague Moore, to paint 41 murals for the hotel. “The painter was paid $10 a painting, and he and his wife were told they could eat at the hotel while the was working on them,” Marks says. “It was during the Depression, so I’m sure he said, ‘OK, done.’ “They were up for decades and weathered,” Marks says. “They were so faded that it’s hard to tell the subject matter. “So, in 2013, they were taken down and put in a climate-controlled art facility, where they still are. They’re too delicate to put back on display. We had replicas
The afternoon tea has returned to the Langham Huntington, Pasadena.
made that are just brighter, cleaner versions of them.” The Picture Bridge is the Langham Huntington’s jewel. “It’s the only covered picture bridge in America, and the only other one that I know of is in Switzerland,” Marks says. “That inspired it. It’s a nice little stroll.” With the help of Pasadena Heritage, a historic preservation organization, and architects who specialize in those
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buildings, the resort reinstalled the artwork and reinforced the bridge. “They put steel beams and reinforced the wood,” Marks says. “It’s a mix now of the original wood and new, stronger wood. It has descriptions of all the paintings.” The pool has since been shortened because guests jumped off the Picture Bridge into the pool.
“I think the hotel was like, no, no, no,” she says with a laugh. “I have guests come in and say, ‘My dad used to jump off that bridge.’ I say, ‘I’m glad we don’t have that anymore.’”
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Education is Key Traveling safer and smarter during the pandemic BY LAURA LATZKO The prospect of traveling, especially to other countries, during the COVID-19 pandemic can be daunting. But there are ways to travel smart with restrictions in mind, according to Gilbert-based Karen Coleman-Ostrov of Karen Coleman-Ostrov and Associates Dream Vacations. “I just try to give my clients the facts about traveling to a certain destination that they are desiring, what the rules and regulations for entry are, what the risks are, just so that they can make an informed decision as to whether they want to travel or not,” she says. “I don’t influence them one way or another. I feel that that’s a decision that’s up to each person to make for themselves.” As a dream vacation specialist, Coleman-Ostrov works with clients traveling worldwide, but her company specializes in Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and parts of Europe. Hawaii and Mexico are popular pandemic destinations. Coleman-Ostrov says Mexico doesn’t require prior testing or vaccinations to enter, but temperature screenings are conducted at the airport. Meanwhile, countries such as Australia and New Zealand aren’t allowing outside visitors. In 2020, many of her clients canceled planned trips. Since the beginning of this year, Coleman-Ostrov has seen an uptick in her business. Many of her clients are aware of the risks but still want to travel safely. “I think a lot of people are just stir crazy. They are just ready to get out. It’s been a year and a half since many of them have
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been able to travel,” Coleman-Ostrov says. Coleman-Ostrov’s company is part of a franchise, and the parent company, Dream Vacations, uses a program that provides up-to-date information on COVID-19 requirements for various countries. “That helps us help our clients to know what they can do, what they can’t do and what to expect when they are traveling during COVID,” Coleman-Ostrov says. During the height of the pandemic, travelers were forced to quarantine when visiting other states or countries. Now, instead, they have instituted regulations for vaccinations and/or testing in recent months. Hotels, resorts and cruises also have their own requirements for vaccinations and testing and for masks for employees and guests. Coleman-Ostrov says she can steer her clients away from possible heartache by telling them, for example, a COVID-19 test from an approved company is required before traveling to Hawaii. “Those are just little nuances that we keep on top of, so that we can make sure somebody’s trip goes really, really smoothly,” Coleman-Ostrov says. She tends to other details as well, like scheduling transportation to and from airports. “I always arrange private transportation. That way they will be the only ones in the car with the driver, and the driver is going to be wearing a mask and provide sanitizer,” Coleman-Ostrov says. It’s important to note that airports and
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Saying Goodbye The Monkees celebrate their success on farewell tour BY LAURA LATZKO With their TV show “The Monkees,” Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith came together as a band of misfits trying to make it in the music business. Although the fictional band wasn’t successful on the TV show, the four established a legacy with their music that has lasted over 50 years. The group has sold over 65 million records worldwide and from 1967 to 1968 outsold groups such as the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. Dolenz and Nesmith are the surviving musicians, and they continue to share the band’s music. The duo will play hits like “Daydream Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m a Believer” at the Celebrity Theatre on Sunday, September 19, as part of the Monkees Farewell Tour. During the concert, audiences can also expect to hear new material from Dolenz, who released his album “Dolenz Sings Nesmith” in May. The collection features Dolenz’s renditions of Nesmith’s songs. Many of the songs come from Michael Nesmith and the First National Band. Released through 7a Records, “Dolenz Sings Nesmith” is Dolenz’s first studio album in nine years. It was recorded during the pandemic and produced by Nesmith’s son, Christian. Dolenz says it was important to not just re-record the songs. He wanted them to have their own sound.
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“I’ve done cover songs before of other artists a number of times, but on this one, I didn’t want to do that,” Dolenz says. “I wanted to re-envision as many of these songs as we could. “It was tricky at times, but I think Christian did a really amazing job on them. I don’t know if you’re familiar with a song called ‘Circle Sky,’ which Michael wrote for the movie we did called ‘Head.’ It’s very different on this album than it was in its original incarnation.” Along with acting on television, Dolenz has worked as a director and musical theater actor in shows such as “Grease,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Tom Sawyer” and “Aida.” One job always came calling, though: the Monkees. Early on, the Monkees established their distinctive ’60s pop/jangly guitar-driven sound with music written by a host of well-known songwriters. “The thing that makes any group or act stand out is of course the material. I was blessed as a singer to have songs written for me by Carole King, Neil Diamond, Harry Nilsson and Boyce and Hart, all of these incredible songwriters,” Dolenz says. Although the Monkees were often compared to the Beatles, Dolenz says they were more like the Marx Brothers or “Glee.” “It was a television show about a group. And then of course we did go out and play and do concerts,” Dolenz says.
“‘The Monkees’ was a show about an imaginary band who wanted to be the Beatles. That was the theme of the show. It was a half-hour Marx Brothers musical on television.” When they first started to perform, the Monkees dressed and acted similar to their characters. “I played the TV persona onstage, more or less,” Dolenz says. “That’s what the kids wanted to see. I was cast as the wacky drummer. So, I brought a bit of that to the stage. “The Monkees live was more like musical theater — not musical theater like a Broadway musical, but we put on makeup and had four or five costume changes.” Dolenz says he and Nesmith don’t bring as much theatricality to their performances these days. Instead, they focus on the music and sharing stories. “We have done all kinds of different
Micky Dolenz is the drummer for the iconic band the Monkees. (Photo by Paul Undersinger)
material over the years. But after a while, you get a sense of what the fans want,” he says about the set list. “My theory has always been you’ve got to give them what they want, and that is the big hits. Once you have done that and they know they are going to get those hits, then the rest of the show, you can do anything you want. You can throw in
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Seeing Red Thelma Houston performing at AIDS benefit BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI AIDS research and prevention are close to singer Thelma Houston’s heart. “I’ve had fans and dear friends affected by AIDS, like my hairdresser, makeup artist and my clothing designers,” Houston says. “It was almost like we were in a warzone, but you didn’t have the artillery. You didn’t have ammunition to fight because you didn’t know what you were fighting.” Houston is the highlight of Red is the Night at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 25, at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. The evening begins with cocktails at the hosted bar and appetizers in the garden. Dinner in the main hall precedes Houston’s performance. Individual tickets range from $175 to $250 for VIP front-row seating, and tables are $1,500 to $2,500 for VIP seating for eight. To register, visit auntritas.org. “I bought my red earrings when I was
Monkees...continued from page 14 non-Monkees tunes. You can throw in all kinds of different things, like deep album cuts.” Dolenz says the audience connection and love for the music helps him to keep songs fresh for him. “When you get that kind of a crowd reaction, it’s hard not to enjoy it and be thankful,” he says. “I feel blessed. It’s great music. It’s happy music.” Dolenz says the Monkees’ effort to be successful as a fictional band on TV caused fans to connect with the group in the ’60s. He says that this push for a better life was reflected in the music and continues to speak to audiences. “On the television show, we never made it,” he says. “It was the struggle for success that I think had a lot to do with endearing it to all of those generations. They could relate. They were in their basements and living rooms and still are, trying to be a rock ‘n’ roller. It is that struggle for success that people relate to. You combine that with the music and these great songwriters. And I would like to think I had something to do with it.” Dolenz owes the group’s success to its www.LovinLife.com
downtown yesterday,” she says, calling from Los Angeles. “I just need a red outfit to go with my earrings. I’m looking forward to it.” Houston will perform her track “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” as well as songs from her Motown catalog. “I try to just have a party at my shows,” she says. “I want to make people happy to be out again and doing something for such a wonderful organization. “I was active in the business in the 1970s and onward. Unfortunately, AIDS and HIV was something that came up during that Thelma Houston is best known for her hit “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” (Photo courtesy of Thelma Houston) time. It happened during the popularity of dance music. It’s just a hor- met when he heard Houston regularly sang his song “Suedehead” in concert on rible sickness.” She has been keeping busy. Houston the recommendation of a songwriting is featured on “Bobby, Don’t You Think friend. “His music was hitting a new market. I They Know?” a duet with Morrissey, the former lead singer of the Smiths. The two guess he appreciated it,” she says. “Somebehind-the-scenes team. “What happens is you put a bunch of people together and a bunch of these different elements, and if you are lucky and you work hard, the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. You can’t take it apart at that point. You would have to say that about the Monkees. It was all of us, and not just the four of us. It was all of the people involved in the project,” Dolenz says.
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time later, I received an email from him saying he’d like me to listen to a song. Working with him was a dream. I didn’t expect him to be at the studio, but he was. There wasn’t any controversial or political conversations. It was just two musicians in the studio making music.” Houston says Morrissey was open to her doing just what she does best. The two sang “Bobby, Don’t You Think They Know?” during his show at the Hollywood Bowl and at an after party. “He wanted me to entertain at his party afterward,” she says. “He came over and was sitting, engaged, during my show. I told him I read his book, and he didn’t believe I had actually read it. I just wanted to know a little bit more about him. I enjoy reading biographies of people.”
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Culinary Diversity Arizona Restaurant Week returns with takeout, in-person options BY CONNOR DZIAWURA Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve Chucri has seen the broadening of local palates and growth of the food scene firsthand. “I always had this kind of running joke that I was born and raised here and for me we had two kinds of food — we had Mexican food and then a different type of Mexican food,” says Chucri, an Arizona native. “Now we have all of these culinary options that really, if you look, Arizona — in many ways because so many people are transplants here — is kind of a melting pot, which you see across the country.” The Arizona Restaurant Association highlights that diversity with its Fall Arizona Restaurant Week, which returns from Friday, Sept. 17, to Sunday, Sept. 26, with a panoply of restaurants showcasing special menus. As part of the 10-day event, many local restaurants will introduce threecourse prix fixe menus at price points
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“Arizona is becoming more and more of a foodie-type place and venue, and I think what the restaurant week does is try to trumpet that to our guests and patrons around the state,” Chucri says. Since it was founded 14 years ago, Arizona Restaurant Week has grown from a once-yearly event every fall to a biannual event also hosted in the spring, increasing along the way from roughly two dozen restaurants in its first year to now well over 100 per event. New this year, the Arizona Restaurant Association is raising funds for the HonorHealth Desert Mission endowment to support those who are underprivileged, experiencing homelessness or affected by the pandemic. Billed as the “Dine In. Help Out.” program, Arizona Restaurant Week is accepting donations through its website and QR codes provided with bills at participating
restaurants. Funds will benefit Desert Mission programs and services, such as its food bank, early childhood learning center and adult day program. “It’s a really unique event that diners have just come to love, and that’s what makes it worthwhile for us,” Chucri explains of the growth of Arizona Restaurant Week. Due to the pandemic, Chucri acknowledges that the Arizona Restaurant Association was forced to quickly adapt. Moving to takeout options last year is one such way, though the event is now allowing in-person and takeout options. “Restaurateurs, fortunately we’re getting back into our regular cycle, which is a good thing,” Chucri notes. “People have missed restaurants, which we’ll always be grateful for, and so we have seen our places fill up quite more than we expect-
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of $33, $44 or $55, the latter a new tier. Each restaurant’s specifics vary, with some offering individual meals and others crafting selections for couples or groups. Some restaurants may offer wine pairing selections at an additional cost. Standard menus won’t be affected. “Some of your favorite and most wellknown restaurants are on sale here in Arizona for 10 days,” Chucri explains. “And it gives people the opportunity to try a restaurant they may not have tried. It creates this enthusiasm about the culinary opportunities here and throughout the Valley that, you know, is exciting to have happen twice a year.” More than 120 restaurants have signed on so far, with the event’s website allowing patrons to search menus by categories such as cuisine type, location and price, even accounting for vegetarian/gluten-free options and takeout. Cuisine ranges from pizza or sushi to Mexican food, American favorites and steak/seafood restaurants.
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The Ultimate Experience New restaurant celebration is not just for vegans BY SARAH HABER For the past few years, chef Jason Wyrick of The Vegan Taste and Glendale’s Casa Tera had been wanting to create an experience that showcases vegan cuisine. When Jozh Watson of Phoenix Vegan suggested they partner to cultivate the ultimate vegan experience in Phoenix, Wyrick knew he could not pass up the opportunity. “For me, food is about community and bringing people together. Vegan Restaurant Week makes us celebrate the opportunity to do that,” Wyrick says. From Sunday, Sept. 12, to Saturday, Sept. 18, a multitude of Phoenix restaurants, bakeries and food trucks are banding together to create pre-fixe plant-based menus during Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week. Each dining institution will offer its own specialized three- or five-course meal that will continue throughout the week. Wyrick says this experience will allow customers to enjoy plant-based cooking at a fair price. At first glance, one may think that this week is entirely catered toward the vegan community, when in fact it is the opposite. “This week serves a couple different purposes. Nonvegan diners can Simon’s Hot Dogs: Vegan Columbian Fare
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Caramel Peach Cobbler BY JAN D’ATRI If you love road trips as much as I do, this is the perfect time to hop in the car and visit our Arizona farms and ranches to pick tree-ripened fruit. Even though we are approaching the end of peach season, there are still tasty ones for the pickin’, and Amadio Ranch is the perfect destination. This small, family heritage farm in Laveen produces naturally grown heirloom vegetables and plenty of fruits like peaches, many of which are turned into made-from-scratch fruit pies that are available at the ranch. Also, look for the Amadio Ranch Peach Truck at farmers markets throughout the Valley (amadioranch.com). So, once you buy your peaches, give this caramel peach cobbler a try. It goes
together in three layers, but in the oven, the bottom layer rises to the top and bubbles over the peaches to create a delicious cobbler! The most time-consuming part of the recipe is peeling the skin off the peaches. I have a fabulous tip in the directions that will make the process so much easier. This reminds me of a farmhouse recipe that you might find at a charming place like Amadio Ranch, and believe me, if you make it for family or friends, they’ll think it’s just peachy keen.
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Step 2 Melt 1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons) and pour into the bottom of an 8-by-8-inch or 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Step 3 In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, milk and vanilla. Mix until fully combined. Gently pour mixture over melted butter. Do not stir. Step 4 Carefully spoon peaches on top of batter. Do not stir. Step 5 Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the batter that rises over the top is golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream! Tip for skinning peaches Score the bottom of a peach in a 2-inch crisscross. Place the peach in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the peach from the water and place in a bowl with ice water. The skin will peel right off. This tip works best if peaches are fairly ripe.
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Hospice of the Valley helps military families BY LIN SUE COONEY
Hospice of the Valley Director of Community Engagement
One of the most fulfilling things we can do in life is serve others. Ideally, the happiness we derive is all the thanks we need. But an amazing program called Legacy Corps is making it even more rewarding to help others. Based at ASU, this national AmeriCorps program matches people in communities across the country with veterans and military families who need support. Hospice of the Valley is thrilled to be the first Arizona partner and receive a grant to fund the program for the next three years. Of the 20,000 patients we serve annually, about 1,400 are veterans, who often find themselves physically and emotionally overwhelmed. Many need assistance with transportation, grocery shopping
or light housekeeping. Now we can help lighten the stress. “Hospice of the Valley is excited to implement this grant from Legacy Corps and touch more families in our veteran community,” Volunteer Services Director Stacia Ortega says. Volunteers who join the program are called Legacy Corps members and receive special training in caregiver support. Their participation is invaluable to military families who need socialization, companionship and in-home respite care to ensure their loved ones are not alone while a caregiver takes a much-needed break. “The care and compassion these volunteers provide will make such a huge
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If you have congestive heart failure (CHF) your heart can’t pump enough blood. This condition develops over time. It is the No. 1 reason people over age 65 go into the hospital. Heart failure is most common in older people and is more common in African Americans. Men have a higher rate of heart failure than women. But, because women usually live longer, the condition affects more women in their 70s and 80s. In normal hearts, veins bring oxygen-poor blood from the body to the right side of the heart. It is then pumped through the pulmonary artery to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen. From there, the blood returns to the left side of the heart. Then it is pumped through a large artery called the aorta that distributes blood throughout the body. Heart failure is caused by other diseases or conditions that damage the heart muscle. It is often caused by coronary artery disease, including heart attacks. Diabetes and high blood pressure also contribute to heart failure. Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. It happens when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become hardened and narrowed. People who have had a heart attack are at high risk to develop heart failure. There are a number of things that you can do to reduce risk of coronary artery disease and heart failure. For starters, you should keep the following levels down: body weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, sugar, alcohol and salt. Exercise regularly. And, if you smoke, quit. The most common symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling, which usually occurs in the ankles, feet and legs. Swelling is caused by fluid buildup in the body and can lead to weight gain, frequent urination and a cough. www.LovinLife.com
Because the symptoms are common for other conditions, your doctor will determine if you have heart failure by doing a detailed medical history, an examination and several tests. Tests that are given to determine heart failure include an electrocardiogram (EKG), a chest X-ray and a blood test for BNP, a hormone that increases in heart failure. Tests that can identify the cause of heart failure include an echocardiogram that uses sound waves; a Holter monitor, which is a small box that is worn for 24 hours to provide a continuous recording of heart rhythm during normal activity; an exercise stress test that reads your EKG and blood pressure before, during or after exercise to see how your heart responds; and a coronary angiography, which is an X-ray of the heart’s blood vessels There is no cure for heart failure, but it can be controlled. People with CHF are usually put on a low-salt diet to prevent fluid buildup. Their doctors may also tell them to lose weight, quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake. Medications that are used include diuretics, “water pills,” to reduce fluid; ACE inhibitors to lower blood pressure and reduce heart stress; beta-blockers to slow your heart rate and lower blood pressure; Digoxin to help the heart beat stronger; and anticoagulants (such as warfarin) that help prevent blood clots. People with severe heart failure may also be given a mechanical heart pump. A heart transplant is an option when all other treatments fail to control symptoms.
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