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OCTOBER 2019 | Volume 6 | Issue 10
Publisher Steve T. Strickbine steve@timespublications.com
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Vice President Michael Hiatt mhiatt@timespublications.com
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
18 20 Day of Remembrance
Executive Editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
An 85085 family tells their story about the battle with their disorder
Graphic Designer Shannon Mead Contributors Bridgette Redman, Shelley Sakala, Curtis Finch, Jadyn Fisher, Judge Gerald Williams, Brandie Bosworth, Jill Jones, Rep. Debbie Lesko, Octavio Serrano, Heather Maxwell, Annelise Krafft, Shannon Fisher, C.A. Haire, Pastor David Bowen, Jan D'Atri, Dr. Brian Hester, Dr. Lige Kaplan, Dr. Kelly Collins
The 15th annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade
Staff Photographers Kimberly Carrillo, Pablo Robles
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Cathy Weir and her team prove Pioneer Title is A-OK
Creepy and Kooky
The Addams Family visits the Starlight Community Theater for Halloween
Freshmen Mentors
Getting involved is important during freshman year
Curtis’ Corner
32 America’s Golden Years 33 Cooler Crafts
Create a spooky vibe with these projects
34 Extraordinary Rides
Who let the #Dawgs out? Ethan D’Onofrio has what it takes to be an Eagle Scout
12 Front Pourch Brewing
When your passion becomes your business
13 Know the Law
36 What’s Cooking with Jan D’Atri Angel Food French Toast
Nékter Juice Bar is moving into 85085 this month
14 Things To Do 16 The Super Main Event
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Circulation
38 Cocktail Talk
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Trips to the bar don’t have to be a perfect storm of calories
39 Lifelong Dream Comes True
22 The Real Superheroes of the Valley Adv.Fit’s obstacle course will help at-risk children
24 The Need for Control
Robocalls come down to harassment according to Rep. Lesko
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Jose Solorzano taps into his roots with Limon Urban Kitchen
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Replacing worn joints can improve quality of life
42 Plasma Pen
The rejuvenation treatment is the newest anti-aging tool
26 Empowering Women
Amazing Lash Studio is about culture and comfort
28 Trunk and Treat Returns
Local businesses to pass out goodies to little ghosts and goblins
44 The Future of Health
Cutting-edge bloodwork offers honest assessment
46 Brain Teasers
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EVENTS
Creepy and Kooky The Addams Family visits the Starlight Community Theater for Halloween By Bridgette Redman
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t Starlight Community Theater, the staff gives teens what they want, especially when it comes to musicals. This October, as Halloween decorations take over the stores and people prepare for stories of ghosts and ghouls, Starlight Community Theater will be producing “The Addams Family Musical” with a cast of teenagers ages 12 to 19. Director Susan Gibson says teens have been requesting the musical and adults were disappointed they could not audition. The musical comedy debuted on Broadway in 2010, based on “The Addams Family” cartoon characters. This show is the first musical based on the iconic family that is a little "creepy and kooky" and perhaps, macabre. As the Adams' family theme song goes. In it, daughter Wednesday brings home Lucas, a “normal” boy with whom she’s fallen in love. Their parents are going to
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meet over dinner at the Addams’ family mansion and both sets are in for a culture shock. Wednesday gets an assist from ghostly ancestors who watch all the action and provide a running commentary, almost a modern Greek chorus. Gomez, meanwhile, is faced with a conundrum when his daughter asks him not to tell Morticia that she’s fallen in love with Lucas. Gomez has never kept a secret from his wife and Morticia insists he never would, insisting she could never feel the same about him if he did. “I like that type of fun,” Gibson says. “I think it is funny and enjoyable and I like the idea of costuming the show. It’s fun to do the gray and darks for the ancestors. I have watched some YouTube to get the flavor of some of the things, but I like that I haven’t seen it. I like to put a different spin on things.” She explained to some of the younger actors what an “ancestor” is and what it means in the show’s context. Each of the ancestors is from a different time period. One is a saloon girl, another a flapper and another a soldier. Gibson and her co-director have worked with the actors on developing the characters, flushing out background stories. “We really worked with them on what is their motivation to help the Addams family, what is their back story, what is
their goal for the role? “Most of the main characters knew their role, but they’ve done research on how to portray it.” For example, she says, the actress playing Morticia has been perfecting her walk, stance and facial gestures. The actors in the ensemble get a lot of stage time in this show as Gibson says they are often part of the scenery. It makes the musical into a real ensemble piece in which, she says, the actors are really bonding with each other. There are 10 ancestors in the Starlight production. “Each one of them is going to be in grays and whites, but each will have a specific color that makes them more real,” Gibson says. “It might be just a bow in their hair that is purple that would fit royalty. We have it mapped out—their makeup will always blend. If purple is their color, you might see purple in their makeup to make them stand out and each have their own unique quality.” Teens can relate to the show in a lot of ways. They know what it is like to have some“The Addams Family Musical” one different come into Starlight Community Theater, their family who upsets Where: 1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Phoenix their interaction, GibVarious times Friday, October 25, to Sunday, November 10 son says. It lets them Visit starlightcommunitytheater.com for ticket information explore relationships from the young love
between Wednesday and Lucas, the hot, passionate love between Morticia and Gomez, and the somewhat faded love between Lucas’ parents. “Each one kind of has its own type of love,” Gibson says. “The kids have to create those relationships that even as teens, they have to be believable on stage.” While it can be challenging for teens to portray love stories and be intimate, Gibson says they are able to help them get through the discomfort. One thing that helped was Gibson and the other director were a part of this summer’s “Mamma Mia” love story. Both are married to other people and have been friends for years. “Most of the kids saw that show,” Gibson says. “We feel like we’re giving them advice about you have to go for it. We’re kind of using that personal experience of being on stage to help them if they feel uncomfortable. It makes it really easy to have that conversation and help them to know what you need to do to have more or less in the relationships.” Rehearsals have reinforced for Gibson how perfectly each teen is for their roles. She says she is impressed with the character development. She speaks highly of everyone. “The grandma is hilarious—she is big and
has a lot of fun. The Pugsley is perfect—he knows when to put the zingers in,” Gibson says. “We couldn’t have chosen better kids for these roles. We actually have twins. One is Fester and the other is the dad from the other family. I was worried how it would look, but they play them so differently, you forget they are twins.” Gibson says it’s been fun finding props for
the show and the décor throughout the theater. “The Addams Family Musical” fits in with the Halloween time of year, but it’s not scary or horrific. “It’s not a scary show,” Gibson says. “It is a really funny show. There are moments of caring and loving and friendship throughout the whole thing. We want it Halloweenish and ghoulish, but it is definitely more of a comedy than a thriller.”
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SCHOOLS
Freshmen Mentors
Getting involved is important during freshman year By Jadyn Fisher
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enjoy writing for 85085 magazine so I can inform area students of all the opportunities offered to them in high school and how to fully capture the high school experience. It can be overwhelming especially for freshmen, who are coming from middle school. It can be helpful to have a mentor guide them. I have experienced firsthand how difficult it can be with all the added stress and how some people crack under pressure. Knowing this information, here are general tips I have learned
on how to start off your first year of high school with success. 1. Get involved! There are countless clubs, sports and opportunities offered in high school so get involved. This gives you something to look forward to and can motivate you to go to school. It is also a great way to meet new people! Whether you choose academic or social groups, you will meet people who have similar interests. 2. Stay on top of your work and communicate with your teachers. Your teachers cannot tell if you are struggling if you do not let them know. Most teachers offer tutoring hours before and after school and if not, they can tell you who does. As long as you stay on top of your work, it will be a lot easier if you get a big load of work to do. 3. Associate with the right people. It’s said high school students have many opportunities to make bad choices. Truthfully, it depends on who you surround yourself with. Your friendships w i l l change t hroughout the school year because you’ll meet new people in class. Making friends with the right people will make your life easier and keep you on the right track. Many area schools have programs designed to directly reach freshmen and offer them support during their transition into high school. At Sandra Day O’Connor Sandra Day O’Connor Freshman Mentors Jadyn Fisher, left, and Jadeyn Revere. (Photo by Shannon
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High School, the program is Freshman Mentors. Boasting about 80 members, it hosts a camp before school starts, and a freshmen dance at the beginning of the year. Also, monthly small-group activities are hosted in their health classes to maintain communication and advice. Anyone in 10th to 12th grades can apply to be on the team. The program even has a class for the room leaders to further their leadership skills and brainstorm ideas to bring to the group. This is the system that works best for O’Connor, but many other schools have similar programs. If you are interested in attending a future freshman night at a school near you, the following are the dates for high schools in DVUSD or visit the freshman website: dvusd. org/Page/30431. Here are the dates and the high schools: Wednesday, November 6: SDOHS Wednesday, November 13: MRHS Thursday, November 14: BGHS Wednesday, November 20: BCHS Thursday, November 21: DVHS
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Curtis’ Corner Who let the #Dawgs out? By Superintendent Curtis Finch Deer Valley Unified School District
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eer Valley Unified School District began in New River in 1934 and is comprised of 38 schools. The Barry Goldwater High School was DVUSD’s second high school built and is one of our five comprehensive high schools. The Bulldog is the mascot, but the high school name comes from Arizona’s second most famous U.S. senator and 1964 presidential candidate, Barry Goldwater. BGHS houses more than 1,600 students with opportunities in fi ne arts, extra and co-curricular, and athletic programs. It is known for seven on-campus career technical education programs, including two signature programs of culinary arts and drafting and two International Baccalaureate programs. The CTE Culinary Arts program recently added Avenue 27, a new fine-dining restaurant integrated into the high school. The studentrun, Friday-night, restaurant has opened to rave reviews; to secure a reservation, send an email to avenue27@dvusd.org or visit the school website at dvusd.org/bghs to learn more. The International Baccalaureate programs are the heart of the school’s DNA. All ninth and 10th graders enroll in the Middle Years Program to focus on becoming students who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers who can apply learning to real-world applications through a personal project. MYP students are required to study at least two years of a foreign language, humanities, math, arts, physical education and technology. As juniors and seniors, students can become part of the world-renowned IB Diploma Program where six exams, a Theory of Knowledge course, and a yearlong extended essay project complete the process. Universities recognize success on IB exams for college credit and IBDP students are 25% more likely to graduate from college on schedule. So, if you want to be academically challenged AND pursue college credit while in high school, become an IBDP Bulldog! Dr. Curtis Finch is the DVUSD superintendent and can be reached at superintendent@dvusd.org.
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CHARITY
Saving Lives Ethan D’Onofrio has what it takes to be an Eagle Scout By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
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than D’Onofrio strives to make a great impact on many people. The Boulder Creek High School senior is starting his campaign with his Eagle Scout program: a bone marrow registration drive from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 2, at the Anthem LDS Church, 2503 W. Anthem Way. “There’s a critical shortage of bone marrow donors,” D’Onofrio says. “The only standard of care is a transplant. I’m trying to build up the bone marrow donor registry. Ever since I started scouting, I wanted to make a great impact on many people. For my Eagle Scout program, I thought I would build something that saves lives.” The Be the Matchsponsored event requires registration at join.bethematch.org/ Eagle04. It also features
cake, ice cream and raffle prizes. Those 18 to 44 who wish to join the bone marrow registry will undergo a 1-minute swab of their cheek. D’Onofrio’s event will take place during a large blood drive, so he’s hoping participants will partake in his, too. “I hope people will donate blood and notice our thing going on as well and be prompted to participate,” he says. “Registering is not a big deal.” D’Onofrio has made an impact on many people he has met, including Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, whom he met through a mutual friend. “I met Steven Tyler in London,” he says. “Back in 2016, I was invited to Steven Tyler’s UN Humanitarian Award ceremony in New York City for his efforts with Janie’s Fund. I was his VIP guest.” But it was D’Onofrio’s talents that garnered that invitation. “I’m a very big music fan and I’m a very big fan of playing music,” says D’Onofrio, who also admires Freddie Mercury and The Beatles. “I have been playing piano for about 12 years. Our friend talked to Steven Tyler and showed him videos of me playing piano.” His mother, Ann Marie D’Onofrio, went further. She says at the ball, Tyler descended the staircase and headed straight to her son and gave him a hug. “I heard you came all the way out here to see an old man like me,” she recalls Tyler saying. “He spent time with Ethan. Ethan understated his talents. He’s great on the piano. He did his own arrangement of Aerosmith’s ‘What It Takes.’ My friend played it for Steven, and he was so honored. He couldn’t believe a kid had done that because most kids don’t know who Steven Tyler is.” The meeting at the award ceremony led to an invite to an Aerosmith show in London. “He invited us to be VIP guests with his family,” she says, “Liv Tyler, his daughter, lives over there. Just to see Steven Tyler interact with his grandkids, he’s just a regular grandpa. He’s so concerned about his grandkids. The little ones had headphones on to protect their hearing. He’s just a family guy.”
Ethan’s ‘mission’ Although he’s active in scouts and music, D’Onofrio is dedicated and devoted to his faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his family, which includes brother
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Jason, 11, and father, Mike. “It takes up all my life—not in a bad way,” D’Onofrio says. “I can see the effects of my faith in everything I do—my choices, my drive. I know many good role models because of the church. “If it wasn’t for my church, I wouldn’t be close to my Eagle Scout. It’s a big stress getting your Eagle Scout. I understand how important it is.” After graduation, D’Onofrio is hoping to get into Brigham Young University in Utah, although he’s unsure what he wants to study. First, though, he’s headed on a two-year mission for his church. “I am looking forward to being in a foreign country serving the Lord,” he says. “You don’t get to choose which country you’re going to. They choose for you. I like to travel a lot.” Among the spots he’s visited are New York, Washington, D.C., California, The Bahamas, London, Mexico, Canada and Vancouver. “The LDS Church has been instrumental because of the way the church is structured,” she says. “It’s run by the members. Ethan has been up in front speaking to 100 to 200 people. He’s been doing it his whole life. “They make kids get up and give little talks and sing. He plays piano at church all the time. He has those opportunities to grow. He’s had so many good mentors who have helped.” D’Onofrio inspires others as well, starting with his brother. “He plays piano and he’s a scout as well,” says Ann Marie, a nurse practitioner. “He really idolizes his brother and tries to emulate him. He’s driven by that and he also plays piano. “I’m just so very proud of Ethan. He has his own mission chip, so to speak. Even as a toddler he was so driven. If he wanted something, he would do it over and over and over until he learned it. At the same time, he’s always been a very easy, mild-mannered child. I’m really proud of him.”
Ethan D’Onofrio’s Bone Marrow Registration Drive 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 2 Anthem LDS Church, 2503 W. Anthem Way, Anthem join.bethematch.org/Eagle04
C LO S E TO H O M E
Front Pourch Brewing When your passion becomes your business by Shelley Sakala
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here are those who buy a beer, open a beer and drink a beer without putting much thought into it. Then there are those who obsess over beer. They study labels, scrutinize ingredients, ponder recipes, and analyze flavors. These are people who approach every beer like it’s an experience. Meet the Bolstrom family. Several years ago while sipping some cold ones on their front porch in Arizona, the Bolstrom family had a collective a-ha moment: What if we tried brewing our own beer? Armed with the knowledge of home brewing learned from friends in Oregon, they decided to give it a go. All they needed was hops, a little malt and basic brewing equipment. Before long, they had set up their own microbrewery on that very same front porch. After a fair amount of trial and error they came up with a pretty decent microbrew—a full-flavored blonde ale with some kick. They knew they were on to something. From there, the family worked on perfecting the recipe until they had a beer that would impress even their toughest critics: their friends. The moment friends started asking for seconds, they knew they had found the formula. Now all they needed was a place to serve it to the general public. And so began what would be an eightyear journey culminating in the opening of Front Pourch Brewing in North Phoenix.
L-R, Emily McMenemy, Randy Bolstrom, Trevor Bolstrom and Diane Bolstrom. (Photos by Pablo Robles)
Front Pourch Brewing is a true microbrewery featuring hand-crafted beers ranging from their “porch-created” toasty blonde to their boysenberry sour to their hoppy Peripheral Pale Ale. Inspired by countless evenings spent hanging out with friends on the Bolstrom’s front porch, this family-owned and -operated neighborhood brewpub features “good company, good beer and good times.” A visit confi rms this. Professional-grade brewing equipment lets guests know right away that this family is serious about their beermaking. And their passion for making beer is matched
only by their passion for serving beer. The super-friendly staff keeps it casual and fun in T-shirts and shorts, while the laid-back atmosphere definitely has that front-porch feel. The interior décor could be described as “industrial/farmhouse,” with wooden rafters and exposed ductwork looking down on a pub area fi lled with rustic tables and metal fi xtures. Their wonderfully executed design vision incorporates elements built out of reclaimed wood from an Oregon turkey barn. Seating is generous, with a mix of high and low-top tables, plus an extra-large bar for those who prefer to belly-up close to the TVs and the taps. Although Front Pourch Brewing doesn’t serve food, a selection of tasty eats is available for purchase onsite from a rotation of food truck. Offerings include pizza, pasta, chicken and waffles and barbecue. Guests certainly won’t go hungry—or thirsty—at Front Pourch Brewing. Cheers! Shelley Sakala is a local Realtor with The Sakala Group, and an 85085 resident.
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PERSPECTIVE
Know the Law Arizona adopts small claims rules By Judge Gerald A. Williams
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fter two pilot projects and several drafts, on August 27, the Supreme Court of Arizona adopted a set of rules that govern small claims cases. The move is part of an ongoing effort to help people representing themselves in court understand the judicial process better and to minimize people being surprised by courtroom procedures. The new rules are effective January 1 and are fairly comprehensive. They are available on the Arizona Supreme Court’s web page. The rules were adopted because some small claims cases were taking too long to be resolved. Often when a case stalled, one or both sides did not know what to do next. The rules require a small claims case complaint (lawsuit) to briefly state the reasons the plaintiff believes the defendant owes him or her money. If the defendant believes the plaintiff owes him or her money, then the defendant can
file a counterclaim. Neither the complaint nor the counterclaim can be amended. Whether or not the defendant files a counterclaim, the defendant must fi le an answer within 20 days of being served with the small claims lawsuit. If the defendant fails to do so, then the new rules will require that the plaintiff request a default judgment. If the defendant does file an answer—which is something every defendant should do— then the justice court must set the case for a small case hearing and must hold that hearing within the next 60 days. There are provisions for one or both sides to request a continuance, but delay requests must be in writing and must be fi led at least 15 days before the hearing date. The new rules also explain what will happen if one or both sides fail to appear for the hearing. There is also a provision that would
allow parties to request to appear at their small claims hearing by telephone. If you are a party in a small claims case, organi e your e idence so you can find e erything quickly. Plan what you want to say in your opening statement and then write out the uestions that you plan on as ing your witnesses and the other side’s witnesses. After that, present your case to one of your friends and ask them what you can do to make it more understandable and credible. ny courtroom appearance has the potential to be stressful but if you are on time and prepared, you should have no major problems. Y ou may not agree with the outcome, but at least you won t lea e wondering what happened and why.
Judge Gerald A. Williams is the Justice of the Peace for the North Valley Justice Court. The court’s jurisdiction includes Anthem and Desert Hills.
What are the limits of small claims courts? In Arizona, small claims court cases are limited to tort claims (e.g., auto accidents) or to breach of contract claims, when the amount involved is less than $3,500. They are designed to be an informal and inexpensive way to resolve comparatively minor disputes. Attorneys can file suit in small case on behalf of themselves (e.g., prior client did not pay bill), but attorneys generally cannot represent a client in a small claims case. There is also no discovery (e.g., interrogatories, depositions, etc.), and there is no appeal. Because the proceedings are designed to be informal, formal rules of evidence do not apply. A complaint can be simple. That is the point. For example, something like the following would work: “On October 4, 2018, a vehicle driven by the defendant hit my car. It was parked in front of my house and the repair costs were $1,915.68.” Sample answer forms are also available but all that is required is a simple statement admitting or denying each allegation. All that is required under the law is: “Defendant denies.”
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EVENTS Java & Jammin’ with Sydney Sprague Java & Jammin’ is a family-friendly event that features live musical performances and free coffee and treats for residents/guests. Children are welcome to attend. Civic Building Terrace, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, onlineatanthem.com, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., free admission.
2019 OCTOBER
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER
Halloween Plant Adventure Children younger than 8 may need assistance with the craft, which includes a terracotta pot to paint. While the paint dries, guests can enjoy a treat and learn about soil and Arizona plant life. Guests will then pick a 2-inch succulent. The plant bartender will help them plant it in their newly painted pot and teach them how to take care of their new arrangement. Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 3 to 5 p.m., $14.95 plus tax per participant.
Cars Café and Flea Market Vintage cars are just part of the fun the first Saturday of each month. Free coffee and biscuits and gravy are served this morning. Area residents are welcome to sell their goods at Cars Café and Flea Market as well. My Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 42425 N. New River Road, Phoenix, 623-465-9461, myccf. church, 8 a.m., free admission.
OCTOBER 15
Succulent Pumpkin Class The fee includes pumpkin, moss and succulents. Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 7 p.m., $55 plus tax per participant.
OCTOBER 17
VARIOUS DATES IN OCTOBER
North Valley Pumpkin Patch The pumpkin patch at Plant Bar features food and craft vendors, games and kids activities and live music on October 4, October 5, October 11, October 12, October 18, October 19, October 25 and October 26. Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, 5 to 9 p.m., plantbaraz. com, free admission.
OCTOBER 5
New River Voodoo Fest White Lightnin’, Those Damn Kids, Moonshine Voodoo, Janice Joplin Tribute and ZZ Top Tribute Band all hit the stage as part of the event, which also includes camping availability, food and drinks and vendors. The New River Voodoo Fest is sponsored by Kimmyz Rock & Roll Bar and benefits Friends of Freedom. Glossy Heifer, 46202 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River, glossyheifer.com, 2 p.m., $10.
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Shopping Extravaganza Support the Daisy Mountain Fire Fighters Charities and the DMFM Citizen Corp as they host a shopping extravaganza. Shoppers can enjoy discounts, lunch, wine and chocolate tasting, a gift bag, and a chance to win $25,000 in retail gift cards. Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix, 623-293-8628, 623-313-0406, behomes@q. com, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $25 and $15 goes back to the Daisy Mountain Fire Fighters Charities.
Fall Cookie Decorating Class Learn how the colors of the season can be used when decorating cookies. All items are supplied. Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 5 p.m., $45.
OCTOBER 11
Representatives Town Hall ADOT Operations Director Steve Boschen will discuss infrastructure delivery during this New River/Desert Hills Community Association town hall meeting. Anthem Community Council, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, mail@nrdhca.com, 9 to 11 a.m., free admission.
OCTOBER 12
Sonoran Foothills Home and Life Expo Join the group for an afternoon of fun as vendors from around the Valley showcase their goods. There will be food and ice cream trucks. Community Clubhouse, 31910 N. Foothills Drive, Phoenix, 623-869-6644, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., call for charge.
OCTOBER 19 AND OCTOBER 20
Autumnfest Join more than 100 arts and crafts vendors for the Anthem Community Council’s annual fall festival. The event also includes a carnival, food court/beer garden, live music, kids’ zone, and pumpkin patch and decorating. Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, 623-742-6050, onlineatanthem.com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 20, visit website for charge.
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Christmas Tree Arrival Arizona’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive at the North Phoenix shopping destination at 6:30 p.m. For the 18th consecutive year, Outlets at Anthem will be home to a white fir that measures 80-feet tall, 20-feet wide and will weigh close to 4 tons when completely decorated. The tree will also be topped with a 3-foot-tall copper star, which is a nod to the state’s official metal. More than 1.5 miles of LED lights, approximately 10,000 bulbs, will illuminate the tree and roughly 5,000 ornaments and bows will finish off spectacle. A concert and Santa visit are scheduled for Saturday, November 16. Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix, outletsanthem.com, 6:30 a.m., free admission. Witchy Girls Night Planting Class Come dressed as a witch; the best costume wins a prize. More info about the craft is available online. Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 7 p.m., $29.95 plus tax.
OCTOBER 25
Norterra Canyon PTSA Fall Festival Truck or Treat Guests are welcome to the Fall Festival Truck or Treat. Wear a costume and get candy from vendors and car owners from the car show. There will be live music, food trucks and first responders. Norterra Canyon School, 2200 W. Maya Way, Phoenix, facebook.com, 5 to 8 p.m., free admission, charge for food. A Wicked Wagon Food Truck Roundup Grab a blanket, chair and family and friends for a ghoulishly fun Halloween party and movie, “Hotel Transylvania.” Event also features food trucks, Halloween kids dance party, costume contest, parade of wagons, truck or treat, photobooth, face painting, balloon twister, music by DJ Jonny, chair massages, spooky kids activities and crafts and pop-up shopping. Hope Church Norterra Campus, 26525 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, eventbrite. com, 5 to 9 p.m., free admission.
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OCTOBER 29
Succulent Pumpkin Class The class fee includes pumpkin, moss and succulents. Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 7 p.m., $55 plus tax. Have an event you’d like to include in the calendar? Tell us about it! Send details to christina@timespublications.com.
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The Super Main Event Photos by Pablo Robles
Area police departments and cosplayers came together for the fifth annual Super Main Event on September 7 at Paradise Valley Mall. The goal was to raise money, in-kind dona-
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tions and awareness for children suffering acute physical and sexual abuse. Presented by “Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope,� the Super Main Event featured iconic super-
heroes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Black Widow, Deadpool, The Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, Flash and Super Girl.
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1. Brooks Konkel, 6, and Charlie Konkel, 4, pose for a photo with Deadpool; 2. Rocket, Gamora, Groot and Star-Lord a.k.a. Peter Quill greet fans; 3. Goodies await guests; 4. Addison Christiano, 9, and Anthony Christiano, 6, pose with, from left, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Captain America and Winter Soldier; 5. The Joker welcomes the crowd; 6.-7. Lts. Mark Schweikert and Ben Leuschner from PPSLA-Phoenix present a check to “Put on the Cape;" 8. Theseus Gonzalez, 5, poses as Deadpool with The Flash; 9. The Hulkbuster looms; 10. Deadpool prepares to meet guests at “Put on the Cape'" 11. Troy Sweis, a 6-year-old seriously ill boy, entertains attendees. OCTOBER 2019 |
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
An 85085 family tells their story about the battle with their disorder By Jill Jones
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y son, Clark, was a “typically developing” child. He learned to talk and walk normally and really enjoyed building things. When he was 4, Clark got his first preschool homework assignment—copying the letters of the alphabet. After struggling with it for a while, he finally just scribbled on the paper in frustration. I said to him, “OK, let’s take a step back and just sing the ABC song.” But he could not sing past the first few letters. Even after working with him for several weeks, Clark could not seem to remember the letters of the alphabet in sequence. That’s when my husband said, “I think he has dyslexia.” Dyslexia is a specific learning disability related to phonological processing, making it hard to learn to read and spell. It is also far more common than most people realize. As many as 1 in 5 children have dyslexia—that’s more than kids with asthma or food allergies. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is a neurological condition, but for which the treatment is educational, making diagnosis and intervention very complicated. Unfortunately, most children with dyslexia
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are never diagnosed or aren’t diagnosed until third or fourth grade when their reading difficulties become overwhelming. Our son’s dyslexia was recognized at a very early age because we knew the warning signs. My husband, Kris, has struggled with dyslexia his whole life. We also knew that dyslexia is genetic and likely to be passed down from parent to child. When we suspected that our child had a learning disability, we reached out to our neighborhood school (where our daughter also attended) for support. Unfortunately, that’s where we, and so many other families struggling with dyslexia, hit a brick wall. When we first met with the school to see about getting Clark into developmental preschool, they evaluated him and determined he was “not behind his peers” and did not qualify. So, we did the best we could to prepare him for kindergarten. But it came as no surprise that within a few weeks of starting school, Clark’s teacher reached out to discuss his attention and behavior issues. We again voiced our concerns that he likely had a learning disability, but the school insisted that he would just start to “get it” after winter break.
We knew that Clark’s situation was far more serious, so we got a full neuropsychological evaluation that would tell us exactly what we’re dealing with. Clark was diagnosed with severe dyslexia (difficulty reading), dysgraphia (difficulty writing), dyspraxia (difficulty with coordination and directionality), and ADHD. He was also identified as gifted, with a “superior” IQ and a visual-spatial index in the 99.9th percentile. This vast discrepancy between high and low test scores is a hallmark for dyslexia. Unfortunately, so is the “wait to fail” mentality of the school system. Despite having an official dyslexia diagnosis and the fact that Clark’s reading scores were far below the expected range, the school again denied special education services, saying that he was “progressing well enough.” Distraught by the little progress he was making in school, we turned to the only other option available for families struggling with dyslexia—paying for private tutoring. During the summer months when most kids are taking a break from school, Clark went three hours a day, five days a week to the Wellington Alexander Center in Scottsdale for intensive dyslexia intervention. There, in a one-on-one environment with trained speech/language therapists, Clark learned the basic building blocks of words (phonemes) and how to manipulate them by blending (reading) and segmenting (spelling) simple syllables. Only after he learned the individual phonemes was he introduced to the letter representations for
nial, leaving families frustrated and forced to seek other solutions, such as private or homeschool. Whether they want to admit it or not, the fact is that 15% to 20% of a school’s student population has dyslexia or a similar reading disorder. Although schools have reading specialists and programs to support struggling readers, it is often delivered in a group setting, for too few minutes to be effective, and often utilizing methods that do not address a dyslexic student’s core deficits. It’s no wonder that more than half of Arizona third graders didn’t pass the AZ Merit reading test in 2019. Clark is now in second grade and although he receives much more support from the school, we still supplement with outside tutoring and will likely do so for many years to come. But many families cannot afford expensive evaluations or tutors and must rely on the public-school system to identify and address reading disorders. That is why Clark and those sounds. After 10 weeks and 120 hours of therapy, Clark went from not even knowing all the letters of the alphabet to finally being able to read. What was even more amazing was that instead of complaining about having to go to “summer school,” Clark lit up inside and had more confidence than we’d ever seen. Clark started first grade with improved (although still below average) reading skills and new-found confidence. But sadly, after a few short months, the light faded, and he sank into frustration and depression. When he went to school in the morning, Clark was the bright and happy soul we knew him to be, but when he came home, he was like a different child—quiet, withdrawn, and unable to communicate his feelings. We spoke often with his teacher, who was understanding and accommodating. But there’s only so much she could do to help Clark with 25 other kids in her class. So, we urged the school again to provide adequate support for his learning disability. Two years after we initially reached out to them, the school finally granted him special education services, as well as support from the reading specialist, speech therapist and occupational therapist. As many families in similar situations can attest, the school system can be very difficult to work with and often resistant to acknowledging or providing support for dyslexia. Due to a lack of understanding about dyslexia and/ or an unwillingness to accept responsibility for treating it, it seems that schools often adopt a philosophy of delay or outright de-
I went to the state legislature this past spring, along with dozens of other families and specialists, to advocate for a new law requiring public schools to conduct dyslexia screening and teacher training. The bill passed with unanimous support and these measures will take effect in the 2020-2021 school year. Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that not only affects an individual’s ability to learn but his/her self-esteem and future career prospects, as well. In fact, studies indicate that as many as half of prison inmates have dyslexia. With how prevalent dyslexia is and how poorly it is handled by schools, training and screening is a great first step. But that’s not enough. More must be done to improve how children are taught to read, such as adopting a curriculum of phonics-based structured literacy for kindergarten to second grades. The teaching methods that are best for dyslexic children are best for all children, and all children deserve to be given the proper tools to learn and succeed.
Warning signs of dyslexia In Preschool • A parent or close relative with dyslexia • Delayed speech • Mixing up the sounds/syllables in long words • Constant confusion over left versus right • Trouble memorizing things such as the alphabet • Trouble identifying words that rhyme
In Elementary School • Slow, nonautomatic handwriting that is difficult to read • Letter/number reversals continuing past the first grade • Extreme difficulty learning cursive • Slow, choppy, inaccurate reading; frequently guesses or skips words; difficulty sounding out words • Terrible spelling • Trouble memorizing sight words, multiplication tables, sequences of letters or numbers • Difficulty telling time on a clock with hands • Poor organizational and executive functioning skills • Dreads going to school, has frequent stomach/headaches or nightmare about school
In High School • Limited vocabulary • Extremely poor written expressions, large discrepancy between verbal skills and writing • Difficulty learning a foreign language or learning to read music • Poor grades in many classes • Skips classes
In Adults • Slow reader • Must read something two or three times to understand it • Terrible speller • Difficulty putting thoughts onto paper; dreads writing memos, emails or letters • Bad with directions, often gets lost • Still has difficulty memorizing phone numbers or sequences --Courtesy of Wellington Alexander Center OCTOBER 2019 |
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Day of Rememberance The 15th annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade to honor submariners By Brandie Bosworth
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oward Doyle served as a submariner from 1968 to 1977 during the Cold and Vietnam wars. He enlisted in the Navy’s nuclear power program and served aboard the submarines U.S.S. Nereus and U.S.S. M.G. Vallejo. On the latter, he assisted with converting missiles into Poseidon missiles. The crew on the submarines were called “deterrent patrols”—ready to shoot as soon as the National Command Center gave the order. Their homebase was in Charleston, South Carolina, and they were stationed near Holy Loch, Scotland, Doyle says. Submariners like Doyle are being honored as the grand marshals of the Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade in Anthem on Saturday, November 9, and the activities that follow.
The parade
Established in Anthem in 2005, the Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade honors the sacrifices veterans have made to protect others’ freedoms through their service. “We are made up of veterans and non-veterans who want to support veteran causes,” says Dennis Salsbury, Daisy Mountain Veterans president. Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade founders Maryann Derryberry and her husband, Tom, smile at the crowds.
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According to Salsbury, the parade was passed on to Tom and Mary Ann Derryberry so the support would continue. Next month is the event’s 15th anniversary. The route begins at Gavilan Peak Parkway/Memorial Drive and ends at the Anthem Community Center. “We want people to come out and park a lawn chair,” says Josh Miller, a member of the Daisy Mountain Veterans committee for planning the parade. Miller helps organize the event’s registration, entry and staging the lots where the parade begins and ends at the Cross of Christ Church and Christ Church of the Valley. Parade registration deadline is October 20 and available on the Daisy Mountain Veterans’ website, daisymtnvets.org. The registration fee is $35 for the public. Veterans do not have to pay. “So far, we have about 30 registrations. The lowest amount I’ve seen is 70, so with this year’s registration numbers so far I project there will be around 90 total registrations,” Miller says. The North Valley Young Marines Color Guard and Daisy Mountain Fire Department always take point in the parade, followed by groups who pass out flags and the grand marshals. This year marks the first time the parade has collaborated with the charity picnic and cornhole competition put on by the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free for the picnic and guests are welcome to bring coolers, blankets and food. Neither alcohol nor glass are permitted. The Rotary Club of Anthem will have a beer garden with alcohol for purchase along with food from various vendors. Registration for the cornhole tournament is available through the Anthem Area
The Perch Base USSVI float is a 1/15-scale model replica of the USS Phoenix.
Submariners, this year’s grand marshals, wave to the crowd at a past year’s Daisy Mountain Veterans Day Parade.
Chamber of Commerce. David Voss & Big Country will play music, and there will be bounce houses. “We want everyone to come out and enjoy the hometown feel we have come to know and love while supporting our veterans,” says Heather Maxwell, executive director of the Anthem Chamber of Commerce.
Perch Base USSVI
Korean War veterans once served as Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade grand marshals. (Photos courtesy Dennis Salisbury)
Perch Base has been a part of the parade since its second year, Doyle says. Its float is a 1/15 scale model of the nuclear-powered U.S.S. Phoenix named after the city. The original Phoenix was a Los Angelesclass submarine that was 362 feet long. Doyle has participated every year Perch Base has been in attendance. Perch Base was the first submariner base in Arizona and facilitated five other bases openings in Tucson, Casa Grande, Prescott, Snowf lake and Yuma. Its members range from WWII, Korean War and Cold War veterans to more current conf licts in Iraq and Iran. Its oldest member is 99 years old.
What the parade means to veterans The registration fees for parade participants and sponsorship costs help raise money for the Daisy Mountain Veterans. “We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization,” Salsbury says. “If there is an excess of revenue over expenditures for the parade account, that money would be used to fund other programs.” These programs offer assistance to veterans with problems dealing with mental health, finances, benefits and transportation. A Daisy Mountain Veterans Board member works with the Arizona Military and Veterans Benefits Office to aid veterans who have questions or need help applying for benefits, Salsbury says.
Miller attributes the parade’s success to the community support. “A ton of work goes on behind the scenes for this,” Miller says. “It involves a slew of people who make it happen.” Daisy Mountain Veterans work with other local veterans organizations such as Anthem’s American Legion Post 128 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12031 as well as Youth for Troops and North Valley Young Marines. “(These organizations) provide us with volunteer opportunities and to draw on our volunteers,” Salsbury says. The organizations work together on various veterans events, like the parade, which gives veterans a chance to interact with community members. For veterans like Doyle, the parade means more than simply being another Veterans Day event. “It’s a nice feeling,” Doyle says. “A lot of veterans from the Vietnam War were not looked upon kindly from the majority of the people. Having people recognize and honor the contributions veterans made feels good.”
Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9
The route begins at Gavilan Peak Parkway/Memorial Drive and ends at the Anthem Community Center, Anthem
Free admission • daisymtnvets.org
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The Real Superheroes of the Valley Adv.Fit’s obstacle course will help at-risk children By Octavio Serrano
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rett and Kristen Stewart are passionate about helping the community and especially at-risk children. The Stewarts and their staff at Adv.Fit is hosting the Superhero Scramble, an all-ages obstacle course that benefits Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope. “We’re really passionate about helping out charity, especially helping children and atrisk kids,” says Brett Stewart, event director of Adv.Fit. “When we had the opportunity to do the Superhero Scramble, it was just serendipitous. We were psyched to do it.” The course will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at Norterra Canyon School. Tickets are $25; children who are 5 and younger can try for free. “There are 12 obstacles and challenges and they are geared toward any age, so it’s a course that is fun for the entire family,” Brett says. “For a lot of the adults or even the kids, it’ll be the first time they get to climb a wall or a cargo net and different types of monkey bars.” Brett says they scheduled the event near Halloween, so kids can feel comfortable dressing up. Along with raising funds, the Stewarts want to improve children’s confidence by encouraging them to try obstacles they’ve never attempted. “There’s a little bit of fear factor, too,” he says. “There’s some apprehension to climbing over things that they’ve never been over before. We love the look on the kid’s face when he accomplishes something and they’re thrilled to do it again.” Kristen says the reaction she sees on children who accomplish the obstacles is priceless. “This is great for building confidence in the kids,” Kristen says. “Their confidence, from one day to the next, is empowering to them.” Volunteers will make sure everyone is safe. In addition, Kristen and Brett say they will show children correct technique. They aren’t too easy on the kids, though. “We don’t want to give them too much background. We want them to learn how to do it themselves,” Brett says. “The good thing about the obstacle course is that, even if the parents don’t want to par-
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Brett and Kristen Stewart are bringing the Superhero Scramble, a family-friendly obstacle course that supports at-risk children, to Norterra on Saturday, October 26. (Photo by Octavio Serrano)
ticipate, they can go out and help their kids through the obstacles and cheer them on,” Brett says. “It’s not like a run where somebody runs by and they’re gone in 3 seconds.” Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope founder Sean Reavie is a child crimes detective in the Valley. He is excited to be part of an event that will bring kids and superheroes together. “It’s going to be a fun day of kids having fun, like kids are supposed to do, with their families,” Reavie says. “We’re going to bring about 10 or 15 of our superheroes for pictures.” “It’s a great community to begin with, and community comes together in different ways to help people. It’s important to bring the community together for something positive and uplifting.” For Reavie, however, the event shares with the community child abuse statistics. “It’s an opportunity to come out and have fun, and at the same time, know you are making an impact for children who have had that joy of life taken away from them,” Reavie says. “Those are the children my foundation is trying to empower.” People are often surprised, Reavie says, when he tells them the number of children
who were unable to live a normal childhood. “What I try to do is marry things like this event with Brett and my superheroes, and make a positive, engaging event to open that line of communication to educate the community about the very real and horrible statistics of child abuse,” Reavie says. The Anthem couple has demonstrated the power that local businesses have in the community, by blending theirs with a local cause. Together, they hope to continue the event next year and spread awareness for children in need. Although Adv.Fit enjoys putting on events for private companies, at-risk children have impacted them. “Superheroes are great, and we love putting on events, but we jumped at the chance because we love how passionate all of these people are about the charity,” Brett says.
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The Need for Control Robocalls come down to harassment according to Rep. Lesko By Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)
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e all get them. Those annoying calls with a recorded message once you pick up, or a call from a phone number that looks oddly similar to your own telephone number. These are robocalls. Not only are robocalls inconvenient, they can also be dangerous with abusive scammers on the other end. These robocalls must stop. That is why in Congress, I cosponsored and recently voted for H.R. 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, a bipartisan bill to end these pesky calls. Almost all of us can agree that robocalls are bothersome, annoying and a form of harassment. In 2018, there were an estimated 47.8 billion robocalls placed. With Americans receiving more illegal robocalls than ever before, I feel it is incredibly important to support legislation that will drastically reduce the number of robocalls that Americans get every day. The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act will require phone companies to ensure that caller ID information has been authenticated before anyone’s cellphone ever rings, eliminating many of these robocalls without a cost on consumers. I was proud to support this overwhelmingly bipartisan bill before the House of Representatives, which passed
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by a vote of 429-3 on July 24. Still, it is concerning to hear from many citizens across the United States, especially folks here in Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District, that they are receiving hundreds, even thousands, of robocalls each and every month. Many criminals use robocalls to target and obtain sensitive information from unsuspecting people in order to defraud them of their savings or even of their identity. This is why I am supporting additional legislation to end the harmful practice of robocalls and protect Americans from scams and abuse. I recently cosponsored H.R. 2015, the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED Act) to further protect Americans from robocalls. This bill allows for stronger penalties for those who intentionally violate telemarketing restrictions with a $10,000 fine and increases the statute of limitations for enforcement actions. By including stronger penalties for those who abuse the “Do Not Call” database, I strongly believe that the TRACED Act will help solve this epidemic of robocalls we are experiencing. The House has done its part; now it is time for the Senate to pass the Stopping Bad Ro-
bocalls Act and get it the president’s desk for signature so it can become the law of the land. That way, we can put consumers back in charge of their phones, restore confidence back into the system, and stop those annoying robocalls.
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hen Angela Toth was returning to the workforce after staying at home with her children, she wanted to do something for herself. She was getting her lashes done at Amazing Lash Studio and picked up a franchising pamphlet. She was sold. “I needed to build my career for myself, rather than going to work for someone and working my way up through the corporate system,” she said. “I didn’t want to spend that much time away from home.” Toth opened a studio in Norterra two years ago. The week of September 16, she expanded to Arrowhead. “Before I opened Norterra, I spoke to a lot of women business owners and spoke to them about how they handle their worklife balance,” she says. “They had positive things to say. It was a lot of work.”
Founded in 2010, Amazing Lash Studio applies semi-permanent eyelash extensions with a proprietary, patented process to the clients’ lashes, replicating the curve and size of natural lashes. The concept began franchising in 2013 and to date has nearly 218 open studios in 29 states. Amazing Lash Studio offers four unique styles, a variety of lengths and thicknesses, and the customizable combinations to fit each guest’s specific look, are nearly endless. With proper care and regular maintenance visits, lash extensions can last for weeks. The brand stands behind the safety of its products and services too. Synthetic eyelashes are adhered about 1 millimeter away from the skin and Amazing Lash Studio only uses medical-grade adhesive. Amazing Lash Studio—which boasts 12 lash rooms in a 2,000-square-foot office at Norterra—has a patented application process that enables a staff of licensed estheticians and cosmetologists to complete the service quickly. To prepare Toth to open, Amazing Lash Studio’s corporate office sent trainers to Arizona. Toth says that was important, but creating a culture is vital. “The support center provided training
for us, just best practices, the manuals and such,” Toth says. “The human experience and the customer experience are important, too. There’s no teaching empathy. We have to create a culture. That part you definitely learn as you go.” A Michigan native married to an orthopedic surgeon, Toth fell in love with the business after she used it. “It’s instant gratification,” she says. “It really does make a difference in how you appear. For myself, when I don’t have lashes on, I look older and tired. With makeup and lashes, it takes a couple years off you.” Toth’s stylists have heard this from their clients as well, she says. “I was doing an interview for the support center for one of their presentations,” she says. “A member came in, an older woman who was divorced. She had gone to a retreat for the weekend, where you find yourself and start over.
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“One of the rules was you couldn’t wear makeup. She said she was the only one with a set of lashes on and all the women were in awe. We’ve heard from female cancer survivors who have lost their hair but still have lashes. They get extensions and that comforts them.” The 1,600-square-foot, 12 lash-room Arrowhead studio is celebrating its grand opening for a month. Toth is offering $20 off a full set until October 20 at Arrowhead. Toth’s goal is to be tenacious with customer service and to empower the staff. “We’re new and everyone’s forming relationships,” she says. “This is when it’s vital to set the tone as far as what we expect in our culture. Obviously, we want to set the example. “For Norterra, my biggest goal is to keep growing and have fun with it. The whole point is to have fun.”
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Local businesses to pass out goodies to little ghosts and goblins By Heather Maxwell Executive Director Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce
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he Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing Trunk & Treat back to Anthem’s west side for the event’s fourth year. North Valley children and families are invited to come out to the Crossroads Church plaza on 41st Drive from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 26. Local businesses and organizations will line the plaza with decorated vehicles and booths to hand out goodies to the little ghosts and goblins. Kids and families are encouraged to dress in costume. This family-friendly community event is free to attend. Preregistration is recommended at trunkandtreatregistration.eventbrite. com. Bounce houses, fire trucks, face painting,
games, crafts, activities, ponies, food for purchase, a pumpkin patch and a DJ spinning music are just some of the activities that will be available. The location offers plenty of parking and a safe, fun environment for the whole family. Businesses and organizations interested in participating as vendors are asked to register by October 15 by emailing hmaxwell@ anthemareachamber.org. The event is open to all businesses regardless of chamber membership. For more information, contact the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce at 623-322-9127, hmaxwell@anthemareachamber.org or visit anthemareachamber.org.
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S P OT L I G H T
Making a Difference
Cathy Weir and her team prove Pioneer Title is A-OK By Annelise Krafft
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hough some kids dream of running away to join the circus, a young Cathy Weir desired something much closer to home—rodeo. “And I didn’t even have to run away,” says Weir with a laugh. She came from and married into a family with deep roots in the sport as her grandfather, Walter Alsbaugh, is an inductee in the
ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy in Colorado. As a child, Weir competed in barrel racing and took part in trail rides across the West Coast. For those unfamiliar, barrel racing is a rodeo event where the competitors and their horses attempt to complete a specific pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. Trail rides, often also during rodeo events, focus on bringing back the Old West spirit by recreating historically accurate rides. At 19 in 1984, Weir needed to make a little extra money while competing in rodeos on the weekends, so a friend who worked in an escrow office in Phoenix offered to let her sit in as the receptionist for a few weeks. “I had to interview with the boss, whose name was Tom Davis. Thankfully, he liked me,” Weir says. “And this is going to sound crazy, but I fell in love with escrow the way I loved rodeo.” That two-week job actually spurred Weir to continue competing in rodeo and start on a 35-year title and escrow career. Weir worked her way up from the mailroom to a branch manager. “And then in 2014, I got an opportunity from a familiar face,” Weir says. “Tom Davis had taken on a leadership role with Pioneer Title Agency, a family-owned title agency In Pioneer Title Agency’s companywide initiative “Old School,” the Desert Foothills branch created a sustainable garden for Stepping Stones Academy in Anthem. (Submitted photo)
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The Desert Foothills branch sponsors and participates in the Cave Creek Rodeo Days’ parade every year.
focused on helping the community, too. All those years later, he hired me on to help lead one of their newly opened North Valley branches.” Over the past five years, Weir has grown right along with PTA across the Scottsdale market. “Today, we have seven branches in this area and more than 75 across Arizona, while still remaining proudly family-owned and operated,” Weir says. She leads the Desert Foothills branch other branches are located in the Airpark, Kierland, Fountain Hills, High Street, Raintree and Paradise Valley. Her team takes the PTA company motto of “Commitment to Service” the extra mile. “Our branch is involved in USO Arizona, Soldiers Angels, Carefree Arts Skills, the Sonoran Arts League at the Enchanted Pumpkin Patch in Carefree, food drives with the Foothills Food Bank and, of course, the Cave Creek Rodeo Days and its parade,” Weir says. Beyond all of that, Weir was a champion of PTA’s recent 30th anniversary initiative. “Nicknamed ‘Take a Hike,’ the year-long endeavor focused on raising funds as well as awareness of the Arizona National Scenic Trail,” Weir says. “Through it, branches banded together to collectively hike, bike and run all 800-plus miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, while working to raise at least $30,000.” Weir’s team signed on for the Saddle Moun-
tain portion, a strenuous and remote 16-mile segment of the trail, while helping Pioneer raise more than $60,000, exceeding its goal. “We’ve also been very involved in giving back to our local schools, as has PTA as a whole,” Weir says. “Our biggest project to date was a companywide philanthropy initiative called ‘Old School,’ where all branches statewide were called on to help a local school in their community.” For Weir and her team, this meant putting their gardening skills to the test to help Stepping Stones Academy in Anthem develop its own sustainable garden. “I love gardening in my spare time, so this was a perfect fit and great timing as their school already had a gardening curriculum and the teacher leading it had just retired,” Weir recalls. Her team assisted with maintaining the plants, collecting funds for ongoing garden maintenance, goody bags and gardening books. While the Old School initiative was taken on by branches throughout the state, her colleagues nearby shined as well. According to Weir, the branches connected and impacted Desert Willows and Whittier elementary schools as well.
Cathy Weir, front, is passionate about rodeo, participating regularly in the Cave Creek Rodeo Days’ annual parade. (Submitted photo)
“The collective impact of our company’s volunteer hours last year alone was in the tens of thousands. We also helped to donate—in fundraising, donations, sponsorships and such—in excess of $1 million to those in need over the past few years,” Weir says. So, with all of her volunteerism, advocacy
and local town pride, how does Weir still make time for the rodeo? “I have to admit, I don’t have any horses of my own anymore,” Weir says. “But, in a pinch, I bet I still have a barrel race or two in me.” For more on PTA’s community impact, visit ptaaz.com
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F A M I LY
America’s Golden Years By Pastor David Bowen Standing Stones Community Church Standing Stones Christian Academy
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hey say history is a great teacher. The 1950s is remembered as America’s Golden Years. It was the first full decade after World War II. America began to recover from the Great Depression of the 1930s and the war of the 1940s. What was known as the “American Dream” was becoming attainable, as the typical family had the ability to purchase their own home with that proverbial white picket fence and in the drive was the family’s first car, probably a Ford or Chevy. It was a time when family didn’t stop at the front door, neighbors shared meals and were as close as any extended family could be, often being called “uncle” or “aunt”. The family dinner was enjoyed together, food was never wasted and after dinner, the kids were “tucked in”. It was the days of “Leave It to Beaver” and “I Love Lucy.” According to FiftiesWeb.com, in 1950, men married at an average age of 22.8, while women married at an average age of 20.3 years. By 2000, the average age for men to marry was 26.8, and 25.1 for women. In
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the ’50s most households had just one TV and families gathered around it or the radio to enjoy an evening of entertainment. Kids in the ’50s weren’t off in their rooms playing video games or surfing the web on smartphones. Times change and technology advances, but I think many still desire the same outcome as parents did in America’s Golden Years. Like parents then, parents today desire to raise kids who have learned to be productive adults. The art of parenting revolves around teaching a child to do things for themselves. This starts from toilet training to driving a car. The goal is keeping children on track and developing the gifts and talents God has given them. Doing so requires setting limits, such as restricting the amount of screen time and helping them stay focused on their own responsibilities, such as finishing homework. These are traits that hopefully carry over into adulthood because the alternative is kids who fail to learn from their mistakes and fail to become independent. Recently, Purdue University did a study on the “state” of modern-day parenting. They
broke the art of parenting down into four categories: secure, avoidant, ambivalent and disorganized. The secure child knows their parent will be there to support them. Sadly, an avoidant child has learned they can’t depend on their parents and feels they must care for themselves. An ambivalent child has parents who consistently do not meet their needs, and the child with disorganized attachments have been raised in an environment that is neglectful or even harmful. Was it easier to raise kids in America’s Golden Years? Maybe. It was safer. It seems in the 1950s, parents were able to allow freedoms, such as a grade school-aged child being able to walk to school by themselves or riding their bike to their favorite park to play ball, trusting they will be home before dark. Times have changed and probably not for the better, but parents today still desire to see their kids be as successful, creative, have self-esteem, achieve independence and be a healthy and active member of their community. The simple lifestyle filled with family values and closeness is still very much achievable. Maybe today can be your family’s Golden Years!
CRAFTS
Cooler Crafts Create a spooky vibe with these projects By Shannon Fisher
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ctober is finally here and the cooler weather tells us it is time for spooky crafts. We love using things we have around the house to make cute things to decorate with. Simple coffee filter ghosts can be made to stand alone or placed on a string for a cute garland. Start with two filters, fold in half and gather the middle to make the head. Next, adhere eyes with hot glue or use a black permanent marker. You can add a mouth, too, if desired, with a marker. You can tie around a lollipop for a surprise or tape to string to hang up. Enjoy making your cute ghost creations! Contact paper is a great way to let little ones make spider webs without a huge mess. Start with a piece of contact paper, sticky side
up. Create your web with yarn. You can use photos for inspiration or let them be creative to decide how they look. Next, lay down the string for your web. After your web is made, you can add paper or plastic spider to the string. Once your design is complete, place another piece of clear contact paper over the top so the two pieces stick together. Trim up any uneven edges and add a paper or cheap frame if you want. Your handmade web is ready to hang! A fun pumpkin craft can be a bookmark or magnet. Start with a clear stone with a flat back. Place the rock on an orange piece
of paper and trace around. Draw a face in the circle of your choice with a dark pen or marker. Next, cut the paper out and hot glue to the back of the stone. Add a green stem or paper of pipe cleaner to the back as well. Now glue on your magnet or paper clip if you are making a bookmark. Your pumpkin is ready to keep or be given as a gift. If you have an old or new small mason jar, wrap with white gauze and add eyes. You can fi ll with candy or a battery-run tea light. Simple and fun decoration! Hope everyone has a safe October full of fun crafting!
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Traditionalists will enjoy the 2019 Corvette Convertible By C.A. Haire
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his is the last year to buy a Corvette with an engine placed in front. Starting in 2020, Chevrolet will introduce an all-new mid-engine version. So, if you are a traditionalist who likes their steering wheel behind the motor, this is your last chance to grab one before these disappear off the showroom floor. This particular test vehicle is a late model 2019 convertible. While the base price on a Corvette at $55,900 seems like a fair deal, most found at the dealer are loaded with options and cost far more. In this case, it is even more so. The option list is too long to list here, but the total tab comes to a tidy $84,030. For those who care, this car is assembled in Kentucky, with mostly U.S./Canadian parts. Under the hood is a proven Chevy small block engine cranking 455 horsepower. The base transmission is a slick 7-speed manual, but this car has the optional 8-speed automatic. Drivers who want to choose gears manually can do so with the paddle shifters found on the steering wheel. The factory claims a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.8 seconds, and fuel economy of 15/25 mpg. Starting in 2020, both transmissions will be discontinued, replaced with a 10-speed automatic. We put 709 miles on the clock in one-week. This vehicle is very quick and reached 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. We did not try the claimed 170 mph top speed, but on a highway trip between Fountain Hills and Tucson, we did clock 28.6 mpg cruising at 75 mph. At the end of our test, the overall one week gas mileage averaged 20 mpg. A control knob located on the console provides a choice of eco, touring, sport or track operation. The magnetic ride suspension gives a smooth ride, but the rumbling racket generated by those huge tires is annoying on long trips. The convertible top is quick to raise or lower. It does a good job of keeping wind noise out of the cabin when up. Most controls are easy to understand and use. But storage room is limited, the trunk is tiny, and if you get a flat, there is no spare tire to save you. This is a small price to pay for such an enjoyable sports car.
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Angel Food French Toast By Jan D’Atri
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orget being over the moon. This dish is downright heavenly! I guarantee it’s going to be one of your new favorites for breakfast or a fun dessert. Angel food cake has a lot of fans—from folks who love that it’s fat-free and sometimes gluten-free, to people who enjoy its light, fluff y texture and taste. I made a fantastic discovery when I decided to do a taste comparison of storebought angel food cake to a boxed angel food cake. It wasn’t even close. The boxed cake is so far superior in taste and it doesn’t get any easier than simply adding water to the mix. That’s right, nothing but water, you mix it for only a minute and a half and you don’t even grease the pan. Now that I had my perfect angel food cake, I was ready to beat a few eggs, milk and vanilla and turn the cake into French toast. Why did I think this would be a good idea? I wasn’t sure, but the picture was so inviting.
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When I made the first test run, I knew it was going to be one of my go-to favorites forever. Served with a little powdered sugar and syrup, it makes a fabulous breakfast. Or, you can arrange the angel food french toast pieces on a platter with some fresh
fruit and whipped cream or Cool Whip as a tasty dessert. I hope you get to make this for mom or for your family soon and when they ask you where you got the idea for angel food French toast, just tell them it was heaven sent!
Angel Food French Toast Ingredients: - 1 angel food cake, store bought or boxed cake - 6 eggs, slightly beaten - 1 1/2 cups milk - 2 tablespoons sugar - 2 teaspoons vanilla - 2 tablespoon butter - Whipped cream or Cool Whip - Maple syrup, optional - Fresh strawberries, raspberries or boysenberries Directions: Slice the angel food cake into 10 to 12 1-inch thick wedges. In a shallow dish combine eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Soak wedges in egg mixture for 1 minute per side. In a nonstick skillet or on a nonstick griddle,
melt butter over medium heat. Cook four wedges at a time and cook on all sides until golden brown. Repeat the process. Serve in slices with berries. Top with whipped cream or Cool Whip. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Serve immediately.
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DINING
Sweet Ambition Nékter Juice Bar is moving into 85085 this month By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
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andy and Candy Shipley’s children are fans of Nékter Juice Bar, with its fresh ingredients and no fi llers. So, when the couple decided to get into business for themselves, the decision on what to do was pretty easy. “Our kids convinced us,” he says of his daughters Cierra, Savhana and Samantha. “I have three kids and they’re really big fans. They would come home and tell us how the kids were talking about it. I started looking into it and it snowballed from there. “My wife was in the right situation, so we decided to do this together.” Their first store will open in the Fry’s Marketplace plaza near Dove Valley Road and
North Valley Parkway. They chose the location because of its proximity to I-17 and the medical centers nearby. “People are pretty familiar with it because of the locations at Desert Ridge and near Lake Pleasant,” he says. “The nearest one is 9 miles away. Some people have never been to Nékter or had never heard of it.” The store is expected to open in mid-October and the couple has an agreement to open more. Preliminarily, they’re in Anthem and Flagstaff. Owning a business is nothing new to the Shipleys. Randy was in the automotive business and Candy had a food truck business, Frenzy Cupcakes, for 10 years. She sold her portion to her partner. Founded in 2010, Southern California-based Nékter Juice Bar is an award-winning modern juice bar concept offering guests a selection of fresh, clean and nutrient-rich juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, and healthy snacks. The Açaí bowls are popular— açaí banana berry bowl; açaí mango bowl; dragonfruit bowl; açaí peanut butter; protein power bowl; and the açaí superfood bowls are the most popular. The bowls, smoothies and juices are allnatural and the most popular and healthy. “Everything is all-natural,” he says. “There’s nothing artificial. (Other juice stores) have similar products. They add sweeteners though. When you read the menu at Nékter, you get what you see. There’s literally nothing else in there but fruits and veg-
etables. It’s good for you.” The store hasn’t even opened yet and it’s already been embraced by the community. “We put up preopening graphics three weeks ago when construction started. We haven’t advertised at all,” Shipley says. “We were hoping organically people would see the graphics and the email address and apply for jobs. We wanted local people. We’ve actually been overwhelmed with people for hiring. We’ve narrowed it down to a good group of people. We’re going to be hands-on, too. It’s not like we’re going to open and let someone else run it.”
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COCKTAILS
Cocktail Talk
Trips to the bar don’t have to be a perfect storm of calories By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
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he summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop drinking fruity cocktails. However, those on special diets can suffer because traditional mixes are often laden with sugars and carbs that can quickly derail fitness goals. According to BevMo’s Elise Sparks, dieters don’t have to forgo the occasional trip to the bar or sacrifice taste for calories. She and her company recommend a variety of seasonal sips, cocktails and veg/fruit-forward mocktails that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Paleo diet
Those who adhere to the paleo diet only eat food humans consumed when we first roamed the planet. Permissible beverages include: • Hard liquor with zero carbs (potato vodka, gin, whiskey, scotch, tequila, mezcal) • Wine (dry wines such as brut champagne, cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio, vermouth) • Low-carb beer (Michelob Ultra, Budweiser Select 55, Miller 64) • Low-carb mixers (soda water, unsweetened iced tea, diet soda) • Low-carb cocktails (martini, Manhattan, bloody mary) New research has shown that following a paleo diet can help patients lose weight and lower A1C levels. “The whole point is to get as close to possible to the hunting-and-gathering days,” Sparks says. “You can especially have red wine, with a focus on organic red wine. By sticking to organic wine, it’s preferable for heart health. Dry white or red wine have better sugar content. It’s easier to find dry reds. We do have quite a few dry white wines, though.”
Ketogenic diet
The keto diet is a low-carb diet with an emphasis on fat and protein. Because beverage guidelines dictate drinks should be low-carb, keto advocates can refer to paleo drink suggestions.
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Portrait of Elise Sparks at BevMo in Chandler, AZ
Gluten-free diet
People who suffer from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should abstain from foods and beverages that contain the protein gluten, including wheat, rye and barley. Drink suggestions include: • Wine (most red and whites are permissible, including several types of fortified wines) • Gluten-free distilled spirits (must be specifically labeled gluten-free like Hudson Baby Bourbon, Cold River Gin, Queen Jennie Whiskey) • Gluten-free beer (like New Grist, Harvester Gluten-Free Pale Ale) • Gluten-free mixers (orange-based liqueurs) “There are so many options,” Sparks says. “Even the single most popular brand of vodka, Tito’s, is gluten-free. It’s made entirely from corn in Texas. “One of the things that people don’t know—especially with vodka—is with most spirits, in the proper distillation process, it breaks down most of your gluten. Technically, a clean, freshly distilled spirit is going to be gluten-free. It’s the flavoring and preservatives that have gluten.”
Low-calorie/low-ABV goals
Dieters looking to simply trim their waist-
lines, can approach the task in a number of ways and the industry has responded with a myriad of options, some of which have nutritional benefits: • Wines (reds, whites, fortified wines) • Light/extra-light beers • Spiked seltzer • Low-calorie cocktails (kombucha margarita, cinnamon apple champagne martini, etc.) • Seasonal mocktails (blueberry lavender fauxito, rose lemon spritzer, blueberry ginger Bellini) “Skinny Girl is another fit wine taking the world by force,” she says. “You have all the spiked seltzers. White Claw is hands down the single most popular for many, many reasons. “Some craft beers are coming out with lowcalorie, ultra-low-calorie beers. You can have a more traditional beer with more flavor and still be counting calories. You can have the big, bold flavor you’re used to and something that doesn’t tug at the waistline that much.”
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Jose Solorzano taps into his roots with Limón Urban Kitchen By Octavio Serrano
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imÓn Urban Kitchen closed last month—but for a good cause. The North Phoenix restaurant expanded its selection of margaritas, bloody marys and mimosas. Still, LimÓn is sticking with its formula of serving authentic Mexican flavors to the area. Jose Solorzano, part-owner and manager, hired the best to help. “I actually have my mother (Abelina Solorzano) cooking in the kitchen,” Solorzano says. “Everything I do here is based on her flavors.” One of her specialties is the chorizo omelet ($12), which has spicy chorizo, fresh jalapenos, avocado, bell pepper, cheddar jack cheese, crema and pico de gallo. It’s served with hash potatoes and toast. Wanting to stay true to its claim of offering authentic Mexican food, LimÓn offers items like the nopalitos burrito—a prickly pear burrito ($8) with tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, scrambled eggs, hash potatoes, cotija and roasted red salsa. For a more classic dish, there’s the puerco y huevos ($10), with marinated grilled pork steak, two eggs, hash potatoes, refried beans and a large four tortilla; and the torta Mexicana ($8) with scrambled eggs, refried beans, roasted jalapenos, cotija, toasted bolillo roll and roasted red salsa. Solorzano says his favorite items on the menu are the “sopes,” a traditional Mexican dish, which is made from scratch at LimÓn. “My mother comes in and makes the dough,” he says. “She makes the sopes. She fries them up and gets them ready for service from scratch. We mix them with a little bit of chorizo, some bacon and onions to give them some flavor and then we refry them.” A Mexican restaurant wouldn’t be complete without an expanded bar. Solorzano says LimÓon offers roughly 47 tequilas. The Firehouse 56 mango rita ($9) is named after the local firehouse and it features azunia or-
ganic tequila, ancho reyes verde, real mango, fresh lime juice and a chile rim. In addition to its selection of margaritas, LimÓn will soon open its full bloody Mary bar that will allow customers to craft their own drinks with 12 to 15 items. It will also have a variety of mimosas. “For the bloody Mary bar, we’ll have an arrangement of pickled onions, celery sticks, bacon, sliders, taquitos, mini chimichangas and anything that we can put on there so that people can build their own,” Solorzano says. “The combinations can be endless. We will have some infused vodkas to go along with and our own homemade bloody Mary mix. There will be four different mimosas and there is going to be about eight or 10 different flavors that people can choose from.” LimÓn offers happy hour every day from 3 to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close. Although Limon opened in September, Solorzano has had a long relationship with the original owners. After he moved to Arizona from Mexico, he began his training at one of their restaurants. “The original owners of this place were my mentors. I started working at one of their Italian restaurants and I became an Italian
chef for 10 years,” Solorzano says. “And then I wanted to try construction. I did not like that.” He knew his true calling was in restaurants, so he’s pleased he’s had the chance to buy into LimÓn. “My goal in life was to have a full-service restaurant of my own and they (original owners) gave me the opportunity to buy into this business.” He says he loves every aspect of the restaurant industry—including the food, bar, administration and customers. He is friendly and outgoing, and always has a smile on his face when guests walk through LimÓn’s door. “I’ve been loving it for 24 years, doing the same work, working with the food, and working in the industry. I love people. I’m a people person,” Solorzano says. And he’s pleased to do it with his mother. “The flavors of my mom are what make it unique in here and people are starting to love the flavor,” Solorzano says.
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Jose Solorzano is fortunate he could buy into Limon Urban Kitchen. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
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Improving Mobility Replacing worn joints can improve quality of life By Dr. Lige Kaplan
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oint replacement surgery involves replacing a damaged joint with a new one called a prosthesis. These new joints usually are made of a metal, plastic or a ceramic device. Hips and knees are the joints replaced most often, but shoulders, ankles and elbows can be replaced as well. Joint damage requiring replacement surgery is most often caused by osteoarthritis or wear and tear of the joint cartilage lining. Other conditions such as trauma, rheumatoid arthritis or avascular necrosis may also cause deterioration of the joint necessitating replacement surgery. Joint replacement is usually considered after exercise, walking aids, physical therapy or medications cannot relieve pain or improve mobility. Surgery for hip replacement patients, for example, can help lessen problems walking and make it easier to bend. Most patients are able to walk normally, without a limp and without the use of a walker or cane, after having a hip or knee replacement. Before surgery, the surgeon evaluates the patient’s range of motion and joint strength, takes a medical history and takes X-rays
to determine the extent of your damage. During a hip replacement surgery, diseased or damaged bone and tissue is removed and a metal stem and attached ball is then inserted into the thigh bone and a cup is inserted into the socket of the hip joint. During a knee replacement, the ends of the bones are resurfaced with metal and the worn-out cartilage is replaced with a plastic spacer. New joints are typically inserted so that the bone will grow into them. This provides long-term fixation of the implant that can potentially last a lifetime. Occasionally the prosthesis may be placed with cement. The decision of whether or not to use cement is often based on bone quality and other medical conditions. This is something your surgeon will discuss with you as part of the surgical planning process. A prosthesis is designed to duplicate the mechanical properties of the joint being replaced. A prosthetic knee, for example, will be flexible enough to bend normally and strong enough to bear full weight. Most hip and knee replacement patients are discharged from the hospital one day
after surgery and in some cases may even be able to go home the same day. Patients will be encouraged to perform specific exercises recommended by their doctors to help the recovery process. Mild pain after surgery is normal as it comes from the lack of activity and healing tissues. A majority of patients who undergo joint replacement surgery find it easier to perform daily activities and experience less pain throughout their lives. However, if problems do arise, most can be treated. Possible complications from joint replacement surgery include infections, blood clots, loosening, dislocation or wear of the new joint. These complications are very rare however, only occurring in approximately 1% of patients undergoing surgery. Following hip or knee replacement surgery, most patients return to a normal active lifestyle. Activities such as swimming, yoga, golf, tennis, biking and hiking are common after joint replacement surgery. Some patients eventually will be able to return to sports such as skiing and hockey. Impact activities such as running are not recommended. Joint replacement surgery is becoming more common in the United States, with more than 1 million Americans having a hip or knee replaced annually. For more information about joint replacement, check with your doctor.
Dr. Lige Kaplan says more than 1 million Americans have a hip or knee replaced annually. (Photo courtesy Dr. Lige Kaplan)
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s we age our skin thins, less collagen is produced and elasticity wears out. These changes cause skin to wrinkle and sag, in the simplest terms, our skin loses laxity and texture as we grow older. The ultimate purpose of the newest tool used for skin rejuvenation “The Plasma Pen” is to dramatically repair, reverse and mitigate all these effects and to deliver a more youthful appearance that dramatically combats the aging process by using state-of-the-art plasma
technology that is based on proven science. The Plasma Pen works by converting electrical energy into an electrostatic energy that is then transmitted by impulse to stimulate fibroblast cells. The release of this energy forces an immediate contraction of the skin tissues and causes a thermal disruption, which stimulates collagen, neo-collagenization and a release of growth factors. This thermal disruption causes excess loose skin to dry superficially into crusts which then flake off in the form of dandruff within a few days of treatment revealing newly refreshed, tightened and youthful skin. The Plasma Pen is well-suited to rejuvenate many areas of the face and body with the most popular treatment being around the eye area such as crow’s feet, upper and lower lids and tear troughs.
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• Nonsurgical, no injections, no incisions. • Safe and effective • FDA-approved treatment • Long-lasting results (up to two years) • Brightens and improves tone, texture and elasticity • Tightens loose skin • Affordable treatments • Minimal downtime • Fast (usually less than an hour) treatment times
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• Nasolabial folds (parenthesis around your mouth) • Jowls and jawline • Tear troughs • Knees and elbows • Neck/“turkey neck” • Forehead • Acne scars • Frown lines “the 11s” • Marionette lines • Smoker’s lines • Hands Does the Plasma Pen treatment hurt? Most patients do not report pain during treatment, but they may feel a tingling sensation, which can cause minor discomfort. Topical anesthetic is used during the treatment to minimize pain and increase patient comfort. The results are long-lasting and patients can expect noticeable results for a minimum one to three—sometimes longer—years, depending on lifestyle and skin type. How many treatments are needed? Each treatment plan is customized to the patient. Some patients will only require one treatment to reach desired results, while others will need multiple sessions to achieve a more comprehensive rejuvenation. Recovery is minimal, compared to surgery. Patients should expect redness, inflammation, swelling and crusting/scabbing that can last up to 10 days post treatment. There is no physical restriction from typical activities, but it is important to avoid sun exposure and intense physical exercise. You may also want to plan for up to one week of “social downtime” and following aftercare protocol is vitally important. If you are seeking a nonsurgical solution to correct hyperpigmentation, loose skin or visible signs of aging, then Plasma Pen might be the right treatment option. Plasma Pen works best on light to medium complexions and may not be appropriate for patients with dark skin or those who scar easily. Patients will typically see immediate skin tightening along with cumulative and progressive improvements during the next three months following treatment.
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