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Contents
Publisher Shelly Spence
Editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn
Contributing writers Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Larson Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence
Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Mike Harvey Michele Celentano Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker
Graphic artist Sam Paul
Advertising Consultant Brian Bluvas
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Let’s not beat around the bush — August in Arizona is hot. Very hot. Even if you subscribe to the idea that a dry heat is more comfortable than the sticky, humidity-filled summers found in other parts of the country, there is no doubt that when the temperature gauge reads into the triple digits, you’re feeling the burn. Despite the tendency to want to hibernate indoors all season long, we’ve managed to find evidence that alfresco fun and activity is alive and well in the Valley during the doggiest of dog days. In fact,
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we’ve dedicated an entire section of this issue to livening up your outdoor living spaces with unique and interesting decorative pieces from some of our favorite local businesses (“Outdoor Living 365,” pg. 22). And our cover story this month is proof positive that even during summer months, green thumbs are hard at work cultivating garden delights in the desert (“Greening the Desert, DC Ranch Community Garden,” pg. 40). So pour yourself a glass of lemonade, refill
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your water bottle and enjoy the latest from Images Arizona while breathing in the (scorching) summertime air. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221
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Meet the
Michael & Victoria If you know a family you would like to
Satranfamily
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Loralei Lazurek
Entrepreneurs have long lived by the motto, “See a need, fill a need!” The Satrans took this concept and turned it into a family business: Doughlicious. Victoria Satran, who was born in Hungary, first visited Arizona as an exchange student during her senior year of high school — and decided to stay. She met her husband-to-be, Michael, an Arizona native, through her host family in Sedona.
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Before getting married, Victoria earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and
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international marketing from Northern Arizona University
studio in August, where she will be one of their youngest
(NAU). She continued her education at Thunderbird School
dancers.
of Global Management. Michael also studied at NAU and holds a real estate salesperson license.
“As parents, we always think of ways to make our children better and often we forget how they have actually made
The Satrans have two young daughters, Isabella (Bella),
us better and will continue to do so,” Victoria shares.
who is 7 years old and attends Desert Sun Academy, and
“Children think so innocently and they always live in the
Vivienne (Vivi), who is 19 months old. Both girls love to
moment.”
dance; Bella has been with Centre Stage Dance Studio in
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Scottsdale since she was 3 years old and competed with
Victoria is currently vice president of marketing at
the studio for the first time this past season. Vivi plans to
Computer Guidance Corporation (CGC), a small, privately
follow in her older sister’s footsteps by joining the dance
held software firm in Arizona. CGC develops and provides
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construction enterprise resource planning software to mid-
the concept for Doughlicious after attending many of their
to-large-sized contractors in North America. She enjoys her
daughter’s dance events and seeing the concession stand
position and the team she works with.
choices. The Satrans realized there was a need for good, fresh food geared toward children and families that is easily
Together, Victoria and Michael own a small business called
portable at events across Arizona, and so Doughlicious was
Doughlicious, a mobile food trailer with a built-in wood-fired
born. The business focuses on serving special events.
pizza oven. They offer a variety of specialties, including grilled items, fried foods, sandwiches, desserts and more.
“Our strong desire to have our own small business coupled with my love for coordinating and managing events and
The Satrans have extensive food and beverage experience,
Mike’s love for cooking created Doughlicious,” says Victoria.
having both worked at fine restaurants and upscale resorts in Sedona while Victoria went to school. They came up with
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She adds that their customers’ favorite dishes include
margarita pizza, pepperoni pizza and barbecue pulled pork pizza with jalepenos. Non-pizza favorites that customers might see on their menu include pulled pork sandwiches, Italian sandwiches, funnel cakes and Chicago-style bratwursts with sauerkraut and onions. They are constantly working on creating new menu items and have a few unique items that they will unveil next season. Successful entrepreneurs are always thinking ahead and making both short- and long-term plans for the future. The Satrans are no exception. Michael envisions that the business will continue to grow to where they will have several different concession setups and food trucks so they can serve multiple events at the same time. “For the long-term, we would also like to open up a small cafe to serve as our home base,” says Michael. Until 2005, the Satrans lived in the West Valley. But their love for all that desert life has to offer ultimately led them to settle in Rio Verde. “We fell in love with the views and the lifestyle,” says Victoria. “We enjoy the open space, clean air and no city lights. We have both traveled the United States visiting many places and we still feel that Arizona is one of the most beautiful states with the most to offer. Arizona is now home for both of us.” The Satrans make excellent use of their outdoor time; Michael enjoys fishing, hunting and hiking. The family also loves to travel, and some of their favorite places are Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks in Montana. They also dream of visiting many places in Europe as a family someday. The blessings and opportunities of life in the United States are not lost on the Satrans, especially Victoria. “Our philosophy is simple,” she shares. “Do good, be kind and live life to the fullest always and no matter what. Life is a gift!” doughlicious.co
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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans
August 8 Flamenco and Fashion Enjoy an evening of flamenco and fashion with this event supporting the El Samaritano Equestrian Center and featuring a special appearance by Inspiration Flamenca and fashions sported by Daisy Blue, Pretty Please, Kimes Ranch jeans, Four Peaks Amethyst, The Beauty Bar and more. 6:15-10 p.m. $25 per adult; children under 12 free. El Samaritano Equestrian Center, 28345 N. 84th St., facebook.com/ elsamaritanoequestriancenter, 206-604-3034.
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August 7, 8 Slide Across America Guaranteed to be the most fun you’ll have all summer, Slide Across America is the World’s largest traveling water park, featuring over 40 water slides and attractions, and Arizona’s best food trucks and live entertainment. 4-10 p.m. $15. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., slideacrossamerica.com.
August 8 DC Ranch Back to School Bash Say farewell to summer and greet the new school year with this party featuring pizza, drinks, games and a DJ. Donate a new or gently used book for children newborn to eight years old in lieu of admission. 6-9 p.m. McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center, 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., dcranch.com.
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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements director Adam Stich for an
August 24
appointment at astich@pmaz. Presbyterian Church, 20125 N.
Butterfly Wonderland Teachers’ Open House
15th Ave., pmaz.org,
Teachers can experience
org. 7-9 p.m. Crosswinds
firsthand the fun and
623-326-5172.
educational opportunities available at Butterfly Wonderland and learn about ways they can receive discounts throughout the facility with this open house that also features butterfly-
August 15, 16
and rainforest-themed craft ideas from Lakeshore Learning
Musical Icon: Elvis In honor of Elvis Week, join the Musical Instrument Museum for a celebration of the life of “the King of Rock and Roll” with gallery talks,
Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de
Willy Porter in Concert
Ventura, butterflywonderland.
Singer-songwriter Willy Porter delivers an electrifying guitar-driven
com, 480-800-3000.
performance that contains equal parts grit, soul and muscle. 7:30 p.m. $27.50-$34.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.,
hands-on activities, a viewing
mim.org, 480-478-6000.
of the classic film “Jailhouse Rock” and more. 9 a.m. to
August 18 & 20
5 p.m. Included with paid Instrument Museum, 4725 E.
Auditions for Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
Mayo Blvd., mim.org,
DC Ranch community members
480-478-6000.
ages 8 and older can audition
August 16
musical based on the Emmy
Meet the Author: Shona Patel
cartoon series of the 1970s.
museum admission. Musical
to be part of this energetic Award-winning educational An audition workshop on Aug.
Listen to author Shona Patel
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read from her books “Teatime for the Firefly” and “Flame Tree Road” while enjoying
3-5 p.m. $30. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Ste.
authentic English tea and scones. Reservations required.
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to prepare for the audition process. 4-7 p.m. DC Ranch’s The Homestead Playhouse, 18600 N. 98th St., 480-538-3542, dcranch.com.
Boulders Resort and Spa to Undergo Multi-Million Dollar Renovation A multi-million dollar renovation program has begun at the Boulders Resort and Spa, now part of Hilton Hotels’ Curio Collection, that will include updates to the property’s main lodge, bar lounge, Palo Verde restaurant, Latilla Ballroom and 160 guest casitas. DiLeonardo, a full-service interior architectural design firm headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, is leading the project, which should be completed by December 2015.
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2015 Hidden in the Hills Dates Announced The Sonoran Arts League announced that its 19th annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour and Sale will take place during the weekends of November 20-22 and November 27-29, 2015. More than 40 working artists will open their home studios for the free, self-guided tour throughout Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. The works of artists Donna Armstrong (jewelry),
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Foothills Animal Rescue Offers Resale Boutique The Foothills Animal Rescue, located at 23030 N. Pima Rd., offers an on-site resale boutique that sells clothing, furniture, housewares, accessories, jewelry and more. Under the creative leadership of co-managers Dixie and Lisa, the boutique has become a destination shopping experience that features new treasures daily and is the shelter’s primary source of revenue. Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours every Thursday until 7 p.m. The boutique is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit foothillsanimal.org.
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Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Mike Harvey
“What’s new?”
uniforms (sponsored by Nike), new school uniforms (also sponsored by Nike) and a new football field, named in
How many times do we ask — or get asked — that
honor of an NDP legend and part of a sprawling sports
question? Usually, the answer to this most mundane query
complex.
is an equally predictable, “Not much,” or “Same old, same old.”
Last month, a press release announced that NDP has signed a four-year, head-to-toe agreement with Nike and
Not so at Notre Dame Preparatory, where a flurry of
LIDS Team Sports products.
“new” activity demands a complex and fascinating answer. As the release states, “Nike will be the exclusive What’s new at NDP? A new football coach, new football
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supplier of athletic uniforms, sports footwear, apparel
and equipment beginning in the 2015-16 school year.
relationships for NDP and our partners that will expand
In addition to the athletic gear, all NDP students will
opportunities to our student body, faculty and staff
be decked out in new apparel, as Nike will become the
(internships, professional exchanges, etc.); create additional
provider of the NDP school uniform tops.” Nike will also
revenue streams and long-term financial stability; and
contribute to NDP’s general scholarship and athletics
provide service and positive exposure for all of us.”
department funds. With Nike, he said, “The goal is to create a partnership “This is a very exciting partnership for NDP,” said principal
that goes beyond athletics and enfold the other areas of
Jim Gmelich. “We have worked diligently and thoughtfully
the school — uniform tops, spirit wear and event wear. In
to create opportunities to partner with organizations that
addition to supporting our recent institutional rebranding,
share our goal of bringing excellence to our community in
there will be financial benefits to NDP in the form of
all we do. Our agreement with Nike is the first of many
funds that will support our financial aid program and
partnerships that will serve the NDP community well.”
athletic department.”
“Nike is happy to be working with the athletes and
Even bigger is the new sports complex, complete with a
coaches of NDP,” added Ralph E. Greene, Jr., vice
football stadium featuring a jumbo video screen. Gmelich
president of business development for Nike. “Nike’s mission
said NDP’s current projects date back to a strategic
is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete.”
master plan from 2010-11.
This is the first exclusive contract for the school, which
“The plan included a sports complex that included a
opened in 2002. The Catholic diocesan college preparatory
stadium, track and field for football, soccer and lacrosse,”
high school has an enrollment of more than 900 boys
he said. “Strategic plans are critical to the long-term
and girls.
success of institutions like ours. We are currently beginning a process to update the plan to serve the
Gmelich has been busy setting up this deal as well as
school for the next decade.”
other business plans in his more than two years at NDP. A young but promising batch of football players will take “Since I arrived, we have been developing opportunities
that new field later this month, and they will be playing
to join in strategic partnerships with businesses and
for a new head football coach.
organizations locally, regionally and nationally,” he explained. “The goal is to create mutually beneficial
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and most of the community, but he is no stranger to the
conditioning),” he said. “With almost a decade of
school principal.
experience teaching and coaching at two outstanding Catholic high schools, he has a deep understanding of
“Principal Gmelich has known the football coach for 13
and commitment to Catholic secondary education. He
years. They were first on staff together at Brophy Prep,
loves kids and has demonstrated his expertise in both
then Nolan joined the coaching staff of the University of
supporting them and challenging them to become their
Colorado. When Gmelich himself moved to Colorado to
best selves. Additionally, he is one heck of a football
become principal of Regis Jesuit High School, he recruited
coach and has the resume to prove it.”
Nolan as his football coach. Then, When the position at NDP became available, “I contacted Mark immediately,.”
Nolan is a native of Oregon, but he and his wife
Gmelich said.
previously lived in the Valley for nearly a decade.
What does he like best about the new coach?
“This is a homecoming, of sorts,” Nolan said, taking a break from unpacking in a hot garage.
“I hired Mark because first and foremost he is an outstanding teacher (social studies and strength and
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After sizing up the NDP football team over the summer,
he called them, “Great kids; eager to please. They’re
school in 2007 and 2008. He died of cancer just four
working really hard in the weight room.”
years after the second title. Of course, it’s not all about sports at NDP, which is
It’s a young squad, with just 17 seniors compared to 24
dedicated to preparing young students for life beyond
juniors, 48 sophomores and a whopping 62 freshmen.
high school.
Last year’s freshman team was undefeated, so many of this year’s sophomores may see varsity playing time.
“We have developed the complex to serve a variety of
From the most inexperienced to the seasoned veterans,
athletic and non-athletic purposes,” said Gmelich. “It will
all of the football players will have to put on their
become an event space for the community.”
thinking caps. He adds, “We continue to expand our use of technology “We have a new offense and new defense,” Nolan said.
at NDP. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will all
“The kids have a learning curve.”
use iPads as their primary learning tool, while seniors will utilize a bring-your-own-device model. We have
Mike Brown, a teacher-assistant coach at NDP for the
completely redesigned and replaced our network
last two years, is Nolan’s offensive coordinator and the
infrastructure to support our expanding technology
mastermind behind the “greyhound offense,” so called
needs. We have expanded our art department and
for being lean, fast and up-tempo. Fans will see a variety
technology offerings for students, as well as our student
of formations in Brown’s morphing no-huddle offense
retreat and Christian service learning programs.”
that Nolan compares to a Swiss army knife. What is the principal looking forward to most as the The new coaches, new uniforms, new players and new
2015-16 school year prepares to launch?
Scot Bemis Field all come together September 25, when the team has its first home game (the season begins
“The highlight of any new school year is welcoming
August 28 at Tolleson Union High School). The first
students back to campus, as well as welcoming new
home game this year will honor Bemis, the late great
students and their families,” he said.
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Even though native plants are begging for mercy right about now, August has never stopped Arizonans from enjoying their yards, pools or patios. But if yours is in need of a quick makeover, we’ve got some easy ideas to liven up the experience. Since that run from your car to the shade can be death-defying this time of year, we did the shopping for you at some of our favorite nearby stores. So sit back, keep cool, stay hydrated and go shopping.
Writer Brian Bluvas
Carefree Outdoor Living - Carefree There may be no better way to add interest to your outdoor living space than with the flicker of firelight. These dramatic torches and eye-catching lanterns do the trick, day or night. Carefree Outdoor Living, Carefree, 480-575-3091, carefreeoutdoorliving.com
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Design harmony - at Carefree Outdoor Living Nothing adds life to your tired or tattered patio furniture quicker than a splash of color or a pattern update. Simple, elegant wall designs can also add a splash of personality to any dull patio wall. Stop by Carefree Outdoor Living’s showroom to choose from dozens of designs, all-weather fabrics, colors and styles. Carefree 480-575-3091 carefreeoutdoorliving.com
Sunny & Chair - Scottsdale Add a rustic touch to your patio table, wall or walkway with these vintage lanterns. The best part is that the battery-powered LED bulbs give you the option to place them anywhere, indoors or out. Sunny & Chair, Scottsdale, 480-473-0038 La Mirada Shopping Center
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Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery
- Cave Creek
Artists often try, but rarely outdo art created by Mother Earth. If you like big, bold and unique, Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery has it all. From giant basalt columns and petrified wood to imaginative fountains and onyx lamps, you’ll no doubt find a statement piece to add interest to your landscape at this one-of-a-kind plant nursery. Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery, Cave Creek, 480-488-9455, desertfoothillsgardens.com
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A Couple of green thumbs
- Cave Creek
Saguaros and golden barrel cacti are right at home in our desert landscape, but none light up the night quite like these steel torches. Drop into A Couple of Green Thumbs to see many more wonderful ways to add light and color to your outdoor experience. 480-488-2155, acoupleofgreenthumbs.com
Green Goddess
- Phoenix
No garden is complete without garden gnomes, and this classy pair — affectionately named Ziggy and Zoey — will add whimsy to any landscape. You’ll find everything from the rock-filled gabion column seen behind them to pots, fountains, plants and barbecues at The Green Goddess. Phoenix, 602-971-8110, greengoddess.com
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Being confined to a wheelchair has never stopped Bryan Church from chasing his dreams. Little did he know how big of a leap his dreams would take after a trip to Arizona.
“My brother and I decided to make a trip to Arizona to watch the Cleveland Indians spring training in Tucson in 1980,” he said. Someone told them about Bartlett Lake, the best kept secret in Arizona, according to Church, and they decided to trek up to Phoenix and check it out. The lake is the last reservoir on Verde River and fed by a 7,500-square-mile watershed located south of Flagstaff. It heads over east of Payson and the Mogollon Rim and west near Prescott. Back then, the last seven miles of the road to Bartlett were unpaved. “I just got this vision,” said Bryan, as he described the marina he had pictured in his head the moment he “laid wheels” on the shoreline. So he went home, grabbed his typewriter and wrote a letter to the United States Forest Service about his idea. Three months later, he got a letter back saying that the timing couldn’t have been better and bids were starting to be put together for the Bartlett Lake Marina project. “I couldn’t believe that me, a guy confined to a wheelchair with no experience and no money, was about to take on this project,” he said. Church found a crew and construction began in 1984. For the past 30 years, they have been able to build it, hold it together and keep it together. “It was a family effort for a family lake,” he said. Today Church, his brother, in-laws, nephews and even his 83-year-old mother keep the marina alive and thriving. One of their biggest accomplishments is that to this day, they still generate their own power, have their own water well and have no sewer lines or any hook ups to the city.
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Marina Activities Pack up the family and head out to enjoy the variety of watercraft available for rental at the marina. Rentals come in all shapes, sizes and packages to suit your needs. You can enjoy them for a full day, half day, sunset or full weekends. The best part is that they offer coolers, chairs and umbrellas as part of their packages for a stress-free day on the water. Bartlett Boat Club: Ever wanted a boat without the hassle of maintenance? Bartlett Lake Boat Club is the perfect solution. The best way to describe it is like a gym membership: you pay a monthly membership fee and can cruise around in any of the marina-owned boats at your leisure. No maintenance, no repairs, just making memories out on the lake. Recreational Activities Aside from watersports, Bartlett Lake offers breathtaking mountain views, an abundance of wildlife, fishing, camping, hiking and daytime activities. Fishing: Bartlett Lake is a welcome oasis for fishermen. Whether you are fishing off a boat or off the shoreline, the species of fish you can find include crappie, largemouth bass and flathead catfish. In 2013, Ed Wilcox caught the biggest fish in Arizona at Bartlett Lake. It was a flathead catfish weighing in at 76 pounds and made history when he reeled it in. Camping: Shoreline camping is excellent along Bartlett Lake. It is much quieter and more secluded than other lakes in the area and is open for recreational vehicle and tent camping. Yellow Cliffs is tucked back in the northeastern part of the lake and offers a quieter stretch for those wanting to get away from the watercraft noise and crowds. The Upper Bartlett Lake recreation area is another popular spot and close to the marina where you can grab supplies. Jojoba allows RVs up to 40 feet to camp along the shoreline and also has a boat dock. Tonto passes are required for all campers and each pass has a 24-hour expiration date. Hiking: The Palo Verde Trail winds through 8.6 miles of flat desert terrain near Bartlett Lake. Hikers usually navigate most of this trail easily, following its signs and well-worn path, but a few sections require some navigational skills. The Jojoba Trail is a 2.5-mile hike that rolls through dips and curves, but lacks any significant elevation changes. Watch for loose gravel on the trail as you hike through a landscape filled with saguaro cactus and desert wildlife. When you reach the end of the trail at Rattlesnake Cove Beach, opt to continue onto the Palo Verde Trail or cool off with a swim in the lake. Daytime Wading: Rattlesnake Cove is the place to be for daytime wading, swimming and picnicking. It offers large ramadas and restrooms for convenience. This area has beautiful vistas of the desert with mountains in the background. It’s great because no campers and no watercraft are allowed, which makes it perfect for swimming and splashing around. bartlettlake.com August 2015
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For most, the game of golf is measured by distance.
decision as a high school kid who wanted a few extra
Golfers select the tee they play based on the length of
dollars in his pocket would lead to a change in the way
the course, as listed on the scorecard. Each hole has a
that he saw the game, a move across the country and,
tee plate denoting the distance to the hole, and sprinkler
later, a career. His journey has led him to the Wildfire
heads marked with yardages are littered all over the
Golf Club at the JW Marriott at Desert Ridge, where
course as reminders of the distance yet to travel.
he serves as master club fitter, helping golfers from all
Golfers talk in yards, feet and inches, describing the
over the country gain a better understanding of their equipment and how it relates to their performance.
length of their best drive, the proximity of their approach and the chagrin of a missed putt. Even the great Bobby
Since those early days, he has cataloged the evolution
Jones used a unit of measurement when he described
of golf equipment in his steel-trap mind from his first day
the game as being played on a five-inch course, the
on the job and has tinkered, tipped, shimmed, wrapped,
distance between one’s ears.
bound, whipped, stained, pinned, ground, buffed, extended and adjusted golf clubs in about any way known to man.
Mike Tomas is a golfer, but one who measures the game by more than distance alone. As a master club fitter,
Mike does for golf clubs what a NASCAR team does with
Mike sees golf in terms of swing speed, angle of attack,
a car. Jimmie Johnson’s car may have the stickers on
set makeup, swing weight, shaft droop, shaft profile, loft,
the front of a Chevrolet SS, but you can’t buy a car like
lie and dispersion rates. His evaluation of the game is far
that from your local dealer. The same can be said of
more precise than that of the average golfer; he talks in
the equipment in the bags of PGA and LPGA golfers. The
tenths of a degree, grams and sixteenths of an inch.
clubs may be TaylorMade, Titleist, Mizuno or Callaway, but with a few tweaks here and some adjustments there,
Growing up in Michigan, Mike enjoyed the game of golf
each club in the bag feels identical and is perfectly
enough to take a part-time job at a golf retail outlet
matched to the player’s swing.
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“I like to help golfers return the clubface to a square impact position more consistently with some fitting variables that match their swing,” Mike explained. “During a fitting, once they start to square the club, they like the sound, the feel and the flight. It is like an ‘Aha!’ moment, and they want to experience that sensation every time they swing the club. We can usually achieve that feeling through simple adjustments of length, lie, shaft or weight. In essence, we are tailoring the equipment to the golfer’s swing tendencies, which gives them the best chance to play consistent golf.” For golfers of all abilities, a proper fitting or equipment consultation can make a world of difference. Golf equipment manufacturers have committed to tighter tolerances on their production lines, but short product lifecycles have led to high quantity production in small windows. No matter how much the manufacturers want you to believe that each club is carefully constructed and scrutinized to the tightest of tolerances, the harsh reality is that it is simply not possible for each club to be perfect. “The first thing that I ask someone during a fitting is, ‘What is your favorite club in the bag?’ Most people have a favorite club and I check the loft, lie, weight variables — everything that goes into that club — and we see why it is different from the rest of the set. We then try to duplicate those specifications through the set, and it is amazing how much more consistent the shots become.” What sets Mike apart in this field is his level of comfort, both on the open driving range at the Wildfire Golf Club, as well as in his workshop below the clubhouse in a corner of the cart barn. His easy nature and patience allows his clients to sort through a myriad of options while hitting golf balls on the range, in order to discover equipment specification solutions. He uses Flightscope, the latest technology in launch monitor that converts each swing into a series of numbers that Mike uses to justify what he sees and hears. In his shop below, his meticulous mind measures, checks and double-checks each and every
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adjustment. He works quickly, caffeine-infused mostly, but still with skilled precision, to make each club perform at its maximum for its owner. While Mike would like to say that he has always possessed his patience and positive perspective, he admits that becoming a father was what truly helped hone these virtues. One incident in particular has been a driving force behind his professional growth. After a night out partying, Mike was a passenger in a high-speed car accident. Thrown from the vehicle, his body was bruised, broken and partly shattered. The sobering image of his baby boy at home nearly orphaned was enough for Mike to realize it was time to focus his energy more positively. Mike is now a single dad who is as passionate about fatherhood as he is about golf equipment. Referring to his son Blake as “my little guy,” Mike lights up as he discusses Little League baseball games or skiing trips in the winter months. In the summer, he takes Blake to a golf course in Colorado while visiting family, where they are as likely to throw a fishing line into a pond as they are to hit a few golf shots. However they spend their time, it is evident that those are Mike’s happiest moments. It is clear that Mike Tomas is in a good space: physically healed with the aid of daily yoga sessions, emotionally bound to his son and professionally driven to help people answer the questions as to why their good golf swings are not producing the outcomes that they foresee. Mike understands why golfers see the game as measured by distance. And while he wants his clients to hit it farther in yards, closer in feet and, most importantly, more consistently, Mike will continue to measure the game by the minute details of the equipment that golfers wield. And just in case you wonder, Mike is at peace with his perspective — and golfers who know him are better off, too. theclubjwdesertridge.com/customclubfitting miketomasgolf@yahoo.com 480-518-4085
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Yoga. One minute, it was considered by mainstream
explained. “For the last 10 years, I did yoga on and off,
America to be an exotic yet odd Hindu practice, and the
but I never really found a style that resonated with me.
next minute every soccer mom and hipster dad is doing
When I found vinyasa yoga three years ago, it clicked
down dog in lululemons.
instantly, and I’ve been doing it ever since then.
In the 65 years since Richard Hittleman and Indra Devi
“I could talk so long about what I get out of it. Overall,
independently opened studios on the East and West
it’s an extensive connection to life and all of its aspects.
Coasts, each writing books and making appearances that
It goes so deep that it’s hard to describe. Through yoga,
seduced housewives from New York City to Amarillo, and
I have a groundedness that I never had before, and true
from Hollywood to Detroit, to stand on their heads on
inner peace that I’ve never had before.”
their lime green, no-wax, cushioned vinyl flooring, quite a bit has changed.
There is more than a spiritual connection for Alexis and so many others who practice.
By the 1970s, yoga and spiritual teachings became part of what Midwesterners thought of as “West Coast
“Yoga also builds up confidence,” she said. “When you’re
weirdness.” But, like other trends throughout the century,
trying and trying and trying week after week to do a
eventually it caught on. Today, yoga studios are not only
yoga pose that scares you or makes you uncomfortable,
a trend; they are part of a growing awareness of the
and then finally your body adapts and slips into that
mind/body health connection, and it looks like they are
pose almost effortlessly, you can’t help but feel good
here to stay.
about it, and you take that with you outside the shala. Those transformations have happened concurrently in my
Even in our communities, the positive effects of yoga are
personal and professional life.”
quickly earning followers. With several different types of yoga to choose from, including a sliding scale of serious
Alexis and her husband, Dr. Jason McNeil, began
fitness-oriented styles, to spiritual or meditative types,
practicing yoga together and found it to be a great
to classes that focus on healing injuries and medical
way to relieve stress and focus on their patients during
conditions, just about anyone can benefit from yoga.
their busy workdays. It even inspired them to offer free “karma” vinyasa flow yoga and meditation classes each
Research has proven yoga has several physical benefits,
Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at their location
including core and overall strength, flexibility and balance.
at Tom Darlington and Cave Creek roads. They also offer
On an emotional level, yoga also builds mental wellness
noontime classes three days a week and plan to expand
by improving concentration and memory, developing
their class schedule in the fall.
patience and creating challenges that help those who practice it to gain confidence by facing fears and
The class is geared toward all levels, from those stepping
limitations.
on the mat for the first time to yogis comfortable doing headstands and the most challenging poses. That’s the
In Cave Creek, there are several studios (called “shalas”
beauty of yoga — it is not competitive with others; your
in yoga speak) to try, including Bodhi Coyote Yoga, Yoga
biggest challenge is overcoming your own self.
Breeze and North Valley Medical Center. Each has its own styles and feel, so if you’re new to the overall practice,
“It has been great,” Alexis said. “We’ve found that it’s a
you may want to get your om on at more than one
great way for likeminded people to come and commune,
class to find a good fit. That’s what North Valley Medical
and we all get to know each other. It’s a really great
Center practitioner Alexis McNeil did to find the perfect fit
way for people who are more health conscious to get
for herself.
together and connect.”
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the outside but also has its challenges, only increases the
and control the flow of breath through the body. It’s great
health and personal benefits.
for athletes or former athletes, and is not for the weak of body or mind.
“Yoga and meditation have become a huge part of our lives,” Alexis added. “We are happy that we are able to
Bikram Yoga
share with the community and to give back and give a
How it will feel: Challenging and hot
little taste of us.”
You’ll do a series of 26 poses in a really hot room, hotter than 100 degrees and with about 40 percent humidity.
So whether you’re in it for the stretch or for some serious
Also called “hot” yoga (but copyrighted by its creator),
physical and mental gains, you can’t go wrong with yoga.
this style was developed to mimic the heat of India, the
With every breath and every pose, you may just find it’s
original home of yoga.
exactly what the doctor ordered. Hatha or Restorative Yoga Types of Yoga
How it will feel: Gentle
If you have ever wanted to take a yoga class but were
This relaxing form of yoga focuses on poses more than
confused by the names and styles, we’ve put together this
breathing. It’s great for beginners who are just learning the
handy beginner’s guide to choosing a class that’s right for
mat, and is a great way to relax at the end of the day.
you. Keep in mind that nearly all forms of yoga can be adapted to varying physical conditions and ability levels.
Iyengar Yoga How it will feel: Gentle
Ashtanga or Power Yoga
This is another great class for beginners. Iyengar yoga
How it will feel: Challenging
often uses props like belts, blocks and bolsters to help
Ashtanga yoga uses a nonstop series of poses and a
you with alignment, and is great for physical therapy.
special breathing technique meant to help focus your mind
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Kripalu Yoga How it will feel: Gentle This style of yoga begins with slow, easy poses and progresses to more challenging poses that stimulate both the body and mind. Kundalini Yoga How it will feel: Intense Kundalini, often illustrated as a snake in yoga theory, is energy (“Shakti”) coiled at the base of the spine that, when released, represents enlightenment or bliss. Kundalini yoga classes include meditation, breathing techniques and chanting, as well as yoga poses that focus on awakening kundalini energy. Prenatal Yoga How it will feel: Pregnant If you’re an expectant mother, prenatal yoga is one of the best types of exercise for you. With a lot of core exercise and breath work, this type of yoga keeps you centered and prepared for the big day and beyond. Sivananda Yoga How it will feel: Gentle There are a total of 13 poses in Sivananda yoga, and you get to lie down in between the poses. This is a great form of yoga for people with physical challenges. Vinyasa or Power Yoga How it will feel: Gentle to challenging Sometimes called “flow” yoga, this is an athletic form of yoga (and the most popular in the country) in which poses flow from one to the next. Other than starting with a sun salutation, no two classes will be alike. North Valley Medical Center 480-473-4583 nvmedicalcenter.com August 2015
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The Sonoran Desert in August may not be as inviting as it is during other times of year, but this summer, 12 DC Ranch denizens, including 17-year resident Leslie Gilchrist, are knee-deep in growing fruits, herbs and vegetables such as cantaloupe, watermelon, basil, peppers and pumpkins — all part of the DC Ranch Community Garden. “Some of our members are totally new to gardening and some are master gardeners,” Leslie says. “Although if they came from a different climate, they often have to learn all over again.” But the lessons and experiments are what it’s all about. “It’s like this giant science experiment,” she says. The day we speak, Leslie is experimenting with jicama, tea hibiscus and other items she’s never planted. Now in its second year, the garden’s organizers are learning, too. A little more than a year ago, DC Ranch launched the community initiative located at Copper Ridge School, leasing 44 semi circular gardening plots, each measuring approximately 50 square feet ish, depending on how they curve. “It’s amazing what you can get into a 50 square foot plot,” reports Leslie. She’s had success with eggplant, zucchinis, tomatoes and artichokes, as well as herbs like lemongrass, oregano, winter savory, rosemary and thyme. “Since the spring was so mild, we had amazing tomatoes,” she says. “At times, it’s just this big green mound. It’s really kind of cool.” Spring also sprouted new member features, including an email system that allows gardeners to share information on compost, watering and related topics. DC Ranch community engagement director Jona Davis adds that the community council also sends a monthly e newsletter, “The Garden Vine,” to keep residents informed. The council, which manages the garden located at 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, is now looking at the possibility
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of offering semi annual leases and other ways to expand the concept. Presently, members have access to Tyler Storey, a certified desert landscaper, master gardener and International Society of Arboriculture member. He leads educational events and workshops and has Saturday “garden hours,” where he meets with individual gardeners, answers questions and provides assistance. His next appearance is Saturday, August 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. Leslie, who leases three plots, says the garden allows her to accomplish a lot more than she could from her own backyard. “There is more land and it’s more open than my yard,” she says. “Most yards would be too shady.” She also touts the garden’s addictive qualities, adding, “I always think I’ll go just for a minute and then I’m there for 90.” The idea for the garden was conceived in the early stages of DC Ranch’s community development. “It was always part of the plan, but more a question of when and where,” explains Leslie. While Scottsdale Unified School District does not endorse or sponsor it, the garden is a collaboration between the school and DC Ranch, with the school harnessing one-third of it. It has been incorporated into the curriculum and, according to Jona, teachers utilize the garden for hands-on learning, such as with science projects. The school also has gardening buddies — older students who partner with younger students to work on plantings and other garden projects together. The student gardeners as well as Girl Scouts also help the DC Ranch gardeners plant seeds from time to time. The best part, Leslie says, is the social harvest. “It’s just nice to have the kids involved,” she says. “It’s been a great place to meet people. We’re quite an eclectic group. There’s no politics. Just people coming together to outsmart nature.” dcranch.com/indcranch/communitygarden
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Writer Lauren Strait
Remember back in February when the rest of the United
insight about the history of Arizona’s highways and the
States was being pounded with snow and ice? Meanwhile,
scenic stops along the way.
we were enjoying the warm, 70-degree weather and the only ice in sight was being stirred in the glasses of our
“Before 1958, the dirt roads we know today as Bush
margaritas. Of course, now the East Coast is laughing at
Highway and the Beeline [Highway] were used by the Pony
us as we battle the scorching heat of the dreaded Arizona
Express, the Native Americans as their main trade route
summer.
and builders who were in search of developing the area,” said Trimble.
Little do they know that lucky for us, Arizona offers a quick escape to the high country where we can easily
In 1932, a lumberman named Harvey Bush proposed the
cool off. Most importantly, all we have to do is pack up
idea of building an actual road to make it easier for him
the kids and keep them occupied for a couple of hours
to haul timber from Payson to be used for the railroad
until we get there.
and Valley buildings.
But what if that journey took up to 12 hours? Well, if you
On March 21, 1933, despite the Great Depression making
can believe it, before the Beeline Highway was paved in
money scarce for his dream of a road more traveled to
1958 that is exactly what people faced.
come to life, he began the work of building the road on his own. It started at Power Road through to Saguaro
Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s official state historian, provides
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Lake and would be called Bush Highway.
BUSH HIGHWAY LANDMARKS SAGUARO LAKE RANCH When the Roosevelt Dam was completed in 1911, Phil and Marie Lewis from Kansas purchased the work camp from the Salt River Project and turned it into a fishing resort complete with a marina on the east side of the dam, general store, gas station, restaurant and overnight cabin rentals. The property quickly became a popular guest ranch and a destination vacation in Arizona. Today, the ranch is owned by the Duran family, who bought the property from the Lewis’s in 1948. Three generations have managed the ranch and it has played host to some famous guests, including Dr. Karl Menninger, Zane Grey, Glen Campbell, Norman Rockwell and Sen. Barry Goldwater.
Mount Mcdowell This mountain is located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community just north of Mesa. It’s named after General Irvin McDowell, a Union officer in the Civil War. The mountain is sacred to many Native American tribes and many of the people claim to see a face carved into the side of the mountain and believe it looks down to watch over and protect them.
Salt River Salt River is home to some of the most majestic desert wildlife. It is a source of both water and power for the Phoenix metro area. Today, it also provides water recreation.
Butcher Jones Recreation Site Don’t let the name fool you. This route has trails and picnic areas that hug the peninsula of Saguaro Lake with secluded coves and breathtaking views. If you are looking for a tranquil fishing spot, you can definitely find it here. About three miles south of Arizona 87 (Beeline Highway) on Bush Highway, take Forest Road 166 east for about two miles and you will find the site easily.
Blue Point Bridge Bush Highway crosses the Salt River here, the traditional launch point for summer tubers. The Blue Point recreation site has ramadas, picnic tables, grills and easy access to the river. It’s pretty quiet in the winter, unlike during tubing season, and often times you can find wild horses, bighorn sheep, mules and other spectacular Arizona wildlife here.
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BEELINE HIGHWAY LANDMARKS Christopher Creek Twenty-two miles east of Payson, Christopher Creek was made famous by author Zane Grey, many of whose classic Western novels were set in this mystical wild Tonto country. The lush environment is found in the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines and provides habitat for many species of plants and wildlife.
Roosevelt Dam A project that came out of President Roosevelt’s Newlands Reclamation Act of 1902, Theodore Roosevelt understood the importance of irrigation projects for agriculture in order to help the settlements of the west thrive. The dam is the world’s highest masonry dam and contributed more than any other dam in Arizona to the settlement of Central Arizona and to the development of large-scale irrigation there. According to Trimble, this dam is the reason we have such a rich water supply here in Arizona and why we are not facing the drought issues that are being seen in Southern California.
Shoofly Native American Ruins Just 2.3 miles north of Payson on the Beeline, the Shoofly Indian Ruins are believed to have been occupied between A.D. 1000-1250. The village once had a total of 79 structures. The walls and floors are all still visible to this day. At the center of this site is where a larger structure once existed, believed to have been a building with 26 rooms averaging 37.4 square meters each, and part of this structure was perhaps two stories high.
Fossil Creek Trailhead This series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600-foot canyon is a site you don’t want to miss. Fossil Creek is one of two wild and scenic rivers in Arizona. It gets its name from the calcium deposits where the water has run off and animals that fall into the substance get encased and fossilized over millions of years.
Tonto Natural Bridge Driving north on Highway 87, just before the community of Pine, is the Tonto Natural Bridge. The park has four hiking trails. Several stairs lead you to the area under the natural bridge where you can walk the slippery rocks into the enormous cavern.
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Heading Straight for the Beeline In the early 1950s, Maricopa County supervisor Jim Hart proposed the building of a more modern road over the mountain instead of the slow and dangerous Bush Highway. Hart had a summer home in Payson, where he visited regularly and worked out a deal with the Salt River Pima and Fort McDowell Indian tribes to obtain a diagonal right-ofway across their reservations from McDowell Road and Country Club Drive in Mesa to the intersection with the Bush Highway at the Saguaro Lake turnoff. This is where the nickname “Beeline Highway” was born. The project was quickly approved and the old route was upgraded, the dangerous curves were straightened out and bridges were installed to avoid flash floods and tire blowouts during the monsoon season. In 1958, the Beeline Highway’s final renovation was for it to be paved. This made Payson “connected with the outside world by a paved road,” according to the Arizona Republic. Valley newspapers proclaimed Hart as the “Father of the Beeline,” which launched an initiative to honor him by naming the highway “the Hartline.” However, on February 6, 1960, Hart was killed on his way home from Payson in a single car accident near the intersection of Shea Boulevard. A monument, which can still be visited today, was placed near the location where he lost his life.
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Writer Kim Prince Photographer Thomas Baker
The Town of Carefree is abuzz with new improvements
“Carefree has a certain aura of Sonoran Desert
and additions that will give sightseers an even more
elegance,” she says. “It is fantastic to see the town taking
rewarding experience when they visit the town’s crowned
the time to improve the gardens and ensure everyone
jewel, Carefree Desert Gardens, this fall.
who visits will remember their Carefree experience and want to return. They have made a commendable
Visitor-friendly amenities such as fireplaces, increased
commitment to provide our community and our visitors
seating along the garden paths and welcoming gateway
with amenities one would expect from a memorable,
designs and signage are among the many developments
world-class destination.”
currently underway in the downtown area. New water features, including a reflective pool under the iconic
Other popular festivities include the town’s signature
Carefree Sundial and a scorpion-shaped splash pad,
Carefree Christmas Festival and Electric Light Parade
will also greet attendees when the town kicks off their
along Easy Street, the Carefree Sunday Concert Series
expanded events season, which begins with October’s
and other well-attended events such as the Carefree
Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. The event features creative,
Indian Market and Cultural Festival, Thunderbird Art and
world-renowned master carver Ray Villafane, who has
Wine Festivals and a brand new Sculptors in the Garden
received international acclaim and press accolades for his
event.
work. While the gardens have become a popular gathering All of the improvements will bolster the 4.5-acre Carefree
place for crowds, they still offer solace and solitude for
Desert Gardens, home to hundreds of unique and exotic
many. On an early morning or evening stroll, individuals
botanical specimens, a permanent outdoor art exhibit and
can be seen walking with their dogs, wandering leisurely
a playground with a larger-than-life Gila monster slide.
or taking a seat to ponder the beauty of an exotic
The venue, which provides walking paths for self-guided
cactus.
tours, is free and open daily to the public. Its park-like setting has become an increasingly popular destination
“We are delighted to strengthen the activities and
since its dedication and donation to the town by Mark
experiences available to Carefree residents and visitors
and Juanita Wdowiak in 2012.
in our beautiful downtown area,” said Carefree mayor Les Peterson. “Each of these are unique and outstanding
Longtime resident Laura Shutt is pleased to see the
features that have been designed to increase the
progress.
enjoyment of everyone who visits.”
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Improvements and renovations began several months ago and will continue throughout the summer. The gardens remain open to the public throughout construction. 480-488-3686 visitcarefree.com
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Writer Rebecca Zaner
Arizona is a major draw to people all over the world for
a very musically inclined child; her parents noticed she
various reasons. The winter weather can’t be beat. Sedona
was always singing. She participated in the children’s
and the Grand Canyon attract tourists year-round. But
choir at church and continued throughout school. Come
when 23-year-old Lauren Koeritzer decided to pick up
high school, Lauren found that she wanted music to be a
her life in Damascus, Maryland and move to Arizona, she
bigger part of her life.
came for a very different reason. Her love of performing stems from many years in Lauren grew up in a small suburban town and was always
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gymnastics, during which she grew accustomed to
performing and was comfortable on stage. She eventually
Her trip to Italy played a fundamental role in her growth
found that musicals combined her love for the stage and
as a performer and gained her a notable amount of
her love for singing.
experience on her resume.
“I auditioned for the musical ‘Grease’ in 10th grade
“At least in terms of opera, so much history and culture
and was terrified of the audition,” Lauren shares. “On
takes places outside the United States,” she says. “Being
my application, I only applied for the ensemble, but my
in Italy was so informative for context as a performer —
mom told me to shoot higher. I auditioned for a lead
to know what’s happening around the world and where the
and earned the role of Marty. That got me so excited.
music fits into history. Most importantly, I met my current
Throughout the process of the show, the experience of
voice teacher, Rachel Velarde.”
being on stage and incorporating something that I always wanted to do [singing] was really exciting, and that’s
After returning to the States, Lauren completed her
when it hit me. I knew I wanted to study performance in
senior year of college and successfully graduated with a
college.”
bachelor of music in vocal performance in spring 2014. Prior to graduating, Lauren made a life-changing decision
During her high school education, Lauren involved herself
to further her career in music: rather than immediately
in many more school musicals and often earned leading
attend graduate school, she opted to move across the
titles in the programs. When applying to college, she
country to Arizona to study with Rachel Velarde, who had
chose a school that would grant her a degree in vocal
spent every week in Italy expanding Lauren’s knowledge of
performance, ultimately settling at Lawrence University in
the voice in ways she had never been exposed to before.
Appleton, Wisconsin to begin her undergraduate career.
Lauren was excited to have received an invitation to
She spent four years studying music, voice and opera.
study full-time with Rachel at her home in Phoenix. When
During college, Lauren studied under the instruction of
weighing her options, she considered the move a learning
voice teacher Teresa Seidl and was introduced to classical
experience that would prepare her more for the future as
art songs, operas and many new genres of choral music.
a performer.
“College has taught me a lot,” Lauren says of her years
From Maryland to Wisconsin and back to Maryland for a
in school. “My voice teacher helped me realize that I
final summer, Lauren made the long journey across the
could do more than I thought I could with my voice.
country and finally called Arizona her home in 2014. Once
Performing in operas and musicals helped me learn the
settled out West, Lauren became involved with numerous
process of building a show. The most important thing is
musical engagements. She has voice lessons twice a week
learning how to work with other people to bring out your
with Rachel and is constantly working on vocal technique
best ideas as a community. Also, how to move around on
and learning new repertoire. She is also busy singing with
stage, take direction and develop a character.”
various church and working part time in human resources. She still makes time to audition for various local theater
During the summer of 2013, Lauren applied and was
companies and compete in vocal competitions. She has
accepted to the Lorenzo Malfatti Accademia Vocale di
also judged various high school choir competitions and
Lucca voice and opera summer program in Lucca, Italy.
has recently added a new job to her resume as a music
She spent three weeks studying opera through workshops,
teacher at Music Together in Phoenix, an organization that
acting classes and private voice lessons taught by
nurtures the musical development of young children.
professionals in the field from the United States and Italy. Lauren also studied the Italian language with daily classes
“It’s been really rewarding to be a teacher,” she says. “It
taught by an Italian native teacher and diction classes for
allows me to connect with music again in its most organic
singers to merge the Italian language with song.
form. It’s silly and fun. Bringing that to other families reminds me of the way I grew up with music in my own
“Language and diction are important because you can
childhood and reaffirms how important music is.”
pick up on so much more context within the music when understanding the real meaning of the words,” she explains.
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pre-professional role with the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre in Scottsdale. She will be performing the leading female role of Nellie Forbush in their upcoming production of South Pacific. “I haven’t performed a role of this significance since high school. It’s scary as far as the responsibility but exciting at the same time. It just makes me jazzed,” she laughs. As far as Lauren’s future, it is still unknown; however, she knows it will involve music. “I keep seeing my vision evolve, so it’s hard to pinpoint what I see for my future,” she explains. “I could see myself going in a few different directions. There’s more than just one answer. I see myself continuing with Music Together, possibly opening a center of my own. Being in a professional choir, concentrating on theater or even music therapy. I love performing and I enjoy what I do. Studying music performance and moving to Arizona to enhance that knowledge has helped me become not only a better singer, but also a better communicator, musician and collaborator. I learned how to manage myself as my own small business and work with others. Now that I’m out of college with this degree, I’ve actually set myself up for a broader path than the one I initially set out to accomplish. It’s opened my eyes to many different ways I can use music to reach others and fulfill my life. I feel like now I have the tools to do that.”
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Writer Lara Piu
Whether you prefer to patronize green businesses or are
(glamorous camping), sans the planning, packing and lugging
simply up for a road trip, pack this list of sustainable stops
of gear and food. Located 15 miles from downtown on
with you. According to the World Tourism Organization,
Forest Service campgrounds, the center rents nightly yurts
destinations like these are managed for economic, social
and cabins year-round.
and aesthetic needs in a way that maintains the cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity
Purists can request the Eco-Hideaway, a fully self-contained
and life support systems of the area.
cabin not connected to utility lines. Electricity is generated through solar- and wind-generating systems, rainwater is
Sleep
collected and filtered for house use and heat is provided
Flagstaff Nordic Center’s Off-Grid Getaways is an unplugged,
via a propane fireplace and heaters.
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From May through October, the center is also a mountain biker’s haven with rentals, lessons and guided tours. In the winter, it’s the place to be for crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing. flagstaffnordiccenter.com Eat While you’re up north, check out one of Paul Moir’s four Sustainable. Local. Organic. (SLO) Restaurant Concepts, three of which are located in Flagstaff. Brix offers seasonal, contemporary American dining featuring an extensive wine list, while Criollo Latin Kitchen is handcrafted, Latin-inspired food for the brunch and
Because “never” happens all the time. That’s why I’m there.
dinner crowd. Local sources are at the heart of both restaurants and regular practices include locally-farmed, sustainable and organic foods purchased from local partners, reverse osmosis used for drinking water, recycling of all glass and paper, use of recycled packaging materials, composting of organic waste and use of 100 percent rice bran oil for frying. SLO’s latest endeavor is Proper Meats and Provisions, the first all Arizona-raised meatery. Moir, his wife and
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proprietor, Laura, and executive chef David Smith transformed an early 1900s historic building into a 1,600-square-foot butcher shop and 10-seat eatery to showcase Arizona’s finest farm-raised meats, poultry and cured products. Beyond the butchery, Proper Meats and Provisions sells local cheeses, breads, Arizona beer and wine, house made soups, sandwiches and light entrees in a stone craftsmen-style building listed on the national historic register on South San Francisco Street. brixflagstaff.com criollolatinkitchen.com propermeats.com
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Drink The most spirited stop on this tree-hugging trek is the Verde Valley Wine Trail, which connects the dots between four tasting rooms — Cellar 433, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Pillsbury Wine Company and Burning Tree Cellars — and four wineries — Alcantara Vineyards, Oak Creek Vineyards, Javelina Leap Vineyards and perhaps the greenest of this sustainable gem, Page Springs Cellars, which recently became the first winery in Arizona to leverage solar panels for electricity.
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Prefer beer? Nearby Cottonwood is home to THAT Brewery, which crafts many of its beers with local ingredients like pinecones and strawberries. Leftover brew grain goes to local ranchers for high-quality livestock feed. The brewery has a second location with the same practices in Pine. vvwinetrail.com thatbrewery.com Wander Sierra Vista has a bevy of sustainable attractions to explore. The city was the first in the nation designated as an Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense community for its natural resource-minded development codes. The city’s rainwater harvesting tanks and water detention basins yield net-zero landscape irrigation. Its award-winning compost program, which has been operational since 1994, diverts 35 percent of yard waste from the landfill each year and converts it into Grade A compost and mulch. In addition, wastewater ponds are maintained as wildlife habitats and attract more than 230 different species of birds throughout the year. Friends of the San Pedro River offer free docent-led bird walks on Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. Learn how wastewater can be treated without chemicals at the city’s Environmental Operations Park, where the city leverages biology and engineering to treat gray water for reclamation and clean effluent recharge. As a Water Wise partner, the city offers periodic tours of its water conservation systems. Also nearby is the Nature Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon Preserve. This desert tropic is tucked into the Huachuca Mountains, located near Sierra Vista. Part of Southeastern Arizona’s sky islands, Ramsey Canyon is protected for its diversity of geology, biology, topography and climate. The canyon attracts more than 15 species of hummingbirds, as well as the rare elegant trogon, endangered Chiricahua leopard frogs and other unique and diverse plant and animal life. Docent-led walks are offered at 9 a.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, March through November. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) is part of Arizona’s last free-flowing river system. The river originates in Mexico and flows north to its confluence with the Gila River near Winkelman. Like Ramsey Canyon, SPRNCA attracts hundreds of species of birds, wildlife and flora. Explore its trails on your own or take a guided walk and learn about the geology, biology and history of this protected area. visitsierravista.com nature.org sanpedroriver.org/wpfspr August 2015
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LocalIndex Absentee Homeowner Services Carefree Property Services 480-575-6600 carefreepropertyservices.com AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Auction House J. Levine 480-223-1307 reception@jlevines.com Beauty Salon Michael Anthony 312-343-9206 312-636-8673 michaelanthonyhair.com Moda Forte Boutique and Salon 480-419-6632 modeforteaz.com Theresa DuGosh Studio TLD 602-738-8082
Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890
Rotary Club 623-581-1163
Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105
Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624
Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145
Soroptimist International 480-510-8203
Salvation Army 480-488-3590
YMCA 480-596-9622
St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338 COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669 Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764
Wendy Gross WKG Design 480-294-1476
Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090
Boutique Moda Forte Boutique and Salon 480-419-6632 modeforteaz.com Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com
Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043 Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440 Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131
Dance Classes DC Dance AZ 480-584-6440 dcdanceaz.com Dentist Jeffrey D. Clark DDS, FAGD Scottsdale Dental Excellence 8765 E. Bell Road, Suite 201 480-585-1853 scottsdaledentalexcellence.com Equestrian Huss Performance Horses 708-752-2193 hussperformancehorses.com Garage Door AYS Garage Door Repair 602-375-3667 Free Estimates ROC#272744 $20 off on any repair aysdoorrepair.com Granite and Cabinets Granite Transformations 602-714-3964 Done in a Day. Beautiful for Life. Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131
College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu
Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981 Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090
Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Animal Control 602-506-7387
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy 480-998-7971 mcdowellsonoran.org
Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296
Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400
Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 newcomersclubofscottsdale.com
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Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd. Home Improvements Granite Transformations 602-714-3964 Done in a Day. Beautiful for Life. Home Services Carefree Property Services 480-575-6600 carefreepropertyservices.com Home Theater Home Theater Automation 602-803-4499 homeautomation-scottsdale.com House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 themaidsscottsdale.com Insurance Allstate Insurance Frank M. Schubert 480-515-6259 State Farm - Jeremy Mueller 480-515-5223 jeremymueller.com Senior health plan specialist Generations Consulting Group 623-866-3222 keith@gcgagent.com Library Appaloosa Library 480-312-7323 Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286
Massage/Wellness Bodywork for Life 480-595-0246 bodyworkforlife.com
Post office Scottsdale Post Office 7339 E. Williams Dr. 480-513-2935
Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 carefreeoutdoor.com
Real Estate Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 arizonaluxuryrealty.com
Outdoor Lighting Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 lettherebelightllc.com Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 Photography Blackswan Photographers 480-282-8646 blackswanphotographers.com Keri Meyers Photography 425-419-3999 kerimeyersphotography.com Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 loraleiphotography.com Plumbing Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 westlandffas.com
Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Almarte in Carefree by Keystone 7471 Hum Road Carefree 480-422-0655 keystonehomesaz.com/almarte Bloom Van Omen 602-984-1287 listofazhomes.com Restaurant Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd. 480-488-8031 Tom’s Thumb 480-513-8186 9393 E Bell Road SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001 Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Copper Ridge School 480-484-1400 Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSD cavecreekpreschools.com 480-575-2062
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LocalIndex Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Canyon Middle School 480-484-4600 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 DO Re Mi School of the Arts 480-451-8233 El Dorado Private School 480-502-6878 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583 Goddard School 480-437-1000 Grayhawk Elementary School 602-449-6600 pvschools.net Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500 Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool 480-585-7000 littlesunshine.com Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000 McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare 480-538-0411 kindercare.com Notre Dame Preparatory 480-634-8200 notredamepreparatory.org Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600
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Pinnacle High School 602-449-4000 Pinnacle Peak Elementary School 480-538-7120 www.pvschools.net Pope John XXIII Catholic School Community 480-905-0939 popejohnxxiii.org Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 scarizona.org Scottsdale Preparatory Academy 480-776-1970 scottsdaleprep.org Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 The Scottsdale School 480-451-9442 thescottsdaleschool.com Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Shave bar & lounge The Manor 480-636-8911 20945 N Pima Ste B-120 themanoraz.com Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895 Shopping Las Tiendas 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. lastiendascavecreek.com Moda Forte Boutique and Salon 480-419-6632 modeforteaz.com
Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com Spa Paradise Medspa & Wellness 602-266-8144 20945 N. Pima Rd. paradisemedspa.com Water Softener & Filtration Proskill Services 623-551-7473 proskillservices.com window treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 100B Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 bmucc.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 canyonchurch.org Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 carefreechurch.us Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 cavecreekchurch.com Christ Anglican Church 480-488-0525 christchurchaz.org Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 ctlcarefree.org Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 lds.org
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Congregation Or Chadash 480-342-8858 congregationorchadash.org Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 coolwaterchurch.org Covenant Community Church 480-419-0844 covcom.us Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461 Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 dflc.org Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 deserthills.org Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 desertmissionumc.org Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 Episcopal Church-The Nativity 480-307-9216 nativityscottsdale.org First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 csarizona.com Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 goodshepherdaz.org Highlands Church 480-348-9191 highlandschurch.org
Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 lightofthedesert.org Living Water Lutheran Church 480-473-8400 lwlcaz.org Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 lonemountainfellowship.org Mountain Valley Church 602-531-5432 mountainvalleychurch.com New Covenant Lutheran Church 480-860-0169 newcovenantaz.org North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 northscottsdalechristian.com
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 spiritinthedesert.org St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church 480-661-9843 stbernardscottsdale.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 stgacc.org St. Patrick’s Catholic Community Church 480-998-3843 stpatrickscottsdale.org Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 viadecristo.com
North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 northridge.org North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 nvcoc.net Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 oloj.org Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 pinnaclepres.org Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com Sanctuary Church 480-656-0081 sanctuaryforscottsdale.com Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 sonrisescottsdale.org
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Recipe
Spicy Quinoa Encrusted Salmon Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker
Here’s another carefree dinner for the weeknight recipe collection: Spicy Quinoa Encrusted Salmon. With healthy ingredients and easy preparation, this entree delivers big impact with little effort. And as a bonus, it’s also gluten-free. Salmon fillets are coated with a spicy Sriracha mayonnaise and crusted with a layer of cooked quinoa. This popular ancient grain adds protein and a unique crispy texture when seared. For a mild version, replace the Sriracha sauce with Dijon mustard for an equally simple, yet flavorful result.
Spicy Quinoa Encrusted Salmon Yield: 4 servings
Directions: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Sriracha. Set aside. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
¼ cup mayonnaise (gluten-free) ½ teaspoon Sriracha sauce 4 salmon fillets, about 5 ounces each salt and pepper to taste ½ cup quinoa, cooked 1 tablespoon cooking oil lemon slices for garnish
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the Sriracha mayonnaise over the top of each salmon fillet, then cover each fillet with about 2 tablespoons cooked quinoa. Gently shake off any excess quinoa from the salmon. Heat cooking oil in a nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Place the salmon into the hot pan with the crust side down. Sear until golden and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through. If necessary, place the salmon into a 350-degree oven to finish cooking. Transfer the salmon to a serving dish and garnish with lemon slices.
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