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Editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn
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Happy New Year from our Images Arizona family to yours! After a joyful holiday season, I hope you enter January with a renewed sense of passion and vigor toward all of the exciting opportunities life has to offer.
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for 2016? Not surprisingly, one of the goals at the top of my list is to continue counting my blessings when it
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comes to my talented staff members and esteemed readers, many of whom I am lucky to also call friends. Fittingly, 2016 marks our 16th year of publication. As our community grows and evolves, so, too, do the stories that fill these pages. I look forward to seeing what the coming year has in store for the local individuals, businesses and organizations that breathe creativity and inspiration into our magazine each and
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Meet THE
Deckerfamily
Writer Paula Theotocatos Photographer Keri Meyers
Achievement and dedication to service are qualities that epitomize the Decker-Knealing family. At
Terry & Shannon If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email shelly@imagesaz.com.
their young ages, the children are already involved in challenging activities beyond their age group and assisting others less fortunate — and their parents are no slackers, either. Dr. Shannon Decker grew up in Port Jervis, New York, and Terry Knealing, Jr. in Greenville, New York; the towns were rivals on the high school football field. They met while bussing tables at a restaurant in Port Jervis and married in 1998. Shannon moved to Arizona in 1989 to attend Arizona State University (ASU) and Terry arrived in 1991 to be with Shannon. Shannon was the first to go to college in her family and worked four jobs to earn the money to attend. “My dad only went to the eighth grade and my mom to high school,” Shannon says. What motivated her to achieve so much? “I guess I just wanted something more, something better.” Her grandmother, who was very independent and self-sufficient, was a role model for young Shannon. Shannon went on to get a Ph.D. in curriculum studies; a dual Master of Business Administration in finance and marketing; a master’s in secondary education and in educational leadership; and a bachelor’s in English. Terry, who owns a marketing company doing business with financial services firms, has always been an entrepreneur. His first business venture was in water treatment for industrial clients all over the
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world, mainly for golf courses and agricultural firms.
talented and art-inspired.” Plans have been drawn and filings made with the state of Arizona for corporation
“We built electronic control systems that ran the
status. It will be called Greythorn School.
equipment,” he says. “My partner and I were the first ones to ever do that for these industries.”
Their four children’s names are unusual and when asked what their origins were, Shannon explained that her family
He’s always been inclined toward mechanics and
is Scottish and Irish and Terry’s are Ukrainian and Polish,
engineering. His marketing skills developed from the
which guided their choice of names.
necessity of promoting his product and selling the equipment.
Zoephia (pronounced Zofia), 7, was named to honor her grandmothers. Her name means “bringer of light
“I was always the one leading the charge in doing that
and wisdom.” Shannon’s grandmother’s name is Helen,
work,” he adds.
which means “light” and Terry’s grandmother’s name was Josephine, which means “God will increase.”
Shannon is currently on the faculty at Walden University as a doctoral chair, advising doctoral students all over
Xaeran (pronounced Saron), 6, comes from an 11th
the world on their dissertations and critiquing their
century Irish monk who converted part of Scotland; there
methodology. She is also on the faculty at ASU and
is a cathedral named after him there. The name means
previously taught English and history for 12 years at
“noble” and Shannon’s late mother’s name was Patricia,
Cactus Shadows High School. In addition, Shannon will
which also means “noble.”
be opening her own K-12 private school for the “gifted,
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Qnoxx (pronounced nox), 3, was due on Christmas Day “and
• She founded the Zoephia Foundation to aid those less
we don’t have a good story to tell,” Shannon explains. “The
fortunate. Zoephia was inspired by the Great Sprout Tuck-In
name means ‘small round hill’ and when you see him, it fits
program, which collects new pajamas and books for children
him.”
in need. Since its beginning, the foundation has collected more than 1,000 pajamas and books.
Aenghus (pronounced Angus), 19 months, means “little strong one,” which is apropos since he has to fight a lot of
• She is a budding actress, signed with the Leighton Agency.
challenges in his life right now.
Zoephia filmed the pilot for a TV series, “Soulless,” a sci-fi/ paranormal thriller currently being shopped around for a
“We always joke that they will be either famous or end up
network. It premiered at several film festivals where it was
on the therapist’s couch,” Shannon laughs.
well received.
“Zoephia is such an amazing kid and very gifted,” Shannon
• Zoephia was granted a scholarship with Sonia Tayeh, the
shares about her eldest child. “She is a year ahead in
well-known choreographer for the TV series, “So You Think
school; she should be in second grade, but is in third. She
You Can Dance.” She can use the scholarship to attend
was reading at 2 and started kindergarten when she was 4.”
dance conventions or summer camps all over the country.
Zoephia has already accomplished much in her young life.
Zoephia has already met so many well-respected
Some of her achievements are:
choreographers at her young age.
• She has won the title of the 2015 National American Miss
“Everyone knows Zoephia,” Terry proudly shares. “She’s very
Arizona and competed at the National Pageant in Anaheim,
personable.” In addition to dance and acting, Zoephia also
California during Thanksgiving week.
engages in ice skating and gymnastics.
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Xaeran travels all over Arizona and California with a hockey
remarkable considering that as of last December he wasn’t
team. He’s the youngest of his team, playing with kids up
even sitting up.
to two years older. Mom and Dad always travel with him. “It hasn’t been even a year and he’s running around the “My dad wasn’t always at my softball games, so it was
house,” Shannon says.
important to us that we always be there for our children,” Shannon confides.
How does the couple stay so organized?
Like his older brother, Qnoxx plays hockey. He also ice
“It’s beyond a to-do list,” shares Terry. “Our activity
skates, does gymnastics and likes cars and music. He
schedule looks like what most people’s work schedule looks
attends preschool and is very social.
like.”
“He is the life of the party,” Shannon says, “and I suspect
They maintain a busy schedule that would exhaust most
will be an orator of some kind when he’s grown — maybe
couples, but Shannon and Terry make it work splendidly.
an actor or politician.” “The only limits on what we can do are those we set
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The youngest, Aenghus, is currently struggling with a
for ourselves,” Shannon says. “I think that maxim applies
preliminary diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Tests are being
to both young and old and we should always lead by
done at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He is walking, which is
example.”
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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Named Smithsonian Affiliate Museum Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West was certified as a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum in November, making it a recognized partner with the world’s largest museum and research complex, the Smithsonian Institution. Becoming a Smithsonian Affiliate opens the door to a variety of benefits, including loans of iconic artifacts and cultural treasures, educational programming, expert speakers and career development for museum professionals. Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is located at 3830 N. Marshall Way. For more information, visit scottsdalemuseumwest.org or call 480-686-9539.
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Dec. 31-Jan. 3 Arab Horse Farm Tour Admirers of Arabian horses can visit participating farms and interact with horses on this open barn tour complete with elegant party spreads and wine tasting along the way. Check website for participating farms and open times. Free. 480-334-0764, arabhorsefarmtour.com.
Jan. 8-17 Desert Foothills Theater Presents “Avenue Q: School Edition” A cast of talented actors ages 1319 perform in this laugh-out-loud, puppet-filled musical about a recent college grad and his new life on New York’s shabby Avenue Q. Check website for times. $14-$21. Cactus Shadow Fine Arts Center’s Black Box Theater, 33606 N. 60th St., 480-4881981, dftheater.org.
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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements yesteryear. $5. 1:30-3 p.m., Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org.
Jan. 13 DFC-AAS Lecture: A Synthetic Review of Hohokam Archaeology, AD 1694 to Present
Jan. 9 Carefree Desert Gardens Seminar: Roses in the Desert with Leroy Brady
Dr. David Wilcox reviews the
Jan. 15
American Rose Society
Share the passion of the Beatles’ music with one of the most
judge and master consulting
sought-after tribute bands in the United States: The Abbey Road
rosarian Leroy Brady discusses
Band. $27-$45. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N.
everything you need to know
Pima Rd., 480-585-9448, pinnacleconcerts.com.
about selecting, planting and growing roses in the desert.
elsewhere in the Americas to define its larger context. Free. 7 p.m. Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.org/ desertfoothills.
explores how the use of color
$5. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Town
in a composition can create
Council Chambers, 100 Easy
feeling, mood and power.
St., 480-488-3686, carefree.org.
Exhibit runs until Jan. 28. 4:30-
Jan. 9
6 p.m. Foothills Community Foundation’s Holland Gallery
CTL Concert Series: Ascendo3, International Ensemble
of Fine Art, 34250 N. 60th St., 480-488-1090, azfcf.org.
Jan. 10
Delight in the performance of this trio of saxophones and piano with a classic
Jan. 9
and contemporary repertoire Gershwin. $15 and up. 3 p.m.
‘Color All Ways’ Art Reception
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church,
Celebrate artists Jossy
9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-
Lownes’ and Nicolette Maguire
488-2081, ctlcarefree.org.
Bonnstetter’s latest exhibit,
that ranges from Vivaldi to
“Color All Ways,” which
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archaeology and comparisons
Pinnacle Concert Series: The Abbey Road Band
horticulture and arrangement
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first 10,000 years of American
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Family Workshop: Cave Creek Pioneers Mimic the life of turn-ofthe-century Cave Creek pioneers by making bread and butter, and discover how they were the original recyclers by weaving rugs and playing games from
Jan. 14 Understanding the Volatile and Dangerous Middle East Dr. Steve Carol, author, associate producer and frequent guest of Middle East Radio Forum, discusses the bewildering issues of this
unstable region. Free. 2-3:30 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.
Jan. 15 Art Nosh Lunch Series Have a little nosh while being educated and entertained by Arizona docents and art educators. Registration required. Free. Boxed lunch available for $10. 12-1 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.
Jan. 15 Cinematic Reflections on WWII: Little Known Stories of the War Explore one of the most controversial cases of World War II and United States history with this presentation and discussion of The History Channel’s “The Last Mass Execution.” Recommended reading: “Martial Justice, The Last Mass Execution in the United States” by Richard Whittingham. 3-5 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.
Jan. 15 Songs for Wishes Soprano (and Images Arizona writer) Rebecca Kaye Zaner and pianist Lincoln Wright perform Broadway favorites from “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Carousel,” “Cinderella,” “My Fair Lady” and more to benefit Make-A-Wish Arizona. $20. 7 p.m. Theater Works Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W. Peoria Ave., 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org. January 2016
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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements
Jan. 19 MindQuest Speakers Series: The Lindbergh’s 1929 Aerial Southwest Survey Award-winning historian and writer Eric Berg discusses aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife’s involvement with archaeology when
Jan. 15-17 Carefree Sculpture in the Garden Show and Sale Juried sculptors and painters from across the United States
Jan. 22-April 3 Arizona Fine Art Expo Produced by Thunderbird Artists, this high-end tent show features work from more than 100 renowned artists from across the globe, with original, one-of-a-kind pieces for sale. Patrons can meet the
show their original works in
artists, watch them in action and learn about their inspiration
bronze, stone, glass, metal, wood, ceramic and mixed media in this inaugural outdoor live music and wines from Su
101 Easy St. 623-734-6526, vermillionpromotions.com.
works from award-winning
public display for the first time
and emerging sculptors. $3.
in the United States. $10 for
Wine tasting: $10. 10 a.m. to
exhibit only; $7 when purchased
5 p.m. Downtown Fountain
with general museum admission.
Hills, 16810 E. Avenue of the
Musical Instrument Museum,
Fountains, 480-837-5637,
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-
thunderbirdartists.com.
6000, mim.org.
Remembrance Ceremony for Beloved Animals Honor your beloved pets who
Jan. 16-June 5
Sculpture and Wine Festival The Town of Fountain Hills makes for a beautiful backdrop at this unique festival where art and wine lovers can gather, drink fine
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MIM Exhibit: ‘Stradivarius: Origins and Legacy of the Greatest Violin Maker’ Explore how the workshops of the Amati, Guarneri and Stradivari families produced and perfected the look and sound of string instruments from the 16th century onward with this
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Jan. 15-17
Community Foundation, 34250
a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 26540 N. Scottsdale, Rd., 480-837-7163,
a 1728 Stradivarius violin on
Vino Winery. Free. 10 a.m. to
Southwest. $20. 7 p.m. Foothills
1090, azfcf.org.
wine and purchase original
5 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens,
of prehistoric sites while on their honeymoon in the
and techniques. Season pass, $10; seniors and military, $8. 10 arizonafineartexpo.com.
sculpture show highlighted with
they collaborated on an aerial photographic survey
historic exhibit that features
have passed and those who passed anonymously in county shelters with this candlelight ceremony. Submit your pet’s name on Facebook or email carrie@animalguardiannetwork. org. Free. 4-6 p.m. Animal Guardian Network Sanctuary’s Healing Heart Pet Chapel, 4815 E. Carefree Hwy., 623-780-1604, animalguardiannetwork.org.
Black Mountain Star Party Come view the night stars through high-powered telescopes and learn about constellations, meteors and other celestial events. Free. 7-10 p.m. Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain, 34250 N. 60th St., 602-493-2600, paradisevalley. edu/blackmountain.
Jan. 22-24 Carefree Indian Art Market and Cultural Festival Experience authentic Native American culture and artistry with 100 highly acclaimed artists displaying their traditional and contemporary creations. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., 480-488-2014, magicbirdfestivals.com.
Jan. 23 Antique Appraisal Day Appraiser Sean Morton will be on hand to examine your treasures, discuss their origins and assess their value. $20 per item; limit of two items per person, per session. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org.
Jan. 23-31 Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction Hundreds of the world’s most sought after, unique and valuable collector cars cross the auction block during this weeklong event that also includes a plethora of automotive displays, activities and vendors. Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Check website for schedule of events. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., 480421-6694, barrett-jackson.com.
Jan. 28 Teapots and Treasures Luncheon and Tea Meet six talented artists and view their work for sale at this annual fundraiser for P.E.O. International’s Chapter FG, an organization that promotes educational opportunities for women. $50. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fairway House at Grayhawk Country Club, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., RSVP to Nancy Swearingen, 623-221-3230, nancy5840@gmail.com, peointernational.org. January 2016
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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements employees and their families
Jan. 29
who were impacted by the
Pinnacle Concert Series: Broadway Comes to Pinnacle
Thanksgiving Day. Donations
Broadway comes to Pinnacle in
can be deposited directly at
one massive concert featuring
Parkway Bank, 6300 E. Cave
songs from such blockbusters
Creek Rd.. or at Foothills Food
as “West Side Story,” “Les
Bank, 6038 E. Hidden Valley
tragic fire that decimated the historic restaurant on
Misérables,” “Oklahoma” and
Dr. All donations are tax
Feb. 11
deductible according to tax
$27-$45. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle
Hooray for Old Hollywood Fundraiser
laws.
Presbyterian Church, 25150
Don your fancy frocks, furs, diamonds and high heels for this
“Phantom of the Opera.”
N. Pima Rd., 480-585-9448,
evening of old Hollywood glamour featuring food, music, dancing
pinnacleconcerts.com.
and fundraising for area nonprofits and scholarships. Presented by
Jan. 29-31
the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club. $60. 5:30-9 p.m. The Speakeasy on Easy Street, 100 Easy St., 480-595-5388, rahodkin@gmail.com.
Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival More than 165 juried fine artisans from throughout the United States and abroad exhibit their original
Decantur — The Winery at DC Ranch Set to Open This Month
paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography and more along with an elaborate collection of domestic and imported
Feb. 10
wines for tasting. $3. Wine tasting: $10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gold Mine Too! Grand Opening
Downtown Carefree, East Ho and Hum Roads, 480-8375637, thunderbirdartists.com.
Jan. 29-31 Cave Creek Indian Market Celebrate the colorful history and rich heritage of the Southwest with this diverse
Kids. $100; $125 at the door. 6-10 p.m. J. Levine Auction
The Gold Mine Thrift Shop
and Appraisal, 10345 N.
expands with this new store
Scottsdale Rd., 480-496-2212,
that has an emphasis on
ocjwineauction.com.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 and 6528 E. Cave Creek Rd. 480-488-3721,
Spanish and Southwestern artists and craftsmen. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., 623-734-6526, vermillionproductions.com.
goodshepherdaz.org.
Feb. 13 Fostering Hope: A Fine Wine Auction Wine enthusiasts and distinguished collectors can spend an elegant evening bidding on classic, vintage and modern bottles of wine
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funds for nonprofit OCJ Foster
furniture, art and accessories.
gathering of Native American,
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Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center to accept donations on behalf of Buffalo Chip Saloon employees The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) organization, has been named to accept check donations on behalf of the Buffalo Chip Employee Fund. All monetary donations will benefit Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
Wine aficionados can pour, breathe, savor and learn about a wide variety of high-quality wines when Decantur — The Winery at DC Ranch opens this month at DC Ranch Crossing, 18221 N. Pima Rd., Ste. 100. Owners Bill and Debra McDermott have created a comfortable and stylish winery featuring wines crafted on-site with grapes sourced from around the world. Guests can also make, bottle and custom label their own wine, and become part of a monthly wine club. The winery will be open Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with live music every weekend.
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Writer Tom Scanlon
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Poor Jennifer Reinhardt: “Nobody tells me anything!”
senior goalkeeper who led Notre Dame Preparatory to a state championship last season — had entered the
Her daughter, Meredith, is particularly secretive. But unlike
program.
some teenagers, who hide things from their parents for fear of getting in trouble, Meredith was hiding good
“She keeps a lot of things quiet,” Jennifer says, with a
things. Most notably, a national competition sponsored
sigh. “She told me she was encouraged to apply for it,
by fast-food giant Wendy’s. They call it the “High School
and that’s the last I heard from her.”
Heisman Program,” a takeoff on the big college honor. Instead of just football stars, the Wendy’s high school
Meredith was selected for the first round, yet was hardly
program is open to athletes who excel in a variety
bragging about it at home in North Scottsdale.
of sports, with high grades and community work also factoring into the selection process.
“She didn’t even tell me,” her mother says. “My best friend told me. She said she heard through social media,
Jennifer was only vaguely aware her daughter — a star
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of course. I’m always the last one to figure things out.”
Then Jennifer figured out Wendy’s has a website where you can look up the results. “For the second round, I put it on my calendar to check because I knew she wouldn’t tell me,” she says. But before the mom had a chance to look, “I got a congrats from one of our parents on the Notre Dame soccer team. Again, I’m always the last one to find out!” Though the Wendy’s High School Heisman program named Meredith Reinhardt as a state finalist, calling her “one of the best student-athletes in the state of Arizona for exemplifying the Heisman ideals,” she was not selected to the national finals. Even so, it was quite an honor for a well-rounded young woman. “She’s done a lot of Christian service; she loves doing things like that,” her mother says. “She works so hard. She’s not one of these girls or boys that instantly knows all the answers — she stays up all night studying.” And, as noted before, her lips are usually sealed. “She doesn’t shriek or scream when things are great,” Jennifer says. “And when things don’t go her way, she doesn’t say much, either. Very low profile and modest.” She has the makings of a great poker player, which also serves her well as NDP’s goalkeeper, a position that demands a cool head and ability to deal with pressure. Too much pressure, Jennifer will tell you. “Oh my gosh,” the goalie’s mom groans. “Last year, Notre Dame was in the state soccer tournament, and out of four games only scored one goal. Three out of four games came down to a shootout.” That’s where an opposing player gets to try to blast the ball into the goal, with only the goalkeeper between the shooter and a potential win. Watching Meredith with all that pressure was almost too much for the soccer mom.
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“I was done,” says Jennifer. “I was so done. And of
Tom White, for one, is quite happy Meredith is defending
course, the final game had to turn out that way. I had
the goal.
really had enough; you don’t want to see your daughter have to do that!”
“Meredith is a great individual person both on and off the field,” says White, the NDP soccer coach. “I think she
Oh, relax, Meredith tells her mother.
has the same work ethic in the classroom as she has on the field. She demands high of herself and performs at
“Her response is, ‘Mom, I love penalty kicks!’” says
that high level more than I can remember.”
Jennifer. “She knows it’s not all on her, that’s where her confidence is. But I’d rather have a field player for a
What a career she has had. A starter since her freshman
child.”
year, she has allowed a mere 19 goals in 63 games, with a 46-5-12 record entering this season.
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“Great personality and leader by example on this team,” White describes her. “Keeps everyone grounded and focused and because of this, Meredith is probably the most consistent player in the program.” Several colleges are hoping NDP’s Miss Consistent will play soccer for them. Meredith had not made her
To resolutions that last …
final decision in early December; one possibility is the University of Arizona, where older brother Nick is the long snapper on the football team. This is quite a sports family, as Nick and Meredith’s father, John Reinhardt, was a defensive lineman at the University of Nebraska, which was 10-2 with a Sugar Bowl victory his senior season. Before going on to college athletics, Meredith will try to help NDP defend its state championship.
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Coach White has three other senior captains that he praises: “Dana Gordon is our linchpin. If she is playing to the level she is capable of and is healthy, our team plays at a higher level. She is able to distribute the ball so well under pressure and find her teammates to create scoring opportunities. “Kassidy Madrigal is a catalyst. She just makes things happen. Defensively and offensively, Kassidy is and will be involved. Her tenacity and aggressiveness will be key to our success this year. “Jeannie Mongan is finally healthy. Last year, she battled injury and illness to come back and play
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“When I grow up, I can be a singer.”
hobby; it became the focus of my education. After many school talent shows, performances at family events and
Those were words written by my 6-year-old self. As I was
countless lessons with my voice teacher, Mary Sue Hyatt,
digging through a box in my mother’s closet, I came across
I decided that I wanted singing to somehow become my
some childhood schoolwork that my mom never could get
career. Mary Sue introduced me to the world of classical
rid of over the years. The box contained elementary spelling
music, and I fell in love.
assignments, bad drawings of stick figures, painted pages from old coloring books and a little something titled, “When
I attended the Cleveland Institute of Music for my first two
I grow up, I can be a ...” dated April 1999.
years of undergraduate study in vocal performance. While there, I was involved in operatic productions, learned from
In the assignment, I was asked to explain my dream job and
scholars and studied among many talented peers. I later
why it was my goal. When I was 6, I wanted to be a singer
transferred to Northern Arizona University, where I completed
because I liked to wear pretty clothes. Today, I still like to
my undergraduate studies and received my Bachelor of
wear pretty clothes, but I don’t just sing for the dresses
Music in vocal performance.
anymore. I sing for the absolute joy that music gives me. I sing for all the people that enjoy music just as much.
I have performed the title role in Monteverdi’s
And I sing to help others. Over the years, I’ve learned that
“L’incoronazione di Poppea” with NAU Opera Theatre, as well
music has the ability to move people in ways that nothing
as Despina in Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” In 2013, I received
else can. Music can turn sadness into happiness, stress into
a full scholarship to spend a summer in Italy participating
peace and fears into strengths.
in the Lorenzo Malfatti Accademia Vocale di Lucca. While there, I performed Adina from Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore,”
I’ve been singing from the beginning, when my father would
Mimì from Puccini’s “La bohème” and covered the role of
sit me on his lap as an infant while he played the piano. I
Susanna from “Le nozze di Figaro” in the opera scenes
grew up listening to music and it is said that I learned to
program.
sing before I could talk. I am so thankful that my parents exposed me to music at such an early age; I believe it is
Singing in Italy was the most culturally enriching experience
how I developed the incredible appreciation and true love
I have had as a musician. I loved having a strong immersion
for music that I have today.
into the Italian culture and speaking the language that I sing so often. I was able to experience European history in the
As I went through school, singing became more than a
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flesh, which brought new life and meaning to the music.
I have had the privilege of
To qualify for a wish, a child must
coaching and performing with many
have a life threatening condition and
distinguished musicians, including
be between the ages of 2 and 18 at
Franc D’Ambrosio, the longest running
the time of referral. Wishes can be
Phantom from “Phantom of the Opera”
granted until the child reaches age 21.
on Broadway. While my voice teachers
The child may receive only one wish
developed my technique, Franc has
in his or her lifetime. A qualified child
been my acting mentor for seven
is never turned away.
years and has given me the additional tools I need to perform as a solo
The two main goals of Make-A-
artist. I am so thankful for my many
Wish are to grant wishes and raise
voice teachers and coaches who have
money to grant wishes. Without any
shaped me into the performer I am
government funding, the organization
today so that I can give back to the
relies solely on donations. They never
community through organizations such
charge families for the services they
as Make-A-Wish Foundation.
receive, as the wish should be a gift, not a burden. Transportation, food
This month, I will sing and use music
and lodging are all covered.
to benefit Make-A-Wish Arizona. On January 15 at 7 p.m., I will perform in
It is important for Make-A-Wish to
a concert called Songs for Wishes at
find partners to donate products and
Theater Works Peoria Center for the
volunteers to donate skills in order to
Performing Arts. Theater Works has
help reduce costs. This is why I have
graciously donated their stage and
chosen to be a partner; their mission
venue for the evening in support of
is unlike any other. Children should
this cause. I am very thankful to have
never have to endure such challenging
the support of this generous theater
obstacles in life. I fully support this
company.
organization and their goal to give these children joy in the midst of their
Pianist Lincoln Wright has also
challenges.
volunteered his time and exceptional musical talent to benefit Make-A-Wish
Please join me in celebrating beautiful
Arizona. Together, we will present an
music and supporting this deserving
evening of Broadway and Disney hits
organization. Tickets are available for
for all ages to enjoy. Featured in the
pre-order at $20 each online and
program will be songs from “The Little
through the Theater Works Peoria box
Mermaid,” “Phantom of the Opera,”
office.
“Cinderella,” “Carousel,” “West Side Story,” “My Fair Lady,” “The Sound of
I am making my own childhood wish
Music” and many more.
come true. Help me return the favor by attending my concert, Songs for
Full proceeds from the concert will
Wishes, so that I can help grant the
benefit Make-A-Wish Arizona, a leading
wishes of many other children.
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Writer Lauren Strait
Little did the artists of Scottsdale know that they would
“It’s a chance for locals and visitors alike to share
be starting a national movement by creating the first
a relaxing evening, to wander throughout the district
weekly ArtWalk in the country more than 40 years ago.
and experience world-class art,” says Teresa Lewis,
This lasting tradition has been an amazing facet of life
Scottsdale Gallery Association board member.
here in the Valley and is home to some of the most world-renowned artists of virtually every art discipline.
From 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday (except Thanksgiving), walk the line at your own pace and experience the
This easygoing, open house style event happens every
tree-covered courtyards, bubbling fountains, dramatic
Thursday for the Scottsdale Arts District, located
statues, famed restaurants and much more.
primarily along Main Street and Marshall Way in downtown Scottsdale.
“Jewelry as art, minerals and fossils as art, furniture as art, recycled food cans as art that raise money to feed
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the homeless; you name it, you will find it here,” says Lewis. Each gallery offers a different feel, from cutting-edge
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raised funds for the Tumbleweed Center to provide shoes for homeless youth in the Valley through the sale of artwork created by students at the Tesseract School. In 2016, a Gold Palette ArtWalk Series will take place that will provide visitors with a variety of art themes and experiences, from video works and Western and Native American art to a car show infused with live artists. All events will be enhanced by music and entertainment. The first event in the series, Art on the Asphalt ArtWalk, will be held January 9 from noon to 4 p.m. and will combine art from the member galleries along
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The manicured lawns of the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa will become the backdrop to some of the world’s most beautiful cars come January 24. Polished chrome will contrast against the Biltmore’s bright green grass as more than 90 vintage automobiles compete at the Third Annual Arizona Concours d’Elegance. The event kicks off Arizona’s collector car week, a weeklong series of classic car auctions and events that celebrate automotive design and engineering with collectors from around the country. Modeled after such great events as Pebble Beach in California and Villa d’Este in Italy, the Arizona Concours brings together rare and valuable automobiles that are judged in classes ranging from vintage and classic to sports, racing and exotic. The winners of each class then compete for the coveted Best of Show. This year’s event highlights three special classes: Coachwork of Zagato, Duesenberg and Exceptional Cars of Great Britain. Among the lineup of Duesenbergs is a rare 1935 SSJ originally owned by Hollywood movie star Gary Cooper. Prior to Sunday’s judged event, the Arizona Concours will host three roundtable discussions on January 23. First will be the Phoenix Automotive Press Association’s Auction Week Preview, which features representatives from the upcoming week’s major collector car auctions. Next, to honor the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2016, a panel of winning drivers will lead a discussion about racing at Indianapolis and share memories from their own victories in the annual 500mile competition. Among the drivers slated to appear are Tom Sneva, the 1983 Indy 500 winner, and Arie Luyendyk, a two-time Indy victor who won in 1990 and 1997. The moderator of the panel will be another famed race driver, Lyn St. James, who competed at Indy seven times. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to meet
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Arizona’s Collector Car Week Auctions: Barrett-Jackson Preview: Jan. 23 & 24 Auction: Jan. 25-31 Check website for all preview and auction times. WestWorld of Scottsdale 16601 N. Pima Rd. barrett-jackson.com
Bonhams Scottsdale Auction Preview: Jan. 26 & 27, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Jan. 28, 9 to 11 a.m. Auction: Jan. 28 Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy. bonhams.com
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RM/Sotheby’s Auction Preview: Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Jan. 28 & 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Auction: Jan. 28 & 29, 5 to 9 p.m. Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa 2400 E. Missouri Ave. rmsothebys.com.
Russo & Steele Collector Automobile Auction Preview: Jan. 27 & 28, 9 a.m. Auction: Jan. 28-31, 12 p.m. 18601 N. Scottsdale Rd. russoandsteele.com
Silver Auctions Memorabilia Auctions: Jan. 28, 12 to 1 p.m.; Jan. 29, 10-11 a.m.; Jan. 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Vehicle Auctions: Jan. 28, 1 to 10 p.m.; Jan. 29, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ft. McDowell Resort & Casino 10438 N. Fort McDowell Rd. silverauctions.com
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the drivers, and an autograph session is planned following the seminar. Lastly will be a discussion about automotive design featuring two of the world’s leading designers: Andrea Zagato, the third generation of his family to lead design house Carrozzeria Zagato of Italy, and J. Mays, the former head of global design for Ford Motor Company. The weekend is sure to set the right tone for Arizona’s 2016 Collector Car Week. Tickets for Saturday’s seminars are $60, which allows guests to attend any or all three discussions. Tickets for Sunday’s Arizona Concours d’Elegance are $80 in advance or $100 at the door. All tickets can be purchased online. Net proceeds from all events benefit Make-a-Wish Arizona, the founding chapter of the national organization that grants wishes for children facing life-threatening medical conditions. Arizona Concours d’Elegance Schedule of Events: Saturday, January 23 10 to 11:30 a.m Phoenix Automotive Press Association’s Auction Week Preview Noon to 1:30 p.m Celebrating the 100th Running of the Indy 500: Roundtable of Winning Drivers 2 to 3:30 p.m. From Concept to Collectible: Andrea Zagato and J. Mays Sunday, January 24: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arizona Concours d’Elegance arizonaconcours.com
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They both started swimming as toddlers at Cactus Pool
Pretty nice setup for a young coach, eh, Richard
in Cactus Park.
Krzyzanowski?
They both started making waves at Scottsdale Aquatic
“It’s amazing,” agrees Coach Richie, as he is known. “Not
Club before entering Chaparral High School, where they
many coaches at high schools have the fastest girl and
are smashing state records, winning championships and
the fastest boy in the United States.”
attracting college recruiters like a honeysuckle garden pulls in hummingbirds.
As she did in her freshman year, sophomore Ruck led the Chaparral girls to a dominant state championship;
And, as great as 2014 and 2015 were for both of them,
the team finished a whopping 125 points ahead of
the coming year may see the Chaparral superstars
second place Desert Vista.
swimming in the Olympics — for different countries. Ruck defended her 2014 state titles in the 200 and 500 Meet Taylor Ruck and Ryan Hoffer, perhaps the most
free, breaking the state records she set the year before.
talented pair of swimmers to come through an Arizona
She cut an extraordinary six seconds off her previous
high school at the same time.
500 free time.
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She was far from a one-girl show, as the rest of her team showed the state that Chaparral has serious speed. Junior Emma Broome also won two state championships. Three Chaparral relay teams also were tops in the state: the 200 medley team of Broome, senior Lauren Borst, junior Emma Segneri and Ruck; the 200 free relay team of senior Gillian Rieth, Borst, Segneri
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and junior Gabriella Fagan; and the 400 free relay team featuring Broome, Fagan and Rieth set another state record, with Ruck cutting through the pool as the anchor. “Taylor is a really motivated young swimmer and super fast for her age,” says Hoffer. Chuckling, he adds, “She’s one of the people who can give me a run for the money.”
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There aren’t many of them, as Hoffer set another state record in the 100 fly finals, the junior’s third state record. Though he didn’t break his own state record in the 50 free, he also won that race. And he was part of the 200 free relay team — along with senior Hayden Depuy, junior Jack Marcine and talented sophomore Sam Acheson — that finished second, helping the Chaparral boys to a sixth-place finish at the state meet. While many high school swimmers can kick back and relax after November’s state championship, for the likes of Hoffer and Ruck, the fun is just beginning. “We power through,” says Hoffer. “After states, the main focus is junior nationals.” Both are working hard
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under Kevin Zacher, head coach at Scottsdale Aquatic
swimmer, then switched his focus to basketball.
Club. Hoffer’s father is a Scottsdale chiropractor who offers Can they make it to Rio?
his son tips on diet, nutrition, training and, of course, swimming.
In June, Hoffer will see how he can do against the best in the country at the United States Olympic trials. The
“He critiques my stroke,” Hoffer says. “In some ways, he’s
Chaparral junior’s times have earned him a chance to
another coach.”
compete against top American swimmers in the 100 fly, 50 free, 100 free and 100 back. He thinks his best shot
Scott Hoffer is definitely a positive influence on his son,
might be a slot on the 400 free relay team.
whose favorite classes are science and math.
Whether or not he makes the Olympic team, Hoffer will
“I want to follow my dad’s footsteps and be a
be a hot commodity for college recruiters. While coaches
chiropractor,” he says.
and scouts around the country will be boasting about what a great fit their schools are for him, Arizona State
Ruck also comes from an athletic family.
University is getting some serious in-house recruiting. “I was a swimmer,” says Sophia Ruck, Taylor’s mother, Hoffer’s parents, Scott and Allison, met while swimming
“but definitely more recreational. I never went to the level
for ASU.
Taylor has. My husband was a hockey player. He played junior hockey in Spokane.”
“I got into swimming when I was around 6 years old, and I have my parents to thank for that,” says Hoffer, who
“That’s where she gets the competitiveness from,” she
is 17 years old. His older brother, Brandon, started as a
adds with a laugh. “His side!”
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Taylor was born north of the border in British
says. “But she always had a smile on her face.”
Columbia. Even though her family came to Scottsdale when she was a toddler, Taylor’s birthplace makes her
A few years later, at the same Cactus Pool, Ruck
eligible for the Canadian Olympic team.
started getting serious coaching from Maryanne Graham-Keever, who competed in the 1976 Olympics
Her Chaparral coach is confident she’ll qualify for
(hosted, fittingly enough, by Canada).
Team Canada. He points to her four gold medals, including a championship in the 100 free, last summer
“She taught Taylor mental envisioning,” Sophia Ruck
at the junior world championship in Singapore.
says. “Coach Maryanne was the catalyst for Taylor setting goals, creating state record ideas.”
“In the 100 free,” Coach Richie says, “she’s the ninth fastest girl in the world.”
After a young life spent in the pool, Ruck remains “super excited about her sport, very focused and
And she’s only 15 years old.
driven,” her mother says. “There hasn’t been a single morning that she hasn’t pulled myself or my husband
You can call her a desert fish, as this girl was
out of bed to get her to the pool. She’s really got that
swimming before she was walking. Her mother recalls
Type A personality.”
taking her as a baby to swim classes at Cactus Pool. Much like Hoffer’s brother, Ruck’s younger brother,
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“She always wanted to get in the water before I was
Hunter, started as a swimmer before turning to
ready, and I’d have to pull her out of the water,” she
basketball. No wonder, as the Ruck household in North
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Scottsdale near Cave Creek is up at 4 a.m., with Taylor hitting the pool by 5 a.m. four or five days a week. The hardworking Ruck has superstar times, without a superstar attitude. “She is very humble,” says Coach Richie. “She doesn’t say a lot, but when you talk to her she responds very well to everything you tell her. Around teammates, she’s just a young kid. She fools around, dances. Just an awesome person to be around.” On top of that, Ruck is a stellar student, challenging herself with honors classes and, despite a demanding year-round swimming schedule, landing some of the top grades on the team. “She’s just amazing,” her coach says. “As talented a swimmer as the state of Arizona has seen in years.” Krzyzanowski was a state champ at Brophy College Preparatory, then an All-American swimmer at Grand Canyon University. He has been around swimming his whole life and has seen some great athletes. But this tall, lanky Taylor Ruck is something else, the coach will tell you. “You don’t get to see someone this fast — ever,” he says. Yet Cactus Pool and Chaparral High get to cheer on not one, but two speedy superstars, both aiming to swim to Rio. January 2016
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Writer Lauren Strait
WestWorld of Scottsdale is excited to host two amazing
Jessica Bein, an Arizona Sun Circuit (ASC) competitor
back-to-back equestrian shows to start the new year off
for the past 10 years, is particularly excited about this
on the right hoof.
year’s competition.
The 52nd Annual Arizona National Horse Show (ANHS)
“I started showing when I was a kid because my mom
— one of Arizona’s largest quarter horse shows —
was a trainer and I wanted to be exactly like her,” she
along with the 4-H/FFA Horse Show and the Youth
says. “Every fiber in my body loves the industry.”
Horse Judging Contest, will be held January 2-7. Bein competes in reining, which is a type of Western “Even if you don’t have horses or don’t know much
riding where horses are specifically bred to go
about them, there is plenty of fun for everyone,” says
through a precise pattern of circles, spins and stops.
Michael Bradley, executive director of ANHS.
Competitors are scored by judges based on the horse’s ability to perform a set pattern of movements and
Competitors from across the United States and Canada
the lack of aid the rider gives the horses through the
will be making their way to Scottsdale for two full
movements.
weeks of competitions. The shows will be a judged exhibition of horses and ponies of many breeds and
She also competes in ranch riding, one of the quickest
disciplines.
growing competitions of the Arizona Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), which involves a series of trots and
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lopes from one end of the arena to the next. “We love having the public come out to the events and share our passion and celebrate the horse,” Bein adds. Immediately following the ANHS will be the ASC show, set for January 9-17. “The Arizona National is very pleased with the opportunity to work closely with the ASC, in addition to our longtime friends at the AQHA,” says Bradley. “We see tremendous benefits for all our organizations and most especially, for the many quarter horse exhibitors, owners and trainers that will be able to gain more points in one location over a week and enjoy Scottsdale in January.” ANHS has had a long-standing relationship with the ASC, which typically follows ANHS by a few weeks. The new change this year will allow greater opportunity for exhibitors and out-of-state participants to enjoy the amazing Arizona weather. “The ASC is excited to be working cooperatively with the Arizona National Livestock Show in 2016 to offer exhibitors more AQHA shows on their January visit to Arizona,” says Doug Huls, show director of ASC. “Due to date conflicts at the WestWorld facility, ANHS will be held January 4-7 and ASC January 9-17. The shows will work cooperatively to ensure exhibitors’ stalls can be utilized throughout both circuits.” ANHS is pleased to also continue the annual 4-H/FFA Horse Show, scheduled for January 2-3, and the Youth Horse Judging Contest, scheduled for January 6. “WestWorld is thrilled that Arizona National and the Arizona Quarter Horse Association have joined forces to provide a more unique opportunity for the horse show exhibitor,” says Brian Dygert, general manager at WestWorld. “These two horse show producers are doing something different and great, at the best horse show facility in the country. We wish all involved the best competition and experience.” 602-258-8568 anls.org January 2016
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A few years ago, chef Doug Smith was catering a private event when he had a brief, chance encounter with an attractive young woman. “After talking to her for maybe 45 seconds,” he recalls, “I went home and said, ‘Mom, Dad — I just met the girl I’m going to marry.’” On a busy Friday night, Etta James’ “At Last” is (fittingly) playing. With the sweet smell of barrel-aged spirits blending enticingly with pecan oakwood, Smith can glance over from grilling steaks in an Italian oakwoodburning oven and spot Jeannine, the woman of his dreams and now-wife, efficiently caring for diners at the restaurant of his dreams. This is The Bourbon Cellar. Located near the North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave Creek border, the restaurant is a potentially big addition to the local cuisine scene. In a shopping center dominated by Safeway and Target, The Bourbon Cellar is unassuming from the outside; inside, the former pizza place has undergone quite a transformation, as Smith’s mother, interior designer Teri, created an ambience that can be described as insouciant elegance — classy, but laid-back about it. Though it plays well with families and large groups, there is an unmistakable air of romance in this intimate space that whispers two words: date night. But it’s not just for romance, Smith says. January 2016
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“It’s also for bromance; guys off the golf course can hang out with their buddies,” he explains. You can dress to impress a date here, or, “You can come in shorts and flip-flops if you want.” Happy hour at The Bourbon Cellar is from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with discounts on appetizers and drinks. Mirrored dividers both expand the space and create a peek-through division between the bar and small dining room, with brick walls framing a takeoff on a subterranean spot to age whiskey. “We will have 200 bourbons here,” Smith pledges. With more than 60 already, including Elijah Craig, Woodford Reserve (signed bottles) and Angel’s Envy, he is well on his way. Forget about the overplayed microbrewery; this is a microbourbonry. Smith loves how the setting and bourbons are coming together, but for him this place is really about the food, the steaks and seafood he seasons with sauces and passion. “These are all my recipes, from years of trial and error,” he says with a smile. A native of Indiana, he took up cooking in the Navy, then came to Arizona after his discharge to work for his first restaurant, a place called Firefly in Tucson. “The place was struggling, and I was able to take it over and turn it around,” he says. “It was near the college, but I catered more to grad students and professionals with gourmet burgers and pizzas.” He moved north for the Cozy Cactus in Paradise Valley, again putting a gourmet touch on simple sandwich dishes. Finally, in October, he opened the doors for his dreamy Bourbon Cellar. It is much smaller than the Cozy Cactus and far more upscale. “Everything is made here and fresh — nothing frozen,” he says. “Our staple is fresh oysters and mussels. I fly in seafood every day, and our steaks are all USDA Prime Gold Canyon Angus.” His days start around 6 a.m., buying vegetables for the night’s dinners. January 2016
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“I only buy enough vegetables to get me through the day,” he says. The chef/owner says he was going for “a casual dining experience with a flair. We don’t compare ourselves to anyone. We’re doing something different here.” He hit the mark with a culinary bulls-eye if online reviews are any indication, with patrons raving about the drinks, the dinner, the dessert, the service, the music and everything in between, and many already making plans for their next visit. Appetizers range from oysters on the half shell to crab cakes with bourbon aioli glaze. Seafood entrees include salmon, sea bass and ahi tuna steak. The steak crowd will sink their teeth into the likes of 10-ounce filet mignon and the 22-ounce cowboy rib-eye. Don’t be surprised if Smith stops by your table to see how things are going. “I love to see what people are drinking, what they are thinking,” he says. “I want them to feel at home. We have nice jazz music in the background; you can come in and communicate.” With the woman he fell in love with at first sight next to him in this heavenly food and drink cellar, Smith is looking forward to a big 2016. “I’m very thankful for the opportunities I’ve had and the way things have turned out,” he says. 480-595-5868 thebourboncellar.com
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There are few, if any, pastimes that are as addictive as golf. Once the so-called golf bug bites, its victim often becomes obsessed with the game, practicing for hours, playing at every opportunity and thinking about the game when unable to be at the course. The reason for the obsession is undetermined, or perhaps different for each individual. Is it the fact that the game can never be mastered? Is there a technique to the perfect swing that remains undiscovered? Or is there some intrinsic part of humans that loves that moment when the ball leaves our control and is suspended midair, headed toward its target, while all we can do is wait and watch the outcome, like watching the plot of a suspense thriller unfold without knowing the ending? Whatever the reason for the obsession, people throughout history have chased the secret to an improved golfing ability as fiercely as others have chased Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth or James Hilton’s Shangri-La. For some, it is a personal journey for their own game; for others, the secrets are meant to be shared with others, as a way of helping those willing to listen in their journey. Stephen Boccieri, founder of Boccieri Golf, falls into the latter category. As an accomplished player, his journey may have begun for personal reasons, but his contribution to the game over the last two decades has proven his desire to help others. As a mechanical engineer who once worked for one of the world’s largest petrochemical and nuclear companies, Stephen turned his passion — golf — into his profession. First came an analysis of the playing characteristics and profiles of every golf shaft in the industry. This study was soon followed by his first design, the Heavy Putter. The putter was unique to the industry due to both its sheer mass as well as where that weight was distributed throughout the club, moving the balance point and stabilizing the putting strokes of many golfers. The putter had success on both professional tours and in retail outlets, and is cited as the catalyst of today’s counterbalance phenomenon. Following the success of the Heavy Putter, Stephen pursued the idea of a full set of “heavy” clubs, throwing the conventional wisdom of the swing weight measurement January 2016
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out the window and designing clubs with a different balance
It was also in 2012 that Stephen and his wife, Sandra,
point. By design, the clubs may have been a home run,
decided to move their golf business from the golfing
but in a market dominated by four or five multinational
obscurity of Ridgefield, Connecticut to the golfing hotspot
companies, gaining any sort of presence was nearly
of Scottsdale. The duo figured that many of the games’
impossible.
brightest minds and players spend a lot of time in the desert, and what better place to find the right people to
What Stephen soon discovered was that he could produce
execute the next phase of Boccieri Golf.
almost the same result by simply designing a different grip and installing it onto the latest offering released by any of
“Moving the company to Scottsdale was an easy decision,
the major golf equipment manufacturers. The grip would be
considering we were in the chilly Northeast where the golf
slightly longer than a regular grip, not tapered and have
season at best is from May to October,” Stephen says. “This
a 17-gram tungsten weight in the cap. The overall grip
limited my ability to actively be around golf year-round and
weighed 92 grams, almost double that of a regular grip,
it was very difficult to continue research and development
and moved the balance point of the club more toward the
during the winter months. We also knew we would have
hands.
an endless pool of qualified candidates [in Scottsdale] to enhance everything we wanted to do at Boccieri Golf.”
The Secret Grip was released in 2012, after it was tested by 3,000 golfers at the PGA Merchandise Show. Ninety-seven
Boccieri Golf Research and Performance Center is Stephen
percent of those tested preferred the feel of the club with
and Sandra’s latest contribution to the game. Having
the Secret Grip, and 87 percent of them increased their ball
analyzed the tools with which the game is played, Stephen
speed. Jack Nicklaus, who back-weighted his clubs during
is now turning his attention to human learning and
his playing days, endorsed the Secret Grip, which is now
performance. The expansive center is equipped with the
seen in the bags of tour winners as well as all good golf
latest launch monitors and training devices and staffed by
retail outlets.
some of the highest certified young professionals to help students steepen the learning curve toward improved golf.
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The latest acquisitions and pièce de résistance at the performance center are two German engineered robots, the RoboGolfPro swing trainers. Students are measured and then take their address position, holding onto a golf club that is attached to a 12-foot high robot with numerous arms and levers. A series of monitors are in front of the student so they can watch as the robot moves the club and they move along in unison. The robot swings the club on a perfect plane, or any plane that the student and master professional decide. It is truly cutting-edge golf learning and it is exclusive to Boccieri Golf in the region. Blake Smith, a PGA professional who has received certifications from TrackMan and the Titleist Performance Institute, has been teaching students on the RoboGolfPro swing trainers since March 2015. “The Robo swing trainer is different than other teaching technology simply because it allows you to feel the perfect swing custom built for you,” says Blake. “TrackMan, GC2/HMT [camera and head measurement technology] and K-VEST really help point out any swing inefficiencies as well as help the instructor know that the correction is working, but it is the Robo swing trainer that provides the feel.” Stephen echoes Blake’s comments and adds, “What is so unique about the Robo is it provides the golfer with a direct connection as to how the golf swing should feel. Conventional instruction at best is a verbal communication between the instructor and the student, and then there is interpretation of that instruction. Robo eliminates all of this and just allows the student to feel the swing. “The instructor is an integral part to the success, in that he still has to evaluate the limitation of the student and size the Robo accordingly. The instructor also can exaggerate fault corrections on Robo so the student can feel the exaggerated move and then find the middle position. From everything we have seen using the Robo in combination with K-VEST to monitor movements, and now incorporating SAM BalanceLab, we can see the full picture of the golfer’s movements and quantify them. This combined technology is the future of golf!” No matter where you may be in your own personal golfing journey, the team at Boccieri Golf is undoubtedly going to be able to shed light on a path yet traveled. Whether it is equipment, fitting, learning or performance, there is something to be discovered at 15816 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Ste. 300 in Scottsdale. It may not be Shangri-La, but for golfers, it may be every bit as euphoric. boccierigolf.com January 2016
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The Sacrifice of Isaac
Writer Rebecca Zaner
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“With few words, I will make thee understand my soul.” Michelangelo — one of the world’s most iconic and beloved artists of the Italian Renaissance. Famed for his masterpieces such as David in Florence and the immaculate Sistine Chapel in Rome, Michelangelo is known around the world as one of the greatest artists to ever live. On January 17, Michelangelo will make a special debut at the Phoenix Art Museum. A unique exhibit titled, “Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane,” will run through March 27, featuring 26
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of Michelangelo’s rare drawings from the collection of Casa Buonarroti in Florence. Michelangelo was born Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni on March 6, 1475 in Caprese, Italy. He worked briefly as an apprentice to a
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Facade Lorenzo
Church San Giovanni
son had no interest in the family financial business, so
to take its toll, and his focus then turned toward
agreed to apprentice him at the young age of 13.
architecture. He worked on the tomb of Julius II for the next few decades and also designed the Medici Chapel
Michelangelo continued to sculpt and paint throughout his
and the Laurentian Library to house the Medici book
life and was commissioned to paint the splendors of the
collection. But Michelangelo’s true architectural fame
famed artwork we love and admire today. His imagination
came when he was made chief architect of St. Peter’s
grew to magnificent heights when commissioned to paint
Basilica in 1546. These buildings are now considered a
the Sistine Chapel. His original plan, which called for 12
turning point in architectural history.
Apostles, morphed into more than 300 figures on the ceiling. During its construction, Michelangelo fired all of
While Michelangelo had a brilliant mind and endless
his assistants, whom he felt were completely incapable
amounts of talent displayed through his artistry, he also
of carrying out his work. He therefore took to completing
had many flaws that made life challenging. He had a
the 65-foot ceiling alone, which meant endless hours on
stubborn personality and a quick temper, which often
his back. He grew jealous and protective of his work and
led to failed relationships. As a painter, he strived for
guarded the project faithfully until its grand reveal on
perfection but was never able to compromise. Many of
October 31, 1512.
his literary works record times of deep sadness, in which Michelangelo said, “I am here in great distress and with
The physical rigor of painting the Sistine Chapel began
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great physical strain, and have no friends of any kind,
nor do I want them; and I do not have enough time to eat as much as I need; my joy and my sorrow; my repose are these discomforts.” Michelangelo never married, but was devoted in many ways to a noble widow named Vittoria Colonna, who was the subject and recipient of many of his more than 300 poems and sonnets. Michelangelo died at his home in Rome on February 18, 1564, just shy of his 89th birthday. His body was returned to Florence, where he was laid to rest at the Basilica di Santa Croce. He was forever known by the public as the “father and master of all the arts.” Michelangelo was one of the few artists to achieve fame and wealth during his lifetime as well as after his death. Before Michelangelo’s death, he burned many of his drawings and sketches “so that no one might see the labors he endured, and the ways he tried out his genius, so as not to appear anything but perfect,” his biographer Giorgio Vasari speculated. The Phoenix Art Museum will feature 26 of the drawings saved from the fiery flames. These rare drawings mark the first time the works of Michelangelo will appear in the state of Arizona. “To say it is a privilege to be able to present the works of Michelangelo to our community just one year after an exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Codex Leicester’ is an understatement,” says Jerry Smith, curator of European and American Art to 1950 and Art of the American West. Museum visitors will have the opportunity to glimpse into Michelangelo’s greatness in the years following the creation of the Sistine Chapel. As part of his desire to always produce perfection, these drawings display his intent to outshine his previous masterpieces. After having completed the chapel at age 37, Michelangelo had only his own prestigious works to compete with. The drawings in the exhibit will include a selection of Michelangelo’s architectural plans for churches and
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other extravagant designs, most of which were never built, as they were too ambitious to realistically be completed in his lifetime. Many of his designs were also rejected due to a simple lack of interest. Included in the exhibition is one of Michelangelo’s most complete drawings, the large “Madonna and Child.” Additional images include preparatory drawings for later paintings, including “The Head of the Madonna,” a study for his painting “Doni Tondo,” and the sketch of the “Head of Leda,” which was made for “Leda and the Swan.” Many of his architectural plans are among the displays, including drawings for the façade of San Lorenzo in Florence, and his plan for the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini in Rome. The museum has chosen to showcase the exhibit of Michelangelo’s most secret designs in an intimate surrounding. Low light displays and small size exhibits will allow visitors a closer and more personal look at these extraordinary works of art. These works that are rarely seen outside of Italy have previously been displayed at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The exhibit will be on display at the Phoenix Art Museum in the Lila and Joel Harnett Gallery. Admission is free for museum members and included with general admission. The exhibit will feature special prices on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and first Fridays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., when general admission will be reduced to $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-17. Regular museum hours are from Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is closed Monday and Tuesday. Art is not only comprised of talent, but a keen eye. As Michelangelo said in literary works, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” phxart.org/exhibition/michelangelo
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Dining Guide
Spotlight
All American Modern Sports Grill There’s a new place in town that is quickly becoming the neighborhood favorite for enjoying a delicious meal while watching the game: Scottsdale’s All American Modern Sports Grill. The restaurant, a sibling to Fountain Hills’ All American Sports Grill, is located on Market Street at DC Ranch and is a fresh take on your neighborhood sports bar. Here, the atmosphere is cozier, classier and, as its name implies, more modern. The brick walls, wrought-iron chandeliers and large screen TVs make you feel right at home, but the candlelit tables, glass wall filled with fine wines and a secondary bourbon bar tucked in the corner tell you this is a place for sports fans with a discerning taste. A generous menu of handcrafted wings, salads, pastas, burgers and hearty entrées make for a meal fitting enough to host out-of-town guests, impress a date or satisfy the pickiest child’s palate. From the hoisin Sriracha wings and shishito pepper appetizers to the OMG chicken sandwich and Moroccan salmon entrée, there’s something here for everyone. All American Modern Sports Grill 20751 N. Pima Rd., Ste. 105 Scottsdale, 85255 480-816-4625 allamericanmodernsportsgrill.com
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LocalIndex Absentee Homeowner Services Home Watch AZ 480-607-1524 homewatchaz.com
Cabinets Cabinets & Stone 480-588-2213 14224 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 175
AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com
College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu
ARt Gallery Nelson Art Gallery 6622 N 91st St. Suite 104 480-636-1233 Saddle Up Gallery 6401 E. Cave Creek Rd. #3B 480-577-8426
Auction House J. Levine 480-223-1307 reception@jlevines.com Automotive Sales Sanderson Lincoln 2121 E. Bell Rd. 602-375-7500 sandersonlincoln.com Beauty Salon Moda Forte Boutique and Salon 480-419-6632 modeforteaz.com Boutique Moda Forte Boutique and Salon 480-419-6632 modeforteaz.com Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com Diva Divine 23425 N Scottsdale Rd. A1 480-585-2570 Bridal and Formal Wear The Quintessential Bride and Formal Wear 8924 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Ste G3 480-419-7755 qbrideandformals.com
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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Animal Control 602-506-7387 Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400
Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131 Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981 Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090 McDowell Sonoran Conservancy 480-998-7971 mcdowellsonoran.org Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 newcomersclubofscottsdale.com
Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890
Rotary Club 602-548-3256 rotaryscottsdalenorth.org
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 Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090 Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043 Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440
Cosmetics Merle Norman 480-488-3208 32531 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 103 Dance Classes DC Dance AZ 480-284-6440 dcdanceaz.com Dentist Jeffrey D. Clark DDS, FAGD Scottsdale Dental Excellence 8765 E. Bell Road, Suite 201 480-585-1853 scottsdaledentalexcellence.com Dry Cleaner SPOTS Mobile Dry Cleaning 480-787-5757 spotsmobiledrycleaning.com FITNESS Core Fitness 480-620-3000 corefitnessaz.com
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Garage Door AYS Garage Door Repair 602-375-3667 Free Estimates ROC#272744 $20 off on any repair aysdoorrepair.com GolF Club Pinnacle Peak Country Club 480-585-6992 pp-cc.org Golf training Boccieri Golf 480-361-4339 boccierigolf.com Granite Countertops Cabinets & Stone 480-588-2213 14224 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 175
Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 Dr. John A Liebert, M.D. Psychiatrist specializing in combined Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology Office in The Citadel 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Suite #103 602-349-0025 johnliebert.com Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd.
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 Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 carefreeoutdoor.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 Post office Scottsdale Post Office 7339 E. Williams Dr. 480-513-2935 Private Psychiatry Dr. John A Liebert, M.D. Psychiatrist specializing in combined Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology Office in The Citadel 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Suite #103 602-349-0025 johnliebert.com Real Estate Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Bloom/Van Omen/Castro 602-989-1287 listofazhomes.com Restaurant All American Modern Sports Grill DC Ranch Market 20751 N. Pima Rd. Ste. 105
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LocalIndex The 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 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
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 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
Goddard School 480-437-1000
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy 480-776-1970 scottsdaleprep.org
Grayhawk Elementary School 602-449-6600 pvschools.net
Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500
The Scottsdale School 480-451-9442 thescottsdaleschool.com
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Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895 Shipping Airpark Pak N Ship 480-607-6866 airparkpaknship.com Shopping Baudine’s Shoes 32415 N. Scottsdale Rd. 20789 N. Pima Rd. 8936 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Diva Divine 23425 N Scottsdale Rd. A1 480-585-2570 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 TRavel Agent Margie Boutté 480-451-0612 elitetravelofscottsdale.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
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North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 northridge.org
Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 bmucc.com
Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 desertmissionumc.org
Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 canyonchurch.org
Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461
North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 nvcoc.net
Episcopal Church-The Nativity 480-307-9216 nativityscottsdale.org
Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 oloj.org
First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 pinnaclepres.org
First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 csarizona.com
Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com
Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 goodshepherdaz.org
Sanctuary Church 480-656-0081 sanctuaryforscottsdale.com
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
Highlands Church 480-348-9191 highlandschurch.org
Congregation Or Chadash 480-342-8858 congregationorchadash.org
Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 lightofthedesert.org
Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 coolwaterchurch.org
Living Water Lutheran Church 480-473-8400 lwlcaz.org
Covenant Community Church 480-419-0844 covcom.us
Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 lonemountainfellowship.org
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461
Mountain Valley Church 602-531-5432 mountainvalleychurch.com
Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 dflc.org
New Covenant Lutheran Church 480-860-0169 newcovenantaz.org
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 deserthills.org
North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 northscottsdalechristian.com
Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 sonrisescottsdale.org 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
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Recipe
Garlic Herb Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker
For a low-calorie alternative to pasta, try this recipe for Garlic Herb Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts. Once roasted, the flesh of this unique squash transforms into tender strands resembling spaghetti. Much like pasta, the squash’s neutral flavor lends itself well to a variety of rich sauces and bold ingredients. In addition, spaghetti squash is highly nutritious, containing vitamins A and C, potassium, folate and beta-carotene, making it a healthy and satisfying addition to your menu.
Garlic Herb Spaghetti Sqaush with Pine Nuts Yield: 2-4 servings 2 pounds spaghetti squash 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup chicken stock (can substitute water) ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons herbs (parsley, basil, oregano and/or thyme), minced
Directions: To prepare the spaghetti squash, preheat the oven to 375 F. Very carefully cut the squash lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the squash flesh-side down in a large baking dish and cover with ½ inch of water. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until tender. The squash will still maintain a slight crunch. Using a fork, gently rake across the flesh of the squash to release the fibers. Transfer the squash to a bowl and set aside. Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and minced garlic and stir for about 30-45 seconds until fragrant. Add the reserved squash and chicken stock and sauté until the squash is heated through.
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted salt and pepper to taste
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, herbs and toasted pine nuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish.
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