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Letter from the editor

As an editor of a magazine you are invited to amazing events and meet incredible people. I love the doors my press credential opens!

In the last six months I have spent time with Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson. These two Hollywood starlets have not only been friends for 55 years, they have created happiness for so many children over the years through Childhelp, the non-profit organization they started in 1959.

Sara and Yvonne, lovingly referred to as “The Girls,” are truly pioneers at leading Hollywood into the age of getting involved, championing causes and using their Hollywood status to increase awareness.

You will find their story of friendship, compassion and love of children in this issue.

In this issue you will also find out about Local First Arizona, Phoenix Fashion Week, golf, baseball and so much more.

We are adding a high-tech “wow factor” with tag readers (aka QR codes), which make this magazine interactive and real time.

Page 9 has full instructions and a contest you will want to enter.

So grab your SmartPhone, favorite chair and drink. Relax and enjoy our second publication.

Warmly,

photography by: Geoff Reed Photography

JodieWilson

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From everyone at Discover The Region, our most heart felt condolences go out to Jodie and her family for their loss of a dear family member.

Dear Chuck, Thank you for being my biggest fan.

I will miss our conversations.

I will miss your humor.

I will miss you my big brother.

Love, Jodie

In loving memory of my brother

Charles Raymond Phipps “Chuck�

1958-2010

Exhale

a poem by Chuck for a lost friend.

Sadness has inhaled my soul, The loss of a loved one.

Hopefully in time, There will be an exhale of peace.

Like the momentary peace you feel when you just do, or have to take a deep breath and exhale.

For this is the stuff of life.

Even in passing there is the last exhale of peace.

Then the life force that is you fades away, moving to another place in time.

Charles R Phipps May 25, 2000

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WEEKEND ADVENTURES Arizona is a world class golf destination.

We are going to show you why inside.

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Contents

HOME BEAUTIFUL Say good bye to utilitarian. Today’s Green Homes are both graceful and beautiful.

HEALTH SPORTS & WELLNESS

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Improve your golf game with the proper fitness advice by Dr. Bret Wilson

Arizona’s Cactus League brings hundreds of millions of dollars to our local economy and gives us the chance get close to major league players.

AREA ATTRACTIONS

ENTERTAINMENT

73 Events Calendar

19 Arizona Wine Country

79 Area Attractions Map

46 Swimming With Sharks

LIFESTYLE On the cover: Sara O’meara & Yvonne Fedderson of Childhelp® Photography by: Geoff Reed Retouching & Creative Design by: Rick Rome Cover Story:

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34 Tenacity 54 Fur Friends (Pamper Your Pet With The Help Of Locales)

62 Shift The Way You Shop 76 Moving Guide

BUSINESS 60 Business Is Good 64 Moving The Strike Zone 66 Is It Golf or Is It Business

(Sealife with the Cousteau family)

50 Dining Guide (Locally Owned Eateries)

56 Holiday Spirits (Fun & Easy Drink Recipes)

58 An English Table (The Perfect Table Setting)

FASHION 38 Phoenix Fashion Week 42 PFW Emerging Designer 44 Valley Vintage Experience

BEAUTY 48 Hair Guide (Fabulous Updo’s For Chic Soirées)

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In Memorium

In this issue you will see a number of QR reader codes (tags) on both our advertisements and stories. These QR reader codes are part of a new technology that works with your Smart Phone to allow you to buy now, see more, and make your experience with Discover The Phoenix Region completely interactive.

For the Next 6 Months you can use your Smart Phone to enter into our monthly contest sponsored by showup.com for prizes such as tickets to major events, the ballet, etc.

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PRIMARY CONTRIBUTORS Geoff Reed

Brenda Williams

Deborah Brown

Danica Coral

Rhonni Moffitt

Kimber Lanning

Nanette Bowles Ed.D

Peggy Marshall Ph.D.

Jake Casteel

Pete Peters

President/CEO Geoff Reed Photography

Masthead

Talk Show Host/Author Boomer & The Babe Enterprises Publisher Arizona Vines and Wines Owner Life Quest Training & Consulting Mixologist Eureka Grill

Kathryn Frost Freelance Writer

Jodie Porumb Wilson Executive Editor Co-Publisher

Rick Rome

Author A Spot of Tea

Owner The Pink House Boutique President/CEO Local First Arizona

Chief Learning Officer Sales Women International Author Everything I Know About Business I Found In My Golf Bag

Cheryl Wright Lead Stylist Dolly Rockers

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Geoff Reed, Marc Bigelow, Jodie Porumb Wilson, Rick Rome, Rachel Issan Lowenstein, Bret Wilson, Harrison Hurwitz

MODELS

Executive Creative Director Co-Publisher

Elizabeth Zulema Rodriguez, Nick Koester, Jaimie Woehr, Becky Smith, Hendrix Zeller, Emalie Porumb, Dr. Bret Wilson, Michael Porumb, Don Ennis, Jarod Keesling, Dr. Greg Palkowski, Holden Van Houten

Rachel Issan Lowenstein

SPECIAL THANKS

Creative Director

Marc Bigelow Director of Photography

Danielle Urich Art Director

Dr. Bret Wilson Health & Wellness Editor

Alex Ferri Senior Staff Writer

Jessica Ganesan Advertising Director

Bonnie Chase Agency Sales Director

Lisa D Alexander IT Director

Eve Georgiou Advisor / Consultant President of the Ohio Regions

Steven Feaster Advisor / Consultant V.P. of the Ohio Regions

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Eve Georgiou, Steven Feaster, Sara O’Meara, Yvonne Fedderson, Walt Stutz, Deborah Brown, Rhonni Moffitt, Nanette Bowles, Geoff Reed, Dan Coogan, Bruce Haseley, John & Christine Petricca, Jake Casteel, Kathryn Frost, Brenda Williams, Danica Coral, Kimber Lanning, Peggy Marshall, Pete Peters, Dr. Greg Palkowski, Skye Fallon, Rowland Cole, Debora Bridges, Mark Stombaugh, Celestial Williams, Robert Myers, Daryl Crawford, Bev Lefebvre, Brian Hill, Jeanne Hankerson, Sim Hankerson, Angie Miller, Chantell Nighswonger, Laura Zilverberg, Teri Morris, Amy O’Hara, Organizations; Childhelp, Glendale CVB, Arrowhead Country Club, La Loma, M&I Bank, Luke Air Force Base, Bell West Chiropractic, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Dolly Rockers, UltraStar Cinemas, Wildlife World Zoo, Valley View Community Food Bank, The Pink House Boutique, Eureka Grill, Dennis G Lee Architect PC, Peoria Sports Complex, Camelback Ranch Glendale, Juniper Well Ranch, Ghostlight Theater, Showup.com, Insure 2 Health, Geoff Reed Photography, The Boulders Resort, Massage By Diana, Mary Wright, Desert Heritage Realtors, Rhonda Towns, Pete Peters, Women’s Information Network, Arizona Vines & Wines, SJ Couture, Jeanne Paul Jeune, KWPR Group, Allison & Partners. And last but not least all of our family and friends who have supported us on this journey.

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World Class Golf Destinations ARIZONA HAS SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM!

by Alex Ferri

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COYOTE LAKES GOLF CLUB $$ A round at Coyote Lakes Golf Club in Surprise is no walk in the park. A challenging course, it has many different slopes and curves, several water hazards, and small greens. While great for the more experienced golfer, it is also an opportunity for less seasoned players to challenge themselves. Natural desert landscape and rolling sand dunes surround four lakes at the course, which also boasts an outdoor fireplace and barbecue. If hunger strikes midway through a game, food can be ordered from a golf cart and picked up after the 18th hole at the Coyote Grill. www.coyotelakesgolfclub.com

PALM VALLEY GOLF CLUB $$$ Originally designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills, Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear features two separate 18-hole plains courses that cater to all skill levels. The Lakes course, with a par of 62, is great for beginners or for experts looking for a quicker game.

Those looking for a challenge can try their luck at the Palms course, with a par of 72. Cited by Phoenix Business Journal as one of the best public courses in the state, Palm Valley Golf Club’s versatility is unmatched. www.palmvalleygolf.com

COUNTRY MEADOWS GOLF CLUB $$ Country Meadows Golf Club in Peoria is a great place for beginners to learn the game, although more experienced golfers find their games enjoyable as well.

A shorter course, each game averages about three hours in length, allowing plenty of time for other activities in the day. Country Meadows also employs a former San Diego Golf Academy graduate to teach golf lessons. Couple rates for lessons are available, as are online discounts for tee times. www.countrymeadows.us

THE BOULDERS CLUB $$ The Boulders Club is nestled in the tranquil beauty of the high Sonoran desert and 12-million year old granite boulder formations that dot the landscape. From the ancient Indians to the modern day vacationers who come to back in the peace of a spectacular natural setting, all have been drawn to the vast serenity of the terrain and the precariously balanced boulders silhouetted against the Sonoran sky. Travel and Leisure Golf ranked the Boulders as the #1 regional golf resort in the Southwest for two consecutive years. www.bouldersclub.com

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ASU KARSTEN GOLF COURSE $$$ Home to Arizona State University’s golf team, is located in Tempe, just ten minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport. Despite being in Arizona, the course is surrounded by grass instead of desert, which makes for a more forgiving playing environment. Karsten is nationally renowned, being given four-and-a-half stars in Golf Digests’ “Best Places to Play.” With rolling hills and mounds, Karsten offers four sets of tees for all skill levels, ranging from beginner to professional. www.asukarsten.com

PAPAGO GOLF COURSE $$$ Located near both the Phoenix Zoo in Scottsdale, Papago Golf Course boasts challenging bunkers and hazards, but also accommodates to the average golfer with several different tee lengths. Recently renovated,it is located within the scenic and quiet Papago Park. The course offers incredible views of the buttes and surrounding area and is considered a must-play for visitors and residents alike. www.papagogolfcourse.net

THE 500 CLUB $$ At The 500 Club, the only house within sight is the clubhouse. Located in North Glendale, it can take a bit of a drive to reach, but for golfers who enjoy a peaceful, secluded course, it is definitely worth it.

Far away from the busy city, The 500 Club gives its guests three choices for difficulty: beginner, regular, and professional. Each cart is equi pped with free GPS, and after a long round of golf, visitors can dine at the cozy restaurant and patio. Guests staying at select resorts can receive discounted rounds of golf. www.the500club.com

CROSSWOODS INDOOR GOLF $ Visitors looking for a new golf experience need to look no further than Crosswoods Indoor Golf in Chandler, south of Tempe. Crosswoods offers virtual golfing at a completely indoor facility, outside of the Arizona sun. Great for beginners, golfers both drive and putt at a screen, which then simulates their hit with amazing accuracy. Virtual golf is a great way for golfers to improve their game, since it gives instant feedback and analysis after each hit. www.crosswoodsgolf.com

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FIT FOR

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Golf Fitness If you want to play golf well, and well into your life, I’ve got the secret! It’s more critical than any equipment you own, yet you can’t buy it. If you want the score on your card to go down, your fitness level has to go up! Plain and simple, it’s your physical fitness level that out distances the latest high-tech driver or golf ball. A solid fitness program is precisely what empowers Arnold Palmer at 80 and Gary Player at 75 to enjoy and excel at the game they love.

Duke Ellington must have been on the links in 1931 when he penned, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” The swing is where it’s at! If yours is starting to fade and it’s leaving you in the rough, don’t despair. I’m going to help you get back in the groove by giving you tips on strength, flexibility, aerobic fitness, balance and coordination. If you follow up, you’re going to play better, play longer and realize that your fitness is the most valuable “equipment” you’ll ever own.

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Strength All the major muscle groups should undergo strength training on

Combining strengthening of the weaker muscles with stretching of

a regular basis. Your routine should not be limited to the muscles

the over-worked stronger muscles gains the most flexibility.

used only in golf. Swinging the golf club repeatedly in the same direction uses half your muscles to pull and the other half to apply

Moving joints through a normal motion pattern helps to realign and

the brakes. Your strength exercises should be directed to mak-

restore normal motion. Warming up joints for golf should involve

ing all the muscles exercise in both directions in a balanced way.

movements through ranges of motion with enough repetition to

Concentrate on good form through a pain-free range of motion.

increase circulation. Dynamic stretch and warm-up activities include walking, cross crawl exercises, windmills of the arms, neck,

Core strength is essential for balance, stability and protection of

torso, and swinging the club both directions. Perform the dynamic

the back. When you move your arms or legs, the core muscles of

stretch activities during the round to stay loose and maintain flex-

the stomach, abdomen, low back and hips become active to give

ibility.

a solid foundation for the function of the extremities. Perform the core exercises on the floor, on a mat or, for an added bonus, use

Posture has a great influence on torso rotation. Posture is a re-

an exercise ball. Exercise activity performed on a ball increases

sult of skeletal mobility, muscle balance and habit. Correct posture

the workout 40% because it activates more muscles and chal-

results in greater flexibility. Assume your golf stance, hold a club

lenges the balance mechanism at the same time.

across your chest with your arms crossed, then turn at the waist

Walking Walking is an integral part of golf. It is estimated that a golfer will walk four miles over 18 holes. The phrase “golf is a good walk spoiled� can serve as a reminder that the golfer’s level of aerobic stamina has a great effect on game performance. Several researchers have recommended a fitness goal of 10,000 steps per day; that happens to coincide with the approximate number of steps to walk 18 holes of golf.

Flexibility Torso, shoulder, and hip flexibility are essential for the golf swing.

Flexibility is influenced by muscle balance, joint motion and posture. Most golfers believe that stretching is the way to achieve flexibility, but most research indicates that stretching alone has the least effect. A flexibility program should take a multiple phase approach.

Muscle balance is addressed through strength training. Muscles of the low back, hips and shoulders will be tight if their antagonist muscles are out of their strength ratio. For example, the low back will be tight if there is weakness of the abdominals. The golfer can stretch the tight muscles of the back all day, but relief and flexibility will be marginal and temporary without proper muscle balance.

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as you would in your swing. Note your degree of turn. Now make the same movement with a forward curve in your low back and neck. You will notice the significant increase in rotation. Adopt this posture habit and you will maintain a more fit posture all the time.

Balance and Coordination Coordinated movement that maintains balanced distribution of weight during the golf swing is important for distance, accuracy and avoiding injury. Balance is an acquired skill and a strong indicator of the person’s level of fitness. Practice and exercise can help regain, improve and maintain balance and coordination.

The most basic of balance exercises is the single-leg stand. Begin

The golfer’s bend is a functional exercise that helps strengthen

with both feet on the ground, about shoulder width apart, eyes

the hips and low back, while improving flexibility and balance. The

straight ahead. Raise the right thigh to parallel to the floor with the

idea is to bend at the top of the leg at the hip joint, maintaining the

knee at 90 degrees, balancing on your left foot. Try to maintain

normal curve in the low back. A golf club can be used as a support.

the upright posture, level shoulders and hips. Try to maintain this

The golfer’s bend works the buttocks, hamstring and hip flexors

position for 30 seconds on each leg.

while challenging your balance.

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The last exercise is designed to strengthen your core and stabilize your pelvis. It also helps establish coordinated interplay between the left and right sides of your body, improving coordination. Lie on your back and raise your right arm and left leg off the floor, then lower them and raise the left arm and right leg. Often referred to as the dead bug exercise because of the person’s appearance during the exercise, the routine has a beneficial effect as a warm-up and lasts for several hours.

Fit for Golf, Fit for Life Arnie said on the old Quaker State Oil commercial that he learned early on that you have got to take care of the equipment. Does better fitness really translate into better golf? The research indicates yes. Better strength, flexibility and balance ultimately increases club head speed, resulting in a lower golf score. Research also shows that better fitness results in better health, less disease, quicker recovery from injury and better mental focus.

Better fitness adds years to your life and life to your years. Besides, you will be healthier and feel better all year long. Enjoy better fitness and a better golf game by taking care of your most important piece of equipment--your body. •

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y r t n u o C e n ArizonaWi Wine in Arizona? Absolutely!

It’s not the well-kept secret it used to be but it still surprises many people to learn that Arizona has 45 licensed and bonded wineries throughout the state. This is up from 12 wineries only a few years ago. The rapid growth has produced three main wine producing regions that offer many wine tasting choices for your Arizona wine adventure.

Why make the trip to go wine tasting? Many, many great reasons! For starters, you’ll have an opportunity to visit regions of Arizona you might not visit otherwise. You’ll find rolling grasslands in the Sonoita/Elgin region, lush green vegetation along Oak Creek in the Page Springs area and you’ll find yourself surrounded by mountain ranges in Willcox Wine Country.

Reason number two . . . in many of the tasting rooms, especially down south, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the grape grower and winemaker. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear the stories behind the wine. When you bring the bottle of wine home and share it with friends, the experience will be that much richer.

Reason number three . . . the opportunity to be adventurous. Do you normally only drink a buttery chardonnay? Take this opportunity to expand your horizons and try a Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Albariño or even a Malvasia! Feel safe by ordering a Merlot or Pinot Noir? In wine country, try the Sangiovese, a Rhone blend, Cabernet Pfeffer or a Barbera. You are wine “tasting” so there’s no major commitment. It’s a great way to expand your palate and get out of your comfort zone . . . and maybe even find a new favorite!

There is an unfortunate belief by some folks that Arizona wines just don’t cut the mustard. Back when there were only a few wines to choose from it may have been harder to find an Arizona wine that pleased your palate. But now there are hundreds of wines produced in this state and those wines sell out year after year. Those wines have been garnering praise from Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate for years; numerous wines have been rated 89 points by Wine Spectator; they’ve been poured at the James Beard House and also at the White House. And last summer they were placed against some of the top rated wines around the world and blindly judged by independent wine professionals. The AZ wines competed beautifully, placing first in both the red and white categories. The “Judgment of Arizona”, as it was called, was organized by FnB Restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale. The successes showed that Arizona wines can play with the big boys and should be given a chance, instead of blindly dismissed. The times are changing and Arizona is becoming one of the wine industry’s newest darlings.

One last important note about wine tasting. Don’t be intimidated. The only bad wine is the wine you don’t like. Wine is a personal experience. Be guided by your own palate and not by the words or expectations of someone else. Find what you love and continue to explore. Wine is romance, adventure, comfort and, most of all, fun!

Would you like to learn more about Arizona wine country and need some help to plan your trip. Find more winery information and wine tour maps at www.ArizonaVinesandWines.com and also look for the companion magazine which can be found at Barnes and Noble, Borders Books and AJ’s Fine Foods.

by Rhonni Moffitt Arizona Vines & Wines

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Northern Arizona’s Verde Valley Most of us are familiar with the red rocks of Sedona, the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon and the pine covered terrain of Flagstaff, but the lesser known highlight of visiting this area are the wineries of the Verde Valley (and beyond). There are now 12 tasting rooms in the Verde Valley alone!

Travelling from Sedona on historic Page Springs Road, you’ll find three wineries. The first is Javelina Leap Winery, located across from the fish hatchery, a short hop off the main road. Their newly expanded tasting room is notorious for creating a great time for all! Always with a smile on their faces, Rod & Cynthia Snapp focus on bold, robust red varietals! Right next door you’ll find Deb Wahl of Oak Creek Vineyards. While tasting from a full spectrum of estate wines in their cozy tasting room, you should also try some of their estate almonds. Next up is Page Springs Cellars, located just a few yards down the road. Enjoy their award-winning wines in their tasting room or on their patio overlooking the vineyard. Or bring your picnic lunch and dine on the deck overlooking Oak Creek.

Just off Hwy 260 (between Camp Verde and Cottonwood) at the confluence of the Verde River and Oak Creek, you’ll find Alcantara Vineyards. Bob and Barbara Predmore have created a Tuscan oasis in the desert, with a gorgeous tasting room showcasing beautiful granite counters, beautiful views of the Verde Valley, newly planted olive trees as well as a new chapel that’s being built to host vineyard weddings.

A historic mining town perched atop a hill overlooking Clarkdale and Cottonwood, Jerome has now become a wine haven with three tasting rooms of its own. Jerome Winery is a family run operation. John McLoughlin sources his grapes from his 100-acre Dragoon Vineyard in Willcox, Arizona. Newest to the area is the Caduceus Cellars Tasting Room, owned by rock star turned winemaker Maynard James Keenan. The tasting room showcases the exposed brick walls of yesteryear, exhibiting homage to the saloon that was housed here in the old mining days. Bitter Creek Winery, housed in the Jerome Gallery with wall sized windows, allows you to look out over the Verde Valley while sipping their Nouveau wines. On a really clear day you can even view the red rocks of Sedona.

Finally, the newcomers to the group are in Old Town Cottonwood. A quaint community hosting antique stores and popular restaurants, you’ll find Arizona Stronghold Vineyards’ and Pillsbury Wine Company’s tasting rooms. Although both source their grapes from Willcox, their wines are produced in northern Arizona. Sam Pillsbury, a noted film director, has been producing wine in Arizona for over ten years. He has traditionally focused on Rhone blends but is also now making some great single varietal wines.

Arizona Stronghold is the product of a partnership pairing Eric Glomski with Maynard James Keenan. Recently an independent documentary was released about Arizona Stronghold and its founders called Blood Into Wine, sharing the story of growing grapes and making wine in the Arizona desert, Visiting Verde Valley’s expansive wine country can be done in a few day trips or in a long weekend. It will keep you coming back again and again.

BEYOND THE VERDE VALLEY SKULL VALLEY & CHINO VALLEY Just north of Prescott, you’ll find Granite Creek Vineyards in Chino Valley. The Hoults have been farming this property since 1974, starting with organic table grapes. A family run business, Kit and Robin, along with winemaker son Kelsey, decided to convert some of the Concord table grapes to vinifera, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Malbec, Chardonnay and Zinfandel. They’ve retained their environmental stance and are the only Certified Organic wine producers in Arizona. Enjoy wine and a picnic lunch, complete with grassy lawn, shade trees and live music on Saturdays. In the winter, enjoy wine by the fire offered in the log cabin, built on the property back in the 1940’s. www.GraniteCreekVineyards.com Continue west of Prescott and you’ll find the ranching land of Skull Valley, home to three Arizona vineyards. Painted Lady Vineyards is a small, one-acre vineyard growing only Gewurztraminer grapes. Skull Valley Vineyards is a private vineyard producing grapes to sell. And the only licensed winery in Skull Valley is at Juniper Well Ranch. David and Linda Bonham, along with son, Dustin, are producing fine, bold reds as well as a Sauvignon Blanc. Also serving as a B&B, plan a quiet weekend in the serene wilderness, sipping some wine on the patio and visiting with your new friends.

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SONOITA/ELGIN WINE COUNTRY A great weekend getaway, Sonoita is located about an hour drive south of Tucson. Heading down Hwy 83 you will feel as if you’ve left Arizona and entered a magical land of rolling hills and flowing grassland. Primarily a ranching community, Sonoita is now drawing people from all over the country to taste their award winning wines. Located at 5000’ elevation, it’s always a welcome respite from the Valley heat. Plan to stay in one of the many B&Bs in the area, enjoying the wildlife, birds, flowers and wine!

Your first stop will actually be in Vail, about 30 minutes before arriving in Sonoita. Charron Vineyards is a small winery run by Susan and Milton Craig. Only about ten minutes from I-10, you’ll head up a dirt road to find the vineyard and tasting room on a hill overlooking the valley.

Enjoy a taste of their refreshing signature White Merlot on their new wood deck, viewing the sunset over the Santa Rita Hills.

At the crossroads of Hwy 83 and Hwy 82 in the heart of Sonoita, you’ll find Dos Cabezas WineWorks, owned and operated by Todd & Kelly Bostock, with their two sons and his parents.

Throughout his relatively short career, Todd has become an accomplished winemaker. His wines have been poured at the White House, have been rated consistently in the upper 80’s in Wine Spectator, while also receiving high scores from Robert Parker.

Dos Cabezas’ Heading into Elgin you’ll find a row of wineries located on Upper Elgin Road including Rancho Pronghorn Vineyard Rossa, Callaghan Vineyards, Canelo Hills Vineyard, Kief-Joshua Vineyards and Village of Elgin. Rancho Rossa produces 100% estate wines in a rock n’ roll atmosphere. Kent Callaghan is a highly regarded winemaker and has been producing quality wines in Sonoita since 1992. Open weekends only, you’ll generally find Kent pouring the wines and you have a great opportunity to hear about the details of the winemaking process. It’s a must stop! Canelo Hills Winery is operated by husband and wife team, Tim and Joan Mueller. The perfect yin and yang, Joan works the vineyard and Tim makes the wine. Next up is Kief-Joshua Vineyards, housed in a beautiful Tuscan villa. Join winemaker Kief, along with his parents Jeff and Charlene, to taste their full-bodied wines grown with a focus on sustainability. Last on the row is Village of Elgin, housed in an old bordello, a unique historical building in the center of Elgin.

Continue on down the road to Sonoita Vineyards. Dr. Gordon Dutt is recognized as a pioneer of Arizona wine starting back in 1973.You may still find Dr. Dutt socializing with guests from time to time, although he has turned the winemaking over to Fran Lightly, a talented winemaker from California’s central valley. Sonoita Vineyards offers breathtaking views perched atop a grassy hill overlooking the vines (perfect for a picnic).

The latest arrival is Lightning Ridge Cellars, an Italian inspired winery and vineyard owned and operated by Ann and Ron Roncone. Take a tour of Italy through Ann’s wines, showcasing varietals from the southern and northern regions.

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Don’t forget Wilhelm Family Vineyard, located just off Lower Elgin Road. Karyl Wilhelm has just finished her studies at UC Davis in the Winemaking Certification Program. She’s is a lot of fun, not only acting as winemaker but also tasting room manager. There is no way to leave this place without a smile on your face!

Willcox Wine Country The grape growing capital of Arizona, Willcox boasts hundreds of acres of vines. Although many of the state’s wineries source their grapes from the Willcox area, there are still only a few tasting rooms in the area. It is still definitely worth the visit for a weekend and you can take advantage of some of the area’s other activities, such as Apple Annie’s U-Pick-It Orchard (during the summer & fall) or hiking the Chiricahua Mountains. Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges,Willcox has been home to farmers for centuries.

In addition to the original crops of cotton and corn, you’ll now find Cabernet, Chardonnay and other vinifera growing on this fertile ground.

Just off I-10, past the main exit to Willcox, you will find Coronado Vineyards. Not only will you enjoy their award-winning wines, but on the weekends you will find the best food in the at “Off The Vine”, their on-site restaurant. Dine on the patio in the vineyard!

In Old Historic Downtown Willcox, you will find two tasting rooms (and a third one looking to open up in early 2011). Carlson Creek Vineyards is family owned and operated, having just opened earlier this year.

Keeling Schaefer Vineyards showcases wines from their vineyard at the base of the Chiricahuas, including Grenache, Syrah and Chardonnay. You may also visit them at their vineyard by appointment only.

Information and photos provided by ArizonaVinesandWines.com

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At Home Childhelp With Yvonne Fedderson & Sara O’Meara, founders of by:

Rick Rome & Deborah Brown

Yvonne Fedderson and Sara O’Meara have been

This single decision would create the organization

friends since they met on the set of The Adven-

that we today know as Childhelp.

tures of Ozzie and Harriett over 50 years ago. They acted together, lived together (along with their late

“Yvonne and I were warm and safe in our hotel

husbands), and shared a quest to save millions

room in Tokyo, Japan after four days of a severe

of abused, neglected and abandoned children.

typhoon” Sara recalls. “It was one of the worst

Theirs is a story of love and commitment, and of

the city has ever seen. We had never experienced

rising to a challenge to right some terrible wrongs.

such fierce storms in our lives.” For a couple of those nights, they sat in their hotel room in total

Their mission for children began in 1959 when

darkness with the high winds pounding at the win-

they were sent on a government-sponsored good-

dows. All power had gone out, and it was a “red

will tour to visit troops in Japan.

flag” alert.

A single decision made during that trip created a

At the first sign of clearing, and despite hotel staff’s

wave that would carry them both to their calling in

advice to stay in, Sara and Yvonne bundled them-

life. This single decision would be responsible for

selves up and ventured out to explore the storm’s

saving children worldwide – over 6 million to date.

aftermath. Youthful curiosity would be a savior to

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so many. What Sara and Yvonne found in their lit-

After they made it back to their room, Sara and

tle adventure was a heartbreaking combination

Yvonne looked at each other nervously wondering

of devastation on the streets from the storm, and

what to do next. How to order extra food without

a group of abandoned children a mile or so into

raising suspicion was on both their minds! When

their forbidden walk.

the food arrived from the hotel staff, it came with

The children, many barefoot and ranging from two years of age to 12, were huddled together under a small awning trying to protect themselves from the freezing winds. Their knuckles were cracked and bleeding from the weather. Sara and Yvonne immediately unbuttoned their coats and beckoned the children to come to them for warmth. The children dove under one by one, the coats ballooning as all 11 squeezed in. Sara remembers looking into Yvonne’s eyes as they felt the shivering clus-

Sara & Y vonne wit h abandon ed in the children found streets of Japan (1

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ter of children against them. “We didn’t know what to do to comfort them. We pulled out our Englishto-Japanese dictionary in a desperate effort to

the necessary number of plates and utensils: 13

translate and ask them where their parents were.”

plates, 13 glasses, and table settings for 13. The hotel staff knew exactly what Sara and Yvonne

Having no luck, all they could think of to say to the

were up to and the staff participated.

children was, “No papa sans? No mama sans?” and the children just cried harder. At that moment

Later Sara and Yvonne decided to approach the

Sara and Yvonne knew what they had to do. They

Colonel about the situation. He was very reproach-

shuffled themselves and the children through the

ful when he told them how severe a mistake they

devastation of the storm back to the hotel room.

had made. He immediately created a list of orphan-

They were determined to give the children what

ages that would receive the children.

they needed at that moment: a hot meal, warm dry clothes, and a good night’s sleep. If they were

Unfortunately, the children were rejected at every

caught by a military officer or other official, it could

turn because they were the product of an American

have ended their ability to help these children, so

soldier father and a Japanese mother. Sara and

they made sure they did not get caught. Walking

Yvonne ended up sneaking these children back

through the lobby with children under their coats

into their hotel room, but this time not under their

and frozen smiles on their faces, they made it to

coats, but rather up the hotel’s back fire escape.

the hotel room and the desperately needed shelter it provided.

Sara and Yvonne quickly realized that these children were not going to be taken in by any of the or-

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phanages on the Colonel’s list. This enraged them.

They were there on a U.S.O. tour and they had to perform. When they ended up on stage once again they had a gut wrenching decision to make. “As we went through the show that night,” Sara recalls, “Yvonne and I could hardly concentrate on our performance. When it was over, instead of leaving after our applause, we just stayed there at center stage. Our hearts

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pounded. I don’t remember who

children in spite of miles of red tape and bureauc-

started talking first. But by the time

racy. They are an amazing team, with an amazing

we were done, we had spoken out about these

friendship.

children. We pointed out to the soldiers that some

and accomplished amazing goals. What we have

of these children might be their children, and we

to question in ourselves is this. Aren’t we all ca-

begged them to assist these innocent little Amer-

pable of making a huge difference? Every one of

Asian orphans.”

us has the capability of kindness within us, and if

They have overcome amazing feats

we all spent just one hour per day trying to help Sara and Yvonne then passed a hat pleading for assistance. The two showgirls hit a nerve and the response was fantastic.

The next morning more than

others, wouldn’t this be a better world?

Yvo n first ne & S a a Bab rrivals ra with ylift ” ou of “Op er t of Viet ation nam

a dozen soldiers arrived at the hotel in an army truck, filled with blankets, Crations, and lumber to help the one orphanage that might take these children in. The original 11 children turned into over 100 in very short order as word spread throughout the community.

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If all of us could take a moment to reflect, understand that our journey in this life is not a big party or adventure, how much better would all our lives be? Sometimes we are not as giving, sharing or charitable as we can be. But if we could take a moment to think outside of the box in order to make a difference, what kind of difference could we make?

Remember that these two women, two U.S.O. tour girls, have saved 6+ million children. They used their Hollywood voices and garnered huge support and funds from the entertainment community.

They worked diligently to effect change and even attracted the attention of Nancy Reagan when she was First Lady of California. At her urging, Sara and Yvonne turned their attention to “America’s

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best kept secret” of child abuse and all the ways they could help countless innocent victims.

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Childhelp now has a hotline, residential treatment centers and advocacy centers that provide insight into “best practices” related to child abuse investigation and treatment methods. Two women, a lifelong friendship and a legacy of saving millions of children. There is a lesson here for all of us. •

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:

1-800-4-A-CHILD

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What am I supposed to do now?

What’s my purpose?

Where do I go?

These were all questions that swirled through my mind as I sat in the car with tears streaming down my face. Twenty-four hours prior, I was just arriving to work and preparing for a busy day. Before this day was over the words “Your position has been eliminated” would change my life completely.

Feeling nauseous as I packed my things in boxes, I couldn’t breathe. That night as I tucked my kids into bed, I reassured them that we wouldn’t lose our house. I was also convincing myself things were going to be okay. I got online and started looking for a new job but quickly discovered a few sobering facts. 1) There are not a lot of jobs out there. 2) There are A LOT of people competing for these jobs. 3) The available jobs were not paying anywhere near what I needed to take care of my family.

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Physically and mentally exhausted around midnight, I finally tried to fall asleep. I tossed and turned until about 4:30 am. My brain suddenly woke me up with what seemed to be a shout in my head, “I’M UNEMPLOYED! How can I NOT have a job? I’ve worked all my life! That’s what I do!

That’s who I am! How am I going to support my kids?”

The car was quiet as I drove the kids to school. I was supposed to go to work after dropping them off. That’s what I always do, but EVERYTHING was different now! Tears streaming down my face, I simply didn’t know where to go, what to do or where I I belonged now.

the ashes when we have been knocked down and feel like we’ve been buried alive? How do we find our Tenacity??

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Can you relate to this story? If not you personally, it’s safe to say that at least someone you know has lost a job due to this economic crisis.

Whether you are unemployed, under-employed or even still employed, you are experiencing these difficult economic times in a very real way.

So…How do we dig deep within ourselves and pull from our inner strength to persevere during such tough times? How do we audaciously rise from

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Acknowledge your worth. You are NOT your title, status, salary grade, etc.

Your value is intrinsic and goes so far beyond that! When you are literally stripped of these things, you may well find a more genuine, authentic and pure value in YOU…as a person! You have to intentionally look for this, but the journey is worth it.

Let go of your anger. It’s easy to be angry, question why you were chosen, wonder how they will get along without you, who will mess up what you started, etc. This anger can poison you and actually affect your ability to move on and succeed in a new job. Instead, list all of the ways you have grown from the job, all the new contacts, skills learned, connections made. Don’t just think about these…actually write them down, then use them to help you move forward. Staying angry can eat you alive. It’s just not worth it.

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It’s also helpful to see beyond where you are right now and imagine yourself in the future. Truly envisioned yourself months or even a year later, talking about this experience and how much you grew from it. Imagine helping others who were going through the same thing and needed encouragement. Reach within yourself to find what matters most and discover a whole new YOU: confident, secure, assertive, needed, respected, valued, appreciated…tenacious!

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for help…from family, friends, a counselor, and other resources. Apply for unemployment as soon as possible and online, if you can. It’s easier to do this in the comfort of your home, if possible. Find food banks and co-ops such as www.bountifulbaskets.com or www.coopdirectory.org/directory in your area to learn more about how these might help. Talk to your creditors and see if they will work with you. Consider keeping one notebook where you keep track of all of this. There’s a lot happening; this will help you stay organized, reduce potential frustration and help you follow up more effectively.

Take a deep breath. Realize that you may very well experience grief and loss over this. This may cause mood swings that tilt towards the side of depression. If you start experiencing that, don’t isolate yourself! Talk to others who can listen and encourage you. What you are experiencing is very “normal” so let it happen. Writing in a journal everyday can be helpful. Keep track of all your efforts towards finding a job, locating resources, etc. Also, write down five things you are thankful for each day. It can be really helpful to go back and read over these.

Get up and stay busy. It’s natural to want to sleep in (because you can) but it’s important to keep getting up. It gives a sense of purpose. If you’ve been meaning to lose weight or take better care of yourself, this is the time! It’s easy to make excuses that you are too busy or too stressed. Actually, this is the best time to make yourself a priority! You will feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. You will handle this stress better, feel more confident, and be better prepared for that new job!

Get out! There are a lot of employment network groups, job fairs, and resources out there. Go to as many as you can. Staying connected to others is critical! Keep in mind that some charge a fee to join but you can usually go the first few times for free. Pick and pay for the ones that you feel will be the most effective. Collect business cards and follow up immediately or it’s a waste of time and money. Keep your receipts, as these may be tax deductible. Remember, finding a job is a full-time job!

Accept help. Collect letters of recommendation and/or appreciation.

When you are first laid off, previous co-workers may kindly offer to help.

Take them up on their offer and ask for letters of appreciation for the work you did, recommendations for future employers, etc. You might even offer to start the letter of recommendation to save them time. This is not uncommon and allows them to modify it accordingly. These can really help so don’t be afraid to ask.

Look for support. We are not meant to go this alone. If you know of others who have also experienced this, talk to them. They may be able to offer you some insight, resources, support and encouragement. Family, friends, faith-based groups and support groups are great resources. Take advantage of all these to help you through this new journey.

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WR I T T E N BY R AC H E L I S SA N LOWE NS TEIN F o r t h e 2 010 l i n e u p , d i r e c t o r B r i a n Hill brought a mix of nationally recognized brands with emerging talents from the Phoenix area. Each b r a n d u n i q u e i n t h e i r s e n s i b i l i t i e s , y e t all comprehensive in their integrity for great design.

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THE pink carpet

The 3-day event, held at the posh W Hotel in Old Town Scottsdale, started off with a charitable bang! Local celebrities, including Cardinals running back Tim Hightower and American Idol finalist Brooke White, cruised the runway in locally-designed garb to raise awareness for breast cancer and raise money for research. Further, Arizona breast cancer survivors gave their best model pose on the runway with the celebrities.

The show ended with firefighter Grant Sanders from the Pink Heals Tour grooving down the runway in his flourescent pink suit with the audience clapping in high approval.

The Pink Firefighter, Grant Sanders

A survivor & her son

AZ Cardinal Tim Hightower

Country Star Rhonda Towns

Local Talent

AH Koukla

Evan Golf

Allyce King

Compared to most fashion weeks around the world, Phoenix Fashion Week is unique in its approach towards promoting local, emerging artists. Among these talents is AH Koukla, started by Adriana Henson and inspired by Hensonʼs grandmother. With basic knits, color blocking, and floral embellishments, AH Koukla represents an easy sensibility that is clearly inspired by a shabby-chic aesthetic.

Conversely, Evan Golf, a company that hand-makes all pieces in Los Angeles, does not limit itself to its namesake. Though clearly inspired by prepster golfers, the presented collection was mod, geek-chic, and classic American sportswear... All at once. Despite this merge of tastes, Evan Golfʼs presentation was a cohesive and highly wearable collection.

Last, Allyce King, a designer specializing in resort-wear and swimwear, presented a collection reminiscent of Studio 54. With feathers, shiny spandex, and retro colors, her swimwear for the 2010 year resembled Barbieʼs pool attire during the seventies. And we are totally on board, if thatʼs the case. discovertheregion.com 12/10

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Phoenix Fashion Week’s 2010 Emerging Designer, SJ Couture.

When SJ Couture hit the 2010 runway, their understated elegance was breathtaking.

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Recreating 50’s Glamour

BENEFICIARY PROFILE by:

Lisa Alexander

FLORENCE CHo RITTENTON This year the Valley Hotel in Scottsdale played host to a

uniquely retro bash. As guests pulled into the drive they felt as they had stepped back in time, from the cars in valet “Atthough Florence Crittenton, our mission is to give parking to the greeters at the door, the 50’s were in full swing.

cocktail. The drink menu featured Manhattans and Old Fashions mixed with bourbon and gin classics including Tom Collins and Martinis – all staples of 1950s parties.

every girl whose life we touch safety, hope and opportunity.”

The center focus of the event was a

30-minute fashion show, with dolls and hipsters gammin’ threads by Robert Though the event was represented throughout the hotel, the Black’s vintage collections. The models strut along a highbash itself took place in the Palm Courtyard. Guests were The oldest social service agency in the state of Arizona, Florence Crittenton has played an uplifting role in ly unique 150-foot, circular runway ensconced in brightly energized by the swinging sounds of The Martini Kings, who tens of thousands of young girls’ lives. private, non-profit 501c(3), Florence Crittenton colored VIP tables.serves youth and greeted red carpet celebrities at theAAcademy Awards and their families, focusing theironsupport at-risk girls ages 12-21 that suffer from abuse, neglect, teen were recently featured the HBOon show Entourage.

If you enjoy 50’s glam then this is a bash you will certainly pregnancy and behavioral and/or mental health problems. want to attend. The first Valley Vintage event was put on to All of this was in mix with a colorful cast of characters, such benefit the Florence Crittenton Foundation whose mission as cigar girls, hepcats and beatniks. The menu featured midThe legacy of New York businessman Charles N. Crittenton, Florence is to give every girl whose life they touch safety, hope and century classics such as beef stroganoff, chicken and dumpCrittenton to cake, provide a safe younginwomen in opportunity. Giving back is always in style which is why lings,was and created red velvet all of whichhaven were for included the need.ticket Passionate Valley Vintage champions this cause. price. about new beginnings for young lives, Crittenton

established 67 rescue homes across the United States, including Certainly none of this would be complete without the right Arizona’s in 1896.

For more details please visit valleyvintageexperience.com.

Today, the programs span a wide-range and are designed to holistically provide safe housing, education, counseling, life skills, and job training. This continuum of care includes the Therapeutic Residential Group Home, Transitional Living, Crittenton Youth Academy, Girls For A Change, and the innovative mentoring program, Women Involved in Nurturing Girls’ Self Esteem (WINGS). This depth and specialization of programming is unmatched by other Arizona organizations.

With comprehensive expertise in gender-specific services for girls, the agency has a record of success in navigating crises. Contributing to their success rate is the 2-acre, state-of-the-art campus, which includes four therapeutic cottages, Crittenton Youth Academy, and a modern counseling center. Florence Crittenton expands its reach with an NCA accredited charter school serving girls grades 7 to 12. For the more than 2,000 youth and their families served every year, Florence Crittenton creates a safe, caring environment where a bright future can be achieved. They hold true to their vision of achieving excellence in all they do. ###

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Kathryn Frost

Sea Life Arizona played host to Jean-Michel Cousteau in late October. On a book tour promoting his family memoir, My Father, the Captain: My Life with Jacques Cousteau, Jean-Michel spent an evening discussing his forty years of experience with and activism for the oceans of the world.

Amid the impressive tanks filled with tropical fish, sharks, and rays, an intimate group asked questions of this man, so eager to engage and encourage the generations who have known the Cousteau name and want to impart that familiarity and knowledge to the next.

Bringing the oceans closer to home, M. Cousteau spoke of the water we drink, how our oceans evaporate, and in turn precipitate, the snow from the Rockies rushing into the Colorado River to reservoirs and finally our faucets.

He brought to light the pollutants we add to our planet, to our oceans, end up in our bodies through our drinking water, that clean oceans are gravely important to the future of our planet. He fielded questions from adults and children alike, even answering one boy’s query about the possibility of sea monsters. Afterward, visitors mingled, appreciated the exhibits of Sea Life Arizona, and book buyers waited patiently while M. Cousteau smilingly personalized autographs.

Sea Life Arizona seeks a similar goal as Jean-Michel Cousteau, providing a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with kids watching sharks swim overhead, touching crea-

tures in tanks that resemble tidal pools, listening to talks about seahorses and rays, or watching a conservationthemed movie about the destructive practice of whaling.

Sea Life Arizona and its partnered locations around the US and Europe seek to catch kids’ imaginations, nurture their natural curiosity, while teaching them the lessons of past actions by showing them the current and future consequences, perhaps sparking a bit of activism. There is a conservation room to explore and there are a multitude of causes to join, from signing petitions, to wild animal “adoptions”, and more. With over 30 tanks filled with amazing creatures, there is a little something for everyone, a little something to connect the mythology of the ocean to our everyday lives.

For more information about Jean-Michel Cousteau, visit his foundation’s website, www.oceanfutures.org. Sea Life Arizona is located at Arizona Mills, 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, in Tempe, 480-478-7600. Their website has information about Sea Life Arizona, links to other partnered sites, and information about their causes and opportunities at sealifeus.com/phoenix/phoenix-home.

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locally owned and operated

the best spots in town for good grub, all crafted by local hands. written by Rachel Issan Lowenstein

PHOENIX QUIESSENCE (602) 276-0601 6106 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042

w w w. q u i e s s e n c e r e s t a u r a n t . c o m Consistently ranked a top restaurant

by Phoenix Magazine and the Phoenix N e w Ti m e s , Q u i e s s e n c e i s a contemporary restaurant that mixes modern, authentic American cuisine with notes of tradition.

C H E L S E A’ S K I T C H E N (602) 957-2555 5040 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018 w w w. c h e l s e a s k i t c h e n a z . c o m

Owned by restaurant entrepreneur a n d f a n t a s t i c c h e f , B o b Ly n n , Chelsea’s is located in the heart of the Arcadia neighborhood. With the idea of the American roadhouse in m i n d , Ly n n ’ s a p p r o a c h w i t h C h e l s e a ’ s is honest food with power-packed flavors.

B I L L J O H N S O N ’ S B I G A P P L E R E S TA U R A N T S (602) 275-2107 3 7 5 7 E . Va n B u r e n S t , P h o e n i x , A Z 8 5 0 0 8 w w w. b i l l j o h n s o n s . c o m

Boasting sawdust on the floor and good music, Bill Johnson’s has been serving up award-winning barbeque in Phoenix for 50 years.

F E N I X E AT E R Y & B A R (602) 952-0013 3943 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018 f e n i x e a t e r y. c o m

As one of the few places in Phoenix to get authentic French cuisine, Fenix offers late night fun and progressive prices.

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THE WRIGLEY MANSION (602) 955-4079 2 5 0 1 E . Te l a w a Tr a i l , P h o e n i x , A Z 8 5 0 1 6 w w w. w r i g l e y m a n s i o n . c o m

A historic landmark in Arizona h i s t o r y, T h e W r i g l e y M a n s i o n o f f e r s award-winning Sunday brunch, F r i d a y / S a t u r d a y h a p p y h o u r, a n d a n u n m a t c h e d v i e w o f t h e c i t y.

C H E U V R O N T R E S TA U R A N T W I N E & CHEESE BAR (602) 307-0022 1 3 2 6 N C e n t r a l Av e , P h o e n i x , A Z 8 5 0 0 4 w w w. c h e u v r o n t s . c o m

Chef Jesse Martin specializes in global cheeses and wines.

SCOTTSDALE CAFÉ CARUMBA (480) 947-8777 7303 E. Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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A fun, hip, and retro atsmophere, Café Carumba has been hailed as the best new restaurant by Phoenix Magazine. Between the delicious authentic southwestern cuisine, and the casual setting, you’ll be coming back for more.

L a t i n , s e x y, u r b a n , a n d c h i l l . W i t h a club-like vibe and an intimate patio, Ti c o z b r i n g s t h e b e s t o f L a t i n f o o d into one place.

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PETITE MAISON

Nestled in the heart of uber-hip oldtown Scottsdale,Arcadia Farms C a f é serves up fresh salads, hearty appetizers, and luxurious afternoon tea.

(480) 991-6887 7612 E. Shoeman Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85251

With only 63 seats offered, Petite Maison offers an intimate, authentic dining experience

BARRIO CAFÉ (602) 636-0240 2814 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 w w w. b a r r i o c a f e . c o m

The little, neighborhood restaurant packs a lot of punch. With authentic southern Mexican cuisine, Barrio has been hailed as one of the best and original restaurants in Phoenix

(480) 941-5665 7 0 1 4 E F i r s t Av e n u e , S c o t t s d a l e , A Z 8 5 2 5 1 arcadiafarmscafe.com

FA R R E L L I ’ S C I N E M A S U P P E R C L U B (480) 905-7200 14202 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 8 5 2 5 4 w w w. c i n e m a s u p p e r c l u b . c o m

As the only place in town to eat dinner and watch your movie in one sitting, Farrelli’s has been a local favorite for years.

M AYA’ S FA R M S (480) 236-7097 6106 S. 32nd street Phoenix, AZ 85426 w w w. m a y a s f a r m . n e t

By practicing organic and biodynamic growing practices, Maya’s Farms at South Mountain is able to produce high-quality heirlooms, eggs, flowers, and herbs at affordable prices.

PA D R E ’ S (602) 277-1749 1044 E Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85014

Offering modern Mexican cuisine, Friday night Salsa dancing and a rich ambiance, Padre’s is a laid-back, hangout.

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TEMPE GREEN

(480) 941-9003 2240 North Scottsdale Rd, #8, Tempe, AZ 85281 w w w. g r e e n v e g e t a r i a n . c o m

One of the only all-vegan restaurants i n t h e Va l l e y, G r e e n o f f e r s a c o m p h r e n s i v e m e n u f o r a l l t y pe s o f diners .

FOUR PEAKS BREWING CO. (480) 303-9967 1 3 4 0 E . 8 t h S t r e e t # 1 0 4 , Te m p e , A Z 8 5 2 8 1 w w w. f o u r p e a k s . c o m

B e s i d e s b e i n g A r i z o n a ’ s l a r g e s t b r e w e r y, Four Peaks has two delicious r e s t a u r a n t s i n Te m p e a n d S c o t t s d a l e .

HOUSE OF TRICKS (480) 968-11148 1 1 4 E a s t 7 t h S t r e e t , Te m p e w w w. h o u s e o f t r i c k s . c o m

Tu c k e d b e h i n d M i l l Av e n u e , T h e H o u s e o f Tr i c k s i s s e t i n a s m a l l v i l l a w i t h a large garden style terrace for dining.

EAST VALLEY & CHANDLER

THE URBAN TEA LOFT

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CHASE’S DINER (480) 855-FOOD (3663) 2 0 4 0 N A l m a S c h o o l R d , C h a n d l e r, A Z 8 5 2 2 4 www.phoenixmetro.com/menus/chasesmenu.html

A truly independent and familyowned operation, Chase’s Diner is a kid-friendly spot with delicious grub.

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NORTH OF THE CITY HAROLD’S

(480) 488-1906 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 haroldscorral.com

Saloon-style atmosphere with great music, hearty food, and friendly service.

J AVA L O V E C A F É C O F F E E R O A S T E R S (928)204-1500 2155 W SR89A Suite 118 Sedona, 86336 JavaLoveSedona.com

Mixing the great art in Sedona with freshly brewed coffee, Java Love Café is the only place in Sedona where you can listen to great music, view beautiful art, and enjoy a pristine roast.

WEST VALLEY EUREKA! GRILL (623) 374-4409 1 5 3 3 2 We s t B e l l R o a d Suite 101, Surprise, AZ 85374 eurekagrill.com Although Surprise is more known for its repetition of strip-mall restaurants,

Eureka gives Surprise a taste of gourmande culture.

K AT ’ S J A Z Z G O U R M E T F O O D (623) 251-5905 3 8 2 0 W H a p p y Va l l e y R d S t e 1 4 1 - 2 7 7 , Glendale, AZ 85310 w w w. k a t s j a z z . c o m One of the few authentic Cajun-style restaurants in Phoenix.

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Fur Friends by: Rick Rome

absolute & unconditional love

this article will help you return the favor!

Dedicated to Baron Holden Van Houten 2002-2010

www.holdenstail.com When I pushed my co-publisher Jodie, for an article dedicated to the care and well being of dogs in this issue, I thought my dog Holden would be with me for another 5-10 years. Holden passed away just prior to sending this article to print.

As pet owners we all develop strong relationships with our pets. We include them as part of our families, and develop strong bonds to them.

Our pets can be amazing friends. During my dog’s short life, he helped me through countless life events, he walked a fashion runway for breast cancer, & had his own book.

We at Discover the Phoenix Region have compiled a list of some of the finest pet care establishments in Phoenix. I hope this feature will introduce you to new locales to make your own pet’s life better. I know that the places referred will treat your pets with tender love, and care.

Holden, dressed to impress at Howl O'ween, Park City, Utah

Boutique & Spa Diva Dogs Boutique Cave Creek Marketplace 20235 N. Cave Creek Road Phoenix (602) 788-1576

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The Barkery

Oh My Dog!

20789 N. Pima Road, Ste. 150 Scottsdale (480) 473-0052 www.thebarkeryetc.com

7137 E. Stetson Road Scottsdale (480) 874-1200 www.ohmydogboutique.com

Bone Appetit Bakery & Boutique

Dusty Paws

4810 E. Ray Road Phoenix (480) 785-9499

39512 N. Daisy Mountain Drive Anthem (623) 551-9145 www.dustypaws.net

Bella’s Pet Boutique

Posh Puppy Store

3049 E. McKillips Mesa (480) 649-6001

15060 N. Northsight Boulevard Scottsdale (480) 991-9827

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Grooming

Bark Avenue Pet Resort

Kimbur Pet Care

3109 E. McKellips Road Mesa (480) 832-3631 www.barkavepet.com

17031 W. Bell Road Surprise (623) 322-2465 www.kimburpetwash.com

Raintree Pet Resort

Best Friends Dog Grooming

8215 Raintree Drive Scottsdale (480) 998-9894 www.raintreepetresort.com

13059 W. Grand Avenue Surprise (623) 933-5111 www.bestfriendsgroomingspa.com

Boulder Falls Pet Resort & Spa

Wag N’ Wash

1624 E. Deer Valley Road Phoenix (623) 580-5000 www.boulderfalls.com

4230 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix (602) 462-9274

Arizona Pet Resort Inc 1211 E. Curry Road Tempe (480) 966-1580 www.azpetresort.com

Veterinary & Urgent Care All Star Animal Hospital

Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic

16772 W. Bell Rd Ste 105 Surprise (623) 546-0202 www.allstaranimalhospital.com

7311 E. Thomas Road Scottsdale (480) 945-8484 www.scottsdaleveterinaryclinic.com

Van Aken Pet Hospital

Saguaro Veterinary Clinic

3869 W. Indian School Road Phoenix (602) 278-6632 www.vanakenpet.com

8426 E. McDonald Drive Scottsdale (480) 948-1770 saguarovetclinic.com

Alta Vista Veterinary Hospital 4706 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix (602) 277-1464 www.altavistavet.com

VCA Paradise Valley Emergency Animal Hospital 6969 E. Shea Boulevard Scottsdale (480) 991-1845 www.vcahospitals.com discovertheregion.com 12/10

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Christmas in England by

Brenda Williams

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t this festive time of year, most families use this time to gather together and have fun.

The table settings for these special occasions are usually formal with few decorations on the table, mainly

candles or fresh cut flowers.

Traditional Christmas crackers are also used as table decorations. These add to the festive occasion, with the loud snap as party hats fly everywhere and people scramble to pick up their prizes and jokes!

Food served for the starter course is either salad or fish, soup, followed by either Turkey or Duck, with traditional stuffing; either Thyme & Parsley, Chestnut or Cranberry. Mashed and Roast potatoes, vegetables, including roasted celery, roasted carrots and parsnips. Accompanied by gravy or a celery sauce. For dessert the traditional Christmas Plum Pudding is served complete with brandy or rum sauce or brandy butter hard sauce. All of this is then followed with cheese and crackers and fruit.

The meal is usually served around 1p.m. just after the Queen’s speech. At approximately 6 p.m. tea is served and this is not a formal meal, this is the time of day when trifle is served!

After such a hectic day of opening presents and eating, sit back and take a nap!

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Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home.

-Charles Dickens

Small Wine Glass

(White Wine)

Medium Wine Glass

(Red Wine)

Large Goblet

(Water)

Dessert Spoon

Dessert Fork

Guide to formal place settings

Fish Knife

Dinner Knife

Dinner Plate

Dinner Fork

Fish Fork

Salad Fork

Bread Plate

Spread Knife

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Business is Good by: Danica Coral

People ask me how my clothing boutique co-op is doing.

“Business is Good,” I say. It’s very rare that you’ll catch me saying anything negative. The Pink House Boutique is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Glendale. As a co-op, we share our retail space with local artists and designers who bring a little bit of what they love to our shop. We constantly challenge ourselves to create a fun shopping experience; stay on trend; make everything in our shop accessibly priced (i.e., wallet-friendly); and we never sacrifice on quality.

In my five years of business, every day is a learning experience and a work in progress. I don’t rant about the state of the economy or point a finger at negativity… that won’t get us anywhere. Now is the time to dig in, work a little harder, have the best customer service, step up and stand proud. Showing our customers the best we can be is as important to our brand as our logo.

Set Goals No one plans to fail, but many simply fail to plan. Decide where you want to be in five years, one year, six months. Work backwards from those goals. Plan the activities for this month, this week and today. If you take small steps each day you will find huge results each week, each month, each year.

Map Out Your Goals Set action steps for the goals you want to reach. A map lets you know if you are on course or have taken a detour. Obstacles will be encountered, but your goal and plans show your business the way to reach the destination. Think outside the box and get creative with your business strategy. Don’t rely on traditional solutions.

Stay motivated but keep focused on long term goals. Share them with your team. Surround yourself with like-minded people. Check your map often to make sure you are headed in the right direction for your final destination.

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Build Alliances The transition of our boutique to co-op was developed from the idea that multiple people can share expenses and resources to be more profitable. It adds to the fun in our boutique; we can all share in the excitement of new merchandise or a customer finding just the right gift. In order to build alliances, you have to meet and network with other business owners. Sharing ideas and tips helps everyone grow and thrive. Building a personal relationship will create opportunities for new customers. The Pink House Boutique joined Local First Arizona (www.LocalFirstAZ.com) this year.

They are a non-profit organization representing a coalition of locally-owned businesses -- the backbone of the Arizona economy.

Build your Brand Branding represents the image of your business -- the service, reputation and quality your company stands for in the community.

Branding includes your logo, signage, communication to clients and customers and relationships with organizations. Wise and consistent use of these components increases brand awareness.

Take advantage of all the free social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and so many others. Understand the importance of staying top of mind with new and current customers without bombarding them with information that will leave them annoyed. Paid advertising is also an important part of your budget; make decisions in line with your brand on where to invest your money. Remember, a customer may need to be reminded eight to ten times about your business before you are familiar to them.

Business is Good!

Be resourceful and make things happen. If you run into a roadblock, take another road. Don’t let anything stop you from moving forward. Set goals, follow your map, make adjustments along the way, build your brand and build your relationships. Strive to be creative, have fun and constantly improve. Make your business as great as you can dream it can be!

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It’s Your Money..

Keep it in Your Economy! by

Kimber Lanning

Most people making long-term decisions will make good choices based on their family’s future, their community’s quality of life, and the environment in which we all have to live. The discussion around good long-term decision making has heated into a national debate as consumers flock in droves to buy products cheaply manufactured on the other side of globe that are marketed here in big box stores in every neighborhood. But how many people really stop to think about the true cost of those goods by calculating the lost jobs, the money leaving the local economy, or the toll on the environment? How can we begin to educate people about what it means to stop buying ourselves broke?

Local First Arizona (LFA) is a non-profit organization working to strengthen communities and local economies through supporting, maintaining, and celebrating locally-owned businesses throughout Arizona. Every dollar spent is a vote for the future of our state and can be spent with locally owned businesses that will re-circulate dollars over and over, creating wealth and growing jobs. At this critical point in our statewide budget crisis, our elected officials are asking us if we want our taxes raised or our services cut. LFA has a solution that involves simply investing in local Arizona businesses as a way to expedited recovery that won’t cost anyone a penny more.

There is substantial evidence that the economic benefits provided by local businesses are much greater than those provided by national chains. A study co-sponsored by the Austin Independent Business Alliance of Austin, Texas, found that the economic impact of shopping with a locally-owned business of any kind is at least three times that of a chain store. For every $100 spent in a locally-owned business, $45 is reinvested in the state economy; while for every $100 spent in a chain store, a mere $13 remains in the state. These local dollars recirculate and create wealth for the region. Additionally, jobs are created when the local owner hires the local accountant, graphic designer, PR company, or supplier.

LFA is working to improve Arizona’s economy by supporting a strong local business community while simultaneously raising public awareness of the economic and cultural benefits provided by locally-owned businesses of all kinds. The organization recently launched the “Shift Arizona” campaign, aimed at strengthening the local economy, increasing civic pride, and changing consumer buying patterns to increase the economic sustainability of this region. During this economic downturn, LFA has identified a plan that will assist in economic recovery. It will also improve our environment, create jobs, and enhance community development.

“Shift Arizona” is based on a study that was recently completed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that examined the spending patterns of residents and businesses there. The study determined that if all 600,000 people in Grand Rapids simply shifted 10% of their spending from national to local businesses,

the result would be 1600 new jobs, an additional $130 million in the local economy and an increase of $52 million in local wages in one year. LFA believes Arizona is ripe for a “Shift” and thus, launched the Shift Arizona campaign on September 23, 2010. A press conference was held to announce the launch and was supported by Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, Glendale Vice Mayor Steve Frate, and councilmembers from across the valley.

A new website, www.shiftarizona.com, features an online calculator where residents can enter their monthly expenditures and find out how much they personally could put back into the local economy by simply shifting 10% of their spending habits. Using participants’ zip codes, LFA will be able to track which communities across Arizona are making the biggest Shift, creating a fun rivalry between our cities and towns, with the business leaders guiding the way to a healthier and more sustainable economy.

Going local is much easier than many people think. Choosing a local mechanic for an oil change, picking up Hickman’s Eggs, or choosing Harkins Theatres are all ways to keep three times more of our money right here at home.

Each time a consumer spends a dollar, he or she is making a choice that affects the future direction of this state. Armed with the facts, most consumers making long-term decisions will choose to support locally-owned businesses that promote community character, diversity and a strong local economy.

We ask that business owners and decision makers do the same.

Changing procurement policies to reflect real costs, buying office supplies from a local company, or finding a community bank are all decisions that must be made while considering the community our children will inherit. Printing, promotions, payroll services can be sourced locally, and all of that local sourcing means more jobs right in Arizona. Please take the pledge and find a way to Shift 10% of your money.

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y daughter was an All-State high school softball pitcher and she had a lot of successes. Her school had a rivalry with the neighboring high school. Following a loss to that team, she told me that what took her off course was that the umpire changed the strike zone.

When I shared that comment with a colleague (who was ribbing me) he asked, “aren’t we supposed to adjust when the strike zone changes?” That response has stuck with me over the years as it’s a great question. When the strike zone changes metaphorically on us, how quickly can we adjust to the new zone?

Every day we wake up with expectations that our day will be the same as the day before. We are creatures of habit and derive comfort when our lives remain within the status quo. However, the status quo creates “rules” for life that we expect to be followed and when they are not, we are taken off our course. Using the softball pitches and game analogy, let’s review those things that take us off course.

The Fast Ball. For most people, life moves too fast.

We are overcommitted at work and at home with precious little time for ourselves. We don’t have time to nourish our bodies or for the activities that feed our souls. Rather we seem to be chasing the ever changing brass ring that we believe will lead us to happiness.

Focus on the task in front of you. Stay in the moment to slow things down. Prioritize to say YES to those things, people and activities that are truly important.

The Curve Ball. We make and live by plans, and many times those plans are disrupted by life events. Curves are the storms in our lives from the big ones like losing jobs, serious illness and ending relationships to flat tires, common colds, and dealing with relationship problems. With the curve balls, it’s important to examine how we adapt or respond to the curve. Our response to obstacles can either empower or disempower us. Keep focus on the ball (the goal) will make handling the curves more manageable.

The Change-Up. While the curve and change-up are similar, I want to focus the change-up on changes that we purposefully want to make. Do you find yourself locked into the same behaviors and the same routines even though you know you need to make changes?

Facing needed changes allows us to face new challenges. Changing requires us to walk into the unknown. Depending upon how much we resist change,

the list of disadvantages to making change can greatly outweigh the advantages, giving us reasons to remain stuck. We may not like the feeling, but there is no progress without change.

The Rise Ball. The rise ball starts low and continues to rise. Rise balls represent our successes. Do we continue to believe in limitless potential or do we place obstacles in our own paths? There is a quote I have heard often that states “Argue for your limitations, and they become yours.” Do you argue for your limitations or are you exploring ways to continue to rise. Success can put blinders on us, not allowing us to see new ways to continue to rise.

The Umpire. The umpire represents our own inner critic. The more critical we are of ourselves, the more difficult it is for us to raise or maintain our own self-esteem. One of the worst things we do to ourselves is to compare ourselves to others. We will always be able to find others in better circumstances than ours. The reverse is also true. When we stop worrying about what others have and do, we can bring the focus back to us.

This allows for dreams, plans and actions to manifest in success.

The Fans. Fans can energize us or drain us. Have you ever noticed how drawn we are to certain people? They are typically upbeat, charismatic, positive and energizing. They leave us excited about our own potential and possibilities. Then there are the drainers.

These people are gifted at sharing the worst, reminding us of our pasts, and are just generally doom and gloom individuals. They tell us that they are sharing negative information for our own good! My best advice is, do not take praise or criticism too personally. True fans are there for you in good and bad times.

The different speeds and locations of the pitches, the fans, and the umpires can take us out of our comfort zone into life’s challenges. When life moves the strike zone on us we have at least two options for reacting to the movement. I think the more options we create for ourselves, the more likely we are to be successful in navigating through storms. However, the two options that are always available to us are to see the storms as a challenge that we can overcome or as a challenge that takes us out of the game. The good news is that we always have choices. Even if we don’t make the best choices in the beginning of a challenge, we can always rethink the challenge and successfully move through it! discovertheregion.com 12/10

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by Pete

I Peters www.boomerseriesbooks.com

sor it Golf s it Business?

Those that don’t play golf often have a hard time envisioning why those that do are so adamant about the game. If you have heard about the book “A Good Walk Spoiled” by John Feinstein and never read it, you may think that’s all golf is. After all, who in their right mind would waste four or five hours walking around chasing a little white sphere with a bunch of sticks? The ridiculous part is, once you have found the elusive object, you take one of your sticks and hit it away from yourself only to go look for it again. Assuming you find it, you proceed to repeat the activity using different sticks (that you carry in a bag with other assorted paraphernalia) until you put the ball in a hole. Once in the hole you take it out and repeat the process until you have put the ball into 18 holes and taken it out 18 times. It’s easy to see why the uninitiated would see this as a misspent use of time and energy that has no redeeming features.

Those who play the game may see it as a metaphor for life itself. Many see it as a challenge. When played at the best of their ability and in some cases beyond their expectations, it’s a great day. It may be a source of relaxation or release. Some will see it as a source of frustration and, in extreme cases, anger. But when played poorly, they always hold out the hope of improving, doing better.

Some days are better than others. As long as you are walking on top of the grass, taking in air and getting in a round of golf, it’s a good day.

There is, however, another group of participants that not only see golf as a metaphor for living but also for business as well.

Anyone who plays the game knows how you comport yourself on the course tells others a great deal about you as an individual. It also gives insight into how you are as a business person.

The objective in business is to reach your goal as economically, swiftly, and directly with the fewest deviations from the business plan and marketing plan as possible. Do all this while keeping your brand intact and staying true to your stated mission.

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In business as in golf you have choices. Do you want to take a conservative approach and try to hit it right down the middle or are you more of gambler, a risk taker? Do you like to try and get to the green by the shortest route possible even if it means risking that your ball (your brand) may end up lost or possibly in trouble because you didn’t choose the right path or fell prey to the temptation of instant gratification?

In business and in golf there are more parallels than one might imagine.

Both have rules. Both are a journey. Both are filled with obstacles. Both have long-term and short-term goals. Both have a mission. Both have tools. Both have rewards for a game wellplayed.

At The End of the Day There are measurements along the way in both cases. In golf it’s as simple as the score card. How many times did you hit the ball? It doesn’t matter if you hit it in the hazard or behind a tree. There are no pictures on the scorecard. It’s not how, but how many. Did you count them all? Did you assess all the appropriate penalties? Those are what matters. If you are in the habit of reporting your score properly in golf, that probably speaks well for your honesty in business as well.

Folks would much rather do business with an honest golfer than one who is not.

Your business measurements are increased growth, returning customers, referrals from existing customers and, of course, your profit margins. Current customers are the most important assets you have. If you have current customers referring you, chances are you are doing things right by them and they will tell others.

Folks would much rather play golf with an honest businessman than one who is not.

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Experience the uncompromising quality, diverse amenities, and natural splendor that are the hallmarks of Arrowhead Country Club.

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The Cactus League Spring Training 2011

by Alex Ferri

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n Arizona, Major League Baseball’s spring training is synonymous with hope and optimism. It marks the beginning of a brand new season, where every single team has the exact same chance of making the playoffs.

More teams are moving their spring training facilities to Arizona, which means even more baseball every spring. The games are fun and exciting, with rookies and veterans alike playing their hardest to make the big league club. There are great events held every year for both the young and old. The venues are fantastic, from the rural ballparks with views of the mountains, to the urban stadiums 10 minutes from downtown Phoenix. The weather is amazing, and you will never have to worry about a rainout. Spring training ballparks are also much smaller and offer an intimacy that big stadiums cannot.

Every year in March, before the start of the season, Major League Baseball teams come to Arizona for spring training. They play exhibition games that allow them to get a look at the new players trying out for roster spots. These games also give returning players an opportunity to practice and hone their skills prior to the regular season. The games themselves take place almost exclusively in March, though some players arrive sooner and stay later than that. Spring training is a fresh start for teams and players alike, giving them both a chance to prove that they are ready for the upcoming season.

Arizona boasts one of the best environments for baseball in the country. With an average high temperature of 75 degree in March, the Phoenix area is a great place to sit back, relax, and enjoy some baseball in the sun. So grab those shorts, put on those new sunglasses, and layer on the sunscreen. Come to Arizona to escape the winter cold and enjoy the summer pastime, all in perfect spring weather.

Spring training in Arizona, called the Cactus League, began with the Cleveland Indians and the New York Giants in 1946. Spring training in

Arizona was a tough sell to many teams, who believed the state was nothing but a barren wasteland. But by 1980, teams started to come around, and eight teams had taken up residence in Arizona. The Indians left for Florida in 1993, which caused legislation to be passed in Arizona increasing the economic incentive for building stadiums in the state. The lure of new ballparks and great weather was too strong for many teams, and the Cactus League now hosts 15 teams, exactly half of Major League Baseball.

The Cleveland Indians have returned to Arizona, and starting last year, began to share their park in Goodyear with their cross-league rivals, the Cincinnati Reds. The ballpark is located about 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, and offers a variety of amenities. The ballpark is very family-friendly: kids get to run the bases after every Saturday and Sunday game, and autograph days are held every Wednesday and Thursday. Goodyear also has many different levels of seating to suit your various needs, all of which offer great, 360-degree views of the field. By arriving in late February, visitors can even attend Fan Fest, a behind the scenes look at the stadium. Fans can watch teams practice, get autographs, play catch on the field, and take tours of the facility.

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres play at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, 30 minutes outside of Phoenix. The park has seats for 11,000 and a grass belt around the outfield for extra capacity where fans can enjoy a baseball game and a picnic at the same time. The stadium opened in 1994 and has a friendly atmosphere.

Every year, spring training is kicked off by an annual charity game between the two teams, which has donated over $100,000 to local charities. The complex’s concession stands feature a foot-long “Ruthian Hot Dog,” with proportions that can only be compared to Babe Ruth himself.

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White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Opened in 2009, it is the largest spring training complex in Arizona with a capacity of 13,500. Both teams drew record crowds in their inaugural season. The park even features a fully stocked lake separating the two teams’ practice fields. Located in Glendale, the field is just a short drive outside of Phoenix. Fans can walk paths leading around the lake before the game and take in the view, which includes buildings with sloped roofs to blend in with the mountains. Two patio areas are available for private parties with a great view of all the action.

Spring training games are unequaled in their intimacy. The experience cannot be matched by larger ballparks, regardless of the price of purchased seats. Spring training stadiums are on a much smaller scale than big league

parks, usually only having seats for under 10,000 fans. When fans are at a spring training game, they can feel like the 10th player on the field. Everything down to the players’ facial expressions and the sweat on their brow can be seen, and visitors can even have conversations with them if they are feeling talkative. Fans get a whole new perspective on the game of baseball, something much more personal and intimate. They do have to stay on their toes, as foul balls can be hit to all parts of the stadium. Everyone should remember their mitts and keep their eyes out if they want a souvenir.

The 300 level at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati can feel far away from the events on the field. But at spring training, with the proximity to the action, fans are immersed in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the American pastime. Come to Arizona to rekindle your love of the game or discover the game for the first time. • 70

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Calendar of Events December 2010 A Christmas Carol Actors Theatre Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 12/4-12/24

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Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style Phoenix Art Museum 1625 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 Thru 1/2/11

Woody Guthrie's American Song Arizona Theatre Company Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Thru 1/16

The Nutcracker Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 12/10 - 12/26 The Phoenix Symphony Let it Snow!

Home for the Holidays 12/3-12/5 Candlelight Messiah 12/9, 12/12, 12/18 New Years Eve 12/31

Home for the Holidays It's a Wonderful Life Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 West Paradise Lane Peoria, AZ 85382 12/10-12/24 Frances Smith Cohen's Snow Queen Center Dance Ensemble Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 12/4-12/19

Las Noches de las Luminarias 2010 Desert Botanical Garden 1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 12/9-12/30 Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Childsplay Inc. Tempe Center for the Arts 700 West Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 Thru 12/24 Annie Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 5247 East Brown Road Mesa, AZ 85205 Thru 12/25 Miracle On 34th Street Theatre Works Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 8355 West Peoria Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 12/4 – 12/19 Zoolights Phoenix Zoo 455 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 11/25-1/9

Holiday Pops Salt River Brass Mesa Arts Center Theaters 1 East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85211 12/19 Sister's Christmas Catechism:The Mystery of the Magi's Gold Scottsdale Center for the Performing Art 7380 East Second Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251 12/21-1/2 Festival of Carols Phoenix Boys Choir Different venues (602) 264-5328 12/17, 12/19/ 12/20

January 2011 Chicago Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 5247 East Brown Road Mesa, AZ 85205 Thru 2/12

Don Quixote Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 2/11-2/13 John Michael Montgomery Del E Webb Center for the Performing Arts 1090 South Vulture Mine Rd Wickenburg, AZ 85390 2/10 & 2/11

Symphony Fantastique The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004

1/6-1/8 Music in the Garden -Winter Concert Series Desert Botanical Garden 1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 1/23, 1/30 Turandot Arizona Opera Symphony Hall 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 1/21-1/23 Bye, Bye Birdie Scottsdale Desert Stages 4720 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 1/7-2/6 My Fair lady Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 West Paradise Lane Peoria, AZ 85382 1/7-1/30

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Calendar of Events Shrek the Musical ASU Gammage 1200 South Forest Avenue Tempe, AZ 85287 1/4- 1/9

No Way to Treat a Lady Phoenix Theatre 100 East McDowell Phoenix, AZ 85004 1/12-1/25 Jack Jones Skye 16844 North Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive Peoria, AZ 85382

Go, Dog. Go! Childsplay, Inc. Tempe Center for the Arts 700 West Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 1/29-3/6

Otello Arizona Opera Symphony Hall 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 3/11-3/13

World championship Hoop Dance Contest Heard Museum 2301 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 2/5 & 2/6

The Drowsy Chaperone Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 West Paradise Lane Peoria, AZ 85382 3/4-3/27

9 to 5 the Musical ASU Gammage 1200 South Forest Avenue Tempe, AZ 85287 2/22-2/27 Corks and Cactus 2/26-2/27 Music in the Garden -Winter Concert Series 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 Desert Botanical Garden 1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 Alice in Wonderland Valley Youth Theatre 525 North First Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 2/4-2/20

February / March

Ten Chimneys Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 West Paradise Lane Peoria, AZ 85382 2/17-3/6

The Desperate Hours Theatre Works 8355 West Peoria Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 Thru 2/13

March /April SLIDE Ireland Musical Instrument Museum 4725 East Mayo Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85050 3/17 Cry of the Celts Salt River Brass 3/12 Valley Vista Performing Arts Center - Surprise 3/13 Mesa Arts Center 12/10 Discover The Phoenix Region

13th Annual Litchfield Park Art and Culinary Festival 3/12 -3/13 The Music Man Del E Webb Center for the Performing Arts 1090 South Vulture Mine Rd Wickenburg, AZ 85390 3/11-3/12 Chicago Theatre Works 8355 West Peoria Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 3/25-4/17 Modern Masters Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 3/25-3/27 Lost in Yonkers Arizona Theatre Company Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 3/24-4/10

Menopause the Musical Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85211 2/8-2/27

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The Phoenix Symphony Brunch Violin Concerto 3/3-3/5 Feelin Groovy 3/18-3/20 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004

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The Phoenix Symphony Sibelius Symphony No.2 4/14-4/16 The Elvis Tribute 4/29-4/30 Symphony Hall 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004

Fiddler on the Roof ASU Gammage 1200 South Forest Avenue Tempe, AZ 85287 3/29-4/3 Grey Gardens The Musical Tempe Little Theatre Tempe Center for the Arts 700 West Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 4/1-4/3 The Sound of Music Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 5247 East Brown Road Mesa, AZ 85205 Thru 4/9 Music in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden 1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 Friday nights thru April Abduction from the Seraglio Arizona Opera 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 4/8-4/10 Man of La Mancha Mesa Encore Theatre 1 East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85211 4/8-4/23 Chicago Theatre Works 8355 West Peoria Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 4/1-4/17 Mosaik Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 4/29-5/1

The Comfort of Strangers CONDER Dance 700 West Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 4/15-4/16 Antony and Cleopatra Southwest Shakespeare Company 1 East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85211 4/14-4/30

The Phoenix Symphony Piano Concerto Festival Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor 5/5, 5/6, 5/7,5/12, 5/14, 5/15 Red Violin Concerto 5/19-5/21 Boogie Woogie Pops 1930's and 1940's: Music of the Greatest Generation 5/27-5/28 Symphony Hall 75 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Sleeping Beauty Chandler Center for the Arts 250 North Arizona Avenue Chandler, AZ 85225 5/13-5/15 The Mystery of Irma Vep Arizona Theatre Company Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 5/5-5/22

Not Now Darling Fountain Hills Community Theatre 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 4/8-4/24 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Scottsdale Desert Stages 4/8-5/1

April / May

Mamma Mia ASU Gammage 1200 South Forest Avenue Tempe, AZ 85287 5/17-5/22

Nine Phoenix Theatre 100 East McDowell Phoenix, AZ 85004 4/13-5/8

Music in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden 1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 Friday nights thru May

Billy Elliot the Musical ASU Gammage 1200 South Forest Avenue Tempe, AZ 85287 4/27-5/8 Smoke on the Mountain Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 5247 East Brown Road Mesa, AZ 85205 4/14-5/14 The Full Monty Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 West Paradise Lane Peoria, AZ 85382 4/22-5/15 discovertheregion.com 12/10

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RELOCATIONGUIDE Everything you need for a hassle free move.

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE Get estimates from several moving or truck rental companies.

Inquire about the amount of insurance coverag e the moving company provides.

Plan your travel itinerary and make lodging reservations in advance.

Obtain records from doctors (including dental x-rays, eyeglass prescriptions and vaccinations).

Request children’s school records and pet records.

Pay existing bills and close out local charge accounts.

Tran sfer insurance policies or arrange new ones.

Ask for professional referrals (doctor, insur ance, and accountant).

Decide what will be moved, sold, given away.

Have a garage s ale.

Cancel newspaper and utilities services.

Give change of address notice to post office, charge accounts, magazine subscriptions, relatives, friends, organizations, church, catalogs, past employer (for W-2 form).

Make arrangements for transporting plants and pets.

Pack special or irreplaceable items yourself and label.

Draw up a floor plan of where furniture should be placed in new residence.

Service car before trip.

Have cash on hand for emergencies.

FOR YOUR NEW LOCATION Secure telephone directory and a city map.

Arrange for services at new home (utilities, newspaper, mail).

Transfer license.

auto

titles,

plates

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drivers

Check school schedules and student enrollment requirements.

Notify the post office that you are moving.

An online Change of Address form is available on the United States Postal Service Web site.

Prepare a list of friends, relatives, business firms and others who should be notified of your move.

SETTING UP NEW ACCOUNTS NATURAL GAS

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Southwest Gas Arizona Public Service Salt River Project Black Mountain Gas (Cave Creek/Carefree) Mesa City

602.861.1999 602.371.7171 602.236.8888 480.488.3402 480.644.2221

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WATER

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Avondale Buckeye Carefree Cave Creek Chandler El Mirage Fountain Hills Glendale Goodyear Litchfield Park Mesa Peoria Phoenix Scottsdale Sun City West Surprise & Youngtown Tempe Tolleson Wickenburg Phoenix

623.478.3230 623.349.6800 480.488.9100 602.358.4211 480.782.2280 877.671.0348 480.837.3411 623.930.3190 623.932.3015 623.932.3015 480.644.2221 623.773.7160 602.262.6251 480.312.2461 623.214.8629 800.383.0834 480.350.8361 623.936.7111 928.684.2761 602.262.6251 discovertheregion.com 12/10

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PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

ELECTRICITY

Pharmacy

Supplier for electric is based on the city you are moving to.

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Services Avondale, Buckeye, Carefree/Cave Creek, Chandler, Gilbert, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Sun City West, Tempe, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sun City.

Laundry Service Auto Finance Company

Poison Control 602.253.3334 or 1.800.362.0101 Crime Stop Phoenix Police Department 602.262.6151 Suicide Prevention Center Hotline 480.784.1500 Arizona Highway Patrol 602.223.2000

VOTER REGISTRATION You must be at least 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Arizona. To vote in local and national elections, you must register 29 days prior to the election.

Registration can be done at a number of locations: The Maricopa County Department of elections 602.506.1511 League of Women Voters 602.997.5218 Political Party Offices All City Clerk offices Drivers License (MVD) Special mail in forms at all locations above and can also be found at any Post Office and some local Libraries.

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Health Club

CHECKLIST FOR RELOCATION

Cable America 480.461.0715 Cable Plus 602.956.7040 Cox Communications 602.277.1000 Sun Lakes Cable 480.895.8084 Wander Cable 800.626.0297

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Credit Card Companies

Mesa electric is supplied by the City of Mesa 480.644.2221

CABLE

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Bank/Finance Companies

SRP Salt River Project 602.236.8888

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality maintains a recycle hot line. To find out why recycling is important, what can be recycled and where, also pick up conservation tips. Call 480.782.3430.

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Lawn Service

APS Arizona Public Service 602.371.7171

RECYCLING

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Dry Cleaner

PUBLICATIONS Newspapers Magazines Newsletters Professional Journals

PERSONAL SERVICES Doctor(s) Dentist Accountant Lawyer BROKER INSURANCE AGENCY

GOVERNMENT OFFICES Department of Motor Vehicles Social Security Administration State/Federal Tax Bureaus City/County Tax Assessor Veterans Administration

UTILITIES Electric Gas Water Telephone Sewer District Trash Cable/Satellite Fuel (Oil/Propane) Sewer District

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Cardinals stadium chase feild U.S. Airways Center west world of scottsdale jobing.com arena phoenix international raceway turf paradise race course firebird international raceway lake pleasant regional park mcdowell mountain park camelback mountain south mountain park adobe dam regional park Hassayampa River Preserve

arizona museum for youth arizona museum of natural history arizona science center the bead museum cave creek museum children's museum of phoenix desert botanical garden heard museum mesa contemporary arts phoenix art museum phoenix zoo scottsdale museum of contemporary art taliesin west frank lloyd wright Desert Caballeros Western Museum

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