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623-341-8221 // imagesaz.com owner/publisher Shelly Spence
editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn
contributing writers Donna Kublin Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Amanda Christmann Larson Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence Susan Kern-Fleischer
Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Mike Harvey Jamie Pogue Jerri Parness Michele Celentano Monica Longenbaker Brenna Zumbro
Graphic artist Sam Paul
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Correction: February issue photo credit for chess player Nick DesMarais should have been credited to Bob Zimmerlich of Click Chick Photography.
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Sonoran Festival of Art Carefree • March 20-22, 2015 • Friday-Sunday • 10:00am-5:00pm
Visit Carefree Desert Gardens—Relax and enjoy 3 days of art, food, wine garden & entertainment! Free Admission! The annual Sonoran Festival of Art returns to downtown Carefree, and the streets surrounding the majestic Carefree Desert Gardens. Hosted by the prestigious Sonoran Arts League, this popular outdoor festival celebrates its 14th year featuring more than 100 accomplished and emerging artists from across the country. The Sonoran Arts League is one of the oldest and largest art organizations in the Southwest, drawing friends and followers from throughout the US and Canada. Enjoy three fun-filled days of live musical performances, wine tasting and interactive art experiences that encourage visitors to “be a part of the arts”!
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welcome Although we have no shortage of sunny days here in Arizona, there is something special about the warm sunshine juxtaposed with the milder springtime air that makes this one of my favorite times of year. Spring is often written about as a time of rebirth and renewal, and looking around at the eruptions of color across our desert landscape, one can certainly see why. Beyond the blooms and greenery, I also view the incoming season as a time of new beginnings for ImagesAZ. Whether that means brainstorming innovative ways to present our stories or liven up our layouts, it’s
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important to bring a fresh perspective to how we do what we do so that we may continue evolving, much like the landscape and community around us. It seems particularly significant to keep reinventing as our magazine celebrates 15 wonderful years of learning and growth. I consider myself extremely fortunate when I look back on the opportunities and experiences I’ve had thus far, and know that the next 15 years have even more fun in store. Much like sunshine in the desert or a perfectly cool spring morning, our ImagesAZ family is a presence I can always count on to bring beauty and joy
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to my everyday life. Wishing you a wonderful spring season and month ahead! Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221
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It was a Monday morning and Jerry Zander was getting ready to go to work. As assistant principal at Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, he was eager to start the day and be there for his students, but there was just one problem: about 20 javelina were blocking his driveway, protecting one of their young, and they weren’t about to move. He wasn’t quite sure what to do about the situation, so he acknowledged defeat and reluctantly called the school to tell them he would be late.
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Having javelina in the driveway is a bit unfamiliar for this former math teacher and athletic director from Seattle, but it’s just one of the small adjustments he and his family have happily made since they moved to Carefree last November. Jerry, his wife, Jenny, and their two sons, Jonathan, 4, and Nicholas, 2, have enjoyed discovering the wildlife around their home. It’s a lot different than the Pacific Northwest. “That’s part of what we love about living here,” says Jerry. “The scorpions will be something
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We’ve already seen coyotes, deer and a bobcat in our backyard.”
“We were drawn to this area,” says Jenny. “Although we were living in Anthem, we kept going back and forth to
The Zanders also enjoy the difference in the weather.
Carefree to go to church at Our Lady of Joy and to hike. It was also a lot closer to where Jerry works.”
“We were tired of the gray skies, so when the opportunity at Notre Dame came up, we decided to go for it and
Jenny is now a preschool teacher at Our Lady of Joy
move,” he says.
Catholic Church, in charge of the 3-year-old Early Birds class. The boys go to school there, as well.
The family had already had a taste of the Arizona sunshine when they lived in Tucson back in 2012. Jenny,
“The community at Our Lady of Joy is amazing,” she
a graduate of the University of Arizona, had worked as a
says. “It’s so friendly and I just love being a preschool
sign language interpreter and teacher at the School for
teacher there. The kids have so much energy!”
the Deaf and Blind in Tucson. Wanting to be closer to
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family, they moved back to Seattle, but after two years,
Education has always been a big part of the Zander
Arizona called to them again. That’s when Jerry took the
family. In fact, it was teaching that brought Jerry and
job at Notre Dame. After making the move, they spent a
Jenny together. After graduating from the University of
year living in Anthem with Jerry’s sister, but knew it was
North Dakota in Grand Forks, Jerry moved to Seattle and
only temporary until they found an area that better suited
got his master’s degree at the University of Washington.
them. They settled on Carefree, where they found a 1970s
He became a teacher and was a co-worker of Jenny’s
fixer-upper with funky wallpaper and transistor intercoms
father, as well as her brother’s teacher. At a school
that still work. But the rambling ranch also has large
baseball game, they met and immediately hit it off when
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they found out they were both educators. They got to know each other more at a postgame party and after a year of dating, Jerry proposed. They married in 2007 at Seattle’s St. James Cathedral. Now that they’re back in sunny Arizona, the Zanders take advantage of the outdoors as much as they can by hiking and exploring the area. “We enjoy hiking and try to do one every Sunday,” says Jenny. “I’ll go online to look for kidfriendly hikes and a lot of times we’ll go to Spur Cross. We also love food trucks and try different ones at the food truck rally in Scottsdale on Saturday nights. They have everything, from Thai to grilled cheese. The kids love it!” The Zanders also enjoy sports and find every opportunity to play and watch their favorite teams. “Sundays are for watching the Seahawks,” Jerry says emphatically. “We also like to attend Notre Dame football games. The boys love to play tennis and soccer and right now, Jonathan says he wants to be a hockey player when he grows up.” Jonathan also likes playing Batman and was happy that Santa brought him plenty of Batman Legos, toys and shirts. Nick, on the other hand, prefers Spider-Man, Matchbox cars, bugs and any ball he can get his hands on. Both love to cook. “We get the boys involved with MAR CH 2015
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making meals,” says Jenny. “They eat much better when they partake in the preparation.”
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The Zanders are also big on acts of kindness. When living in Tucson, Jenny became involved with Ben’s Bells, an organization whose mission is to inspire, educate and motivate people to realize the impact of intentional kindness. The group accomplishes this by hanging handcrafted bells around the community for people to find and take home as a reminder to practice intentional kindness. The organization also provides a program for kindness education that can be used in a variety of venues, such as schools, churches, workplaces and neighborhoods. Jerry recently brought the
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students participated in a “Kindness Day.” “I love that organization,” says Jenny. “To see the little things they do to be kind is so inspiring.” Both Jerry and Jenny are hoping to spread their own acts of kindness in the Carefree community as they establish roots and create new traditions. They have no plans to leave Arizona anytime soon. In
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March 21, 25, 27-29 Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo It’s a week full of bucking bulls and broncos as top-ranking male and female pro rodeo contestants duel to be the best in this annual competition featuring a variety of events around town. Check website for full schedule. March 21: Parade, 9 a.m., Downtown Cave Creek; Mutton Bustin’, 2 p.m., Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse; Kick-off Dance, 7 p.m., Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd. March 25: Dan Lebsock Memorial Golf Tournament, Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, 33750 N. Dove Lakes Dr. March 27-29: Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo, Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St. cavecreekprorodeo.com
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March 5 MIM Wedding Showcase Brides-to-be and engaged couples can tour the museum’s unique wedding and reception facilities, meet with award-winning vendors and enjoy an evening of live music, dancing, complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and giveaways. 4-7 p.m. Free. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.
March 6-8 Out West Balloon Fest and Fun Run More than 35 hot air balloons will light up the night sky at this inaugural festival featuring live music, food, kids activities, MAR CH 2015
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behind the backdrop of
a family-friendly 5K fun run
one of the world’s tallest
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March 6-8 Tour d’Artistes Studio Tour and Sale This self-guided tour takes
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you through Fountain Hills and into the studios of 28 featured artists to view their work, discuss their creative process and purchase original works of art. Maps can be downloaded from
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Butterfly Wonderland’s director of education Adriane
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March 14 Foothills Animal Rescue Wine Tasting Fundraiser Taste a variety of wines and appetizers while enjoying the music of “The New Deal” and supporting the Foothills Animal Rescue with this event hosted by The Rotary Club of Scottsdale North. 5-8 p.m. Wine Warehouse, 17025 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 140, rotaryscottsdalenorth.org.
March 14, 15 Experience Ireland Celebrate Irish music and culture with crafts, dancing and storytelling. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free with admission. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480478-6000, mim.org.
March 19 Career Connectors Meeting Spring into a new career and grow a professional network with this Valley nonprofit that assists individuals in career transition. This month’s meeting includes a discussion about salary negotiation and representatives from such employers as the Arizona Department of
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March 20-29 Desert Foothills Theater Presents “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club” This witty suspense set in
baseball-themed barbecue
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March 14 March Man-ness at The Manor Open House Celebrate manliness with a straight-razor shave, beverages and complimentary shoe shine, or kick back in the Vitality Lounge featuring men’s hormone therapies, energy boosts, hair services and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Manor, 20945 N. Pima Rd., 480-636-8911, themanoraz.com.
March 22 Time Out for the Arts: Pipe Organ Exploration
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Ministries. 11:30 a.m. to 3
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Join Brent Hylton for an
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jockey Scott Stevens, door prizes and a drawing for a 2015 Diamondbacks’ suite valued at $2,500. 5:30-7 p.m. $25. Cigar King and Hirsh Luxury Boutique, 7830 E. Gelding Dr., Ste. 100, afterthehomestretchaz.org.
March 28 Royal Baby Shower
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7th Inning Homestretch Barbecue Dinner
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and circumstance befitting an heir to the throne. Reservations recommended. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $45. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., 480-488-4812, carefreetea.com.
April 8 Desert Foothills Community Spelling Bee Audience participation is encouraged in this lively spelling bee featuring members of the community and benefitting Foothills Community Foundation’s Partners in Education program. 6 p.m. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., 480488-1090, azfcf.org.
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Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Mike Harvey
The University of Notre Dame is what it pretty much always has been: a big-time football powerhouse. There are 35 Fighting Irish grads on NFL rosters; that’s enough to field an entire professional football team. This spring, tight end Ben Koyack will probably be the first of a handful of Notre Dame seniors who will be drafted by NFL teams. The players who put their bodies (and brains) on the line for the school rightly get all the glory and praise from the 80,000 fans roaring at Notre Dame Stadium. On the sidelines, hidden among the beasts, Ryan Harvey is one of the behind-the-scenes people making it all happen. He isn’t out there blitzing quarterbacks or making diving catches, but as one of three senior student managers, he played a key — if anonymous — role in the success of the 2014 team, which despite a late season slump finished 8-5 with a bowl win over LSU.
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You can say that this young man has been going to
millions of people around the world wish they could
Notre Dame for a long, long time; he attended North
see just once.
Scottsdale’s Notre Dame Preparatory before fulfilling his longtime dream of studying at the University of
Q: What was your life like at Notre Dame Prep
Notre Dame. Now his little brother, CJ, is also attending
(activities, clubs, studies, etc.)?
Notre Dame — and also a student manager for the
A: At NDP, basketball was my main sport, but I played
football team.
volleyball in the offseason all four years. I was a National Honor Society member and in almost all
What is it like to be a senior football operations
AP classes. Between basketball and AP classes, there
manager (his official title) for the most famous football
wasn’t a lot of time for much else.
program in the country? Harvey took time out from his senior year studies to shed some insight.
Q: How does the university compare to your high school?
Q: How did you first get interested in being a
A: I think the biggest similarity between the two schools
student manager?
is first, the commitment to faith, and second, the
A: The manager program allowed me the opportunity
continual evolution of academic rigor. The university
to stay involved with sports at the collegiate level and
prides itself on being a Catholic research institution,
enabled me to be a part of my favorite thing in the
and in the same way I think NDP has looked to the
world: Notre Dame football. I’ve grown up a fan since
university as a template for Catholic education.
day one when I was in the hospital in a Notre Dame onesie. I knew that managing would be a grind, a
Q: How many hours do you put in as a student
huge time commitment, but there was no other club
manager?
on campus that I would like as much as managing. In
A: The hours increase as you move along in the
spring of freshman year, I signed up and went to the
program. Freshman year you might work 10 hours
introductory meeting, where they told us to expect to
per week, and if you’re selected as one of the 14
show up to work at 5 a.m. once or twice per week, in
sophomores to return the following fall and spring,
the cold and snow. I loved every minute of it, every
you start working every practice and all of the home
practice I was getting the opportunity to see what
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assuming you’re selected as one of the seven at the end of your sophomore year, you’ll work closer to 35 hours per week, in addition to traveling across the country to every game. Finally, if you’re selected as one of the three senior managers, you can expect to work at least 60 hours per week during the season. But I’ve never considered the hours as work. It’s one of the most fun jobs in the entire world, and if I ever felt like it was dragging along, I’d always remind myself how many millions of other people would pay an arm and a leg to be in my position. Q: What are your routine and key duties on game day? A: As the senior football operations manager, a lot of my work involved making sure the team stuck to our itinerary and got to and from wherever we were supposed to go. So once we made it to the hotel on Friday nights leading into Saturday mornings, my duties were much more relaxed than the work in creating the plan. If we’re all good as a managing team, then I get to enjoy the game from the best seat in the stadium, our sideline.
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Q: What do you think makes a good manager? A: The best managers are always cognizant of what’s going on at practice and should be able to anticipate whatever the coaches might need next. Q: How do the players, especially the stars, treat the managers? A: Our coaching staff prides itself on recruiting athletes that are “tough gentlemen,” meaning ferocious competitors on the field but gentlemen off the field who stand up for what’s right. So players treat all the managers, trainers and staff members with respect. As a senior manager, every player knows my name at the very least, and I’d even say that I’m friends with nearly every guy on the team. Q: What’s the most fun part of being a manager? A: Without a doubt it’s the moment when the Fighting Irish run out of the tunnel to take the field on game day. I can vividly remember the chills I got the first time I was on the field for a game. Q: What’s the biggest grind? A: The biggest grind is finding the balance between working for the team and staying on top of school. As a manager, especially when we’re winning, it’s easy to forget that we have our own responsibilities as students. Q: What are you studying at Notre Dame, and what do you plan to do after? A: I’m a finance major in the Mendoza College of Business. Witnessing both of my parents’ success in the business world, I have always wanted to get into business, and throughout high school I developed a passion for investing. I remember my dad giving me a small amount of capital to invest during my senior year of high school, and I made a few investments that doubled in value. Those returns hooked me into wanting to learn more about capital markets and portfolios. Q: Any dreams of having a “Rudy” moment and suiting up for a game? A: Ha, only if you could guarantee a win in the game.
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Everything in life starts small and grows into something
started with a bed frame. After that, the apartment
bigger. We crawl before we walk. We ride a bike before
began to lose its emptiness, as the small space grew full
we drive a car. The Pereida-Rice siblings built furniture
of the brothers’ wooden creations.
before they built a business. Amras, Tristan, Kalen and Ashton Pereida-Rice run a first-generation family
Friends began to take notice of their handiwork and
woodworking business on Camelback and 54th Avenue
asked the brothers to build furniture for their own
in Glendale. The four siblings create and build custom
homes. Tristan and Kalen turned their garage into
furniture in their workshop using quality wood and finely
a workshop just as their father and grandfather had
honed skills. Pereida-Rice Woodworking offers a fresh
before them. They began building and selling furniture
and innovative perspective on the art of woodworking.
to a growing number of interested friends. Meanwhile, Amras and Ashton were building and selling out of their
Growing up, the siblings were constantly exposed to the
workshop in Arizona.
talents of their father, who had a knack for crafting and building many things while his children were young.
Kalen graduated college with a degree in business and
Considered a handyman around the house, the children
finance. Working as a bartender, Kalen had a dream to
recall him always fixing whatever he found broken. Over
leave the restaurant industry and open his own business.
the years, the children would watch their father work and
Looking at the small woodworking sales made among
they were taught to do the same.
friends, Kalen saw great potential in owning a successful family business. He believed that he and his siblings
The siblings all took an early interest in building and
could realistically make their woodworking hobby a
crafting. Their father and grandfather both had small
profitable business.
garage workshops and the children loved spending time with them, watching and learning. Starting small, they
All four siblings agreed that their talents and skills could
built many of their own things throughout their youth.
produce quality products. However, being separated
Kalen remembers a small birdhouse being the first thing
by state lines, Tristan and Kalen decided to join their
he ever made. Of course, not everything was always a
other siblings in Arizona. A move from Santa Monica to
success. One time they built a small house out of wood
Glendale cut down on many of their living costs and
and set it in the yard. The idea was grand and their
also brought them closer to their family. While successful
efforts were commendable for such young ages; however,
in Santa Monica, working together in Glendale brought
the execution fell short of their plans. One thunderstorm
their business to an even greater level. Pereida-Rice
brought the small house’s demise. The children were
Woodworking officially took its name in 2013 and has
never discouraged. They learned from their mistakes
grown into a profitable business since.
and continued building more advanced work throughout the years. Each piece played a major role in their
The siblings work around the clock to produce furniture,
development, as their skills improved with every success
often times averaging around 80 hours a week in the
along the way.
workshop. When the youngest sibling, Ashton, builds new products, he remembers his father always asking him as
As young adults, Tristan and Kalen lived together in
a child, “What do you want to build, my boy?”
a Santa Monica apartment. Upon moving in, they saw their empty apartment as a blank canvas to create new
Today, their father’s advice is invaluable. A major
pieces of art. Mostly out of necessity, they built their
contributor to the siblings’ success, their father is still
own furniture to live and save money. Working with
involved in the family business. He is an active partner
hand-me-down tools from their grandfather, the brothers
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woodworker’s corner
^ Above - 7 drawer dresser ^ Above - Vanity
Right - “The Alex”> Rustic headboard and bed frame set
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The Pereida-Rice style is best described as rustic with an industrial, modern blend. Using natural wood, their mission is to create a simple and affordable product that consumers can use. Their sales have mostly been successful through online sites. At the start of their business, they sold many pieces through Craigslist and now see a growing success rate selling their products on Etsy. Roughly 80 percent of sales are attributed to online purchases and by word of mouth. Satisfied clients share their shopping experience with friends and family, resulting in new clientele for the Pereida-Rice siblings. While online sales and personal recommendations have brought much success to the company, the PereidaRices are looking to expand their clientele to Arizona residents. They have become very popular in California and also on the East Coast, where they ship most of their products. However, they are lesser known in their home state and would love to share their woodworking skills locally. It is one of their aspirations to reach locals who are interested in finely crafted, artisan-made products. Pereida-Rice Woodworking has brought the four siblings much joy over the years. They are proud to work together and most importantly, work for themselves. Being able to take a childhood hobby and turn it into a profitable lifestyle is rare and very admirable. The Pereida-Rice siblings share a passion for woodworking. They simply love to create and that passion is translated into the fine quality of their products. “There’s something so primitive about working with wood,” Tristan says. “Just taking that pile of wood and turning it into something real.” Their business is young and fresh and their products are first-rate quality. These entrepreneurs love to build things with their hands and are driven by determination and the desire to create art for others. “When I think back to where we started and now how far we’ve come,” Tristan recalls, “running this business is easily the most rewarding thing we’ve ever done.” pereidarice.com 310-749-5634 MAR CH 2015
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Writer Donna Kublin
A rare opportunity awaits art enthusiasts on March
One of the originators of the idea for the exhibition,
14, as seven fine art printmakers will be on hand at
Marty Gibson, explained that part of the purpose is to
the FCF Holland Community Center to talk about the
educate the public about the difference between a fine
processes they use to create original and limited edition
art print and a reproduction.
prints. The reception is the highlight of the exhibition titled, “Printmaking Today,” which runs from March 2–27.
“Artists are said to have made an original print when they embrace the print process as a medium of
The fine artists are Katalin Ehling, Pamela Fingerhut,
originality rather than mass reproduction,” she said. “A
Christine Sandifur, Marty Gibson, Judy Bruce, Ann Otis,
fine art print may incorporate many forms and archival
and Hank Keneally. Each artist pushes the boundaries
mediums.”
of printmaking, creatively breaking the rules while using varying techniques to create innovative and exciting
On display will be some prints that have a tactile
work. The exhibit is a testament to the expressive
quality of ink or wax on paper. The printing methods
range of modern printmaking’s technical and creative
will be an inseparable part of the work, something that
challenges.
cannot be achieved with reproductions. Some artists have embellished the print with drawing, collage and
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^ Images on top: Marty Gibson < Image bottom left: Katalin Ehring - Image middle: Ann Otis > Image bottom right: Pamela Fingerhut
additional print processes. These artists control every
photomontages of many layers. She begins by creating
aspect of the work, from inspiration to creative solution.
as many as 50 large digital photographs and portions
All exhibited prints are created as either unique or very
of photographs using professional techniques. These are
limited editions, where the plate or computer files are
then combined in Photoshop using multiple layers and
destroyed.
mask sections to achieve effects that can’t be achieved from a single photograph.
In addition to time honored methods like etching and stone lithography, the art world is waking up to
The photomontage is printed on archival paper with
include digital, experimental and mixed media works
archival inks to preserve the work. Each project contains
that address the diversity and open-ended nature of
limited editions of 10 large and 10 smaller prints. After
the creative process of printmaking. The two digital
they have been printed and stored, the file is deleted
printmakers use their own original photographic or
from her computer, insuring that the edition is limited
digitally produced imagery as multiple layers, creating
and therefore fine art rather than mass-produced work.
a vigorous artistic language. Their work is created in small editions with archival materials before erasing the
Christine Sandifur’s monoprints begin with an original
computer files.
image using oil-based inks on a Plexiglas plate passed through an etching press. Further layers use carved
All seven artists have enthusiastically expanded their
blocks that are inked and pressed onto the 100 percent
techniques far beyond the basics in pursuit of creative
rag paper by hand. These blocks are used alone and in
possibilities.
combination to create texture and pattern; no two prints are alike. There is, however, a repeatable matrix, or
Katalin Ehling has been working with encaustics (hot
plate, which allows each print to be similar. The method
wax) for nearly 45 years, specifically batik in the
used combines four to five layers that take several
Indonesian tradition. Venturing into more improvisational
months to finish, as the drying time increases with each
work and using her drawing ability and graphic skills in
layer.
more playful and abstract ways, she also embraced a new method of working with wax: encaustic monotype.
Marty Gibson’s love of painting led to her unique
The contemporary medium combines the ancient art
method of collagraph printing. A fiberboard plate is built
of encaustic painting with the general concept of
up using materials collaged (pasted) to the surface.
monotypes. Ehling paints with wax paint sticks on a
Frequently, materials include textured paper, fabric,
hot metal plate surface. The wax remains fluid until
straw, corn silk and sandpaper. Plates are further
the paper is laid over the image and lifted off. This
textured with acrylic gesso and gels. She then brushes
process combines the artistic freedom and innovation of
inks onto the plate before running it through her etching
monotype with the richness and luminosity of encaustic
press.
painting. Judy Bruce uses monotypes as a basis for her evocative “The end results are always a surprise, and the
artwork, painting inks to the Plexiglas plate with rollers,
monotypes have an immediacy that the batiks do not,”
brushes, sticks and fingers. Soft pastel, India ink, pencil
she said.
and sometimes collage are added to the monotype. The embellished monotypes are unique works of fine art.
Pamela Fingerhut is primarily a studio photographer whose work includes projects where she creates
Ann Otis is a storyteller at heart and is experienced
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in many printmaking processes. Her accomplished plate techniques include etching, engraving, intaglio, line bite, soft ground, dry point, aquatint, sugar lift, Xerox transfers and solar etching, which employs exposure to the sun to develop a plate. In his process, Hank Keneally
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combines several computer files, which may include his own photographs, scans of his drawings or his own computer illustrations. All three may be combined to make a final print. He creates limited edition prints and manipulates the materials aesthetically in a traditional printmaking manner.
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recently opened the Gallery for Fine Art, and this is the fifth exhibit to be shown there. Call ahead for gallery viewing hours. The artist reception is on March 14 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Bldg. B., Scottsdale 480-488-1090, azfcf.org Open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. judybruceart.com katalinehling.com pamelafingerhut.com martygibson.com hankkeneallyart.com annotisstudio.com sandifurartstudio27.com
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Writer Donna Kublin Photography by Bryan Black
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At a small Cave Creek studio, designer Debbie Lebsock
and owner of New Paradigm Mind Body Wellness; Eric
creates her one-of-a-kind, Western-inspired handbags that
Bischoff, co-owner of Bischoff Hervey Entertainment,
are functional and wearable works of art with unmatched
who purchased a man bag and briefcase; Debra Miceli,
tactile richness. Repurposing vintage leather and textiles,
world champion monster truck driver and former world
she gives new life to antique and collected objects and
champion female wrestler; and the head of the board of
materials, crafting hip, boho chic handbags with her
directors for Yellowstone National Park, who purchased a
signature sense of style. She calls her business Mercy &
bag and invited Lebsock to a private showing in the park
Grace Designs, a nod to a pivotal time in her life that
sponsored by the Big Horn Galleries in Cody, Wyoming.
nudged her to explore more fully her passion for fashion. Mercy & Grace Designs handbags have been sold Lebsock
disused
primarily at the Arabian Horse Show in Scottsdale; Big
secondhand treasures, salvaging them and giving them
loves
the
process
of
discovering
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new life in her creations. She scours flea markets, barn
Fort Worth, Texas; area art festivals and sometimes just
sales, antique shops and more to find horse tack, vintage
from people seeing Lebsock carrying one. She gets a
jewelry and textiles, as well as old cowboy chaps and
lot of referrals and arranges for private showings. She
leather, which she collects for future use.
has also done some wholesale with a few stores and is always looking for new outlets, including doing more
“My designs start with the objects I find,” she said. “I let
trunk shows.
the materials speak to me. They provide inspiration and the designs seem to flow from them.”
Lebsock started her business in November 2012 following a life-altering experience that led her to read numerous
Often, vintage tack has to be cleaned and reconditioned
self-help books. She took to heart many of their messages
before it can be used. Once this process is done, Lebsock
about following her passion, which put her on the path to
designs and hand cuts leather and textiles, sews, hand
honor her creativity and start up Mercy & Grace Designs.
sets rivets and often grinds belts or horse reins for straps. She selects the right combination of materials for
She began with the creation of a few bags, using a
unity and striking contrast, mixing old and new. She has
borrowed commercial sewing machine and operating out
made good use of a vintage gun and holster; real elk and
of a garage. She showed her new handbags to women
deer horn; authentic Indian bead work and rugs; sterling
at an eclectic home furnishings store and was pleasantly
silver and turquoise, to name a few. She has also made
surprised that not only did she sell them, but she also
several custom bags for customer orders, incorporating
had orders to create several more. Buoyed by enthusiasm
family heirloom pieces into specially made handbags.
for her designs, she felt she could take the risk of beginning this new venture.
“Some of my favorite materials to work with are old cowboy chaps and anything that has the irresistible look,
“It is true what they say: If you are doing what you love,
smell and feel of worn leather,” she said. “I like the feel
it doesn’t seem like work,” she says. “And when you find
of the old leather and the look of it in the finished bag.”
your passion and love what you are doing, things just happen.”
People love her handbags and customers have started collecting them, with one customer having purchased six.
Early on, before her business really took off, she was
National and area celebrities have been spotted with
intending to take a break from Arizona and live in Florida
them, including Kara Britz, lead backup singer from
for an extended period of time. She was disappointed
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could have happened. Instead, she went to Cody, where her work was supported, encouraged and sought after by members of the community. “It was really pivotal for my business and personal development,” she said. “It helped me develop a clientele and with every handbag, I improved and refined my skills.” A highlight for her was being invited to be a featured designer at the prestigious Cody High Style fashion show. So far, she has crafted more than 300 one-of-a-kind bags, and even though more are done every day, she has a very low inventory. Her customers respond to her work, connecting with her intention to put her art and soul into each bag as she lives her motto: Your bag is not ordinary, it’s extraordinary. She maintains that her bags are for women (and men) who
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Writer Margie Boutté
From April’s tulips to December’s Christmas markets, hundreds of riverboats glide along Europe’s historic rivers and canals, which span thousands of miles of Continental waterways connecting North Sea to Black Sea. The major rivers of the world are increasingly popular vacation destinations thanks to the growing trend of riverboat cruising, one of the best ways to explore inland Europe, visiting cities, towns and villages that big ships usually can’t access. Riverboat cruises offer an alternative to both ocean cruising and land-based bus tours, combining some of the best qualities of each. Like their counterparts on ocean cruises, riverboat cruise passengers have the luxury of unpacking just once. However, rather than unbroken expanses of ocean water, river cruisers enjoy constantly changing scenery at a more leisurely pace from their cabin windows and balconies or from the top deck lying comfortably on a lounge chair with a glass of wine or coffee in hand as the countryside floats by. Also, river cruise ships are usually smaller than most ocean-going ships and serve more as floating hotels, offering a more intimate cruise experience. Like tour bus passengers, river cruisers get to see everything from large cities to quaint inland villages where ocean liners can’t go. Every day a new port is featured, guided tours are included with personal headsets and no one opts to spend a day enjoying the boat when they could be out exploring. Many riverboats carry a fleet of bicycles that can be taken out (at no charge) in port if you’re eager for a more active option than the typical city tour. River cruise ships often dock overnight in a city or town, allowing passengers to disembark and enjoy the cuisine, shopping and nightlife on shore while taking in the spectacular views of ancient cathedrals and panoramic river scenes. Your ship is almost always docked a few historic blocks away from the heart of a city. While sailing between ports, river cruise passengers also enjoy the luxuries of on-board dining with local wines included, comfortable cabins with hotel-style beds and modest entertainment. If you would like to try a river cruise, you have your choice of rivers and even of continents. In North America, river cruises travel along some of the great rivers, including the Columbia, Snake and Mississippi. In Europe, river cruises explore cities and villages along the Danube, including Budapest, Prague, Vienna and Nuremberg; travel the Seine through the Normandy, Burgundy and Provence regions of France; cruise the Rhine from Amsterdam to
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Switzerland through Germany and France; journey through
on India’s Ganges River, including India’s “Golden Triangle”
Portugal and Spain on the dramatic Douro River; and
— New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
follow the waterways that link the Russian capitals of St. Petersburg and Moscow.
The variety of river cruises is constantly expanding and dozens of new ships are being introduced every year.
In Asia, cruises of the Yangtze River reveal high
These new builds feature amenities like spacious two-room
mountains, deep gorges, bamboo groves and ancient
suites, cabins with full balconies, free Wi-Fi, alternative
temples, with shore excursions that visit some of China’s
eateries, gyms, spas, swimming pools and museum-worthy
most treasured cultural sites. A cruise along the Mekong
art collections.
River provides a unique opportunity to experience one of the most exotic regions of the world. From tranquil fishing
Book early, as these river cruise vessels have limited
villages to bustling urban streets, there are wondrous
capacity and fill up quickly.
things to be seen along this fabled river. Explore the
Margie Boutté, owner/luxury travel
newest destination, the alluring Irrawaddy River, cruising
consultant of Elite Travel of Scottsdale
through Myanmar (formerly Burma) visiting sacred sites,
and Grayhawk resident, has been
Buddhist monasteries, temples and pagodas.
designing unforgettable travel experiences for clients nationally for over 20 years.
In Africa, experience the wonder of an African safari
Her motto is, “If you can imagine the
cruise on the Chobe River for incredible wildlife viewing. The Chobe River supports an array of African game, plant and bird life, including one of the greatest concentrations of elephants on the continent.
dream, I can create the reality.” Margie, a Virtuoso Member, holds numerous specialist certifications with hotels/resorts, cruise lines, destinations, Virtuoso & Virtuoso Cruise Host accreditation, and keeps current through continuing education and travels. She has traveled to 153 cities in 33
In South America, a cruise of the mighty Amazon presents
countries around the world.
the opportunity to view exotic wildlife, rainforests and the fascinating culture of life along this jungle river. Finally,
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He’s not quite a guitar-smashing rock star, yet miles
Yet there is a method to his madness, as this 28-year-
from your stereotypical classical music performer. No
old — somewhere between a wunderkind and seasoned
wonder Time Out New York called him “a bona fide
professional — is not only wildly entertaining, but
Bach star.”
also seriously talented. As The New York Times raved after witnessing his contribution to a multi-disciplinary
Though catchy, that’s a bit simplistic. Evan Shinners is
Museum of Modern Art piece, “Evan Shinners attacked
one complex artist, bringing everything from Rimbaud
the score with a bravura that might have pleased Liszt.”
energy to a “Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” casual genius to the symphony hall. He has been known to play two
Shinners, a native of Denver who attended the Juilliard
pianos at once, mixing his own compositions in with
School, will play at the Musical Instrument Museum on
Beethoven and Bach and drawing in younger audiences
March 15. He lives in Brooklyn, where his life is pretty
with his mad performance style.
much eat, drink, practice, repeat. He recently took a break from his grueling regimen to talk to ImagesAZ
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about his upcoming “Goldberg Sutra” (a variation on the variations) performance, answering any and all questions — though showing something of a disdain for comparison, stereotypes and other attempts to confine his effervescent spirit and boundless vision. If you’ve ever popped open Champagne, you know it’s pretty hard, if not impossible, to put the cork back into the bottle. So it goes with Evan Shinners, uncorked and bubbling with ideas. Some look to him as the youth-hooking savior of classical music. If so, he is a reluctant one, more interested in playing Handel’s “Messiah” than in being one. Q: The first time you went to the symphony — how old were you, and how did you feel? A: I don’t remember the first time I went to a symphony. It was probably when I played with one when I was 12. My folks are not musicians. I don’t know if there would have been a reason to go. Q: And the most recent time you went to the symphony as an audience member, how many people your age were there? A: I never count such things, but you would find the youth quite strong among the public. Q: Why did you start playing classical music? A: I guess it was something that was thrown my way. I just started tinkering away at the piano. We found someone who knew piano and she put a book of Beethoven in front of me. I started with Beethoven and went farther and farther down the rabbit hole. We got a piano when I was 9. Q: Ever been in a rock band or hip-hop group? A: Both. I had a hip-hop group when I was 16. I rapped about classical composers. I made the beats all the way through college. After I graduated from Juilliard, I quit classical piano for about a year and went on the road. Q: What was your rock band called? A: The SUITS! Q: Still doing it? A: The SUITS! are not active. But that style of performance has evolved into my show today. Q: Do you rap during your concerts? A: I don’t rap. But I sing.
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Q: How did your hip-hop thing go over?
extinction. How do you accomplish this mission?
A: I don’t think [audiences] took it seriously, a 16-year-
A: I would start by going into solitude for about a
old kid rapping about classical composers. Audiences at
decade. Then I would have all the answers when I came
bars react differently than classical audiences. But at the
back down. But I don’t think that’s going to happen. If you
same bar, every night for three nights a week, you have
look at the numbers and statistics at symphony things,
to keep it interesting. And people are drinking and talking
you find an increase in young people going. It’s mostly
around you — it requires a different kind of focus than a
the media who pushes this stuff about classical music
classical music concert, where everyone is looking at you
going extinct. I think the reality is it’s not going extinct.
like a fish in an aquarium.
There are people getting interested in it. People find classical music later in life. You can only be interested in
Q: What about the stereotype: Are most classical
Facebook and popular culture for so long before you find
musicians nerdy as teens?
something more meaningful in your life.
A: I didn’t know any classical musicians in high school. But stereotypes are stereotypes for a reason; they’re
Q: Do you think you reach younger audiences by
usually somewhat based in truth. But that has nothing
doing what you talked about earlier, not treating the
to do with the music. It’s the traditions with which the
music like museum pieces?
music gets taught. They’re treated like museum pieces …
A: I don’t consciously think of a philosophy before I
[classical music teachers] think of themselves as guardians
act. I’m just acting. I think if I were thinking about a
to this sacred culture. Jazz is starting to suffer from some
philosophy before performing, I’d be a phony. Like a
of the same problems.
politician. Do what you want to do and let the public come to you. I think audiences find it most interesting
Q: This gets back to something I asked you about
when they encounter someone just being himself.
how many people your age were at the symphony.
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Let’s say for the sake of discussion it’s up to you,
I get a lot of young people from my concerts and I get a
and you alone, to save American classical music from
lot of good reaction from young people who say, “I really
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enjoyed it.” But it’s never once been mentioned, “I never thought I would enjoy it” or “I never thought I would be interested in such older music.” They don’t see the music of Bach or Beethoven as old. Q: What will your MIM performance be like? A: A large percentage of Bach, smaller percentage of my music. Q: Have you spent much time in North Scottsdale? A: I know Arizona quite well. Once or twice a year I go camping and backpacking in Sedona or Flagstaff. Q: Whom do you most like to be compared to (and least like)? A: I dislike comparisons all around. I really think the worst thing someone would say is, “It’s a blend of this artist and that artist.” Q: What if someone came up to you after a concert and said, “This might be strange, but you remind me of Frank Sinatra”? A: That would be awesome. Q: Would you rather play a Bach piece with absolute perfection in a technical way or make a mistake or two as you get lost in a creative rush? A: What do you think I’m going to say to that? Music is not like typing. There’s a reason why Miles Davis writes about classical musicians as robots. Q: If he came back from the dead and heard you play, do you think you would change Miles’ thinking? A: I think Miles had an unpredictable mind. I certainly think classical musicians everywhere should be aware of what he wrote and should seek to change his mind. If you spend 10, 20, 30,000 hours behind a piano, you should be able to sit in with people playing folk music. Otherwise, you’re missing something. Music is about having fun. It’s not a church where you go around and convince people to join the religion of Mozart. After the interview, something must have been gnawing at Shinners. He got it off his chest via email: Thanks for your time, Tom. Above all, I would like to stress that I am not attempting to preserve classical music, especially since I play Bach and my own music. It’s as I say, when you tell people something is dying, no one wants to go see it. I’m an entertainer using Bach’s music as a launching pad for my own song and dance, and I can tell you how Bach is a genius. I would guess the most traditional concertgoers wouldn’t even see my show as anything resembling a classical concert. MAR CH 2015
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Still golden-tressed in his early 70s, dressed in black
He’s been leading his own Jeep tours during the two
and clad in well-worn brown boots, Johnny Ringo looks
decades since.
like he was born to lead adventure tours in the Sonoran Desert he loves. He’s the owner of Carefree Adventures,
“As a little kid, I grew up watching spaghetti westerns
the former president of the Cave Creek Merchants and
with my grandma,” recalls Ringo. “I dreamed of living in
Events Association, the founder of the popular annual
the West, becoming a cowboy and riding a black-and-
Cave Creek Wild West Days and an honorary Buffalo
white horse. Now I’m living my dream.”
Soldier. His cell phone ringtone is the theme song to “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.”
Riding with Ringo About 15 of us meet at Harold’s Corral for our ride with
But Ringo isn’t his real name; he says with a twinkle
Carefree Adventures. Ringo is there and so are his fellow
that if he tells you that, he’d have to leave you in the
guides: Cactus, Steve, Mz. Ellie and Rebel, who is the
desert. Although you know he doesn’t mean it, you don’t
most memorably dressed as a Plains Indian in fringed
doubt a man who carries a loaded elk horn-handled
buckskin and colorful moccasins. She’s got blue war
revolver. He completely embodies the moniker of an
paint on her cheeks and is carrying a tomahawk and a
outlaw member of the Cochise County Cowboys.
knife fashioned with a bear jawbone.
“The first Native American guide I met was named Two
I’m sharing the Jeep with a couple of locals and their
Joes,” he explains. “He was the biggest American Indian
British friends. An undulating black ribbon of asphalt
I’d ever seen, tall and broad. I introduced myself and
cuts through gorgeous swaths of Sonoran Desert before
he looked at me and said, ‘From now on, you’re Johnny
turning into a dirt road. Then we are off into a canyon
Ringo.’ It stuck.”
as we wind our way to the top of Continental Mountain; it’s heart-pumping excitement as Ringo navigates the
Ringo left a high-paying career in New Jersey to move
rocky switchbacks. As we gain elevation, the sun-loving,
to Cave Creek. Not long after, he was sitting in Blue
Southern-facing saguaros give way to the high chaparral
Wash near Tonto Hills, thinking about his next life move.
and juniper of the Tonto National Forest. I marvel that this
One day he heard, then saw, a Jeep filled with people
is in my backyard.
laughing on a tour with a local outfitter. They saw him that first day, too — and the second. On day three, the
When we arrive at the summit, a hush settles over
driver stopped and asked Ringo if he needed water. That
the group as we take in the awesome sweeping views:
gave Ringo just enough time to write down the phone
three million acres of federal land preserved by President
number emblazoned on the Jeep’s door. The next day,
Theodore Roosevelt. We’ve traveled part of the Great
he called it and changed the course of his life.
Western Trail that at one time ran from Canada to Mexico, a footpath used by ancient peoples, cattle
“Opportunities pass us by every day,” he says.
ranchers, stagecoaches, sheepherders and the Pony Express. As if on cue, vultures and hawks circle above.
After going to work for his mentor, Sharon Gibson, he ended up buying out his next employer a few years later.
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and Ginger Underwood’s exotic leather shop for coffee
In addition to outings for families and friends, Ringo offers
and cookies, then browse belts, wallets and other leather
opportunities for executive teams to connect with each
goods made of ostrich, crocodile and lizard.
other and find better work/life balance with adventure and recreation. Through Carefree Adventures and Fun
From there it’s a short walk down to the Rackensack
Coach USA, colleagues can embrace a day focused on
Gold Mine. Mz. Ellie and Rebel show us rusted artifacts,
unplugging from their technology and busy schedules.
including a tobacco tin, glass aspirin jar, pocket watch, meat grinder, enamel coffeepot, whiskey bottles and
“Our message is that it is better to discover new adventures
spurs. Then we enter the mine equipped with hard hats,
and capture your business goals as a team,” Ringo says.
flashlights and the feeling of unknown territory as we follow the same vein that Edward G. Cave found in 1870
Carefree Adventures also offers “Mine & Dine” experiences
while Ringo peppers us with historical facts.
at the summit of Continental Mountain, giving guests the chance to enjoy dinner amidst canyon views and gorgeous
Back in town, Ringo invites us to lunch with him and the
sunsets. These reserved events can accommodate anywhere
guides at Harold’s. The Rosenburg family — mother Karry,
from 12 to 50 people. If you’re in the mood for romance,
father Rob, 15-year-old daughter Rebecca and 12-year-old
a Valentine’s Day special is planned for the weekend of
son Jack — are from New Jersey; they also have a home
February 14–15 titled “Mine, Wine and Roses.”
here in the area. Small world: Rob and Ringo learn they have friends in common. I ask them how their experience was.
“We take great pride in offering customized tours that set us apart from the rest,” Ringo says. “These tours are not just
“It was more than I expected,” says Karry. “We laughed
about plants and history, During the time we share, people
and learned things. It was a great way to spend the day
open up to each other. Fun is the most important thing.”
with family.” With Ringo and his team, it’s not just a ride, it’s an Strangers share an easy camaraderie as we eat and
adventure.
talk. When we depart, it’s with hugs and good wishes for continued happy trails.
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Writer Tom Scanlon
Two things are crucial in swimming: great starts and
Canada native put on a dominant performance, setting a
powerful turns.
state record in the 200-yard freestyle and a Mesa Skyline Aquatics Center record in the 500-yard freestyle, finishing
You can definitely say Nate Moore is off to a blazing start
more than three seconds ahead of the runner-up. She also
as a Chaparral High School coach; he is turning talented
anchored Chaparral’s 200-yard freestyle relay, which set a
swimmers into champions. In his first year, Moore coached
state record.
the Chaparral boys’ team to a close second in the state championship and was named the boys’ Division I Coach
“Taylor Ruck is a special talent,” her coach said. “I have
of the Year. His second year? Even better, as this fall he
been able to see her develop over the years to become
led the girls’ team to a state title and was named the girls’
one of the top swimmers in the United States. She is also
Division I Coach of the Year.
a Canadian citizen, so she is currently one of the top swimmers in Canada, as well.”
Hold on to your whistles, as Moore may just be getting started. Two of his swimmers this year, Taylor Ruck and
But did Moore have a clue that a young, inexperienced
Ryan Hoffer, were named Athletes of the Year. Get this: The
freshman would come in and dazzle at the big state
speeding Hoffer is a sophomore and powerhouse Ruck is
tournament?
just a freshman. “We knew as a staff that Taylor was going to swim fast at
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She may be a ninth grader, but Ruck swims like a grown
state,” said Moore. “That’s the way she is. She will swim
woman. In the tense state tournament that might have
fast at the big meets. She thrives in that environment. We
made most ninth graders shiver in fear, the 5-foot-10-inch
always try to keep the same philosophy with our team,
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though. Give 100 percent, be an awesome teammate and represent Chaparral the best way you can.” What kind of potential does Taylor Ruck have? “There is no telling what she can do,” said Moore. “That will ultimately be up to her. I hope Taylor continues to work hard and love the sport. That will be what will help her succeed in the future.” Forget the ego of a young champion, as her coach described Taylor as driven, willing to do anything for the team and a fierce competitor. “That combination of characteristics is what makes her so valuable to our team,” he said. And then there is Ryan Hoffer. After making a splash at the state tournament last year as a freshman, at the 2014 Junior Nationals the then 15-year-old set 15–16 age group records in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle.
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This year, after tearing up the books at the state swim by setting Arizona
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went to work the following month. At this year’s Junior Nationals, Hoffer raised eyebrows with a stunning 42.67 seconds in the 100 free, destroying his own
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15–16 age group record. The 16-year-old became the youngest swimmer to crack the 43-second mark in the 100 free. What makes this kid so good? “Ryan is one of the best swimmers in the United States on his starts and off the walls,” said Moore. “What I mean by this is he has incredible speed underwater. That means every time he starts a race and every time he has a turn in a race, he accelerates under the water by kicking faster than his competitors. This is a huge advantage for him when he swims short course.” Moore has a hard time putting into words Hoffer’s potential. “I again believe, the same way I did with Taylor, that Ryan’s success will ultimately be up to him,” he said. “He has a tremendous work ethic and he absolutely loves the sport. There will be many colleges that are looking for a swimmer as valuable and dedicated as Ryan.” Hoffer and Tucker are the most breathtaking talents around, yet they are not the only Chaparral underclassmen who shined at the state tournament. Sophomore Niccolo Quarante and ninth grader Sam Acheson were in the winning boys’ 200-yard medley. The girls’ 200-yard medley also finished first, with three underclassmen: sophomores Emma Broome and Emma Segneri, and MAR CH 2015
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“The swimmers are the ones that are putting in all the work. They are the ones that deserve all the credit. I just hope they all know how appreciative and proud I am to be able to say I am part of Chaparral Swim and Dive.”
junior Gillian Rieth. Kelly Huffer, another freshman, finished
of the Year honors, he said, “It is a tremendous honor. It
fifth in the 200-yard intermediate. Sophomore Gabriella
shows the level of talent there is at Chaparral for both the
Fagan was seventh in the 50 free, two spots ahead of
boys’ and girls’ swim teams.”
Segneri. While high school swimming is confined to the fall, it Segneri and Broome were a close second and third in
is a year-round sport for the best competitors. Moore
the 100-yard butterfly, and Broome was second by .09
is the regional head coach for Life Time Arizona Swim
seconds in the 100-yard backstroke. It’s no wonder that
Team, where he is in the unique position of coaching
the Chaparral girls’ team raced to the state title, winning
Cactus Shadows High School star Connor Stirling, the state
by more than 100 points. The boys’ team finished fifth.
champion in the 200 free and a close second to Hoffer in the 100 free.
The young talent on both teams is almost overwhelming. Coaching swimmers at various stages of development is “It is hard for me to describe how fortunate I feel to
hardly as easy as blowing a whistle and shouting, “Everyone
be a part of this group of swimmers,” Moore said. “The
in the water!”
swimmers are the ones that are putting in all the work. They are the ones that deserve all the credit. I just hope
“There are many different aspects to the job,” Moore said.
they all know how appreciative and proud I am to be able
“It is much more than just having a practice for swimmers
to say I am part of Chaparral Swim and Dive.”
to go to. Practices need to be challenging to help all the athletes improve, but they also need to be fun. It
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Moore, who lives in Cave Creek, has been coaching in
can be hard at times to balance the two. Swimmers also
Arizona since 2007. Asked about the back-to-back Coach
have the challenge of both the physical and mental side
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of the sport. One of the biggest opportunities you have as a coach is helping each swimmer develop mentally to believe he or she can do extraordinary things. This is the part of the job that can be both the
most
challenging
and
most
rewarding.” Nate
Moore
knows
all
about
swimming, as he was quite a fast fish himself in his younger days, when he was a high school and junior college all-American. He still gets in the water, which keeps him in touch with his athletes. “I swim almost every day,” he said. “I will occasionally swim with a couple of the swimmers I coach on our club team. I have also competed at some of the meets with the swimmers I coach. I don’t want to stop. I don’t compete as much now, but the satisfaction I feel after a hard swim practice is unlike any other sport for me. I also feel like it is important for me to get in and do some hard sets once in awhile to help me relate to the swimmers. I feel like you can be even more effective as a coach if you still identify with how challenging swimming is.” Most coaches would feel blessed to have one superstar in a career. Nate Moore has two, and they are both back to set the Chaparral pool on fire again next year … and the year after. And, in Ruck’s case, the year after the year after. Whoever is in charge or keeping the record book will be rolling his or her eyes saying, “Here they go again.” MAR CH 2015
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If you are enthralled with Native American art and
groups to arrive in the Cave Creek area, around A.D.
jewelry, now may be a good time to collect it.
700. They were canal-builders, sophisticated farmers,
Whether it’s the economic upswing or a cyclical trend,
and artisans involved with the production of ceramic
there seems to be strong interest in Native American
pottery around A.D. 200. By A.D. 500, their pottery was
art, as evidenced by competing markets in Santa Fe
widespread and traded,” said Kraig Nelson, a local
this past summer.
historian who volunteers as a docent and writer for the Cave Creek Museum and Desert Foothills Land
Coordinated by SWAIA, the Southwestern Association
Trust. “By the Hohokam Classic Period, A.D. 1100,
for Indian Artists, the Santa Fe Indian Market is the
men and women were wearing jewelry and adorning
largest in the world, attracting more than 175,000
themselves with turquoise pendants, beads, etched
people during one weekend in August. But 2014 was
marine shells and feathers.”
different, as the 93rd annual event had competition from a new show, the Indigenous Fine Art Market,
A Cave Creek resident and an associate broker with
which set up nearby on the same weekend. Both
Power Realty Group, Nelson is a member of the
shows reported positive results, with some artists
Arizona Archaeological Society and the Frank Lloyd
selling out.
Wright Foundation. He also serves as the historical writer for the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of
Cynthia Delgado, marketing director for Tourism Santa
Commerce.
Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the two markets showcase the very best in both traditional
“The Hohokam, meaning, ‘those who have gone,’ or
and contemporary Native American art.
‘all used up’ essentially dissipated by A.D. 1450. Their descendants are considered by most archaeologists to
“Santa Fe has the enviable position of hosting the
be the Pima of today, or the Akimel O’odham,” Nelson
Santa Fe Indian Market for more than 90 years and
said.
the Indigenous Fine Art Market, which will return for its second year in August,” she said. “The popularity of
Arizona became a territory in 1863. Later, when the
the markets is a testament to the artistic authenticity
intrepid pioneers and miners arrived, they encountered
and caliber of the original work that is exhibited.
the fierce Tonto Apaches, one of 20 bands of
Collectors from around the world journey to Santa Fe
Apaches, and their only allies, the Yavapai.
to meet with artists they have been following for years and to discover new artists and creative work. During
“Fort McDowell was established in 1865 to protect
these events, Santa Fe attracts a record number of
the Anglos against the resentful Tonto Apaches and
visitors who enjoy the markets, activities and unique
Yavapai,” Nelson said. “The tribes were nomadic;
cuisine.”
their homes, called wickiups, were constructed of branches, leaves and mud, so little remains. They left
Rich History in the Desert Foothills
pictographs, or paintings, in the namesake ‘cave’ along
Here in Arizona, there are several places to learn
the Cave Creek stream.”
about Native American culture, including the Heard Museum, Cave Creek Museum, River of Time Museum,
Exceptional Talent in Our Backyard
Pueblo Grande Museum, Museum of Northern Arizona
Knowing the Native American history of our area
and other museums throughout the state. Many
is always beneficial when purchasing or collecting
transplants to North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree
original pieces of art, but meeting the artists and
and Anthem don’t realize they are settling in an area
hearing their inspiration for their paintings, pottery,
rich in Native American history.
baskets, sculpture, jewelry, carvings and textiles is a transformative experience.
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“We are so fortunate to have so many tribes and artists
publications that will help someone learn about a very
in our region,” said Ann Marshall, the Heard Museum’s
diverse art form.”
director of curation and education. “It’s important to recognize and acknowledge the accomplishments of
Native American artists often will spend many labor-
older artists, but if you look across different types of
intensive hours creating handmade baskets. Marshall
American Indian art, you see beautiful work being done
recalled working with Terrol Dew Johnson, a renowned
now.”
artist and president of Tohono O’odham Community Action, on a special project examining some pieces in
The timing to meet Native American artists couldn’t be
the museum’s basketry collection.
better, as the Heard is gearing up for its 57th annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market, which takes
“He pointed to a basket and said, ‘That makes my
place March 7–8. The world-acclaimed cultural event
hands hurt just to look at it,’ indicating just how much
draws nearly 15,000 visitors and more than 600 of
work and hand strength went into creating the finely
the nation’s most outstanding and successful American
coiled basket,” she said.
Indian artists.
Purchasing at Auction This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Art of Basketry.”
Rare, original Native American pieces can break
Marshall, who has been working with the Heard Museum
records at auction houses worldwide. In 2012, a Navajo
for a number of years, said buying baskets from
“Chantland Blanket,” a first-phase chief’s wearing
reputable sources and knowing the weaver are the best
blanket, realized $1.8 million at auction in California.
ways to buy baskets. Locally, J. Levine Auction & Appraisal will conduct its
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“Collectors need to educate their eyes by looking at
“Native American Rarities Auction” on Thursday, March
baskets in museum collections and learning about
5. Located at 10345 N. Scottsdale Rd., on the southeast
materials and the different techniques that are used
corner of Shea Boulevard and Scottsdale Road, the
to make baskets,” she said. “There are many good
high-end auction house has been conducting Native
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American auctions since 2007. One of its most memorable auctions was that of Frank E. Curley’s estate in 2011. A prominent attorney and Paradise Valley resident, Curley passed in November 2010, and his collection of nearly 400 fine Native American baskets realized $500,000. Josh Levine, owner and auctioneer of J. Levine Auction & Appraisal, said he is seeing some of the best Native American collections hitting the market now, as the baby boomers age. “Now is the time to buy pottery, since so many quality pieces are hitting the market at the same time,” Levine said. “We have seen a large supply and a softer demand means a great investment for the future.” Levine said he is also seeing a resurgence of interest in Native American jewelry. “Even though the price of silver is falling, there seems to be more demand,” he said, adding that he sees the most interest from Canadian, Japanese and Chinese bidders. Native American rugs “are always strong,” Levine said, especially those that date from the late 19th century or earlier. J. Levine’s “Native American Rarities Auction” will feature more than 100 pieces of art, pottery, carvings, jewelry, textiles, rugs and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS March 5
Native American Rarities Auction J. Levine Auction & Appraisal 10345 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, 85253 480-496-2212 jlevines.com
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The Sonoran Arts League will celebrate its 40th anniversary during the 14th annual Sonoran Festival of Fine Art held in downtown Carefree March 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22. One of the largest open-air fine art shows in the Southwest, the festival features more than 125 local and nationally-acclaimed artists. For three days, Carefree plaza will be transformed into a vibrant and stunning outdoor gallery showcasing a wide variety of spectacular original works of art. Artwork includes oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings; stone and bronze sculpture; etchings and mixed media. There is also a vast array of pottery, photography, handcrafted jewelry and select fine crafts. Additional festival highlights include free parking and admission, artist demonstrations, live musical performances, delicious specialty food and, new this year, a wine garden.
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In honor of the Sonoran Arts League’s 40th anniversary, a celebration fundraiser will take place on Saturday evening, March 21, at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion area of the plaza. Celebrating 40 years as the premier art organization in Arizona supporting the arts, artists and art education, the League is sponsoring this fundraiser to help support youth programs, scholarships and other outreach activities. At the event, the Town of Carefree will make its annual presentation of the Spirit of Carefree Awards, where local community volunteers are recognized for outstanding services to the community. This is done in partnership with the League, which provides an artist’s work to the winner. The fundraiser begins at 6:30 p.m. and the League is anticipating 400 attendees, including many local artists. General admission tickets are $20 and go on sale starting February 16 on the League website or at their office. The event features outstanding food from local restaurants, a glass of wine and wine glass, musical entertainment by the Sahnas Brothers and a silent auction with unique original artwork from League artists. Three wineries will be on hand, including two award-winning Arizona wineries, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards and Page Springs Cellars; and Texas winery Su Vino Winery. All three wineries will donate 50 percent of that evening’s sales to the League. “Adding to the fun of the weekend, the League float that will be featured in the Fiesta Days parade in Cave Creek earlier that day will be on site for all to view,” said Natalie Nai-che, League board president. “We will also be hosting a ‘Name the Lizard’ contest. The League’s mascot is a Sonoran whiptail lizard and for 40 years it has remained nameless. This year that will change, and we are excited to learn the name, which will be decided after the June 30 deadline.”
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< Art on left: Jim Prindiville
Formed in 1975 as the Cave Creek Craft Council, the organization’s more than 470 members actively participate in community outreach programs, youth mentoring and art education. The League produces several events, such as the annual Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour and Sale and the yearly Sonoran Festival of Art, and partners with the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center on the annual Empty Bowls Project. In addition to its long history, the League has initiated several new programs this season, including a statewide K–12 art contest available to all public, private, charter and home school students. The art contest runs through March and April. The League also teamed up with The Boulders resort to bring the public an exceptional collection of art, all in one beautiful place. It has opened the Gallery at el Pedregal, offering art workshops, artists in residence, art special events, artisan markets and a rotating collection of work as the latest addition to the art scene in North Scottsdale. Special art event trunk shows and artisan markets are scheduled monthly, with upcoming dates including March 21–22, April 18–19 and May 16–17. As part of its Art in Public Places program, the League installs rotating exhibitions throughout the year at the Gallery at el Pedregal, the Desert Foothills Library, the National Bank of Arizona and more. “We believe that artistic awareness is essential to life and community,” said Nai-che. “Our vision is to be the premier art organization that supports and serves our community by nurturing a culture of creativity through education, events and activities that connect the arts to the human spirit.” 480-575-6624 sonoranartsleague.org MAR CH 2015
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Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440 Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131 Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981 Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090 McDowell Sonoran Conservancy 480-998-7971 mcdowellsonoran.org Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 newcomersclubofscottsdale.com Rotary Club 623-581-1163 Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624 Soroptimist International 480-522-6692 YMCA 480-596-9622 Dentist Alba Dental 480-471-3432 albadentalcare.com Jeffrey D. Clark DDS, FAGD Scottsdale Dental Excellence 8765 East Bell Road, Suite 201 480-585-1853 scottsdaledentalexcellence.com Fitness Core Fitness 480-620-3000 corefitnessaz.com Hauling/Rubbish Removal Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-236-3590 rubbishworks.com/phoenix
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Local Index Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd. Home Services Home Watch AZ 480-607-1524 homewatchaz.com
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Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400
House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 themaidsscottsdale.com Insurance Allstate Insurance Frank M. Schubert 480-515-6259 Interior Design Elizabeth Rosensteel Design Studio 602-522-0989 rosensteeldesign.com Library Appaloosa Library 480-312-7323
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Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 loraleiphotography.com Plastic Surgeon Dr. Patti Flint 480-945-3300 pattiflintmd.com Plumbing Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Proskill Services 623-551-7473 proskillservices.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 westlandffas.com Post office Scottsdale Post Office 7339 E. Williams Dr. 480-513-2935 Real Estate Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 arizonaluxuryrealty.com
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Career Success School 480-575-0075 Copper Ridge School 480-484-1400 Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSD cavecreekpreschools.com 480-575-2062 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Canyon Middle School 480-484-4600 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 DO Re Mi School of the Arts 480-451-8233 El Dorado Private School 480-502-6878 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583
Notre Dame Preparatory 480-634-8200 notredamepreparatory.org Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600 Pinnacle High School 602-449-4000 Pinnacle Peak Elementary School 480-538-7120 www.pvschools.net Pope John XXIII Catholic School Community 480-905-0939 popejohnxxiii.org Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 scarizona.org
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Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604
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The Scottsdale School 480-451-9442 thescottsdaleschool.com
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool 480-585-7000 littlesunshine.com
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Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895
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Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 bmucc.com
Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 desertmissionumc.org
Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 canyonchurch.org
Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461
North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 nvcoc.net
Episcopal Church-The Nativity 480-307-9216 nativityscottsdale.org
Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 oloj.org
First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 pinnaclepres.org
First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 csarizona.com
Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com
Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 goodshepherdaz.org
Sanctuary Church 480-656-0081 sanctuaryforscottsdale.com
Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 carefreechurch.us Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 cavecreekchurch.com Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 christchurchaz.org Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 ctlcarefree.org Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 lds.org
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Highlands Church 480-348-9191 highlandschurch.org
Congregation Or Chadash 480-342-8858 congregationorchadash.org
Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 lightofthedesert.org
Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 coolwaterchurch.org
Living Water Lutheran Church 480-473-8400 lwlcaz.org
Covenant Community Church 480-419-0844 covcom.us
Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 lonemountainfellowship.org
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461
Mountain Valley Church 602-531-5432 mountainvalleychurch.com
Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 dflc.org
New Covenant Lutheran Church 480-860-0169 newcovenantaz.org
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 deserthills.org
North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 northscottsdalechristian.com
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Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 sonrisescottsdale.org Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 spiritinthedesert.org St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church 480-661-9843 stbernardscottsdale.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 stgacc.org St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Community Church 480-998-3843 stpatrickscottsdale.org Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 viadecristo.com
Westland Family Foot & Ankle Specialists At Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialists in Scottsdale Westland, we strive to provide our patients with exceptional quality foot and ankle care. As a husband and wife podiatry team, we felt it only fitting that we incorporate “family” into our practice name, because that is what we are all about. When we envisioned our practice, we wanted to create a reputation in the community that we could be proud of, and we do that every day by listening to our patients’ needs, meeting their expectations and doing what we can to return them to the activities they love. Whether you are young or old, make every step count! We look forward to offering our knowledge and expertise in a comfortable and caring environment. Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialists Drs. Derek and Whitney Hunchak 480-361-2500 33777 N. Scottsdale Rd. #101, Scottsdale
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Chicken and Asparagus Roulade Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker
As spring approaches, we can expect a welcome abundance of fresh produce in our local markets. Among the first vegetables to make its appearance is asparagus, which peaks each year between March and May. While these tender, green spears can be simply roasted or grilled as an elegant side dish, they are also extremely versatile and can brighten up numerous dishes with vibrant color and flavor. In this recipe for Chicken and Asparagus Roulades, asparagus is wrapped with cheese and roasted inside chicken breasts for a savory, eye-catching effect. Whether preparing a quick weeknight meal or celebrating a special occasion, this dish makes for a stunning, yet simple entrée to help kick off the arrival of spring.
Chicken and Asparagus Roulade Servings: 4
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover each chicken breast with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken into the shape of a rectangle until
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless ½ cup goat cheese filling (recipe below) 12 asparagus spears salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 tablespoon butter kitchen twine or toothpicks For the goat cheese filling: 4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
about ½-inch thick. Be careful not to tear any holes into the chicken. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. With the bottom side of the chicken facing up, spread 2 tablespoons of the goat cheese filling onto the center of each breast, leaving at least a ½-inch border around each side. Snap off the bottom of each asparagus spear to remove the woody end. Place 3 asparagus spears lengthwise onto the goat cheese filling, allowing a bit of the tops to hang over the edge. Tightly roll the chicken into a roulade. Secure it with kitchen twine or toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest salt and pepper to taste
Heat an oven-proof sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil and butter and sear the chicken roulades on all sides until golden brown. Place the chicken into the oven for 5–10 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks or twine and slice the chicken into ¾-inch pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature with desired sauce, such as marinara or pesto. Directions: In a mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Set aside.
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