Images Arizona: Grayhawk May 2014 Issue

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Meet the Bastian Family

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Community

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Chalk it up to Character

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Scottsdale, Cave Creek and the Stoneman Road

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Easter Island

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MIM

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Walking the Model Walk

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Going Down in History with Marshall Trimble

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Push Ups for Veterans

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Beach Babe

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Leading with Faith, Hope and Love

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Strollers, Sweat and Friendship

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Marketplace

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Local Index

Meaghan’s Dream :: graphic artist

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Publisher’s Message

This time last year was a year of beginnings. My youngest daughter had just been born, and we were making all of the changes that could be expected for a family growing from five to six. This year, there are also changes. I somehow feel less prepared, though I’ve had many years to get it together. Our oldest daughter, Amanda, is graduating high school this year – our first to leave the nest, and our first to test my strength as a mother in this way.

It almost seems cliché to talk about how proud I am of her and the wonderful young woman she has become. I’ve heard people say that about their own children for years, and I’ve smiled and nodded and been genuinely happy for them. This time is different, though. I now know the knot of emotions that lies beneath those words; the pride and happiness and heartbreak and sadness tumble around just below my throat, and I’m never sure which is going to make me laugh or make me cry when I talk about her.

I keep reminding myself (although I don’t always listen) that this isn’t an ending; it’s a beginning.

Amanda, I am so unabashedly proud of the sensitive, funny, focused young woman you are, and I could not have more honor than what I have because you are my daughter. From the first days I brought you home and counted all of your fingers and toes, to the lessons of love, commitment, patience and respect that we’ve both learned along the way, you have made me a better person. The fact that you have always been, and continued to be, your own amazing creation leaves me feeling humble and grateful, and brings me to tears.

As you fly away, don’t get lost. Spread your wings and live your purpose, but remember your bearings, and remember how much we love you. Always.

Sincerely, Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ Magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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Meet the Bastian Family Writer Lynsi Freitag Photographer Jerri Parness

If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email shelly@imagesaz.com.

Sharing Joy in the Simple Moments of Life

S

teve and Dianna Bastian share similar passions. They both have a faith rooted in Catholicism. They both value their childhoods in Michigan where kids played

whiffle ball in large open yards. They both consider extended family a top priority in their lives, and they both love the science of medicine, having graduated from Kalamazoo College in pre-med disciplines and earning their M.D. degrees from Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Though all of those priorities brought them together, it is a love and commitment for one another and their growing family that is their deepest shared passion.

Steve and Dianna met as undergraduates at Kalamazoo College. Steve was a senior and, as a member of the football team, he was required to be part of the freshman move-in crew. When he saw freshman Dianna, he was immediately smitten. “I just had to meet her,� emphasizes Steve with a smile, a laugh and a twinkle of his eye.

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They dated for years and endured many bouts of longdistance courting while they sought out medical school options, residency opportunities and medical training for their areas of focus. Steve is a hand trauma surgeon and Dianna is a doctor of internal medicine.

It was a combination of dedication and luck that led them to Arizona. Steve proposed in the red rock mountains of Sedona, and they were married in Michigan just days before Dianna graduated from medical school.

Like many new parents, Steve and Dianna underestimated the emotional impact having children would create. The moment doctors placed their first child, daughter Alexis, into their arms, she snuggled right into their hearts. Dianna did something her peers would consider unconventional; she took a break from her career to stay home with her daughter.

“Being a doctor takes a tremendous level of commitment,” explains Dianna. “With Steve’s highdemand career, I knew I couldn’t sustain the level of commitment required to maintain a devoted practice in internal medicine and, at the same time, be a full-time mom. Something had to give. There will always be medicine, but my children will be babies for only fleeting moments and I want to revel in all the moments I can.”

“I think it also goes back to our own childhoods,” adds Steve. “Dianna’s mom stayed home. My mom stayed home. My mom didn’t go back to work until I finished high school and it was great to have her around.”

Alexis, now 4, and son Joey, 2, break into song from the other room. They are singing “Let it Go” from Frozen and the dramatic flair is palpable.

“I’ll eventually go back to medicine,” says Dianna.

“But right now, this is right where I need to be.”

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Sitting in the Bastian’s custom home that oversees

ER with her little finger amputated because she had

a vast area of land in Talus of Troon North, one

it slammed in a door, it tugs at the heart strings.

doesn’t think “simple.” Add to the mix that Steve

While it’s difficult when he has to leave at all hours

and Dianna are two brilliant, highly educated

of the day and night for those emergencies, he has

doctors, yet have humble and gracious personalities.

an incredible talent and makes a difference in so

It is when Dianna explains their joy that all the

many people’s lives.”

puzzle pieces fit.

For the Bastians, Steve’s overwhelming schedule “God and our extended family are the center of

makes the whole family cherish their time together

our lives, and we build our lives around that,” she

even more.

explains. “Our faith reminds us to appreciate each other and help others in need as well as those who

“We really maximize the time that he’s home,” says

are less fortunate.”

Dianna. “We go for walks on the golf course, go out to eat, swim in the pool; it’s the simple moments in

“Our faith has really guided us through our

life when we can be together that gives us the most

relationship and our lives,” agrees Steve.

joy. We cherish the uninterrupted time we get with him when he is not tied to his pager. It is those

While Dianna stays home with Alexis and Joey full-

simple moments woven together that constitute

time, Steve works long hours and many weekends.

the fabric of our family life. Every now and then

After all, hand traumas – fingers slammed in doors,

we throw in a trip to Michigan to visit family or to

cooking mishaps, and driving accidents – are

Disneyland to spice things up.”

impossible to predict and happen all days of the week and evenings.

“It is respect, sharing, forgiveness and love that we focus on,” adds Steve whose smile widens as he

“Doing my job would be very difficult if I didn’t have

describes Lexi’s ballet recital and Joey’s fascination

Dianna’s support,” says Steve appreciatively. “I am a

with cars. “It’s just the simple things that are so

zombie when I get home and talk to her for a few

rewarding.”

minutes and fall asleep. What she does for me and our kids is amazing and a substantial sacrifice.”

Dianna smiles at Steve with a heart-filled love. “To his patients, Steve is a hero,” says Dianna. “To our

The mutual admiration continues.

kids, he’s a fun daddy. To me, he is an amazing, smart, genuine love-of-my-life man that I fall in love

“Steve is going to be modest, but he is an amazing

with over and over.”

hand surgeon,” begins Dianna. “It amazes me that a patient can walk into the emergency room with a

“She is the love of my life,” adds Steve.

hand in a bucket and Steve can put it back on and make it functional again.

The Bastians’ passion is simply inspiring.

“What people don’t realize is that for Steve to care for his patients, there’s a lot of sacrifice involved.

But when a little five-year old girl comes into the

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community

If you are interested in submitting community events, please email to shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

AZ Musicfest Young Musicians Winners Announced The Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Competition (Instrumental), held April 5 wielded outstanding talent from 52 youth musicians from around the state. First place winners appeared in concert at the MIM April 27.

The winners are as follows: • Division I (Solo Instruments, Grades 7 & 8): Belle Wang, First Place; Samuel Xu, Second Place; Jonah Breakstone, Third Place.

• Division II (Solo Instruments, Grades 9 & 10): Bobby Nunes, First Place; Kathleen Wu, Second Place; Bronson Wu, Third Place.

• Division III (Solo Instruments, Grades 11 & 12): Anna Han, First Place; Alex Dergal, Second Place; Ryanne McLaren, Third Place.

• Division IV (Ensembles, Grades 7 - 12): Phantasie Piano Quartet, First Place; Stretto Quartet, Second Place; Perfect 4th Quartet, Third Place.

Also performing at the April 27 MIM concert were winners of the 2014 Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Vocal Competition: Phoebe Garvie, First Place; Mariana Velasco, Second Place; Zachary Stoddard, Third Place; and Freya Irani, Honorable Mention.

ImagesAZ congratulates these talented young artists and expresses sincere appreciation for those who support the arts in our community. www.azmusicfest.org

May 1 Balance and Fall Prevention The Far North Scottsdale Parkinson’s Support Group will host speaker Dale Yavitt from the Scottsdale Health Care Speakers’ Bureau to talk about falls and fall prevention strategies May 1 from 10:30 a.m. until noon at Desert Mission United Methodist Church at 7373 E. Dixileta Dr., one block east of Scottsdale Road on the southeast corner.

The meeting is open to all and there is no cost to attend, no registration required.

480-595-1814 www.desertmissionumc.org

May 2 Homeless to Heroes for Fetch Foundation The Arizona Chapter of the National Concierge Association is proud to present their Fourth Annual Homeless to Heroes benefit for the Fetch Foundation May 2 at Donovan’s Steak & Chop House, 3101 E. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

A silent auction, a balloon pop and a Chinese auction of autographed sports memorabilia, hotel stays, spa treatments, jewelry, rounds of golf, dining certificates, desert excursions, passes to local attractions and many other fabulous items will all be part of the festivities.

Admission of $5 per person includes one free Chinese auction ticket and goes directly to the Fetch Foundation to support their programs. Light appetizers and cash bar will be available, and valet parking is complimentary.

Additional proceeds will benefit education of NCA-Az Chapter Members. The Fetch Foundation will gladly accept any physical donations during the event of any type of animal necessities, including gift cards. www.thefetchfoundation.com www.facebook.com/pages/NCA-Arizona-Chapter

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May 2 – 11 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, presents a special youth theater production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” May 2 through May 11 at the FCF-Holland Cabaret Theater, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B in north Scottsdale.

Directed by Amy Serafin, the DFT production of William Shakespeare’s comedy follows the (mis)adventures of assorted royals, wood spirits and actors over the course of one long night in a mysterious forest.

Performances are May 2, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m.; and May 3, 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. A special Q&A session will be held following the May 4 performance.

Tickets range from $15 to $21 for adults and $11 to $16 for youth and students. Group sale discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

480-488-1981 www.dftheater.org

May 2 Battle of the Bands Paradise Valley Community College brings Battle of the Bands to campus May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at 18401 N. 32nd St. in Phoenix.

Admission is free to this fun concert, which encourages high school and college-aged musicians to practice and hone their crafts. Admission is free, bring the whole family.

May 3 Run for the Roses Party at English Rose Tea Room For 140 years, the Kentucky Derby has been held during the first weekend in May. This year, restaurant owner Jo Gemmill will host an all-day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3 at English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St. in Carefree. Plenty of fancy hats, fascinators and mint tea juleps will help commemorate the annual Run for the Roses, America’s longest running sporting event – and it’s for a great cause!

Guests are encouraged to sport racing hats and proper attire suitable for a day at the track. Watch the race on big screen televisions, and activities throughout the day, from hat contests to race contests, will be a blast. Proceeds from drawings will benefit Cave Creek-based Triple R Horse Rescue, which rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses.

The English Rose Tea Room’s full menu will be available, along with special race day culinary delights.

Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended.

480-488-4812 www.carefreetea.com

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May 3 Kentucky Derby Barn Dance at Camelot Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship will open its gates to the public May 3 to celebrate the Kentucky Derby at its 13th Annual Hooves & Heroes family event. Admission is free, derby hats are encouraged!

The event will take place 2 to 7 p.m. at Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship, 6250

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Admission

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in

Scottsdale.

Meet

Coughdrop,

Paladin and the rest of the Camelot therapy horses, enjoy dinner, catered by Bruce Brown Catering ($10 per adult, $5 for children), line dance, and watch the derby live! Beer and wine, dessert, special performances by students and a silent auction and raffle will also be available for enjoyment.

Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship is a nonprofit organization that teaches horsemanship to children and adults who have physical disabilities. Camelot has been offering all services at no cost to students since 1983 and is located in north Scottsdale.

480-515-1542 www.camelotaz.org

May 3 “Nine & Wine” at Tatum Ranch TRRFCC Horsemanship, a non-profit 501(c)(3) character-building organization, is hosting the Fourth Annual “A Perfect Pairing - Nine & Wine” fundraiser at Tatum Ranch Golf Club May 3. Join friends and neighbors for an event filled with golf, a wine tasting, a raffle, live auction and no host bar.

Limited packages are available for the following: A Perfect Pairing - Nine & Wine: Nine holes of golf including golf cart at Tatum Ranch Golf Club, admission to the post golf festivities including a wine tasting and appetizers. $100 each.

Wine Tasting Only: Wine tasting and appetizers hosted by the culinary chef from Tatum Golf Club. $50 each.

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TRRFCC (pronounced “terrific”) Horsemanship is an A+ award-winning program based on the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. It is in its fifth year, providing services to Horseshoe Trails Elementary School students.

602-410-8836 www.trrfcchorsemanship.org

May 10, 13 Walk and Talk with Desert Awareness Committee The Desert Awareness Committee of FCF will hold two special Walk and Talk events at Desert Awareness Park, located at the corner of Cave Creek and Vermeersch Roads May 10 and 13 from 8 to 10 a.m.

The Desert Harvest Walk and Talk May 10 will focus on gathering and preparing desert edibles. The Desert Medicine Plant Walk and Talk May will focus on gathering and preparing desert medicinals.

This event is part of the edible and medicinal desert series offered by the Desert Awareness organization, which provides programs for all fourth grades, stewardship for Desert Awareness Park and communitywide programs on sustainable desert living.

Gather at the Desert Heritage Center, across the wash from the first parking lot. Handicapped parking is available on the far side of the wash.

A $3 donation is appreciated.

480-488-1090

May 14 Archaeological Society Hosts Easter Island Presentation For 14 years, Dr. Britton Shepardson, author of “Moai: a New Look at Old Faces,” has studied the unique archaeology and cultural anthropology of Easter Island, one of the most mysterious places on earth. Shepardson will present an interesting and enlightening lecture May 14 at the Arizona Archaeological Society Desert Foothills Chapter (AAS-DFC) meeting at Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek.

The AAS-DFC meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May. Refreshments are available at 7 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., usually ending prior to 9 p.m. www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills

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community

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May 17 – 25 “Native Wings” at Butterfly Wonderland In

celebration

anniversary

of

of

the

Butterfly

one-year

Wonderland,

“Native Wings” is a week-long celebration that will take place May 17 through May 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. It will include a series of Native American experiences, a cultural bridge to the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian community in which it makes its home.

Program

highlights

will

include

Native American dance performances, storytelling and artisans, cultural tastings, honey bee demonstrations and butterFLY hot air balloon flights. Enter to win a trip

Photo credit: Stephen Yap

for two to Costa Rica.

480-800-3000 www.butterflywonderland.com

May 22 Newcomers Club Presents Marshall Trimble Newcomers Club of Scottsdale will host Arizona State Historian Marshall Trimble May 22 at 11 a.m. at Orange Tree Golf Resort, 10601 N. 56th St. in Scottsdale. This luncheon presentation is a great way to have fun and learn stories about our state from one of our most loved and revered personalities, as well as get to know new people.

Whether you’ve recently relocated to the area, have undergone life changes or simply want to connect,

Newcomers

Club

of

Scottsdale

offers

opportunities to take part in interesting activities and get involved with people making a difference through charities in the local community and beyond.

You do not need to be a Scottsdale resident to attend; visitors and part-time residents are always welcome.

Cost of the luncheon and presentation is $25.

Please RSVP by phone.

480-990-1976

May 26 Horse Around at Camp at Twisted Tree Farm Twisted Tree Farm proudly presents their weekly summer youth camp horsemanship program beginning May 26. Children will learn how to ride and master new skills both on and off the horse, and begin to develop a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of horsemanship.

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The program is open to children ages six to 16, of every level of experience.

Twisted Tree Farm’s wonderful, experienced instructors

are

dedicated

to

teaching

proper horsemanship and ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable and positive experience. Campers will also experience non-competitive horse shows.

Summer camp will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in four sessions, May 26 through May 30; June 2 through June 6; June 9 through June 13; and June 16 through June 20.

Weekly cost is $250. Partial week/ daily attendance is $75 per day. Camp registration requires a non-refundable $100 deposit to reserve the week. Early or late drop off and pick up is available for an additional $25 per day.

480-860-8215 info@twistedtreefarm.com www.twistedtreefarm.com

June 2 – 14 C. Nicholas Johnson’s “Brave New World” with LEGO Animation C. Nicholas Johnson and his artistic team have been bringing amazing theater to our community for over 25 years. This summer’s production for students in grades four through 12 will feature the art of mime and dance of the famously talented Nick Johnson and Sabrina Vasquez, along with the creative Bonanza Educational staff that works with students to create LEGO animated videos. The theme will be “A Brave New World.”

During the first week, students will work with artist Renee Swan and dance instructor Elizabeth Lincoln to create costumes, props, sets and the animated LEGO component, as well as develop their performance skills.

The second week will focus on the actual stage production including choreography, movement and the incorporation of the LEGO video into the final performance. This thought-provoking process will require the students to hone their mime skills while challenging them to portray emotion and character in a vivid fashion onstage.

The two-week residency, June 2 through June 13, will culminate in two public multi-media performances of C. Nicholas Johnson’s “A Brave New World” June 14 on the main stage of the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center.

The program, offered by Education and Community Services of Cave Creek Unified School District, is open to all students, public, private, charter or homeschooled. www.ccusd93.org

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As a veteran of the United States Air Force, Memorial Day is special to me. I think it is important to show respect to Top photo: Four WASP members after a flight, (c.1943) Bottom left photo: Byrd Howell Granger of the WASP (c.1943)

those who have served in the military, especially during wartime, in order to protect the lifestyle we enjoy.

Bottom right photo: U.S. Marine pilot Joe Foss, (c.1942) Photo courtesy of U.S. Marines

In 2014, Memorial Day will be celebrated May 26. If you don’t already own an American flag, it would be a nice gesture if you acquired one and flew it proudly that day as a form of recognition and respect for soldiers past and present.

Locally, there are three former residents who stand out for their valor during wartime: Joe Foss, Harold Laynor, and Byrd Howell Granger.

Foss exemplified the courage displayed by American pilots during the World War II era of 1941-1945. After graduating from the University of South Dakota, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and had to lobby to become a fighter pilot: At age 27, he was first considered too old for that duty. He earned his wings just before the attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

As a captain, Foss led two squadrons and personally achieved 26 aerial victories against the Japanese. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1943 and appeared on the cover of Life magazine billed as “America’s Number One Ace.” Foss moved to Scottsdale in the early 1980s and died there in 2003 at age 87.

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L o c al He r oe s Re m emb e r e d on

Memorial D ay Writer Jim McAllister

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Harold Laynor was an artist and educator who served with an obscure group of American soldiers during World War II known as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops or the “Ghost Army.” They were in the deception business as a method to fool the enemy, since most of their work was done at night in dangerous front line positions. They were instrumental in the important battle of the Rhine in March 1945, which helped lead to the German surrender two months later.

Although Laynor was from New York, he had always wanted to retire to Scottsdale, which he did before his death in 1991 at age 69.

Byrd Howell Granger was a member of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), a group that performed an important service during World War II by ferrying fighter and light bomber aircraft to various U.S. bases.

With the shortage of male pilots being critical, women from all walks of life were recruited to be members of WASP, including Granger who was a member of the first graduating class.

With the general attitude of unacceptance of that era toward women performing other than domestic duties, it wasn’t as though the recruits were welcomed with open arms by male flight trainers. Granger later recalled comments made by her chief pilot instructor to her squadron on their first day of training: “It’s up to you whether this entire women’s flight training program succeeds. You are the guinea pigs.”

Out of 25,000 applications to be members of WASP, 1,078 women were chosen. Of that number, 38 died while performing their duties during the group’s existence from 1942 to 1944. Granger became a squadron commander, and WASP women flew 60 million miles during the two years of their existence.

After the war Granger moved to Tucson, where she obtained an M.A. in English from the University of Arizona, then pursued and achieved a Ph.D. from UCLA. She became a noted authority on Arizona folklore and eventually retired to Carefree, Arizona in 1981. Just before her death in 1991 at age 79, she completed a book about her wartime experiences titled “On Final Approach: The Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.” In the book she predicted that women would eventually fly in the U.S. Air Force as commissioned officers receiving the same benefits as male pilots.

She was correct in her prediction: Six women earned their wings in 1974 as Navy pilots, and by 1993 women were permitted to fly combat missions.

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ChalK iT UP to character Writer Tom Scanlon

The old Clash song “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” fits the dilemma of Jordan Schlueter of north Scottsdale. A star student athlete, he had the chance to play football and study at all the big Ivy League schools, including Harvard and Yale. He could have hit the beach near the University of San Diego, or explored the hot Silicon Valley while playing for San Jose State. In all, 14 colleges and universities asked him to play football for them.

The Notre Dame Prep star defensive back turned them all down. He decided to shoot for the stars, rolling the dice as a walk-on at Arizona State University. He won’t be guaranteed a roster spot, and will have to compete with talented, gargantuan athletes just to make the team. It’s the kind of choice that sums up his courageous character, those who know him will tell you.

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James Gmelich, the school principal, shakes his head in wonder about the star senior. “He’s amazing,” Gmelich says. “Much of what people know about Jordan are his athletic accomplishments. That’s just a sliver of what he’s all about. He’s a better kid than an athlete, and he’s a great athlete. Teachers find him to be a leader. They use the phrase, ‘guiding behind the scenes.’ His friends, his friends’ parents, teachers, they all know he’s done great things in sports, and he’s terrific beyond all that.”

His parents were excited when Ivy League schools began courting Jordan midway through his high school years. But they feel like this smart kid – we’re talking straight A’s, and honors-level classes – has made another wise choice.

“Though we felt an Ivy League education would be difficult for him or anyone to pass up, we’re proud that he has always had the ability to think independently while taking into consideration the advice or insight from his parents, coaches and close friends,” says Jeffrey Schlueter, Jordan’s father. “Like all parents, we wanted Jordan to be comfortable with the college he would be attending and we’re confident he is extremely comfortable, as well as excited with his decision to attend ASU.” A studious, analytical type, Jordan took his time before making the decision, weighing in various factors over three years. Colleges started reaching out to him when he was just a tenth grader. “The most tempting offers were from the Ivy leagues because the schooling is amazing. …My final few schools had a high tuition no matter what, so compared to an Ivy League it made more sense to go to ASU even if I am a walk-on,” Jordan reasons. “Because either way I’m still on the team and have a shot to compete and that’s all I can ask for.” Emotion also factored into this – driven by the chance to play for the hometown team. “I’ve also always had love for ASU, so I finally decided that I could not pass up ASU.” May 2014

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He hopes to be accepted to the Barrett Honors College at ASU to study engineering. Meanwhile, he’s trying to engineer himself a spot on the football team.

Last month, as other high school seniors were enjoying the last days of high school, Jordan Schlueter was hard at work, trying to get bigger, faster, stronger for the next level of football. He stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 175-180 pounds, which is huge for a defensive back at a small high school. He was more of a shark than a big fish in a small pool, dominating with his size and athletic ability. He was able to roam the field, doing everything from playing running back and wide receiver on offense to returning kicks and being a “gunner” on punt and kickoff coverage. But he caught recruiters’ eyes as a safety, which is where he expects to play in college. He’ll need to bulk up his frame in order to compete in the big-time Pac 12 Conference.

Best times in his Notre Dame Prep career? “One of my favorite memories I have was my sophomore year when we were a 14 seed and went down to Tucson and destroyed No. 3 seed Tucson Salpointe by at least three touchdowns. Then junior year, we went, played, and won a game in Ireland, which was extremely memorable, not just the game but the whole trip as well.”

His family is as proud of him for his school work as his football success. “Despite being a smart and athletic kid, Jordan has never taken anything for granted,” his father says. “He has always worked hard at his academics and obviously his high school 3.94 unweighted GPA and the 4.31 weighted GPA reflects this. We’re very proud of his similar accomplishments with athletics.

“He has always worked his butt off during practices and in preparation for games. With respect to football, he has never missed a practice or a game since he started playing flag football in 2002, and playing competitive football every year thereafter. He’s had the good fortune of avoiding any significant injury, and his hard work in the weight room and with conditioning is attributable to that.”

Schlueter did a remarkable job juggling sports and school work in high school. “Time management is big when trying to balance different activities and I feel that I can do that well,” he says. “My favorite class that I took while in high school was my freshman

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physical science class with Coach Bemis, who was also the head coach of the varsity football team before passing away.”

Scot Bemis launched the Notre Dame Prep football program, and led the team to two state titles before losing his battle with cancer at age 45. “He was an amazing person obviously, and since he stopped coaching midway through sophomore year, that class was really the only time I had with him. I just wish I could have played for him throughout my high school career.”

The Schlueter family had some special moments in 2011 when freshman Jordan got into a few varsity games and lined up next to his older brother, Jake, then a senior linebacker. “It was really amazing and wonderful to see them both on the field during a competitive varsity high school football game,” Jeffrey Schlueter recalled. “Jake did need to cover for Jordan on a missed tackle once, which we still haze Jordan about occasionally.”

Though Jordan spent most of his high school career flashing around making tackles, picking off passes and taking off on long kickoff runs, he comes across as a humble, well-grounded young man with unusual maturity.

“Jordan has always appreciated the fact that any team is only as strong as its weakest player, and that it takes an entire team to be successful, not just one or two special athletes,” his father says. “He’s always been a relatively quiet leader, letting his actions and play on the field or in the classroom motivate those around him.”

Now, after being a dominating player and leader, this fall he will face his greatest athletic challenge: Battling star incoming freshmen and huge, tough veterans in an attempt to make the ASU team. Stay tuned to see how he does.

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For a history major, living in Scottsdale is a good deal.

Whether north, south, east or west, the area is replete with great stories of a bygone West.

For example, there used to be a 19th century military supply road that ran from Fort McDowell on the Verde River northwest to Fort Whipple in Prescott. It operated between 1870 and 1890 as it passed through what is today’s McDowell Mountain Park before continuing to the area between Pinnacle Peak and Brown’s Mountain near Alma School and Dynamite Roads. It then went past what would become Cave Creek Road as it headed north of Black Mountain to Fort Whipple.

The road was named the Stoneman Road after Colonel George Stoneman, the army officer responsible for the route between the forts. The road was a vital link since it was a shortcut that eliminated the extra day’s ride that was formerly necessary by having to take a southern route 18 miles longer through Phoenix.

Stoneman Road has sometimes been referred to as “Whiskey

Scottsdale, Cave Creek and the Stoneman Road Writer Jim McAllister

Bottle Road” because in later years when it was being retraced, many whiskey bottles, left by travelers who used its lonely stretch during the late 19th century, were unearthed.

Traces of the road still exist, like the Military Road which is a street in Cave Creek north of Black Mountain. There are also remains of a military station on private property in Cave Creek near today’s Ocotillo Road and the Cave Creek Wash just off Spur Cross Road. The station was a welcome relief for soldiers traveling between the two forts to get fresh mounts, eat a couple meals, and spend the night. It consisted of two bunkhouses, horse corrals, and a mess hall which were situated in a grassy area with plenty of water so it was an inviting oasis for travelers.

If one looks carefully, an outline of the road is still visible extending southeast from Cave Creek Road near a gated area at Carefree Airport. It runs at an angle to Stagecoach Pass before disappearing into a residential area.

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I walked that piece of road a couple years ago and my imagination ran wild with thoughts of 19th century soldiers dressed in heavy uniforms bouncing along the Stoneman Road in crude supply wagons, keeping their eyes wide open in anticipation of Indian attacks. The chance of those attacks existed until the late 1870s at which time the army had extinguished much of the Indian threat.

By 1890, Fort McDowell was no longer needed so it was closed and converted to a settlement for white farmers. In 1913, it was given to the Yavapai Tribe to be used as a reservation. If you visit the fort today, traces of it from the 19th century still exist in the form of the remains of the officer’s quarters and a couple of old well structures.

October 1, 2010, the 140th anniversary of the original scouting of the Stoneman Road was celebrated. October 16 of the same year, a hike took place in McDowell Mountain Park to further acknowledge that anniversary.

The faint remains of the Stoneman Road are fading into time. However, when I cross its former path on Legend Trail Parkway as I drive from my home, I still like to think of the days when the old road had a purposeful existence.

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Easter Island Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

On a bright day in April 1722, while Johann Sebastian Bach was at the height of his career and Boston, with a population of 12,000, was enjoying its status as the hub of the American colonies, a 62-year-old Dutch lawyer-turned-navigator named Jacob Roggeveen led an expedition through the wilds of the Pacific Ocean.

Nearly 2,200 miles west of Chile, he was hundreds of miles from populated land and was headed for the famed “Terra Australis,” or “The Unknown Land of the South,” a name conceived by Aristotle and carried on by explorers during the dynamic Age of Discovery.

Rough surf forced his ships to anchor off the newfound island’s north shore for a week, but when Roggeveen and his crew finally disembarked, they discovered a sight that would intrigue the world for centuries to come.

Great monoliths lined the shores of the island, their carved faces illuminated by fires. Aboriginals, their earlobes slit and hanging to their shoulders, prostrated themselves in worship at the statue bases.

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Soon after they stepped ashore, a misunderstanding broke out and the Dutch sailors fired their guns on the unarmed locals. More than a dozen islanders were killed and several more were wounded.

It was April 5, 1722: Easter Sunday. Roggeveen named the land “Paasch Eyland,” or “Easter Island.”

Though Roggeveen’s stay was short-lived, it was the beginning of many years of hardship for the inhabitants of the 15-mile-long, seven-mile-wide volcanic island, called Rapa Nui by the Polynesians.

a culture lost Just over 50 years after Roggeveen’s venture to the island, during which he’d reported a population of about 3,000 to 4,000 people, British Captain James Cook landed there and found only 600 to 700 men and fewer than 30 women remained. Whether they were killed by war, disease brought by Dutch and Spanish explorers or a combination of both is not clear.

What is clear is that, by the time Cook arrived, some of the huge statues, or moai, which were believed to hold sacred spirits of ancestors, had been toppled. By 1825, when another British ship arrived, there were no monoliths left standing.

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In 1864, the first Catholic missionaries arrived and swiftly and brutally put an end to local religious practices, burning crops and eradicating cultural traditions.

Tuberculosis, brought by foreign visitors, began to ravage the population as well.

At about the same time, Spanish slave traders looking for labor workers for Peru’s guano industry captured about half of the island’s inhabitants, including the delegation of elders and the king who greeted them as they arrived.

A year later, a bishop convinced the French government to intervene, and 100 slaves – some from other Polynesian islands – were repatriated back to the island.

They brought smallpox with them, however, and of the 100, only 15 survived.

A dubious French mariner, Jean-Baptiste Dutrou-Bornier, arrived, accompanied by a Catholic missionary, after wriggling out of a death sentence in Peru for arms dealing. He managed to purchase all of the land that didn’t belong to the missionaries from the Rapanui people – mostly by force – and turned much of it into a large sheep ranch. He kidnapped a local man’s wife and made her his own, and he sent hundreds of Rapanui people to Tahiti to work as indentured slaves for his backers.

He kidnapped and violated young girls, and violently proclaimed himself governor of the island.

Catholic missionaries, who had fallen out with DutrouBornier partly because he allowed some of his “enforcers” to resume their traditional religious practices, began sending Rapanui people to the Gambier Islands. Only 172 Rapanui were believed to have remained, mostly against their will, on the island. When Dutrou-Bornier was murdered in 1876, the population had dwindled to a startlingly low 111 Rapanui.

Chile later annexed Easter Island, using it for sheep farming income, and then pronounced it a special Chilean territory.

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Rapanui are now citizens of Chile, which is nearly 2,200 miles away. As of 1995, Easter Island has become a UNECO World Heritage site.

Through what can only be called genocide of the Rapanui people, oral traditions and understanding of written documents were lost. Elders and royalty, who were the only islanders who could read the language of sacred texts, died in capture. The meanings of these texts and the secrets they hold remain impenetrable today.

Archaeologists and cultural anthropologists still debate the significance of the over-700 tremendous monoliths, including why they were made, how they were transported, and what their meaning was to Rapanui people.

Perhaps most significant of all, the Rapanui themselves have been robbed – literally and figuratively, as statues have been pillaged and stolen by researchers and tourists alike – of their own cultural heritage.

looking back to look forward Northern Arizona University Professor Dr. Britton Leif Shepardson, author of “Moai: A New Look at Old Faces,” has been conducting research on Easter Island for 14 years.

“I started off strictly conducting analytical research on stylistic variations of the monolithic statuary,” Shepardson explained. “Once I actually strapped on a backpack and began my field research, I was blown away,” he added.

He soon found there was more to what he wanted to accomplish than what his mathematical training and analytical thinking anticipated. “The more time I spent on the island and the more cultural awareness I developed, the more I realized that I have a responsibility to the people of the island to help create a sustainable educational outreach.”

Shepardson is one of a growing number of archaeologists whose sense of social consciousness creates a solid foundation for his work. As the last archaeologist to receive permission to document and analyze all of the statues on the island, he feels a sense of obligation to share his findings with a very special group of people: the Rapanui themselves, who have been stripped of their own heritage for far too long.

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“One of the most enjoyable things I do is work with local

a little lower on the priority list and really put education

high school kids, raising awareness about, partly, the

of the local community on the top of the priority list. I

archaeological significance there, but also about how fragile

think we’re doing that, and we’re developing a sustainable

the local culture and local ecology are,” he explained. To

model that can be applied anywhere.”

do so, in addition to his continuing research, Shepardson started a grassroots organization called Terevaka.net

But more important than economic impact, says

Archaeological Outreach (TAO), aiming to build a bridge

Shepardson, the future of Rapa Nui and its people may

between the island inhabitants’ past and their present.

once again be back in the hands of the people themselves.

Through TAO, students take part in a two-week program

“The students in the program are the decision-makers for

of archaeological and cultural research. TAO engages

the future,” he explained. “They need to understand the

them in their own unique history and fills a generational

importance of their culture and of their environment, and

gap growing wider because of loss of the traditional

exactly what’s at stake in their future.

language, introduction to technology and Westernization.

“Education is the only solution.”

Most recently, the organization has partnered with Chilean hotel chain Explora. Through the collaboration, students

www.terevaka.net

are not only learning their own history; they are gaining important insight into the tourism industry, which brings

The Arizona Archaeological Society Desert Foothills

an estimated 80,000 visitors and their dollars to the

Chapter will host Dr. Britton Leif Shepardson May 14

island each year.

at their monthly meeting at Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave

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“My goal is to see if I can turn the entire research model

Creek. There is no charge. Refreshments begin at 7 p.m.;

on its head,” Shepardson said. “I want to put research

presentation begins at 7:30 p.m.

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mim Writer Tom Scanlon

Magnificent May

Bill Frisell is the kind of master musician that places like Seattle’s Experience Music Project and north Scottsdale’s Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) were built to honor.

Bill Frisell’s thrilling, half-century partnership with the electric guitar brings him to the MIM May 17. For years, the Seattle resident’s guitar has been instantly recognizable for its meditative, crisp, slightly playful character. Though he is

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normally described as a jazz musician, Frisell is not

He was 12 years old on Feb. 9, 1964, when another

one to be pigeon-holed, as the New York Times

TV show would ramp up his romance with the

noted: “Mixing rock and country with jazz and blues,

guitar: The Beatles played “The Ed Sullivan Show”

he’s found what connects them: improvisation and

and electrified America, including a kid in Denver.

a sense of play.” Frisell has long been a favorite

“Man alive,” Frisell recalls, “was I ever fired up!” He

of American music critics, who value his creativity,

saved up money from a paper route and finally, in

sincerity and depth – setting him apart from our era

the summer of ’65, bought his first electric guitar, a

of aloof, somewhat cynical pop.

Fender Mustang.

His records aren’t platinum; they’re just priceless.

So here he is now, reliving those musical memories of his youth, bringing people together with his guitar

In recent years, Frisell has been somewhat fixated

to hear the music of John Lennon. “I’ve been playing

on the music of John Lennon. His May 17 concert

more than 50 years,” said Frisell, who turned 63

($42.50-47.50) at the MIM will have him performing

March 18. “It’s all I’ve ever really done. I can’t figure

“All We Are Saying,” with a band featuring Greg Leisz,

out anything better to do with myself. I’ll never get

Jenny Scheinman, Tony Scherr and Kenny Wollesen.

it right,” he added, with genuine (though bewildering) modesty, “but I’m going to keep trying.”

During a break on a busy European tour, Frisell said his lifelong love affair with the guitar was fueled by

That’s been his attitude since his early attempts to

two old TV shows. As a child, Frisell recalled, “I used

play rock music, which were rocky. “Back when I first

to watch ‘The Mickey Mouse Club.’ At the end of

heard the Beatles, I tried to play a few of those

every show, the Mousketeers would gather together

songs. They were hard. Things were happening so

and Jimmie Dodd (the leader) would take out his

fast. Discovering new things every day. The Rolling

guitar and they’d all sing a song together. I was

Stones, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, James Brown, Jimi

fascinated - just seeing the guitar as an object. I

Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Thelonious

loved the way it looked. Also, how it seemed to bring

Monk, Stravinsky …

everyone together, and they would all calm down and focus on something good.

“One thing would lead to another. And now lately, after all this time, seemed like a good moment to go

“Around that time I took a cardboard box, cut it out

back and re-visit John Lennon’s music and try to get

into the shape of a guitar, put rubber bands on it

deeper into it. It’s been a part of my life – almost

and I was ready to go. I was about four.”

everyone’s life it seems – in the fabric. The words, the melodies, the music. I learn something every time

A few years later, he bought a transistor radio and

I play one of those songs.”

discovered surf music, idolizing the Beach Boys, the Astronauts, the Ventures. “I’d look at all the album

He may be learning, but he is also teaching, as

covers and lust after all the cool guitars those guys

a professorial Frisell didactically, yet delightfully

were playing,” he said.

deconstructs Lennon’s tunes. The result is meditative, mesmerizing, fascinating. He and his band slow down

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Magnificent May at MIM

“Come Together” until it almost sounds like a record player is spinning a warped version of the single. While the original Beatles’ version has a sinister feel, the Frisell re-make is almost demented, going off on twisted tangents before returning to a devastating chorus.

“Please Please Me” is more upbeat, but no less remarkable. As on the other songs, this is an instrumental version, with no voices; yet the way Frisell plays the notes to the introductory line “Last night I said these words to my girl” might make you think his guitar is singing, with a clear, articulate voice.

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The Bad Plus, a brilliant piano-bass-drums jazz trio, has created inventive covers of everyone from Queen to Black Sabbath. Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King will sink their teeth into a masterwork at MIM, performing Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” on May 3 (two shows). The next night, rockers the Mowgli – best-known for their peppy song “California,” unplug for a harmonious concert at MIM. The husband-and-wife duo of Grammy-winning banjo player Béla Fleck and singer Abigail Washburn play the MIM May 6.

Grammy winner Shelby Lynne belts out country ballads May 10. The following night, Cassandra Wilson, named “Female Jazz Vocalist of the Year” by Down Beat magazine three times, sings the MIM. And the great Maceo Parker, who blew his sax for James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic back in the day, comes to north Scottsdale May 24. Parker’s latest album is “Soul Classics.” He’ll be dipping into his brand new bag to play songs by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Isaac Hayes – and, of course, his former boss James Brown. www.mim.org May 2014

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Walking the Model Walk

Talking the Anti-Bullying Talk Writer Tom Scanlon

Cue

the

group

of

north

Scottsdale

boys,

bored,

She was named one of the top young runway models

awkward, impatiently (if unconsciously) waiting for their

by Phoenix Fashion Week 2013, and recently walked the

small bodies to grow. Enter a tall, graceful girl, and the

runway for Phoenix Fashion Week 2014.

boys erupt in joy over having something to do: unleash their insecurities in a flurry of teasing.

This young model’s budding career is quite impressive.

She has been published in Get Image Ready, Elevé and

“Here she comes!”

Scottsdale Living magazines, and in April competed to be Miss Teen Arizona as part of a national pageant.

“Hey, Giraffe!”

Now is as good a time as any to request that, if you have “How’s the weather up there, Giraffe?!”

that popular stereotype of an airhead model in your mind, please burst that bubble. “She doesn’t fit that one at all,”

Being unusual in adolescence is like having a target

says her mother, Donna Sells. “Never has.”

on one’s back that says “Tease me!” Malloy Sells is unusual in the most obvious way: Height.

“All models are not airheads,” Malloy adds, looking at her mother with a smile. “But I will meet models that are really

Now 17 and preparing to graduate from Pinnacle High

lucky they’re pretty, because they don’t have a lot else.”

School, she is an even six feet tall. “I was always tall, always taller than everyone,” she says, rolling her soft

Malloy has plenty between her ears. She is carrying a 3.6

brown eyes. “‘Giraffe,’ that was my nickname. I got

GPA, and has received a scholarship to study to be an

called that so much, it stopped bothering me.”

emergency room physician’s assistant at ASU’s College of Health Solutions. She plans to follow her parents’ footsteps

Though her height made her subject to teasing in the

into the medical world. Her father, Chris, lives in Texas,

school world, it has become a huge advantage in the

where he is in medical sales. Her mother, who is from

universe of modeling.

New York (where Malloy was born), is a nurse who is an administrator with Lincoln Scottsdale Health Network.

It remains to be seen whether Malloy Sells can become one of those supermodels so famous they are known

In addition to medicine, height runs in this family.

simply by their first name, like Twiggy, Iman, Giselle

Malloy’s father is 6-feet, 2 inches tall, and her mother

and Tyra. While calling her “America’s Next Top Model”

is 5-foot-10. “I have always been the tallest,” Malloy

might be slightly premature, it is safe to dub Malloy

says. “I’m still one of the tallest models.”

“Scottsdale’s Next Top Model.”

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Malloy

has found the self-confidence, not only to stand up to bullies, but to stand up to the bright lights of the runway scene.

Being a model is harder than it looks – much harder,

agents are brutally frank. Imagine being told your elbow

Malloy says. “It was definitely tough to learn. The hardest

is too fat!

part was making it look so easy. So many aspects of what we’re trying to accomplish, you have to make it look

“There is more rejection than there are positives,”

natural. The steps have to be super exaggerated, but it

Malloy says.

can’t look that way. You have to turn a certain way, a circle turn, or a back step. Then there’s how long they

“It’s brutal,” Donna adds.

want you at the end of the runway.”

“It really is,” Malloy confirms. “Sometimes it’s hard to “I thought they just get up and walk,” Donna adds. “It

pick yourself up and go to the next casting. If it wasn’t

really isn’t easy.”

for my mom, I would have quit.”

“It took me a good four months to learn the steps,

And then there was the agent who told the slender

and every designer, every director wants something

Malloy that if she didn’t lose weight, she would get

different,” Malloy says.

cut from the agency. Malloy, who had put on a few pounds while vacationing, dropped the weight – and

She got plenty of practice last year when she walked

then dropped the agent.

the walk for three days of Fashion Week. “We lived on Red Bull,” Malloy says.

Though quiet and laid back, Malloy is no stranger to performing before crowds. She was a national champion

Her mother rolls her eyes, groaning, “Don’t tell me that.”

horseback rider when she was younger, and later played volleyball.

Donna’s daughter turns 18 June 8, and the last few years of modeling have been a rollercoaster.

Sports have some similarities to modeling, but not much, she says. “When playing sports, the attention is on your

“I think it’s been really exciting,” Donna Sells says. “Good

team. When you’re on the runway – I hope this doesn’t

for her self-esteem, and she’s made some really good

sound vain - it’s all about you. You have that minute

friends. It’s been good for her overall. There’ve been some

where everyone is looking at you.”

ups and downs. Overall, you have to grow up.”

Exciting, and not a little terrifying.

To be a model, you have to take your lumps, as casting

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Malloy says that when she’s backstage at a big show, she tries not to focus on the moment when all eyes will be on her, distracting herself by chatting with the other models, makeup people and designers.

April 13 at Tempe Center for the Arts, Malloy competed to be Miss Teen Arizona. Her platform: anti-bullying.

The former “giraffe” has been talking to schools around Phoenix about bullying, and had a TV appearance on Channel 12 News April 2.

She shared that she was bullied for years, not just over being tall, but being overweight, awkward and wearing glasses. “I used to eat my lunch in bathroom stalls because I didn’t want to be bullied,” she said on the TV show.

Now, she has found the self-confidence, not only to stand up to bullies, but to stand up to the bright lights of the runway scene.

So you want to be a model? Malloy has a few tips: “To anyone who wants to become a model I would advise them to start young,” she says. “The more exposure you can get before you turn 18, the better.

“I would also have to say never give up. This is a tough industry, and if a potential client doesn’t like the way you look, they will have no problem saying so. If you can’t shake it off and proceed with your next endeavor, modeling isn’t for you.”

And you have to be ready to put yourself in unusual situations. “The most awkward modeling I’ve had to do was a lifestyle shoot where ... I was posing in a leotard and heels in the middle of a street in downtown Phoenix. Not only was I afraid of being run over, but there were random people trying to talk and touch me while I was shooting. One guy even bought me a pair of sunglasses from a nearby shop! It was a sweet gesture, but still very awkward.”

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In Arizona, you don’t have to go far to find interesting history, dynamic personalities and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or have been here a while, it’s never too late to connect with new friends and uncover tales of our not-so-distant past. Now you can do both with one of our state’s most loved personalities.

Official Arizona State Historian Marshall Trimble, whose wit is matched only by his love for legend and lore of Arizona’s early ranching and mining pioneers, will be kicking off Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House’s annual Arizona History Dinners May 14. He’ll also be breaking the ice May 22 at the Newcomers Club of Scottsdale luncheon.

This multi-talented “Ask the Marshall” columnist and humorist has staked his claim in the Phoenix metro area for over 40 years. He spent his early childhood in the tiny Route 66 hamlet of Ash Fork before first the railroad, then Interstate 40, bypassed the town and forced his family to move

Going Down in History with

Marshall Trimble Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Bryan Black

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to Phoenix. In his awkward teen years at the time, he experienced the added pressure of moving from a high school with 30 students to West Phoenix High School with an enrollment of 3,000.

“It took me years to get past the shock,” he now says. “Among other things, I was scared to death talking to girls. I used to write things down on my hand – conversation pieces I thought they might like.”

Trimble has gotten over his shyness, and remarkably so. His own story is full of interesting

Trimble’s presentation is sure to inspire

smiles and memorable moments anecdotes: tales of traveling, cowpoking, singing and

newly remodeled dining room with repurposed railroad

teaching Arizona history, guitar in-hand. His teaching

car tables, gently lit fireside manzanita branches and

continues today through public speaking at Scottsdale

remarkable menu pay perfect homage to the Cartwright

Community College and beyond, and his tenure

legacy. This year’s inaugural event kicks off with a

has spanned through some of our most tumultuous

five-hour horseback ride through the historic Cartwright

decades, from Vietnam, to 9/11, to today. He has

property, hosted by MTM Ranch, the oldest horseback

provided a national identity and source of pride during

riding stables in Cave Creek. The ride begins at 6 a.m.;

times when we, as Americans, have most needed to

registration for the ride is $195 per person. Register by

know who we are and where we came from.

phone through MTM Ranch.

May 14, he’ll share the story of the Cartwright family,

At 5 p.m., the fun will continue in the award-winning

a first family of Phoenix whose legacy continues

Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House Ranch Room with

throughout the Valley. It was the Cartwrights who

no-host cocktails. Three courses of signature modern

charted a path from Illinois to California to the then-

ranch cuisine will be specially prepared from scratch

isolated wilds of the Phoenix desert. They started one

by top-ranking chef Montez Crane and talented pastry

of the first local schools near Maryvale in the late

chef Amanda Crick to correspond with the theme

1800s. In 1921, their school, the Cartwright School,

of the evening, including a treasure-filled baby gem

joined another school to form the Cartwright School

lettuce and mizuna greens salad with locally harvested

District, which still remains today.

ocotillo blossoms and wildflower honey vinaigrette, mesquite wood-grilled bison strip loin, pickled cholla

In 1887, the Cartwrights hauled their family belongings

buds and Mexican chocolate praline mousse cake, to

through saguaros and manzanitas to the head of

name a few of the delights. Afterward, Trimble will

Cave Creek, where patriarch Reddick “Red” Cartwright

weave his words, sing songs and spin yarns about

started a cattle farm. His dreams were big, and an

days of old and lives of one of our most memorable

area demand for beef was bigger. Fueled by hunger

families in Arizona’s Sonoran foothills.

from a growing number of miners and military men, the CC (Cartwright Cattle) Ranch grew to become one

Cost of the evening event, including Trimble’s

of the largest cattle ranches in the Southwest, and it

presentation, live music and three-course dinner, plus

remained in the family for over three generations.

sales tax and gratuity, is $55 per person. Reservations are required and are available by phone.

Trimble, whose charming lilt and perfectly placed puns make any tale terrific, will share the story of

Trimble will make another appearance at the

the Cartwrights at their namesake restaurant in Cave

Newcomers of Scottsdale’s May luncheon. The club is

Creek, Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House, where the

a non-profit social organization for people who have

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recently moved to the Phoenix metropolitan area, have experienced a change in life situation, or who simply want to make new friends and get to know the community.

Since 1968, the Newcomers Club of Scottsdale has been promoting friendships for residents, non-residents, and part-time residents through a variety of social activities, including daytime and evening events and interest groups for both women and men.

Trimble’s presentation, sure to inspire smiles and memorable moments, begins at 11 a.m. at Orange Tree Golf Resort, 10601 N. 56th St. in Scottsdale. Cost is $25, and reservations are available by phone.

So whether you’ve just begun to dig in to all the area has to offer, or if you’ve planted your roots firmly in the desert soil, you won’t want to miss the history and histrionics of one of our most cherished characters, Marshall Trimble. Pull up a chair and sit a spell.

MTM Ranch 480-488-4538 www.mtmranch.com Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek 480-488-8031 www.cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 www.newcomersclubofscottsdale.com

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Push Ups

for Veterans Writer Lynsi Freitag

Cory Schidler blends his passion for fitness with his passion for public service. He is not only the owner of local athletic gym Core Fitness, but Schidler is also a national guardsman and reservist, positions he has held for over 16 years. So when Schidler heard about the PushUps for Charity Event with the slogan: “Get Fit. Have Fun. Make a Difference,” he knew he had to be involved.

“Being in the fitness business, I wanted to find a charity that is fun and promotes fitness, but also contributes to those who serve our country,” explains Schidler.

The annual fundraiser raises awareness and support for military veterans and their families by challenging teams of participants to

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complete as many push-ups as they can in 90

fun, to mountain bike, go hiking, golfing, and enjoy

seconds. Individuals collect donations and pledges

everything life has to offer.”

based on the number of push-ups they complete, or for simply finishing the challenge.

Schidler’s goal is to recruit 10 teams of at least 10 members to participate in the Push-Up

“Veterans are near and dear to my heart,” says

Challenge. Each team will get donation pledges,

Schidler. “These men and women are fighting and

show up at Core Fitness May 31, and complete as

serving, and what they are doing is to the peril of

many push ups as they can in 90 seconds. It’s as

themselves and their families. I want them to know

simple as that.

that we care and that we support them.”

To donate to the fundraiser, join Cory’s team Though Schidler hasn’t been deployed or in combat

or create your own team for this event, visit

himself, he came close in 2003 when he was

Schidler’s CrowdRise page below. Proceeds and

activated to go to Iraq. Circumstances led him to

donations go to the Boot Campaign.

West Point where he assisted with a mission there.

His training has largely focused on helping veterans

www.pushupsforcharity.com

who have been severely injured and lost limbs.

www.bootcampaign.com www.crowdrise.com/PushUpBeasts/fundraiser/

“In my training, I have seen the effects of war,”

coryschidler

says Schidler. “This has given me an even deeper respect for everything our veterans have sacrificed.

I feel called to do whatever I can to support the men and women in the armed services.”

Schidler was impressed with the Push-Up Challenge because he found the organization to be a reputable one that keeps its operating costs low. Approximately 90 percent of proceeds go to veterans and their families.

“We researched lots of organizations to support and this one blended fitness, fun and charity in a way that really resonated with me,” says Schidler.

“I see fitness as freedom. When you are fit, you have the energy and strength to go out and have

Push-Ups

for Charity

May 31 9 a.m.

Core Fitness

8700 E. Vista Bonita Dr. #116 Scottsdale May 2014

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Beach Babe

Prepped for Pretty and the Long, Hot Summer

Writer Lara Piu

Do you hear that? It’s the quiet before the beauty storm.

Summer is beauty’s monsoon. Chlorine, salt water, travel, “it’s a dry heat” skin, and other look-good, feel-good beauty haboobs are here, or they’re on their way.

Thinking pretty-preparedness, we toured the neighborhood in search of treatments and products to stand ready for the summer beauty storm.

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Scottsdale Spa & Holistic Massage Therapy owner

apply so you can purchase a bottle for at-home

Marie Bernat says to begin with a good scrub.

touch ups. Keep nature on your side with a “five-free”

Exfoliating removes dead cells, gets lotion to work its

nail polish like the chic, violet-grey polish, “Mischief”

magic, increases blood flow, reduces the appearance

by Vapour Organic Beauty. It doesn’t have the

of cellulite, and evens-out fake tans. “Start your

following five carcinogens: toluene, dibutyl phthalate,

exfoliating rituals now,” Marie advises. “Perspiration

formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin or camphor.

and oil production increase during warm weather and cause a faster accumulation of dead cells.” Her

Summer slim-down

lavender exfoliating scrub and marine salt scrub at

Improve Wellness Center at the Princess Medical Plaza

Scottsdale Spa & Holistic Massage Therapy are both

offers customized wellness programs also designed for

designed to leave the body silky smooth.

keeping energy levels up during the hot summer. The center provides HCG+3 weight loss, vitamin packages,

This goes for the face too, adds Marie. “Oils, waxes

nutritional supplementation and other medically

and silicones from heavier winter creams leave

supervised wellness programs that come with support.

buildup.” Enzyme exfoliates make the skin come alive.

Papaya and pineapple are her favorite enzymes, both used in the Luxurious Oxygen Facial at Scottsdale Spa & Holistic Massage Therapy.

Add waxing and tinting to enhance natural beauty.

“Lash and brow tinting are especially great because you never have to worry about running mascara or having your brows wash off in the pool,” says Marie.

Who’s got your back?

Watch your back this bathing suit, backless dress and sheer shirt season. We found a Back Beautiful treatment at Par Exsalonce at Market Street at DC Ranch, which deep cleanses black heads and pores on the often out-of-sight, out-of-mind (hard-to-reach) back.

While you’re at Market Street, an organic manicure and pedicure can start summer off on the right foot at Diva Nails. Kick the chemicals with this mani/pedi that includes a sea salt glow or sugar scrub and callous removal.

Extend the life of your manicure and bring your own polish to the nail salon, or write down the color they

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Makeup with Benefits

For a professionally applied tan, Aura Day Spa in

According to Sephora in Scottsdale Quarter, the

McDowell Mountain Village has a quick-drying St.

right makeup can be your hot-weather friend. They

Tropez spray tan, which takes about 15 minutes.

suggest AMOREPACIFIC’s CC Cushion Compact for its

St. Tropez recently added Aromaguard fragrance

lightweight Asian botanical formula that gives skin a

technology to reduce any tattle-tale self-tan aroma by

natural, healthy glow. “It’s great for summer when you

70 percent, so the secret to your sun-kissed look is

want to even out your complexion without a heavy

not one-sniff away from being revealed.

foundation,” says spokesperson Sasha Collins. They also showed us Iluminage Beauty’s new Youth Cell Day

Check out St. Tropez’s tips for making a spray tan last

Cream SPF 15, a super lightweight hydrating cream

longer, and Marie’s tips for skin care all summer long.

that enhances cell renewal, diminishes the signs of aging and shields from the sun and free radicals.

Skip the sizzle In June, Sephora will release something for those who

Scottsdale Spa & Holistic Massage Therapy,

forego the sun for a safer summer glow. The new

Pinnacle Peak Center

Per-fékt Body Bronzer promises an airbrushed, natural

480-522-1041

sunshine glow that does not have DIY written all over

www.scottsdalespaandholisticmassagetherapy.com

it. Can’t wait? Per-fékt’s Body Perfector and Body Perfection Gel both give a summer glow sans the sun.

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How-to make the best of a spray tan Source: St. Tropez Tan

Before:

Five tips for summertime skincare

By Marie Bernat, Scottsdale Spa & Holistic Massage Therapy

•Skin should be free from self-tan, perfume, deodorant and aromatherapy oils.

•Wax or shave at least 24 hours prior.

1. Avoid certain services: Some services are better left to winter.

•The evening or morning before, exfoliate

Avoid aggressive peels, chemical peels, dermabrasion treatments

your entire body, including hands, elbows,

and laser treatments in the summer. They can take you back

knees and feet.

to baby skin and make you more sensitive to sun damage and hyperpigmentation, and be counterproductive to why you are spending the money to have these treatments done. Wait until post summer, and these services will assist you with any sun damage.

2. Choose a smarter makeup line: Use a mineral makeup, like Colorescience with built-in SPF of 15-50. It will not clog your pores and won’t run into your eyes. Built-in brushes also make reapplication easy.

•Wear dark, loose-fitting clothing with dark colored underwear. The guide color may stain.

•Have a patch test before every treatment.

After: •Do not shower or bathe for a minimum of 4 hours.

3. Think outside the sun: The sun is not the only enemy in the

•Do not participate in activity which may

summer; heat and bug bites can also trigger hyperpigmentation and

cause perspiration for at least 12 hours.

those ugly brown spots. Janssen Photo Aging Guard helps to quiet your melanin and protect your skin from heat and sun.

4. Stay hydrated: Drink 5-8 glasses of water per day and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Hydrate your skin, especially when it’s exposed to sun and the elements by adding a hyaluronic acid serum to your daily skin care. Isoflavonia Relief from Janssen helps bind moisture to the skin in a time-release formula that lasts for 10 hours. A hydrating facial will replenish dry, dehydrated skin during the summer as well.

5. Cover up: Wear a hat and sunglasses if you are outdoors for activities. I like Sun Guard; it’s an easy-to-use laundry aid that washes UV protection right into clothes helps to turn all of your clothing into a UPF 30 protection.

•The guide color can be left on overnight, although it may transfer onto bed linen.

It will wash out of cotton, but not so easily from man-made fibers or wool.

Make it last: •Apply body moisturizer daily.

•Exfoliate every 2-3 days for even fading.

•After showering, pat the skin dry rather than rubbing.

•Avoid swimming pools, as chlorine can bleach the tan.

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Leading with Faith, Hope and Love

Writer Tom Scanlon

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Here’s something you might not know about Notre

their kids into this small, bright, surprisingly diverse

Dame Preparatory High School: Though it’s a Catholic

and modern school. Things have changed quite a bit

school, obvious from the big cross marking it at Bell

from the days when Catholic schools were considered

Road and 98th Street to daily masses offered on

conservative and old-fashioned. The Notre Dame Prep

campus, a student doesn’t have to be Catholic to

staff of 84 includes only three “professional Catholics”

attend the school. Indeed, James Gmelich, the youthful,

including math teacher Father Phil Evanstock, first-year

amiable principal of Notre Dame, estimates 30 percent

theology teacher and school chaplain Father John Parks

of his students are non-Catholic. “We’re looking for

and campus minister Sister Yolanda Mendoza.

diversity,” he says.

And here’s a sign of how things have changed: Every “We want our school to reflect our community –

freshman gets an iPad.

ethnically, religiously, culturally,” Gmelich says. “We have kids who are Mormon, Muslim, Jewish, Presbyterian. We

Technology is one area of emphasis for Notre Dame’s

don’t try to convert them. We want their faith to grow.

new leader. After graduating from Jesuit school Loyola

That being said, we are unapologetically Catholic.

Marymount University, Gmelich became a high school teacher and coach, and soon after an administrator. He

“I really think a Muslim can be a better Muslim by being

has been a principal or assistant principal for 16 years,

in a Catholic school.”

first at his alma matter Brophy Prep, then at Catholic schools in Denver.

That kind of open-mindedness has made Notre Dame Prep a hit in north Scottsdale. While many public high schools

Notre Dame Prep is a big-budget project. It cost some

around Arizona and the country struggle with declining

$20 million to purchase the property and build the

enrollment, Notre Dame turns kids away each year.

campus, which opened in August 2002. There were only 220 students that first year (160 freshmen and 60

Recently Gmelich (pronounced “ga-mel’-ik”) was poring

sophomores), but NDP has slowly, successfully grown, both

over a stack of applications, trying to figure out a way

in terms of a student body of 850 and physical expansion.

to squeeze in a few more qualified kids without harming

In the works is a plan for a center for the arts and a

the school’s reputation for small, intimate classes. “Our

sports complex, and additional class rooms that will allow

average class size is 16. Most Scottsdale public schools

Notre Dame to add around 25 percent more students.

are twice that size. Our maximum class size is 24.”

At the beginning of the school year, and in the early Concentrating some of his energy on marketing and

phases of a multi-million dollar campus expansion

outreach, in his first year as the principal of Notre Dame,

project, Gmelich was hired to take over from David

applications have increased over 30 percent. That means

Gonsalves, who retired after launching and growing

430 students will apply to a school that will only take 250

Notre Dame Prep. “His advice was to be open to

or so of them. “I’d rather not turn away any kids,” Gmelich

newness,” Gmelich said of his predecessor. “The great

said, his usually-present grin fading to a temporary frown.

thing about a newer school is you can be nimble; we don’t have a ton of tradition, because we’re young.’

Attracted by small class sizes and a safe, relatively fashion-free (students wear uniforms) learning

Even so, a tradition of excellence is fast-growing on this

environment, a growing number of parents hope to get

bright campus. From 2010-13, 95 percent of Notre Dame

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Prep grads enrolled in four-year universities, including such

parents are so eager to get their kids enrolled here

prestigious institutions as Duke, Northwestern, Stanford,

is the emphasis on academics. In a little more than a

Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yale.

decade, Notre Dame Prep has had 10 National Merit finalists, 18 commended scholars, four National Hispanic

This small school even has a pro football player:

Scholars and one National Achievement Black American

Sean Renfree, who starred at Duke before becoming

Scholar. Those are the kind of achievements that feed

a backup quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. “Not

the principal’s optimism about Notre Dame Prep’s future.

only was he a great football player here, he was a 4.0 student, and really engaged in the community,” Gmelich

Jim Gmelich is 45, husband of Kelley and father of two

said of Renfree, who recently returned to his old high

Catholic high school students, but his girls attend Xavier,

school to talk to the students.

where they were enrolled before he got the job at Notre Dame. His office is comfortable and modern, with a busy

A few other NDP grads are playing professional

desk and those stacks of applicant files he worries over.

baseball. And then there is current senior Aleksei

The only real hint of his job is the large crucifix on the

Gendron, who is on the Mexican national ice hockey

wall above his computer.

team. In a Bulgaria tournament, the kid from north Scottsdale had a hat trick (three goals) in a 5-2 win

That is rather fitting, as religious faith seems to look over

over Israel.

the entire campus, though in a modern, non-imposing way. Indeed, there seems to be more than a bit of the

While sports is certainly a big part of the Notre Dame

spirit of Pope Francis, increasingly famed for statements

experience, and many are excited about a new football

such as “Who am I to judge?”

field that should be ready next season, the main reason

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The Notre Dame Prep leader calls himself a “huge fan” of the leader of Catholicism, and feels a commonality, as Gmelich had Jesuit education, as did Francis. “I can say that I feel a connection to Pope Francis. When I hear him speak or read his writings, there is a connection, a common language and approach that both comforts and inspires me,” Gmelich says. Then there is the spirit of this papacy.

“I feel affirmed by his very obvious attention to, care for and love of the poor and marginalized in our world.

Pope Francis is quite obviously a learned man. What I am overjoyed to discover about the first year of his papacy is his focus on foundations of the Church and the faith. That is, his devotion to and his direction of the Church to concentrate on faith, hope and love – of all, for all and with all.”

The engaging principal says he would even consider accepting a selfproclaimed atheist, though not without some philosophical probing. “It would be interesting for an eighth grader at 13 or 14 years old to say, ‘I’m an atheist.’ I’m 45, and I’m still developing my faith, I have my doubts and struggles,” says the passionate principal. “So for an eighth grader to say ‘I don’t believe in God’?

We would have to have a discussion about that.”

To paraphrase the pope, Notre Dame Prep is here in north Scottsdale to lead and nurture, not to judge.

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A Special Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

Thank You

One of the perks about being editor for ImagesAZ is that

Thank you for the calls of encouragement that always

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you and your entire family make, opening your home

that we generally hold dear. This is one of those

(and sometimes dinner table) to us so that deadlines can

opportunities, and I’d like to use it to sprinkle some

be met. Thank you for your patience and kindness, even

much-deserved accolades on our publisher, Shelly Spence.

when we don’t deserve it. Thank you for your ceaseless integrity, and for always doing what you say you are

Shelly was recently nominated for, and won Carefree Cave

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Creek Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of the Year

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Award, and while she would never put herself front and center in any situation that didn’t involve matter-of-fact parenting

And thank you, most of all, for spending 14 years

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building a magazine that educates and inspires us all to

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be better people, and encourages us in the most positive

is one of the most committed, deserving people in our

of ways to embrace the personalities, places, activities

community, and we are exceedingly proud of her, not for the

and businesses that make the North Valley so incredibly

recognition itself, but for her tireless work ethic and flawless

special. You have built much more than three monthly

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So to Shelly, without further ado, and on behalf of

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There is no one more deserving of this award. You’ll

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Strollers, Sweat and Friendship

Writer Lynsi Freitag Photography by Kinda Arzon Photography

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The transition to motherhood can be elating, exciting

Devon Schmidt, who began as a client of Stroller

and exhausting. New moms often find it difficult to

Strides in 2011, credits the program for getting her

find time for themselves as they take on additional

into shape while also expanding her network. “I love

demands while functioning with less sleep. One

all the friendships I have made,” says Schmidt, who

program’s mission is to focus on the well-being

embarked on parenthood at a point when all of her

of moms, ensuring they make their physical and

friends had already had their kids and were finished

emotional health a priority.

with the baby and toddler stages. “I have met moms who have kids the same age as mine and who are

You may have seen these groups around the Valley.

dealing with the same challenges. I also love the

Until recently, they were called Stroller Strides, and

workout and have never been more fit in my life.”

they are a force to be reckoned with. A national fitness program developed specifically for mothers of

Schmidt cherishes her morning workouts where she

young children, Stroller Striders take their kiddos for

can sweat, get her endorphins active and then visit

an hour-long stroller ride while moms get a grueling

with friends while her two children make new friends

workout by running, doing burpees, lunges, push-ups

as well.

and whatever else their instructor demands.

“It teaches my kids discipline and sets an example They are at Desert Ridge Marketplace five days a

that being healthy and active is important,” says

week, as well as in Anthem and Scottsdale, and that’s

Schmidt. “It changes a lot of women’s lives,

not all. Stroller Strides is part of a larger brand of

emotionally and physically. It really has changed mine.

fitness programs, Fit4Mom, which has more than 1,300

It filled a void of mine as a new mom.”

locations across the U.S. Rebranded to Fit4Mom in 2013, the program now “Our whole goal is to give moms the strength they

offers Stroller Barre classes that incorporate elements

need for motherhood,” says Amy Feltus, franchise

of other fitness programs like Pilates. There is also

owner of Fit4Mom of Phoenix and Scottsdale.

an eight-week Body Back program designed to “help

“Motherhood is taxing, it is physically and emotionally

moms lose the weight and return to their pre-baby

challenging. Every first-time mom, at some point, feels

body composition and confidence,” according Fit4Mom.

very lonely or that she isn’t doing it right or that she is having feelings that nobody has ever had. We

“We really want to be a place for moms to get a great

want to give moms strength through a good physical

workout no matter the age of their child,” explains

workout and also give a community of other moms.

Feltus on the rebranding and expansion of class

The 60-minute workout is great, but it’s also about so

offerings.

much more.”

Feltus encourages anyone interested to visit the In fact, for some moms, the social opportunity is

Fit4Mom website where locations and class schedules

more important than the workout, says Feltus. Her

are listed. There is a monthly fee for enrolled

organization has structured play dates and girls’ nights

participants, but the first class is free.

out in addition to the daily informal gatherings that take place between new friends.

www.fit4mom.com

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The Reflective Designer, Cathy Hobbes The Reflective Designer is a design firm specializing in custom window treatments, shutters, blinds, shades, carpeting and decorative accessories.

Designers at the firm, such as Cathy Hobbes, are highly qualified and provide utmost customer service to build long-term relationships with their clients. They are also Hunter Douglas exclusive dealers.

Cathy’s journey as a decorator started out at the sides of her “Granny” and her mother who sewed garments and draperies. Cathy inherited this creative gene, and joined a professional sewing group in Raleigh, NC, the Window Covering Association of America, and got hooked at her first conference. Cathy then opened her own window decorating business, working with over 20 designers, and was published

Azul-Verde Design Group Award-winning Azul-Verde Design Group is a local landscape architectural design and construction firm ready to serve your needs. Azul-Verde will create an outdoor environment that reflects who you are by turning your imagination into reality, creating a design with timeless appeal.

Michael Rockwell, RLA, and Gary Orlando provide a unique design and construction combination unmatched in the Valley. Careful and thorough owner consultation, site analysis and comprehensive exterior design leads to quality, custom construction of exterior features, including swimming pools, special paving, masonry, outdoor kitchens, landscape, irrigation and more.

Call Azul-Verde and you can look forward to a tranquil retreat that will last for years to come.

Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 7020 E. Bella Vista Dr., Cave Creek 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com

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in several magazines as well as an interior design book.

Cathy combined her window treatment background, her creativity and her business sense after a move to Anthem.

She delights in seeing homeowners, many who are neighbors, eye their windows when the final installation goes up and the vision is realized.

Connecting to Joe Barnett of The Reflective Designer became a true melding of creative visions. A love of desert lifestyle and weather, along with a welcoming transplant environment, opened Cathy up to new friendships and business opportunities in a small, vibrant melting pot community. The beauty of working with this Reflective Designer is the breadth and scope of window treatment ideas she contributes and offerings to make your house a home you can be proud of.

Experience the vision of The Reflective Designer.

Cathy Hobbes, The Reflective Designer 41529 N. Whistling Strait Dr., Anthem 480-247-3367 cathy@reflectivedesigner.com www.reflectivedesigner.com/cathy.php

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Plan B Home Watch Services Born and raised in Phoenix, Pete Playman grew up enjoying the quality of life Arizona provides and embarked in the housing construction arena after his first passion in criminology and forensic science.

In 1982, Pete found a strong interest and satisfaction within the sticks and bricks of the home building and

Twisted Tree Farm Twisted Tree Farm proudly presents the Summer Youth Camp

swimming pool industry at different levels which he

Horsemanship program. Twisted Tree Farm firmly believes that

found to be interesting, challenging and rewarding. Pete

horses raise great kids. These week-long kids’ camps are filled

furthered his education by obtaining his home inspector

with fun and educational hands-on activities centered around

certificate from the International Residential Code

horses. Children will learn how to ride and master new skills both

Council and his Arizona contractor’s license.

on and off the horse, and begin to develop a comprehensive understanding of horsemanship.

With his broad knowledge of the Arizona home industry, launching Plan B Home Watch Services was a no-brainer

Our program is open to children ages six to 16, of every level of

for Pete and the perfect fit in the right direction to

experience. Twisted Tree Farm’s wonderful, experienced instructors

proactively assist the Arizona resident and winter visitor

are dedicated to teaching proper horsemanship and ensuring that

when they are miles away.

everyone has an enjoyable and positive experience.

Plan B Home Watch Services understands the challenges

We have several dependable school horses that love teaching and

and concerns the absentee Arizona resident faces and

the attention these workshops bring them. Campers will learn:

provides a level of service with the philosophy that your home is their home.

• Basic Anatomy and Breed Characteristics • Riding Skills

Plan B Home Watch Services maintains an open line

• Grooming, Tools and Instruction

of communication that not only provides peace of

• Tack and Equipment Instruction and Care

mind that your home and property are secure in your

• Horse Sense and Behavior Discussion

absence, but maximizes your enjoyment while you’re in

• Approach and Forming a Union with Horses

residence.

• Leading, Walking and Handling • Staying Safe On or Off the Horse

Plan B Home Watch Services is a proud member of the

• Care and Feeding

National Home Watch Association and serves on its advisory board.

Campers will also experience non-competitive horse shows.

Everyone’s a winner at Twisted Tree Farm!

In 1998, Pete and his wife, Patricia, moved from Paradise Valley to the Cave Creek area to enjoy the

Summer camp will take place 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in four different

milder temperatures and quiet evenings.

sessions, May 26 through May 30, June 2 through June 6, June 9 through June 13, and June 16 through June 20.

Family is a big part of their lives, and in their spare time

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they enjoy their children and grandchildren, entertaining

Weekly cost is $250. Partial week/daily attendance is $75 per

and incognito beach-bumming and body-surfing at

day. Camp registration requires a non-refundable $100 deposit to

Southern California beaches. Pete’s real passion is trout

reserve the week. Early or late drop off and pick up is available

fishing in northern Arizona lakes and streams.

for an additional $25 per day.

602-540-7900

480-860-8215

www.planbhomeservices.com

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Absentee Homeowner Services Plan B Home Services 602-540-7900 www.planbhomeservices.com

Buy and Sell Gold American Federal 480-553-5282 www.americanfederal.com

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com

College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu

Proskill Services 623-551-7473 www.proskillservices.com Art Gallery Wild Holly Gallery 480-595-8757 22 Easy Street Carefree, AZ www.wildhollygallery.com Artificial plants, flowers and succulent Arizona Silk Flower 480-991-0285 23425 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste A-107 Automotive Sales Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com Automotive Repair C&R Tire 623-551-6255 www.candrtire.com Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com Beauty Studio C Salon 480-664-0602 www.studiocsalonsaz.com Bike SHop Flat Tire Bike Shop 6149 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-5261 www.flattirebikes.com Boutique Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G10 480-488-3371 www.stefanmann.com

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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Animal Control 602-506-7387 Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400 Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890 Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145 Salvation Army 480-488-3590 St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338 COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669 Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764 Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090 Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043 Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440

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 www.mcdowellsonoran.org Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 www.newcomersclubofscottsdale.com Rotary Club 480-585-9157 Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624 Soroptimist International 480-522-6692 YMCA 480-596-9622 Financial Planning Investments Summit Wealth Management 7202 E. Carefree Drive, Building 3, Suite 1 480-596-9222 www.summit-arizona.com Flooring Carefree Floors 480-515-9999 www.carefreefloors.com Handyman Desert Foothills Handyman Service 602-540-9794 www.1handyman4you.com Hauling/Rubbish Removal Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-545-1220 Ext. 711 800-501-9324 www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix

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Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131

Library Appaloosa Library 480-312-7323

Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220

Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636

Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296

Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286

Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296

Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 www.carefreeoutdoor.com

Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.

480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd.

Home COntractor & Design New Legacy Building & Design 480-363-6713 www.newlagacybuilding.com Home Services Plan B Home Services 602-540-7900 www.planbhomeservices.com Horse Riding Twisted Tree Farm 480-860-8215 www.twistedtreefarm.com House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 www.themaidsscottsdale.com Insurance Allstate Insurance Frank M. Schubert 480-515-6259 Landscape Design and Maintenance A Couple of Green Thumbs 6061 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-2155 www.acoupleofgreenthumbs.com Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com

Outdoor Lighting Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 www.lettherebelightllc.com Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 PET Supplies Pinnacle Horse & Pet 480-575-1242 6015 E. Cave Creek Road www.pinnaclehorseandpet.com Photography Karen Sophia Photography 480-543-7526 www.karensophiaphotography.com Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 www.loraleiphotography.com Plumbing Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Services 623-551-7473 www.proskillservices.com

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Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 www.westlandffas.com Pool Design/construction Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Post office Scottsdale Post Office 7339 E. Williams Dr. 480-513-2935 Real Estate Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 www.arizonaluxuryrealty.com Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 www.arizonaluxuryrealty.com Retirement Community The Heritage at Carefree 480-488-1622 www.heritagecarefree.com SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001 Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Copper Ridge School 480-484-1400 Community Education Preschool 480-575-2072 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Canyon Middle School 480-484-4600 May 2014

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Pope John XXIII Catholic School Community 480-905-0939 www.popejohnxxiii.org

Tire Repair and Sales C&R Tire 623-551-6255 www.candrtire.com

DO Re Mi School of the Arts 480-451-8233

Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 www.qimontessori.com

El Dorado Private School 480-502-6878 www.eldoradops.com

Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 www.scarizona.org

Water Softener & Filtration Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com

Foothills Academy 480-488-5583

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy 480-776-1970 www.scottsdaleprep.org

Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800

Goddard School 480-437-1000 Grayhawk Elementary School 602-449-6600 www.pvschools.net Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500 Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool 480-585-7000 www.littlesunshine.com Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000 McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare 480-538-0411 www.kindercare.com Notre Dame Preparatory 480-634-8200 www.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

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Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 The Scottsdale School 480-451-9442 www.thescottsdaleschool.com Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895 Shopping Cave Creek Candle & Gifts 6245 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-7799 www.cavecreekcandles.com

Proskill Services 623-551-7473 www.proskillservices.com Wellness and Weight loss Center Improve Wellness Center 480-563-9355 www.improveweightlosscenter.com window treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 100B The Reflective Designer 480-247-3367 cathy@reflectivedesigner.com www.reflectivedesigner.com/cathy.php Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 www.bmbcaz.com

Finders Creekers 602-739-3494 6554 E. Cave Creek Road

Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 www.bmucc.com

Las Tiendas 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. www.lastiendascavecreek.com

Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org

Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G10 480-488-3371 www.stefanmann.com

Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 www.carefreechurch.us

Technology Support Tech 4 Life 748 Easy Street #5 480-553-9171 www.techfourlife.com

Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 www.cavecreekchurch.com Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 www.christchurchaz.org

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Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 www.ctlcarefree.org

Highlands Church 480-348-9191 www.highlandschurch.org

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 www.spiritinthedesert.org

Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 www.lds.org

Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 www.lightofthedesert.org

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church 480-661-9843 www.stbernardscottsdale.org

Living Water Lutheran Church 480-473-8400 www.lwlcaz.org

St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 www.stgacc.org

Congregation Or Chadash 480-342-8858 www.congregationorchadash.org Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 www.coolwaterchurch.org Covenant Community Church 480-419-0844 www.covcom.us Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461 Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 www.dflc.org Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 www.deserthills.org Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 www.desertmissionumc.org Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 Episcopal Church-The Nativity 480-307-9216 www.nativityscottsdale.org First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 www.csarizona.com Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 www.goodshepherdaz.org

Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 www.lonemountainfellowship.org Mountain Valley Church 602-531-5432 www.mountainvalleychurch.com New Covenant Lutheran Church 480-860-0169 www.newcovenantaz.org North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 www.northscottsdalechristian.com

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St. Patrick’s Catholic Community Church 480-998-3843 www.stpatrickscottsdale.org Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 www.viadecristo.com

Beyond Your Roots

North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org

Salon & Boutique in beautiful,

North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 www.nvcoc.net

booth rentals‌. great intro

Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 www.oloj.org

Contact Debbie at 480-695-9342.

downtown Cave Creek is looking for stylists for rates. Professional, drama-free, and fun team.

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 www.pinnaclepres.org Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com Sanctuary Church 480-656-0081 www.sanctuaryforscottsdale.com Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 www.sonrisescottsdale.org May 2014

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Mortar and Pestle Guacamole Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Long before Chipotle opened its doors, the Aztecs were serving up this tasty side. Their tool of choice? The molcajete, or Mexican mortar and pestle, which was usually fashioned out of volcanic rock. The rough stone surface made an ideal vessel for smashing, grinding, and mixing – perfect for a chunkier, bolder, and slightly nuanced guacamole.

Make this dish ahead of time or impress family and friends by preparing it tableside at your next Cinco de Mayo celebration or Memorial Day picnic. You can customize each batch on the fly, adding more or less of each ingredient as desired. Serve the guacamole straight out of the mortar and pestle for a stunning presentation and, better yet, one less dish to clean!

Ingredients (serves 6-8): 1-2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt (preferably coarse salt, like kosher)

Directions: Place garlic cloves and salt into the bowl. Smash garlic with the pestle and stir until it forms a paste.

½ cup tomato, diced 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced

Add tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno and crush slightly with the pestle.

1 jalapeno pepper, minced 2-3 avocados, skins and seed removed 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Add avocado and lime juice and mash until it reaches desired consistency, but make sure to keep it chunky.

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped If not serving immediately, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate up to 3 hours.

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Right before serving, stir in chopped cilantro leaves and adjust salt if needed.

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